Larry Wayne Harrison, born in Scott Co, IN, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Flowers Hospital. He was 82.
A graveside service at Crown Hill National Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN will be announced at a later date.
Larry served with honor in the United States Navy for 4 years, including during the Cuban Missile Crisis, demonstrating great bravery and dedication to his country. Following his military service, Larry found his true calling in his faith, becoming a passionate Bible scholar. His love for Jesus Christ was unwavering, and he dedicated much of his life to sharing the Word of God with others. Whether through heartfelt conversations, Bible verses, or simply living his life as a reflection of his beliefs, Larry never knew a stranger and made an impact on all who crossed his path.
Larry’s career was spent as a professional firefighter, for 27 and a half years he served the community of Columbus on the Columbus fire department. He was also musically inclined, with a natural gift for playing the guitar, banjo, and piano. His music brought comfort and joy to many, and he loved to share his talents with those around him. When not making music, Larry enjoyed tending to his garden and raising chickens, taking pride in the simple pleasures of life and the peace they brought him. He enjoyed great debates with his brothers.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Ralph & Louise Harrison; three brothers, Everette Harrison, Bruce Harrison, and Jerry Harrison; one sister, Ella Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years Fran Harrison, Columbus, IN; two daughters, Ginger Smith (Andy), Shelbyville, IN; Kim Maus (James Christopher), Reabersburg, PA; son, Doug Harrison (Christie), Trafalgar, IN; grandchildren, Morgan Harrison, Victoria Smith, Jacob Smith, Tarren Sawver, Krista Kelley, Alicia Kelly-Harrison, Stephanie Sora Sayaxang Lee; Seven great-grandchildren; Four brothers, Merwyn Harrison (Rita), Sylacauga AL, Sam Harrison (Kay), Brundidge, AL, Ralph Harrison (Becky), Holden, LA, Marvin Harrison (Bonnie), Mt Home, AR. Along with several nieces and nephews.
My Grandpa met the Lord yesterday.
I heard your voice the other day,
A whisper soft, but clear as day.
A memory wrapped in love so true,
A gentle sign that came from you.
You lived with strength, you stood so tall,
A man of faith who gave his all.
A fireman’s heart, a sailor’s pride,
With God and family by your side.
You worked so hard to keep us safe,
You filled our lives with love and grace.
Through every trial, joy, and test,
You always gave your very best.
You loved your garden, hands in dirt,
Found joy in life, in work, in church.
Your chickens clucked, your flowers grew,
And in their bloom, I think of you.
You sang the hymns, you knew them well,
Each note a story you could tell.
You shared God’s word, you led the way,
With wisdom deep and faith that stayed.
And now you’re gone, but not too far,
I feel you, Grandpa, where you are.
In winds that blow and stars that shine,
In love that lives in hearts like mine.
“Goodnight, Rocky, wherever you are.”
I’ll carry your love, wherever I go.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com .
OZARK… Anna Ladislaws Apanowicz, a resident of Ozark, passed away Saturday evening, March 1, 2025, at her home. She was 62.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Anna was born August 18, 1962, to the late Boleslaw and Grace Bagley Apanowicz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Surviving relatives include her two daughters, Nicole Marie Finch (Danny) and Kimberley Ann Baker (James); grandchildren, Nathan Nicholas Jackson (Katie), Stephanie Nichole Chavez (Damien), Tray Edward Jackson (Cynthia), Willow Rose Finch, Logan Wolf Finch, and Amber Lynn Baker; three great-grandchildren and one on the way.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
OZARK…Mr. James Thomas Welch, a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, at his home. He was 93.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Matthews officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will follow in Fairview Addition Cemetery in Eufaula. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:00 Noon Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Welch, son of the late William Green Welch and Vera Sims Welch, was a native of Luverne, moved to Columbus, Georgia at an early age and has lived in Ozark since 2005. While in Columbus, he graduated from Baker High School and was the owner and operator of Welch Radio Service. Mr. Welch was a veteran of the United States Air Force. His lifelong dream was to work at Disney World. Following his retirement in Columbus, he moved to Orlando and was employed with Disney World. Mr. Welch enjoyed being in the garden and doing needle point. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Ozark. Mr. Welch was preceded in death by his brother, William Green Welch.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Esther Clapp Welch; four children, Enoch Judge Sims (Canora), all of Ozark, David Hugh Sims (Lori), Helotus, Texas, John Jefferson Sims (Darlene), Cottonton, Alabama, and Dianne Elizabeth Smith, Pittsview, Alabama; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Cynthia Ann McNab, a beacon of love and faith, was called home to her Lord and Savior on the 1st of March, 2025, leaving a legacy of grace and kindness that will forever be etched in the hearts of those she touched. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on April 14, 1947, Cynthia’s journey began, and it was one marked by devotion, both to her family and her unwavering faith.
Cynthia’s heart was a wellspring of love and generosity, traits that she shared freely with her beloved husband of 57 years, Rev. Myrice McNab, her cherished daughter, Dr. Melissa and her husband Paul Duprey, and her treasured granddaughter and best friend, Madison Duprey. Her sister-in-law, Sue Bradshaw, niece, Tonjia Lisenby, and a host of cousins also felt the warmth of her love. While Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Thomley Ard Fisher, Gloyce Ard, and L. M. Fisher, and her grandmother, Dolan Grubbs Thomley, the memories and values she instilled in her family will live on for generations.
Cynthia’s life was a testament to her faith. She took her first step towards God when she was water baptized at the tender age of 8 at Southside Baptist Church. Her faith was nurtured by her grandparents; her grandfather, a Free Will Baptist Pastor in Pensacola, and her grandmother, ‘Big Mama’, who was the spiritual rock of the family after her grandfather’s passing. Cynthia’s mother, a certified Dental Assistant, provided for the family’s needs, while ‘Big Mama’ continued to guide her spiritually. It was at a Youth conference that God whispered His plan for her, a plan she followed with unwavering dedication.
Cynthia was an accomplished pianist, ministering in churches throughout her life. Cynthia’s love for cooking was legendary, her kitchen a place of gathering and joy for family and friends alike. She shared moments of laughter and love on shopping trips with her daughter and granddaughter, creating memories that will be cherished forever. Cynthia’s heart was an open door, always ready to forgive, to embrace, and to comfort those in need. She walked her faith daily, not merely speaking of love and compassion but living these virtues until her final days.
As we prepare to celebrate Cynthia’s life, we invite all those whose lives she touched to join us at 2 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. The service, officiated by Rev. Eddie Littlefield and Rev. Kip McKenzie, will be a time to honor and remember a woman whose life was a reflection of her loving, generous, and faith-filled spirit. Cynthia will be laid to rest in Pinckard Memorial Cemetery. The family looks forward to welcoming friends at the funeral home from 1:30-2 pm before we bid our final earthly farewell to a woman whose very essence was love itself.
Mrs. Jane Sizemore of Dothan went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was 72.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at New Beginning Church in Ashford with Pastor Logan Johnson officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Interment will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time.
Mrs. Sizemore was born on August 27, 1952, in Ypsilanti, MI to the late Raymond and Floretta Holloway Tackett. Jane was a wife (pastor’s wife), mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and she excelled at every title. She worked in the restaurant business as a cook from early childhood prior to pursuing a career in child development and was honored to serve as assistant director of a local child day care. She embodied Proverb’s 31; serving the Lord and always making her husband and children look good. Jane loved her family dearly was the glue that kept them together. Although she suffered in pain and sickness the past few years of her life, she never lost her smile and would always say, “this too shall pass”.
In addition to her parents, a son, Tommy Holloway preceded her in death.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Pastor David Sizemore; daughters: Rhonda Smallwood (Mike), Dothan, and Fay Powe (Wes), Bartow, FL; son, Jeff Sizemore, Mulberry, FL; six grandsons; two granddaughters; twelve great grandchildren; sisters: Sue Estabrook, Bartow, FL, Gail Belvins, Bartow, FL, and a special “sister buddy”, Margaret Presley, Bartow, FL; brothers: Charlie Tackett, Virgie, KY, and Gary Tacket, Virgie, KY; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
James Dale Green passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2, 2025 at the age of 67.
Born on February 19, 1958 in Columbus, GA, Dale spent most of his life in the Wiregrass area. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country from 1975-1978. Most of his military career was spent in Hawaii and the Pacific Theater. Dale worked a variety of jobs that he often remembered fondly, and he retired from Century Link after 16 years of dedication and hard work. He enjoyed his retirement spending time with family, friends and his beloved chickens, as well as working in his shop with firearms and ammunition reloading. He was notorious for his love of Alabama football. Roll Tide!
Dale was preceded in death by his father, James W. Green, and his special dad, Joseph C. Hidalgo, Sr., both of whom instilled in him the values of family and hard work. He was also preceded by his brothers, Dennis George Green, Donald Jerome Green and Joseph Hidalgo Jr., his grandparents, John Bowen and Flossie Lee Hasty Bowen and his parents-in-law, Richard Layton, Sr. and Nola Layton, who loved him dearly.
Dale leaves behind his legacy of love for his family, survived by his wife, Renee Layton Green, his mother, Mary Bowen Green Hidalgo, his sister, Karen Hidalgo (Ronnie) Chavis, his sons, Jason Green and Dylan McIntryre-Green, his grandchildren, Lindsay “Finn” Green and Holden Green, his nephews and nieces, Chad Green, Aaron Green, Shannon Hulon, and Hannah Green Hinson, his brothers-in-law, Richard Layton, Jr. and Ronald Layton (April), and a host of other aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
As we bid farewell to James Dale Green, let us celebrate the life he lived and the countless ways he enriched our lives. His was a simple life well-lived, full of dedication, hard work, and a selfless commitment to anyone he encountered. Dale will be dearly missed, but his spirit will live on through the love he shared and the lives he touched.
A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Sunset Funeral Home with Sharon Green officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. The family will have a joyous gathering at a church to sing some of Dale’s favorite hymns at a later date.
