Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Jane Custis Lilley Schauble, a woman who loved life, laughter, dancing, and above all, her family, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family and friends who loved her dearly.
A Memorial Service will be held for Mrs. Schauble 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Dr. Jason Thrower officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until service time.
Born on December 23, 1935, in Washington, North Carolina to the late Alma Jackson Lilley and Grover Lilley, Jane lived a life filled with love, adventure, family, and cherished memories. She was a woman with a wonderful zest for life and a personality that could light up the room. She never met a stranger and had a way of making the people around her feel special. She was the youngest of six daughters.
Jane was married for 64 years to the love of her life, Dr. Carl E. Schauble. Their marriage was a beautiful testament to enduring love, companionship, and devotion. Together, they built a family and a lifetime of memories that will continue to be treasured by all who knew them.
Jane was a devoted mother to Chris Schauble of Ozark, Alabama and Edie Schauble Pickett of Birmingham, Alabama, and a loving stepmother to Greg Schauble (Beth), Jeff Schauble, and Carl Schauble (Kim), all of North Carolina.
When asked about what she did or where she worked, Jane would unhesitatingly answer that she was a homemaker and mother. Her greatest joy was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, and loved ones. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren: Robbie, Haley, and Carl Pickett; and Kipp, Cody, Cara, Jessica, Jeffrey, Justin, Wesley, and Greg Schauble and 2 great grandchildren.
Jane had a special place in her heart for Robert Forehand, who was like a son to her. She loved and deeply appreciated Robert for the kindness, companionship, and love he gave her and the family. Robert was there to help her husband Carl care for Jane during her final days at home, providing comfort and support when it was needed most. His devotion meant so much to Jane and her family, and they will always be grateful for the love he showed them all.
Jane also held a special place in her heart for her favorite nephew, Brent Clevenger, of whom she was immensely proud. She took great joy in watching Brent grow and build his life, and she treasured the special bond they shared. Her love and pride for him was a reflection of the deep affection she had for her extended family.
Jane was also a woman who believed in helping others and giving back to the community she loved. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Ozark, where she generously gave her time through volunteer work and was an active member of the Suzanne Johnson Circle. She also enjoyed volunteering with the Friends of the Library and sharing her time and talents with several nursing and assisted living homes to support her community and the things she cared about.
Jane enjoyed the simple pleasures that made life special. She loved to cook and share meals with those she loved, and she especially enjoyed ballroom dancing. She had a particular fondness for cats and was never far from one of her beloved feline companions. But of all the things she loved, nothing compared to her family. They were her greatest treasure and the center of her world.
Jane will be remembered for her open-house Christmas parties, her vibrant spirit, her warmth, her love of life and the joy she brought to those around her. Her family and friends will forever cherish the laughter, stories, food, dances, and countless moments they shared with her.
Though she will be deeply missed, Jane leaves behind a legacy of love and memories that will live on through her devoted husband, children, grandchildren, extended family, and all those fortunate enough to have known her. She lived life fully, loved deeply, and left the world a little brighter simply by being in it.
Special thanks to Elizabeth, Madison, and the members of the Compassus Hospice staff for their devoted and compassionate care during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in her memory to the First United Methodist Church of Ozark or to your favorite animal shelter.
Sandra Elaine Williamson, 70, of Slocomb, passed away peacefully at Enterprise Health and Rehab.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb, with Dr. J. Chris Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Whitaker Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Sandra was born February 23, 1956, in Houston County, Alabama. She was a woman full of life, laughter, and love. Sandra possessed a wonderful sense of humor and had a contagious smile that could brighten any room. She loved her family dearly and never met a stranger.
Sandra was known for her playful spirit and loved to pick, joke, and have fun with those around her. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially sitting on the porch and watching the sun go down. Those quiet moments, surrounded by the people and things she loved, were among her favorites.
Above all, Sandra cherished her family. She leaves behind many precious memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Williamson.
Sandra is survived by her children, Elliott Ward (Candace Stone), Elliott Williamson (Ashley Dean), Christopher Williamson, Stacey Williamson, and Lisa Williamson; several grandchildren; sisters, Karen Williamson and Kathy McSwain; brother, Larry McSwain; along with other extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Sandra’s laughter, contagious smile, and fun-loving spirit will never be forgotten. Though she has left this earthly life, the memories she created and the love she shared will remain forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Martha Dillard Bowers, a loving wife, mother, and “MiMi,” passed away on August 31, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on November 22, 1937, in Houston County, Alabama, and lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and quiet strength.
Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2026, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Reverend Cliff Morrison officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, September 3, 2026.Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Leamon Dillard, whose memory she carried throughout her life. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gerald Bowers, her daughter, Brenda Aplin and her husband Andy, her brother, Jerry Dillard, and her grandsons, Ben Aplin and Bryant Aplin. Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with those she loved.
Martha devoted herself to her family with unwavering care and affection. She was a steadfast partner to Gerald and a loving mother to Brenda, always offering encouragement, support, and a steady hand. Her role as “MiMi” was one she treasured deeply, and her grandsons were the light of her life. She found great joy in their presence and in the special bond they shared with her.
In addition to the love she shared with her family, Martha had many interests that brought her happiness throughout the years. She was an avid reader who appreciated the quiet comfort of a good book. She enjoyed birds and nature, finding beauty in the world around her and peace in simple moments outdoors. She had a green thumb and took pride in caring for plants and watching them grow. Camping was another favorite pastime she enjoyed.
She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to live on in the hearts of her husband, daughter, brother, grandsons, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ben Aplin, Bryant Aplin, Steve Aplin, Phillip Hayes, Kevin Rodgers, and Clay Sellers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southern Care Hospice and to the nurses, Coty, Althea, and Ester.
Ellie Summer Wells, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, was born sleeping on August 27, 2026.
Though her time with her family was far too brief, Ellie was deeply loved and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who awaited her arrival. Her life, however short, brought love, hope, and precious memories that will remain with her family forever.
Ellie is survived by her loving parents, Brandon Wells and Alana Harrison; her brother, Dawson Wells; grandparents, Pennie and Howard Harrison and Terry and Denise Wells; along with many loving aunts, uncles, extended family members, and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Ellie will always be held in her family’s hearts. She will be loved and remembered always.
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts.”
Our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend, Janice McGowan Speigner, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and joined other family members inside Heavens’s Gate on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb, with Reverend Tommy Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Esto Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions in Janice’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
Born November 15, 1942, in Graceville FL. Janice was the daughter of Dorothy “Inez” Wells Hampton of Esto FL. The sadness of Her absence in our lives will be over shadowed by the wonderful memories that were created through her Love and desire to serve others. She genuinely possessed a Servant’s Heart. Her Life abounded with Love, but none greater than what She had for her Grandsons and Great-Grandchildren – they were the sparkle in her eyes. (Of course, unless she caught them cheating in Uno – so they could win!!) Known best as Grandma Janice, her arms were always full of love and her heart was overflowing with Joy and Happiness for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed – her hugs, her laughter, and especially her cooking – of which none can ever be replaced. Grandma Janice is preceded in her heavenly birth by her mother, Dorothy Inez Galloway, her husband, Clifton Frank McGowan and her grandparents, James O. and Lizzie Pearl Wells.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Lasiter (Michael) and her son, Cliff McGowan (Cindy) all of the Esto FL community. Her Grandsons Tre McGowan (Megan) of Woodstock GA, Justin McGowan (Jenny) of Wicksburg, AL and Max Lasiter of the Esto Community. Her great-grandchildren – Brady, Aidan, Sutter, Emery, Maverick, Kannon, Jax, Maddux and Quinn. Her sister, Dorothy Nell Miller (Junior) of Marianna FL. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her church family from Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. Her friends from County Road 744, Enterprise AL, whom will forever be considered within her family circle – they were her caregivers, her watchmen, someone who listened, someone she Loved and Loved her back – they were more than just her friends and neighbors.
Grandma Janice loved life and lived it to its fullest. She took great joy in sharing time with her family and friends, often ending with hours of playing dominoes.
Sandra Elaine Williamson, 70, of Slocomb, passed away peacefully at Enterprise Health and Rehab.
