Mr. Charles Houston Pruett, a resident of Ozark, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home. He was 92 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Pruett will be graveside 10:00 A. M. Friday, July 11, 2025, in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Interment will follow with Full Military Honors, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mr. Pruett was born October 12, 1932 in Moorhead, Mississippi to the late Nathaniel Houston Pruett and Ethel Booth Pruett. He served in the United States Army for twenty years until his retirement. Following his military service, they made their home in Level Plains and in Daleville before settling in Ozark in 1987.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Werner Pruett; his daughter, Diane Pruett Hawkins; and his siblings, Benny Pruett, Kathrine Hobson and Mary Higgenbotham. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Wade Reese of Daleville, Alabama; and one son and daughter-in-law, Ralf and Delilia Werner of Warner Robins, Georgia; grandchildren, Brittney Reese, Mitchell and Bailey Reese, Gregory Werner, Michael Werner and Ceara, Liane and Yassine Mhalla, Kyle and Amy Werner and Jacob Werner; great grandchildren, Ryleigh Bowling, Hafsa Olivia Mhalla and Elaina Werner.
Mr. Donald “Big Don” Ray Blevins, 91, a resident of Dothan, passed on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his residence.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jeffrey Lane Blevins officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing.
The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Glover Funeral Home. A reception will follow the services at the Basketcase, 228 S. Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Blevins was born April 2, 1934, in Attalla the son of Mack Carl Blevins and Addice Ruth Hughes Blevins. He was a 1952 graduate of Etowah County High School in Attalla and received his B.A. degree in business from Jacksonville State University in 1959. Donald served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for W.T. Grants as a manager until 1973 when he moved to Dothan as manager with West Building Materials for 23 years, retiring in 1996. He attended Westwood Presbyterian Church, PCA
Donald was predeceased in death by his parents, first wife, Doris Patterson Blevins, a brother Joe Mack Blevins; 4 sisters Mary Lou McConnell, Carolyn Schibella, Nan Cadenhead and Cathy Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Sara M. Blevins of Dothan; 2 daughters Donna Balzaratti (Rick) of Dothan and Gina Blevins Henderson (Stuart) of Birmingham; 4 sisters, Bobbie Harrelson of Huntsville, Linda Denton of Decatur, Joyce Culp of Gadsden, and Cindy Rich of Charlottesville, VA; 3 grandchildren Alex Bell (Samantha) of Gulf Breeze, FL, Zack Bell(Michelle) of Navarre, FL, and Trent Henderson of Birmingham; 4 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Hudson, Ezra and Hazel; four step-children, Rick Twine of Dothan, Melanie Harris of Wilmington, N.C., Schuyler Bratt of Dothan, and U.S. Army Captain Samuel Bratt of Fort Campbell, KY.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Danny Ray McKnight, a devoted father, proud veteran, and beloved jokester known for his generosity and faith, passed away at the age of 73 on July 3, 2025, in Macon, Georgia.
Born on May 20, 1952, in Dothan, Alabama, Danny lived a life marked by love, service, and deep-rooted faith. A graduate of Dothan High School, he went on to honorably serve in the Army National Guard and spent many dedicated years with the United States Postal Service.
Danny didn’t just talk about his faith—he wore it. Literally. His collection of Christian t-shirts was just one of the many ways he shared his love for the Lord with the world around him. He was a man who believed in showing up for people, loving fiercely, and laughing often.
Although he recently moved to Douglas, Georgia, to be closer to his son and daughter-in-law, Danny’s heart never left Dothan, Alabama, where he was born and raised. A proud veteran, Danny’s military service took him across the world, including a memorable deployment to Seoul during the 1988 Summer Olympics. His time in service reflected his deep sense of duty and adventure, but no matter where life took him, his greatest pride and joy remained his children: Danny McKnight II and Tiffany Clardy.
He is survived by his son, Danny McKnight II (Kristine) of Douglas, Georgia; daughter, Tiffany Clardy (Michael) of Dothan, Alabama; brothers, Steve McKnight (Norma) and Rodger McKnight, both of Dothan; grandchildren, Madison and Maggie McKnight of Dothan; nephew, Ashley McKnight (Susie) of Panama City, Florida; niece, Emrist Mustin (Garrett) of Dothan; and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Margaret McKnight; his brother, Jimmy McKnight; and his granddaughter, Saylor McKnight.
Danny loved Alabama football, the Atlanta Braves, and spending time fishing. And if you knew him, you knew there was only one acceptable drink: Diet Coke—nothing else even came close. His sense of humor was unmatched, and even in tough times, he managed to bring laughter wherever he went. He lived life to the fullest, always defied death’s door, and fought until the very end.
Danny was known for his quiet strength, his sharp wit, and his unwavering love for his family. Whether sharing stories from his years of service or enjoying a simple afternoon surrounded by loved ones, he lived with a deep appreciation for the things that truly matter.
More than anything, Danny was a giver. Whether it was a warm smile, a word of encouragement, or quite literally the shirt off his back, he was always there for others. His warmth, humor, and deep compassion will be missed more than words can say.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Charles Goldsmith officiating at Sunset Memorial Park, with military honors to follow.
Mr. Brennen Guy Grantham, a resident of Ozark, died Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was 31 years old.
A memorial service will be held for Mr. Grantham 4:00 P.M. Friday, July 11, 2025, from Westview Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Jabe J. Fincher, Jr. officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Friday in the church from 2:00 P. M. until service time.
Mr. Grantham was born August 3, 1993 in Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from Dale County High School in 2012 and worked with Kogutz Masonary. He was an avid lover of animals and gaming. Survivors include his parents, Brooke and Andy Kogutz and Buddy and Belinda Grantham all of Ozark; maternal grandparents, Jackie and Paula Heath of Ozark; his aunt, Brandy Heath (Shanna Rivers) of Dothan; two sisters, Emma Eldridge (Tommy) and Carrie-Grace Grantham both of Ozark; one brother, Tucker Grantham of Ozark; nieces and nephews, Slate Langenkamp, Carly Eldridge, Knox Eldridge and Buckley Eldridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the Ozark-Dale County Humane Society, P. O. Box 2502, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
