OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


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...

Letha Erline Kelsoe

Letha Erline Kelsoe

Feb 20, 2024

Kelsoe, Letha Erline, 95, a resident of Greenville, AL died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life on her birthday, Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 12:00 noon at her residence.

Mrs. Kelsoe was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Kelsoe; nephew, Willard...

Roberta Thomas Smith

Roberta Thomas Smith

Feb 17, 2024

Roberta Thomas Smith, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home after a serious illness.

Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Charles Auburn Thomas and Ava Naomi Thomas, and her siblings Elizabeth Ruark Bergen, Charles Auburn Thomas, Jr., Ruth Thomas White, Heatwole Campbell Thomas, and Camille Anne Thomas....

Willia Dell Lowe Sexton

Willia Dell Lowe Sexton

Feb 17, 2024

Willia Dell Sexton, a resident of Honoraville, Alabama, passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 78.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Old Lodge Cemetery in Honoraville, Alabama with Brother Danny Dean officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Mary Lou Davis

Mary Lou Davis

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Lou Heartsill Davis, 86, was born on January 5, 1938, and passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2024. Mary was born in Fort Deposit, AL, the daughter of Clyde Henry Heartsill Sr. and Dorothy Heartsill.

A graveside service will be held at the Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery on Friday, February 23, 2024,...

Michael Paul Gunter

Michael Paul Gunter

Feb 16, 2024

Michael Paul Gunter, 72, of Honoraville, Alabama, died Friday, February 16, 2024.

He was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1951 to Paul and Betty Gunter.

Mike was affectionately known as Coach Gunter to many. From 1977-1989, Mike coached and taught science at Monroe Academy, Hooper Academy, and Fort Dale...

Rev. Robert Eugene Cruikshank

Rev. Robert Eugene Cruikshank

Feb 16, 2024

The Reverend Robert Eugene Cruikshank was born January 7, 1931, in Newton, West Virginia; the first child of Gerald and Thelma Hopkins Cruikshank. He departed this life on February 16, 2024, at his home in Greenville, Alabama.

Robert served honorably for 14 years in the United States Air Force from 1948-1962 before receiving...

Betty Joyce Crook

Betty Joyce Crook

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Joyce Crook, a resident of Fostoria, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at the age of 81.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at New Bethel Braggs Cemetery in Braggs, Alabama with Reverend Jim Free and Reverend Steve Stephens officiating and Dunklin...

Travis Lee Durant

Travis Lee Durant

Feb 13, 2024

Travis Lee Durant was born on February 7, 1935 in Vredenburgh, Alabama and died on February 13, 2024 in Greenville, Alabama.  He was 89 years old.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Canton Bend Methodist Church, Highway 28 West, Camden, Alabama with Brother Bryant...

Frances Jeter Aven

Frances Jeter Aven

Feb 11, 2024

On February 11, 2024, the Lord called Frances Jeter Aven, a servant of His, to spend eternity with Him.  Frances came to know Jesus at an early age and lived to serve Him during her time on earth.  By faith she trusted in Christ alone as her Savior.  Frances used her God-given gifts of teaching God's Word...

James Ray Cauthen

James Ray Cauthen

Feb 8, 2024

James Ray Cauthen, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the age of 71.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Cauthen Cemetery in Highland Home, Alabama with Minister Charles Box officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Sylvia Ann Murphy

Sylvia Ann Murphy

Jan 31, 2024

Sylvia Ann Murphy, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at the age of 68.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathleen Heatwole; and brother, Terry Blackwell.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Murphy; son, Cody (Jenna) Murphy.

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James Robert "Bobby" Callins, Jr.

James Robert "Bobby" Callins, Jr.

Jan 27, 2024

James Robert "Bobby" Callins, Jr., a resident of Forest Home, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 88.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Park.  The family...