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.
Carolyn Watson, age 81 passed away on January 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by faith, service, and deep love for those around her.
Carolyn graduated from Houston County High School in 1962 and later began a long and fulfilling career with Radiology Associates of Dothan, where she worked for 37 years.
She was married to her beloved husband, Don. Her greatest joy was their four children, Donna, Carol, Kim, and Kris, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
Carolyn was a devoted member of Denton Road United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years.
Carolyn will be remembered for her gentle spirit, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for her family. Her legacy of kindness, faith, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie O’Neal and Bertha Mae Pitts. She is survived by her husband, Don; her children Kim Watterson (Robb) and Kris Boone (John); her step-daughters Donna Boyette (Steve) and Carol Scofield (Royce); her grandchildren Justin, Anna, Matt, Cade, Jordan, Jensen, and Jessie; her 13 great grandchildren; and her nephew, Michael Cobb.
A celebration of life will be held at 2PM Friday, January 30, 2026 at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Newton officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2PM in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to UAB St. Vincent’s Bruno Cancer Center 2728 10th Avenue South Suite 100 Birmingham, Alabama 35205 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
ABBEVILLE… Mary Katherine Dalton, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Weldon, North Carolina. She was 21
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the First Baptist Church of Abbeville Family Life Building with Pastor Ricky Sowell and Darden Kirby officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 P.M. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church “Rebuild Fund”, P.O. Box 606, Abbeville, Alabama 36310.
Mary Katherine Dalton was a twenty-one-year-old young woman with a lot of dreams and desires. As a young girl she was always drawn to beautiful things like flowers, butterflies and sunsets. She also loved nothing more than playing in the mud and climbing trees. She always loved other people and always wanted to do that special thing for you to brighten your day. From the first time she met you she was deeply and genuinely interested in your life. Once she knew you, she never forgot about you. She always looked forward to the next time she could connect with you in a real and meaningful way. So many times, throughout her life, I have seen her think of others before she thought of herself. So many times, I have seen her sacrifice her own interest and needs to put someone else’s needs first. She believed in being fiercely true to who you are and never compromising on what you believe, no matter the cost. From the age of ten until she graduated from high school, she ran a jewelry construction and sales empire known as the “The Kat’s Bag”. Some of you reading this will have no doubt done business with her. After entering college, she became interested in cars and eventually took a job in the automotive repair business working long days and getting dirty. When I asked her why she said, “I just want to see how it all works”. This ignited a desire to become a millwright. She wanted to travel all over the United States working on large construction projects. So, she did just that! During one of my last conversations with her she said she wanted to begin to develop a real estate rental business that she could grow into her future career, and I believe she would have done it because underestimating her resolve was an error in judgment. Mary Katherine was one of the most fearless and passionate people I have ever known. As believers we serve a sovereign and loving God who is faithful in all things. Psalm 139:16 says that “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” For now, we simply morn this sacrifice that we are called to endure because even though we do not fully understand it, there is a purpose in it. Mary Katherine will be missed by so many people because she was so uniquely and unapologetically herself.
Mary Katherine was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bobby Joe Espy and her grandmother, Eloise Dalton.
Surviving relatives include her parents, Rodney and Katie Espy Dalton, Abbeville; her maternal grandmother, Martha Herring Espy, Abbeville; her paternal grandfather, Pete Dalton, Henegar, AL; an uncle, Craig Espy (Amber) and his children, Joshua and Mason; and an aunt, Anita McTenn.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Judy Baker Riley, 78, a lifelong resident of Clio, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1947. Judy never met a stranger and always had a knack for making people smile and laugh.
Judy proudly served her Clio community as a member of the City Council and later as mayor. She loved Jesus and was a faithful member of Rhema Baptist Church in Blue Springs. She was a 1966 graduate of Barbour County High School and carried her love for her hometown throughout her life.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lataine Baker, and her sister, Gina Berry.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Earl Riley; daughter, Kelly Cannon of Clio; sons, Cory Riley (Rachel) of Brundidge and Phillip Riley (Nichole) of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Madeline, Hayden, Christian, Caylin, and Ethan; eight nieces and nephews; and countless friends whose lives she touched.
The family will receive friends on January 30th from 11am-1pm at the Keahey Funeral Home Chapel in Clio.
The family will hold a private celebration of life in Judy’s honor at a later date.
Irma Lois Carpenter “Gangan”, age 79, passed away on January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1946, to Amie “Hambone” Warrick and Mabel Eugene Warrick.
Irma was a faithful member of Elam Baptist Church and an active member of the WMU. She faithfully served the Lord as a Sunday School teacher and was deeply devoted to her church family. Irma was a graduate of Louisville High School, where she proudly served as a cheerleader. Alongside her husband, she co-owned and operated Dixie Imports in Ozark for many years. She was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Irma was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. She found great joy in cooking and caring for others, always opening her home and heart to those around her. Her kindness and warm spirit could light up any room the moment she entered.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Amie “Hambone” and Mabel Eugene Warrick; her husband, James Melvin “Jimmy” Carpenter; and her daughter, Donna Lois Carpenter.
She is survived by her daughter, Traci Carpenter (Scott Myers) of Clio; three sisters, Joann Brown (Donnie) of Eufaula, Joyce Medley of Talladega, and Marie Price (Carl) of Clio; brother-in-law, Ricky Carpenter (Tim McKinney) and their son, Timmy Jr., of Delray Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Karson Gavanditt (Tyler Livingston), Matthew Davis (Shelley-Ann) of Dothan, and Zach Shipes (Jasmine) of Abbeville; and her great-granddaughter, Mila Shipes.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Keahey Funeral Home Chapel in Clio with Bro. Bill Hovey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist with final expenses.
Keahey Funeral Home of Clio is entrusted with arrangements.
Charles “Charlie” Richard Robinson III of Newton, Alabama passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 79. Charlie was born in Huntington, West Virginia to Charles Robinson, Jr. and June Allen Robinson.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael Allen Robinson. He is survived by close friends who became family, Brittney Jordan (Michael) and their children, Brandy Jordan and Brooklynn Jordan, as well as friends, Aaron Green and Desiree Thomas.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a simple man who found happiness in life’s everyday moments sitting on his front porch, enjoying a cold drink, and watching the world go by. A devoted sports fan, he loved the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Miami Dolphins, Marshall University, and watching just about any sport that came on the television.
Charlie will be remembered for his quiet nature, his love of sports, and the friendships that became his chosen family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
