OZARK…Ms. Peggy Williams Riley, a resident of Ozark, died late Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, at her home. She was 79.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
MIDLAND CITY. . .Linda Woodham McKnight, a resident of Midland City, passed away early Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 83.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Mike Griggs officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, between Headland and Dothan. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary in Headland.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2431 West Main Street, Suite 1102, Dothan, AL 36301 or to Meals on Wheels, c/o South Dale Senior Citizens 1338 Hinton Waters Avenue, Midland City, AL 36350.
Mrs. McKnight was born and raised in Dale County, daughter of the late Roy Talmadge Woodham and Frances Meek Woodham. She was a graduate of Midland City High School and attended Wallace Community College. Mrs. McKnight lived in Montgomery before moving to Midland City in 1972. She was a member of Midland City Baptist Church. Mrs. McKnight was retired from General Telephone in Dothan as a Telephone Operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Graham McKnight and a grandson, Jason Herbst.
Surviving relatives include a daughter Melissa McKnight Bryans, Panama City Beach, FL; sons, Buddy McKnight (Lisa), and Rodney McKnight, all of Midland City; a Godchild, Meghan McLendon; brothers, James Talmadge Woodham (Sharon), Mt. Zion, Illinois; and Roy Asher Woodham (Deborah), Midland City; grandchildren, Josh McKnight (Jessica), Jaxon Bryans, Sydney Bryans, Keisha Smith and Kayla Herbst; great-grandchildren, Easton Graham McKnight, Kenzie McKnight and Hudson McKnight; several nieces and nephews.
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.
Leon Duane Webster of Geneva, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He was 70 years old.
Duane was born on September 30, 1955, to the late Thomas and Jerldeen Webster. He was a good father who, alongside Lynne, raised their children together. Duane shared a deep love with Lynne—wherever he was, she was often by his side, a testament to the joy they found in one another’s company. He especially adored his grandchildren.
In his younger years, Duane enjoyed playing softball and carried that same energy and passion into a lifelong love of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. A gifted mechanic, Duane had a remarkable ability to fix just about anything, often lending a helping hand to neighbors and friends. He was especially known for repairing lawnmowers, rarely asking for much in return.
Duane was a kind and dependable man, a good neighbor, and a loyal friend. He also held a special place in his heart for his beloved dog, Bojangles. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Dural Webster.
Survivors include his wife of almost 40 years, Lynne Webster of Geneva; 5 children, Leon Webster of Geneva, Kim King (Freddie) of Hartford, Eric Webster of Geneva, Jonathan Adams of Geneva, and Amy Pettis (Jason) of Geneva; siblings, Herbert “Henry” Webster, Dwight Webster, and Ruth Brown; grandchildren, Brandy, Justin, Austin, Chesley, Jr., Makayla, David, Dakota, Jimmy, and Paige; along with several great grandchildren.
Samson, Al- Ms. Alice Faye Bennett, 86, passed away March 19, 2026, in her home with family. She was born in Livermore, Ky. She moved to Alabama in the late 60’s.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved playing bingo and took great pride in tending to her flower beds and houseplants. She was of the Baptist faith.
She worked as a parts manager at John Deere and Massey Ferguson. And at the Old Cotton Mill in Geneva. She had a passion for caring for the elderly as was evident in her many roles as caregiver, CNA and sitter for over 20 +years.
Ms. Bennett was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Lois P. Bennett; brother, Gilbert Bennett; father of her children, James Vindle Drake; her children; Doris Sue Drake , Barbara Kay Drake , Diana Lynn Del Valle and Billy Gene Drake and a few of her grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Geneva with Bro. Olen Strickland officiating and under the direction of Shelby Lett of Bottoms Garden Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
She is survived by her brother, Harold Bennett (Linda) Ruskin, FL; sister, Linda Revlett, Bronson, FL; sons, James Dennis Drake (Penny), John Dewayne Drake, Danny Arnold Drake (Danielle) Geneva,Al; daughters, Brenda Faye Bass, Americus, Ga, Janet Lee Drake (Daniel) Samson, Al, sixteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Columbia…. Ida Carolyn Ballard Braswell, age 80, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Carolyn lived a life rooted in faith, guided by grace, and marked by service. Her unwavering belief in Jesus Christ was the foundation of every decision she made, and her life reflected His love through her kindness, strength, and devotion to others.
A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Carolyn faithfully served the students and staff of Dothan City Schools for over 30 years as a school psychologist and test coordinator. She earned multiple administrative and counseling degrees from Troy University and was a steadfast advocate for students, counselors, and fairness in due process hearings. Her legacy in education includes her instrumental role in establishing the alternative school for at-risk students, offering hope and opportunity to those who needed it most.
Following her retirement, Carolyn continued her calling to serve through the Alabama State Department of Education, where she worked with school systems in need of guidance and restoration. Her wisdom and leadership were a blessing to many across the state. Above all, Carolyn’s greatest ministry was her family. With a servant’s heart and Christ-like love, she later devoted herself to caring for her aging parents. She was the heart of her family, the one who held everyone together through prayer, encouragement, and unconditional love. She will forever be remembered as a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, faithful servant, and trusted friend.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Sam, and Sarah Thompson; her brother, Sam D. Thompson, Jr.; her sister, Jackie Thompson Armagost; and the father of her two daughters, Cletus J. Ballard.
She leaves behind a legacy of faith and love in her surviving family: her husband, Remer Braswell of Dothan; her daughters, Janet Bradley (Bruce), and Jennifer Matheny (Jim); seven grandchildren, Christopher Matheny (Kenna), Elizabeth Bradley, Benjamin Bradley, Jennifer Bradley, Alan Matheny, Matthew Matheny, and Michael Matheny; and her great-grandson, Elijah Matheny.
Each of them carries forward her example of faith, strength, and love.
A graveside service will be held at Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, Alabama, on Monday, March 23rd at 10:30 A.M., with a celebration of her life and the promise of eternal hope through Christ. Friends and family may gather at 110 Boardwalk Place, where the family will be receiving visitors from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. each day.
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Mr. Burnard Craig Patterson, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Dothan following an extended illness. He was 69.
A Memorial Graveside will be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Memory Hill Cemetery with Chaplain Darryle Bates officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mr. Burnard was born to the late Burnard Wiley and Nita Henderson Patterson on August 29, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He spent his early years of life in Georgia, Guam, California and Alabama. His family made Dothan their home in his later grade school years. Mr. Burnard worked as a parts room manager for GE for thirty three years and played on their softball team. He also worked on the side as a handyman building decks and ramps. He enjoyed being at the pond fishing. Mr. Burnard attended Christ Church International.
Mr. Burnard is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of forty nine years, Lisa Roberts Patterson; three sons, Justin Craig Patterson (Alex Clemmons) of Columbus, Ga, Ryan Matthew Patterson of Dothan, and Brandon Kyle Patterson (Alyssa Page) of Dothan; two sisters, Linda Pearce (Fred) of Dothan, Donna Lucas (Ben) of Cowarts; one granddaughter, Nubia Dianna Patterson of Columbus, Ga; and good friends, Steve and Norma McKnight of Rehobeth and Hank Miller of Dothan.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
