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Jon Terry Myers

Jon Terry Myers

Jon Terry Myers, 78, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Graveside services were held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2026, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Reverend Bobbie Lassiter officiating and Glover Funeral Home & Crematory of Dothan directing.

Jon was born September 12, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Joseph Herman & Clara (Adams) Myers. He spent the early years of his life in the Birmingham area and attended Phillips High School. Following school, he went to work as a mechanic for L&N Railroad, which allowed him to travel and work all throughout the Southeastern states. Jon later worked as the Parts Manager for Mack Trucks in Dothan for many years. He was a member of Covenant Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his two brother, Joe Myers and Jimmy Myers; and his siter, Doris Capps.

He is survived by his wife, Joan D. Myers of Dothan; his two sons, Kelly Myers of Pace, FL, and Jason Myers (Danielle) of Dothan; his six grandchildren, Brittany Robertson, Tucker Williams, Parker Morgan, Emma Williams, Maddison Williams, and Ellie Myers; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Gentiva Hospice for the love and care shown to their loved one during this time.

Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com

Annie Marie O’Neill

Annie Marie O’Neill

Annie Marie Whitaker O’Neill, 80, of Geneva, Alabama, and formerly of Enterprise, Alabama,  passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, Alabama, with Rev. Roger Whitaker and Dr. Michael Mynatt officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Annie was born in Bonifay, Florida, on April 15, 1946, to the late James Adair and Ruby Lee Day Whitaker. She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse, a profession she truly loved and took great pride in. Caring for others came naturally to Annie, and she was always there to help and care for her family whenever they were sick, whether at home or in the hospital. Annie was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise, Alabama, and recently had been attending Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Geneva, Alabama, with her family. 

In her spare time, Annie enjoyed going to the beach, shopping, and enjoying a good ice cream. Above all, her family was the center of her life. She especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her great joy.

In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kathryn Fulford.

She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Key (Steve); three grandchildren, Dylan Godwin (Leighanna), Peyton Godwin, and Andrew Key (Samantha); and two great-grandchildren, Ella Godwin and Walker Godwin.

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Eunice Onetta Segars Hagler, a resident of Skipperville, Alabama

Mrs. Eunice Onetta Segars Hagler, a resident of Skipperville, Alabama

Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama

Mrs. Eunice Onetta Segars Hagler, a resident of Skipperville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home.  She was 86 years old.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hagler will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, September 26, 2026, from Salem Baptist Church with Reverend Harold Peters officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Saturday from 9:30 A. M. until service time.

Mrs. Hagler was born February 9, 1940 in Skipperville, Alabama to the late Corbitt D. Segars and Ella Johnson Segars. She worked in the Dale County Probate Judge Office for fifty-four years, serving as Dale County Probate Judge for thirteen years. Eunice loved to travel, bake and especially enjoyed spoiling her granddaughter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shellie Hagler; her sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Leonard Heath; her brother and sister-in-law, Gene Segars and Christine Segars Hunt; and sister-in-law, Melba Kate Segars.

She is survived by her daughter, Schella Shipes (Terry Sneed) of Ozark; her son, Keith Hagler of Houston, Texas; her granddaughter, Macy Prescott (Dylan) of Midland City; and her brother, Bennie Segars of Skipperville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Community Hospice of Dale Medical Center, 368 James Street, Ozark, Alabama 36360.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com

Obituary for Miss Rita Brewster of Ozark

OZARK…Miss Rita Brewster, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 49.

Homegoing services for Rita, and her father, Charles Brewster, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Daleville Christian Fellowship with Archbishop Carl McComb officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M.  Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Ohatchee First Baptist Church Cemetery, Ohatchee, Alabama. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

 

You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com

Obituary for Mr. Charles Edward Brewster (Command Sergeant Major, Retired U.S. Army) of Ozark

Obituary for Mr. Charles Edward Brewster (Command Sergeant Major, Retired U.S. Army) of Ozark

OZARK…Mr. Charles E. Brewster (Command Sergeant Major, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, passed away Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 79.

Homegoing services for Mr. Brewster and his daughter, Rita,  will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Daleville Christian Fellowship with Archbishop Carl McComb officiating. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Ohatchee First Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

 

You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com

Obituary for Mr. Billy J. Bowman of Ozark

Obituary for Mr. Billy J. Bowman of Ozark

OZARK…Mr. Billy J. Bowman, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 2026, at Dale Medical Center. He was 83.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 28, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Bowman, son of the late William Littlebear Bowman and Clara Bowman, was a native and lifelong resident of Ozark, a community he was proud to call home throughout his life. Over the years, he became a familiar face to many people around town, and whether through his work or simply a friendly conversation, he had a way of meeting people and making connections wherever he went.

Mr. Bowman spent many years working in Civil Service at the Fort Rucker Commissary before retiring. Retirement, however, did not mean that he was ready to slow down. He later worked for the Ozark City Schools as a bus driver, where he safely carried generations of children to and from school before retiring once again. He also worked at Walmart in Ozark as a greeter. That job seemed to fit his outgoing personality especially well because Mr. Bowman truly enjoyed talking to people. He never seemed to meet a stranger and was always willing to stop, say hello, share a story, or enjoy a good conversation.

One of the things many people will remember most about Mr. Bowman was his love for Christmas. Each year, he took great pride in decorating his yard for the Christmas season. It became something that not only his family enjoyed, but the entire community looked forward to seeing. People from Ozark and surrounding areas would drive by just to admire the decorations and enjoy the Christmas spirit he worked so hard to share. Knowing that his decorations brought smiles to children, families, friends, and even complete strangers made all the effort worthwhile. In his own special way, he helped make Christmas a little brighter for a lot of people.

Away from work and his Christmas decorating, Mr. Bowman enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time with his family, and those moments meant more to him than anything. He also enjoyed fishing, where he could slow down and enjoy a peaceful day, but he was just as happy visiting and talking with the people he met along the way. Mr. Bowman was the kind of person who could strike up a conversation just about anywhere. A quick hello could easily turn into a long visit, a shared story, or a good laugh.

Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by his siblings, Marie Tipler, James Bowman, Helen Brown, Voncile Senn, and Merle Blake.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Patricia Ann Taunton Bowman, Ozark; daughter, Tracy Bowman; son, Jamie Bowman, both of Grady, Alabama; sister, Betty Deitz, Ozark; two grandchildren, Hunter Bowman and Kylie Bowman; sister-in-law, Gwen Katzenbach, Ozark; nieces and nephews.

 

You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com