OZARK…Rhettington Rory James Cook, infant son of Cassidy Cook, of Ozark, was carried by
angels into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Children’s Hospital in
Birmingham. He was 2 months and 12 days old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in the Ridgecrest
Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Matthews officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial
Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will
receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House
or Cardiac Unit at Children’s Hospital of Birmingham.
Rhettington was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Alan “Gene” Michaels.
Surviving relatives other than his mother, include his brother, Patton Cook; grandparents,
Ricky and Jennifer Michaels Cook, Ozark and Rusty and Lisa Tomlinson, Dothan; great-
grandmothers, Sharon Shutes Michaels, Ozark and Ann Faircloth Cook, Cairo, Georgia; aunts,
Jessica Cook, Ozark and Emily Braswell (Matthew), Dothan; uncle, Nathan Pratt, Troy; cousin,
Parker Johnson, Ozark.
Mr. Douglas McArther Cherry, a resident of Ozark, died Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was 82 years old.
A memorial service for Mr. Cherry will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until service time. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Cherry was born November 19, 1942 in Martin, Tennessee to the late Edmond Brent Cherry and Lola Brown Cherry. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked with telephone contractors before becoming employed with Pea River Electric Cooperative where he retired after 32 years of faithful service. His passions were his family, friends, gardening, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Brent Cherry and Lola Brown Cherry and several siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Darlene Russ Cherry of Ozark; his son, Douglas A. Cherry of Ozark; his daughter, Kimberly Garwood of Woodstock, Georgia; two grandchildren, Bailee Weber (Blake) of Atlanta, Georgia and Grant Garwood of Woodstock, Georgia; and one great granddaughter, Margaret Weber of Atlanta, Georgia
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to Vivian B. Adams School, 2047 Stuart Tarter Road, Ozark, Alabama 36360 (vivianbadams.org).
Robert Arthur Goodson, a cherished family man, and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at Southeast Hospital in Dothan, AL. Born on March 10, 1954, in Dothan, Alabama. Robert’s journey through life was one marked by courage, dedication, and an unwavering spirit of generosity.
A visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, from 4-6 PM at the Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.
Robert is Predeceased by his parents, William and Betty Goodson, his sisters Karen Lewis and Sheryl Goodson, and his beloved granddaughter Addison Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie Goodson, who was his partner in every sense and his rock throughout their life together. His daughter, Kendal Allen (Josh), and son, Jared Goodson (Amy), will forever cherish the lessons and laughter he shared with them. His grandchildren, Zoey, Emerson, and Marlee Allen, Cade and Wade Goodson, and Kara Kinman, as well as his great-grandchildren, Blake and Barrett Kinman. He is also survived by his sister, Deborah Woodham (Asher), his brother, James Goodson (Angie), many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Robert’s career at the Farley Nuclear Plant was marked by dedication and a strong work ethic until his retirement. Beyond his professional life, Robert was a dedicated family man, Robert found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life: spending time with his loved ones, cheering on Alabama football, and enjoying the comfort of home.
Despite the early trials of polio, Robert never let it define him. Instead, he chose to knit together a life filled with joy, purpose, and an abundance of love. His resilience not only shaped his character but also served as an inspiration to all who knew him. There was nothing that he could not accomplish. He approached every challenge with a positive attitude and a smile, teaching those around him the true meaning of perseverance.
Robert’s family takes comfort in knowing that he lived a full and meaningful life, surrounded by love until the very end. His spirit, characterized by his loving nature, will forever be a guiding force for his loved ones.
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Martha Ann Anglin, a resident of Pansey, Alabama died Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home.
Martha Ann was born in Arkansas to the late Clyde and Geraldine Potter Weatherly. After moving to the Wiregrass Area later in life she began a career in the banking industry where she retired after twenty-two years at the bank in Ashford, Alabama. Her hobbies included reading, quilting, and picking up pecans. She was a loving wife of fifty-two years to Murray Anglin, along with being a loving grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, John Weatherly, and Jerry Weatherly; two sisters, Marietta Powers, and Jewel Dean Weatherly.
Left to cherish her memories are her grandchildren, Kim Moore (James), and Todd Anglin (Tammy); a brother, Thomas Weatherly; a sister, Nancy Gragson; four great grandchildren, Lori Moore, Leslie Jones (Chris), Anissa Anglin, and Jozeph Anglin; three great great grandchildren; a special niece Linda Clemons (Beecher); along with numerous other nieces, nephews, and many friends.
ASHFORD… Phillip Earl “Phil” Carter, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away Friday night, December 20, 2024, at a Dothan hospital. He was 64.
A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Carter was born in Haleburg, Alabama to the late Oscar Barnes Carter and Emma Roberson Carter. He was a 1978 graduate of Houston County High School. He was most recently employed with Southeast Gas. He was formerly employed at Moseley Farms, Wex-Tex in Ashford, and the City of Cowarts. He was an avid Alabama fan.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife, Martha Ann Ingram Carter; his daughters, Sunshine Killingsworth (Raymond) and Tina Garrett; his son, Timothy Carter (Jill); his sister, Marie Carter; his grandchildren, Garrett, Savannah, Angel, Eden, Raygan, Cody, and Jacey; his great-grandchildren, Elliot, Juniper, and Brooks; his aunt, Ann Williams; his nephew, Josh Wofford; his special friends, Mark Ingram, Janet Dawkins, and Jackie Kirkland; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and cousins.
ABBEVILLE. . .Mildred Howerton Helton, a resident of Abbeville, died Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024, in a Dothan hospital. She was 99. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Judson Baptist Church with Reverend Randy Stokes and Reverend Brandon Turner officiating and eulogies to be given by Kristie Hughes and Valarie Palmer. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Monday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Helton was a lifelong resident of the Screamer community of Henry County, daughter of the late James Murphy Howerton and Addie Pastoria Palmer Howerton. She was a member of Judson Baptist Church. Mrs. Helton was a master gardener and contributed plants to Dothan Botanical Gardens. She was retired from WestPoint Pepperell as a Sewing Machine Operator. Mrs. Helton was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend John W. Helton, Jr., son-in-law, Joel Edward Money, sisters, Janie Mae Joiner and Alice Griffith, and brothers, Jack Howerton, Murphy Howerton, Jody Howerton and Major Howerton, Surviving relatives include her daughter, Faye Helton Money, Abbeville; sisters, Annette Harpe of Alaska, and Betty Watson of Florida; grandchildren, Tim Palmer (Audrey) and Kristie H. Hughes (Joey); great-grandchildren, Cortney Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, Valarie Palmer and Jonah Hughes; great-great-grandchildren, Serrina Cruz, Arriana Cruz, Viktor Allen, Gabe Allen and Rilynn Miles; numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as active pallbearers will be Valarie Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, Jonah Hughes, Joey Hughes, Tommy Palmer and Stokes Moring. HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
