Obituaries

John Whitfield, Jr.

John Whitfield, Jr.

Aug 13, 2018

Ozark….Brother John William Whitfield Jr. was born in Washington, DC on October 16, 1932 to the late John William and Lillian Mae Griswould Whitfield. He was received into glory on August 12th, 2018. John was preceded in death by three siblings; James Bernard Whitfield, Georgiann Whitfield Quick, and Marie Whitfield. He was also preceded in death by his faithful...

Lisa Patterson

Lisa Patterson

Aug 12, 2018

ARITON…. Lisa Gassett Patterson, a resident of the Center Ridge Community, near Ariton, died Sunday afternoon, August 12, 2018 in a Dothan hospital She was 55. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 16, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend William A. Helms and Reverend Star Crossman officiating. Burial will follow in Center...

Lisa Patterson

Lisa Patterson

Aug 12, 2018

ARITON…. Lisa Gassett Patterson, a resident of the Center Ridge Community, near Ariton, died Sunday afternoon, August 12, 2018 in a Dothan hospital She was 55. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 16, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend William A. Helms and Reverend Star Crossman officiating. Burial will follow in Center...

Carolyn Snellgrove

Carolyn Snellgrove

Aug 10, 2018

Carolyn Kathleen Snellgrove, age 70, died August 10, 2018 at Dale Medical Center, Ozark due to complications from surgery. From her birth in Midland City, Alabama on August 24, 1947 to her death on Friday, Carolyn nourished people around her with love, faith and encouragement. Carolyn was the oldest of four children, learning instruction techniques and child management skills...

Carolyn Snellgrove

Carolyn Snellgrove

Aug 10, 2018

Carolyn Kathleen Snellgrove, age 70, died August 10, 2018 at Dale Medical Center, Ozark due to complications from surgery. From her birth in Midland City, Alabama on August 24, 1947 to her death on Friday, Carolyn nourished people around her with love, faith and encouragement. Carolyn was the oldest of four children, learning instruction techniques and child management skills...

Kenneth Mcdonald, Sr.

Kenneth Mcdonald, Sr.

Aug 6, 2018

Kenneth Gene McDonald, Sr., February 17th, 1941 - August 6th, 2018 Mr. McDonald was preceded in Death by his wife of 48 years, Linda Bill Johnston McDonald of Ozark, Alabama. Born in Pontotoc, MS of his parents, James Elzie McDonald and Ena Marie Davidson-McDonald, and having eight siblings and their families, Corbet and Kathlynn Plunk Ponotoc, MS, Lake and...

Kenneth Mcdonald, Sr.

Kenneth Mcdonald, Sr.

Aug 6, 2018

Kenneth Gene McDonald, Sr., February 17th, 1941 - August 6th, 2018 Mr. McDonald was preceded in Death by his wife of 48 years, Linda Bill Johnston McDonald of Ozark, Alabama. Born in Pontotoc, MS of his parents, James Elzie McDonald and Ena Marie Davidson-McDonald, and having eight siblings and their families, Corbet and Kathlynn Plunk Ponotoc, MS, Lake and...

Houston Hobbs

Houston Hobbs

Aug 6, 2018

OZARK… Houston "Hootie" Hobbs, a resident of the Post Oak Community near Ozark, died Monday morning, August 6, 2018 at his home. He was 49. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 10, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Joe Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in the Arguta...

Houston Hobbs

Houston Hobbs

Aug 6, 2018

OZARK… Houston "Hootie" Hobbs, a resident of the Post Oak Community near Ozark, died Monday morning, August 6, 2018 at his home. He was 49. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 10, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Joe Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in the Arguta...

Sandra Haines

Sandra Haines

Jul 29, 2018

EUFAULA… Mrs. Sandra Jacobs Haines, a resident of Crowne Health Care of Eufaula, formerly of Ozark, died early Sunday morning, July 29, 2018 in Eufaula. She was 73. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no services planned at this time. Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Haines

Sandra Haines

Jul 29, 2018

EUFAULA… Mrs. Sandra Jacobs Haines, a resident of Crowne Health Care of Eufaula, formerly of Ozark, died early Sunday morning, July 29, 2018 in Eufaula. She was 73. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no services planned at this time. Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Laurel Sand

Laurel Sand

Jul 27, 2018

OZARK…. Mr. Laurel D. "Sandy" Sand, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018 at his home. He was 93. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 30, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Michael Sigler officiating. Graveside services with military rites will follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua-Bankston Funeral...

Laurel Sand

Laurel Sand

Jul 27, 2018

OZARK…. Mr. Laurel D. "Sandy" Sand, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018 at his home. He was 93. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 30, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Michael Sigler officiating. Graveside services with military rites will follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua-Bankston Funeral...

Billy Shehane

Billy Shehane

Jul 22, 2018

Mr. Billy Shehane, a resident of Ozark, went to meet his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, July 22, 2018 at his home. He was 81. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in the Ozark First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Greg Doss and Reverend...

Janis Friend

Janis Friend

Jul 22, 2018

Janis Irene Felton Friend, age 78, of Ozark, Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 2, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to John Babbit Felton and Maltida Mary Martha Fiebelkorn Felton. Janis was a 1958 graduate of Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana. She received a Bachelor...

Janis Friend

Janis Friend

Jul 22, 2018

Janis Irene Felton Friend, age 78, of Ozark, Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 2, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to John Babbit Felton and Maltida Mary Martha Fiebelkorn Felton. Janis was a 1958 graduate of Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana. She received a Bachelor...

Grady Mixon

Grady Mixon

Jul 22, 2018

Grady Wester Mixon departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2018. He died at the home of his brother and sister- in -law Martin and Karen Mixon, in Monroe, Louisiana. He was 65. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 8, 2018, in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Andrews officiating. The family...

Grady Mixon

Grady Mixon

Jul 22, 2018

Grady Wester Mixon departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2018. He died at the home of his brother and sister- in -law Martin and Karen Mixon, in Monroe, Louisiana. He was 65. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 8, 2018, in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Andrews officiating. The family...

Billy Shehane

Billy Shehane

Jul 22, 2018

Mr. Billy Shehane, a resident of Ozark, went to meet his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, July 22, 2018 at his home. He was 81. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in the Ozark First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Greg Doss and Reverend...

Michael Childree

Michael Childree

Jul 12, 2018

NEWTON…. Michael Childree, a resident of Newton, died Thursday evening, July 12, 2018, at his home. He was 66. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 15, 2018 in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel with Reverend Shane Traylor officiating. Burial will follow in Newton City Cemetery. Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family...