Mr. Johnnie Hugh Miller, age 75, a resident of Columbia passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Wilson Hospice House in Albany, GA after a long illness.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Kinsey, Alabama with Glover Funeral Home directing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Mr. Johnnie was born on May 4, 1949 to Angus Louis Miller and Eunice Flora Register Miller in Dothan. He worked as a Warehouse Technician with Procter & Gamble in Albany, GA for several years and retired in 2014. Mr. Johnnie enjoyed hunting and guns. He attended Berean Baptist Church in Dothan.
Mr. Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberly Rose Miller; brother, Victor Eugene Miller; sister, Hazel Anette Lawrence; grandson, David Andrew Newell II.
Survivors include his wife of fifty one years, Monika L. Miller of Columbia; son, Johnnie Hugh Miller Jr., of Leesburg; daughters, Kristie Marie Long (David) of West Virginia, Kerrie McWaters (Michael) of Leesburg; brother, Angus Louis Miller; sister, Diana Lynn Croft; grandchildren, Amber Nicole Newell, Austin Lawrence Bird, Dustin Lewis Bird, Ka’Lynn Alexis Bird, Haley Paige Bouthe, Hugo Alberto Perez II; great grandchildren, Klairity Adora Rose Brown, Hunter Gage Hall, Neveah Paige Bird.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Spurgeon Terry Smith, a resident of Ozark, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. A memorial service for Mr. Smith will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Bethel Methodist Church with his son, Blake Smith, officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Terry was born on August 7, 1948, in Dale County, Alabama, to Spurgeon Coley Smith and Oleta Yarborough Smith, who passed during his childhood. His father remarried Nell McDaniel Smith, who embraced him with love and care, raising him as her own child. Terry graduated from Dale County High School in 1966 and married Evelyn Diane Hartzog on July 12, 1968. Terry was a builder and started his own company, Terry Smith Construction, which built custom homes. Terry also restored antique furniture for his wife’s antique shop, “Eva’s,” in Ozark.
Terry and Lyn later moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he worked for the City of Knoxville until his retirement. They moved back to Ozark to be with family. Terry was a carpenter and handyman who could fix anything. He learned the art of a prankster from his father Spurgeon. In all probability, Terry has either fixed something for you or played a well thought out prank on you, or both. He and his wife Lyn were Die-Hard Auburn fans who enjoyed watching Auburn football and basketball games together. Terry also enjoyed playing softball and basketball. His love for sports, his boys, and their friends led him to build a basketball court where he spent many Sundays playing with ‘the boys’. Everyone was welcome on the court, in his home, and at his table, and many came.
He was a member of the Mt. Enon Baptist Church and the close-knit community around it. He later attended Southside Baptist Church in Ozark before moving to Tennessee.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Spurgeon Coley Smith, Oleta Joyce Yarborough Smith, and Myra Nell McDaniel Smith; one son, Clifford Terry Smith; one sister, Charlene Blanche Smith Ferrell (Richard); two brothers, Jerry Edwin Smith and Larry Simeon Smith (Phillis); and one brother-in-law, Henry Haynes. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Evelyn Diane Hartzog Smith of Ozark; two sons, Clint Smith (Angie) of Ozark and Blake Smith (Megan) of Montgomery; two sisters, Margie Haynes of Dothan, and Sue Brown (Scott) of Ozark; one brother, Mark Smith of Ozark; sister-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Hayneville; five granddaughters, Jessica Kate Smith, Samantha Morgan Smith, Emma Kate Smith, Maddie Grace Smith, and Lilly Samantha Smith; and a devoted cat, Sadie.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all the healthcare workers and friends who provided love and support this past year, especially Andrew and Shakila. You all meant so much to Terry. God’s love shines through you all. Thank you.
Jerry Carlton Hicks, a cherished husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, unexpectedly left us on March 18, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1941, in Hartford, Alabama. He was the youngest of four siblings of Luther and Alma Capps Hicks.
Jerry, who also had a host of nicknames, spent his life in Hartford, Alabama, where he married the love of his life, Lynn Bradley Hicks. He served in the Army National Guard and worked in the textile and agricultural industries for forty years and attended Wesley Chapel Church his entire life. Jerry was known for his sense of humor and dry wit, love for all sports, frugality and “cautious driving.” Above all, he loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jerry had many life-long friends and loved to laugh and reminisce about their adventurous stories, which were a mix of being in a time loop and a history lesson. Jerry’s favorite time of the year was “pecan season.”
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Alma Hicks, sister Dot Brannon, brothers in law Charles Brannon and Robert Cannon, and father and mother-in-law Frank and Eula Maude Bradley.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lynn Bradley Hicks; children, Carla Hicks Midyett (Ted), and James Mark Dillard (Gwenn); grandchildren Laine Dillard (Savannah), Macie Long (Brent), Carson Joyner, Annie Midyett and Ash Midyett; great-grandchildren Merritt and Jackson Long; brother Jimmy Hicks (Bonnie), sister Sue Cannon, sister and brother in law Leesa and Ernest Fleming; and several beloved nieces and nephews and life-long friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Friday, March 21, at Wesley Chapel Church under the direction of Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1pm to 3pm prior to the service. The family requests that flowers be omitted and kindly requests that donations be made in Jerry’s name to Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice.
Geraldine “Jerri” Blackstock, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Clanton, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy of faith and joy. Born on June 30, 1960, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Jerri grew into a woman whose life was marked by unwavering devotion to her family, her country, and her community.
Jerri was a proud graduate of Caroll High School in Ozark, Alabama, where her early life was filled with the sounds of music and the warmth of family. Following high school, she joined the Army where her love for music led her to play the French horn in the Army band, a testament to her patriotism and a cherished period in her life as an Army veteran. Her service to the nation was an embodiment of her selfless character, a trait that would continue to define her throughout her life. After her service in the Army, she went on to work as a sheriff’s deputy in Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina then obtained her avionics degree.
After her military service, Jerri’s melodious spirit found a home in the choir at the First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, where she sang with a passion that uplifted many. Her voice was a source of comfort and inspiration within the walls of the church. She always enjoyed attending family gatherings and partaking in the food and fellowship they provided.
Jerri’s life was a tapestry woven with love for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Aderhold, and son-in-law Brett, who were the pride of her life. Her role as a grandmother to Brittany, Brooke, Brett II, and Brian Aderhold was one she cherished deeply, always sharing in their successes and offering encouragement with her infectious humor and unwavering support.
Her devotion to family was further manifested in her close relationships with her sisters, Susan Crutchfield (Jody) and Gail Pickett (Kyn), her brother, Dwayne Miller (Gena), and her nieces, Sarah Justice, Tricia Bryant, Abbie Lynn Pickett, Milley Pickett, Lexi Turnipseed (Kenny), and Macy Mendez (Willito), as well as a host of great nieces and nephews. She was a daughter to her mother, Shirley Miller, who will remember Jerri as an important part of their family. Jerri now joins her father, William W. Miller, her brother, Wesley C. Miller, and her nephew, Ian Crutchfield, in eternal peace.
A woman of many interests, Jerri was an ardent supporter of the University of Alabama, always ready to cheer on her beloved team. She had a knack for keeping up with the latest news, ensuring that her conversations were both enlightening and entertaining. Her good sense of humor was a light that never dimmed, and her love for music continued to resonate in every aspect of her life.
Those who knew Jerri would describe her as loving, selfless, and faith-filled. She navigated life’s challenges with grace and always placed the needs of others before her own. Her presence was a comfort to those around her, and her unwavering faith was a source of strength for many.
Jerri’s legacy is one of kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and friends. She lived her life as an example of how to love unconditionally and serve others with a joyful heart. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive in the stories shared by those who were fortunate enough to know her.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Dothan at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Jerri will be laid to rest in Westview Cemetery in Ozark, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to be made to First Presbyterian Church Mission Fund or Mercy Fund in Jerri’s memory.
Serving as pallbearers will be Brett Aderhold, Kyn Pickett, Jody Crutchfield, Dwayne Miller, George McClintock, Jr and Chris Barefield.
Mrs. Essie Raye Hatcher, a resident at the Henry County Nursing Home passed away Thursday, March 19, 2025 at the age of 92.
Graveside services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, March 21, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Chaplain Phillip Durr officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Hatcher is preceded in death her parents, Albert and Bonnie Davis, husband, Joseph Hatcher, sons, Joey and Terry Hatcher, brothers, Roger Davis, Sr., Charles Davis and sister, Syble Davis.
Barbara Meadows Williams Green, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away at her home on March 19, 2025, surrounded by family and the loving embrace of the Lord.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Billy Robinson officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00pm in the chapel.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clarence Aubrey Williams; her second husband, Joe F. Green, who she found later in life; both parents, Theron Melvin Meadows and Ruth Abbott Meadows, and sister, Norma Sue Meadows.
She is survived by her siblings, Brenda Wallace, married to Jim, James Meadows, married to Donna, and Jerry Meadows, married to Mary; her children, Rita Faircloth, married to Chris and Sherry Selman, whose husband, Bob, passed in 2020. She has 5 living grandchildren as well as 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.
Barbara spent many years ministering for the Lord. She enjoyed spreading the gospel through her music, with four recorded albums to her credit, as well as writing poetry, reading, and vacationing at Lake Martin with family and friends.
