Area Obituaries

Keith H. Matthews, a resident of Dothan, AL, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, following an extended illness. Born in Hartford, Alabama on December 13, 1941, Keith was a man of many talents, a loving family man, and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Keith was a beloved husband…

Mr. Joe Wiggins, age 81, of Opp, Alabama passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Specialty Select Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Joe is survived by his wife of 38 years, Girllene Keith Wiggins; daughter & son-in-law, Tina Wiggins Davis & Ray; son & daughter-in-law, Cory Wiggins & Abby; grandchildren, Matthew Davis, Maggie Davis, Cuba Wiggins…

Mrs. Sharon Smith Worley, age 77, of Opp, Alabama passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Worley is survived by her husband, Raymond Worley; and nephews, Lamar Hudson, Gauge Hudson and Tyler Hudson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Kennedy Smith and William T. “Tup” Smith; and brother, Joe…

Russell Kevin “Buddy” Strickland, 59, of Pinellas Park, Florida passed away August 22, 2023. He was born on June 27, 1964 in Tampa , Florida to Paul and Jeanette Strickland. Russell, born with Down Syndrome, was a compassionate and caring soul that loved to sing and dance and always aimed to put a smile on…

Brent Eugene Underwood of Coffee Springs passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Flowers Hospital.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 13, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Coffee Springs.  Mr. Underwood was born in Sweetwater, Tn. May 13, 1954.  Mr. Underwood served in the military from 1972-1987, first in the…

Chrisula Mitchell Brackett, of Westville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023, in Mont Belvieu, Texas.   Graveside services were held Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in Poplar Head United Methodist Church Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.   Chrisula was born on February 2, 1950, in Tampa,…

Timothy Norman Tew of Geneva, AL passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of seventy-four. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Reverends Garry Winstead and Scott Fulford officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Tew Family received friends…

Mr. Roy Gilmore Dowdy Jr. “Bud” of Geneva, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Dothan, Alabama at the age of 82. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Geneva with the Rev. Tony Rosetta officiating and burial followed in the Friendship Community…

Linda Karen Martin Vaughn, also affectionately known as “Sugar” of Hartford passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was 78 years old.  A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Cliburn officiating. Burial will follow in the church…

Mr. Maxwell “Max” Wayne Norris, age 78, of Opp, Alabama passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. Mr. Norris is survived by his wife, JoAnn Norris; daughter, Tammy Young & husband, Ricky; son, Darren Norris & wife, Karen; brother, Jerry Norris & wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Shana Norris, Garrett Golden and Summer Parker &…