Area Obituaries

Mrs. Kay Bozeman Ezell, age 63, of Andalusia, Alabama died Monday, March 30, 2020 at her mother’s home. Mrs. Ezell is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda Ezell Dickey and Jason; mother, Lois Nelson Bozeman; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Ezell; and father, Grafton…

Mr. Terry David Taylor, age 59, of Opp, Alabama died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home. Mr. Taylor is survived by his son, Josh Taylor; daughter, Tera Taylor; mother, Hazel Kelley Taylor; sister and brother-in-law, DeWanda Taylor Weeks and Larry; niece; Nikki Hall and Chase; nephew, Taylor Weeks and Greeley; and 3 great-nieces. He…

Katherin Vivian Baker, age 89, of Lucedale, MS passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at George Regional Rehab of Lucedale, MS.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Mount Olive Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Brannon, officiating and Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva, directing.…

Mr. Roy LaDon “Donnie” Morgan, age 48, of Opp, Alabama died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Mizell Memorial Hospital. Donnie is survived by his wife, Paula Carter; mother, Brenda Gordon Willoughy; father and step-mother, Billy Morgan and Tina; daughters, Lomie Brianne Morgan, Kristen Danielle Morgana and Kelly LeAnn Morgan; step-son, Brandon K. Carter; brother, James…

Mrs. Margaret Jeanette Poole Eiland, age 95, of Columbia, Tennessee (Formerly of Opp) died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Life Care Center in Columbia. Mrs. Eiland is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne Hegler and Max, and Jeanne Mullinax and Randy; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim Eiland and Patsy, and Chuck Eiland and Diane; sister,…

Virginia Pinson, a resident of Spring Haven Retirement in Winter Haven, FL, and formerly of Wimauma, FL passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was 91. A memorial service to be held at Highfalls Assembly of God Church Cemetery will be announced later. Mrs. Pinson was born in Dale County, AL on November 25,…

Sara “Nell” Cowen, 88, was born March 25, 1931 in Opp, Alabama to Roy Guy and Mattie Lou Hudson Cowen. She was called home March 10, 2020 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Nell Retired from State of Alabama, served in Alabama Beverage Control. She will be remembered for her fun loving mannerisms. Nell enjoyed Brim fishing…

Wilford Aubrey Powell of Samson, AL passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home. He was 94 years old. Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral home in Geneva. Burial will follow with full military honors at Liberty…

Mr. James Douglas Strickland passed away at his home Monday, March 9, 2020.  He was 91 years old. He was born June 22, 1928 to the late Z. Y. and Cavie Ray Owens Strickland. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev.…

Mr. Franklin Donaldson, age 87, of Opp, Alabama died Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Donaldson is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie Donaldson and Susan, and Bobby Donaldson and Wanda; daughter and son-in-law, Debra Ann Stinson and Ricky, and daughter, Julie Faye Donaldson; brothers, Gerald Donaldson and Ted Donaldson; sisters, Warree…