Obituaries

Cora Bell Loucks

Cora Bell Loucks

Jun 2, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Cora Bell Loucks, a resident of Ozark, died Monday morning, June 2, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 69.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cary Mauldin and Reverend Kenneth Earles officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Union Springs, Alabama....

Lillie Mae Johnson Beaty

Lillie Mae Johnson Beaty

May 31, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson Beaty, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Sofia in Tuscaloosa. She was 67.

Homegoing services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Vanessa McBrewer officiating. Burial will follow in Traveler’s Rest Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home...

Wyatt Hardy

Wyatt Hardy

May 29, 2025

ARITON…Mr. Wyatt Hardy, a resident of Ariton, died early Thursday morning, May 29, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 63.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston...

James F. "Jim" Smith, Sr.

James F. "Jim" Smith, Sr.

May 29, 2025

OZARK…Reverend James F. “Jim” Smith, Sr., a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday morning, May 29, 2025, at his home. He was 75.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Ozark First Assembly of God Church with Reverend Murray Kelly, Pastor Brian Presley and Dr. Michael Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Fuqua...

Ronny Keith McGowan, Sr.

Ronny Keith McGowan, Sr.

May 26, 2025

SKIPPERVILLE…Mr. Ronny Keith McGowan, Sr., a resident of Skipperville, died Monday afternoon, May 26, 2025, in Noland Hospital. He was 58.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Keith Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Beersheba Cemetery in Skipperville. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in...

Norman Thomas Krause

Norman Thomas Krause

May 14, 2025

CLIO…Mr. Norman Thomas Krause, a resident of Clio, died late Wednesday afternoon, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was 73.

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. Krause, son of the late Norman Gerhardt Krause and Helen Louise Farley...

Sherry Clark Sanders

Sherry Clark Sanders

May 13, 2025

OZARK…Mrs. Sherry Ann Sanders, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 71.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Rocky Head Community. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...

Ronald Palmer

Ronald Palmer

May 12, 2025

OZARK…Mr. Ronald Palmer, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday morning, May 12, 2025, at his home. He was 90.

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. Palmer, son of the late James William Palmer and Helen Viola Powell Palmer,...

D S Chancey

D S Chancey

May 10, 2025

OZARK…Mr. D S Chancey, a resident of Ozark, died late Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the home of his granddaughter, Michelle. He was 86.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Wendell Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Campground Cemetery in...

Karen McWhorter Laney

Karen McWhorter Laney

May 5, 2025

ARITON…Karen McWhorter Laney, a resident of Ariton, died late Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at the home of her son, Daniel, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 59.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Reformation Church, Ozark with Chaplain Adam Mulliner officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Bobby J Moates

Bobby J Moates

May 3, 2025

LONGSTREET COMMUNITY…Mr. Bobby J. Moates, a resident of the Longstreet Community, near Ozark, passed away early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was 72.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Adams and Mr. Stanley Snell officiating. The family...

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.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 16, 2025, in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery, Tyler, Texas. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark was in charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Browning, daughter of the late...

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...