Obituaries

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...

Dec 20, 2021

Gussie Arinzie Matthews Jackson was born February 9, 1921 to the late Reverend George Barry Matthews and the late Ophelia Spencer Matthews. She was the youngest of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her older siblings, namely: Lela Ophelia Matthews Flowers, Bessie Matthews Ford, Reverend Willie Douglas Matthews, Gideon Rob Matthews, Malachi Matthews, Jewel Edmonia Matthews Crittenden,...

Dec 10, 2021

"If I Can Help Somebody as I Pass Along,

Then My Living Shall Not Be in Vain."

Sister Stella Louise Toney Whitehead was born in Dale County, Alabama November 10, 1928.  She was the 4th child of the late Mr. C. T. Toney and Mrs. Lula Mae Colson Toney.  This union was blessed with eight...

Nov 25, 2021

Gladys Clara Barton was born on February 24, 1948, in Graceville, Florida, to the late W.T. Rogers and Sally Coleman. Gladys was the oldest of two daughters. On the morning of November 25, 2021, the Lord called her to rest, while surrounded by family.

At an early age, she made the best decision of her life when...

Nov 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles D Leighton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 22, 2021

Derek MccLendon Jr. left his earthly home on Monday November 22nd he was 28 years of age. Derek was a wonderful person who loved playing basketball and is video games, he helped is family and took care of those around him. He was a great provider and a man of God.

Derek leaves to cherish his memories....

Nov 21, 2021

Ms. Janie Rosalee Cooper, 99, was called home on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Ozark, Alabama. She was born October 27, 1922 to Wayne Cooper and Luvenia Scruggs Cooper, both deceased.

A Savannah native, she was a member of St Paul C.M.E Church and attended often. She was employed at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia as a...

Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Lena Pearl Newman was born March 24, 1925 to the late Mr. John and Lola Mae Dick. She was educated in the Ozark Public School System. At an early age Lena accepted Christ and joined Greater Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. In 1943 she united into holy matrimony with the late Mr. J.B. Newman and to this union four...

Oct 18, 2021

Mr. Coleman Brantley Jr. was born July 8, 1952 to the late Coleman and Nellie Brantley of Ozark, Alabama. Mr. Coleman retired from the Ozark City Schools system where he worked 20+ years. > He was preceded in death by  his brother Wallace Brantley of New York, his sister Mary McKinney and Mattie Jean Porter both of Ozark, Alabama,...

Oct 10, 2021

Ms. Mattie Jean Brantley-Porter was born September 9, 1948 to the late Coleman and Nellie Brantley of Ozark, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her brother Wallace Brantley of New York, her sister Mary McKinney of Ozark, Alabama, nephews Johnny Ray Brantley and Samuel D. Brantley both of Ozark, Alabama, a niece; Diane Brantley of New York, an...