ARITON…Mrs. Doris Davis McCartha, a resident of Ariton, died late Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 87.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 18, 2025, in Stonebridge Church of God with Pastor Robin Bell and Reverend Floyd Ingram officiating. A eulogy will be given by her granddaughter, Tara Barlow. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. McCartha, daughter of the late Charles “Charlie” Davis and Birdie Hart Davis, was born and raised in the Pleasant Home Community of Covington County—a quiet place she always held dear to her heart. It was there, surrounded by the love of family and neighbors, that she learned the values of kindness, hard work, and deep faith that would guide her throughout her life.
In 1961, she moved to Ozark, beginning a new chapter that was filled with countless memories and moments of service to others. Twenty-five years ago, she settled in Ariton, where she spent the remainder of her days continuing to pour love into her family, her church, and everyone who crossed her path.
Mrs. McCartha was the kind of person who instinctively put others before herself—never needing recognition, never asking for anything in return. She was always ready with a listening ear, a comforting word, and often, a warm meal. Her kitchen was a haven, full of the smells and flavors that came straight from her heart. Whether she was cooking Sunday dinner or simply whipping up something for a friend in need, she used food as a way to bring people together and show her love.
Her faith was her foundation. As a devoted member of Stonebridge Church of God, she lived out the teachings she cherished, attending services faithfully and serving with quiet strength. She found peace in prayer and joy in fellowship, and her presence in the congregation was a steady source of warmth and encouragement to many.
Mrs. McCartha experienced heartbreak no parent ever wishes to endure. She was preceded in death by three of her children—Jerome McCartha, Jynell Cox, and Renee Posey—and her grandson, Joshua McCartha, her siblings, Geraldine Davis McCart Robins, Frances Davis Turner, James Milton Davis, and Mary Ellen Davis.
Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and generosity. To know her was to be blessed by her spirit—a quiet, steady kind of love that made you feel safe and seen. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of everyone she touched, and her memory will continue to bring comfort and inspiration for years to come.
Surviving relatives include her husband of seventy years, Perrie McCartha, Ariton; children, Perrie S. McCartha, Daleville, Donna Duke, Ozark, Todd McCartha (Lisa), Ozark, and Maria Jordan, Grand Ridge, Florida; grandchildren, Tara Barlow (Jonathan), Kendall Daniels (Anthony), Trevor Jordan, Jessica Duke, Nicholas Duke (Deanna), Charmane Carter, Courtney Carter, Kaitlyn Cox, Garrett Posey, and Savannah McCartha; a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Perrie McCartha, Todd McCartha, Trevor Jordan, Joshua Senn, Taylor Senn, Jonathan Barlow, and Ashton Barlow.
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Mr. Donald Lee Hyde, a resident of the Bertha Community of Dale County, died Friday, July 11, 2025, in Flowers Hospital. He was 74 years old.
A memorial service for Mr. Hyde will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from New Hope Baptist Church (4239 County Road 69 – Skipperville, Alabama 36374) with Chaplain Jonathan Smith officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mr. Hyde was born March 24, 1951 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Robert Blake Hyde and Helen Virginia Duffee Hyde. Don graduated from Carroll High School in 1969 and married the love of his life, Sara Jane Enfinger. He enlisted in the Alabama National Guard where he served for several years. Don worked with General Telephone and retired following thirty years of service.
He also worked with the State of Alabama with the Water Shed Authority. Don enjoyed playing golf and loved following his son around the country to watch him play baseball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Hyde Looney and one brother, Robert B. Hyde. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sara Jane Enfinger Hyde of the Bertha Community; one son, Lee Hyde (Kristen) of Dothan; two grandsons, Parker Hyde and Grant Hyde also of Dothan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Mr. Chuck Barefield, 4239 County Road 69, Skipperville, Alabama 36374.
Linda Thompson Sellers, age 78, of Columbia, Alabama, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Southeast Health.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a11:30 a.m. at Fowler Family Funeral Home (965 Woodland Drive, Dothan, AL) with Pastor Larry Elliott officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Linda was born on November 12, 1946, in Columbia, Alabama, to the late Stanton Alexander “S.A.” Thompson and Dorothy Lucille Herring Thompson. She graduated from Headland High School and began her working life at the local phone company. She later found her calling as a bus driver for the Henry County Board of Education, where she served faithfully for over 30 years before retiring in 2014.
She also volunteered with Haleburg Fire and Rescue, holding certifications in EVOC, CPR, and first aid, and served her community with pride and dedication.
Linda was a woman of deep faith. She was a member of Camp Springs Baptist Church in her early years and later a devoted member of Oakey Grove Baptist Church, where she shared her musical gifts by playing the piano. Coming from a large and musically talented family, she loved playing guitar and piano and singing with her loved ones. Together, they brought joy to many, performing at local venues including the Dupree School House in Ashford, Landmark Park, area nursing homes, and community events throughout the Wiregrass.
Her hobbies included sewing, crafting, bird watching, and cooking. She and her beloved husband Ronnie created a home full of love, laughter, and warmth, a place where the neighborhood kids always felt welcome.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Ronald “Ronnie” Sellers; her daughter, Rhonda Sellers Tomasino; her parents, Stanton and Dorothy Thompson; and her brother, Rodney “Rod” Thompson.
She is survived by her children Ronald Anderson “Ronnie” Sellers (Susan) of Washington State, Amanda McCullough Brackin of Columbia, Amy Sellers Shepard of Dothan, Son-in-law Christopher Tomasino of Webb; grandchildren Charles Jackson Flake (Shauntay) of South Carolina, Christopher Ronald Flake (Jordan) of South Carolina, Christopher James Sellers, Robert Anderson Sellers, and Abigail Patricia Sellers, all of Washington State, Baileigh Caroline Martin and Peyton Christian Martin, both of Dothan; great-grandchildren Sadie Quinn Flake, Shaun Flake, Patrick Flake, Jackson Flake, Ethan Flake, and Bobby Flake, all of South Carolina, nieces Stephanie Thompson Mezulic (Dennis) of Clute, Texas, Jessica Thompson Laskoskie (Frank) of Kemah, Texas, and their families She is also survived by numerous cousins and many cherished friends.
Linda will be remembered for her warm heart, musical spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and community.
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Servanne Laura Weymouth White, age 70, of Newton, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Born April 16, 1955, in Florida, Servanne was the daughter of the late Richard Weymouth and Francoise Loyer Weymouth. She graduated from Bay County High School in 1973 and worked for many years as a talented seamstress.
Servanne had a deep love for the outdoors—she especially enjoyed hiking in the Smoky Mountains, relaxing at the beach, and spending time fishing. She was passionate about Alabama football and loved sewing, cross-stitching, canning, cooking, and making wreaths. Most of all, she cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gregory Weymouth.
Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years, Thurman Lee White III; her son, Jeremy Hight (Daisy Strickland); daughters, Kathleen Singletary (Greg), Patricia White (William), and Jessica White; grandchildren, Gracelynn White, Andrew White, Fallyn Bowers, Gregory Singletary, Hayden Singletary, Jacob Strickland, and Hunter Strickland; and her brother, Eric Weymouth.
Servanne will be remembered for her creativity, her joyful spirit, and her unwavering devotion to her family.
Wilma Lee Lanton, of Cottonwood, AL., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 13, 2025, just one day shy of her 73rd birthday. Born July 14, 1952, to Kenneth and Ruth Anne Stiffy, Wilma’s life was one epitomized by kindness, gentleness, and generosity.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 53 years, James Oscar Lanton Jr., and her sister, Ida May Flowers. She is survived by her daughter, Sher’rie Dye, her treasured grandson, Timothy Dye, best friend, Pebbles, as well as her nieces Cindy Hubauer, Renee Decker (Steven), and nephew John John Flowers, alongside many other special nieces and nephews who held a dear place in her life.
Aside from her contributions through volunteer work, Wilma’s interests were deeply rooted in the world of fabrics and threads. She was an avid seamstress, always ready to create, mend, or embellish, leaving a trail of beautiful handiwork and warm hearts wherever she went. Wilma sought to share her incredible warmth with the world around her. With nimble fingers and a passion for sewing, she spent countless hours volunteering her talents, creating hats for cancer patients and crafting rice bags to bring comfort to those in need.
In remembrance, we honor the life of a remarkable woman who stitched love into the corners of the earth and whose memory will continue to inspire acts of kindness.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Sowell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM in the chapel. Burial will follow at the Memory Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.
Chief Master Sergeant Hubert “Marshall” Smith, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, completed his earthly journey on July 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Dothan, Alabama. Born on May 21, 1944, in Gordon, Alabama to the late Hubert (H.D.) and Eddie Lou Smith, Marshall’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to his country, family, and faith.
Marshall’s journey began in the small town of Gordon, where the values of hard work and community were instilled in him from a young age. He graduated from Ashford High School with the class of 1962 and promptly answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force. His distinguished military career spanned over 22 years, with 12 years spent overseas. His commitment to excellence propelled him rapidly through the ranks to Chief Master Sergeant, a testament to his leadership and dedication. Marshall’s duties, which often required a top secret security clearance, ranged from Military Personnel Technician to First Sergeant and culminated in his role as an aircraft and nuclear weapons security superintendent.
After retiring from active duty in 1984, Marshall returned to Dothan with his beloved wife, Judy, and embarked on a second career with the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs. His 22 years of service there were marked by a steadfast commitment to his fellow veterans, as he served in various capacities including Houston County Assistance Veterans Service Officer and Executive Director of the Alabama Veterans Network.
Marshall’s educational pursuits were as robust as his career, amassing 100 college credit hours with the community college of the Air Force. His thirst for knowledge and self-improvement was an inspiration to all who knew him.
A man of deep Christian faith, Marshall was actively involved in his church, where he found great joy and solace. His faith was the cornerstone of his life and provided him with the strength and guidance to lead a life of service.
Marshall is lovingly remembered by his wife of over 49 years, Judy Smith; his son, Terry Smith (Brenda); his adored grandchildren, Cody and Autumn; his sisters, Faye Davis and Linda Gale Gray; and his brothers, Harry Smith, Larry Smith, and Arnold Smith. His legacy of love, integrity, and service lives on in his family and in the countless lives he touched.
In his retirement years, Marshall enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and continued to be an active and cherished member of his church community. His life was a living example of the Christian values he held dear: love, compassion, and service to others.
As we bid farewell to Chief Master Sergeant Hubert “Marshall” Smith, we celebrate a life well-lived and honor the profound impact he had on this world. His memory will be treasured in the hearts of his loved ones and the many people whose lives he enriched. We take comfort in the knowledge that Marshall now rests in eternal peace with his Lord and Savior.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Marshall will be laid to rest in the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital or the Shriners International.
Weymouth. She graduated from Bay County High School in 1973 and worked for many years as a talented seamstress.
