Obituaries

April - 2009

 

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Avery, Miss Jessica Marie - Age 14 - Hamilton, AL    4/27/09

Barnes, Mrs. Maxine Terry - Age 59 - Ardmore, AL    4/9/09

Benefiel, Ms. Emmie D. - Age 88 - Care Center of Vernon, AL (formerly of Flora, IN and Lamar County, AL)    4/15/09

Bishop, Mrs. Katherine York - Age 65 - Haleyville, AL    4/9/09

Bishop, Mr. R. Lee - Age 75 - Hackleburg, AL    4/25/09

Bryant, Ms. Ruby - Age 89 - Hamilton, AL    4/14/09

Cagle, Mr. Kevin Matthew - Age 16 - Phil Campbell, AL   4/30/09

Carey, Vanessa Lois Hill - Age 54 - Winfield, AL (formerly of Florida)    4/23/09

Childres, Mr. Eugene Lyle - Age 65 - Belmont, MS   4/26/09

Clark, Mr. Jerry Lee - Age 35 - Athens, AL (formerly of Haleyville, AL)    4/24/09

Clark, Ms. Minnie B. - Age 92 - Haleyville, AL    4/28/09

Delano, Mr. James K. Jr., Age 72 - Florence, AL    4/16/09

Donnelly, Ms. Mary Sue - Age 76 - Hamilton, AL    4/26/09 

Dulaney, Mr. A.J. - Age 70 - Hamilton, AL    4/30/09 

Files, Mrs. Judy Billingsley - Age 54 - Winfield, AL    4/28/09

Fisher, Mr. Jack - Age 73 - Nolensville, TN (Formerly of Hamilton, AL)    4/13/09

French, Mrs. Jimmie Sue Tidwell - Age 76 - Eldridge, AL    4/3/09

Harris, Felton S. - Age 71 - Haleyville, AL  4/29/09 

Herman, Mrs. Florene Harden - Age 84 - Hackleburg, AL    4/24/09 

Hicks, Ms. Beatrice Ashley - Age 88 - Phil Campbell, AL     4/21/09

Higgins, Mr. David - Age 62 - Vernon, AL    4/28/09

Hill, Mr. Randy Blake - Age 50 - Haleyville, AL    4/18/09 

Holland, Mr. R.B. - Age - Hodges, AL    4/6/09

Hollis, Mr. Mack - Age 63 - Tuscaloosa, AL (formerly of Winfield, Alabama)    4/13/09

Horton, Mrs. Lucille Gober- Age 94 - Vina, AL    4/17/09

Ingle, Thessie B. Hawkins - Age 89 - McDonough, GA (formerly of Winfield, AL)    4/14/09

Kennedy, Ms. Louise Age 80 - Nashville, IL (formerly of Haleyville, AL)    4/19/09

King, Mr. John Robert - Age 44 - Hamilton, AL    4/26/09

Lindley, Mr. Ronnie Dewayne - Age 48 - Lynn, AL    4/29/09

McKay, Mr. Marvin - Age 99 - Guin, AL    4/3/09

Mills, Ms. Clarissa Clara - Age 87 - Red Bay, AL    4/28/09

Mitchell, Mrs. Cynthia - Age 49 - Hamilton, AL    4/13/09

Moore, Mrs. Ruth Green - Age 82 - Russellville, AL    4/25/09

Murray, Ms. Virginia E. - Age 78 - Russellville, AL    4/29/09

Nichols, Mr. Jeffery "Jeff" - Age 42 - Hamilton, AL    4/13/09

Nix, Mrs. Frances Carol Sanderson - Age 62 - Hamilton, AL    4/13/09 

Nix, Mr. James Aldon - Age 70 - Guin , AL    4/15/09

Nix, Mr. Olen - Age 88 - Hamilton, AL    4/21/09    

Owen, Mrs. Sophia Jane Davis - Age 84 - Hamilton, AL    4/5/09

Powell, Mrs. Loraine - Age 85 - Huntsville, AL     4/9/09

Robison, Mr. James H. "Jim" - Age 72 - Russellville, AL    4/28/09

Rye, Mrs. Sarah Seay - Age 100 - Hamilton, AL    4/2/09

Sprinkle, Mr. Tommy Glenn “Big Daddy” - Age 57 of Guin, AL    4/1/09

Stehno, Mrs. Charlotte Prince - Age 46 - Phil Campbell, AL    3/31/09

Taylor, Mrs. Lois Nichols - Age 93 - Hamilton, AL    4/18/09

Thorne, Mr. Howard L. - Age 87 - Russellville, AL    4/29/09

Trapp, Mr. Rickey Dewayne - Age 49 - Phil Campbell, AL    4/19/09

Weatherly, Mrs. Mary Frances - Age 90 - Guin, AL    4/10/09 

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Mrs. Sarah Seay Rye

Mrs. Sarah Seay Rye, age 100 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at her residence. 

Funeral service, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Bro. Edward Puckett officiating. Visitation 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. prior to service at the funeral home.  Burial in Cooper Cemetery.

Sarah was born in August 4, 1908 in Marion County, Alabama to the late John B. and Idelia Belk Seay.  She was the widow of the late Ira Rye.  She was a retired Homemaker and she and her late husband Ira ran a grocery store in Weston for many years.  Sarah was a member of Cooper Church which was formerly known as Huffman School, (history of Huffman School as told by Sarah can be found below*).

She is survived by 2 daughters, Doris (Raymond) Lewis of Hamilton, AL., and Faye (D.L.) Green of Hamilton, AL.; 4 grandchildren, Ronnie Lewis, Linda Green Ruhl, Gail Green Rousselle, and Curtis Green; 2 great-grandsons; several nieces (including the writer of this obituary), nephews, other relatives and friends.

*(History of Huffman School:  Huffman School (in the Cooper Community) was a one room school for all ages, with one teacher.  It was heated with a big wood heater, also the children gathered wood to use and went across the road and down the hill to a spring where they filled a bucket with water for all the children and teacher to drink that day...all out of the same dipper.

Due to the lack of local church buildings, it was then used on Sunday for a church, with a variety of different denomination preachers.  Due to the lack of local church buildings, this is where Sarah first joined the church.  Later she moved her membership to Cooper Church when the first church building was built at the old cemetery.  Her membership still remains there.)

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mrs. Sophia Jane Davis Owen

Sophia Jane Davis Owen, age 84 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12:00 Noon until service time, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.  Bro. Mac Buttram officiating.  Burial in Hamilton City Cemetery.

Mrs. Owen was born November 19, 1924 in Madison County, Alabama to the late Samuel Clifton and Sophia Walker Davis.  She was a Homemaker and was a resident of Hamilton for 55 years and a member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Linda Owen Waide and Beverly Owen Miller; 6 grandchildren, Chad Waide, Rob Waide, Chip Johnson, Doug Johnson, Michelle Barkley, and Wendy Green.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Owen; 1 daughter, Mary Jane Owen Johnson; 1 sister, Lillian Wilham; 3 brothers, Joe Davis, Rob Davis, and Sam Davis.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mr. R.B. Holland

R.B. Holland, age, of Hodges, Alabama passed away Monday night, April 7, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2009 at the New Mt. Carmel Church with visitation 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial in New Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mr. Marvin McKay

Marvin McKay, age 99, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 03, 2009 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin, Alabama.

Visitation, Monday, April 6, 2009 from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2009 from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Bro. Scott Stokes officiating.

Mr. McKay was born in Guin, Alabama to the late Henry Tuttle and Mary Elizabeth Wilson McKay. He was married to the late Addie Mae Wisham McKay. He had lived in Guin all of his life and was a member of the Guin First Baptist Church. Before retiring he worked for Rex Wright Roofing and the Town of Guin.

He is survived by 1 daughter-in-law, Chloe McKay; 2 grandsons, Jimmy McKay and Terry McKay, all of Warren, MI.; and 2 great-grandsons, Patrick and Kristopher.

He was preceded in death by 1 son, James Henry McKay and 1 granddaughter, Kathy Linsdau.


Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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Mrs. Mary Frances Weatherly

Mary Frances Weatherly, age 90, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Friday night, April 10, 2009 at North Mississipi Medical Center Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral service, 5:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home chapel.  Burial in White House Cemetery.

Mrs. Weatherly was born October 19, 1918, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late John and Sena Butler Kivette. She was retired from Munsingwear where she was a Machine Operator and was the widow of the late James Lehman Weatherly.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Diane (Terry) Wisham; 3 grandsons, Jamey Smith, Jody Wisham, and Terance Wisham; and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lehman Weatherly; her parents, Sena Butler and John Kivette; 4 brothers, Grady Kivette, Vado Kivette, Johnny Kivette, and Cecil Kivette; and 1 sister, Essie Mae Kivette Frederick.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mrs. Maxine Terry Barnes

Maxine Terry Barnes age 59 of Ardmore, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2009 at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel, Sulligent, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel, Sulligent, Alabama. Bro. Stanley Blaylock officiating. Burial in the Crews Cemetery.

Mrs. Barnes was born in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late James Louis and Dessie McGuire Terry. Maxine was a wonderful wife and mother and she was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her husband, Freddie Wayne Barnes of Ardmore, AL.; 2 daughters, Brenda Joyce Tucker and husband James of Ardmore, AL., and Veronica Lynn Shelton and her husband Bruce of Athens, AL.; 1 son, Michael Dewayne Barnes of Ardmore, AL.; 7 grandchildren, Tyler Tucker and his wife Kayla of Fayetteville, TN., Zachary Case Estes of Ardmore, AL, Corey Chad Estes and his wife Ashley of Clanton, AL., Amber Hope Moyers of Athens, AL., Perry Luke Shelton of Athens, AL., Michael Dewayne Barnes, Jr. of Ardmore, AL., and Cody Lee Barnes of Ardmore, AL.; and 2 great-grandchildren, Bryson Hill and Gainna Cabrerg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Louis and Dessie McGuire Terry; 1 sister, Mary Frances Terry; and 1 brother, Jimmy Gale Terry.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent, AL directing.

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Mr. Jeffery "Jeff" Nichols

Jeffery "Jeff" Nichols, age 42, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home.  Funeral service, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., April 15, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in Cooper Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mrs. Cynthia Mitchell

Cynthia Mitchell, age 49, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at her residence.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Antioch Church.  Funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m. at the church following visitation.  Burial in Antioch Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mrs. Lois Nichols Taylor

Lois Nichols Taylor, age 93, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the North Mississippi Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 20th, following visitation, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.  Bro. James Nichols and Kevin Taylor officiating.

Mrs. Taylor was born March 27, 1916, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Lelon and Mamie Smith Nichols.  She was a Homemaker.  She and her late husband, Dorsey, owned Taylor's Store on highway 25 out from Weston, Alabama.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Audrey (Ercell) Fikes, Hamilton, AL.; 4 sons, Max (Linda) Taylor, Greer, S.C., Dwight (Mary Ann) Taylor, Evergreen, AL., Kerry (Susan) Taylor, Wilmington, N.C., Douglas (Valarie) Taylor, Charlotte, N.C., Phillip (Deborah) Taylor, Hamilton, AL.; 18 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 3 sisters, Lenora Green, Birmingham, AL., Nancy Nichols, Hamilton, AL., and Joyce Love, Adrian, MI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Taylor; her parents, Lelon & Mamie Nichols; 1 brother, Fermon Nichols; 2 sisters, Lillie Mae Cochran, and Lucille Sanderson; 3 sons, Foy Hugh Taylor, Duane Taylor, and Edward Taylor.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mr. James Aldon Nix

James Aldon Nix, age 70, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

Visitation at Miles Funeral Home Chapel, 12:00 Noon until time of service, Sunday, April 19, 2009. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Miles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Mr. Nix is survived by nieces and nephews, Gylisha Webb, Linda Whitehead, Karen Harris, Genita Permenter, Janet Nix, Pam Nix, Debra Hughes, Phil Nix, Dale "Buddy" Nix, Terry Webb, Michael Nix, Stanley Nix, Mickey Nix, David Westbrooks and John Paul Nix; great nieces and nephews and other relatives.


Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.

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Thessie B. Hawkins Ingle

Thessie B. Hawkins Ingle, age 89, of McDonough, Georgia, formerly of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough.

Funeral Service, 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009 from the Winfield Church of Christ with burial in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Visitation at 12:30 until time of service at the church.  James Wyers officiating.

Thesie B. as she was known by many of her friends was born in Guin, AL December 16, 1919 to Leroy and Claudia Threadgill. She was a graduate of Brilliant High School. She and her husband were the owners and operators of Hawkins Superette in Winfield for 35 years. She was a member of the Winfield Church of Christ and for many years was actively involved in the American Legion Auxiliary and Winfield Business and Professional Women.

She is survived by a daughter, Judy Harbin Shimley (Elliott) of Griffin, GA.; a son, Keith Hawkins (Sherry) of Huntsville, AL.; 6 grandchildren, Mark Harbin of Atlanta, Tom Harbin (Tina) of Flowery Branch, GA, Amanda Fowler (Jim) of Miami, FL, Amelia Stephens (John) of Huntsville, Matt Hawkins (Stephanie) of Nashville, TN; 10 great grandchildren, Morgan Harbin, Savannah Duffy, Mckenzie Harbin, Jessie Harbin, Levi Harbin, Jack Stephens, Owen Stephens, Will Hawkins, Jake Hawkins, and Emma Hawkins.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands; Richard L. Hawkins in 1977 and Ray Ingle in 1988; and a brother, James Leo Threadgill.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.

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Ms. Emmie D. Benefiel

Emmie D. Benefiel, age 88, of the Care Center of Vernon, formerly of Flora, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Care Center.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009. from Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Furnace Hill Cemetery. Bro. Jackie Gilmore officiating. Visitation, 10:00 a.m., Saturday morning, April 18, 2009, at the funeral home until service time at 11:00 a.m.

Ms. Benefiel was born March 25, 1921 in Lamar County, Alabama, to the late Hozie Sylvester and Martha Susie Hankins Pennington. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church in Flora, IN and attended Lebanon United Methodist Church. Ms. Benefiel enjoyed gardening, quilting, and was an avid Alabama fan.

She is survived by 3 sons, Billy Benefiel, Vernon, AL., Charles Benefiel, Flora, IN., and James (Deena) Benefiel, Bringhurst, IN.; 1 daughter, Janice Kiel, Lafayette, IN.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Hubert (Willie Quinn) Pennington, Vernon, AL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Martha Susie Pennington; husband, Raymond “Roscoe” Benefiel; 2 daughters, Emily Dean Pitts and Shirley Ann Faber; 8 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL directing.

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Mr. Jack Fisher

Jack Fisher, age 73, of Nolensville, Tennessee, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Memorial service, Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Jenkins-Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Hamilton Church of Christ, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Hamilton Church of Christ. Burial, with full Masonic and Military Honors, in Love Joy Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Fisher was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the State of Alabama, where he worked with the Hamilton Housing Authority. He was a member of Hamilton Church of Christ and a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jo Ann Fisher; 3 children, Gail, Angelita and Mark; 4 grandchildren, Christine, Daniel, Andrea and Amber; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jacob and Calla.

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Mrs. Loraine Powell
September 28, 1923 – April 9, 2009

Loraine Powell, age 85, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009, at a local hospital in Huntsville.

Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Valhalla Funeral Home. Burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Huntsville, Alabama.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Gail Bentley; 2 granddaughters, Crystal Venable and Shawn Black; 3 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pac V. Powell.

Valhalla Funeral Home, Huntsville, AL.

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Mrs. Frances Carol Nix

Frances 'Carol' Nix, age 62, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Denise (Roger) Emerson; 1 son, Stacey (Lora) Sanderson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyle Nix.

Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

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Ms. Ruby Bryant

Ruby Bryant, age 89, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

Visitation, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the funeral home chapel. Burial in New Hope Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

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Mr. James K. Delano Jr.
"…a prince and a great man has fallen in Israel this day." (II Sam. 3:38).

James K. Delano Jr., age 72, of Florence, Alabama, gained the victory April 16, 2009, after a year-long illness.

Visitation, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Cross Point Church of Christ, with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., also at the church. Burial at Greenview Memorial Park. Frank Mills, Ellis Coats and Clifford Miles officiating. Pallbearers, Dr. G.R. Freeman, Gary Bridges, Doug Hill, Jimbo McAdams, Austin Delano and Michael Maxwell. Honorary pallbearers, Ben Delano, Cade and Clay McGuire, Clifford Miles, David Westmoreland, Jim White, Darwin Bridges and Gerald Clark.

Born and reared in Colbert County, Alabama, Jim moved to Florence, Alabama in 1969. He was a member at Eastside Church of Christ in Sheffield, Alabama, then at Darby Drive and Cross Point after moving to Florence, Alabama. He served as an elder at Darby Drive for several years in the 1970s. He worked at Ford Motor Company from 1960 to 1982, and later at Shoals Trailers and U.S. Die Cast. He also sold real estate locally from the early 90s until his full retirement in 2004.  Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on a destroyer in the Atlantic Fleet, 1955-1957.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Watson Delano; 2 sons, Ken Delano and wife, Crystal, of Florence, Brad Delano and Myra Hayes, of Florence; and 1 daughter, Lori Ann (McGuire) and husband, Greg, of Tuscumbia. He had 9 grandchildren, Austin Delano and wife, Ashley, Jesslyn Maxwell and husband, Michael, Tressa Delano, Mary Brook Delano, Linsey Delano, Ben Delano and wife, Missy, Meg McGuire, Cade McGuire and Clay McGuire; 2 great-grandchildren, Lane Delano and Riley Delano.

Memorials may be made to the In-House Benevolence fund of the Cross Point church. Jim served as a leader in this ministry for many years.


Greenview Funeral Home directing.

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Mrs. Lucille Horton

Lucille Horton, age 94, Vina, Alabama, passed awayFriday, April 17, 2009, at Helen Keller Hospital.

She was born in Franklin County, Ala., on Jan. 11, 1915, to James Benton and Georgia Stout Gober. She was an employee of Blue Bell for 25 years and a member of Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Alabama. The body to lie-in-state at the church from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009. Funeral service, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church, Vina, Alabama. Brother Dan Hindman officiating. Burial in Burnout Cemetery. Pallbearers, Tony Horton, Anthony Horton, Eric Horton, Tyler Duncan, Joshua Andrews and Heath Thorne.

She is survived by 3 children, Roy Horton (Maxine) Muscle Shoals, AL., Bob Horton and James Horton, Burnout Community; 1 sister, Lois McCalpin, Cooper, TX; 2 brothers, Marlin Gober (Christine) and Burlion Gober (Willie Mae), all of Burnout Community; 7 grandchildren, Pam Andrews (David), Melissa Self (Mike), Sandy Wilson (Blake), Eric Horton, Gina Raper (Donald), Tony Horton (Lynette) and Tammy Duncan (Byron); 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Horton, her parents and a daughter-in-law, Ruby Horton.

Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL directing.

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Mr. Olen Nix

Olen Nix, age 88, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at North Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Marion County Funeral Home.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in Hamilton City Cemetery.  Bro. Eddie Davidson officiating.

Mr. Nix was born February 25, 1921, in Franklin County, AL., to the late Frank and Leona Clingon Nix.  He served as the City of Hamilton Engineer for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Ballard Nix; 1 grandson, McKenzie McNeese; 1 brother, J.F. Nix; 3 sisters, Beauton Bolton, Tumy Bolton, and Treon Frederick; 2 sisters-in-law, Gladys E. Foster, and Margaret L. Isom; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Leona Clingon Nix; 1 daughter, Shelia Starr McNeese; and six brothers.

Marion County Funeral Home of 3325 Bexar Ave. E. Hamilton, AL. assisting the family.  (205) 921-5777

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Mr. Randy Blake Hill

Randy Blake Hill, age 50, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral services, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Collins-Burke Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hay Valley. Visitation, 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22,2009, at the funeral home prior to service.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Willis Hill; 4 sons, Michael Willis, Christopher Hill, Jeremy Hill and Nicholas Hill; his mother, Sylvia "Pearl" Hill; 1 brother, Russell Hill; and 4 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Martin Hill; 1 brother, Robby Lowell Robinson; and 1 sister, Kimberly Robinson.


Collins-Burke Funeral Home in Jasper, AL., directing.

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Mr. Mack Hollis

Mack Hollis age 63, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 in the Northport Medical Center.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Norwood Funeral Home in Guin, AL. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Love Joy Cemetery. Bro. Scott Stokes, Bro. Hershel Owen and Bro. C. W. Box officiating.

Pallbearers, the Grandsons, Horace Overton and Norman Sullivan. Honorary Pallbearers, Staff of Cancer Center of Tuscaloosa, Dr. Sanford, Dr. Hussany, Dr. Chandra, Donald and Patricia Parker, Gene Richardson, Johnny Shirley, Randy Woods and the Staff of Northport Medical Center.

He was born in Winfield, Alabama to Buck and Evelyn Woods Hollis, married to Secglynda Parker Hollis.  A former resident of Guin, Alabama, he had lived in Tuscaloosa the past 35 years and was a construction superintendent.

He is survived by his wife, Secglynda Parker Hollis of Tuscaloosa, AL., 1 daughter, Pam (Keith) Sullivan of Gordo, AL., 1 son, Keith (Kelly) Hollis of Guin, AL., his parents, Buck and Evelyn Hollis of Guin, AL., 1 step-son, David Kuykendall of Tuscaloosa, AL., 5 grandchildren, Ryan and Jamerson Hollis, Zach, Kainen and Luke Sullivan; 2 sisters, Virginia Jones of Winfield, AL., and Irene (Roland) Whitehead of Guin, AL.; and 3 brothers, Bill (Ruth) Hollis of Millport, AL., Bobby (Louise) Hollis, and Rick and (Maedean) Hollis all of Guin, AL.


Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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Mr. Rickey Dewayne Trapp
June 29, 1959 - April 19, 2009

Rickey Dewayne Trapp, age 49, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Lakeland Community Hospital.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Akins Funeral Home . Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the funeral home chapel. Bro. John Stancil officiating. Burial in East Franklin Cemetery. Pallbearers, Riley Shelnut, Brad Murphey, Ricky Yocom, Russell Newell, Heath Trapp, Michael Cason and Mike Hardy (honorary).

Rickey was born June 29, 1959.  He worked 30 years as a Millwright and was a member of Millwright Local 1192. He loved fixing old cars, riding his motorcycle, watching NASCAR and boxing. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Our family extends our gratitude to Dr. Jeffrey Long and nursing staff at Lakeland Community Hospital and the staff at Northwest Alabama Cancer Treatment Center for all their kindness and support shown to our dad and his family.

He is survived by 4 children, Patrick Trapp and wife, Heather, Matthew Trapp and wife, Ashley, Cody Trapp, and Candace Trapp; his parents Rayan and Christine Trapp; 3 sisters, Mary Stanford, Shannon Boyles and husband, Jamie, and Christy Trapp Sanders; and 3 grandchildren, Lillie Trapp, Lexi Jones, and John Ethan Trapp.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Celia Ann Trapp and brother-in-law, Burton Stanford.

Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL directing.

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Ms. Beatrice Ashley Hicks

Beatrice Ashley Hicks, age 88, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Phil Campbell, Alabama. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville, AL directing.

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Ms. Louise Kennedy

Louise Kennedy, age 80, Nashville, Illinois, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009.

Visitation, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Kennedy.


Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville, AL, directing.

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Mrs. Florene Harden Herman

Florene Harden Herman, age 84, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Hamilton Funeral Home.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Bro. Michael Frederick officiating.  Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, Alabama.

Florene Harden Herman was born in Linden, Tennessee on January 1, 1925, to the late John and Delphie May Harden.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, Florene is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Joseph Herman, daughters Ethel Roberts and Carol Patricia Williams, and her sister Willie (Billie) McCarley both of Hackleburg, AL.

Florene is survived by her sister, Mary Lois McGehee of McKenzie, Tennessee; four daughters:  Penny (Donald) Gardner, Carol (David) Isom both of Hackleburg, AL., Brenda (Gober) Wiggins of Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Kathleen (Rob) Kendrick of Caledonia, Mississippi; 18 grandchildren and a host of great and great-great-grandchildren.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
 

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Ms. Mary Sue Knight Donnelly

Mary Sue Knight Donnelly, age 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Fulton Bridge Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial in Fulton Bridge Cemetery.  Bro. Dan Duncan officiating.

Mary Sue was born February 23, 1932, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Robert A. and Annie Elizabeth Young Knight. She was Retired Air Force, Navy, and Department of Defense.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Susan Denise Donnelly; 1 sister, Dorothy Knight Quinnelly; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mrs. Katherine York Bishop

Katherine York Bishop, age 65 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 in the Northwest Medical Center at Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral service, Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Jerry Self officiating. Burial in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Mrs. Bishop was born October 11, 1943 in Lawrence County, Alabama, a daughter of James Wallace York and Erma Lee Harris York; resident of Marion County, Alabama, for the past 35 years; employed by Kellwood Industries, Brilliant Garment and Glen Allen Garment plants; and she was a member of Barn Creek Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Curtis Bishop of Haleyville, AL.; 2 sons, Anthony (Tina) Bishop of Brilliant AL. and James (Teresa) Bishop of Brookwood, AL.; 4 grandchildren, Brennen, Bo, Tyler and Mary Katherine Bishop; 1 great-granddaughter, Halle Grace Bishop; 1 sister, Ila Mae Scott of Russellville, AL.; 3 brothers, Winford York and Larry York, both of Brilliant, AL. and Glenn York of Baileytown, AL.; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Virginia York Holmes; and 4 brothers, Allen, James Tony, Jerry and Bennie York.


Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL. directing.

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Mrs. Jimmie Sue Tidwell French

Jimmie Sue Tidwell French, age 76 of Eldridge, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at her residence.

Funeral service, Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sand Springs Baptist Church. Ed Birmingham, C.J. Townsend and Reagan Rye officiating. Burial in the Sand Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. French was born on April 15, 1932 in Fayette County, AL., a daughter of Clifton and Sarah Jane Tidwell; resident of Fayette Co. past several years having moved from Binghamton, NY; know for craftwork and singing; and she was a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Gordon French of Eldridge; 1 son, Michael Preston of New York; 1 grandson, Freddie Preston; 1 step-daughter, Valerie (Richard) Shaaf of California; 2-step-grandsons, Kyle and Gregory Shaaf; 2 sisters, Virginia (Lyndell) Fikes of Fulton, MS and Nancy (Jim) Robertson of Eldridge; special aunt, Flaudie Campbell; 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents.


Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL. directing.

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Mr. Tommy Glenn “Big Daddy” Sprinkle

Tommy Glenn “Big Daddy” Sprinkle, age 57 of Guin, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at his residence.

Funeral service, Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Tucson Stovall and Tim Meherg officiating. Burial in the Tidwell Chapel Cemetery.  Search

Mr. Sprinkle was born May 26, 1951 in Marion County, AL., a son of Odis Glaborn Sprinkle and Eleanor Eustice Sprinkle; resident of Guin, AL. past 2 years; previous resident of Winfield, AL.; employed with Huie Hollingsworth Construction, Inc. for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Heathcock Sprinkle of Guin; 1 son, Jason (Ashley) Sprinkle of Northport; 1 daughter, Angela (Michael) Frailey of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren, J.T. Whitehead, Jake and Kylee Belle Sprinkle; 4 brothers, Donnie Sprinkle of Nauvoo, Ronnie Sprinkle of Haleyville, Randy Sprinkle and Ricky Sprinkle, both of Guin; 6 sisters, Shelia Key and Margaret Miles both of Winfield, Linda Davis of Nauvoo, Carrie Colburn of Eldridge, Gloria Taylor of Guin and Dianne Dykes of West Virginia; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Prater.


Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL. directing.

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Miss Jessica Marie Avery

Jessica Marie Avery, age 14, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday night, April 27, 2009, at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday night, April 30, 2009, at the Hamilton Church of Christ.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Hamilton Church of Christ.  Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Search

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mr. John Robert King

John Robert King, age 44, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at his residence.

Memorial funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mr. A.J. Dulaney

A.J. Dulaney, age 70, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday night, April 30, 2009, at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday night, May 1, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home.  Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday May 2, 2009 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in New Hope Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 150 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790.
Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

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Mrs. Judy Billinglsey Files

Judy Billinglsey Files, age 54 of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Miles Funeral Home Winfield, AL. Funeral service, 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2009 at Miles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Elm Church of Christ Cemetery in Glen Allen, AL.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Files, Winfield, AL; 1 son, Christopher Price, Winfield, AL; 2 brothers, Garland Guyton, Cordova, AL., and Marcus G. McDonald, Winfield, AL; 2 sisters, Jerrie McDonald Scott and Mildred Ann McDonald Ray, Winfield, AL; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL directing.
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Mr. David Higgins

David Higgins, age 62, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Chapel of Chandler Funeral Home. Burial in Lamar Memory Gardens.


Chandler Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL. directing.
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Mrs. Vanessa Lois Hill Carey

Vanessa Lois Hill Carey, age 54, of Winfield, Alabama, formerly of Florida, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, April 26, 2009, at the Miles Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2009 at Miles Funeral Home Chapel.

She is survived by her husband, Leslie Clay Carey, Winfield, AL.; 2 sons, Billy Wayne (Wendy) Wethington and Matthew Clayton Carey, Lexington, KY.; 2 daughters, Jennifer (Emery) Dean and Leila Carey, Winfield, AL.; 5 grandchildren, Courtney Nicole Dean, Corey Wayne Dean, Brandon Chipps, Jacob Emery Wethington, and Christopher Vann Clayton Wethington; 4 brothers, Thomas (Kitty) Hill, C J (Linda) Hill, Steve (Alice) Hill, and Oscar (Carolyn) Hill; 3 sisters, Glenda Duran, Jewel (Jim) Smith, and Barbara Williams; nieces, nephews and other relatives.


Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
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Mr. Jerry Lee Clark

Jerry Lee Clark, age 35, of Athens, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. today at Nichols Funeral Home chapel, with burial in Ephesus Cemetery, Haleyville.

He was the husband of Crystal Clark.

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Ms. Minnie Bell Clark

Minnie Bell Clark, age 92, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Visitation, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., April at Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville, AL.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Union Hill Cemetery, Moulton, AL.


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Ms. Clarissa Clara Mills

Clarissa Clara Mills, age 87, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the Care Center of Red Bay, Alabama.

Visitation 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Alabama, and until service time Friday. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009, at the Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, Alabama. Brother Robert Wood officiating. Burial in Butler Cemetery, Golden, Miss. Pallbearers, Chuck Mills, Danny Chesnutt, Steve Chesnutt, Michael Brown, Bud Strickland and Bill Brown.

Ms. Mills was born December 10, 1921, in Itawamba County, MS., to Stephen Laton and Tyrena Mayhall Chesnutt. She attended the Church of God.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Clara Delores Daily (Keith), Red Bay, AL.; 1 grandson, Dr. Josiah Daily (Shannon), Cullman, AL.; 1 great-grandson, Josiah Carter Daily; special daughter-in-law, Fleta Mills Swinney (Samuel), Red Bay, AL.; 3 step-daughters, Inez Prestage, Madison, AL., Jeanette Orrick, Red Bay, AL., Mary Boozer (F.B.) Smithville, MS.; 1 step-son, W.T. Mills (Bobbie Sue), Zion, IL.; 1 niece, Jonie; and 3 nephews, Danny, Steve and Kelly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Mills; 1 granddaughter, Clarissa Hope Daily; 2 step-sons, Herbert Mills and Morris Mills; 1 step-daughter, Minnie Gillette; and 2 brothers, Sherman Chesnutt (Susie) and John K. Chesnutt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Daily Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Community Spirit Bank, Red Bay, AL.


Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL. directing.
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Ms. Virginia E. Murray

Virginia E. Murray, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009 at the funeral home chapel. Burial in Tharptown Cemetery.

She owned and operated Lillian's Beauty Shop and the Beauty Barn in Russellville, Alabama for more than 50 years.

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Mr. James H. "Jim" Robison

James H. "Jim" Robison, age 72, of Russellville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009, at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, Alabama. Mike Stancil officiating. Burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery.

Mr. Robison was a native of Franklin County and member of Southside Baptist Church, Russellville. He was retired from Reynolds Metals Company.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

He is survived by 5 children, Linda (Mark) Seay, Russellville, AL., Jene (Gerald Lee) McKinney, Ona, FL., James H. Robison, Gillette, WY., Jerald Edward (Barbie) Robison, Gillette, WY., Harold (Judy) Kimbrough, Florence, AL.; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy L. Robison.


Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. officiating.
 

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Mr. Howard L. Thorne

Howard L. Thorne, age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

Visitation, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Funeral service, 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. Burial in Dempsey Cemetery.


Colbert Memorial Funeral Home directing.

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Mr. R. Lee Bishop

R. Lee Bishop, age 75, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Helen Keller Hospital.

Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2009 at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the funeral home chapel. Brother Bobby Joe Poss and Brother Steve Lawerance officiating.  Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery.

Pallbearers, Aaron Bishop, Derek Bishop, David Howell, Kenneth Pugh, James Brazell and Shannon Bishop.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alzie Bishop and Ollie Bradford Bishop; and brother, William Irvin Bishop.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mozell Brazell Bishop; 1 daughter, Deborah Glasgow and husband, Eddie; 1 son, Randall Bishop and wife, Sandra; 8 siblings, Ruby Pugh and husband, Judson, Lucion Bishop and wife, Burma, Ella Rae Brown and husband, Marvin, James Hulon Bishop and wife, Fay, Betty Cummings, Wayne Bishop and wife, Marie, Sharon Howell and husband, Jerry, Hilda Elrod and husband, Alton; 1 sister-in-law, Ruby Lee Bishop; 4 grandchildren, Meagen and Meredith Glasgow, Aaron and Derek Bishop; 13 nieces; and 8 nephews.

Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. directing.

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Mrs. Ruth Green Moore

Ruth Green Moore, 82, of Russellville, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her residence.

She went home to be with her Heavenly Father and join her loving husband, Cecil, for the celebration of their 67th wedding anniversary, April 26.

Mrs. Moore was a lifelong resident of Franklin County, AL., a member of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church and active in Cherry Hill Baptist Church, Russellville, AL.

The funeral, 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Cherry Hill Baptist Church, with James Johnson, W.E. Bailey and Josh Lansford officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Pinkard Funeral Home Chapel, Russellville, AL.

She is survived by 4 children, Marie Horton (Kenneth), Muscle Shoals, AL., Larry Moore (Betty), Russellville, AL., Carol Glass (Ronnie), Russellville, AL., Dale Moore (Lori), Muscle Shoals, AL.; 1 sister, Doris Sherrill, Nashville, TN.; 1 brother, Talton Green, Avon Park, FL.; 13 grandchildren, Paula Chapman (Mark), Barry Horton, Tracie Lansford (Josh), Emily Evans (Jason), Steven Moore, Jan Newsome (Alan), Nancy Brockway (David), Jeff Glass (Tonya), Shane Moore (Shelana), Kristy Gist (Jason), Matt Moore (Alissa), Wes Garner, Daniel Garner; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil G. Moore; her parents, Marshall and Flossie Green; siblings, Sue Prevatt, Hazel Massey, Roy Green.

Pallbearers were the grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherry Hill Baptist Church Building Fund.


Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. directing.
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Ronnie Dewayne Lindley

Ronnie Dewayne Lindley, age 48 of Lynn, Alabama passed away April 29, 2009.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Friday May 1, 2009 at Nichols Funeral Home. Funeral service to
follow Friday at 2:00 p.m.. Reverend Mickey Crane officiating. Burial at Lynn City Cemetery in Lynn, Alabama.

Mr. Lindley was born on September 12, 1960 to Myron Jackson Lindley and Carolyn Annette Lindley.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Kay Lindley; 3 sons, Dusty Dewayne (Annette) Lindley, Andrew Steven, and Adam Lee Neugent; his father, Myron Jackson Lindley; his mother, Carolyn Annette Lindley; and 2 brothers, Danny Lynn and Rodney Glenn Lindley; grandfather, Arlon Waldrop; and step-grandmother, Earnestine Waldrop.

He was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Allen Lindley; and his grandmother, Marie Waldrop.


Nichols Funeral Home

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Felton S. Harris

Felton S. Harris, age 71, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Brookwood Medical Center.

Visitation, 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 01, 2009, at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home in Jasper. Andy Kizer and Norman B. Harris officiating. Burial in Walker Memory Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hellen Harris; and his parents, Alvin and Grace Harris.

He is survived by his son, Rodney S. Harris, Oakman, AL.; his daughter, Teresa (Scotty) Myers, Oakman, AL.; 3 sisters, Betty (Hayse) McGahey, Northport, AL., Helen (Bobby) Raines, Jasper, AL., and Carolyn (Richard) Lovelady, Dora, AL.; 3 grandchildren, Cory Calloway, Auburn, and Nick and Whit Myers, both of Oakman, AL.; a special friend, Sherry Reeves, Tuscaloosa, AL.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a host of friends.


Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper.

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Mr. Eugene Lyle Childres

Eugene Lyle Childres, age 65, Belmont, MS., passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 29, 2009, at the funeral home chapel. Burial in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS.

Mr. Childres was an employee of Norfolk Western Railroad.


Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS., directing.

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