Patrick Clayton Holt of Samson, AL passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was 57 years old.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Patrick was known by many as a master mechanic. He had a lifelong passion for anything with an engine — NASCAR, motorcycles, and the simple satisfaction of making things run again. His greatest love was for his family, and being a Dad and Paw Paw was his greatest joy. Every mile he worked, every long day he put in, was for them. He gave his life to serving others — not with big words, but with steady presence, loyalty, and a mechanic’s kind of love: practical, patient, and always there when it mattered most.
Patrick is survived by two daughters, Jamee Hitt (Garrett) and Toni Meeks (Colby); three grandchildren, Sutton Hitt, Bennett Meeks and Bowen Meeks; mother, Alice Christina Hedrick; three siblings, Tanya Ashmore, Richard Robert, and Violet Everett; his former spouse and mother of his children, Ellen Augusiak; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
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
OZARK…Joshua David-Ray Lawson, a resident of Ozark, gained his wings late Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. He was 16.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Joshua was born and raised in the close-knit town of Ozark, Alabama, where he made deep and lasting connections throughout his life. He attended Ozark City Schools and proudly wore the jersey of the Carroll High School Eagles Basketball Team. Whether it was practice or game day, Joshua gave it his all on the court—never afraid to dive for the ball or cheer on a teammate. His love for basketball wasn’t just about scoring points—it was about friendship, teamwork, and feeling like part of something bigger.
Joshua had a special way of connecting with people. He had one of those smiles that could light up a whole room—it was genuine, warm, and came from a heart full of love. Everyone who met Joshua could feel his kindness. He was the kind of young man who would wave at neighbors from across the street, share his favorite songs, or stop to ask how someone’s day was going just to make them feel seen.
Music was one of Joshua’s great loves. Whether he was tapping his foot to the beat or singing along with his favorite tunes, music made him feel alive. He dreamed of being a DJ someday, spinning tracks that would get people dancing and smiling just like he always did. He also had a real gift when it came to cars, especially modified ones. He could spot a cool ride from a mile away and was always curious about how they worked. Becoming an automobile mechanic was one of his biggest dreams, and he talked about it often, imagining a future where he’d fix up cars and make them shine.
And if you asked him about the NBA? His eyes would light up. Joshua loved the game so much that he dreamed of one day playing on the big stage—not just for fame, but because he believed in chasing your passion, no matter what.
More than anything, Joshua loved people. He had a way of making others feel important just by being himself. Whether it was friends at school, teammates, teachers, or someone he met just once, Joshua left an impression that never faded.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wanda Jean Green, Andrew Elton Green Green, and Sherry Allen; great-grandparents, Karen Davis, Jeanette Graham, and Charles Graham; his puppy dog, Chopalop.
Surviving relatives include his parents, Courtney Nichole Kunes (Jason Finley) and Marshall Dean Lawson (Courtney); three sisters, Savanna Nichole Lawson, EzraLee M. Lawson, and Kylie Gean Hand; grandparents, Tammy Lynn Collins, Jeff Collins, Charles Ray Kuns, Jr., and Jerri Elizabeth Kuns; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Carroll High School Basketball Team.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Linda Darlene Siler, known affectionately as Linda to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, on her 70th birthday, in Cowarts, Alabama, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born on July 16, 1955, in Fresno, California, Linda was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.
Linda spent her life dedicated to her family and her work. She was a talented Body Shop Manager, a role in which she excelled and brought joy to her colleagues and customers alike. Linda’s work ethic was unparalleled, but she always found time to be a devoted mother and caregiver, a testament to her loving and kind nature.
Family was the cornerstone of Linda’s life. She is survived by her sons, Richard Schneider (Stacie), Bobby Schneider, Mike Carlson (Megan), and stepson Rob Carlson. Her light will forever shine in the life of her daughter, Amanda Siler (James). Linda was a cherished sister to J.R. Abraugh and Steve Abraugh and is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Siler, her sister, Betty Palmer, and her parents, Betty and Marshall Abraugh. Her furry companion, Buddy, was a source of great comfort and joy throughout her life.
Linda’s zest for life was evident in her love for the outdoors. She relished every moment spent at the beach or lounging by the pool, always working on her perfect tan. Her move to the Dothan area in her later years allowed her to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, which she embraced wholeheartedly as she entered retirement.
Known for her exceptional baking skills, Linda’s cookies were legendary among her friends and family. She delighted in sharing her tasty creations, spreading happiness with every batch. Linda’s generous spirit was reflected in her constant thoughtfulness; she always put others before herself.
Her children knew the depth of her love and support, as she was ever-present in their lives, offering guidance and encouragement at every turn. Linda’s fondness for jewelry and all things feminine was an expression of her girlie girl persona, a trait that she carried with pride and elegance.
Linda Darlene Siler will be remembered as a woman who embodied love, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Her legacy of caring and devotion to her family will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched. Linda’s memory will be treasured and kept alive through the rich tapestry of stories and shared experiences that her loved ones will carry forward. She will be profoundly missed, but the warmth of her spirit will remain a comforting presence to all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Martha departed this life on July 14, 2025, surrounded by the family she so deeply cherished.
Martha was a kind-spirited woman whose quiet presence spoke volumes. Though soft-spoken, her actions were always bold, intentional, and full of love. She lived a life anchored in family, finding joy in laughter and comfort in togetherness, her warmth could be felt in every hug, every shared meal, and every small, thoughtful gesture.
A woman of few words, she was nonetheless gifted with deep insight. Her wisdom never demanded attention—it simply spoke when needed and always hit the heart. Shew as the calm in the storm, the rock we leaned on, and the steady rhythm of our family’s heartbeat. She loved her family deeply and found joy in the simple things: dancing to a good beat, laughing at a comedy movie, and serving up her famous banana pudding and sweet potato pie, made with love every time. Martha had a special way of making those around her feel comforted, cared for, and at home.
Martha leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and grace. She will be remembered not only for who she was, but for the way she made us feel—seen, safe, and loved.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Minister Rowe Mitchell; brother, Tommy Hollis; father, Elige Frost; mother, Lula Mae Frost; niece, Chrislyn Frost McClain and Tiffiany Hollis; aunt, Johnny Ruth Price.
Survivors included her son, Aaron Cordell Mitchell (Donna), Dothan; daughter, Amelia Mitchell, Dothan, Stephanie Nicole Frost, Palo Alto, CA; grandchildren, DeAndre Davis, Marquez Mitchell, Charleston Jackson, Calia Anderson, Amaya Mitchell, Alyssia Mitchell, London Mitchell; great grandchildren, Jassidee Davis, Justice Anderson, Justyn Anderson; siblings, Linda Campbell, Patricia Scott; special aunt, Hattie Harper; nieces and nephews, Kevin Frost, Kendrick Frost, Jaime Scott, Nina Hollis, Tonya Grant, Tamekia Scott, Teadrian Hollis, Tamina Hollis.
Her spirit lives on in each of us, and though she may be gone from our sight, she will never be gone from our hearts.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Eric Wayne Smith, a resident of Ozark, entered into Heaven Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 56 years old.
Funeral services for Eric will be 10:00 A. M. Saturday, July 19, 2025, from Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Bates and Reverend Dr. William “Bill” Cannon officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Friday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Eric was born February 18, 1969 in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1987 and the University of Alabama in 1995 with a Degree in Finance. He worked with Troy University as a web developer for the past fourteen years. Eric followed his heart and went to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a faithful follower of God’s word and served Southside Baptist Church as Worship Leader for twelve years. Eric loved gardening and was an avid Alabama football fan. Eric was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jackie Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Melanie Thomas Smith; two daughters, Kati Leigh Smith and Kali Emmaline Smith; one son, Benjamin Thomas Smith; his parents, Alton Wayne and Rita Medders Smith all of Ozark; two sisters, Angie Smith of Ozark and Jennifer Williams (Brandon) of Dothan; his mother-in-law, Debra Kay Stewart Thomas of Ozark; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anitra and Bill Cannon of Auburn and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jackson and Chalice Thomas of Ozark. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to Southside Baptist Church, 902 South Hwy 123, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
Rockey Lynn Copley, age 66, of Slocomb, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Rockey was born on September 24, 1958, in Watervale, Michigan, to Franklin Delano Copley and Bonnie Marie Alldredge Copley. After graduating from high school, he worked as a welder. Rockey had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sitting on the porch listening to music. Above all, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Delano Copley; two brothers, Russell Copley and Chad Copley; and a sister, Wanda Williams.
Rockey is survived by his mother, Bonnie Copley; his children, Jessica (Jesse) Bell, Nicky Devane, and Justin Copley (Michelle); and the mother of his children, Sue Copley. He was a proud grandfather to Courtney Palmer (Connor), Aaron Crisostomo (Kalyn), Jacob Crisostomo (Kaitlyn), Brantley Devane, Orion Copley, Lane Copley, Jackson Gant, and Liberty Watson; and great-grandfather to Carson Palmer, Cohen Palmer, Jayce Crisostomo, and Michael Palmer.
He is also survived by his siblings, Rickey Copley (Karen), Rodney Copley, JD Copley (Sandra), Tim Copley (Jess), Brad Copley, Ellen Hennings (Robert), and Emily Baeten (Michael); along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Martha departed this life on July 14, 2025, surrounded by the family she so deeply cherished.
