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10/31/2025

Mrs. Agnes L. (Smith) Wood, 85, of Valley, died October 30, 2025, at 8:15 A.M.

Born October 24, 1940, in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Otis Charles and Lizzie Della Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Dorsey Ray Wood, and brothers, Delmar Smith and Terry Smith.

Mrs. Wood is survived by four children, Sherri W. Foster, Gregory W. Wood, Sharon D Wood and Gerald W. Wood; brother; Kenneth Smith; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of West End Baptist Church, Valley, Alabama.

Graveside services for Mrs. Wood will be held on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, at 11:00 AM (EDT) at Harmoney Memorial Park Cemetery in Lanett, Alabama. Interment will follow in Harmoney Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Wood's family will receive friends Monday, November 3rd, 2025, from 10:00 to 10:40 AM (EDT) for visitation at the Johnson Brown-Service in Valley, Alabama.

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10/31/2025

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10/29/2025

Mrs. Barbara Benefield Milam, age 83, of West Point, Georgia passed away on October 26th, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on August 25th, 1942, in West Point.

Mrs. Milam is survived by her two daughters, Donna Handley (Marc) and Mitzi Wise (Eric); her four grandchildren, Caroline and Hope Handley and Lily and Noah Wise; her two sisters, Gwen Benefield and Angela Ballard (Jimmy); and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Milam; parents, T. H. “Hank” Benefield and Lueola Wilson Benefield; and her siblings, R. T. Benefield, Helen Pitts, Russell Benefield, and Wade Benefield.

Mrs. Milam was an easy-going lady who enjoyed bowling and trips to Biloxi. She loved being with her family, especially her sisters. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

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10/28/2025

Elizabeth Ann Smedley, who was born on July 25, 1949, in Sparrows Point, MD, passed away on October 26, 2025, in Lagrange, GA, surrounded by the love of her family. She brought light and kindness into this world and will be remembered for her loving and caring nature.

Elizabeth, affectionately known as Ann by friends and family, was a pillar of strength and love to everyone she encountered. She dedicated her life to her family, serving as a faithful wife to her husband, David Smedley, and a devoted mother to her sons, the late Bubba Smedley and David Brian Smedley. Ann’s memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of her sisters, Patricia (Emery) Justiss and Betty Jean Bulloch; her brother, Ricky Taylor; and her adored grandsons, Gavin and Blake Smedley, along with numerous nieces and nephews who revered her as the core of the extended family.

Ann found joy in the simplest pleasures of life and shared this joy generously with others. She was revered by many for her benevolence and unending support; she was indeed the epitome of a person who always helped others. As a faithful employee for over 20 years, Ann's commitment and dedication were evident to everyone who worked alongside her.

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10/28/2025

Today is National First Responders Day. Today and everyday we recognize the great dedication and sacrifices of our public safety officers. We also honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while answering the call to serve and protect.

10/27/2025

Mr. Jessie Donald “Duck” Simms, age 87, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur, Alabama. He was born August 16, 1938, to Jim Frank Sr. and Ludie Ward Simms.

Mr. Simms is survived by his daughters, Kelli Simms Powers and Kadi Simms Dobson; his sister Rebecca Simms Smith; Sister-in-Law, Peggy Scott Simms and many nieces and nephews; grandchildren, William Simms (Charlotte), Sydney Powers Burns (Blake), Anna Evelyn Simms, Mark Allen Powers, and Kennedy Kathryn Dobson. He also has three great grandchildren, Simms Harrison Burns, Keller Blakeney Burns, Mary Rogers Nichols Simms and his lifelong friend Roger Sorrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters, his wife Paula Kay Simms of 55 years, and his son Keri Donald Simms.

He retired from Uniroyal in Opelika after 38 years of service. He was an avid Alabama football fan and loved to fish on Lake Martin! He had a heart of gold and loved his family so much!

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10/27/2025

James “Jimmy” Grady Waites of Cusseta, Alabama, passed away on October 24, 2025, at his residence. Jimmy was born on May 6, 1965, in Valley, Alabama, to Debra McDonald and the late Grady Waites. He enjoyed an array of outdoors activities, guns, and was an avid, diehard Alabama Football fan.

Jimmy is preceded in death by, Harris “Harry” McDonald, as well as his father, Grady Waites, sisters, Wanda Waites and Misty Waites, grandparents, Bill and Polly Gough and John and Evola Waites, niece, Tristan Gore.

Survivors include, son, Matthew Waites, mother, Debra McDonald, brothers, Ronnie Waites(Marcella) and John Waites (Alisa), sisters, Kim Zapata (Fernando) and Melissa Waites, step-mom, Judy Coleman (Allen).

Services for Jimmy will be held at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. (EST).

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10/27/2025

Happy Navy Day! ⚓️
Navy Day has been celebrated since 1922 and offers a unique opportunity for the public to explore the inner workings of the at local naval installations and recognize the service’s contributions. In 1938, large crowds flocked to the Washington Navy Yard for Navy Day. A local newspaper estimated that the Yard hosted over 200,000 visitors! [Library of Congress photograph]

10/26/2025

Honoring U.S. troops abroad and their families on October 26, 2025.

10/25/2025

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10/25/2025

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10/25/2025

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