Obituaries

Charles Sterling Hughes

Charles Sterling Hughes

Jan 18, 2026

ASBURY COMMUNITY…Mr. Charles Sterling Hughes, a resident of the Asbury Community, near Skipperville, died late Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2026, in Dale Medical Center. He was 88.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the Asbury Methodist Church with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. Graveside services, with Masonic honors, will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua...

Martha Sue King Maund

Martha Sue King Maund

Jan 18, 2026

OZARK…Mrs. Martha Sue King Maund (better known as Mrs. Sue), a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at Dale Medical Center. She was 89.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 23, 2026, in Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth Hale and Reverend Dr. Tim Bates officiating. Burial will follow in Chalkhead Baptist Church...

Savannah Ross Coaker

Savannah Ross Coaker

Jan 16, 2026

OZARK…Savannah Ross Coaker, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her parents, near Clio. She was 28.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Ozark First Assembly of God Church in Ozark with Pastor Matt Worley and Pastor Darin Easter...

Danny Pilkinton

Danny Pilkinton

Jan 15, 2026

DALEVILLE…Mr. Danny Pilkinton, beloved stepfather, son, father, father-in-law, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Pilkinton entered this world on October 23, 1957, in Springfield, Missouri. He...

Diane Covington

Diane Covington

Jan 12, 2026

HEADLAND…Diane Covington, a resident of Headland, Alabama died late Monday evening, January 12, 2026, at her home. She was 67.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 16, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Tomlin officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Clayhatchee. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of...

Kathy Louise Wakefield

Kathy Louise Wakefield

Jan 10, 2026

HEADLAND…Ms. Kathy Louise Wakefield, a resident of Headland (formerly of Ozark), died early Saturday afternoon, January 10, 2026, at her home. She was 72.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Westview Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Scott Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark...

Kimberly Michelle Palmer

Kimberly Michelle Palmer

Jan 9, 2026

WETUMPKA…Kimberly Michelle Palmer, a resident of Wetumpka, died late Friday evening, January 9, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 56.

A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.

Blanche Lise Caddell

Blanche Lise Caddell

Jan 5, 2026

LEVEL PLAINS…Mrs. Blanche Lise Caddell, a resident of Level Plains, died early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, in Noland Hospital, Dothan. She was 70.

A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.

Carl B Aley

Carl B Aley

Jan 5, 2026

OZARK…Mr. Carl B. Aley, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at his home. He was 95.

Mr. Aley, the son of the late Edward Aley and Daisy Popple Aley, was born and raised in Central New York, where he built the foundation of a life filled with hard work, kindness, and quiet determination. In 2004, he...

Milton Johnson

Milton Johnson

Jan 4, 2026

OZARK…Milton Maurice Johnson, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, in Jackson Hospital, Montgomery. He was 36.

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. Johnson was born on June 28, 1989, in Ozark, Alabama, and...

B.J. Smith

B.J. Smith

Jan 3, 2026

MABSON COMMUNITY…Mr. B.J. Smith, a resident of the Mabson Community, near Ozark, died Saturday evening, January 3, 2026, in UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was 45.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of...

Joann Bagwell Morris

Joann Bagwell Morris

Dec 31, 2025

BAGWELL’S CROSSROADS…MORRIS, JoAnn Bagwell “Jodi/ JoJo”, age 88, of Ozark, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church of Ozark with the Reverend Dr. Jason Thrower and Pastor Michael Woodham officiating. Burial will follow in Chalkhead Baptist Church Cemetery....

Michael Carl Bradshaw

Michael Carl Bradshaw

Dec 28, 2025

GRIMES…Mr. Michael Carl Bradshaw, a resident of Grimes, died Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 60.

In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bradshaw was born on February 18, 1965, in Donalsonville, Georgia, and spent his...

Clyde Hamilton, Sr.

Clyde Hamilton, Sr.

Dec 28, 2025

PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY…Mr. Clyde Hamilton, Sr. (Captain, United States Army, Retired) a resident of Pikeville, Kentucky (formerly of Rocky Head Community, near Ariton), died Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Kentucky. He was 83.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Randall Epstein officiating. Graveside services, with full military...

Earl Danner

Earl Danner

Dec 27, 2025

ARITON…Mr. Earl Danner (Sergeant First Class, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired), a resident of Ariton, died early Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 86.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Ariton Baptist Church with Reverend Dave Walsh and his grandson, Mr. Zachary J. Sexton officiating. Burial will follow...

Juanita "Skeeter" Richards Outlaw

Juanita "Skeeter" Richards Outlaw

Dec 26, 2025

BRUNDIDGE…Mrs. Juanita “Skeeter” Richards Outlaw, a resident of Brundidge, died late Friday evening, December 26, 2025, in Troy Regional Medical Center. She was 84.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, in Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.   Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until...

Lynn Gibson Mize

Lynn Gibson Mize

Dec 21, 2025

ABBEVILLE…Mrs. Lynn Gibson Mize, a resident of Abbeville (formerly of Ozark), died late Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, at the home of her son in Abbeville. She was 76.

In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no local services planned. Interment will be Tom’s Creek Community, Wise County, Virginia. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge...

Jerry Lee Kelley

Jerry Lee Kelley

Dec 20, 2025

DOTHAN…Mr. Jerry Lee Kelley, a resident of Dothan, died late Saturday afternoon, December 20, 2025, at his home. He was 57.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jason Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Midland City Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge...

Donnie Joyner

Donnie Joyner

Dec 17, 2025

OZARK…Mr. Donnie Joyner, a resident of Ozark, died late Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, in Dale Medical Center in Ozark. He was 57.

A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.

Norm Kinney

Norm Kinney

Dec 14, 2025

POST OAK COMMUNITY…Mr. Norm Kinney (A.C.F., R.F.), a resident of the Post Oak Community, near Ozark, died late Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 81.

Celebration of Life Services, with military honors, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Chad Ingle officiating. The family...