ABBEVILLE, ALABAMA. . .John Wayne Hudson, a resident of Abbeville, passed away early Monday evening, January 12, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 60.
There are no funeral or memorial services planned at this time. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
John Wayne Hudson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, son of the late Roy Marshall Hudson, Sr. and Mary Linda Boston Dollarhide. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after ten years service. John formerly lived in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Iowa before moving to Abbeville in 2016. He was formerly employed as a landscape laborer and in the restaurant business.
Survivors include his girlfriend, Terrie Pettis, Abbeville; his daughters, Brianna, April and Haley; his sons, Zachery Groves (Keara), Springfield, MO; and Matt Gentry, Cushing, OK; a sister, Tina Eason, and a brother, Roy Lane Hudson; several grandchildren.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
HEADLAND. . .It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Brewer Bedsole, who departed this world peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026. Carol has entered Heaven and into the fullness of joy, receiving the crown of life.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church of Headland with Dr. Cecil M. Sanders, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Headland Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:20 in the church sanctuary. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Bridge To Tomorrow” Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Headland, 301 East Church Street, Headland, AL 36345.
Carol was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 2, 1941, and was 84. She was a graduate of Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, AL where she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Carol’s nursing career began at Southeast Alabama Medical Center as a Pediatric Nurse for five years. She worked thirty years and retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse with ENT Associates of Dothan.
Carol faithfully served more than fifty years in her church teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Many remember her as someone who never stopped finding joy with working with children.
A passion was cooking and baking. Through her generosity, kindness, hospitality, and willingness to serve, Carol touched countless lives-often with something warm from the oven and a heart ready to care for others. She truly was a woman of sincere faith.
Carol’s greatest passion was her family, who loved her dearly.
Carol was preceded in death by her father, Harold B. Brewer, her mother, Helen Stocker Brewer, her step-mother, Myrtle Luick Brewer, two brothers, Chuck Brewer and Butch Brewer, a half-brother, Virgil Brewer and a step-brother, Merle Luick.
Surviving relatives include her husband of sixty-seven years, Thomas Bruce Bedsole, Sr.; a daughter, Nancy Bynon (Steve), Houston, TX; two sons, Tommy Bedsole, Dothan; and Steve Bedsole (Cathy), Hilton Head Island, SC; a sister, Joyce Lenz (Art), Headland; a half-brother, Gary Luick; grandchildren, Trae Bedsole (Becky), Troy Bedsole (Faith), Ashley Caldwell (Doug), Conner Bynon, Rachael Gannon (Jim), and Rebecca Dill (Derek); great-grandchildren, Thomas Bedsole, Sarah Michael Bedsole, Oliver Bedsole, Collins Caldwell, Kade Gannon, Cooper Dill and Addie Dill.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jack Freeman, Steve Freeman, Trae Bedsole, Troy Bedsole, Brian Forshee and Conner Bynon.
The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to Carol’s caregivers and Gentiva Hospice for their love, support, and compassionate care.
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.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother, Michael Fredrick Furniss, affectionately known as “Big Mike,” on January 7, 2026.
Born in North Miami, Florida on September 9, 1952, to Fredrick Thomas and Geraldine Hart Furniss.
Mike’s generous spirit and unwavering kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. After graduating from Douglas McArthur High School, he lived in Naples, Florida where he was befriended by Billy and Mickey Engle and was known to them and their children as Uncle Mike, before making his home in Abbeville in 1988.
Wherever he went, Mike brought joy, laughter, and comfort, leaving behind a legacy of smiles, hugs, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
He is survived by his siblings, Robert Furniss, Richard Furniss, and Barbara Solera; his nieces, Lisa Vandiver, Jerilyn Melendez, and Christina Solera; as well as his many friends and acquaintances.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Lakeside Christian Fellowship in Abbeville, Al. on Saturday, January 24th at 11 am.
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Mr. James Darrell Skelton, a resident of Enterprise and formerly of Ozark, died Monday, January 12, 2026, in Medical Center Enterprise following an extended illness. He was 61 years old.
A memorial service for Mr. Skelton will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend David Evans officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Mr. Skelton was born March 11, 1964 in Ozark, Alabama and attended Enterprise High School. Darrell went to work with Gene Foxworth building swimming pools and later worked with Cox Pools. He then worked for many years in the grocery industry and was presently employed with Grocery Advantage in Enterprise. He loved the classic comic books, antiques and Alabama Football. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Woodrow Skelton. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Gayle and Joseph Gaston of Enterprise; and one sister, Angela Renae Nolin (Philip) of New Brockton.
Mr. Earnest “Dow” Daline Weeks, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Avon, with Reverend Greg Weeks officiating, and Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm until 1:00pm in the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 1435 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Mr. Weeks was born in Grand Ridge, Florida to the late Miller and Mary Lois Hobbs Weeks on May 18, 1935. He grew up in Greensboro, Florida. He had various jobs as a truck driver and security guard, and his most enjoyable job was working at Wesley Manor for fifteen years as a nursing assistant. He enjoyed watching wrestling.
Mr. Weeks is preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Pearl Lee Weeks, Dothan; sister, Rochelle Bauldree (Jimmy), Quincy, Florida; three brothers-in-law, Harold McCracken (Mary), Gainesville, Florida, Jimmy McCracken, Dothan, Gene McCracken, Bristol, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Birtha Furches, Leola, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Joseph Dean McLean, age 79, originally from Griffin, GA, passed peacefully, January 13, 2026 in Dothan, AL.
Joe is survived by a loving family including Brant McLean, his son living in Atlanta, GA, brother, William E. McLean, his grandchildren, Mayellen B. Dunagan and Jackson C. Dunagan, and his great-grandchild, Roseanna. E. Willis.
Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Megan D. McLean.
Joe was a gentleman who never met a stranger; always wearing a charismatic smile and armed with a humorous attitude. Ever charming, Joe was well loved in his home in Enterprise, AL. Joe was professionally involved with his LaGrange College fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, in the mid to late 1960’s moving on to a long successful career in the car rental business. He was the original franchise owner of the Augusta, GA Budget Rent A Car business where he built the facility at Bush Field. Everyone in his final home, Serenity Assisted Living in Enterprise, AL will greatly miss daily upbeat attitude and infectious laughter.
Rest in peace to our well loved dad, brother and granddaddy.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Joseph Dean McLean, age 79, originally from Griffin, GA, passed peacefully, January 13, 2026 in Dothan, AL.