EWELL COMMUNITY…Amber A. Grimes, a resident of the Ewell Community, near Ozark, died late Friday afternoon, May 8, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Ozark. She was 40.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Woodham. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Amber was born on February 23, 1986, in Ozark, Alabama, and from the very beginning she carried a light that touched everyone around her. She graduated from G.W. Long High School in 2003 and later went on to earn her degree in Avionics from Alabama Aviation College in Ozark. She was proud of that accomplishment, and her family was proud of her too.
Amber was a loving daughter, sister, and mother—roles she held close to her heart. She had a way of bringing laughter into a room without even trying, and she shared her love freely with the people she cared about. Her daughter, Natalie, was truly her whole world. Everything Amber did, she did with Natalie in mind, and the bond they shared was something beautiful to witness.
She had a gentle spirit and a big heart, always choosing to see the good in people, even when it wasn’t easy. That kindness made her someone others naturally gravitated toward. She loved deeply, and she loved honestly. Because of that, she will be missed by so many.
Amber enjoyed the simple joys of life—spending time with family and friends, cheering on the University of Alabama football team, feeling the sun and sand at the beach, and listening to music that made her feel alive. Those were the moments that brought her peace and happiness.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Pat and Wilda Grimes and William and Betty Jane Childree; her uncle, Jeffery Grimes; her aunt, Patty Grimes; and her cousin, Ryan Harbuck.
Amber’s time here was far too short, but the love she gave and the memories she leaves behind will stay with us always. Her laughter, her kindness, and her gentle way of moving through the world will never be forgotten.
Surviving relatives include her daughter, Natalie Cutts, Ewell; parents, David and Laura Childree Grimes; brother, Krey Grimes, all of Ewell; nephews, Ryan Grimes and Brooks Kelley; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; her boyfriend, David Maxwell.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
DOTHAN. . .Loren Ellison Sellers, a resident of Dothan, passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2026, at her home. She was 67.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Chaplain (Colonel, U. S. Army, Retired) James “Dusty” Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery in Dothan. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary in Headland.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Loren Sellers was born and raised in Dothan where she lived most of her lifetime. She was formerly employed by Farmer’s Furniture in Enterprise as Store Manager. Loren was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd L. Ellison and Flora Coleene Harper Ellison, and her husband, Charles Terry Sellers and her special canine friends, C. C., Sassy, Aubie and Sugar. She was a die hard Auburn and Georgia football fan.
Loren was always kind to everyone. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it, Hebrews 13:2.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Kristyn Baker Benitez (David), Dothan; Shellie Elyse Schoetzow (Johnathan), Foley, AL; and Jenna Sellers Miller (Bryan), Delray Beach, FL; grandchildren, Hailey Elizabeth Stewart, Harper Joy Tew, Madison Elyse Bright, Jackson Miller and Harper Miller.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Gaylor “Gayle” Blanche (Pennington) Bridges Weeks, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mt. Enon Baptist Church with Reverend Don Tew and Reverend Tim Wheeler officiating. Interment will be held immediately following the service in Mt. Enon cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the church.
Gayle was born to the late Ermine and Cora Lee Pennington in Vernon, Alabama on May 26, 1937. After graduating high school, she attended The University of Alabama and received her associate degree in accounting. She worked as an accountant for fifty years until her retirement. Her hobbies included playing softball, reading, crochet, and knitting, taking trips to the mountains, and cheering on her beloved Alabama Crimson Tide in the fall. “Roll Tide”. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and for many years she was a faithful member at Southside Baptist Church in Ozark, until recently after moving in with her son and daughter in law, where she attended faithfully at Mt. Enon Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
Gayle is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and father of her children, Hayden Bridges; her second husband, Charles Weeks; a son, Sammy Bridges; a daughter in law, Christy Bridges; a sister, Evelyn Johnson; and a brother, Jay Lee Pennington.
Left to cherish her memories are her two sons, Gilbert Bridges (Theli), and Stanley Bridges (Michelle); a sister, Mary Ellen Rogers (David); nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Colby Bridges, Hunter Bridges, Jerry Johnson, Terry Johnson, Mark Johnson, Tyler Strickland, Phil Newman, and Dwayne Watkins.
The family would like to send their sincere appreciation to DaySpring Hospice for the loving care they showed to Ms. Gayle and the family during this difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
EWELL COMMUNITY…Amber A. Grimes, a resident of the Ewell Community, near Ozark, died late Friday afternoon, May 8, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Ozark. She was 40.
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
Mrs. Lola Virginia Ellenburg of Wicksburg gracefully departed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Flowers Hospital, at the age of 71. Born on May 29, 1954, in Geneva County, Mrs. Ellenburg was a woman of profound faith, whose life embodied love, grace, and unwavering devotion.
A cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, Lola’s tender commitment to her family and steadfast spirit endeared her to all blessed to know her. A proud graduate of Slocomb High School and a devoted member of Panther Creek Free Will Baptist Church, she found joy in the simple yet meaningful pleasures of life: cooking, tending to her garden, and most notably, sharing her remarkable gift of song. Through her melodious voice, she brought comfort and uplifted the hearts of many, embodying a gentle presence and a loving nature that formed the foundation of a life dedicated to her loved ones and her faith.
Mrs. Ellenburg was preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Lee Boutwell.
She leaves behind her devoted husband, Joseph Gayle Ellenburg; daughters Tory L. Hargrave and her husband Walter, Tracy Ellenburg, and Amy Holley and her husband Mike; sons Gregory Todd Dorriety and his wife Misty, and Andy Ellenburg and his wife Stephanie.
Affectionately known as Nana, her enduring legacy is carried forward by her treasured grandchildren: Braden Odum and his wife Hayden, Shelby Sawyers and her husband Cody, Emma Grace Hargrave, Kasey Herrington and her husband Chris, Chad Holley and his wife Sydney, Jessie Tew and her husband Tanner, Adam Allgood, Blake Allgood and his wife Brianna, Caleb Allgood, Maci, Carlee, Connor, Maddie, and Kellon. Her joy extended to her beloved great-grandchildren: Cashden Sawyers, Carter Sawyers, Kalli Strickland, Lucas Herrington, Chandler Holley, and Tucker Tew. She is also mourned by her siblings, Gary Bruce Warren and Joan Warren, along with numerous extended family members and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Panther Creek Free Will Baptist Church, with Reverends Tim Simmons and Michael Gibson officiating. Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb is entrusted with the arrangements. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service, with interment to follow at Ellenburg Farm Cemetery.
Mrs. Lola Virginia Ellenburg’s spirit and legacy shall forever remain in the hearts of those she touched. Her life was a luminous blessing, radiant with faith, love, and song. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
James “Scotty” Yeomans, passed away on May 8, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 59.
Born on January 6, 1967 in Dothan, Alabama, Scotty lived a life marked by devotion, resilience, and a steady willingness to help others. He was a kind man who was all about family, and those who knew him best will remember him as handy, loving, and intelligent. He had a natural gift for fixing what was broken, whether it was something mechanical, something practical around the home, or simply a problem that needed a patient and dependable hand. He was the kind of man people could count on, and he took pride in being useful, thoughtful, and present for the people he loved.
Scotty graduated from high school and went on to join the United States Army, serving his country with honor before being medically discharged in 1987. He continued to build a hardworking life and later worked with Comfort Systems before becoming disabled. He also attended Wallace Community College, where he earned certification in HVAC and electrical work, a reflection of both his determination and his skill. He was a true jack of all trades, and he carried that knowledge with quiet confidence throughout his life.
The love of Scotty’s life was his daughter, Bethanie Yeomans, and he cherished the role of father above all else. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Lydia Yeomans, and his daughter, Bethanie Yeomans. He is also survived by his brother, Lynn Yeomans, and Lynn’s wife, Dominique, as well as his mother-in-law, Inez Tharpe, and extended family members who held a special place in his heart. Scotty was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joy Bryant Yeomans.
Scotty loved Alabama football and followed it with the enthusiasm of a true fan. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, online poker, and playing Triple Yatzee. He loved trips to Aruba, camping, and spending time on a boat, especially on West Point Lake, where he found joy in the water and the peaceful moments it brought. He had a great sense of humor and was always eager to share a terrible dad joke, often bringing laughter to those around him. He loved to laugh himself, and his easygoing spirit made him a pleasure to be around. His family and friends will always remember the warmth of his smile, the steadiness of his presence, and the way he made ordinary moments feel special.
Scotty’s life was shaped by both joy and loss. He lost his mother in 1976 and his father in 2009, and through those years he continued forward with strength and grace. Even in difficult times, he remained devoted to caring for others and living in a way that reflected his values. He was a man who appreciated family, hard work, and the simple pleasures that made life meaningful. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.
A celebration of Scotty’s life will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home. Serving as active pallbearers will be Jacob Hulvey, Ardis Pruitt, Matt Bryant, Adamm Scalia, Nick Kenyon, and Nathan Blackmon. Scotty will be remembered with love, gratitude, and deep respect by all who knew him.
