Obituaries
Nettie June Cline Reed
Oct 24, 2023
Nettie June Cline Reed, an esteemed and beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 88 in Ozark, Alabama. She was born on April 1, 1935, in Amigo, West Virginia to Kelly Cline and Mary Elizabeth Christian Cline. June was a devoted wife of sixty-five years to her late husband, Waldo Lee Reed.Nettie June's professional life...
Debra Lynn Crawford
Oct 16, 2023
ECHO COMMUNITY…Debra Lynn Lambert Crawford, a resident of the Echo Community, died late Monday evening, October 16, 2023, in an Ozark nursing home. She 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.
Mrs. Crawford, daughter...
Judy Hines Phelps
Oct 16, 2023
Judy Hines Phelps, a beloved mother, retired from the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) at Ft. Rucker after an impressive thirty-two years of dedicated employment. Her passing on Monday, October 16, 2023, has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her.Judy was born on November 22, 1945, in her hometown of Ozark, Alabama. Raised...
Ross Hughes
Oct 16, 2023
ARITON.. James “Ross” Hughes, a beloved member of the Ariton community, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born on Tuesday, April 19, 1938, in Ariton, Alabama, to Odie Maxwell Hughes and Mattie Frances Miller Hughes.Ross was the co-owner and operator of Hughes Brothers Auto Parts in Ariton. Alongside his wife of fifty-eight years, Joyce Marie...
Clayton Keith Davis
Oct 14, 2023
Clayton Keith Davis (68) passed away at his home in Ozark, AL on October 14, 2023. He was born February 23, 1955, in Birmingham, AL to Delores Thrasher Davis (d. 2018) and is survived by his Father, Billy Keith Davis (94), his sister, Dr. Ruth Yvonne Davis, and younger brother, Lyle Thrasher Davis, (and Lyle’s wife Svetlana, and their...
Clint Waltz
Oct 13, 2023
NEWTON… Mr. Clint Waltz, a resident of Newton, died Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Greenville, Alabama. He was 48.
Clint Waltz- aka, the better parent- a man of stubborn grit, staunch beliefs, and infectious passion for everything sports, ocean, and space- with a hint of Jimmy Buffett.
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Claude Franklin Gibson
Oct 11, 2023
OZARK...Claude Franklin Gibson, Jr. was a man of honor, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his country. On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the world bid farewell to a true patriot whose legacy will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Born on Wednesday, August 22, 1934, in the quaint town of Waterproof, Louisiana, Claude began...
Hilda Nell Davis DeLoney
Oct 8, 2023
OZARK…Hilda Nell Davis DeLoney, a loving faithful mother, wife, and friend, passed away on October 8, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in Ozark, Alabama. She was born on June 19, 1935, in the Bertha Community of Dale County. Hilda's parents were Lyman Lee Davis and Vassie Lee Barefield Davis. She had two sisters, Glenda P. Barrington and Mary F....
Thomas Mark LaVar
Oct 6, 2023
OZARK… Thomas Mark LaVar (Sergeant, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died early Friday morning, October 6, 2023, in a Dothan hospital. He was 63.
Homegoing services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services, with full military honors, will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens....
Earl Clark Jacobs
Oct 4, 2023
HUNTSVILLE….. Earl Clark Jacobs died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at a Huntsville Hospital. He was 92.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 3:00PM at Rocky Head Baptist Church in Ariton.. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Ariton, Alabama with Military Honors. Family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 3:00PM...
Esther Mirabelle Thomas
Sep 28, 2023
LONG BEACH, WA…Esther Mirabelle Thomas of Long Beach, Washington entered into the eternal Kingdom of God on September 28, 2023, at the age of 16.
Esther was born August 31, 2007, in Fayetteville, Georgia to proud parents John Gregory Thomas of Sharpsburg, Georgia and Sundrea Dawn Foster Thomas of Newnan, Georgia. Esther lived in Leesburg, Georgia until 3rd...
Patricia Lewis Sand
Sep 25, 2023
OZARK…Mrs. Patricia (Pat or Patty Ann) Lewis Sand, a resident of Ozark, Alabama and a native of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away at Flowers Hospital on Monday, September 25, 2023, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 2 at the First Ozark United Methodist...
Kathy Jo King HJelle
Sep 17, 2023
OZARK…Kathy Jo King Hjelle, a beloved member of the community and a successful businesswoman, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born on January 26, 1948, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Kathy had an exceptional career in which she ran a boat shop with passion and dedication. Her commitment to providing excellent service...
Byron Wayne Sasser
Sep 14, 2023
ARITON…Mr. Byron Wayne Sasser, a resident of Ariton, died Thursday morning, September 14, 2023, at his home. He was 64.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 16, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00...
Deanna Smith Russell
Sep 13, 2023
Deanna "Dee" Smith Russell, known for her role as the Manager of the Jr. Food Store in Newton, has passed away at the age of 55. Born on December 22, 1967, in Newton, Alabama, Deanna was a beloved member of her community, leaving behind cherished memories with her family and friends. Deanna's education was an important part of her life....
Floyd Anthony “Tony” House
Sep 10, 2023
COLUMBIA…Mr. Floyd Anthony “Tony” House (Sergeant, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired), a resident of Columbia, Alabama, died early Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023, at his home after a brief battle with terminal cancer. He was 66.
Tony was born on November 24, 1956 to Floyd B. and Kathryn House in Tuscaloosa, AL. When he was...
Ruby Bayne Snell
Sep 9, 2023
ECHO COMMUNITY…Mrs. Ruby Marie Bayne Snell, a resident of the Echo Community, died early Saturday morning, September 9, 2023, in a Dothan hospital. She was 96.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the Echo Methodist Church with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. A eulogy will be given by Mr. Bill Ferguson. Burial...
Tommy Williams
Sep 8, 2023
NEWTON…Mr. Tommy Williams, a resident of Newton, died Friday morning, September8, 2023, at his home. He was 78.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in the Bullock Community Cemetery, near Brantley with Reverend Jeremy Meetze officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is...
Rickey Gray
Sep 8, 2023
HEADLAND…Mr. Rickey V. Gray, a resident of Headland (formerly of Ozark), died early Friday morning, September 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Sowell officiating. Burial will follow in Westview...
Dr. Charles E. Gouge
Sep 1, 2023
OZAR…Dr. Charles E. Gouge, a resident of Ozark, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, September 1, 2023, in a Dothan hospital. He was 89.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, September 3, 2023, in the Faith Christian Center with Pastor Josh Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston...
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