Mrs. Elizabeth Juliette Snell Jacobs, a resident of Ozark, passed away peacefully at her home in Ozark Monday night March 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family following a very brave and strong fight against breast cancer. She was 81 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jacobs will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Justin Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Wednesday from 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P. M.
Mrs. Jacobs was born March 4, 1944 in Dale County, Alabama to the late Winfred D. Snell and Ludie Mary Eddie Hagler Snell. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Ozark where she worked the majority of her career with Pea River Electric. She married her lifelong love on February 15, 1974 and they have been inseparable for 51 years. She was a devout Christian and always remained steadfast in her Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred D. Snell and Ludie Mary Eddie Hagler Snell; her son, Billy Jack Jacobs; sister, Grace Snell; sister-in-law, Rachel Marshall Snell. She is survived by her husband, Norman Lomax Jacobs; son, David Jacobs (Kim); daughter, Amanda Redding (Ryan); seven grandchildren, Samantha Austin (Thomas), Shelby Jacobs, Dylan Jacobs, Jordan Jacobs, Kaiden Jacobs, Makayla Redding, Brantley Redding; three great-grandchildren, Hayes Austin, Tyson Austin, Emilyn Austin; three bonus grandchildren, Madison Redding, Aubrey Redding, Jayden Austin; one brother, Archie Snell; several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation; Susan G. Koman for A Cure (For AREA TN300 Alabama), 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas 75380.
Sister Thelma Whaley Turner, age 82, of Dothan, AL was born on February 25, 1943 to the late John Whaley and Thelma Johnson Whaley. She was the second child to this union of two daughters and one son. One brother preceded her in death.
Thelma accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of North Highland Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama. In 1961, Thelma graduated from Carver High School in Dothan, AL. A few years later, she was united in holy matrimony to the late James Turner.
Thelma worked for Bishops Cleaners in Dothan for 44 years and loves the Bishop family and friends. She retired after 44 years of employment with the Bishop family.
Thelma transitioned and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at home in Dothan, AL.
Thelma leaves to mourn her homecoming a loving daughter, Davida Turner Williams of Dothan, AL; one sister, Norma McCloud of Kinsey, AL; one brother, Edward Whaley preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother in law and two sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and a special friend, Pat McLlendon Thompson.
A celebration of Thelma’s life will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1pm at North Highland Baptist Church in Dothan with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel from 3pm until 5pm. She will be laid to rest in Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
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Mr. Samuel Harrison Eubanks of Slocomb passed away on Sunday, march 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Presley officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends, at the chapel, one hour prior to service time.
Mr. Eubanks was born on April 22, 1938 in Slocomb, Alabama to the late Charlie and Thelma Eubanks. He attended Slocomb High School and quit school for two years to help his daddy on the farm. During those two years, he went hunting almost every day and cleaned out every squirrel in Geneva County and even though he was not attending school. It didn’t stop him from having hunting partners such as C.R. Bass- The Ag teacher, the principal and the football coach. Needless to say, they let him in school two years later and he graduated in 1958. All of his aunts were so proud that he went back and finished high school, so they bought him a new suit to wear for graduation. His daughter, Priscilla said that he gets two class Alumni invitations every year from the class of 1956 and 1958. Sam worked all his life and never went far from the farm, planting crops, raising pigs, and growing some of the most beautiful gardens you have ever seen. He definitely had a “Green Thumb.” He worked for many years in the public sector, working on the road with GE, putting up phone offices all over the United States. While working with GE, he met his wife, of 46 years, Rose June Marell. He also worked several years at Twitchell. He continued his working with the public at Ansell, Inc in Dothan and then retired to go back to his roots of farming. After several years of farming, he worked a few more years with Collins Signs of Dothan, which was his final job. His greatest accomplishment was becoming a Christian. He was a member of the Hartford Highway Church of Christ and loved all his church family very much. He was very active in his church and using the gifts God gave him. He taught lessons, lead songs, lead prayers, and hosted many preachers in his home through the years. He loved the Lord and taught his children to read the Bible, pray, and to put God first in their lives.
Sam is preceded in death by his parents, his oldest brother, Gareth Eubanks; two sisters: Myra Eubanks Robinson and Ruth Eubanks Ray; Sister-in-law, Lena Eubanks;
He leaves behind a daughter, Priscilla Eubanks; son, Timothy Eubanks (Charlotte); brother, Lawrence Eubanks; brother -in -law, Don Ray; grandsons: Caleb Eubanks (Katarinne) and Cameron Eubank all of Dothan, Alabama; great- grandchildren: Liam, Ethan, Lily Eubanks, Cade and Addie Cunningham; nieces: Jenny Ray, Cindy Boyett, Wanda Langford; nephews: Charles Eubanks, Jonathan Eubanks, Scott Ray, Patrick Ray, Mark Ray, Roger Marell, Wendell Marell, Willard Marell and several great nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends.
Marion Elizabeth Olson, of Enterprise, AL passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home. She was 75.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Cliff Quincey officiating and Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time.
Marion was known for her passion growing tomatoes with her husband and her ability to cultivate her front yard farm, which produced 2,000 pounds of fresh produce each year. She had a special fondness feeding the hummingbirds. Marion enjoyed spending time playing BINGO with friends at Ft. Rucker. She dedicated many years of her life to child daycare, enjoying every minute of loving on the little ones. She was a proud military spouse, loved to fish, was a big braves baseball fan, and liked metal detecting on the beaches of Hawaii & The Emerald Coast. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her only Grandson Sam.
Mrs. Olson was preceded in death by her parents Cleveland and Agnes Smith Gibbs, and two brothers Donny Gibbs and Lenard Gibbs.
Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years, Richard D. Olson, Enterprise, AL; two sons, Charles K. Olson (Latisha), Pace, FL; Kris S. Olson, Enterprise, AL; grandson, Sam Olson; two sisters, Connie Moore (Gary), Phenix City, AL; Georgia Gibbs, Opelika, AL; brother, Mark Gibbs, Harris County, GA.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com.
COLUMBUS, Georgia…Patricia Latham (nee Wood), 56, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia surrounded by love and light.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Perry Recreation Center (Banquet Room), located at 223 Community Drive in Ozark, Alabama. Guests are encouraged to dress casually in honor of Patricia’s vibrant spirit.
She is survived by her daughter Brittany Green (Tim), son Josh Latham (Toni) and her beloved grandchildren Timmy and Christoper, her siblings Joseph Wood (Lea), Michelle Young, Debbie Whittle (David) and Joe Wood (Joni), several nieces and nephews and her sweet dog Nick. She leaves behind Amanda and Will Kosnitch who were close friends and an important part of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Harrison and Hannelore Wood, sister-in-law Stephanie, brother-in-law Brian and great-nephew Ryan. She will reunite with her cherished dog Saban.
Born on July 22, 1968, in Germany, Patrica was a woman of immense love and generosity. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her children and grandsons. Whether watching scary movies, taking trips to Tennessee, or enjoying the open road in her Jeep, she found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved snuggling with her grand dogs, Vader, Kenobi, and Bear. Her fierce love for her family and friends was unwavering and she was always there when needed. Patricia was a member of the Church of the Highlands in Montgomery where she found faith and community. Her kindness and warmth touched many lives, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.
Her love of life will live on through her children and gran-children ensuring that her memory remains a source of comfort and inspiration for those who loved her most.
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Mrs. Pauline “Polly” Allen Corridori, a resident of Ozark, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. She was 93 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Corridori will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Westview Memorial Cemetery Chapel with Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating. Interment will follow, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends Monday in the Westview Memorial Cemetery Chapel from 9:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Corridori was born October 8, 1931 in Ward, Alabama to the late Dr. Walter Earl Allen and Penny Florence Martin Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Harold Corridori. Survivors include two daughters, Desa Elaine Corridori and Reyna Corridori Freeman; son-in-law, William Conley Freeman; grandsons, Jeb Thomas Wells, Joshua Harold Wells, Ben Cohen Freeman, William Thierry Freeman, Paul Stabler Corridori, Giuseppe Soccio; and one granddaughter, Felicity Rose Freeman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Reading Is Fundamental rif.org —- an organization dedicated to ending the childhood literacy crisis. Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
