Sharon Rena King, known fondly as Sharon by her friends and family, passed away at the age of 57 on November 3, 2025, in Slocomb, Alabama. Born on April 29, 1968, in Geneva, Alabama, Sharon was a beacon of light to all who knew her, characterized by her friendly demeanor and kind heart.
Sharon was a proud graduate of Dale County High School, Class of 1986, where she formed lasting friendships and discovered her passion for helping others. She began a career at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer. She carried the same dedication to her work when she later joined Southeast Health as a security officer, where her coworkers became a second family to her over her two years of service.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Amanda Thomley (Joseph), and her granddaughter, Savannah Thomley. She was preceded in death by her parents, KL and Jane Shiver.
An avid Alabama fan, Sharon’s enthusiasm for her team was infectious, and she could often be found cheering them on surrounded by friends. Her adventurous spirit shone brightest when she was riding motorcycles with The Renegades, a group that became a significant part of her life. The freedom of the open road and the camaraderie of her fellow riders provided Sharon with a sense of thrill and community that she treasured deeply.
As we say goodbye to Sharon Rena King, we celebrate the legacy of a woman who lived her life with purpose and kindness. Sharon’s journey through life was a testament to the power of warmth and friendship, and though she will be deeply missed, the stories of her life will continue to resonate with all who knew her.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11am in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Mary F. Faircloth, age 85, of Skipperville, Alabama, passed away on November 3, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Skipperville Community Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Earles officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Keahey Funeral Home in Clio until time to depart for the graveside.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joey Faircloth of Shippenville; Wanda Casey of Ariton; Belinda Burch off Abbeville; Shirley Slaughter (Scott) of West Point, Georgia; and Elizabeth Baxter of Texasville; sister, Lee Ella McLaughlin of Ariton; grandchildren, Jennifer Stewart (Richard), Brandon Casey (Jo), Christopher Pennington (Alicia), Libby Casey (Jake Harrell), Jamie Littlefield (Daniell), Rodney Casey (Amanda), Eric Pennington (Nycole), Jessica Burch, and Jake Harrell; twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Faircloth, and her parents, Abbie Jessie Stokes and Lela Mae Wilson.
Mrs. Faircloth retired from West Point Stevens, where she worked as a sheet folder for many years. She loved to color, tend to her flower garden, care for her dogs, and spend time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Casey, Brandon Casey, Jake Harrell, Scott Slaughter, Eric Pennington, and Christopher Pennington
Gloria Glenn Creech Christian of Geneva, AL passed away on Monday, November 03, 2025, at her home. She was 65 years old.
Private Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Gloria was born in Geneva, AL on May 31, 1960, to the late Glenn and Grace Pearl Spivey Creech. She retired after 25 years in education, where she taught at Troy Elementary School and later at Harrand Creek Elementary School in Enterprise. Her time after retiring was spent outdoors in her flower beds, planting and tending her beautiful flowers.
Gloria is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Ricky H. Christian of Geneva, AL; one daughter, Emily Sullivan (Chris) of Samson, AL; three grandchildren, Abbie, Gunter, and Ryder Sullivan, all of Samson, AL; and one sister, Thelia Childers of Opp, AL.
Crystal Nicole Andrews, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025, at the age of 47.
Born on September 9, 1978, in Vancouver, Washington, the daughter of the late Alice Ann Frazer Dederich, Crystal was a devoted mother, a cherished sister, a beloved aunt, and a friend to all creatures, great and small. A graduate of Northview High School in 1997, Crystal’s passion for helping others and her thirst for knowledge took her to Auburn University and ultimately led her to the Wallace School of Nursing, where she furthered her education and honed her skills. Crystal’s career as a travel nurse was marked by her selfless service, her loving care, and her generous spirit, touching the lives of countless individuals across the country.
Crystal’s life was a tapestry of love woven with the threads of her family and interests. She was a loving mother to her sons, Jeremiah and Benjamin Andrews, and her daughter, Meredith Andrews. Her children were the center of her universe, and she instilled in them the values of kindness, compassion, and humor. Crystal’s siblings, Correen Long (Kane) and Aaron Dederich, will remember her as the glue that held the family together, always ready with a smile and a helping hand. Her aunt, Betty Strawhorn (Jim), nieces Annabelle and Rena Long, and the father of her children, Clinton Andrews, will miss her warmth and unwavering support.
Crystal’s love extended beyond her human family to her fur babies, KitKat and Kaly, who were her constant companions and recipients of her boundless affection. Her love for animals was just one aspect of her nurturing nature.
An avid traveler, Crystal’s curiosity and desire to explore the world in nature and led her to experience various food cultures, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She had an insatiable appetite for life and sought to savor every moment. In her downtime, Crystal could be found laughing at funny videos or engrossed in the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy, her favorite television show.
A Celebration of Life service for Crystal will be held at 4 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
Ray Neil Howell of Enterprise, AL passed away, Monday, November 3, 2025, at Medical Center Enterprise. He was 88.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with, Greg Vick and Rev. William Pless officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Park Avenue Baptist Church, 300 East Park Avenue, Enterprise, AL.
Ray was born on October 27, 1937 in Holmes County, Florida to the late Seba T. Howell and Gladys Lee Howell. Ray was a retired lineman with Alabama Power and held the distinction of being the longest serving local lineman upon retirement providing 46 years of service. Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served not only his community but was also a dedicated servant of the Lord and faithful to his church throughout his life. He was a longtime member and deacon at Park Avenue Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his three brothers; Jimmy Howell, Joe Howell, and Jack Howell; two sisters Sara Hendrix and Virginia Boschert.
Survivors include his wife off 66 years, Paula Keller Howell of Enterprise, AL; two daughters, Teresa Waterworth (Ray) and Lynn Vick (Greg) both of Enterprise; one brother, Johnny Howell (Kathy), Hartford, AL; grandchildren, Ashley Quinn (Joe), Justin Daughery (Abby), Erica Keller (Garrett), Emily Vick, Addison Waterworth, Hannah Waterworth; great-grandchildren, Max Gardner, Mollie Gardner, Charlotte Daugherty, Preston Daughtery, Lee Keller, Clara Keller, JJ Quin, Ettie Quinn.
Barbara June Fowler, 78, of Union Springs, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at a hospital in Montgomery.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church of Bullock County Cemetery, located at 4211 County Road 15, Union Springs, Alabama.
Mrs. Fowler was born in Stills Crossroads, Alabama, to the late Raymond Woodrow Earles and Minnie Ree Watts Earles. She attended Bullock County High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Troy University, Montgomery Campus.
Throughout her career, she devoted herself to caring for others. She began her nursing career in the Neonatal Department at Baptist South Hospital, served as a Nursing Supervisor at HealthSouth, and later worked as a Home Health Nurse until her retirement.
Mrs. Fowler loved spending time with her family and enjoyed fishing alongside her beloved husband.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tim Earles.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bennie Fowler; daughter, Gina Pilkington; sons, Michael Duncan (Melanie Brace), Jeffrey Dykes (Kara), and Jeremy Dykes (Bridget); grandchildren, Blake Brooks (Rebecca), Megan Kerr (Jared), Haley Robbins (Trey), Jackson Dykes, Tara Kate Dykes (Trace Peterson), Alyssa Dykes (Kaleb Richard), and McKenna Dykes; and great-grandchildren, Anna Hall, Aiden Kerr, Adley Kerr, and Haven Brooks. She is also survived by her brother, Ronald Earles (Martha); sister, Kathy Vinson (Timothy Cooper); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Fowler will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family.
