All Obituaries

Ms. Annie Ingram departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the age of 85.  

Joanne Patricia (Cunningham) Waters was born on April 15, 1961 to the late Eddie Cunningham and Frankie Mae (Billins) Cunningham in Eufaula, Alabama. She was one of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Herman Cunningham and Sherman Cunningham; uncle: Nathaniel Billins and aunt: Emma Lawrence. Joanne Patricia Waters leaves to cherish her loving memories by her two sons: Jonathan Jamar (Manisha) Nelson and Ricky (Gemmi) Nelson, Jr.; two brothers: Eddie Steve...

Melik Terrel Lane departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the age of 24. A Public visitation will be held three hours prior to a Celebration of  His Life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Allen Funeral Home; North Prairie Street, Union Springs, Alabama with a Graveside service beginning at 1:00 PM at Mason Cemetery; 541 Mason Drive, Union Springs, Alabama 36089; under the direction of...

Billie Jean Miller-Smith was born on April 12, 1942 in Henry County, to the late Lunk and Cassie Miller. Billie was a woman of great faith and accepted Christ at a young age at Saint Walden Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Carver High School and later became a chef. She was known for her class, style, great cooking and a beautiful front yard with blooms and blossoms that could have been featured on the front of a magazine. Billie had one son, Timmie Anthony from her first...

Ms. Ruby Jewell Pugh was born on April 22, 1947 to Judge Pugh, Sr. and  Jewell Lee Pugh in Newville, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age. Ruby was a graduate of Albion High School in Albion, New York. She received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Monroe Community College. During her career years, she worked at Eastman Kodak and the Rochester Institute of Technology. She was a talented seamstress and avid gardener that loved sunflowers. She passed away on...

Reverend James Howard Cody was born on June 5, 1930 to the late Gabrel Cody and Ida Rover Cody in Cottonwood, Alabama. James Howard Cody  joined the church at an early age and attended the public school of Cottonwood, Alabama. James Howard Cody joined the Army and served during the Korea War from November 14, 1952 to September 18, 1954; he received six different medals. On January 16, 2023, Reverend James Howard Cody departed this life at Southeast Health Hospital in Dothan,...

Mae Etta Smith was born on July 31, 1936  in Montros, Georgia to Willie Babbs and Rosa Lee Vickers-Babbs, she went to school in Laurens County. At a early age she gave her life to the Lord. Mae attended Church of God In Christ. Her Pastor was the late Elder Hood in Montrose, Georgia. She was faithful to God and served faithfully in her Church. Later, Mae Etta Babbs moved to Florida and met Moses Smith. On September 16., 1956, she said “I Do” and married Moses Smith. After...

Barbara Ann "Nana" Peterman, 73, of Dothan, Alabama passed away on January 10, 2023. Barbara was born on February 27, 1949 to the late Mr. Edward Alphonso Kincey and Mrs. Nunnie Mae Salter-Kincey. In 1965 she met Oscar Joe Peterman and they wed in 1970 going on to have three children: Christopher Peterman, Latreeka Williams and Mareeka Peterman. She dedicated her life to Jehovah on June 10, 1975 and remained a faithful servant till her death. She was preceded in death by...

God saw the road was getting rough, The hills were hard to climb, He gently closed those loving eyes, And whispered Peace be thine.   Patrick Henry Lockwood was born on December 10, 1971 in Quincy, Florida to Charlie Lockwood and the late Lizzie Pearl Leath.  PAT was a compassionate, generous and a loving person, who would literally give the shirt off his back for the benefit of others.  He was such a dutiful and diligent employee, whom worked at Food Depot where he...

Tommie L. Turner, Jr. was born on October 1, 1953, to the late Tommie L. Turner and Fronnie M. Tyson Turner in Dothan, Alabama. Tommie was a  member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, served as a Deacon and was a member of the Male Chorus.  He graduated from Dothan High School in 1972 and Wallace Community College in 1977 with an Associate Degree in Arts.  Tommie’s employment span Dothan Transportation System (Bus Operator), Borden’s Meadow Gold Dairies...