Mr. Robert Wilson “Bobby” Cooper, a resident of Dothan and formerly of Ozark, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Harold Peters officiating. Private interment will be at a later date in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Monday from 1:00 P. M. until time for the service.
Mr. Cooper was born June 16, 1938 in Ariton, Alabama to the late Wilson Colvie Cooper and Marwood Weed Cooper. He was a devoted husband and father who had a humble heart. Bobby loved the outdoors and country music. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #349 in Ozark and received his fifty-year pin in March 2017. He was also a member of the Dothan Scottish Rite. Mr. Cooper met his wife Mary Willoughby on a blind date in 1958 and they were married in 1960. They lived in Ozark until 2016 when they moved to Dothan to be closer to their family. In the 1960’s Mr. Cooper worked with Walter Hand Ford and Dominy Chevrolet in Ozark. He was self-employed in the 1970’s with a trucking business. In 1980 he began working with various aircraft maintenance contractors at Fort Rucker, retiring in 2004.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Cooper Stokes.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary G. Willoughby Cooper of Dothan; one son, Robert Daniel Cooper (Jana) of Ashford; one daughter, Gwen Cooper Smith (Mike) of Dothan; three grandchildren, Jessica Smith Welch (Matthew), Justin Smith (Mary Kate) and Marissa Smith; four great grandchildren, Amelia Welch, Anderson Smith, Landon Smith, Weston Welch and Marshall Smith (Baby on The Way).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to The Gideons C/O Mr. Don McCall, 3429 East County Road 19, Ariton, Alabama 36311; or to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 291, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
EWELL COMMUNITY…It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dusty Aaron Smith Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 44. Dusty was born on September 22, 1980, to Betty Sanders Smith and Ricky Smith.
Dusty was a loving son, brother, and father that could make anyone smile with his contagious humor. He had three children, D’Asia Kelley, Karly Smith, and Rayna Smith. He had one granddaughter, Mazey Forbes and a fiancé, Theresa Smith, who he loved endlessly.
Preceded in joining the Lord, his brother Terry Landrum, two uncles, O’Neil Sanders and Obie Sanders, two aunts, Estelle Langford and Dorothy Williams, and a cousin, Michelle Strickland.
He is survived by daughters, D’Asia Kelley, Karly Smith, and Rayna Smith; granddaughter, Mazey Forbes; mother and father, Betty Sanders Smith and Ricky Smith; fiancé, Theresa Smith; brothers, Jimmy Smith (Becky), Timmy Smith (Kim), and Randy Landrum (Pam); sister, Robin Rogers; aunt, Virginia Sanders, and many more nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Barry Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mrs. Dorothy Mayo Bell, age 76, a resident of Dothan, died on Thursday April 3, 2025 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Troy West officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing.
The family will be receiving friends from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday prior to services. Flowers will be accepted.
Mrs. Bell was born on November 7, 1948 in Pansey the daughter of Ernest B. Kirkland and Ressie Lee Gore Kirkland. She lived in Pansey and Madrid communities in her early years before moving to Dothan. Dorothy loved listening to her Gospel music, search word puzzle books and especially loved her grandchildren. She was a member of Cloverdale Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Billy James Mayo; second husband, Luvon Bell; two brothers, Earl and Eddie Jo Kirkland; two sisters, Maxine Crooms and Vicky Jacobs.
Survivors include: two daughters, Dori K. Long (Timothy), Daleville; Lori Toth (John), Dothan; three grandchildren, Billy James Crowder, Eric James Jones and Tracy Renae Jones; two sisters, Glenda Nobles, Dothan; Janice Hollingshed, Cottonwood; two brothers, Roy Kirkland, Madrid; Ray Kirkland, Dothan; several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Lawrence L. Mobley, 91, of Dothan, AL and formerly of Brundidge, AL, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center.
In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Mobley will be cremated, and no formal services will be held.
Mr. Mobley is survived by his son, Ronny (Anna) Mobley; daughter, Lindy Wood; son, David Mobley; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Patrick) Coe, Kirk (Ellen) Mobley, Maureen (Jerrod) Bowman, Erin (Jared) Sellers, Keri Wood, Kristin (Taylor) Daughtry, and Caitlin, Jack, and Michael Mobley; his brother, Lloyd (Larvis) Mobley; his sister, Merle (James) Sanders; and his sisters-in-law, Nellie Mobley and Shirley Mobley; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Mr. Mobley was preceded in death by his wife, Delatha Mobley; his parents, Brady Mobley and Ruby Mobley Jones; his daughter, Sheryl Mobley Fleming; his sister, Rosa Lou Greathouse; his brothers, Lemuel “Limbo” Mobley, Lee Arthur Mobley, and Henry Lavon Mobley; and his son-in-law, Tony Wood.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mr. Gerald Wayne Watson passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home in Slocomb. He was 79.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM with Rev. Dennis Singletary and Jon Barron officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home directing. Burial with full military honors will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM and continuing until service time.
Gerald was born on Monday, June 18, 1945 to the late Earnest “Bob” and Adene Hall Watson in Geneva County. Gerald began his career in the Air Force straight out of high school. After twenty years of service to his country, and serving in numerous countries, he retired. After retirement, he continued as a contract worker helping to train Saudi Air Force on jet maintenance through his knowledge and giving spirit. After returning home from Saudi, he began working at Tyndall Air Force base in Panama City, Florida. In 2010, he moved to Slocomb and began working on the Air Force project at Fort Rucker. Upon retirement, with a combined total of 50 years of service to his country, he then began to enjoy many other activities. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting with his family and friends. He loved Nascar and Alabama football. He especially enjoyed and loved his “fur babies”, Susie and Suzy.
He is preceded in death by his parents and step-son, Dwayne Fugate.
Gerald leaves behind his loving wife, Sandra Blount Watson; daughter, Michelle Watson Lewis (Tim); step-daughter, Stephanie Fugate Atwell (Steve); son, Chris Watson, (Stacy), step-son, Rodney Fugate (Teresa); grandchildren: Preston Lewis (Taylor), Blake Lewis (Destiny), Kearstin Watson, Kaydance Watson, Clay Pope (Jayde), Kaylee Eubanks (Jonathan); several great grandchildren; sisters: Doris Tew and Pat Hall; brother, Steve Watson; numerous nieces and nephews; and special neighbors, Donnie and Fay Bailey.
Karie Mitchell Obituary (from AL.com)
Karie Anne Paschall Mitchell passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025, following her valiant fight against ALS. She was surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of James Edward Paschall and Betty Sue Brown Paschall, Karie was born on November 13, 1952 in Ogden, Utah, where her father was stationed in the United States Air Force. After her father’s military service ended, the family eventually returned to Geneva, Alabama, where Karie and her three younger sisters grew up. Karie graduated from Geneva High School in 1971.
She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Troy State University, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and was involved with the music department.
After she married, Karie became a teacher and stay-at-home mom. Her proudest achievement was raising her three children, sons Jay and Ryan and daughter Laura. She was a wonderful mother who was deeply involved in her children’s lives and many activities. She had her children in church each week, continually surrounded them with prayer and the Word of God, and encouraged them in their pursuits.
Karie loved beautiful music and art. She was a proficient pianist and often played Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy at home. Later in life, she became an accomplished photographer and had her own business. Along the way, she developed deep friendships with local musicians and artists and helped and encouraged them in their work.
Karie was a great explorer and adventurer. She loved a good road trip and would regularly set out with her dog for a drive out West or to her beloved beach spots on 30A in Florida. And wherever she went, she loved to hike, buy new books, and get plenty of sunshine, and was always quick to make new friends and learn their stories.
In March 2024, Karie was diagnosed with ALS. Within months, it began to take her mobility and speech, but it never took her spirit. At every point along the way, she trusted in her Savior Jesus Christ and was buoyed by the prayers and visits of her family and close friends. She displayed grit and determination until the very end, and many were moved by how gracefully she faced such physical adversity.
Karie is survived by her son Jay Mitchell (Elizabeth), her son Ryan Mitchell (Lynn), and her daughter Laura Mitchell Blake (Adam). She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Tully Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Ryly Mitchell, Anissa Mitchell, Claire Mitchell, Emmy Mitchell, Charlie Blake, and Sam Blake, who all loved her dearly, as well as her sisters, Debbie Schiller and Lisa Wainwright. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Pam Brogden.
A memorial service celebrating Karie’s life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St. Peter’s Anglican Church at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial gifts be sent to the ALS Association (www.als.org) in honor of Karie, whose courage continues to inspire others.
Mrs. Dorothy Mayo Bell, age 76, a resident of Dothan, died on Thursday April 3, 2025 at her residence.
