Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Estelle Overstreet Louis, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, died Sunday, January 24, 2026. She was 90 years old. A memorial service for Mrs. Louis will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Charles Goldsmith officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mrs. Louis was born June 6, 1935 in Pike County, Alabama to the late Joseph Vernon Overstreet and Frankie Pearl Walker Overstreet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alan I. Louis; two sons, Kenneth Earl McKinney and Henry Marek; two daughters: Kathy Marie McKinney Dykes and Cindy Marek Campbell; one sister, Evelyn Overstreet Wagner; and one brother, James Overstreet. On January 26th her brother, Joseph Fredrick Overstreet died. Survivors include, two sons, Sanford Wayne Aldridge of Gadsden and Danny Joe Marek of Tennessee; two sisters, Eloise Lewis of Ozark and Shirley (Rodney) Faulk of Eufaula. Sixteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Jacqueline Connor Gulledge, formerly of Ozark, died Saturday, January 24, 2026, while in the care of Aveanna Hospice in Birmingham, Alabama. She was 89 years old. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Holman Funeral Home of Ozark with Jonathan Warren of Athens, Georgia officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Thursday morning at the funeral in Ozark from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
Jackie was born June 28, 1936, in Marianna, Florida to the late Roy Benjamin Connor and Frances Oree McCurley Connor. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Troy, Alabama, where she spent her childhood and attended school. Thereafter, Jackie lived in Ozark from 1956 until 2019, always calling it home. In addition to being a loving wife, mom, grandmother, and great grandmother, she worked many years in the Wiregrass Area including the Dale County Probate Judge’s Office, Chevrolet Dealerships owned by Sam Dominey and Jerry Mitchell, and First South Farm Credit both in Ozark and Dothan. She frequently volunteered at her local Voting Polls. Jackie was a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and used her accounting skills to assist the Church Treasurer. Her infectious smile and southern charm will be greatly missed by family and friends. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Billy Ross Gulledge; her son, Robert Michael Gulledge; two brothers, Billy and Ray Connor; one sister, Mary Ellen Connor Ward. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Bob Carver of Birmingham; daughter-in-law, Roseanna Wilt Gulledge of Ozark; four grandchildren, Stephanie Gulledge Boartfield, Dana Gulledge (Eric) Peel, Scott (Alex) Gulledge, and Megan Riley (Jonathan) Warren; four great grandchildren, Isabella Boartfield, Quinn Boartfield, Ethan Peel, and Allison Peel. Flowers will be accepted at the service or memorials may be made in Jackie’s memory to Westview Memorial Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 484, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
Mrs. Geraldine Paulk Fralish, a resident of Ariton, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at her home. She was 93 years old.
A private service was held for Mrs. Fralish with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com.
Geraldine Paulk was born in Dale County on February 6, 1932, to the late Mavis Earleen Sutton Paulk and Jessie Clement Paulk. Her brother, James, was three years old at the time. She was married to Howard Harrell Chancey December 31, 1949. Harrell was a United States Marine and was killed in action on September 20, 1950. Geraldine graduated from Ariton High School in 1950. On December 24, 1952, she married Billy Ray Fralish. They had three children, Debra Shea in 1953, Vince Ray in 1960 and Billy Kevin in 1962. They divorced in 1981 and Billy died in 2013. Geraldine’s work career was primarily her bookkeeping job at Carter Manufacturing in Ariton for more than twenty years.
Geraldine was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Ariton. She served on the Bethel Official Church Board as Secretary/Treasurer for nineteen years.
Family survivors include: one daughter, Debra Alums (deceased husband, Larry) of Dothan, two sons, Vince Fralish (Kelley) of Ariton and Dr. Kevin Fralish of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Vantney Alums, Kade Fralish (Samantha), Candice Hales, Hannah Brown (Nathan), Zeke Fralish; great grandchildren, Hatton Alums, Preston Fralish, Mason Fralish, Ledger Hales, Landry Hales and Tucker Fralish.
OZARK…Mr. Walter Carl Fairley, Jr. (Sergeant First Class, United States Army, Retired), passed away, Friday, January 23, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 80.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
Annie Bell Vinson Lambert, age 86, passed away peacefully at Dale Medical Center on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born on November 11, 1939 in Bullock County, Alabama, Annie was the daughter of the late Atlas David Vinson and Mary Lena Culpepper Vinson. Her life was marked by a profound dedication to her family and her community. She enjoyed a fulfilling 35- year career as a cosmetic consultant at J.C. Penney in Dothan, Alabama, where she was known for her warmth and expertise.
Annie had an incredible passion for country music, reading, and cooking, which she shared generously with those around her. Her vibrant spirit and love for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Annie is preceded in death by her brothers Charles McNeal Vinson, Albert Dewey Vinson, John David Vinson, William “Jimmy” Curtis Vinson, and her sister Sara Beaty Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Lourie (Vernon) Johnson of Ozark; her son, Scott (Kathryn) Lambert of Birmingham; her sister, Nell Elert of Dothan; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren William Lambert of Birmingham; Mary Reagan (Josiah) Fullbright and children Lena Belle, Wesley Blake, Walker Lewis, and
Waylon David of Brundidge; Vinson Johnson of Ozark; Laney Lambert of Birmingham;
Aaron (Clara) Johnson of Headland; and many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 27, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama, with Reverend Aaron H. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Midland City, with Sunset Funeral Home directing. The family will welcome friends on the evening of Monday, January 26, from 5 PM until 7 PM at Sunset Funeral Home in Midland City.
Serving as pallbearers will be Vinson Johnson, Josiah Fullbright, William Lambert,
Berry Coleman, Justin Adams, and Riggs Elert.
Flowers are welcomed and appreciated. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Flowers Hospital, Encompass Rehab Hospital, Dale Medical Center, and Community Hospice of Dale Medical Center for their compassionate and attentive care during this difficult time.
Annie’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
EWELL COMMUNITY…Mrs. Terri Sue Arnold Peters, a resident of the Ewell Community, near Ozark, died early Friday morning, January 23, 2026, at her home. She was 62.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 26, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Haley Enfinger officiating. Burial will follow in Wicksburg Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of her sister, Shirley, 4204 Campground Road, Ozark.
Mrs. Peters, the daughter of the late Clarence Arnold and Dorothy Lathen Arnold, was born and raised in Midland City, a place she always carried close to her heart. She grew up surrounded by family, love, and the simple joys of small‑town life. She attended Dale County High School, where she made lifelong friends and built the foundation of the warm, hardworking woman she would become.
For thirteen years, she dedicated herself to her work at Murphy USA in Ozark, serving as an assistant manager. She wasn’t just an employee, she was a familiar face, a steady presence, and someone customers looked forward to seeing. Her kindness showed in every conversation, every smile, and every moment she took to help someone who needed it.
At home, Mrs. Peters found her greatest happiness in the company of her family. Whether gathered around the table, sharing stories, or simply enjoying each other’s presence, those were the moments she treasured most. She loved watching The Andy Griffith Show, finding comfort and laughter in its familiar charm. It was the kind of show that matched her spirit—gentle, genuine, and full of heart.
She had a way of making people feel welcome, no matter who they were or where they came from. She never met a stranger, and she gave of herself freely—her time, her patience, her compassion. Her heart was truly one of the most caring and loving, and those who knew her felt that love in countless ways.
Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Johnson, and her brother, Roger Arnold. Though she has left this world, the warmth she shared, the kindness she showed, and the love she gave will continue to live on in the memories of all who were blessed to know her.
Surviving relatives include her husband, James Peters, Ewell Community; daughter, Melissa Wright (Tyler), Ozark; son, James K. Peters, Ozark; three sisters, Shirley Peters (Dennis), Ozark, Rita Peters (Roy), Midland City, and Mary Harden (Donald), Dothan; brother, William Arnold, Ozark; her faithful furry companion, “Chloe Michelle Peters”; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Donald Peters, Jayden Ledbetter, Kevin Ledbetter, Justin Peters, Michael Peters, Anthony Myers, and Chester Peters.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
