Ms. Mary Alice Love, age 94, a resident of Graceville, Florida passed away March 29, 2025 at Graceville Health Center.
Graveside Services will be held at a later date.
Ms. Mary was born in Houston County to Alto “Pal” Love and Ruby Burdenshaw on October 9, 1930. She attended Cottonwood High School and later obtained a Licensed Practical Nurse degree from Wallace College. Ms. Mary worked at Flowers Hospital and retired after forty years of service.
Ms. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Thomas “Earl” Love
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Lois Love; a special niece, Leticia Varnum (Matt); a special nephew, Ashley Love; along with numerous other nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
ECHO COMMUNITY…Mrs. Nina Lewis Newman, a resident of the Echo Community, died late Friday morning, March 28, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 80.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Echo Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Newman, daughter of the late Reverend John Inge Lewis and Myrtle Verneuille Lewis, was a native of Mobile, Alabama. The family moved to Echo in 1960 when her father was called to preach at Echo United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Dale County High School and was retired from Wal Mart in Ozark after fifteen years of employment. Mrs. Newman was a member of the Echo Methodist Church. She will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by a son, Harold Newman, son-in-law, Danny Senn, sister, Lorraine Brown, and brothers, Lynwood Lewis, John Lewis, and Victor Lewis.
Surviving relatives include her husband of sixty years, Lamar Newman, Echo; her children, Margaret Palmore (Daniel Flores), Skipperville, Herschel Newman (Heather), Clopton, and Kimberly Newman, Newton; six sisters, Debbie Barber (Tony), Harriet Simmons (Lamar), Tiny Steele (Duval), all of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, Linda Vaughn, Nelda Brown, both of Mobile, and Marlene Walsingham, Atlanta; six grandchildren, Lee O’Quinn(Angie), Chris O’Quinn (Kim), Shelbie Turner (Chris), Lacey Norsworthy (James), Bridget Newman, and Trevor Senn; six great-grandchildren, Christina O’Quinn, Aubrey O’Quinn, Emily O’Quinn, Jason Turner, Alice Turner, and Waylon Norsworthy.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Herschel Newman, Daniel Flores, James Norsworthy, Chris Turner, Brandon Moore, and Rob Dasinger.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
ABBEVILLE, AL… Reverend Steve Nolin, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025, at his residence. He was 69.
A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday April 07, 2025, at Liberty Methodist Church with Pastor Aaron Ankeny officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Nolin was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Mary Jacqueline Calhoun Nolin and the late Ira Paul Nolin. After completing high school, he began his career as a firefighter, a profession he devoted many years to before retiring. Following his retirement, Mr. Nolin pursued higher education at Emory University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology. Throughout his life, he has been an active member of several organizations, including The Lion’s Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Award, and The Rotary Club. Additionally, Mr. Nolin served as the minister for Liberty Methodist Church, where he made significant contributions to the community.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Lori Marks Nolin; his daughter, Ashlee Elizabeth Nolin Whitewood (Mick); his son, Christopher Steven Nolin; his mother, Mary Jacqueline Calhoun Nolin; his sister, Amy Carol Nolin Bland; his brother, John Christopher Nolin (Laura); his grandchildren, Michael Whitewood, Skylar Nolin, Ashlynn Nolin, Raelynn Nolin, and Maggie Whitewood; numerous other loving family members and friends.
Jerry Oscar Walker, a resident of Clio, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark, Alabama. He was 85 years old.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Glover Funeral Home in Clayton, Alabama with Rev. Bobby Long officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Bethsadia Church Cemetery in Clayton. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Bethsadia Church Cemetery Fund.
Jerry was born November 1, 1939, in Clayton, Alabama to the late Homer Lee and Mary Louise Woodham Walker. He worked for Columbus Mills and retired from American Buildings both in Eufaula. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting with dogs and fishing. Jerry was an avid Alabama football fan and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Lessie Jean Dixon Walker; sister, Mary Jane Walker.
Survivors include his son, Jeremiah Walker (Ginger) of Clio; two sisters, Murrell Burnham of Clayton and Marsha Lee Coach (Jess) of Cleveland, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Megan Danner (Clint) and Kyle Walker (Taylor); two great-grandchildren, Cullen Danner and Jack Danner.
Ask to serve as pallbearers are Ricky Burnham, Greg Burnham, Clay Hagler, Lance Littlefield, Tony Baxley, and Chuck Culverhouse.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Herman J. Hobbs passed away peacefully at his residence Friday, March 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Shady Grove Church in Pansey, AL with Reverend Judy Dyson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 5-7 PM at the Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Darby and Pearlie Mae Hobbs; his loving wife of 64 years, Ruthie Mae Hobbs; sons, Richard Hobbs and Robert Hobbs; siblings, Audrey Racicot and Cathy Castellanos; brother-in-law, Shorty Andrews; grandson, Stanley Hobbs; and daughter-in-law, Wanda Hobbs.
Herman is survived by his sons, Billy (Molly) Hobbs and Roger (Peggy) Hobbs; daughter, Hollie Hobbs (Allen); and son-in-law, Cory Burgess. He is also survived by his brothers, Marlin (Betty) Hobbs, Clint (Brenda) Hobbs, and Ernie Hobbs; and sisters, Annette (Gene) Hedrick and Irene Andrews.
He was a proud grandfather to 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He shared a special bond with his nephew, Michael Harrison, and had a deep love for his many nieces and nephews. Herman worked as a roofer for over 50 years, known for his dedication, craftsmanship, and tireless work ethic.
He was also a faithful member of Shady Grove Church for 35 years, where he served as a deacon for 8 years. Above all, he was a family man whose presence, stories, and laughter will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Hobbs, Joshua Hobbs, Jonathan Hobbs, Brandon Hobbs, Donald and Roger Epley.
OZARK…Mr. Reginald D. Stewart, a resident of Ozark, died Friday morning, March 28, 2025, in Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Facility. He was 78.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Rocky Head Community. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Stewart, son of the late Dinkie Dalton Stewart and Beatrice Godwin Stewart, was a native of Coffee County and has lived in Ozark for the past several years. He was a graduate of New Hope High School and Alabama Aviation College in Ozark. Mr. Stewart retired from Bell Helicopter as a helicopter mechanic. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Stewart, sisters, Sue Hussey and Glennie P. Dutton, brother, Dalton Stewart, Jr., nieces, Ramona Bramblette and Rhonda Little, nephews, Stanley Stewart and Stacy Hussey.
Surviving relatives include his nieces and nephews, Ricky Edgar (Carol), Regena Bowden, all of Enterprise, Donnie Hussey, Goshen, Jeff Hussey (Donna), Elba, Becky Grantham (Jerry), Headland, and Steve Stewart, Ashford; his first cousin, Merle Staples, Dothan.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Jerry Oscar Walker, a resident of Clio, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark, Alabama. He was 85 years old.
