OBITUARIES

Obituaries for Sorrells Funeral Home


Larry J. Peel

Larry J. Peel

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Larry J. Peel of Malvern passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Signature Health Care of North Florida. He was 76.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Malvern Baptist Church with Rev. Hosea Parker and Rev. Steve Skidmore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells...

Frances "Marie"  Gilley

Frances "Marie" Gilley

Jul 1, 2019

Mrs. Frances “Marie” Gilley of Midland City passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home. She was 74.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Hosea Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodwater Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with...

Baby Leyland Rose Smith

Baby Leyland Rose Smith

Jul 1, 2019

Baby Leyland Rose Smith, beloved daughter of Shae Williamson and Drew Smith was born sleeping on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center.

Leyland leaves behind mom and dad, as well as grandparents: Tara Harman, and Byron and Lori Smith; aunt, Kelsey Harman; uncles: Jamie McNelley, Jeremy McNelley, Will Smith, and Patrick Smith; and...

Jimmy Ezell

Jimmy Ezell

Jun 29, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Ezell of Geneva went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, June 29, 2019. He was 70.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Teddy Ward officiating.  Interment will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery.

The family...

Elva P. Bolds

Elva P. Bolds

Jun 9, 2019

Mrs. Elva P. Bolds of Wicksburg passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. She was 93.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Grandstaff and Rev. Buddy Hood officiating.

Her husband, Fred E. Bolds; parents, Lionel and Lucy...

Patricia Ann Bailey Merritt

Patricia Ann Bailey Merritt

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Bailey Merritt of Slocomb went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 8, 2019.  She was 83.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Slocomb with Rev. Larry Newton and Rev. David Williams officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. ...

Robert "Bobby" Winburn Helms

Robert "Bobby" Winburn Helms

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Winburn Helms of Slocomb passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Westside Terrace Healthcare in Dothan.  He was 84.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Coley M. Holloway and Rev. Larry Newton officiating.  Interment will follow...

Heyward Jackson  Butler

Heyward Jackson Butler

May 31, 2019

Mr. Heyward Jackson Butler of Slocomb passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Bonifay Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was 92.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church with Rev.  Wayne Parker, Rev. Bobby Ned Peters, Bro. Phil Cook, and Rev. David Williford officiating and...

Rev. Joe W. Gissendanner, Jr.

Rev. Joe W. Gissendanner, Jr.

May 24, 2019

Rev. Joe W. Gissendanner, Jr. of Slocomb went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was 94.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Larry Newton and Rev. Theresa Howard officiating. Interment will...

April Cheree'  Bond

April Cheree' Bond

May 23, 2019

April Cheree’ Bond of Wicksburg passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Flowers Hospital. She was 37.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Grandstaff officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.

The family will receive friends at Pilgrim...

James P. Daughtry

James P. Daughtry

May 15, 2019

James “Jim” P. Daughtry, 71, of Dothan, formerly of Hartford, passed away May 15, 2019 at his residence following a long illness.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 with military honors at St. Columba Catholic Church in Dothan, AL with Father Gallagher officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing....

James Rufus Waters

James Rufus Waters

May 12, 2019

Mr. James Rufus Waters of Slocomb passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was 73.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb. Burial will follow in the Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at...

Lewis Junior “Vern” Kirkland

Lewis Junior “Vern” Kirkland

May 10, 2019

Mr. Lewis Junior “Vern” Kirkland of Slocomb went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Noland Hospital.  He was 68.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Johnny Strickland officiating.  Interment will follow in Memory Hill...

Sarah Melvina Bridges Black

Sarah Melvina Bridges Black

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Melvina Bridges Black, age 93, of Hartford, AL passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Mrs. Black’s grandson, Curtis Tillman Black officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford...

Bobbie Jean Shirah

Bobbie Jean Shirah

Apr 30, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Shirah of Slocomb passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Al Leach officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Hill...

Coleman Hamm

Coleman Hamm

Apr 27, 2019

Mr. Coleman Hamm, a resident of Hartford, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was 72.

Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hartford on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and memorial services will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

In lieu of...

Mrs. Desty Louise  Grimes

Mrs. Desty Louise Grimes

Apr 26, 2019

Mrs. Desty Louise Grimes of Wicksburg passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 75.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Adam Habbard officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Memory...

Joann Crawford  Lawson

Joann Crawford Lawson

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Joann Crawford Lawson of Dothan, AL passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2019. She was 66.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Living Waters Church of God In Christ, 190 McLeod Dr., Hartford, AL where Elder William A. Brown is the pastor. Rev. Pamela Edwards will be the Officiant...

Mary Sue Hales Hyatt

Mary Sue Hales Hyatt

Apr 23, 2019

Mary Sue Hales Hyatt passed away April 23, 2019 at the age of 70 after an extended illness. Sue was always a free spirit and will be missed greatly.

Sue grew up in Hartford, AL and later lived in Mobile AL and Dothan AL.

She is preceded in death by her father, Shell Hales; her...

Oscar Donald "Donny" Griggs Jr.

Oscar Donald "Donny" Griggs Jr.

Apr 16, 2019

Mr. Oscar Donald "Donny" Griggs Jr. of Dothan passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Flowers Hospital. He was 54.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Jonathan Taylor officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral...

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