Obituaries
Melvin Lee Frazier
Jul 26, 2023
OZARK… Mr. Melvin Lee Frazier, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at his home. He was 62.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 5, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Arthur Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Arlia McKenny, Jr.
Jul 25, 2023
OZARK… Mr. Arlia “Mac” McKenny, Jr. (SFC, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, at his home. He was 86.
Funeral services, with full military honors, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 28, 2023, in the Ewell Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Dale Goodwin and Pastor David Lewis officiating....
Brian Merritt Reeder
Jul 24, 2023
ARITON… Mr. Brian Merritt Reeder (Master Sergeant, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ariton, died early Monday evening, July 24, 2023, at his home. He was 65.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Warehouse in Ozark.
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Charles Benton
Jul 24, 2023
GATLINBURG, TN… Mr. Charles Wayne Benton (TSgt., United States Air Force, Retired), a resident of Gatlinburg, Tennessee (formerly of Newton), passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones early Monday morning, July 24, 2023. He was 89.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the Newton First Assembly of God Church with Pastor...
Charles Joseph Long
Jul 22, 2023
OZARK…Mr. Charles Joseph Long, a resident of Ozark, died late Saturday evening, July 22, 2023, at his home. He was 64.
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. Long, son of the late Charles...
Sammy Beasley Carter
Jul 21, 2023
ARITON…After a blessed and wonderful life of 92 years, Jesus took the precious little hand of Sammy Beasley Carter at her Ariton home on Friday morning, July 21, 2023.
The family will receive friends on Sunday 1pm until 2pm at the Ariton Church of Christ. The service will follow visitation. Minister Roger Howell will officiate. Burial will...
Carol Ann Childers Hurt
Jul 19, 2023
SKIPPERVILLE…Mrs. Carol Ann Childers Hurt, a resident of Skipperville, died early Wednesday morning, July 19, 2023, at her home. She was 69.
Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 24, 2023, in the Asbury United Methodist Church, near Ozark with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral...
Grady E Carrington
Jul 18, 2023
OZARK…Mr. Grady E. Carrington, a resident of Ozark, near Arguta Community, died Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023, at Dale Medical Center. He was 73.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 21, 2023, in the Ozark Baptist Church with his nephew, Dr. Jeff Peacock officiating. Eulogies will be given by his son, Nash Carrington and...
Dorothy Gant Bonner
Jul 12, 2023
OZARK…Mrs. Dorothy Gant Bonner, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023, at her home. She 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.
Nancy Vincent Turner
Jul 12, 2023
OZARK…Mrs. Nancy Vincent Turner, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, in Westside Terrace in Dothan. She was 83.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Newton City Cemetery with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. The family will receive friends from 8:30 until 9:30 A.M. Saturday at the...
Jaquita Wilkerson Childree
Jul 11, 2023
OZARK… Ms. Jaquita Wilkerson Childree, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023, at her home. She was 80.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 14, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. A eulogy will be given by Mrs. Shirley Wilkerson. Burial will...
Byron L Wynn
Jul 8, 2023
ARITON…Mr. Byron L. Wynn, a resident of Ariton, died Saturday morning, July 8, 2023, at his home. He was 84.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. Burial will follow in Universalist Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in...
Jerry Lamar Stanford
Jul 6, 2023
PLEASANT GROVE, ALABAMA... Mr. Jerry Lamar Stanford, a resident of the Pleasant Grove Community, near Birmingham, died Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, at his home. He was 85.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. Fuqua...
David Aaron Branton
Jul 4, 2023
OWENS CROSSROADS, ALABAMA…Mr. David Aaron Branton, resided with his parents Bob and Debbie Cagle Warner in Owens Crossroads, Alabama, passed away late Tuesday evening, July 4, 2023, in Midland City, Alabama. He was 36.
Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Mayfair Church of Christ in Huntsville, Alabama presided over by...
James E. "Pops" Gresham
Jul 3, 2023
DALEVILLE…Mr. James E. “Pops” Gresham (Staff Sergeant, United States Army, Retired) a resident of Daleville, died Monday, July 3, 2023, in a Dothan hospital. He was 66.
Celebration of Life Services, with full military honors, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Daleville Department of Public Safety Shooting Range, 5064 Rucker Blvd.,...
Tamela Courtney
Jun 30, 2023
ARGUTA COMMUNITY…Mrs. Tamela Jean Moore Courtney, a resident of the Arguta Community, near Ozark, died late Friday evening, June 30, 2023, at her home. She was 67.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Tindol officiating. The...
Matthew A. Thomas
Jun 29, 2023
Beloved brother and son, Matthew Adam Thomas (Captain, United States Army), a resident of Ozark, Alabama, died of a sudden unexpected illness while stationed at Fort Carroll, South Korea, Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was 34.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., at St. John the Evangelist...
Betty Battles Stanford
Jun 27, 2023
PLEASANT GROVE, ALABAMA… Mrs. Betty Battles Stanford, a resident of the Pleasant Grove Community, near Birmingham, died early Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023, at her home. She was 85.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 30, 2023, at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery....
Ralph Henry McGuire
Jun 27, 2023
LOUISVILLE…Mr. Ralph Henry McGuire, a resident of Louisville, died late Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023, at his home. He was 83.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McGuire was born December 5, 1939, in Danville, Virgnia...
John Howard Griner
Jun 24, 2023
OZARK… Mr. John Howard Griner (CW4, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, in Dale Medical Center. He was 48.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, June 29, 2023, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Leon Estep officiating. Graveside services, with full military honors, will...
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