OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Melissa Anne Braxton

Melissa Anne Braxton

Nov 7, 2024

On November 7, 2024, Melissa Anne Braxton, age 53, went to await her life in paradise with our lord Christ. Missy went to sleep peacefully, in her home, holding her mother's hand.

She is survived by her two daughters, Dakota (Richard Capers) Barker and Jordyn Barker; her two granddaughters, Aubree Capers and Callee...

Edna Lou Mayo

Edna Lou Mayo

Nov 7, 2024

Edna Lou Mayo affectionately known as "Snooky" was born July 19, 1927, in Essex, NJ. Edna was the first-born child to William and Edna McDavit. She enjoyed all of her 97 years. She married Jack W. Mayo of Coral Gables, Florida. The two of them were attached at the hip. Edna always enjoyed being in business with...

Margaret Bowden Griggers

Margaret Bowden Griggers

Nov 7, 2024

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a lifetime of memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Bowden Griggers on November 7, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on July 6, 1931, Margaret was a source of laughter, love, and endless stories—a true Southern gem who made everyone feel like family.

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Thelma Wasden Springer

Thelma Wasden Springer

Oct 31, 2024

Thelma Wasden Springer, age 81, of Greenville, Alabama died peacefully at her home surrounded by love on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Crysell officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior...

Daisy Menervie Tetter

Daisy Menervie Tetter

Oct 27, 2024

Daisy Menervie Tetter, age 86, of Greenville, Alabama passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Loves Way Methodist Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation...

Vivian Phillips Adams

Vivian Phillips Adams

Oct 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vivian Phillips Adams, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Chapple Winnon Adams, her parents, J D Phillips and Ruby Phillips, her son, Chappell Eugene Adams; her brother, Douglas Phillips;...

Martha E. Campbell

Martha E. Campbell

Oct 26, 2024

Martha E. Campbell, of Greenville, Alabama died on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the wonderful age of 94. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Donnie Smith officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Martha is preceded in death...

Betty Jean Andress Foster

Betty Jean Andress Foster

Oct 25, 2024

Betty Jean Andress Foster, 93, a resident of Fort Deposit, Alabama passed away peacefully in her family home on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Mrs. Foster was born in Butler County, Alabama on September 11, 1931.

She was predeceased in death by her husband of 72 years, Willie Claude Foster,...

Terry E. Hester

Terry E. Hester

Oct 24, 2024

Terry Hester, age 68, of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and creativity.

Terry dedicated his professional life to his passions as a...

Shirley Roberson, Jr.

Shirley Roberson, Jr.

Oct 21, 2024

Mr. Shirley Roberson, Jr., a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2024, at the age of 96.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Greenville with Greg Poff officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial...

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...