Obituaries
Bessie Jewel Sanders Johnson
Aug 31, 2023
ARITON…Bessie Jewel Sanders Johnson, lovingly known as Bessie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Ozark, Alabama. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Ariton, Alabama. Bessie will be remembered for her nurturing spirit and her unwavering dedication to her family. Bessie was a devoted housewife who found joy in caring for her loved ones. She...
Charles H Coots
Aug 28, 2023
Charles H Coots, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on May 27, 1945, in Jeffrey, West Virginia to James Coots and Agnes Pearl Denny Coots.
Charles led an accomplished life as an electrician with Teledyne Industries for twenty years...
John Riley Bartlett
Aug 28, 2023
OZARK… Mr. John Riley Bartlett, a resident Ozark, died early Monday morning, August 29, 2023, in Chipley, Florida. He was 66.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Wesley Taylor
Aug 24, 2023
DOTHAN...Mr. Wesley Taylor, a resident of Dothan, died early Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023, in Enterprise. He was 46.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 1, 2023, in Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua...
James Martin
Aug 18, 2023
OZARK…Mr. James Arthur Martin, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday afternoon, August 18, 2023, in the emergency room of Dale Medical Center. He was 69.
Funeral services, with military honors, will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 24, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Allen Brackin officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn...
Onita Peacock Walker
Aug 18, 2023
OZARK…Mrs. Onita Peacock Walker, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday morning, August 18, 2023, in Dale Medical Center. She was 66.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 21, 2023, in The River of Ozark Church, in the Klondyke Hill Community, near Ozark, with Pastor Joshua Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in Gospel to...
Charles A Cooper, Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
OZARK…Mr. Charles A. Cooper, Jr., a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday afternoon, August 15, 2023, at his home. He was 90.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 20, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Byrd and Reverend Mike Whitt officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua...
Jimmy Overton
Aug 6, 2023
SKIPPERVILLE… Mr. Jim Overton died Sunday evening, August 6, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was 85.
His Celebration of Life services, with military honors, will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 11, 2023, in the Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Weed officiating. The family will receive friends from...
Timothy Scot Morris
Aug 6, 2023
OZARK…Mr. Timothy Scot Morris, a resident of Ozark, died Sunday morning, August 6, 2023, in UAB Hospital, Birmingham. He was 58.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lee Shea Swindall officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...
Emmaleigh Margaret Welch
Aug 4, 2023
LOUISVILLE, ALABAMA…Emmaleigh Margaret Welch, a resident of Louisville, Alabama (formerly of Panama City, Florida), died early Friday evening, August 4, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, near Echo. She was 18.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...
Donna Grubbs Blair
Jul 29, 2023
DALEVILLE…Mrs. Donna Grubbs Blair, a resident of Daleville, died late Saturday afternoon, July 29, 2023, in a Dothan hospital. She was 71.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Daleville Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is...
Melvin Lee Frazier
Jul 26, 2023
OZARK… Mr. Melvin Lee Frazier, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at his home. He was 62.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 5, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Arthur Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Arlia McKenny, Jr.
Jul 25, 2023
OZARK… Mr. Arlia “Mac” McKenny, Jr. (SFC, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, at his home. He was 86.
Funeral services, with full military honors, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 28, 2023, in the Ewell Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Dale Goodwin and Pastor David Lewis officiating....
Brian Merritt Reeder
Jul 24, 2023
ARITON… Mr. Brian Merritt Reeder (Master Sergeant, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ariton, died early Monday evening, July 24, 2023, at his home. He was 65.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Warehouse in Ozark.
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Charles Benton
Jul 24, 2023
GATLINBURG, TN… Mr. Charles Wayne Benton (TSgt., United States Air Force, Retired), a resident of Gatlinburg, Tennessee (formerly of Newton), passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones early Monday morning, July 24, 2023. He was 89.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the Newton First Assembly of God Church with Pastor...
Charles Joseph Long
Jul 22, 2023
OZARK…Mr. Charles Joseph Long, a resident of Ozark, died late Saturday evening, July 22, 2023, at his home. He was 64.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Long, son of the late Charles...
Sammy Beasley Carter
Jul 21, 2023
ARITON…After a blessed and wonderful life of 92 years, Jesus took the precious little hand of Sammy Beasley Carter at her Ariton home on Friday morning, July 21, 2023.
The family will receive friends on Sunday 1pm until 2pm at the Ariton Church of Christ. The service will follow visitation. Minister Roger Howell will officiate. Burial will...
Carol Ann Childers Hurt
Jul 19, 2023
SKIPPERVILLE…Mrs. Carol Ann Childers Hurt, a resident of Skipperville, died early Wednesday morning, July 19, 2023, at her home. She was 69.
Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 24, 2023, in the Asbury United Methodist Church, near Ozark with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral...
Grady E Carrington
Jul 18, 2023
OZARK…Mr. Grady E. Carrington, a resident of Ozark, near Arguta Community, died Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023, at Dale Medical Center. He was 73.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 21, 2023, in the Ozark Baptist Church with his nephew, Dr. Jeff Peacock officiating. Eulogies will be given by his son, Nash Carrington and...
Dorothy Gant Bonner
Jul 12, 2023
OZARK…Mrs. Dorothy Gant Bonner, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023, at her home. She was 62.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
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