(WADLEY) James William Rhodes, 73, of Wadley, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home. Survivors include: two sisters, Linda Dooley (William) of Hollywood, Md., and Ruth Sherman of Mobile; one brother, Jimmy Rhodes of Brookwood. Mr. Rhodes was born on Oct. 30, 1951, the son of James B. and Ruth Butler Rhodes.…
(WILLIAMSON, Ga.) Funeral services for Margaret Wiggins Rampy, 84, of Williamson, Ga., formerly of Woodland, were held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 12 noon at Liberty Grove Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Norred and Jerry Wiggins officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Rampy passed away on Wednesday, May 14, at…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Paul Edward Dugger, 81, of Roanoke, formerly of Mountain City, Tenn., were held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dennis Meeks officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Dugger passed away on Wednesday, May 14, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.…
(ROANOKE) Countess Chapman, a lifelong resident of Roanoke, passed away Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, at the age of 107. She was believed to be the oldest living Randolph County resident prior to her death. She was born on March 25, 1918 to the late John T. and Mayme B. (Culpepper) Shealey. Countess along with…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Veronica Hawkins Lovvorn, 53, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away peacefully the morning of May 9, 2025 in the presence of loved ones. Veronica was born Oct. 20, 1971 in Roanoke, the beloved daughter of the late Willie T. Hawkins and the late Frances Pamelia Hawkins. She is survived by her husband, Jason; two…
(OXFORD) It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Ann Johnson Taylor, 88, of Oxford, and formerly of Wedowee. Mildred was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church located in Newell. Throughout the years, Mildred happily served the…
(ROANOKE) Myrna Ruiz Pascual, 74, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be held in her native Philippines. Survivors include her nephew, Arnold Paguyo (Grace) of Roanoke; three sisters, Leticia P. Paguyo, Sonia P. Sanchez (Romeo E.) and Thelma P. Beleno (Larry); sister-in-law, Jane R. Pascual; and…
(ROANOKE) Deacon John William Higgins, 68, of Roanoke passed away at his residence Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born on July 31, 1956, at Knight Sanitorium in Roanoke, John was a lifelong resident of Randolph County and a proud graduate of Handley High School. He served faithfully as a long-time Deacon at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist…
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Dorothy Nell Wright was born in Lagrange Ga., on April 24, 1939 to Lucille and Sappy Nichols. She passed away peacefully at 86 years on March 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Okla., with her family surrounding. She was a proud Christian and proudly worked as a registered nurse for 52 years, and…
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Charles Robert Johnson, 84, of Wedowee, were held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Brand, Bro. Ricky Daniel and Katelin Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Johnson passed away on Saturday, May 3, at his home. Survivors include:…