Phillip Aldenderfer, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 48. Phillip was born on October 2, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio, the first child born to his mother and one of five children in the family. He spent his early years in Columbus before moving to Weaver, AL then later moved to Anniston, AL before settling in Ozark in 2009, where he would make his home for the rest of his life. From an early age, Phillip was known for his spirited nature, his practical, handy way of doing things, and the kindness that made him easy to love and hard to forget.
Phillip was a proud United States Army veteran, having served his country for eight years. After his military service, he worked for M-1 as an aviation mechanic. He was the kind of man who could fix what was broken, lend a hand without being asked, and bring a steady presence wherever he went.
One of Phillip’s great passions was motorcycles, and he found lasting friendship and purpose through the United States Veterans Motorcycle Club, which he joined in December of 2018. He loved the open road, the bond of brotherhood, and the sense of belonging that came from riding with others who shared his values. He also held close the men he considered brothers in the US Veterans Motorcycle Club Alabama Chapter, and that fellowship remained an important part of his life. His loyalty to his club brothers was deep and enduring, and he was proud to stand among them.
Phillip was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jamie Aldenderfer; his son, Braden “Alex” Aldenderfer; his daughters, Destiny Aldenderfer (Jade Snider), and Brianna “BB” Aldenderfer (Marquis); and his grandchildren, Damien and Aila. He also leaves behind his parents, Phillip Braden and Tammy Braden; his brothers, Joshua Braden (Penny) and Robert Braden; his sisters, Felicia Brown (Mark), and Joanna Braden Deveney (Andrew). He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eloise and Charles Braden; his grandmother, Rosalie Caldwell; and his great-grandparents, Marcella and Clyde Arlidge. He also now joins his USVMC brother David “Diamond Dave” Vitulski and his wife, Philomena.
A celebration of Phillip’s life will be held at 5:00pm Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club in Daleville, Alabama located at, 4241 Alabama 134 Daleville, 36322. The family will be receiving friends an hour prior at the USVMC. Military honors will be held at the Sunset Cemetery Military Pavillion following the service. Phillip will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park.
Peggy Ruth Hughes, 77, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was called home by her Heavenly Father on March 26th, 2026, in Snellville, Georgia. Born on September 5, 1948, in Enterprise, Alabama to Q.P. and Lillie Ruth Hughes. She was an avid college football fan and loved rooting for her favorite team, Alabama.
Peggy graduated from Troy University and worked as a Sales Coordinator at Permite for 30 years. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Charles, Christina, Meghan, Lauren, and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents Q.P. and Lillie Ruth, her siblings Betty and Jack, her son Daniel, and her granddaughter Ashley.
On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, there will be a viewing beginning at 1:00 PM followed by a funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Allen Marsh officiating. She will be buried next to her parents at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery off AL highway-52 Just outside of Geneva, Alabama.
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
Johnny Mack Beagles of Westville, FL passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was 82 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Mark Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Head Community Cemetery, with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Beagles was born on January 20, 1944, to the late Harvey Buford Beagles and Ida Bell Thorne Beagles. He was a proud Christian by faith. Johnny loved the outdoors, whether he was feeding his catfish, mowing his lawn, driving his 1976 Ford pickup truck, or spending time at the lake. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and singing, sharing his love of music both at home and at church. Some of his happiest moments were spent with family and friends, especially while telling jokes.
Johnny worked as a truck driver for AAA Cooper Transportation and retired after 42 years on the road. He was very proud of his driving record, having logged over 5 million miles without an accident.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, James Mitchell Deal; two brothers, Horace J. Beagles and Donald Harvey Beagles; and one sister, Dottie Louise McAdams.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda Beagles of Westville, FL; four children, Chad Beagles (Tammy) of Westville, FL, Loretta Deal (Randy) of Westville, FL, Chuck Beagles (Daphne) of Chancellor, AL, and Chip Beagles (Karmon) of Samson, AL; ten grandchildren: Johnny Dalton Beagles, Chad Zachary Beagles (Susie), Erin Lindsy Beagles, Brandon James Deal (Meagan), Caleb James Deal (Macie), Brent Ethan Beagles (Amber), Austin Blake Beagles (Heather), Bailey Chuck Beagles, Brie Gilley (Jamie), and Brooke Bell (Kobey), 18 great grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Ward, Helen Atwell, and Jeanette Linton (Michael Walters); and several special nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Brent Beagles, Blake Beagles, Bailey Beagles, Caleb Deal, Brandon Deal, and Zachary Beagles.
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
Joshua Ryan Culpepper entered into his Eternal Home with Jesus on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from his earthly home in Slocomb, Alabama. He was 23.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 at Wicksburg Assembly of God Church with the Reverend Timothy Simmons officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until service time.
Joshua was born on August 14, 2002 in Dothan, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Wicksburg High School. Joshua was very special and brought joy into the lives of those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Frances Culpepper.
Survivors that will continue to carry the memories of Joshua in their hearts include his parents William “Bill” and Aleana Marie Culpepper; brother, Drake Culpepper; grandfather, William E. Culpepper, Sr.; grandmother, Tammy Moore and numerous other extended family members and friends.
Mrs. Carole (Miller) Barfield, 77, a long-time resident of Ashford, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, at Ashford City Cemetery with Reverend Vann Cooley officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to, First Baptist Church of Columbia, 200 N. Main Street, Columbia, AL 36319.
Mrs. Carole was born July 18, 1948, in Dothan to the late William Thomas & Frances (Lynn) Miller. She was raised in Ashford, a place she called home all her life, and was a 1966 graduate of Ashford High School. In October of 1969, she married Kenneth Earl Barfield, and together they had three children, Heather, Kevin, and Brian. Carole worked as homemaker, taking care of her family and raising her children. Later in life, Carole took interest in public service, where she was elected to the Ashford City Council, serving 12 years as a Council Woman and Mayor Pro Tem. Carole was then elected and served as the Mayor of Ashford from 2018 to 2025. Outside of her public service, she enjoyed reading, word searches, spending time in her flower garden, and most importantly she loved her family and being with them. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
She is preceded by her parents; her brother, Rufus Alan Miller.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Barfield of Ashford; her daughter, Heather Lynn Barfield of Ashford; her two sons, Kevin Barfield (Sarah) of Elko, GA, and Brian Thomas Barfield of Ashford; her two grandchildren, Briana Barfield Wallace (Tyler) of Dothan, and Lily Caroline Barfield, Elko, GA; her two brothers, William Thomas Miller (Connie) of Bettendorf, IA, and Charles “Bob” Robert Miller of Ashford; her sister, Leneve Miller McCord of Ashford; her two sisters-in-law, Phoebe Fowler of Dothan, and Phyllis Skeen of Panama City, FL; several nieces and nephews; and Carole’s extended family, the citizens and employees from the City of Ashford.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Annie Ruth Gray Hardy, a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family Monday, April 6, 2026.
A memorial service for Mrs. Hardy will be held 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Chalkhead Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Woodham officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Wednesday in the church from 10:00 A. M. until service time.
She was born February 1, 1930 in Ty Ty, Georgia, the daughter of the late Berta and Flem Gray and the oldest of nine siblings — a role she carried with strength, grace, and deep love throughout her life. Annie Ruth was the devoted wife of 71 years to her husband, Charles N. Hardy, with whom she built a life rooted in faith, family, and unwavering commitment. Together, they raised five children: Nanci Williams (Hank), Charles N. Hardy II (Cheryl), Deena Strickland (Wes), Greg Hardy, and Chere Johnson (Jamie). She was a proud and loving grandmother to ten grandchildren: Claire Solomon, Curtis Solomon (Thais), Neal Hardy (Jessie), Matt Hardy, Paden Hardy, Hayden Alford (Alex), Kade Strickland, Gray Johnson, Trace Johnson, and Ansley Johnson. Her legacy continues through her eight great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy. Annie Ruth dedicated 32 years of her life to teaching, shaping countless young minds with patience, wisdom, and compassion. Her impact extended far beyond the classroom, as she lived out her calling with kindness and integrity. A devoted Christian, Annie Ruth’s life was a testament to her faith. She led by example—loving others deeply, serving selflessly, and trusting God through every season of life. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and steadfast love will be remembered by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but joyfully remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is now at peace in the presence of her Savior.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Chalkhead Baptist Church, 495 County Road 35, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
