Roy Bruce “Moose” Spears, Jr., of Dothan, AL, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. He was 79 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church of Dothan with Rev. Lynn Smilie Nesbitt officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Travelers Rest Cemetery in Samson, AL, with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL, directing.
Moose was born on August 22, 1946, to the late Roy Bruce Spears, Sr. and Nellie Crews Spears. He was an avid golfer and was always happiest when he was on the golf course. Moose also enjoyed traveling with close family and friends and attending Alabama football games.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Finch Spears; and one brother, John David Spears.
He is survived by one son, Barry Spears (Sandie) of Alabaster, AL; one daughter, Ashley Cannon (Chris) of Nashville, TN; two grandchildren, Grayson Spears and Elizabeth Spears of Alabaster, AL; one brother, Eddie Spears (Rhonda) of Geneva, AL; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Ms. Linda Gail Adkins Walker, age 73, of Echo, Alabama died Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Ozark, Alabama.
A private memorial service for Ms. Walker will be held at a later date. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ms. Walker was born December 29, 1952 in Dale County, Alabama to the late S. B. Adkins and Bonnie Elmer Chancey Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Retha Taggart, Bobbie Nell McDaniel and Pamela Renee Adkins. She was loved and will be missed.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Turner (Denise) and Christina Baxley (Tony); one brother, Jerry Adkins (Julie) and one sister, Margeret McDaniel (Bob); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Sandra “Sandy” Yvonne Infinger Reagan passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, at her home in Geneva, Alabama. She was born in Red Bay, Florida, April 30, 1944, to Hughie Infinger and Bertha Montgomery Infinger. She was a graduate of Walton High School – Class of 1962. After high school she moved to Geneva for work. It was there at a church social she was introduced to Donald “Wayne” Reagan and they married in 1964. Sandra and Wayne recently celebrated 62 years of marriage.
Sandy was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and (where she found her greatest joy) Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As the mother of four, she gave her love freely to family, friends, neighbors and total strangers alike. She was a compassionate woman who loved helping others and her motherly advice was sought by many. She was someone you wanted to be around, to befriend, to sit with and enjoy long talks. She filled a room with sunshine from her bright eyes and her smile.
She served her community as a courthouse clerk in both the tax collector’s and the land assessor’s offices. Her personality was infectious and you most likely walked out of the courthouse with a smile on your face and a new friend after visiting Sandy, even if you had only come in to pay a bill. Sandy also served as a Scout Leader/Mom for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and a Geneva Band Mom, providing life skills to our community’s youth. A devoted antique collector, she turned that passion into a small business of her own. Her children still remember weekends spent combing antique stores for rare pieces of Depression glass.
Sandy led a life guided by God. She served her church family as a United Methodist lay speaker, sharing her faith from the pulpit with warmth, humility, and a conviction that steadied anyone who heard her. She gave freely of her time and her heart, asking nothing in return. She was a committed, faithful member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church in Samson and Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Danna Brooks (Jimmy) and Suzy Green, brother-in-law Bill Stewart, sister-in-law Lorraine Reagan, and her granddaughter Molly Arizona Pettis.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Reagan of Geneva; her four children, Shanna Brock (Ricky) of Geneva, Jason Reagan (Alison) of Geneva, Stacie Pettis (Johnathan) of Geneva, and Nicholas Reagan of Pensacola, FL; her siblings, Rodney Infinger (Anita) of Freeport, FL, and Camy White (Richard) of Hartford; her sister-in-law, Redetha Stewart of Mobile, her brothers-in-law, Bill Green of DeFuniak Springs, FL and Royce Reagan (Jackie) of Marianna, FL; her grandchildren, Colton Pettis (Nikki) and Reagan Pettis; her great-grandchildren, MollyAnn and John River Pettis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the earthly angels that walked with them in caring for Sandy, Mrs. Misty, Mrs. Tara and Mrs. Nicole.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL. Visitation will precede the service with the family receiving friends beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Flowers are appreciated or the family would be grateful for donations in her memory to Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church, in Samson, AL.
John Paul Scarborough, age 77, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on August 12, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1948, in Hartford, Alabama, to the late Paul Funston Scarborough and Willie Dell Scarborough.
John Paul was a hardworking man who spent much of his life working in the dry-cleaning business and as a truck driver. He took pride in working hard and providing for his family. Those who knew him could count on him to be dependable, honest, and willing to lend a hand whenever he could.
More than anything, John Paul loved his family. He was proud of his children and enjoyed watching his family grow. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Scarborough, Allen Scarborough, Paul Scarborough (Libby), and Josh Scarborough (Leona). He was a proud grandfather to Will Scarborough, Griffin Scarborough, Tyler Scarborough, Courtney Wilkins, Ne’Vaeh Scarborough, Ny’Ryan Scarborough, Leah Scarborough, Olivia Scarborough, Jamie Daniel, and Lyric Daniel.
John Paul is also survived by his brothers, Truman Scarborough (Elaine) and Terry Scarborough; his half-sister, Elsie Phillips and her husband, Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews who will cherish the memories they shared with him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Scarborough.
John Paul loved Jesus, and his faith was an important part of his life. He found joy in the simple things and especially enjoyed hunting, telling jokes, and sitting around sharing stories. John Paul had a great sense of humor and could usually be counted on to have a story or a joke ready. He enjoyed talking with people and had a way of making those around him feel comfortable and welcome.
John Paul will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a man who worked hard, loved his family, enjoyed a good laugh, and never seemed to run out of stories to tell. The memories he made with his family and friends will be treasured for years to come.
Though his passing leaves a great sadness for those who loved him, they can find comfort in knowing that John Paul is now at peace and with the Savior he loved. His memory will live on through his children, grandchildren, family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Tina E. Hickman, born Ernestine Hickman on June 20, 1945, in Longville, Louisiana, peacefully passed away in her sleep on August 8, 2026, at the age of 81.
Funeral services for Ms. Hickman will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
She was the daughter of the late Sam Hickman and Lorene Ford Hickman.
Tina attended Northwest Louisiana Technical College’s Natchitoches Campus and worked in nursing, caring for pediatric and geriatric patients. She had a special love for babies and also worked in childcare. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Tina was the proud mother of four children and grandmother of four. She was married to Edward Piper for 43 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Casaundra Hickman-Timpson, Tonya (Sean) Marcus, Jason (Deeadra) Piper, and Darrin Piper; grandchildren, Teun Piper Dawson, Aarmand Piper, Avery Piper, and Jordin Piper; siblings, James Hickman, Betty Green, Faye Smith, Jesse Hickman, Lee Esther Ford, Jerry Hickman, Chester Hickman, Lisa Hickman, Janice Hartsfield, and Glenn Hickman; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George Hickman; and sister, Christine Harris.
Ronnie Gene Childree, 82, a life-long resident of Houston County, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m., prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the, Ronald McDonald House Alabama, 1700 4th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35233, or Taylor Baptist Church, 4156 Taylor Road, Taylor, AL 36301.
Ronnie was born June 3, 1944, in Dothan to the late R.D. & Mary Bell (Lamb) Childree. He spent his life in Houston County and was a graduate of Rehobeth High School and then attended Troy State University. Following college, he began working for Coca-Cola for 20 years as a Sales Route Manger. He then worked as a groundskeeper for Troy University-Dothan for 11 years. He was longtime member and deacon of Taylor Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Billy Childree, and Bobby Childree.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Sarah Childree; his son, David Childree (Tamela); his daughter, Sharon Boyett (Danny); his seven grandchildren, Jessica Collins (Zo), Kaylee Walls (Justin), Timothy Myers (Kristen), David Myers (Heather), Wesley Grubbs (Shealee), Jerrad Creel (Miranda), and Anna Creel; his brother, James Lamb; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Childree, Jerrad Creel, Timothy Myers, David Myers, George Caldwell, and Donnie Cobb.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Enhabit Hospice and Caregivers shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
