Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Marilyn Maxine Bright Irwin, a resident of Cowarts, Alabama, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home. She was 67 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Irwin will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 30, 2026, from Corinth Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend William Irwin and Reverend Donald Irwin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Irwin was born July 16, 1958 in Dale County, Alabama to the late James Willie Bright and Annice Ruth McDaniel Bright. She attended Carroll High School. Following her marriage to Richard Irwin, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee where they lived while he attended ministry school. She worked alongside her husband as he furthered his career. Marilyn loved being outside and playing with her fur-babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donald Allen Irwin; and her brother, James Bright. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Reverend Richard LaDon Irwin of Cowarts; two daughters, Tina Hardrick (Mark) of Panama City, Florida and Carrie Hardrick (Chad) of Cottonwood. Several grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
HEADLAND… Ralph Andy Page, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home. He was 71.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Wright Funeral home & Crematory with Pastor Rick Jenkins and Dr. Burn Page 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.
Mr. Page was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Ralph W. Page and Inez Farmer Page. He lived in the Wiregrass area his whole life. He was a 1973 graduate of Dale County High School. He attended the University of North Alabama and was a graduate of Troy State University (Troy University). He worked as a vibration analyst until his retirement. He owned and operated Page Mechanical Services until his retirement. His work ethic was something he took pride in.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Folds.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his sons, Adam Page (Angel) and Josh Page (Whitney Woodham); his sister Vivian Dungan (Larry); his brothers, Kenneth Dixon (Miriam) and Scott Page (MaryAnn); and his grandchildren, John Parker Page, Katie Lynne Page, Easton Elliott, and Everleigh Page.
Mrs. Syble Hinkle Hayes, age 97, of Dothan, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Syble is survived by her daughter, Peggy Hayes Lovelady; her grandson, Russell Hayes Lovelady; numerous nieces and nephews and very special friends, Carina and Don Rummell.
Syble was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Clyde E. Hayes; her parents, Harlis Hinkle and Dessie McClintock Hinkle; her brother, Winfred James Hinkle; and her sister, Melba Hinkle Alexander.
Syble was laid to rest beside her husband on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.
Annie Butler, born on January 14, 1944, in Macon, Georgia, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family and caring for those she loved.
Annie spent her early years in Macon, Georgia, and later lived in Sebring, Florida and Arcadia, Florida, where she worked for Alert Plumbing as a telephone operator. In recent years, she resided in Ashford, Alabama. She was known for her kind heart, dependable nature, and strong work ethic.
On September 16, 1989, Annie married Thomas Butler, and together they shared 37 years of marriage built on love, companionship, and commitment.
She was preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Trisha Lin Butler; her brother, Charlie Mason; and her sister, Maddie Bell Parramore.
Annie is survived by her husband, Thomas Butler; her sons, Allen Turner and his wife Carol, and Thomas E. Butler and his wife Ronda; her brother, Roy Mason; her grandchildren, Rylee Butler, Payton Baker and her husband Robert, and Jesse Blanks; and her great-grandchildren, Brantlee Baker and Olivia Baker.
Annie loved the Lord and her family deeply and treasured the time she spent with each of them. She will be remembered for her caring spirit, quiet strength, and the love she shared throughout her life. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
A graveside service to celebrate Annie’s life will be held at 10:30am on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Charles Goldsmith officiating.
Remember Me
Remember me when flowers bloom
Early in the spring
Remember me on sunny days
In the fun that summer brings.
Remember me in the fall
As you walk through the leaves of gold
And in the wintertime – remember me
In the stories that are told.
But most of all remember
Each day – right from the start
I will be forever near
For I live within your heart.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory, 1700 Barrington Rd, Midland City, AL 36350 (334-983-6604)
Hershel Edgar Harper, age 66, of Dothan, Alabama, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2026, at Southeast Health.
A service to celebrate the extraordinary life of Hershel will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Pastor Billy Fortune officiating. Interment will follow in the Gardens of memory Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Born on March 15, 1960, in Dothan, he was the beloved son of the late Bonford Barney Harper and Kathryn Frances Peterson Harper.
Hershel was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished his family above all else. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later dedicated many years to working offshore in the oil and gas industry. A passionate hunter and fisherman, Hershel treasured the outdoors and enjoyed sharing these passions with family and friends. Known for his remarkable skills in motors and mechanics, he had the ability to fix almost anything and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was also a loyal Alabama Crimson Tide fan, seldom missing a game and always enthusiastically cheering “Roll Tide!” Hershel’s greatest joy came from spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. Whether in the woods, on the water, working on engines, or supporting Alabama football, he lived life on his own terms and created countless cherished memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Raymond Harper and Ladon Harper; his sister, Betty Jean Kennedy; his former wife of 36 years and mother of his children, Janet Turner Harper.
Hershel is lovingly survived by his son, Joshua Harper and wife Crystal of Florala; his son, Jeremy Harper and wife Jessica of Slocomb; and his daughter, Nicole Boylston and husband Brian of Elba. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Breanna Harper and fiancé Taloray Costello; Branson Harper; Jackson Boylston; Braxton Harper; Ryland Boylston; Kyleigh Boylston; Dillon Harper; and Colton Harper; as well as his beloved great-granddaughter, Luna Costello; a brother, Nathan Harper and wife Patricia and sister Nadine Bedsole. Hershel’s family includes his adopted son, Andrew Knight, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever hold his memory close.
The family expresses profound gratitude to the nurses and staff on the 3rd Floor of Southeast Health for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to Hershel and his loved ones during his final days. Your dedication and support will always be remembered.
Roll Tide, Dad. Until we meet again.
❤️🐘🏈
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements. “Because We Care … Is Making A Difference”
Mrs. MarkAnn (Freeman) Stanford, 74, a resident of Dothan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Extendicare.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. MarkAnn was born July 10, 1951, in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Judson Lee & Mary Tomlinson Freeman. As a young girl, her family moved to Houston County and was later a graduate of Dothan High School. Following high school, she attended The University of Alabama where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education and completed her master’s degree from Troy University of Dothan. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Dothan. MarkAnn will be remembered for her deep faith, loving spirit, and servant’s heart. She modeled care and compassion for her children and considered her greatest accomplishment to be giving them a strong Christian foundation. An avid reader and constant encourager, she loved her children and grandchildren deeply. Her legacy of faith, kindness, and love will live on through all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Mary Jan Freeman.
She is survived by her three children, Neal Stanford (Tami) of Dothan, Jenny Williams (John) of Phenix City, and Jami Sims (Brad) of Oregon; her 12 grandchildren, Judson Stanford, Mary Grace Stanford, Abigail Renteria (Alvin), Caroline Mateos (Jerry), Madelyn Parsons, James Sims, Sydney Wardwell (Scott); Riley, Sara Joy Grove (Logan), Bo Sims, Carrie Sims, and Joel Sims; five great-grandchildren, Westin Glidewell, Sophia Mateos, Ezequiel Renteria, Simon Renteria, and Noah Wardwell; cousins Diane Vaughn, Julie McWaters, Steve Tomlinson, and Mark Paul Freeman.
The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the nurses and staff of Extendicare & Gentiva Hospice for the love and care shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
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