Fowler Family Funeral Home

01/15/2026

Obituary for Clint Kelton Knight

Clint Kelton Knight, age 58, of Ashford, Alabama, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Clint was born April 7, 1967, in Alabama to the late George Burl Knight and Margaret Helen Mills Knight. He worked as a long-haul truck driver for many years, spending countless hours on the road providing for those he loved.

In his spare time, Clint enjoyed watching Alabama football, listening to music, hunting, fishing, and watching westerns and action movies. He also loved tinkering in the shop and staying busy working with his hands.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Christopher George Knight.

Clint is survived by his daughter, Jessica Francis (Nick); grandchildren, Wyatt Slade Francis and Jacquelyn Alyse Francis; brother, Kinkaid Knight; aunt, Brenda Mills Hardy (Phil); uncle, Gene Mills (Connie); and numerous cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.

01/13/2026

01/09/2026

Lydia Alise Burford

Lydia Alise Burford, of Dothan, Alabama, gained her precious angel wings on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Southeast Health before she was born at 35 weeks.

Though her time on earth was brief, Lydia was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of her family. She knew only warmth, love, and comfort, wrapped in the hopes and dreams of those who eagerly awaited her arrival.

Lydia is survived by her loving parents, Charley Michael Burford and Abigail Louise England; her maternal grandmother, Anna England; paternal grandparents, Rosa Fairchild and John Burford; and her aunts and uncles, Ariel Knight, Aileen Stotler, Andrea Craig, Aimee England, Daniel Burford, Lily Burford, Devin Fairchild, Cooper Burford, Piper Burford and Matthew Mills.

Though we never heard her cry or laugh; Lydia’s life was perfect, meaningful, and cherished beyond words. She will forever be remembered as a beautiful soul who was taken too soon, now resting peacefully in the arms of angels.

01/02/2026

Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Madrie, age 69, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at a later time.

Ronnie was born April 10, 1956, in Alabama to Herman Eugene Madrie and Lela Louise Story Madrie. He attended technical college and worked at Dunbarton for a number of years.

Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved watching NASCAR, Alabama football, and Atlanta Braves baseball, and he also enjoyed cooking.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Randi Nicole Dinsmore-Lewis, lovingly known as “Monkey”; his brothers, Dennis Madrie and Charles Madrie.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Sherry Brannon Madrie; his son, Lee Madrie (April); grandchildren, Ava Wilson, Emma Wilson, AnnaBelle Westbrook (Gavin), Amber Faulkner (Matthew), and Alexander Lewis; great-grandchildren, Andrew Faulkner, Jackson Westbrook, and Evalynn-Grace Westbrook; his brother, James Madrie; his sister, Valerie Fuller;
his father-in-law and close friend, Mr. Jim Brannon as well as several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Fowler Funeral Home

12/19/2025

Martin James Clark, age 71, of Midland City, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Flowers Hospital.

Martin was born August 28, 1954, in Georgia, to James Clark and Beth Spurlock Clark. He worked in sales for many years. In his spare time, Martin was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed the outdoors, as well as Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Richard Clark.

Survivors include his sons, Christopher Clark (Karen) and James Clark (Allison); his grandchildren, Aden Clark, Ava Clark, and Alex Clark; and his brothers, Rhett Clark and Richard Clark.

12/16/2025

Obituary:
Kelly Denise Fulford, age 40, of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kelly was born June 24, 1985, in Dothan, Alabama, to Ronnie Joe Fulford and Cynthia Parrish Fulford. She attended Dothan High School and later made her home in Enterprise.

Kelly was a devoted homemaker who had a heart for helping others. She was known for always opening her home to those in need and offering love and kindness to everyone she met. She enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with family and friends, cooking, shopping, going to the beach and the casino, and especially eating Mexican food. Kelly dearly loved her dog, Molly. Above all, her first grandchild, Mazaidah was her world and brought her endless joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronnie Joe Fulford and Cynthia Parrish Fulford, and her son, Leland Medellin.

Kelly is survived by her husband of 25 years, Pedro Rodriguez Medellin; her children, Michael Medellin (Hope Poke), Maranda Medellin, and Layla Medellin; her granddaughter, Mazaidah Medellin; her brother, Michael Parrish; her sisters, Stacy Beverly (Tim) and Amanda Fulford; and her nieces and nephews, Zachary Parrish, Kaitlyn Parrish, Izzy Sanchez, Destiny Beverly, Tyler Beverly, Summer Fulford, Antonio Fulford, Javier Fulford, Jorge Lorado, Javier Lorado, and Lupita Balderas.

She is also survived by her aunt, Angel Hutto (Danny); her cousins, Pacie Hutto and Dakota Hutto; and her best friend, Brittany Lopez (Luis), along with many other loving family members and friends.

Kelly will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her generous heart, loving spirit, and devotion to her family.

12/04/2025

John D. Knight, Jr.,
“June” was born on November 23, 1946, to the late John D. Knight, Sr., and
the late Sarah Knight. June passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at his home in Clio, AL.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00 pm at Clio First Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm at Keahey Funeral Home of Clio.

June was a member of St. Peter A.M.E. Church, Clio, AL. He attended and graduated from Clio Public High School in May of 1964. Later that year, he married Essie Caple Knight and in that
union, had one child. He later moved to Miami, FL, where he started his truck driving career and drove for numerous years, which was his passion.
June was preceded in death by his loving parents, John D. and Sarah Knight, one sister, Johnnie P. Pitman, two brothers, Grady Knight and Phillip Knight, one granddaughter, Otiyana Briana LeShay Knight and one great-granddaughter, Paisleigh Michelle Serann Gamble.
June leaves behind a loving daughter, Tamerian Hurt of Dothan, AL, grandchildren, Valencia (Markeith) Williams of Ozark, AL; Michael (Jessica) Gamble of Dothan, AL; Jamorion Kelly of
Dothan, AL, great-grands, Chriszavion West, Tatiyana Alexis Teshay West, Makayla Gamble, Makeriah Gamble, Kari Amir Gamble, Greyson Kole Gamble and Jalani Nahir Kelly, three great-great grands, Jaiden Forte, Serenity Williams and Nylah Starks; siblings, James Robert
(Rose Marie, Deceased) Govan, Chicago, IL; Tom Albert (Gennette, Deceased) Govan, Chicago, IL; Ethel (John Albert) Beacham, Clio, AL; Sarah (Raymond) White, Louisville, AL; Jennie Barrow, Montgomery, AL; Bobby D. Knight, Dallas, TX; Donnell (Angela) Knight,
Moundville, AL; Teresa (Fred, Deceased) Daffin, Clio, AL; one Godbrother, Cedric Horn and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; Special friends, Joseph Edwards, Kim Stanley, and Alfonzo Brown of Dothan, AL, and Mary
McClendon and family of Clio, AL.

The family would like to thank everyone for their love and kindness during their time of loss and great care provided by Southern Care Hospice and especially nurse Heather.

11/29/2025

Ruth Thompson Anderson, age 90, of Dothan, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Flowers Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Fowler Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.

Ruth was born on July 2, 1935, in Florida to John Benjamin Thompson and Susan Ettie Scott Thompson. She worked as an air traffic controller earlier in her life. She later dedicated her time to serving others as a Pink Lady volunteer at Medical Center Barbour and volunteered at the Senior Citizen Center, where she assisted seniors with resources for medications and other essential needs. Ruth was a faithful member of Covenant Methodist Church in Dothan. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, sewing, reading, and cooking.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Leo Thompson.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 42 years, Malcolm Edward “Jack” Anderson; son, Ronnie Brannon; daughter, Glenda Parrish (Bill); stepdaughters, Karen Anderson and Katherine Anderson; grandchildren, Emily Blumberg, Amy Strozier, and Bryant Parrish (Alexis); great-grandchildren, Brannon Blumberg, Savannah Blumberg, Cameron Blumberg, Sam Strozier, William Strozier, Ruthie Strozier, and Sadie Parrish; brothers, Ben Thompson and Andy Thompson; and sisters, Louise Childs and Ruby Hicks.

11/29/2025

Paul “Dean” Everett, age 61, of Dothan, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.

Dean was born June 26, 1964, in Alabama to Paul Dean Everett, Sr. and Anne Colehill Everett. He worked at Dunbarton as a forklift operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Alabama football, going fishing, and cutting grass.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Durwood Everett

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Donna Monday Everett; his mother, Anne Everett; his children, Jonathan Everett and Deana Bush (Mark); stepson, Brandon Thomas (Kaylee); grandchildren, Jace Everett, Nichole Shipes, Lilli Money, Bryson Creel, Addie McCord, Harper Bush; step-grandchildren, Oaklynn and Paisley; brothers, Steve Everett and Greg Everett (Patty); and sister, Dawn Everett