Sandra Elaine Anderson of Hartford passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Southeast Health. She was 62.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Elder Olie Brown officiating, followed by interment at Hartford City Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome one hour prior to the service to share their memories and support.
Born on December 5, 1963, in Phenix City, Alabama, Sandra was the beloved daughter of Ida Wilkerson Anderson and the late Willie B. Anderson. She embraced the joys of simple pleasures: fishing, gardening, and crafting delightful meals for her loved ones. Above all, Sandra treasured moments with her family, leaving a legacy of warmth and love.
Cherishing her memory are her sons, Greg Hutcherson, Bradley Hutcherson (Ciara Lee), and Derrick Green; grandchildren, Braydenn Hutcherson, Jayden Hutcherson, Chloe Lee, and Ashlynn Hutcherson; her mother, Ida Anderson; siblings, Linda Anderson, Eric Anderson (Elizabeth), Ramonia Ross (Dominic), and Freddy Wilkerson; along with her nieces, Bria Ross, and Emily Anderson; nephew, Brandon Anderson; and many more family members and friends.
Sandra’s spirit and love remain in the hearts of all who knew her, forever cherished in the lives she touched.
Kate Jones, a resident of Dothan, AL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22nd surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, August 25 at Glover Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Mike Grimes officiating. Burial to follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kate’s memory to Grandview Baptist Church Building Fund, 2400 Forrester Rd, Dothan, AL 36301, or to your favorite charity.
Kate was born November 23, 1931, to Russell E and Lillie Belle (Bowden) Watson in Headland, AL. As a small child, Kate remembered walking with her mother to Marianna from Dothan. The family eventually relocated to Altha, FL where she attended school. After graduation, Kate moved to Columbus, GA and was a stenographer for Southern Trucking Company. On Christmas Day in 1951, Kate met her future husband, a soldier named Cully Jones, during a bus ride from Marianna back to Columbus. She had allowed him to sit next to her during the trip. Five months later they were married… a loving marriage that lasted 66 years. When Cully left the military in June 1952, they settled down in Dothan. Kate began working at Warner’s Factory in 1958. During her employment, she was promoted to a management position prior to retirement in 1994.
A strong woman, Kate was never shy to speak her mind or to let you know what she did or did not like. As it says in Proverbs 31:25-26, “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” Kate loved the Lord Jesus and, in May 1959, was baptized at Grandview Baptist Church. A faithful churchgoer, she was a member of the Caraway Class and attended worship service regularly until health issues interfered.
Kate also enjoyed sharing how proud of and how much she loved her family. She told many of her family members that she wanted to live longer than her mother. Well, Kate Jones, you accomplished that goal!
A beloved and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Kate will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Cully, daughter Laura Knowles; grandson Sam Crowell Jones, and siblings Doyle Watson, Lloyd Watson, and Harriet (Hattie Mae) Sutton.
Kate is survived by her son Danny Jones (Kelly Crowell), Ashford, AL; grandchildren Carie Peeples (Matt), Odenville, AL, Joshua Jones (Stacey Tarnowski-Jones), Salem, AL, and Jack Jones, Ashford, AL; great grandchildren Rowan and Hayden Dunn, Gavin, Grayson and Reid Peeples, Alex Tarnowski, and Laura Tarnowski-Jones; son-in-law Ed Knowles (Sonya); sister Janice Sanders (David). She is also survived by her husband’s family members, several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, family friends and former co-workers.
Pallbearers will be: Joshua Jones, Jack Jones, Hayden Dunn, Rowan Dunn, Gavin Peeples and Alex Tarnowski.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
PINCKARD…Mr. Bobby Joe Rains, Sr., a resident of Pinckard, died early Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, in Westside Terrace Healthcare in Dothan. He was 86.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Evelyn Hartzog Henley, a resident of Troy, died at her daughter’s house in Ozark Friday, August 21, 2026. She was 90 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Henley will be 2:00 P. M. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Jason Waddell and Reverend Theral Shirah officiating. Interment will follow in Elam Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Serving as pallbearers will be Delton Hartzog, Danny Hartzog, Joe Hartzog, Lynn Henley, Van Henley, Gary Martin, Will Parsons and Richard Parsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Asher Parsons, Taylor Johnson, Greg Ricks, Ladies Three Sunday School Class and Ladies Sewing Group Southside Baptist Church in Troy, Alabama.
Mrs. Henley was born July 22, 1936 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late William Dewell Hartzog and Julia Velma Ketcham Hartzog. Evelyn graduated from Barbour County High School in 1952 as co-valedictorian and from Troy State Teachers College in 1956. Between the years of 1956 and 1963, she held a variety of jobs, including elementary school teacher, secretary to various organizations in Alabama, Florida, and a short stint at the Pentagon in 1963. She married Osbern Henley, her late husband of 54 years in 1964. They made their permanent home in Troy and were active members of Southside Baptist Church. She had a lifelong love for missions that she promoted and supported until her death. Evelyn was a woman of vast knowledge, creativity and talents, too numerous to mention. She was a stay at home mom until Melissa graduated from high school in 1983. In 1983 she began working for the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home where she was employed until her retirement. She cared for both of her parents in her home for several years, and she was the best grandmother, taxi service and cheerleader for her grandchildren. Her great grandchildren brought smiles to her face. The last five years of her life she spent battling vascular dementia. Vascular dementia stole most of the things that brought her enjoyment. The Respite program at Dothan First United Methodist kept glimpses of the real Evelyn alive and even parts of her that we didn’t know (who knew she would be such a competitive balloon volleyball player?).
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Melissa Henley Parsons (Robert); grandchildren, Julia Johnson (Taylor), Sara-Ashley Parsons, William Parsons (Alexis); great grandchildren, Hali, Lucia and Eliza Johnson and Asher Parsons; sisters-in-law, Virginia Henley and Ovie Martin; nieces and nephews, Delton Hartzog (Patricia), Danny Hartzog (Emily), Joe Hartzog (Millie), Pam Shirah (Theral), Vicky Oakley (Danny), Gary Martin (Jan), Lynn Henley (Susan), Van Henley (Suzeanne), and Debra Rhodus (John). Numerous great nieces and great nephews also survive.
Melissa and Robert would like to thank Jaqueline Atkins “Jackie” for being a loyal and loving caregiver for the past four years and DaySpring Hospice specifically nurse Stephanie and Chaplain Dalton for the past five months of loving and compassionate end of life care.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Southside Baptist Church Sewing Ministry, 522 South Brundidge Street, Troy, Alabama 36079; to Respite Care Ministry of Dothan First United Methodist Church, 1380 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301; or to Dale County Pregnancy Center, P. O. Box 41, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
Mr. Thurman Lawrence Carroll, Sr., 86, of Malvern, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026, passing away peacefully at his home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb, with Reverend Hosea Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Thurman was born February 7, 1940, in Hartford, Alabama, to the late Homer and Eva Ziehler Carroll. In his earlier years, he worked at Colonial Baking Company before being drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country for two years and was honorably discharged. Following his military service, Thurman continued a life of service to others. He proudly served with the Dothan Police Department for 21 years before retiring. He was a dedicated public servant and a man of strong character who devoted his life to serving and protecting others. Thurman was a faithful servant of Christ and a member of Malvern Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. His faith was an important part of his life, and he sought to serve both his Lord and his community with humility and dedication. Above all, Thurman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He adored his family and especially cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. His kindness, dedication, and love for those around him touched the lives of many. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, former colleagues, church family, and the entire community he faithfully served.
In addition to his parents, Thurman was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Bass; brothers: Robert Carroll, and Richard Carroll.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Reeder Carroll; three sons, Thurman Lawrence Carroll, Jr., Charles Edward Carroll (Niki), and Jerry Alan Carroll (Nicole); eight grandchildren: Lauren Ingram (Tucker), Sarah Beth Sides (Bobby), Carroll Ann Losh (Calvin), Alex Bass, Levi Carroll (Faith Ann), Colby Carroll, Lillian Carroll, and Hudson Carroll; several great grandchildren; siblings: Nancy Prine, and John Carroll (Evelyn); and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Wanda “Joyce” Spence Farley peacefully met her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2026. She was 86 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Farley will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Gene Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home in Ozark from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
Joyce was born January 5, 1940 to the late John Douglas Spence and Nora Irene Mills Spence in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In 1958, she graduated from Tuscaloosa County High and shortly after married the love of her life, George W. Farley. Apparently excited to be wed, they married at the rehearsal and didn’t have the wedding ceremony the following day as planned. G.W. served in the United States Army and Joyce proudly served beside him and supported our country and military vigilantly. They loved traveling the world together. Joyce loved her family with an unmatched dedication. Her two daughters were her pride and joy. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her heart beat. She never missed a ballgame or an event that they were in unless it was absolutely unavoidable. Her grandchildren grew up hearing her threats to “Blip Blap” them or “wash their mouths out with soap” for any disrespect but always knew there was a pantry full of snacks and arms to give them the biggest hugs that always smelled of Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamond perfume. She loved country music and hearing Alan Jackson sing about “being down yonder on the Chattahoochee” always brought a smile to her face. She was an avid Alabama football fan and thoroughly enjoyed watching college football with her family.
After the passing of her beloved husband in 2013, Joyce lived with her youngest daughter. She spent many days helping with her great grandchildren and made lots of cherished memories with them. She lived a very fulfilled life and brought joy and laughter to all those around her. Her life was built on her faith in God, love for her family, and pride for her country. If there is one thing that she enjoyed most in life it was a simple bowl of ice cream. There weren’t many days that she didn’t finish with a few scoops of her favorite flavors. She always encouraged others to enjoy the sweet things in life and if you’re having a tough day, there were few things a bowl of ice cream couldn’t make better. Joyce’s love and dedication will be missed but will live on through all she built with her family. The world is a remarkably better place because of the light she was and the legacy she leaves with her family.
Joyce is survived by her two daughters Wanda Eby Johnson (Mark) and Pamela Messick (Roy) both of Ozark, AL; her grandchildren Chris Taylor (Dallas) of Prattville, AL; Brett Taylor (Mirhanda) of Tampa, FL; Shawn Taylor (Vanessa) of Ozark, AL; Jennifer Quattlebaum (Mark) of Slocomb, AL; and Tiffany Munn (Ashley) of Ozark, AL; her great grandchildren include Mackenzie Taylor, Caleb Taylor, Addison Taylor, Scarlett Taylor, Aria Taylor, Isaiah Taylor, Jacob Taylor, Leeandra Taylor, Micah Taylor, Tanner Quattlebaum, Asher Quattlebaum, Colton Munn, and Riley-Kate Munn; two brothers Cecil (Marie) Spence, Wayne (Ruby) Spence; a sister Elaine (Charles) McGairity; and a sister-in-law Jo Ann Spence. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents John Douglas and Nora Irene Spence, her husband Retired SGM George W. Farley, and two brothers Carl Spence, Manley Spence, two sisters-in-law Katharine Brown and Betty Spence.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gentiva hospice nurse Angie Jones, sitter Cathy McGowan, and Henry County Health and Rehab staff. Your care and compassion was unwavering and will never be forgotten.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to the Ozark-Dale County Humane Society, P. O. Box 2502, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
