Fire destroys family home
Tuesday, an early morning fire destroyed the home of David Hawthorne and Tammy Sewell on JP Jones Road in Geneva. All residents were able to escape, however the family dog did not. While the cause of the fire is unknown it may have been due to an electrical short.
Read MoreEllen Nichols Whaley
Mrs. Ellen Nichols Whaley, age 87, of Chancellor, AL died January 10, 2019, at Wiregrass Hospital in Geneva, Alabama of heart failure. Ellen who was our family’s solid rock and our hero gained Her Heavenly wings. If you had the honor to know our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother you would have surely loved…
Read MoreEdwin ‘Jack’ Purvis 1937-2018
Edwin Jackson “Jack” Purvis of Lynn Haven, Florida passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the age of 81. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jake B. and Merle W. Purvis; brother, Jake W. Purvis and sister, Rachel Shipp. Jack was born on May 25, 1937. He grew up in Geneva, Alabama and…
Read MoreWilliam Hanford Knotts
Mr. William Hanford Knotts (known to many as Bill or Pop Bill), age 86, of Opp, died Monday, December 31, in Mizell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Manheim, WV on July 5, 1932 to his late parents, Nellie and Everett Knotts. He grew up in the town of Grafton as one of 11 siblings.…
Read MoreBilly Autt Hall
Billy Autt Hall Billy Autt Hall died peacefully December 20, after bravely battling the effect of Parkinson’s disease for many years. His family and friends had celebrated his amazing 89 years with him before he drifted into a peaceful sleep with his Lord. He was born February 19, 1929 in Phenix City, to Goldie Howard…
Read MoreCarlos Helms Boutwell
Mr. Carlos Helms Boutwell, age 98, of Fairhope, Alabama, and longtime resident of Opp, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 after a brief illness. Mr. Boutwell is survived by his wife, Pauline Boutwell of Fairhope, and longtime resident of Opp; daughter & son-in-law, Tonya Boutwell Harrelson & Steve of Fairhope; son & daughter-in-law, Chris Boutwell &…
Read MoreRoy Steburg
Roy Steburg, age 67, of Opp, passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Opp, with Rev. Randy Breedlove officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may…
Read MoreGrable Lee Ricks, Jr.
Grable Lee Ricks, Jr. Mr. Grable Lee Ricks, Jr., 82, of Daphne, AL, formerly of Andalusia, passed away Sunday December 23, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Dublin, GA on January 29, 1936 and moved his family to Andalusia in 1965 where he resided until 2012 when he moved to…
Read MoreJames Lomax Crowell, Jr.
Mr. James Lomax Crowell, Jr. (81) of Samson, AL passed away January 2, 2019, in Wiregrass Medical Center of Geneva. Mr. Crowell, known to many as “Mr. Jimbo,” was born to James Lomax Crowell, Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Chancey Crowell on January 28, 1937. Mr. Crowell proudly served on the Samson Banking Company Board of…
Read MoreJulia Ann Savarie
Ms. Julia Ann Farris Savarie, age 79, died January 2, 2019, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. Graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Piney Grove Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Gary Smith officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing. Ann was born July 3,…
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