All Obituaries

Georgia “Charlotte” Robinson Higgins was born January 3, 1959, in Bingen am Rhein Germany. Her parents were the late Willard Robinson and Ethel Robinson. She confessed Christ at an early age and united with North Highland Baptist Church. Later she united with Patterson Street Freewill Baptist Church. She primarily grew up in Dothan,...

Larry Lenard Franklin, born June 10, 1963, to the Late James E.and Mamie Lou Franklin of Dothan, AL. He resided in Dothan, Al, until God called him home on November 16, 2023 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.  As a child Larry loved Karate and playing marbles.  He was very creative with his hands and could build and design just about anything you asked him to. Larry loved having fun and making his...

Jalia Juanita Dardy was born on June 16, 2004 to April Denise Rogers and Nkchruma "Nick" Dardy in Montgomery County, Alabama. Jalia “Worm” (as her family called her) was the oldest of the twin girls. Her twin sister, Janasia, currently resides in Troy, Alabama and is a student at Troy University. After graduating high school, she attended Full Sail University in Florida for animation. She then transferred to Enterprise State Community College for her education...

Stephanie Alveta Pennywell known as “Fe” was born December 12, 1967 to the late William Billy Hawk and Georgia Chrisana Hawk in Dothan, AL. Stephanie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Northview Christian Church where she remained a member under the leadership of Rev. Hart Ramsey. Stephanie was a Northview High School graduate of the class of 1986. She received an associate degree in business from Wallace...

Eishmon Nathaniel Palmer III (Nate) was born on March 26, 1978, in Ozark, AL. He was the only child of E.N. Palmer Jr. and Mattie S. Lester Palmer. At a young age, Nate lived in Canada, California, Washington, New Mexico, Utah, and Germany. While in Germany, he learned to speak their language.  Nate attended Dale County High School, Midland City, AL and Alamogordo High School, Alamogordo, New Mexico, where he graduated. He was an outstanding...

Stephanie M. Hamilton Newsome, 55, was born January 15, 1968 in Ozark, Alabama to the late Shirley Mae Miley and Moses Liptrot. She is preceded in death by one brother, Terriance Yvain Hamilton and father-in-law, James Newsome, Sr.  Growing up, Stephanie attended Carroll High School and studied at the University of...

Rufus Terry McDougald Jr of Ozark Alabama started his spiritual journey September 1 2023. He was born March 1st 1972 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania  and is the beloved son of Rufus Terry McDougald Sr (Father) and Helen Louise McDougald (Mother) which both have previously started their spiritual journey and await him with open arms. He was the oldest of his 2 brothers Alexander McDougald and Michael Howard who has also started his spiritual journey and sister Ronica Bennett. He graduated...