Ms. JoAnne Fuller DeVane, age 92, of Panama City, Florida passed away July 2, 2026, at Mathison Retirement Community in Panama City, Florida. She was born on May 18, 1934, in Union Springs, Alabama to the late Curtis Eugene Fuller and Katie Lee Cotton Fuller. In addition to her parents, JoAnne was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Haroll Marquette DeVane, a son-in-law, James R. Bailey Jr., three brothers, Rev. Gene Fuller, Rev. Roy Fuller, and Jerry Fuller, one sister, Juanita Lindsey, and a family friend, Homer Underwood.
Ms. DeVane is survived by two daughters, Sheryl Cullifer and husband Tim of Dothan, AL and Leigh Bailey of Lynn Haven, FL; two granddaughters, Becca Lambert and husband Eric of Headland, AL and Brianna Bailey of Lynn Haven, FL; two great-grandchildren, Levi Lambert and Hannah Lambert both of Headland, AL; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with funeral services being held at 11:00 AM, in the Lynn Haven Methodist Church, 3203 Minnesota Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405. Interment will be held at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in the Evergreen Cemetery, 1150 Claxton Avenue, Elba, AL 36323.
Memorial donations may be given to Lynn Haven Methodist Church, 3203 Minnesota Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405 or VITAS Hospice, 638 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401.
SKIPPERVILLE…With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend, Tammy Lynn Snell, who was born on November 18, 1966, and passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2026, from a sudden health issue while surrounded by her devoted husband and children. Her passing came as a complete shock, and her family is heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. Though her time with us ended far too soon, she was surrounded by the love of her family until her very last breath—a reflection of the way she spent her life loving each of us.
To know Tammy was to know unconditional love. She had a beautiful soul and a free spirit who found joy in life’s simplest treasures. She loved walking the land she called home, wearing her flowing boho dresses, journaling and writing poems, listening to music and soaking up the sunshine. She had a special love for her dogs, who were never far from her side, and believed every day was made a little brighter by wildflowers.
For thirty-two wonderful years, Tammy shared a love story with her husband, David E. Snell. Some of their happiest moments were the quiet ones—sitting together on the porch, watching hummingbirds dance through the air while their beloved dogs, Boston, EG, Basil, Bee, and Denver White Bear, played in the yard. David never bought Tammy flowers from a store because he knew what she loved most. Instead, he would walk their land and pick her wildflowers, a simple gesture that perfectly reflected the beautiful life they built together.
Her greatest joy, however, was being “Mimi.” There was no title she cherished more. She never watched life from the sidelines. She sat on the floor building projects, searched for seashells and arrowheads, explored the outdoors, laughed until everyone’s stomach hurt, and made each of her grandchildren feel like they were the most important person in the world. She had a remarkable gift for turning ordinary moments into lifelong memories.
Tammy was the heart of her family. She loved fiercely, gave selflessly, and always put others before herself. Her kindness, gentle spirit, and unwavering love created a home where everyone felt welcomed, accepted, and safe. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, laughter, strength, and unconditional love that will continue to live on in all who knew her.
She is survived by her devoted husband of thirty two years, David E. Snell; her children, Jamie Erwin (Scott), AJ Snell (Ashley Armstrong) , Matt Snell (Casey), and River Snell (Matt Cole); her treasured grandchildren, Skylar, Ryder, Logan, Poppy, and Millie Kaye, who were truly the light of her life; her sister, Laurie Ballard (Shane); her brother-in-law, Greg Snell; her sister-in-law, Angie McClelland (Mike); her late sister, Sherri Kaye Ferris; Mother in law Marilyn Kaye Snell and Father in law Arthur Lee Snell (Donna Snell); and many extended family members and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in imagining Tammy exactly as she would want to be—walking Heaven’s fields in a flowing boho dress, wearing a crown of wildflowers, surrounded by peace, and finally home. We like to think Heaven needed a hippie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tammy’s memory to the Dale County Humane Society, a cause close to her heart.
The family also encourages everyone to honor Tammy’s memory by spending time with the people you love, taking a walk outdoors, searching for seashells or arrowheads, hugging your children a little tighter, watching the hummingbirds, and never taking a single ordinary day for granted.
Tammy was deeply loved. She will be forever missed, forever remembered, and forever present in every wildflower that blooms, every hummingbird that visits, every adventure shared with her grandchildren, and every story that begins with, “Remember when Mimi…”
“So many people live life never knowing Love but….. we do” – Tammy Lynn Snell
Celebration of Life will be shared privately among the family. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Evelyn Charlotte Coulter Fulgham, a resident of Ariton, entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family at 82 years of age.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fulgham will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Kenneth Andrews 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 Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service time. Serving as pallbearers will be Stihl Rodebaugh, Austin Tyler, Trey Fulgham, Coulter Fulgham, Brian Wynn and Brad Rice.
Mrs. Fulgham, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Coulter and Hilda Lavada Huckaby Coulter, was born in Columbus, Georgia and raised in Phenix City, Alabama. She graduated from Central High School in Phenix City and later married her high school sweetheart in January 1961. She continued her education with a life career in Business Administration where she and her husbands careers brought them to Ozark in 1964 while raising their children and retiring from Army Aviation Federal Credit Union in 2006. Outside of her career, she lived a life full of simple joys. She loved her family and grandchildren to the fullest with a passion for flowers (and was known for having a green thumb), canning, riding horses, and fishing, all while listening to country and gospel music. Although she will be deeply missed, her love, wisdom and the memories she created will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her younger sister, Norma Jean Coulter and her beloved dog, Gretchen.
Surviving relatives include her beloved husband of 65 years, Jerry Fulgham; two daughters, Judy Rice (Dennis) and Beth Singletary (Jason); one son, Jay Fulgham; seven grandchildren, Brandy Wynn (Brian), Brad Rice (Tamika), Austin Tyler (Kendall), Trey Fulgham, Coulter Fulgham (Kayla), Stihl Rodebaugh and Liz Rodebaugh; five great grandchildren, Shaid Tyler, Annabelle Wynn, Blade Rice, Abby Rice and Matson Wynn; one sister, Ruth Bentley (Mike); three sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend heart-felt thanks to Community Hospice and her caregivers Berlinda Scott and Mary Lightner.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to the Arguta Community Center, 397 West County Road 72, Ariton, Alabama 36311.
Betty Sue Bryant, age 83, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1942, and lived a life centered on family, hard work, and helping others. Those who knew Betty often described her as a true fireball, a woman with a strong personality, a sharp wit, and an even bigger heart.
Betty was born to the late Hoyt Croxton and Anne Hinson and grew up in South Carolina, where she attended Great Falls High School. In 1970, she moved to the Wiregrass area from Augusta and made it her home for the next several decades.
She worked for many years in the textile industry before making the decision to return to college at the age of 40. Betty earned three associate degrees, including her nursing degree, proving that it is never too late to pursue new goals. She later worked as a caregiver for terminally ill patients, a role that reflected her caring nature and willingness to help others.
Betty was also active in her community. She spent several years working with Girls, Inc. and enjoyed teaching craft classes through SARCOA and other local senior centers. She loved sharing her creativity and spending time with others.
She is survived by her son, Steve Bryant and wife Stacie; her daughter, Nina Mielkie and husband Steven of Lancaster, South Carolina; her brother, Hoyt Croxton of Haughton, Louisiana; her sister, Nell Gillcreath of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Bryant; her daughter, Tonya Barker; her sister, JoAnne Phillips; and her parents, Hoyt Croxton and Anne Hinson.
Betty will be remembered as someone who spoke her mind and stood by what she believed. She could be stern and outspoken, but those who knew her best also knew how generous and caring she was. She was always willing to help someone in need and was deeply devoted to her family. Her strength, kindness, and determination will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
SHORTERVILLE. . .Gary “Smiley” Mills, a resident of Shorterville, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home. He was 65.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Mills was born in Birmingham but lived in Shorterville all his life. He was formerly employed by the Henry County Road & Bridge Department. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Mills and his mother, Annie Elmina Hutto Mills.
Surviving relatives include two sons, Matthew Mills (Chessidy Pryor), Dothan; and Zachary Mills, Florence, AL; step-daughters, Gracie Smith (Jordan) and Eleri Mills; grandchildren, Imala Mills, Isabella Mills, Leonidas Mills, River Mills, Rowan Mills and Isaac Mills; cousins, Danny Hutto, Becky Cordell, Kendra Thomas, Janice Hutto and Julie Hutto.
. 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.
WEBB. . .Eddie Chris Hamm, Jr., a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 2026, in UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was 50.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Webb Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Cobb officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M Monday in the church sanctuary. Graveside services, with Fireman’s Honors, will follow in the Webb Cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Webb Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 202, Webb, AL 36376.
Eddie Hamm was a lifelong resident of Webb and attended Houston County High School in Columbia. He was self-employed as the Owner & Operator of Hamm Lawn Care and EH Farms. Eddie drove a special needs school bus for the Ashford Elementary School in the Houston County School System. He formerly served on the Webb Town Council and as Mayor Pro Tem. Eddie was a member of Webb Baptist Church, the Houston County Cattlemen’s Association and the Ashford Masonic Lodge No. 493. He was a member of the Webb Volunteer Fire Department where he was Captain and also volunteered his time as a member of Kinsey Volunteer Fire Department.
Eddie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edsel and Pauline Hamm, and John and Dorothy Wilbur, and aunt, Paula Vinson.
Surviving relatives include his fiancé, Tina Nowlin; three daughters, Alyssa Nill (Spencer) and Michelle Hamm (Ryan Rose), all of Webb; Makayla Hamm (Dakota Rogers), Kinsey; a bonus daughter, DeAnna Redding (James), Kinsey; his parents, Eddie Chris Hamm, Sr., Webb; and Rhonda Wilbur Hamm, Webb; a sister, Kaye Hamm Dukes (Johnathan), Montgomery; a grandson, Walker King, a granddaughter on the way, Peyton Rogers, and a bonus grandson on the way, Brantley Redding; a niece, Allie Dukes and a nephew, Logan Dukes.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jamar Ivey, Matt Bowdoin, Robert York, Josh Waybright, John Cherry and Wayne Nowlin. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Firefighters from the Houston and Henry County Volunteer Fire Departments.
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.
Ms. JoAnne Fuller DeVane, age 92, of Panama City, Florida passed away July 2, 2026, at Mathison Retirement Community in Panama City, Florida. She was born on May 18, 1934, in Union Springs, Alabama to the late Curtis Eugene Fuller and Katie Lee Cotton Fuller. In addition to her parents, JoAnne was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Haroll Marquette DeVane, a son-in-law, James R. Bailey Jr., three brothers, Rev. Gene Fuller, Rev. Roy Fuller, and Jerry Fuller, one sister, Juanita Lindsey, and a family friend, Homer Underwood.
