Stephanie Ann Crawley, age 61, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on August 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on October 31, 1964, in Queens, New York, and from the beginning she carried a vibrant spirit that would remain with her throughout her life. Stephanie was known for her warmth, her strength, and her ability to make others feel welcome. She lived with a joyful presence that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her, and she brought light and energy into every room she entered.
Stephanie was a proud and devoted daughter to the late Mamie and Lawrence Crawley. Her bond with her mother was especially close, and the two were inseparable throughout life. That relationship was one of deep love, loyalty, and companionship, and it remained one of the most treasured parts of her story. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dale Crawley and Reginald Boatwright. She is survived by her brother, Lawrence Crawley (Carmen) and her aunt, Eloisa Crawley Bonaparte, who will carry forward her memory with love and gratitude.
She leaves behind a loving family of nephews and nieces, including Isaac Crawley, Ajamon Boatwright, Rasheem Boatwright, Manny Crawley, Christina Crawley, and Brian Crawley; and her cousin, Dr. A. Louise Bonaparte. Her legacy continues through her great-nieces and great-nephews, Alianna Vasquez, Aneela Crawley, Esme Crawley, Ozell Crawley, Brayden Boatwright, and Beverly Boatwright. Stephanie also held a special place in her heart for her dear friends Janice and Peaches, whose friendship meant so much to her over the years.
Stephanie was a woman of determination and accomplishment. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business, reflecting her commitment to education and personal growth. She spent 20 years working at General Electric, where she was respected for her dedication and steady work ethic. She also worked at McLane’s in Dothan, where she continued to share her dependable nature and strong sense of responsibility. In every role she held, Stephanie was known for her professionalism, her kindness, and her ability to connect with others.
Beyond her work, Stephanie embraced life with enthusiasm and style. Halloween was her favorite holiday, a fitting choice for someone who appreciated fun, celebration, and the joy of dressing up. She loved shopping, clothes, and jewelry, and she always enjoyed expressing herself with flair. Stephanie had a natural gift for conversation and could speak to anyone with ease. She was genuinely encouraging to others and had a way of lifting spirits simply by being herself. Her personality was lively and memorable, and she was often described as the life of the party.
Stephanie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her outgoing nature, and her loving heart. She had a special ability to make people feel seen and valued, and she carried herself with confidence and grace. Her life was marked by love for her family, devotion to those close to her, and a spirit that remained strong even in difficult times. Though her passing leaves a deep emptiness, her memory will continue to bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Stephanie’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home.
Mr. Henry Leon Hatcher, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Graceville Health and Rehab.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb, with Rev. Jerry Norris officiating. Interment will follow in the New Post Oak Assembly of God Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions in Henry’s honor may be made to the Post Oak Assembly of God Church.
Mr. Hatcher was born on June 10, 1939, in Geneva County to the late Lehmon and Cora Mae Glover Hatcher. Henry was a true man of faith and a devoted member of New Post Oak Assembly of God Church. He was a simple, hardworking man who found joy in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He proudly served as a veteran of the Army National Guard and retired after many years of honorable service.
In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his precious wife, Mary Jane Hatcher, and his brother, Edward Hatcher.
Henry leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory, including his son, Tracy Hatcher (Alicia); grandsons, Colby Hatcher (Brittney) and Cody Hatcher (Natalie Buckles); great-grandson, Henry Reid Hatcher; sister, Helen Gilstrap; brother, Eugene Hatcher (Joyce); along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Henry’s quiet strength, steadfast faith, love of family, and appreciation for the simple things in life will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Though he will be deeply missed, his family finds comfort in knowing that he is now at home with his Lord and reunited with those who went before him.
David Tindell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2026, at home in the comforting presence of his cherished family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A Celebration of His Life will be 2 p.m. (CDT), Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville with Bro. Addis Habbard and Military Honors provided by the U.S. Army. Family will receive friends Saturday, 1 p.m. until time of the service.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers who provided compassionate care during David’s final years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to the American Cancer Society or a local animal rescue organization, honoring his enduring love for life and the creatures within it.
Born into a military family on September 29, 1949, at Fort Meade, Maryland, David’s life was a tapestry of love, service, and dedication. David was the treasured son of the late Rosie Lee Bass and Carlton Tindell and was predeceased by his dear sister, Anita Rosie Mann. He shared a beautiful life with his devoted wife, Frances Tindell, whom he married in 1970, in Savannah Georgia. Their partnership spanned 55 years, marked by mutual respect and shared dreams. Together, they nurtured a family that includes their son Jonathan Tindell and his wife Christi, and their granddaughter Tiffanie Hodges and her husband Joseph. David is also survived by his sister, Susanne Wallace, who held a special place in his heart, and an extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1972, achieving the rank of Specialist 4. His last station was at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Following his military service, David embarked on a career that reflected his passion for problem-solving and innovation. Initially working as an automobile mechanic, he soon transitioned into electronic repair. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own television repair shop, a well-respected business that operated for many years in Graceville and later in Noma, Florida.
A man of varied interests, David had a profound love for his family, for all animals and for country life. His home was a sanctuary for many—chickens, roosters, dogs, a pig, and a small herd of outdoor cats that he tenderly cared for. Walking or sitting in the woods was his calming place. Music was another of David’s great loves; he enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica and found solace in their melodies. An avid reader, he often journaled his thoughts, leaving behind a rich tapestry of reflections and musings.
David’s kind nature and gentle spirit touched all who knew him. When he loved, he loved big. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, even when he did not have anything himself, or share a comforting word. His legacy of love and kindness will be cherished by his family and friends forever.
David’s life was a testament to the power of love, resilience, and community. As we say goodbye, we hold onto the joy he brought into our lives and the lessons he imparted through his living example. He will be deeply missed and always remembered.
PINCKARD…Mr. Bobby Joe Rains, Sr., a resident of Pinckard, died early Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, in Westside Terrace Healthcare in Dothan. He was 86.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. (E.T.), Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Marseilles Cemetery, West Point, Georgia with Reverend Dr. Ronnie McBrayer officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals, Scottish Rite Children’s Hospitals, or to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Rains was born, July 24, 1940, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Garnet and Delphia Rains. The second of six children, he was a hard worker from his earliest days with paper routes, grocery deliveries, working at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville selling peanuts and cokes at Tennessee football games and he even built a complete bedroom suit in wood shop at 15 years of age. He was very mechanically inclined and took his skills to the US Air Force in 1959 where he was assigned to a B-52 squadron at Robbins AFB in Georgia.
In 1961 he met his future wife at a USO club dance and in 1962 he began a sixty-one-year marriage to Barbara Ruth Bennett. He also spent part of 1962 riding herd as the crew chief on a B52 carrying four nuclear bombs as his squadron flew missions toward the Soviet Union during the Cuban missile crisis. In 1963, following the birth of his son, Bob decided to pursue a civilian career and was promised a job in Atlanta with Eastern Airlines as a mechanic, only to be told upon arrival that they couldn’t hire anyone due to the economy. But the hiring manager gave him a place where he might find work in a little town called Ozark, Alabama. Neither he nor the hiring manager knew where Ozark was, so Bob quickly bought several maps and found his way to Ft Rucker that week. As fate would have it, the civilian contractor, Paige Aircraft, hired him and he started a forty-year career at Cairns Field working on helicopters.
He and Barbara were blessed with a daughter in 1965 and relocated to Dothan in 1966. Eventually Bobby was offered an opportunity to work in management and in 1976 he took it. 4 years later in 1980, he was assigned one of the most important roles of his career…. he was tasked with assembling a crew, going to Arizona and under the direction of then Major Richard Cody (later Army Vice Chief of Staff and Lt General Cody a confidant and friend) to modify helicopters for a hostage rescue attempt in Iran. Though the mission failed, the Army, with the help of Bob and his team, learned from the failures and all future helicopters like the Blackhawk and Apache were modified to withstand the rigors of desert warfare based on that experience.
After his children, Bobby and Donna, finished high school, Bob and Barbara began to square dance. They joined the local “Goober Gamboleers” Square Dance Club, earned their certificates in both square and round dancing, so they began traveling to other area clubs on the weekends to participate in dances. In 1986 they made another big move literally and purchased a new home with some land in Pinckard to get away from the city (and that statement cracked me up). They continued to lead square dancing and went to state, regional and national conventions. Bob’s in-laws, Joan and Edmond Tingle also attended, and these four travelled all over the US to dance. It was fun period for all of them, until Edmond became ill in 1995 and passed in 1996.
Bob retired in 2003 and, sadly, a year later, on his birthday weekend, lost his daughter Donna. It was a difficult time. He and Barbara spent a lot of their free time fishing at Lake Eufaula with family. In addition to fishing, Bob and Barbara loved to garden and had a fairly large garden dating back to their time in Dothan. Green beans, peas, okra, squash, cucumbers and tomatoes in abundance came from their efforts, and they always gave away more than they kept. Barbara instigated their in-house pickle and jelly making efforts, but Bob was always by her side to help.
Though he spent a large portion of his adult life away from church, his mother and grandmother had instilled a deep believe in God at an early age. He and Barbara joined the Pinckard Methodist Church and were regular attendees. Bob rededicated his life to Christ in 2021 and was re-baptized that year.
Surviving relatives include his son, Bobby Rains, Jr. (Louisa), Pinckard; sister, Phyllis J. Greatorex (Richard), Knoxville, Tennessee; three brothers, Jim Rains (Regina), Knoxville, Tennessee, Eddie Rains, Gary, Indiana, and Lynn Rains, Houston, Texas; grandson, Matthew Rains; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He loved his extended family and was also happy to claim Louisa’s four children from a prior marriage as his own grandchildren, Vic, Jill, Beth, and Jim; and Louisa’s 6 grandchildren, Luke and Lilly Addison, Kayte, Evelyn, Anna Blayke, and Ronnie Grace McNease.
Bob and Barbara were both diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and Barbara passed in 2023 from complications arising from Covid and her cancer treatments. Bobby’s cancer remained in control for seven years thanks to the efforts of Dr. Krishna Basarakodu and his amazing team at Southeast Health Hematology & Oncology. From the front desk to the nurses and technicians, to both Dr K along with his partner and wife, Dr Valsareddi, he was very well cared for! We also want to thank the team at The Terrace at Grove Park and at Westside Terrace for their kindness and care during his final years.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Jenny Culbreth, 91, a resident of Dothan, is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after passing on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was surrounded by her family at her home where she passed peacefully.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home with Reverend James Culbreth officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. The funeral service will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/Cu8E9U9wx30?si=ZT15fp4JxtcAbgy3.
Jenny was born July 7, 1935, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Lacy L. & Julia M. (Harper) Scoggin. Jenny grew up in Newport News, where she graduated from high school and went on to work as an administrative assistant for NASA’s Department of Engineering at Langley Air Force Base. It was there that she met the love of her life, Frank Culbreth. They were wed on November 26, 1955, and started their life and family together in Atlanta, Georgia. After a few moves, they finally made their home in Dothan, Alabama, sharing more than 40 years there. Faith and church community were central to her life. As long-term members of Calvary Baptist Church, both she and Frank poured their hearts into teaching Bible study, singing in the senior choir, and helping wherever there was a need.
Above all, Jenny will be most remembered for her praying heart, laughter, deep love of Frank, and the joy she found in her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jenny’s heart was created for service. Her life was a testimony of service, both professionally and personally. She committed her time and resources to serving children with special needs, underserved families, visiting nursing homes and the homebound. Her special love for children with unique needs inspired her to create the first-ever special needs ministry at Calvary Baptist Church, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love.
Jenny was the 5th of a large close-knit family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Frank Culbreth, and parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Nellie Gerringer (Earl); her five brothers and sisters-in-law, Vance Scoggin (Phyllis), Lonnie Scoggin (Dena), Lacy Scoggin, Hubert Scoggin, and Ernest Scoggin.
She is survived by her son, Dean Culbreth (Charla) of Dothan; her three daughters, Lynn Daniels (Danny) of Marietta, GA, Debra Mullis of Dothan, and Kathy Winfield (Andy) of San Diego, CA; her sister, Eunice “Sally” Shires (Jimmy) of Forest, VA; her brother-in-law, Gerald Culbreth (Linda) of Tallahassee, FL; her sisters-in-law, Ginny Culbreth of Tallahassee, FL and Gloria Culbreth of Montgomery; her 11 grandchildren & 19 great-children; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are her grandsons, Jeff Culbreth, Cliff Daniels, Logan Mullis, Alex Culbreth, Tanner Culbreth, and Landon Mullis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research or Gentiva Hospice, 2431 W. Main Street, Suite 1102, Dothan, AL 36301.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
WEBB. . .Barbara Hasty Weeks, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home. She was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, August 28, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Joe Wyatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 4:00 P.M. Friday at the mortuary in Headland. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Webb Methodist Church, P.O. Box 143, Webb, AL 36376.
Barbara Weeks was a lifelong resident of Webb, daughter of the late Berlie B. Hasty and Louise Ayer Hasty. She was a graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia and later received a B.S. Degree in Education from Troy University. Barbara retired from the Houston County Board of Education at Webb Elementary School as an Elementary School teacher. After retirement, she continued to serve children at Webb Elementary School. Barbara was an active member of Webb Methodist Church where she served as Chairman of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and was involved in all church activities. She was an avid fan of Braves baseball and SEC football and loved to play games. Her calling was serving others and especially enjoyed cooking for her family.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, LeEllen Hathcock (Ben), Dothan; a son Todd Weeks (Theresa Foxworth), Dothan; a loving brother, Halcot Hasty (Janet), Webb; sisters, Glenda Meadows, Columbia; and Becky Beech, Lillian, AL; grandchildren, Gage Weeks (Morgan), Logan Hathcock Pitchford (Thomas) and Anna Lee Hathcock; a great-granddaughter, M J Weeks; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Gage Weeks, David Hasty, Dylan Hasty, Ben Hathcock, Thomas Pitchford and Robert Sanders.
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.
