HEADLAND… Jean Phyllis Damren, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, devoted mother, nanny, and beloved child of God, entered into eternal life on Tuesday evening, January 13, 2026, at the age of 72. Though we grieve her passing, we find comfort in God’s promise in the hope of the eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Ms. Damren was born on May 13, 1953 in Yokohama, Japan to the late Eugene Phillip Damren and Dorothy Elizabeth Penn Damren. She graduated from Kendrick High School in Columbus, GA, class of 1971. She earned her nursing degree from Homer D. Cobb Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, AL in 1978. She worked for many years at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL as a Labor and Delivery nurse as well as a scrub nurse at the Surgery Center of Dothan. In 1983 she became a volunteer with the Ministry of Wiregrass Hope, where she eventually became a full time staff nurse. Her attention to detail and her professional excellence were matched only by her kindness and warmth with both clients and staff. While working with Wiregrass Hope, she felt led to develop a post abortion recovery program offering women a path toward healing from trauma, grief, and guilt. Through this ministry, she guided countless women toward forgiveness and, for many, towards salvation. Over four decades, thousands of women and young families were touched by her ministry. She faithfully served the Lord through Gateway Church with a passion for the children’s ministry, living out her faith through acts of love and service. Her faith also led her to travel to Guatemala to assist with healthcare and spreading the love of God on several occasions. She lived a life grounded in faith, love, and service to the Lord. She trusted Christ as her Savior and sought to honor him in all that she did. Her faith guided her through every season of life and was evident in her kindness, humility, and unwavering devotion to her family. She believed in the power of prayer and found peace in God’s presence, even in life’s difficult moments. She embodied the words of scripture, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23)
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip Lee Damren, Jesse Vaughn Damren; sister, Mary Allen Strickland; her sister-in-law, Misty Damren; and her brother-in-law, Tim Strickland.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her son, James Carlton Pearson II (Lindsay); her grandchildren, Emilee Breanne Pearson, James Carlton “Bubba” Pearson, III (Joie), William Kyle Godbee, Kiley Godbee Ivy (Blake); her sisters, Linda Sue Linogon (Mike West), and Ethel Irene Creel (Terry Allen); her brother, Junior Damren (Pam); and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. CST Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Gateway Church in Headland, Alabama, with Pastor Ruth Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Donations may be made in Ms. Damren’s honor, to Wiregrass Hope, P.O. Box 7154, Dothan, AL 36302, www.supportwiregrasshope.com ; or to the Gateway Church Children’s Ministry, 1641 AL-134, Headland, Alabama 36345.
Mrs. Lillian “Peggy” Marie (Childree) Adams, 83, a long-time resident of Clio, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Southeast Health surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Clio, with Dr. Randy Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Glover Funeral Home of Clayton directing.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Clio.
Flowers will be accepted or, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Assembly of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 393, Clio, Alabama 36017.
Peggy was born November 18, 1942, in the Blue Springs community of Barbour County to the late Frank & Vela (Campbell) Childree. She grew up in the Blue Springs and Clio area all of her life. She worked in the Textile industry at Fruit of the Loom for thirty-six years and Russell for a couple years. Later she worked for Barbour County in Home Service and retired after eight years. She was a faithful and dedicated member and pillar of Calvary Church. Her and her husband helped build the classrooms in the original church building at Calvary. She sang for many years with The Calvary Trio. She served as Sunday School teacher, van driver, manager of the Calvary Hope Center Warehouse, director of Widow’s Link, as well as serving in the First Encounters and Loaves and Fishes ministries. She enjoyed doing seamstress work for family and friends in her community. Peggy had a servant’s heart to serve any and everyone that crossed her path. She loved BIG and was so easy to love. She poured her love, wisdom, kindness, and the presence of Christ into every soul she met and every room she walked in. She was a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, L.K. Adams; her sister, Patsy Morris; and her parents.
She is survived by her two sons, Randy Adams (Betty) of Clio, and Stan Adams (Melanie) of Clio; her four grandchildren, Brandon Adams (Holly) of Troy, Starla Reid (Colby) of Ozark, Chase Adams (Marah-Katelin) of Clio, and Kenlee King (Jaren) of Wicksburg; her nine great-grandchildren, Lanorion Hicks, Mackenzie Huey, Weston “Peanut” Adams, Katy Lynn Lee, Landon Reid, Thomas Adams, Ruby Adams, Abi Reid, Colt Adams, and Baby King; her sister, Joyce Snell of Dothan; and longtime loyal grounds and yard help, Roberto Medina of Clio; and several nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Serving as active pallbearers are Brandon Adams, Chase Adams, Weston Adams, Colby Reid, Jaren King, Roberto Medina.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Landon Reid, Thomas Adams, Colt Adams, Lanorion Hicks, and Tank Walton.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334)-775-3403.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
OZARK…Savannah Ross Coaker, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her parents, near Clio. She was 28.
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
Timothy Dewayne Morrow, age 57, of Ashford, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Timothy was born August 3, 1968, in Florida to Andrew Morrow and Diane Pugh Ellison. He worked as a welder at Qualico Steel, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.
Timothy enjoyed staying busy and working with his hands. In his free time, he loved fishing, carpentry, playing baseball, and cheering on the Florida State Seminoles. He also enjoyed traveling, grilling, and relaxing while watching westerns.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Morrow.
Timothy is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathy Ann Wallace Morrow; his daughters, Kayla Miller and Leslie Morrow; grandchildren, Hunter Miller, Jacobi Coachman, Jaylen Caine, and Jayden Caine; sisters, Angie Lenoir (Dewayne) and Stephanie Ginther (Bill); his aunt, Doris Robbins; along with numerous cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
NEWTON. . .Donna Fay Hall Stanford, a resident of Newton, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026. She was 67.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Brother Ricky Jenkins and Pastor Andy Wood officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the mortuary in Headland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vivian B. Adams School, 2047 Stuart Tarter Road, Ozark, AL36360.
Fay was born in Dothan and lived all her life in Midland City and Newton. She was the daughter of George Howard Hall and Louise Reeder Hall both of Newton. Fay was a 1977 graduate of Dale County High School and was a majorette and played the drums in the high school band. She was medically retired from TRW Globe Motors. Fay was of the Pentecostal Faith. She was an avid University of Alabama Football and Atlanta Braves baseball fan. Fay was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Quenton and Nora Benton Stanford, sisters in law, Brenda Stanford and Delaine Blocker Stanford, and a brother-in-law, Greg Gerber.
Surviving relatives in addition to her parents is her husband, Mark Stanford; a daughter, Nicole Stanford Grider (Andrew), Rapid City, SD; sisters, Georgia Givens (Larry), Dothan; her twin sister, Kay Gerber, Midland City; and Tina Hall and Geena Walsh, both of Newton; grandchildren, Gavin Grider and Gracie Grider; brothers-in-law, Ted Stanford and Dean Stanford (Brenda); several nieces and nephews.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Dale County High School Class of 1977.
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.
Mrs. Helen S. Houston went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Hartford Health Care. She was 83.
A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Reverend Teddy Ward officiating. Interment will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until service time.
Helen was born on September 21, 1942 in Phenix City, AL to the late D.C. and Tommie Davis Smith. She loved spending time with all her family, but especially her grandkids, being a grandmother was one of her greatest joys in life. Helen loved hearing about their lives, their plans, and everything that was important to them. She had a connection with each of them, and they always knew they had someone in their corner.
In addition to her parents; husband, Colonel (Ret.) G.C. Houston; daughter, Bambi Voss Carter; and brother Mickey Smith, all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Kym Jordan Adams (Glen); son, Rick Voss (Kim); grandchildren: Jessica Harper (Jeremy) Ryan Jordan (Jessica) Jared Jordan (Clara) Aaron Carter (Tori) and Raina Voss; great grandchildren: Jayleigh Jordan, Branson Harper, Jude Jordan, Braxton Harper, Jameson Jordan, Zoey Jordan, Owen Jordan, Liam Carter, SJ Carter; sister, Patricia Wilson; sister in law, Donetta Smith and numerous nieces nephews and other extended family.
