NEWTON…Mrs. Mary Scott Glenn, a resident of Newton, died late Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 95.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
Max Edwin Kennedy, age 69, passed away on Saturday March 15, 2025, at Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison, Georgia. His adoring parents, Leroy and Velma Kennedy, were waiting in Heaven with open arms to unite with him.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Pastor Troy West officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday prior to services at Glover Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 3 Columbus Circle 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10019.
Max was born on February 14, 1956. He lived most of his life in Dothan.
Cherishing his memory are his sister, Cindy Kennedy Willis and husband Richard Willis; niece Rickelle Lewis and husband Shaun Lewis.
Pallbearers will be: Richard Willis, Neil Willis, Joel Willis and Shaun Lewis.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mandy Lou Martin, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on June 26, 1938, to the late William Henry Reeves and Ellie Reeves, Mandy’s life was a testament to the enduring power of love and family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years, Irby Gene Martin, her cherished daughter Shirley Bonds, her devoted son Kevin Douglas Martin, her brothers Dodie Waters and William Henry Reeves, Jr, and her sister, Emma Spivey
Mandy’s legacy continues through her loving sons, Donald Brownlee (Catherine), Rusty Martin (Krys), and Tony Martin (Wendy), as well as her daughter-in-law, Terrie Martin. She was a proud grandmother to Justin Martin (Kristi), Emily Proctor (Richard), Adam Martin (Sarah), Sally Money (Jason), Brad Bonds, Nolan Martin (Carly), Daniel Martin (Anna), Abby Martin, Dylan Bonds (Maggie), and Jillian Mitchell (Michael). Her zest for life and love for her family will live on in the hearts of her 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends who were touched by her warmth and kindness.
A lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mandy’s faith was a cornerstone of her existence. She attended Ashford High School, where she formed many lifelong friendships and laid the foundations for her future endeavors. Mandy’s work ethic was unparalleled; she dedicated over 15 years of service to the Bud Cigar Company, over five years to Twitchell, and retired from a fulfilling career at Michelin Manufacturing. Her colleagues remember her as a pillar of strength and a source of unwavering support.
Mandy’s interests were as varied as they were heartfelt. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as fishing, camping, and riding the pontoon at Lake Eufaula. An avid card player, she also found solace in working in her flower gardens, tending to her roses, and, most importantly, loving on her grandbabies and great-grandbabies. Her family was her heart, and she poured every ounce of her being into nurturing and caring for them.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Dr. Bradley Rushing 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.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Justin Martin, Brad Bonds, Nolan Martin, Dylan Bonds, Richard Proctor, and Wyatt Ward.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Wesley Place Rehab for their care and support of Mandy during her stay.
ASHFORD. . .Mary Annette Faulk Phillips, a resident of Ashford, died Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 74.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Jerry Harden officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Cemetery, near Ozark. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. Monday at the mortuary in Headland.
Mrs. Phillips was born and reared in Ariton and was a graduate of Ariton High School. Mrs. Phillips was formerly employed by Houston Propane as a Secretary. She was a member of Madrid Assembly of God. She was dearly loved by her family and was a dedicated Christian in the Assembly of God faith. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Ree Faulk and her mother, Dona Rosalee Kirkland Giles, a son, Bryan Phillips and a sister, LeMerle Stephens.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Roy Gene Phillips; three daughters, Rita Hughes (John), Webb, AL; Rinda Brannon (Todd), Pansey, AL; and Rena Eldridge (David), Ashford; a sister, Ruby Adams, Dothan; a brother, LaDerle Faulk (Lynda), Abbeville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jacob Peacock, Lee Peacock, Christopher Senn, Christopher Eldridge, Christian Eldridge, and Randy Kirkland.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Janice Sharon West Howell of Geneva, AL passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was 76 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Jonathan West, Rev. Troy West, and Rev. Wayne Brannon officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Assembly of God 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.
Sharon was born on August 18, 1948, to the late Charlie Adoskie and Vada Barton West. Sharon was a gifted singer who enjoyed singing with her sisters at many different churches. In their younger years they were known as the “West Sisters”, and they would sing on the local radio station. Sharon was an excellent cook who loved entertaining and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her love of people and her gentle spirit.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Edna Maxine Hughes, Mary Agnes Lee, and Catherine Snuggs; two brothers, Charles Hubert West, and Jimmy Wade West.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, Jimmie Howell of Geneva, AL, and many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com