Willie Likely Jr. and Dalton Dustin.
Two Lives Forever Remembered.
The morning of September 3, 2026, brought heartbreaking news from U.S. Highway 31 near Evergreen, Alabama, where a devastating two-vehicle accident claimed the lives of Willie Likely Jr., 47, of Brewton, Alabama, and Dalton Dustin, 19, of Anniston, Alabama. Two lives from different generations, different journeys, and different places were suddenly taken, leaving behind a silence that words can scarcely fill.
Willie Likely Jr. leaves behind the memory of a life that touched others through the years—a journey filled with moments, relationships, hopes, and memories that will forever belong to those who knew and loved him. Dalton Dustin, only 19, leaves behind the heartbreaking reminder of a life filled with youth, possibility, and dreams that seemed to have so much more time ahead.
There is something especially painful about a goodbye that comes without warning. One ordinary morning can become a moment that changes families forever. The road continues, the sun rises again, and the world moves forward—but for those left behind, life may never feel quite the same.
As the circumstances surrounding this tragedy remain under investigation, our hearts are with the families, friends, and loved ones mourning these unimaginable losses. We also keep in our thoughts the two individuals who were injured and are receiving medical care.
May Willie Likely Jr. and Dalton Dustin never be remembered only for the tragedy of their final moments, but for the lives they lived, the love they shared, and the memories they leave behind.
Rest peacefully, Willie and Dalton. Gone far too soon, but never forgotten.
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