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.
MIDLAND CITY. . . Danny Allen McKnight, a resident of Midland City, died early Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 67.
There are no memorial or funeral services planned at this time. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Danny McKnight was born in Phenix City, Alabama and lived in Newton and Midland City most of his adult lifetime. He retired in 2001 from the Alabama Department of Transportation as a mechanic. Danny was preceded in death by a son, Christopher McKnight, his father, James Webster McKnight and his mother, Lula Mae Hartzog Dease.
Surviving relatives include a son, Jonathan McKnight (Tiffany), Wausau, Wisconsin; two sisters, Patricia McKnight Windham, Midland City; and Donna Main, Daleville; a brother, Joey McKnight, Headland; five granddaughters.
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.
Mrs. Blanche Elaine Phillips Faulk, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away on October 12, 2025, at her residence. She was 83 years old.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Rev. Wayne Russell officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted, or contributions can be made to the Eufaula Carnegie Library- 217 N. Eufaula Ave. Eufaula, Alabama 36027.
Blanche was born on March 24, 1942, in Clio, Alabama to the late Ivan Howard and Gussie Mildred Bowman Phillips. She worked for many years as a switchboard operator for the State of Alabama. In her spare time, she enjoyed caring for her plants and flowers, playing cards with her friends, and reading. Blanche was a member of Parkview Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 45 years, Bobby Gene Faulk; two infant brothers; two sisters, Doris Annette Galloway and Shelby Jean Ott; two nieces, Donna Hall and Paula White; nephew, Jerome Ott.
She is survived by a son, Phil Faulk (Kim) of Page, Arizona; daughter, Monica Adams (Tony) of Eufaula, Alabama; five grandchildren, Anthony Adams (Brittney), Laney Adams, Dylan Williams (Bridgette), Lauren TerEick (Terry), and Cody Sanderson (Taylor); nine great-grandchildren, Emily Adams, Ryland Adams, Easton Williams, Hunter Williams, Kilion Williams, Olivia TerEick, Luke TerEick, Harper June Sanderson, and Gage Sanderson; two nieces, Sonya Keeton and DeAnna Shelley; nephew, Greg Spivey; special niece, BreAnna Shelley.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Greg Spivey, Ricky Pugh, Charles Bowman, Jerry Green, Anthony Adams, and Ryland Adams.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
John Marvin Young, Jr. entered his eternal home on October 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Though a longtime resident of Union Point, Georgia, John spent his later years in Dothan, Alabama, and most recently in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he enjoyed life with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Born on October 1, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, John was a proud graduate of Union Point High School. He dedicated 43 years of service to Georgia Power Company, stepping away only briefly to serve his country as a private in the United States Army.
John’s greatest joy was found in the simple beauty of the land. Farming was not just his pastime—it was his passion. He loved mowing his fields on his Massey Ferguson tractor, tending to his herd of beef cattle, and planting a large garden each year. Together with his devoted wife, Carol, he spent countless hours canning and freezing vegetables from their garden and making delicious pear preserves from the trees in their backyard. Sharing those preserves with family and friends became one of his favorite traditions.
Faith was an important part of John’s life. In his early years, he was a member of Woodville Baptist Church in Woodville, Georgia. After moving to Dothan in 2012, he became a cherished member of Cornerstone Church. Upon relocating to Cleveland, Tennessee, he attended Church Alive until his health no longer allowed.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Marvin Young, Sr., and Agnes Underwood Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carol Wray Young; his daughter, Wendy Young Chandler (Jack); grandchildren Andrew Chandler (Megan), Caleb Chandler, Isaac “Kenan” Chandler, and John “Landon” Chandler; great-grandchildren Sebastian and Harper; sister Ann Yearwood (Hollis); niece Tracye Watson (Bob); nephew Tim Harrison (Minan); as well as numerous extended family members and dear friends. John also leaves behind his faithful companion, his dog Luke, who rarely left his side through sickness and health.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care over the past year, and a special thank-you to Nancy Turnham, DNP, for her dedication, kindness, and the exceptional care she provided to John and his family.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, in Midland City, Alabama, with Pastor Bobby Marks officiating. Following the service, family and friends are invited to join the family for a meal and fellowship in the Funeral Home’s Reception Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Cornerstone Church, P.O. Box 8641, Dothan, AL 36304, or Church Alive, P.O. Box 4255, Cleveland, TN 37320.
Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Memorial Park, Funeral Home, and Crematory in Midland City, Alabama. To leave a message for the family, please visit John’s online obituary at www.sunsetmemorialpark.com.
Mrs. Blanche Elaine Phillips Faulk, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away on October 12, 2025, at her residence. She was 83 years old.
