EWELL COMMUNITY…Mr. Robert Douglas “Hadacol” Phillips (Sergeant, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired) a resident of the Ewell Community, died early Friday morning, September 18, 2026, at the home surrounded by loved ones. He was 83.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 21, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Merrell Henry officiating. Graveside services, with full military honors, will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Phillips, son of the late Robert Wesley Phillips and Edna Cook Smith, was a native and lifelong resident of Ozark, a community he was proud to call home throughout his life. Mr. Phillips was a hardworking man who spent many years providing for his family. He was formerly employed with White Knight and Van Heusen in Ozark, working at both until their closings. He also proudly served his state and country through the Alabama Army National Guard, retiring after a dedicated military career with the rank of Sergeant.
But beyond his work and military service, Mr. Phillips will perhaps be remembered most for his friendly personality and the way he enjoyed being around people. He truly never met a stranger. Whether he had known someone for years or had only just been introduced, he had a way of making conversation and making others feel comfortable and welcome.
Friday nights were something Mr. Phillips especially looked forward to. One of his favorite things to do was make the trip to Samson, where he could enjoy a good meal, spend time with friends, and, most importantly, do a little dancing. Those Friday night trips brought him a great deal of happiness and became a special part of the life he enjoyed.
Mr. Phillips was an avid University of Alabama football fan and enjoyed cheering on the Crimson Tide. Mr. Phillips was a member of Campground Baptist Church. His church family and the friendships he made throughout the years were meaningful parts of his life.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Carolyn Rogers Phillips. Forty-seven years together brought a lifetime of memories, ordinary days that became special simply because they were shared, and a love that remained an important part of his story even after her passing. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his brother, Hansel Darrell Smith, and his stepfather, Ernest Hansel Smith.
Surviving relatives include his two sons, Bobby Phillips (Tiffanie), Talladega and Keith Peters (Vida), Ozark; daughter, Cindy Holzer (Jay), Enterprise; two sisters, Vicky Smith, Ewell and Reba Enfinger (Dan), Echo Community; two brothers, Ernest Durwood Smith (Diane) and Ricky Smith (Betty), all of Ewell; twelve grandchildren, Robby Phillips, Keanan Phillps, Savanna Tharpe, Tyler Mitchell (Bailey), Rosa Williams (Chad), Shelby Williams, Hannah Ingram (Bruce), P.J. Williams, Ashlie Lesinzski (Kevin), Justin Grice, Shannon Swain (Jason), and Anthony Peters (Ashley); thirteen great-grandchildren, Daylan Phillips, Rosie Ann Phillips, Ivey Kate Tharpe, Penelope Williams, Coleson Killingsworth, Jackson Mitchell, Maria Mitchell, Kaleb Lesinzski, Ethan Swain, Alexis Lopez, Samuel Peters, Abigail Peters, and Allison Peters; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Anthony Peters, Kaleb Lesinzski, Kevin Lesinzski, Tyler Mitchell, Justin Grice, and Robby Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Brown, Royce Mitchell, and Loyd Jackson.
**The family asks everyone to wear jeans and an Alabama shirt or colors, as he loved the University of Alabama. **
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Helen C. Scarborough, age 78, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1948, in Geneva County, Alabama, and spent her life rooted in the values of hard work, family devotion, and a warm spirit that touched those around her. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her for the kindness she showed, the laughter she shared, and the steady presence she brought to her family and community.
Helen lived a life marked by dedication and resilience. She was a hardworking woman who never shied away from responsibility and was known for loving to work and taking pride in doing her best. Over the years, she worked at Hazel Hurst Laundry and Cleaners, in housekeeping at Flowers Hospital, and as a school crossing guard. There were even times in her life when she held three jobs at once, a reflection of her determination, her strong work ethic, and her commitment to providing for those she loved. She approached each role with diligence and care, earning the respect of coworkers and the appreciation of many in her community.
Above all else, Helen loved her family deeply. Her family was the center of her life, and she cherished every opportunity to be with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a proud mother to her sons, Jeff Scarborough, Allen Scarborough, Paul Scarborough and his wife Libby, and Josh Scarborough and his wife Leona. She found great joy in her grandchildren, Will Scarborough, Griffin Scarborough, Tyler Scarborough, Parker Williams, Courtney Wilkins, Ne’Vaeh Scarborough, Ny’Ryan Scarborough, Leah Scarborough, Olivia Scarborough, Jamie Daniel, and Lyric Daniel, and she treasured the blessing of her three great-grandchildren. Her love for her family was steadfast and unconditional, and she leaves behind a legacy of devotion that will continue through the generations.
Helen was also preceded in death by her siblings, Houston Boyette, Bo Boyette, Walter Boyette, Dorethy Cochran, and Francis Coker. She is survived by her siblings, Joyce Patterson and her husband Derrell, Sarah Mothershed, and Earl Boyette and his wife Mary, along with several nieces and nephews who will remember her with affection. The bonds she shared with her brothers, sisters, and extended family were an important part of her life, and those relationships helped shape the woman she became.
In her quieter moments, Helen enjoyed the simple pleasures that made life meaningful to her. She loved to laugh, and her laughter could brighten a room and bring comfort to those around her. She enjoyed watching soap operas and looked forward to going to the movies, where she could relax and enjoy a good story. These interests reflected her appreciation for both joy and companionship, and they are among the many memories her loved ones will hold close.
Helen C. Scarborough will be remembered as a woman of strength, humor, and heart. She lived her life with purpose, worked faithfully, loved deeply, and gave generously of herself to her family and all who knew her. Her memory will remain a source of comfort and inspiration to those whose lives she touched. Though she is no longer with us, the love she gave and the example she set will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for the care and support provided to Helen and her family. A special thank you is extended to her nurse, Laura, for the kindness and care she showed Helen.
A graveside service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at 11:30am on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Park with chaplain Eddie Biss officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30am-11:30am at Sunset Funeral Home.
Ms. Patsy Smith of Wicksburg went home to be with the Lord and Savior on September 17, 2026. She was 80 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Slocomb with Rev. Buddy Hood officiating. Burial will follow in the Wicksburg Assembly of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Ms. Patsy Smith was born to the late Emmett and Lettie Waters on November 12, 1945, in Dale County. She went to Wicksburg High School and got her GED from Wallace Community College on January 27, 1988. She retired from Flowers Hospital after 21 years of service as Business Office Mail Clerk and Switchboard Operator. She took great pride in being a faithful caring mother, granny and great grand-mother and was friends to many. She loved cooking, sewing and being in the yard. She took pride in helping Wicksburg school and the Wicksburg Volunteer Fire Rescue in any way she could.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the father of her children Sherrill Smith; her oldest son Jerry D. Smith; sisters: Pauline Strickland, Margaret Harrison, and Elinor Carmichael; brothers: Paul Waters, Vernon Waters, and Vernie Waters.
She is survived by her children: Sherry Woodham (David), Wicksburg, Robert Smith, Wicksburg, Wanda Andress (Travis), Enterprise, and Stacey Trawick, Wicksburg; daughter- in- law Lorrie Powers, Dothan; grandchildren: Chad Woodham (Rachel), Troy, Katie Parrish (Chris), Wicksburg, Jonathan Smith, Dothan, Heather McCall (Jimmy), Dothan, Blake Thomas (Nancy), Wicksburg, Kelley Williams, Enterprise, Madison Powell (Trey), Enterprise, Hunter Trawick, Wicksburg, Sarah Golden (Hunter), Malvern, Dalton Smith, Prattville; great-grands Kooper and Grayson Woodham, Troy, Steel Roach and Sophia, Bailee, Abigail Parrish, Wicksburg, Garrett (Trista), Pooler, GA, Oliver, and Hazel Grace McCall, and Kole Granger, Dothan, Reagan Thomas, Wicksburg, Kennedy Powell, Enterprise, Ellie Mae Trawick and Reid Gibson, Wicksburg, Kolsen James Golden, Malvern; sisters: Bonnie Sellers, Wicksburg, Francis Martin (Allen), Hartford; brothers: Oliver Waters, Enterprise, John Waters (Saundra), Slocomb, and Tom Waters, Daleville; several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the following for taking care of their mother, MICU3 nurses at Flowers Hospital and Enhabit Hospice.
EWELL COMMUNITY…Mr. Robert Douglas “Hadacol” Phillips, a resident of the Ewell Community, died early Friday morning, September 18, 2026, at the home of his sister. He was 83.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Titus Jerry Prevatt, a resident of Gordon, Alabama died unexpectantly Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at his residence. He was 75.
Funeral services for Titus will be held at 11 AM Monday, September 21, 2026 at Watermark Church in Ashford, Alabama with Pastor Todd Thorpe and Dean Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 PM until 5 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cowarts cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Watermark Church Ramp Team in honor of Titus.
Titus Jerry Prevatt was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful friend, and a man whose life was grounded in faith, hard work, service, and family. Above all, Titus loved the Lord with all his heart.
Titus was the beloved husband of Lynda Dodson Prevatt, his cherished wife and lifelong companion of almost 39 years. Together, they built a life filled with love, faith, family, and countless memories. In 1997, they built their home in Gordon, where they enjoyed the peaceful country life Titus loved so dearly. That home became the place where they shared many of life’s sweetest moments and built a life they could call their own.
He was a loving father to Tyla Holloway and Jonathan Prevatt , and a proud grandfather to his only grandson, Tanner Holloway. His family was precious to him, and the love he gave them will continue to be part of their lives for generations to come.
Titus proudly served his country in the military for two years. He later spent many dedicated years working at Farley Nuclear Plant, retiring in 2012. Titus believed in working hard, doing things right, and giving his very best. His strong work ethic was a reflection of the character he carried throughout his life.
He lived by the words of Scripture: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”— Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
An outdoorsman at heart, Titus found great joy in the country life he loved. He enjoyed breeding dogs, fishing, hunting, and simply being outdoors. These passions brought him happiness and created countless memories for those who shared them with him.
Titus also believed in giving back to his community. Through his community service and his involvement with Watermark Church, he demonstrated his desire to serve others. His faith was not simply something he professed; it was an important part of the way he lived.
Titus leaves behind more than memories. He leaves a legacy of faith, perseverance, service, and love. He leaves behind the home he built, the work he was proud of, the family he cherished, and the many lives he touched along the way.
To know Titus was to know a man who valued the things that mattered most: his Lord, his family, his country, his work, and the simple blessings of life. His absence will leave a space that cannot be filled, but his family can carry forward the lessons he lived by and the love he gave them so freely.
His loved ones will remember his steady presence, his hardworking hands, his love of the outdoors, and the life he built alongside Lynda. Most of all, they will remember a man who loved his Lord and sought to live his life with purpose.
Though Titus has left this earthly home, his story does not end here. His faith gives his family hope that this goodbye is not forever. They can take comfort in knowing that the man they loved is now at peace with the Lord he faithfully loved and served.
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”— Matthew 25:23 (KJV)
Rest peacefully, Titus. Your work here is finished, your legacy remains, and you will forever be loved and missed by the family you cherished so deeply.
Titus is preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Edna Jarvis Prevatt; brother, Jay Prevatt, Jr.; sisters, Mable Glass, Juanita Tice and Inez Hughes.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Lynda Prevatt; children, Tyla Holloway (Terry), Jonathan Prevatt (Gabby); grandson, Tanner Holloway; brothers, Tim Prevatt (Carol), James Prevatt (Melanie); sisters, Joyce Baxley, Abbie Sheppard (Kevin); brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Jacquelyn Dodson along with several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Davy Keith Daughtry of Dothan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on May 7, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama, Davy grew up in Samson, Alabama. In 1973, he answered the call of duty by enlisting in the United States Navy, embarking on a distinguished 30-year career that took him around the globe. Throughout his dedicated service, he was stationed with numerous commands and vessels, including the USS Hassayampa, USS Lexington, Naval Administration Command (Orlando, FL), Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31, Naval Hospital (Orlando, FL), Naval Facility (Brawdy, Wales, UK), USS Wasp (which he proudly helped commission), Naval Amphibious Base (Little Creek, VA), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, FCTCL (Dam Neck, VA), Naval Support Activity (Norfolk, VA), and finally the USS Mount Whitney, before retiring in 2003.
In 2006, Davy returned home to Alabama alongside his family. Upon settling in Dothan, he began a fulfilling second chapter of service as a Veteran Service Officer for Houston County, eventually rising to Chief Veteran Service Officer. Over two decades with Alabama Veterans Affairs, he poured his heart into advocating for and supporting his fellow service members.
Davy brought warmth, generosity, and joy to everyone he met. A natural caregiver who served others without expecting anything in return, he will be remembered as a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend—and a passionate Alabama Crimson Tide fan. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morton and Easter Daughtry; his brothers, Jerry and Jay Daughtry; and his sister, Frances German.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marion “Betsy” Daughtry; his sons, David Daughtry (Kendall) and Andrew Daughtry (Hannah); his two cherished grandchildren, Traelor and Frank Daughtry; his brothers, Galen Daughtry, Ricky Daughtry, and Steve Daughtry (Jamelle); his sister, Scelette Morris; a large extended family of beloved cousins, nephews, nieces; friends; and his two faithful four-legged companions, Ellie and Freya.
“Fair winds and following seas—you have reached your final harbor.”
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home, with Reverend Doug Seale officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, one hour prior to the service.
