Mrs. Carole (Miller) Barfield, 77, a long-time resident of Ashford, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, at Ashford City Cemetery with Reverend Vann Cooley officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to, First Baptist Church of Columbia, 200 N. Main Street, Columbia, AL 36319.
Mrs. Carole was born July 18, 1948, in Dothan to the late William Thomas & Frances (Lynn) Miller. She was raised in Ashford, a place she called home all her life, and was a 1966 graduate of Ashford High School. In October of 1969, she married Kenneth Earl Barfield, and together they had three children, Heather, Kevin, and Brian. Carole worked as homemaker, taking care of her family and raising her children. Later in life, Carole took interest in public service, where she was elected to the Ashford City Council, serving 12 years as a Council Woman and Mayor Pro Tem. Carole was then elected and served as the Mayor of Ashford from 2018 to 2025. Outside of her public service, she enjoyed reading, word searches, spending time in her flower garden, and most importantly she loved her family and being with them. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
She is preceded by her parents; her brother, Rufus Alan Miller.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Barfield of Ashford; her daughter, Heather Lynn Barfield of Ashford; her two sons, Kevin Barfield (Sarah) of Elko, GA, and Brian Thomas Barfield of Ashford; her two grandchildren, Briana Barfield Wallace (Tyler) of Dothan, and Lily Caroline Barfield, Elko, GA; her two brothers, William Thomas Miller (Connie) of Bettendorf, IA, and Charles “Bob” Robert Miller of Ashford; her sister, Leneve Miller McCord of Ashford; her two sisters-in-law, Phoebe Fowler of Dothan, and Phyllis Skeen of Panama City, FL; several nieces and nephews; and Carole’s extended family, the citizens and employees from the City of Ashford.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Annie Ruth Gray Hardy, a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family Monday, April 6, 2026.
A memorial service for Mrs. Hardy will be held 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Chalkhead Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Woodham officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends Wednesday in the church from 10:00 A. M. until service time.
She was born February 1, 1930 in Ty Ty, Georgia, the daughter of the late Berta and Flem Gray and the oldest of nine siblings — a role she carried with strength, grace, and deep love throughout her life. Annie Ruth was the devoted wife of 71 years to her husband, Charles N. Hardy, with whom she built a life rooted in faith, family, and unwavering commitment. Together, they raised five children: Nanci Williams (Hank), Charles N. Hardy II (Cheryl), Deena Strickland (Wes), Greg Hardy, and Chere Johnson (Jamie). She was a proud and loving grandmother to ten grandchildren: Claire Solomon, Curtis Solomon (Thais), Neal Hardy (Jessie), Matt Hardy, Paden Hardy, Hayden Alford (Alex), Kade Strickland, Gray Johnson, Trace Johnson, and Ansley Johnson. Her legacy continues through her eight great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy. Annie Ruth dedicated 32 years of her life to teaching, shaping countless young minds with patience, wisdom, and compassion. Her impact extended far beyond the classroom, as she lived out her calling with kindness and integrity. A devoted Christian, Annie Ruth’s life was a testament to her faith. She led by example—loving others deeply, serving selflessly, and trusting God through every season of life. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and steadfast love will be remembered by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but joyfully remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is now at peace in the presence of her Savior.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in her memory to Chalkhead Baptist Church, 495 County Road 35, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
PINCKARD…Sarah Ein, age 56 of Pinckard, Alabama, formerly from Mays Landing, New Jersey went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2026. Born on November 2, 1969, in Vientiane, Laos, Southeast Asia to Melvin B. and Connie Ein. Sarah was mother to two children, Kiana Rose Ein and Chase David Thomas.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Pinckard Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Chris Woodall officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah graduated from Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, NJ and worked as a server and manager at the Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ; the Malaga Diner, Franklin Township, NJ; and the Texas Roadhouse in Dothan, AL. Known for her culinary prowess and love of cooking, Sarah touched many lives with many cuisines. She was funny and quick-witted, always ready to engage while making people laugh and smile. She was intelligent, kindhearted, and thoughtful as well as hard-working and did the best she could as both the mother and father providing for her children.
She was preceded in death by her beloved father Melvin B. Ein in 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Kiana; son Chase; her mom Connie; her five siblings, Esther Ein Muskopf (Jim); Deborah Snell (Jim); Michael Ein (Deborah); Ruth McCurry (Chris); and Nathan Ein along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Anna Mae Taylor Walker, known lovingly as Anna, passed away on April 5, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 87. Born on August 22, 1938, in Henry County, Alabama, Anna lived a life marked by love, generosity, and kindness. She was a woman whose presence brought comfort and strength to those around her, and she will be remembered for the warmth she shared so freely with family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Anna devoted much of her life to caring for her home and children, creating a foundation of love, stability, and devotion that shaped the lives of those closest to her. She was a faithful provider and a steady presence, always willing to help anyone she could. Her generous spirit was evident in the way she gave of herself without hesitation, often putting the needs of others before her own. Those who knew Anna best will remember her as loving, generous, and kind, a woman whose life reflected the values she held dear.
She found joy in the simple and meaningful moments that brought everyone together, including cooking out with family and celebrating the blessings of togetherness. Holidays held a special place in her heart, and she embraced them with excitement and joy. In fact, her love for celebrating was so well known that she even had her own “Mae Day” holiday in honor of herself, a reflection of the joy and personality she brought into the lives of those around her.
Anna also enjoyed being outside in her yard and tending to her garden. She found peace and satisfaction in caring for the spaces around her, and her love of nature was another expression of her gentle and nurturing spirit. Whether she was working in the yard, preparing a meal, or spending time with loved ones, Anna approached life with grace and a giving heart.
Her faith was an important part of her journey, and she served faithfully in her church and community. She was a member of Total Restoration Ministries, where she shared her time, presence, and devotion with others. Her involvement in church and community life reflected her desire to encourage and support those around her. Anna’s life was a testimony to service, compassion, and steadfast faith.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children, grandchildren, great grand children and extended family: Daughter, Mary Turner; children: Shanita and Roy Turner (Jennifer Turner); two grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Daughter, Betty McCray; children: LaVanda Spencer (Derrick Spencer), Keisha McCray, Alexis Dawkins (Mike Dawkins), Joseph McCray (Shameka McCray), Jasmine House (Eddie House), and Sebastian McCray; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Son, Lamar; children: Rose and Mariah. Daughter, Kathy Freeman (Gary Freeman); children: Latasha Patrick (Atiba Patrick), Jessica Coe (Gregory Coe), and Crystal Freeman; four grandchildren. Daughter, Anna Temmis Crossley (Maurice D. Crossley, Sr.); children: Bruce Allan, Brandee, Bridgette, Maurice D. Jr., Jasmine, and Maurice Dominique; sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Son, Daney Temmis (LaVerne Temmis); child: Tyrei Tucker (Victoria Tucker) two grandchildren. Daughter, DeBorah Temmis King (Derwin King); Children: Bruce Johnson Jr. (Tamara), Bront’e Johnson, Talisia King, and Viviona King; one granddaughter. Daughter, Wanda Cruz; children: Takorie Temmis (Tiffany Temmis), Chelsea Ewing (Corey Ewing), and John Cruz (Annika Cruz); three grandchildren. Daughter, Deborah Vickers (Michael Vickers); children: Michael Vickers Jr. and Destinee Woodbury (Andrew); four grandchildren. Son, Rickie Temmis; children: The Tribe of Shabazz; three grandchildren; Son, Christopher Taylor; children: Qu’Shuna Chamber, Jamaica Chambers, and Zayce Taylor; three grandchildren. Michael Taylor, Son, Lashayrian Taylor; children: Ta’Daysha Taylor, Tikeria Taylor, Michael Taylor Jr, Trinity Taylor, Ma’Khiya Taylor, and Michael Taylor III; four grandchildren. Daughter, Kanesha Sharell Taylor, Daughter, Sharonda Foster (Phillip Foster); children: Joshuah Taylor, Caleb Jones, and Shariah Taylor; one granddaughter. Daughter, Mollie Temmis Britt; children: Danna Britt, Antoine Britt, Christopher Britt, Herman Britt Jr., Helen Grice, Cory Hunter, and James Arshan III; eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her loving siblings: Fred Taylor (Lois), Frank Taylor (Lynell), Laverne Sharpe, and Roy Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her siblings: Ethel Mae Butler, Charles Taylor, Jimmy Taylor, Willie Earl Fish, and Conney Fish.
A celebration of Anna’s life will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 3pm at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 409 E Stough Street, Dothan, AL, 36303. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a repass following services at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Mrs. Pamela Lynn Driskell of Dothan, Alabama passed away at Flowers Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was 68.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Bay Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Tommy Green officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. and continuing until service time.
Pamela was born on August 10, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ted Lanier and Mary Windham Driskell. After the loss of her only child, Pamela went to college to get her degree in teaching After graduation, she taught first grade for one year and then continued enriching young children’s lives by teaching kindergarten for the next thirty-four years. She impacted the lives of many children in very positive ways. These children were an instrument that God used to see her through the loss of her own child. After her retirement, Pamela enjoyed traveling and spending time in the mountains. She also started and enjoyed a new career as a homemaker and taking care of her husband and their little farm. She was committed to serving the Lord in numerous ways in church and had an unwavering love for her church family. Her greatest love was for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In addition to her parents; her daughter, Christy; sister, Tamara Lanier; grandparents; and mother-in-law Bobbi Driskell, all preceded her in death.
Pamela leaves behind a legacy and memories that will be cherished by her survivors including, her husband, Donnie Driskell; brothers: Ted Lanier and Terry Lanier and other extended family and friends.
Mrs. Beth Johnson Meeks of Opp peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 85, at her home surrounded by the warmth and love of her devoted family.
A cherished daughter of the late Levi Buck and Robbie Register Johnson, Mrs. Meeks was born on April 8, 1940, in Florida and was a proud graduate of Columbus High School. Throughout her life, Beth was a woman of steadfast faith and grace, a devoted member of Ino Baptist Church where she lovingly dedicated her time to Children’s Ministries, Vacation Bible School, and the seniors at church. Fondly known as “Maw-Maw,” she was the unwavering pillar of her family—a beloved wife, adoring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her southern charm was matched only by her renowned culinary delights, especially her dressing, brownies, and pecan pies, which remain unforgettable to all fortunate enough to have savored them.
Mrs. Meeks leaves behind her beloved husband, Charles Meeks; her daughter, Robin Sensabaugh (Daryn); son, Rodney Meeks; grandchildren Graceanne Spears, Tiffany Thornburg, Jonathan Chancellor and his wife Laura, Katy Mojica and her husband Daniel, Kayla Gannon and her husband Broxton, and Paige Sensabaugh; as well as great-grandchildren Natalie Wiggins, Alyssa Wiggins, Mason Chancellor, Josie Kate Chancellor, and Dakota Chancellor. She is also survived by her sisters Ann Arnold and Linda Boswell and her husband Wayne, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and an extended circle of loved ones and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Meeks’s remarkable life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Ino Baptist Church, with Rev. Gary Winstead and Rev. Danny Branch officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, continuing her legacy of compassion and generosity.
Mrs. Beth Johnson Meeks’s life was one of faith, love, and devotion—a true southern lady whose spirit and kindness touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives she enriched.
Mrs. Pamela Lynn Driskell of Dothan, Alabama passed away at Flowers Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was 68.
