OZARK…Mrs. Cynthia Marie Williams Taylor, a resident of Ozark, died early Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, in the Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Ozark. She 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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OZARK…Mr. Tommy Cutchen, a resident of Ozark, died late Sunday evening, September 28, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 91.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
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Taras Hanuszczyk
March 13, 1953 – September 19, 2025
Taras Hanuszczyk, age 72, of Dothan, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on September 19, 2025.
Taras was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, on March 13, 1953, to Jan and Vera Hanuszczyk (Romanowska). He graduated from high school with the Class of 1971, and immediately after, he joined the United States Air Force in 1972. He first served as a Production Control Specialist for 4 years and 3 months before being promoted to Carpentry Specialist, serving another 10 months. He was honorably discharged in 1984 as a Staff Sergeant.
Following his military service, Taras pursued a career as a Civil Servant in Control and Code Inspections for many years. He later worked as a Security Guard Officer in Daytona Beach, Florida, and eventually retired from Global Security in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023. In his role, he was responsible for staff training and administration over a large condo development in downtown Las Vegas.
On October 17, 2021, Taras married Mary Lynn Howell. After retirement, they moved to Dothan, Alabama, to be closer to Mary’s granddaughter Alexis and great-grandson Hendrix, who reside in Orlando, Florida.
Taras loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In his younger years, he loved skiing with his brother Marcus and also skating. Together they would ride for miles on their bikes or go fishing. He especially loved the water—ponds, creeks, lakes, and the ocean.
Taras was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Hanuszczyk, John Hanuszczyk
nephew Jason Varaos; niece Elizabeth Hanuszczyk
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lynn Lowell Hanuszczyk; his sister, Irene Varao, his brothers Marcus Hanuszczyk (Jane), Andre Roman (Bonnie); nieces and nephews Jeremy Varao (Brittany), Taylor Roman, Katy Hanuszczyk along with many extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Dothan with Pastor David Saliba and Pastor Elizabeth Hinton officiating. The date will be announced once finalized.
Sandra Janet Bynum Childers Hornsby, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 75. Born on September 14, 1950, in Phenix City, Alabama, to the late Selmer Rodney Bynum, Sr. and Lois Blonnette Smith Bynum. A proud graduate of Dothan High School and Wallace College, Sandra dedicated 39 years of her life to the nursing profession. Her compassionate spirit and creative touch were evident in her care for others, both in her professional role as an RN and in her personal life.
In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her first husband, William Sanford Childers, and her brother, Philip Lee Bynum.
Her life was a testament to enduring love, as she found happiness again with her devoted husband of 19 years, John Michael Hornsby. Together, they blended a family that included her children, Michael Childers (Sande), Amelia Childers, and Elizabeth Childers, as well as her stepchildren, Heather Hornsby, Christy Newman, Melody Stephens, Amber Byrd, and Micah Hornsby. Sandra’s legacy also lives on through her cherished 16 grandchildren and her brothers, Rodney Bynum, Jr. and Frank Bynum.
Sandra’s interests were as varied as they were passionate. She found solace in the beauty of her garden, tending to her flowers with a gentle hand and a keen eye for design. Her love for order and organization was more than a preference; it was a reflection of her methodical nature, ensuring that everything around her was just right. Family gatherings were a highlight for Sandra, where she could be found surrounded by her beloved grandkids, sharing stories and creating memories. The beach held a special place in her heart, as did her appreciation for art, which mirrored her own creative soul.
Funeral services for Sandra will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until 1 PM at the funeral home prior to the service.
NEWTON…Mr. Ben Samuel “Pete” Watson, a resident of Newton, died early Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, at his home. He was 88.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
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