Clifford Earl “Red” McLendon, a resident of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Clayton Baptist Church in Clayton, Alabama with Rev. Shane Traylor and Rev. Bill Brown officiating with Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Flowers will be accepted.
Clifford was born September 23, 1934, in Barbour County, Alabama to the late James Zackie and Annie Bell Heath McLendon. He retired from American Buildings Co. in Eufaula, Alabama with over 30 years of service. As hobbies, enjoyed raising farm animals, woodworking, hunting, riding horses, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He attended Clayton Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Carolyn Cook McLendon; five brothers, Wilmer McLendon, Robert McLendon, Dowling McLendon, Henry McLendon, and Ralph McLendon; four sisters, Lee Ella Dykes, Maurine Olds, Dean Brown, and Mamie Sue McLendon.
Survivors include two daughters, Cara McLendon Griffin (Todd) of Auburn, Indiana, and Caryn McLendon Tyler (Sans) of Eufaula, Alabama; brother, Tommy McLendon (Sylvia) of Texasville, Alabama; two sisters, Mary Kennedy of Eufaula, Alabama, and Joyce Johnson of Graham, Texas; eight grandchildren, Mack Goff (Emma), Callie Jay, Walker Jay, Hunter Jay, Hayden Jay, Emma Tyler, Grant Tyler, and Addie Tyler.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Mack Goff, Walker Jay, Hunter Jay, Hayden Jay, Grant Tyler, and Steve McLendon.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Hilda J. Maloy Barrett of Samson, Alabama passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Travelers Rest Cemetery in Samson, Alabama with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Hilda was born January 16, 1938 in Florala, AL to the late Arnold E. and Nettie Owens Maloy. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked very hard throughout her life and always helped others when she could. She was employed with K-Mart for a number of years, working in food service. She was a faithful member of New Home Baptist Church and attended as long as her health permitted.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grable Barrett and one brother, James Maloy; mother-in-law, Inez Barrett and son-in-law, Larry Hudson.
Hilda is survived by two daughters, Tammy Chandler (Ben) of Thomaston, GA and Kim Hudson of Opp, AL; four grandchildren, Wesley Chandler (Stephanie) of Barnsville, GA, William Chandler (Miruschka) of Columbus, GA, Jimmy Thompson of Hampton, GA and Ashley Donahue (Cody) of Hampton, GA; one brother, Clarence Maloy (Janet) of Samson, AL; a number of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends also survive.
Mrs. Aloisia Maria Fritz Walker, a resident of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was 89 years old.
A memorial service for Mrs. Walker will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 21, 2025, from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Ozark with Reverend Neal Brown officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends in the church Friday from 9:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Walker was born October 1, 1935 in Augsburg, Germany to the late Josef Fritz and Viktoria Rist Fritz. In 1961 she met and married James Ivey Walker while he was stationed in Germany. They moved to the United States and raised their family here. She loved walking, cleaning house, reading and puzzles. Aloisia was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Ozark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Walker; several sisters and brothers. Survivors include three sons, Michael Walker (Shannah) of Dothan, Gary Walker (Ann) and Ralph Walker of Ozark; grandchildren, Joseph Walker (Lucy), Courtney Redding (Zachary), Matthew Reynolds and David Reynolds (Madison); one great grandchild, Caroline Joy Redding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, P. O. Box 1170, Dothan, Alabama 36302.
Robert Dennis “Cob” Wiggins, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 17, 2025, in Ashford, Alabama, just shy of his 69th birthday. Born on February 21, 1956, in Denver, Colorado, to Robert and Lena Wiggins, Cob was a man whose warm spirit and generous heart left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Graveside services to honor and celebrate the life of Robert Dennis Wiggins will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Rocky Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. The service will be a time for friends and family to gather, share stories, and remember a man whose life was full of love and purpose.
Cob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeri Wiggins; his sons, Derrick Robert Wiggins and Colby Dennis Wiggins; grandson, Blakely Wiggins; parents, Robert and Lena Wiggins; brother, Brian (Teresa) Wiggins; mother-in-law, Tabbie Weathers; sister-in-law, Martha Kirkland; nephew, Dustin (Liz) Wiggins; and his dear friend, Kelly Harrison, will miss the camaraderie and countless memories they shared.
A proud graduate of the Ashford Academy Class of 1974, Cob’s commitment to excellence was evident early on. His career in quality control at nuclear plants showcased his meticulous nature and his dedication to ensuring safety and precision in his work. Cob’s professional life was marked by integrity and a strong work ethic, traits that earned him the respect of his colleagues and peers.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Cob was a hard-core Alabama fan, often heard cheering “Roll Tide” with vigor and passion. His love for sports was not just as a spectator; he took immense joy in watching his sons play sports during their youth. An outdoorsman at heart, Cob found solace in fishing, golfing, and taking Sunday drives down old dirt roads. Camping trips with his family were among his most treasured moments, providing opportunities to bond and create lasting memories.
Mrs. Patricia Ann Davidson, of Slocomb, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Malvern Baptist Church with Bro. Hosea Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time.
Patricia was born on November 23,1936 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Jesse L. McCoy and Gladys Tyndell McCoy. She enjoyed her occupation at Campbell Soup Company.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Davidson, of 52 years, and two sons: Rick Davidson and Jimmy Davidson.
Survivors include her daughters: Deborah (Tom) Gavin of Bonifay, Rhonda Davidson of Taylor; Nine Grandchildren and several Great-Grandchildren; a special niece, Jan, and other extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice for all of their loving care that was shown toward Mrs. Patricia.
Margaret Dell Hale, a beacon of unwavering love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Ozark, Alabama. Born on June 25, 1938, in Bellwood, Alabama, Margaret’s life was a testament to the power of faith and the strength of the human spirit.
Margaret’s early years in Bellwood were filled with the warmth of a close-knit family, including her late brothers Lester and Junior Griggs, her sister Sara Nell Martin, and her late sister Iona “Tiny” Dunn. Her family was her cornerstone, and she carried those values of kinship and devotion throughout her life.
In her professional life, Margaret was a dedicated employee at Parisians from the day they opened their doors until her well-deserved retirement. Her work ethic and commitment to service were emblematic of her character, and she was respected and admired by both colleagues and customers alike.
Margaret’s heart knew no bounds, and she found her soulmate in her late husband, Gene Hale. Their love story was one for the ages, and together they founded the Grimes Gospel Music Group, spreading joy and inspiration through their shared passion for music. Her legacy lives on through her loving daughters Delorace Garrett (Jerry) and Donna Parsons (Bill); her son, Mike Hale; and her late daughter Loretta Hensarling. The matriarch of a large and loving family, Margaret was the proud grandmother to seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
Those who knew Margaret would describe her as loving, selfless, and faith-filled. She navigated life’s challenges with grace and always put others before herself. In times of need, Margaret was a source of strength and comfort to her family and friends, embodying the spirit of the well-known quote by Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
As we say goodbye to Margaret Dell Hale, we celebrate a life lived with purpose and generosity. Her spirit will continue to guide and inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. Margaret’s journey on earth may have ended, but her influence and the love she shared will endure for generations to come.
A celebration of her life will be held at 3 pm on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home with brother Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the services. Margaret will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Grimes Gospel Lighthouse, 435 J Steel Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303.
