Obituaries

Joann Grubbs Browning

Joann Grubbs Browning

Apr 24, 2025

DALEVILLE…Mrs. Joann Grubbs Browning, a resident of Daleville, died early Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, in Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 85.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Tyler, Texas. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Browning, daughter of the late Ernie Grubbs and Pauline Monroe Grubbs,...

Martha Ann Morgan

Martha Ann Morgan

Apr 20, 2025

OZARK…Martha Ann Sanders Morgan, a resident of the Post Oak Community, near Ozark, died Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, in Ozark. She was 57.

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.

Ms. Morgan was born June 16, 1967 in Ozark, where...

Chris Sitz Roberts

Chris Sitz Roberts

Apr 10, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Chris Sitz Roberts, a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025, in Early Medical Center, Blakely, Georgia. She was 73.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 14, 2025, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until...

Shirley Beasley Enfinger

Shirley Beasley Enfinger

Apr 9, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Shirley Beasley Enfinger, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 81.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Leon Estep and Minister Mark Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home...

Dusty Aaron Smith

Dusty Aaron Smith

Apr 4, 2025

EWELL COMMUNITY…It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dusty Aaron Smith Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 44. Dusty was born on September 22, 1980, to Betty Sanders Smith and Ricky Smith.

Dusty was a loving son, brother, and father that could make anyone smile with his contagious humor. He had three children, D’Asia Kelley,...

Scott D. "Harley" Adams

Scott D. "Harley" Adams

Apr 2, 2025

ECHO COMMUNITY…Mr. Scott D. “Harley” Adams, a resident of the Echo Community, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home. He 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.

Mr. Adams, son of the late Harold Eugene Adams and Ellen...

Mary Barbara Whitelaw Miller

Mary Barbara Whitelaw Miller

Apr 1, 2025

OZARK… What a kick in the pants. Mary B. Miller passed away on April 1, 2025. (We will get to that later) She was born on November 29, 1935, was 89 years old, and had a wonderful life. She was loved by many, feared by most, and was a cheater at cards. She wanted everyone to know that after she...

Joan Theresa Lightell Evans

Joan Theresa Lightell Evans

Mar 30, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Joan Theresa Lightell Evans, a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday evening, March 30, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 90.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Saturday at...

Whitney Pittman King

Whitney Pittman King

Mar 30, 2025

OZARK…Whitney Amelia Pittman King, a resident of Ozark, died Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025, at her home. She was 39.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Hart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The...

Nina Lewis Newman

Nina Lewis Newman

Mar 28, 2025

ECHO COMMUNITY…Mrs. Nina Lewis Newman, a resident of the Echo Community, died late Friday morning, March 28, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 80.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Echo Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...

Reginald D Stewart

Reginald D Stewart

Mar 28, 2025

OZARK…Mr. Reginald D. Stewart, a resident of Ozark, died Friday morning, March 28, 2025, in Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Facility. He was 78.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Rocky Head Community.  The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of...

Phillip Snell

Phillip Snell

Mar 26, 2025

OZARK…Mr. Phillip Snell, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, at his home. He was 65.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 31, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with his cousin, Kevin Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Brown’s Church Cemetery, Echo Community. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in...

Mary Beth "Jackie" Lindsey

Mary Beth "Jackie" Lindsey

Mar 25, 2025

BLUE SPRINGS…Mrs. Mary Beth “Jackie” Wolfe Lindsey, a resident of Blue Springs, Alabama, died early Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025, at her home. She was 77.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 28, 2025, in Calvary Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Clio, with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of...

Dontaza Bertolli

Dontaza Bertolli

Mar 24, 2025



OZARK…Mrs. Dontaza Bertolli, a resident of Ozark, died late Monday morning, March 24, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 61.

A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.

Mary Scott Glenn

Mary Scott Glenn

Mar 15, 2025

NEWTON…Mrs. Mary Scott Glenn, a resident of Newton, died late Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 95.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Newton City Cemetery with Reverend Shane Traylor officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends following the...

Kristenia Joy Spears Jones

Kristenia Joy Spears Jones

Mar 9, 2025

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA…Kristenia Joy Spears Jones, a resident of Columbus, died Sunday evening, March 9, 2025, at her home. She was 67.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...

Bruce R Williamson, Jr.

Bruce R Williamson, Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

OZARK…Mr. Bruce Robert Williamson, Jr., a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 95.

 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. Williamson, son of the late Bruce Robert Williamson, Sr. and...

James Thomas Welch

James Thomas Welch

Mar 2, 2025

OZARK…Mr. James Thomas Welch, a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, at his home. He was 93.

 Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Matthews officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will follow in Fairview Addition Cemetery in Eufaula. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home...

Anna Apanowicz

Anna Apanowicz

Mar 1, 2025

OZARK… Anna Ladislaws Apanowicz, a resident of Ozark, passed away Saturday evening, March 1, 2025, 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.

 Anna was born August 18, 1962, to the late Boleslaw and Grace Bagley...

Warren Arthur Murphy

Warren Arthur Murphy

Feb 26, 2025

MAGNOLIA CHURCH COMMUNITY…Mr. Warren Arthur Murphy, a resident of Magnolia Church Community, near Skipperville, died early Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025, in Dothan. He was 73.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Eddie Biss officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia Church Cemetery, near Skipperville. Fuqua Bankston Funeral...