Mac Fay Carpenter passed away on April 13, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 91.
He was born on September 2, 1934, in Echo, Alabama, to the late William Riley and Ollie Parish Carpenter. Mac grew up in Headland, Alabama, where he began to form the values of hard work, devotion, and integrity that would guide him throughout his life. After graduating from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree, he built a distinguished career as a Certified Public Accountant, a profession that suited both his careful mind and his steadfast character.
Mac loved accounting and took great pride in the work he did for others. He owned his own firm before later moving to McDaniel and Company, where he continued to serve clients with skill, honesty, and dedication. His professional life reflected the same discipline and attention to detail that marked every part of his life. He was respected not only for his knowledge, but also for the calm, thoughtful manner in which he carried himself and cared for those around him. Throughout his career, he was recognized as a leader in his field, having served as past president of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and as past chairman of the State Board of Accountancy. He was also a member and past president of Kiwanis of Dothan, where he remained committed to serving his community.
Mac also served his country in the Army and Army Reserve, a chapter of life that reflected his sense of duty and willingness to serve beyond himself.
Faith was central to Mac’s life. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Dothan, where he served faithfully for many years. He was a deacon since 1969, served as finance chairman for over 20 years, and taught Sunday School for many years as well. His church family knew him as a dependable servant of God, a man who led by example and gave generously of his time, wisdom, and steady presence. His Christian faith shaped the way he lived, loved, and served.
Mac was a devoted family man who treasured the people closest to him. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Hyatt Carpenter; his daughters, Jeanae Carpenter Freeman and her husband Gary, and Dana Carpenter Judy and her husband Brad; his grandchildren, Meghan Wright and her husband Ben, William Judy and his wife Anna, and Grayson Judy; and his great-grandson, Wesley Wright. He is also survived by his siblings, Martha Williams and her husband Jim, and Jackie Carpenter and his wife Penny. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lewie Ray Carpenter and Gayla Carpenter McNab. He was also preceded in death by his parents, William Riley and Ollie Parish Carpenter.
Those who knew Mac will remember his deep love for his family and the quiet strength with which he supported them. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy came from being with the people he loved. He lived most of his adult life in Dothan, Alabama, where he made his home and built lasting relationships. Thirteen months ago, he moved to Birmingham to be closer to his daughters, a final chapter that reflected the same devotion to family that had guided his entire life.
Mac’s life was one of purpose, service, and faith. He was a man who valued responsibility, lived with humility, and left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him. His family and friends will remember his warm heart, his thoughtful nature, and the steady example he provided through the years.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Taylor Rutland and Reverend Bob Gross officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A private graveside service will be held at Memory Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Dothan, 300 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Sarah Lewis Clark of Cottonwood passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 82.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, April 17, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Chaplain Kathy Stumbaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Sarah was born July 15, 1943, in Ashford, Al. to the late Ruby and Grover Moss. She was later raised by her aunt, Mary Davis, after the passing of her parents. Sarah loved food and her family. She enjoyed traveling and sewing.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her aunt, Mary Davis, siblings, Charles, Melissa, Merlene, Ilene, Annie “Janie”, and Johnny Moss, R.B. Lewis (father of her children), and her husband, William “Buddy” Clark.
She is survived by her four children, Jerry Lewis (Becky) of Webb, Peggy Nichols (Sam) of Campbellton, Janet Cunningham (Shelby) of Headland, Sonia Davis of Cottonwood, nine grandchildren, Wyatt Lewis (Sarah), Jeremy Lewis, Christopher Cunningham (Brandi), Kassie Cunningham (Brody), Keshia Croft, Angela Harrison (Wesley), Sebrina Johnson, Joseph Cunningham (Allyson), Shaun Davis, twenty great-grandchildren, Kambria, Taylor, Kyree, Katalina, Colton, Kaven, Kade, Cristian, Oliver, Saylor, Zander, Amelia, Sawyer, Banks, Ava, Benjamin, Shelby Makenna, Maya, Weston, and Ridge, nieces and nephews, Robert Jones (Michelle), Pat Jones (June), Madison Grantham (Riley), Misty Burke, along with several cousins.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Nurse Donna, Chaplain Kathy, and Larry and Carolyn McKenzie.
Patricia Ann Jones Binford, 88, a native of Troy, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the Stakely Sanctuary of First Baptist Church Montgomery. Visitation will be held immediately prior to the service at the church from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. The family will hold a private graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery following the memorial service.
Mrs. Binford was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, DuBose Binford, and is survived by her children, Judge Henry (Butch) Binford (Sandra), Elizabeth (Betsy) Patton (George), Barbara Davis (John), Brenda Rowell (Mike), and Beverly (B.J.) Binford; grandchildren, Sara Beth Beals (Michael), Rebecca Binford, and Laura Binford (Katy), Joshua Pepper, Brad Pepper (Emily), and Ashleigh Crowell (David), Taylor Rowell (Bianca), Katherine Slay (Jack) and Sam Rowell, Beck Shepherd and Ben Shepherd; ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends.
The family sends special thanks and deep appreciation to the staff of Westside Terrace Healthcare in Dothan, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Baptist Church Community Ministries – Caring Center, 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Alene June Peters Sitton, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 13, 2026, at the home of her spiritually adopted sons, Lawrence “Trace” Baxter and Thomas Stephens, in Dothan, Alabama.
She was surrounded by love after a long and courageous life marked by resilience, devotion, and quiet strength. She had battled a heart condition for decades and, more recently, bronchial pneumonia and hyponatremia.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned for Mrs. Sitton. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements. Alene will be cremated, and her ashes will be held alongside those of her husband for future interment at Newton Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
Alene was born on June 9, 1931, in Summerfield, Illinois, a small rural village in St. Clair County that reflected the close-knit, hardworking spirit of early 20th-century America. Like many communities of that era, Summerfield felt the effects of the Great Depression, shaping a generation defined by perseverance and resourcefulness. Her family later relocated to Gentry, Arkansas, where she would meet the love of her life and future husband of 72 years.
Those who knew Alene will remember her remarkable storytelling—vivid, almost cinematic reflections of her childhood, her parents and grandparents, and the defining moments that shaped her life. Among those was her extraordinary survival and recovery after sustaining severe burns over half her body at the age of thirteen, when she ran back into her family’s burning home to rescue an infant sibling. That act of courage and selflessness would come to define the spirit with which she lived the rest of her life.
Alene’s life was one of humble achievements and unwavering resolve. As the wife of a military serviceman, she embraced the demands of military life with grace while also helping to run a farm alongside her husband. She later became a Licensed Practical Nurse and dedicated many years to caring for infants at a daycare and preschool, where her nurturing presence left a lasting impact. She was a devoted mother to two adopted children and a surrogate grandmother to many—both within her family and beyond. To all who knew her, Alene was a steadfast friend, offering kindness, warmth, and quiet wisdom.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Edward Peters and Elsie Adeline Thrall Peters Vanderhoef; her siblings Aaron Arthur Peters, Warren Reese Peters, Verna Lorraine Peters, Alfred John Peters, and Robert Ralph Peters; her beloved husband, Tommie E. Sitton, MSG (Retired); and her adopted children, David Sitton and Verna Sitton.
She is survived by her youngest brother, Don Lyle Peters Vanderhoef, and sister-in-law, Katy Vanderhoef, of Panama City, Florida; her spiritually adopted sons, Lawrence “Trace” Baxter and Thomas Stephens, of Dothan, Alabama; sister-in-law Christine Peters; numerous nieces and nephews and a wide circle of extended family and dear friends.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the hospice and home health team at Gentiva Hospice, to Carole Richberg and the dedicated volunteers of the Newton Senior Center for their years of support and daily meal deliveries, and to the many friends and family members who offered comfort and care during this time.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Alene’s memory are encouraged to make donations in her memory to the Newton Senior Center or to organizations dedicated to combat memory-related diseases affecting the aging population.
Angela Denise Hayes Wallace, a resident of Dothan, Alabama died Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family following a courageous three year struggle with cancer. She was 61.
Memorialization will be by cremation and her cremated remains will be scattered in the ocean at her request.
Angela was born October 4, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia and was raised and lived most of her life in Franklin, Tennessee. She had a love for the outdoors and animals, but she will be remembered for her servant’s heart and helping anyone she could. Along with a servant’s heart, Angela was a Christian and spoke often of where she would spend eternity in Heaven with her Saviour. For the last five years she was dedicated to the care and well-being of her mother.
Angela is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Hayes.
Survivors include her mother, Deanna Hayes; daughter, Cheyenne Self and her husband, Justin; a sister, Lesleigh Hayes and her husband, Tony and her special fur baby, Sophie.
The family wishes to thank Southern Care Hospice and their team for the love, care and compassion they have shown during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Southern Care Hospice.
NEWVILLE… Bernestine Reynolds, a resident of Newville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home. She was 72.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Reverend Acy Tucker, Jermain Knight, and Hal Reynolds Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the First Baptist Church of Newville Cemetery.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Headland, Alabama, to the late George Brown and Bernice Keyton. She attended local schools and went on to dedicate many years of her life to working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she was known for her compassion and gentle care.
A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Newville, Mrs. Reynolds lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and devotion to her family. She was truly a loving family woman who found her greatest happiness at home, surrounded by those she cherished most. She especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren, who brought immense joy and meaning to her life. Her warm spirit, caring heart, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who know her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Reynolds; her sisters, Gloria Jean Reynolds and Dorthy Nell Key; and her brothers, Willie James Brown and George Brown.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Oscar Reynolds; her daughters, Shalonda Kogutz (Sean) and Bernetta Simpson (Derrick); her sons, Ervain Reynolds (Cassandra) and Curtis Reynolds (Valeria); her sisters, Ella Mae Brown, Lavera McClain; her brother, Eddie Brown; her sixteen grandchildren; her ten great-grandchildren; and her several other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to SouthernCare Hospice, for their care and support to Mrs. Reynolds and her family through this difficult time.
