Ms. Barbara Louise Leigh Shirley of Hartford, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Flowers Hospital. She was 82 years old.
Barbara was a faithful member of Hartford Methodist Church and a cherished member of The Red Hat Society. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her kind heart and caring spirit. She never hesitated to help—whether it meant giving someone a ride, gathering magazines for shut-ins, or lifting spirits with her bright personality and warm smile. It was once said that Barbara did what people are meant to do for others, but too often don’t, and that truth perfectly reflects who she was. Her family finds comfort and peace in knowing she has received her heavenly reward.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Hartford with Rev. Drik WIlliford officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Lett of Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. until service time.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita Mayhair and Omar Leigh; stepfather, Earl Moore; husband, Bobby Ray Shirley, Sr.; son, Bobby Shirley, Jr.; grandson, Christopher Ray Shirley; and brother, Donald Leigh
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Holland (Aaron) of Vance, Alabama and Ronda Barnes (Greg) of Slocomb, Alabama; one son, Johnny Shirley (Martha) of Headland, Alabama; sister, Venita Horton of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Brandon Holland, Marie Holland, Abby Holland, Kendall Holland, Dillion Lunsford, Drake Lunsford, Dalton Barnes, and Donavon Barnes; several great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
DOTHAN…Mr. Tony Cumuze, a resident of Dothan, died Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 64.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cumuze was born on August 14, 1961, in California, and from the very beginning his life was shaped by movement, service, and family. As the son of Antonio George Cumuze, Jr., a dedicated United States Air Force Major, he spent his childhood living in different places across the country while his father served. Those early years gave him a sense of adventure, a love for seeing new things, and a deep respect for the men and women who serve our nation.
He eventually made his way to the Wiregrass area in 1980, a place he chose to call home. Not long after, he followed in his father’s footsteps and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. His time in the military shaped him in lasting ways — he carried himself with quiet discipline, loyalty, and a strong sense of responsibility.
In his earlier years, he worked as a truck driver, a job that suited him well. He enjoyed the open road, the independence, and the steady rhythm of long drives. He also had a real love for motorcycles. Riding brought him peace and freedom — the kind of freedom that comes from the wind on your face and the world stretching out in front of you.
More than anything, he valued time with the people he loved. Whether it was sharing a meal, swapping stories, or simply being together, he found comfort and joy in the company of family. Those who knew him remember his steady presence, his easygoing nature, and the way he could make you feel at ease just by being in the room.
He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio George Cumuze, Jr. (Major, United States Air Force, Retired), whose legacy of service and strength lived on in him.
Surviving relatives include his mother, Mary Lou Crockett Cumuze, Dothan; brother, Phillip Cumuze (Kris); niece and nephew, Jessica Moates (Taylor) and Ryan Cumuze (Paula), all of the Asbury Community, near Ozark; great-niece and nephews, Rhett, John Lane, Aniston, Elli, and Iverson; his best friend, Terry Ingram.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
BRUNDIDGE…Mrs. Adriann Sheila Cox Campbell, a resident of Brundidge, died Monday, February 16, 2026, in a Fort Walton Beach, Florida hospital. She was 60.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
HEADLAND… Jessica Janette May Alvayero, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at a Dothan hospital. She was 49.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Eddie Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Alvayero was born in Dothan, Alabama to Annie Elizabeth Reynolds May and the late Benjamin Franklin May. She was a 1995 graduate of Headland High School. She earned her MSN degree in nursing and was currently pursuing her MPAS degree. She served her country in the U.S. Army. She lived in various places in the United States and abroad while in the military. She worked for several years at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Above all else, she loved her children deeply and wholeheartedly. She had a passion for travel, a love for dancing, and a gift for bringing people together. Nursing was more than a career to her – it was a calling, and she served with compassion and pride. Whether surrounded by family or friends, her energy filled the room. She was joyful, carefree, and the life of every gathering, leaving behind memories that will be cherished forever.
Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, George Sampson and a niece, Akira Hollis.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughters, Delilah Alvayero (Joseph Thomas) and KaDacia Dunlap; her son Lorenzo Farfan; her sisters, Shannon Sampson, Kimberly Corbitt, and Erica May; her brother, Brian May (Sharla); her grandson, Khayir Thomas; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a special friend, Ronnie White.
