Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Brad Robinson
Jun 27, 2025
ARITON…Mr. Brad Robinson, a resident of Ariton, died early Friday morning, June 27, 2025, at his home. He was 50.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Dye officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home....
Frank Terry Little
Jun 26, 2025
OZARK…Mr. Frank Terry Little, a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025, in Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was 81.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no local services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Little, born to the late Francis Little and Mary...
Larry R Smith
Jun 26, 2025
OZARK…Mr. Larry R. Smith, a resident of Ozark, died Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, at his home. He was 67.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements....
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Boatwright
Jun 25, 2025
OZARK…Mr. Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Boatwright, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 73.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 30, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with his nephew, Nic Boatwright officiating. Burial will follow in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...
Wally Olson
Jun 18, 2025
ECHO COMMUNITY…Mr. Wally Olson, a resident of the Echo Community, died Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 53.
Funeral services, with full law enforcement honors, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Ozark Civic Center with Pastor Josh Sims officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday...
Billy Windham
Jun 16, 2025
ARGUTA COMMUNITY…Mr. Billy Windham, a resident of the Arguta Community, died Monday afternoon, June 16, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 85.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Post Oak Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Reynolds and Mr. Billy’s grandson, Dr. Lee Windham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston...
Rickey C Hughes
Jun 15, 2025
ENTERPRISE…Mr. Rickey C. Hughes, a resident of Enterprise (formerly of the Asbury Community, near Ozark), died Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 65.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. Burial will follow...



