Jacob Lee Harris of Montgomery, AL passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South. He was 32.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2024 at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Johnnie Bryant officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing.
Survivors include his fiancé, Briana Martin, Montgomery, AL; three children, Annabelle Harris, Jasper Harris and Emmy Harris; father, Jimmy Lee Harris, Wetumpka, AL; two brothers, Jeremy Ray, Wetumpka, AL; Joey Jackson (Rebecca), Wetumpka, AL; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Donald Cory Powers of Geneva, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was 66.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Red Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Commander Family Cemetery at Poplar Head with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Don was born in Charleston, SC on July 16, 1958, to the late Aubrey Paul, Jr. and Patricia Ann Gray Powers. Before his retirement, he worked for Motion Industries as an Operations and Account Manager. He was an avid musician and a phenomenal drummer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Aubrey Paul Powers, III; and a nephew, Aubrey Paul Powers, IV.
Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Lynne Commander Powers of Geneva, AL; two children, Phillip Powers and Jennifer Rapolla (Rob); three grandchildren, Taylor, Payten and Skylar Rapolla; one brother, Gary Michael Powers of Huntsville, AL; and his mother-in-law, Winifred Commander and brother-in-law, Bill Commander both of Geneva, AL.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
OZARK…Mr. Wyman Helms, a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday evening, December 26, 2024, in Dale Medical Center. He was 75.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Helms, son of the late Rules Lafayette Helms and Geraldine Wells Helms, was a native of Phenix City, Alabama. He was a 1967 Graduate of Russell County High School in Seale, Alabama. Following high school, he joined the United States Army in 1968 and then in 1971, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Era. Mr. Helms was formerly employed with Alabama Power Company in Phenix City before moving to Covington County in 2006. He retired from Civil Service at Fort Rucker and also, Bell Helicopter in Ozark. Mr. Helms was preceded in death by his brother, James Helms.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Donna Brust Helms, Ozark; two sons, Michael Wyman Helms (Samantha), Lake Stevens, Washington and Ronald Evan Helms, Ozark; two sisters, Doris Griffin, Newnan, Georgia and Connie Geter, Phenix City, Alabama; three grandchildren, Tucker Evan Helms, Gabriel Wyman Helms, and Alice Ann Helms; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Little Jose Luis Martinez, III was escorted into Heaven on the Wings of Angels on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was 3 months old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Nathan Castaneda officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted.
Jose was born in Dothan, AL on September 9, 2024, to Jose Luis Martinez, Jr., and Adeana Alissia Walton.
Jose was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Macon Threat.
Jose is survived by his parents, Adeana Walton and Jose Luis Martinez, Jr.; one sister, Alissia Broxson; maternal grandparents, Leola Wells, Quincy Wells, Brent Simon, John and Kendall Walton; paternal grandparents, Fe Martinez, and Jose Luis Martinez, Sr.; maternal great grandparents, Jacob and Ola Hornsby, Clara Vaughan, Michele Walton, Paulesa Williams, Tina Brott, and Frankie Niles; paternal great grandparents, Maria Ulloa, and Esperanza Martinez.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.net
Mamie Jo Amberson, affectionately known as Jo to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on July 10, 1940, Jo lived a full and vibrant life characterized by her loving, kind, and generous spirit.
Jo was a devoted wife to her husband of 59 years, Jack Amberson, and a nurturing mother to her son, the late Michael Andrew Amberson, and her daughter, Dana Lemons (Lee). Her warmth and love extended to her granddaughter, Amber Nunziato (Josh), and her great-granddaughter, Georgia Nunziato, who will miss her dearly. Jo was the last surviving sibling of her family, preceded in death by her parents, Tilford Chamblee and Edith Buckner Chamblee, her son, Michael, and her 11 siblings. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, William “Bill” Amberson.
Jo’s professional life was marked by 23 years of dedicated service at Ansell, from which she retired. Her commitment to her community was evident through her role as a charter member of Harvest Church. Jo’s passions included listening to Gospel music, enjoying rounds of golf, participating in aerobics, and tending to her garden. She was an exemplary partner to Jack since their marriage on November 20, 1965, and her love for her family was unparalleled.
Jo’s legacy is one of unwavering love and kindness, and her memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her life was a testament to the joy and beauty that generosity of spirit can bring to the world.
A private memorial service to celebrate the life of Jo will be held at a later date.
OZARK…Mr. Mickey Joe Outlaw, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday afternoon, December 23, 2024, at his home. He was 69.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vivian B. Adams School, 2047 Stuart Tarter Road, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
Mr. Outlaw, son of the late Lowell Lamar Outlaw and Julia Ion Melson Outlaw, was a native and lifelong resident of Ozark where he was a 1973 Graduate of Carroll High School. He was employed with Vivian B. Adams School for twenty-one years and was retired from the Dale County Board of Education, both as the Transportation Coordinator. Mr. Outlaw was employed as a bar tender for the Holiday Inn in Ozark for four years and the NCO Club at Fort Rucker for twenty-four years.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Shelia Ingram Outlaw, Ozark; six children, Misty Pelham (Kendall), Ariton, Sherry Smith (Val), Enterprise, Billy Myers, Brian Myers, both of Enterprise, Ashley Pagni (Pete), Alaska, and Zachary Reynalds (Keri), Folly Beach, South Carolina; two sisters, Peggy Turner (Dale) and Patsy Kirby (Todd); brother, Rickey Outlaw, all of Ozark; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
