CLIO…Mr. Norman Thomas Krause, a resident of Clio, died late Wednesday afternoon, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was 73.
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. Krause, son of the late Norman Gerhardt Krause and Helen Louise Farley Krause, was a native of Chicago, Illinois. He was a 1969 Graduate of Lane Tech in Chicago and received a bachelor’s degree in law and political science. Mr. Krause moved to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1975 and later moved to Pahokee, Florida in 1982 where he became a Florida Highway Patrol Officer. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant with the Florida Highway Patrol and moved to Clio in 2005. Mr. Krause was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-seven years, Denise Malopolski Krause and a sister, Linda Joanne Donahue.
Surviving relatives include his children, Jessica Krause Parks (Gene), Emily L. Krause (Mason Shaffer), and Sarah E. Krause-Santiago (Luis A.); his sister, Kathleen Reynolds, Chicago; grandchildren, Kaleb Krause, Elijah T. Krause, Charlotte J. Parks, and Peyton L. Shaffer; his grandpups, Bruce and Talia; nieces and nephew, Christine, Melissa, Stacey, and Patrick.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Hall, affectionately known as Becky to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on December 15, 1967, Becky’s radiant spirit and unwavering strength defined her 57 years of life.
Becky was a graduate of Dothan High School’s class of 1986 and later pursued her calling in the healthcare field, earning an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from the State College of Florida in 2014. This monumental achievement came after she devotedly raised her son, Rhett, always placing his needs before her own. Becky’s professional journey was marked by a decade of dedicated service as a secretary in the Respiratory Therapy Unit at Flowers Hospital starting in 1993, and she later touched countless lives as a Registered Nurse in the same facility’s Emergency Room.
The legacy Becky leaves behind is one rich with love and commitment to her family, who feel her absence deeply. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud Hall and Nell Garrett Hall, as well as her brother, Andy Hall. Her memory will be forever cherished by her beloved son, Rhett Hall (Katie); her adored granddaughter, June Hall; her sisters, Barbara H. Reece (Tom), Pam North (Joe), and Marti Burch (Fred); her six brothers; her special friends, Lisa Parks and Rick Carchia; and the numerous nieces and nephews who were blessed to call her aunt.
Becky’s life was a testament to her loving nature, as she was a devoted mother and mawmaw. Her interests spanned from her days as an avid softball player, even taking to the field for Wallace Community College, to her fervent support for the Alabama Crimson Tide, encapsulated in her spirited cry of “Roll Tide.” Her love for travel took her to new places and reunited her with family scattered far and wide. Those who knew her from Highland Park Methodist Church will recall the melodic voice that once sang in harmony with her siblings.
The community will gather to honor Becky’s life and spirit on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. for her funeral service, which will be held at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Marc Hall officiating. Following the service, Becky will be laid to rest in Memory Hill Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join together and share in the celebration of Becky’s life one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Becky’s honor.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to DaySprings Hospice and the staff of the Flowers Hospital Emergency Room for their unwavering support during Becky’s journey. The compassion and care they provided will always be remembered and appreciated.
OZARK…Mrs. Sherry Ann Sanders, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 71.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Rocky Head Community. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sanders, daughter of the late Nora and Kirk Kirkland, was a native of Blountstown, Florida and remained there until moving to Ozark in 2022. She enjoyed Sudoku puzzles, fishing, sewing, and canning. Mrs. Sanders will always be remembered as having a green thumb as she enjoyed working in the garden and yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby G. Sanders and her siblings, Ernest Bailey, Sr., Floyd Bailey, and Gwen Kirkland.
Surviving relatives include her four daughters, Gena Jackson (Jerry), Belleville, Illinois, Joni Lambeth (Robert), Blountstown, Florida, Jodi Sanders (William), Grady, Alabama, and Jula Smith, Ozark; her son, Bobby Ray Sanders, Blountstown, Florida; two sisters, Annette Hires (John) and Libby Griffin (James), all of Blountstown, Florida; eight grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Taylor Smith, Rhett Sanders, Bobbie Ann Sanders, Jeramy Murphy, Caleb Lambeth, Gavin Lambeth, and Dean Monroe Sanders-Robinson; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
ABBEVILLE… Lyle Lomaneck, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 65.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Lomaneck was born in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Jesse C. Lomaneck and Frances McKee Lomaneck. He lived his entire life in the Abbeville, Alabama area. He attended Abbeville High School. He had various jobs in his life, his last was working with J.P. Champion Farms. Lyle was a character, and he was known for being a person who when his name was mentioned, it gave you a smile.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Sara Nell Lomaneck and Eloise Williamson; and her brothers, Harvey Frank Lomaneck, Arthur Lomaneck, Benny Lomaneck, and Howard Lomaneck; and his brothers-in-law, Don Altman and Paul Altman.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his son, Christopher Lomaneck (Bonnie); his grandchildren, Kayla & Lewis Lomaneck; his sisters, Nadine Altman, Ethel Fulton (John), Jessie Altman, and Wanda Crutchfield; his brother-in-law, Shirley Williamson; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
HEADLAND. . .Laura “Lolo” Feldhauser Kennedy, a resident of Lakeside Trailer Park at Hardridge Creek, Lake Eufaula, formerly of the Blackwood Community, near Headland, passed away Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, at the home of her son. She was 69.
Graveside services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Blackwood Cemetery with her son, John Espy Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends at Holman-Headland Mortuary from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M Friday. Holman-Headland & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Serving as pallbearers will be, James McMillian, Sammy Popwell, Dewayne Kennedy, Seth Goree, Dan Murphy and Todd Anderson.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to SouthernCare Hospice, 2576 Montgomery Highway, Suite 2, Dothan, AL 36303 or Blackwood Church, 429 County Road 44, Headland, AL 36345.
Mrs. Kennedy was born in Michigan. She lived in the Blackwood Community before moving to Hardridge Creek in Henry County in 2021. Mrs. Kennedy formerly owned and operated Lolo’s Mini Mart in Dothan. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Lynn Miller, her father, Jack Feldhauser, her mother, Dorothy McGillis LaMarre, her step-father, A. J. LaMarre, and a brother, Curt Feldhauser.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Theophilus Kennedy; a son, John Espy Kennedy (Ramona), Headland; a sister, Gayle Dawson (Steve); grandchildren, Gracie Kennedy and Samantha Kennedy.
The family would like to express their appreciation to SouthernCare Hospice for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Kennedy during her illness.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
