Carolyn Sue Fuller of Hartford passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 93.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home, with inurnment to follow in Memory Hill Cemetery.
A woman of deep faith and a loving heart, she cherished the Lord and her family above all else. Her kindness, strength, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her, and she will be lovingly remembered as a truly wonderful woman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge Fuller and Susie Shelton Fuller; her daughter, Patty Ann Farrar; and her son, Stacy Scott Garrett.
Survivors include her children, Carol Kay Aplin (Donald), Jimmie D. Garrett (Tammy), and Vanessa Sue Lukers (Chris); her grandchildren, Briana Carole Aplin, Warren D. Aplin, Wade Garrett, and Chris Farrar (Kim); six great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
DOTHAN. . .Carolyn Whitehead Palmer, a resident of Dothan, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2025, in Oakview Manor Health Care Center in Ozark. She was 85.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P. M. Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Balkum Cemetery, 1153 County Road 55, Headland, Alabama, with Dr. Jerry Grandstaff officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
A complete obituary with surviving relatives will be announced by Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations.
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.
WEBB, ALABAMA. . .James David Wade, a resident of Houston County, near Webb, Alabama, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 94.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, in the Webb Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Sumerlin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M Monday in the church sanctuary. Entombment will be held 3:00 P.M. Monday, in the Durden Family Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2403 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Webb Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Webb, AL 36376.
A complete obituary with surviving relatives will be announced by Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations.
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.
Betty Sue Sconiers Brown of Bonifay, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 84 years old.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal service.
Mrs. Brown was born in Bonifay, FL on June 02, 1941, to the late John Howard and Bernice Keith Sconiers. She enjoyed being in the outdoors and fishing. For many years, she sat with the elderly in their home as a caregiver. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Rodney Keith Brown; four siblings, Jr., Rex, Eugene and Louise Sconiers.
She is survived by two sons, James “Rusty” Brown (Stacey) of Dothan, AL and Danny Brown (Rene) of Kinston, AL; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.
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.net
Sarah Lee Fletcher, a beacon of faith and wisdom, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the age of 100, in Hixson, Tennessee. Born on May 7, 1925, in Webb, Alabama, Sarah’s life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to her family, faith, and community.
Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved parents, James Harvey Lee and Emma Freddie Lee of Webb, Alabama; her cherished husband, Dr. Gaston Maurice Fletcher of Dothan, Alabama; her dear sister, Juanita Whatley of Dothan, Alabama; and her adored grandsons, Blaine Joel Campbell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and great-grandson, Mattox Mayes of North Carolina.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and inspiration through her children: son, Lee Maurice Fletcher of Greenville, North Carolina; daughter, Daphne Campbell Jinnette of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and son, Timothy Jan Fletcher of Dothan, Alabama. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren, Brent Campbell of Hixson, Tennessee; Meredith Mayes of Clayton, North Carolina; Natalee Perkins of Montevallo, Alabama; and Caleb Fletcher of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Sarah’s great-grandchildren, Cody Campbell of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Jett and Taigen Mayes of Clayton, North Carolina; Sydney, Wyatt, and Brooklyn Perkins of Montevallo, Alabama; Ethan and Blaine Joseph Campbell of Hixson, Tennessee and Haylee and Micah Fletcher of Holly Springs, North Carolina; and great-great-grandchildren, Corrine and Isaac Campbell of Chattanooga, Tennessee will continue to honor her spirit.
Sarah’s educational journey was marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge. She received her Associate Business Certification from Bob Jones College in 1947, after attending from 1943 to 1944. She furthered her education at Calhoun College from 1968 to 1970 and then at Troy State University from 1970 to 1972. Her passion for religious education led her to Bethany Theological Seminary, where she earned a Bachelor of Religious Education in 1995 and a Master of Religious Education in 1996.
Sarah’s professional life was as diverse as it was impactful. She married her husband on June 24, 1948, and together they ministered in Atlantic Canada for 15 and a half years. As a pastor’s wife, educator, author, and speaker, Sarah touched countless lives. Sarah’s work history spanned from serving as a secretary at Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Runway Company and the Dothan Eagle, to teaching at Morgan County Schools, Newton Public Schools, Trinity Christian Schools, Beacham Christian Academy, and Grace Bible Academy. Her dedication extended to her role as a secretary at Dominion Textile in Nova Scotia and teaching at Mueller Christian School and Berean Christian School.
An active member of her church, Sarah also contributed her talents to the Troy State University Creative Writing Club and the Dothan Creative Writing Group. Her interests extended to helping the elderly, writing, walking, and speaking, all of which she approached with her characteristic faith-filled enthusiasm.
A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Memory Hill Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. before the service.
Sarah Lee Fletcher’s life was a journey of devotion, service, and love. Her influence and teachings will continue to guide and uplift those who were fortunate enough to know her. As we bid farewell to this remarkable woman, we take solace in the knowledge that her legacy will endure through the many lives she touched.
ASHFORD… Nanci Virginia Clark Bottoms, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her family, who loved her deeply, on Sunday afternoon, December 21, 2025, at her home. She was 74.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Ashford Historic Train Depot, 312 Midland Street, Ashford, Alabama 36312, with Chaplain Dalton Keel officiating. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Bottoms was born in Elba, Alabama to the late Finton Clark and Louise Moore Clark. She earned a BSN and two master’s degrees, with one in nursing and another in nursing anesthesia, to pursue a career as a CRNA, reflecting her lifelong dedication to healthcare. She had previously lived in Enterprise and Panama City Beach, Florida, before moving to Ashford, Alabama just shy of a year ago.
Along with her parents, she preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dean Bottoms; her sister, Sara Maher; and her brothers, James Clark and Buddy Clark.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughter, Heather Harrison Perry (Robert) of Ashford, AL; her son, Derrick Rainwater (Carol) of Enterprise, AL; her step-children, Kimberly Bottoms Buxton (William) of Enterprise, AL and Christopher Dean Bottoms (Mark) of Eugene, OR; her sister, Celia Allen of Elba, AL; her brother, Charles Clark (Huey) of Jacksonville, AL; her grandchildren, Andrew Perry, Abbey Perry, Austin Rainwater, Trent Rainwater, Ella Perry, Paul Bower, Ian Bower, Ashton Buxton, and Ashlynn Buxton; her four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank DaySprings Hospice, especially Olivia, Heather, Sonya, Bree, and Dalton. The family also would like to express a sincere thank you to Leslie Lane, who was Mrs. Bottoms personal caregiver.
