Catherine “Cat” Griffin, passed away on November 4, 2026, as a resident of Noland Extendicare in Dothan, AL. The staff there grew fond of her and many had a motherly relationship with her. Cat was born on Sept 2, 1944, to Willie and Mary E. Webb of Ozark, AL. Cat was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved sister.
Cat was raised in Ozark, AL and graduated from D.A. Smith High School in 1962. After high school she married Louie Griffin Jr. and moved to Newark, NJ to start her life as a wife and mother who was survived by her son Stefan A. Griffin (Karen) and daughter Tanya B. Griffin. Cat is survived by her grandsons’ Brandon A. Griffin and Taylor A. Griffin and great-granddaughters Abigail L. Griffin and Olivia T. Griffin. She is also survived by her sister Willie Jean Martin, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Cat was preceded in death by her mother and father Willie and Mary E. Webb and her brother Mitchell Webb Sr.
Cat enjoyed spending time with loved ones, cooking, decorating her home and tending to her plants. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many years.
Carl “Toots” Daniel Granger, Sr., a resident of Pansey, Alabama passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at Southeast Health Medical Center. He was 85.
Graveside services will be held at Noon, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery with Reverend Terry Drinkwater officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM at Ward Wilson Funeral Home prior to the service.
Carl was born October 28, 1941 in Houston County, Alabama and was a lifelong resident. He retired after a 32-year career at Georgia Pacific Paper Mill and was engaged in farming. He had a passion for riding horses and wagons and being in the outdoors.
Carl is preceded in death by his parent; Chalker and Blanche Adams Granger; wife, Marcella Granger and his siblings, Virginia Poole and Bobby Granger.
Survivors include his; son, Danny Granger (Kathy); grandchildren, Cole Granger, Case Granger (Mallory) and Courtney Granger; greatgrandchildren, Mack Granger, and Cambree Granger, brothers, Wayne Granger (Debbie) and Gary Granger (Diane).
TUMBLETON… Shelley “Kyle” Hardy, Sr., a resident of the Tumbleton Community of Headland, Alabama, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 03, 2026, at his home. He was 80.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 07 , 2026, at New Zion Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday evening, November 06, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
A complete obituary will be announced by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory at a later time.
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Carolyn Louise Ball, known to her family as Nene, passed away on October 23, 2026, in Ozark, Alabama, at the age of 84.
Carolyn was born on August 26, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. She and her husband, Charles L.D. Ball, shared 64 years together. His military service took them all over the country and beyond, with homes in Japan, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C., among many others. Out of all the places she lived, home was with her family in Ozark, Alabama.
After earning her associate degree, Carolyn worked as secretary to the Department of Combat Developments for more than 30 years. She retired in 2006 to spend time with her grandchildren, Alex and Eli.
Carolyn loved nothing more than tending to her garden and spending time outside. Saying she had a green thumb was an understatement. She was a longtime member and past president of the Master Gardeners Organization, and she completed the Alabama Master Naturalist Course in 2018. Over the years, she received several awards for her naturalist and horticultural work. Every year, she volunteered at Landmark Park in Dothan, Alabama, doing arts and crafts with children and teaching them about horticulture. She was also active in her church and community.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Henrietta Jean Tedder; her father, David Henry Sellers; her sisters, Gloria and Burma; her brothers, David and Glenn; her great-grandson, Kai; and her beloved husband, Charles, who passed away less than two months before her.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Jean Ball; her two grandchildren, Alexandra Victoria Sallas and Elijah Charles Sallas; and her brother, Terry.
Though her family will miss her kind nature, her spunk, and her humor, she is finally reunited with her soulmate of 64 years.
A joint service for Carolyn and her beloved late husband, “Paul,” as she called him, will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 1700 Barrington Road, Dothan, Alabama 36350.
Ca’Zaire Reiyan Mason was born sleeping on October 30, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. Though his time on earth was brief, he was deeply loved and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of his family. His life, no matter how short, brought love, hope, and a bond that will never be forgotten. He will always be cherished and remembered by those who love him.
Ca’Zaire leaves behind his loving parents, Careem Mason and Deasia Edwards; grandparents, Lakia Edwards, Derrick Edwards, and Willona Taylor; great-grandparents, Carolyn Kyles (Reginald Bythers), Joseph Kyles (Patricia), and Shirley Simon (Henry); sister, Emmerlyn Harris; brother, Careem Mason, Jr.; and aunts and uncles, Kahlil Kyles, Nevaeh Thomas, Makeen Kyles, Malia Kyles, and Dominique Simon. He will also be lovingly remembered by many other family members and loved ones who will forever hold him close in their hearts.
He was preceded in death by his great-great grandmother, Mattie Dixon as well as his uncle, Terrance Ransom.
Though Ca’Zaire never had the opportunity to take his first steps or speak his first words, he will forever be a part of his family’s story. His memory will live on through the love he inspired and the hearts he touched. He will be loved for a lifetime and missed beyond words.
SKIPPERVILLE…Howell Frasier Parish of Skipperville, Alabama and a native of Vernon, Florida passed away on Friday afternoon, October 30, 2026. He lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, laughter, hard work, and plenty of stories and jokes to tell that got better every time they were told! After sixty-nine years of marriage to his beloved wife JoAnn Johnson Parish, raising two sons and usually working at least two jobs while also helping friends and neighbors, he certainly knew a thing or two about commitment, patience, and keeping a sense of humor! Although he faced several health challenges over the years, his passing came unexpectedly, leaving family and friends with heavy hearts.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Westview Heights Methodist Church, 512 Camilla Avenue, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Westview Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend Bill Messer officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the church, with a small reception following the memorial service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 13, 1936, in Vernon, Florida, Howell lived a long and meaningful life marked by hard work, dedication, faith, family, and a wonderful, some may say oddball, sense of humor.
Howell was born to the late Lemma Dean Parish and Theodore David Parish Sr. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he began a long and distinguished career with L&N/Seaboard Systems/CSX Railroad. After more than 43 years of dedicated service, he retired as a Chief Dispatcher, a position that reflected his years of commitment and hard work.
Hal was a member of the Westview Heights Methodist Church in Ozark, Alabama. His faith, love for his family, and appreciation for life were important parts of who he was.
A hardworking man with a great sense of humor, Howell enjoyed making others laugh and bringing joy to those around him. He had a special passion for collecting clocks, woodworking, and loved traveling throughout the United States. Whether adding another clock to his collection or exploring a new destination, he found enjoyment in the things that made life interesting.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, JoAnn; his parents, Lemma Dean Parish and Theodore David Parish Sr., and his siblings, Carolyne Parish and T.D. Parish Jr.
Above all, Hal cherished his family. He leaves behind his two sons, Reid Parish and his wife, Barbara, and Joseph (Joey) Parish and his wife, Charlene. And his legacy will continue through his grandchildren: Caitlen Parish Green, Justin Parish, Jenna Parish Hood, Jocelyn Parish Wilson, and Frasier Parish.
He also leaves behind five precious great-grandchildren: Oliver, Ivy, Ava, Charlie and Finn, who will carry his memory forward through the generations.
Hal is also survived by his brother, James Parish, who was a constant companion traveling in their motorhomes experiencing all sorts of adventures or long phone calls sharing stories.
Howell’s ninety years were filled with experiences, accomplishments, laughter, and memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved him. His dedication to his country, his many years of service to the railroad, his love of family, and his wonderful sense of humor will never be forgotten.
Though he will be deeply missed, the love he shared and the memories he created will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
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