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Lawrence Doyle “Larry” Bolling
Lawrence Doyle “Larry” Bolling, 66, of Millport, died May 12, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be one hour prior and immediately following the service at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by: his father Doyle Bolling; sister Donna Sue Bolling. Survivors include: his mother Pat Pugh; sister Norma Trammel (Wayne); nephews Andrew Weathers (Taylor), Garret Weathers, Dillon Trammel (Breanna); niece Erica Hannah (Kyle); great-nieces Raygan Hannah, Kollins Trammel; great-nephews Karsen Hannah, Jonathan Wyatt Weathers, James Wade Weathers. Larry was born November 5, 1958 in Newnan, Ga. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a retired employee of Sumter Utilities/ Alabama Power Company. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.
John David Harris
John David Harris, 73, of North Port, Fla., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born in York, Ala., December 25, 1951, to John Dearman Harris and Cora Elizabeth Haynie (née Eaves). He will be profoundly missed. David is survived by: his wife of 56 years Judy; sons Timothée Valentin (Augusto), Chris (Mandi), James (Lorrie), Erik Lambert (Megan); grandchildren and great-grandchildren Mercedes Hager (Luke), Elijah, Aiden, Nora, Rose, Lori, and Silas; siblings Beth Vining (Averett), Mary Ray (Lavern), Ronnie Harris; and a large, loving extended family. David is preceded in death by his parents, John Dearman Harris and Cora Elizabeth Haynie; brother: Stanley (Tammy). David enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family. He was an avid gardener. He also loved spending time tinkering in the garage, and he was always fixing things around the house. Services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Bumpers Funeral Home in York. Rev. Beth Vining will be officiating. Burial will take place following the service at Siloam Cemetery in York. Please feel free to dress casually for services. Memorial gifts or flowers in honor of David Harris may be sent to: Bumpers Funeral Home located at 505 W. 4th Ave. in York, AL. 36925. A celebration of life will be held for David in Florida at a later date. Please visit robersonfh.com for more information and to extend condolences to the family. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of Butler.
Gertrude Bernice Hughes
Ms. Gertrude Bernice Hughes of Demopolis entered into eternal rest May 2, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery. Funeral services for Ms. Gertrude Bernice Hughes were held Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Morning Star Baptist Church, Demopolis. Interment followed in Memorial Gardens, Demopolis. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC, entrusted with arrangements.
Eva Dell Graham Jones
A celebration of life for Eva Dell Graham Jones of Geiger who passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, were 12 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Geiger. Pastor Gerry C Parker, Sr., Church Pastor, Pastor Henry L Turnipseed, officiated. Interment followed in New Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, May 9, 2025, at McInnis Mortuary, Livingston. She lay in state one hour prior to service time at the church. McInnis Mortuary of Livingston entrusted with all arrangements. The McInnis family along with the management and staff of McInnis Mortuary extend heartfelt and sincere sympathy to the entire bereaved Graham and Jones family.
Bettie Anne Pope Larkin
Memorial Services for Bettie Anne Pope Larkin, 82, of Coatopa were held Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Brewersville Methodist Church with Rev. Cherie Meadows officiating. Bettie Larkin passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 18, 1942, in Thomasville to Charles Doris Pope and Haudie Grey Cannon Pope. She was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by: her son Dennis Allen Johnson (Robin) of Walker, La.; daughter Lisa Karole Kaeo (Lani) of Coatopa; stepdaughters Georgie Nannette Larkin of Coatopa, Jennifer Miller of Colorado; brothers Charles Pope, Michael Pope both of Surginer; sister Linda Genin of Half Acre; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Max F. Larkin, III; father, Charles Doris Pope; mother, Haudie Grey Cannon Pope; and sister, Florence Lisenbe. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of Butler.
Eleanor Hardy Webb
A celebration of life for Eleanor Hardy Webb of Boston, Mass., formerly of Mantua who passed away, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, was Monday, May 12, 2025, at New Generation Church, Eutaw. Pastor Joe N Webb, church pastor. Interment followed in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Eutaw. She lay in state one hour prior to service time at the church. McInnis Mortuary of Eutaw entrusted with arrangements. The McInnis family along with the management and staff of McInnis Mortuary extend heartfelt and sincere sympathy to the entire bereaved Graham and Jones family.