Obituaries

Virginia Mayhall Wilson

Virginia Mayhall Wilson

Jul 28, 2025

NEWTON…Mrs. Virginia Mayhall Wilson, a resident of Newton, died Monday morning, July 28, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 95.

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

Voncille Hagler Sheppard

Voncille Hagler Sheppard

Jul 27, 2025

BLUE SPRINGS… Voncille Hagler Sheppard, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Blue Springs, Alabama, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Rieben officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Springs Word of Truth Cemetery,...

Mary Lois Ivey

Mary Lois Ivey

Jul 26, 2025

SKIPPERVILLE…Mrs. Mary Lois Ivey, a resident of Skipperville, died early Saturday evening, July 26, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 84.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 4, 2025, in the Ozark First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Brian Presley and Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. A eulogy will be given by her grandson, James Ivey....

Barbara Carolyn Shadrack Batchelor

Barbara Carolyn Shadrack Batchelor

Jul 23, 2025

ARITON…Mrs. Barbara Carolyn Shadrack Batchelor, a resident of Ariton, died early Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, at her home. She was 82.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Ariton Cemetery with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of...

Annie Jean McDaniel Davis

Annie Jean McDaniel Davis

Jul 20, 2025

BROWN’S CROSSROADS COMMUNITY…Mrs. Annie Jean McDaniel Davis, a resident of the Brown’s Crossroads Community of Dale County, died late Saturday evening, July 19, 2025, at her home. She was 82.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, July 25, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00...

Cuba P. Horsley Wallace-Hill

Cuba P. Horsley Wallace-Hill

Jul 19, 2025

OZARK…Cuba P. Horsley Wallce-Hill, age 72 of Ozark, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

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.

Cuba was born in Maysville, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late James and Anne Horsley from...

James Colton Blake Cumbie

James Colton Blake Cumbie

Jul 19, 2025

ARITON…James Colton Blake Cumbie, a resident of Ariton, passed away, Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was 29.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 25, 2025, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Reverend David May officiating. Burial will follow in Leatherwood Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends...

William Alan Riley

William Alan Riley

Jul 17, 2025

DALEVILLE…Mr. William Alan Riley, a resident of Daleville, died early Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, at his home. He was 49.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Fuqua...

Hilda Marie Nieves

Hilda Marie Nieves

Jul 16, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Hilda Marie Nieves, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, at her home. She was 92.

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.

Hilda was born in the winter of 1932, in the small community of...

Joshua David-Ray Lawson

Joshua David-Ray Lawson

Jul 15, 2025

OZARK…Joshua David-Ray Lawson, a resident of Ozark, gained his wings late Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. He was 16.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at...

Doris Davis McCartha

Doris Davis McCartha

Jul 15, 2025

ARITON…Mrs. Doris Davis McCartha, a resident of Ariton, died late Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 87.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 18, 2025, in Stonebridge Church of God with Pastor Robin Bell officiating and Reverend Floyd Ingram. A eulogy will be given by her granddaughter, Tara Barlow. The family will...

Helen G Riley

Helen G Riley

Jul 12, 2025

SKIPPERVILLE…Mrs. Helen Garner Riley, of Skipperville, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home. She was 87.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday July 19th at Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Sewell officiating assisted by the Reverend Jean Watson and Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M....

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Jul 8, 2025

DOTHAN…Mr. Richard Thompson, a resident of Dothan, died early Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, at his home. He was 64.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 11, 2025, in Southside Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Tim Bates officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral...

William Isaac "Bill" Osteen

William Isaac "Bill" Osteen

Jul 6, 2025

OZARK…William Isaac “Bill” Osteen, 93, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at Largo Cemetery, Largo, Florida. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Monday, July 7, 2025,...

Kathleen Louise Grabski Tackes

Kathleen Louise Grabski Tackes

Jul 5, 2025

OZARK…Kathleen Louise (Grabski) Tackes passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, after an extended illness, at her home and surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial services will be held in the Chicago area at a later date. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark was in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research...

James "J" Spears

James "J" Spears

Jul 5, 2025

SKIPPERVILLE…James “J” Spears, a resident of Skipperville, died early Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Skipperville. He was 18.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the Daleville First Methodist Church with Pastor Lee Jones officiating. The family will receive friends 3:00 until...

Marquez Laster

Marquez Laster

Jul 4, 2025

OZARK…Marquez Laster, a resident of Ozark, died late Friday evening, July 4. 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 27.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Andrew Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston...

Lonnie E Higginbotham

Lonnie E Higginbotham

Jun 30, 2025

OZARK…Mr. Lonnie E. Higginbotham, a resident of the Klondyke Hill Community, near Ozark, died late Monday evening, June 30, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 69.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Monday, July 7, 2025, in Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with his nephew, Pastor Gary Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00...

Mattie Lantz

Mattie Lantz

Jun 29, 2025

OZARK…Mattie Lantz, a resident of Ozark, died Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, in Coffee County, Alabama. She was 21.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mattie was a native of Ozark, Alabama, where...

Betty Lynn Dominick

Betty Lynn Dominick

Jun 27, 2025

DOTHAN…Mrs. Betty Lynn Dominick, a resident of Dothan, died late Thursday evening, June 26, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 71.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Dominick was born in Fort...