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Nicholas Tyler Bolling
Birth: abt 1990
Death: Feb 27, 2017
Obituary
Mr. Nicholas Tyler Bolling, age 27 of Point A, passed away Monday, February 27th, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Southside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at Keahey Funeral Home and at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the River Falls City Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.
Survivors include his mother, Lisa Bolling of Andalusia; fiance’, Ashley Brooke Jeffcoat of Point A and daughter, Kayleigh Alexis Jeffcoat; many aunts and uncles and a large extended family and countless friends.
Serving as pallbearers Nathan Shirey, Blake Armstrong, Corey Brawner, Steven Holloway, Marcus Stacks, Ronnie Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his brother William Anthony Freeman; father, Gathrol Ray Bolling, grandmothers, Madge Philyaw and Hattie Bolling and numerous other relatives.
Loved by many, Tyler was a loving son, father, fiance’, and friend. Everyone that met Tyler is grieving because he left an impression that was as big as his smile. Grieving the most is his loving mother, Lisa Bolling, his fiance’, Brooke Jeffcoat, a brother, Lee Bolling and his “brothers by love” Robbie Chappell and Dustin Taylor. The light of his life was his eight year old daughter, Kayleigh Alexis, to whom he excelled at being a great dad. After his love of family and friends, Tyler’s favorite pastime was fishing and hunting. He fished in numerous bass tournaments and was a leader in the Opp Bass Club. Tyler was a volunteer fireman at the River Falls Fire Department. He was also employed by Boan Contracting Company, since graduating Andalusia High school in 2007. As a senior equipment operator at Boan, he worked under his mentor, Mike Park. There were two reasons he loved going to work. The first was his job. He often stated that going to work was, “like choosing which favorite toy to play with each day.” The second reason was his crew. Working closely together for many years, they became like a second family to him. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to www.southeastexperience.com in Tyler’s memory. The local volunteer fire department will be escorting the procession and doing the last call.
Burial: River Falls Cemetery, River Falls, Covington County, Alabama, USA
Criminal Details
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Staff Report - Feb 28, 2017
Elba Police have released the victim's name in a fatal Coffee County shooting.
27-year-old Nicholas Tyler Bolling of Andalusia was shot late Monday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 84 and County Road 501. He was pronounced dead at Medical Center Enterprise.
No one has been charged in connection with the incident.
Elba Police Chief Fred Hanchey says the investigation is continuing.
Source: View WTVY.com Article
Jaylin Majestic "Boots" Toles
Birth: December 15, 2016
Death: February 25, 2017
Obituary
OZARK……Jaylin Majestic "Boots" Toles, a resident of Ozark, ascended to be with his heavenly father, Saturday morning, February 25, 2017. He was 2 months old.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the Newman Mortuary Chapel, 114 Harper Drive, Ozark, with Reverend Dr. Fred Flowers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary in Ozark.
Criminal Details
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Rae Larkins - Jan 18, 2017
54-year-old facing murder charges after Dothan shooting
A 19-year-old could face the death penalty after being charged with the murder of his two-month-old baby son in southeastern Alabama.
Jaylin Jamal Toles was arrested in Ozark after calling to report an unresponsive child at around 1.40am Saturday.
Chief Marlos Walker said a preliminary examination by Dale County Sheriff's deputies suggested blunt force trauma as the cause for the child's death.
Arrested: Jaylin Toles (left) was arrested early Saturday morning for allegedly murdering his two-month-old son.
A photograph on Toles' Facebook account shows what appears to be a newborn child at Christmas, named 'Baby J'. The baby is believed to be Toles's son.
The baby, who is not yet being formally identified, was found at the mother's home on the 100 block of Claybank Avenue.
No other adults or children were inside the house when police arrived, Walker said.
The infant was rushed Dale Medical Center around a mile and a half away, where he was pronounced dead.
His body will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for further investigation. The results of an autopsy are expected within the next 48 hours.
Because Alabama allows capital murder charges on victims under 14 years old, Toles could face the death penalty if convicted, WTVY reported.
'This is a horrible tragedy and our prayers go out to the family of our two-month-old victim,' Walker said.
Toles has been jailed without bond. He is expected to go to court some time this week.
Source: View DailyMail.co.uk Article
Alicia Sherell Kelly
Birth: abt 1987
Death: Feb 12, 2017
Obituary
No obituary found.
Criminal Details
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Ken Curtis - Feb 13, 2017
Dothan, AL (WTVY)- A woman whose body was discovered in a bathtub late Sunday was apparently murdered.
Multiple investigative sources confirm the woman appeared strangled to death.
Houston County Deputy Coroner Ben Earnest identified the victim as Alicia Kelly, 30, of Dothan.
Authorities say that Kelly’s body was believed to have been discovered Sunday about 5 pm. after paramedics were dispatched to a medical call at a Johnson Homes apartment.
It is not immediately known if Kelly resided in that apartment.
Police investigators say several people were questioned overnight.
However, it is not immediately known if anyone has been charged in Kelly’s death.
Police are expected to release additional information later Monday.
Source: View WTVY.com Article
Devontay Vashon Davis
Birth: abt 1996
Death: February 9, 2017
Obituary
Mr. DeVontay Vashon Davis, a resident of Dothan AL, departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was 20.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017, at North Highland Baptist Church at 12 p.m., where Rev. Robert L. Jones is pastor and Rev. Robert Paul Holman is officiating. Interment will follow in Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Unity Funeral Home.(obituary from Unity Funeral Home in Dothan AL)
DeVontay Davis was a murder victim.
Burial: Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA
Criminal Details
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Lisa Sacaccio - Feb 9, 2017
Capture of murder suspect in Enterprise a team effort
Investigators have arrested and charged 21 year old Cedricka Jacole Thornton, of Mona Drive, with Murder. Bond has been set at $60,000.
Dothan Police are investigating a murder from early Thursday morning.
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) [UPDATE: February 9, 2017 at 1:09 PM CT]
The victim is 20 year old Devontay Vashon Davis of Dothan. It took place around 1:30 a.m. at 317 Moana Drive, apartment 2. That’s off Laurie road in the Denton Apartment complex. The victim’s truck is still in the driveway. Davis lived next door to Michelle Jackson.
"We heard that, we call him ‘meatloaf,’ that he got stabbed and killed,” said neighbor Michelle Jackson. “And I’m like I don't know I’m just getting off of work so I’ve been doing a little investigation myself trying to find out because he's like a son to me. He's my older son's best friend and he's like a son to me"
According to coroner Robert Bird, Davis’s was taken to SAMC just after 2 a.m. His body is being sent to Montgomery for a full examination. Police are investigating a person of interest.
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Ayanna Nneka Smith
Birth: February 5, 1990
Death: january 21, 2017
Obituary
No obituary found.
Criminal Details
SOUTHEASTSUN.COM
Cassie Gibbs - Feb 2, 2017
EPD makes arrest in woman's disappearance
Enterprise Police Chief T.D. Jones has announced the arrest of a suspect in the disappearance of Ayanna Smith, 26.
"We feel certain that Ms. (Ayanna) Smith is a victim of foul play," Jones said.
Malcom Theotis Hunter, 29, was arrested and charged with murder on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 3:30 p.m. A body has not been found at this time.
A person can be charged with murder even with the absence of a body “if a jury can reasonably infer, based on the evidence, actual or circumstantial, that it has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the missing person is in fact dead,” said Twelfth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tom Anderson. “There have been a litany of such cases over the years that cover many different states, including Kentucky and Tennessee.
“In this case, we have multiple statements that point to this,” Anderson said. “And it is expected to be bolstered by the forensic evidence submitted for analysis.”
Hunter was previously arrested on Jan. 26 and charged with failing to register as an ex-felon, according to Jones. His second arrest occurred while he was in municipal court for this charge.
He was being held in the Coffee County Jail before being charged with murder.
Jones said Hunter and Smith were in a relationship, but were not legally married, despite posts on social media.
Smith had a five-month-old child and a seven-year-old child. The children are currently with Smith's mother.
"We're asking anyone with information on this case to please come forward with any information, no matter how minute they think their information may be," Jones said. "We're still actively trying to find Ms. Smith.
"We need some more information because we're trying to do everything we can to bring some closure to the family and they can find their loved one."
Smith was last seen on W. Brunson Street on Jan. 21 at 10 p.m., according to an EPD press release. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue pants and black shoes.
According to Sgt. Jeff Spence, Smith's mother contacted the police on Jan. 23 about her daughter. He said the case began with the unauthorized use of Smith's vehicle.
"I want to say to the family that our hearts and prayers are with the family of Ayanna Smith," Jones said. "No family should have to suffer through the agony and heartbreak of not knowing where their loved ones are located."
Jones credited the following agencies for their assistance in the investigation: the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office and Posse, the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the Dothan Police Department, the Dothan Crime Lab, the Level Plains Police Department, the Daleville Police Department, Wiregrass Aviation Support, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the United States Marshalls, the Coffee County District Attorney’s Office, the Southwest Panhandle Search and Rescue and the Sarasota, Fla., K9 Search and Rescue.
The EPD is asking for the public's assistance in this case. If anyone has information regarding the disappearance of Ayanna Smith, contact the EPD at (334) 347-2222.
Source: View SoutheastSun.com Article
Testimonials
August 31, 2017:
Ayanna, on angels wings you were taken, but you will stay in my heart. You are gone but never forgotten. I will always remember and love you. My heart is torn and only God can fix it.
August 31, 2017:
Ayanna, I will always remember your smile, and your everyday life. You are gone but never forgotten, I will always remember you. Love Grandma.
July 26, 2017:
Nneka we miss and love you so much, words can't put in to perspective the void that we face each day in your absence.
I wish........
That you were still here with us on earth.
That we could turn back the hands of time.
That we could have spent more time together.
That we communicated more.
That we could have took the kids on a family vacation.
That we were closer in age, so that I could have played a bigger role in your life.
God has plan for you. I know your in heaven keeping an eye on us. Until we meet again.
//SIGNED//
Your Mother, Father, Brother, Sons & Niece
Cornell Lamont Johnson, Sr.
Birth: May 10, 1968
Death: January 16, 2017
Obituary
Cornell Johnson, Sr., a long-time resident of Dothan, passed away January 16, 2017. He was 48.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11 am in the Sun-set Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Orlando Grimsley and Pastor Christopher Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Gates of Heaven Cemetery with Robert Byrd directing. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 pm on Friday, January 20, 2017.
Cornell Johnson, Sr. entered this world May 10, 1968 to W.C. Johnson and Marie Davis. Cornell graduated from Northview High School in 1987. He was a member of Stringer Street A.M.E. Church in his early age where he served faithful through adulthood. Later in life, with his family, they united at Faith Victory Christian Center. He served in the United States Army as a cook and later decided to keep it as a hobby. Cornell loved spending time playing chess with his partner Lil Grimsley, Terry Holt, and Roderick Jones and shooting the breeze. Cornell's fa-vorite saying was "Hold Your Head Back," you know what I mean. He was excited about his place in the Kingdom of God.
Cornell is preceded in death by his father, W.C. Johnson, grandmothers, Ellen Arnette and Mary Lizzie Johnson; grandson, Mason Johnson, and his grandfather, O.G. Barber.
He is survived by his loving wife, Valeria Johnson of 30 years; his sons, Cornell (Kierra) Johnson, Cassius (Jasmine) Johnson; 5 grandchildren, Amyiah Johnson, Jaylon Lensby, Kadance Johnson, Olivia Johnson, and Gabriella Johnson; his mother, Marie (John) Davis; brother, Gregory Johnson of Chesapeake, VA; sisters Tanja (Rick) Hamilton of Appling, GA, Pamelia (Silvester) Hawkins; sisters-in-law, Vanessa (Pastor O. Grimsley) Grimsley, Veronica (Timothy Ardis) Walker; mother in law, Margaret Graham; his father-in-law, Freddie (Joann) Hawkins; and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family.
Robert Byrd of Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com
Criminal Details
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Rae Larkins - Jan 18, 2017
54-year-old facing murder charges after Dothan shooting
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - A 54-year-old is behind bars after a shooting and firearm assault that left one person dead, according to the Dothan Police Department. Dothan police say Jeffrey Lloyd Culpepper is charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted assault first-degree.
On Monday night, officers were called to Sandher's Grocery in the 1100 block of Third Avenue after receiving a call of shots fired. When they arrived on the scene several people who were believed to be involved in the incident were detained. Officers then discovered the body of 48-year-old Cornell Lamont Johnson in the parking lot.
Investigators and crime scene technicians began working to piece together the events that led up to Johnson’s death. After a thorough investigation, it was revealed that everyone involved in the incident had been part of an ongoing dispute stretching over several days. Police believe loaned property was the subject of the argument.
"I heard two gunshots and then I heard pop pop pop pop," said Valerie Minatee, who was a couple homes away. She came outside to see what was happening. "I said uh oh its right around by the house, so I just, I was still on my porch siting down and then here come all the police...I said "something done happened, "Minatee recalled.
According to investigators, both men arrived at Sandher’s Grocery where a verbal altercation ensued. After the altercation, Culpepper got out of his vehicle and shot Johnson, according to investigators.
Culpepper then got back into his vehicle, which was struck by another person who was present during the verbal altercation. Shots were also exchanged following that collision.
"Once the initial shot had occurred, the suspect was driving his car around the parking lot when one of the family members of the victim drove his car into the suspect's car in an attempt to I guess take him out," said Dothan Chief of Police Steven Parrish. "The suspect fired four rounds into that car and nearly missed the driver of that vehicle."
Security cameras were rolling, which helped investigators identify and arrest Culpepper, but the cameras did not capture the shooting or collision.
Culpepper was taken into custody and is being held without bond.
Police do not anticipate any other people will be charged at this time.
Source: View WSFA.com Article
Jade Alton "Bubba" Jones
Birth: March 23, 2004
Death: December 22, 2016
Obituary
Jade Jones, age 12, of Florala passed away Thursday evening December 22, 2016. He was born in Andalusia March 23, 2004 to Jeremy Jones and Crystal Hardison Jones. Jade was in the 7th grade at Florala High School. He enjoyed playing football and was often found in the woods and lakes of our area hunting and fishing. Jade was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and was recently baptized by his dad, Jeremy. He had a wonderful sense of humor and never met a stranger. Jade loved spending time with his family especially his brother, Jordan. His sweet smile and loving ways will be truly missed.
He is survived by parents, Jeremy and Crystal Jones of Florala, brother, Jordan Jones and sister, Jailee Jones both of Florala, paternal grandparents, Billy and Lisa Jones of Florala, maternal grandparents, Buddy Hardison and wife Frankie of Florala and Belinda Smith and husband Kevin of Raleigh, NC, uncle Josh Jones. He is also survived by abundance of extended love ones including cousins, Jillian and Jocelyn Jones.
Funeral services for Jade Jones will be 11AM Tuesday December 27, 2016 from Evans Funeral Home with Jonathan Shepard, DeWayne Geohagan and Rick Easom officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8PM at Evans Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Please join us in remembering Jade Jones by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Funeral Service, Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 11:00 AM
Evans Funeral Home, 1972 6th St., Florala, Alabama 36442
Burial: Ebenezer Cemetery, Laurel Hill, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA
Criminal Details
WTVY.COM
Mike Gurspan - Feb 9, 2017
12-year-old Jade "Bubba" Jones is fatally shot at his friend's Geneva County home.
GENEVA Co. (WTVY) In a morning news conference, Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms said the un-named 14-year-old's reckless behavior with a shotgun in his foster family's house led to the felony charge.
Just after 6:30 last night, sheriff helms says 12-year-old Jade Jones, known to family and friends as Bubba, died instantly after being shot in the side of his body with a shotgun. The victim is from the Florala area. His 14-year-old friend who had been living in the home is charged with manslaughter. They were home alone when one of the children apparently found the weapon in a closet. We spoke with several neighbors who wished not to appear on camera, but say the 14-year-old suspect is friendly and attends public school in Hartford.
Authorities have not released the results of the autopsy.
Source: View WTVY.com Article
Amanda Bond Anderson
Birth: November 28, 1979
Death: November 14, 2016
Obituary
Amanda Bond Anderson, 36, a resident of Dothan passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016.
A private family memorial service will be held on November 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at her mother’s home, 1496 Fletcher Smith Road, Cottonwood, AL.
Amanda was born on November 28, 1979 in Houston County and she lived in Slocomb for seventeen years and attended Slocomb High School. Amanda was employed with Pan Handle Converter and most recently with WOW. Amanda was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed life and was known for her “Free Spirit”.
Survivors include, her daughter, Rayne Depriest; her son, Lance Depriest; her mother, Jamie (Robert Bedsole) Kratky; her father, Raymond Bond, Sr.; her daddy, Michael Kratky; her sisters, Shelley (Austin) Reynolds and Faye Muccio; her brother, Allen Bond; her grandfather, Harry Pace; her grandmother, Sylvia Pace; her husband, Lee Anderson; her step-children, Treavor Anderson and Kelsey An-derson; step-grandson, Austin; several nieces and nephews.
Testimonials
August 24, 2017:
Amanda Bond Anderson, was tradgically took from us on October 31, 2016. Her body wasn't found until November 14, 2016. Amanda was one of a kind. Always smiling and happy. Our family still is in shock. We don't know how this brutal act could happen to such a beautiful soul. We want her story to help touch as many people that are going through a domestic situation. We're hoping that what happened to Amanda will touch out to others that are also in similar relationships with ones who have anger problems. So, with that beimg said, we truly believe that Amanda helped save the next girl from this maniac. Will also pray daily that Josh Tew will get the right punishment for what he did to our sweet Amanda. Amanda was took away from her two wonderful children & two step children She also has an amazing mother and step father that has been so strong through this nightmare. Two sisters, and one brother who stil try to understand why. But only god knows why this happened to such an amazing woman.
Criminal Details
WTVY.com
Ken Curtis - Nov 14, 2016
A man was previously charged with capital murder in Amanda Anderson’s (also known as Amanda Bond) death.
Bond’s body was located near Alabama Highway 109 near the Florida state line, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
Court records indicate that Anderson, 36, was struck with a large piece of wood. Joshua Tew, 29, was charged with her death following a standoff with officers October 31 even though the body had not been located.
Additional information regarding the case is expected to be released Tuesday morning.
Source: View WTVY.com Article
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Ricky Stokes - Nov 14, 2016
HOUSTON COUNTY: 6:30 PM. The Houston County Sheriff Department has recovered the body of 36 year old Amanda Bond.
The discovery was late this afternoon on Highway 109 just inside the Alabama line.
Since October 31 some 4,200 or more manhours have been logged in the search for Amanda Bond. Basic law enforcement work "boots on the ground" investigative work resulted in the discovery of the body.
A Sheriff Investigator who was searching saw a path and checked it out. That is when the discovery was made.
Sheriff Donald Valenza and Criminal Investigators are processing the crime scene.
PLEASE STAY AWAY.
The Sheriff is expected to hold a press conference in the morning.
UPDATED @ 8:51 PM
The people of Houston County need to know a couple of things:
- When Amanda's body was found, which does have to be confirmed through forensics, Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza "personally" went to Amanda's families home to notify them. Valenza did not send anyone, but he himself went.
- Every member of the Houston County Sheriff Department gave more than 100% effort in working to locate Amanda. From Patrol, Criminal Investigation, Vice, Communication, volunteers from many rescue, fire and individuals worked hard and long to locate Amanda.
- Sheriff Donald Valenza himself, since October 31, has been walking woods, ditches, everywhere with others looking. He did not just "send" people but he "participated" in the searches.
- Other agencies with specialities in training and equipment assisted in the search.
- Many people prayed specifically for the Sheriff Department. After the weekend searches, hope was growing thin. But the prayers worked.
- On October 31 and through that night, based on the information available to the Sheriff Department at that time, the Houston County Sheriff Department utilized every resource available to attempt to locate Amanda if she was still alive. Yes, she was found elsewhere, but based on all information available at the time, the Sheriff Department did all that could be done.
- The two most senior criminal investigators with the Sheriff Department, Sheriff Valenza and retired Alabama Bureau of Investigation Captain Barry Tucker questioned the suspect Joshua Tew before arresting him for Capital Murder. He would not provide information to assist. And if these two could not get it out of him, he was difficult.
None of the above information have I been asked to share. But the people need to know ALLOF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT and other agencies have given this case all of their focus and personal attention.
Now comes all of the cataloging of details in order to prosecute and obtain a conviction.
THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED...
Criminal Details
WTVY.com
Press Release - Oct 31, 2016
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a 36 year old white female Amanda Anderson, aka Amanda Bond.
No further description is available.
If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, please contact our office at (334) 677-4808.
Source: View WTVY.com Article