Ronald Lee Brown, 78 of Dothan died Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Panama City, Florida under hospice care, following a short illness.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. in the Holman – Headland Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jeff Brewer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Children’s Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, 310 Dothan Road, Abbeville, Alabama 36310.
Mr. Brown was born September 25, 1947 in Long Beach, California to the late Rudyard and Chloe Brown. He attended high school at Long Beach Poly and later joined the U. S. Navy. Mr. Brown moved to Dothan in 1971 and worked as a lineman for GTE. However, the majority of his career was working as a finish carpenter, where he took pride in his work. Mr. Brown was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of several fishing and hunting clubs. He also enjoyed watching sports of any type, especially Alabama Crimson Tide football. Mr. Brown was a member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church in Rehobeth, but attended Calvary Baptist Church in Abbeville where he was a member of the Adult Men’s I Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Joyce Blissett Brown who died on June 11, 2022.
Survivors include: a son Ronald Lee Brown, Jr. (Nan), Abbeville; a daughter Victoria Brown, Abbeville; a sister, Cindy Hunsaker (Moe), Ridgecrest, California; grandchildren: Hayden Ezell, Shelby Brown, Colin Brown, Mathew Brown, James M. Fornan, Jr,; and a great grandchild Cooper R. Brown. Survivors from the Blissett family include Mary and Eddie Dodd, Jimmy and Margaret Blissett, and Johnny and Patty Blissett. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Loreta Ancheta Schmidt, a resident of Ozark, died Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home. She was 77 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Schmidt will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Father Chris Boutin officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayton, Alabama, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Schmidt was born July 13, 1949 in the Philippines to the late Elpidio Ancheta and Teofila Cadiz Ancheta. She attended Feati University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Loreta worked as a secretary in the Philippine Information Agency. She visited the United States in 1993 and loved it so much that she stayed. Loreta lived in Oregon for five years and relocated to Ozark where she met and married Wade Morrison. She worked at Oakview Manor Nursing Facility for twenty-one years until her death. Mrs. Schmidt loved to sing karaoke, cook and eat Fillipino food. Gardening and fishing were her passions. She was very organized and was very generous helping family and friends in the Philippines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Wade Chester Morrison; the father of her children, Raymundo Agaab; and one sister, Rebecca Ancheta.
Survivors include, one daughter, Arlene Cebrano (Ruel); one son, Ariel Agaab (Luzviminda) all of Glendale, California; four sisters, Corazon Nadonga, Virginia Dejaresco, Teresita Ancheta-Albrecht and Elena Tamayo; three brothers, Rolando Ancheta, Armando Ancheta and Dante Ancheta; two grandchildren Lars Francis Agaab and Lance Franzel Agaab.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Virginia Ann Chavez, age 66, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Dothan. She was a loving, friendly, and thoughtful woman whose warmth touched the lives of many, and she will be remembered with great affection by all who knew her.
Virginia was born on August 16, 1959, in Houston County to the late A.W. and Annie Mae Cain, and she lived there her whole life. She carried the values of her upbringing throughout her life, meeting others with kindness, sincerity, and a gentle spirit. Her presence brought comfort and encouragement to those around her, and she had a way of making people feel welcome and cared for.
Virginia devoted much of her working life to helping others. She worked at Larry’s BBQ, where she continued to share her friendly personality and her gift for connecting with people. She also served in ER Registration at Southeast Health for over 25 years. Through years of service, she became known for her steady work ethic and her ability to treat others with dignity and respect.
Family was central to Virginia’s life, and she treasured the time she spent with those she loved most. She is survived by her sons, Cameron Chavez and Jonathan (April) Chavez. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Abagail Chavez and Hunter Chavez, and she found great joy in attending their events and being present in their lives. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she cherished every opportunity to encourage them and celebrate their accomplishments.
Virginia was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Cain. Though her family grieves her passing, they take comfort in the many memories they shared and in the lasting example of love and kindness she leaves behind. Her life was one of devotion to her family, and her influence will continue to be felt through the generations that follow.
Those who knew Virginia will remember her as an animal lover who especially adored her beloved dog, Maxwell. She found happiness in simple pleasures and was happiest when surrounded by the people and pets she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their activities, and celebrating the moments that mattered most to them. Her love of people was evident in the way she carried herself each day, and she had a natural ability to make others feel seen and valued.
Fannie Pearl Taylor Linton of Samson, AL passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was 96 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Snell officiating and Anna Clark delivering the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday night from 6 until 8 p.m. Burial will follow in Travelers Rest Cemetery in Samson with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. 5200 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503.
Mrs. Linton was born in Pike County, AL on August 02, 1930 to the late George Washington and Lorene Gunter Taylor. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed baking, sewing and taking care of her family. She retired from the textile industry and the retail sales industry with Family Dollar stores. She believed in hard work, honesty and integrity, values that she taught all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, J B Linton; one daughter, Jean Clingan; one grandson, Chad Norris and two sisters, Catherine Cook and Tiny Merritt.
Mrs Linton is survived by two daughters, Tressie Paul of Samson, AL and Nell Sims (James) of New Brockton, AL; four grandchildren, Shannon Clark (Shannon) of New Brockton, AL, Susan Paul (Chad) of Samson, AL, Jackie Paul McCann of Samson, AL and Jason Sims (Sabrina) of New Brockton, AL; eight great grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Anna, Jade, Jackson, Fisher, Cody and Harley; six great-great grandchildren, Noah, Joseph, MaKayla, H.J., Ryker and Bayla; one brother, William Taylor (Carolyn) of Auburndale, FL and a number of special nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be James Sims, Shannon Clark, Chad Hendrix, Jason Sims, Jackson McCann and Fisher Hendrix.
OZARK…Mr. Jerry Wayne Barentine, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday evening, August 10, 2026, at his home. He was 73.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Barentine, son of the late Ewell W. Barentine and Elizabeth W. Willis Barentine, was born and raised in Ozark, Alabama, and remained proud of his hometown throughout his life. He attended Ozark City Schools and built many lifelong friendships and memories during his years there. Those who knew him best knew he had a gentle spirit, a kind heart, and a quiet strength that made him someone people naturally felt comfortable around.
A devoted sports fan, Mr. Barentine rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Atlanta Braves or support the Alabama Crimson Tide. Whether watching a game at home, talking sports with friends and family, or celebrating a big win, those teams brought him a great deal of joy over the years. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and found happiness in spending time with the people he loved.
Mr. Barentine was employed with Road Mart for many years, where he worked hard and earned the respect of those who knew him. He believed in the value of honest work and took pride in doing his job well. His strong work ethic and dependable nature were qualities that followed him throughout his life.
In the 1990s, he moved to Tennessee and made a life there, creating new friendships and experiences along the way. In 2018, he returned to Ozark to live with his daughter, allowing them to spend precious years together and create many cherished memories. Being near family meant a great deal to him, and he treasured the time he was able to share with those he loved most.
Above all else, Mr. Barentine will be remembered as a loving father and family man. To his daughter, he was the sweetest and most gentle giant God could have chosen for a father. He possessed a tender heart, a patient spirit, and an unconditional love that could always be counted on. His presence brought comfort, his advice brought reassurance, and his love provided strength through life’s challenges. He had a way of making people feel cared for without needing many words, simply through his kindness, compassion, and steady support.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, James, and Buddy; nephew, Johnny Barentine.
Surviving relatives include his daughter, Christy Lane (David), Ozark; grandchildren, George David Lane, III and Brittany Elrod (Gabe); great-granddaughter, Adalyn Kate (Elrod); sister, Betty Oglesby, St. Louis, Missouri; his beloved dog, Bella; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
ECHO COMMUNITY. . .Jo Ann Woodham Ammons, a resident of the Echo community of Dale County, passed away early Monday evening, August 10, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, (2570 County Road 67, South, Midland City) with Pastor Luke Westbrook officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerry Ammons, 508 County Road 46, Midland City, AL 36350.
Jo Ann Ammons was a lifelong resident of the Echo community in Dale County, daughter of the late Robert Velma Woodham and Frances Kirkland Woodham. She was a 1966 graduate of Dale County High School in Midland City. Jo Ann was a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church where she served as church pianist and was active in most church activities. She was also very active in her great-grandsons’ events.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Jerry M. Ammons; a daughter, Gayle Ammons Greenwell (Steve), Echo community; a son, Greg Ammons (Andrea), Niceville, FL; grandchildren, Robert Johnson (Heather), Tyler Johnson (Sami), and Max Ammons; great-grandchildren, Noah Johnson, Conway Johnson and Henry Johnson; a brother-in-law, Jack Ammons (Eldora).
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
