Jean (Parker) Shute, 91, a life-long resident of Houston County, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Extendicare Health & Rehab, following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Dothan City Cemetery with Pastor Powell Grisham officiating and Glover Funeral Home & Crematory of Dothan directing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Respite Care, 1380 W. Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301, or Wiregrass Church, 900 W. Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301.
Mrs. Shute was born on December 5, 1934, in Houston County to Geraldine and William Jasper Parker. She graduated from Rehobeth High School and went on to work Civil Service at Ft. Rucker before marrying the love of her life, David Shute. Once married, they took over the operations of Shute Pecan Company on Crawford Street in Downtown Dothan. She was first and foremost, a businesswoman. She was a natural in the business world. Once Ross Clark Circle was established, she and David moved the business to the current location in 1967. As the business grew and changed, she began to build a mail order business for the pecans. In the early 80’s, they purchased the building next door to their warehouse and were able to expand their retail and mail order and combine it with her love for antiques and history.
Her favorite pastime was working but when not at her desk, she enjoyed recording her ancestry and reading non-fiction. She had a great passion for the pecan business. After her husband died in 1993, she became the sole proprietor and was at the helm until she retired in 2012. She retired just shy of 50 years of leadership at Shute Pecan Co. Even until the end, she worked long, long hours during the season. In regard to all that hard work, her favorite saying was, “If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.” She truly loved what she did!!
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Bruce Shute, Sr.; her son, David Bruce Shute, Jr.; her grandson, John David Hodge; and her four brothers, Bill, Bobby, Joe and Jack Parker.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandi (John) Hodge of Dothan; her two grandchildren, Anna James (Justin), Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and Abby Sparkman (Daniel) of Dothan; and her five grandchildren, Poppy, Decker, & Duke James, and Dane & Kennedy Sparkman.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Extendicare Health & Rehab, and the Rehobeth High School Class of 1953 “Breakfast Club” for the love and care shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
CLAYHATCHEE…Martha Beatrice “Marti” Menfi passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Clayhatchee, Alabama, where she resided with her granddaughter, Kecia Dent, and two great-grandchildren.
Marti had a special love for animals and will be remembered by those who knew her. She is survived by her children, Kathy Dent, David Watson, Debbie Porter, Sheila Smith, Shaun Menfi, and Sammy Menfi, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marti will be missed and remembered by her family and friends.
Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
COTTONWOOD….Robert Earl Tipton, a resident of Cottonwood, Alabama died Thursday, October 16, 2026 at a Dothan hospital. He was 82.
Graveside services for Mr. Tipton will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday, October 19, 2026 in The Mount of Olives Memorial Gardens in Cottonwood. The family will receive friends following the service.
Mr. Tipton was born in North Carolina to the late Avel Tipton and Myrtle Greene. He dedicated many years of his career to working as a Bridge Superintendent, a role that reflected his strong work ethic and commitment to his profession. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division.
A devoted family man, Mr. Tipton was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of all who knew him. His kind heart and the love he shared with his family and friends will be cherished and remembered for years to come. He was an avid University of Alabama football fan and took great pride in cheering on his beloved Crimson Tide. Mr. Tipton was also a faithful member of Cowarts Creek Baptist Church. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mr. Tipton is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mamie Ruth Holmes Tipton; a daughter, Gina Tipton Rindt; sister, Sue Walker and brother Randy Ross.
Survivors include his children, Robin Arnold, Mike Tipton (Charlise), Greg Tipton (Shannon), Denise “Deedee” Tipton, Jason Tipton, Scooter Tipton (Sidney); stepchildren, Jo Ann Revis, George Revis, Jim Revis; siblings, Richard Tipton (Marie), and Roger Tipton; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
ABBEVILLE…..Carl Brooks, Jr., a resident of West Point, Georgia and formerly of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday morning, October 06, 2026. He was 55.
A Going Home Celebration will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with eulogies by Bobby Brooks. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Abbeville, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Brooks was born in Fort Gaines, Georgia to the late Carl Brooks, Sr. and Vera Mae Jackson Brooks. A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1989, he was a man of many talents and versatility. During his high school years, he was an active member of the ROTC and participated in Track and Field, demonstrating his discipline, determination, and commitment. His passion for the culinary arts led him to attend culinary school in Chicago, where he further developed his skills and love for cooking. He went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career as a chef with Trinidad Benham Corporation, where he shared his talents and passion for preparing meals. Beyond his many accomplishments, Mr. Brooks had a unique personality and a few special interests that made him one of a kind. He was presently working with Trinidad Benham Corporation. A long-time member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Mr. Brooks held his faith dear to his heart. Over eight years ago, he made his home in Georgia. His memory will live on through the countless lives he touched, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Brooks.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his son, Antwon Marquese Brooks (Christina); his siblings, Timothy Brooks (Tamika), Cynthia Brooks, Latonya Brooks, Kenyetta Brooks, Maurice Brooks, Shaterra Brooks; his grandchildren, Avrianna Brooks, Andrea Brooks, A’Lola Brooks, and Antwon Brooks, Jr.; his several nieces and nephews; other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Authur Richards, Rex Craddock, Keith Mills, Jamal Mills, Ricky Darby and Devion Smith.
Kimberly Renee Warg, 55, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on October 15, 2026, following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Kimberly was born on September 19, 1971, in Killeen, Texas, to Michael Warg and Mary McKenzie. She spent most of her life in Dothan and graduated from Dothan High School in 1989. She later earned her Veterinary Assistant degree from Snead State Community College.
Kimberly worked at Garrett Veterinary Clinic for 25 years, dedicating her career to caring for animals in her community before multiple sclerosis forced her retirement. She had a deep love for her pets and treated them as her children.
She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Warg.
She is survived by her mother, Mary McKenzie; her brother, Eric Warg (Denise); her niece, Sara Langford (Justin); and her nephew, Caleb Warg (Meghan). She also leaves behind her great-niece, Ana Warg, and her great-nephews, Benjamin Warg and Stetson Langford.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m., at Bethel Baptist Church.
Kimberly will be remembered for her dedication to the animals she cared for, her love for her family, and the lasting impact she made on those who knew her. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Ralph “David” Chalker, a resident of Climax, Georgia, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home. He was 62.
Memorial services will be held at 2 PM CST Sunday, October 18, 2026 in the Chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 PM CST until service time prior to the service at the funeral home.
David was born August 8, 1964, in Dothan, Alabama, to the late
Benjamin Carl and Rhoda Nichols Chalker. He was a 1982 graduate of Cullman High School where he played tennis and football. David was in the car business for 40 years and worked at Countywide Dodge, Tommy Thomas Chevrolet, Solomon Chevrolet, Riverbend Ford, Bill Cramer Chevrolet and Bondy’s Ford before owning and operating Budget of Bainbridge and Specialty Auto of Bainbridge. He loved the Lord, his country and Alabama football and attended Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach, Florida.
David is preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents, Carl and Mary Chalker, Ralph Nichols and Lucille Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Reeder Seagers Chalker; brothers; Ben Chalker and Jamey Chalker (Astrid); step children, Justin Reeder (Kayla), Austin Reeder Snellgrove, Dustin Seagers and Cheyenne Bower; many loving cousins, extended family and his fur babies, Ginger and Saban.
