Gladys Tew Corbin, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 93.
Born on January 1, 1933, in Midland City, Alabama to the late Ruben and Zora Bell Hudspeth Harris, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that made every day brighter for those around her. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Gladys found joy in many of the activities that brought people together. She loved square dancing and was a proud member of the Goober Gamboliers. She also enjoyed line dancing, and she embraced those moments with enthusiasm and a spirit that was both lively and welcoming.
She was also known as a fantastic cook. Her banana pudding was a special favorite with her family, and her dumplings, made from scratch, were remembered with great affection by all who were fortunate enough to enjoy them.
Above all else, family was her heart. Gladys treasured her loved ones deeply and found her greatest joy in the bonds she shared with them. She was a source of love, encouragement, and strength, and her presence brought comfort and stability to those closest to her.
In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husbands, J. L. Tew and Johnny Taylor; her daughter, Maxine Tew Jackson; her siblings, Jerry, Buddy, Margie, Geraldine, and Maebelle.
Gladys is survived by her daughter, Wanda Collins (Charles); her son, Randy Tew (Helen); her son-in-law, Porter Jackson; her grandchildren, Andrew Jackson, Michelle Rogers (Stormy), Dwayne Collins (Melissa), Becky Tew, Sarah Tew, Autumn Tew, and Jesse Tew; her great-grandchildren, Madison, Donovan, Nathan, Bailey, Summer (Skyler), Adalynn, Olivia, and Ellory; her great-great-grandchildren, Gracelynn, Kason, Teagan, Dakota, Lucian, Theodore, and Conner; her sisters, Grace Kirkland, Maurice Richardson, Josephine Leatherwood (Hugh), Julie Adkins (Jerry); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Dr. Ricky Plummer officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Betty Lou Doster Warren, a resident of Ariton, Alabama passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home. She was 75 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Warren will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from Calvary Assembly of God Church with Reverend Dr. Randy Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Tuesday from 10:00 A. M. until service time.
Mrs. Warren was born December 25, 1950 up on the hill at “the old home place” off County Road 15 in Ariton. She was the youngest daughter out of thirteen children to the late Oscar Wallace Doster and Zonie Nance Doster. She and her mother moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1960 where several siblings were already living. This is where she met her late husband “Buddy”. She was an avid fisherman, bowler and enjoyed spending time with all of her siblings and friends. Betty worked for Debbie’s Drive Service and the Polk County School Board in Lakeland. She moved back to Alabama in 1998 where she and her husband quickly became a part of the bowling community. She attended Calvary Assembly of God Church in Clio. After her husband went to meet Jesus, she continued bowling, fishing and quickly became a flower gardener. She enjoyed being out in her yard with her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Henry “Buddy” Warren; twelve sisters and brothers; and one great grandson.
She is survived by six children, Teresa McGehee of Ozark, Kimberly Warren of Ozark, Karen Jefferies of Ariton, Emory Warren Jr. (Debbie) of Ariton, Lee Wheeler (Ashley) of Midland City, and Shana Wise (Michael) of Skipperville; grandchildren, Kayla Rodgers (Travainta) of Pearland, Texas, April Thomas (Matt) of Brundidge, Justin Warren (Megan) of Mooresville, North Carolina, Loren Warren (Iris) of Ariton, Tyler Warren (Bella) of Ariton, Alex Jefferies of Ariton, Joshua Williamson of Lakeland, Florida and Sharadon Warren of Troy; twenty-three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
The family would like to thank SARCOA, Dale Home Health and Community Hospice for all of their excellent and comforting help through this time in her life.
Charles Odell Green, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Crowne Health Care in Eufaula. He was 83 years old.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the New Zion Freewill Baptist Church cemetery in Tumbleton, Alabama, with Rev. Shane Traylor officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Flowers will be accepted.
Charles was born on September 7, 1942, in the Beat 8 community in Barbour County to the late Jerry William and Fannie Mae (Grubbs) Green. He spent most of his life in Bakerhill, Alabama until moving to Abbeville in 1973. Charles was known as a master carpenter and worked his entire life in construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Jeanette Whitehead Green; five brothers, Junior Green, Derrell Green, Walter Thomas Green, Ed Green, and Gordon Green; two stepsons, Randy Baker and Rickey Baker; grandson, Bryan Galloway.
Survivors include his son, Kenneth Green; daughter, Janet Green; two stepsons, Dennis Baker and Wayne Baker; stepdaughter, Jancie Galloway; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Pourchot and Maurine Green; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Kevin Lamar “Weasel” Freeman Poke
October 28, 1983 – May 17, 2026
Kevin Lamar “Weasel” Freeman Poke departed this life on May 17, 2026. Kevin was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose presence brought laughter, love, and unforgettable memories to everyone who knew him.
Kevin was born on October 28, 1983, to the late Ruby Jean Parrish and James Pope. He attended Dothan City Schools and was well known throughout the community for his kind heart, funny personality, and love for people. Kevin never met a stranger and had a way of making everyone around him feel welcomed and loved.
Weasel loved music and loved to sing. Whether he was on FaceTime, around family and friends, or simply enjoying life, he always kept a song in his heart. His smile and energy could light up any room. He was known for checking on the people he loved and making sure everybody around him was good. Kevin left a lasting impact on so many people and was truly loved throughout the community.
Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Jean Parrish.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his father, James Pope; two brothers, Peppi Freeman and Alan Freeman; two sisters, Sharee Poke; Keisha Miller; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many devoted friends who will forever cherish his memory.
Shane Lavon Creech of Geneva, AL passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was 42 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Red Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the Beda Baptist Church Cemetery in Wing, AL with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Shane was born on October 27, 1983, to the late Ronnie Lavon and Brenda Lee Parker Creech. Shane was a proud graduate of the Geneva High School Class of 2002, where he played football and formed lasting memories with classmates, and teammates. He carried that same enthusiasm into his everyday life, especially when it came to football. Shane enjoyed watching the Alabama Crimson Tide play, and he followed the game with great interest and excitement.
Shane loved being outside, where he found peace and purpose in hunting, fishing, and working with heavy equipment. He also loved helping coach and watching his children play ball, and he found great joy in being present for their activities and accomplishments.
Shane also demonstrated extraordinary love and loyalty through the care he gave to his family members during times of illness. Along with the help of his wife, Stephanie, he helped take exceptional care of his grandmother, father, and mother when each of them became sick and could no longer care for themselves.
Shane is survived by his wife, Stephanie Creech of Geneva, AL; one daughter, Sheyanne Creech, and one son, Sawyer Creech both of Geneva, AL; one sister, Kerry Revell (Chris) of Prattville, AL; special cousin, Tiffany Turner (Mike); and a special great uncle, Lloyd Smith (Charlotte); and several uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, and a host of friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Revell, Josh Spicer, Brian Retherford, Steven Norman, Jamie Norman, and Chris Coleman.
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.net
DOTHAN. . .Rebecca Ann Hayes “Becky” Anderson, a resident of Dothan, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026, at her home. She was 63.
There are no memorial or funeral services planned at this time. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Anderson was born in Stuart, Florida and was raised in Dothan where she lived all her life. She was a graduate of Wicksburg High School and Wallace Community College where she received a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Becky retired from Wesley Place on Honeysuckle as a Licensed Practical Nurse. In earlier years, she was employed by Gentiva Hospice as a nurse. Becky was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Albert Hayes, her mother, Dorothy Phillbrook Hayes, a son, Justin Albert Burdeshaw, a sister, Carol Hayes Adams and a niece, Courtney Adams.
Surviving relatives include her husband, William Steven “Steve” Anderson; and a niece, Madison Miller.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Charles Odell Green, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Crowne Health Care in Eufaula. He was 83 years old.
