Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Rickey Lucille Browning passed away peacefully, March 10, 2026, at home in Ozark, Alabama surrounded by her loving family and devoted sitters. She was 91 years old.
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Browning 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Kentucky with Pastor Ron Howard officiating and Arnette Steele Funeral Home directing. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the local arrangements.
Mrs. Browning was born August 9, 1934, in Pineville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Austin and Daisy Madon. Mrs. Browning spent the early years of her life in Rockledge, Florida raising her family and working at Golfview Elementary School. Upon retirement she and her husband of 61 years thoroughly enjoyed living in both Rockledge, Florida and Pineville, Kentucky throughout the year enjoying friends and family. She was a proud and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and niece to her family. Her Christian faith, gentle kind spirit, infectious smile, sense of humor and love of life made her so genuinely loved and a treasure to all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Billy G. Browning and daughter Susan Nichols.
She is survived by her son Brent Browning of Ozark, Alabama; grandchildren Adam Nichols and wife Natalie of Morristown, New Jersey, Parker Nichols of Oregon, Marye Grace Sauermann and husband Brandon of Birmingham, Alabama, Anna Browning of Gainesville, Florida and Sara Browning of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; great granddaughter Vera Nichols of Morristown, New Jersey.
She will be deeply missed but her family takes comfort knowing she is now in the presence of her Savior, daughter Susan, husband and parents.
Mary Lou Ivey , age 83, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday, April 20, 2026 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 to 1 P.M. Monday, one hour prior to the service.
She was born on March 29, 1943, in Henry County, Alabama. Mary Lou was fun-loving, and was well loved by all who knew her. She had a warm and generous spirit and was known for loving people and for taking care of people in any way she could. She was the kind of person who noticed when someone was in need and was always willing to lend a helping hand.She especially enjoyed simple pleasures in life, including cheese crackers and honey buns, and she was known for sharing her cheese crackers with others. That small but thoughtful habit reflected the generous heart she carried throughout her life. Mary Lou found joy in the fellowship of others and in the blessings of everyday moments. She attended Christ Church International, where her faith was an important part of her life. She loved her Lord and enjoyed praising Him during the service, lifting her voice in worship with sincerity and devotion.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Marrell and Ethel Powers Davis; her sons, Daniel and Timothy McCord; and several brothers. Though her family grieves her passing, they take comfort in the many memories she leaves behind and in the example of love and faith she set for them.
She is survived by her son, Danny Ray McCord (Gwen); her daughters, Rebecca Cook and Pam Pressnall; her sister, Patricia Burkett (Donnie); her brother, Arthur Davis (Cynthia); several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews
Mary Lou will be remembered as a loving and faith-filled woman whose life was a blessing to her family. Her legacy is one of compassion, devotion, and kindness and her family will continue to hold to the memories they have of Mary Lou.
BLAKELY, GEORGIA. . .Erik Colton Rapozo, a resident of Hilton, Georgia, passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 22.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. (C.D.T.) Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church., 6251 North County Road 33, Columbia, AL 36319, with Pastor Joe Wyatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. (C.D.T.) Saturday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Erik Rapozo was born in Donalsonville, Georgia and was raised in Columbia, Alabama and Hilton, Georgia. He was a graduate of Early County High School where he played football. Erik also attended Georgia Southwestern State University. He was currently employed by Piggly Wiggly/Brickyard in Blakely as Assistant Manager of the meat department. Erik was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Joyce Hilton McArdle and paternal grandparents, Carol Weissing and Charles Rapozo.
Surviving relatives include his mother, Michelle McArdle Chambliss (Patrick), Blakely, Ga; and his father, Greg Rapozo, Midland City, AL; brothers, Nick Rapozo, Porter Brackin, Patrick Rapozo and Isaiah Chambliss all of Blakely, GA: his maternal grandfather, Butch McArdle, Blakely, GA; uncles, Michael McArdle (Lana), and Brian Rapozo; an aunt, Maria Halstead (Harry); numerous cousins and close friends.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Porter Brackin, Jacob March, Garrett Roland, Billy Gray Roland, Nick Rapozo, Patrick Rapozo, Keontez Wimberly, Hugh Johnson, Shaun Howard, Charlie Harris and Isaiah Chambliss.
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.
Victoria Denise Meadows, familiarly called Denise or Neci, was born on Feb 13, 1969. Unfortunately, we lost her earlier than any of us wanted due to the aging complications of Down Syndrome. Denise has joined the other members of our family in Heaven now, leaving this earth on April 12, 2026. She was greatly loved and her vibrant, loving self will be deeply missed.
For the majority of her life, Denise loved to write and color. She would ask every person she met when their birthday was, would record it in her calendar, and would make them a multi-page birthday card filled with flowers, balloons, hearts, a cake and many “I love you”s. She would also give her birth date to her friends at church and would start reminding them it was coming up about 2 weeks before. Many of her friends spoiled her with gifts just to see the delight she showed with each one—even when it wasn’t her birthday.
Disney princesses—Cinderella being her favorite– mermaids, dolphins, crazy socks and crocs were some of Denise’s favorite things. She loved going to the beach, bowling, music—especially Elvis songs and Silent night. She loved game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune, and loved being with and taking pictures of her friends. For many years she had a ritual of laying their pictures in rows beside her bed each night before she would submit to sleep.
Denise was preceded in Death by both mothers Joan Meadows and Aneita Roberts. Also, by her sisters Wanda Morgan and Karen Chaplin, and brother Victor Chaplin. Her remaining siblings are Kellee Meadows, Susie Wilson, Barbara, William, Samuel and Richard Parker; Marianne Miller, Tammy Chaplin, Amanda Kishpaugh, Marcus and Cora Smith.
We will miss sweet Neci and her funny and engaging personality. We are so comforted that she is no longer in pain and is in a better place.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Dothan Vineyard Church, 150 Bethlehem Rd, Midland City AL 36350. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to wear something you know Neci would love…butterflies, a tiara, hearts, mermaids, flowers, bright colors…or so many other options.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Mrs. Catherine Crutchfield Knight passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 77.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home with Reverend Teddy Ward officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. and continuing until service time.
Mrs. Catherine Knight was born on June 10, 1948 in Graceville, Florida to the late Jim and Lucille Crutchfield. Catherine worked for many years as a clerk in the Geneva County Health Department. She was married to her loving husband, Louie, for 59 ½ years and together they raised two sons. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love for developing a beautiful yard was evident in her flower beds which she cultivated. Catherine enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and fishing, but most of all spending time with her beloved family.
In addition to her parents; two sisters: Agnes Garner and Sarah Crutchfield preceded her in death.
Family that is left behind to carry on her memories include her husband, Louie; sons: Keith Knight (April), Jamie Knight (Kelly); granddaughter, Megan Knight, brothers: Edward Crutchfield, David Crutchfield, William Crutchfield, Randy Crutchfield and other extended family and friends.
Charles “Emanuel” Griffin, Jr., “aka” Man, Grip, & Lil Charles, transitioned on April 6, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. He was born on November 30, 1970, in Dothan, Alabama to Charles and Hattie Griffin.He was preceded in death by his mother Hattie Griffin, sister, Shanna (Nana) Griffin, and his son Charles (CJ) Emanuel Griffin, III.
Charles was raised in church with his mother and attended Patterson Street Freewill Baptist Church, in Dothan AL. As an adult, he attended Faith Victory Christian Center, where he served in the Media Room for several years.
Charles graduated from Dothan High School in 1988. He attended J.F. Ingram State Technical College, Deatsville, ALand completed studies inthe MasonryProgram. He received a Certificate in“A Country Called Heaven” from Light Ministries International;a Certificate in a course titled “New Man of God” from Peniel Chapel Ministries;Certificatesin Christian Doctrine Volumes 1and 2, The Gospel of John, and The Book of Acts, Volume 1,from the American Bible Academy, Joplin, MO.
He served as a devoted supervisor at Super-Lube in Dothan, AL for many years. He worked at the Bistro Café as a BBQ griller in Panama City, FL. He was a construction worker at BGN Construction.He obtained his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate an 18-wheeler on January 12, 2001. Charles also assisted his father who was the Formanat Tri-State Paving in laying asphalt in Dothan, AL.His father taught him to fix cars, making him an excellent mechanic. There was hardly anything that Charles couldn’t accomplish.
Charles enjoyed dancing. He was the center of attention whenever he danced. He was the life of the party! He loved every genre of music.He learned to play theguitar anddrums on his own. Charles also enjoyed building things. He successfully built a BBQ pit, and a four wheel go cart, just to name a few.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catrenia Williams of Panama City, FL; his father, Charles Griffin, Sr.(Peggy); sisters, Tracey Haynes (Allen), Tanya Turner (Nakia); brother, Brandon Griffin of Dothan, AL.
Children:Courtney Brackins, Charles Snell, Jeremy Covington, Brandon Snell, Chassitie Adamsall of Dothan, AL;Brittney Wilson (Thomas), Scott Holmes, Tiesha Anthony (Kedar).Grandchildren: Tysheria Snell, Kaedence, Tyreese, Maci, Kai Covington, Destiny, Janiya, Ja’Liyah,Ja’Dayia Snell; Justin,Jace Adams; Issac Dixon of Panama City, FL,Jalonni McMillion; Saniyah and Breighton Holmes; MyShawn, MyKynnah, MyKynlee Fleming.He cherished his many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Special sister in–law, Tina Douglas.Special brother in-law, Nakia Turner who gave him the name “Grip” which he honored. Best friend, Parrish Bighems; three special friends, Nathan Rogers, Calvin Jackson, and William Jarvis, Jr.Charles will be deeply missed by his aunts, uncles, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Special Thanks: Primary Care Physician, Dr. Keith Banton, Gulf Coast Wound Care, Dr. Adam Peaden, Dr. Shayne Jensen, and nurses.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 17,2026, 5:00-6:00 pm at Fowler Family Funeral Home Chapel Funeral service will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 am at Patterson Street Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Pansey, Al
Mrs. Catherine Crutchfield Knight passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 77.