ARITON…Mr. Billy Ray Goodson, a resident of Ariton, died Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was 79.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Dennis Tew and his son-in-law, Pastor Robin Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the 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. Wednesday at the church.
Mr. Goodson, son of the late LB (Tate) and Leona Rachel Goodson, was a native of the Marley Mill Community, near Ozark. He retired from Fort Rucker as an aircraft mechanic after over thirty years of employment. Mr. Goodson was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He served in the Alabama Army National Guard in the Ariton Unit. Mr. Goodson was preceded in death by a sister, Glennie Ruth Sitz and three brothers, Kenneth “Pete” Goodson and his wife, Gladys, Shorty Goodson, and Gerald L. Goodson.
Surviving relatives include his wife of fifty-seven years, Glenda Littlefield Goodson, Ariton; his children, Rex Andrews (Rhonda), Newton, Ron Goodson (Tonya), and Donna Bell (Robin), all of Ariton; sister, Shirley Boose, Ozark; sister-in-law, Kathryn Hughes Goodson, Rocky Head Community; grandchildren, Megan Faulk (Kaegan), Rex Allen Andrews, Avery Andrews, Erica Goodson, Kayleigh Winn (Blaise), Danielle McKeown (Skylar), Jonathan Stinson, Chase Goodson, Cede Davis (Brandon), Samantha Prestwood (Kelsey), Josh Bell (Destiny), Antony Coy; great-grandchildren, Flynt Faulk, Styles Fuller, Emersyn McKeown, Dawson McKeown, Beckham Winn, Brooks McKeown, Evelyn Rae Davis, Nolan Davis, Tate Davis, Redick Prestwood, Jo Kate Prestwood, J.B. Bell, and Maggie Sue Bell; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Larry Goodson, Byron Goodson, Jerry Goodson, Terry Goodson, Greg Boose, Brandon Davis, and Kelsey Prestwood.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and kindness shown to Mr. Goodson and his family and also to Sharon Webster, his caregiver, during his illness.
MSGT. Jonah “Ray” Kornegay, USAF (Retired) a dedicated Air Force Veteran, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2025.
Born January 10th, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama, Ray enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 20 where he served for 20 years as both a vehicle operator and parachute fabrication supervisor.
During his time of service, including The Vietnam War, he earned many commendations and awards, including: The Air Force Overseas Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with Device, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, NCO Professional Military Education Graduate with Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the National Defense Service Medal.
After retiring as an E-7Master Sergeant, he moved to Abbeville, Alabama to live the lake life with the love of his life, Jan. Ray was an avid sportsman, Crimson Tide fan, proud grandfather, and dedicated family man.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years; Jan Kornegay, Parents; James Amos Kornegay and Pearlie Lee McCollough Kornegay, brother; John “Dudley” Kornegay, and sister; Martha Helon Kornegay Woodham (Tom).
Survivors include his daughter Kim Miller (Danny), his grandson; Blake Miller (Abbey), great-grandson; Luke Miller, sister; Linda Rena Kornegay Harrison (Jimmy), sister-in-law; Susan Kornegay, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him dearly.
He will be remembered for his unwavering devotion and pride to his family, his country, and the values he held dear.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to a charitable organization of your choice.
Billy Jack “B.J.” Lisenby, age 69, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ozark Health & Rehab.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association at PO Box 61420 Staten Island, NY 10306.
B.J. was born in Munich, Germany on May 13, 1955 to Jack Wells Lisenby and Syble Roney Lisenby. He grew up most of his early years in Enterprise and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1973. B.J. obtained an Associates Degree in Electricity as well as an Associate Degree in Electronics. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a member of Westview Baptist Church in Enterprise.
B.J. is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Johnny and Lois Roney, and Arthur and Willie Lee Lisenby.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Brown Lisenby of Dothan; and two sons, Jared Lisenby of Mobile and Cameron Lisenby (Caroline) of Satsuma.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
James Edward Knight, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence. He was 83.
Services for Mr. Knight will be held at 10 AM Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Pastor Mark Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 AM until 9:50 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Knight was born November 27, 1941 in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Reubon J. and Marie Walker Knight. He was a man that was the head of his family and enjoyed taking care of their needs. Mr. Knight was devoted to his church, Christian Home Church of Christ, enjoyed reading the Bible and taking care of his church family. He loved life and taking care of those in it!!
Mr. Knight is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Adrian Knight, Perry Townsend; sisters, Willie Myrl Wright, Barba Joe Knight; brothers, Robert Knight and Walter Knight.
Survivors include his wife, Martha N. Knight; children, Gregory Townsend (Maranda), Terrence Townsend (Natalie); grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Janell, Myles, Chris, Greg Jr., Malcum, Cierra, Jamal, Terrell and Terrance Jr.; close friends, Annie Lois Lane and Shedrick Jones, Jr.; great grandchildren, Liam and Kimora; sisters, Maggy Knight and Ruby King.
HEADLAND… Lisa Ann Wright Riley, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her home. She was 55.
No funeral services are planned at this time.
Ms. Riley was born in Barbour County, Alabama to Brenda Brannon Cowart and the late Paul Thomas Wright, Sr.. She had previously lived in Dothan, Alabama and Ozark, Alabama before moving to Headland, Alabama.
Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Paula Campbell.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her sons, Dale Dominick (Heather Cook) and Cody Dominick; her mother, Brenda Brannon Cowart; her brother, Paul Thomas, Jr.; her grandson, Lincoln Dominick; her aunts, Jeantte Rodrigue, Carolyn Boone, Loretta Brannon, and Ruby Hall; her uncles, Jim Hall, Daniel Boone, and Rema McCraney; her niece, Ashley Strickland (Adam); her nephews, Jonathan Suggs, Dillon Suggs, Christopher Shore, and Matthew Hendrix;
Mary Adkins of Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11am at Fowler Family Funeral Home (965 Woodland Drive, Dothan, Al) visitation will begin at 10am. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery.
Mary was born November 29, 1936 in Ozark to R.A. and Alice Belle Langford Childree. She was the fourth born of eight children. She graduated from Ozark High School in 1955. She married Hilson Luther Adkins.
Preceded in death by her husband Hilson Adkins (2018); son Randall Adkins (1991); brothers J D Childree, Harold Childree, Don Childree, Billy Childree, Charles Childree.
Survivors include her daughter Patricia Adkins McAliley (Franklin) Of Loudon, Tennessee; Grandchildren Christopher Adam Puciloski, British Virgin Islands, John Stephen Puciloski (Jessie), Tuscaloosa, AL, Jamie Adkins Starling (Steven), Georgetown, GA, Benjamin McAliley (Kris-Ann), Eufaula, AL, Daniel McAliley (Michelle), Trussville, AL; several great-grandchildren; Sister Sara Bowman (Billy) (Ozark, Alabama), Brother Larry Childree (Betty) (Ozark, Alabama); Brothers in Law – Billy Joe Adkins (Kathy). Douglas Adkins.
Mary was employed all of her adult life as a secretary and bookkeeper. Her last employment was with Tom West Company of Dothan, Alabama where she worked for 34 years.
After retirement and the death of her husband, Mary moved to Loudon, Tennessee near Knoxville with her daughter and son-in-law. She loved living in Tennessee. She was friends with everyone she met.
Mary’s life was filled with great love and great loss. She was a model of a strong woman with faith in God and love for life. She was always compassionate to others and we may never know the unspoken kind deeds she did.
Mary will be sorely missed. Her memory is deeply cherished by all who knew her.
Pallbearers will be Adam Puciloski, Stephen Puciloski, Steven Starling, Randall Starling, Ben McAliley, Matt Qualls.
Billy Jack “B.J.” Lisenby, age 69, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ozark Health & Rehab.
