Obituaries
Kenneth "Eric" McKissack
Jan 12, 2025
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory
15579 U.S. Highway 431 South
Headland, Alabama 36345
(334) 6WE-CARE (693-2273)
www.wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
KENNETH “ERIC” McKISSACK
DOTHAN… Kenneth “Eric” McKissack, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, at a Dothan Hospital, from injuries sustained in an accidental fall. He was 51.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 15,...
Jessie Lee Grooms
Jan 10, 2025
JESSIE LEE GROOMS
NEWVILLE… Jessie Lee Grooms, a resident of Newville, Alabama, passed away Friday afternoon, January 10, 2025, at her home. She was 29.
Jessie was born February 23, 1995, in Libertyville, Illinois. She attended Grant High School. She obtained an Associate in Liberal Arts from Southern New Hampshire University. Her incredible drawings were blended creativity, technical skill, and emotion. She...
John Carter
Jan 3, 2025
JOHN CARTER
ABBEVILLE… John Carter, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at Southeast hospital. He was 81.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory with Reverend Jesse Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral...
Sarah L. Hardamon
Jan 3, 2025
SARAH L. HARDAMON
ABBEVILLE… Sara L. Hardamon, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. She was 85.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Eddie Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Wright Funeral Home &...
Betty Davis Jones
Jan 1, 2025
KINSEY, ALABAMA........Betty Davis Jones, a resident of Kinsey, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 01, 2025. She was 82.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 04, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Reverend Brad Hardy officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home...
Charlotte Johnson Butler
Dec 27, 2024
ASHFORD, AL… Charlotte Johnson Butler, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away Friday Morning, December 27, 2024, at her residence. She was 72.
There are no public services at this time.
Ms. Butler was born in Alabama on January 25, 1952, to the late Shelby Johnson and Ruby Skinner Johnson. She worked at Piggly Wiggly in Ashford for many years before she...
James "Keith" Ethridge
Dec 25, 2024
JAMES “KEITH” ETHRIDGE
ABBEVILLE… James “Keith” Ethridge, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, formerly of Headland, Alabama, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 25, 2024, at a Dothan hospital. He was 61.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at New Zion Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Joey Pettis officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00...
Dolores Eileen Koch
Dec 23, 2024
DOLORES EILEEN KOCH
HEADLAND… Dolores Eileen Koch, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Monday afternoon, December 23, 2024, at her home. She was 81.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Harvest Church in Dothan, with a memorial service to follow with Brother Jonathan Broyles officiating. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge...
Mary Louise Stevenson Sanders
Dec 23, 2024
MARY LOUISE STEVENSON SANDERS
ABBEVILLE… Mary Louise Stevenson Sanders, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Monday morning, December 23, 2024, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was 51.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 27, 2024 at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Tony Kingsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbeville Memorial East. Viewing...
Thomas Colyard
Dec 21, 2024
THOMAS COLYARD
WEBB… Thomas Colyard, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at his home. He was 85.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Colyard was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Thomas Monroe Colyard, Sr. and Mildred Colyard. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal...
Phillip Earl "Phil" Carter
Dec 20, 2024
PHILLIP EARL “PHIL” CARTER
ASHFORD… Phillip Earl “Phil” Carter, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away Friday night, December 20, 2024, at a Dothan hospital. He was 64.
A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Willie Frank Dennis
Dec 20, 2024
WILLIE FRANK DENNIS
HEADLAND… Willie Frank Dennis, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024, at his daughter’s home. He was 67.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hopewell A.M. E. Church Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 11:00 A.M....
Richard Lemuel McKnight
Dec 16, 2024
RICHARD LEMUEL MCKNIGHT
HEADLAND… Richard Lemuel McKnight, age 67, of Headland, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, December 16, 2024, at a Dothan hospital.
A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to C.H.A.R.M. (City of Headland Animal Rescue Mission), P.O. Box...
Michael W. Gautreau
Dec 16, 2024
MICHAEL W. GAUTREAU
ABBEVILLE… Michael W. Gautreau, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2024, at Crowne Healthcare of Eufaula. He was 70.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Phone 334-6WE-CARE (693-2273)
www.wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
…Celebrating a life, one family at a time…
Our establishment DOES OWN AND...
Tom Shelley
Dec 13, 2024
TOMMY GENE “TOM” SHELLEY
TUMBLETON… Tommy Gene “Tom” Shelley, a resident of the Tumbleton Community of Henry County, near Headland, Alabama, passed away Friday afternoon, December 13, 2024, at his home. He was 88.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 A.M. Monday, December 16, 2024 at New Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Tumbleton, Alabama, with Reverend Joey Pettis officiating. Burial will...
Karen Ann Entress
Dec 12, 2024
KAREN ANN ENTRESS
GRACEVILLE, FL… Karen Ann Entress., a resident of Graceville, Florida, passed away early Thursday morning, December 12, 2024, at a Dothan hospital. She was 71.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Phone 334-6WE-CARE (693-2273)
www.wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
…Celebrating a life, one family at a time…
Our establishment DOES OWN...
Larry Arnold Nowell, Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
LARRY ARNOLD NOWELL, SR.
HEADLAND… Larry Arnold Nowell, Sr., a resident of Headland, passed away early Monday morning, December 9, 2024, at his home. He was 87.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Dr. Cecil M. Sanders, Jr. and Reverend Greg Nowell officiating. Burial will follow in the...
Jimmie D. Jackson
Dec 7, 2024
JIMMIE D. JACKSON
EUFAULA… Jimmie D. Jackson, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, at W.F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was 74.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Phone 334-6WE-CARE (693-2273)
www.wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
…Celebrating a life, one family at a time…
Our...
John Messer
Dec 5, 2024
JOHN MESSER
JOPLIN, MISSOURI… John Messer, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was 55.
John will be cremated; and his ashes will be scattered at a later date at his favorite place, The Beach.
Even though John Messer was a man of few words, here are some things he loved immensely: his kids, grandkids, the...
Richard Joseph Lombardo
Dec 2, 2024
RICHARD JOSEPH LOMBARDO
NEWVILLE… Richard Joseph Lombardo, a resident of Newville, Alabama, passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, at his home. He was 61.
A private graveside service will be held in the Hartford City Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Lombardo was born in Palo Alto, California to the late Joseph Casper Lombardo and...
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