ECHO COMMUNITY…Mrs. Mable Snell Miller, a resident of the Echo Community, passed away Friday morning, March 13, 2026, at her home. She was 79.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phil Craddock officiating. Burial will follow in Echo Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Miller, daughter of the late Edward Gibson “Gib” Snell and Ruby Marie Bayne Snell, was a proud native and lifelong resident of the Echo Community. Echo wasn’t just where she lived — it was home in every sense of the word. She grew up walking through the halls of Echo School, surrounded by familiar faces and the kind of small‑town closeness that shaped who she became. She later graduated from Carroll High School in Ozark.
She spent thirty dedicated years working at West Point Stevens in Abbeville, where she was known for her steady work ethic and her friendly, dependable nature. Before and after long shifts, she was the kind of person who still made time for the people she loved. Her life was simple in the best way — full of family, routine, and the comfort of community.
What people will remember most about her is how deeply she loved her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She never missed a chance to brag on them, spoil them, or simply enjoy their company. She also had a soft spot for her cats, who were constant companions and brought her joy in the quiet moments at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Dee Miller, whom she loved dearly and missed deeply. Their life together was built on love, hard work, and the simple pleasures of everyday living.
Surviving relatives include her son, Rickey Dee Miller (Mary), Echo; brother, Larry Snell (Georgia), Dothan; grandchildren, Brittney Dee Miller (Andrew), Gage Dee Miller (Mikayla), Ashley Etheredge, Samantha Hunter, Tesia Hunter, and Kyle Hunter; great-grandchildren, Kaden, Jayce, Johnathon, Brandon, Gunter, and Gibson; nieces and nephews, Sherri Riley (Tim), Todd Snell (Leanne), and Telisa Glover (Tommy); other relatives include, Margie McCall (Don), Salem Community and Trish Chancey (Todd), Echo Community.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Kyle Hunter, Tim Riley, James Snell, Todd Heath, Todd Snell, and Andy Smith.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
HEADLAND… Michael “Mike” Clive Parker, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was 82.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Scott Blankenship and Reverend Matthew Quincey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the family residence. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
The family is accepting flowers or contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2506 AL-134, Headland, Alabama 36345.
Mr. Parker was born in Headland, Alabama to the late William Clive Parker and Dutchie Lee Spann Parker. He lived in Headland, Alabama his entire life. Mike was a 1961 graduate of Headland high School. He farmed most of his life. He worked with Sunsouth for several years before retiring. Mr. Parker was an avid Cushman scooter collector / restorer and loved to ride them. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Headland, Alabama. The most important thing to Mike was his family.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister and her husband, Jeanette Granberry (Glennis); and his brother and his wife, Billy Parker (Joy).
Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife, Carole Webster Parker; his daughters, Kim Lewis (George), Martha Agnew (Scott), and Jane Wallace (Terry); his sons, Jim Parker (Amanda), Chris Parker (Lora), and Kent Hanchey (Sandra); his nineteen grandchildren; his eighteen great-grandchildren; his niece, Glenda Davis; his nephews, Curry Parker (Mary Jane) and Frank Granberry (Vickie); several great-nieces and great-nephews; a special friend, Bill Jack Granberry; and his canine companion, Maggie.
Serving as active pallbearers will be George Lewis, Terry Wallace Scott Agnew, Bill Jack Granberry, Curry Parker, and David Riley. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Pete Shelley, Danny Ellison, David Thomas, Joe Creel, David Key, Mike Oates, Dr. Jim Bostick, and Dr. Perry Mobley.
The family wants to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Doug Jackson and his nurses, Tammy & Connie; his very special caretaker, NaKeisha Brown; his caretakers, Jeremy Covington, Mary Patrocinio, Jeanetta Johnson, and Shanetha Brown; his Gentiva Hospice nurse, Jody Coffin; and his sixth floor nurse at Flowers Hospital, Brooklyn.
Jonnie Johnson Jordan of Samson, AL passed away March 10,2026. Jonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. Born June 9, 1957, to the late Hollis and Yvonne Johnson. Jonnie’s kind and loving nature made her loved by all.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Donnie Earles officiating. Burial will follow in the Samson First Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Johnson, and her son, Jeffrey Davis.
Her greatest joy in life was her family, who loved her deeply. She leaves behind her husband, Paul Jordan, brother, Billy Johnson, children, Lynn Nelson (Carrie), Michael Davis (Tabitha), Jimmy Jordan (Michelle), Jessica Chambers (Mitch) along with multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Mr. Kenneth Lee Kinman, of Hartford, AL, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL surrounded by his loving wife, children and other family. He was 84.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM At Hartford Baptist Church Reverend Scott Cox officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends, at the church, beginning at 2:00 PM and continuing until service time.
Family request that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Hartford Baptist Church.
Kenneth was born August 25, 1941 in Poplar Grove, KY to the late Hiram and Emma Kinman. He married the love of his life and remained together for 64 years until he was called hone to be with his Lord and Savior. Kenneth was a loving father, friend, and mentor to everyone that knew him. He was a master carpenter and worked with several contractors at different power plants. He found joy and loved while hunting, fishing, and in music. His greatest love of all was being able to help others. Kenneth served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, on the building committee, and bus ministry at Hartford Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents; brothers: Estel Kinman and James Kinman; sisters: Nadine Martin, Betty Hunter, Linda Woodyard, and Glenda Smith; nephew, Aaron Kinman; niece, Karen Bryant; daughter-in-law, Becky Kinman; great grandson, Finn Hales Kinman all preceded him in death.
Mr. Kenneth leaves behind a loving family including his wife, Geraldine Simpson Kinman; sons: Michael Keith Kinman (Sandy) and Danny Lee Kinman; grandchildren: Michael Keith Kinman, Jr(Tara), Matthew Lee Kinman (Bailey), Samuel Carthell Kinman (Kara), Hughston Lee Kinman; great grandchildren: Ayden Michael Kinman, Skylar Colden Kinman, Gavin Lee Kinman, Samuel Blake Kinman, Harrison Lee Kinman, Ellis Hatcher Kinman, Jack Hales Kniman, Barrett Alexander Kinman; sister, Freida Stephenson (Wayne); brothers: Thurman Kinman (Claudia) and Harold Kinman (Teresa) , and other extended family and friends.
Wynona Gwen (Hall) Driskell, 66, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her residence.
A private family burial was held at Pinckard Memorial Cemetery.
Wynona was born August 22, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia, to Jessie Jerome & Beverly (Clark) Hall. During the early years of her life, they moved to Houston County. She attended Wicksburg High School, and later Enterprise State Community College. Wynona worked as a police officer with the Dothan Police Department.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Gary Jerome Hall.
She is survived by her parents, Jessie Jerome Hall & Beverly (Clark) Hall of Dothan.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
