Terry Lee Perry, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Southeast Health on April 10, 2025. He was 83 years old. Born on January 6, 1942, Terry’s life was characterized by his generosity, skillful hands, and the joy he found in the simple pleasures of life.
Terry was a proud retiree of Triple A Cooper, where he formed lasting friendships and left a legacy of hard work and dedication. His love for music was evident to all who knew him, as he was a very good musician who could often be found strumming his guitar. An avid outdoorsman, Terry’s happiest moments were spent fishing in the tranquil waters of Alabama. He was also a fervent Alabama fan, often cheering “Roll Tide” with the same passion he devoted to every aspect of his life.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Perry and Irene Thompson Perry, and his beloved daughter, Debra Lynn Baxley, Terry’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by his sisters, Everlene Newton and Patsy Joyner; brothers, Roy, Harvey, and Lamar Perry; and his son-in-law, Todd Baxley.
OZARK…Mrs. Chris Sitz Roberts, a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025, in Early Medical Center, Blakely, Georgia. She was 73.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 14, 2025, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Monday in the church sanctuary.
Mrs. Roberts, daughter of the late Albert Wesley Sitz and Glennie Ruth Goodson Sitz, was a native of Tracy City, Tennessee. She moved to Ozark at an early age and retired from Thompson Propane Gas Company. Mrs. Roberts enjoyed working in her yards and loved children. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Roberts, sisters, Linda Adkins, Debbie Lowe, and Judy Sauls, brothers, Albert Sitz and Jimmy Sitz.
Surviving relatives include her daughter, Amanda Boudinot (John, Sergeant First Class, United States Army, Retired), Fort Novosel; son, Chad Roberts (Angela), Ozark; brother, Bobby Sitz (Judy), Ozark; five grandchildren, Sarah Boudinot, Jessica Adams (Landon), Meghan Sprinkle (Gabe), Dalton Roberts, and Rebekah Roberts; three great-grandchildren, Lillian Boudinot, Paul Adams, and Lainey Grace Adams.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
ASHFORD. . .Roy Gene Phillips, a resident of Ashford, died Friday morning, April 11, 2025, at his home. He was 75.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Robert Lunsford and Reverend Jerry Harden officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery, near Ozark. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A. M. Monday at the mortuary in Headland.
Mr. Phillips was born in Roswell, New Mexico and was raised in Eufaula, Alabama, son of the late Millard Earl Phillips and Myrtle Jane Sutton Phillips. He was employed as a Truck Driver most of his adult lifetime. Mr. Phillips formerly served as a Constable in Barbour County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faulk Phillips, a son, Bryan Phillips, grandsons, Phillip Senn and Joshua Senn, and sisters, Cheryl, Belinda, Renee’ and an infant sister.
Surviving relatives include three daughters, Rita Hughes (John), Webb, AL; Rinda Brannon (Todd), Pansey, AL; and Rena Eldridge (David), Ashford; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Darla Luna, San Angelo, Texas; and two brothers, Danny Hojeda, Garland, Texas; and Carl Phillips, Columbia, Alabama.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jacob Peacock, Christopher Senn, Christopher Eldridge, Randy Kirkland, Tristan Senn and Mark Miller.
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.
Linda J Howell, 77 years old, of Ozark, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Magnolia Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Raymond A Rivers officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family request that in leu of flowers, contributions be made to your personal charity of choice.
Mrs. Howell was born on September 8, 1947, in Midland City, to the late Dewey Ray and Mattie Jewel Cain Tharpe. Linda was a member at Magnolia Freewill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her spouse, Curtis Howell; parents, Dewey Ray and Mattie Jewel Cain Tharpe.
Survivors include a brother, Wilmer Tharpe (Paula); sister, Ann Crowley: Niece, Angela Whatley (Robert); nephews: Timothy R. Crowley and Chris Tharpe along with many other family members and friends.
On Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, God shined His face upon Joseph Ryan Bowen and called him home to receive his ultimate healing. Ryan is now resting in the arms of his Savior, restored and redeemed by Jesus Christ.
Born on April 6th, 1965, to the late Christine Bowen (Oliver) and Simon Bowen Sr., Ryan was a lifelong resident of Dothan, Alabama. He lived a life full of simple joys—sipping sweet tea on a warm day, fishing by quiet waters, salvaging for parts and working on vehicles with the kind of care and precision that reflected his heart. Ryan was a restorer—of things like old lawn mowers or cars, His passion was in bringing things back to their original beauty, much like the redemption Jesus gave him and the divine restoration Ryan now experiences in Heaven.
Ryan is lovingly remembered by his sister Martha Pearl Daniels (Bowen); his brothers Simon Bowen Jr. (Linda) and Charles Bowen (Joyce); and a host of nieces and nephews who adored him.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. While his absence leaves an ache in our hearts, we rejoice in knowing he is reunited with his Creator and family in Glory. Until we meet again, we will carry his memory in our hearts and look forward to that Heavenly reunion.
Homegoing Celebration will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Memory Hill Cemetery, 2390 Hartford Highway, Dothan, Alabama 36305.
Rebecca Jo Newman of Hartford, AL lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on April 9, 2025 at the age of 68.
She was born July 29, 1956, to Charles Rex Newman, Sr and Luvena Phillips Newman, in Winter Haven, FL. She graduated from Haines City High School in 1974 and later moved to Hartford with Family. After she moved to Alabama, she began working at the shirt factory in Hartford where she met one of her dearest friends Lisa Adams, who became family to Jo and the rest of our family. After she left the shirt factory, Jo started her career at Sony, where she stayed until they closed in 2010. After Sony, she worked at Michelin until she retired. Of all her jobs, the one Jo enjoyed the most was Sony, where she met some of her close friends. Her life wasn’t all about work though. Jo was very involved with her family. From sporting events to family vacations, she was always planning trips to spend time with family. One of her favorite places to visit was the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee, where she would have moved to if she could have. She spent so much time with her niece, and nephews that they looked to her as a second mother. This is especially true for her two grandnephews Damien and Dorian who were the light of her life. She also enjoyed watching football. If there was a game on you could bet, she would be watching, but her favorite team of all was the Auburn Tigers. She loved going to Jordan Hare Stadium to cheer on the Tigers and rolling Toomers Corner after a victory. She was a true orange and blue Auburn fan, War Eagle! She was a generous person as well, always there to help with whatever problems would come up with her family, whether it be a listening ear, or needing help with getting something fixed. She would come to the rescue whenever one of us called her. She will be dearly missed. A soul gone far too soon from our family, and this world.
Jo was preceded in death by her father, Charles Rex Newman Sr, a younger brother Michael Wayne Newman, her nephew Charles Anthony Newman (Chuck), and an older half-sister Judy Carol Storie.
She is survived by her mother, Luvena Phillips Newman, her younger brothers Charles Rex Newman Jr (Joyce), James Anthony Newman, her younger sister Sandra Gail Newman, dearest friend Lisa Adams, her niece Amber Rebecca Farmer (Jonathan), her nephew Alexander Grant Newman, her grandniece Hailey Victoria Farmer, her grandnephews Stephen Christopher Farmer, Damien Thorn Farmer, Dorian Ezra Farmer, her great grandnephew Micah, her older half-brother Rickey Lloyd, and older half-sister Jimmie Walker (James). Plus, multiple other nieces and nephews.
If anyone wishes to honor Jo’s memory, a special donation made in her name to The Appalachian Bear Rescue, her favorite charity, would be a great tribute to her.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Day Spring Hospice especially to Amy, Brittney, Patricia, and Brittney.
A Heartfelt thank you to Terry Sorrells, Chad Bright and the entire staff at Sorrells Funeral Home.
There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements.
“Because We Care … Is Making A Difference” To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneral.com.
