Mr. Williams was born February 1, 1959 in Ozark, Alabama to the late Cecil Carl Williams and Mary Lou Harris Williams. He attended Carroll High School in Ozark and then worked in Texas on an oil rig. He returned to Ozark to work with his brother Harold Williams installing floor covering. Later he worked with Ben Baker Flooring off and on for over forty years. Paul enjoyed playing his father’s old guitar, grilling out on weekends, watching Alabama ball games and old westerns. Survivors include his life partner of 26 years, Terry Stewart of Ozark; his children, Paul Ashley Williams (Angela Brothers), Brandy Lee Gray (Muta), and Mary Nicole “Nikki” Williams all of Panama City, Florida; two brothers, Harold Williams and Carl Cecil Williams; grandchildren, Jaida Williams, Xander Gray, Julien Baker, Astrid Williams, Cyrus Williams, Hailey Whigham, Johnny Whigham and Tyler Bolden; great grandchildren, Kassim Johnson and Malachi Boone.
Jimmy Rex Bowman
MIDLAND CITY. . .Jimmy Rex Bowman, a resident of Midland City, died Thursday afternoon, February 6, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 9, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Dale Goodwin and Pastor David Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Midland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the mortuary in Headland.
Jimmy Bowman was born and reared in Dale County in the Midland City area, son of the late Alfred Bowman and Lounette Hartzog Bowman. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy was formerly employed as a Helicopter Mechanic with Hayes Aircraft at Napier Field. In later years, he was engaged in farming. Jimmy was a member of Ewell Bible Baptist Church, near Ozark. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lacie Bowman, sisters, Kathleen Chandler and Hazel Covington, and brothers, George Bowman, Mutt Bowman and Ralph Bowman.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Sue Parker Bowman; daughters, Rhonda Rogers (Jason), Midland City; and Cassie Buivis (Bret), Skipperville; sons, Rex Bowman (Angie), Dothan; David Bowman (Monica), Midland City; and J. W. Bowman (Sonya), Midland City; brothers, Cleve Bowman, Newville; Levigerald Bowman, Midland City; and Johnny Bowman, Kinsey; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Cade Stelly, Kane Bowman, Tyler Rogers, Chase Rogers, Alex Arriaga and Michael Bowman.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Shirley Maddox Lanton
Shirley Maddox Lanton, a resident of Lexington, South Carolina, formerly of Columbia, Alabama, died early Friday morning, February 7, 2025, in the Lexington Community Hospice, in Lexington, SC. She was 79.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, (County Road 22, Columbia, AL) with Ken Wimberly officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Community Hospice, 128 Library Hill Lane, Lexington, SC 29072.
Shirley Lanton was born in Columbia, Alabama and was a graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia. She was formerly employed as Office Manager with Wiregrass Construction Company in Dothan. In later years, she worked at Palm Park Apartments in Durham, North Carolina as Apartment Manager. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, William Lester Maddox, her mother, Julia Mae Mathis, the father of her children and her love, Hazard Cannon, a sister, Edna Mae Wimberly, two brothers, William Ray Maddox and James Earl Maddox, a nephew, Carl Wimberly and a niece, Sandy Maddox. Shirley had such a loving and giving heart and was a rock to her family and friends through the years. Shirley was a Christian and loved the Lord very much.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Faye Lanton Simms (David), Lexington, SC; a son, Jimmy Ray Lanton, Jr., Columbia, AL; a sister, Julie Ann Henderson, Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Blake Lanton (Jessica), Cole Simms (Brooke), Tyler Simms (Sarah), and Jordan Condrey (Chris); great-grandchildren, Knox Condrey, Walker Condrey, Riley Simms and one great-grandchild on the way, Blakeley Simms.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Obituary of Mr. Mark David Thomas
Mr. Mark David Thomas, a resident of the Rocky Head Community, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was 55 years old. A private memorial for Mr. Thomas will be held at a later date. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Thomas was born April 26, 1969 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended Fort Payne High School and later Sparks Technical School in Eufaula. Mark worked as a lead-man with K. W. Plastics in Troy. He was an avid Alabama fan who wore his “Big Al” shirt every Saturday during football season. Since childhood Mark enjoyed building model cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Allen Thomas; his brother, Steve Allen Thomas Jr.; and his nephew, Matthew Lance “Bubba” Thomas, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Janet Thomas of Fort Payne, Alabama; one sister, Polly Delora “Dee” Sanders (James Chad) of the Rocky Head Community; two brothers, James Michael Thomas of Rainsville, Alabama and Matthew Lance Thomas (April) of Brundidge, Alabama; and his best friend, Randy Daniels of Ozark. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.
Nolan Harrell, Jr.
Mr. Nolan Harrell, Jr., 76, a lifelong resident of Houston County, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Reverend Larry Newton officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Enhabit Hospice, 3379 W. Main Street, Suite B, Dothan, AL 36305.
Mr. Nolan was born September 6, 1948, in Dothan to the late Nolan Harrell, Sr. & Bessie Enfinger Harrell. He spent all of his childhood in Dothan and was a 1967 graduate of Dothan High School. Following school, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service, he returned home and worked as an Electrical Troubleshooter with Michelin Tire for almost 30 years, until his retirement in 2008. Nolan’s public service did not stop with the military, he proudly served as the Fire Chief of the Southern Junction Fire Department for 13 years. He enjoyed being outside, and most especially gardening. Nolan was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Joseph & Fronie Enfinger; his three sisters and one brother.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Jean Harrell of Southern Junction; his brother-in-law, Johnnie Stuart (Theresa) of Dothan; his two brothers; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Enhabit Hospice, Dothan Fire Department, and the close family friends for the wonderful and loving care throughout Nolan’s illness.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Helen Arlene Miller
Helen Arlene Miller, of New Brockton, AL passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home. She was 91.
Private Graveside service will be held in Flint, MI at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Methodist Church of Enterprise, Capital Improvement Fund, 217 S. Main Street, Enterprise, AL 36330.
She was a long-time member of the First Methodist Church of Enterprise.
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence M. Miller and a son Neil Cohee.
Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Dieckow (Frank), New Brockton, AL; two sons, Kevin Cohee (Diane), Monroe, NC; Eric Miller (Nancy), Candler, NC; step-daughter, Nancy Bentley (Phil); Fayetteville, GA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southern Care Hospice.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com .