Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Shirley Jeanette Nobles Cooper, a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Dale Medical Center. She was 80 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cooper will be 1:00 P. M. Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home of Ozark with Reverend Bill Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mrs. Cooper was born August 12, 1945 in Skipperville, Alabama to the late Alvin Ace Nobles Sr. and Laura Estelle Thompson. Mrs. Cooper worked tirelessly to take care of her family. She would work multiple jobs and always made sure her girls had what they needed. Shirley adored her children and grandchildren and spent many years looking after them. Cooking for her family whenever she had the opportunity made her happy. She loved working in her flower beds; she was very proud of them and loved showing them off to family and friends. Football, well yes Alabama Roll Time all the way! Don’t get in her way during a game! She would yell at the television as if she was the coach on the field. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Charles Cooper; one sister, Grace Nobles Hagler; and one brother, Ace Nobles, Jr.
Survivors include four daughters, Jenifer Richardson (Charles) of Skipperville, Amacie Smith (Stanley) of Ozark, Allice Burt of Ozark, and Rilda Cooper of Ozark; grandchildren, Zak Richardson, Noori Buchanan (Perry), Kirsten Davies, McKenzie Winn (Trey), Cooper Smith, Lara Lewis (Kyle), Hillaree Hendrickson (Edd), and Justin Blaha (Haley); great grandchildren, Zayden Fickle, Perry David Buchanan, Zoie Fickle, Colton Buchanan, Claudia Buchanan, Kyren Davies, Lilah Flynn, Grayson Winn, Easton Winn, Paisyn Compton, Aubree Hendrickson, Stella Hendrickson, Ian Blaha; and great-great grandchildren, Evani Cooks and Miles Fickle Davis.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Concord Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1086 County Road 23, Ariton, Alabama 36311.
DOTHAN… Christopher “Chris” J. McCarty, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at a Dothan hospital. He was 56.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 15, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Brother Brian Fears officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Chris was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late James Ware McCarty and Virginia Benton McCarty. Chris lived in Dothan, Alabama his entire life. He was a graduate of the 1988 Class of Dothan High School. He was currently employed with the City of Dothan, in the Environmental Services Department, the Straight-Line Parking Services, and City of Dothan Performing Arts Event Team. He also worked with Houston County Environmental Services. Chris had also worked with several funeral homes in the wiregrass over the years. He was a member of the Cloverdale Methodist Church.
Chris was known for his generous heart, kind spirit, and the way he never met a stranger. Everyone who knew Chris knew they had a friend for life. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back and if you needed more, he would gladly give that too. He loved deeply, laughed loudly, and left an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Throughout his life, Chris built countless friendships and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His sense of humor, loyalty, and caring nature will be missed but forever remembered.
Along with his parents, Chris was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond H. Benton and Inez holmes Benton; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Doris “Dot Dot” Shirah.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his aunts and uncles, Will and Ceciela McCarty, Bobbie Sylvester, Carolyn McLaney, and Debbie Barrett, all of Dothan, AL, Barbara Benton of Newton, AL, Linda and Gary Yarbrough of Midland City, AL, and Wilbur and Nancy Benton of Prattville, AL; and his numerous cousins.
He is also survived by his special friends, Sharon Coe Simmons, Mary Johnson, and Jan Peel McGregor, who remained by his side with love, laughter, friendship, and unwavering support throughout his final days.
Chris’s canine companion, “Rocky” will miss him also.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Brent Snell, Scott Palmer, Scottie Yarbrough, Blake Johnson, Ryan Smith, Durwood Doswell, Clay Dempsey, and Jodie Dalton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the City of Dothan Environmental Services Department, his Straight-Line Parking Crew, and City of Dothan Civic Center Event Team.
The family also wishes to thank everyone who visited, prayed, called, and supported Chris during his final days. Your kindness and love will never be forgotten.
Chris’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Danny D. Pelham, age 61, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Southeast Health.
Danny was raised in Graceville, Florida, and spent most of his working life in masonry. He was an ordained minister who loved Jesus faithfully and lived with a heart for his faith and family.
Danny enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, drawing, and working in the yard. He especially loved his family and held a very special love for his sister.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Bonnie Pelham of Graceville, Florida; and his brothers, Ricky Pelham and Mick Pelham, formerly of Graceville, Florida.
Danny is survived by his one and only sister, Bonnie Pelham Davis and her husband, Don, of Webb, Alabama; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Danny Lamar Sellers, age 65, of Dothan, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born September 28, 1960, in Alabama to Aaron Monroe Sellers and Ruby Mae Bynum.
Danny worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed fishing, watching Alabama football, camping, western television shows, grilling, and spending time playing with his grandbabies. He will be remembered for his love of family and the simple joys of life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Monroe Sellers and Ruby Mae Bynum; grandson Kendel Sellers.
Survivors include daughters, Tiffany Johnston (Paul), Tammy Vaughan (Andy); his son, Danny Lamar Sellers Jr. (“DJ”); grandchildren, Katlin Johnston, Alexis Johnston, MaKayla Johnston, Joshua Sellers, Cody Sellers, Paige Holley, Maddax Sellers, and Knight Sellers; great-grandchildren AdeLynn Hasley, Kaydence Holley, and Ari Holley; brothers, Don Sellers, Rex Wilson, and Allen Wilson; sisters, Sylvia Sellers and Theresa Sellers Sykes; friend and mother of his children Marie Shirah; special friends, Sammy, Doc, Jimmy, and Charles.
Sandra Ranae Peeterse, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Daleville, Alabama, at the age of 65. Sandi loved the Lord and is rejoicing in Heaven now with her dearly departed loved ones.
Born on April 30, 1961, in Indiana, Sandi carried the spirit of her Midwestern roots throughout her life. She was a woman who embraced life with warmth, humor, and an open heart. Those who knew her will remember her as funny and loving, with a free spirit that made her truly unforgettable. She had a hippie soul, a lively personality, and a way of making others feel welcome and at ease. Her wit and great sense of humor brought smiles to many, and her presence could brighten even the heaviest of days.
Sandi found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. She loved dancing and bowling, and she especially enjoyed music. She was happiest when surrounded by the things and beings she loved, including her dogs, who were cherished companions throughout her life. Her canine companions, Jordan, Mika, and Jackie, held a special place in her heart and were part of the comfort and companionship she treasured. Sandi lived with a spirit of individuality and kindness that touched everyone around her.
Sandi worked with Troy University in Maintenance and also worked with Waffle House. In each place, she was known for her dependable nature and her willingness to do what needed to be done. She approached her work with honesty and dedication, and she left behind a reputation for being hardworking and steady. Her life reflected the values of perseverance, loyalty, and care for others.
Family was central to Sandi’s life, and she will be deeply missed by those who loved her most. She is survived by her two daughters, Ashley Carter and her husband Joe, and Amanda Peeterse; her two grandchildren, Christian Carter and Kaylee Carter; and her sisters, Kay Smith and her husband Buddy, Pam Knight and her husband Jim, and Julie Rogers. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will cherish her memory. Sandi was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Keith Peeterse, whom she married and loved for three decades, as well as by her grandson, Oliver Wieseler. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary O’Dell Adams, and her three brothers, Tom Adams, John Adams, and Daniel Adams.
Though her passing leaves a deep void, Sandi’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her family and friends will remember her laughter, her loving nature, and the unique light she brought into every room. She will be remembered not only for the roles she held in life, but for the joy, comfort, and authenticity she shared so freely.
Sandra Ranae Peeterse’s life was one of love, character, and enduring connection. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered with affection and gratitude by her family, friends, and all whose lives were made better by knowing her.
