Marion County Funeral Home

04/07/2026

03/11/2026

Ann Evans
July 21, 1943 - March 10, 2026

Ann Evans, age 82, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March10, 2026, at NMMC-Tupelo. She was born in Marion County, Alabama on July 21,1943, to Reeder and Stella Bishop.

The visitation will be 11-1 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Fulton Bridge Church. The service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Fulton Bridge Cemetery and Dr. Danny Duncan and Shane Stidham will officiate.

She was preceded in death by her father, Reeder Bishop; mother, Stella Bishop; loving husband, J.W. Evans; and nine siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memories, sons, Jason Evans (wife, Emily), Jeremy Evans (wife, Lindsay); grandchildren, Brett, Connor, Jaxson, Bristol Evans; great-grandson, Madden Evans; a host of family and friends.

Marion County Funeral Home will assist the family.

03/09/2026

Charles H. Sill III, age 81, passed away March 08, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1944, in Pennsylvania, to Charles Sill II and Helen Sill. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Emily Bishop Sill; sons, Charles Sill IV (wife, Samantha), Scott A. Sill ( Jenifer); grandchildren, Rachel Sill, Charlee Sill, Hannah Sill, Zachary Sill, Alexis Breaud (husband, Justin); great-granddaughter, Lainey Breaud; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Jason Sill; parents, Charles and Helen Sill; sister, Helen.
A private memorial service celebrating his life.

Marion County Funeral Home will assist the family

03/02/2026

Martha Jeanette Cox Ryals of Winfield, Alabama passed from this earthly life on the 1st day of March 2026, just days shy of her 76th birthday.

Marty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Tony Jackson Ryals and also by her loving parents, James Willard and Hilda Wood Cox, her elder sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Ralph Ratliff and her nephew, Kirk Ratliff.

She is survived by her devoted and cherished niece, Elizabeth Ratliff Peoples, and her loving sisters, brother-in law and great nephew, Elizabeth and Donald Marrazza, Melissa Cox Justice and Daniel Alexander Ratliff.

Marty was born locally in Haleyville, at the home and office of Dr. W.M. Godsey. As a daughter of an Air Force Master Sergeant, she grew up all over the world. She graduated from Columbia County High School in Lake City, Florida and received an associate’s degree from Lake City Community College, where she spent much of her time working with the Theater Department as a student actress, set painter or stagehand.

Marty worked for many years for Old Dominion University School of Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia, but her lifelong passion surrounded her love of animals. She and her husband Tony established Ryalswood, a beautiful Arabian Horse sanctuary and farm in Zachary, Louisiana, where Marty rescued horses from dire situations, but also bred and raised champion Arabian stallions and mares. Besides her horses, Marty's home was always an oasis for many family dogs (including her most beloved Labrador Retriever, Juke), a host of barn cats, as well as goats that she humorously named after her mother and sisters. Marty also used the farm as a way to provide employment to individuals needing first and second chances in a secure, supportive environment.

Marty was beautiful, generous, feisty, stubborn and passionate about so many things and her family here will miss her until they are all reunited through Christ in the life to come.

The family is planning a small memorial service for April 25, 2026 to celebrate Marty’s life and homegoing. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Marty’s name is asked to please consider the Alzheimer’s Association, which provides support not only to Alzheimer’s patients but also individuals like Marty who suffer from other forms of onset dementia. Contributions may be made on the Alzheimer’s Association website in Marty’s name. Any note or acknowledgement to be sent by the Association should be addressed to: The Marty Ryals Family, 416 Edgewood Avenue, Winfield, AL 35594.

02/24/2026

Louise Lundy Mills age 93 born Wednesday 8/31/32 in Marion County and passed from this life into glory Sunday 2/22/26 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She had a great love for growing vegetables but was best known to love to pull up weeds any time she was home and had the chance. She had a great love for family, friends, and a willing heart to help anyone in need. She was a fun loving lady and enjoyed family get togethers in a home filled with talking and laughter. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Randle (Gail) Mills, Amelia Batchelder, and Daryl (Anita) Mills. Her grandchildren Stacy (Ward) Brasseal, Jacklyn (Brian) Howell, Riley (Mary) Mills, Tara (Mike) Skropka, Christopher (Kim) Mills, Britney (Benjamin) Sullins, and Jessica Mills. Her great grandchildren Casey Mills, Cameron Cantrell, Haston Howell, Raden Jones, Mackenzie Howell, Ben Howell, Grayson Kizzire, Odin Sullins, and Iris Sullins. And sister in law Fannie Lundy. And a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Flavors and Irene Lundy, husband Iris Watson Mills, brother Dalton Lundy, sisters Eloise Petty and Lucille Lundy, and son in law Stephen Batchelder. The visitation will be Wednesday 2/25/26 at 12-2 with service to follow at 2 at Marion County Funeral Home.
Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

02/18/2026

Reba Wiginton Shotts, age 96, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Hamilton, Alabama on September 24, 1929, to her parents, Alvin Wiginton and Lily Mae Ridings Wiginton.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Michael Shotts (wife, Deanna);
daughter, Deborah Nichols (husband, Bruce); grandchildren, Rebekah Wiginton (husband, Brian), Ben Shotts, Ashley Jacobs (husband, Chris), Dallas Nichols;
great-grandchildren, Meg Wiginton, Jane Wiginton, Anne Wiginton, Harley Jacobs
A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Rex Shotts; parents, Alvin and Lily Mae Wiginton; siblings, Max, Maurice and Robbie.
A visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Marion County Funeral Home. The service will follow at 2 p.m. p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Jeff Armbrester officiating. The interment at Hamilton Memory Gardens.

Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

02/07/2026

Lloyd Parker Ponds went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Lloyd was born on February 10, 1936, to the late John Thomas Ponds and Grace Austin Ponds in Saltillo, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Lloyd learned from an early age to work hard and love people. His life lessons taught him great character which he has passed on to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His love for and faith in God carried him through many trials and difficulties and we celebrate that his faith has now become sight in the presence of his Savior.
Lloyd retired from 3M after 25 years and had other successful business endeavors through the years. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Free Will Baptist Church for over 60 years, serving as Deacon and in many other roles.
Remembered for his strong faith, his love for family, and his strong work ethic, he leaves behind a lasting legacy for his family and all who knew him. He loved to help people and served many years as a Mason and with the Shriners.
He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Shirley Faye Pearce Ponds, two daughters, Sheila Ponds Chastain, (Dr. Stephen Chastain) and Sharon Ponds Sanders (Rev. Robert (Bob) Sanders); one honorary daughter, Adrianne Hodges Branson (Rev. Mark Branson); three grandchildren; Rebekah Calli Boswell (John Michael Boswell), Jesse G. Brown, III (Sydney) and Parker Stephen Chastain; two great grandchildren, Cooper Davis Boswell and Cade Hamilton Boswell; and numerous nieces, nephews.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Amedisys Hospice, Michael Pueirtt and Aaron McKnight in taking care of our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5 pm until 7 pm at Marion County Funeral Home, 3325 Bexar Ave E, Hamilton, AL 35570. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11 am at the funeral home with Rev. Robert (Bob) Sanders and Rev. Mark Branson officiating and burial at Hamilton Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jesse G. Brown, III, Parker Stephen Chastain, John Michael Boswell, Joe Bonee, Johnny Bonee, and Tim Pearce.

02/05/2026

Lois Bernice (Vaughan) Cosby, age 74, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Arkansas on May 04, 1951, to her parents, Daniel Vaughan and Ada Smith Vaughan.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Bobby Cosby Sr. sons,
Dustin Cosby, Bobby Cosby Jr.; daughters, Anne Thrasher, Vicki Gambino,
Michelle Cosby, Jennifer Cagle (Jim Brooks), Mary Ham; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her son, Joshua Cosby; grandson, Krystian Cosby; great-grandson, Waylon Dipasquale
A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 05, 2026, at Bear Creek #1 Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

02/03/2026

Betty Ruth Fowler, age 92, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Sunday, February 01, 2026, in Hamilton Alabama. She was born in Hackleburg Alabama on November 15, 1933, to Wallace and Annie Lawrence Whitworth.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 07, 2026, from 11-12 p.m. at The Methodist Church in Hamilton Alabama. The Memorial Service will follow at 12 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Armbrester officiating and burial at Cedar Tree Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ralph Fowler; daughter-in-law, Kathy Fowler; parents, Wallace and Annie Whitworth; three sisters and three brothers.
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Beth Knight (husband, Doug); son, Mike Fowler, grandchildren, Sara Miller (husband, Daniel), Caroline Horton (husband, Steven);
great-grandchildren, Grey Miller, Grace Miller, Owen Miller, Whitt Horton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

01/23/2026

Margie R. Mays, age 86, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at NMMC- Hamilton. She was born in Alabama on February 21, 1939, to Leornard Nixon and Eva Dell Yeilding Nixon.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. at Marion County Funeral Home. The service will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Bro. Ryan Gallager, officiating and burial at Hamilton Memory Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Mays; parents, Leornard and Eva Dell Nixon; granddaughters, Rayanna and Rainia King; siblings, Hayward (Virginia) Nixon, Joel (Doris) Nixon, Norma Lou (Roy) Brooks, Gennetta Cayson, Jettie Jewel; four infant brothers and sister.
She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Darrell Mays, Rita King (husband, Ricky); grandchildren, Ryan King (wife, Carrie), Garrison Mays, Reegan King; Great-grandchildren, Ruby King, Millie King, Hattie King; sister, Eva Carol Sartain; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

01/17/2026

Alma Gale Sheahan, age 80, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, January14, 2026, at Haleyville Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 20,1945, to Amery and Mary ’Tom” Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter, Leisa (Darren) Loveless; son, Robert Pearl; sister, Linda Green; grandchildren, Dusty (Heather),
Christopher (Britany), Tony (Candace), Becky (Steven), Courtney (Cree)
Josh (Karmen), Ashley (Corey), Justin (Sierra), Aaliyah;
great-grandchildren, Dawson, Tatum, Rorie, Peyton, Paislee, Haven, Dean,
Cameron, Hayden (Mary), Payton, Carson, Leon Carter, Ethan, Tristan, Julien, Javiar, Jonathan, Sophia, Sabrina, Savannah, Jayden, Brody, Jaxson, Maverick, great-great-grandchild, Liana a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Amery and Mary “Tom” Taylor, husband, Thomas Sheahan; son, Bobby Dean Pearl; siblings, Maxiene Geren; Nelda Somers, Orville Taylor, Kenneth Taylor, Charley Taylor and Glenn Taylor.
The visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Marion County Funeral Home. The service will be 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Whitten officiating. The interment at Liberty Grove Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home will assist the family.