OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Forrest Eldrid Waters, Jr.

Forrest Eldrid Waters, Jr.

Apr 20, 2023

Forrest Eldrid Waters Jr., 87, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama passed away on April 20, 2023, after an extended illness.

Graveside services to be held on Thursday, April 27 th , 2023, at 3pm at Myrtlewood Cemetery in Fort Deposit. The family will receive...

Lynwood Dekalb James

Lynwood Dekalb James

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Lynwood DeKalb James, age 92, of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away on April 20, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 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 Bethel...

Edna Virginia Russell

Edna Virginia Russell

Apr 14, 2023

Edna Virginia Russell, 87, passed away on April 14, 2023, at the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama in Greenville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Virginia, known as "Gent" to her family, was born on January...

Robert Alan Mlodock

Robert Alan Mlodock

Apr 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 63, Robert Alan Mlodock of Greenville, Alabama went to be with his Savior just a few short months after receiving a cancer diagnosis. He was born on April 4, 1960, and raised in Riverwoods (Deerfield), Illinois by his parents, Richard Walter Mlodock of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and the late...

Jean R. Gafford

Jean R. Gafford

Apr 9, 2023

Jean R. Lowery Gafford, a resident of Greenville, passed away on April 9, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Dunklin Funeral Home with Ministers Terry Gafford and Jimmy Benson officiating with Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed in...

Keith Lamar Ellis

Keith Lamar Ellis

Apr 8, 2023

Keith Lamar Ellis was welcomed into the presence of his beloved Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 68.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Minister Adam Ellis, Minister Kevin Ellis, and Minister Dennis...

Infant Daisy Fay Wall

Infant Daisy Fay Wall

Apr 8, 2023

Infant Daisy Fay Wall, went to her heavenly home on April 8, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, beginning at 12 noon from Buckaloo Pentecostal Holiness Church in Greenville with Brother Chris Mosley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow in the Buckaloo Cemetery.  The family...

Martha Ann Moody Stabler

Martha Ann Moody Stabler

Apr 2, 2023

M artha Ann Moody Stabler, a resident of Camden, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a member of Awin Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending church, spending time with her family, and gardening.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning at 2:00...

Orren Foster Mcgough, Jr.

Orren Foster Mcgough, Jr.

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Orren Foster McGough, Jr., a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on March 27, 2023 at the age of 93.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, beginning at 3:00 p.m. from Sunrise Memorial Park in Greenville with Brother John Massey and Reverend Gayle Woodard officiating with Dunklin Funeral...

Alene W. Thomas

Alene W. Thomas

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Alene Williams Thomas, 88, a resident of Greenville, AL died at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023. A graveside service will be Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with Brother Mike Moses officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her...

Barbara Williamson Paul

Barbara Williamson Paul

Mar 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Williamson Paul, age 71, of Greenville, Alabama died on Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by love.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Faith Hill Baptist Church Cemetery beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Barbara...

Manning Heath Kelley

Manning Heath Kelley

Mar 13, 2023

Manning Heath Kelley, of Forest Home , Alabama, passed away on March 13, 2023.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. from Forest Home Cemetery with Brother Randy Harvill officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

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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)...