OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Frank Merrett

Frank Merrett

Jan 24, 2025

Frank Merrett, a resident of Fort Deposit, Alabama, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 80.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Fort Deposit, Alabama with Reverend Bruce Coker officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning...

Master Washington Elias Welch

Master Washington Elias Welch

Jan 23, 2025

Infant Washington Elias Welch, precious baby boy of Roy Welch and Jennifer Mathews-Welch, was born into the arms of angels on January 23, 2025.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Ray Cotton officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home...

Dottie Fay Hill

Dottie Fay Hill

Jan 21, 2025

Dottie Fay Hill went home to Jesus on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 80.

Dottie was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Ruth Reaves, brothers James Robert, Ben, Johnny, Dean, and Thomas, sister Annie R. Sellers, widowed John W. Hill, son Gary K. Spann.

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Roger Dale Ryals

Roger Dale Ryals

Jan 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Roger Dale Ryals, who left us on January 20th, 2025, at the age of 73. Roger was born on September 30, 1951, in Greenville, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his father, A. J. Ryals; his brother, Gary Ray Ryals and...

Hilton Jessie Burgans

Hilton Jessie Burgans

Jan 19, 2025

Hilton Jessie Burgans, age 69, passed away on January 19, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Home Baptist Church with Brother Brian Gilpin officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow in Forest Home Cemetery.  The family will...

Dorothy Jean Mitchell

Dorothy Jean Mitchell

Jan 15, 2025

Dorothy Jean Mitchell, resident of Georgiana, AL passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 85.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Zoma and Juliet English; and by her husband, Raif C. Mitchell.

She is survived by her brother, Winston O'Neal English (Sandra); nieces,...

Martha Ann Simmons Barganier

Martha Ann Simmons Barganier

Jan 15, 2025

Martha Ann Simmons Barganier, a resident of Fort Deposit, Alabama, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 86.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Deposit Church of Christ with Minister Steve Foster and Minister Jack Cates officiating and Dunklin Funeral...

Peggy Perdue Bush

Peggy Perdue Bush

Jan 12, 2025

Peggy Perdue Bush, age 84, of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Rick Taylor and Sister Lynn Taylor officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will...

Dorothy Jewel Phelps Hughes

Dorothy Jewel Phelps Hughes

Jan 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Jewel Phelps Hughes of Greenville, Alabama, a devoted Christian and cherished aunt, who peacefully passed away at home on January 11, 2025, at the age of 92 surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy Jewel will be lovingly remembered by her family, Michael (Brenda) Coker,...

Bolling Frances Elrod Phelps

Bolling Frances Elrod Phelps

Jan 4, 2025

Bolling Frances Elrod Phelps, 93 of Greenville, AL passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Gaylesville, AL and lived her adult life in Greenville, AL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Damascus Baptist Church with Reverend Craig...

Peggy Smith Wood

Peggy Smith Wood

Jan 2, 2025

Peggy Smith Wood, 72 years old of Honoraville, AL, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ray Cotton and Brother Paul Ferrell officiating.  The family will receive friends for...

John Charles Norman

John Charles Norman

Jan 2, 2025

John Charles Norman, 82, passed away peacefully on January 2nd at his home.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2024, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Brother Bruce Coker, Brother Mike Myrick and Musician Keith Hibbs officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends...

Pamela Joy Free

Pamela Joy Free

Dec 31, 2024

Our beloved Pamela Joy Free passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2024, at the age of 64 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  She was surrounded by her family who adored and loved her dearly.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Joseph and Margie Roper Braden and her brother, James Evan Braden.  ...

Edward Barge Stallworth

Edward Barge Stallworth

Dec 21, 2024

Edward Barge Stallworth passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on December 21, 2024, at home in Georgiana, AL.

He was born on November 24, 1931, to Nell and Marcus Stallworth of Pine Apple, Alabama where he lived with his siblings Marcus, John D., Nell and McDuffie. He graduated from Moore Academy...

Joy Snell Casey

Joy Snell Casey

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Joy Snell Casey, age 82, of Greenville, Alabama died at her residence on December 21st, 2024.

Funeral Services will be on Friday, December 27th, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:00...

Barbara Perdue Middleton

Barbara Perdue Middleton

Dec 21, 2024

Our beloved Barbara Ann Perdue Middleton passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 86, after a short illness in Greenville, Alabama.  She was born on July 29, 1938.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church with...

James "Jim" Melton Wheeler

James "Jim" Melton Wheeler

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. James "Jim" Melton Wheeler, age 86, of Minter Alabama died at his residence surrounded by love, on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at New Bethel-Braggs Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Bruce Coker officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

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Clive "Buster" Alexander Reid

Clive "Buster" Alexander Reid

Dec 18, 2024

Clive "Buster" Alexander Reid, a resident of Fort Deposit, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 92.

Buster was preceded in death by his father, George Julian Reid Sr; mother, Callie Holmes Reid; wife, Peggy Darlene Simmons Reid; son, David Ronald Watts; brothers, Robert Edward...

Thomas Hoskins Sadler

Thomas Hoskins Sadler

Dec 12, 2024

Thomas Hoskins Sadler, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

Graveside Services were held on Sunday, December 22, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Camden City Cemetery in Camden, Alabama.

A full obituary will be posted later.

Phillip Ranson Hancock

Phillip Ranson Hancock

Dec 12, 2024

Phillip Ranson Hancock, of Greenville, AL, was born on October 30, 1953, and died on December 12, 2024. His devoted parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles "Chas" Sanders Hancock (Gloria) of Greenville, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Bennett Hancock (Greenville); two children, Anne Taber Hancock Fava (Scott) of Severna Park, MD,...