Mr. Jesse Tildon Brown, a resident of Ozark, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2025, in Southeast Health Medical Center. He was 84 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Brown will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Dan Sheppard officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until service time.
Mr. Brown was born July 29, 1940 in the Bertha Community of Dale County to the late Jesse Loyd Brown and Mary Ossie Snell Brown. He was a 1958 graduate of Carroll High School in Ozark. Following graduation, he worked with A & P Grocery in Ozark and the Commissary at Fort Rucker. He then worked with the United States Postal Service for 42 years until his retirement in 2000. After his retirement, Mr. Brown worked with Armstrong Trucking and with Blankenship Construction.
Mr. Brown was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for several years. He enjoyed raising cows and loved hunting arrow heads and studying about Native Americans. Mr. Brown loved his fur babies, Saydi and Sammy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Heath Brown. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Heath Brown; daughter, Lori Brown Blankenship (Mark); son, Jay Brown (Shelley); brother, Jimmy Brown (Cheryl); grandchildren, Brittany Blankenship Johnson (Troy), Jordan Blankenship Davis (Nick), Brandon Whipple and Kristen Nicole Tanner (Alex); great grandchildren, Ellis Johnson, Ella Beth Johnson, Romah Davis, Hamp Davis, Noah Davis, Knox Davis, Ford Davis, Jesse Tanner, Kayleigh Tanner and Michael Tanner.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in his memory to the Ozark-Dale County Humane Society, P. O. Box 2502, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
Terry Allen Cole, known affectionately as Terry to his friends and family, passed away peacefully in Dothan, Alabama. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Terry was a man whose quick wit and loving nature left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Terry’s life was one marked by dedication and service. For seventeen years, he served honorably in the National Guard, a commitment that spoke to his selfless character. In addition to his military service, he contributed to his community through his work at Thompson Tractor Company, where he spent twenty fruitful years.
Beyond his professional life, Terry was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid fisherman, often found with a line in the water, waiting patiently for the next big catch. His sense of humor was infectious, and he was always ready with a joke or a funny story to lighten the mood and bring smiles to those around him.
Terry’s love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Cole, and their children, Amanda Cole, April (Alan) Stephens, and Allen (Emily) Cole. He was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren: Joshua, Caleb, Daniel, John David, and Katie, who will miss his playful spirit and tender care.
He also leaves behind his brother, David (Shirley) Cole, his sister, Kathy Armstrong, and his stepbrother, Ray (Mary) Norris, along with several nieces and nephews. Each of them will carry forward the memories of Terry’s generosity and the love he shared so freely.
Terry’s life was a testament to the qualities that best describe him: funny, loving, and selfless. He had the rare ability to make each person he met feel valued and important, and his absence will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
As we say goodbye to Terry Allen Cole, we celebrate a life lived with laughter, love, and a deep commitment to others. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched, and his stories will be told for generations to come. Terry’s life was a journey of joy, companionship, and unwavering love—a journey that has left an indelible mark on the world.
Funeral Services will be held 11 am Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military honors will be held in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the ceremony at the funeral home.
Mr. Joe A. Long of Ashford passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 86.Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Long was born October 19, 1938 in Arkansas, the son of the late Lee A. and Athalie Long.
He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Lee A. Long, Jr. and sister Tilda Stanhope.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Long, son Joey Long (Diane), daughters Suzanne Long, Dianne Long, grandchildren Dakota Andries (Ashley), Ashley Shipes (Hunter), Shannon Goldstrich (Andrew), Brice Long, sisters Shirley Reever (Vern), Terry Mann (Mike), brother Henry Long and four great-grandchildren.
Muriel C. Danley, of Jack, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at her home. She was 88.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 24, 2025 at Victoria Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Marler officiating. Burial will follow in Victoria Community Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until service time. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Victoria Community Cemetery, c/o Wilson Mobley, 13606 Highway 125, Jack, AL 36346 or a charity of your choice.
Muriel was born and raised in Plant City, FL. She and her husband moved to Jack, AL in 1967. She worked with Alfa Insurance for twenty-six and half years, Colonial Bank for ten years, as well as partnering with her husband in raising chickens, hogs, cows, horses.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph H. Danley, mother Gertrude Carlson and three sisters Shirley Billston, Edna Raulerson, and Mary Whitehead.
Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Kelley (Ronnie); son, Mark L. Danley (Virginia); four grandchildren, Jessica Tuberville (Shawn), Andrew Kelley (Danielle), Jason Danley (Amber), and Heather Davis (Dewayne); fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Rogers; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. David Gerald Harris of Slocomb, Alabama passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home. He was 82.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Slocomb with Rev. Brad Price and Rev. Lee Chorn officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Interment will follow in the Fadette Pentecostal Ministries Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in David’s memory to the First Baptist Church of Slocomb Building Fund or the New Teamon Baptist Church Building Fund.
Mr. Harris was born June 29, 1942, in Dothan, Alabama to the late Henry Grady and Mary Celester Lessie Dean Harris. David was a graduate of Slocomb High School. He served 42 years in the Army National Guard and upon his retirement, he began an adventure in the Bait Business until he completely retired to other hobbies. During his life, he served as a Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Slocomb, volunteered as a fireman and EMT with the Slocomb Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and loved playing “Santa” for the children in his community and for a special young man, Brian Jones. David enjoyed taking “lots” of pictures, fishing and working outside.
In addition to his parents, siblings: Grady L. Harris, and Katherine H. Capron; and daughter-in-law, Jada Harris, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Rachel Register Harris, Slocomb: daughter, Connie Rene Harris Brown (Gary), New Market; son, Michael Glen Harris, Brandywine, MD; daughter, Teresa Harris Reeder (Glenn), Slocomb; nine grandchildren: Shawn Brown, Daryl Brown, Anthony Harris, Ashley Harris-Petrie, Anna Harris, Zachary Harris, Jeffrey Harris, Alex Reeder, Brittany Reeder Brannon; one great grandson; Caelum Harris-Petrie “Bean”; twin brother, Steve E. Harris (Judy); sisters: Willia Dean “Corky” Schulman, and Era Jo Holmes; brother, Jerry Harris (Liz); and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
The family wishes to thank a special brother-in-law, William “Bill” Register; sister-in-law, Anne Register, a special family friend, Judean Killingsworth & staff from Gentiva Hospice for their dedication and compassionate and loving care.
