MIDLAND CITY. . .Donna Frost Sheplar, a resident of Midland City, Alabama, passed away early Thursday morning, May 28, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 69.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Shiloh Word Fellowship, 3498 Highway 10, Clio, AL 36017, with Pastor James E. “Buddy” Ward, Jr. and Jonathan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Word Fellowship, c/o Winelle Teal, 141 Pacific Street, Dothan, AL 36303.
Donna Sheplar was born in Batesville, Indiana. She formerly lived in Connersville, Indiana, and in Barbour County, near Blue Springs, before moving to Midland City in February 2026. Donna was an active member of Shiloh Word Fellowship where she taught Children’s Ministry. She loved and enjoyed her church that was like a second family to her. Donna enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains and loved to cook for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Verlin Frost, and her mother, Mary Effie Slover Frost. Donna was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Sheplar and two brothers, Verlin Frost, Jr. and John Frost.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Michelle Martin (Phillip), Dothan; LaDeana German (Eddie), Ozark; Christina Faulk (Ryan), Ozark; Savannah Hovis (David), Clio; a son, Michael Brown (Alicia), Ariton; sisters, Ranona Chasteen (Nick), Clio; Kendra Fleming (Curt), Shorterville; and Mary Terry (Michael), Glenwood, Indiana; brothers, David Frost, Ozark; Shawn Frost (Cheryl), Liberty, Indiana; James Frost (Melissa), Samson; and Jehu Frost, Clio; a sister-in-law, Beth Frost, Williamsburg, Indiana; grandchildren, Savannah Enfinger (Spencer), Johnathan Martin (Brittany), Allissa Armstrong (Joseph), Megan Warr (Austin), Jacob Williams, Thomas “TC” Williams (Candice), Prestion Williams, Ethan Napper, Rayleigh Napper, Destiny Bell (Josh), Faith Brown (Treyton McGough), Christian Brown, Peyton Hovis, Hannah Hovis, Paisley Hovis and Shep Hovis; twenty-five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Preston Williams, Johnny Martin, Peyton Hovis, Aaron Frost, Ethan Teal and Collin Teal.
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.
SHORTERVILLE. . .Tammy Norris, a resident of Shorterville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, at her home. She was 66.
Memorial services will be held at 4:30 P.M. Sunday, May 31, 2026 in the Shorterville Baptist Church with Elder Josh Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
Tammy Norris was born in Ft. Gaines, Georgia, daughter of the late Merlin and Farise Martin Norris. She was raised in Shorterville where she lived all her lifetime. Tammy was a member of Shorterville Baptist Church. She was retired from Allied Motors (Globe Motors). Tammy was preceded in death by her sisters, Connie Norris and Wanda Norris Holmes.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Bobbie Paschal (Carlos), Shorterville; and niece, Kim Perkins, Cowarts, AL;
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
James Bryant Wisdom, a resident of Louisville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 54 years old.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Clio Baptist Church in Clio, Alabama, with Rev. Rick Campbell officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Clio, Alabama. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Flowers will be accepted.
Bryant was born on June 17, 1971, in Llano, Texas, to Donald Ray Wisdom and Theresa Ratliff Pankey. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served as a Specialist. He enjoyed Texas A&M football, the Dallas Cowboys, Nascar, and hunting. But most of all he loved his family and spending time with them.
He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Ray Wisdom; brother, Pokey Wisdom; and mother-in-law, Debbie Campbell.
Left to cherish his loving memories are his wife of 31 years, Tina Campbell Wisdom; two sons, Jr Wisdom (Hannah) of Mobile, Alabama, and Colton “Pnut” Wisdom of Louisville, Alabama; daughter, Jasmine Wisdom of Louisville, Alabama; mother, Theresa Pankey (Charlie Brown) of Hearne, Texas; brother, Robbie Wisdom (Barbie) of College Station, Texas; father-in-law, Charles Campbell; mother-in-law, Sheila Armstrong; five great nieces and nephews, River, Delilah, Oakie Poke, Bennett, and Blakely.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Cody Campbell, Jacob Baker, Scott Campbell, Dwayne Riley, Rip Robinson, and Jeremy Till.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Lorena Alzata Bedsole Leger of Taylor, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was 88.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Malvern Baptist Church with Reverend Hosea Parker and Reverend Tim Bedsole officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until service time.
Lorena was born on December 3, 1937, in Malvern, to the late J.T. and Allie Mae Dorriety Bedsole. A graduate of Slocomb High School, she devoted many years to serving in school cafeterias throughout the area, including as manager at Honeysuckle and assistant manager at Grandview. Lorena was also widely known throughout the Wiregrass community and at the Doug Tew concession stand for her beloved homemade chili dogs. A faithful member of Malvern Baptist Church, she cherished her faith, enjoyed cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide, and spent her free time crocheting, coloring, and reading.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Barnis Lamar Leger; her son, Joey Thomas Leger; grandchildren, Harley Evans, Sam Leger, and Max Leger; sisters, Rebecca King and Joyce Blakey; and brothers, Kenith Bedsole and James Bedsole.
She is survived by her sons, Bobby Leger (Lynn), Michael Leger, and Richard Leger (Kim); grandchildren, Brandy Evans (Alan), Travis Leger (Gabby), Ethan Johnson, Carrie Leger, Reid Leger (Emma), Charlie Leger, and Hunter Leger (Kaleighahna); great-grandchildren, Alan Evans Jr. (Marquia), Patience Evans, Nathan Morgan, Emmett Leger, Emma Leger, Malahki
Whitaker, and Isabella Whitaker; great-great-grandchild, Raidyn Evans; sisters, Evelyn Glover (Hubert), Jean Lewis (James), and Dora Chappell (Larry); sisters-in-law, Dorothy Sue Pope Bedsole and Linda Sorrells Bedsole; along with many other extended family members and friends.
Lorena will be remembered for her hardworking spirit, her love for family, and the kindness she shared with everyone who knew her.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements. “Because We Care … Is Making A Difference”
Brenda Lee Crawford of Hartford went home to be with her Lord & Savior Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Hartford First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Glenn Tate officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until service time.
Brenda was born on February 25, 1965, in Madisonville, KY, to the late John W. Chancey and Evelyn Joann Swauger Chancey. She was a devoted member of Hartford First Assembly of God Church. Brenda began her career working in several factories in Hartford before finding her true calling as a bingo caller at Hwy 77 Bingo, where she faithfully worked for more than 25 years. She cherished her work and formed lasting bonds with her co-workers and the many customers she came to know and love over the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, James “JJ” Bruce and John Bruce.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Terry Crawford, son, Lee Crawford (Hillary), daughter, Courtney Crawford (Joshua Newton), sisters, Debra Williams, Chantell Thomley (Ross), brother, Charles Stevens (Connie), grandchildren, Shelby Albert (Robbie))Dawson Clark (Samantha), Cody Clark (Jade Goodwin), Kylie Crawford , Skarlett Crawford and Braxton Newton, great grandchildren, Katlyn Goodwin, Hadley Clark and one on the way, Alaina Albert, special friend, Thelma Devita, several nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements. “Because We Care … Is Making A Difference”
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Martha Lee Dykes Kelley, age 95, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Troy Health and Rehabilitation.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Mrs. Kelley 2:00 P. M. Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Dr. Eric Fuller and Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Sunday from 1:00 P. M. until service time.
Martha was born on December 14, 1930, in Dale County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Lewie Frank Dykes and Bama Lee Bowdoin Dykes. She lived most of her life in Ozark and Dale County. She was a member of Ozark Baptist Church, the Agape Sunday School Class, and the JOY Club at Ozark Baptist Church. She was also a former charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Ozark. Martha retired in 1998 after working with Phillips Van Heusen for 46 years. After retiring, she enjoyed working in her yard, visiting family and friends, traveling, and doing volunteer work. She dearly loved her children, her grandchildren, and her sweet great-grandchildren. She was sincerely loved by her family and all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed by all.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ray E. Kelley; two sons, Donald Lane Kelley and Edward T. Kelley; her parents, Frank and Bama Lee Dykes; her two brothers, Joseph C. (Joe) Dykes and Samuel G. (Sam) Dykes; special daughter-in-law, Sharon Baker Kelley (Edward); and son-in-law, Charles H. Lucas, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Kelley Lucas, Troy, Al; son, Allan Kelley (Jacqueline), Asbury, AL; five grandchildren, Kelley Lucas Barron, Troy, Christopher Kelley (Soozie), Nashville, TN, Brittney Kelley Phillips (Bryant), Ozark, AL, David Kelley (Amy), Rocky Head, AL, and Daniel Kelley, Asbury, AL; seven great-grandchildren, Charli Grace and Cate Barron, Brodie, Bailey, and Brayden Phillips, and Madison and Avery Kelley; a sister-in-law, Margaret Marshall Dykes, Ozark; a brother-in-law, Reynolds Kelley (Cervina), Dothan, AL; and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Children’s of Alabama Foundation, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
James Bryant Wisdom, a resident of Louisville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 54 years old.
