OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Thelma Woodruff Harris

Thelma Woodruff Harris

Oct 18, 2024

Thelma Woodruff Harris, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, after a brief hospital stay.  She was 95 years old.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Ministers Tim Skipper and John Richburg...

Billy Ray Killough

Billy Ray Killough

Oct 17, 2024

Billy R. Killough, age 83, passed away on October 17, 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.  Born on January 5, 1941, in Rutledge, Alabama, Billy was a long-standing member of the community and a beloved figure among his family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 21,...

Irene P. Cumbie

Irene P. Cumbie

Oct 15, 2024

Irene P. Cumbie, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the age of 93.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Minister Nate Smith officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at...

Eleanor Virginia Hines Cameron

Eleanor Virginia Hines Cameron

Oct 8, 2024

Eleanor Virginia Hines Cameron, a resident of Camden, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, at the age of 84.

Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Justin Nelson officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends...

Elease Layne Brown

Elease Layne Brown

Oct 8, 2024

On October 8, 2024, one of earth's most precious angels, Elease Layne Brown, gained her heavenly wings.  Elease was born on November 11, 1931, in Tennessee to the late Mollie and Roy T. Layne. In addition to her parents, Elease was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Charles Laverne Brown, her daughter, Vickie...

Sally Jean Duke

Sally Jean Duke

Oct 7, 2024

Sally Jean Duke, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 78.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Brother Jonathon Duke and Brother Blair McBride officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  ...

Deborah Bennett Crews

Deborah Bennett Crews

Oct 6, 2024

Deborah Leigh Bennett Crews slipped from the shackles of her earthly body to sing praises at the feet of her Savior on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She met her Savior with a hard-fought hallelujah when her battle with cancer was finally over.

Deborah was born on October 28, 1965, to the late Hearn...

Frances Lowery Garner

Frances Lowery Garner

Oct 4, 2024

FRANCES LEBBETTER LOWERY GARNER

Frances Lowery Garner, a resident of Georgiana, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 87.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Brother Herbert Brown and...

Miriam Hasson Shannon

Miriam Hasson Shannon

Sep 30, 2024

Miriam Hasson Shannon, beloved mother and wife, departed her long earthly life for an eternal home with Jesus Christ on September 30, 2024. Born in Camden, Alabama on May 21, 1929, she was the third of five daughters of Luther Castle Hasson and Annie Hicks Hasson. Miriam lived a full life marked by her steadfast optimism, refined...

Travis Cooper Sims

Travis Cooper Sims

Sep 27, 2024

Travis Cooper Sims, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 70.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m.in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother John Girdley officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning...

Lou V. Acreman

Lou V. Acreman

Sep 17, 2024

Lou V. Acreman, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 80.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Walnut Street Church of Christ with Charles Box officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow...

Robert Earl Taylor, Sr.

Robert Earl Taylor, Sr.

Aug 24, 2024

Robert Earl Taylor, Sr., originally from Greenville but later Braggs, Alabama, passed away at his home on August 24, 2024.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at New Bethel Braggs Cemetery in Braggs, Alabama with Brother Randy Harvill officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

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Mavis L. Sawyer

Mavis L. Sawyer

Aug 24, 2024

Mavis L. Sawyer passed away on August 24, 2024, after a brief illness.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Herbert Brown officiating. The family will begin receiving friends one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow...

Janice Loraine Kennedy

Janice Loraine Kennedy

Aug 14, 2024

Janice L. Kennedy, a resident of Selma, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at the age of 69.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home in Greenville.  Burial will follow in Antioch East Baptist Church Cemetery.  The...

Betty Elizabeth Couey

Betty Elizabeth Couey

Aug 13, 2024

Betty Elizabeth Harville Couey, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at the age of 90.

Betty is survived by her children, sisters, granddaughter, great grandson, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Lifeline...

Rose Marie Edwards

Rose Marie Edwards

Aug 10, 2024

Rose Marie (Frost) Edwards, born September 20, 1934, in Crenshaw County, Alabama, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on August 10, 2024, in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Panola, Alabama with Reverend Bruce...

David Lee Quates, Sr.

David Lee Quates, Sr.

Aug 7, 2024

David Lee Quates, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church with Brother Mike Holcombe officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation...

Harwell Parks Quillian, Jr.

Harwell Parks Quillian, Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

Harwell Parks Quillian Jr. died August 6, 2024, at the age of 78 due to respiratory failure following long battles with cancers.

Harwell (also known as Junior or Quill) was born in Valdosta, GA to Olga and Harwell Quillian but moved to Greenville, AL at a young age and did all his school...

Mary Eloise Poole

Mary Eloise Poole

Aug 5, 2024

Eloise Poole, 87, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Panama City, Florida.

She was born in Greenville, Alabama to Zibia and Eddie Belle Black on October 4, 1936.  After graduating from Greenville High School and attending Mississippi Southern, she married Billy Poole and spent many wonderful years raising their children on the...

Bette Jane Braun

Bette Jane Braun

Aug 1, 2024

On August 1, 2024 Bette Jane Braun left this earth and was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bette was born May 4, 1933 to Robert and Marguerite (nee Riley) Braun the 4th day of May 1933 in Odenton, Maryland the fourth of five girls. Bette grew up tough on the...