Carmen Yvonne Parham Reid, 71, of Dothan, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 3, 2025.
Yvonne was born on January 17, 1954, in Mobile, AL, and grew up in Enterprise, AL, where she graduated from Enterprise High School in 1972. She received her B.A. in English from the University of Alabama in 1976, taught high school literature for three years, and went on to obtain her master’s degree in counseling from UAB. On August 5, 1978, she married her wonderful husband Dr. Calvin Lamar Reid, an internal medicine physician. Yvonne and Calvin came to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior shortly after getting married. They joined Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, and Yvonne began counseling at Sav-A-Life with Wales Goebel Ministry. After moving to Dothan in 1981, Yvonne and Calvin joined First Presbyterian Church. They helped found Sav-A-Life Dothan, which later became known as Wiregrass Hope Group, where Yvonne spent 37 years counseling adult women. In addition to her fruitful counseling ministry, Yvonne led small group women’s Bible studies in her home and at church for over 30 years.
Yvonne cherished her family. She was a deeply loving and devoted wife to Calvin, mother to their three children, and grandmother to their four grandchildren. She was playful and fun and loved engaging with kids, whether it was playing games, telling stories, reading books, swinging, riding bikes, or pitching wiffle balls in the backyard. Yvonne and Calvin invested in many wonderful family vacations over the years, from skiing in Colorado to swimming and snorkeling in the Cayman Islands to hiking in North Carolina, and the grandkids were always excited for a trip to “Bon and Doc’s” beach place in Sandestin, Florida.
Yvonne loved others well. She was kind, compassionate, joyful, patient, brave, and wise. She enjoyed reading, especially the Bible and missionary biographies, and she was faithful to pray for and reach out to others with genuine care. After being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November 2018, Yvonne started writing a blog on CaringBridge.org to share her insights through trials. In the midst of tremendous hardship, she demonstrated unwavering faith in God and trust in His sovereignty and goodness. She used her illness to minister to others by encouraging them through her beautiful, profound writing that always pointed back to Christ and the hope we have in Him.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her mother Bertha Era Till Parham and her father John Aldron Parham. She is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Calvin Lamar Reid; by her daughter Allison Yvonne Reid Lumbatis (Nathan) and sons Christopher Calvin Reid and Jordan David Reid; and by her grandchildren Ariel Yvonne Lumbatis, Lily Allison Lumbatis, Daniel Reid Lumbatis, and Marshall MaryAllan Reid, all of Dothan. She is also survived by her three sisters Johnny Carole Jones, Era Jo Parham, and Frances Vitty (David), and by many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Dothan, AL, or to Wiregrass Hope Group of Dothan, AL.
There will be a private burial at Sunset Memorial Park for the family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Dothan with Rev. Rusty Milton and Rev. Jay Joye officiating. A visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will follow at the church.
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Lora Lee Miller, a beacon of warmth and guidance, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at her lifelong home in Dothan, Alabama. Born on December 1, 1959, in the same welcoming town, Lora’s life was a testament to her enduring love for her family.
A proud graduate of Dothan High School, Lora’s academic achievements laid the foundation for a successful career. She dedicated six years of her professional life as an Audit Manager for a local hotel, where her meticulous nature and warm personality made her not only an invaluable asset to her workplace but also a cherished colleague.
Lora’s life was rich with love and joy, shared with her beloved husband of many years, Brent Miller. Together, they nurtured a family that was her pride and joy. Her legacy lives on through her sons, Robert, Jonathan, and Jason Miller, who will forever cherish the lessons and laughter she imparted. Her light will continue to shine brightly in the lives of her grandchildren, Nevaeh, Kyla, and Jamison, who brought her immeasurable happiness.
Her brothers, Kevin Powell, Larry Powell and the late Bobby Powell, remember Lora for her boundless compassion and the unwavering support she provided throughout their lives. As a sister, her presence was both comforting and inspiring, and the memories created with her will be treasured always.
Lora’s life was a tapestry woven with countless threads of kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her, yet her spirit will remain a guiding force. She was a woman of extraordinary warmth, whose heart was always open to those around her.
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Mrs. Cindy Marlene Wilkerson Butler, a resident of the Chalkhead Community, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Southeast Health Medical Center. She was 62 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Butler will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, April 6, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Jack Maxwell, Reverend Larry Sowell and Reverend Jamie Hattaway officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. A private interment will be at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark from 1:00 P.M. until service time.
Mrs. Butler was born September 26, 1962 in Eustis, Florida to Dorothy Willene Paul Wilkerson and the late Levy Marrell Wilkerson. The family moved back to Ozark when Cindy was very young. She attended the Ozark City Schools and was employed as a private sitter at the age of 17. Cindy worked with Oakview Manor Nursing Facility in Ozark as a Nursing Assistant for several years and retired from Ozark Health and Rehabilitation Center as the Activities Director after 36 years. Cindy was a member of Victory Holiness Church in Abbeville, Alabama where she enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She was extremely crafty and enjoyed decorating and planning weddings. Cindy was very family oriented, she loved her family. She was an animal lover, especially cats.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Culley and Bruce Culley.
Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Keith Butler of Ewell; her mother, Dorothy Willene Paul Wilkerson of Ewell; her sister, Ann Sullivan (Bill) of Ozark; two brothers, Howard Culley (Debbie) of Taylor and Levy Wilkerson of Ozark; a special friend and co-worker at Ozark Health and Rehabilitation, Jennifer Richardson. A host of nieces and nephews that she treated as her own also survive. The family would like to thank the staff of Oakview Manor for their love and professionalism.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Omega Holiness Church Cemetery Fund, 268 North County Road 67, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
Myra Nell Enfinger Floyd, loving mother, mimi, sister , aunt, and friend passed away on April 3, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 70. Born on November 9, 1954, in Alabama, Myra’s life was a testament of the love, strength, and endurance that she showed to everyone she loved.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 P.M. Sunday, one hour prior to the service.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, J.T. Enfinger and Nancy Tolar Odom, her loving husband, James Kenneth Floyd, and her dear sister, Dorothy Holland. Her spirit, however, will continue to shine brightly through her family who remain to honor her legacy.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Valerie Sawyers, and her husband, Tim, who will forever cherish the memories and resilience Myra instilled in them. Her grandchildren, Amaris Somma and her husband Vinny, Bay-Leigh Brady and her husband Mason, and Chasilyn Brady and her husband Madison, will miss her guidance and unconditional support. Myra’s great-grandchildren, Ayvinn, Brynn, and Murphie, will grow up with stories of her kindness and the gentle touch of her love.
Myra’s sister, Gloria Jean Wallace (Billy – loving brother-in-law), will hold dear the memories and the unbreakable bond they formed throughout their lives. She is also survived by her beloved nephew, Jamie Snell (Cait), along with several other nieces and nephews.
Her fur babies, Chloe and Prissy, were a source of immense joy for Myra.
Myra loved her diet Coke and memtos – she was never without them. She had lifelong dear friends that she loved dearly. She was a giving. loving mama, mimi, aunt, sister, and friend. She retired from the Southeast Alabama Career Center as a Career Facilitator. She was deeply loved and will be missed dearly.
Mr. Robert Wilson “Bobby” Cooper, a resident of Dothan and formerly of Ozark, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Harold Peters officiating. Private interment will be at a later date in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Monday from 1:00 P. M. until time for the service.
Mr. Cooper was born June 16, 1938 in Ariton, Alabama to the late Wilson Colvie Cooper and Marwood Weed Cooper. He was a devoted husband and father who had a humble heart. Bobby loved the outdoors and country music. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #349 in Ozark and received his fifty-year pin in March 2017. He was also a member of the Dothan Scottish Rite. Mr. Cooper met his wife Mary Willoughby on a blind date in 1958 and they were married in 1960. They lived in Ozark until 2016 when they moved to Dothan to be closer to their family. In the 1960’s Mr. Cooper worked with Walter Hand Ford and Dominy Chevrolet in Ozark. He was self-employed in the 1970’s with a trucking business. In 1980 he began working with various aircraft maintenance contractors at Fort Rucker, retiring in 2004.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Cooper Stokes.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary G. Willoughby Cooper of Dothan; one son, Robert Daniel Cooper (Jana) of Ashford; one daughter, Gwen Cooper Smith (Mike) of Dothan; three grandchildren, Jessica Smith Welch (Matthew), Justin Smith (Mary Kate) and Marissa Smith; four great grandchildren, Amelia Welch, Anderson Smith, Landon Smith, Weston Welch and Marshall Smith (Baby on The Way).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to The Gideons C/O Mr. Don McCall, 3429 East County Road 19, Ariton, Alabama 36311; or to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 291, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
EWELL COMMUNITY…It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dusty Aaron Smith Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 44. Dusty was born on September 22, 1980, to Betty Sanders Smith and Ricky Smith.
Dusty was a loving son, brother, and father that could make anyone smile with his contagious humor. He had three children, D’Asia Kelley, Karly Smith, and Rayna Smith. He had one granddaughter, Mazey Forbes and a fiancé, Theresa Smith, who he loved endlessly.
Preceded in joining the Lord, his brother Terry Landrum, two uncles, O’Neil Sanders and Obie Sanders, two aunts, Estelle Langford and Dorothy Williams, and a cousin, Michelle Strickland.
He is survived by daughters, D’Asia Kelley, Karly Smith, and Rayna Smith; granddaughter, Mazey Forbes; mother and father, Betty Sanders Smith and Ricky Smith; fiancé, Theresa Smith; brothers, Jimmy Smith (Becky), Timmy Smith (Kim), and Randy Landrum (Pam); sister, Robin Rogers; aunt, Virginia Sanders, and many more nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Barry Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
