Candy Renée Wellman McKnight, age 42, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Candy was born July 11, 1983, in Enterprise, Alabama, to June Ellis Wellman and Jenise Spann Wellman. She worked as a general manager in the food industry. Candy enjoyed fishing, family trips, spending time with her aunts, and most of all, being with her family. She loved watching Swamp People, Naked and Afraid, and Bar Rescue. She also enjoyed working and had a special love for alligators and turtles.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jenise Wellman, and her father-in-law, Shelby McKnight.
Leaving to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 13 years, Steven McKnight; her sons, William Lee Howard Jr., Cameron Aki Howard, and Tristan Tyler McKnight; her father, June Wellman; her brother, Timothy Wellman and his wife, Ariel; her brother-in-law, Michael McKnight and his wife, Sherry; her sister-in-law, Sonya Hudson and her husband, Billy; her mother-in-law, Rita Gisclair; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Mr. Charles Wesley Williams, age 68, a resident of Ashford, died Tuesday June 2, 2026 at his residence.
The family will have a private family memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Mr. Williams was born on August 17, 1957, in Fort Gaines, Georgia the son of John Wesley Williams and Ruth Ann Chancellor Williams. He lived in Dothan area most of his lifetime. Charles retired as a welder with Smith Brothers in Dothan where he worked for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed being a shade tree mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his father and infant sister Marie Williams.
Survivors include his loving Mother, Ruth Williams, Ashford; special companion, Shannon Rikard, Ashford; three sisters, Janet Williams Hutto (Steven), Wicksburg; Sheila Knight, Ashford; Donna Greer, Ashford; several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
OZARK… Ron Edgar, a resident of Ozark, Alabama, passed away Tuesday night, June 2, 2026, at his home. He was 75.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 07, 2026 at Newton First Assembly of God Church with Reverend Tommy Giddens officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Westview Cemetery in Ozark. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Edgar was born in Coffee County to the late Joseph Alvin Edgar and Naoma Edgar. He attended local schools and later pursued higher education in college. Throughout his career, he dedicated many years to the accounting profession, serving faithfully with M.O. Carroll Grocery Company, where he was respected for his strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
A man of faith, Mr. Edgar was a devoted member of Newton First Assembly of God Church, where he found fellowship and spiritual encouragement. He will be remembered for his dedication to his work, his steadfast faith, and the positive impact he made on the lives of those who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Edgar is preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Surviving relatives include his wife of fifty years, Jane Riley Edgar; sons, Joey Edgar of Birmingham, Alabama and Jared Edgar of Lakeland, Florida; brother, Billy Edgar (Shirley); sister, Brenda Strickland (Jerry); sister-in-law, Mae Ola Bell (Braxton); brothers-in-law, Bartow Riley and Mike Riley; beloved niece, Donna Naylor (Allen) as well as many other nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jerry Strickland, Jeff Bell, Nyk Money, Jason Ketcham, Jeff Rhodes, Wade Whatley, and Jimmy McKnight.
Heath Dale Easley of Hartford, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 44 years old.
Heath was born on April 15, 1982 in Lakeland, Florida to Joe Gill and the late Pamela Easley. He loved to fish. A devoted father, he worked hard to provide and care for his family. He had a remarkable work ethic that his children are proud of and looked up to. He will be remembered for his love, perseverance and the example he set.
He is survived by his children, Wyatt (Elizabeth) Easley, Morgun, Lilly, and Weston Easley, all of Hartford, Alabama; grandchildren, Harrison Easley; father, Joe Gill; siblings, Heather Powell of Bonifay, Florida, Michelle (Ray) Harris, and Jody (Judi) Gill both of Plant City, Florida; and nieces and nephews, Taylor Powell, Brad Adams, Corey Adams, and Justice Gill.
Memorialization will be by cremation with a private family viewing. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
Mary Glenn (Cobb) Thomas, born on September 12, 1935, in Houston County, passed away on May 29, 2026, surrounded by family in Mobile, Alabama. She was a woman known for poise and intelligence. Her life reflected kindness, grace and beauty as well as a wonderful sense of humor.
Mary was born to the late Johnnie Watson Cobb and James Marvin Cobb of the Big Creek Community. Following graduation from Rehobeth High School, Mary went on to become an educator, earning her degree from Troy University. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional honorary society for female educators.
Over a career that spanned more than 40 years, Mary devoted herself as a teacher in the Florida Panhandle and around the Wiregrass, eventually earning her M.Ed. to become a school counselor and later serving as school administrator. Following her retirement, she continued to be an encouraging mentor, teaching internationally at Hubei College of Education in Hubei, China.
Mary was always up for an adventure whether through travel, arts, culture, literature or welcoming people into her home. Mary was especially delighted in her garden, tending to her flowers and fruit trees. She was also an avid tennis player earning a ranking in the US Senior Division. Mary made friends wherever she went.
Her best friend was her husband of 70 years, Reverend John Paul Thomas. They served the Alabama – West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church in a lifelong ministry. Together they created a family where she embraced her role as a loving mother to her two boys. Her true joy was found in becoming a grandmother. She cherished the bonds with her family above all else.
She is survived by her son, Gregory Thomas; daughter-in-law Beth Thomas; and granddaughters, Meghan Rae Thomas and Emma Thomas. She also leaves behind her niece, Libby (Matt) Clark; and nephew, Joeseph Hardy; as well as great nephews, Matt Clark and Jamie Clark; and great niece, Allison (Chad) Clark Peters; along with great-great nephew, Sonny Liam Peters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend John Paul Thomas; her son, Jonathan Thomas MD; grandson, Alec Thomas; and sisters, Geraldine Cobb Rice and Margie Cobb Hardy.
A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow. Visitation will take place from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m., prior to the service.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
ABBEVILLE… Patricia Lynn Wilkinson Furniss, a resident of the Screamer Community near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Saturday night, May 30, 2026, at her home. She was 79.
A memorial service will be held 11:45 A.M. Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Lakeside Christian Fellowship, with Reverend Mickey Skinner officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Furniss was born in Richmond, Indiana to the late Harold Wilkinson and Nellie Day Bane Wilkinson. She graduated from Centerville High School. She had previously lived in Bonita Springs, Florida before moving to Abbeville, Alabama over twenty years ago. She retired as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years. She was a dedicated member of the Lakeside Christian Fellowship Church.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Eugene Tubesing; and her sister, Rosemary Jack.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her husband, Robert James “Bob” Furniss; her son, Monty Lee Tubesing (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Joseph Daniel, Adam Jacob, Lauren Faith, Mandy Leigh, Kendal Ann, and Zoey Lynn; her great-grandchildren, Amelia Grace, Henry Owen, Gracie Rayne, Maximus James, Theodore Malcolm, Kylie Lynn, Luella Rose, and Sophia Enola; and several friends and neighbors.
Mr. Charles Wesley Williams, age 68, a resident of Ashford, died Tuesday June 2, 2026 at his residence.
