OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Margery Carey Bennett

Margery Carey Bennett

Mar 8, 2023

Margery Carey Bennett, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 94. Margery was born in Iron River Michigan on June 1, 1928.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Richard Bennett, Jr., her son, Robert Brock Bennett; her parents, Mr. & Mrs....

Danolyn Watts Cavanaugh Poole

Danolyn Watts Cavanaugh Poole

Mar 6, 2023

Danolyn Watts Cavanaugh Poole passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2023, surrounded by family.  She was 98.  Born April 28, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timothy Watts (Mary Beatrice), Danolyn grew up in Greenville, Alabama, one of seven siblings.

After graduating from Butler County High School in 1943, Danolyn earned...

Nolan Heartsill

Nolan Heartsill

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. Nolan Heartsill, age 84, of Fort Deposit, Alabama died on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Minister Craig Grant officiating. Visitation will...

Kristopher Mark Kendrick

Kristopher Mark Kendrick

Mar 1, 2023

Kristopher "Bama" Mark Kendrick, age 30, a resident of Fostoria, Alabama passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home.

Graveside Services were held at New Bethel Braggs Cemetery on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Stephens and Pastor Jim Free officiating and Dunklin Funeral of Greenville directing.

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Yvonne Sorrells Pope

Yvonne Sorrells Pope

Feb 27, 2023

Yvonne Sorrells Pope, a lifelong resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 80.

She was best known for serving her famous chicken salad, milkshakes and other customer favorites as owner of the Dairy Dream.  She enjoyed spending time with her family most of all.

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Harry William Dearing, Iii

Harry William Dearing, Iii

Feb 27, 2023

Harry was born August 10, 1938, to Harry William Dearing, Jr. and Thelma Lucille Laxon in Auburn, AL. He is survived by wife, Mary Spivey Dearing; daughter, Whitman Stanford (Bruce); son, Sheppard Dearing (Vickie); brother, Melton Dearing (Nathalie). Grandchildren are Emily Dearing Polson (Austin), Rosemary Kramer, Foster Dearing, Isabelle Kramer, Avery Dearing, and Ryan Dearing, and great...

Brandon Eugene Collins

Brandon Eugene Collins

Feb 25, 2023

Brandon Eugene Collins (March 23, 1983 - February 25, 2023) was born and raised in Greenville. He graduated from Fort Dale Academy after which he attended Auburn University.

After receiving his bachelor's degree in psychology, he went on to attend Jones School of Law. Brandon practiced law...

John David Phelps

John David Phelps

Feb 25, 2023

John David Phelps, age 64, of Greenville, passed away on February 25, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Myrtice Phelps, brother, Jim Phelps and sister, Charlotte Beasley.

He is survived by his sons, Bobby Phelps, Jason (Brittani) Phelps, and Josh Phelps; brother, Mark (Deb)...

Wilson M. Whiddon

Wilson M. Whiddon

Feb 22, 2023

Wilson M. Whiddon was born in Greenville, Alabama on Feb 18, 1936, as the youngest of 13 children. With a general store and cotton gin to operate, he learned the value of hard work at an early age from his parents.

Shortly after joining the Navy, he married Swannie Pouncey. After 4 years...

Andrew Alan Taylor

Andrew Alan Taylor

Feb 19, 2023

Andrew Alan Taylor, age 58, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.  Burial will follow in the Antioch West...

Mary Jo Gamble

Mary Jo Gamble

Feb 18, 2023

Mary Jo Gamble, age 90, passed away February 18, 2023, at Camden Nursing Facility in Camden, Alabama. She was born September 17,1932 in Union, Alabama to Chester Levi Turner and Grace Carroll Turner.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 21 at Green Hills Memorial Gardens in Childersburg, Alabama with Dunklin Funeral...

Irene Moore

Irene Moore

Feb 15, 2023

Irene Moore passed away peacefully from this life to be reunited with her husband of nearly 60 years on February 15 surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Blair McBride officiating. ...

Tawny Bess Kennedy Bohannon

Tawny Bess Kennedy Bohannon

Feb 14, 2023

Tawny Bess Kennedy Bohannon, a resident of Camden, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Bible Baptist Fellowship in Camden with Brother Tommy Primm officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in Reaves...

Carolyn Killough Black

Carolyn Killough Black

Feb 13, 2023

On Monday, February 13, 2023, Carolyn Killough Black, (Mimi) joined family and friends in heaven for a joyous celebration.  What a wonderful reunion that must be?

Carolyn grew up in Foster's Flat with her parents and six siblings.  They had a large extended family with many aunts, uncles, and cousins (Killough, Ward, Duncan)....

Margie Ruth Kennedy

Margie Ruth Kennedy

Feb 11, 2023

Margie Ruth Kennedy, age 80, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Crowne Healthcare Facility.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16, at First Baptist Church, Greenville, and will be preceded by visitation at the church from 9:30 until 10:45. John Girdley, Pastor,...

Rebecca Phelps Mobley

Rebecca Phelps Mobley

Feb 9, 2023

Mrs. Rebecca Phelps Mobley, 93, a resident of Chickasaw, AL died on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Crenshaw Community Hospital. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Gary Shockley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Mobley was preceded in...

James Edward Centers

James Edward Centers

Feb 9, 2023

James Edward "Jim" Centers, age 69, passed away February 9, 2023 at his River Bluff home in Camden. He was born July 18, 1954 in West Virginia and was an airplane mechanic for the U.S. Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Centers and Evelyn Inman and grandparents, Jack...

Marvin Earl Hartley

Marvin Earl Hartley

Feb 9, 2023

Mr. Marvin Earl Hartley, age 88, of Honoraville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 13, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. from Spring Creek Baptist Church with Brother John Massey and Brother Jerry Wilkerson officiating with Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  The family received friends...

Kenneth Lamar Holland

Kenneth Lamar Holland

Feb 8, 2023

Kenneth Lamar Holland, 31 a resident of Greenville died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The funeral service will be Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Holland was preceded in death...

James Preston Vick, Iii

James Preston Vick, Iii

Feb 8, 2023

James Preston Vick III, 77, of Camden, Alabama, passed away on February 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Dunklin Funeral Home in Camden, Alabama. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Camden Cemetery located at 209...