Mary Irene Pogue passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Youngstown, Florida, at the age of 89. Born on August 3, 1936, in Lucedale, Mississippi, Mary’s life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, her country, and her faith.
Mary’s journey began as the cherished daughter of Don Alfonso and Ailene Elizabeth Bullock. Her early years in Lucedale were filled with the warmth of a close-knit family, including her late brother, Don Bullock. Mary’s spirit of adventure led her to serve her country for a year in the United States Navy.
After her service, Mary’s heart found its true calling as a loving mother. Her daughter, Tammy Creamer, and son-in-law, Johnny, and her son, Michael Pogue were the center of her world. Mary’s love extended to her sibling, Carolyn Fowler, who stood by her side through life’s many chapters.
Mary’s legacy continued to blossom with her adoring grandchildren, Brian Bush (Amanda), Jennifer Corbin (Brian), Cecily Pogue, Joel Pogue, and Jackson Pogue. She was a guiding star in their lives, imparting wisdom and unconditional love. The joy of her life multiplied with the arrival of her great-grandchildren, Kailyn Daniel, Tucker Daniel, Dalton Corbin, Caymen Corbin, Ella Bush, Fletcher Bush, and Hudson Bush, and later, the blessing of great-great-grandchildren, Layla Daniel and Brooklyn Daniel.
A faithful church member, Mary’s commitment to her faith was evident in her actions and her unwavering support of her church community.
Mary’s adventurous spirit never waned. She embraced life with open arms, always ready for the next journey, whether it was a trip abroad or a simple gathering with loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverends Jackie and Cheryl Johns officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 24, 2024, one hour prior to the service.
Malcolm “Mack” Loper, 79, went home to the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Mack is survived by his devoted wife, Jean; his sister, Sheila Toth (Randy); his loving stepchildren; his adoring grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm G. and Geneva Loper, his brother Milton, and his sister Mamie Boling.
A man devoted to family first and country second, Mack lived a life marked by service, loyalty, and quiet strength. He proudly served more than 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, earning the rank of Tech Sergeant before retiring from active duty. Following his military career, he continued his commitment to fellow veterans by serving in several leadership roles within American Legion posts. Mack found joy in simple pleasures and steadfast traditions—none more cherished than cheering on his beloved Atlanta Braves and Mississippi State Bulldogs. He shared that enthusiasm generously with all who knew him. He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his deep sense of duty, and the kindness and steadiness that defined his life. His legacy of devotion, integrity, and service lives on in all who were blessed to know him.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Evergreen Baptist Church, Evergreen Church Road, in Clayton, Alabama with Rev. Wiley McWhorter officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM. In honor of his patriotism, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in lieu of flowers.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Georgia Lee (Baker) Sabrowsky, 82, a resident of Dothan, passed at on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Flowers Hospital following a brief illness.
Georgia was born March 11, 1943, in Michigan, the daughter of Robert Lyle & Evelyn Louise (Kincaid) Baker. She spent the early years of her life in Fenton, Michigan and attended Fenton High School. Georgia worked as bookkeeper in retail for many years, in her later years in Dothan, she worked as sitter & caregiver for local wiregrass families. She enjoyed singing and playing piano. Georgia was a member of Charis Fellowship Church.
She is preceded by her parents.
She is survived by her two children, Scott Sabrowsky (Lindsey), and Trista Howell (Tommy) both of Dothan; her brother, Jerry Baker of Tennessee.
Per her wishes no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Kitty Kottage Dothan, Paypal: kittykottagedothan@yahoo.com / Venmo: @kitty-kottage-dothan / Cashapp: $KittyKottageDothan.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Command Sergeant Major (United States Army, Retired), Myron Lynn Roessel a resident of Ozark, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Funeral services for CSM Roessel will be 2:00 P. M. Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Dr. Scott Hannen officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Full Military Honors will be presented following the service Friday. The family will receive friends Friday at the funeral home in Ozark from 12:30 P.M. until service time.
Myron was born on November 17, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, and was raised in nearby Bellingham. After graduating from Bellingham High School, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Army at just 17 years old—a decision that would shape the course of his life and define his legacy. Myron’s military career was marked by extraordinary leadership and courage. He served three combat tours in Vietnam, beginning with his first tour from 1965 to 1966 as a helicopter crew chief (door gunner) with a special Assault Helicopter Unit. During that tour alone, his aircraft was shot down nine times under fierce enemy fire. He logged nearly 1,000 combat flight hours and earned 38 Air Medals across his three tours in Vietnam. For his bravery and exceptional service in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star. In addition to his Vietnam service, Myron completed other deployments to Korea and Germany and held numerous leadership roles throughout his 23-year Army career. His military service culminated with his final promotion to Command Sergeant Major, the highest rank attainable by a non-commissioned officer in the Army. After retiring from the Army, Myron and his family moved to Ozark, Alabama, where he continued his lifelong commitment to aviation, beginning a second 18 year career in helicopter maintenance management at Fort Rucker. Above all, Myron will be remembered as a man of unwavering strength, deep conviction, and steadfast commitment. His devotion to his faith, his family, and his country left an enduring impression on all who knew him, and his life stands as a powerful testament to service, sacrifice, and honor.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, Fred, Jr. and Elane Roessel. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Cheryl Roessel; his brother, Gary Roessel (wife, Beverley); his daughters, Suzette Osborne and Michele Watford; his son, Ryan Roessel (wife, Jennifer); his grandchildren, Austin Evans (wife, Lauren), Addison Evans, Asher Evans (wife, Lauren), Savannah Gonzalez (husband, Aaron), Caroline Watford, Adam Watford, Aaron Osborne, Lillian Roessel, and Kathryn Roessel; and his great-grandchildren, Emery and Ginny Evans and Eleanor Gonzalez.
HEADLAND… Carl William Bergen, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, at a Dothan hospital. He was 84.
Carl W. Bergen, 84, formerly of Effort/McMichaels, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in Headland, Alabama, on January 7, 2026.
Carl was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 29th, 1941. He served in the United States Navy from 1958-1964. He was a skilled blacksmith and worked for many years in the rodeo circuit taking care of horses. He later joined the Boilermakers Union. With his job there, he had opportunities to work in many different places in the U.S. for months at a time and enjoyed meeting new people wherever he went.
After retirement, he moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He enjoyed the weather and not having to shovel snow. He loved being on the water admiring the big yachts. He began buying and selling antiques, which took him to Headland, Alabama. He loved to cruise. He traveled to Alaska, Europe, Ireland, and went through the Panama Canal. It was important to him to visit family in Fort Lauderdale. Everyone that met Carl loved him.
He is survived by his wife Jeanne Allen of Headland, AL; son Andy Bergen of Clinton Township, Michigan; brother Edward Bergen and Barbara of Hazleton PA; grandchildren, Jessica (Bergen) Porter and Ray of Mount Pocono PA, Daniel Bergen of South Rockwood MI, Kate Bergen and Clair Bergen of Gibraltar MI; great-grandchildren, Kaily and Braden Porter, and Nola Bergen.
He is preceded in death by his son Daniel P. Pergen and wife Barbara (Bobbi) Bergen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillside Memorial Cemetery, P.O. Box 127, Effort, PA 18330.
A burial will be held at a later date at Hillside Memorial Cemetery in Effort, PA.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Harris Evan Milligan, Jr., a resident of Charleston, South Carolina, died Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was 88 years old. A graveside service will be held for Mr. Milligan 9:00 A.M. Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Newton City Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Bost officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. A Celebration of Life service will be held in Charleston, South Carolina at a later date.
Harris Milligan loved what he loved without boundaries, restriction or apology. His faith, his country, his family, his wife. His three remarkable grandchildren, two incredible boys, Riverside Military Academy, and on those rare Auburn wins, his college. Harris was a talented artist, moved to Atlanta after college from his hometown of Newton, Alabama, and was quickly established as a force in Atlanta advertising. His creativity, bold ideas, and fresh approach captured the imagination and brought to life even the most boring of industrial clients. Janitor in a Drum never looked so appealing! His storied tenure in advertising included stints at McCann Erickson, Doyle Dane Bernbach, Cargill Wilson & Acree and lastly Milligan Tyre Paffenback. This shake-it-up approach resulted in coveted advertising awards and recognition. Both locally and abroad. Harris in his jeans, suspenders and signature bow tie, was the original and ultimate cool. It was no wonder that his wife of 34 years was totally smitten on their fateful blind date. Over the span of this beautiful marriage, Sharon’s work took them on quite the journey. Without exception, every one of the six corporate moves resulted in a new Harris Milligan fan club. His trail of admirers is wide and long. Having moved to Charleston in 2020, Harris established his membership to both the Carolina and Charleston Yacht clubs. As a member he took his bigger-than-life personality along with his “long story short” repertoire, charming all in his wake.
Harris is predeceased by his beloved parents, Harris and Lucy Milligan. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his son, Mike (Meghan) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Mike’s two children, Cal and Marina, son, Chris (Christy) of Bentonville, AR, their son, Brett; his sister-in-law, Kitty (Chris) of Wilmington, NC, their two children Charles and Kelly; Alabama cousins and too many friends to begin to count.
Harris was fond of saying “go big or go home”. And that’s exactly what he did. He lived big and is now home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 4975 Lacross Road #200A, North Charleston, SC 29406.
Malcolm “Mack” Loper, 79, went home to the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026.
