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Byron L Wallace - September 24, 1970 - April 26, 2022

Departed: 04/26/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: DOTHAN…Mr. Byron L. Wallace, a resident of Dothan (formerly of the Pleasant Grove Community, near Ozark), died Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2022, at his home. He was 51.

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

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Mary Kate Boyd - November 12, 1944 - April 25, 2022

Departed: 04/25/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK… Mrs. Mary Kate Boyd, a resident of Ozark, died late Monday morning, April 25, 2022, in a Dothan hospital. She was 77.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2022, in the Lighthouse Church in Ozark with Pastor Terry Threats officiating. Burial will follow in Carroll Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The body will lie in state from 10:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the church.

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Billy Norris Hogue - November 02, 1940 - April 24, 2022

Departed: 04/24/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: MIDLAND CITY…Mr. Billy Norris Hogue, a resident of Midland City, died late Sunday evening, April 24, 2022, in a Dothan nursing home. He was 81.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Echo Emergency Medical Services, 11687 E. Highway 27, Ozark, AL 36360 or to Southdale Emergency Medical Services, .

Mr. Hogue, son of the late Odell Alec Hogue and Elsie Mae Mosley Hogue, was a native of Ft. Worth, Texas. He served his country in the United States Navy and moved to Dothan in the 1970’s. Mr. Hogue worked at Turf Maintenance in Ozark and enjoyed working on small engines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lee Hogue; a son, Michael Hogue; two brothers, Franklin Odell Hogue and Edward Dee Hogue.

Surviving relatives include a daughter, Tonya Hogue Berry (Richard); a son, Billy Odell Hogue, all of Ardmore, Oklahoma; three sisters, Beverly Turner, Ft. Worth, TX, Glenda Jane Goains, Weatherford, TX and Patricia Ann Johnson (Allen), Benbrook, TX; grandchildren, Rachel Storm Hogue, Emily Ann Hogue, Mason Norris Hogue, and Amber Morehead; several nieces and nephews; friends, Desiree Thomas and Aaron Green, Wicksburg Community.

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Pauline Henderson - April 07, 1924 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL… Mrs. Pauline Woodham Henderson, a resident of Altamonte Springs, FL (formerly of Ozark), died Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022. She was 98.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 15, 2022, in Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, near Clio with Chaplain Sonny Moore (Colonel, United States Army, Retired) officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Henderson, daughter of the late Hillary Hopewell Woodham and Nancy Ella Peebles Woodham, was born in Skipperville, Alabama. She enjoyed her time as a Pink Lady for Dale Medical Center from 1998 until 2015. Mrs. Henderson was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ozark. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Robert Leon Henderson and her nine siblings.

Surviving relatives include her daughters, Nancy Barton, Longwood, FL and Donna Shane (Matt), University Park, FL; grandchildren, Sheri Wieczorek (Christopher), David Barton (Jannet), Craig DeStefano (Mia), and Allison Hope Kaye; great-grandchildren, Conner Kaye, Ryan Kaye, Brooke Kaye, Mya Hope DeStefano, and Stephen Barton; several nieces and nephews.

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Keith R Tew - July 05, 1961 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK… Mr. Keith R. Tew, a resident of Ozark, died late Friday morning, April 8, 2022, at his home. He was 60.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 11, 2022, in the Pine Level Baptist Church with his sister and brother-in-law officiating, Reverend’s Ronnie and Nina Benefield officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Monday at the church.

Mr. Tew, son of the late Joseph Wheeler Tew and Myrtle Lois Helms Tew, was a native of Blue Springs. He formerly lived in Columbus, Georgia for several years until returning to Barbour County in 2007. Mr. Tew moved to Ozark in 2021. He attended Friendly Assembly of God Church.

Surviving relatives include his two sisters, Glenda Reyes, Scottsboro, AL and Nina Benefield (Ronnie), Texasville; three brothers, Sandy Tew, Rocky Head Community, Anthony Tew, Eufaula, and Joel Tew (Linda), Ozark; nieces and nephews, Jay Reyes (Leslie), Adam Reyes (Shana), Tera Benefield, Michael Benefield (Crystal), Amanda Fletcher (Glenn), Brandi Brandt (Logan), Kelsey Tew, Wes Tew, Logan Tew (Hannah), Austin Tew, Ashlyn Tew, Brittany Grubbs (Fred), Joshua Moseley (Rachel), and Joley Anderson (Ryan).

Serving as active pallbearers will be Jay Reyes, Adam Reyes, Michael Benefield, Wes Tew, Logan Tew, and Austin Tew.

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Molly Bell - December 17, 1934 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: BELL’S CROSSROADS COMMUNITY…Mrs. Molly Johnston Bell, a resident of the Bells Crossroads Community, near Echo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, April 4, 2022, at her home. She was 87.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Wesley Chapel Community Church with the Rev. Phil Craddock, Rev. Scott Ellis, and Klint Kosier officiating.  Burial will follow in the Bell’s Crossroads Cemetery with Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the church.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Bell’s Crossroads Cemetery Fund, in care of John William Bell, 8510 County Road 54, Skipperville, AL 36374.

Molly, the daughter of the late Henry Clayton Johnston and Mary Belle Stephens Johnston was born December 17, 1934, in Dale County.  In 1951, she married John Simon Bell.  She was an active member of Wesley Chapel Community Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Simon, her daughter Carolyn Ann Killingsworth, five brothers and five sisters.  Molly leaves to treasure her memories, three sons, John William Bell and wife, Cheryl, of Bell’s Crossroads, AL, Ron Bell and wife, Sidonna of Helotes, TX, and Jeff Bell of Bell’s Crossroads, AL; six grandchildren, Clay Killingsworth and wife, Michelle, of Canterbury, CT, Gina Killingsworth Perdue and husband, Jason of Enterprise, AL, Amy Killingsworth McMarlin and husband, Clint of Anchorage, AK, Amber Bell Kosier and husband, Klint, of Midland, TX, Breanna Bell Ellis and husband, Scott, of Tulsa, OK, Matthew Simon Bell and wife, Maegan of Bell’s Crossroads, AL.  Molly is also survived by twenty great grandchildren and one great great grandson, and a host of family and friends.

Molly retired from Wex-Tex of Headland, Incorporated after 26 years of distinguished service.  She had a second career with the Ozark City School System, where she retired after over a decade of service.  In addition to being active in her church, Molly enjoyed investing time with family, cooking, gardening, and traveling.  She traveled extensively throughout the United States.  She also enjoyed travel to England, Scotland, France, Canada, Mexico and Wales.

The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Encompass Hospice Staff for the care and compassion they provided to our mother over the past few months.  We would also like to thank the many friends and family who expressed their love through prayers, visits, cards, flowers and food.

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James "Jamie" Tilley, IV - July 26, 1944 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK…Mr. James “Jamie” Tilley, IV, a resident of Ozark, died late Monday morning, April 4, 2022, in an Ozark nursing home. He was 77.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Woodlawn Memory Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jason Thrower officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 12:30 P.M.  Saturday at the funeral home.

Jamie was a native of Ozark and was a 1962 graduate of Howey Academy in Howey, Florida. He continued his education at Phillips Business College in Columbus, Georgia where received an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. While attending Phillips Business College, he was recognized as Outstanding First Year Student and received several other awards. Jamie was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ozark.

In his later years, he was an avid collector of watches and his enthusiasm for playing bingo was legendary. His greatest joy was to greet each visitor at the nursing home entrance with a huge smile and cheerful hello. Many lovingly called him “The Mayor”. He had the amazing ability to find something wonderful about an individual and to sincerely complement them, whether it was for the first time or the hundredth time they had met. He made many a person’s day better by this thoughtful attitude.

Jamie was preceded in death by his parents, James P. Tilley, III and Martha W. Tilley. He is survived by his loving sister, Janann T. Williams (Raymond); his niece, Meredith J. Lagan (Chris); his nephews, William A. Hopton-Jones, Jr., Jonathan Gregory Hopton-Jones (Jennifer); his aunt, Allowee Johnston; several great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Facility for the many years of providing their love, devotion, and care to Jamie. He loved you, as does his family.

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John McKeighan - June 03, 1945 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK…Mr. John M. McKeighan, a resident of Ozark, died late Monday afternoon, April 4, 2022, at his home. He was 76.

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

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Lynda Darlene McWhorter - June 12, 1964 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK…Mrs. Lynda Darlene Moss McWhorter, a resident of Ozark, died late Sunday evening, April 3, 2022, in a Dothan hospital. She was 57.

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.

Lynda would give you the shirt off her back and if it didn’t fit, she would buy you a new one along with anything else you needed. She was a kind and caring person. Her favorite hobbies were crafts, repairing watches, dumpster diving with Big Mama, curb alerts, thrift stores, and yard sales. One can’t forget her love for orange cream sicles. These were all some wonderful things that made her so happy.

We hope that when she gets to heaven, she will see all the glories and treasures she didn’t have on earth. He is a kind God and gave us a chance to get closer to her. We will have these wonderful memories forever.

Surviving relatives include her sons, Christopher McWhorter and Rusty McWhorter mother, Diane McBroom, Ozark; father, Doug Moss (Marie), Catawba, SC; siblings, Phyllis McManus (William), Daleville and Debi Rollins, Ozark; aunts, Laura Lee Kimbrell, Rock Hill, SC, Zelda D. Ghentt, Indian Land, SC, Merle Helms, Monroe, NC, Blanche Vinson, Gray, GA, Becky Daniels, Mound City, KS, and Johnny Laney, Indian Land, SC; grandchildren, Kaylee, CJ, David, Shane, and Paisley; nieces, Brooke McManus (Bobby), and Nikki (Emmett); great niece, Cassie Harrison; great nephews, Brantley and Grayson Harrison; three uncles, Ronald Moss, Joel Moss, and Lloyd Moss.

Special thanks to Chris, Danielle, and friends for your support and love. We will miss her and love her more than she could ever know.

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Kenneth Ray Glass - May 11, 1939 - April 02, 2022

Departed: 04/02/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK… Mr. Kenneth Ray Glass (SFC., U.S. Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died early Saturday evening, April 2, 2022, in a Dothan hospital. He was 82.

Funeral services, with military honors, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with his brother-in-law, Kenneth Weisensale officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Glass, son of the late Claude Rankin Glass and Vivian Ruth Walling Glass, was a native of Houston, Texas. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was retired from the United States Army. Mr. Glass received a master’s degree in Psychology and Business Administration, both from Troy State University. He also owned and operated Ken’s Wood Nook, a woodworking shop, in Ozark. In earlier years, he was the Director of a residential treatment program for teenagers in Dothan operated by Wiregrass Community Mental Health Center. Mr. Glass served as Vice President, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 373, and was also appointed to the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs by the Governor of Alabama. He was always there to welcome a soldier home and offer guidance to any of his fellow soldiers. His compassion and kindness was not only for soldiers but for anyone he knew.  Mr. Glass was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryker Lampley; siblings, Freddy Glass, Bonita Weisensale, Bill Glass, Herbert Glass, and Joyce Hoffman.

Surviving relatives include his wife of sixty-two years, Jo-Ann Weisensale Glass, Ozark; his children, Mike Glass (Denise), Donna LoBello (Steven), Kenneth Glass (Susie), Vic Glass, Jennifer Glass, and Allen Glass (Jennifer); grandchildren, Marcia Pelczar (Chris), Tommy Williams (Julie), Shannon Buckingham (Shawn), Shellie Smail (Frankie), Victoria Galvan (David), Kathryn Metcalf, Daniel LoBello, David LoBello, Joshua (Alasia), Jeremy (Kristen), Buddy, Justin, Brittany Lampley (Jonathan), Lisa Tyler (Kyndall), Zachery, Dillan Tatum, Tara Tatum, Jade Blaxton, and Aubrey; great grandchildren, Ashley, Ryder, Phebe, Nolan, Lucas, Ryan, Jonathan, Devan, Isabella, Tori, Julianna, Dominic, Braileigh, Charlie, Luna, Alaura, Gabe, Katelynn, and Aubrey.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons.

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Mark Starkey - March 22, 1955 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK…Mr. Mark Starkey, a resident of Ozark, near Skipperville, died Friday morning, March 25, 2022, at his home. He was 67.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the Cottonwood City Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Starkey, son of the late Alfred Starkey and Elizabeth Starkey, was a native of Dover, Delaware. He moved to Dothan in 2000 and currently living in Ozark, near Skipperville. Mr. Starkey was retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections as an Licensed Practical Nurse at Jackson County Corrections. He was preceded in death by his partner, James Michael Bryan.

Surviving relatives include his children, Kriston Starkey, Maryland, Adam Starkey, Middletown, DE, Cori Baker (Jesse), Skipperville, Seth Bryan (Misty), Cottonwood, and Adam Bryan, Edgewood, NM; a sister, Nancy Clements, Middletown, DE; grandchildren, Addison Starkey, Able Starkey, Connor Baker, Wyatt Baker, Lily Bryan, Gabe Bryan, and Miranda Bryan.

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Brian S Shiver - July 08, 1974 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK…Mr. Brian S. Shiver, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2022, in Ozark. He was 47.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022, in the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Jason Thrower and Reverend Danny Rieben officiating. Burial will follow in Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, near Blue Springs. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. Saturday at the church.

Brian was born July 8, 1974, in Clio, Alabama and moved to Ozark in 1978. He was currently employed with First United Methodist Church of Ozark as the Maintenance Director. Brian was formerly employed with KC Construction in Dothan for sixteen years. He was literally a “Jack of all trades” with a true servant’s heart. Brian was extremely artistic, enjoyed riding motorcycles, and University of Alabama Football. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Helms, Eileen Helms Turner, Dee Shiver and Mildred Robinette Shiver, uncles, John Helms and Bill Helms.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Melena Kjeldgaard Shiver; daughter, Erin Shiver; son, Jacob Shiver (Alex), all of Ozark; parents, Franklin Shiver and Sharon Helms Shiver; sister, Michele Shiver, Dothan; a grandson, Jayce Shiver; several aunts and cousins including his aunt, Alicia Shiver, Clio; relatives from the Kjeldgaard family, Karen Kjeldgaard, Ozark, Keith Kjeldgaard, Chiefland, FL, Roxanne Kruse (Russell), Ozark, Douglas Kruse (Gabby), Ethan Kruse, and Cody Kruse (Emily); a host of friends including his First United Methodist Church of Ozark family.

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Mary Mildrum - August 30, 1935 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: “To live in the hearts of others is not to die” Thomas Campbell

OZARK…Mrs. Mary Ellen Pope Mildrum, a resident of Ozark, passed into eternity with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, March 22, 2022. She was 86.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life on Friday March 25, 2022, at 10:30 A.M.  at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church, Rocky Head Community, near Ariton with Pastor Greg Brown and Pastor Anita Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M.  Friday at the church.

She was born in Ariton, AL on August 30, 1935, to Samuel Z. Pope and Ollie Jacobs Pope. Mary is preceded in death by her parents along with an infant Great Granddaughter, Alaina Pearl Hardwick.  Mary was a 1953 graduate of Ariton High School where she was a basketball cheerleader, academically gifted, and won awards for typewriting.  She became a resident of Ozark after she married Allan I. Mildrum Jr. in June of 1956.  They had three children.  In her later years she lived at Somerset Assisted Living in Dothan and the Oakview Manor Health Care in Ozark, until her passing.

Mary is survived by her children, Linda M. Sullivan, Birmingham AL.  Cora M. Phillips (Jackie) Ozark, and David Allan Mildrum, Ariton.  She also has one brother, Samuel Thomas Pope (Betty) Crane Hill, AL.  She has six grandchildren: Celia A. Lawler (Jason), Grand Bay, AL., Patti L. Andrews (Brad) Vestavia Hills, AL., Wilson “Wil” Allan Sullivan (Christine) Birmingham, Holly P. Hardwick (Richard) Gloucester VA., Cassidy R. Mildrum, Skipperville, and EmmaRae Danner, Ariton.   There are also nine Great Grandchildren:  Andrew G.  and Ethan N.  Lawler, Grand Bay, AL., Hudson Reid and William Holden Andrews, Vestavia Hills, AL., Wilson Allan, Jr. and Marshall Del Sullivan, Birmingham, AL., Isabella Alaina and River Jack Hardwick, Gloucester VA., Nicholas “Camden” Durden, Jr., Skipperville. Mary was a longtime member of Westview Heights Methodist Church in Ozark where she loved to sing, worship, and occasionally play the piano and boy could she sing and play!  She also loved to return to her home church at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist in the Rocky Head Community, near Ariton.  She read and studied her Bible faithfully as well as being an avid reader of fiction.  Her game was Scrabble and she was very very good! Her other talent was sewing…she was a skilled seamstress, making anything from our clothes growing up to our wedding dresses, prom dresses, and even Barbie doll clothes.  Friday was her “go to town” day and she loved shopping.  Mary was a collector of Madame Alexander and Christmas Barbie dolls.  She loved handwriting cards and letters and if you ever sent one to her or gave her a crayon-colored picture or a homemade craft…she kept it forever!

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Pearl Asodi - August 10, 1943 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: FT. WALTON BEACH, FL…Pearl Tharpe Asodi passed away peacefully at home Tuesday evening, March 22, 2022, in Ft. Walton Beach, surrounded by her family, at the age of 78.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 27, 2022 in the Mabson United Methodist Church with Reverend Phill Craddock officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Ozark. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the church.

Ms. Pearl was born August 10, 1943 to William and Estelle Tharpe of Ozark, Alabama. She married the late Mike Asodi in 1960 and was the proud mother of her two children. Ms. Pearl was a lifelong Christian and had an amazing love for the Lord. She was also a lifetime cosmetologist. She owned and operated Pearl’s Beauty Salon in Skipperville, Alabama until 1996. In 1997, Ms. Pearl moved to Fort Walton Beach, Florida to be closer to family. She was a resident of Bob Hope Village and Theresa Village, where she had many friends and was always a joy to her neighbors. She adored and was loved by her four grandchildren.

Ms. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Gladys Tharpe Downs, Nina Sue Tharpe Solomon, Joanne Tharpe Ingram, and brother, Travis Tharpe.

Ms. Pearl is survived by two children, Mike Andrew Asodi of Dothan, Alabama and Angela Asodi Beeton of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; her three sisters, Dorothy Kelly of Huntsville, Alabama, Christine Smith of Clarksville, Tennessee, Sheila Tyree of Weaver, Alabama; brother, Norman Tharpe of Ozark, Alabama, four grandchildren, Bobby Beeton, Tori Asodi, Travis Beeton, and Micheal Asodi. With such a large family, Ms. Pearl was loved by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Robert "Bobby" E Johnson - October 06, 1951 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: MELBOURNE, FL…Mr. Robert E. “Bobby” Johnson, a resident of Melbourne, FL (formerly of Skipperville), died on Monday, March 21, 2022, following a brief illness. He was 70.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, April 30, 2022, in the Salem Baptist Church, near Skipperville, with Reverend Harold Peters and his son-in-law, Reverend Jason Waddell officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of local arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm  to 2:00pm at the church.

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Kenneth Thompson - March 26, 1943 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: EUFAULA…Mr. Kenneth Thompson, a resident of Eufaula, died Friday morning, March 18, 2022, at his home. He was 78.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. Burial will follow in Carroll Cemetery in Ozark. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Thompson, son of the late Ernest Thompson and Ida Belle Simmons Thompson, was a native of Ozark. He moved to Eufaula in 1965 and was formerly as a truck driver with Eufaula Concrete and Gulf Oil Company. One of his favorite pastimes was to go fishing. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, Cidney and George Barber, III his siblings, Harold Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Donald Ray Thompson, Aretis Thompson, Linda Thompson, Ernestine Garmon, Otis Thompson, Freddie Thompson, and Paul Thompson.

Surviving relatives include his children, Vickie Thompson Cawley (Gene), Georgetown, GA, Karen Vukcevik (Eric), Pigeon Forge, TN, Mark Thompson (Kathy), Eufaula, Cindy Griffin (Dale), Georgetown, GA, Jana Dunn, Dothan, Joseph Norris, Tennessee and Katrina Norris, Eufaula; a brother, Arthur Thompson, Ozark; grandchildren, Tommy Floyd (Nicki), Brandon Floyd, Brandi Hale (Danny), Ashley Navarro (Chelsea), Joshua Willsey (Marie),  Cody Willsey (Yana), Chelsea Barber,  Brian Gulledge,  Amberlie Thomas, Joshua Cawley, Allison Cawley, Erin Linn (Aaron); greatgrandchildren, Jonathan Navarro, Elijah Willsey, Peyton Willsey, Harper Hale, Cassius Floyd, Andrew Floyd, Aeris Floyd, Phoebe Floyd, Digi Thomas, Ellae Owens, Iimkae Owens, Chloie, Sabastian, Izick, Waylon, Callie Barber, Ariel Crowe, Brandon Crowe, Nathan Cawley, Rigby Cawley, Elizabeth Willis, and Alyssa Linn.; several nieces and nephews including, Doug Thompson (Barbara), Eufaula.

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Brenda Snell - January 24, 1965 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: DOTHAN…. Mrs. Brenda Tipler Snell, a resident of Dothan (formerly of the Echo Community), died Friday evening, March 18, 2022, in a Dothan hospital. She was 57.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Snell was born January 24, 1965 and moved to Echo in 2005 where she lived until moving to Dothan in 2020. She attended Living Water Church in Echo. Mrs. Snell enjoyed family gatherings, cooking and most of all University of Alabama Football. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Lee Tipler and Betty Grace Miller Smith, her husband, David Dowling Snell.

Surviving relatives include her son, James Cornett, Dothan; sister, B.J. Vernon, Enterprise; sister-in-law, Trish Chancey (Todd), Echo Community; step-son, David Ezra Snell, Redlands, CA; step siblings, Gary Jenkins, Vicki Brewer, both of Dothan, and Nicole George, Mississippi; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Kailey Buhrmann; cousins, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends.

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Charles "Chuck" Gardner - January 29, 1985 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK…Mr. Charles “Chuck” Gardner, a resident of Ozark, died late Friday evening, March 18, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 37.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022, in the Ozark Civic Center with Pastor Matt Sasser, Mr. Marty Parsons, and Mr. Paul Boswell officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Civic Center.

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Peggy Short - April 08, 1944 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: POST OAK COMMUNITY…Mrs. Peggy Short, a resident of the Post Oak Community, near Ozark, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, in a Dothan hospital. She was 77.

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

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Lorraine Wrinn - November 15, 1929 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: ENTERPRISE…Mrs. Lorraine Wrinn, a resident of Enterprise (formerly of Ariton) died early Thursday morning, March 16, 2022, in Medical Center Enterprise. She was 92.

In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no services planned at this time locally. The family will say goodbye to their mother (grandmother) at a memorial Celebration of Life in Westbrook, CT, during which her ashes will be spread in the sea (according to her wishes) during the summer of 2022.  Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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Carter Bearrentine - September 21, 1950 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: ARITON…Mr. Carter Bearrentine, a resident of Ariton, died early Tuesday morning, March 15, 2022, in Wiregrass Medical Center, Geneva. He was 71.

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

Mr. Bearrentine son of the late Charlie Bearrentine and Jewel Carter Hartzog, was born in Ozark and has lived in Ariton most of his lifetime. He was retired from building construction. Mr. Bearrentine served his country in the Army National Guard. He is best remembered on his happiest days fishing, hunting, and using his best jokes to make others smile. Mr. Bearrentine was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Bearrentine.

Surviving relatives include two daughters Jeanna Be’nee Rice (Nathan) Bremerton WA and Amber Jewell Bearrentine; a son , Kenneth Harrell Bearrentine, both of Ariton; a sister, Thelma Flowers, Brundidge,  AL; half-brother, Joe Bearrentine (Pat), Pike Road AL; granchildren, Isaac Trey Bearrentine (Briana), Ashley Rice, Alex Rice, Billy Crumbley, Eddie Crumbley, and Joshua King.

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Patricia Ann Wheeler - April 17, 1949 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: COLUMBIA…Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Ann Burditt Wheeler, a resident of Columbia, died Friday Morning, March 4, 2022, in a Dothan Hospital. She was 72.

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. Mrs. Wheeler, daughter of the late James Aaron Burditt Jr. and Marie Hudson Burditt, was born April 17, 1949, in Hartford Connecticut. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and crafting.  Mrs. Wheeler loved Butterflies and Hummingbirds. She also loved music and it was a big part of the home environment when the kids were growing up. Some of her favorites were

Conway Twitty, The Oakridge Boys, Loretta Lynn and Alabama.

Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband Frances Dale Wheeler Sr.; two brothers, Walter Burditt and James Burditt III.

Surviving relatives include her children, Mary Wheeler of Saint. Cloud FL, Jennifer Prather (Rockie) of Cullman AL, Dale Wheeler Jr. (Kathi) of Saint Cloud FL, and a step brother Jeff Hitchcock & Family; grandchildren Rockie James PratherJr., (36), Crystal (Jesse) Black,  (33), Brandon (Kayla) Prather (31), all of Cullman, Colton Ryley Garmany, Oxford, FL (25), Savannah Mae Prather, Cullman, AL (22), Mariah McRoberts, St Cloud, FL (21), Matthew McRoberts, St Cloud, FL(19), Dale Wheeler III, Kissimmee, FL (42), Tyler Wheeler (Marilyn), Hialeah, FL(37), Bryce (Estefania) Wheeler, Kissimmee, FL (32)  and  great-grandchildren McKenzie Dawson(14), Crimson Dawson(12), Khloe Black(11), Jaycie Black(10), Addyson Black(5), Trinity Prather(6), Bash Prather(2), Avery Melson (1), Rush Wheeler(10), Giada Wheeler(1), Maverick Wheeler( 9 months).

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William E McCartha - December 18, 1932 - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK… Mr. William  E. McCartha, a resident of Ozark, died Peacefully early Thursday morning, March 3, 2022, at his home. He was 89. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm Saturday March 12 at the family home, 547 County Road 123 Ozark Al. 36360, for friends, family and anyone who would like to pay respects to Mr. McCartha. William "Bill" Elisha McCartha was born in Georgiana, Alabama on December 18, 1932 and a native to the wiregrass. Mr. McCartha joined the Navy at 17 in 1949 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 32 years of service and returned to the wiregrass in 1982. Mr. McCartha is the son of the late sharecropper, Sylvester McCartha and Elle Boatwright McCartha of Georgiana, Alabama and the oldest of 7 children. He is survived by his wife Carolyn D. Strouse McCartha; his 4 children, Carole Ann Galey, William Walter McCartha, Mary Darlene Foster and Teresa Lynn Elkie; 12 grand children, Craig Galey, Kimberly Coyne, LeighAnne Johnson, Jennifer Person, Brandon Galey, Christopher Foster, William EJ McCartha, Patricia Rusak, Michael Elkie, Brian Elkie, Kathleene Sixberry, Paul McCartha; his siblings, Louise Kilpatrick, Perry Sylvester McCartha and Sarah Walker; 27 great grandchildren and  2 great great grandchildren. At the age of 10 William started hunting and sharecropping, growing cotton and corn. He left school in the 8th grade to work full time to help his family and joined the Navy at 17 and traveled the world. He met his wife in Long Beach California in 1955 and later raised four children in Hawaii and Norfolk, Virginia before returning home to the Wiregrass after his retirement in 1982. He and his Wife Carolyn settled in Ozark, building their home by hand from the ground up. Mr. McCartha was a man of many trades and talents, there wasn't a skill he couldn't master. He gave his time freely to teach anyone willing to learn.  He loved gardening and could grow literally anything, his thumb was so green it was like a midas touch, anything he touched grew. He kept bees and learned to make cane syrup from his father. He enjoyed fishing, football and coffee as his pass times... Bill McCartha was a very well respected and loved man by all who knew him, none more than his Family.

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Ronnie Starling - August 19, 1955 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: OZARK… Mr. Ronnie Thomas Starling, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday morning, March 2, 2022. He was 66.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2022, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. Burial will follow in Starling Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Starling, son of the late Frank Starling and Esta Mae Odom Starling, was a native of Greenwood, Alabama near Troy. He moved to Ozark in 1986 and was formerly employed as an over the road truck driver. Mr. Starling enjoyed NASCAR, drag racing cars and bird watching. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Sallie Thompson, Sue Whitehead, and Darlis Boles; three brothers, James Carroll Starling, Tommie Ray Starling, and Raymond Starling.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Patsy Ping Starling, Ozark; stepson, Johnny W. Brown (Billie Ann), Davenport, FL; two brothers, Donnie Starling and Greg Starling, both of Ozark; two step grandchildren, T.J. Brown and Cody Brown; two step-greatgrandchildren, Rylan Brown and Asher Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Harmon Starling, William Starling, Justin Starling, Toby Starling, Cody Stratton, and Aaron Stratton.

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Emmett "Andy" Anderson - April 08, 1941 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Ozark)

Obituary Preview: PINCKARD…Mr. Emmett D. “Andy” Anderson, a resident of Pinckard, died late Tuesday morning, March 1, 2022, in a Dothan hospital. He was 80.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2022, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Anderson, son of the late D.G. Anderson and Amelia Carpenter Anderson, was a native of Geneva County, near Samson. He formerly lived in Texas and Louisiana before moving to Pinckard in 1995. Mr. Anderson was in the restaurant business for over forty-five years and he owned and operated Andy’s Restaurant in Newton for twenty years. He also owned and operated Andy’s Tire Store in Midland City for seven years. Mr. Anderson served his country in the Army National Guard in earlier years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Joan McGowan and a brother, Eris L. Douglas Anderson.

Surviving relatives include his wife of twenty-seven years, Beth Gissendaner Anderson; his children, Teresa Garner (Pete), Connie Crittendon (Bubba), Freddie Anderson, Jackie Wilburn, Rebecca West, John Greene, Elizabeth Roberts (Sherman), Jaimie Zoll, Sarah Forrester, and Kaitlyn (Katiebug) Anderson; sixteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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The staff at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is comprised of experienced and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to families during their time of need. From funeral directors and embalmers to administrative staff and support personnel, every member of the team is committed to delivering unparalleled service and attention to detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary website, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also providing important information about their passing, funeral services, and surviving family members. They also help to notify others of the person's death and provide an opportunity for people to pay their respects and offer condolences.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The task of writing an obituary usually falls to the family members or close friends of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or obituary writer may assist with writing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, hobbies, interests, and surviving family members. It may also include information about their education, military service, achievements, and any notable accomplishments.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary websites allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can be a great way to personalize the obituary and make it more meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to find out their submission guidelines and deadlines. You can usually find this information on their website or by calling their office.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary before they pass away. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told in your own words.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some publications charge by the word or line, while others offer package deals or flat fees.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's difficult to make changes to an obituary once it's been published. However, if there's an error or inaccuracy, you may be able to correct it by contacting the publication or online platform.

What's the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and achievements.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Including quotes, poems, or lyrics that were meaningful to the deceased can add a personal touch to the obituary and make it more memorable.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or visit local libraries or genealogical societies to access old obituaries. Many online platforms also offer searchable databases of historical obituaries.

Can I write an obituary for someone who died a long time ago?

Yes! Even if someone passed away many years ago, you can still write an obituary as a way to honor their memory and share their story with others.

What's the purpose of an online obituary?

An online obituary provides a permanent tribute to the deceased that can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection. It also allows friends and family to leave condolences and share memories in a guestbook or comment section.

Can I link multiple online obituaries together?

Some online platforms allow you to create a "family tree" of connected obituaries, making it easy for visitors to navigate between related individuals.

How do I deal with errors or inaccuracies in an online obituary?

If you find an error in an online obituary, contact the website administrator or customer support team to report the issue. They should be able to correct it promptly.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to continue the deceased person's legacy.

What's the best way to share an online obituary on social media?

You can share a link to the online obituary on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. You can also use relevant hashtags to reach a wider audience.

How long does it take for an online obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an online obituary varies depending on the platform. Some websites review and publish submissions within minutes, while others may take several hours or days.

Can I remove an online obituary if I change my mind?

In most cases, yes! If you need to remove an online obituary for any reason, contact the website administrator or customer support team to request its removal.

What are some alternative ways to celebrate someone's life beyond traditional obituaries?

Beyond traditional print or online obituaries, you can celebrate someone's life through memorial websites, social media tributes, video montages, memory books, or even hosting a celebration of life event.

How do I ensure that my loved one's online presence is respectful after they pass away?

You can work with social media platforms and online services to deactivate or memorialize accounts after someone passes away. This helps prevent unwanted activity and ensures that their digital legacy is respected.

Can I republish an old obituary on its anniversary date?

Yes! Republishing an old obituary on its anniversary date can be a meaningful way to honor your loved one's memory and revisit cherished memories.