Obituary for Robin Eastridge of Ozark
OZARK…Robin Eastridge, 64, A longtime resident of Ozark, Alabama entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home.
Mr Eastridge was born in Beach Groove, Indiana, on Saturday September 10, 1960, to the late Claude and Mary Eastridge.
Mr Eastridge attended Brown County High School in Brown County Indiana. Shortly after completeing school, Mr. Eastridge moved to Ozark in 1983. He was a Millwright for many years and retired from the Millwright union. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church for many years. He enjoyed traveling to Indiana to visit family and friends. He enjoyed playing his guitar, singing and spreading the word God. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his free time enjoying his Grandchildren, and hunting ginseng with his Siblings in Brown County Indiana.
On September 18th, 1985, He married Ruth Ann (Senn) Eastridge, she proceeded him in death on June 4, 2021.
He leaves behind a host of family including his children, Betty Gray, Robert Eastridge, Timothy Pierce; grandchildren Robby Phillips, Katelyn Phillips, and Jimmy Gray- His brothers and sisters , Sarah Eggers (husband Denzel) of Greene County Indiana -Brother Claude Eastridge (wife Debra) of Bloomington Indiana ,Brother Samual Eastridge of New Jersey, Brother Tim Eastridge of Spencer Indiana, Brother John Eastridge of Travelec, Indiana, Sister Rebecca Britt (husband Robert) of Travelec, Indiana, Sister Rosalund MacMillian (husband Scott) of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Sisters Kimberly Eastridge and Katherine Royer of Brown County, Indiana
He was Proceeded in death by Sister Casandra Eastridge and great-granddaughter Katie
Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home with Pastor William Parr and Pastor Dewayne Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Newton City Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Obituary for Sean Michael Gilbert of Ozark
OZARK…Mr. Sean Michael Gilbert, a resident of Ozark, died early Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at his home. He was 47.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Stephen “Stevie” Anthony Manasco
Stephen “Stevie” Anthony Manasco, a resident of Dothan, Alabama unexpectedly passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was 58 years old.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Dothan, Alabama. Pastor John Dowdy will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Vivian B. Adams, 2047 Stuart Tartar Road, Ozark, AL 36360 in memory of Stevie for the school he loved so much. Close family and friends will gather following the service at Stevie’s residence.
Stevie was born February 26, 1966, in Dothan, AL to Noel and Glenda Manasco. He was a graduate of Headland High School and was currently attending Vivian B. Adams. In his spare time, he loved Alabama Football, fishing, hunting, puzzles, and attending movies as often as he could.
He is preceded in death by his parents Noel and Glenda Manasco and a niece Chloe Elisabeth Nissen.
Left to cherish his memories are his brother Chris Manasco; two sisters, Tara (Scott) Nissen and Cecelia Powell; Nephews, Ethan and Nathan Nissen; Travis Powell; niece, Deanna Manasco; fiance, Beverly Rogers; special friend, Joe Floyd.
One of Stevie’s heroes was Bear Bryant. He once said, “What I do today is very important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it”. Coincidentally, they both passed away on January 26th.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Robert Earl Chandler Sr.
Robert Earl Chandler Sr., passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at his residence in Gordon, Alabama. He was 74. Born on November 2, 1950, in Miami, Florida, Robert was known to his friends and family as a kind and adventurous soul with a passion for the outdoors.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Robert is preceded in death by his devoted wife, Carla Chandler, with whom he shared 36 beautiful years, and a sister, Patricia Wolfe.
Robert leaves behind a legacy of love and adventure with his four sons, Robert Chandler Jr. (Bobby), Rusty Matheney, James Chandler, and Todd Chandler, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will continue to cherish his memory.
He spent years mastering his craft as an auto body mechanic, a trade that not only supported his family but also served as a canvas for his relentless work ethic and eye for detail. His hands, always ready to repair and restore, found the same pleasure in his personal pastimes. Undoubtedly, Robert will be remembered standing by the lake at dawn, rod in hand, or navigating the peaceful woods during hunting season, reveling in the gifts of nature.
Robert’s unwavering kindness and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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Mrs. Wynell Skinner Leonard
Wynell Skinner Leonard, age 88, of Dothan, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Born December 13, 1936 in Scottsboro, Alabama to the late Alva Skinner and Nellie Nall Skinner, Wynell grew up in Florala, Alabama with friends and cousins she would be close to for life. She graduated from Florala High School in 1955 and has been a resident of Dothan for over sixty years.
Wynell was married to her husband, Thomas Foster Leonard for fifty-five years prior to his death. She loved him and their family with her whole heart. She loved to cook for her family creating cherished memories not only for her but her family too. Wynell and her husband worked together for many years in construction and real estate companies which they owned. After her husband’s death she enjoyed traveling with the church groups to places she had never been including her dream trip to Ireland.
Wynell was a long-time devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church, teaching Sunday School for over twenty years of elementary school children at Calvary and was active in many other church activities. She especially enjoyed singing in the choir, as well as singing solos and in small groups with her close friends at churches and nursing homes in the Dothan area.
In addition to her parents, Wynell was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Foster Leonard and her granddaughter, April Smith.
Wynell is survived by her brother Franklin Skinner of Dothan AL, sons, Mike Leonard (Angie) of Dothan AL and Paul Stephen Leonard (Jan Roberts) of Mountain Brook AL; her grandchildren, John Roberts Leonard (Miranda) of Tuscaloosa AL, Julia Alexa Leonard (Ryan Spencer) of Falls Church VA, and Kristen Boutwell of Dothan AL; her great-grandchildren, Parker Boutwell and Easton Michael Wiggins; numerous other relatives and friends.
Wynell was a devoted follower of Jesus who she loved with her whole heart. Her family and friends rejoice that she is now in heaven with loved ones and in no more pain and suffering. The family wishes to thank friends and relatives that made special efforts to come see her and send cards to her in the last two years. It did help brighten her days when she could no longer get out due to her health issues.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until 2 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church.
Donations may made in memory of Wynell Leonard to Calvary Baptist Church, 901 Montezuma Ave, Dothan, AL, 36303.