LONGSTREET COMMUNITY…Mr. Bobby J. Moates, a resident of the Longstreet Community, near Ozark, passed away early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was 72.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Adams and Mr. Stanley Snell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of their youngest son, Taylor, 2117 County Road 33, Ozark. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moates, son of the late Lester Moates and Ruth Hagler Moates, was a native of Dale County and was a 1972 Graduate of G.W. Long High School. Mr. Moates, a Certified Automotive Technician, was a full-time employee with A & D Automotive and was formerly employed with Dominey-Mitchell Chevrolet, Asplundh Tree Services, Dolly Madison Furniture Company, Jerry Mitchell Chevrolet, Harrison Seat Covers, Mike Gill Chevrolet, Ray Hughes Chevrolet and Enterprise Chevrolet during his career. He always enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was fishing, cutting grass, riding his golf cart, or gardening. Mr. Moates enjoyed being with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He always enjoyed watching Andy Griffith, Everybody Loves Raymond, and especially University of Alabama Football. His grandchildren always knew he had a piece of Juicy Fruit gum in his pocket. Mr. Moates loved and appreciated his work family, and he valued the trust his company owners, Ann and Dino Valezquez, had in him. He was preceded in death by a sister, LaMaude Rhodes and three brothers, Conrad Moates, Donald Moates, and Ted Moates.
Surviving relatives include his wife of forty one years, Theresa Downs Moates, Ozark; three sons, Thomas Benjamin Moates (Amanda), Newton, Colby Moates (Hailey), Ozark, and Taylor Moates (Jessica), Asbury Community; sister, Grace Roberts, Ozark; brother, Harold Moats, West Jefferson, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Cammi Moates, Carli Moates, Bryson Moates, Emmett Fuller, Aniston Moates, Elli Moates, and Iverson Moates; special sister-in-law, Brenda Hyatt; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Charles Richardson, Stanley Snell, Rolan Jacobs, Barlyn Holland, Ronnie Moates, Thomas Hill, Andy Williams, Dylan Pentecost, Tyler Harrington, and Troy Sukey.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mrs. Jimmie Ruth DeShazo Ditty, age 94, a resident of Dothan, died Thursday May 1, 2025, at her residence.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Evergreen Presbyterian Church with Reverend Chris Herrin officiating. A family graveside will be held at Hickory Grove Cemetery near Bascom, Florida on Tuesday with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Presbyterian Church Food Bank, 1103 North Pontiac Avenue, Dothan, Al. 36303.
Mrs. Ditty was born on January 28, 1931, in Jackson County, Florida, the daughter of Waldie Monroe DeShazo and Lucy Mae Gilbert DeShazo. She lived in Headland, Jackson County and was a resident of Dothan for the past 32 years. Mrs. Ditty was a past member of several garden clubs and served with Dothan Botanical Gardens. She was a homemaker, a graduate of Malone High School and a member of Evergreen Presbyterian Church in Dothan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Morris Wade Ditty; two sisters, Maureen Nowell, Martha Mitchell; one brother, Donald Eugene DeShazo and a special niece, Emma Kate Jernigan.
Survivors include: two daughters, Vicky Patridge (Larry), Mobile; Stacy Earhart (Jeff), Savannah, Ga.; a son, Wade Ditty, Ames, Iowa; special niece, Sonja Jernigan (Earl), Dothan; seven grandchildren, Blair Neidhardt (Steven), Whitney Bennett (Brett), Blane Patridge, Christina Ditty, Risa Ditty, Austin Ditty and Kim Ditty; four great-grandchildren, Kelty Greiner, Malachi Greiner, Eleanor Neidhardt and Layla Bennett.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Paola Bass, Gentiva Hospice and Melissa Cole Caregiving Group.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
LONGSTREET COMMUNITY…Mr. Bobby J. Moates, a resident of the Longstreet Community, near Ozark, died early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, at his home. He was 72.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Adams and Mr. Stanley Snell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of their youngest son, Taylor, 2117 County Road 33, Ozark. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
A complete obituary will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Jan Treadaway announces her passing.
Mrs. Janice “Jan” Revels Treadaway, a long time resident of Clayhatchee, passed away at her home in Dothan on Thursday, May 1, 2025 surrounded by her close family. She was 74.
A private graveside service will be held at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayhatchee on Monday, May 5, 2025 with Glover Funeral Home directing.
Survivors include her husband of fifty seven years, Ken Treadaway; daughters, Diana Richards and Tammy Brassfield, along with their husbands; one granddaughter; four grandsons; and five great grandchildren.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334)699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Helen Trampe, 75, of Slocomb, passed away peacefully at her home on May 1, 2025. She was 75.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Slocomb First Baptist Church at 3:00 PM. with Reverend Brad Price officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 PM and continuing until service time.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Ken Trampe, and a loving mother to her daughters, Mandy Campbell and Laura Moore. Helen was a remarkable woman known for her unwavering faith and commitment to serving others. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to various mission trips and jail ministry, where she touched the lives of many with her compassion and kindness. Her legacy of love and service will continue to inspire all who knew her. As a godly woman, Helen embodied the virtues of grace, strength, and humility. She was a cherished friend and mentor to many, always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Her faith in God was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her through both challenges and triumphs.
Helen is survived by her husband Ken; daughters: Mandy and Laura; and a loving extended family who will miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Missions Fund at Slocomb First Baptist Church; 225 N. Dalton Street, Slocomb, Alabama 36375.
Bobbie Jean Hunt, a resident of Dothan died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. She was 75.
Private family graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, May 5, 2025 at Cowarts Baptist Church cemetery on Glen Lawrence Road. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.
Survivors include her son, Barry Forrester and a granddaughter, Morgan Jessica Forrester.
Mrs. Jimmie Ruth DeShazo Ditty, age 94, a resident of Dothan, died Thursday May 1, 2025, at her residence.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Jan Treadaway announces her passing.
