Iris Smith of Bonifay, FL passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at East Pittman Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tyler Land and Rev. Brandon French officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Iris was born in Caryville, FL on January 3, 1947, to the late Jay and Rubye Curry Brown. Iris was a devoted prayer warrior and beloved matriarch whose life was marked by faith, love, and steadfast devotion to her family. She carried herself with grace and strength, and those who knew her were blessed by her warm spirit, her gentle encouragement, and her unwavering commitment to the people she held dear. She loved her family dearly and treasured every moment spent in their company. Whether gathered around the table, sharing stories, or simply enjoying one another’s presence, Iris found joy in the bonds that connected her family and made every shared moment meaningful.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Smith; three brothers, Jack, J.R. and Kim Brown.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Jerry Smith of Bonifay, FL; two daughters, Tammy Moore (Jeff Land) of Bonifay, FL, and Sheila Bailey (Russell) of Bonifay, FL; five grandchildren, Tyler Land (Angela), Zachary Land, Kelby Merchant, Jaycelyn Merchant (Bailey Miller), and Ruby Bailey; five great grandchildren, Gavin Land, Anna-Grace Land, Sawyer Land, Tripp Land, and Kenzie Adams; one sister, Lillie Smith and a host a special nieces and nephews.
The family is especially grateful to her Vitas Hospice nurses, Toni Qualls, Bonnie Searles, April Champion, Hali Peacock, and Lisa Barnes, for their devoted love and care.
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
Mrs. Mary Hardy Bright of Hartford peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 71.
A heartfelt Celebration of her life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hartford Baptist Church, with Reverend Scott Cox and Reverend Bruce Spivey officiating. Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb will be directing the service. The family warmly invites friends to join them at the church one hour prior to the service to share in memories and comfort.
Mary was born and raised in Hartford, Alabama, on April 19, 1955, to the late Wallace and Velma Sammons Hardy. She graduated from Geneva County High School before beginning her college journey at Auburn University. She later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from Troy University. Mary dedicated 34 years to a fulfilling career with the United States Postal Service, where her commitment and hard work were deeply valued.
Alongside her professional accomplishments, Mary found joy in family life. She married the love of her life, Donald Aubrey Bright, and together they raised two cherished children. Mary’s deep love for God, her family, and her church family was evident to all who knew her.
A talented musician, Mary’s gift was expressed through piano, organ, and her beautiful solo voice. Her warm spirit shone brightly, also reflected in her exceptional southern cooking, through which she lovingly cared for those around her. Mary was a devoted wife, an adoring mother, and a beloved “Nana” to her grandchildren. With a selfless heart and a ready smile, she welcomed everyone into her life, treating friends as family and never meeting a stranger.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Sammy Hardy. She leaves behind a loving and grateful family to carry forward her legacy: her husband Donald Aubrey Bright; daughter Jennifer Sellers and her husband Tim; son Daniel Hardy Bright and his wife Kellee; grandchildren Andrew Kimbro and his wife Shala, Garret Kimbro, and Ethan Tolbert; great-grandchildren Annabelle Kimbro, Addalynn Kimbro, Asher Bright Kimbro, Marjorie Kay Tolbert, and Oliver Tolbert; her sister Martha Thomason and her husband Rick; as well as many extended family and friends.
Mary’s life was a blessing to all who knew her, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she loved so dearly.
DOTHAN… Larry Frank Lewis, Sr., a resident of Dothan and Abbeville on Lake Eufaula, passed away Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at a Dothan Alabama hospital with his family by his side. He was 85 years old.
Larry Lewis was born and raised in Wadesboro, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Frank Washington Lewis and Ruth Thompson Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lannie Lewis, and his daughter, Beth Lewis Jones.
Surviving relatives include his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Martin Lewis; two sons, Larry Frank Lewis, II, of Abbeville Alabama, and Christopher Martin Lewis (Kalandra), of Ft. Myers, Florida; a sister, Lynn Lewis Lee of Wadesboro, North Carolina; a brother, Trailor Lewis (Linda) of North Carolina; grandchildren, Loryn Wooten (Mike), Trey Lewis, Olivia Jones, Dylan Lewis, and Kettner Lewis; and great-grandchildren, Lucas Wooten, Samuel Wooten, and Nora Wooten.
Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. One thing was certain, you always knew where you stood with him. He was honest, direct, and never left anything open-ended.
After spending over 35 years in the telecommunications industry, he retired as a Senior Vice President in 1999. Larry spent his early retirement years enjoying offshore fishing in the Gulf of America and hunting at his club in Alabama. He later purchased property and created his own paradise for his family to enjoy.
Nothing brought him greater happiness than seeing his family gathered together at the farm or at the lake, hunting, fishing, and making memories. Larry especially loved spending time on his tractor, and if he could have chosen, that is probably where he would have wanted to spend his final moments.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charity.
A celebration of life will be held in the coming months. Family and friends will be notified.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Gladys Tew Corbin, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 93.
Born on January 1, 1933, in Midland City, Alabama to the late Ruben and Zora Bell Hudspeth Harris, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that made every day brighter for those around her. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Gladys found joy in many of the activities that brought people together. She loved square dancing and was a proud member of the Goober Gamboliers. She also enjoyed line dancing, and she embraced those moments with enthusiasm and a spirit that was both lively and welcoming.
She was also known as a fantastic cook. Her banana pudding was a special favorite with her family, and her dumplings, made from scratch, were remembered with great affection by all who were fortunate enough to enjoy them.
Above all else, family was her heart. Gladys treasured her loved ones deeply and found her greatest joy in the bonds she shared with them. She was a source of love, encouragement, and strength, and her presence brought comfort and stability to those closest to her.
In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husbands, J. L. Tew and Johnny Taylor; her daughter, Maxine Tew Jackson; her siblings, Jerry, Buddy, Margie, Geraldine, and Maebelle.
Gladys is survived by her daughter, Wanda Collins (Charles); her son, Randy Tew (Helen); her son-in-law, Porter Jackson; her grandchildren, Andrew Jackson, Michelle Rogers (Stormy), Dwayne Collins (Melissa), Becky Tew, Sarah Tew, Autumn Tew, and Jesse Tew; her great-grandchildren, Madison, Donovan, Nathan, Bailey, Summer (Skyler), Adalynn, Olivia, and Ellory; her great-great-grandchildren, Gracelynn, Kason, Teagan, Dakota, Lucian, Theodore, and Conner; her sisters, Grace Kirkland, Maurice Richardson, Josephine Leatherwood (Hugh), Julie Adkins (Jerry); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Dr. Ricky Plummer officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Betty Lou Doster Warren, a resident of Ariton, Alabama passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home. She was 75 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Warren will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from Calvary Assembly of God Church with Reverend Dr. Randy Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Tuesday from 10:00 A. M. until service time.
Mrs. Warren was born December 25, 1950 up on the hill at “the old home place” off County Road 15 in Ariton. She was the youngest daughter out of thirteen children to the late Oscar Wallace Doster and Zonie Nance Doster. She and her mother moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1960 where several siblings were already living. This is where she met her late husband “Buddy”. She was an avid fisherman, bowler and enjoyed spending time with all of her siblings and friends. Betty worked for Debbie’s Drive Service and the Polk County School Board in Lakeland. She moved back to Alabama in 1998 where she and her husband quickly became a part of the bowling community. She attended Calvary Assembly of God Church in Clio. After her husband went to meet Jesus, she continued bowling, fishing and quickly became a flower gardener. She enjoyed being out in her yard with her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Henry “Buddy” Warren; twelve sisters and brothers; and one great grandson.
She is survived by six children, Teresa McGehee of Ozark, Kimberly Warren of Ozark, Karen Jefferies of Ariton, Emory Warren Jr. (Debbie) of Ariton, Lee Wheeler (Ashley) of Midland City, and Shana Wise (Michael) of Skipperville; grandchildren, Kayla Rodgers (Travainta) of Pearland, Texas, April Thomas (Matt) of Brundidge, Justin Warren (Megan) of Mooresville, North Carolina, Loren Warren (Iris) of Ariton, Tyler Warren (Bella) of Ariton, Alex Jefferies of Ariton, Joshua Williamson of Lakeland, Florida and Sharadon Warren of Troy; twenty-three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
The family would like to thank SARCOA, Dale Home Health and Community Hospice for all of their excellent and comforting help through this time in her life.
