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.
Johnnie Mae Bradley Herrington, a resident of Newton, Alabama died Monday, January 26, 2026 at Southeast Health Medical Center. She was 84.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bradley will be held at Noon Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Dave and Kimberly Wallace officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until service time prior to the services. Entombment will follow in Memory Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Bradley was born August 18, 1941 in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Sam and Foye Pastine Cain Bradley. She was raised in Enterprise and moved to South Florida before returning to the Wiregrass area 30 years ago. Mrs. Bradley enjoyed her crossword puzzles, embroidery and reading. She also loved her furry companions, Kiki and Dixie.
Mrs. Bradley is preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, James Bradley, Roger Bradley, Maggie Bradley and Linda Faye Bradley.
Survivors include her children, Chris Herrington (Kasey), Tony Lowry, Audrey Lowrey, Deborah Salisbury (Paul), Wanda Benjamin, Sheila Brothers, Shalana Chancey (Jimmy); 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; two siblings, Gus Bradley (Sheila) and Foye Jean Jones.
HEADLAND. . .Daly Solomon Lynn, a resident of Headland, passed away early Monday morning, January 26, 2026. She was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the Headland Methodist Church with Reverend Clay Lassiter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in the Zona Gayle Baxter Family Life Center. Burial will follow in the Headland Methodist Cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Headland Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 103 West King Street, Headland, AL 36345.
Daly Lynn was a lifelong resident of Headland, daughter of the late Jim Daly Solomon and Lucile Jarvis Solomon. She was a 1965 graduate of Headland High School and received a B.S. Degree from Troy University. Daly was a member of the Headland Methodist Church. She was self-employed as the Co-Owner and Operator of Window Magic in Headland. Daly was preceded in death by a daughter, Jarvis Ann Lynn.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Phillip B. Lynn; a daughter, Phyllis Lynn Johnson (Kevin), a son, James Phillip Lynn, all of Headland; grandchildren, Shelby Johnson Adams (Emery), Jim David Johnson and Phillip Richard Lynn.
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.
Ms. Margaret Ragan, of Geneva, Alabama passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. She was 81.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date by her family.
Margaret was born August 03, 1944 to the late Eddie Lee and Lillian Joiner Ragan. Margaret was affectionately known by her friends as “Maggie”. She and her friends enjoyed two things in life, traveling and going antique shopping. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by one brother, James William “Jimmy” Ragan.
Margaret is survived by her children, Joseph Dalton Cotton and Adrienne Melissa Ellenburg, both of Geneva, AL; three grandchildren, Courtney Meeks of Killeen, TX, Michael Tanner Meeks of Coeur d’ Alene, ID and Joby Reed McLaney of Geneva, AL; one great grandson on the way and one brother, Eddie Lee Ragan (Betty Jo) of Camilla, GA.
ABBEVILLE. . .Inez Tharpe Smith, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026, at her home. She was 95.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Sardis Baptist Church with Reverend George Bryan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sardis Baptist Church, c/o Brenda Roberson, 1597 County Road 133, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mrs. Smith was born and raised in the Center and Bertha Communities of Dale County, daughter of the late Louie Melton Tharpe and Izora Chancey Tharpe. She was a 1949 graduate of Dale County High School in Ozark. Mrs. Smith was a member of Sardis Baptist Church where she formerly served as church treasurer. She was retired from Price Brothers Gas Company in Abbeville as Office Manager. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, John Benjamin “J.B.” Smith, a son, Brent Smith, a sister, Juanita Tew and a brother, Louis Thorpe.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Brenda Ann Fulford (Ted), Abbeville; a son, Benny Smith (Renee’), Abbeville; a daughter-in-law, Amy Smith, Dothan; a sister-in-law, Billie Thorpe, Newville; grandchildren, Spence Fulford (Cheri), Lindsey Smith McGarry (John), Audrey Smith Bawcum, and Trey Fortune (Alex); great-grandchildren, Lily Rae Fulford, Jackson Bawcum and Rusty Brown; three great-great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter on the way.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Mike Tew, Kenneth Tew, Greg Gordon, Terryl Sellers, Aaron Dansby and Ronnie Bush.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Gentiva Hospice and caregivers, Stella Goodson and Lorna Turner for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Smith during her illness.
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.
