William Dean Farnsworth, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home. He was 74.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Ashford City Cemetery with Reverend Chuck Locke officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing.
William was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Billy and Phyllis Neal Farnsworth on September 25, 1951. His early years were spent in Illinois and Indiana. He was a 1969 high school graduate of Waltrip Senior High School, he received degrees from the University of Houston and Syracuse University. He served his country in the United States Marines. He was a faithful member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and a member of the Elk’s Lodge 1887. William was an avid athlete, playing many sports and excelling in tennis. He loved to dance and never missed a step. He had a large collection of wrist watches and could tell you anything and everything you needed to know about them. He always had a special love for canines. William spent most of his adult life traveling around the world, going to places such as England, France, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Italy, Monico, Luxembourg, and Russia, where he taught English as a second language. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories are two sisters, Jewel Leeman (Andy) of Dothan, and Joyce Crosson of Sheridan, Indiana; one brother, Clark Farnsworth of Louisiana; along with nieces, and many friends.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
ASHFORD. . . Gary Lynn Elliott, a resident of Cowarts, Alabama, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his children, family, and friends. He was 69.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Elliott was born and raised in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, son of the late George Walter Elliott and Alma Virginia Clagg Elliott. He formerly lived in Jeffersonville, Ohio, Marco Island, Florida, Lake Seminole, Georgia and Dothan, Alabama before moving to Cowarts in 2014. Gary was currently employed by The Gutterman in Dothan. In earlier years, he was self-employed as a General Contractor in residential construction. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Ann Johnson, two sisters and six brothers. Gary was known to bring a smile that was contagious, a laugh that was unforgettable and a love for the Ohio State Buckeyes that is unmatched.
Surviving relatives include his daughter, Britney Hensley (Bryce), Wilmington, Ohio; sons, Cain Elliott (Angie), Huber Heights, Ohio, Christopher Elliott, Springfield, Ohio and Michael Allen, LaFollette, Tennessee; a step-daughter, Brooklyn Mullis (Robbie), Ashford; sister, Norma Jean Cloutier, Dothan; grandchildren, Justis, Jaida, Jariah, Juliet, Jrew, Trey, Jodeci, Eli, Eisley, Reese and Colton, Chip and Laura (Ty); great-grandchildren, Khari and Ky; numerous nieces and nephews including his closest nephews, Bart Elliott (Darene’), Dothan; and Matt Elliott (Zhanna), Panama City, FL.
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.
Glenda Carol Dennis, born on December 10, 1951, in Haleburg, Alabama, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family, friends, and the many animals she cared for throughout her life.
Glenda was a woman whose life was marked by compassion and quiet strength. She was known for her loving spirit, her gentle heart, and her deep affection for others. She especially loved animals, and cats held a special place in her heart. Her care for them was more than a pastime, as it reflected the tenderness and generosity that guided the way she lived each day. Those who knew her will remember her as someone who made others feel welcome, valued, and cared for.
Glenda attended Wallace Community College and later graduated from Auburn University with a degree in laboratory service. Her education reflected her determination and commitment to learning, and it was one of many examples of the diligence she brought to everything she did. She carried herself with grace and purpose, and she used her talents and abilities in ways that reflected her thoughtful nature and strong character.
Thirteen years ago, Glenda founded Kitty Kottage, an effort born from her love of kittens and her desire to help them find homes. Through this work, she helped countless kittens and connected with people from all over the United States who shared her love for animals. Kitty Kottage became a meaningful expression of who she was, and it stood as a testament to her dedication, her compassion, and her willingness to serve others, both human and animal alike.
Family was at the center of Glenda’s life, and she treasured every moment spent with those she loved. She is survived by her husband, David Dennis; her sons, Ben McSwean, Jim Dennis and his wife Terri, and John Dennis and his wife Donna; her daughter, Ann Peters and her husband Tonny; her grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, Mary, Grace, Taylor, David, and Emily; her three great-grandchildren; her brother, Bruce Hall and his wife Marie; and her sister, Susan Bannon and her husband Jim. She loved her family deeply and especially cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her great joy and pride.
Glenda also held dear the traditions and gatherings that brought her family together. She especially loved the times when cousins camped at Lake Eufaula with the whole family, and she orchestrated those gatherings for several years. These cherished occasions reflected her gift for bringing people together and creating memories that would be treasured for years to come. Her family will remember not only the events she helped create, but also the warmth, laughter, and togetherness she inspired.
A celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home with Brother Clayton Nowell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to Kitty Kottage, 131 E Selma Street, Dothan, AL, in Glenda’s memory.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Katie Taylor Streit, a resident of Ozark, Alabama, died Friday May 1, 2026, in Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay Florida. She was 86 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Streit will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Mike Whitman officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Katie Taylor Streit known as “Mama Katie” was born June 24,1939 in Ozark, Alabama to the late Ervin Huey Taylor and Georgia Mae Wallace Taylor. Mrs. Streit obtained her nursing degree with Troy State University on June 7, 1985. She helped serve the City of Montgomery with the local ambulance service and she worked at St. Margaret’s Hospital. She and her husband retired and moved to Ozark in 1991 to be closer to family. Mrs. Streit enjoyed gardening, pampering her pets, and reading country-western books. Mrs. Streit was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, O.L. Streit and her son, Theldon Byrd.
Mrs. Streit is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ann Byrd; two grandchildren, Tracy Bowman (Jamie) and Ashley Ledbetter (Kevin); and three great grandchildren, Hunter Bowman, Kylie Bowman, and Brady Ledbetter.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1124 County Road 11, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
WEBB… Mollie Cooper Hayes, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home. She was 85.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Center Baptist Church in Webb, Alabama, with Reverend John Holley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Hayes was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina to the late William Alfred Cooper and Mary Spry Cooper. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked in the medical field her entire life. She had previously lived in Hartford, AL, Malvern, AL, Slocomb, AL, and Ashford, AL, before moving to Webb, AL six years ago. She was an active member of the Center Baptist Church in Webb, Alabama.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her Life Partner, Ronald P Carlton; her daughter, Belinda Hunsucker; her son, Richard Coble; her brother, Zeb Cooper; her eight grandchildren; her fourteen great-grandchildren; and her two great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Larry Forrester, Steve Littlefield, Mark Nelson, Jacob Ard, Kyle Mosley, David Mosley, Dylan Littlefield, and Matt McCraney.
Mary Evelyn Adkison passed away on May 1, 2026, in Ashford, Alabama, at the age of 92.
Evelyn was born on June 17, 1933, in Ashford, Alabama, to Ben and Nolie Lominack. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, devotion to family, and a warm spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She was a Christian and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, where her life reflected the values she held dear. Evelyn was loving, faith-filled, and friendly, and she carried those qualities with her throughout her years.
Evelyn was a proud and devoted Auburn fan and never missed a Saturday game. She had a green thumb and especially loved growing daylilies, finding joy in caring for her plants and watching them bloom. She also enjoyed spending time at Terrace at Grove Park, where she resided and loved to play bingo. Those who knew her remembered her as sassy in the best sense of the word, someone who never met a stranger and always had kind words for everyone. Her outgoing personality made her a joy to be around, and her kindness left a lasting impression on many lives.
Evelyn devoted more than 50 years of her life to her work at J.C. Penney, where she was a familiar and trusted presence until her retirement in 1995. After retiring, she continued to share her gracious spirit through her work at Kennington’s Dress Shop and later at Ward Wilson Funeral Home, where she served as a greeter. In every place she worked, Evelyn was known for her friendliness, her steady presence, and the genuine care she showed to others.
She is survived by her son, Gary Bruce; her daughter, Renay Bruce Reynolds and her husband Steve; her daughter-in-law, Cathy Bruce; her step-son, Travis Adkison and his wife Peggy; her grandchildren, Megan Knight, Heather Brooks and her husband Joe, Jonathan Reynolds and his wife Ashlea, and Katie McNeil and her husband Chris; her great-grandchildren, Anna Claire Brooks, J Cole Brooks, Taylor Mobley and her husband Jerrod, Alea Reynolds, Jonathan Reynolds, Charleigh McNeil, and Barrett McNeil; and her great-great-grandchild, Christian Mobley. Evelyn also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hollan Bill Adkison, whose military service brought great joy to her; by her step-son, Thomas Adkison; by her parents, Ben and Nolie Lominack; her sister, Bennie Merle Jackson; her brothers, Buddy Lominack and Edward Lominack; and by her beloved grandson, Jeremy Bruce. Evelyn’s family takes comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with those she loved and missed so deeply.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Willis officiating. Evelyn will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at Grove Park and to Gentiva Hospice for the love and support they provided during Evelyn’s final two weeks. Their kindness brought comfort during a tender time, and it will always be remembered with gratitude.
Evelyn Adkison will be remembered for her steadfast faith, her loving heart, and the way she made others feel welcome and valued. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished, the friendships she formed, and the many lives she brightened with her presence.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory, 1700 Barrington Road, Midland City, AL 36350 (334)983-6604
