Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Eddie Gene Pugh Sr., a resident of Ozark, Alabama died Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Southeast Health Medical Center. He was 75 years old.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned for Mr. Pugh at this time. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
Mr. Pugh was born January 25, 1951 in Pike County, Alabama to the late James Grady Pugh and Essie Rebecca Coppage Pugh. Mr. Pugh worked with dry-wall installation in the construction business. He was a great best friend and husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid Alabama fan who will always be greatly loved and missed by all who knew him. Roll Tide !!! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Julia Golden, Dorothy Horton, Shirley Morales and Gail McCulligh; brothers, Randy Pugh and Roy Pugh; and one grandson, Michael Dillon Payton.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Rhonda Kay Little Pugh of Ozark; three daughters, Dawn Marie Webster (Bubba) of Geneva, Angela Foster (Dustin) of Skipperville and April Junval (Nick) of Enterprise; four sons, Eddie Gene Pugh Jr. of Enterprise, Robert Pugh (Carrie) of Skipperville, William Kilpatrick (Rachael) of Enterprise and James Kilpatrick of Enterprise; four sisters, Sally Senn (Roman) of Montgomery, Linda Mehaffey (Thomas) of Rutledge, Alabama, Brenda Calhoun of Troy and Ann Dickey of Troy; one brother, David Pugh (Renee) of Pike County; grandchildren, Nathan Payton, Dakota Webster, Samantha Pugh, Alexia Foster, Kaylie Foster, Ellie Anna Foster, Hunter Ray, Bryson Pugh and Maci Pugh. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Cowan Paul Watson, affectionately known as Paul to his friends and family, left this world on February 27, 2026 in Dothan, Alabama. Born August 29, 1942 in Troy, Alabama, Paul’s life was defined by his intelligence, generosity, and selflessness. A devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather, Paul’s kindness and wisdom touched the lives of all who knew him.
A 1964 (BS) and 1987(MS) graduate of Auburn University, Paul embarked on a successful career as both an electrical engineer, entrepreneur and consultant, having owned an electrical contracting business before serving as lead signal engineer with Alabama DOT. With an amazing work ethic, he also demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for innovation and problem solving which was highly regarded in his industry.
Paul’s life was deep rooted in his strong and abiding faith, which was an inspiration to all who knew him. As a member of 1st Presbyterian Church, and a regular attendee at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, Paul’s relationship with the Lord was a cornerstone of his existence, one that he nurtured and shared with his loved ones.
Paul sought adventure throughout his life, and he was keen to share his deep love of travel and the outdoors with family and friends. Cherished memories of raising horses, hiking trails in Wyoming, and exploring new places both home and abroad will always comfort those with whom he shared such wonderful adventures.
Paul was preceded in death by: his parents, Comer Pruitt Watson and Johnnie Mae Paul Watson; his beloved wife of 52 years, Brenda Dunn Watson; sister. Sue Watson Dykes, and brother-in-law. Wayne Morgan Dykes.
He is survived by: his cherished wife of 10 years, Joyce Williams; his children, Melissa Leigh Watson, Jeffrey Paul (Amy) Watson, and Andrew “Drew” (Stacy) Watson ; his step daughter, Tanya (Joe) Beckman; grandchildren Anna Grace (Jacob) Evans, William Walker Watson, William Paul Watson, and Sailor Elizabeth Watson; step grandchildren, George Beckman, Carly Beckman, and Kristen Beckman; brother-in-law Gary William Dunn; nephews Wayne Morgan Dykes, Jr., and John Pruitt Dykes.
A celebration of life to pay tribute to a life well lived and a man well loved will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Evergreen Presbyterian Church at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Paul with a contribution to a charity of your choice.
ABBEVILLE. . .Kenneth Benjamin McBrayer, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 75.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Abbeville Memorial Cemetery-East with Pastor Ricky Sowell officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Abbeville “Rebuild Fund”, P.O. Box 606, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Kenneth McBrayer was born in Mobile, Alabama and was raised in Dothan. He was a graduate of Dothan High School and Marion Institute and also attended the University of Alabama. Kenneth enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during the Vietnam War era. He later retired from the Army National Guard as a Paramedic.
Kenneth was formerly employed by Smith’s Inc of Dothan. In earlier years, he was self-employed as a Welder and was also involved in the operation of HAMAC Corporation of Dothan, a car dealership which was owned by his father. Kenneth was a member of Old Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Grady Hayden McBrayer, his mother, Nolena Evans McBrayer, his step-mother, Betty Seaborn McBrayer, and sisters, Barbara Montoya, Carla Goodman and Gene Odom.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Kathy Smith McBrayer; a son, Ken McBrayer (Heather), and a grandson, Kade Scott McBrayer, all of Abbeville; a sister, Bitsy Barkley; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Kade McBrayer, Nicky McBrayer, J. D. Sadler, Hayden Ward, Rob McBrayer and Henry Odom.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
ABBEVILLE… Julia Clyde Ethridge Hall, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at a Dothan hospital. She was 98.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Adoniram Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Otis Derrah officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Adoniram Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Pete Barnes, 3475 County Road 71, Shorterville, Alabama, 36373.
Mrs. Hall was born in Henry County, Alabama, to the late Thomas Lawrence Ethridge and Cora Herring Ethridge. She lived in the Abbeville, Alabama area all of her life. She worked for the Ezzell’s Department Store for over thirty-five years. She was one who was headstrong and loved cutting her grass and growing her garden, which included her beautiful flowers. She was also a hummingbird lover. Most of all she loved her family and the Lord.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben I. Hall; and her siblings, Johnnie M. Scott, Jewel Farmer, Mack Ethridge, Robert Ethridge, Stough Ethridge, Holt Ethridge, Quinn Ethridge, and Lloyd Ethridge.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughter, Karen Hall; her brother, Tom Ethridge; her grandchildren, Kimberly Blount, Kara Wiggins, and Kyle Blount (Jessica); and her great-grandchildren, Jase Wiggins, Sydney Blount, Ryleigh Blount, and Cooper Blount.
