The Obituary Section

Jacqueline Hazel

, Alabama

Jacqueline Marionette FranklinHazel was born on November 8 1952 in Houston Texas to the late Otis Alvin Franklin and Doris DeVelma Howard. She grew up in First Missionary Baptist Church where she embraced our Lord and Savior at an early age. Most people fondly knew her as "Jack" "Jackye" or Ms. Jackye" as she always prided herself to be the smartest person in the room. She was a part of the National Honors Society at Carroll High School in Ozark Alabama where she graduated in 1970 before attending Howard University in Washington D.C. where she began her 20year career as a Legal Assistant. She returned to Ozark in 2009 continuing as a legal advocate and supporter of her community while caring for her mother. Her favorite pasttime was reading helping others and spending time with her closest friends at the casino. Her most significant accomplishment was the success of her…

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Jesse Terry

, Alabama

November 17, 2017

Mr. Jesse L. Terry passed away on November 18 2017 at Oakview Manor. Funeral service will be held on November 25 2017 at New Summer Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Daleville Alabama where the Rev. Joel Warren is the Pastor. Services will be at 1100 oclock with the interment immediately following at the New Summer Hill Cemetery. Jesse L. Terry was the son of the late Rev. Isaac Otis Terry Sr. and the late Stella Mae ColsonTerry. Jesse grew up in the church. He was taught music by Lucy Loman and played the guitar for many years in various Gospel Groups. He also was a Master Barber until his health declined. Jesse was preceded in death by six brothers Colson Isaac J.L. Grover Homer and Otis J. Two sister Mary Jane and Equella. He leaves to cherish his loving memories his daughter Latecia TerryWayne Williams of Rochester NY. Three grandchildren…

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Doris Howard

, Alabama

August 14, 2017

Doris DeVelma Howard Boykin departed this life on August 15 2017 at the age of 92 years young. She was born to Albert and Ruby Boykin on July 28 1925. She grew up in First Missionary Baptist Church where she embraced our Lord and Savior at an early age. She graduated from Ozark Negro City High School and Alabama State University where she majored in and received her Degree in Elementary Education and History. She began her teaching career in Dothan AL. Doris was the rare social butterfly equally adept at moving in all circles and enjoying people from all facets of life. It wa this quality that endeared her to her many friends students and church family for life. She leaves behind those to cherish her memories and love and many who loved and will missed her dearly. Her immediate family Omar Khan Hazel Tosha and daughter Alexis Chamel…

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Jerome Crittenden

, Alabama

Mr. Tyrone "Tampa Ty" Crittenden was born onApril 4 1948 to the late Harvey "Pop"Crittenden and Mary Emma Hawkins Crittenden. He wasa member of Greater Sardis Missionary Baptist Church anda 1966 graduate of D. A. Smith High School. As a youth he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. As an adult he was a member of the Concerned Citizens of Ozark Carroll High School Boys Basketball Booster Club anda R. A. Smith Alumni Association. He never met astranger and was well known. Seems like everybody knew "Tampa Ty". He was friendly upbeat and wity. He was fun to be around and had a multitude of friends all over the world who lov3d him. He was preceded in death by his parents two sisters Ruby Crittenden and Roberta CrittendenBeaty and niece LaToya Box. He leaves to cherish his memories to his only child his loving and devoted daughter…

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Sr Jimmy Mixon

, Alabama

Life and Times Mr. Jimmy Lee Mixon Sr. was born March 28 1957 in Dale County Alabama to the late Namon Crittenden and Mrs. Sally Mae Mixon. On April 1 2018 our Heavenly Father reached out his hand to Jimmy L. Mixon to come back home. He was preceded in death by two siblings Eugene Mixon and Mary Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Diane Mixon of 38 years and two children Diana Mixon and Jimmy Lee Mixon Jr. and two sisters Marilyn and Rubynell Tellis Ozark AL and numerous nieces and nephews cousins and many other relatives.

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Ms. Erma Floyd

, Alabama

Erma Jean Caple Floyd was born April 4 1950 in Clio AL to the late Effie Mae and Willie B. Caple. After completing high school at Clio Public High School Erma married ST Floyd who preceded her in death. Erma found a new home in Bluffton SC in 1988. In April 2001 Erma returned home to Ozark AL where she joined Greater Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. Erma remained a faithful and devout member of Greater Sardis until the Lord called received her home. Erma leaves to cherish her memories her siblings Essie John Knight of Elamville AL Willie Mack Voncille Caple of Brundidge AL Annie Authur Hart of Miami FL Jewel Caple Wheeler who preceded her in death and a host of nieces nephews cousins and friends.

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Leo Gipson

, Alabama

Mr. Leo O. Gipson was born July 17 1950 in Ozark AL to Johnnie Gipson and the late Dorothy Strickland. He worked at Chism Truck Stop for 10 years and in the lumber industry. Also he worked as a welder for a number of years and was a very talented artist. Leo leaves to cherish his memory his son Leo Gipson Jr. grandson DeVante Jamal Gipson brother Joseph Strickland AuntsMattie Beaty Mavine Morris and Cora Lee Borroks Uncles Arthur Jones Charles Jones Donald Jones and Willie Earl Jones. Preceded him in death was his lovely sister Magnolia Gipson.

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Beverly JamesGibson

, Alabama

October 5, 2017

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death neither sorrow nor crying neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away. Revelation 214 Beverly James Gibson departed this life on October 6 2017. Her parents Robert L. James Sr. and Dagmar P. Dozier and her stepfather Tommie Lee Dozier preceded her in death. Born in Columbus Ga. Beverly graduated from Carver High School and continued her education at El Paso Community College. After graduation Beverly pursued a career in modeling for several years before she became a Corrections Officer with the Muscogee County Sheriffs Office in Columbus. She was very gifted with arts and crafts and made many beautiful candle holders for family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren when possible. Beverly leaves to cherish her memory three children Topaz Pierre Montague…

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Mrs. Regina Johnson

, Alabama

Mrs. Regina Johnson past away on January 24 2018 at her home in Ozark AL. She was born in West Virginia to James and Helen Blanks. Her husband Left to cherish her memories was her husband Mr. Raymond Johnson of Ozark two cousins Velma Whitlow and Darlene Whitlow of West Virginia. Her aunt Loraine Whitlow also of West Virginia. A brotherin0law Freddie Johnson of Dothan AL. A sisterinlaw also in Dothan AL and a host of nieces and nephews.

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