ARGUTA COMMUNITY…Mrs. Jo Thomas Windham, a resident of the Arguta Community, died early Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 85.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 13, 2025, in Post Oak Baptist Church with her grandson, Dr. Lee Windham and Reverend Kenneth Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the 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.
Mrs. Windham, born to the late Bernice H. Thomas and Emma L. Shepard Thomas, came into this world in the quiet countryside of Barbour County, near Louisville, Alabama. That small-town upbringing shaped her into the kind, steady soul so many came to love. She spent her early years in Ozark, where she built a life full of purpose and community, before settling in the Arguta Community in 1980 — a place she would call home for the rest of her days.
Faith was the cornerstone of Mrs. Windham’s life. She was a devoted member of Post Oak Baptist Church, where she poured her heart into serving others. For sixty years, she taught Sunday school, sharing stories from the Bible with generations of children, always with patience and a gentle smile. She also led Vacation Bible School, bringing joy and learning to the summer months, and was deeply involved in the Women’s Missionary Union (W.M.U.), encouraging women to grow in faith and fellowship. Her commitment didn’t stop at the church doors — she gave her time freely at the Dale Baptist Thrift Store, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a kind word to someone in need.
Mrs. Windham had a quiet grace about her, and she found joy in the simple things. She loved to sew, crafting quilts and clothes with care and creativity. But nothing brought her more happiness than being surrounded by her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them — whether it was baking cookies, telling stories, or just sitting together on the porch watching the world go by.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-seven years, Billy Windham, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering partnership. She also mourned the loss of her sister, Geraldine Hayes, and her brothers-in-law, Roy Mobley and Bertrum DuBose — each one a cherished part of her extended family.
Surviving relatives include her children, Len Windham (Vonn), Ken Windham, and Keith Windham, all of the Arguta Community; grandchildren, Dr. Lee Windham (Lessie), Vicki Morrison (Paul), Joanie Thompson, and Shelby Easterling (Cade); nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Maxine DuBose, Brundidge, Gloria Armstrong (Wayne), Ozark, and Diane Griffin (Bobby), Macon, Georgia; relatives from the Windham family, Faye, Bobbie Nell, and Earl Windham (Jeanette); nieces, nephews, and cousins,
Serving as active pallbearers will be Robert Carroll, Chad Sanders, Richard DuBose, Michael Griffin, Derek Mobley, Lindsey Sheffield, and Brian Henderson.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mrs. Bonnie Nell Bain, age 73, of Dothan, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Born April 22, 1952 in Dothan to the late J. R. Littlefield and Miriam Lois Benton Littlefield, Bonnie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her family meant everything to her; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her heart.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse Robert Littlefield, Steven Benton Littlefield, Frederick Barry Littlefield, and Arthur Talmadge Littlefield.
She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Forest Russell Bain; her brother, Paul Howard Littlefield (Rhonda); her children, Denny Wilson, Amy Forrest (Don), Shane McNemar (Jessica), Michael Bain, Jim Bain (Anita), Richard Bain, Janet Molner (Frank), and Charlie Bain (Kim); her grandchildren, Kennith Wilson (Kayley), Devin Wilson, Kayla Rayford, Brenden Wilson (Alaysia), Allison Wilson, Don Forrest (Amber), Angela McNeely (Josh), Byron Rodriguez (Taylor), Kodah Holt, Clay Forrest, Kristian Hill (Destiny), Madysyn McNemar (Josh Bordelon), Logan McNemar, James Bain, Jessica Bain, Courtney Bain, Steven Molner (Carrie Woronick), Rachel Drouin (Joe), Christina Isbell (Chris), Andrew Bain, Joshua Doseck, Greg Doseck (Megean); her many, many great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, October 12, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Don Forrest and Brent Skipper 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, prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.st.jude.org/donate
Mavis Gail Baker Taylor, a resident of Dothan, Alabama and formerly of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Westside Terrace in Dothan, Alabama. She was 75 years old.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Rev. Stephen Doss officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.
Gail was born on August 10, 1950, in Barbour County, Alabama to the late Joseph “JW or Slim” William Baker and Ruby Lee Hall Baker. She worked for many years as a waitress in the retail food industry. She was known as a wonderful cook, and everyone loved her fried chicken. Gail also enjoyed watching television, especially game shows.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Randall Wayne Dansby; two daughters, Candy Renee Dansby and Angela Faye Dansby; brother, Jessie Wayne Baker.
Survivors include three sons, William Morris Dansby of Eufaula, Barry Eugene Dansby (Renee) of Phenix City, and Larry Gene Dansby of Birmingham; brother, James David Baker (Susan) of Eufaula; two sisters, Linda Joyce Williams of Dothan and Faye Baker of Baker Hill; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Brian Teal, Bladen Teal, Austin Jeffery, Justin Jeffery, Joey Jeffery, and Jeff Marshall.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
SALEM COMMUNITY…Mr. James L. Davis, a resident of the Salem Community, near Skipperville, died Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, in Extendicare Health & Rehab in Dothan. He was 88.
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
ARGUTA COMMUNITY…Mrs. Jo Thomas Windham, a resident of the Arguta Community, died early Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 85.
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
COLUMBIA… Gerald Lynn McKissack, a resident of Columbia, Alabama, passed away Wednesday night, October 8, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Haleburg Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Bond officiating. Burial will follow in the Haleburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Gerald was born in Alabama to the late George L. McKissack and Helen Carter McKissack. He attended local schools and later earned his A.A.S. Degree in Business in Florida. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later in the National Guard for many years.
Gerald lived a full and hardworking life. In his younger years, he enjoyed racing and never missed a chance to cheer on his Alabama Crimson Tide. He loved being outdoors — whether fishing, gardening, or farming. He spent many years working in agriculture for the State of Florida, focusing on peanut production. Over the years, he also owned and operated the Shell Gas Station in Columbia, as well as owning three restaurants in town including Carol’s Restaurant.
He was a man who enjoyed good company, good food, and simple pleasures. Above all, he loved his family deeply and was proud of each of them.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Hartnagle.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carol McKissack; daughter, Kimberly Lynn McKissack, and step-daughters, Renee Filson, and Amy Pace; step-son, Joshua Terry; grandson, Alex Witham, and step-grandchildren, Shaylea Rodriguez-Valles (Daniel), William Filson (Meghan), Maggie Pace, Mary Claire Pace, and Kalynn Terry; sisters, Adelia Griffin and Nan Blount (Bob); along with nieces, Stephanie Howell (Alan), Jennifer Benefield (Jason ), Carla Swanson and Susan Longstreth, nephew John David Hartnagle; great nieces, Conleigh Benefield, Mary Catherine Howell, Delaney Hollihan (David) and great nephews, Jalan Howell and Braydan Benefield; great great niece, Sara Ann Hollihan.
Mavis Gail Baker Taylor, a resident of Dothan, Alabama and formerly of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Westside Terrace in Dothan, Alabama. She was 75 years old.
