Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Betty Joan Wilson Blackman, a resident of Ozark, left her earthly home Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving children. She was 81 years old. Funeral services for Mrs. Blackman will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with her grandson, Reed Blackmon and Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating. Interment will follow in Southside Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Friday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Blackman was born January 7, 1944 in Selma, Alabama to the late Wilbur Daniel Wilson and Mattie Sue Suttles Wilson. Betty spent the early part of her life in Selma before moving to Ozark in the 1960’s. It was here that she met the love of her life. She married Robert Hilliard Blackman, Sr. in February 1968. Together they built a beautiful life. They raised a family and enjoyed spending time together. Betty loved working with her flowers and listening to music. She was known to turn up her music while she cleaned and cooked in her home. She loved to dance! Betty took great pride in her home and spent her time making a house into a home. She loved to bake and would always have something good to eat in her kitchen for her children and grandchildren. Over the years Betty had many pets, dogs and cats. She loved them all and took pleasure in caring for them. She could be found on a Saturday in the Fall watching her favorite team, the Alabama Crimson Tide, and was not afraid to yell “Roll Tide”! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert; and her sister, Alice Dale Wilson Schostag. Betty is survived by her children, Timothy Ladd Blackmon (Millie) of Cullman, Alabama, Robert Hilliard Blackmon, II (Tiffany), and Roderick Hugh Blackmon (Tammy Williams) all of Ozark; her grandchildren, Quintin Hugh Blackmon (Ashley) of Jacksonville, Alabama, Sara Trillet (Robert) of Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, Reed Daniel Blackmon and Judson Andrew Blackmon both of Ozark; her great-grandchildren, Walker Toney Blackmon, Loretta June Blackmon and Daisy Louise Blackmon of Jacksonville, Alabama, and Charlotte Ann-Louise Trillet of Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Curtis Daniel Wilson (Pam) of Prattville, Alabama. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
NEWTON. . .Mary White Covington, a resident of Newton, Alabama, passed away late Tuesday night, November 4, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 75.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the Newton City Cemetery with Ben Paramore officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services.
Mrs. Covington was born and raised in Rehobeth, Webb and Columbia and was a graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia. She moved to her home in Dale County, near Newton, in 1985. Mrs. Covington attended Newton Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as Medical Records Director and retired as a Transcriptionist both at Flowers Hospital. Mrs. Covington was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel F. Covington, her father, Charles Ray White, her mother, Foyfette Trimnel White Hix, a sister, Sharon White, and brothers, Charles Lewis White, James Ray White and Danny Jeff White.
Surviving relatives include a son, Jeff Covington; a sister, Wanda Pendley, Newton, AL; a sister-in-law, Kathy White, Dothan; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Jayme Harrison (George), a special nephew, Brad White (Jodi), and a special great-nephew, Adam White and his family.
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.
Sharon Rena King, known fondly as Sharon by her friends and family, passed away at the age of 57 on November 3, 2025, in Slocomb, Alabama. Born on April 29, 1968, in Geneva, Alabama, Sharon was a beacon of light to all who knew her, characterized by her friendly demeanor and kind heart.
Sharon was a proud graduate of Dale County High School, Class of 1986, where she formed lasting friendships and discovered her passion for helping others. She began a career at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer. She carried the same dedication to her work when she later joined Southeast Health as a security officer, where her coworkers became a second family to her over her two years of service.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Amanda Thomley (Joseph), and her granddaughter, Savannah Thomley. She was preceded in death by her parents, KL and Jane Shiver.
An avid Alabama fan, Sharon’s enthusiasm for her team was infectious, and she could often be found cheering them on surrounded by friends. Her adventurous spirit shone brightest when she was riding motorcycles with The Renegades, a group that became a significant part of her life. The freedom of the open road and the camaraderie of her fellow riders provided Sharon with a sense of thrill and community that she treasured deeply.
As we say goodbye to Sharon Rena King, we celebrate the legacy of a woman who lived her life with purpose and kindness. Sharon’s journey through life was a testament to the power of warmth and friendship, and though she will be deeply missed, the stories of her life will continue to resonate with all who knew her.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11am in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Mary F. Faircloth, age 85, of Skipperville, Alabama, passed away on November 3, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Skipperville Community Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Earles officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Keahey Funeral Home in Clio until time to depart for the graveside.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joey Faircloth of Shippenville; Wanda Casey of Ariton; Belinda Burch off Abbeville; Shirley Slaughter (Scott) of West Point, Georgia; and Elizabeth Baxter of Texasville; sister, Lee Ella McLaughlin of Ariton; grandchildren, Jennifer Stewart (Richard), Brandon Casey (Jo), Christopher Pennington (Alicia), Libby Casey (Jake Harrell), Jamie Littlefield (Daniell), Rodney Casey (Amanda), Eric Pennington (Nycole), Jessica Burch, and Jake Harrell; twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Faircloth, and her parents, Abbie Jessie Stokes and Lela Mae Wilson.
Mrs. Faircloth retired from West Point Stevens, where she worked as a sheet folder for many years. She loved to color, tend to her flower garden, care for her dogs, and spend time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Casey, Brandon Casey, Jake Harrell, Scott Slaughter, Eric Pennington, and Christopher Pennington
Gloria Glenn Creech Christian of Geneva, AL passed away on Monday, November 03, 2025, at her home. She was 65 years old.
Private Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Gloria was born in Geneva, AL on May 31, 1960, to the late Glenn and Grace Pearl Spivey Creech. She retired after 25 years in education, where she taught at Troy Elementary School and later at Harrand Creek Elementary School in Enterprise. Her time after retiring was spent outdoors in her flower beds, planting and tending her beautiful flowers.
Gloria is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Ricky H. Christian of Geneva, AL; one daughter, Emily Sullivan (Chris) of Samson, AL; three grandchildren, Abbie, Gunter, and Ryder Sullivan, all of Samson, AL; and one sister, Thelia Childers of Opp, AL.
Crystal Nicole Andrews, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025, at the age of 47.
Born on September 9, 1978, in Vancouver, Washington, the daughter of the late Alice Ann Frazer Dederich, Crystal was a devoted mother, a cherished sister, a beloved aunt, and a friend to all creatures, great and small. A graduate of Northview High School in 1997, Crystal’s passion for helping others and her thirst for knowledge took her to Auburn University and ultimately led her to the Wallace School of Nursing, where she furthered her education and honed her skills. Crystal’s career as a travel nurse was marked by her selfless service, her loving care, and her generous spirit, touching the lives of countless individuals across the country.
Crystal’s life was a tapestry of love woven with the threads of her family and interests. She was a loving mother to her sons, Jeremiah and Benjamin Andrews, and her daughter, Meredith Andrews. Her children were the center of her universe, and she instilled in them the values of kindness, compassion, and humor. Crystal’s siblings, Correen Long (Kane) and Aaron Dederich, will remember her as the glue that held the family together, always ready with a smile and a helping hand. Her aunt, Betty Strawhorn (Jim), nieces Annabelle and Rena Long, and the father of her children, Clinton Andrews, will miss her warmth and unwavering support.
Crystal’s love extended beyond her human family to her fur babies, KitKat and Kaly, who were her constant companions and recipients of her boundless affection. Her love for animals was just one aspect of her nurturing nature.
An avid traveler, Crystal’s curiosity and desire to explore the world in nature and led her to experience various food cultures, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She had an insatiable appetite for life and sought to savor every moment. In her downtime, Crystal could be found laughing at funny videos or engrossed in the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy, her favorite television show.
A Celebration of Life service for Crystal will be held at 4 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
