David Allen Caraway, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, was born on June 24, 1945, in Barbour County, Alabama, and passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Southeast Health surrounded by the love of his family. His life was marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Grandview Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Grimes officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service in Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at Glover Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grandview Baptist Church building fund, 2400 Forrester Road, Dothan, Alabama 36301.
David dedicated forty years of his life to his career as a railroad engineer, retiring from the Chattahoochee Industrial Railroad. He took great pride in his work and was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and steady presence.
A man of deep and abiding faith, David was a longtime member of Grandview Baptist Church. He served his church family faithfully as chairman of the deacons and as a Sunday school teacher, roles he embraced with humility, wisdom, and a servant’s heart. He found great joy in sharing his faith and investing in the lives of others, leaving a lasting spiritual legacy.
David was a man of many talents and simple pleasures. He enjoyed woodworking, often creating pieces that will be treasured for generations. He found relaxation on the golf course and fulfillment in teaching and helping others learn.
Above all else, David’s greatest joy was his family. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Vivian, for sixty-two years. As a father, he led with strength and compassion, and as a grandfather and great-grandfather, he delighted in every moment spent with his family. He was their biggest supporter, always present, always encouraging, and always proud.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Buford Caraway and Evelyn Caraway Hovey (Louie); his brother, Jimmy Caraway; and his cherished great-grandson, Chapel Sellers.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian; his daughter, Hope Grice (Keith); his son, Keith Caraway (Wendie); his grandchildren, Zachary Grice, Emma Catherine Sellers (Benjamin), Jessica Dietz (Ronald), and Jackson Caraway; and his great-grandchildren, Calder Sellers, Ashlyn Dietz, and McKenzie Dietz; brother Richard Caraway (Gayle); nephew, Matthew Caraway (Katelin); their children Jack and Addy Beth Caraway.
David will be remembered for his steadfast faith, his servant’s heart, and the love he so freely gave. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the lives he touched, and the example he set. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will continue to be a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration to all who knew and loved him.
The Deacons of Grandview Baptist Church and David’s Sunday school class will be honorary pall bearers.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
AVON. . .Robert Lamar Tice, a resident of Avon, passed away early Friday morning, April 10, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 64.
There are no memorial or funeral services planned at this time. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tice was born in Avon and raised in Houston County. He lived in the Ashford area all his life. In earlier years, he was self-employed as the owner and operator of Robert Tice Painting. Mr. Tice was preceded in death by his father, R. L. Tice, and a sister, Sharon Thorn.
Surviving relatives include his son, Lucas Tice, Dothan; his mother, Ann Branton Tice, Ashford; a sister, Linda Joyce McCrimmon, Ashford; a brother, Ronnie Tice (Wendi), Rehobeth; nieces, Brittany Layton (Heath) and Heather Ann Smith (George); nephews, Logan Tice and Landon Tice; other nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
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. Willie Jean Cochran of Ashford went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 95.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, April 17, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Stringfellow officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford City Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 PM Friday, one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Cochran was born December 17, 1930, in Houston County, Alabama to the late William Rufus King and Lucille Douglas King.
A graduate of Ashford High School, she lived most of her life in the Ashford area. She and her late husband of 47 years, Jack T. Cochran, owned and operated J & J Service Center for more than 20 years. They also owned and operated J &J Opry House 16 years.
A woman of faith, she loved the Lord. She found joy in simple pleasures of life, caring for her family, flowers, and pets.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine Anderson, Ashford, AL, Jo Ann Stringfellow (Gary), Panama City Beach, FL, Brenda Sykes (Ronnie), Ashford, AL; six grandchildren, Angela Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, Joy Irwin (Steve), Jeffrey Stringfellow, Jessica Andrews (Tom), Brandon Sykes (Rolanda); eleven great-grandchildren, Kaylea Knight, Jacob McNeill (Sarah), Chad Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Landon Irwin, Matilyn Irwin, Eleanor Stringfellow, Caden Andrews, Colby Andrews, Shyanne Sykes, Ansleigh Irwin; one great great grandchild, Olivia Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Vitas Hospice staff for their loving care, compassion, and support.
HEADLAND… Wilma Wright Marshall, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her daughters’ home. She was 86.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, April 12, 2026, at First Baptist Church – Headland, with Dr. Cecil M. Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Marshall was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to the late Bert Wright and Cleda Merle Wilson Wright. She lived her young adult life in Pennsylvania, where she was a 1957 graduate of Lewistown Granville High School. She moved to Headland, Alabama in 1977. While in Headland, she owned and operated Creative Fabrics. She used her skills as a seamstress to help the local schools and especially the cheerleaders, by making cheerleader uniforms for all ages, for several years. She also helped at the Burdeshaw – Solomon Senior Center. She was an expert shopper, as she could take a dollar and make three out of it. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church – Headland. She served on the benevolence committee at the church. She went on several mission trips. She was a very selfless person, and she would always love to take care of others. At Christmas time she would always sponsor the family of a prison inmate to make sure their children would get Christmas. She will be missed by her family and a lot of friends.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Marshall; her son, Patrick Rhodes; her stepsons, Mike Marshall and Marty Marshall; her granddaughter, Jessica Diane Press; her sister, Elvy Hudson; and her sister-in-law, Patricia Diane Wright.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughters, Wendy Press (Steve) and Ann Bottoms; her brother, Bert Wright, Jr.; her grandchildren, Josh Press (Emily), Zach Press, Britney Rhodes, Jacy Bottoms (Elena), and Brooke Rhodes; her great-grandson, Adrian Jarus; her step-son, Mitch Marshall; her step-daughters-in-law, JoAnn Marshall and Cindy Marshall; her special nieces, Vonnie Baney (Paul), Denni Thomas (Mike) and Rachel Utterback (Mark); and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Johnny Lee, Bob Frank Williams, Jim Burns, Mac Davis, Bruce Bedsole, Josh Press, Zach Press, Jacy Bottoms, and Mitch Marshall. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her Sunday School Class.
ABBEVILLE… Terry Dale Lawson, a resident of the Screamer Community near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home. He was 67.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
