Age 40, of Dothan, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Flowers Hospital.
Tara was born on April 8, 1985, in Dothan, Alabama, to Glen Allen Lewis and Pamela Jean Smith. She graduated from high school and went on to complete trade school courses. Tara worked as an inventory specialist with RGIS.
She was a talented and artistic individual who loved arts and crafts, especially painting. She also had a fondness for Batman, SpongeBob, and fishing—simple joys that reflected her fun-loving and creative spirit.
She is survived by her father, Glen Allen Lewis (Janice); mother, Pamela Jean Smith (Tim); sisters, Jessica Jean Lewis (Ryan), Misty Mae Lewis (Billy), Taylor Marie Lewis (Scott), and Dana Mann (Stephen); special living grandmother Dorothy Smith; nieces and nephews, Kaylee Lewis, Ryan Lewis Jr., and Drew Lewis; a special friend, Keisha Merritt; and a host of cousins and extended family members.
Marvin L. Smith, age 69, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1956, in Matthews, Missouri, to the late William Leslie Smith and Alice Louise (King) Smith.
Marvin was known for his sense of humor and love of all things Snoopy. A devoted husband, he was a loving caretaker to his wife, Dixie, and a man whose dedication and work ethic defined him. Marvin was a hard worker throughout his life and took great pride in providing for his wife and two dogs- Bo and Luke.
He cherished spending time with his loved ones and was especially proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dixie Darlene Smith; three daughters, Stephanie Taylor, Johnna Shanks, and Carrie Fodge; grandchildren Melanie Robinson, Austin Fodge, Garrett Taylor, Zachary Fodge, Jonathan Shanks, Jordan Taylor, Jessica Shanks, and Jacob Shanks; and great-grandchildren Charlee Robinson, Archer Robinson, Weston Fodge, and Ali Robinson.
Marvin is also survived by his sisters Ruth Ann Boyles, Stella Louise Copeland, and Penny Lois Wheeler, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Clifford Edward William Smith, Robert Eugene Smith, Rickey Smith, Ruby Alberta Edgar, and Helen Loretta Wheeler.
Marvin’s warmth, laughter, strength, and devotion to his family will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Mr. Johnny Greene, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at his residence. He was 70 years old.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Luke Westbrook officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, Alabama. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted.
Johnny was born on March 14, 1955, in Louisville, Alabama, to the late Grover Cleveland and Pearl Carroll Greene. He was a carpenter by trade. Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.
He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Rosemary Walden Greene; two sisters, Martha Braswell and Virginia Faircloth; Cleveland Greene, Charlie Greene, Gary Green; two nieces, Sharon Westbrook and Caron Faircloth.
Survivors include his son, Eric Greene of Eufaula; two daughters, Rosemarie Arnette (Danny) of Ariton and Tiffany Carpenter (Preston) of Eufaula; two sisters, Lavonia Guy of Eufaula and Donna Green of Eufaula; eight grandchildren, Ray Arnette (Layla), Derrick “DJ” Greene, Crystal “Toot-Toot” Dansby, Shelby Carpenter, Daniel Carpenter, Leodale Morris, Raylinn Arnette and Andrew Arnette; four great-grandchildren, Conley Arnette, Grace Arnette, Grady Arnette, and Lily Mae Ellis; one great-grandchild on the way, Blaisley Byrd; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Greene and Joan Green.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Larry Hamilton, Hayden Turvin, Quez Johnson, Scotty Starling, Hunter Kelly, Timothy Champion, Scotty Strickland, and Danny Dykes.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Robert “Bobby” Leon Smith, a cherished resident of Geneva, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born in New Hanover, South Carolina, on October 27, 1948, to the late Dunnie Winders Smith and Marie Ann Burdeshaw, Bobby grew into a man of patriotism and principle. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he dedicated his career to his craft as a skilled lath and plaster professional.
While he was a master of his trade, Bobby’s true sanctuary was the water. He loved fishing of any kind, from the ocean to the lakes. Those who knew him best know he was never calmer or happier than when he had his fishing pole in the water, his beloved dog, Dexter, by his side, and a Budweiser in his hand.
He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory. He is survived by his children, Richard Sanders and Shannon Smith; his grandchildren, Dakota Sanders and Catana Jade Quick; and his great-granddaughters, Jewel Sanders and Isabelle Quick. He is also survived by his siblings, Leon Sellers (Nina), Dunnie Smith, and Susan; his stepmother, Ruth Smith; and many nieces and nephews, including David Sellers (Zahairah), Christopher Sellers (Shawn Wallace) and Bryan McQueen (Aaron).
The family extends special gratitude to his niece, Renae Spurlock, who provided devoted care and support when he needed it most.
Bobby is now reunited in eternal rest with those who passed before him, including his parents; his wives, Catana Jean Burdeshaw and Karen Milkin; and his siblings, Linda Meredith and William “Billy” Sellers.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Bobby Smith on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The service will take place at Warren-Holloway Funeral Home (2744 W. Magnolia Ave, Geneva, AL 36340), with Chaplin Adam officiating.
Mrs. Alice Faye Smith of Geneva, Alabama, passed away October 12, 2025, at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham. She was 83 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Trinity Church in Geneva with Reverend Allen Marsh and Reverend Gene Hauser officiating. Burial will follow at Leddon Cemetery in Geneva with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday beginning at 9:30 AM.
Faye was born December 23, 1941, in Alabaster, Alabama, to the late William Oliver “W.O.” and Mable Barnett Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William Luther “Luke” Smith, and her brother, John Edward Moore.
Faye is survived by her four children, Mark Anthony Smith of Enterprise, Rhonda Faye Roberson (Gary) of Geneva, Linda Lynn Hartline of Enterprise, and Jason Matthew Smith (Kaci) of New Brockton; two sisters-in-law, Janice Moore of Sterrett, Alabama, and Dorothy Sandlin of Texas; one brother-in-law, James Smith (Barbara) of Enterprise; sixteen grandchildren, Breanna Fetters (Blake), Hope Smith (David Bowie), Brittanie Smith, Austin Roberson (Shannon), Kalep Roberson (Ashley), Cason Roberson (Courtney), Michael Connell, Shawn Hartline (Amber), Ben Hartline, Cara Lynn Silver (Dustin), Gracee Hartline, Mary Beth Williams (Grant), Matthew Smith, Mason Smith, Mitchell Smith, and Meredith Smith; eleven great-grandchildren and one on the way; her best friend for over 60 years, Ann Brinley; and many nieces and nephews.
At the age of 18 she married the love of her life, Luke Smith. Together they built a marriage so strong that it withstood many storms they weathered together. In the 1960s they moved to south Alabama where they worked together in the fertilizer business and as owners of the Geneva Stockyard. Faye and Luke were active members of the Alabama Cattleman’s Association, and she served as the President of the Cow Belles. Later they opened AFS Cars & Trucks and sold cars to people all around the tri-state area.
Although small in stature, Faye made a huge impact wherever life took her. She embodied what a true servant was. She was a devoted member of Trinity Church for over 25 years where she served in many capacities, and she loved her role as church secretary for 24 years. She played such a vital role at the church that many lovingly referred to her as “The Queen.”
Faye loved the Lord and served Him faithfully, she loved her family more than anything, and she loved the City of Geneva. She took great joy and pride in making Geneva a better place to live and work for the citizens here. She held various offices for the city, but her most treasured role was as the Executive Vice President of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce where she spent countless hours planning and organizing the Geneva Festival on the Rivers.
Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made to Trinity Church of Geneva or to the ongoing mission work of her grandson, Kalep Roberson, and his family in Romania at www.gokmusa.org/donate (select “Roberson Family” from the list of missionaries).
Alice Faye Smith was a beautiful and gracious woman of God. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends, but the legacy she leaves will live on through the memories made with all those she loved and cared for.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Benjamin Edgar “Ben” Baker, Sr., a resident of Ozark, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, in Southeast Health Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was 85 years old. A memorial service for Mr. Baker will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Trinity Methodist Church in Ozark with Reverend Marty Hamilton officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Tuesday in the church from 9:30 A.M. until service time.
Ben was born May 6, 1940, in Louisville, Alabama, to Bennie Frank and Mary Nell Green Baker. He excelled in athletics at Louisville, and at 5’6”, 125 lbs, received a football scholarship to Troy State, where he was known as a “hard hitter!” After receiving his BS Degree in Physical Education, Ben began his coaching career at Enterprise as an assistant. He soon became Head Coach at Union Springs, then Daleville, before returning to Enterprise as an assistant, where he coached for many years. He was a big sports fan and loved Westerns, especially Gunsmoke! But his greatest joy in life was being “Pop” to his grands! Ben retired from coaching and began working for Enterprise Wholesale. He spent 47 years in the flooring business, ending with Ben Baker Flooring in Ozark, where he had just retired. He loved his grandchildren, fast cars, fishing, hunting, golf and riding horses. Ben was an outgoing, lovable man, and a friend to everyone! He helped start the Men’s Breakfast Club at Ozark First United Methodist Church. He considered that his Ministry. Ben also served on the Board of Trustees and was a devoted member for many years. He was a Charter Member of Trinity Methodist Church, Ozark in 2023. Ben was a member of The Carroll High School Quarterback Club. In 1993, he married the love of his life, Nancy Griffin Baker, and they worked together in the business. They were happily married for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jeannie Baker Clark, and step-son, Andrew Griffin Harris.
Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy; sons, Benjamin E. Baker, Jr, (Kimberly), Montgomery, and Burt Parrish Baker (Ashley), Savannah, Ga.; bonus son, Clark Harris (Alvin Diamond), Troy; grandchildren whom he adored Isabella Baker, Mobile, Benjamin E. Baker, III, Troy, and Liam Baker, Montgomery, Eliot Baker, Savannah, Ga., and Katharine Anne Harris of Hoover; one sister, Lenora Helms (Johnny); one brother, Joe Baker (Janet); and one sister-in-law, Celeste Horne(Tommy). Many special nieces and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Ben’s memory to Trinity Methodist Church Memorial Garden Fund, 246 Church Avenue, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
Mr. Johnny Greene, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at his residence. He was 70 years old.
