ASHFORD. . .Susan Ann Johnson, also known as “Su-Su” and “Gator”, a resident of Ashford, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, at her home. She was 68.
Memorial services will be held at 5:00 P.M. (EDT), Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in the Evans-Skipper Funeral Home, Donalsonville, Georgia, with a eulogy to be given by a lifelong friend, Lynn Phillips. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M. (EDT) Wednesday at Evans Skipper Funeral Home where flowers will be accepted. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Susan Johnson was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, daughter of the late Emmett Carlton “Cotton” Johnson and Allie Elizabeth Alday Johnson. She was a 1975 graduate of Seminole County High School in Donalsonville. Susan lived all her life in Donalsonville, Georgia before moving to Ashford in 2012. She was formerly employed as a Dispatcher and Administrative Clerk both from with Bainbridge Public
Safety. Susan was an active member of the Lake Seminole Lions Club.
Surviving relatives include her spouse, Gary Elliott; a daughter, Brooklyn Mullis (Robbie), all of Ashford; grandsons, Chip Earnest, Birmingham; and Kendall Mullis, Bainbridge, GA; a chosen granddaughter, Laura Payne, Midland City; a lifelong best friend, Lynn Phillips, Colquitt, GA; and her canine friend, “Jax”.
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.
Mr. Johnny Wayne Smith, age 72, of Headland, Alabama passed away September 28, 2025, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. He was born July 6, 1953, in Geneva County, Alabama to the late Johnny Delbert Smith and Thelma Marie Gibson Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by three siblings, Kenneth Smith, Angie Grider, and Ricky Smith.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Smith of Headland, AL; one son, Michael Campbell and Jessica of Bonifay, FL; five siblings, Janice Smith, Gayle Simmons, Susan Kincaid and Jeffery, Jerome Smith and Sherri, and Steve Smith; four grandchildren, Jazman, Austin, Jaylee, and Jordan, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorialization will be by cremation with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.
OZARK…Mrs. Cynthia Marie Williams Taylor, a resident of Ozark, died early Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, in the Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Ozark. She was 51.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Taras Hanuszczyk, age 72, of Dothan, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on September 19, 2025.
Taras was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, on March 13, 1953, to Jan and Vera Hanuszczyk (Romanowska). He graduated from high school with the Class of 1971, and immediately after, he joined the United States Air Force in 1972. He first served as a Production Control Specialist for 4 years and 3 months before being promoted to Carpentry Specialist, serving another 10 months. He was honorably discharged in 1984 as a Staff Sergeant.
Following his military service, Taras pursued a career as a Civil Servant in Control and Code Inspections for many years. He later worked as a Security Guard Officer in Daytona Beach, Florida, and eventually retired from Global Security in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023. In his role, he was responsible for staff training and administration over a large condo development in downtown Las Vegas.
On October 17, 2021, Taras married Mary Lynn Howell. After retirement, they moved to Dothan, Alabama, to be closer to Mary’s granddaughter Alexis and great-grandson Hendrix, who reside in Orlando, Florida.
Taras loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In his younger years, he loved skiing with his brother Marcus and also skating. Together they would ride for miles on their bikes or go fishing. He especially loved the water—ponds, creeks, lakes, and the ocean.
Taras was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Hanuszczyk, John Hanuszczyk
nephew Jason Varaos; niece Elizabeth Hanuszczyk
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lynn Lowell Hanuszczyk; his sister, Irene Varao, his brothers Marcus Hanuszczyk (Jane), Andre Roman (Bonnie); nieces and nephews Jeremy Varao (Brittany), Taylor Roman, Katy Hanuszczyk along with many extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Dothan with Pastor David Saliba and Pastor Elizabeth Hinton officiating. The date will be announced once finalized.
Jean Peets Willis, age 70, a resident of Cottonwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Cottonwood Community Church in Cottonwood, Alabama.
Jean was born on May 31, 1955 in Germany to Mr. Arthur Claude and Dolly Young Howard. After graduating high school, she attended Wallace Community College where she received her associate’s degree in cosmetology. In her early years, she was a member of a gospel group. Her hobbies included making ceramics, cooking, arts and crafts, and taking care of her K9s. She was a foster mother to many children. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of Cottonwood Community Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Henry Howard and Charles Howard.
Left to cherish her memories are significant other, Henry Willis; son, Billy Rhoten (Amber); daughter, Lillie Medlock (Terry); brother, Mark Howard; two sister, Sue Jackson (Tommy) and Ann Averett (Mike); two grandchildren, Amber Medlock and Ethan Medlock; along with her seven K9s and many friends.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mr. Johnny Wayne Smith, age 72, of Headland, Alabama passed away September 28, 2025, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. He was born July 6, 1953, in Geneva County, Alabama to the late Johnny Delbert Smith and Thelma Marie Gibson Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by three siblings, Kenneth Smith, Angie Grider, and Ricky Smith.
