Obituaries
James Michael Mumey
Dec 8, 2024
OZARK…Mr. James Michael Mumey, a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, at his home. He was 61.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
Roger Emrick
Dec 4, 2024
OZARK…Mr. Roger Emrick, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday evening, December 4, 2024, in the Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Facility. He was 66.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Max Dasinger officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home....
Wisdom Prince Newman
Dec 3, 2024
OZARK…Wisdom Prince Newman, infant son of Tyazia Newman of Ozark, was carried by angels to his heavenly father on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in a Dothan hospital.
In keeping with the wishes of his family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Surviving relatives other than his...
Olivia Prestwood Crawley
Dec 2, 2024
ROETON COMMUNITY…Mrs. Olivia Prestwood Crawley, a resident of the Roeton Community, Coffee County, died late Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in the Oakview Manor Retirement Center. She was 80.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in the Roeton Baptist Church with Reverend Kerry Saxon and Reverend Chad Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the church...
Lenoria Key
Nov 30, 2024
ELAMVILLE…Mrs. Lenoria Key, a resident of Elamville, passed away late Saturday evening, November 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 91.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Mincey Bridge Road, Ariton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is...
Henry Wells
Nov 29, 2024
OZARK…Mr. Henry Wells (Staff Sergeant, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Friday morning, November 29, 2024, in Baptist South Hospital, Montgomery. He was 68.
Graveside services, with military honors, were held at 12:30 P.M. (ET) Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Alabama. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
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Julian G Barefield
Nov 28, 2024
BERTHA COMMUNITY…Mr. Julian Barefield, a resident of the Bertha Community, died early Thursday morning, November 28, 2024, at his home. He was 73.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 2, 2024, in the Bethel Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Worley officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Bertha. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...
Patricia Wood Latham
Nov 27, 2024
COLUMBUS, Georgia…Patricia Latham (nee Wood), 56, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia surrounded by love and light.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Perry Recreation Center (Banquet Room), located at 223 Community Drive in Ozark, Alabama. Guests are encouraged to dress casually in honor...
Jeffery Baxter
Nov 26, 2024
LOUISVILLE…Mr. Jeffery Baxter (Sergeant First Class, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired), a resident of Louisville, died late Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024, at his home. He was 72.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Pea River Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clio with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in...
Jerry Tom Fulford
Nov 21, 2024
NEWTON…Mr. Jerry Tom Fulford, a resident of Newton, died Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024, in a Dothan hospital. He was 61.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with his great-nephew, Kevin Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in Newton City Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in...
Elizabeth Deal Peters
Nov 19, 2024
OZARK... Mrs. Elizabeth Deal Peters, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, at her home. She was 87.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Dennis Tew officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is...
Roger Ozene Sanders, Sr.
Nov 13, 2024
OZARK…Mr. Roger Ozene Sanders, Sr., a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024, in a Dothan hospital. He was 65.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 18, 2024, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kent Barnes and Pastor Roy Barnes officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M....
Mitzi Trawick
Nov 11, 2024
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA…Mitzi Trawick, a resident of Panama City Beach, Florida (formerly of Skipperville), died late Monday morning, November 11, 2024, in UAB Hospital. She was 60.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 15, 2024, in Clopton Methodist Church with Pastor Andy Kogutz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Mark Boose
Nov 7, 2024
OZARK…Mr. Mark Boose, a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, in Dale Medical Center. He was 50.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 11, 2024, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Dennis Tew officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends...
Diane Collins McBroom
Nov 7, 2024
OZARK…Ms. Diane Collins McBroom, a resident of Ozark, died late Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, at her home. She was 80.
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.
In words from the family, “She was our life, heart and love. She...
Bambi Callahan Shipman
Nov 6, 2024
OZARK…Bambi Darlene Callahan Shipman, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, in Dale Medical Center. 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.
Ms. Shipman was born March 14, 1958, in Austell, Georgia and formerly...
James L Spears
Nov 6, 2024
OZARK…Mr. James L. Spears, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, in a Dothan hospital. He was 72.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 11, 2024, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Collins Mill Cemetery, Graceville, Florida at a later date. Fuqua...
Marie Cullen Mosher
Nov 3, 2024
OZARK…Marie Cullen Mosher, a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2024, at her home. She was 80.
Private graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Mosher was born September 15, 1944, in Jamestown, New York and moved to Ozark in the 1980’s. She was a...
Jeff Bundy
Oct 31, 2024
OZARK…Jeffrey Wayne “Jeff” Bundy, a resident of Ozark, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was 54.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 3, 2024, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Scott Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The...
William E. "Bill" Chesser
Oct 26, 2024
ARITON…Mr. William E. “Bill” Chesser, a resident of Ariton, died late Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024, at his home. He was 92.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Woodlawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Brian Presley officiating. Eulogies will be given by his brother, Elza Fowler, and grandson, Bill Emrick, and Mr. John Cawley. The...