Virginia Ann Chavez, age 66, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Dothan. She was a loving, friendly, and thoughtful woman whose warmth touched the lives of many, and she will be remembered with great affection by all who knew her.
Virginia was born on August 16, 1959, in Houston County to the late A.W. and Annie Mae Cain, and she lived there her whole life. She carried the values of her upbringing throughout her life, meeting others with kindness, sincerity, and a gentle spirit. Her presence brought comfort and encouragement to those around her, and she had a way of making people feel welcome and cared for.
Virginia devoted much of her working life to helping others. She worked at Larry’s BBQ, where she continued to share her friendly personality and her gift for connecting with people. She also served in ER Registration at Southeast Health for over 25 years. Through years of service, she became known for her steady work ethic and her ability to treat others with dignity and respect.
Family was central to Virginia’s life, and she treasured the time she spent with those she loved most. She is survived by her sons, Cameron Chavez and Jonathan (April) Chavez. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Abagail Chavez and Hunter Chavez, and she found great joy in attending their events and being present in their lives. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she cherished every opportunity to encourage them and celebrate their accomplishments.
Virginia was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Cain. Though her family grieves her passing, they take comfort in the many memories they shared and in the lasting example of love and kindness she leaves behind. Her life was one of devotion to her family, and her influence will continue to be felt through the generations that follow.
Those who knew Virginia will remember her as an animal lover who especially adored her beloved dog, Maxwell. She found happiness in simple pleasures and was happiest when surrounded by the people and pets she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their activities, and celebrating the moments that mattered most to them. Her love of people was evident in the way she carried herself each day, and she had a natural ability to make others feel seen and valued.
Fannie Pearl Taylor Linton of Samson, AL passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was 96 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Snell officiating and Anna Clark delivering the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday night from 6 until 8 p.m. Burial will follow in Travelers Rest Cemetery in Samson with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. 5200 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503.
Mrs. Linton was born in Pike County, AL on August 02, 1930 to the late George Washington and Lorene Gunter Taylor. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed baking, sewing and taking care of her family. She retired from the textile industry and the retail sales industry with Family Dollar stores. She believed in hard work, honesty and integrity, values that she taught all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, J B Linton; one daughter, Jean Clingan; one grandson, Chad Norris and two sisters, Catherine Cook and Tiny Merritt.
Mrs Linton is survived by two daughters, Tressie Paul of Samson, AL and Nell Sims (James) of New Brockton, AL; four grandchildren, Shannon Clark (Shannon) of New Brockton, AL, Susan Paul (Chad) of Samson, AL, Jackie Paul McCann of Samson, AL and Jason Sims (Sabrina) of New Brockton, AL; eight great grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Anna, Jade, Jackson, Fisher, Cody and Harley; six great-great grandchildren, Noah, Joseph, MaKayla, H.J., Ryker and Bayla; one brother, William Taylor (Carolyn) of Auburndale, FL and a number of special nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be James Sims, Shannon Clark, Chad Hendrix, Jason Sims, Jackson McCann and Fisher Hendrix.
OZARK…Mr. Jerry Wayne Barentine, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday evening, August 10, 2026, at his home. He was 73.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Barentine, son of the late Ewell W. Barentine and Elizabeth W. Willis Barentine, was born and raised in Ozark, Alabama, and remained proud of his hometown throughout his life. He attended Ozark City Schools and built many lifelong friendships and memories during his years there. Those who knew him best knew he had a gentle spirit, a kind heart, and a quiet strength that made him someone people naturally felt comfortable around.
A devoted sports fan, Mr. Barentine rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Atlanta Braves or support the Alabama Crimson Tide. Whether watching a game at home, talking sports with friends and family, or celebrating a big win, those teams brought him a great deal of joy over the years. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and found happiness in spending time with the people he loved.
Mr. Barentine was employed with Road Mart for many years, where he worked hard and earned the respect of those who knew him. He believed in the value of honest work and took pride in doing his job well. His strong work ethic and dependable nature were qualities that followed him throughout his life.
In the 1990s, he moved to Tennessee and made a life there, creating new friendships and experiences along the way. In 2018, he returned to Ozark to live with his daughter, allowing them to spend precious years together and create many cherished memories. Being near family meant a great deal to him, and he treasured the time he was able to share with those he loved most.
Above all else, Mr. Barentine will be remembered as a loving father and family man. To his daughter, he was the sweetest and most gentle giant God could have chosen for a father. He possessed a tender heart, a patient spirit, and an unconditional love that could always be counted on. His presence brought comfort, his advice brought reassurance, and his love provided strength through life’s challenges. He had a way of making people feel cared for without needing many words, simply through his kindness, compassion, and steady support.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, James, and Buddy; nephew, Johnny Barentine.
Surviving relatives include his daughter, Christy Lane (David), Ozark; grandchildren, George David Lane, III and Brittany Elrod (Gabe); great-granddaughter, Adalyn Kate (Elrod); sister, Betty Oglesby, St. Louis, Missouri; his beloved dog, Bella; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
ECHO COMMUNITY. . .Jo Ann Woodham Ammons, a resident of the Echo community of Dale County, passed away early Monday evening, August 10, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, (2570 County Road 67, South, Midland City) with Pastor Luke Westbrook officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerry Ammons, 508 County Road 46, Midland City, AL 36350.
Jo Ann Ammons was a lifelong resident of the Echo community in Dale County, daughter of the late Robert Velma Woodham and Frances Kirkland Woodham. She was a 1966 graduate of Dale County High School in Midland City. Jo Ann was a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church where she served as church pianist and was active in most church activities. She was also very active in her great-grandsons’ events.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Jerry M. Ammons; a daughter, Gayle Ammons Greenwell (Steve), Echo community; a son, Greg Ammons (Andrea), Niceville, FL; grandchildren, Robert Johnson (Heather), Tyler Johnson (Sami), and Max Ammons; great-grandchildren, Noah Johnson, Conway Johnson and Henry Johnson; a brother-in-law, Jack Ammons (Eldora).
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.
Mr. Larry Hugh Palmer, age 82, a resident of Pansey, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Watermark Church in Ashford with Pastor Todd Thorpe and Pastor Dean Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:15 pm on Wednesday at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Watermark Church, 103 Elmer Road, Ashford, Alabama 36312.
Mr. Palmer was born in Houston County, Alabama to the late David Audrey and Edith Maude Whitehurst Palmer on June 13, 1944. He was raised in Cowarts, Alabama and was a 1962 graduate of Ashford High School. He later married his wife, Jan Tolar, in 1967. They raised their family in Cowarts and in 1992 moved to the family farm in Pansey, Alabama. In 1969 he founded Palmer Electric Construction Company and worked there until his death. Mr. Palmer enjoyed working, repairing and restoring things, and being on the tractor bush hogging. He loved his family and watching his grandchildren play ball. He had a servant’s heart and loved to serve the Lord and his church. Over the years, he served as deacon at Watermark Church in Ashford, and charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Cowarts.
Mr. Palmer is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Edith Carole Palmer.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife, Jan Tolar Palmer of Pansey; son, David Palmer (Kendall) of Dothan; daughter, Luci Adams (Dr. Craig) of Headland; four grandchildren, Tyler Adams (Anna) of Edison, Georgia, Davis Adams (Jesilyn) of Birmingham, Anna Caroline Pahmeier (Jonathan) of Dothan, and Camille Palmer of Homewood; three great grandchildren, Desmond, Robin, and Ida Grace Adams; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Tyler Adams, Davis Adams, Jonathan Pahmeier, John Gray, Joe Tolar, and Martin Pilcher.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dwan Pilcher, Gene Womack, and the Ashford True Value Crew.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Steven Allen Marchman, age 70, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on May 29, 1956, in Dothan, Alabama, and lived a life marked by kindness, selflessness, and a genuine love for the people and things that mattered most to him.
Steven was a simple man in the truest sense of the word, and those who knew him will remember him for his steady presence, his warm conversations, and the way he made others feel welcome. He never met a stranger and was always willing to stop and talk with anyone he encountered. His easygoing nature and sincere interest in others left a lasting impression on family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances alike. He was the kind of man who believed in helping where he could, and he often did so quietly, without seeking recognition.
Growing up, Steven spent time working on the farm with his father, an experience that helped shape his strong work ethic and practical outlook on life. Those early years taught him the value of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance, lessons he carried with him throughout his life. He later built a long career as a mechanic at a Chevrolet dealership and eventually served as a manager, working in communities from Panama City, Florida, to Columbus, Georgia. He took pride in his work and was respected for his knowledge, dependability, and ability to get the job done right.
Steven had a lifelong interest in drag racing and enjoyed working on his cars. He appreciated the skill, patience, and attention to detail that came with mechanical work, and he found satisfaction in understanding how things worked and making them run well. His love for automobiles was more than a hobby. It was a part of who he was and reflected the hands-on, hardworking spirit that defined his life.
At home, Steven found companionship and comfort in his two dogs, Buddy and Sissy, who were dear to him. He cared deeply for them and enjoyed their loyal presence in his daily life. He also found joy in the simple pleasures of life and valued time spent in familiar surroundings with the people and animals he loved. His life was not measured by grand gestures, but by the steady goodness he showed every day.
Steven is survived by his sister, Norma Collins; brother, Billy Ray Marchman; his nephews, Mark Skipper and his wife Karen, and Mike Skipper and his wife Tiffany; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also remembered by extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory and the many ways he touched their lives. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mildred Marchman.
In Steven’s honor, the family will receive friends at Sunset Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 10am until 11am.
Mr. Larry Hugh Palmer, age 82, a resident of Pansey, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2026.