Keahey Funeral Home of Andalusia

12/30/2025

J.C. Walden, age 81, of Red Level, passed away December 29, 2025.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Bro. Glenn Vaughn, Bro. Steve Smith, and Bro. Pete Lee officiating.

Burial will follow the funeral service at South Church of God Cemetery in Red Level.

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12/30/2025

Melissa Ann Jackson Williamson, age 56, passed away on December 28, 2025.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 2 , 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church of Dozier, with a one hour visitation prior to service at the church. Bro. Ron Tubberville will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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12/30/2025

Donald Wesley Taylor, age 90, passed away on December 28, 2025.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Old Bethesda Cemetery.

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12/24/2025

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12/22/2025

Randall Tyson Jay, lovingly known by the nickname “Red Eagle,” age 68, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1957, in Andalusia, Alabama, to William Buddy Jay and Irma Jay.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on December 29, 2025, at Adellum Baptist Church in Andalusia, Alabama. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Wade Thomason will officiate.

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12/21/2025

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12/20/2025

Marion Shannon “Shine” Capps, age 79, of Andalusia, Alabama, passed away on December 7, 2025. A lifelong resident of Andalusia, Shine was well known throughout the community. He never learned to drive, so he walked everywhere he needed to go, greeting neighbors and friends along the way. In his younger years, he earned a living cutting grass, and despite facing personal challenges, he worked hard and was always willing to lend a hand. Shine never met a stranger. He was loved by many, and he had a kind, helpful spirit that touched everyone who knew him.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, December 27th at Stone Lake Gardens with friends being received at 1:30pm

He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Hoskins; father, Marion Capps; brothers, James Sorrells and Earl Capps; and sisters, Mildred Owens and Corrine Sasser. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly

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12/12/2025

Judy Ann Bryan, age 72, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 9.

Graveside services will be held at Babbie Baptist Church on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Duane Seay officiating.

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12/12/2025

Ricky David Sowell
May 7, 1954 – December 10, 2025
Ricky David Sowell, 71, of Andalusia, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December
10, 2025. Born on May 7, 1954, in Andalusia to John Lewis and Madge Sowell, Ricky
grew up with strong family values and a love for hard work. He graduated from
Andalusia High School in 1972 and began building a life defined by dedication, humility,
and generosity.
Ricky’s early career started at the Andalusia Star-News, where he learned the value of
persistence and responsibility. He later worked briefly at Alatex alongside his father
before serving a short time in Montgomery. Eventually, Ricky returned home to work for
International Paper in Babbie. His passion for trucking began when he joined Sowell
Logging with his father and brother, primarily harvesting timber for local companies.
Ricky was happiest behind the wheel, and in the 1990s, he turned that passion into
Ricky D. Sowell Enterprise, focusing on trucking. Nothing brought him more joy than
sharing the road with his beloved wife, Sue, riding along after her workday.
Outside of work, Ricky embraced life fully. He enjoyed boat rides on Gantt Lake with his
family, dancing with Sue at local gatherings, and racing with his boys. He was better
known to other truckers by his CB handle “Sugarfoot”. Ricky also took pride in building
and racing the iconic 1955 Chevy #99 Polekat with Larry. For years afterward, people
trusted Ricky to build engines that few could replicate, a testament to his skills and
hands-on dedication.
Ricky is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sue Sowell; three sons, Shannon Roos, Justin
Roos, and Adam “Roho” Sowell (Yvonne); grandchildren, Kayla Yates (Joey), Elizabeth
Mitchell, Cameron Roos (Emma), Hunter King and John David Sowell; great-
grandchildren, Taylen Grooms, Jantzen Yates, Eleanor Marie Roos, and Annie Roos
Yates; brother Larry Sowell (Linda); and nephew Jeffrey Sowell (Karen). He was
preceded in death by his parents, John Lewis and Madge Sowell, and niece, Aimee
Sowell.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Keahey
Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:00
p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home, with Bro. Robert Canant officiating.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Aveanna Hospice for their compassionate care
during Ricky’s battle with cancer. Ricky will be remembered for his strength of character,
kindness and devotion for many years to come.

12/10/2025

John Cook, age 87, of McKenzie passed away December 8, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Cope-Keahey Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.

Rev. Fred Stallworth will officiate and an eulogy will be given by his son-in-law, Don Harper. Interment will follow in the Antioch Pentecostal Holiness Church (Co. Rd. 47, McKenzie, AL)..

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12/01/2025

Lisa Marie Halford, 59, of Andalusia passed away November 27, 2025, in a Pensacola hospital. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later.

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