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09/29/2025

Today is National ! The was founded on September 29, 1899, and is America’s oldest and largest major combat veteran organization. Congratulations on 126 years!

09/29/2025

Save your loved ones from any financial stress by pre-planning your funeral with Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Homes today. Let our staff of professional directors guide you through the process and help you feel comfortable making decisions on your own terms. Contact us today at (334)768-2141. https://www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com/pre-arrangements

09/28/2025

Gold Star Mothers, we especially honor you today.

No one should have to bear the weight of losing a son or daughter in service to our nation. Yet you carry that weight with strength and dignity that humbles us all.

We pray for you, we grieve with you and we thank you.

09/27/2025

Honoring those who served. Veterans and their families may be eligible for special burial benefits, including a government headstone, burial flag, and more. Contact us to learn which benefits apply to you.

09/25/2025

Marlin Lee Child, 83, of Lanett, Alabama, passed away on, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Marlin was born on November 12, 1941, to the late Virgil Fluno Childs and Melda Clarice Childs.

He was a long time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lanett, Alabama.

Marlin is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Damien Lowery.

He is survived by his wife, Margie Childs, brothers, William F. Childs and Larry W. Childs, daughter, Rita Marlene Lowery, son, Marty Lee Childs (Naomi), step children, David Lowery (Felicia), Wanda Smith (Lee), Keith Miles (Rachel), grandchildren, Misty Moncus, Amy Warner Perez (David), Brian Warner (Samantha), Tera Lowery, Kenadee Foster, great grandchildren, Camden Moncus, Emma Moncus, Rylan Lowery, Ryder Lowery, Alivia Warner, Savannah Warner, Beau Warner, and Mac Lowery.

Funeral Service will be held, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the Chapel of Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, Alabama, at 2:30 P.M. (EST).

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09/25/2025

We remember. We will not forget.
⭐️” Gold Star Families Remembrance Week”⭐️
" . . . so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
~ Senate Resolution designating September 19-25, 2021 as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week" and encouraging all Americans to perform acts of community service and goodwill to honor our fallen heroes and their families
Full text of resolution in press release at: taps.org/press/2021/sep16.

09/25/2025

Ethon “Erick” Gaither, Jr. Erick was 84 years old when he passed away in his home in Lanett, AL with Parkinson’s disease which he had had for 23 years. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Lauderdale County, Meridian, MS. Erick was preceded in death by his parents Annie May Ward and Ethon Gaither, Sr., and his son, Ethon Erick (Trey) Gaither, III.

Erick graduated from Auburn University and then went on to have an illustrious career in many different facets. He taught in middle school in DeKalb County, GA for a couple of years. He then decided to go into the retail business with Sears. Erick advanced rapidly up the ladder of success. He was with Sears for 29 years. When Sears offered a buyout, Erick took it and had plans to retire. But, as fate would have it, his best friend, John Temple, who was the COO of Business and Finance at Emory University, talked him into coming to work with him. The time at Emory was 17 years. Erick’s work ethic was exemplary.

Erick’s hobbies and interests were golfing, tennis, and boating. His greatest pleasure was being on the water. And, of course, fishing was another big pastime and extreme pleasure. Everyone enjoyed his quick wit and personality. He always had everyone laughing and he never met a stranger. Erick was a true southern gentleman who loved life, his family, and his many friends. He will be greatly missed.

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09/24/2025

Pre-planning is more than making arrangements. It’s a gift of peace of mind for you and your family.

✅ Peace of mind knowing everything is in place
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Don’t wait until tomorrow. Call or visit us today to start your planning today.

09/23/2025

Sara Ann Smith, lovingly known as “Nana,” passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in West Point, Georgia. Born on February 3, 1945, in Troup County, Georgia, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

Sara Ann deeply loved her children: son, Tracy Smith; daughter, Misty Champion, and her husband Frank. She treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren: Ashley McGowan, Brittany Brown and her husband Kevin, Jordan Trey Andrews Smith, Mary Beth Fuller, Mady Fuller, Chandlor Champion and his wife Langley, Cooper Champion, and Carson Grace Champion. Her heart grew even fuller with the arrival of her great-grandchildren, Jordan Gene Andrews Smith and Cathy Hamblin. She also held a special place in her heart for her many nieces and nephews.

Family was everything to Sara Ann. She cherished the time spent with her brother, Sammy Morris and his wife Sandra, and her sister, Barbara Long and her husband Sam. Among her beloved extended family were Leah and Alvin McCarley and Heather Smith, who brought her joy and comfort throughout the years.

Known as “Nana” to many beyond her own family, Sara Ann dedicated her life to nurturing others. She touched countless lives through her work at Springwood School’s Daycare, Shawmut Baptist Daycare, and the nursery at Lanett First Baptist Church. Her gentle spirit and loving nature made her a beacon of light to all who knew her.

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09/23/2025

Clifford "Allen" Crowe, affectionately known as "The Crowe", a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Cusseta, Alabama. Born on September 16, 1968, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Allen was a man known for his handy skills, selflessness and love of family and friends. He was a dedicated member of Newsong Baptist Church and an avid outdoorsman and Georgia football fan.

Family was at the heart of Allen's world. He was the loving husband of Dana Maloy Crowe, for eighteen years. He had three wonderful children: Crystal (Clifton) Autry, Colby (Katelin) Crowe, and Samuel Sanabria. Allen loved his children, and his grandchildren, Colby Crowe Jr., McKinley Grace Autry, C**t Crowe, Brycen Green, Blayklee Abney, and God child Eddie Walker Jr. Allen was also a cherished brother to Joey (Shannon) Crowe, Sonja "Sandy" Crowe, Norman "Rock" (Leslie) Crowe, and Nancy Hammond Crowe, special cousin's, Kathy (David) Jones and Michael McCann, nieces and nephews Chad (Elizabeth) Crowe, Cati (Jock) Hood, Kira (Caden) Dowdell, Brock Crowe, Thea (Nick) Yates, Josh (Stephanie) Crowe, and Brad (Jasmine) Crowe, and numerous other family members. Allen was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Darlene Crowe.

Funeral services for Allen will be held on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at 11:00 AM (EDT) at the Johnson Brown-Service Chapel in Valley, Alabama. Interment will follow in Johnson Memorial Garden Cemetery. Reverend Leonard Autry will officiate. Allen’s family will receive friends Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM (EDT) for visitation at the Johnson Brown-Service in Valley, Alabama.

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09/23/2025

Chaplain Kathryn Schuck, age 84, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on September 20th, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 10th, 1941, in Panama City, Florida.

Kathryn is survived by her husband of 38 1/2 years, Pastor Joe Schuck; stepfather, Paul Stocker of Youngstown, FL; sister, Loretta Lunsford of Lynn Haven, FL; nephew, Craig Palmer; niece, Paige Raffield; great nephew, Braden Raffield; and great niece, Presley Raffield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Smith and Flora Mae Stocker, and son, Mark Limbaugh.

Kathryn was a member of Faith Temple Family Worship Center. She was an Ordained Minister and an Ecclesiastical endorsed Clinical Chaplain. She worked at Princeton Hospital, Montclair Hospital, and East Alabama Medical Center. She brought Christ to drug addicts, alcoholics, and the homeless in Chambers County and New Orleans, Louisiana. She dedicated her life to serving God by serving others. She always brought a spark of light, love, and laughter wherever she went.

In her last days, Kathryn had three notable events, God told her he was on his way, she woke up one day and in her sight was surrounded by a group of people, Angels, praying over her, and she woke up one morning and stated that she had seen Heaven and had felt God’s love.

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