In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Salem Baptist Church, 3336 County Road 23, Ariton, Alabama 36311.
Charles Lawson Forrester
Charles Lawson Forrester, a resident of Houston County, died on July 22, 2025 at his home between Ashford and Columbia at the age of 95.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation in the sanctuary of Ebenezer Baptist Church (3894 Ebenezer Road, Columbia, AL) at 10 am on Saturday, July 26, followed immediately by funeral services at 11:00 am and then burial in the church cemetery with Reverend Don Tew officiating. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Forrester was an avid animal lover and enjoyed caring for numerous stray pets that became family members. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Wiregrass Humane Society (www.wiregrasshumanesociety.com) or Felines Under Rescue (FUR) (https://www.paypal.com?US/Ffundraiser/charity/1470404) .
Mr. Forrester was born to the late Carl and Berrell Forrester on December 20, 1929 in the Greenfront Community and lived in Houston County for most of his life. After graduating from Houston County High School in 1948 he worked on the family farm with his father. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and was stationed in El Paso, which was the beginning of a life-long fascination with the state of Texas. On June 8, 1951 he married the love of his life, Bonnie Juanita Crooms. In 1954 he returned to work on the family farm for several years. He moved to Ocala, FL where he was an insurance salesman for 11 years – he enjoyed the people he met during this time and had some interesting stories. In 1968 he returned to work at Forrester Farms with his father and then his brothers Ted and Glenn until his retirement in 1995. In addition to being a proud peanut farmer, he had a passion for growing fruits and vegetables and carefully nurtured an orchard with over 30 citrus trees, which he enjoyed sharing with others.
Mr. Forrester was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie, a sister Annette, brothers Jackie, Glenn, and Ted and a nephew Arnie. Surviving family members include a daughter, S. Dru Forrester (John Jacobson), Lawrence, KS; a sister-in-law, Betty Sue Forrester, Ashford, AL; a granddaughter, Sarah Jacobson (Thomas Ordway), Bryan, TX, great grandson, Theodore Forrest Ordway, and his beloved pets Buddy and Blackie.
The family greatly appreciated the exceptional care provided by the team members at DaySpring Hospice and SouthCARE Specialty Services. We are forever grateful for the love and unwavering support of the Forrester family, especially Betty Sue, Jared, Jonas, and Lynn.
Serving as active pallbearers will be John Jacobson, Jared Forrester, Jonas Forrester, Bo Stewart, Andy Moates, Daniel Forrester, Logan Mason and Samuel King.
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.
Patricia Ann Orr of Dothan
PATRICIA ANN ORR
Dothan, AL – Patricia (Pat) Ann Wozniak Orr, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle Memory Care Unit following a lengthy battle with dementia.
Pat was born in LaPorte, Indiana on March 5, 1938 to the late Walter Harry Wozniak and Harriett J. Spychola Wozniak.
After graduating from LaPorte High School, she pursued her dreams at Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Indiana, earning a degree in nursing. Pat embarked on her nursing journey working for a physician’s office in Madison, Indiana. Her unwavering passion for nursing led her to Clark County Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Jeffersonville, Indiana. After moving to Lafayette, Indiana, she continued working in the Intensive Care Unit at Home Hospital, until she was medically retired in 1979.
Pat was an incredible caregiver to her mother until her mother’s passing in 1999. In 2000, she made the move to Valdosta, Georgia to be close to her loving daughter. In 2016, she became a resident of the Presbyterian Home Memory Care Unit in Quitman, Georgia. In 2024, she relocated to the Wesley Place Nursing Home Memory Care Unit in Dothan, Alabama.
Those who knew Pat will remember her for her vibrant personality, quick wit, an incredible sense of humor, and for always inspiring those around her. She was gifted the nickname “Wozie” in high school, a testament to her enduring spirit. Embracing her Polish heritage, she delighted in sharing and hearing Polish jokes, earning her another nickname, “The Polish Princess.” With a heart full of love for animals, reading, and crocheting beautiful afghans for family and friends, she also found joy in playing golf, water skiing, attending the Madison Regatta, and basking in the sunshine.
In addition to her mother and father, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Joan Pol.
She is survived by two sons, Keith Orr of Lafayette, IN, Kevin (Kimberly) Orr of Whiteston, IN, and daughter Kelly (Jeff) Oates of Newville, AL; five grandchildren, Megan (Adam) Fox, Kelsey (David) Howell, Mackenzie Orr, Brooke (Mason) Mayes, and Keaton Orr; seven great grandchildren, Emmie Mayes, Wylder Mayes, Emery Howell, Brax Mayes, Callum Howell, Cameron Fox, Kaycee Mayes, four step-grandchildren, Kellyn (Corbin Noble), Madyson Eddy (Zack Deal), Jackson Eddy, Lauryn (Josh) Kellenberger and three step-great grandchildren, Maisy Eddy, Parker Noble and Eloise Kellenberger.
A private celebration of life will be held in Madison, Indiana.
Local arrangements are being handled by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
The family of Patricia Orr wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary compassion shown by the memory care unit staff at both the Presbyterian Home F Unit and Wesley Place on Honeysuckle Sanders 1. We are forever thankful for the remarkable dedication and kindness Gentiva Hospice staff provided during her final days.
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Christopher Lee Shiphorst of Headland
CHRISTOPHER LEE SHIPHORST
HEADLAND, AL… Christopher Lee. Shiphorst, a beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on July 22, 2025.
Memorial services will be held 4:00 P.M. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Norman Simmons officiating and his son, Kyle Shiphorst, giving a eulogy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Christopher Lee Shiphorst was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Andrea Steelman Shiphorst and the late David Frank Shiphorst. Known for his stoic and steadfast nature, Mr. Shiphorst was, at his core, a man of deep love and unwavering devotion to his family. While he carried himself with quiet strength, those closest to him knew the sweet and tender heart behind his tough exterior.
In his younger years, he embraced life with a lively spirit, always ready for a good time and quick with a witty remark that could leave a room smiling—or scratching their heads—thanks to his sharp and dry sense of humor. He loved to cook and earned the unofficial title of “Master Chef” in his family’s kitchen, where no recipe was safe from his improvisational skills. He approached woodworking with equal passion, crafting creations as unique as his famous laugh—a sound that was instantly recognizable and impossible not to love.
Whether relaxing at home, swapping jokes with friends, or turning everyday meals into gourmet experiences, Mr. Shiphorst lived life on his own terms, with humor and a smile that will be dearly missed.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Kristy Lindeman Shiphorst; his daughter, Cayli Harrelson (Will); his son, Kyle Shiphorst; his mother, Andrea Steelman Shiphorst; his brother, Brian Shiphorst (Nancy); his nephews, Clark L. Smith (Jessica) and Garrett Turner (Savannah) and their families; aunt Marlene Schaaf (Tom) and their son, Andy Schaaf and family; sister in law, Cindy Lindeman-Clayton; and his niece, Michelle Griffin (Kyle).
He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an irreplaceable presence in the lives of his family and friends.
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Sebron Timothy “Tim” Dennis
Sebron Timothy “Tim” Dennis, age 77, a resident of Dothan passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be held at Memory Hill Cemetery on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:30pm with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 3:00pm at the funeral home in the chapel.
Flowers will be accepted.
Born on May 1, 1948 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Tim spent his entire working career in the automotive industry. He retired from Solomon Chevrolet after twenty-six dedicated years of service. Tim was a devoted husband, married to his beloved wife Jackie for fifty- six years. Together they built a beautiful life centered on family, love, and laughter.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Thurston and Marjorie Dennis.
Tim is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Scott (Christy) Dennis, Mandy (Randy) Morris; grandchildren, Mary Kate (Josh) Chord, Claire Marie (Sawyer) Goolsby, Emma Avery, Abigail Avery, Owen Avery, Thomas Burns, Gavin Burns, Rebecca Morris, and Alexis Nank; sisters, Debbie (Leo) Breckenridge and Becky Morgan; several nieces and nephews.
A special place in Tim’s heart was reserved for his four-legged “favorite child”, Buddy, who brought him endless companionship and joy. Tim will be remembered for his steady presence, warm heart, and the love he poured into every part of his life.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Betty Jo Wood Parmer
Betty Jo Wood Parmer, a resident of Columbus Georgia, and formerly of Bakerhill, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Columbus. She was 78 years old.
The family will have a memorial graveside at Pond Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery at a later time. In lieu of the flowers the family asks memorial contributions to be made to Magnolia Manor- 2010 Warm Springs Road Columbus, Georgia 31904.
Betty Jo was born on May 11, 1947, in Eufaula, Alabama to the late Archie Miller and Maudie Inez Holmes Wood. She worked as a secretary for Boyd Brothers Transportation. She enjoyed visiting the beach and reading.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Kevin Parmer.
Left to cherish her memories are two sons, Levin Parmer (Kathy) of Lapine, Alabama and Devin Parmer of Sebring, Florida; sister, Virginia Wood Griffin (Thomas Jatko) of Lapine, Alabama; five grandchildren, Haleigh Parmer Russo (Ryan), Hollie Parmer Idec, Brayden Parmer, Kimberly Parmer, and Laura Brown; five great-grandchildren, Ridge Russo, Rawlins Russo, Pressley Idec, Jakob Idec, and Delaneigh Ann Gorby; niece, Jennifer Griffin.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
