Obituaries

Aug 12, 2022

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...

Aug 3, 2022

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)...

Jul 16, 2022

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:...

May 29, 2022

Elder Willie Gene Carter was born September 14, 1956 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Willie C. Carter and Louise (Kennedy) Carter, and departed this life on May 29, 2022 at the age of 65.

Willie was a 1975 graduate of Carroll High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army on January 3, 1978 and served until...

May 28, 2022

Mrs. Pearl Prater was born to the late Whittie Mae and F.T. Lawson on December 13, 1937, in Dale County, Alabama. She departed this life and went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2022.

Pearl was a 1957 graduate of D.A. Smith School.  She attended Wallace College in Dothan, Alabama, where she received a 2-year...

May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, our beloved Elizabeth (Liz) J. Herring earned her wings. She fought a good fight, ran a great race with strength and dignity, grace and poise. Praising God all the way.

Liz, as we affectionally called her, was born to Ernest James Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Anderson in Ozark, AL on February 6,...

May 5, 2022

Mildred Justice was born April 7, 1935 Ozark, Alabama to the late Bessie Martin. On November 12, 1965 Mildred was joined in holy matrimony to Gayle Justice. This union was blessed with one son Steven Justice.

Mildred was a member of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Ozark, Alabama.

Mildred was famous for her cooking...

Apr 13, 2022

Clara Rodgers Knighton was born to Thomas Rodgers and Mary Meadows on September 11, 1941 in Perote Alabama. She was the youngest of their children.

Sisters Laura Lee, Mary, Mildred, Ola and Annie Carol and brothers George, Sandy

and Thomas preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving brother Jeremiah and daughters Yetta...

Apr 9, 2022

Jesse Lee Patterson was born on August 11, 1988 to the late J. L. Patterson and Caroline Graves in Toledo, Ohio. On Friday, April 8, 2022, Jesse took his transition from labor to reward.

Jesse was educated in the Toledo Ohio public school system and graduated from Life Skills High School. Jesse was an introvert by nature...

Mar 13, 2022

Cynthia Ann Hallford was born March 8, 1958 to her parents Willie Mac McDaniel, Sr.  and Essie Mae McDaniel in Ozark, AL. She accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at a young age and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ozark, AL. She attended and graduated Carroll High School in 1976. After graduating Carroll High...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs Abby Lois McClain was born April 12,1935 to the late Coleman and Nellie Brantley of Ozark, Alabama. Mrs. McClain retired from the The Dale County Health Dept. where she worked 50+years. She was a member of St. Paul AME Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her Husband Acie McClain, brothers Wallace Brantley of New...

Mar 5, 2022

Lawrence Clifton Welcome Jr. was born August 5, 1942, in Orange, Texas to Lawrence C. and Lillian Welcome Sr.

Lawrence graduated from Emma P. Wallace High School in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Army on April 12, 1963. He went on to serve his country for twenty-two years and eleven months, retiring on March 31,...

Feb 18, 2022

The life of Calvin Rickey Parker, Sr. began in Eastaboga, Alabama on April 23, 1957 when he was born to the late Calvin Cooledge and Lela Jane Johnson Parker.  Calvin was the younger of two children. On Friday, February 18, 2022 Calvin entered into eternal rest in his home surrounded by his family Calvin's walk on his Christian journey...

Feb 17, 2022

FLETCHER ROBERT BENSON 76, WAS BORN ON JANUARY 23, 1946, TO THE LATE ALBANY AND GERTRUDE BENSON IN ENTERPRISE ALABAMA. HE CONFESSED TO CHRIST AND WAS BAPTIZED EARLY 1990S AT WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN OZARK ALABAMA. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022, AT 2:40 PM, HE HEARD VOICE WE COULD NOT HEAR, HIS CALL TO COME HOME, GOD CALLED HIM...

Feb 12, 2022

George Mason Simpson (age 86) of Ozark, Al. peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

George was Born on January 1, 1936 in Davant, La. to Estelle and Henry Simpson (Deceased).

After graduating High School, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 21 years. Upon retirement from the Navy he was employed...

Feb 10, 2022

Dora Mae Curry Gilyard was born on September 16, 1944 to the late LC & LVersie Curry in Skipperville, AL. While attending D.A. Smith High School, she was a majorette in the band and graduated in 1962. In 1967, Dora married Clarence Gilyard, Jr. They were blessed with two girls, Yolanda and Cindy. Dora went on to further her...

Feb 8, 2022

Larry J Bell left his Earthly home Tuesday February 8th at Orlando Lutheran Towers, He was 75 years of age.

Jan 21, 2022

Apostle Paul Reeves was born December 26, 1956, in Ariton, Alabama to the late Paul Reeves and Cleo Reeves. Apostle was called to rest on January 21, 2022, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Buddy, as he was affectionately known, was educated in Ariton Public School, and later attended George C. Wallace Community...

Jan 15, 2022

Raymond Beacham was born to the late Albert and Irene Beacham. Raymond was the oldest of six children. He was united in Holy matrimony to the late Wiline Beacham. He also was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Irene Beacham, Sister Leila Beacham and brother Clarence Beacham.

He was hard working and did mostly construction...

Jan 6, 2022

Jody Terry was born January 5, 1972 in Ozark, Al. He was the son of Annie Jean Pearson and the late Will Dawkins. Three boys completed this happy family circle. He attended Carroll High School in Ozark, Al., and was a very talented football player. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1991. He enjoyed watching many sports, but...