PINCKARD… Peggie Strawder, a longtime resident of Dale County, Alabama, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, September 2, 2026, at her home. She was 78.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the Chapel of Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, with Reverend Stephen Windham officiating.
Peggie was born in Dale County, Alabama, and attended Dale County High School. She devoted much of her working life to caring for others as a caregiver. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Headland.
Peggie was a talented seamstress who took great pride in her work. She also enjoyed spending time playing Bingo and cherished the simple pleasures and relationships that brought joy to her life. She will be remembered for her caring spirit and the special place she held in the hearts of her family and friends.
Peggie was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Inez Strawder Hall and George Broward Hall; her sister, Mary Strawder Windham; and her half-sisters, Hazel Box, Betty Sue Stafford, and Edna Courson.
She is survived by her half-sister, Evelyn Craven; two special cousins, Evelyn Brackin and Frances Condrey; special niece, Wendy Shuemake (Samuel); special nephew, Stephen Windham (Melanie); brother-in-law, Harvey Windham; and several other cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Peggie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Deloris Ann Hollis, 85, of Slocomb, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at New Hinson Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Klobe, Rev. Dennis Singletary, and Rev. Tony Barber officiating. Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb will be directing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hollis was born on February 23, 1941, in Phenix City, Alabama. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her greatest joy in life came from preparing wonderful meals and spending time with her family, making cherished memories with those she loved. Her favorite Scripture was Nehemiah 8:10: “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Mrs. Hollis was a woman of great faith who loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of New Hinson Baptist Church for many years and dearly loved her Sunday school sisters. Her love for her family and her unwavering faith were a beautiful reflection of the life she lived.
Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by her parents, James Reginald and Sybil Gibbons; her beloved husband of 59 years, Mancel Neil Hollis; her brother, Kenneth Ridenhour; and a granddaughter, Lacy Layton.
Mrs. Hollis is survived by her loving children, Robin Layton (Mike), Alan Hollis (Danna), and Jason Hollis (Kim); grandchildren, Chelsea Wojcik (Chris), Madison Rivenbark (Stewart), Anna Keller (Gaven), Jessica Hollis, Britten Hollis, and Aarshunni Curry; great-grandchildren, Manston Hatcher, Meeks Hatcher, Keller Rivenbark, Neil Rivenbark, and Ziva Keller; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Williams, Kevin Knight, Daniel Brown, Lee Brown, Mike Shinn, and Kyle Hovey.
Mrs. Hollis leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, and devotion to her family. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Her love, kindness, faith, and the cherished memories she created with her family will remain in their hearts forever.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL… Nora Marie Wallace, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at a Ft. Walton, FL hospital. She was 73.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
CHALKHEAD COMMUNITY…Mrs. Sue Outlaw Ward, a resident of the Chalkhead Community, near Ozark, died late Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, at her home. She was 83.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Chalkhead Baptist Church with Chaplain Adam Mulliner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the church.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Mrs. Ward, daughter of the late Arnice Perry Outlaw and Johnnie Pearl Woodham Outlaw, was a native and lifelong resident of the Chalkhead Community, a place she dearly loved and faithfully called home throughout her life. The values of faith, hard work, kindness, and taking care of others were deeply rooted in her heart from an early age, and those qualities became the foundation of the life she lived every day. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor, and friend whose greatest joy came from caring for those around her.
Mrs. Ward dedicated many years of her life to serving the children of her community through her work at Vivian B. Adams School in Ozark, where she retired as a bus driver and instructional aide. To the students she transported and worked alongside each day, she was much more than an employee. She was a comforting presence, a listening ear, and often a motherly figure who genuinely cared about their well-being. She took pride in helping children feel safe, loved, and encouraged, and she formed countless special bonds that continued long after the school day ended.
Her nurturing spirit extended far beyond her work. Mrs. Ward had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome, loved, and at home. She enjoyed sewing and was blessed with a talent for creating beautiful children’s clothing. What began as a passion grew into a small business when she opened and operated “The Goose Store” from her home. Through her work, she brought joy to many families and took great pride in creating something special for children. She loved seeing the smiles her handmade creations brought to others.
Perhaps nothing reflected Mrs. Ward’s loving heart more than the way she opened her home to family, friends, and especially children. Her house was a gathering place where everyone felt welcomed, and her swimming pool became a cherished part of growing up for many youngsters in the Chalkhead Community. During the summer months, children could often be found laughing, swimming, and making memories under her watchful eye. She treated them as if they were her own, making sure they were cared for, fed, and loved. For many, Mrs. Ward’s home was a place of happiness, comfort, and acceptance, where doors were always open and everyone was welcome.
Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-one years, Reynolds Ward; her sister, Gloria Jean Yeomans; and her brother, Randy Outlaw. Though her presence will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, her friends, and the many children and families whose lives she touched. Her legacy is one of love, generosity, faith, and a mother’s heart that made everyone feel like family.
Surviving relatives include her daughter, Donna Culp (Morgan); son, Andy Ward (Renae); brother, Jeff Outlaw (Jacki); sister-in-law, Gayle Outlaw, all of Ozark; grandchildren, Drew Culp (Paige), Mattie Culp, Nate Ward, and Faith McDaniel (Bailey); great-grandchildren, Fisher Culp, Henry Culp, and Harley Culp; relatives from the Ward Family, Donnice Ward (Reva), Corinth Community and Annette Mallory Hall (Will), Opp, Alabama; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Nate Ward, Bailey McDaniel, Drew Culp, Tyler Outlaw, Bert Maund, Jeb Maund, Garrett Maund, and Troy Maund.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mr. Edwin Lincoln Sims of Geneva, AL passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at his home. He was 59 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday , September 7, 2026 at Warren Holloway Funeral Home with Dr. Kevin E. Partlow officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Geneva, AL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Edwin, affectionately known as “Bubba”, was born in Cambridge, MD on September 26, 1966 to the late George and Ernie Sims. As a young man, Edwin proudly served in the United States Army Reserves. Edwin’s passion for the arts was boundless. Edwin embraced artistry in all his hobbies, skillfully transforming anything into something functional and beautiful. He had a talent for drawing and crafting stunning pieces that anyone would be proud to display in their home. This passion fueled his career as a Retail Specialist in Interior Design, creating beautiful and memorable kitchens within many homes. He found pleasure and peace in camping under the stars and connecting with the great outdoors. Later in life, he also developed a passion for cooking.
Edwin is survived by his siblings, Jacqueline “Jackie” Magee of Geneva, AL, LaShawn Partlow (Kevin) of Shalimar, FL, Danielle Sims of Rochester, NY, Gary Sims (Amy) of Enterprise, AL and Tyrill Sims of Opp, AL, Ruby Gibson (Michael) of West Palm Beach, FL and Brad Shaw of West Palm Beach, FL; Special aunts and uncles, Cynthia Magnett of Utica, MS, Linda Cornish-Rhodes of Baltimore, MD, Shirley Wing-Shelton of Baltimore, MD, Keith Jarmon, Fall River, MD, and Sherwood Jarmon of Las Vegas, NV; Special friends, Brenda Bess of Samson, AL and Dorothy St George of Geneva, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
OZARK…Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” Wilford Peters, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, September 1, 2026, at his home. He was 60.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Harold Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Peters, son of the late Wilford Lewis Peters and Delores Ward Peters, was a proud native of Ozark and spent his entire life in the community he loved. He attended Ariton High School and built many lifelong friendships throughout the years. Ozark was more than just his hometown; it was where he made memories, enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, and spent time with the people who meant the most to him.
Mr. Peters was a man who truly appreciated the outdoors. Whether he was sitting quietly in the woods waiting on a deer, casting a line into the water hoping for a good catch, or simply enjoying the peace and beauty of nature, he found joy in life’s simple moments. Hunting and fishing were more than hobbies to him; they were passions that brought him happiness and provided opportunities to spend time with family and friends.
He also had a deep love for music. No matter where he was, music was often playing nearby, providing a soundtrack to his days and a source of comfort and enjoyment throughout his life. He enjoyed sharing songs, memories, and conversations with those around him, and his easygoing nature made him a pleasure to be around.
Mr. Peters was a member Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ozark. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his appreciation for music, his strong faith, and the genuine kindness he showed to others. Above all, he will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as a man who enjoyed life’s simple blessings and valued the time he spent with family and friends. His memory will be treasured and his presence deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Surviving relatives include his children, Patricia Ann and Elizabeth; two sisters, Kimberly Tipton (Rex), Rehobeth and Tracy Viles (Eric), Ozark; brother, Kyle Peters (Dottie), Pike Road, Alabama; nieces and nephews, David Ryan George (Heather), Nathan Ryan Peters (Samantha), Haley Brooke Egbert (Tyler), Megan Viles, Chelsea Fell (Ben), and Larry F. Viles, II; several great nieces and nephews; aunt, Sarah Byrd Cooper, Ozark; numerous cousins.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
