Carl William Colmar

by Ward Wilson Funeral Home | Jun 25, 2025 | Obituaries

Carl William Colmar passed away June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife Martha and his best friend Wrigley. We will love you forever.

Carl’s favorite past times were working in his rose gardens and drinking a bottle of red wine at night. Thanks to my loving family for taking this journey with me.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Wilford Colmar and Mary Huck Colmar. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Martha Colmar; daughters, Sue Colmar Andrews (Greg) of Atlanta, GA and Cyndee Colmar of Meza, AZ; and brother, David Colmar (Cathy) of Paso Robles, CA.

Special thanks to Dennis Johnson, Kat Brunson and DaySprings Hospice.

Lucille Reeves Pierce

by WHW Funeral Home | Jun 25, 2025 | Obituaries

Lucille Reeves Pierce of Samson, AL passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was 78 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL. Burial will follow in Travelers Rest Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Lucille was born in Holmes County, FL on December 13, 1946, to the late Phoenix and Viola Stafford Reeves. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Brent Cook; one sister, Lillian Johnson; one brother, Jack Reeves.

Lucille is survived by two daughters, Karen Gautney and Kimberly Pierce; four grandchildren, Amanda Spivey, Hobie Gautney, Whitney Doty, and Kaitlyn Pierce; four great-grandchildren, Sophie Gautney, Kendall Spivey, Hayes Spivey, and Khlaiah Clay; one sister, Foy Harrison and several nieces and nephews.

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com  

Obituary for Mr. Kenny Boatwright of Ozark

by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home | Jun 25, 2025 | Obituaries

OZARK…Mr. Kenny Boatwright, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 73.

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

 Mrs. Cynthia Jean “Cindy” Mathews

by Holman Funeral Home of Ozark | Jun 25, 2025 | Obituaries

   Mrs. Cynthia Jean “Cindy” Mathews, a resident of Midland City, Alabama, died early Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025, in Southeast Health Medical Center. She was 67 years old.

   Funeral services for Mrs. Mathews will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 27, 2025, from Midway Assembly of God Church with Reverend Michael Senn officiating. Interment will follow in Newton City Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.

   The family will receive friends Friday in the church from 10:00 A.M. until service time.

   Serving as pallbearers will be Austin Moore, Bronson Butler, Chase Smith, Bobby Ferguson, James Jordan and Caleb Hobbs.

   Mrs. Mathews was born March 1, 1958 in Wiggins, Mississippi to the late Sula Jean Vickers and Charles Hunter. She attended school in Mississippi and moved to Dothan in 1975 where she worked as a waitress with the Circle Cafeteria for many years. Cindy received her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and worked with Oakview Manor in Ozark for five years. She was employed with Health Masters Home Health until her retirement. Cindy had a big heart and a nurturing nature. She was a member of Midway Assembly of God Church and an avid Auburn fan. Her grandbabies were her life and she loved to cook for them.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Debbie Landry. Survivors include her husband of ten years, Rick Mathews of Midland City; two daughters, Alicia Smith (James Jordan) and Nikki Ferguson (Bobby) all of Midland City; one son, Tommy Bright (Laura) of London, England; two sisters, Betty Meeks (Ricky) of Donalsonville, Georgia and Teresa Boutwell (Mike) of Brandon, Mississippi; one brother, Henry Hunter (Janis) also of Brandon, Mississippi. Four grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.

Rhett Alan Dean

by WHW Funeral Home | Jun 25, 2025 | Obituaries

Rhett Alan Dean, formerly of Geneva, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, due to heart complications. He was 63 years old.

Rhett lived in Suffolk, Virginia but always considered Geneva home. He was in the Class of 1979 at Geneva High School. When he moved from Geneva, he joined the Navy where he learned underwater welding. This led him to a career at Oceaneering International, Inc. He retired from Oceaneering where he was a Project Manager. He worked on submarines and hovercrafts among many other projects. He was very proud of the work he did. He even worked on a submarine that was used in the movie, The Hunt for Red October.

There will be no services, but burial will be in the Geneva City Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of directing.

He was preceded in death by his Mama and Daddy, Calvin C. and Jacqueline Adair Dean; step-mother, Jean G. Dean; grandparents, Jack and Bea Adair and Charlie and Pearl Dean.

Rhett is survived by his sister, Lisa D. Parker (Ronnie); two nieces and their families, Melanie P. Grantham (Charlie) and Julie P. Majors (Bradley), Adalyn and Luke; a nephew and his family, Derrick Parker (Emily) and Rowen; and his Suffolk family of 40 years, Lee and Connie Brown.

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com