Lisa Ann Marie Scott Smith, a resident of Brundidge, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lisa was born on October 14, 1959 in Johnson City, New York, the daughter of Gerald Samuel Floyd and Judith Arlene Ann Brainard Scott. She grew up as an “army brat” and lived in various places. At the age of fifteen, her family moved to Ft. Rucker, Alabama and settled there. She worked as a janitor at M1 Support Services for seventeen years. She often traveled to Florida with her husband during the fruit season to transport fruit for his work. She loved gardening and was known for her “green thumb”. She enjoyed tending to her chickens. Her most pride and joy were her family. She adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Lisa’s dream in life was to go to Korea to see the Botanical Gardens.
Lisa is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Denkin Smith; uncle, Dale Brainard; sister, Cynthia Jaworski; and nephews, Shawn and Andrew Jaworski.
Lisa is survived by her sons, Robert Silavent (Allie) and Nick Silavent (Wendy), both of Ariton; daughters, Tina Silavent of Elizabethtown, KY and Denece Smith of Highland Park, FL; sister, Susan Slavin; grandchildren, Triston, Barrett, MaKayla (Decklin), Gaige (Hannah), Chelsea (Mark), Brandon (Catalina), Kayla, Austin (Bonnie), Gerald (Ash), Olivia, Marissa, Justis, Mya; great grandchildren, Rose, Amethyst, Brandon Jr., Dylon, and Hudson.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Katherine Jane Trotter, affectionately known as Jane or Meme to her loved ones, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 77. Born on January 25, 1949, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Jane was the cherished daughter of the late Thurman and Violet Lofton and sister to the late Eddie Lofton. Her warm presence and boundless positivity were a beacon of light to all who knew her.
Jane’s life was one of dedication, both to her family and her community. She was the devoted wife of George Trotter, and together they raised three wonderful sons, Stacey (Kim) Trotter, Jeremy (Kayla) Trotter, and Lucas (Kimberly) Trotter. Jane’s role as a mother was only outshined by her joy in being a grandmother to her adored grandchildren, Abree (Matthew) Buie, Colton Trotter, Emerson Trotter, Lofton Trotter, Ashlyn Trotter, Paxton Trotter, Clayton Trotter, and Easton Trotter.
Jane was the glue that held her family together, and her enthusiasm for life was contagious. Jane was Everybody’s Meme Trotter, always ready to engage in conversation, share a smile, or burst into laughter. She had a zest for life that was evident in everything she did, from cheering on her beloved LSU Tigers to teaching her grandchildren to drive and celebrating their achievements at school events and sports.
Her true calling was as a homemaker, a role she embraced with all her heart. Jane’s home was always filled with love, laughter, and the mouthwatering aromas of her cooking, especially her famous gumbo and king cake during Mardi Gras. She also had a deep love for crafting and took great joy in making things by hand, often creating thoughtful and meaningful pieces for those she loved. Her culinary and creative talents were just some of the many ways she expressed her love for her family and friends.
Her adventurous spirit shone brightly when she won a fishing tournament alongside her grandson Colton, a memory that her family will treasure forever. Jane’s love for her grandchildren knew no bounds, from spontaneous Sonic runs to the simple joy of spending time together and making lasting memories.
Jane’s legacy is one of love, joy, and the power of positivity. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts of her family and the many lives she touched. Jane’s memory will be cherished, her stories retold, and her laughter will echo in the stories passed down through generations. As we bid farewell to Katherine Jane Trotter, we celebrate a life lived to the fullest, a life that will continue to inspire and guide us for years to come.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Hixson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 9:00-10:00 am.
Mrs. JoAnne Baxley Smith, a resident of Fadette, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:30am in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dennis Singletary officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home Directing. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Don Spivey, 239 Jim Baxley Road, Slocomb, Alabama 36375.
Mrs. Smith was born on December 16, 1937, in Geneva County, the daughter of Jim and Mildred Lassiter Baxley. She spent her early years of life growing up in Fadette, Alabama. She graduated from Fadette Junior High School and later Slocomb High School, Class of 1955. She attended Troy University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1959, and later a master’s degree in 1978. Mrs. Smith spent thirty-one dedicated years in her career as a teacher, she taught at Houston County Schools and Cottonwood High School. She was a member of the Houston County Education Association and served as Secretary, Treasurer, and President. She served as a delegate at the AEA convention and a Treasurer of the Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional organization for outstanding women educators. She was also a member of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of the Kappa Delata Pi, HCEA, AEA, and Nea. Mrs. Smith’s career was something she was proud of, but it didn’t compare to her family. Her husband was the love of her life, and her family was the joy of her life. She cherished the time spent with her family. Her grandchildren were so precious to her. She greatly enjoyed hosting and preparing special meals for her family. Her hobbies were collecting cookbooks and preparing new dishes. Mrs. Smith was a dedicated member of Cloverdale Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, church training teacher, VBS worker, building planning committee, nursery worker, choir member, hostess committee member, and M&M committee.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James David Baxley; sister, Janie Spivey; nieces, Marcia Baxley and Amanda Adams; nephews, Kenny Barrentine and Donnie Bolin; mother and father-in-law, Ray and Eutha Smith.
Mrs. Smith’s love and memories will live on with her husband of sixty five years, Jimmy Earl Smith, Fadette; daughters, Leisa Pitchford (Glen) of Rehobeth, Sherryl Quast, Fadette; brothers-in-law, Ronald Smith of Wicksburg, Gary Smith (Judy) of Jacksons Gap, Don Spivey of Fadette; sister-in-law, Nancy Barrentine (Robert) of Taylor; grandchildren, JoAnna Pitchford, Whitney Barron (Samantha), Holli Fuller (Justin), Emily Strickland (Trapper Bell), Lindsey Wilson (Travis); great grandchildren, Cameron Turner, Logan McConnell, Julianna Fuller, Ivey Jo Barron, Jonah Fuller, Ever Wilson, Josie Fuller, Birdie Bell; several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Patricia Elizabeth Carlson passed away peacefully, March 24, 2026, at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia with her children by her side. She was 99 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Carlson will be held 2:00 P. M. Friday, March 27, 2026, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Chris Boutin officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Friday at the Funeral Home in Ozark from 12:30 P. M. until time to depart for the service.
Mrs. Carlson was born February 15, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York to the late John Peter Shott and Letitia Brophy Shott. Pat enjoyed her life in Ozark with her beloved late husband Roy for 65 years after many military reassignments. They loved Ozark from the start and made many lifetime friends here. They enjoyed golf and Mom had three holes in one! They enjoyed bowling, card games and extensive worldwide traveling during their 68 years together. Additionally, she was a super Alabama fan (Roll Tide!) and loved a good mystery book and could often be found at her local library where they knew her quite well.
Pat loved dogs but was mostly a cat person and it was noticed that as each of her eight kids grew up and left the house, a replacement cat appeared. She was also a very strong woman. She made life look easy and anyone that’s been in the military service knows that life as a military wife and mother is not so easy all the time, but she rarely complained and handled life’s challenges effortlessly and with ease. She was a great role model for all her kids. St. John Catholic Church was a big part of her life. She loved the church as well as everyone in it. She was a very devoted Catholic and would always seek out the local Catholic church when traveling. She was a treasure to those who knew her and will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Roy F. Carlson, son Peter Eric Carlson, three sons-in-law Joseph Gorecki, Lawrence Falk, and Donald McCaghren, her sister Constance Amodeo Dougherty and niece Valerie Amodeo.
She is survived by her children. Michael R. Carlson, Jimmy P. Carlson (Alicia), Barbara M. Gorecki, Janice R. Nolan (Michael), Gary E. Carlson, KC Falk, Laura McCaghren as well as her seven grandchildren Erin, Eric, Tracy, Scott, Jenna, Caroline, and Chelsea; her 12.5 great-grandchildren, one is due in August, as well as her niece, Andrea Amodeo Vickery, her favorite nephew, Frank Amodeo, her cousin Mary Doherty and her three children Jackie, Danny and Jeanine, in addition to two special bonus daughters, Molly McManus and Sheryl Peavy; and a very special person who always made Mom her favorite apple pies, Debbie Amodeo who all loved her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ozark-Dale County Humane Society, PO Box 2502, Ozark, Alabama 36361 or via PayPal.
Annajeanne Lee (AJ) of Ashford, Alabama passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at Extendicare in Dothan, Alabama at the age of 93. She had been a resident at Extendicare for the past 3 years. Annajeanne had previously lived in Ashford, Alabama.
Annajeanne was born on February 22, 1933 to William Franklin Lee, Sr. (Hannah) and Lois Evelyn Meadows Lee and was raised in Gordon, Alabama. Upon graduation from high school in 1951 at the age of 18, she was recruited to go to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. She was employed with the FBI for 33 years. For the first 24 years with the FBI she was assigned to the Intelligence Division. In 1975, she moved to the Records Management Division with a position in the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Section. She retired from the FBI in 1986 and was highly praised for her dedication and work record throughout her 33 year career.
Upon retirement, she moved back to Gordon, Alabama to help take care of her Mother, Lois Evelyn Meadows Lee (Mama Lois), and her brother, William (Bill) Franklin Lee, Jr. During that time she purchased a lovely house in Ashford, Alabama and lived there until having to move to Extendicare in Dothan, Alabama.
She loved cats and dogs, chocolate and trinkets. She was also a wonderful Aunt to her nieces, Melissa and Marcie.
When she would visit her nieces when they were young, she became the 3rd child and her nieces, Melissa and Marcie, adored her and fully enjoyed the time she spent playing with them.
Annajeanne had a very deep faith and was very involved in her church, Gordon Baptist Church.
Graveside service for Annajeanne will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Gordon City Cemetery.
We will miss her greatly but we know she is in Heaven with the rest of her family. We rest in knowing that God welcomed her home with a big “Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant!”
Annajeanne was preceded in death by her parents William Franklin Lee Sr. (Hannah), Lois Evelyn Meadows Lee, her sister Martha Merle Lee Dickson (Max), and her brothers William Franklin Lee, Jr. (Bill) and Johnny Madison Lee (JoAnn). She is survived by her Nieces, Melissa Lynn Dickson Smith (Larry) and Marcie Lee Dickson McClendon (Neil), Great Nephews, Tyler Lee Smith and Dustin Lavon Smith, and Great Nieces, Madison Lee McClendon Bridges and Sophie Grace McClendon.
Go rest High on that Mountain. Your work on Earth is done.
COLUMBIA. . .William Davis “Billy” Lanford, Jr., a resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in a Dothan hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was 75.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (CDT) Friday, March 27, 2026, in the First Baptist Church of Columbia with Pastor Vann Cooley officiating and a eulogy to be given by Mike Bynum. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 11:00 A.M. Friday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the Columbia City Cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Columbia, P.O. Box 267, Columbia, AL 36319 or the Columbia Historical Society for the restoration of Columbia Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 335, Columbia, AL 36319.
Billy Lanford was a lifelong resident of Columbia, son of the late William Davis “Bill” Lanford, Sr. and Miriam Killingsworth Lanford. He was a 1968 graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia. Billy attended Troy University where he received a BS Degree in Finance and later a Masters Degree in Accounting from Troy University-Dothan. Billy was currently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First State Banks. In earlier years, he served as President of the Bank of Columbia and PeoplesSouth Bank both in Columbia. Billy served in banking in Blakely and Columbia for a total of fifty-four years.
Billy was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia where he served as a Deacon, as a member of the Finance Committee and Trustee. He was a member of the Columbia Lions Club, Columbia Historical Society, Early County Rotary Club and formerly served as President of the Early County Chamber of Commerce. Billy was an avid hunter who found peace in the woods. He loved collecting guns, guitars, bows and arrows, turkey calls and knives. Billy was a master at cutting grass and bush hogging which he took great pride in. He had an undying love and devotion for his wife and two daughters. Billy was especially proud of his five grandchildren whom he often bragged about. Kate, man’s best friend, was his beloved and loyal pet. Gene Mills is a cherished friend since childhood . Billy was preceded in death by his sister, Annetta Lanford Kilgore.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Kathy King Lanford; daughters, Keely Lanford Mims (Chris), Dothan; and Karla Lanford Chastain (Jeff), Auburn; grandchildren, Mary Hinson Mims, Davis Mims, Kathryn Mims, Ford Chastain and Ann Banks Chastain; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Kilgore and Dr. Jimmy H. King (Cornelia); several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be William H. “Bo” Barnes, Bill Lee, Sonny Hall, Matt Swann, Lee Swann, Keary King, Gene Mills, Al Hutchins, Davis Mims and Kenneth Bryan. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Officers, Directors and employees of First State Bank.
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.
