Obituaries

William Alan Riley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...