OZARK…Mr. Shawn C. Williams, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday morning, at Dale Medical Center. He was 53.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, July 31, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williams, the beloved son of the late Van B. Williams and Mary Helen Adcock Morris Williams, was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, during his father’s military service. As part of a military family, he spent his early years living in various locations throughout the United States and overseas, experiences that helped shape his adaptable nature and gave him an appreciation for people from all walks of life.
In the early 1980s, he made Ozark his home, where he built a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and lasting friendships. He was employed with I.D. Associates, Inc. in Dothan as a skilled sign fabricator, taking great pride in his craftsmanship and dedication to his work. Known for his strong work ethic and dependable character, he earned the respect and admiration of his coworkers and those who knew him professionally.
Outside of work, Mr. Williams found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished the sense of freedom and adventure they provided. He also enjoyed playing pool, where his easygoing spirit and friendly competitiveness often brought people together. Above all else, he treasured the time spent with his family and friends. Whether sharing stories, laughter, or simply enjoying each other’s company, those moments were among his most valued. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Timothy Scot Morris, Gary Morris, Larry Morris, and Steve Morris.
Mr. Williams will be remembered for his kind heart, his unwavering friendship, and the love he shared with those around him. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and joy to many lives, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know and love him.
Surviving relatives include his daughter, Brittany Williams, Ozark; two grandchildren, Jarrett Williams and Titus McNeal; brother, Keith Morris (Brenda), Copperas Cove, Texas and his best friends, who were like his brothers, Lee Burns, Mike Allan, Mark Carr, Shane Mills, and Henry Gonzales; sister, DeAnna Thomas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
James Edward Hicks passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He was 83 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Hartford with Pastor Joey Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Lett of Bottoms Garden Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends on at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, until service time.
Jim was a kind and loving man. He had a love for reading. Gifted with his hands, he could fix just about anything. He was the best “handyman”. Above all, Jim was truly an all-around good person who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee and Sybil Pelham Hicks; sister, Nina Powell; and grandson, R.J. Greer.
Survivors include his wife, Leigh Richardson Hicks; daughter, Crystal Peters; grandson, Lennox McGinty; siblings, Alex Hicks and Neda Womack; nieces and nephews, Lori Womack, Jennifer Bryant, Robin Womack, Marti Scarborough, Bo Hicks, Michelle Enfinger and Joey Tucker.
Serving as pallbearers: Keith Phillips, Bo Hicks, Jason Bryant, Brady Bryant, Perry Scarborough, and Eric McGinty.
Arthur Lee Bullard, 88, a longtime resident of Gordon, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home, the family will receive friends following the service. A private family burial will take place at Bullard Family Cemetery at a later date.
Flowers will be accepted.
Arthur was born November 18, 1937, in Montgomery to the late Arthur Rudolph & Minnie Velma (Baxley) Bullard. He spent the early years of his life moving around the south before calling the Cottonwood area home in the late 1970s. Arthur worked for many years as an Engineer at Collins Signs until his retirement. Outside of work, he enjoyed owning and tending to his livestock, gardening, but most importantly he loved hunting and fishing. He will be missed deeply by his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Bullard; his two children, Buddy Bullard, and Lee Bullard; his siblings, Glenda Bullard, Missy Bullard, and Harold Bullard.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Chris Griffin (Sarah), Jason Griffin, Jennifer Snider (Phillip), Dustin Ingram (Summer), Josh Bullard (Christina), Ashley Webb (Jack), Jeremy Bullard (Rashell), and Jon Bullard; his brother, Robert Bullard; his sister, Sharon Bullard; his numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ms. Gloria J. Sapp went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. She was 78.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 200 P.M. in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Daleville Memorial Gardens, Daleville, AL. with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will begin receiving friends at 12:00 noon and continuing until service time.
Gloria was born on November 2, 1947, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Earl Edward Graham and Doris Christeen Weeks Graham.
In the early 1970s, Gloria moved to Daleville, Alabama, with her young family, where she embraced the roles of wife, homemaker, and mother. She spent most of her adult life in Daleville, raising children while faithfully serving both her family and her community.
Later in life, Gloria answered a new calling by becoming an EMT with the Daleville Police Volunteer Rescue Squad. For 35 years, she selflessly sacrificed her time and energy in service to others. In addition to her volunteer EMT duties, Gloria worked full-time as a dental hygiene assistant. After long days at work, she would come home for a brief cup of coffee and an episode of Wheel of Fortune before responding to emergency calls that often kept her serving into the early morning hours, only to begin another workday a few hours later. In recognition of her extraordinary dedication, Gloria was honored with a Life Membership—one of the few ever awarded. Throughout her life, she had long known Jesus, but later she developed a stronger, deeper, and more personal relationship with Him. Her greatest passion became sharing her faith and making sure others knew Him as she did. She was often heard saying, “Let me tell you about my Jesus!” Though Gloria has left this earthly life, her testimony lives on through the countless lives she touched. Her unwavering love for her Savior, her family, and her community never faltered.
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Graham; her brother, Eddie Graham and his wife, Kathy; her father-in- law and mother-in-law, Theo and Edwana M. Sapp; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard L. and Luellen Sapp; the love of her life and best friend of 29 years, Charles “Jerry” Sapp.
She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her loving family, her daughters: Michelle Powell (Willy), Tori Richards, Amanda Owens (Ray), Crissy Sapp (Logan Barlett), and Heather Sapp (Steven Baxley); her son, Charles G. “Jerry” Sapp, Jr.; her grandchildren: Allen England (Lindsey), Tyler Cole, Alex Raggi, Kayedance Baxley, Hudson Richards, Ryker Ferreira, Kane Ferreira, Braylee Baxley, Wyatt Bartlett, and Zoey Bartlett; her brother, Jim Graham; her half-sisters: Wanda Beck, Sherrie Appleby, and Kim Graham; her brother-in-law, Larry Sapp (Janice) and Edwin Sapp (Judy); her sister-in-law, Edwana Hagler; best friend and “Partner In Crime” for over 30 years, Marie J. Powell as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and dear friends who will forever treasure her memory.
The family would like to extend their heart felt gratitude for all the love and care given to Ms. Gloria, or Mama Glo, as she was referred to while she was at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Kids Ministry at Connect Church 303 W McKinnon Street New Brockton 36351.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Kevin Michael Murray, age 67, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Kevin was born March 26, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany to the late Charles L. Murray, Sr. and Gloria Murray Aris. He brought laughter and warmth to everyone who knew him. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor, his gift for storytelling, and his love of the outdoors. A lifelong Auburn fan, Kevin found joy in fishing and sharing tales that could light up any room. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Charles L. Murray Jr.; and his step-father, Geoffrey L. Aris.
Kevin is survived by his three sisters –Susan Carter of Abbeville, Lynn Giusto of Taylor, Texas, and Margaret Childs of Panama City Beach, Florida; his stepsiblings Susan, Brain and George Aris as well as many nieces and nephews, who will forever cherish his memory and the love he shared.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned for Mr. Murray. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
Retired Houston County Sheriff, Lamar Glover, 83, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on July 22, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by service, devotion, and quiet strength. He was born on September 10, 1942, in Pinckard, Alabama, where he spent his younger years and carried the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout his life. He will be remembered as an intelligent, courageous, and kind man whose presence brought comfort and steadiness to those around him.
Lamar was a Christian whose faith guided the way he lived, worked, and loved. He met the love of his life, Jeanette Green Glover, in Montgomery, Alabama while attending Cadet School for the Alabama State Troopers. After dating for six months, they were married on October 2, 1965, beginning a lifelong partnership built on devotion, respect, and shared purpose. Their marriage was a source of joy and strength, and together they built a family that remained the center of Lamar’s world.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Green Glover; his daughter, Michelle Glover Beasley (Lance); his grandchildren, Shelby Stephens (Ty), Jackie Beasley, Hailey Beasley, Justice Beasley, Nate Beasley, Ryan Beasley, Izzy Beasley, and Gabe Beasley; and his great-grandchild, Daylen Owens. He also leaves behind his brother, Harold Glover, along with several nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Glover and Hilton Glover, and his sisters, Kathreen Clark and Dorothy Sego.
Lamar dedicated much of his life to public service and law enforcement. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1971, an experience that reflected his commitment to duty and country. After his military service, he continued to serve the people of Alabama as a State Trooper. His education continued as he advanced in his career, attending Wallace College and Troy State. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and later obtained his master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Troy, demonstrating both his determination and his lifelong belief in learning and self-improvement. During those years, he moved from Marion to Union Springs, then to Prattville, and finally returned to the Wiregrass area in 1970. He rose steadily through the ranks with the Alabama State Troopers and, after retiring in 1995, he ran for Houston County Sheriff.
Lamar was elected Houston County Sheriff in 1995 and served for 12 years until 2007. He carried out his responsibilities with integrity and a deep sense of duty to the citizens he served. Those who worked with him and knew him professionally respected his leadership, his discipline, and his ability to remain calm and thoughtful in difficult circumstances. His career reflected not only his dedication to public safety but also his desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Outside of his work, Lamar found great joy in the simple and lasting blessings of home and family. He loved his garden and his farm, and he especially enjoyed raising pigs with his family. He appreciated time spent outdoors and treasured going on vacation to the mountains. He also enjoyed listening to his daughter sing, a pleasure that brought him happiness and pride. Born in Pinckard and later returning to the Wiregrass area, he remained connected to the land and the community that shaped him. His life was one of steady purpose, and he was most content when surrounded by the people and places he loved.
Lamar Glover will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful brother, and respected public servant. His life reflected intelligence, courage, and kindness in equal measure. Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy will live on in the family he loved, the community he served, and the many lives he touched along the way.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Grandstaff officiating. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday from 9:00am-11:00am at the church. Burial with honors will take place in Sunset Memorial Park following the service.
