Lenora Hartzog Johnson, a resident of Clayton, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence. She was 78 years old.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton, Alabama with Rev. Don Highland and Rev. Bob Cox officiating. The burial will follow in the Creel Church Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to the Creel Church Cemetery Fund- c/o Andrew Hartzog: 48 Creel Church Road Clayton, Alabama 36016.
Lenora was born on April 1, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama to the late James Huey, Sr. and Callie C. Brown Hartzog. She worked at Van Heusen for many years and retired from the Barbour County Courthouse as a Probate Clerk. She loved cooking, crocheting, sewing, gardening, and ceramics. Lenora was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Donald Hartzog, Richard Hartzog, and Kent Hartzog; sister, Catherine Howerton; special brother-in-law, Ray Johnson.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 54 years, Andrew Leon Johnson; son, Wayne Faulk (Melanie); daughter, Cindy Adams (Jeff); two brothers, Jr. Hartzog and Larry Hartzog; sister, Imogene Matthieu; four grandchildren, Melanie Ashleigh Eubanks (Justin), Brittany Coker (Derek), Austin Martin (Ashley), and Jacob Martin (Jordyn); five great-grandchildren, Leia Doster, Myles Eubanks, Aubrey Martin, Hayden Martin, and Henleigh Martin; three special sisters-in-law, Betty Johnson, Glenna Hartzog, and Hilda Hartzog; special brother-in-law, Dean Brown; several nieces and nephews.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Austin Martin, Jacob Martin, Justin Eubanks, Kyle Hartzog, Andrew Hartzog, and Derek Coker.
Honorary pallbearers are Buster Volf and Doug Ward.
The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to Yvonne Faulk, Annie Bell Daffin, Rosa Daffin, and all the staff of Gentiva Hospice.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Katherine Lunsford passed away in her home peacefully on May 14 2025. Per family wishes, a direct cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later time.
She was born November 11, 1950 in Douglas County, Georgia to Bill Inman and Louise Solomon Inman.
She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandkids, great grandkids, swimming, watching her soap operas and the beach.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Lunsford and her parents.
Survivors include her son James Norman Lunsford IV; Buddy Hagans (Tina); daughter Wendy Skipper (Jimmy); grandchildren James Norman Lunsford V; Heather Skipper (Justin Cantor), Christy Marlin (Scott), Patrick Hagans, Emily Hagans, Jamie Hagans, Joshua Hagans, Sarah Hagans; great grandchildren Jasmine Wambles, Levi Cantor, Olivia Rankin, Dallan Cantor, Declan Cantor.
Edward “Wayne” Shackelford, a man known for his faith-filled heart and loving humor, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on February 13, 1946, in Coffee County, Alabama, Wayne was a playful soul who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.
Wayne spent his early years in New Brockton, where he graduated from high school. He then moved to Dothan, where he would lay the foundations of a long and respected career. Wayne first worked with Hayes Aircraft and later with Paige Aircraft, demonstrating a strong work ethic that became his trademark. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate Tri-State Marble for 14 years, after which he worked with Lewis-Smith Supply for over a decade until his retirement in 2016.
Beyond his professional life, Wayne was a jokester and a mischievous spirit at heart. He was an avid fisherman, often found at Lake Eufaula, where he cherished teaching his nieces and nephews the art of fishing and simply enjoying time with his family. Wayne’s playful nature was balanced by his deep faith. A faithful Christian, he was a dedicated member of Dothan First Church of the Nazarene, where he taught Sunday School to special needs children, touching lives with his compassion and patience.
Wayne’s love story with his wife, Rebecca “Beckie” Shackelford, was one for the ages, spanning 59 beautiful years. Together, they raised their daughter Amy Shackelford and cherished the memories of their late daughter Leigh Ann Shackelford. His family was his pride and joy, and he was a beloved uncle to several nieces and nephews. Although Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings John Waylon Shackelford, Betty Gross, and Ann Sanborn, as well as his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sam and Tallie Riley, his legacy of love and laughter lives on through his family.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at 3 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Dothan First Church of the Nazarene, officiated by Pastor Kevin Knight. Friends and family will gather from 2-3 pm on Friday at the church to honor a man who was truly one of a kind. Wayne will be laid to rest at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, leaving behind a community enriched by his presence. Flowers are being accepted, or memorial contributions may be made in Wayne’s honor to Love in Action Ministries, 279 W. Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301.
Serving as active pallbearers are Mark Smith, T.J. Jones, Ron Kaita, Eli Jones, Ryan Benton, and Jim Metcalf. The honorary pallbearers, consisting of Tom Watson, Dan Henderson, and Jimmy Douglas, stand as a testament to the many lives Wayne touched.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Southern Care Hospice for their kindness and care during Wayne’s time of illness.
Wayne Shackelford was a man who lived a life full of purpose, love, and laughter. His memory will be cherished, and his spirit will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known him. As we say goodbye to this remarkable man, we celebrate the enduring mark he left on our hearts and the example he set for living a life filled with joy, kindness, and unwavering faith.
Margaret Elizabeth Culpepper, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 26, 1930, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Margaret’s journey led her across the ocean where she was raised in England, a place that held her heart throughout her life.
In 1956, Margaret’s life was beautifully intertwined with that of Charles Culpepper, her beloved husband, who predeceased her. Together, they shared a life filled with laughter, music, and an enduring love that remains a testament to their bond. Though she outlived her husband and her dear sister, Dorothy Kelly, Margaret’s legacy is carried on through her loving brother, Cyrl Oatley, and her sister, Violet Watkins, both of whom continue to live in her beloved England. Her sisters-in-law, Sybil Bullock and Carol Granberry, also hold dear the memories of Margaret’s vibrant spirit.
Margaret’s life was further enriched by the joy she found in her nieces and nephews, Lisa (Ken) Benzel, Tony (Sue) Kelly, and Mark Campbell, who will forever cherish the wisdom and affection she imparted. Her grandnephews, David and Sean Campbell, Zach and Tyler Kelly, and Andrew Kirby and Jameson Brown, were blessed to experience her playful spirit and her stories of days gone by.
Known affectionately as a spitfire by those who loved her, Margaret’s independent nature was evident in every aspect of her life. She was a woman of strong will and determination, navigating life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Her passion for music was a constant source of joy, resonating through the walls of her home and the hearts of those she shared it with.
Margaret’s compassion extended to all creatures, and her home was a haven for many strays over the years. Each animal she cared for was a testament to her boundless capacity for love and her deep understanding of the bond between humans and their animal companions.
Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Union Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, 4635 County Road 57 Abbeville, Alabama.
CLIO…Mr. Norman Thomas Krause, a resident of Clio, died late Wednesday afternoon, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was 73.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Krause, son of the late Norman Gerhardt Krause and Helen Louise Farley Krause, was a native of Chicago, Illinois. He was a 1969 Graduate of Lane Tech in Chicago and received a bachelor’s degree in law and political science. Mr. Krause moved to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1975 and later moved to Pahokee, Florida in 1982 where he became a Florida Highway Patrol Officer. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant with the Florida Highway Patrol and moved to Clio in 2005. Mr. Krause was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-seven years, Denise Malopolski Krause and a sister, Linda Joanne Donahue.
Surviving relatives include his children, Jessica Krause Parks (Gene), Emily L. Krause (Mason Shaffer), and Sarah E. Krause-Santiago (Luis A.); his sister, Kathleen Reynolds, Chicago; grandchildren, Kaleb Krause, Elijah T. Krause, Charlotte J. Parks, and Peyton L. Shaffer; his grandpups, Bruce and Talia; nieces and nephew, Christine, Melissa, Stacey, and Patrick.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Hall, affectionately known as Becky to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on December 15, 1967, Becky’s radiant spirit and unwavering strength defined her 57 years of life.
Becky was a graduate of Dothan High School’s class of 1986 and later pursued her calling in the healthcare field, earning an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from the State College of Florida in 2014. This monumental achievement came after she devotedly raised her son, Rhett, always placing his needs before her own. Becky’s professional journey was marked by a decade of dedicated service as a secretary in the Respiratory Therapy Unit at Flowers Hospital starting in 1993, and she later touched countless lives as a Registered Nurse in the same facility’s Emergency Room.
The legacy Becky leaves behind is one rich with love and commitment to her family, who feel her absence deeply. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud Hall and Nell Garrett Hall, as well as her brother, Andy Hall. Her memory will be forever cherished by her beloved son, Rhett Hall (Katie); her adored granddaughter, June Hall; her sisters, Barbara H. Reece (Tom), Pam North (Joe), and Marti Burch (Fred); her six brothers; her special friends, Lisa Parks and Rick Carchia; and the numerous nieces and nephews who were blessed to call her aunt.
Becky’s life was a testament to her loving nature, as she was a devoted mother and mawmaw. Her interests spanned from her days as an avid softball player, even taking to the field for Wallace Community College, to her fervent support for the Alabama Crimson Tide, encapsulated in her spirited cry of “Roll Tide.” Her love for travel took her to new places and reunited her with family scattered far and wide. Those who knew her from Highland Park Methodist Church will recall the melodic voice that once sang in harmony with her siblings.
The community will gather to honor Becky’s life and spirit on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. for her funeral service, which will be held at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Marc Hall officiating. Following the service, Becky will be laid to rest in Memory Hill Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join together and share in the celebration of Becky’s life one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Becky’s honor.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to DaySprings Hospice and the staff of the Flowers Hospital Emergency Room for their unwavering support during Becky’s journey. The compassion and care they provided will always be remembered and appreciated.
Lenora Hartzog Johnson, a resident of Clayton, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence. She was 78 years old.
