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Ted B. Smith, Jr. Owner-President, Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Pre-Need Sales Agent

Ted is a 1983 graduate of Carroll High School in Ozark. After serving his apprenticeship as a funeral director and embalmer at Holman Funeral home, he graduated from John A. Gupton College in Nashville, Tennessee, receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in Funeral Service. Ted returned to Holman Funeral Home as a National Board certified funeral director and embalmer in 1995.

Ted was married to the late Kaye Matheny Smith and they have three children, Ted (Sierra) Smith III, Carolanne (Logan) Harrison, and Alex Smith. He is married to the former Wendy Tomlin of Ozark. They are members of Pleasant Grove Baptist church. Ted is a member and past president of the Ozark Rotary Club, a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, and the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. He is an avid Auburn fan.

W. M. "Bill" Sullivan, Jr. Owner-Vice President, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Cremationist, & Pre-Need Sales Agent

Bill was born in Ozark to the late (W. M. Sullivan Sr.), and Inez Adams. He is a 1983 graduate of Carroll High School and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Bill began his mortuary apprenticeship in January 1998 at Roy Brown Service Funeral Home in York Alabama while attending East Mississippi College of Mortuary Science. He graduated in December of 1999 with academic honors and an Associates of Arts in Funeral Service Degree. After graduation he obtained licensure from The National Board of Funeral Service and presently holds a Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cremation license. Bill believes that funeral service is a calling, his ministry, and a privilege. He is married to the former Betty Ann Wilkerson of Ewell and they have three daughters; Brandy (Ryan) Rhoades, Amber (Ed) Garza, Mikaela (Ian) Hudspeth, and eleven grandchildren. Bill is a member of Chalkhead Baptist Church in Ewell where he sings in the choir, serves on the Cemetery Committee, and serves as the Brotherhood Director. He is a Gideon in the Dale County Camp, a board member of the Ozark Boys and Girls Club, and he serves on the Oakview Manor Planning Board.  Bill is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. He is an avid Alabama fan and enjoys motor sports and hotrods. 

 Ann Sullivan: Owner, & Funeral Service Associate

 Ann was born in Ozark to the late (Marrell Wilkerson), and Willene Paul Wilkerson. She attended Carroll High School in Ozark. Ann presently works as a financial, and marketing specialist at Oakview Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is a member of Chalkhead Baptist Church in Ewell where she serves as the Sunday School Director. Ann is the founding member of the Oakview Manor Nursing Facility Planning Board. She is married to W. M. "Bill" Sullivan Jr. and they have three daughters; Brandy (Ryan) Rhoades, Amber ( Ed) Garza, and Mikaela (Ian) Hudspeth, and eleven grandchildren. Ann enjoys cooking, and baking for her family and church family, time around the pool and trips to the beach.

Shelia Skipper Searcy:   Office Manager & Funeral Director

Shelia was born in Ozark to the late James Wyatt Skipper and Adell Grant Skipper. She graduated from Carroll High School in 1969 and attended Enterprise Community College.  Shelia worked with Avondale Mills and Archer Daniels Midland prior to 1996 when she began working with Holman Funeral Home in Ozark. She has been a Licensed Funeral Director since 2000. Shelia is a Christian and member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She feels that having the opportunity to assist families during their sorrow is a gift from God. She married  Jimmy Searcy in 1976 and they have one daughter and son in-law, Leanne and Richard Pinyan; one grandson, Trevor Cole Pinyan.

Noah L. Marshall: Pre-Arrangement Specialist, & Funeral Director

​Noah was born in Montgomery, Al. and graduated with the class of 1965 from Sidney Lanier High School. He served in Alabama Air National Guard for 6 years. Noah is a graduate of The National Life Underwriters Training Council in 1969 and Certified Life Underwriters in 1971. He has held a Life and Health insurance license since 1968. Noah has lived in Ariton, Al. with his wife Judy Fielder Marshall since 1994. They have three children Lee (Amanda) Marshall of Enterprise, Heather (Kenny) Sanders of Dothan, Anna (Dakota) Hudson of Dothan and five grandchildren. Noah is a Funeral Director licensed in 2001 by The Alabama Board of Funeral Service. Noah specializes in consulting families in the pre-arrangement of funeral services as well as assisting families in personalizing funerals for their love ones at the time of need. 

Major Stanley Enfinger: Funeral Service Associate

Stanley was born in Ozark, and is a 1967 graduate of Carroll High School. He owned and operated Badcock Home Furnishings in Ozark for 34 years before retiring in 2010. Stanley presently serves on the Ozark City Council, Place 5. He is a member of the Ozark Rotary, and a Gideon in the Dale County Camp. Stanley is married to the former Eva Richardson and they have one daughter Monica Kierbow and son-in-law Ken. They have one granddaughter McKenna. Stanley and Eva are members of Ozark Baptist Church. He has been part of the Holman family since 2016.

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Hugh Taylor: Funeral Service Associate

Hugh was born in Ozark to the late Victor and Martha Taylor. He is a 1971 graduate of Carroll High School, and a 1975 graduate of Troy State University. He retired from The Scott's Miracle Grow Company in Marysville, Ohio where he worked in marketing as a sales manager. Hugh is married to the former Karen Smith of Ozark. They have three daughters, Michelle Bradley of Cuthbert, GA, Dr. Kristen Fuller of Mobile, AL, and Lauren Taylor of Columbus, GA. They have two grandsons. Hugh and Karen attend Ozark Baptist Church. Hugh has been part of the Holman family since 2016.

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Ian D. Hudspeth: Funeral Service Associate, Media Specialist, & Vocalist

Ian was born in Birmingham in 2004, but he grew up in Abbeville. He has served as Music Director for several churches in the wiregrass and enjoys singing for the Lord. Ian is married to the former Mikaela Fehrin Sullivan of Ozark and they are members of Chalkhead Baptist Church in Ewell where he serves as a Deacon Yokefellow. He and his twin brother Eli were raised by their loving grandparents, Reverend Joey and Lougenia Carr Hudspeth. Ian began his career in funeral service at the age of 13. It is his love, passion, and ministry. He has been a member of the Holman Family since 2022.

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                                                                     Alan Morrow: Funeral Service Associate

Alan is a native of Ozark born to the late Willie and Betty Morrow. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1977 and then from Troy State University in 1981 with a B.S Degree in Environmental Science. Alan worked for Southern Nuclear Company for 36 years and retired in 2016 as a Chemistry & Radiation Protection Manager at Vogtle Nuclear Plant in Augusta, Georgia. He and his wife Sherry are members of Ozark Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. Alan also serves on the Ozark Recreation Board and Energizers Board associated with Southern Company retirees. They have one daughter Madison and Stewart Rivenbark, and one grandson Keller Rivenbark.

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Donnie Minton: Funeral Service Associate

Donnie was born in Ozark, and is a 1976 graduate of Carroll High School. He owned and operated Donnie's Glass in Ozark for 27 years until his retirement. Donnie is an active member of  Ozark Baptist Church where he is involved with the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.

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    Brandon Deloney: Funeral Service Associate

 Brandon is a lifelong resident of the Brown's Crossroads Community in Dale County. He was born in February 1981 to   the late Harvey L. and Ginger Deloney. Brandon is a 1999 graduate of Dale County High School. He is married to the former Jamie McDaniel and they have one daughter Harper. Brandon and his family are members of Bethel Methodist Church, where he is a Lay Leader and Choir Director.