Mr. Jimmy Ronald Clayton of Ashford
Jimmy Ronald Clayton, a resident of Ashford, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He was 60. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with a full fireman burial service with Southern Heritage directing. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, March 30 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, “Greater Faith, Greater Gift” Fund, 3257 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL 36301. Mr. Clayton was born November 13, 1944 in Houston County to Elbert and Vera Mae Bridges Clayton. He was a 1963 graduate of Ashford High School where he excelled in basketball. He was a retired Captain from the Dothan Fire Department where he worked for over 27 years and was a line haul driver with AAA Cooper Transportation for 14 years. Mr. Clayton was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a dedicated fireman. Mr. Clayton was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Andrew Arthur Clayton; and sister, Lynda Clayton. He is survived by his wife, Towona Fowler Clayton, Ashford; one daughter and son-in-law, Tonja and Scott Turvin, Dothan; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Crystal Clayton, Ashford; eight grandchildren, Chelsea, Caitlin, Joshua and Careah Turvin, Brandon, Nicholas, Logan and Lucas Clayton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Billie Fowler, Dothan; three aunts, Edna Stringfellow, Gussie Trammell and Deane Fletcher, Dothan; sister-in-law, Linda Clayton, Lawrenceville, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Larry Fowler, Dothan; nephews, Andrew Scott Clayton, Dallas, TX and David Clayton, Lawrenceville, GA; and a number of cousins. Serving, as active pallbearers will be, Tim Stewart, Rudy McCord, James McInnis, Herman Money, Allen Tedder, Ronnie Tedder, Tony Turvin, and Tim Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be active and retired members of the Dothan Fire Department and members of the Faith Sunday School Class at Bethel Baptist Church.

Mr. Wayne Taylor Prentice of Dothan
Mr. Wayne Taylor Prentice, a resident of Dothan, passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 at his residence after an extended illness. He was 77. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM today, April 3, 2005 at the Southern Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Yawn and Rev. Marquis Wingard officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Southern Heritage directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00–1:45 prior to service time. Flowers are being accepted or contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302 or Cloverdale United Methodist Church, 102 Rollins Avenue, Dothan, AL 36301. Wayne was born June 8, 1927 in Wray, Colorado. Later he moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado and graduated from Hotchkiss High School earning sixteen letters in athletics. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army serving two years in Korea. Upon discharge from the Army, he attended and graduated from the School of Horology (watch making) in Denver, Colorado. He was employed by the Zale’s Jewelers Corporation becoming a store manager and supervisor. He was transferred to Bauman’s Jewelers in Dothan in 1965 as store manager. He was active in Retail Merchants Association of Dothan and served as president. Mr. Prentice retired in 1976 from Zale’s Corporation. He used his watchmaker skills doing watch repairs for many of the jewelry stores in Dothan. He won the Top Manager Award of 700 stores and a two-week trip to Europe. His main hobbies were cultivating beautiful vegetable gardens, riding and raising Palomino quarter horses and attending horse shows. He was a member of Cloverdale United Methodist Church. Mr. Prentice was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Prentice and Gertrude Taylor Prentice; brother, Richard Prentice, who was killed in World War II; and sister, Jan Gillette. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Betty Cain Prentice; son, Brad (Jan) Prentice, Pensacola, FL; daughter, Pam (Daniel) Hundley, Pleasant Grove, AL; two grandchildren, Leah (Lawson) Dowling, Birmingham, AL and Garrett Stricklin, Birmingham, AL; two step-children, Bob (Nan) Pitcher, Dothan, AL and Donna Pitcher (Ed) Gerstner, Peachtree City, GA; five step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Littlejohn (George) Parry, Ventura, CA; brother-in-law, Thomas (Mary Jim) Cain, Troy, AL; several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Alan Pitcher, Bob Davis, Bob Grismer, Dr. D.J. Underwood, Tommy Melton, Lewis Cain, Joe Anthony, and John Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of Bauman’s Jewelers. A special thanks to the Wiregrass Hospice staff, Naomi Ellison, Meme Johnson, Alan Marshall, Kim Enfinger, Molly Rayford, Angela Canty, Arlene Key, and Chaplain Bill Taylor. Thanks also to the doctors that cared for Wayne, Dr. Latimer and the Pulmonary Group, Dr. Gwinn, Dr. Beauchamp, Dr. Cook, Dr. Lacour and Long Term Care @ SAMC.

Mrs. Ruth Latimer Sanders of Dothan
Ruth Latimer Sanders, a resident of Dothan, died April 6, 2005 at Flowers Hospital. She was 93. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date at Memory Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dothan, 300 W. Main Street, Dothan, AL 36303. Mrs. Sanders was born November 17, 1911, in Geneva, Alabama, where she lived the early years of her life. She attended college in Montevallo and graduated from the University of Alabama where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Mortar Board. She has been a resident of Dothan for most of her life. Mrs. Sanders is the widow of Edward W. Sanders and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dothan, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Sanders Construction Company since the 1950’s. Survivors include a son, E. Wayne Sanders, Jr. San Francisco, CA; one daughter and son-in-law, Sydney and Joe Fridell, Dothan; five grandchildren, Franci Fridell, San Francisco, CA, Frank Fridell, Dothan, Amanda K. Pace, Jimmy D. Pace and Clay Pace all of Dothan.

Mrs. Betty Sue Brown of Dothan
Betty Sue Brown, a resident of Dothan, died Sunday morning, April 17, 2005 at her residence. She was 75. Celebration of Life services for Mrs. Brown will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 2 pm in the chapel of Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Enon Baptist Church cemetery in Midland City with Southern Heritage directing. Visitation will be held this evening from 6 until 8pm at the funeral home. Flowers are being accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, PO Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302. Mrs. Brown was born October 20, 1929 to Henry and Eva Phillips Yarbrough and was raised in the Mt. Enon community of Dale County. She graduated from Midland City High School and later graduated from Riley Business College. Mrs. Brown later received her teaching certificate from The University of Alabama Continuing Education program. She was employed with the Dothan City School system and later retired after 15 years of service. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church for 46 years and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Mrs. Brown would like to thank Greg and Leona Waters for their special hand made gift to her. Her husband, Herbert Brown and a daughter, Matilda Susan Brown, preceded Mrs. Brown in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lorri Medford, Dothan; a son, Lowell Brown Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Angel Lowe, Pensacola, FL, Christopher Brown, Troy, Ashlee, Anna-Carin and Noah Medford all of Dothan; two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Madison Lowe, Pensacola, FL; sister, Charlotte Boyle, Atmore; brother and sister in law, Theron and Merlene Yarbrough, Midland City; sister-in-law, Sara Brown, Dothan. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Bill Karwin, Gary Yarbrough, Michael Yarbrough, Eddie Rozelle, Morgan Smith, Robert Mills, Thomas Mott and Lomax Kelly; honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews and Mrs. Brown’s Sunday School Class.

Mrs. Boncile Mildred Vann of Gordon
Mrs. Boncile Mildred Vann, age 89, a resident of 2128 Waldo Meadows Road, Gordon died early Wednesday May 18, 2005 at her residence. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. The family requests that green plants or artificial flowers be sent to Southern Heritage Funeral Home or Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 207 West Adams St., Dothan, AL 36303. Mrs. Vann was born on March 3, 1916 in Houston County the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Della Campbell Lord. She was a homemaker for all her lifetime. Mrs. Vann lived in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida from 1978 to 1995 before moving back to Houston County. She was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard B. Vann. Survivors include: daughter, Mary Glenda Gombar, Gordon, AL; granddaughter, Andrea Gombar, Gordon, AL; sister, Inez Golson, Dothan; a sister-in-law, Juanita Lord, Dothan. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Covenant Hospice for all of their caring service to Mrs. Vann.

Mrs. Jerri McKinnon of Dothan
Jerri McKinnon, a resident of Dothan, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was 63. Celebration of Life services for Mrs. McKinnon will be held at 3 p.m. Friday September 2, at the Southern Heritage chapel with Pastor Mark Berry officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:45 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with Southern Heritage directing. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial contributions be made to Wiregrass Hospice, PO Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36303. Mrs. McKinnon was born to Clarence Albert and Edra Lucille Welch Griffin May 12, 1942 in Lanette, AL. She later moved to San Diego, California and met her future husband in 1968. They returned to Dothan in 1972 and Mrs. McKinnon worked for SouthTrust Bank and retired from the banking business after 30 years. She was a member of First Christian Church and loved antiques. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Denny McKinnon, Dothan; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cherrie McKinnon, Dothan; granddaughter, Emily McKinnon, Dothan; Mother, Edra Griffin, Dothan; brother and sister- in-law, John and Lillian Griffin, Dothan; niece, Jeri Lu Nardine, Phoenix, AZ; two nephews, John Griffin, Jr. and Earl Griffin, both of Phoenix, AZ; special friends, Patsy Sauls and Betty Johnson.

Mr. Delmar Marlon Lehman of Cowarts
Delmar Marlon Lehman, a resident of Cowarts died early Thursday evening, November 3, 2005 at his residence. He was 86. Memorial services will be held November 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 2627 Cottonwood Road, Dothan, Alabama. Delmar was a retired truck driver and had been living in Houston County since 1990. He was a member of the Rosewood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Delmar was preceded in death by his son, Russell Lehman, and two brothers, Harrel Lehman and Guy Lehman. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Lehman, Cowarts, Alabama; four stepdaughters, Peggy (Franklin) Shanneyfeld, Jemison, Alabama, Linda (Ernest) McClenny, Ashford, Alabama, Cathy (Roy) Strickland, Dothan, Alabama, Brenda (Eric) Barron, Rehobeth, Alabama; three sisters, Lloyd Lehman, Kalamazoo, MI, Fawn (Jessie) Smith, Nagley, Ohio, Annibelle Lehman, Fayettville, Arkansas; three brothers, Eugene Lehman, Sturgis, Michigan, Arden Lehman, Carthage, Missouri, Wayne Lehman, Kansas City, Missouri; 11 step grandchildren and 13 step great grandchildren.

Mr. Herbert Lee Osterhout of Dothan
Herbert Lee Osterhout, a resident of Dothan, died early Thursday morning, February 2, 2006 at his residence. He was 32. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Jones and Rev. Orrin Barrett officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with full military honors and Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Southern Heritage and the body will lie in state one hour prior to service time at the church. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2346 W. Main Street, Suite 3, Dothan, AL 36301. Herbert was born November 12, 1973 in Stuttgart, Germany to Brenda and Herbert D. Osterhout and lived a number of years in Toledo, OH before moving to Stockbridge, GA He was a graduate of Forest Park High School in Morrow, GA, Class of 1992. He had thirteen years of service in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Order of St. Michael and Meritorious Service Medal. He was married to Jessica Ann Osterhout and was a member of Ridgcrest Baptist Church. Herbert is survived by his wife, Jessica Osterhout, Dothan, AL; one son, Herbert Randal Osterhout, Dothan, AL; two daughters, Lauren M. Osterhout, Alysha D. Osterhout, Dothan, AL; parents, Brenda and Herbert Dale Osterhout, Stockbridge, GA; one brother, Shane Osterhout, Stockbridge, GA; sister-in-law, Kristin Osterhout; paternal grandfather, Herbert Osterhout, Sr., Swanton, OH; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Ring, Toledo, OH.

Eldora (Dodie) Goodson Hudson of Elba, AL Hayes Funeral Home Mrs. Eldora (Dodie) Goodson Hudson age 90 of Elba, AL departed this life Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Enterprise Nursing Home in Enterprise, AL. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Tony Dye officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery of Elba; AL. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The Hudson family is accepting flowers or contributions may be made to Westside Baptist Church of Elba, AL. Survivors include Son-Jerry Goodson (Pat) of Enterprise, AL, Sister-Annie Merle Groman (Ernest) of Columbus, GA, Sister-Mary Nell Messer of Columbus, GA, Step Son-Johnnie Hudson (Judy) of Mathews, AL, Step Daughter-Vernette Maddox (James) of Elba, AL, Step Daughter-Sue Parker of Troy, AL. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her Husband-Walter Prude Goodson, Husband-James Arthur Hudson, Mother-Lola Mae Jacobs, Father-Wiley Jefferson Jacobs, Brother-Marvin Jacobs, and Sister - Bethural Jacobs Holloway. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Hudson family.

Mr. David W. Lerch, a resident of Cottonwood
David W. Lerch, a resident of Cottonwood, passed away Friday morning, September 3 at Extendicare Hospice Facility. He was 87 years old. A memorial service will be held this morning during the 11 AM worship service at Cottonwood United Methodist Church with Rev. Dane Skipper officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, PO Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302. Mr. Lerch was born January 14, 1917 in Knoxville, Maryland to Joseph M. and Claire Lerch. Mr. Lerch served in the United States Air Force retiring after 30 years then worked another 11 years for the Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lerch was an active member of the Cottonwood United Methodist Church having served as treasurer for the past 20 years. His parents and three brothers, Charles, William and Roland, preceded Mr. Lerch in death. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Lerch, Cottonwood; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Clifton Fox, N. Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Ronald W. Delmont, Dothan; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Donna Caroline Fides, a resident of Dothan
Donna Caroline Fides, a resident of Dothan passed away unexpectedly at her home early Tuesday morning, September 1, 2004. She was 48. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Ronald Fides; three sisters, Lynn Potier, Norfolk, VA, Laura Burchfield, Salina, KS, Susan Simms, Loyall, KY; a brother, William H. Simms, Jr., Wicksburg, AL; stepfather, Abel Martinez, St. George, KS; special friends, Wendy and Kevin Northington, Kristy Sorrells and Joshua Sorrells all of Dothan; Wade Youngblood, Slocomb, Michael Strohl, Ozark and a lifelong friend, Teresa Stewart, Loyall, KY.

Mr. Lewis "Red" Williams of Dothan
L. C. (Red) Williams, a resident of Dothan, passed away Monday morning, August 30, at his residence. He was 74 years old. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Thursday, September 2, 2004 in the chapel of Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Dennis Tew officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with Southern Heritage directing. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home. Mr. Williams was born April 5, 1930 in Autauga County, AL to Alex and Fannie Mae McCord Williams. He was raised and lived the early years of his life in Plains, Georgia. Mr. Williams served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was also a lifetime member of the VFW. He moved to Dothan in 1965 and later retired from Ansell. Mr. Williams was an avid sports fan and could be found at local baseball parks during the spring and summer months sitting behind the backstop. He also enjoyed watching football games during the fall. His parents, a son, Harold Williams, brother, Freddy Williams and a nephew, Tony Crisp preceded Mr. Williams in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Doris Williams, Dothan; two sons, Dean Williams, Dothan, Lewis “Butch” Williams, Woodward, OK; three daughters, Jeannie Williams, Henagar, AL, Bobbie (Curtis) Wells, Jacksonville, FL, Sandy (Jerome) Burrell, Trenton, GA; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jace (Jerri) Williams, Cedar Bluff, AL, Curtis Williams, Leesburg, GA, Larry Williams, Plains, GA; two sisters, Dora Crisp, Trenton, GA, Linda (Jeff) Campbell, Plains, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Serving as active pallbearers will be, Bunyon Melvin, Jeff Speed, Stacey Harrison, Alex Thomas, Robert Thompson and Lance Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be all retirees from Ansell and the Hardee’s 231 South Breakfast Club.

Mrs. Margree Parker of Dothan
Margree Parker, a resident of Dothan passed away early Saturday morning, August 28, 2004 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was 67. Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband of 11 years, Herschell Parker; one daughter, Sharon Reyes, Grand Falls, North Carolina; three sons, Kenny Ray Jenkins, Mesa, Arizona, Jay Charles Jenkins, Cape Canaveral, Florida, Jerry Jenkins, St. Augustine, FL; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Linda Kirkland, Webb; two brothers, Randolph Tice and Gerald Tice both of Dothan; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Lamar Ritchie of Dothan
Lamar Ritchie, a resident of Dothan, passed away Sunday Afternoon, August 22, 2004 at his residence. He was 67. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Father Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 until 3 prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, PO Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302. Lamar was born in Mobile, Alabama, but has lived in Dothan since retiring from the Army after twenty years service to his beloved country. His service included years spent overseas in Germany, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. Lamar was a Boy Scouts leader for many years and is still remembered and respected by his former scouts. At the time of his passing, Lamar was employed by Dothan Industrial Hardware. The family wishes to convey their appreciation for the practical and emotional support given by them at this difficult time. Lamar will be remembered by his loving family, his English-born wife Edna; two sons, Lamar Jr. and Lance; two daughters, Jane and Leslie; six grandchildren, Sonnet, Casey, Rhiannon, Alex, Bronwen and Baby Jack; two sons-in-law, Pete and Joe; two brothers, Winston and Mark; three sisters, Elaine, Anita and Katherine; stepmother, Mizelle; and his extended family both here in the United States and England. The family also wishes to express their appreciation to Wiregrass Hospice. Because of their dedication and devotion, Lamar was able to spend his last few days at home with his beloved family.

Mrs. Ana America Caballero, a resident of Enterprise
Ana America Caballero, a resident of Enterprise, passed away Friday afternoon, August 6, 2004 at her residence. She was 89 years old. Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Dade Memorial Park in Miami, FL with her son Pastor Pablo Caballero officiating. Mrs. Caballero was born January 15, 1915 in Cuba and moved to the United States in 1962. She has resided in Enterprise for the last eight years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Pastor Pablo Caballero and Carmen, and two grandchildren.

Mr. Mackey Odon (M.O.) Smart, a resident of Webb
Mackey Odon (M.O.) Smart, a resident of Webb, passed away Monday night, August 2, 2004 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He was 85 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 5, 2004 at Cloverdale United Methodist Church with Rev. George Gilbert and Rev. Bob Yawn officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM, Wednesday (tonight), August 4, 2004 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cloverdale United Methodist Church, 102 Rollins Avenue, Dothan, AL 36301. Mr. Smart was born April 13, 1919 in Geneva County, AL but lived most of his life in Houston County. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired in 1972 with Civil Service from Fort Rucker. He was a member of the United Methodist Men’s Club, served on several committees with particular interest in the Methodist Children’s Home. Mr. Smart was a member of the Shriners and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Smart was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Smart; his parents, Charlie and Betty Smart; one sister and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Oleta Smart, Webb; sister-in-law, Annie Ruth Smart, Columbus, GA; several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Jesse Brown, a resident of Dothan
Jesse Brown, a resident of Dothan, passed away late Monday morning, August 2, at his residence. He was 88 years old. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time by Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mr. Gerald Eugene Mauldin of Newton
Gerald Eugene Mauldin, a resident of 157 Tate Drive, Newton, passed away late Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2004 following an extended illness. He was 67. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, today, July 27 at Newton Baptist Church with a Navy chaplain officiating. Burial will follow in the Newton City Cemetery with full military honors and Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Newton Baptist Church, King Street, Newton, AL 36352 or SouthernCare Hospice, 5 Northpoint Parkway Suite D, Enterprise, AL 36330. Mr. Mauldin lived the early years of his life in Newton and went to Pinkard High School. He joined the Navy at age 17 and spent the next 20 years traveling all around the world with his Navy buddy, Steve Kirk. In 1974, upon retirement from the Navy, Mr. Mauldin moved back to Newton and lived until his death. His father, William Frank Mauldin, and a sister, Earlene Danley, preceded Mr. Mauldin in death. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Mauldin; one daughter, Sandra and Dale Hudgens, Wicksburg, AL; two sons, William and Lucy Mauldin, Knoxville, TN, Frank and Kim Mauldin, Birmingham, AL; seven grandchildren, Jessie, Krystal, Curtis, Christopher, David, Dylan and Cody; a special nephew, Michael; mother, Aline Brannon; three sisters, Mary Ann Sawyer, Sara Parker, Sally Carl; one brother, Edsel and Betty Mauldin. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Miss Amanda Cox of Rehobeth
Amanda Cox, age 12, passed away early Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Children’s Hospital, Birmingham. Funeral services will be 11 AM today, July 20th, at the chapel of Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with Southern Heritage directing. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 PM tonight at the funeral home. Flowers are being accepted or you may make contributions to Alabama Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 or the Wiregrass Human Society, PO Box 1045, Dothan, AL 36302. Amanda was born December 4, 1991 in Dothan and lived most of her life in Houston County. She attended school in Rehobeth and was a graduate of the 6th grade. She was also a cheerleader for the Rehobeth Rebels Pee-Wee football team. Amanda attended Hurricane United Methodist Church near Hartford. Survivors include Amanda’s mother and step-father, Cindy and J.D. Davis, Rehobeth; father and special friend, Michael Cox and Jackie Lasner, Slocomb; a brother and sister, Morgan and Hatch Davis, Rehobeth; maternal grandparents, Woody and Jackie Bryan, Dothan, Rex and Milinda Davis, Rehobeth; maternal great-grandparents, Jack and Betty Odom, Hollywood, FL; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Sara Cox, Slocomb; one uncle, Chuck and Michelle Bryan, Wicksburg; two cousins, Krissy and Sabrina Bryan, Wicksburg; one aunt, Beth and Randall Williams, Dothan; two cousins, Payton and Paige Williams, Dothan; great aunts and uncles, Patty and Tommy Morea and their daughter Nancy, Hollywood, FL, Tina Odom and Mike Burgess, Hollywood, FL, Jack H. and Debbie Odom and their daughters Stephanie and Samantha, Hollywood, FL, Skip and Sandy Bryan, Brinson, GA, Henry and Cheryl Cox, Slocomb, Jim and Paula Cox, Youngstown, FL, Charles and Betty Sue Cox, Hartford, Henry and Mary Jane Hatcher, Hartford, Jerry and Delores Ann Peters, Hartford, Robert and Gwen Farmer, Slocomb. Serving as pallbearers will be the Dothan Fire Department Honor Guard.

Mr. Roy Milton Arnold
Roy Milton Arnold, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 14, 2004 at his residence in Dothan. He was 80. The funeral will be held at 3 pm Saturday, July 17, 2004 in the Southern Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Ken Harrison and Rev. Sam Brassell officiating. Burial will follow in the Dothan City Cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service time. Flowers are being accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 423 E. Cottonwood Rd., Dothan, AL 36301or charity of choice. Mr. Arnold was born August 27, 1923 in Houston County, where he lived most all of his life. He was employed with Porter Hardware for over 50 years. He was a United States Army veteran and served during World War II. He was also affiliated with the DAV, Am Vets and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Arnold was also a member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Daphne H. Arnold, Dothan; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Charles Windham, Jacksonville, FL; a son, Roy W. Arnold, Dothan; five grandchildren, Shannon (Jimmy) Judge, Jacksonville, FL, Joey (Jason) Zook, San Diego, CA, Erin Windham, Jacksonville, FL, Wesley Arnold, Dothan, Tommy Arnold, Dothan; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Zook and Dawson Zook, both of San Diego, CA, Jakson Judge, Jacksonville, FL; a brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Billie Arnold, Cottonwood; several nieces and nephews; a special daughter, Shirley Windham, Destin, FL; former daughter-in-law, Patsy Arnold, Dothan. Serving, as active casket bearers will be Kelly Nelson, James Lewis, Johnny Henderson, Greg Johnson, Phillip Dodson and Jimmy Judge.

David L. Stokes of Elba
Mr. David L. Stokes age 56, of Elba, Alabama passed away Wednesday April 26, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Hayes Funeral Home.

W. T. Bryan of Elba
Mr. W. T. Bryan age 81 of Elba, AL departed this life Thursday, April 20, 2006 at his home in Elba, AL. Funeral services will be held at Elba First Assembly of God Church on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Billy Redd, Rev. Randall Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hudson Cemetery Elba, AL. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Survivors include Son-Michael Wayne Bryan of Elba, AL, Daughter-in-law-Jane Bryan of Elba, AL, Son-Donnie L. Bryan of Dothan, AL, Daughter-in-law-Bryan of Dothan, AL, Son-Gary Mitchell Bryan of Dothan, AL, Daughter-in-law-Bryan of Dothan, AL, Brother-Clayburn Bryan of Brantley, AL, Sister-Naomi Clark of Opp, AL. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren6 great grandchildren. Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Bryan family.

Helen Ann Forriester of Elba
Helen Ann Forriester age 52 of Elba, AL departed this life Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Elba General Hospital in Elba, AL. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Billy Redd officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodman Baptist Church Cemetery Elba, AL. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Survivors include Son-Carl Tuck of Newnan, GA, Son-Kevin Bailey of Shiloh, AL, Daughter-Sharron Hots of Houston, TX, Daughter-April Turner of Fayette, GA, Daughter-Julia Howard of Senoia, GA, Daughter-Angela Parks of Newnan, GA, Brother-Hamp Goodwin of Tallapoosa, GA, Brother-Buddy Goodwin of Tallapoosa, GA, Sister-Faye Clayton of Tallapoosa, GA. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren. Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Forriester family.

Jerry Luther Campbell of Elba
Mr. Jerry Luther Campbell age 58 of Elba, AL departed this life Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at his home in Elba, AL. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ray Layton officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery of Elba, AL. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Survivors include Wife-Margaret Ann Campbell of Elba, AL, Son-Marty Campbell of Opp, AL, Daughter-in-law-Cindy Campbell of Opp, AL, Step Son-Alan Dubose of Elba, AL, Step Daughter-Tammy Hall of Enterprise, AL, Step Son-in-Law-Mike Hall of Enterprise, AL, Mother-Ruth Griffin of Franklin, NC, Sister-Marilyn Hale of Franklin, NC, Sister-Jackie Nolle of Franklin, NC, Sister-Linda Watkins of Ocoee, FL, Sister-Diane Cockcroft of Robbinson, TN, Brother-Ricky Campbell of Jennings, FL, Grandson-Zachary Taylor of Opp, AL, Grandson-Hunter Campbell of Opp, AL, Granddaughter-Morgan Campbell of Opp, AL, Grandson-Jamison Bailey of Enterprise, AL, Step Grandson-Aubrey Hall of Enterprise, AL, Step Grandson-Connor Hall of Enterprise, AL, Step Grandson-Bryce Hall of Enterprise, AL. Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Campbell family

Sara Kathryn Miller Robbins of Dothan Ms. Sara Kathryn Miller Robbins, age 70, a resident of Dothan, died early Sunday April 16, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, April 18, 2006, at Southside Baptist Church with Dr. Sam Brassell, Jr. and Reverend Wallace Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Hill Cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Care Hospice, 5 N. Pointe Parkway, Suite D & E, Enterprise, AL. 36330 or to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 423 E. Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL. 36301. Ms. Robbins was born on November 9, 1935 in Dale County the daughter of the late Daniel and Leila Glover Miller. She had lived in Dothan most of her lifetime. Ms. Robbins worked as a sales associate with the Lamp Shade for 20 years and she was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Dothan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.D. Robbins; a grandson, Bradley Robbins; three brothers, Dan Miller, Jr., Jerome Miller and Glenn Miller. Survivors include: three sons and two daughters-in-law, Marty and Dianne Robbins, Abbeville, Mike Robbins and special friend Susie Sheppard, Dothan, Mark and Robyn Robbins, Cottonwood; a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Donnie Rogers, Dothan; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Sharon Miller, Cottondale, FL, Wade and Evelyn Miller, Dothan; four grandchildren, Tina Robbins, Dothan, D.J. Robbins, Abbeville, Tracy Robbins, Dothan, and Chuck Robbins, Cottonwood; several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be D.J. Robbins, Chuck Robbins, Tracy Robbins, Ricky Kirkland, Blair Harvill, and Mark Foster.

Bennie Paul Watford, a resident of Southern Junction,
Bennie Paul Watford, a resident of Southern Junction, passed away Monday night, April 10, 2006 at his residence. He was 66. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Newton officiating. Burial will follow in Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery with Southern Heritage directing. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 5 N. Pointe Parkway, Suite D, Enterprise, AL 36330. Mr. Watford was born July 20, 1939 to the late Carrie B. and Harmon Watford. He is a 1957 graduate of Rehobeth High School and was a lifelong resident of Houston County. Mr. Watford was a truck driver for Chevron for twenty years, worked for Graceville Oil Company for six years, and was a bus driver for Houston County Schools for twelve years. He was one of the founding members of the Southern Junction VFD and Houston County Volunteer Fire Association, and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Thomley Watford, Southern Junction; one son, Andy Watford (Olivia), Dothan; one daughter, Cyndia M. Watford, Southern Junction; two grandchildren, Evan Paul Watford and Noah Watford, both of Dothan. Serving as active pallbearers will be Larry Hodges, Larry Mims, Don Clements, James Bowman, Buddy Kelly, Arthur Sallas. Honorary pallbearers will be the Chiefs of Houston County VFD and members of Rehobeth High School Class of 1957.

Donald McGlothlen of Dothan
Donald (Don) McGlothlen, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday April 8, 2006, at his residence. He was 69. Funeral services for Mr. McGlothlen will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 12, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Memphis Baptist Church Cemetery with Southern Heritage directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, PO Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302. Mr. McGlothlen was born August 30, 1936 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was a welder, farmer and a cattleman before moving to Dothan in the late 1980’s. While in Dothan Mr. McGlothlen became an auctioneer and worked for several automobile auctions. He was ranked in the World Finals for auctioneering for several years and won the David Baize Sportsmanship award. Mr. McGlothlen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. His mother, father and a brother, Roger McGlothlen preceded Mr. McGlothlen in death. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Helen McGlothlen, Dothan; two daughters and sons in law, Marlene and Gene Armstrong, Dothan, Karen and Paul Conquist, Garland, TX; four sons and two daughters in law, William Lee McGlothlen, Knoxville, IA, Robert Leroy and Lorie McGlothlen, Oskaloosa, IA, Michael Shawn McGlothlen, Dothan, Kevin Lee and Deborah McGlothlen, Olive Branch, MS; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Donnie Gilliland, Johnny Sorenson, Ronnie Lawrence, Steven Armstrong, Jessie Armstrong, and Steve Holt.