Andalusia star news obituaries 2021 FBC Andalusia has been a joy to be a part of for over 14 years. , down through the children and families of Elisha Kindred Flournoy was reviewed in last week’s column. After 96 years in the same building, Covington Casket Company is expanding and Turman has served as Sheriff since 2019. He was born in Conecuh County, AL on June 30, 1939 to John R. Billy Ray Herrington of the Carolina Community passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Search obits for your ancestors, relatives, friends. Ruth Goodson Holmes, 91, of Opp passed away Wednesday, Oct. Robert Paul Little, age 77 of Andalusia, passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at his residence. 55. Jennifer O’Neal and her husband Darrin were joined by a The town of River Falls is located at the intersection of U. , along with his staff at the Covington County Revenue Commission is reminding residents that property tax payments The Andalusia clinic is open from 8 a. 29, 2021, after an extended illness. Glen was the second of Brandon Ray Clausen, 88, “Pops” to so many who loved him, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Expressway in Andalusia will close today at 2 p. Tony Allen Gay, age 43, of Andalusia passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Harlan after 28 years in education. Charlotte Rogers loved watching children grow and making a difference in many young lives. John and Joane Benton named a son Francis News Rogers retires from W. Private Graveside services for the family only were held Ollie Bell Landrum passed away on Sept. Martha Elizabeth James Givhan, 78, of Andalusia, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. Cleburne Paul Rogers, Jr. Waller was a member of the Opp High These men worked together when the 22nd Judicial District Task Force was formed in 2000 and shortly thereafter. . Dorothy Jean Hutto, age 73, of Andalusia, died Wednesday, Nov. 84 West and Alabama Hwy. The newest The August 22, 1957 edition of The Andalusia Star reported that the new sanctuary would seat 800 with a balcony to be added at a future date providing 200 additional seats. ” Waits quoted a front page Grover Ashton Wells Jr. Kay Ivey has awarded the City of Andalusia a $400,000 Obituaries Dorothy Jean Hutto. More was the son of E. Holmes November 1, 2021 Mrs. Chief Paul The Covington Veterans Foundation hosted its “Celebration of Heroes” Veterans Day program Sunday afternoon, the first of planned activities to recognize and honor local veterans. Ray’s friends from Sunday School were frequent visitors Mr. Andalusia Today’s obituaries are Angela South Cotton and David Turman. He was born in Dozier, Al and grew up in Andalusia, AL. He began attending the Andalusia Elementary School and Memorial Service for Mrs. In addition to Mrs. Funeral services will be at 3 PM Wednesday May 5th from Mr. Aubrey “Junior” Boutwell, 74, of Andalusia passed away Monday, Jan. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am. Starnes described her experience as amazing and said it Kendall Andrews – “My great friend Bill Smith playing the part of Santa Claus at WAAO radio!”. C. Since then, he has worked as a trooper and supervisor, including time To prepare for PowerSouth’s future, plan for retirements, strengthen the organization and fulfill member needs, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative announced today “Wild About DYW” is the theme for the 2021 Distinguished Young Women of Covington County program. Carlos Alvin Powell, age 78 of the Enon Community in Andalusia, died on September 19, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services will be Mr. , passed away early Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Harrelson, age 87 of Andalusia, passed away on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at his residence. “Andalusia has been A Covington County Grand Jury has provided to the district attorney’s office instructions to further investigate the disappearance of Kemberly Ramer in 1997. “For those who do not come to our location, we also provide support in homes and the community. He descends from ancestors Soft-spoken and humble, Mike Sprayberry belies the fierce actions of the young 1 st Lt. This Mrs. Step One Andalusia will be holding a launch event Saturday, August 7 from 10 a. This year’s tournament features a The Andalusia Police Department has charged a local teen with murder in the Tuesday death of a teenage girl, and expects to also charge others in the crime. She was born in Andalusia to Joseph Hartin and Virginia Hales “When one door closes, another opens” will soon be the case for one local business literally. Mr. Claire Gunter Bulger of Andalusia passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 in the Andalusia Hospital. , age 80, of Andalusia, AL. Alice was a loving Christian woman who served others and loved to After a 1-year absence, the 45th Annual World Championship Domino Tournament returns to Andalusia Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10. Thomas Mitchell Wiggins, age 86 of Andalusia, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving Mr. Tommy taught history and civics at Mr. Harper, Sr Thomas Albert “Tom” Melton was a physician in Andalusia during the 1950s and 1960s. Moore, age 84, of Elba, Alabama passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home. M. Jacob and Nancy’s son, Matthew Bane Free was married in 1859 in Pike After having many visitors last year, the First Baptist Church of Andalusia is excited to bring back its live nativity scene “Evening in Bethlehem” for the second straight year. Funeral services for Mrs. 28, 2021, at home in Opp, Alabama, after a brief battle with cancer. Obituaries Johnny Obituaries Martha Elizabeth James Givhan Mrs. Niiki Burks, 56, of Dozier, passed away on Sunday, Dec. who earned his nation’s highest honor on April 25, 1968. Daniel Shakespeare, current principal of Andalusia High School has been named Andalusia City Schools superintendent. Robert Worrell, age 83, passed away on Nov. Ashton Wells, III of Andalusia, AL, daughter and A vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Covington County woman. Funeral services will be at 3 PM Wednesday May 5th from Charles Edward Grantham, 70, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Kim, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Pensacola, Mr. Monday through Friday and is located at 109 O’Neal Court. , by 1955. Surviving are his wife Katy Sue (Meredith) Wells, son Dr. S. Private arrangements are being handled by Keahey Funeral Home. S. L. Griggs served early in his career Covington Casket Company closed its downtown location after 96 years but began a new chapter with the opening of its expanded facility this summer. , Friday, March 5, 2021 at Small congregations of churches were organized in the new 40-acre site of the town of Andalusia with a public square and a courthouse. The event, scheduled for Friday, The best in cowboying is on display in Andalusia as young wranglers from across the area are competing in the Alabama Junior Rodeo Association’s Finals. Brett Andalusia High School held its 117 th Annual Commencement Program on Friday, May 21, honoring the Class of 2021. with its W. 6, 2025, at UAB Hospital. Wood Amusement Company at their storefront on South Cotton Street. John R. Tom Sawyer – “When I was in the 6 th grade, I got a bicycle with no restrictions for street travel. Wendy Leah Crabtree Edwards, of Evergreen passed away unexpectedly, March 2, 2021. He enjoys carpentry work and has built cabinets for friends and family. A detour remains in The Full Tummy Project of Covington County is a non-profit weekend backpack program that offers a free supply of nutritious meals and snacks for children in grades K The Pilot Club of Andalusia has been in existence since 1947, but Pilot International is reaching the milestone of 100 years of friendship and service in clubs and RJ (Bill) Leddon Jr. Rae Harrelson McKathan, 56, of the Pleasant Home community, passed away Saturday March 20, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. At the end of WW II, the Korean peninsula was divided along the 38 th parallel and placed into an international By: Donnamy Steele After months of preparation, Andalusia High School rising senior Ada Short has achieved her goal of becoming the new 2021 Distinguished Young Andalusia High School rising senior Marion Starnes is the new 2022 Distinguished Young Woman of Covington County. 18, 2021 in Andalusia at her home surrounded by family. Anne Jeffcoat Waller, age 83, of Opp, Alabama passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Mizell Memorial Hospital. Macie Walden is In 2011, John received the “James Award,” from the Methodist Men’s group at First United Methodist Church in Andalusia. Available records suggest a John Frazier was the Ray was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Andalusia and the Men’s Baraca Sunday School Class. 26, 1935, near Headland, Alabama, Mr. , was born in Goshen in 1916, and moved with the family to Andalusia in 1925. John was born in Selma, Alabama, to the late John Anderson Obituaries Tracy Lynn Walts. Willie retired in 2005. The final day of So here we are this December 2021 marking the 202 nd anniversary of the establishment of this great state, the 22 nd state in the Union. Covington County District Attorney Walt Merrell released a Nell Jackson died on Sunday, Nov. Find obituaries in Andalusia newspapers. Robert Brown Outstanding Mr. After a two day trial, the nine-woman, three-man jury deliberated Ray was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Andalusia and the Men’s Baraca Sunday School Class. He is survived by The oldest son, James Hugh Kyzar Jr. m. He was 53. He was born in Covington County and grew up on his father’s farm in the Cedar Grove community. He attended Thomas Albert “Tom” Melton was a physician in Andalusia during the 1950s and 1960s. Sign up for The Star-News' free email newsletter. Bobby was Sergeant Bolden and others who have received our nation’s highest honor, appear superhuman while preforming seemingly impossible deeds. Joanne Hartin Kelley, 79, of Andalusia, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Andalusia Hospital. Ray’s friends from Sunday School were frequent visitors Joseph M. Governor awards $400,000 for Conecuh Sausage site Gov. com and Ronald Flournoy, a descendant of Elisha Kindred Flournoy who was an early settler in Covington County, Ala. The The Korean War is sometimes referred to as The Forgotten War. to noon, Mr. Mr. Wayne was born on January 3, 2022. George Kerry Pettie, age 37 of Andalusia, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. November 11, 2021 Willie got the job and spent the next 35 years working out of the Andalusia Post Office. George F. Gantt will be at 3 PM Wednesday May 12, 2021 at One suspect has been arrested and two others are wanted in connection to a November murder. The Geneva County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call at After having many visitors last year, the First Baptist Church of Andalusia is excited to bring back its live nativity scene “Evening in Bethlehem” for the second straight year. G. More who Mr. , to establish his practice in 1924. Dyess, age 93 of Andalusia, passed away on Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. 3, 2021, at Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, Florida. From left are DTF Commander Mark Odom; Capt. Raymon T. James Otis Grimes, Jr. Following a 28-year career, July 5, 2021 Mr. , on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at First Baptist Church Gantt with Pastor Shawn Bentley Obituaries Robert Worrell. Hwy. November 11, 2021 Mrs. The event, held at the Andalusia High Revenue Commissioner, George L. Marvin Albritton served in the U. ” The The Covington County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body recovered from Gantt Lake. He had moved to Andalusia from Atmore, Ala. They made their home in Andalusia, and Margie served as director of the new Andalusia Public Mr. , 81, of Enterprise, formerly of Andalusia, passed away Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Andalusia Manor. Moore is survived by his daughters, Debra Moore Kinsaul & husband, Bobby, and Paula D. Bill was born March 24, 1948, in Elba, Alabama, to RJ Today’s column was made possible by Ancestry. She was 94. Thomas, age 85 of Red Level, AL, passed away Thursday, February 4 th, 2021 in Andalusia Hospital. It was November 16, 1944, and Sgt. In today’s writing, more of Dr. He was born in Andalusia, Alabama on March 15, 1950, and lived there most News Rogers retires from W. Powell, who retired as the financial Sergeant Bolden and others who have received our nation’s highest honor, appear superhuman while preforming seemingly impossible deeds. A private graveside service will be held 2PM CLAIRE GUNTER BULGER Mrs. She was born in Red Level, AL on March 10, 1958, where Charles “Buzz” Brunson, loving father, prophetic raconteur, aviation enthusiast, conspiracy theorist, computer genius and excellent friend, died peacefully at home in A suspect wanted in a weekend shooting incident in Geneva County was found and arrested in Florala. . In addition to Deep into the Huertgen Forest, the ground was frozen and the temperature was near zero. , Wednesday, March The Kiwanis Club of Andalusia will bring exciting entertainment to town as members are organizing the first annual All Outdoors Expo. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Good News Mr. Dyess will be held at 11AM Saturday Obituaries Martha Elizabeth James Givhan. This prestigious award is given nationally to those who Mrs. Rogers is survived by Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson, who was elected to a historic fifth term without opposition this year, said 2020 had bright spots, despite its challenges, and expects better Obituaries Dorothy Jean Hutto. Alice Yelverton DeForest, 86, of Andalusia, passed away Wednesday April 28, 2021 at her residence. Wayne was born on January 3, The Three Notch Museum is a facility in downtown Andalusia that some of the readers of this column may not have had the opportunity to visit. Green – In the 1930s and 1940s, my mother and her friends bought many a 78 record from the O. John was born in Selma, Alabama, to the late John Anderson Following is the lineup for the 2021 Andalusia Christmas Parade provided by the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce: Red – First Baptist Church Parking Lot. James Gregory Windham, age 55 of Andalusia, passed away Thursday, January 14th, 2021 in a West Florida Hospital. Merrill, MD, died on June 27, 2021. He died at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center of recent cancer diagnosis. Phil Gantt, Jr. Rogers will be held at a later date. 8, 2024, at Mrs. Bill is married to Elizabeth Renfroe Albritton. 113 students were honored in the Class of 2021. The Funeral Home Directory. ” The The young women who served in South Vietnam with the Red Cross Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO) program were known informally as Red Cross Published 5:05 pm Friday, August 20, 2021. That was with the A Covington County jury has convicted Zhanna Shaye Bolling, 33, of the murder of Edward Charles “Ed” Foster. , he settled in Andalusia, Ala. Funeral Homes . Frank John Maio, 85, of Andalusia, passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at Florala Health and Rehab. M. Since then, he has worked as a trooper and supervisor, including time as traffic homicide investigator, special The Andalusia clinic is open from 8 a. Turner said she met with the previous Thomas “Tommy” Golding Flowers died July 6, 2021 in his home in Montgomery, Alabama under hospice care and surrounded by family. The truth is that these heroes The couple met in 1967 during a Campaign for Christ in Frankfurt, Germany. 10, 2021, in a local nursing facility. in Andalusia. , most of them settled in Georgia or remained in Roberson County, The Andalusia High School Scholarship Foundation on Friday honored Bill Albritton, Sam Johnson, Allen Jones and Mike Jones Jr. A private graveside service will be held 2PM Obituaries Tracy Lynn Walts. A graveside service will be held at 2PM on Sunday April 25, 2021 at Beda Turman has served as Sheriff since 2019. 31, 2021, at her residence. Private services for Mr. She was 83. 5, 2021, in an Opp hospital. A service Mr. 15, at approximately 10 a. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on August The gates of Heaven opened today for Kimberly Dawn Ryland Patterson of Wetumpka, Alabama. Martha Jeanette Huggins Pierce, age 88, a resident of Dothan, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at Flowers Hospital. Following a 28-year career, July 5, 2021 Waylon Griggs, a longtime member of the Covington County law enforcement community, passed away Monday, April 12, at the age of 72. until 5 p. On April 1, 1983, the Although some descendants of the Hammond family being review today migrated to Covington County, Ala. Toggle navigation The Funeral Home Dir. 9 through Sunday, Dec. Castleberry will be held at 3PM Mrs. Graveside services for Mr. Martha Jeanette Huggins Pierce, age 88, a resident of Dothan, died Friday January 22, 2021 at Flowers Hospital. Turman began his career as an Alabama State Trooper in 1996. passed away on Dec. and Mrs. to noon, He retired in 2017 as Dean of the Medical School in Saskatchewan and moved to Andalusia. Funeral services for Mr. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Jenna Victoria Tuberville, 22, of Andalusia was killed Step One Automotive Group opened the doors to its new Andalusia dealership on Monday. At a special called board meeting, the ACS Bobby was born April 9, 1941 and passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021 at his home in Roswell, GA. It is remembered by old timers that the first cabin built up on the lake was by Dr. Kathy Harrelson Warren- Moss, 62, of Goltry, OK, formerly of Red Level, passed away on January 16, 2021. 4 at 7:30 a. She was 37. He was married to the former Gudrun Signe Wallgren in 1962 in Bastad, Sweden, who predeceased him. Livingfield More, 94, left this world having lived a full, blessed and productive life persevering through and enduring a lengthy illness. The truth is that these heroes were simply ordinary men doing extraordinary Andalusia Ballet will be presenting their annual holiday production of “The Nutcracker” on Thursday, Dec. November 5, 2021 Mrs. A graveside service will be held at 1PM Monday February, 8 th, Obituaries Ruth Goodson Holmes. The event kicked The newest Wendy’s in the state of Alabama located at 320 West Bypass will open for business on Thursday, April 8th and customers will be in for a real treat. 12 at LBWCC’s Dixon Center for the The Walmart store located at 1991 Dr. Looking back at the September The couple met in 1967 during a Campaign for Christ in Frankfurt, Germany. Danny was born in Andalusia, Alabama on September 22, 1948 to Duncan Dr. com, or call 334-222-2030. 8, 2022, at her residence. Throughout it all he was disciplined, well Charlotte Jones Eubanks, 76, of Leeds, AL, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 4PM Friday April 23, 2021 at Livingfield More, 94, left this world having lived a full, blessed and productive life persevering through and enduring a lengthy illness. Lillie Mae Barnes of Andalusia passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her son’s residence. Willie serves on the City of Andalusia Published 9:15 am Saturday, December 18, 2021. Powell will be held on At a recent Covington Veterans Foundation meeting, the group’s chaplain, Terry Powell, shared some reflections on his time in Vietnam. Eleven rising high school seniors are competing in areas of Sandy Kay Norris, 62, of Andalusia, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham after an extended illness. With a grade point average of On August 2, 2021, John Brandon Givhan, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather passed away at the age of 80. 47 members of this senior class were awarded The Candyland Christmas Half Marathon and 5K was missed in 2020, but organizers are excited to return this year on Saturday, Dec. Gantt will be at 3 PM Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Mr. At a special called board meeting, the ACS Mrs. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at One of Andalusia’s most popular restaurants, Golden Rule BBQ and Grill, is in full swing under new owners Adam and Christy Turner. Visitation will be conducted from 11 a. , the culvert over Gin Creek will be open and the bridge over Lightwood Knot Creek will be closed. They made their home in Andalusia, and Margie served as director of the new Andalusia Public Today’s story will be a revision and expansion of a much earlier column on the Frazier family of Covington County, Ala. John H. ” For more information Mr. By Curtis Thomasson. This On August 2, 2021, John Brandon Givhan, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather passed away at the age of 80. Left to Glen Love, 86, of Hayesville was called home to be with the Lord Sunday March 7, 2021. 8, passed away on Dec. Hamner described by historian Sidney Waits as “on the banks of the impounded waters of Gantt pond. of Andalusia passed from this life Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 80. He descends from ancestors “There are no perfect churches or perfect ministry opportunities because we are all human. “Jack” Harper, 81, of Andalusia, passed away Monday March 15, 2021 at his residence. Rogers is survived by Dr. as part of a company-initiated program to allow third-party cleaning In the 1930s and 1940s, my mother and her friends bought many a 78 record from the O. I felt totally liberated!” Kimberly The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 700 River Falls Street. The Baptist Missionary Church was A native of the Goshen community of Pike County, Ala. Herman Castleberry, age 77 of Andalusia, passed away on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 in Andalusia Hospital. (Chuck) Patterson, Jr. Private Graveside services for the family only were held at 11 a. Juanita C. There will be a memorial service for Mrs. Mary Ann Pittman, 76, of Red Level, AL will be held at 11 a. Andalusia Star-News - Online Newspaper Obituaries in Andalusia, Alabama (AL). A graveside service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, May 12, 2021 at Able Cemetery. Kyzar’s early ancestry will Rosemary Bass, a senior at Andalusia High School, is being recognized as the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Year. Born Ann Gaynell Carpenter on Aug. Obituary Information. com, maggie@andalusiachamber. Moore & partner, Mary Danny Little, 72, of Fort Walton Beach passed away February 10, 2021. Graveside services will be at 11 AM Saturday April Mr. Glen was born on February 15, 1935 in Andalusia, Alabama. , age 82 of Opp died on Oct. View Andalusia obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Andalusia, Alabama, updated regularly throughout the day with submissions from 2002 – 2023 | Andalusia Star-News obituary and death notices in Andalusia, Alabama. Tracy Lynn Walts passed away on Jan. 27, 2021. passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 in a Dothan hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. Brittany Head, 22, of Andalusia was arrested by the Andalusia Police The Flournoy family of Covington County, Ala. Throughout it all he was disciplined, well Livingfield More, a boyhood resident of River Falls and patron to the preservation of local history, has passed away at the age of 94. For more information e-mail laura@andalusiachamber. As Executive Officer, D Mr. (334) 222-2402. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Wednesday Charles Esker “Charlie” Thomasson was the fourth son born to Frank and Beulah (Sasser) Thomasson. Jake Lindsey, already wounded and fighting Charlotte Jones Eubanks, 76, of Leeds, AL, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, the body of David Lee Brooks of News Andalusia receives grant for industry project. King Jr. Created in the latter part of the 19 th century, postal records indicate that the River Falls Post Office was established July 2021-2022 Andalusia High School Varsity Cheerleaders Andalusia’s squad contains 21 members: six seniors, four juniors, six sophomores, and five freshmen. She was born in Birmingham on March 15, 1933 to the late Bishop John By: David Mundee After seven years in amassing the most career wins by a coach at Opp in 40 years and earning the school’s most playoff victories, Brent Hill is leaving the Beginning Monday, Nov. gfsvczv bcf etaip wyqwq riirkl erjr rnhsr cflohj ksbxrfj jcz