OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Dunklin Funeral Home


Douglas Mackauther "Mack" Jayroe

Douglas Mackauther "Mack" Jayroe

Jun 27, 2025

Douglas Mackauther "Mack" Jayroe May 27, 1942–June 27, 2025

Douglas Mackauther "Mack" Jayroe, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on June 27, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a faithful friend to many.

Mack is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia...

Mary Carolyn Golson

Mary Carolyn Golson

Jun 25, 2025

Carolyn Ward Golson, age 86, of Greenville, AL, passed away on Wednesday June 25, 2025, with immediate family surrounding her.   Her sweet and kind spirit will live on in all who knew her.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral...

Albert Scott Vancor

Albert Scott Vancor

Jun 23, 2025

Albert Scott VanCor, born October 5, 1964 in Wetumpka, Alabama, took the checkered flag in his earthly race on Monday, June 23. Scott is now standing in the winner's circle on streets paved in gold, where he is surrounded by some of his biggest fans and his #1 leading lady.

Scott was a...

Beverly Joan Davis

Beverly Joan Davis

Jun 21, 2025

Beverly Joan Davis, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 71.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Dunklin Funeral Home with Minister Charles Box officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Lapine, Alabama.  The family...

Caroline Poole Ryan

Caroline Poole Ryan

Jun 19, 2025

Caroline Poole Ryan, age 97, of Greenville, Alabama passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Ryan was born February 1, 1928.

Mrs. Ryan was preceded in death by her mother and father, Rufus Poole and Jennie Vieve Poole, her brothers Edward Poole (Dot) and Billy Poole (Eloise),...

Grace Herring Bradley

Grace Herring Bradley

Jun 17, 2025

Grace Herring Bradley, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 87.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce McCormick officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow...

Karen Kennedy Johnson

Karen Kennedy Johnson

Jun 17, 2025

Karen K. Johnson, age 79, of Greenville, passed away on June 16, 2025, at her home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Greenville with Reverend John Girdley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow in...

Melba Jean Schofield

Melba Jean Schofield

Jun 16, 2025

Melba Jean Schofield, 90, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Butler County. Melba was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Melba especially enjoyed her grand...

Nannette Grayson Smith

Nannette Grayson Smith

Jun 15, 2025

Nannette Grayson Smith, age 67, passed away on June 15, 2025.

Funeral Services for Nannette will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer East Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time....

Joshua Alexander Hasty

Joshua Alexander Hasty

Jun 10, 2025

Mr. Joshua Alexander Hasty, 21, a resident of Greenville, AL passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The funeral service will be Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 am from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Herbert Brown officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel...

Frances Tanner Raybon

Frances Tanner Raybon

Jun 10, 2025

Frances Tanner Raybon, lovingly known as Mamaw, passed away on June 10, 2025, after a sudden decline in her health at the age of 97. She lived a long and fulfilling life.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church...

John D. Murphy, Jr.

John D. Murphy, Jr.

Jun 7, 2025

John D. Murphy, Jr., 56, of Opelika, Ala., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Born on November 8,1968 in Greenville, Ala., John graduated from Greenville High School in 1987. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from Auburn University in 1991, and was employed at Remington Arms in LaGrange,...

Barbara Crutchfield Mcgraw

Barbara Crutchfield Mcgraw

Jun 5, 2025

Barbara Crutchfield McGraw passed away at her home in Camden, Alabama on June 5, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on March 6, 1931, in Reform, Alabama, to Thomas Orion and Irene Ball Crutchfield, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband Erskine McGraw; brother, Thomas Orion Crutchfield;...

Horace Edwin "Eddie" Dunn

Horace Edwin "Eddie" Dunn

Jun 2, 2025

Horace Edwin (Eddie) Dunn, Age 71, of Greenville, Al departed his earthly life on June 2, 2025, following an extended illness.

He was born on May 11, 1954, to Horace and Ernestine Dunn. He graduated from Lyeffion High School in 1972. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Jefferson Davis State Junior...

Glinda Mullins Parmer

Glinda Mullins Parmer

Jun 1, 2025

Glinda Mullins Parmer, aged 77, of Greenville, departed this life on June 1, 2025, following an extended illness. Born on April 9, 1948, to Reverend Ralph Hamilton and Eloise Turner Mullins, Glinda's Christian faith and deep familial roots were the foundations of her life.

Glinda graduated from Greenville High School in 1966, and...

James Morgan Pearson

James Morgan Pearson

May 30, 2025

James Morgan Pearson, age 79, passed away May 30, 2025, at his home in Camden after a long battle with ALS.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rial Hobson and Carrie Merle Pearson and his sisters Ann Pearson Roberts Walker, Dorothy Jean Pearson Davenport and Jeanette Pearson Hall....

Evelyn Gafford Duke

Evelyn Gafford Duke

May 30, 2025

Evelyn Gafford Duke, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, (formerly of Brewton) passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 88.  Evelyn was born on December 15, 1936, to her parents William Zed Gafford Sr. and Emma Lee McIntyre Gafford of Greenville, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June...

Donna Tillery Nicholson

Donna Tillery Nicholson

May 29, 2025

Donna Tillery Nicholson, 56, of Greenville, passed from this life on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Greenville. Donna began her career as an LPN in 1990 and had a passion for taking care of others. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was an...

Lewis Lamar Free

Lewis Lamar Free

May 26, 2025

Mr. Lewis Lamar Free, 70 years old passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Lamar is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Lewis Free and Ruby Henderson Free; son Chris Free; and sister, Doris Reaves.

Lamar is survived by his son, Cory Free;...

Winston O'Neal English

Winston O'Neal English

May 26, 2025

Winston O' Neal English passed away peacefully surrounded by his family May 26, 2025, at the age of 75.

He was born in Greenville Alabama on August 29, 1949.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juliet Owens English and Yancey Zoma English and his sister Dorothy Jean...