Dr. Hoyt A. Childs, Jr., MD, known affectionately as Hoyt, Jr to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in Geneva, Alabama. Born on August 21, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, Hoyt was a man of exceptional intellect, kindness especially to his patients, and generosity, whose life was marked by his commitment to medicine, his family, and his church.
Hoyt’s journey began as a bright young student in Samson, Alabama, where he graduated from Samson High School. His passion for medicine led him to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. Hoyt’s medical career was distinguished by his service in the US Navy in Charleston, South Carolina, and his dual board certification in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. For 34 years, he practiced pediatric medicine with a gentle hand and a warm heart in Fairhope, Alabama, before dedicating another decade to emergency medicine in Huntsville.
Beyond his professional achievements, Hoyt was a man deeply rooted in his Christian faith. He was a faithful member of Samson First Methodist Church, where he shared his musical talents as the organist for many years. His love for music extended to playing the piano, a pastime that brought joy to many gatherings and quiet moments alike.
Hoyt’s love for life was evident in his varied interests. He found solace in the beauty of nature, often spending time planting flowers and immersing himself in the outdoors. A lifelong learner, he enjoyed reading and had a particular fascination with foreign languages. His compassionate spirit was also reflected in his love for animals, a trait that endeared him to all creatures great and small.
Hoyt’s legacy is carried on by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Sandra H. Childs of Samson, AL; his sons, Hoyt A. “Tres” Childs, III (Christy) of Huntsville, AL, and Thomas Childs (Gladys) of Ft. Worth, TX; his cherished grandchildren, Abbie, Sarah Kate, Megan, Baylee, and Scott Childs; his siblings, Dr. Hayden Childs (Jule), Patricia “Trish” Janasky (Ed), and Dr. Rich Childs (Dr. Mitzi); and a host of special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Hoyt Abner Childs, Sr. and Ouida Weekes Childs.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Samson First Methodist Church with his niece, Julia Gibbs, Rev. Dean Moore, and Rev. Dustin Wise officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing.
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
Dorothy Lamb Oaks was born August 12, 1921, in Ashford, AL. She was a current resident of Westside Terrace, Dothan, AL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Glover Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be immediately following the service in Dothan City Cemetery, with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at Glover Funeral Home from 12:00pm until 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025, prior to the service.
During her lifetime, she and her sister, Frankie, were extremely close.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy D. Oaks, Sr.; (her stepson) Roy Oaks, Jr. and Marie; daughter Cathy Oaks Ashlock and husband Tommy; parents John Frank Lamb and Lonnie Lee Fulton Lamb; brothers Fred Lamb (Freddie Mae Armstrong) and Lawrence E. Lamb (Juanita Burnham); sisters Virginia Lamb Lawler (Herman) and Frankie Lamb Skipper (Louie Skip); nephews Richard Lamb, Fred Lamb, Jr. and Sylvia Lawler, wife of Eugene Lawler.
Dorothy is survived by her niece Gloria Lamb Lastinger (Les); nephews Vinson Lamb (Emily), Eugene Lawler, Roane Lawler (Lawanda), Bobette Lamb (wife of Fred Lamb, Jr.) and Charlene Lamb (wife of Richard Lamb). Dorothy is also survived by her great grandson, Lee Ashlock (Erica) and their three children; and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church and the “Ma Addison’s” Sunday School Class and the Golden Achievers.
Dorothy retired as the office manager in 1986 from Dixie Service, Inc., in Opelika, AL. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club for several years. While living in Opelika, she was an active member of the Pilot’s Club of Lee County and volunteered at the concession stand at the Auburn Football Stadium every home game. She was an avid Auburn fan.
Dot and Roy lived in Opelika, AL, where Roy retired from Davis Dyer Supply Company. After the death of her husband, Dorothy moved to her childhood home near Ashford, AL, and lived on a small farm which her father purchased in 1931.
She graduated from Ashford School in 1939. While in school she played on the girls’ basketball team. Her husband taught her how to play golf, and she played until she was ninety. She loved the outdoors. She had a green thumb and could bring an almost dead plant back to life.
She liked to make jelly and was always willing to help anyone who needed her help. She also helped her nephew, Roane, operate his business.
Dorothy was a very resilient person. After she was one hundred years old, she beat Covid twice, pneumonia twice and a broken leg.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Westside Terrace.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
OZARK…Ms. Glenda F. Short, a resident of Ozark, died late Monday evening, November 10, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 94.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the First United Methodist Church of Ozark with Reverend Dr. Jason Thrower officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the church. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Short, born and raised in the heart of Ohio, was the beloved daughter of Eddie Short and Ida Curtz Short. She carried the values of her upbringing—kindness, humility, and a deep sense of faith—throughout her life. After graduating from Moody Bible College in Chicago, a place that nurtured her spiritual foundation and love for learning, she went on to build a meaningful career as an executive secretary with McGuffin Lumber Company. Her dedication and professionalism earned the respect of her colleagues, and she remained with the company for many years until her well-deserved retirement.
Though she spent much of her life in Chicago, Ms. Short eventually made her home in Ozark, Alabama, where she became a cherished member of the First United Methodist Church. Her faith was not just something she practiced—it was something she lived. She sang joyfully in the Church Choir, lent her wisdom and heart while serving on the Board of Directors, and found fellowship and friendship in the John Wesley Sunday School Class. Her presence in the church was steady and comforting, like a warm light that never dimmed.
Ms. Short was known for her gentle spirit, her thoughtful words, and her unwavering devotion to those she loved. She had a quiet strength and a generous heart, always ready to lend a listening ear or a helping hand. Her life was a testament to grace and service, and she touched many lives with her kindness.
She was preceded in death by her dear sister, Betty Jean Borer, and her nephew, Brentley Borer, both of whom she loved deeply and remembered often. Their memories remained close to her heart, and she spoke of them with tenderness and affection.
Surviving relatives include her brother-in-law, Richard Borer; niece, Lisa Borer McGuffin, both of Ozark; great-niece, Meg McGuffin, New York City; niece-in-law, Athena Borer and her daughter, Haylie Borer, Columbia, South Carolina.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
WEBB, ALABAMA. . .Betty Buie Ivey, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025, in Westside Terrace in Dothan. She was 98.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 14, 2025, in the Webb Baptist Church with Dr. Matthew C. Helms and Pastor Joe Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Webb Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Webb, AL 36376.
Mrs. Ivey was born and raised in Webb, daughter of the late Walter Buie and Ressie Brackin Buie. She was a graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia. Mrs. Ivey was an active member of Webb Baptist Church where she taught a Sunday School Class, sang in the church choir and taught Training Union classes. She was a long time member of the Hosanna Sunday School Class. In later years, Mrs. Ivey was a co-founder of Webb Senior Citizens where she was an active participant. During most of her adult lifetime, she assisted her late husband in the operation of Ivey & Ivey Farms, Inc. Mrs. Ivey was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Ivey, and two brothers, Otis Buie and Byrd Buie.
Surviving relatives include two sons, John Ivey (Sue), and Lamar Ivey (Kay), all of Webb; a sister-in-law, Cindy Buie, Webb; grandchildren, Jamar Ivey (Allison), Lance Ivey (Lauren), and Leigh Anna Hall (Bagby); great-grandchildren, Amelia Ivey and Ivey Hall; several nieces and nephews.
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.
COTTONWOOD… Gerard T. Guilford, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away early Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was 55.
There are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Guilford was born in Lake City, Florida, to the late Gerald Guilford and Theresa Annette Godwin Guilford Perrin. He had lived in the Dothan, Alabama area most of his lifetime. He was an avid fisherman and loved to fish whenever he could wet a hook. He was a people person and never met a stranger. He loved his family. He was currently working with Danford Farms as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Dothan, Alabama.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his sisters, Danna Carpenter and Belinda Gail Guilford; his aunt Judith Ingram (Royce): and his cousins (more like brothers) Freddie Ingram (Sandi), Jack Ingram (Sharlon) and Chase Ingram (Ciera).
