OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Charles "Chuck" Rufus Owens, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Rufus Owens, Jr.

Apr 13, 2026

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Rufus Owens, Jr., affectionately known to his family as "Papa Chuck", age 61, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 17, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Dunklin Funeral Home in Greenville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Jenkins Chapel Methodist Church, 32880 Alabama Highway...

Irma Catherine Lowery

Irma Catherine Lowery

Apr 6, 2026

Irma (Cathy) Chandler Lowery, age 83, of Forest Home, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2026. She was born in Peterman, Alabama, to Irma Faye and George Lee Chandler.

Cathy was married for 39 years to the love of her life, Paul Lowery. She built a life centered around love, family, and simple joys. She had a deep love for animals...

Sarah Lanell Till Madaris

Sarah Lanell Till Madaris

Apr 5, 2026

Mrs. Sarah Lanell Till Madaris, 99, after residing at Asher Point in Montgomery, AL, passed away peacefully on Resurrection Sunday Morning, April 5, 2026.

Born on July 14, 1926, to Oliver Wood Till and Maude Wheeler Till in Braggs, AL, “Nell” married Charles Thomas Madaris, Jr. (deceased) and they had four children while serving in the Air Force. Oldest daughter, Wanda...

James Stanley Edgar

James Stanley Edgar

Apr 3, 2026

James Stanley Edgar, known as “Sonny” for most of his life and “J” in later years, age 80, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

James was the son of the late James Fred Edgar and Stella Edgar. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janice Swenlin. He...

Samuel Joel "Sam" Kelley

Samuel Joel "Sam" Kelley

Apr 1, 2026

Samuel Joel “Sam” Kelley, a longtime resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.

Born on September 11, 1951, to the late Vastine and Louise Cauthen Kelley, Sam devoted his working years to his craft as a fabricator with Structural Wood and Da For Engineering and Timber Fabrications. He took pride in working with his hands and was...

Rebecca Dawn Walden

Rebecca Dawn Walden

Mar 29, 2026

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Rebecca (Becky) Dawn Walden (Freeland), age 56, on March 29, 2026 at her home in Greenville Alabama.

A woman with a deep devotion to her family and close friends, Becky was born January 11, 1970 in Mobile, Alabama. She later relocated with her family at the age of 10 to Greenville,...

William Frank Singleton, Jr.

William Frank Singleton, Jr.

Mar 19, 2026

William Frank Singleton Jr., a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 69.Services will be held at Dunklin Funeral Home in Greenville, Alabama, on Monday, March 23, 2026. Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will immediately follow at Myrtlewood Cemetery in...

Louise Robinson

Louise Robinson

Mar 16, 2026

Louise Robinson, 86, of Camden, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, after an extended illness.

She was born on January 29, 1940, in Monroeville, Alabama, as one of seven siblings. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a good Southern woman who loved God and her family deeply. If her well-worn Bible could speak, it would tell...

Debra Arlene Taylor Smith

Debra Arlene Taylor Smith

Mar 11, 2026

Debra “Debbie” Arlene Taylor Smith, a lifelong pillar of her family and a proud descendant of Butler County’s early settlers, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026.

Born on January 12, 1953, to the late Charles Ernest Taylor and Laura Rodgers Taylor, Debbie grew up with a profound appreciation for her heritage. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Terry Wilson Harris

Terry Wilson Harris

Mar 10, 2026

Terry Wilson Harris, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 59.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother David Wood officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery....

Hansel L. Stokes

Hansel L. Stokes

Mar 4, 2026

Mr. Hansel L. Stokes, a resident of Fort Deposit, Alabama, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church with Brother John Ross Massey officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will...

John Michael Morris

John Michael Morris

Mar 2, 2026

John Michael Morris, a former resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 46.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Lifeline Church in Greenville with Pastor Bruce Coker officiating.

John Michael was preceded in death by his father, Mike Morris.

He is survived by his...

Gary D. Schofield

Gary D. Schofield

Mar 2, 2026

Gary D. Schofield, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 77.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Walnut Street Church of Christ with Minister Charles Box officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 12:30 until service time.

Gary was preceded...

Jennifer Ann Britt

Jennifer Ann Britt

Feb 28, 2026

Loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Jennifer Ann Britt, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home in Huntsville, Alabama, surrounded by her family. She was born in DeWitt, Arkansas, November 5, 1947, to Carl and Barbara Young Long. She met her husband of 59 years, Mitchell, as a teenager at Barton Heights Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. They spent...

Jack D. Pollard

Jack D. Pollard

Feb 22, 2026

Jack D. Pollard, a resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at the age of 97.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park with Brother Mike Moses officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Voncile Pollard, and his parents, Russell...

Angela Kelsey Smith

Angela Kelsey Smith

Feb 21, 2026

Angela Kelsey Smith passed away on the evening of February 21, 2026 at her home in Thomaston after a brief illness. She was born May 13, 1969.

She is survived by her stepfather Paul Autery and father Daniel E. Kelsey, Jr. She also leaves her sister, Tina Burdett (Chris), brothers David Kelsey (Ashley) and Daniel E. Kelsey, III(Jessica); nieces Chelsea Courtney...

Hayden Glen Pope

Hayden Glen Pope

Feb 17, 2026

Hayden Glen Pope, a resident of Greenville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 92.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Antioch East Baptist Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Associate Pastor Mike Torres and Brother Jonathon Duke officiating.

Hayden was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Linda Faye Batson

Linda Faye Batson

Feb 17, 2026

Linda Faye Batson, 77, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David O’Neal Batson, parents, Warren and Gladys Childs and brother, Warren Childs.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Lawrence (Dawn), daughter, Mary Parent (Frederick), brother, Jerry Childs, grandchildren, Steven Lawrence, Crystal Smith, Buddy Lawrence and...

Velma Elizabeth Giddens Schultz

Velma Elizabeth Giddens Schultz

Feb 16, 2026

Velma Elizabeth Giddens Schultz, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 91 in Midway, Georgia. Born in Greenville, Alabama, on May 21, 1934, Velma’s life was marked by a deep love for her family and a heartwarming spirit that left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Her family will hold a Visitation...

Eddie "George" Clyne Sellers, Jr.

Eddie "George" Clyne Sellers, Jr.

Feb 15, 2026

Eddie "George" Clyne Sellers, Jr., aged 74, of Greenville, Alabama, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully left this world on Sunday, February 15, 2026. As his remarkable journey continues beyond this life, those privileged to have known him will forever treasure the warmth of his spirit within their hearts.

In honor of George, a Memorial Service will be held...