Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson, 86, of Fairmount, passed away from this earthly life on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Oaks in Fairmount, Georgia.
Gail Andersoon was born on February 24, 1940, the daughter of the late John W (Curly) Crittendon, and Sarah Appy Crittendon; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Price; grandson, Bobby Wayne Glass, and daughter, Tracy Price Glass, and sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Bill Martin. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Fairmount First Baptist Church. The family ask that flowers be omitted and contributions be given to Fairmount First Baptist Church in her memory. The mailing address is 176 Peachtree Street, Fairmount, Georgia, 30139.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan & Cindy Price of Fairmount; Wesley & Rene Price; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Billy Ray Price, Kay and Sam Lewis, and Mona Clark; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Lynn Crittendon, and Jimmy and Trudy Crittendon; grandchildren, Wes (Brandi) Price, Shane (Nicole) Price, Tyler (Brianna) Price, and Nick (Molli) Price, Jennifer (Jeff) Nicholson, Maddie (Josh) Bowling, along with great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A service celebrating the life of Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson was held March 31, 2026, from the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home with Eddie Brannon & Jimmy Crittendon officiating.
The family would like to especially thank The Oaks Assisted Living and Spirit Hospice for their support and Care.
The Brannon Family and staff were honored to serve the family of Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson.

Honor Of The Ritz was humanely laid to rest on February 12, 2026.
Bred by Lavon Tyson, Honor Of The Ritz was first owned by the partnership of Riddley and Tyson before being purchased as a three-year-old by Chavigney Beasley. His early career began under the direction of Michael and Casey Wright at Wright Stables, followed by time with Nick Plafcan at Link Webb Stables. He later moved to Charlie Green Stables, where Beasley first saw the young stallion and immediately recognized something special.
“It was love at first sight — I wasn’t leaving without him,” Beasley recalled. “He had that unmistakable ‘it’ factor coming across the hill as a three-year-old.”
Following his purchase, Honor Of The Ritz was placed under the direction of Dan Waddell Stables, where he achieved the majority of his success. Among his accomplishments were the 2024 Reserve World Championship in the Four-Year-Old Stallions division and the 2025 Reserve World Championship in the Open Stallions class. Throughout his career, he earned multiple top-three finishes at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, collected numerous blue ribbons, and, most recently, was nominated for Horse of the Year in his division for the 2025 season.
Honor Of The Ritz leaves behind many friends and admirers at Dan Waddell Stables and throughout the industry. Beasley expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the memories he gave her and hopes he rests peacefully. A horse with the heart of a champion, his spirit and motto — “Whatever you do, do it with honor” — will live on through those who knew and loved him.

Robert Wayne “Bud” Moore, 86, of Seagrove Beach, FL passed away at his Bit and Spur farm in Lynnville, TN on February 2, 2026. He was dedicated, working 12 hour days, 7 days a week for the first 40 years of his adult life. He was extraordinarily generous, gracious, and thoughtful. He was loving and gentle. He lived to serve those with whom he was associated. He valued people over material things and did his best to surround himself with great ones. He valued loyalty and integrity from all, and reciprocated in turn. He had a sharp intellect and an ability to motivate. He could be hard-nosed and gentle in the same instant. He loved the field, natural beauty and the countryside. He was fiercely competitive. “Pop-Pop” had a passionate affection for dogs and horses and he dearly loved his friends and family.
Born October 16, 1939 in Jasper, AL, Moore was raised in the community of Bug Tussle and moved with his family to Birmingham at age 10. He attended West End High School, where he excelled in 4 sports, played in the Alabama High School All Star games in baseball and football and was voted “Sugar-Coated Dynamite” by his classmates.
Coach Moore enjoyed an outstanding career as a collegiate football player and coach from 1957-78. He played football at the University of Alabama under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. A three-year lettermen at end and tackle, the 6’4” 187 lb. Moore played in the inaugural Liberty Bowl in 1959 and in the Bluebonnet Bowl in 1960. He also played catcher and 1B for the Crimson Tide baseball team, earning letters in 1959-60 alongside his brother (the late Gordon “Lefty” Moore).
After coaching a year at Gadsden High School (where he taught algebra), Moore was named offensive line coach under Charlie Bradshaw at the University of Kentucky. Only 22, Moore tutored All-Americans Sam Ball, Tom Hutchison and Herschel Turner before being hired as head offensive coach by Coach Gene Stallings at Texas A&M in 1965. While helping the Aggies to the Southwest Conference title in 1967, Moore coached All American Mo Moorman and SWC Player of the Year Ed Hargett as A&M defeated Alabama and Coach Bryant in the Cotton Bowl.
In 1971 Moore joined Bill Dooley at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He helped lead the Tar Heels to their first outright Atlantic Coast Conference championship.. Incredibly, four UNC offensive lineman were named to the All-ACC first team (including All American Ron Rusnak) as the Tar Heels earned a Gator Bowl bid against Dooley’s brother, Vince, and Georgia.
Moore was hired by Alabama after the 1971 season and coached for the Crimson Tide from 1972-74, serving as Bryant’s first offensive coordinator in 1974. During his tenure, UA lost one regular season game (the infamous 17-16 loss to Auburn in 1972), played in the Cotton, Sugar and Orange Bowls and won 3 consecutive Southeastern Conference championships and the 1973 UPI national title.
He served as the head coach at the University of Kansas from 1975 to 1978. In his first season in 1975, Moore was named Big Eight Coach of the Year.
At age 40, Moore left coaching and purchased the Miller Beer distributorship in the Florida panhandle. Surrounding himself with top-notch people, as President and principal shareholder he oversaw Gator Distributors’ development as it became one of the nation’s top-performing beer wholesalers. From its base in Pensacola, Gator was awarded Miller Masters status and earned the highest market share of any Miller distributor in the state for 7 consecutive years.
After 22 years, Moore sold the distributorship. While continuing to invest in various businesses (Dreamland BBQ, Chevrolet and Nissan dealerships) he focused his interest on Shell Creek Plantation near Catherine, AL. His pride and joy, and at 5000 acres one of the state’s largest contiguous privately-owned properties, Moore developed Shell Creek into Alabama’s premier quail plantation. One of the few remaining locations in Alabama with coveys of wild birds, it hosted many field trials including the annual U.S. Open Field Trial Championship.
Always a competitor, Moore raised championship field trial bird dogs. His pointer Shell Creek Dan was Purina’s Top Field Trial Bird Dog for 1997-1998 and Shell Creek Coin won the National Free-For-All Championship and the National Championship at Ames Plantation in 2006.
Moore also prominently competed showing horses at the annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville. He owned multiple World Grand Champions (often shown by his wife and expert horsewoman Suzanne). He was an avid supporter of mounted fox hunting and he and Suzanne were actively involved in the Hillsboro Hounds hunt club, often hosting club gatherings.
Moore’s impact on his beloved UA and Crimson Tide athletics extended well beyond his playing and coaching days. With an emphasis on what he called “giving back,” he quietly devoted countless hours, as well as substantial financial resources, wisdom and experience to the institution and its people.
After Coach Bryant’s passing, Moore helped fund the construction of the UA football building and indoor practice facility (now named for his teammates Mal Moore and Bill Battle, respectively). He advised athletic director Steve Sloan on the creation and inception of the Tide Pride donor program in 1987. He helped fund the construction and development of the Stallings Center, which became the new home of UA’s RISE program in 1994. One of his proudest achievements was being named the fourth recipient of the Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award in 1995. He was a longtime member of the University’s President’s Cabinet. He spearheaded the creation of the UA College of Education’s Paul W. Bryant and Mary Harmon Bryant Chair of Excellence in Education, an endowment initially funded solely by Coach Bryant’s former players (formally creat. At the time of his passing, Moore was a Legacy member of UA athletics’ Lifetime Giving Society and continued to serve on the Crimson Tide Foundation board. Moore is also a member of the Kansas University Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2019 was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Avis Roberts Moore, his father, Marrell Moore, both of Gulf Breeze, FL and his brother Gordon M. Moore of Pensacola. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Suzanne Peters Moore, his adored sister Brenda Moore Day (Gordon) of Huntsville, AL, his dear friend of 70 years and sister-in-law, Janet Alvis Moore, of Pensacola, his son, Matt Moore (Allison) of Birmingham, his daughter, Kimberly Vann of Tuscaloosa, his step-daughter, Kaitlin Kyle Burns of Inlet Beach, FL, and his grandchildren, Matt Moore, Jr. (Eliza) of Colorado Springs, CO, Caroline Moore of Birmingham, Elizabeth Vann of Birmingham, his step-grandchildren Dorothy Dillard Burns and William Loomis Burns V, of Inlet Beach, FL.
A service took place Friday, February 6 at Corinth Church Of Christ, Bremen, AL, with visitation in the chapel at 1pm and a service at 2 pm. A private, family burial followed in the adjacent cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Crimson Tide Foundation in Bud’s honor.

Mary Ann Blessing, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee. Born in Rockville, Maryland, Mary Ann lived a life marked by unwavering faith, quiet strength, and tireless service to others.
Mary Ann was married for 43 years to her devoted husband, Herschel Blessing, with whom she built a life centered on faith and family. Together, they raised a family grounded in faith and love.
She was a beloved mother and grandmother, known for loving people deeply and serving them faithfully. Mary Ann is survived by her sons Greg (wife Shana) and Ben (wife Lydia), and her daughter MaryBeth (husband Lucas). She was a proud grandmother to Alex, Avery, Anderson, Aniston, Aiden, Annabelle, Addilyn, and Eleanor, each of whom brought her immense joy.
Mary Ann is also survived by her brothers Henry (preceded in death by sister in law Jeanie), Jim and sister in law April, John and sister in law Joan, Joe and sister in law Cindy, and Jeff and sister in law Terri, all of whom shared in a close family bond rooted in love and faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mary Gregory.
For more than 40 years, Mary Ann devoted her life to serving others through ministry and her work for Kingsway Charities. The global impact Kingsway Charities has made is outstanding. Since 2000, the ministry has distributed over $4.1 billion in medications and medical supplies worldwide. In 2025, the ministry distributed over $483 million in medications and medical supplies, 374 relief trips, 24 international containers, and inspired 2,834 volunteer hours. But if you knew Mary Ann you would know the outcome she loved to see the most was the 22,710 individual decisions for Christ. She was on fire for God and it showed in her family and work.
She was a prayer warrior, a quiet servant, and a behind-the-scenes leader who never sought recognition but faithfully answered God’s call. She organized, encouraged, listened, prayed, and showed up, again and again, for people in need. To know Mary Ann was to experience compassion, steadiness, and Christlike love in action. She truly never met a stranger.
Mary Ann’s legacy is not only found in the ministries she led or the lives she touched, but in the faith she lived out daily, faith that shaped her family, strengthened her community, and pointed countless people toward hope.
A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, February 16th, 2026, at Highlands Fellowship Church, 134 Commerce Court, Bristol, Virginia.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.oakley-cook.com. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620 (423-764-7123) is honored to serve the Blessing family during this difficult time

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Lord called Jack Pirkle home after a battle with cancer. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Reverend Chris Hester officiated the service. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 31, 2025, and on Saturday, November 1, 2025 until the time of service. Interment immediately followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Duluth, Georgia Jack was raised in Dacula, Georgia before ultimately finding a home in north Hall. Jack attended Central Gwinnett High School before attending Young Harris College and later Lagrange College. After receiving his master’s and specialist degree at the University of Georgia, Jack ultimately earned a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern.

Jack was known among much of Hall County having served as the principal of East Hall High School and later West Hall High School. It was not an uncommon event for Jack to be greeted by past students upon whom Jack had left an impression.

Jack is preceded in death by his father and mother John Hoyt Pirkle, Dorothy Frances Allen Pirkle and his brother John Donald Pirkle.

Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia “Patti” Swindel Pirkle, his children Ashley Durham (Larry), Allison Pirkle Ellis (Mark), Stephen Shawn Pirkle, his grandchildren Colby Wade Ellis, Grace Elizabeth Pirkle, Dillion Jack Pirkle, William Clyde Durham, and his sister Joan Pirkle Seaton, and various nieces and nephews.

Jack was involved in two church choirs in his adult life-Ivy Creek Baptist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church-congregations Jack considered an extension of his family. Jack was an avid equestrian, having been involved in Tennessee Walking Horses his entire life, earning several National and International titles and a Reserve World Championship at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. He proudly owned the 2020 Five and Under Trail Pleasure World Grand Champion, “Self Made Money” who was under the direction of Jessica Mast.

Upon retiring from his career in education, Jack spoiled his grandchildren and enjoyed sitting on his porch. W. R. Strickland & Sons, Clermont, GA assisted the family.

John William Mayher, Jr. 84, of Midland, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. Funeral services were Thursday, September 18 at St. Paul Church, Columbus, Georgia with Rev. Dr. Shane Green and Rev. Norman Dunlap officiating. The family received friends on Wednesday, September 17 in The Mill Room of Striffler Hamby. A private interment followed immediately after the service.
John, son of the late Dr. John William Mayher and Dorothy Illges Mayher, was born February 17, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois during his father’s medical internship at Cooke County Hospital. The family moved back to his mother’s hometown of Columbus, where he attended St. Elmo Elementary School and Clubview School. He attended Riverside Military Academy and graduated from Columbus High School in 1959. After graduation, he attended Georgia Southwestern and Columbus College.
An avid sportsman, John loved everything about the outdoors. He purchased property in Midland, where he raised his family and created Grey Rock Farms. There, he bred and trained Tennessee Walking Horses. He competed in horse shows all over the south, including the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tennessee. On the farm, he also raised cattle. When the herd outgrew Grey Rock Farms, he partnered with Harold Goodman and the two raised cattle throughout northern Muscogee County and Harris County.
John was also a licensed private pilot. He and his friend Pearce Massey owned a Cessna 172 and they enjoyed flying in the Chattahoochee Valley area and to air shows throughout the Southeast.
Quail hunting was always a passion of Mr. Mayher. In 1988, he established Greenfield Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays in Pittsview, AL, where some of the finest quail hunting in the South was enjoyed by customers, friends, and family.
One of the original founding members of the “Lake Harding Hoodlums,” John spent most of his life enjoying “The River” with his family and his childhood friend, the late Charlie Boy Hudson.
Mr. Mayher was a member of the Big Eddy Club, and was a former board member of the National Civil War Naval Museum. He was also a supporter of the National Infantry Museum.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Betty Jean Mayher Ward and Margaret Mayher Badcock, and an infant daughter Jennifer Shannon Mayher. He is survived by his wife, Ginny Lee Mayher; his sister, Dorothy Mayher Shepard; children and bonus-children, Natalye Mayher, Joy Mayher Bohn (Todd), John Mayher III (Linda), Lisa Brady Solomon (Scott), Cheryl Brady Norton (Greg), Rem Brady (Bardie); grandchildren, Brent Benefield, Will Solomon (Jaclyn), Carly Nordhues (Eric), McKenney Spence (Matt), Rem Brady (Amy), Lawson Brady, Shannon Hamric (Andrew), Benjamin Sloan, Tommy Mayher, and Wynn Mayher; his children’s mothers, Peggy Sweet Shappard and Joyce Cone Mayher; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Columbus Hospice.

Carol C. Canerday was born November 2, 1931, and passed away August 30, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born in Morgan City, Louisiana to her parents, Julius B. and Alice C. Chauvin.
She is survived by her four sons, James K. “Jamie” White and wife Christa, Billy F. “Bill” White and wife Charlotte, Robert A. “Bobby” White, and Michael T. “Mike” White and wife Cynthia; 8 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, James K. White and Hessely D. Canerday.

Carol graduated from Morgan City High School with honors, then attended Southwest Louisiana Institute and received her Masters Degree at McNeese State University in education and guidance counseling. Her teaching career spanned two decades with english, social studies, and librarian positions at Vinton, Singer, and DeQuincy High Schools. She spent the remaining 9 years serving as the first guidance counselor at DeQuincy Elementary.
Her passion was always centered around her Tennessee Walking Horses in her early 20’s and into her 30’s. Her thrill of working and showing her four mares brought numerous awards and trophies, culminating with winning a national grand championship with the Heart of Dixie in Shelbyville, Tennessee aboard “Silver Shiraz” in 1997.
Carol was a member of First Presbyterian Church of DeRidder for 66 years, serving many roles as a teacher and mentor. She was a director for Big Brothers/Big Sisters in DeQuincy and opened their offices in DeRidder and later Fort Polk. She also served on the Railroad Museum Board in DeQuincy for several years, volunteered at C.A.S.H., and was active in many local, state, and national charities. Carol always served others through education and spiritual knowledge. Dependable, energetic, and compassionate were her cornerstones throughout her life and she will be greatly missed by all.
Family received friends the morning of Saturday, September 6, 2025, until the time of her memorial service on that same day. Services were held at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Soul Soup ran by Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Mrs. Doris M. Penick, 94, of Walterboro, South Carolina, entered into rest Friday morning, September 5, 2025, at her residence. She entered into the arms of her Savior peacefully, surrounded by the love of her adoring family.
Mrs. Penick was born September 1, 1931, in Highland, Illinois. She was a member of Saint George Church of Christ and was very proud of her involvement with World Bible School, dedicating seventy-five years of unwavering service to The Lord in leading others to know Him. She dearly loved animals, but especially horses. Her name was well-known in the Tennessee Walking Horse world. Alongside her daughter, as a breeder and owner, she was very devoted to The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC), which hosts the World Grand Championship, a prestigious annual event where the top Tennessee Walking Horse is crowned. Year after year, the family has brought home countless first place awards and titles.
Surviving are: her husband of seventy-five years, Mr. Everette L. Penick; a daughter, Vickie Sue Penick of Walterboro; a daughter-in-law, Katy Penick of Ravenel; two grandsons, Scott Kevin Penick and his wife Rachel of Summerville and Daniel S. Penick and his wife Kari of Summerville; and six great grandchildren, Abigail, Anna, Luke, Jack, Beau, and Ainsley. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Kevin Lee Penick and Stephen David Penick.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Doris M. Penick were invited to attend her funeral service which was conducted September 9, 2025, from Saint George Church of Christ, 767 Highway 15 North in Saint George. Minister Roy Knight officiated Entombment followed in Glendale Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, 2210 Mount Carmel Road, Walterboro.
Assisting the family was THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, SC.

Strolling Thru The Ritz passed away August 30, 2025. The beloved stallion was 24 years old.
He was foaled on May 16, 2001. His sire was He’s Puttin’ On The Ritz and his dam was Stride’s Secret Love. Strolling Thru The Ritz was bred by Wayne Folkes and John Collins of Dothan, Alabama, and started his show career at Latham Stables.
As a young two-year-old, the colt was purchased by Don Bridges who moved to Carl Edwards and Sons Stables. The talented pony and Larry Edwards earned a debut blue at King Cotton Charity. This was only the beginning of a great show resume.
In 2009, Strolling Thru The Ritz caught the eye of The Jimmy Reece Family and a new team was formed with Brian Reece taking over the reins under the direction of trainer Brandon Stout. Together this new duo made a mark in the Amateur Canter division claiming blues at the FAST Showcase, Belfast Lions Club, Spring Fun Show, PC Splash Classic and Walking For The Angels, just to mention a few. The highlight of his career came in 2010 as the team captured a Reserve World Championship title in the Owner Amateur Stallions Canter class. This would be followed by a World Grand Championship victory that same year. In 2011 they returned to the big oval, capturing a Reserve World Grand Championship title, and again in 2013. Later in life Strolling Thru The Ritz was trained by Chad Way, who successfully continued showing and winning for The Reece Family. Following the 2017 show season, Strolling Thru The Ritz was retired to pasture life. The talented 15.2 & Under Stallion entered the ring a total of 89 times capturing 40 blues and 13 reserve honors.
Fifteen years after Strolling Thru The Ritz won a World Grand Championship, he passed from this life. The Reece Family sends a special thanks to Brandon Stout, Chad Way and others who helped make such a memorable show career for Strolling Thru The Ritz. He was a once in a lifetime horse that will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Charity Diane Haynes Latham, age 52, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Charity was born April 13, 1973 in Greer, South Carolina, beloved daughter of Broadus Ted Haynes and Susan Marie Belue Haynes. She was a devoted wife, cherished family member, and loving friend who found joy in every moment spent with her loved ones. She was married to David Latham for 30 wonderful years, a loving mother of four and grandmother of three, together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
Charity’s passions included caring for and showing her prized horses, shopping for treasures, and sharing her talents in the kitchen. She generously gave her time as a volunteer at TESA, always seeking ways to help others in her community. Charity will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the deep love she held for her family and friends. Her legacy of compassion and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Family members Charity leaves behind to cherish their memories include her husband, David Latham; mother, Susan Haynes; son, Craig Latham (Alex); daughters, Lydia Latham, Ashley Latham Buckelew (Brandon) and Makayla Latham; grandchildren, Chloe Latham, Emily Latham and Matthew Latham; special friends, Heather, Levi, Eli and Loralei Ray; in-laws, Larry Latham (Joan), Sherrie Beam (Steve), John Lathan (Victor) and a host of nieces and nephews.
Her father, Broadus Ted Haynes, preceded Charity in death.
Services for Charity were held September 6, 2025 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. Officiating the service was Brother Steve Beam and Brother Brock Johnson. Pallbearers escorting Charity to her final resting place in Hebron Church of Christ Cemetery were Bo Beam, Blake Beam, Brandon Buckelew, Roger Smith, John Latham and Tyler Brugh. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.