Betty Sue Waters, age 76, of Ozark, Alabama, passed away on October 10, 2026, in Ozark. She was born on December 13, 1949, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Betty Sue was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family and spending time with her cats. She never met a stranger and was known for her friendly nature and welcoming personality.
She is survived by her daughters, Christy Kissel and Mary Elizabeth Bowen; and her grandchildren, Michaella, Annabelle, Liam, Madison, Christopher, and Isaiah.
Betty Sue was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Jimmy, William, and Mary.
She will be remembered for her kindness, love for her family, and the friendships she formed throughout her life. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mr. James Edward Grubbs of Pansey, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 82.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Union Springs Free Will Baptist Church , Pansey, Alabama with Reverend John Taylor and Reverend Raymond Rivers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, October 10, 2026, one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Grubbs was born June 30, 1944, in Ashford, Alabama, the son of the late Louis and Pauline Cosby Grubbs. He was a member of Union Springs Free Will Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great – grandfather, and great-great- grandfather. He was proud of his grandchildren. He loved woodworking and never met a stranger.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Grubbs.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Frances Grubbs, sons, Robert Grubbs, Tommy Staton, daughter, Tammy Larimore, brother, Eddie Grubbs, sister, Faylene Turner, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Betty Jane Cain Pitcher Prentice, 100, longtime resident of Dothan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2026, at Graceville Rehabilitation in Graceville, FL.
Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Harvest Church in Dothan with Dr. Jonathan Broyles officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1pm until 1:45pm on Thursday in the church chapel prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Church Building Fund, 2727 Fortner Street, Dothan, Alabama, 36305.
Betty Jane Cain Pitcher Prentice was born September 18, 1926, in Dothan, Alabama, to Bessie and Elbert Cain. Betty graduated from high school in Atmore, Alabama. She met and married Robert “Bob” Pitcher Sr. in 1943 while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. After World War II, they returned to Dothan to raise their family. After Bob’s death, she married Wayne Prentice in 1975. Betty worked as a credit manager for Bauman’s Jewelers and Ted’s Jewelers for over 50 years.
A committed Christian, she taught Sunday School at Highland Park and Cloverdale United Methodist Churches, “retiring” at age 90. At the time of her death, she was a member of Harvest Church in Dothan. Warm, loving, and deeply respected, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Elbert Cain; stepmother, Mollie Ruth Marshall Cain; brothers, Paul Cain and Tommy Cain; husbands, Robert Pitcher Sr. and Wayne Prentice; and daughter, Donna Gerstner.
She is survived by her son, Robert Pitcher Jr. (Nanette); grandchildren, Kim Pauga, Brad Gerstner (Emily), Paul Gerstner (Joanna), Sherry Pitcher Kaelin (Matthew), and Alan Pitcher; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are stepchildren Brad Prentice (Jan) and Pam Hundley (Daniel). The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Graceville Rehabilitation for the compassion and kindness shown to Betty during her time there.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. William Timothy “Tim” Dawkins, a resident of Ariton, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, in Donalsonville Hospital. He was 68 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Dawkins will be 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from Elam Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Tuesday from 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P. M. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Dawkins, born February 18, 1958, at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Tim grew up in Albany, Georgia with his parents, William H. “Bill” and June Dawkins, his brothers, Tony and Tommy, and his baby sister, Tammy. While attending Dougherty High School, Tim met the love of his life, Pamela Turner. The two married shortly after graduation in 1976 and began building their life together in Ariton, Alabama. This past July, they celebrated 50 years of marriage, a remarkable milestone honoring a lifetime of love, partnership, and devotion. Those who knew Tim and Pam knew that where you found one, you could almost always find the other. Above all else, Tim loved Pam, and he never needed a special occasion to show it. Tim spent his entire working life in the auto body repair business, a trade he learned early on while working alongside his father. He took pride in his work and carried that skill with him throughout his life. Outside the shop, Tim was happiest outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting, and one of his greatest joys was sharing his love of fishing with his family and passing that passion along to the next generation. Tim also had a love for rock ’n’ roll, especially AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Bob Seger, and he enjoyed attending concerts whenever he could. Whether he was working on a car, casting a line, enjoying the outdoors, or sharing a laugh with those he loved, Tim brought his own personality and unmistakable sense of humor to everything he did. Tim’s greatest legacy was the family he and Pam built together. He was the proud father of Billy, Paul, and Cari, and he carried the memory of their infant son, Matthew, who passed away shortly after birth. His love for his family extended through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him continued joy and pride.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and June Dawkins, and his infant son, Matthew. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pamela Turner Dawkins; his children, Billy (Jessica) Dawkins, Paul (Blair) Dawkins, and Cari (Jeff) Orgeron; his grandchildren, Hannah (Rico) Arreola, Caroline Dawkins, Connor Dawkins, Allie Orgeron, Lacey Orgeron, Hudson Dawkins, and Ledger Dawkins; his great-grandsons, Sammy and Matthew Arreola; his siblings, Tony (Teresa) Dawkins, Tommy (Debbie) Dawkins, and Tammy (Jody) Senn; his Aunt, Sybil Dawkins, and countless cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Tim leaves behind a family full of memories, laughter, and stories that will be told for years to come. His life was defined by the things he loved most: his family, the outdoors, a good laugh, and, above all, Pam, his sweetheart. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
Ruth Lawrence, age 70, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on October 10, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1956, in Dothan, where she spent her life.
Ruth was married to Bob Lawrence for 45 years. She is survived by her husband; her children, Ben Lawrence and Jenny Lawrence (Steven Carter); her grandson, Jackson Carter; her brother, Robert Beauchamp; her sister, Rebecca Meadows; her brother-in-law, Matt Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary Beauchamp, and her parents-in-law, Chester and Liz Lawrence.
Ruth graduated from Dothan High School and earned her nursing degree from Wallace. She worked as a registered nurse in oncology at Southeast Alabama Medical Center for more than 25 years, caring for patients and their families throughout her career.
In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed British television, reading, gardening, and visiting Target and Starbucks. She loved animals, especially Boxers, and cherished her beloved dorkie, Minnie.
Ruth will be remembered for her dedication to nursing, her love for her family, and her enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Ruth will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Daysprings Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
Wanda Luther Edwards left her earthly body on October 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after a battle with leukemia. She is with her Lord and Savior. She is healed and at peace.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold S. Luther and Euzier Betts Luther; her parents-in-law, Rex and Maurine Edwards; and her sister-in-law, Cheri Green.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill Edwards; her daughter Lisa Hendrix and her husband Roy; her son William Edwards and his wife Jennifer; her grandchildren Caroline Hall (Tommy), Olivia Ryals (Cade), Ross Milner (Paetyn), David Edwards (Hannah), Hayes Edwards, and Emily Edwards; her great-grandchildren Benton, Ridge, and Lucy Betts, with greatgranddaughter Elizabeth Ann expected in December; her sister Linda Mercier and her husband Drew; her half sister Sharon Woodward and her husband Sonny; her sisters-in-law Sally Everett (Ronnie) and Dixie Bryan (Bobby); her brother-in-law Jack Green; and several nieces and nephews and extended family.
Wanda was born December 3, 1950, in Cook County, Georgia. In her early childhood she moved several times as part of a military family before settling in Dothan in 1961. She graduated from Dothan High School in 1969 and later earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Troy University Dothan.
Wanda married Bill in 1971 and they raised their family near Pinckard. She faithfully served as a farmer’s wife, mother, and later “Mimi.” Mimi was always available to babysit, drive the younguns wherever they needed to go, attend their events, and take them out to eat. She loved her family and spending time with them.
Wanda was a faithful and active member of Pinckard Baptist Church, where she served as church clerk for over 40 years, sang in the choir, and served as chairperson of WMU, among other duties. She loved Jesus and lived a life that reflected His love for others.
Wanda retired in 2008 from the Dale County School System after 28 years. She worked at Newton Elementary as a secretary and teacher before moving to Midland City Elementary, where she served primarily as a second-grade teacher. She was an active member of the Dale County Retired Teachers Association and Alpha Delta Kappa teachers’ sorority.
A celebration of Wanda’s life will be held at 11am on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Pinckard Baptist Church. The family will be receiving friends the night prior on Monday evening from 4-6pm in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Wanda will be laid to rest in the Pinckard Memorial Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Ross Milner, David Edwards, Tommy Hall, Cade Ryals, Nathan Dockery, and Jason Everett. Honorary pallbearer is Hayes Edwards.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pinckard Baptist Church in her memory
Betty Jane Cain Pitcher Prentice, 100, longtime resident of Dothan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2026, at Graceville Rehabilitation in Graceville, FL.
