James Benjamin Youngblood, Sr passed from life on this earth into life with his Heavenly Father on March 25, 2025, at West Gate Village in Brewton, Alabama. James was preceded in death by his parents, John Green Youngblood and Johnnie Lee Waters Youngblood, from Tifton, Georgia. James was preceded in death by his loving wife whom he adored, Erma Pauline Odom Youngblood, who passed away on November 10. 2001. He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Ann Youngblood (Buck) Farrior of Brewton, AL and Pamela Carol Youngblood Hopkins of Hoover, AL; and his two sons, Stevens Anthony (Anne) Odom of Orange Beach, AL and James Benjamin (Belinda) Youngblood, Jr of Hoover, AL. Also, by his grandchildren, Laura Leigh Farrior (Larry) Rambach, Olin Fields (Megan) Farrior; Charity Nicole Youngblood, James Benjamin (Samantha) Youngblood, III, Katherine Hope Youngblood (Jantzen) Lee, John Watkins (Cassie) Youngblood, Patrick (Vickie) Odom, Robert Odom, Chris Odom, Jordan Dyer, and Alex Odom; and ten great grandchildren.
James was born in Tifton, GA on February 20, 1934. He went to work at a young age as a sewing machine mechanic in a textile plant (pants factory) in Ashburn, GA. He continued in this industry and worked hard to become a Plant Manager at several textile plants, moving to several towns in the South. He retired from working as a Shift Lead Manager at the Sony Plant in Dothan and then worked for the Town of Malvern for about 20 years. He loved to racoon hunt and enjoyed raising and training hunting dogs, both Walker and Blue Tick breeds. He also loved sports from early days when he played basketball, baseball and ran track in high school. He won the Georgia State Championship in the 100 Yard dash two years in a row. He developed a love for watching football and NASCAR racing on the television. He loved the outdoors including gardening and growing roses. James was a committed Christian man and served as a Deacon in the Baptist Church. He lived in Malvern, Alabama for 44 years until he moved for health reasons in 2024. He was a member of Malvern Baptist Church during that time. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather; a hard worker; and had a wonderful sense of humor. He had a way of making people feel valued and important.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Malvern Baptist Church, 161 Church Street, Malvern, AL 36375. Visitation will be Monday, March 31, 2025, at 12noon and the Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm, both at Malvern Baptist Church, Malvern, Alabama.
OZARK…Mr. Phillip Snell, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, at his home. He was 65.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 31, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with his cousin, Kevin Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Brown’s Church Cemetery, Echo Community. 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. At other times, the family will be at the home of his daughter, Pamela, 347 County Road 401, Ozark.
Mr. Snell, son of the late Jerome Snell and Willodene Johnson Snell, was a native of the Brown’s Church Community, near Echo. He was employed with Ozark Peanut & Fertilizer for over forty years until becoming disabled. Mr. Snell enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and raising chickens. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John T. Robinson.
Surviving relatives include his wife of forty-five years, Wanda Robinson Snell; daughter, Pamela Greene (B.J.), all of Ozark; grandchildren, Stephen Aldridge and Carrie Woolley (Sean); two great-grandchildren, Alyssa Greene and James Woolley; several nieces and nephews, including three special nieces that he thought of like his daughters, Kayla Robinson, Hope Groomes (Todd), and Victoria Robinson (his T-Roy); relatives from the Robinson family, his mother-in-law, Cathryn Cox, Keith “Rip” and Pat Robinson, Allison Robinson, Vicky Napper, and John “PeeWee” Robinson (Susan); his best friend, Mixon “Cull C” Hunter; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jimmie Williams, Bobby Aldridge, Tracy Cook, Kevin Strickland, Michael Campbell, Jeffrey Powell. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Timothy Cooper, Stephen Aldridge, and Rip Robinson.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Shirley Ann Ferguson of Enterprise, AL passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Medical Center Enterprise. She was 75.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Ino Baptist Church with Pastor Garry Winstead and Pastor Danny Branch officiating. Burial will follow in Ino Baptist Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ino Baptist Church, AL-134, Kinston, AL 36453.
Shirley Ann Ferguson, a beloved child of God, whose earthly journey began on November 20th, 1949, and who was called home to eternal rest.
Shirley was a woman whose life was a testament to unwavering faith and boundless love. She walked daily in the light of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and her devotion to Him was the cornerstone of her existence. As a faithful member of Ino Baptist Church, she found strength and community in her relationship with her fellow believers.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Fred Land, her mother, Mary Land, her brother, Stanley Land, her sister Frieda Land, her daughter, Shannon Stocstill, and her son, Tyler Ferguson. While we mourn their absence, we find comfort in knowing they are reunited in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, carried on by her devoted husband of 45 years, Steve Ferguson. Her love lives on through her brother Leroy Land, her daughter, Selina Stocstill, her daughter, Charee Trammell, and her son, Chris Ferguson. Her memory is cherished by her grandchildren: Dylan Ferguson, Karlee Price, Kyle Ferguson, Katie Pittman, Alexa Thomas, and Carter Hearold. And her love continues to blossom in her great-grandchildren: Reighlynn Ferguson, Logan Thomas, Aiden Pittman, and Oliver Pittman.
Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She touched the lives of all who knew her with her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness. Her life was a reflection of Christ’s love, and she will be remembered for her unwavering faith and her servant’s heart.
Though we grieve her passing, we rejoice in the knowledge that she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. May her memory be a blessing, and may we all strive to live as she did, with faith, love, and devotion to God.
“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” – Romans 14:8
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com.
Alberto Hugh Asyn Jr., a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Southeast Health, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 10, 1957, in Panama, Alberto’s laughter and kind spirit brought joy to all who knew him throughout his 68 years of life.
A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the St. Columba Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or by phone, 1-800-227-2345.
Alberto was predeceased by his loving parents, Alberto Asyn Sr. and Hercilia Kam Asyn. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter with his devoted wife of 25 years, Helena Fernandez, and their four sons, Augusto Asyn (Silvia), Adrian Asyn (Hannah), Andre and Luis Alberto Asyn. A sister, Taffy Asyn. Three brothers, William, Theodore and Terrance Asyn. Two grandchildren, Paulina Asyn and Silas Kai Asyn.
For 24 years, Alberto was a respected figure in the poultry industry, dedicating his career to Wayne Farms. His colleagues knew him as a hard worker who could always be counted on to lighten the mood with a well-timed joke or a funny story. His commitment to his work was matched only by his commitment to his faith and community as a member of St. Columba Catholic Church.
Alberto’s interests extended beyond his professional life. He celebrated 25 years of marriage with the love of his life, Helena, and together they built a family founded on laughter and mutual respect. His family was the cornerstone of his life, and he instilled in them the values of hard work, compassion, and the importance of family. He had a knack for making others laugh, and his sense of humor was one of his most memorable traits.
Those who knew Alberto will remember him as a funny and kind man who could brighten the darkest of days with his smile. His presence was a gift to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and his memory will continue to inspire laughter and love in the hearts of his family and friends.
As we say goodbye to Alberto, we celebrate a life well-lived, full of joy, love, and an unshakeable faith in the goodness of people. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the stories he told, the lives he touched, and the family he adored.
BLUE SPRINGS…Mrs. Mary Beth “Jackie” Wolfe Lindsey, a resident of Blue Springs, Alabama, died early Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025, at her home. She was 77.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 28, 2025, in Calvary Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Clio, with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday in the sanctuary of Calvary Assembly of God.
Mrs. Lindsey, daughter of the late Andy and Bessie Barbel, was a native of Lawton, Oklahoma. She formerly lived in Anderson, South Carolina and Ozark before moving to Blue Springs six years ago. Mrs. Lindsey retired as a truck driver for Wheel Wright Trucking Company. Some of her favorite times were spent being with her family, singing, and playing the guitar. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Renae Lindsey, son, Billy James “Jamey” Shirley, grandson, Michael Knight, and three brothers, Bobby Wolfe, Lloyd Wolfe, and David Kerr.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Allen C. Lindsey, Blue Springs; four daughters, Mischelle Hammond, Sevierville, Tennessee, Kathy Lindsey, Fletcher, North Carolina, Dawn Grimes (Keith), Clio, and Tracy Miller (Alton), Ozark; a son, Thomas Lindsey, Boone, North Carolina; a brother, Earl Kerr, Pampa, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
GRANBURY, TEXAS. . .Stanley Paul Cutchen, Sr., a resident of Granbury, Texas, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home. He was 78.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the Headland Baptist Cemetery, Headland, Alabama, with Brother Stephen Sellaro officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Stanley Cutchen was born in Douglas, Arizona, son of the late Earvin Alex Cutchen and Bama Estelle Hicks Cutchen. He was a 1967 graduate of Headland High School. Stanley served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War era. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints. Stanley was formerly employed by T U Electric in Glenrose, Texas as a Motor Operated Valve Technician. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Sue Cox Cutchen, sisters, Myrtle May Cutchen and Rebecca Farris and brothers, Earvin Alex Cutchen, Jr. William Johnson Cutchen, Franklin Delano Cutchen and Edwin Charles Cutchen.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Alicia Cutchen, a son, Paul Cutchen, both of Granbury, Texas; a sister, Sallie Dannelly, Wichita Falls, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
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.
