OZARK…Mr. James Robert Brannon (Staff Sergeant, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Thursday morning, March 19, 2026, at his home. He was 98.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
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Teresa Cooper Gilley, born August 2, 1963, in Brewton, Alabama, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. Teresa’s life was defined by a gentle spirit, a generous heart, and an unwavering ability to see the good in others.
She was the beloved daughter of Larry Cooper Sr. and the late May Lorena McArthur Cooper, with whom she now shares a joyful reunion, along with her grandmother, whose presence shaped so much of her life. Teresa carried forward the legacy of love, faith, and kindness instilled in her from an early age, living each day with quiet grace and deep compassion.
From a young age, Teresa found joy in movement and music. She was a majorette at Young Junior High School and Northview High School and later continued her passion as a majorette with the Sound of the South Marching Band at Troy University, where she also performed with the University Dancers. She later gave that same passion back to others, volunteering for many years as the majorette sponsor for Northview High School. Whether twirling a baton, dancing to a favorite song, or encouraging young performers, she brought a natural elegance and light to everything she did.
Teresa was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Dothan. Her faith was a steady and guiding presence in her life, reflected not in grand gestures, but in the way she loved others, with patience, forgiveness, and a heart that always sought peace.
Her compassion was not only something she felt, but something she lived out daily in her work. She served the Dothan community through her time at Vaughn-Blumberg Services, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where she worked closely with adult members. She later continued that calling as a Parent Involvement Specialist with Dothan City Schools, building meaningful connections with families. After retiring, she remained devoted to caring for others as a caregiver with Home Instead Senior Care, providing comfort and companionship to elderly members of the community. In every role, Teresa’s kindness was not just present, it was the foundation.
She found happiness in life’s simple, quiet moments. The beach was her sanctuary, where she could sit for hours listening to the rhythm of the waves. She had a special love for butterflies, seeing beauty in their delicacy and transformation. Music was another constant companion, with the songs of James Taylor, The Carpenters, Chicago, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé often filling the spaces around her.
Above all, Teresa was the definition of a devoted and selfless mother, wife, and daughter. She gave endlessly of herself, always putting the needs and happiness of others before her own. Her love was steady and sacrificial, shown in both the big moments and the quiet, unseen ones. She took immense pride in her daughter, celebrating every accomplishment with a full and joyful heart, never missing an opportunity to share that pride with others.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Tim Gilley; her father, Larry Cooper Sr.; her daughter, Courtney Gilley Petrizzi (Anthony); her twin sister, Tonnie Cooper; her brother, Larry Cooper Jr. (Lisa). She leaves behind a family who will forever carry her love with them.
Those who knew Teresa will remember her as truly kind, endlessly forgiving, and gentle in spirit. She had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and cared for, and her presence brought a sense of calm and comfort to those around her.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home in Dothan, Alabama, with services immediately following. Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, a cause meaningful to her and her family.
Teresa’s life was a quiet but powerful reflection of love in its purest form. The world is softer, kinder, and better because she was in it, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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GISELE YOLAND SABOURIN
HEADLAND… Gisele Yoland Sabourin, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2026, at her home. She was 94.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
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OZARK…Mr. James “Bud” Vaught, a resident of Ozark, near Skipperville, died Wednesday afternoon, March 18, 2026, in Dale Medical Center. He was 90.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
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Terry Lee Ingram passed away on March 18, 2026, in Dothan, AL. Terry was born on December 21, 1959, in Valdosta, GA, to Jack and Carolyn Ingram. He grew up in Brooks County, Georgia. He was a 1978 graduate of Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga. He attended what is now Wiregrass Georgia Technical College prior to being employed by Michelin North America for 40 years. Terry started as a machinist with Michelin N.A. in Spartanburg, SC. He transferred to Michelin N.A., in Dothan in 1982, going through Michelin’s industrial engineer training and retiring as a project manager at the Dothan plant. He also attended Wallace Community College and Troy University – Dothan. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Terry was a passionate and highly skilled woodworker, an avid fisherman, master of the grill, and a dedicated steward of the animals and birds that he kept – finding great joy in craftsmanship, time on the water, at the grill, and in the beauty of nature.
He is survived by his wife, Lori Collier Ingram; he was a caring and considerate father to his children, Catherine and Isaac Collier; his sister and brother-in-law, Trixie and Mike Buckmaster, and their daughter Britney Buckmaster-Smith; and several cousins.
A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 20, 2026, at First United Methodist Church of Dothan with Rev. Stephen Webb and Rev. Matthew Langford officiating. The family will receive friends in the church parlor on Friday from 10:00-11:00 am.
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KENNETH BATES “BUDDY” JONES
HEADLAND… Kenneth Bates “Buddy” Jones, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 20, 2026, at First Baptist Church – Headland, with Dr. Cecil M. Sanders, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Hill Cemetery in Dothan, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
The family will welcome flowers, or memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Respite Care Ministry, 1380 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Mr. Jones was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Coley J. “Bud” Jones and Laura Adell Green Jones. He was a 1961 graduate of Rehobeth High School. Buddy had worked with several airlines including Southern Airlines, Republic Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and retiring from Delta Airlines after thirty-seven years. He was an avid Alabama football fan and found great joy in coaching his children in baseball. He especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren, often taking them out for ice cream. He was a member of the First Baptist Church – Headland where he enjoyed attending the Barnabas Sunday School Class.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Ansley Jones; his sisters, Geraldine Marchman, Rachel Merl Jones, Inez Purvis, Frances Hallford, Hazel Trawick, and Carolyn Saunders; and his brothers Alonzo Jones, Coleman Jones, and Lamar Jones.
Left to carry on his legacy and memories are his loving wife of fifty-three years, Janice Jordan Jones; his daughter, Jennifer Baucom (Mark); his sons, Russell Jones (Debra) and Jarrad Jones (Jennifer); his sisters, Linda Martin and Merline Faulk (David); his grandchildren, Kenton Jones (Sarah), Dalton Jones, Sydney McNeill (Avery), Brandon Jones, Kennedy Baucom, Anna Katherine Baucom, Grayson Baucom, Brady Jones, and Emma Jones; his great-grandchildren, Trent Jones, Leighton Jones, Millie Mae Jones, and Daisy Jones; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jeanette Parish ( Jim), Jim Jordan (Wanda ), John Jordan (Pam ), and Jerry Jordan; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Brandon Jones, Avery McNeill, Kenton Jones, Dalton Jones, Brady Jones, and Grayson Baucom.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Gentiva Hospice, his nurse, Jodi Wellborn, and
caregiver, Larry Butler.
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