ABBEVILLE. . .Samuel Lawrence “Teto” Rogers, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 7, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2026, in the Union Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Union Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Carol Johns, 800 County Road 28, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mr. Rogers was born and raised in Henry County, son of the late David Jefferson Rogers and Mary Alice Clenney Rogers. He lived in the Wills Crossroads community most of his adult lifetime. Mr. Rogers was a member of Union Free Will Baptist Church. He was retired as the owner and operator of Roger’s Garage in Abbeville. In earlier years, Mr. Rogers was employed as a Diesel Mechanic with Tillis Land & Timber Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Edward Rogers and a brother, Todd Rogers.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary Lucy Starling Rogers; a son, Roy Lawrence Rogers (Faye), a sister, Dean Strickland, and a brother, Rodney Rogers (Faye), all of Abbeville; grandchildren, Amanda Gamble (Drew), Samuel Rogers (Olivia), and Andrew Rogers (Talina); several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Harold Robison, Randy Ketchum, Mike Paschal, Justin Paschal, Dan Kilpatrick and Stacy Starling.
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.
OZARK…Mrs. Mary Carol Price Hale, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday afternoon, October 5, 2026, in the Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 77.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 12, 2026, in Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Tim Bates and Reverend Tommy West officiating. Burial will follow in Chalkhead Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hale, daughter of the late James Lee Price and Mary Edna Powell Price, was a native of Houston County and a 1966 graduate of Wicksburg High School. On December 2, 1967, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Hale, beginning a beautiful journey together that would be centered around faith, family, and service to the Lord.
Throughout their marriage, Mrs. Hale faithfully walked alongside her husband as he answered God’s call to the ministry. They lived in various communities across Alabama where Brother Kenneth served as pastor of several Baptist churches. Through every move, every new congregation, and every season of ministry, she remained faithfully by his side. She understood that being a pastor’s wife was more than simply sitting on the front pew. It was a ministry of its own, and she embraced that calling with a loving heart and a humble spirit. She prayed, encouraged, taught, listened, loved people, and quietly served wherever there was a need.
Mrs. Hale had a deep and abiding faith in her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and that faith could be seen in the way she lived her life. She was known as a faithful prayer warrior, someone who truly believed in taking the needs of others before the Lord. Whether praying for her family, her church family, a child she was teaching, or someone walking through a difficult season, prayer was an important part of who she was. Her faith was not something she simply talked about on Sundays. It was something she carried with her every day.
She especially had a heart for children and found great joy in teaching them and showing them the love of Christ. She had a special way of making children feel welcomed, important, and loved. Through the years, she planted many little seeds of faith through the lessons she taught, the kindness she showed, and the example she lived before them. In 1999, Mrs. Hale and her husband returned to Ozark, where she became a member of Southside Baptist Church. Her servant’s heart and love for the Lord continued to be an important part of her life. She never sought attention or recognition for the things she did. She simply wanted to serve her Savior, love people, and be faithful wherever God placed her.
As much as she loved serving the church, there was nothing more precious to Mrs. Hale than her family. She dearly loved her children and held an especially tender place in her heart for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To them, she was much more than a grandmother. She was their friend and their playmate. She was never too grown-up to get down and play, laugh, have fun, and enjoy whatever adventure her grandchildren had in mind.
Mrs. Hale lived her life with her priorities firmly rooted in the things that mattered most to her: her Lord, her family, and serving others. She faithfully supported the husband she loved, cared deeply for the people God placed in her path, prayed for those around her, and poured her heart into children and family. Hers was a life of quiet faithfulness, one that reminded others that some of the greatest work for the Lord is done without fanfare, simply through loving, praying, teaching, encouraging, and being there when someone needs you.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Holley; and a brother, Mike Price.
Surviving relatives include her husband of fifty-eight years, Reverend Kenneth W. Hale, Ozark; son, Scott Hale (Stacy), Piney Flats, Tennessee; daughter, Kendra Wester (Chad), Enterprise; sister, Elaine Rittenhouse, Dothan; brother, Tim Price (Julie), Dothan; three grandchildren, Tyler Entelisano (Kristen), Anna-Tyler Wester, and Macy Hale; two great-grandchildren, AJ Scott and Jeremiah Hale Entelisano; nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Dennis Hale, Tyler Entelisano, Bill Vang, Mike Moore, Jonathan Dykes, and Steve McDaniel.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Kenneth Edwin Horton, known as Kenny, passed away on October 6, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 68.
Kenny was born on December 31, 1957, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and he carried the values of his hometown with him throughout his life. He graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School and was proud of the roots and relationships he built in the Tuscaloosa area. He attended Porter St. Paul CME Church in Northport, Alabama, where his faith and fellowship were an important part of his life.
Kenny worked as a concrete finisher. He approached his work with dedication and took pride in doing a job well. Those who knew him understood that he was a man who believed in hard work, honesty, and showing up for others when they needed him.
He was known by many as someone who never met a stranger. Kenny had a warm personality, a kind heart, and a gift for making people feel welcome. He was fun to be around, enjoyed helping others, and had a way of bringing laughter into any room. He was a devoted Alabama football fan and took great joy in cheering on his team. His sense of humor and easygoing spirit left lasting impressions on family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Kenny is survived by his son, Kenneth “Ray” Horton; his sister, Vanessa Horton Young; his brothers, Leon Horton and his wife, Geraldine, of Tuscaloosa, Larry Horton of Tuscaloosa, and David Horton of Tuscaloosa; his stepmother, Mary Louise Horton of Northport; his stepbrother, Danny Ray Barron; his stepsister, Ethel Robertson; his brother-in-law and good friend, Dr. Ken Young; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will cherish his memory and carry forward the love he shared with them.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Horton; his mother, Mary Lee Horton; and his brothers, Henry Carl Horton and Johnny Ray Horton. Their memories remained a part of his life, and he now rests in eternal peace reunited with those who went before him.
The family extends sincere appreciation to SouthernCare Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Kenny during his final days. Their kindness and support were deeply appreciated and will not be forgotten.
A celebration of Kenny’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 2pm in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Young officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service from 1pm until 2pm. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Maverick Christopher Jay McCarthy, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, was born on February 21, 2026, and passed away on October 2, 2026, at the tender age of seven months.
Though his time here was brief, Maverick brought an immeasurable amount of love and joy into the lives of all who knew him. His precious presence touched the hearts of his family and friends, leaving behind memories that will be cherished forever. He was deeply loved from the moment he entered this world, and that love will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.
Maverick is survived by his parents, Michael McCarthy and Leeanna Johnson; his sisters, Jolynn Harrell and Amethyst McCarthy; his Mimi, Sherry Glass; Grammy, Janan Jackson; Pop Pop, Jamie Henderson; grandmother, Fabiana Russell; grandparents, Trish and Daniel Glass; uncles, James and Matt; aunts, Emalee, Pookie, Stephanie, Sebrina, and Natalie; cousins, Kai, Ava and Maya; great-uncle, Kenneth; and special friend, Skye Granger and her children, Audrey Lewis, Ariel Pierce, and Hailie Hutchins.
Maverick was preceded in death by his uncle, Christopher Jay, grandmother, Rhonda Hix; and his aunt, Wanda Carter.
Although Maverick’s life was far too short, the love he gave and the memories he created will never be measured by the amount of time he was here. He will remain forever in the hearts of his family and all who loved him, a precious little boy whose life made a lasting impact.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home from 10am until 11am.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Mildred Jeanette Peters Allen, a resident of the Pleasant Grove Community of Ozark, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Flowers Hospital. She was 86 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Allen will be 2:00 P. M. Sunday, October 11, 2026, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Dennis Tew and Reverend Keith Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Sunday from 1:00 P. M. until service time. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Walker, David Martin, Bobby Farthing, Pat Teeter, Jason Kimel and Willie Turner. Honorary pallbearer will be Clayton Fuller.
Mrs. Allen was born June 27, 1940 in the Pleasant Grove Community of Dale County to the late Floyd Peters and Mildred Wallace Peters. She was a life-long dedicated member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with the children. She also enjoyed working in her yard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lewie Arnice Allen; one sister, Lunette Chancey; and one brother, James Peters.
Survivors include three sons; Tim Allen (Patricia) of Ozark, Kevin Allen of Malvern, Alabama, and Craig Allen (Jan) of Clio; two grandchildren, Jacob Allen (Shelby) and Andrew Cooley (Ashley); three great grandchildren, Parker Dean Allen, Stevie Lane Allen and Louie Ray Allen; one sister, Marie Peters of Dothan; and one aunt, Sarah Byrd Cooper of Ozark. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1124 County Road 11, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
