OZARK…Mr. Charles E. Brewster (Command Sergeant Major, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, passed away Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 79.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Abbeville…Shirley Ann Martin, a resident of Abbeville, died late on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Abbeville. She was 83.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 1, 2026 in the Old Zion Baptist Church with a eulogy by Mr. Darden Kirby and Pastor Matthew Quincey officiating. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to; Safe Haven Animal Rescue and Kennels (SHARK), P.O. Box 126, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Shirley was born daughter of the late Robert L. Milligan and Elsie Mae Beck in Tampa, FL. She was reared by Horace and Alice Sanders. Shirley lived much of her early lifetime in Polk County and the Orlando areas of Florida. Mrs. Martin and her late husband moved to Abbeville in the late 1980’s. She dearly loved her Lord, her family, all kinds of animals, and wildflowers. Shirley was a great cook, seamstress, and homemaker, a devoted wife and mother, and a blessing to all who knew her. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Tallie Walter Martin; her brother, Jackie Raie; and her two sisters, Jeanette Brundage and Marjorie Beasley James.
Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Scruggs and her son, Eddie Scruggs, both of Illinois; and Carol Martin of Orlando, FL. Shirley is also survived by her brother, Wayne Brundage of Indiana; four grandchildren: Rebecca, Issac, Rachel, and Alex; three great-grandchildren; and her first cousin, Dennis K. Davis of Florida; plus her special family friends, Coy Strickland and family.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
WEBB, ALABAMA. . .Doris Simmons Barley, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away early Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, in Westside Terrace in Dothan. She was 89.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the Webb Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Willis officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the Ashford City Cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Webb Baptist Church “Building Fund”, P.O. Box 70, Webb, AL 36376.
Mrs. Barley was born and raised in Samson, Alabama, daughter of the late Chester Simmons and Alma Cobb Simmons. She was a graduate Samson High School. Mrs. Barley formerly lived in Samson and Ashford before moving to Webb in 1976. She was retired from Ansell, Inc as Vice-President of Sales. Mrs. Barley was an avid sports fan and enthusiastic supporter of the Auburn Tigers for many years and was a member of Tigers Unlimited of Auburn University. She was an active member of Webb Baptist Church where she formerly served as Director of Sunday School. Mrs. Barley was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lavaughn Joseph Barley and two brothers, Charles Edward Simmons and Joe Harold Simmons and a brother-in-law, Joel Kenneth Alford.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Sylvia Simmons Alford, Athens, AL; sisters-in-law, Nina Barley Scott, and Clara Jean Barley McLean; nieces and nephews and their spouses, Gregory Charles McLean (Tiffany), Michelle Coffey, Kevin Simmons (Hayden), Amy Hearn, Brian Simmons and Jessica Scott.
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.
PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA. . .Margaret Sowell Pettis, a resident of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away early Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, in Arbor Terrace, Peachtree City. She was 93.
A private graveside service for the family will be held at a later date in the Abbeville Memorial Cemetery, Abbeville, Alabama, with Pastor Randy Greene officiating. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her two favorite charities that she supported each year: (1) Royal Animal Refuge, Inc. online or at 414 Jenkins Road, Tyrone, GA 30290 or (2) The Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation online or at 57 Executive Park S., Suite 380, Atlanta, GA 30329, Phone: 404-325-6973. Mrs. Pettis mailing address for cards is 674 Gregg Drive, Charleston, SC 29412.
Mrs. Pettis was born and raised in Henry County, near Abbeville, Alabama, daughter of the late William Leonard Sowell and Elma Bethune Sowell. She was a graduate of Abbeville High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Auburn University. Mrs. Pettis was an Adult Education Teacher and also taught Court Reporting. In later years, she retired from Southern Bell. Mrs. Pettis was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Clayton Pettis, Sr., a sister, Merle Sowell Armstrong and a beloved grandson, Nicholas “Nick” Scott Pettis.
Surviving relatives include her sons, David C. Pettis, Jr. (Judy), Covington, GA; William C. Pettis (Lyndel), Brooks, GA; and Phillip P. Pettis, Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Christopher Pettis (Rachel), Lindsey Pettis and Morgan Pettis; step-grandsons, Randy Peters (Nicole) and Andy Peters (Stephanie); a great-granddaughter, Abby Pettis; other surviving relatives include, Clay Bethune, Alester Spears and several nieces and nephews.
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.
Kimberly Anne (Smith) Davis, 47, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Southeast Health following an extended illness.
Kimberly was born on July 18, 1979, in Ozark and lived most of her life in Dothan. She was a 1997 graduate of Wicksburg High School. Kimberly was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and faithfully attended the Wiregrass Congregation for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Rick Davis of Dothan; her children, Caeley-Anne Seawright (Tristan) of Dothan, Megan Renae Fitch of Winnie, Texas and Ashleigh Chavez (Arturo) of Dothan; her parents, Don and Teresa Smith of Dothan; her sisters, Laura Moore (Tim) of Dothan and Michelle Smith of Tuscaloosa; her niece and nephew, Alexis Holland and Hunter Moore; several cousins also survive.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2627 Cottonwood Road, with Kurt Valley officiating.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
James Culey Ward, 41, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Birmingham, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home with Reverend William Irwin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. of Olives Cemetery in Cottonwood with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m., prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted.
James was born on May 1, 1985, in Dothan to Culey C. Ward & Carol Ann (Roland) Ward. He attended Geneva County High School. After school he worked in the Construction Industry, McClane’s Distribution Center, and most recently at Michelin as a forklift operator. He enjoyed reading his bible.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob Roland (Sue), Caroline Russ, and Jack Ward; his brother, Brian Ward; and his nephews, Clayton Roland, and Daniel Cannon.
He is survived by his son, Aiden James Ward; his mother, Carol Ward; his father, Culey Ward (Charlotte); his sisters, Morgan Skinner, Kirstie Ward, Christy Ward, and Melissa Cannon; his brothers, David Gregory and Junior Simmons; his stepdaughters, Felicia McCarter and Emily Holton; his grandmother, Annie Holland; his step-grandchild, Killian McCarter; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Gregory, Junior Simmons, Jamie Roland, Greg Roland, John Deese, Kymani Kilgore, and Chris Nelson.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com