Oliver B. (Buddy) Coggin passed away on Tuesday 3/21/2023.

Arrangements:
Valhalla Funeral Home
5317 Bessemer Super Highway
Midfield, Al 35228

Visitation: Friday March 24 at 10 to 11 am;
Grave site service at 11:00 am

Carolyn Sue Boggs, age 76, of Lucedale and formerly of Birmingam, AL, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at George Regional Rehab in Lucedale, MS. Mrs. Boggs was born February 11, 1947 in Mobile, AL. She is the daughter of the late Robert William and the late Mary Katherine (Brock) Boggs. She attended B. C Rain High School, where she was a cheerleader. Around 1967, Carolyn moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she learned technical drafting and design at Jefferson State Community College. An avid softball player with city leagues in Birmingham, Carolyn enthusiastically showed her athletic spirit. She worked for over 15 years with Southern Company Services as a drafter and a designer. Carolyn dreamed of having a home with a view, and she realized that dream when she worked with an architect to design and build a glass-fronted home on the northern ridge of Red Mountain. Her view took in downtown Birmingham all the way to the airport. She retired from Southern Company Services early and went into real estate, where her vivacious personality accented her career.

A lifetime lover of animals, Carolyn retired from real estate and started her own pet sitting business, “Tails & Whiskers”. She had loyal and frequent customers as she stayed in their home with the animals that became her favorite pets. She loved other peoples’ pets as she did her own.

She is survived by one sister, Patricia Van Petten; nephew, Scott (Tiffany) Parker; grand-nieces Abigail and Addison Parker; her dear friend of 40 years, Deanna McCombs; and her current doggy, Bella.

The funeral was held Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12:00PM at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main St., Lucedale, MS with Rev. Bobby Morris officiating. Entombment will be in Ridouts Forest Crest Cemetery, Birmingham, AL.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Birmingham or Lucedale Humane Society.

Sigler Funeral Home, 601-947-3112, www.siglerfuneral.com, 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS, was in charge of arrangements.

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Just posted the Mar. – Apr. 2023 newsletter Volume 35 Issue 2.

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Our next Retiree Group Meeting will be March 14, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p,m. at the Alabama Power Company Office Auditorium located at 1802 6th Avenue North in Birmingham. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. However, you can come early to socialize and eat lunch in the Atrium area with other retirees.

Our Life Style Speaker will be Bill Norton. Bill retired after 35 years with Southern Company. Prior to joining Southern Company, Bill was a missionary for two years in South Africa and has written and published a book of that experience (Sojourn on the Veld). He will be sharing this experience with us.

Our Key Note Speakers will be Jessica Metcalf and Brent Barton with Southern Power. They will be sharing with us what is going on within Southern Power regarding Wind Power, Solar and Battery Storage. This will be very informative and interesting regarding what Southern Company is doing regarding carbon free electrical generation .

We hope everyone will make plans to be there and we have a great turnout for this meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone on March 14th.

Also, do not forget our Annual Luncheon Meeting at The Club on May 9, 2023. We will have Paula Marino as our Key Note Speaker. Please make plans to be there.

Dennis Bradford Haynes of Vestavia, AL passed away Jan. 30, 2023. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on August 10, 1947. He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Garrett Haynes. He is survived by his father, Clarence Bookter Haynes, sister Rose Haynes Watkins, brother Ronald Gordon (Judy) Haynes; sons Thomas Bradford Haynes, Brian Edward (Amy) Haynes & Matthew Chace Haynes; Grandsons Galen, Nathan, & Davis Haynes; Nephew Grant Haynes, & Niece Monica Haynes Hartman; grandnieces & grandnephews. To family & friends, he was affectionately known as “Big D.” Dennis grew up in Birmingham, graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School, & was an Eagle Scout. He received a Bachelor of Aviation Management from Auburn University & was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He held the honor of being the first Auburn Head Cheerleader to use a microphone centerfield at football games. He continued his love of Auburn through participation in the Greater Birmingham Auburn Club. Dennis received a Master’s of Business Administration from Samford University.

He was a long-time employee of Southern Company Services. He was a 25 year member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer & enjoyed many hours on the golf course with friends. He was a founding member of Riverchase Country Club. His enduring friendships with college friends & his love, Linda Geiss, were a testament to his kindness & fun loving nature. Dennis was known for his great sense of humor.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 3, from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Conference Center at Shades Mountain Baptist Church with a service celebrating his life following at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Danny Wood officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Greater Bham Auburn Club Scholarship Fund at thegbac.org or mailed to GBAC, PO Box 660526, Birmingham, AL 35266, payable to GBAC Donor Society.

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