Carolyn Clark Simmons

Mrs. Carolyn Clark Simmons, wife of the late James Bernard Simmons, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Dothan, Alabama. She lived most of her adult life in Andalusia, Alabama. She was predeceased by her parents, George Decolma and Ella Trawick Clark; her sisters, Leona Clark Horne and Maude Clark Pruett; and brother ,William Merlin (Buck) Clark. She is survived by nieces, Mary Marshall Pruett Whatley, Gay Clark Blalock, Jane Horne Ramsey, Dorothy Simmons Clark, Lillian Simmons Dickson, Carolyn Clark Tavel, Hannah Simmons Pickworth, and Ann Simmons Johnson, and nephews Edwin Clark Pruett, Morgan Simmons, Robert Clark and Donald Simmons; and a large number of great nieces and nephews. She grew up in the Taylor Community of Dothan where she attended Tabernacle United Methodist Church. She joined the Presbyterian Church at the time of her marriage. She lived a life of faithful service.

She attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in order to graduate from high school at age sixteen and graduated from Alabama Women’s College at Montevallo. Upon graduation she taught school in Bonifay, Florida and Marianna, Florida. She then worked with the Alabama Cooperative Extensive Service in Andalusia until her marriage. She spent the last 15 years of her life as caregiver for her niece in Dothan.

Funeral services will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Andalusia, on Thursday, January 17 at 11 A.M. with visitation at the church one hour prior. Conducting the service will be the Rev. Robert Madsen and the Rev. David Judd.  David has been like a beloved son to Carolyn and a steadfast friend for almost 40 years. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Andalusia.

The family is indebted to four most loving caregivers who ministered to Carolyn during her last years: Callie Baxter, Cathy Ashley, Teresa Crews and Donna Taylor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the Presbyterian Children’s Home, 905 Gertrude Michaels Drive., Talledega, AL  35160 or the First Presbyterian Church,  223 South 3 Notch Street Andalusia, AL  36420.

MILDRED LANGFORD PARRISH

Mrs. Mildred Langford Parrish, age 81, died at home on Thursday, January 10, 2019, surrounded by her family, after a long illness.

She was born on November 19, 1937, to her late parents, Chester and Pearlar Langford. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Floyd Langford, Ramsey Langford, JC Langford and Bill Langford; and sisters, Jewel Palmer, Eunice Johnson and Lera Adams.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James R. Parrish; son, James “Steve” Parrish and wife, Nanc,y of Stafford, VA; daughter, Marian Allday and husband, Greg, of Manning, SC; grandchildren, Heather Parrish Johns and husband, Chris, of Bloomsburg, PA; Grant S. Parrish and wife, Jennifer of Bridgewater, VA; Matthew G. Allday of Manning, SC; and Andrew C. Allday of Columbia, SC; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Parrish was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Opp.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, from Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Adellum Baptist Church Cemetery in Andalusia, AL. The Rev. Tommy Green will be officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 at Wyatt Funeral Home.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Embrace Hospice, 207A N Washington Street, Sumter, SC 29150 or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org The family would like to express their appreciation to personal care giver Tyson Robinson and the nurses and staff of Embrace Hospice for their professional and compassionate care.