Area Obituaries

Kenneth Carol Sweatt, 76 was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 15, 2019 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Kenneth “Ken” was born April 21, 1943 at his home outside of Red Level, Alabama son of late Lonnie and Kate “Momma Kate” Sweatt. He is survived by his spouse Velina Sweatt; his two…

Mrs. Katherine Hodge Mullins, age 97, of Andalusia, AL died Sunday, September 15, 2019 at a local Nursing facility. Mrs. Mullins is survived by her sons, Tim Mullins and Jerry Mullins (Karen); daughters, Brenda McKewen (Hal) and Rebecca Mullins; and 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her…

Idell Bedsole of Samson passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in a Dothan hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was 82.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Samson with Pastor Alan Dieas, officiating.  Mr. Bruce Berry will deliver the eulogy. Burial will…

Mr. Michael “Mike” Jefferson Hollinghead, age 56, of Opp, Alabama died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in the Opp Health and Rehab. Mike is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Troy Hollinghead and Tashawna; father, Johnny Hollinghead; step-mother, JoAnn Hollinghead; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen Hollinghead and Kim; brother, Greg Hollinghead; sister, Lynn Shiver; grandchildren, Annslee and…

Mrs. Virginia Willene Townsend 88, of Opp, Alabama passed away at her residence Saturday, September 7, 2019.  She had been a resident of Opp since 1985, moving here from Hudson, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents Owen and Beulah Stokes, a sister Maggie Myers and grandson Matthew Voorhees.  Survivors include her…

( November 22, 1951 – September 03, 2019 ) Sybil Treadaway Wilson daughter of Lucille Jackson Treadaway and Colon Wade Treadaway passed away September 3, 2019 at her home in Opp, Alabama. She was born November 22, 1951, She was pre deceased by her parents, nephew Michael Collinsworth and husband Tommy Wilson. Sybil was fun…

Mrs. Sibyl Helms Folmar, age 94, of Opp, Alabama died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Folmar is survived by her son, Bob Folmar and Shirley; daughters, Nancy Blackmon and Michael, Peg Drumheller and Phillip, Kathryn Queen and Rodney, Amanda Lowrey and Tommy, Melanie Smith and Jerry, Valerie Burnett and Sallie Pylant; brother,…

Mr. Clyde Farrel “Andy” Anderson, age 85, of Opp, AL died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Anderson is survived by his daughters, Avajo Moulton (Joe), Lynn Patterson (Raymond), Theresa Cooper (Tommy) and Dani Chandler (Glenn); 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie…

Mrs. Pauline Morrow Willis, age 81, of Opp, Alabama died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Southeast Health in Dothan. Mrs. Willis is survived by her son, Jeffrey Willis; brothers, Clayton Morrow and Manuel Morrow & wife, Janice; sisters, Geraldine Kelly, Oneweter Floyd and Joyce Jowers & husband, Jackie; along with numerous nieces & nephews. She…

Mr. George Washington Hamilton, age 85, of Opp, Alabama died Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Flowers Hospital. He is survived by his son, Mike Hamilton; daughter, Margaret Dixon; and 4 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Maurine Poole Hamilton and Jeannie Spann Hamilton; and parents, Claire & Sam…