OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Jean L. Dean

Jean L. Dean

Dec 10, 2024

Jean Dean passed away at her son's house in the early hours of December 10th at the age of 76.  She passed away having the same faith that she lived by.  She was born December 26, 1947, and was one of 5 children.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024,...

Richard Andrew Williams

Richard Andrew Williams

Dec 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Andrew Williams, affectionately known as Andy, on December 5, 2024, at the age of 52. Andy was a beloved husband, doting father, and the kind of friend anyone would want to have in their corner.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death...

Mary Alice Burt

Mary Alice Burt

Dec 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Alice Burt, 87, a resident of Greenville, AL died on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The funeral service will be on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Herbert Brown officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will...

Pearlie Mae Tetter

Pearlie Mae Tetter

Nov 30, 2024

Pearlie Mae Phillips Tetter, age 92, of Greenville, Alabama died on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Magnolia Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Pearlie is preceded in death by her husband, William Tetter; children, Kenneth Tetter, Norman Tetter; siblings,...

Ethel Claire Hardy Purnell

Ethel Claire Hardy Purnell

Nov 28, 2024

Ethel Claire Hardy Purnell was born September 30, 1940, in Grove Hill, AL to Patricia Green Hardy and Clarence Hales Hardy. She passed away at home, November 28, 2024, in Ft. Deposit, AL at the age of 84 due to complications with dementia. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Oak Hill Cemetery...

Betty Jane Garlock

Betty Jane Garlock

Nov 24, 2024

Betty Jane Garlock, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 90.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park with Brother Chris Mosley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends...

Austin Ray Womack

Austin Ray Womack

Nov 22, 2024

Austin Ray Womack, age 5, of Georgiana, Alabama died after a brief illness on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama. Funeral services will be held for Austin on Friday, November 29, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Harold Taunton officiating. Burial will immediately follow...

Betty Joyce Ward

Betty Joyce Ward

Nov 22, 2024

Betty Joyce Ward, a resident of Fort Deposit, Alabama, passed away on November 22, 2024, at the age of 92.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Reverend Bruce Coker officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in Myrtlewood Cemetery....

Charles C. "Pete" Taylor, Jr.

Charles C. "Pete" Taylor, Jr.

Nov 21, 2024

Charles Coatesworth "Pete" Taylor, Jr., 80, of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on November 21, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church, 211 King Street in Greenville.

Born on September 25, 1944, Pete was the first of...

Glenda Tate Pitts Fritz

Glenda Tate Pitts Fritz

Nov 21, 2024

G lenda Tate Pitts Fritz, 89, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Herbert Brown officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.  The family will receive...

Earnest Bertrom "Buck" Mobley

Earnest Bertrom "Buck" Mobley

Nov 21, 2024

Earnest Bertrom "Buck" Mobley December 14, 1928 – November 21,2024 95 years old

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earnest Bertrom "Buck" Mobley, who peacefully passed away at the age of 95. Buck was born on December 14, 1928, in Black Rock, Alabama, and lived a life rich...

William "Bill" H. Coker

William "Bill" H. Coker

Nov 17, 2024

William H. (Bill) Coker, a resident of Greenville, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 71.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Brother Danny Dean officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation...

Wilson Lee Beck

Wilson Lee Beck

Nov 17, 2024

Wilson Lee Beck, a resident of Letohatchee, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 78.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery in Sellers, Al with Brother Jack Cates officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Mr....

Arthur U. Griggers, Jr.

Arthur U. Griggers, Jr.

Nov 16, 2024

Arthur U. Griggers, Jr., a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 67.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Brother Herbert Brown officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at...

Joni Frances Thomas

Joni Frances Thomas

Nov 9, 2024

Joni Frances Thomas, 68, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, November 9, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Greenville with Brother Jerry Wilkerson and Brother John Girdley officiating and Dunklin Funeral...

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...