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02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Charles William Kidwell

Charles W “Bill” Kidwell, II, was born to Charles Wm and Martha Kidwell on November 14, 1947, in Bedford, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home. He was 78. Bill was, first and foremost, a servant of Jesus Christ who loved and honored his mom and dad, and cherished his wife of 56 years, Nancy Brooks Kidwell, children, William Christopher Kidwell, Sarah May Kidwell and David Paul Kidwell, and grandchildren, Ariel Kidwell Chandler, Grace Lanikehau Wylie, Jonathan Hunter Kidwell, Elizabeth Kidwell Calicott, Michael Alexander Kidwell and Katherine Kidwell Gibbs.

Visitation will be held at the Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory, Enterprise, Alabama, at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 28, 2026, followed at 11:00 AM by a memorial services in the chapel officiated by Steve Ellenburg, Care Pastor, HighPointe Church. On June 6, 2026, a final memorial service will be held at the Hindostin Methodist Church where Bill’s ashes will be laid to rest with Military Honors.

Bill graduated from Shoals High School, Shoals, Indiana, in 1965. He attended Vincennes University and in 1966 Bill joined the US Air Force, trained as a Russian linguist at Syracuse University and was assigned to Germany. In 1974 Bill transitioned out of the Air Force, joined the United Methodist Church and began 30 years of ministry. He graduated from Indiana University and entered Asbury Theological Seminary earning an M.Div. In 1992 Bill and Nancy joined One Mission Society where they served as missionaries in Moscow, Russia, until 1999. There his Russian linguist skills served Bill well where he taught theology, hermeneutics, homiletics and supervised ministries in Moscow Evangelical Christian Seminary. While living in Russia, Bill wrote the constitution, by-laws and statement of faith that formed the Balzam Association of Evangelical Churches, now known as Blagovest Association of Evangelical Churches, and established the Zelenograd Balzam Evangelical Church. In 2016 the Kidwells were appointed as Church Multiplication Facilitators “CMFs” and leadership trainers to the Slavic Peoples of Europe and the Middle East. Bill has had a profound influence on many people from all across Europe and the Middle East as well as many parishioners in the Indiana, Kentucky and Alabama/West Florida United Methodist Church. His gentle spirit and kind heart has drawn many to Christ. He will never be forgotten – his legacy will continue for many generations to come.

Bill loved hunting, especially deer, and his trophies now grace the walls of the Van Horn Hunting Lodge, along with his black powder gun. He loved nature and found God was closest when he sat quietly in a hunting blind or tree stand. He enjoyed teaching children how to hunt and especially how to see God’s presence in His handiwork among trees and the hills and dales of wherever he lived.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Wm Kidwell.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Nancy L. Kidwell, Enterprise, AL; daughter, Sarah May Kidwell, Enterprise, AL; two sons, William Christopher Kidwell, Nicholasville, KY; David Paul Kidwell, Lexington, KY; mother, Martha Allen Kidwell, Odon, IN; sister, Janey Lynn Sanders, Odon, IN; six grandchildren.

We are grateful to Dr Gammil, MCE, Dr Blackmon, Dothan Hematology and Oncology, Dr Brissom, Lyster Army Health Clinic and Gentiva Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care of Bill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to One Mission Society, 941 Fry Road, PO Box A, Greenwood, IN 46142, Kidwell account 801838 to ensure his legacy in ministry to the Slavic peoples continues.

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02/22/2026

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02/20/2026

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02/20/2026

Irene Leach

Irene Leach of Daleville, AL passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation. She was 82.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Survivors include her two sons, Scott Andrew McCue (Barbara), Lawrenceville, GA; Christopher Leach (Jennifer), Daleville, AL; four grandchildren, Trystan, Rosabella, Astrid, and Megan; great-grandson, Tanner; sister, Rosemary Osborne (Richard), New Jersey; Cristiana Ratti (Chris), Baltimore, MD.

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02/20/2026

Charlotte Ballard Loftin

Charlotte Ballard Loftin, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home in Enterprise.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Dr. Ben Bowden and Chaplain Sonny Moore officiating with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. A private burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time.

Charlotte was born and raised in Magnet Cove, Arkansas and attended nearby Henderson State University, where she earned a BSE degree, was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, and a varsity cheerleader.

She married Dave, her husband of 57 years, in 1968 and followed him throughout a 26-year Army career. In doing so, she gave up her aspiration to become a full-time high school speech and drama teacher to settle for occasional temporary roles at Dave’s various duty stations. After settling in Enterprise 32 years ago, she focused on pageant coaching, pageant judging, and retail clothing.

Charlotte had a vibrant personality, which she openly shared with friends and strangers alike. In later years, she became a loving cheerleader to her grandchildren, an avid pickleball player, and a passionate gardener who spent many hours tending to her lawn, flowers, and shrubs.

Charlotte is survived by her husband Dave, sons David (Stacy), Vestavia Hills, AL and Casey (Katie), Knoxville, TN, daughter Catherine Jenkins (Thomas), Enterprise, AL and grandchildren: Abigail, Gray, Charlie, Anna Margaret, Will, and Ella Loftin; and Anna Jenkins.

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02/18/2026

William A Ahroon

William Ahroon Jr. of Enterprise, AL passed away, Monday, February 16, 2026 in the company of his beloved children. He was 77.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints with Bishop Craig Harnois officiating.

He was an acoustic researcher for United States Aeromedical Research Laboratory. He researched and developed groundbreaking technology designed to protect the hearing integrity of the United States military. He deeply loved his family and was always supportive of them in whatever they pursued. He proudly served his country as a radar technician during the Vietnam War. Known for his sharp mind and confident nature, he was often the smartest person in the room — and never hesitated to let you know it.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Cynthia Ahroon and his parents, William and Courtney Ahroon.

Survivors include his seven children; Heather Beauchamp (Jason); Meagan Bradshaw (Justin); Courtney Ahroon (Adam Thompson); William Ahroon III; Lyndsey Sebold (Casey); Matthew Ahroon; David Ahroon; twenty one grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; three sisters; Mary Ann, Jeannie, and Jo.

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02/18/2026

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02/17/2026

David Hammett

David Hammett of Chancellor, AL passed away, Monday, February 16, 2026. He was 79.

A Celebration of Life services will be announced at a later date.

David was truly a jack of all trades — a man who seemed ten feet tall and bulletproof to those who knew and loved him, he will be dearly missed. You could always find him in his shop humming along with 96.9 The Legend. He had a natural gift for “piddling” and making things work, often improving items beyond their original design. A true backyard engineer, David was exceptionally intelligent, possessing both book smarts and strong common sense. He was a devoted history buff with a deep appreciation for learning and discovery. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was an aircraft mechanic.

David loved traveling across the United States with his beloved wife and travel companion, creating lasting memories along the way. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family, holding a special place in his heart for his children and grandchildren, who brought him immense pride and joy.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Ernie Hammett.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Gail Hammett, Chancellor, AL; three daughters, Martinique Hammett, Jacksonville, FL, Tammy Webb (Tony), Cu***ng, GA, Sherry Lathem (Michael), Cu***ng, GA; five sons, David Hammett, Jacksonville, FL, Jason Hammett, Dothan, AL, Matthew Hammett (Alexis), Jacksonville, FL, Randy Hammett (Laura), Dawsonville, GA, Leslie Hammett, Alamo, GA; nine grandsons; two granddaughters; three great grandsons; two sisters Cheryl Driscol, Woodstock, GA, Vicki Dickman (Dale), Donalsonville, GA; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

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02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that when Presidents' Day was first observed in 1879, it only applied to the District of Columbia? It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

02/14/2026

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02/13/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse this Valentine's Day? If you are, please find comfort in this article that validates the strong emotions you're feeling and offers support on the grief journey ahead.

Losing your soulmate is heartbreaking and lifechanging. As a grieving spouse, read these 10 mourning rights and grieve the way you need to.