OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


William "Billy" J. Little, Sr.

William "Billy" J. Little, Sr.

Apr 6, 2024

William J. Little, Sr., known as "Mr. Billy," died at his home on April 6, 2024, at the age of 94. Mr. Billy was the son of William Ray Little and Jewel Cross Little and was born at home on March 6, 1930, in Oakey Streak Community in South Butler County. He was one of six children...

William Edward "Buddy" Luke, Sr.

William Edward "Buddy" Luke, Sr.

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. William Edward "Buddy" Luke, Sr. born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home in Letohatchee, Alabama surrounded by loved ones.

He was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Olin and Essie Luke of Lake Alfred, Florida and sister, Betty (Bobby) Fout of Macon, Georgia.

He is survived...

Ruby Faye Chambliss

Ruby Faye Chambliss

Mar 31, 2024

Ruby Faye Chambliss, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church with Reverend Blair McBride officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning...

William Fred Hyatt

William Fred Hyatt

Mar 31, 2024

William Fred Hyatt, age 73, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Hyatt; sisters, Marie Ainsworth, Rebecca Herring; brother, Johnny Hyatt; and niece, Kim Vickers.

He is survived by his sisters, Dena...

Vilma Smith

Vilma Smith

Mar 24, 2024

Vilma Smith, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 85.

Vilma was preceded in death by her husband, Thurlyn Dee Smith; parents, Antonio and Cesira Salvatico; brother, Renzo Salvatico.

She is survived by her daughter, Chiara McCool (Thomas); grandchildren, Joshua and...

Kathy Hickman Atchison

Kathy Hickman Atchison

Mar 19, 2024

Kathy Hickman Atchison, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 72.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church with Brother David Atchison and Brother Joey Duncan officiating.

Kathy was...

Julius Conrad Taylor

Julius Conrad Taylor

Mar 18, 2024

Julius Conrad Taylor, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Larry Gaston officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The family receive friends for visitation beginning...

William Thomas Norman

William Thomas Norman

Mar 16, 2024

William Thomas "Tom" Norman, age 66, a resident of Camden, AL, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Camden Baptist Church with Reverend Brandon Burroughs officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow at Camden City Cemetery.  The family...

Gerald Allen Sexton

Gerald Allen Sexton

Mar 14, 2024

Gerald Allen Sexton, 67, of Fort Deposit passed away after a lengthy illness at Jackson Hospital on March 14.

Gerald was born on Jan. 11, 1957, in Greenville to Robert L. and Ruby D. Sexton. After his father's death in 1957, Gerald's mother later remarried Rufus "Pete" Bowen who became the father he...

Bertie Mae Thomas

Bertie Mae Thomas

Mar 12, 2024

Bertie Mae Thomas, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 80.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, beginning at 12:00 noon at Buckaloo Holiness Church with Brother Harold Taunton officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow in the...

Kimmie Lynn Lowe

Kimmie Lynn Lowe

Mar 11, 2024

Kimmie Lynn Lowe, a resident of Highland Home, Alabama, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the age of 60.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother William Hendrix officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial...

Linda Gayle Morrison

Linda Gayle Morrison

Mar 5, 2024

Linda Gayle Morrison, a resident of Greenville, passed away on March 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Linda was preceded...

Dr. Duane J. Williams

Dr. Duane J. Williams

Mar 1, 2024

Duane Jaqua Williams, M.D. born on December 6, 1941, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, and passed away in Greenville, Butler County, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his grandparents J.W. and Bessie Suitte and parents Glenn J. and...

Margaret Eady

Margaret Eady

Feb 29, 2024

Margaret Eady, a resident of Evergreen, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 83.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Inez McArthur; sister, Nevelene McArthur.

She is survived by her children, Gina Lysek (Bruce), Risa Miller (Jon), Mike Eady...

Nina Elizabeth "Beth" Chapman Philpot

Nina Elizabeth "Beth" Chapman Philpot

Feb 27, 2024

Nina Elizabeth Chapman Philpot, age 72, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  She was born on June 8, 1951, in Selma, Alabama to Ed and Sara Chapman.

Funeral Services will be on Friday, March 1, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Camden Baptist...

Harold Watts Grimes, Jr.

Harold Watts Grimes, Jr.

Feb 26, 2024

Harold Watts Grimes Jr. of Pine Apple, Alabama passed away peacefully at home, Monday, February 26, 2024 at the age of 93.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Virginia Dell Lamkin Grimes; two sons: Harold Watts Grimes III (Lynn); William Allen Grimes (Karen) and daughter: Martha Grimes Lampkin (James);...

Casey Young Wilson

Casey Young Wilson

Feb 26, 2024

Casey Young Wilson, age 39, passed away February 26, 2024, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer East Baptist Church with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  A celebration of life will be held after...

Jane Ellen Jeffcoat

Jane Ellen Jeffcoat

Feb 24, 2024

Jane Ellen Jeffcoat, age 72, passed away February 24, 2024, at Crown Healthcare in Thomasville, AL. She was a longtime resident of Camden.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Camden City Cemetery with Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  A Celebration of Life Service will be...

James Renford "Ren" Heartsill

James Renford "Ren" Heartsill

Feb 24, 2024

In Loving Memory - - -

Of a Life Well Lived -

Of a Friend Well Loved -

James Renford (Ren) Heartsill died on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Crowne Health Center in Greenville following an extended illness.

Funeral Services will...

Reebie Jo Henderson

Reebie Jo Henderson

Feb 20, 2024

Henderson, Reebie Jo, 83, a resident of Greenville, AL died at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Antioch East Baptist Church with Rev. Blair McBride and Rev. Ronnie Boulware officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The...