Reverend Robert Holmes (Bob) Zbinden went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 15. He left this world with his family singing hymns around his bed. Bob Zbinden was born in Hartford, Alabama, in 1933 and grew up in Dothan attending Headland Avenue Baptist Church (currently Heritage Baptist) where his father served as pastor. He graduated Dothan High School in 1951 then matriculated to Howard College (Samford). He married a local girl (Zona Gayle Kelly) in 1956 and moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to earn an M.Div at Southern Seminary. Bob & Zona went on to serve as pastor & wife of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Independence, Kentucky; First Baptist Church, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky; Wesley Heights Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia; First Baptist Church, Ashburn, Georgia; Funston Baptist Church, Funston, Georgia; and the International Baptist Church in Budapest, Hungary. They retired and came back to Dothan in 2000 and became members of Heritage Baptist Church where he served in several roles: deacon, Sunday School teacher and associate pastor.
Pastor Zbinden is preceded in death by his wife, Zona; his parents, A.D. & Margaret Zbinden; four brothers: Art (Eloise) Zbinden, Sam Zbinden, Bill (Johnnie) Zbinden, and George (Jayne) Zbinden; two sisters: Witt (John) Miller, and Martha Z. Stephens; and a son-in-law, Robert Ehrhart.
He is survived by his four children, Melanie Zbinden Ehrhart of Dothan, Zack (Karen) Zbinden of Dothan, Kelly (Jamie) Zbinden of Richmond, Virginia, and Mary Beth (Mike) McHargue of Greenville, Florida; nine grandchildren: Benjamin Stripling, Max (Ashley) Zbinden, Malia Zbinden, CJ (Hannah) Zbinden, Savannah Zbinden, Zette (Kyle) Brown, Noah Zbinden, Sage (Joy) Zbinden and Luke (Nathalia) Zbinden; and eight great-grandchildren: Kinsley Zbinden, Noelle Zbinden, Marley Stripling, Reagan Zbinden, Griffin Zbinden, Judah Zbinden, Gideon Zbinden and Meritt Rose Zbinden.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church, 1914 Westgate Parkway, Dothan, Alabama on Sunday, April 19 at 3:00pm with Family Visitation at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider something dear to Bob’s heart—world missions. Please send gifts in his honor to the International Mission Board’s Project 3000 by clicking on the link International Mission Board, or mail to Project 3000 (IMB), P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, Virginia 23230.
Robert Earl “Bobby” Crutchfield, one of Geneva County’s most beloved farmers, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, on April 15, 2026, at his home near Samson. He was 63.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Geneva with Rev. Tyler Blevins and Alex Reynolds officiating. Sid Trant and Emmie Reynolds will deliver the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Bobby was born on July 24, 1962, in Andalusia, Alabama to Earlston “Earl” and Lorene (Wright) Crutchfield. Bobby graduated from Geneva High School, attended the University of Alabama and Troy University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1986.
Professionally, Bobby was dedicated to his work as a farmer and manager of Coffee County Gin Company in Enterprise. He never hesitated to share his knowledge and love of farming, livestock, peanuts, and cotton.
Bobby’s love for life was radiant. He enjoyed cooking and hosting for family and friends, fishing, hunting, and watching Alabama football.
He’s remembered by all for his gentle character and the affinity he had for helping others. He lived a genuine life of service above self, modeled after his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bobby always did what needed to be done and never expected anything in return.
He is preceded in death by his father Earlston “Earl” Crutchfield.
He is survived by his wife Elisa, daughter, Ryann Bailey (Marshall Scott); son, Jordan Bailey and wife Haley, grandchildren Connor, Emma Claire and John Rett; his mother, Lorene Crutchfield and husband Jim Davidson; sister, Lynn McCreary, husband Bert, nieces, Frances Swaim, Jennie Gonzalez and Sarah Hutto; as well as sister and brother-in-law, Emmie and Mark Reynolds, nephew, Alex and niece, Addison Reynolds.
In addition to immediate relatives, Bobby extended his love to those who considered him their own family – Heath Morgan, Scotty Howerton, Jessi Thomas, Dwight Carter and many others.
In lieu of flowers, please mail letters/cards sharing your memories with/of Bobby to his family at 282 Jackson Rd., Samson, AL 36477.
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
Mrs. Rickey Lucille Browning passed away peacefully, March 10, 2026, at home in Ozark, Alabama surrounded by her loving family and devoted sitters. She was 91 years old.
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Browning 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Kentucky with Pastor Ron Howard officiating and Arnette Steele Funeral Home directing. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the local arrangements.
Mrs. Browning was born August 9, 1934, in Pineville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Austin and Daisy Madon. Mrs. Browning spent the early years of her life in Rockledge, Florida raising her family and working at Golfview Elementary School. Upon retirement she and her husband of 61 years thoroughly enjoyed living in both Rockledge, Florida and Pineville, Kentucky throughout the year enjoying friends and family. She was a proud and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and niece to her family. Her Christian faith, gentle kind spirit, infectious smile, sense of humor and love of life made her so genuinely loved and a treasure to all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Billy G. Browning and daughter Susan Nichols.
She is survived by her son Brent Browning of Ozark, Alabama; grandchildren Adam Nichols and wife Natalie of Morristown, New Jersey, Parker Nichols of Oregon, Marye Grace Sauermann and husband Brandon of Birmingham, Alabama, Anna Browning of Gainesville, Florida and Sara Browning of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; great granddaughter Vera Nichols of Morristown, New Jersey.
She will be deeply missed but her family takes comfort knowing she is now in the presence of her Savior, daughter Susan, husband and parents.
Mary Lou Ivey , age 83, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday, April 20, 2026 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 to 1 P.M. Monday, one hour prior to the service.
She was born on March 29, 1943, in Henry County, Alabama. Mary Lou was fun-loving, and was well loved by all who knew her. She had a warm and generous spirit and was known for loving people and for taking care of people in any way she could. She was the kind of person who noticed when someone was in need and was always willing to lend a helping hand.She especially enjoyed simple pleasures in life, including cheese crackers and honey buns, and she was known for sharing her cheese crackers with others. That small but thoughtful habit reflected the generous heart she carried throughout her life. Mary Lou found joy in the fellowship of others and in the blessings of everyday moments. She attended Christ Church International, where her faith was an important part of her life. She loved her Lord and enjoyed praising Him during the service, lifting her voice in worship with sincerity and devotion.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Marrell and Ethel Powers Davis; her sons, Daniel and Timothy McCord; and several brothers. Though her family grieves her passing, they take comfort in the many memories she leaves behind and in the example of love and faith she set for them.
She is survived by her son, Danny Ray McCord (Gwen); her daughters, Rebecca Cook and Pam Pressnall; her sister, Patricia Burkett (Donnie); her brother, Arthur Davis (Cynthia); several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews
Mary Lou will be remembered as a loving and faith-filled woman whose life was a blessing to her family. Her legacy is one of compassion, devotion, and kindness and her family will continue to hold to the memories they have of Mary Lou.
BLAKELY, GEORGIA. . .Erik Colton Rapozo, a resident of Hilton, Georgia, passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 22.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. (C.D.T.) Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church., 6251 North County Road 33, Columbia, AL 36319, with Pastor Joe Wyatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. (C.D.T.) Saturday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Erik Rapozo was born in Donalsonville, Georgia and was raised in Columbia, Alabama and Hilton, Georgia. He was a graduate of Early County High School where he played football. Erik also attended Georgia Southwestern State University. He was currently employed by Piggly Wiggly/Brickyard in Blakely as Assistant Manager of the meat department. Erik was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Joyce Hilton McArdle and paternal grandparents, Carol Weissing and Charles Rapozo.
Surviving relatives include his mother, Michelle McArdle Chambliss (Patrick), Blakely, Ga; and his father, Greg Rapozo, Midland City, AL; brothers, Nick Rapozo, Porter Brackin, Patrick Rapozo and Isaiah Chambliss all of Blakely, GA: his maternal grandfather, Butch McArdle, Blakely, GA; uncles, Michael McArdle (Lana), and Brian Rapozo; an aunt, Maria Halstead (Harry); numerous cousins and close friends.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Porter Brackin, Jacob March, Garrett Roland, Billy Gray Roland, Nick Rapozo, Patrick Rapozo, Keontez Wimberly, Hugh Johnson, Shaun Howard, Charlie Harris and Isaiah Chambliss.
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.
Victoria Denise Meadows, familiarly called Denise or Neci, was born on Feb 13, 1969. Unfortunately, we lost her earlier than any of us wanted due to the aging complications of Down Syndrome. Denise has joined the other members of our family in Heaven now, leaving this earth on April 12, 2026. She was greatly loved and her vibrant, loving self will be deeply missed.
For the majority of her life, Denise loved to write and color. She would ask every person she met when their birthday was, would record it in her calendar, and would make them a multi-page birthday card filled with flowers, balloons, hearts, a cake and many “I love you”s. She would also give her birth date to her friends at church and would start reminding them it was coming up about 2 weeks before. Many of her friends spoiled her with gifts just to see the delight she showed with each one—even when it wasn’t her birthday.
Disney princesses—Cinderella being her favorite– mermaids, dolphins, crazy socks and crocs were some of Denise’s favorite things. She loved going to the beach, bowling, music—especially Elvis songs and Silent night. She loved game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune, and loved being with and taking pictures of her friends. For many years she had a ritual of laying their pictures in rows beside her bed each night before she would submit to sleep.
Denise was preceded in Death by both mothers Joan Meadows and Aneita Roberts. Also, by her sisters Wanda Morgan and Karen Chaplin, and brother Victor Chaplin. Her remaining siblings are Kellee Meadows, Susie Wilson, Barbara, William, Samuel and Richard Parker; Marianne Miller, Tammy Chaplin, Amanda Kishpaugh, Marcus and Cora Smith.
We will miss sweet Neci and her funny and engaging personality. We are so comforted that she is no longer in pain and is in a better place.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Dothan Vineyard Church, 150 Bethlehem Rd, Midland City AL 36350. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to wear something you know Neci would love…butterflies, a tiara, hearts, mermaids, flowers, bright colors…or so many other options.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
