Celeste Rotherham passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 10, 2026, after a long battle with dementia, a cruel disease that slowly took her vibrant spirit.
Graveside services for Celeste will be held at 1 PM EST Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Brinson cemetery in Brinson, Georgia with Reverend Kyle Gatlin officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
Celeste was born on May 30, 1944, in Bainbridge, Georgia, where she grew up loving her hometown deeply. She was a passionate sports fan, with basketball holding a special place in her heart.
She married the love of her life, Bill Rotherham, and together they built a life that took them to Nebraska. After many happy years there, they made the move to Dothan, Alabama, where they put down roots and thrived. While Bill was often the public face of their Interstate Batteries business, Celeste was the true backbone—running the operation with her strength, dedication, and sharp business sense for many years.
Celeste was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Bill Rotherham, and her parents, Bubba and Valeria Sims.
She is survived by her devoted daughters: Amy (David) Williams and Ann (John) Stevens; her cherished grandchildren: Jesse and Ellie Williams, and Emma, Grant, and Mattie Stevens; and her five loving siblings: John Alvin Sims, Tina Joanos, Myrvin Fain, Mitch Sims, and Alan Sims, who adored her dearly.
Celeste will forever be remembered for her wonderful home cooking that brought family and friends together, and for her deep love of Christmas—the lights, the decorations, the joy, and the traditions that made the season magical for everyone around her.
Her warmth, resilience, and unwavering love for her family will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Mr. Kenneth Jerry Isler, of Slocomb, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his niece’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at New Teamon Baptist Church in Slocomb, AL with the Reverend Lee Chorn officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing until service time.
Kenneth was born and raised, in the family home in Midland City, AL. He was raised later in Slocomb, AL and graduated from Slocomb High School where he was active in sports, mainly basketball. Kenneth loved horses and was the proud winner of horse races in the local area. He enjoyed rodeos and could be seen in the stands in his western snap up shirts. Kenneth was an avid reader. He enjoyed military history especially Civil War history and later was proudly affiliated with a local chapter of the Sons of the Confederacy. Kenneth was a wonderful story teller and the amateur family historian. He began learning blacksmithing as a hobby and also appreciated collecting antique treasures. Kenneth bread German Shepards and Belgian Malinois, some of which later became service animals for the Wounded Warrior Project. He served a short time as an Alabama State Trooper but later retired as a driver for Fleming Foods. After a three-month illness he passed on family land that was in his family for generations.
Mr. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Iverson Nathan and Bama Carroll Isler; brothers: James Isler, Jesse Isler, and Carroll Isler; sister, Joyce Powell; brother- in- law James Edward; nephews: Larry Van Norman, Allen Isler, Dwight Monk, Eugene Isler, and Glen Isler; great nephew, Reuben McAllister; nieces: Faye Isler, Eva Williams, Rita Cureon, and Janice Isler.
Survivors include a sister, Mildred Van Norman; nieces: Deborah McAllister, Sharon Gaplin, Connie Clark, Sandra Isler, Nora Forrest (Danny), Karen Mills (Jerry), Patty Woods, and Heather Van Norman; nephews: Robert Powell (Renee), Alan Van Norman (Kim), Mark Van Noman, and Paul Isler; numerous great nieces, great nephews, great- great nieces, and great-great nephews as well as a dear friend and neighbor, Andy Watson (Tami).
The family would like to thank the ladies of DaySpring Hospice for all their kindness and care provided for Kenneth
Sam Ray Bryant, Jr. of Westville, FL passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was 87 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Open Pond United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Connell officiating. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Bryant was born in Coffee County, Alabama, to the late Sam Ray Bryant, Sr. and Wynola Hawthorne Bryant Cartwright. He worked at Clinton Mills in Geneva for many years. Mr. Bryant lived most of his life in the Pittman Creek and Campground communities, areas he was very proud to call home. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and most especially spending time with his family. He was a longtime member of Open Pond United Pentecostal Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rebecca Vaughan and Vivian Jenkins; one brother, John Wayne Cartwright.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sarah Bryant of Westville, FL; one son, Nicky Ray Bryant; one brother, Tommy Cartwright and many special nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Don Lee, Donny Crosby, Greg Windham, Greg Windham, Jr., Jamie Cooper and Andrew Connell.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Melvin Earl Faulk, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning March 10, 2026. He was 87 years old. Funeral services for Mr. Faulk will be graveside 11:00 A. M. Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Woodlawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. Interment will follow, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Faulk was born April 1, 1938 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late Huey Alto Faulk and Bienville Thompson Faulk. He worked with the Phillips-Van Heusen Company in Ozark for over twenty-three years and then with the City of Ozark until his retirement. Mr. Faulk was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix most anything. He loved to play dominos and go fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Agnes Taylor Faulk. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and William Peters; one grandson, Taylor Peters (Ashley); one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Barbara Faulk; one sister-in-law, Sonja and Lamar Tomlin; nieces, Tammy Horton, Brenda (Jason) Steed, Allyson (Rob) Jenkins and Marlana (James) Tillery; nephew, Phillip (Renae) Helms. Numerous great nieces and nephews.
Isabella Maxine Warren, aged 26, of Eufaula, ascended to eternal peace on March 9, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the warmth of her loved ones.
A service honoring her vibrant life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Piney Grove Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Billy Fortune officiating, and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Following the service, she will find her final resting place in the church cemetery.
The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Born on April 20, 1999, Isabella was a radiant spirit whose charm captivated all who crossed her path. A proud graduate of Winfield High School, class of 2018, she possessed a playful charisma, and her infectious smile could light up any room. Isabella found joy in life’s simple pleasures—cherishing moments spent at the beach, exploring aquariums, and delighting in the magic of Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot Center—all of which held a special place in her heart. Her unique spirit touched many lives, and her legacy will endure in the memories of those who cherished her.
Isabella is preceded in death by her beloved maternal grandparents, Charlie and Maxine Carpenter.
She is survived by her devoted parents, Chrystal Carpenter Weaver (Trista); her adoring brother, Aidan Weaver; her cherished god sister, Taylor Simpson; her god brother, Acelin Bradley; grandmother, Vonne Weaver; great grandparents, Brenda and Floyd Colburn; as well as aunts, uncles, extended family, and a host of friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.
TUMBLETON COMMUNITY. . .Janice Isler “Jan” Floyd, a resident of the Tumbleton Community of Henry County, passed away Monday morning, March 9, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 75.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Joe Patterson and Brother Jerry Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Balkum Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at Holman Mortuary.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to City of Headland Animal Rescue Mission (C.H.A.R.M.) P.O. Box 216, Headland, AL 36345
Jan Floyd was a native of Miami and was raised in Miami and Homestead, Florida, daughter of the late James Albert Isler and Grace Elizabeth Monk Isler. She lived in Dothan before moving to Henry County thirty-six years ago. Jan and her family attended Pentecostal of Dothan. She and her husband formerly owned and operated Floyd Grocery in Tumbleton. Jan loved fishing and especially her family.
Jan was preceded in death by her sisters, Faye Isler, Eva Williams and Rita Cureton, and brothers, Allen Isler, Dwight Monk, Eugene Isler, Glen Isler, and her loving fur babies, “Doodles and “Oreo”.
Surviving relatives include her husband, William Stanley Floyd, daughters, Janie Crody (Ronnie), Tracy Brunson (Rick) and Melinda Floyd; sons, Dwayne Parker (Cheryl), Rodney Parker (Kelly), Joey Floyd (Tammi) and Jason Jacobs (Kristy); sisters, Sandra Isler, Nora Forrest (Danny) and Karen Mills (Jerry); a brother, Paul Isler; brothers-in-law, John Cureton and Robert Williams; grandchildren, Tiffany Crody (Mitch), Paige Benefield (Rigo), Kaitlynn Gatewood (Chandler), Trevor Floyd, Mason Floyd, Ashlee Scott (Thomas), Matt Smith, Zane Floyd, Timothy Jacobs (Abigail), Rebecca Jacobs (Austin) and Brent Jacobs (Maddie); great-grandchildren, Devin, Braylyn, Alice, Serenity, Gavin, Bentley, Lynnox, Sebastian and Declan; numerous nieces and nephews; her special canine friend, “Bama Floyd”.
Serving as active pallbearers will be the grandchildren.
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.
Isabella Maxine Warren, aged 26, of Eufaula, ascended to eternal peace on March 9, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the warmth of her loved ones.
