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Sam Bowman

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With mixed emotions, we announce that Samuel E. Bowman of Brookhaven, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the age of 91.

Services will be Saturday, April 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church Fairhope, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Graveside services will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Gardendale, AL at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Bowman is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Spears, father, W. H. Bowman, step-mother Capitola Bowman, sister, Billie Jean Eberlan, wife, Pat Bowman and many other loved ones.

He is survived by his children, Pam Hill, Eddie Bowman (Sherry), Diana Bowman; three grandchildren, Marijke, Stephen and Madesta Parry (Mike).  Three great-grandchildren also survive him; Davin, Jazlynn and Kayley.

Mr. Bowman was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Era.  He worked for Southern Company Services in Birmingham, AL for 30 years and retired in 1986.  He and his wife Pat enjoyed 20 years of traveling and camping.  After that, he spent the next 15 years taking care of his wife who had Alzheimer’s.  He was very caring and devoted to her up to the very last moment, sitting beside her, holding her hand and talking to her.

Sam enjoyed all sports, both actively and watching them.  He especially loved golfing.

Sam’s biggest passion was serving God.  He was a true witness right up to the end.  At 91 he was still going to men’s prayer meeting at 6:30 a.m. then going to the pier witnessing with his dear friend Jim. To know him was to love him.  He will be missed by many.

Buddy Coggin

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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

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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.

Click here to link to the funeral home obituary.