Obituaries
B.J. Smith
Jan 3, 2026
MABSON COMMUNITY…Mr. B.J. Smith, a resident of the Mabson Community, near Ozark, died Saturday evening, January 3, 2025, in UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was 45.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...
Joann Bagwell Morris
Dec 31, 2025
BAGWELL’S CROSSROADS…MORRIS, JoAnn Bagwell “Jodi/ JoJo”, age 88, of Ozark, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church of Ozark with the Reverend Dr. Jason Thrower and Pastor Michael Woodham officiating. Burial will follow in Chalkhead Baptist Church Cemetery....
Blanche Lise Caddell
Jan 5, 2026
LEVEL PLAINS…Mrs. Blanche Lise Caddell, a resident of Level Plains, died early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, in Noland Hospital, Dothan. She was 70.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
Carl B Aley
Jan 5, 2026
OZARK…Mr. Carl B. Aley, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at his home. He was 95.
Mr. Aley, the son of the late Edward Aley and Daisy Popple Aley, was born and raised in Central New York, where he built the foundation of a life filled with hard work, kindness, and quiet determination. In 2004, he...
Milton Johnson
Jan 4, 2026
OZARK…Milton Maurice Johnson, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, in Jackson Hospital, Montgomery. He was 36.
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. Johnson was born on June 28, 1989, in Ozark, Alabama, and...
Michael Carl Bradshaw
Dec 28, 2025
GRIMES…Mr. Michael Carl Bradshaw, a resident of Grimes, died Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 60.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bradshaw was born on February 18, 1965, in Donalsonville, Georgia, and spent his...
Clyde Hamilton, Sr.
Dec 28, 2025
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY…Mr. Clyde Hamilton, Sr. (Captain, United States Army, Retired) a resident of Pikeville, Kentucky (formerly of Rocky Head Community, near Ariton), died Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Kentucky. He was 83.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Randall Epstein officiating. Graveside services, with full military...
Earl Danner
Dec 27, 2025
ARITON…Mr. Earl Danner (Sergeant First Class, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired), a resident of Ariton, died early Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Ariton Baptist Church with Reverend Dave Walsh and his grandson, Mr. Zachary J. Sexton officiating. Burial will follow...
Juanita "Skeeter" Richards Outlaw
Dec 26, 2025
BRUNDIDGE…Mrs. Juanita “Skeeter” Richards Outlaw, a resident of Brundidge, died late Friday evening, December 26, 2025, in Troy Regional Medical Center. She was 84.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, in Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until...
Lynn Gibson Mize
Dec 21, 2025
ABBEVILLE…Mrs. Lynn Gibson Mize, a resident of Abbeville (formerly of Ozark), died late Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, at the home of her son in Abbeville. She was 76.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no local services planned. Interment will be Tom’s Creek Community, Wise County, Virginia. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge...
Jerry Lee Kelley
Dec 20, 2025
DOTHAN…Mr. Jerry Lee Kelley, a resident of Dothan, died late Saturday afternoon, December 20, 2025, at his home. He was 57.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jason Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Midland City Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge...
Donnie Joyner
Dec 17, 2025
OZARK…Mr. Donnie Joyner, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, in Dale Medical Center in Ozark. He was 57.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
Norm Kinney
Dec 14, 2025
POST OAK COMMUNITY…Mr. Norm Kinney (A.C.F., R.F.), a resident of the Post Oak Community, near Ozark, died late Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 81.
Celebration of Life Services, with military honors, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Chad Ingle officiating. The family...
Charles Bullard
Dec 13, 2025
/DALEVILLE…In Loving Memory of Charles Bullard Sergeant First Class, United States Army, Retired Charles Robert Bullard, loving husband, father, Opa, Papa, friend, and man of God, was born September 28, 1937, to William and Sarah Lois Bullard in Anderson, Indiana. Charles was called peacefully to his eternal home on December 13, 2025.
Charles led a life that can only be described...
Kathy Maurice
Dec 11, 2025
HEADLAND…Mrs. Kathy Maurice, a resident of Headland (formerly of Ozark), died early Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, in the Henry County Health & Rehab in Abbeville. She was 78.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is...
Tina Hughes Parrish
Dec 11, 2025
ARITON…Mrs. Tina Hughes Parrish, a resident of Ariton, died early Thursday morning, at the home of her daughter in Ozark. She was 63.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with her brother, Reverend Jason Senn officiating. Burial will follow in Universalist Cemetery in Ariton. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home...
Hunter L Andrews
Dec 10, 2025
OZARK…Hunter L. Andrews, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025, in Ozark. He was 23.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, December 19, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chad Ingle officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua...
Thomas Martin "Marty" Robinson
Dec 8, 2025
ARITON…Mr. Thomas Martin “Marty” Robinson, a resident of Ariton, died Monday afternoon, December 8, 2025, at Dale Medical Center. He was 49.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 12, 2025, in Universalist Cemetery, Ariton, with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge...
Mildred Evans McLendon
Dec 8, 2025
ELAMVILLE…Mrs. Mildred Evans McLendon, a resident of Elamville, died Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at her home. She was 87.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Salem Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth Earles officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
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Greg Walker
Dec 4, 2025
NEWTON…Mr. Greg Walker, a resident of Newton, died late Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, at his home. He was 63.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Waco Johnson officiating. Burial will be held in Clopton Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...



