OZARK…Mrs. Linda M. Garner, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, at her home. She was 83.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Woodham officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Garner, the daughter of the late John Haley Morris and Neva Lucinda Kirby Morris, was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, where she spent her early years surrounded by family and the values that shaped her life. In 1965, she made Ozark her home, and from the moment she arrived, she poured her heart into the community.
She and her husband, James E. “Jim” Garner, Sr., built something truly special together when they opened El Palacio Mexican Restaurant in 1966. For more than four decades—until March of 2011—the restaurant wasn’t just a place to eat. It was a gathering spot, a warm kitchen full of familiar faces, laughter, and the kind of hospitality that made everyone feel like family. Many people in Ozark grew up with El Palacio as part of their lives, and Mrs. Garner’s presence was at the heart of it.
Outside of the restaurant, she lived a life full of simple joys and creative passions. She loved playing golf on sunny afternoons, sewing with care and patience, line dancing with friends, tending to her yard, and bringing old furniture back to life with her upholstery work. She had a gift for making things beautiful—whether it was a room, a garden, or a moment shared with someone she cared about.
In her earlier years, she also gave her time and energy to the young people of Ozark as a cheerleading coach for the City of Ozark Recreation Department. She encouraged, guided, and cheered on countless children, leaving a mark that many still remember with gratitude.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James E. “Jim” Garner, Sr.; two sons, Glenn Garner and David Garner; and her brother, Peter Morris. Though she experienced deep loss, she carried herself with strength, grace, and a quiet resilience that inspired those who knew her.
Mrs. Garner will be remembered for her kindness, her hard work, her creativity, and the love she shared so generously with her family, friends, and community. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched and the memories she leaves behind.
Surviving relatives include her two sons, James “Jimbo” Garner, Jr. (Daniela) and Timothy Earl Garner (Theresa), all of Ozark; three sisters, Wanda Chapman (Vernon), Brenda Madison (John), and Angie Maiden, all of Richmond, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Kayla Hill (Vaughn), Haley Garner (Ryan Holder), Benjamen Garner, Elizabeth Garner, Grant Garner, Gracie Garner, and Kinley Garner; ten great-grandchildren, Rylan Holder, Tatum Hill, Taxton Garner, Lillian Garner, Isabel Garner, Hollis Holder, Wyatt Garner, Jones Hill, Sophie Amos, and Bodie Garner; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Rocky Widner, Brad Shelley, Benjamen Garner, Tim Garner, Ryan Holder, and Vaughn Hill.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mary “Lucille” (McClain) Graham, 92, a resident of Dothan, passed away on, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Westside Terrace following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home with Reverend Billy Rich officiating. A private family burial will follow with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted.
Mary was born November 22, 1933, in Baker County, Georgia to the late Ira & Myrtle (Estelle) McClain. She spent the early years of her life in Newton, Georgia, and was a 1953 graduate of Baker County High School. Mary worked as homemaker where she raised her family, she enjoyed arranging flowers for weddings and events. She was a member of the Rose Society of Dothan, where she earned the name of “Rose Lady.” Mary was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, S.J. Graham, and her parents.
She is survived by her son, James Graham (Lisa) of Athens, AL; her daughter, Brenda Royals (Tim) of Dothan; her three grandchildren, Christy Anderson (Matthew), Bryan Royals, and Seth Scott Graham; her great-grandchild, Lucy Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Lisa Faye Johnson, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 51.
Born on October 26, 1974, in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, Lisa was a caring and devoted woman who valued family above all else. She was known for her kind heart, laid-back personality, and ability to make others feel comfortable in her presence.
Lisa spent many years working in customer service and dedicated the last six to seven years of her career to McDonald’s. She took pride in her work and was appreciated by both her coworkers and the customers she served. Her strong work ethic, reliability, and friendly nature were evident in everything she did.
Her greatest joy in life was her family. Lisa was a loving mother to Bradley Childree and Emily Rochelle Childree and a proud grandmother to Brayden Michael Senn and Gunnar Reid Senn. She treasured the time she spent with her children and grandchildren and loved them deeply. She also leaves behind her brothers, John Cochran and Justin Cochran; a special niece, Raelynn Cochran; and several other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Cochran and Susan Johnson, and her grandson, Hunter Senn.
In her spare time, Lisa enjoyed reading and people watching. She appreciated life’s simple moments and found happiness in spending time with those she loved. Those who knew her will remember her as easygoing, caring, and always willing to lend a listening ear.
Lisa’s memory will live on through the lives she touched and the love she shared with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, June, 26, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.
ABBEVILLE. . .Mattie Bedsole Scoggins Klink, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2026, at her home. She was 84.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2026, in the Holman-Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Kevin Kelly and Reverend Clyde Hancock, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Abbeville Memorial Cemetery-East. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday at Holman Mortuary.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to S.H.A.R.K., P.O. Box 126, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mattie Klink was born in Dothan, daughter of the late Elige William Bedsole and Nell Hancock Bedsole. She was a graduate of Abbeville High School. Mattie formerly lived in Dothan and Boynton Beach, Florida before returning to Abbeville where she lived most of her lifetime. She retired from WestPoint Stevens in Abbeville where she worked as a Sewing Machine Operator and Shipping Co-Ordinator. While living in Boyton Beach, Florida, she worked in the Corporate Headquarters of Home Depot in Accounting. In later years, Mattie enrolled at Wallace Community College where she received an Associate of Science Degree in Accounting, Computer Science and Office Administration. She loved working in her yard, reading, country music and the beach. Mattie was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bryant Edward Scoggins and Richard Lee Klink, daughter-in-law, Penny Jordan Scoggins and a great-nephew, Coleman Evans.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Terrie East (Gordon), Abbeville; a son, Eddie Scoggins, Columbia; a sister, Sarah Skipper (Ira), Abbeville; a brother, Billy Wayne Bedsole (Vicki), Abbeville; grandchildren, Burton East (Anastasia), and David Scoggins (Jessica), a special granddaughter, Harlow Klink; great-grandchildren, Mercedes Scoggins, Brody Payne Scoggins and Amelia O’Neal; and a great-great-grandson, Waylon Ballard; her special niece, Katie Barnes (A.J.) and two great-nephews, Jake Evans and Dakota Evans; step-children, Sandy Dias (Phil), Tim Klink and Jessie Klink; a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jake Temple, Nakea Hester, Dakota Evans, Jake Evans, Burton East and David Scoggins.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory
DOTHAN. . .Dianne Slaughter Smith, a former resident of Dothan, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 23,2026, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Abbeville. She was 81.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend George Bryan officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the mortuary in Headland. Burial will be in the Rockmart Memorial Gardens, Rockmart, Georgia, Friday, June 26, 2026.
Dianne Smith was born in Rome, Georgia. She lived in Rockmart, Georgia most of her adult lifetime before moving to Dothan seven years ago. Diane was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther Slaughter, her mother, Elmer Mathis Manning, her husband, Grady Smith and a daughter, Michelle Bowman Childree.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Teresa Bradshaw (Chris), Ashford; a sister, Barbara Kimbrell, grandchildren, Caitlenn Teal, Daecia Teal, Michael Teal, Amber Lewis (Zack), Kendall Dickerson and Phillip Dickerson (Regan); ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terence Arenson on June 21, 2026, at the age of 57, in Dothan, Alabama.
Terence was born on December 1, 1968, in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ivan and Jeanette Arenson of blessed memory. He lived in San Diego and later Los Angeles, California before moving to Dothan, Alabama.
Throughout his life, Terence was known for his kind soul, selflessness, and his compassionate personality. Terence found joy in his family, friendships, the employees who worked with him and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a loving father to Emily Arenson, and a dedicated brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
A funeral will be held on July 1, 2026, in Southern California.
Terence will be remembered for his kindness and love that impacted everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
