Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dismukes McNair, 80, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 in Suffolk, Virginia after a lengthy battle with heart disease. She was born on May 10, 1945 in Enterprise, Alabama to two loving parents, Francis Marvin Dismukes and Annie Arnez Dismukes. She was lovingly watched over by her older brother, Robert Marion Dismukes (Cecelia) of Brundidge, Alabama who preceded her death in 2024.
In 1984, she met her husband Gary Thomas McNair of Biloxi, Mississippi and they were united in marriage February of 1985. They shared 31 years together before Jackie lost Gary to esophageal cancer in November of 2016 in Brundidge, Alabama. After several years of living alone, she accepted the invitation to relocate to Zuni, Virginia to be near her daughter and family where she lived until her passing.
Jackie is survived by her children: daughter Joanna Johnson Erwin (Jay) of Zuni, Virginia and son James Daniel Johnson (Lisa) of Chancellor, Alabama. She also leaves behind her stepchildren: Anthony Thomas McNair (Erin) of Bradenton, Florida and Wylinda Marie Cutrer (Brandon) of Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Jackie’s most devoted companion in her later years was her little dog, “Sophie”. The two were inseparable, sharing comfort, loyalty, and unconditional love through life’s ups and downs for 13 years. Sophie mourns for her mom, but through a loving gesture she will be relocating to
live with Anthony and Erin in Florida.
Jackie endured many challenges in her life, and she faced each one with quiet strength and perseverance. She was a simple woman with a simple life. She found joy in life’s small pleasures such as watching the birds at her feeder, watering and tending to her flowers, curling up with a good book or an old movie, and enjoying an occasional cocktail on the porch.
A private family burial for Jackie and Gary will take place in her hometown of Enterprise, Alabama.
Jackie is greatly missed. Her legacy will live on in the lives of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with her extended family and countless friends who will remember her resilience and love. Our mother is free from the chains of sickness. Glory to God.
ABBEVILLE. . .Catherine Mobley Phelps Tabor, a resident of Abbeville, died late Saturday night, May 17, 2025, at her home. She was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Judson Baptist Church with Reverend Brandon Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Judson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 224, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Cathy Tabor was born in Clio, Alabama and was raised in Brundidge, Alabama, daughter of the late Carroll Mobley and Pauline Gulledge Mobley. She lived most of her adult lifetime in Troy before moving to Riverview Forest Estates on Lake Eufaula in 1990. Cathy was a member of Judson Baptist Church and was a former member of Hephzibah Baptist Church in Troy. She was formerly employed by Pike County Bank in Troy and also served as Bookkeeper for Troy Laundry. In earlier years, Cathy was employed by South Central Bell as a Telephone Operator. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace Phelps of Troy, two sisters, Hazel Law and Sarah Riley and two brothers, Jerry Mobley and Bill Mobley.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Robert Edward “Bob” Tabor; a daughter, Anita Phelps Bostic (Robert), Montgomery; a son, Michael W. Phelps, Springville, AL; her step-children, Michelle Tabor (Larry Burnside) and Michael Tabor; a sister, Margaret Dubbert, Troy, AL; grandchildren, Amber Grantham (Michael), Avery Phelps and Chaislyn Phelps; great-grandchildren, Rylee Grantham and Parker Grantham.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
Mrs. Shirline Walkup Clark, a resident of Ozark, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clark will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Dr. Eric Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in Rhoades Cemetery in Kinston, Alabama, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Clark was born October 27, 1941 in Santa Cruz, California to the late Benjamin Franklin Walkup and Martha Marie Cox Walkup. She attended Monterey High School in California. Her family moved to Montgomery in 1958 where she met and married Robert Roland Clark. She worked as a key-punch operator for the State of Alabama. In 1973 they moved to Ozark where she worked with White Knight Manufacturing, Dr. Robert Crosby Optometry and Winn Dixie. She retired from the Dale County Health Department in 2006. Mrs. Clark was a member of Ozark Baptist Church and was active in Sunday School, W. M. U. and Serving Hands Sewing and Quilting Group. She loved to bake and cook for her family, crochet, play softball and volleyball. She was an Alabama football fan and enjoyed Wheel of Fortune, playing rook, lake trips, road trips and traveling. She loved her fur-baby, Rodie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Infant Ethel Walkup, Anita Keith and Wana Crisel; and four brothers, Danny Walkup, Bill Walkup, David Walkup and Bennie Walkup.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Robert Clark of Ozark; one daughter, Shirley Bass (Chuck Gardner); two sons, Chuck Clark (Lisa) and Brady Clark (Nichole) all of Ozark; one twin sister, Sharline Tuggey (Fred) of California; one brother, Wayne Walkup (Diana) of Kingman, Arizona; six grandchildren, David Clark (Skye), Reid Cutshall (Kass), Robert Bonds (Macenze), Ashley Mostella (Justin), Sydney Matyjasik (Conner) and Matthew Bass; five great grandchildren, Brooklen Bonds, Taelor Bonds, Luna Matyjasik, Declan Bonds and Hayes Mostella.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Rhoades Community House, C/O Lejune Davis, 3044 Highway 189, Kinston, Alabama 36453
Mr. Tommy Michael Davenport, a resident of Ozark, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home. He was 65 years old.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned for Mr. Davenport. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Davenport was born March 21, 1960 in Anniston, Alabama to the late Kenneth and Rosa Anna Russell Davenport. His father was an Alabama State Trooper and in 1963 he was transferred to Ozark, where Tommy graduated from Carroll High School. Tommy was baptized at an early age at Hillcrest Baptist Church where he attended with his beloved Mother during his younger years. Tommy loved the outdoors. He played baseball along with his brother Bill but his passion was fishing, whether at the lake or a creek. He enjoyed his career as a house mover for many years. Tommy loved his family and was loved by them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth K. Davenport Sr. (Erskine), Howard D. Davenport, Jimmy D. Davenport, Sr., and William Brady “Bill” Davenport, Sr. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Smith of Newnan, Georgia and Abigail Davenport of Enterprise; three beautiful granddaughters; one sister, Nancy Haddan (Roger) of Ozark; one brother, Donald E. Davenport (Mark) of Orlando, Florida; and two sisters-in-law. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Gerald Whitehead of Geneva, AL passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was 82 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Ronnie Baine officiating. Burial will follow in the Geneva City Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday beginning at 2:00 p.m.. Flowers will be accepted.
Gerald was born on July 23, 1943 in Geneva, AL to the late Lee Ander and Callie Esther Ramer Whitehead. He retired from Ft. Rucker after 42 years of dedicated service to the Aircraft division. He was a Technical Aviation Inspector who enjoyed working on helicopters and being able to tell people anything about the aircraft. He didn’t mind talking to folks and sharing his knowledge. While still working at Ft. Rucker, he owned and operated his own cabinet shop where he made beautiful pieces that still grace homes today. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and working in his yards. He proudly served in the Alabama National Guard for as number of years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Lee “Junior” Whitehead and James Whitehead, and one sister, Mary Nell Whitehead.
Gerald is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Diane Whitehead of Geneva, AL; one son, Chris Whitehead (Tasha) and one daughter, Leisa Sconiers (Dale), all of Westville, FL; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; twin brother, Earl Whitehead of Geneva, AL; two special nieces and a host of extended family and friends.
Mr. Robert “Bob” Frank Paulk, age 73, a resident of Dothan; died early Friday, May 16, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Duebelt officiating. Burial will follow in the Christian Home Church of Christ Cemetery in Wicksburg with Glover Funeral Home directing.
The family will be receiving friends from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Saturday prior to services at Glover Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to one’s favorite charity.
Bob was born on December 28, 1951 in Albany, Georgia the son of J. W. Paulk and Marjorie Emily Coleman Paulk. He grew up in Dothan and was a 1970 Dothan High School Graduate. Bob enjoyed fishing and was a University of Alabama fan. He was active in the Cub Mobile Derby in Dothan for over forty years and he was owner of Paulk Service Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marsha Joan Watkins Paulk; infant son, Bradley Paulk and a sister, Sarah Elizabeth Hall.
Survivors include: two sons, Travis Kyle Paulk, Tallahassee, Florida; Jason LeBruce Paulk, Palm Springs, California; Special friend and business partner, Michael Earnhardt (Stacey), Taylor, Alabama; three grandchildren, Brooke Paulk, Caitlin Paulk and Noah Paulk; three brothers, Johnny Paulk (Rita) and Mike Paulk (Patsy) both of Dothan, Alabama; Jack Paulk (Deanna), Panama City, Florida; many cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and family members.
Pallbearers will be: Micah Earnhardt, Malachi Earnhardt, Will Chadwick, Andrew Chadwick, Hunter Chadwick, and Trey Hardy.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mr. Robert “Bob” Frank Paulk, age 73, a resident of Dothan; died early Friday, May 16, 2025 at his residence.