Paul Junior Scott, lovingly known as Paul to family and friends, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 29, 1950, in the small town of Malvern, Alabama; Paul spent his life rooted in simple values and hard work. He entered eternal rest at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Paul’s life was shaped by perseverance and quiet strength. Though he missed a significant amount of school in his early years due to working on a farm, he never let that define him. Through determination and hard work, he earned his high school diploma, an accomplishment that reflected his resolve and character. As a 16-year-old high school student, Paul began what would become a lifelong career as a bus driver. For decades, he faithfully served his community, continuing his love for the road while driving charter buses, before retiring in 2015, enjoying every mile and every story along the way.
For nearly 50 years, Paul shared a devoted and loving marriage with his caring and faithful wife, Patricia “Sweet Pat” Scott. Together, they built a life centered on family and faith and raised three children, Justin Scott (Karen), Jennifer Hall (Edward), and Julie Farris (Casey). Paul found his greatest joy in being a grandfather to Hannah and Makayla Scott and Lillian and Lincoln Hall. He also leaves behind his siblings Diane Carver (Rickey) and Nina Faye Weeks; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ella Pitts Scott, and his siblings: Annie Lee Hall, Nancy Summers, Louverne Blackmon, Mary Ann Brown, Bonnie Sykes, Johnny Scott, William Scott, James Scott, Willie J. Scott, Edward Scott, and Ronnie Scott. His family roots ran deep, and the lessons, love, and stories passed down through generations helped shape the man Paul became.
A man of faith and a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church, Paul’s love for the Lord guided his life and was evident in his kindness toward others. He found peace in the outdoors, joy in raising farm animals in his younger years, and fulfillment in agriculture and nature. His hands were rarely idle, and his gardens were not only a source of nourishment but a reflection of his generous spirit, always ready to share what he had with others.
Paul will be remembered as a humble, gentle soul with a kind heart and a steady presence. He listened more than he spoke, helped without being asked, and lived his faith through quiet acts of love. Though his earthly journey has ended, the seeds of kindness he planted will continue to grow in the hearts of all who knew him. His memory remains a source of comfort, much like the gardens he so lovingly tended—peaceful, enduring, and full of life.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 2pm in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Williams officiating. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 29, 2025, from 4-6pm at the funeral home.
Steve Blackmon, Jesse Scott, Jesse James Scott, Jr., Johnny Ray Scott, James Brown, and Andy Hurley will be serving as active pallbearers.
The family will be accepting flowers and memorial contributions can also be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association in Paul’s honor. https://www.lbda.org/donate/
Judith Ann Hirschman, affectionately known as Judy by those who cherished her, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Ozark, Alabama, at the age of 77. Born on June 25, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Judy’s life was a remarkable journey of love, resilience, and faith. Her warm spirit and enduring strength were hallmarks of her character, touching the lives of all who knew her.
Judy was a beacon of love and support to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and George Froid, Jr. and brother, Fred Friod, but her legacy lives on through her children: Richard Hirschman (Bobbie), Kenneth Hirschman (Gena), and Dawn Reklai (Abraham). Judy’s love multiplied with the joy of her six grandchildren: Jacob Hirschman (Audrey), Michael Hirschman (Amanda), Jacqueline Fitzpatrick (Kevin), Melina Vigil (Will), Justin Hirschman (Coral), and Angela Hirschman (Elena). She was also blessed to see the world embrace her eight great-grandchildren, with one soon on the way, each one a testament to her enduring love and guidance.
Her brother Don Froid, with his wife, Pam, along with several adoring nieces and nephews, remember Judy fondly. Her close friends Marliss, Lori, Becky, Alberta, and Jan will miss her dearly, each carrying a piece of Judy’s indomitable spirit with them.
Judy spent most of her life in Minnesota, where she worked in hospitality, bringing joy and comfort to many through her service in to the elderly. Her love for trying new things and caring for others was evident in every role she held. She later joined Wal-Mart in Forest Lake, MN where she became a dedicated employee known for the warmth and kindness she brought to every interaction. In 2018, she moved to the Wiregrass area, where she continued to be an active and beloved member of her community. Above all, Judy’s role as a loving mother was paramount, and she raised her three children with unwavering devotion to their well-being.
Her interests were a reflection of her adventurous and forgiving nature. Judy taught her family and friends that when things get tough, it’s essential to “pull up your bootstraps and move on.” This lesson of resilience and perseverance was one of the many gifts she gave to those around her.
Judy’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She once belonged to a praise and worship dance team, “Taste of Grace”, which she loved dearly. Judy never forgot who God was, and her strong faith shone brightly even through the challenges of dementia. Her trust in the divine was unwavering and served as a source of inspiration and comfort to her loved ones.
As we say goodbye to Judy, we celebrate a life lived with passion, kindness, and an unshakable spirit. Her memory will continue to be a guiding light to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Though she may have left this earthly realm, Judy’s legacy of love, faith, and resilience will forever be etched in the hearts of her family and friends.
A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Home with Chaplain Keith Sharp officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Kenneth “Kent” Junior Carroll was born to the late J.D. Carroll, Sr. and the late Emma Beatrice Brooks-Carroll of Midland City, Alabama, on August 22, 1955. He departed this life on December 24, 2025. He was 70.
Kent received Christ in his heart at an early age and attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Midland City, Alabama. He graduated from Dale County High School and moved to California where he worked in a pharmacy for CVS for over 30 years. After retiring, he returned to Alabama and became a member of Wings of Deliverance Community Church in Headland, Alabama.
Along with his father and mother, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ann Brooks and Alice Brooks Pittman; his brothers, J.C. Carroll and Edward Brooks; and his sister-in-law, Sandra Carroll.
Leaving to mourn and cherish his memories are his siblings, Catherine Carroll Long (J.B.), Elizabeth Curry (Eddie), Robert Earl Carroll (Mae Liza), Bobby Lee Carroll (Joann), George Carroll (Joan), Joseph Carroll, and J.D. Carroll, Jr. (Annie); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial Service for Kent:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Wings of Deliverance Ministry
8286 County Road 45 SE
Headland, AL 36345
Apostle Robert E. Wright, Pastor
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Fredrick Daniel Best, a resident of Ft. Gaines Health and Rehab in Ft. Gaines, Georgia died December 25, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center. He was 68.
Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Monday, December 29, 2025 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Pansey, Alabama with Brother Ed Stuart officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Fredrick was born December 21, 1957 in Houston County, Alabama to the late Kermit and Chloe Francis Harper Best. He was a lifelong resident of Pansey and was engaged in Farming most of his life. Fredrick enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, Country Music and Alabama Football. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his aunt, Lila Stewart and numerous cousins and extended family.
DOTHAN. . .Geraldine Howard Mallory, a resident of Dothan, passed away early Wednesday evening, December 24, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 82.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend George Bryan officiating. Burial will follow in the Ewell Bible Baptist Church Cemetery, located in the Ewell community, near Ozark. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the mortuary in Headland.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Children’s of Alabama, 1600 7th Avenue, South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
Mrs. Mallory was born in Perry, Georgia, daughter of the late Leroy Howard and Ella Bea Rogers Howard. She was raised in Dale County, Alabama and formerly lived in Midland City and Newton before moving to Dothan in 2010. She was retired from TRW Globe Motors as a Machinist. Mrs. Mallory was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lavern Mallory, a son-in-law, Phillip John Denton, sisters, Hazel Creamer, Sue Ann Cain, Mary Evelyn Aliado, and Sara Elizabeth Howard, a brother, Paul Leroy Howard and several siblings from the Howard family.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Latressa Mallory Denton, Dothan; and Gwen Mallory Chandler (Scott), Cowarts, AL; a son, Robert Derek Mallory (Bonzi), Dothan; grandchildren, Josh Cook, Brook Ott, Dustin Cook, Jared Chandler, Jordan Mallory (Amber), Austin Mallory (Jamie) and Eric Smith; great-grandchildren, Levin Cook, Cheyenne Beasly, Rhett Mallory, Haystin Mallory, Jameson Mallory, Derek Ray Mallory, Easton Mallory, Derek Xavier Chandler and Rhyleigh Wright; several nieces and nephews including a beloved niece, Glenda Walker, and a very special friend, Judy Yeomans.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Josh Cook, Dustin Cook, Levin Cook, Jordan Mallory, Austin Mallory, Jared Chandler, Scott Chandler and Wade Stinson.
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.
Julia Anne “Judy” Morris Cochran of Geneva, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years old.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 28, 20225 at 2:00 p.m. at Devco Baptist Church with Rev. Olan Strickland officiating. Private graveside services will follow in Hartford City Cemetery, for her children and grandchildren only, with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Judy was born in Covington County, AL on November 05, 1945 to the late Paul David and Wilie Clyde Adcock Morris. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who cared for her home and family. She was a faithful member of Devco Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil Edward “Buddy” Cochran, Jr.; siblings, Barbara Salverson, Pete Morris, David Morris, Cheryl Morris Irish, Jim Morris and Tim Morris.
Judy is survived by two daughters, Sherry Seibenhener of Auburn, AL and Terri Whatley (Steven) of Troy, AL; one son, Cecil Cochran, III of Geneva, AL; three granddaughters, Rachel Shelton (Justin) of Auburn, AL, Brandi Logsdon (Jonathan of Geneva, AL and Casey Youngblood (Seth) of Hartford, AL; six great grandchildren, Jacob Cochran-Cline, Hunter Logsdon, Jaxson Peeks, Braelynn Youngblood, Aubree Youngblood, and Sutton Jaymes Shelton; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Morris and Viki Morris; one sister, Sharlene Andrade and one brother, Ken Morris; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Whatley, Jonathan Logsdon, Justin Shelton, Seth Youngblood, Dylan Easterling and Colby Easterling.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cecil Cochran, III, Jacob Cochran-Cline, Hunter Logsdon and Jaxson Peeks.
The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to Southeast Alabama Home Care, Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Kurt Kraft, Dani Laird, Dr. David Gayle and Heather Easterling for their care of Mom/Grandma.
