Obituaries

Johnny Long

John Riley “Johnny” Long, 79, of Haleyville, a devoted servant of others, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and selfless service.

Jeanette Waid

Jeanette Waid, 86, of Jasper, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, with her funeral to follow at 11 a.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel.  Burial will be at New Home Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Elga Atkins

Elga Doris Atkins, 98, of Nauvoo, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel.  Burial will be at Liberty Grove Cemetery in Nauvoo.

Lois Odom

Lois Ann Odom, 74, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at Hendrix Nursing Home in Double Springs.

Carla Lynn Woods

Carla Lynn Woods, 53, of Hodges,  passed away Monday, December 1, 2025.  She was born in Haleyville.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Hodges Convention Baptist Church with her funeral to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Old Line Cemetery.  Marion County Funeral Home will direct.

Bryant Adair

Donald Bryant Adair, 19, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025.

Bryant was full of life. He was known for his sense of humor, love for fun, outspoken personality and his big heart. Bryant was always the protector for his friends and they knew he had their backs. He enjoyed football (Alabama) and collecting shoes.

Donald Dutton

Donald Earl Dutton, 74, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in Nauvoo.  A celebration of Donald's life will be held at Old Union Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, November 9, 2025 beginning at 2 p.m.  Wilson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

John Bates

John Bates, 83, of Arley, formerly of Sikeston, MO, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.