Canita Lashae Calloway of Midland City, AL passed away on Tuesday December 16, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. She was 50 years old. Ms. Calloway was born May 21, 1975 in Fort Rucker, AL. She lived in Midland City, AL in her early years. Later, moved to Luverne, AL. She worked at ITAC as a team leader in Luverne, AL. She was a member of Sweet Bethel Baptist Church in Kinsey, AL.
She is survived by her Mother: Mattie Calloway of Midland City, AL, Three children, Daughters: Charmaine and Malaijah Calloway of Midland City, AL and Dothan, AL, and Son, Caleb Calloway of Midland City, AL, Grandchildren Jamari, Jamiya, Jayden Calloway, Jayceon Poke and Bryeir Fenn, Sister: Nikki Knox, Brothers, Devon, Teon, and Dorian Knox. Aunts: Ruth Calloway & Lessie Calloway of Dothan, AL, Shirley (Charles) Hardge of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Glenda Knox of Miami, FL, Ann Allen of Shorterville, AL, Rosa William of Philadelphia, Willie Bell William of Washington D.C. Uncles: Willie (Betty) Calloway, Freddie (Pat) Calloway of Dothan, AL, Nathaniel Knox of South Carolina, Milton Carroll of Mobile, AL, Derrick Lawson Knox, of Dothan, AL, Timothy Allen of South Carolina. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins, a Special Cousin Christopher Calloway, Special Friends Jacky Kelly of Midland City, AL, Sedrick Green of Luverne, AL, and Pam Wesson.
A celebration of Canita’s life will be held at 11am Monday, December 22, 2025 in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Walter Sims officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
FT. GAINES… Dorothy Nell Kist, a resident of Fort Gaines Health and Rehab, formerly of Malvern, Alabama and Cowarts, Alabama, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at Fort Gaines Health and Rehab. She was 85.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, to the Lottie Moon Campaign, 267 Metcalf Street, Cottonwood, Alabama 36320.
Mrs. Kist was born in Henry County, Alabama to the late Sydney W. Richardson and Ethel Lenora Armstrong Richardson. She lived most of her lifetime in the Malvern, Alabama and Cowarts, Alabama areas before moving to the Fort Gaines Health and Rehab almost ten years ago. She loved her family and chose to stay home and care for them herself.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Kist; her brother, Jimmy Richardson; and her sister, Eunice Starling.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her Cynthia Hayes; her sons, Ricky Hayes and Dennis Hayes (Debbie); her brothers, James Richardson (Patricia) and Joseph Richardson (Linda); her grandson, Dustin Spivey (Heather); and her great-granddaughter, Melody Spivey; and her several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family wanted to thank the staff of Fort Gaines Health and Rehab, and also to the Georgia Hospice Group, for the loving and compassionate care shown to Mrs. Kist during this time.
William Earl “Buck” Stafford, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Geneva, Alabama, at the age of 79. Born on May 10, 1946, in Tampa, Florida, Buck was a man whose warmth and jovial spirit brought laughter and joy to all who knew him.
Buck was predeceased by his loving parents, Samuel James Stafford, Sr., and Ethel Margaret Moyer Parker, as well as several dear brothers and sisters. His memory will be forever treasured by his surviving siblings: Judy Huggins (Bobby), Phyllis Lahaye, Jeff Hughes, Dewey Hughes, John Stafford (Cindy), Ada Biddle, and Francis “Penny” Stafford. His numerous nieces and nephews, to whom he was a constant source of fun and affection, will miss his playful teasing and the unique bond he shared with each of them.
Buck’s zest for life was evident in his everyday activities. He had a passion for going shopping with his sister Ada, turning a simple outing into an adventure filled with laughter and camaraderie. His sense of humor was infectious, and he was always ready with a joke or a playful jab, ensuring that family gatherings were lively and filled with mirth.
A man of simple pleasures, Buck found contentment in working on puzzles, an activity that reflected his patient and meticulous nature. He was an avid fan of westerns, often immersing himself in tales of cowboys and the old frontier. Buck also enjoyed watching Ninja Warriors, cheering on the athletes and marveling at their feats of strength and agility.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Reese Baptist Church.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
SNELLVILLE, GA… Frances Loretta Harrison Jenkins, a resident of Snellville, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Georgia. She was 68.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 P.M. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Dr. Cecil M. Sanders, Jr. officiating. A eulogy will be given by her nephew, Wayne Parmer. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 P.M. prior to the service. The family ask that if you will please wear something pink in color, or to add a pink ribbon, in remembrance of Mrs. Jenkins. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Ralph Harrison and Frances Hodges Harrison Trawick. She lived in Headland, Alabama until she moved to Snellville, Georgia in the early eighties. She helped her husband with the family business (Jenkins Masonry of Georgia, Inc.). Her favorite job was being a stay at home mom, which she loved very much. She loved her family and loved taking care of them. The apples of her eyes were her grandchildren, that she truly loved and adored.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Allen Jenkins; her granddaughter, Madison Michelle Strickland; her brothers, Harold Harrison, Kenneth Harrison, and Rex Harrison; and her sister, Shirley Harrison Thomas Williams.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughters, Amy Kay Strickland (Tim), Emily Michelle Helms (Jake), and Brittany Elizabeth Roark (Brandon); her son, Mitchell Allen Jenkins, Jr. (Rebekah); her sisters, Patricia Woodham and Pam Wright; her sisters-in-law, Billie Ann Senn, Margaret Jenkins, and Debra Kowal (Jeffrey); her brother-in-law, David Jenkins (Karen); her grandchildren, Savannah Kay Gilleland (Aaron), Timothy Dalton Strickland, Logan Douglas Strickland, Jacqueline Michelle Helms, Jacob Stewart Helms (Emma), Jayden Elizabeth Helms, Jared Mitchell Helms, Mitchell Allen Jenkins, III, Brody James Jenkins, Emerson Jane Jenkins, Brandon Austin Roark, Jr., and Levi Allen Roark; great-grandchildren on the way, Scarlett Kay Gilleland and Baby Helms; and her several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Mitchell Allen Jenkins, Jr., Mitchell Allen Jenkins, III, Timothy Douglas Strickland, Timothy Dalton Strickland, Logan Douglas Strickland, Jacob Stewart Helms, Jacob Stewart Helms, II, Jared Mitchell Helms, and Brandon Austin Roark. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Brody James Jenkins, Brandon Austin Roark, Jr., and Levi Allen Roark.
Martin James Clark, age 71, of Midland City, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Flowers Hospital.
Martin was born August 28, 1954, in Georgia, to James Clark and Beth Spurlock Clark. He worked in sales for many years. In his spare time, Martin was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed the outdoors, as well as Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Richard Clark.
Survivors include his sons, Christopher Clark (Karen) and James Clark (Allison); his grandchildren, Aden Clark, Ava Clark, and Alex Clark; and his brothers, Rhett Clark and Richard Clark.
Stephen Gary Smith, 68 years old of Ozark Alabama, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 18, 2025.
Stephen was born in Kinston, North Carolina on July 5, 1957 to Frank and Ida Drucille Owens Smith. He moved to Dothan, Alabama in 1960 where he lived and attended school until 1968 when the family moved to Toms River, New Jersey. He attended Tom’s River High School North through his junior year and returned to graduate from Dothan High School in 1976. Upon graduation, he worked for Southeast Alabama Medical Center in security and later as a respiratory technician. He moved to Orlando, FL where he lived for many years. He worked for Rosie O’Grady’s/Church Street Station as a singing waiter and stilt walker, and later for Mears Transportation Group where he engaged and served tourists from throughout the world. He earned his degree in accounting from Florida Polytechnic University and worked as an accounting coordinator for Kenton Smith Advertising & Public Relations, and later as an accountant for the Wyndham Hotel with posts in Orlando, Atlanta and Indianapolis. His career also included a stint for Jeld-Wenn in Central Florida and in Ozark Al. Prior to his retirement in 2022, he worked briefly for Walmart in Ozark. In his earlier years, Steve was actively engaged in community theatre with leading roles in several musicals. He loved music, singing and playing the piano. He also loved his cats and was affectionately known as “the catfather” to Thor, Dusty, Jill, Trouble, Vader and Bridger.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents; sister Brenda Marsh (Phillip) and brother Michael Smith of Dothan.
His living siblings include Frank Larry Smith (Joyce) and Sandy Burnett of UT; Kenneth Smith (Wanda) of FL; and Debra Hayes (Roysce) of Ozark. Steve has many beloved nieces and nephews including Craig Smith, Amy Laurilla, Frank Davis, Kevin Smith, Brittany Hayes, Scott Marsh, Brian Marsh, Jeffry Marsh, Slade Marsh all of the greater Dothan area; Wendy Smith of VA; Tyler Hayes of NY; Chelsea Cook of CO; Terrell Burnett of UT; Julie Nagai-Burt of NV; Kenzi Burnett of PA; Jason Nye of OH; Jennifer Lipsey of TX; Kyle Smith of FL; Ashley Ellsworth of NC; Ammon Hayes of WA; along with many more relatives in the Dothan/Ozark area and from throughout the country.
The family extends grateful appreciation to friends for their prayers, encouragement and loving support, along with the outstanding doctors, caregivers and expert medical team at SE Health including Dr. Joshua Bentley and staff, and the outstanding nursing team of the Neuro Critical Care unit who demonstrated great care and compassion for Steve in his final few weeks following his hemorrhagic stroke.
The family will host a celebration of life in January of 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Ozark.
