OZARK…Mr. William M. “Bill” Segrest (Sergeant First Class, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, in Enterprise. He was 98.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
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William Douglas “Billy” Hatcher, age 29, of Cottonwood, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Hodgesville Baptist Church with Pastor Ed Ham officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 am and continuing until service time. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Billy was born in Dothan, Alabama, to Ronnie Douglas Hatcher, Jr. and the late Karla Patsy Burk Hatcher. After high school, he became an auto body mechanic, a profession he truly loved. Billy was known for his strong work ethic, energetic spirit, and love for staying busy. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing, and treasured the moments shared with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Karla Patsy Burk Hatcher, and his paternal grandfather, Ronnie Douglas Hatcher, Sr.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include his loving son, Rylen James Hatcher; his father, Ronnie Douglas Hatcher, Jr (Bridget).; brothers: Marcus Douglas Hatcher (Blakely), Daniel Vernon Hatcher, Clint Vernon Hatcher, and Brady Lannis Hatcher; maternal grandparents, Larry and Patsy Burk; paternal grandmother, Rhonda Hatcher; nephews, Lucas Hatcher and Henry Hatcher; aunts: Sharon Hacher Griffin (Joey), Amanda Hatcher Johnson (Eddie), Kim Burk Barker (Keith) and other extended family and friends.
Billy will be remembered for his hardworking nature, his love for his family, and the joyful energy he brought to those around him.
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Billy Wayne Ellenburg of Samson, AL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was 75 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Jimmy Eddins and Rev. Larry Mock officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Geneva, AL with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive flowers, or memorial contributions may be to St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Wayne’s memory.
Wayne was born in Geneva County, AL on April 10, 1951 to the late Clarence and Mattie Pearl White Ellenburg. Wayne was a loving and devoted daddy and granddaddy who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. He retired as a supervisor with the Geneva County Road and Bridge Department after 26 years of service. He was an avid gardener who always had a beautiful vegetable garden full almost year around. Of all things he enjoyed, having a meal around the table with family and friends was at the top of his list, especially if they were cooking and eating fried fish. He was of the Assembly of God faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Gene Ellenburg and one sister, Sue Miller.
Wayne is survived by his four children, Lynette Leiser (Jeff) of Dothan, AL, Amanda Snell (Jerry) of Enterprise, AL, Tonya Churchwell (Ernie) of Samson, AL and Michael Wayne Ellenburg (Danielle) of Samson, AL; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; two brothers, E.J. Ellenburg and Steve Ellenburg (Cheryl), all of Enterprise, AL, two sisters, Brenda McCall of Chancellor, AL and Patricia Yates (Rex) of Geneva, AL and a host of special nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Day Spring Hospice for their devoted love and care, especially to Angie McCray, Patricia Cope and Sherry Hughes.
OZARK…Beloved and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carol Wood Murphy, went to be with her Lord Jesus in heaven, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 97.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Murphy, Sr., her mother, Betty King Wood, and father, Alexander David Wood, and her siblings, Nan Stillings, Lida Landreth, Janie Wood, King Wood, Alexander David “Buddy” Wood, Jr. and Betty Storrs.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph William Murphy, Jr (Laura), and John David Muirphy; grandchildren, Megan Claire Murphy and William Wade Murphy (Katie); two great-grandchildren, Clark Murphy and Theo Murphy, and many other beloved family.
Carol Murphy was born in 1929 in Columbia, Alabama, where she spent her childhood enjoying many days playing outdoors in creeks and climbing trees. She graduated from Montevallo College and then became a schoolteacher in Sylacauga, Alabama at B.B. Comer High School.
Carol was known for her devotion to her Christian faith, her talent as an artist, and her love of gardening. Her favorite flower was the camelia. She was also an avid letter writer and a proficient cook. Carol had a sharp wit and a wry sense of humor despite her often-quiet demeanor.
It was Carol’s wish to be cremated. There will be no public funeral services. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mr. Randall “Randy” Warren, of Coffee Springs, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence. He was 68 years old.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Geneva. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Center Ridge Church in Coffee Springs with Pastor Levi Key officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Lett of Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Gladys Warren; daughter, Brandy Warren; brothers, James Holder and Robert Holder; and sister, Brenda Strickland.
Survivors include his wife, Tressie Warren; children, Nickolas Snell (Beth), Sally Snell, R.J. Snell, Noah Justice (Tara); grandchildren, Tressie Justice, Grace Warren, Jasmine King, Ceirra Parrish; three great grandchildren and one on the way; and sister, Wanda Hill.
