George William Byrd was born August 23 1946 in Dale County to the late Dan J Byrd and Gussie Byrd. He is the last of five brothers, Miller, Charlie Melvin and Johnny Byrd. He served 23 years in the United States Army, obtaining numerous achievements and medals, and retiring as Master Sergeant. On November 22 2022 our Heavenly Father looked down on His son and called him home. He leaves to cherish his memories a son and daughter, Paul Newman (Kimberly) of Ozark, Alabama and Denita Roberts...

The life of Alfonso Randolph Henry began on March 1, 1957. He was born to Roosevelt Henry and Estella Henry Jones in Tampa, Florida. On October 22, 2022, he entered eternal rest at home with his family. After growing up in Tampa, Alfonso served in the United States Army for 13 years. He made Ozark, Alabama his home. He received his Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from Wallace Community College. He worked for Dale Medical Center for 27 years before...

Comet Michelle Sweet was born February 6, 1966 in Carrebelle FL. Comet Michelle Sweet entered into eternal rest October 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother: Grethel L. Sweet and her sister Kimberly L. Person. She leaves to cherish her memories her two son's: Derek Sweet of Clayton, AL, Trumaine Sweet (Isleen) of Tallahassee, FL and one daughter Jala Ervin of Dothan, AL.  Three brother's:  Willie Fred Sweet (Joan), Alfred Sweet of Tallahassee, FL, Chuck...

James Mitchell “PEANUT” Hairston was born on August 1, 1959 in Ozark, Alabama to Mamie Lou Gissendanner and John L. Smith.  Peanut went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2022.  He joined the Greater Sardis Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.   He was precede  in death by his parents and brother Manuel “Bucket” Hairston   Peanut will live in the memory three sisters, Robbie Gissendanner, Mary Hairston Long, and...

Ronald Caldwell Sr. left his earthly home on Sunday September 17th at South East Health in Dothan, AL. he was 69 years of age. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Charles Owens, age 69, of Ozark, Alabama passed away September 11, 2022 after a long and strong battle against esophageal cancer since January 2015. He was born July 6, 1953, the son of Lemmie Lee and Gladys (Stuckey) Owens of Skipperville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemmie and Gladys, and siblings James, Alma, Evelyn, Gladys Merle and Danny. Charles is survived by three siblings: Lemuel, Bettie of Portland, OR, and Mary of Skipperville, AL, his four children:...

On Friday, August 12, 2022, Tommy Foy Taylor, Loving Son, Brother and Uncle, Passed away at the age of 73yrs old. Tommy is preceded in death by his Mother Rosie Lee Taylor, Brothers: Homer D. Taylor and Jacob Taylor. He is survived by his Four Nieces: Teresa Woods(Christopher) Clarksville,Tn, Melissa Breedlove Enterprise, Al, Catina Taylor(Jerwain) Midland City, Al, and Regina Lester(Kenya) Newton, Al. One Nephew: Jacob Taylor, Jr of Midland City, Al. Sister-n-law Peggy Taylor of Midland...

William Blocker Carter Jr. was born June 18, 1943 in Forkland, Alabama to the late William Blocker Carter Sr. and Ollie Washington Carter. Blocker entered into eternal rest August 3, 2022, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark, Alabama.   He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Beverly Joyce Carter. His children, Aisha Carter and Ayena Carter. Cynthia(Tracy) C.Pitts, GA; Samantha Carter, GA and son, Bo Carter, CA. Stepchildren, Cornelius Taylor, Derrick Taylor and Daphne Taylor....

Terriance Yvain Hamilton, 52, was born October 6, 1969, in Tuskegee, Alabama, to the late Paul Hamilton and Shirley Mae Miley.  Growing up, Terriance attended Ozark City School District, played High School football as leading Rusher-of-the-Year, and was the lead singer for his school plays.  He graduated from Carroll High School, class of 1989, with a Motto: “We so Fine.”  He attended Miles College, Birmingham, AL, on a football scholarship, then later enlisted in...