OZARK…Mr. Clark Corbett Dickerson, III, a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday May 12, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 79.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Chad Ingle officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Dickerson, the son of the late Clark Corbett Dickerson, Jr. and Elizabeth Jane Porter Dickerson, was born and raised in Middletown, Connecticut. He carried the spirit of New England with him throughout his life, remembering the places and people that shaped him. He graduated from East Hampton High School in 1965, where he threw himself into just about everything—golf, baseball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, chess club, and the Varsity Club. He loved being active, loved learning new things, and loved being part of a team. Those early years showed the energy and curiosity that would follow him all his life.
He went on to attend the University of Connecticut before eventually heading west, where he became known by a nickname that stuck with him for years: the “Rag Man.” It was a title he wore with pride. Supplying rags to automotive businesses across Arizona may sound simple, but he turned it into something special. He built relationships, made friends, and became a familiar, trusted face to the people he served. He had a way of connecting with folks—easygoing, friendly, and always ready with a story.
In 2015, he made a big change and moved to Dale County, a place that quickly became home. He often said he felt blessed by the people he met here, and he cherished the kindness and support they showed him. Dale County embraced him, and he embraced it right back.
One of his greatest joys was working on religious puzzles. He spent hours putting them together with patience and care, and once they were finished, he didn’t keep them—he gave them away. Each puzzle became a gift, a small piece of his heart shared with friends. It was his way of spreading comfort, faith, and a little beauty in the world.
He also loved watching and feeding birds. There was something peaceful about it for him—sitting quietly, noticing the colors, the sounds, the simple rhythm of nature. It brought him joy, and it grounded him.
He was a proud member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, where he found fellowship and a sense of belonging. His faith was steady and sincere, and it guided him through the ups and downs of life.
Those who knew him will remember his gentle spirit, his quirky humor, his generosity, and the way he appreciated the small things. He lived simply, loved deeply, and never took the people around him for granted. His life touched many, and his memory will continue to do the same.
Surviving relatives include his children, Corby Dickerson, Montana, Andrew Dickerson, Minnesota, Keith Dickerson, Colorado, and Thomas Toohill, Connecticut; four grandsons; s special friends and caregivers, Floyd and Mary Emery, Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Steve Arthur Harper, 72, a life-long resident of Houston County, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born April 26, 1954, in Dothan to the late Arthur Mitchell & Minnie Wynora Harper. He attended Cottonwood High School where he played football, before graduating in 1972. Following high school, he attended trade school, where he became a welder. Steve worked for many years at Farley Nuclear Plant as a welder & pipe fitter. Later, he began farming row crops on his family land, something he thoroughly enjoyed during his later years of his life.
He is preceded by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rhonda Harper of Dothan; his son, Steven Harper of Wauchula, FL; his daughter, Stephanie Michelle Evans (Jason) of Wauchula, FL; his brother, Mike (Linda) Harper of Dothan; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Nurse Lynda Kirkland & Vitas Hospice for the love and care shown to their loved one during this time.
Per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Joyce Davis Johnson, age 91, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on May 14, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1934, in West Green, Georgia, and lived a long life marked by kindness, love, and steady devotion to the people and places she held dear.
Joyce was a woman whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She was known for being kind and loving, and those qualities were reflected in the way she cared for her family, her friends, and her community. She carried herself with grace and warmth, and she made those around her feel valued and welcome. Her life was a quiet example of faithfulness, compassion, and strength.
She retired from working in civil service at Ft. Rucker, where she served with dedication and professionalism. Her work reflected her dependable nature and her willingness to help others. Joyce took pride in doing her part well, and she earned the respect of those who had the privilege of working alongside her. Her career was one more way she contributed meaningfully to the lives of others.
Joyce also enjoyed being involved in the Daleville Garden Club. She appreciated the beauty of the world around her and found joy in caring for things that grew. She had a green thumb and a special love for flowers, and her interest in gardening was a reflection of her patient and nurturing heart. Through this hobby and her community involvement, she shared her love of beauty and fellowship with others.
Family was central to Joyce’s life, and she treasured each member of her family deeply. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Johnson Adams, and her husband, Julian Bruce Adams; three grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Perry and his wife, Callie, Ashleigh Kristin Wuestenfeld and her husband, Andrew, and Julian Bruce Adams, Jr. and his wife, Sara; and great-grandchildren, Anderson Wuestenfeld, Aldrin Wuestenfeld, Julian B. Adams, III, Anelise Adams, Alaina Adams, Rhett Perry, and Shiloh Perry. She is also survived by her sister, Jimmie Alter, and her brother-in-law, Charles Crews . Her family will forever cherish her memory and the love she gave so freely.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Horace B. Johnson; her parents, Elijah and Ruby Davis; her sisters, JoAnn Crews, June Smith and her husband Johnny, and Jackie Davis; and her brother-in-law, Jack Alter. Their reunion is a comfort to those who mourn her passing and a reminder of the family bonds that remained important to her throughout her life.
Joyce Davis Johnson will be remembered for the warmth of her presence, the kindness of her heart, and the loving example she set for her family and friends. Her life was one of quiet dignity and enduring devotion, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2pm at Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery next to her husband.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Shirley Jeanette Nobles Cooper, a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Dale Medical Center. She was 80 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cooper will be 1:00 P. M. Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home of Ozark with Reverend Bill Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mrs. Cooper was born August 12, 1945 in Skipperville, Alabama to the late Alvin Ace Nobles Sr. and Laura Estelle Thompson. Mrs. Cooper worked tirelessly to take care of her family. She would work multiple jobs and always made sure her girls had what they needed. Shirley adored her children and grandchildren and spent many years looking after them. Cooking for her family whenever she had the opportunity made her happy. She loved working in her flower beds; she was very proud of them and loved showing them off to family and friends. Football, well yes Alabama Roll Time all the way! Don’t get in her way during a game! She would yell at the television as if she was the coach on the field. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Charles Cooper; one sister, Grace Nobles Hagler; and one brother, Ace Nobles, Jr.
Survivors include four daughters, Jenifer Richardson (Charles) of Skipperville, Amacie Smith (Stanley) of Ozark, Allice Burt of Ozark, and Rilda Cooper of Ozark; grandchildren, Zak Richardson, Noori Buchanan (Perry), Kirsten Davies, McKenzie Winn (Trey), Cooper Smith, Lara Lewis (Kyle), Hillaree Hendrickson (Edd), and Justin Blaha (Haley); great grandchildren, Zayden Fickle, Perry David Buchanan, Zoie Fickle, Colton Buchanan, Claudia Buchanan, Kyren Davies, Lilah Flynn, Grayson Winn, Easton Winn, Paisyn Compton, Aubree Hendrickson, Stella Hendrickson, Ian Blaha; and great-great grandchildren, Evani Cooks and Miles Fickle Davis.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Concord Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1086 County Road 23, Ariton, Alabama 36311.
DOTHAN… Christopher “Chris” J. McCarty, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at a Dothan hospital. He was 56.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 15, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Brother Brian Fears officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Chris was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late James Ware McCarty and Virginia Benton McCarty. Chris lived in Dothan, Alabama his entire life. He was a graduate of the 1988 Class of Dothan High School. He was currently employed with the City of Dothan, in the Environmental Services Department, the Straight-Line Parking Services, and City of Dothan Performing Arts Event Team. He also worked with Houston County Environmental Services. Chris had also worked with several funeral homes in the wiregrass over the years. He was a member of the Cloverdale Methodist Church.
Chris was known for his generous heart, kind spirit, and the way he never met a stranger. Everyone who knew Chris knew they had a friend for life. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back and if you needed more, he would gladly give that too. He loved deeply, laughed loudly, and left an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Throughout his life, Chris built countless friendships and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His sense of humor, loyalty, and caring nature will be missed but forever remembered.
Along with his parents, Chris was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond H. Benton and Inez holmes Benton; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Doris “Dot Dot” Shirah.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his aunts and uncles, Will and Ceciela McCarty, Bobbie Sylvester, Carolyn McLaney, and Debbie Barrett, all of Dothan, AL, Barbara Benton of Newton, AL, Linda and Gary Yarbrough of Midland City, AL, and Wilbur and Nancy Benton of Prattville, AL; and his numerous cousins.
He is also survived by his special friends, Sharon Coe Simmons, Mary Johnson, and Jan Peel McGregor, who remained by his side with love, laughter, friendship, and unwavering support throughout his final days.
Chris’s canine companion, “Rocky” will miss him also.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Brent Snell, Scott Palmer, Scottie Yarbrough, Blake Johnson, Ryan Smith, Durwood Doswell, Clay Dempsey, and Jodie Dalton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the City of Dothan Environmental Services Department, his Straight-Line Parking Crew, and City of Dothan Civic Center Event Team.
The family also wishes to thank everyone who visited, prayed, called, and supported Chris during his final days. Your kindness and love will never be forgotten.
Chris’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
