August 2011

Ms. Daisy Sullins Avery

(January 26, 1927 - August 8, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Daisy Sullins Avery, 84, went to be with the lord on August 8, 2011. Daisy was born on January 26, 1927, in Marion County, where she lived her whole life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement Avery, parents: Sarah and Alma Carlton, and Ruby Williams. Daisy is survived by her beloved sister, Mary Lois Mays of Sheffield, and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Daisy enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables to share with family, neighbors, and friends. She loved to share her home cooking, especially at gatherings and with nursing home patients. Daisy was a gentle spirit who loved going to church, singing gospel songs, and meeting new friends. She was a member of Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Munsingwear. Daisy had been a patient of Marion Regional Nursing Home since 1997 as the result of an automobile accident.

Daisy's sweet spirit will be missed by all who knew her and her many acts of kindness will never be forgotten. Special thanks to her nieces Ethelene Carter and Joyce Roberts and the the caring staff of Marion Regional Nursing Home.

Visitation will be August 9 from 12:00 until the funeral begins at 2:00 at Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial will be at Love Joy Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. James "Jim" Clark

(Jan.,29, 1934 - August 27, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Mr. James "Jim" Clark, age 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011, at his residence.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, following visitation, at the church. Burial in Sullins "School House" Cemetery .

Mr. Clark was born January 29, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Orville Ambrose and Gussie Olga Williams Clark. He was a Dental technician and a Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Deblieux Clark; 2 sons, James Clark, Jr., and Matthew Clark, Jr.; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Timothy, and Gracyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Ambrose and Gussie Olga Williams Clark; and 1 sister, Margaret Starrett.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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

Mr. Danny Cole

(June 3, 1959 - August 3, 2011)

Hackleburg, AL - Danny Cole, age 52, of Hackleburg , passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Brookwood Medical Center .

Visitation, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Gene Thomas officiating. Burial in New Prospect Cemetery.

Mr Cole was born June 3, 1959, in Alabama, to Claudie and Leeton Miller Cole. He was a Fork Lift Driver.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Hamby Cole; 3 children, April Cole Gregg, Maranda Cole, and John Derek Cole; 2 grandchildren, Austin and Madison Guyton; 6 siblings, Jerry Cole, Frank Cole, Bobby (Connie) Cole, Claudia J. Ashby, Nell Williams, and Jean Scott.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Ms. Lois Mae Pope Courington

(July 14, 1932 - Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011)

Adrian, MI - Ms. Lois Mae Pope Courington, age 79, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, surrounded by family and friends at Lenawee Medical Care Facility and under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.

Visitation, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday August 23, 2011 at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, Michigan. Pastor Greg Burdine officiating. Burial in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian, Michigan. Lois was born July 14, 1932, in Hamilton, Alabama, the youngest of 13 children to William "Will" and Phoebe (Sullins) Pope. She moved to Michigan in 1942 and married Olen Courington in Corinth, Mississippi, on July 5, 1947. She invested her life by working as a homemaker and licensed child care provider, and she also worked in the kitchen at Bixby Hospital. She loved camping, fishing, sewing and gardening, but most of all enjoyed sitting down and talking to friends and family over a cup of good coffee. She was famous among friends, family and neighbors for her outstanding peanut brittle every Christmas. She filled her family's lives with laughter with her quick wit and music as she loved to sing with the radio. Lois was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Adrian, and enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels. She also served as a Bluebird leader. Lois is survived by 4 sons, Edward (Vicki), Larry (Mary Ann) and Lynn "Kink" (Robbin) of Adrian, and Steve (Sue) of Onsted; 1 daughter, Julie (Milo) Warren; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Nell Pope Mays of Hamilton, AL., and Leota Pope Stevenson of Grand Ledge, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Courington ; her parents, William "Will" and Phoebe (Sullins) Pope; and 10 brothers and sisters. You may send condolences to the family at andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh .com . Memorial contributions may be to Hospice of Lenawee or the Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Lois' family would like to thank the staff from the Canterbury neighborhood at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility for the outstanding care she received these last two years.

Ms. Eloise Ellis

(October 3, 1927 - August 11, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Eloise Ellis, age 83, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, Mississippi. Visitation, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Marion County Funeral Home. Burial, Heritage Memorial Gardens, Gu-Win, Alabama.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

Mr. Joe Donald Files

(August 30, 2011)

Winfield, AL - Joe Donald Files, age 61, of Winfield, Alabama (formerly of Carbon Hill), passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. Visitation, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2011, at Miles Funeral Home, Winfield, Alabama. Funeral service, 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2011, at McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial, Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Mcdade Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Files; 2 sons, David (Rene) Hensman and Jeremy Files; 1 daughter, Sheri (David) Ross; 3 brothers, Bill (Debbie) Files, Paul Franklin (Pat) Files, and Ricky Files; 1 sister, Barbara (Leon) Crittenden; 6 grandchildren, Katie, Jake, Joshua, Sam, Josh, and Joe; as well as many special nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Miles Funeral Home, Winfield AL., directing.

Ms. Cathy Marie Flippo

(August 29, 2011)

Guin, AL - Cathy Marie Flippo Franks, age 55, of Guin, Alabama (Pea Ridge), passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. Funeral service, Friday, September 2, 2011.

Miles Funeral Home, Winfield, Alabama, directing.

Mr. Larry Wayne Gardner

(November 28, 1964 - August 1, 2011)

Haleyville, AL - Larry Wayne Gardner, age 46, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 at ECM Hospital, Florence, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday night, August 2, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday morning, August 3, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Wittie Atkins officiating. Burial in Barnesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Gardner was born November 28, 1964, to Pat Burleson Gardner and the late Hubert Gardner. He was Disabled.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Etta Gardner; 1 step-daughter, Michelle Vickery; 3 grandchildren; his mother, Pat Burleson Gardner; and 1 sister, Hilda Gardner Bozeman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Gardner; 1 brother, Gary Gardner; and 1 step-son, Ladon Frye.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Ms. Imogene Smith Gilliam

(Monday, August 29, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Ms. Imogene Smith Gilliam, age 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011, at the Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, Thursday night, August 31, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 1, 2011, at the funeral home chapel. Burial in New Hope Cemetery, Hatley, Mississippi.

Ms. Gilliam was born November 14, 1933, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Johnny and Mammie Sanders Smith. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 7 children, Doug (Tina) Keel, Daphne (Danny) Alred, Donald Ray (Mika) Meeks, Mary Ann Buchanan, Fran Autman, Robert Ray Meeks, and Donna (P.J.) Bozeman; and 6 siblings, Shirley Paysinger, Barbra Gonzalez, Jody Smith, Howard Smith, Jessie Smith, and Betty Darnett.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Mammie Sanders Smith; 1 granddaughter, Stella "Punkin" Early; 1 son, Alex Ray Meeks; and many other loved ones.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Ms. Christine Tice Hood

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Hackleburg, AL - Christine Hood, age 76, of Hackleburg, Alabama passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at her residence.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Gary Yielding and Steven Hood officiating. Burial in New Hope Cemetery .

Ms. Hood was born August 17, 1934, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Ben and Harriet Tice Arthur. She worked as a Bundler at Wrangler.

She is survived by her husband, J.C. Hood; 4 children, Steven (Sherry) Hood, Ron (Jan) Hood, Sharon Taylor, and Randy (Shirley) Sullins; 5 grandchildren, Heather, Dani, Lily, Joshua, Savannah, and Erin; 1 great-grandson, Dre Taylor; and 1 sister, Leola Cantrell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Harriet Tice Arthur; 1 son, Danny Keith Hood; 1 son-in-law, Dan Taylor; and 3 sisters, Gertrude Barnett, Lucille Sullins, and Bea Delano.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. Kevin Dwight Jones

(September 22, 1966 - Monday, August 15, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Kevin Dwight Jones, age 44, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, at his residence.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service follows in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Mark Collier officiating. Burial in Sullins "School House" Cemetery.

Mr. Jones was born September 22, 1966, in Marion County, Alabama, to Max Clark and Edna Sullins Jones. He was a Carpenter.

He is survived by 1 son, Clark Jones, ` daughter, Amber (Jared) Stanford; 2 grandsons, Braxton and Kenton Pilkington; 1 brother, Paul (Kelly) Jones; 1 niece, Caitlyn Jones; 1 aunt, Judy Sullins Dove; and 2 uncles, Shelton Sullins and Leon Sullins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Max Clark Jones; his grandparents, Delmer and Florence Gregg Sullins, and Oscar and Hortence Johnson Jones; and 1 uncle, James "Jim" Horace Sullins.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. Francis S. Key

(Monday, August 15, 20110

Huntsville, AL - Francis S. Key, age 82, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Key had been a resident at Tut Veteran's Nursing Home in Huntsville, Alabama.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Liberty Hill Church. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., at the church, following visitation. Burial in Cooper Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. Royce "Bill" Lolley (September 26th, 1924 - Sunday, August 28th, 2011)

Adrian, MI - Mr. Royce "Bill" Lolley, age 86, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. Visitation will take place 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., prior to the service, on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Royce Lolley will begin at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. with Pastor David King officiating. Royce will be laid to rest next to his parents in Union Hill Cemetery in Hackleburg, Alabama.

Local arrangements: Visitation, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Mr. Lolley was born September 26, 1924 in Marion County, Alabama, the fourth child born to Zell V. and Letha (Tyra) Lolley. Royce was employed with General Motors at the Fischer Body Shop in Tecumseh, Michigan, where he retired in 1987 after many years of service. He was a member of the Adrian Church of God. Royce was an avid Detroit Tiger's baseball fan and loved to bowl in his spare time. He is survived by 7 children, Jimmy Lolley of Oregon, Lou Ann (Ray) Engle of Adrian, Laurie (Brian) O'Connor of Adrian, Doug Lolley of Adrian, Donald Lolley of Adrian, Daniel Lolley of Florida and Dennis Lolley of Adrian; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Burl Lolley of Alabama; 4 sisters, Effie Tilley, Margie (Bill) Scott, Betty Sue Cook and Evelyn (Wade) Galbreath all of Alabama; and 1 sister-in-law, Opal Lolley also of Alabama; his former wife, Lavada Case of Adrian; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zell V. and Letha (Tyra) Lolley; his second wife, Judith Fairbanks Lolley; 4 brothers, Russell, Vuis, Voyd and Buren Lolley; 1 sister, Verlon Bailey; and 1 brother and 1 sister in infancy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lolley Family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at wagleyfuneralhome.com Royce's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Magnum Care of Adrian for the special care and kindness that was shown to their father during his stay at their facility.

Mr. Jerrel Wayne Maddux

(May 18, 1952 - Saturday, August 27, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Mr. Jerrel Wayne Maddux, age 59, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011, at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, following visitation, at the church. Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial in Love Joy Cemetery , Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Maddux was born May 18, 1952, in Alabama, to the late Preston William and Janie Beatrice Newman Maddux. He was a Vietnam Veteran and spent 17 years in the Air National Guard. He was retired from the State as a Probation Officer.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Marie Whitehead Maddux; 2 sons, Brandon Wayne Maddux, and Kent Everett Maddux; in-laws, Charles and Pat Whitehead; 3 brothers, Preston Eugene Maddux, David Milford Maddux, and Randall Lee Maddux; and 1 sister, Rhonda Juarine Maddux Earl.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Ms. Maxine Thomas Nix

(April 20, 1925 - August 29, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Maxine Thomas Nix, age 86, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama following an automobile accident.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel just prior to service. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Eddie Davidson, officiating. Burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, Alabama.

Ms. Nix was born April 20, 1925, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late C.J. and Mattie Holmes Nix. She was a homemaker and a widow.

She is survived by 3 children, Karen (Charles) Richardson, Tommy (Ellen) Nix, and Tim (Sheila) Nix; 8 grandchildren, Lyndy Richardson Dudley, Jayma (B.J.) Bowling, Laura Nix, John David (Ashley) Avery, Lindsey Nix, Bradley Nix, Elliot Anderson, and Kayln Anderson; 2 great-grandchildren, Emma Dudley, and Molly Bowling; and 1 brother, Wayne (Susie) Thomas.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Ms. Quinnie Sue Posey

(Aug. 3, 1936 - Aug. 31, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Quinnie Sue Posey, age 75, of Hamilton Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Marion Regional Nursing Home. Visitation, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Kemp Chapel Church. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2011, at Kemp Chapel Church. Bryan Price officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Ms. Posey was born August 3, 1936, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Audie and Lula Nichols. She was a Caregiver.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Charlotte (Mark) Underwood, and Tammy (Cecil) Butler; grandsons, T.J. (Tabithia) Underwood, and Jon David McCracken; siblings, Willard Huggins, Johnnie Cooper, Audene Wiley, Joyce Johnson, Betty Downs, Jake Nichols, and Wilma Kelly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Juell Posey; parents, Audie and Lula Nichols; and siblings, Douglas, Herman, Woodie, Earle and Eugina.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. Douglas Nolan Renfroe

(August 6, 1936 - August 5, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Douglas Nolan Renfroe, age 74, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday night, August 7, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2011, at the funeral home chapel. Dwight Bailey officiating. Burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hodges, Alabama.

Mr. Renfroe was born August 6, 1936, in Red Bay, Alabama, to the late Nola and Lillie Mae Gables Renfroe. He was the owner of Renfroe Manufacturing Housing and was a Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel Seaborn Renfroe; 5 daughters, Tammy Terry, Tina Renfroe, Becky Kivette, Ginger Renfroe, and Deborah Renfroe; 1 son, Keith Renfroe; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Betty DeBellonia.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. Fred Rushing

(Tuesday, August 9, 2011)

Sulligent, AL - Fred Rushing, age 80, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel, Guin, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2011, at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Alabama. Bro. Bill Duncan and Bro. Dale Ford officiating. Burial in Sulligent City Cemetery, Sulligent, Alabama. Pallbearers, Heath Butler, Haig Butler, Gregg Butler, David Dean, Dustin Myers, Myers Dean, David Myers, Robert Myers, Will Myers, Lee Myers Kevin Myers, and Danny Wayne Smith. Mr. Rushing was born in Lamar County, Alabama, to the late Walter M. and Sarah Jane Carden Rushing and step-mother, Dora Hollis Rushing. A member of the Union Ridge Freewill Baptist Church and a resident of the Taylor Springs Community. He served in the Marines in the Korean War. He was owner and operator of the Amoco Service Station in Sulligent for many years and he had retired from the Hyster Plant in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Grace Myers Rushing of Sulligent, AL.; 2 daughters, Teresa (Johnny) Hulsey of Sulligent, AL., and Deborah (Bill) Mason of Cottondale, AL.; 3 sons, Jeffrey (Jodie) Rushing of Crystal River, FL., and Jeremy and Jamie Rushing both of Sulligent, AL.; 6 grandchildren, Brandon (Emily) Crawford, Tammy Wood, Amber (Walt) Larisey, Aaron (Ashley) Hulsey, Danielle Rushing and Andrew Mason; 6 great-grandchildren: Hunter Wood, Kaylee Crawford, Dexter Crawford, Luke Larisey, John Cole Larisey and Lily Claire Hulsey; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, Juanita (Larry) Butler, Wayne Myers, Richard Myers, Cynthia Myers and Larry (Sharon) Myers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter M. and Sarah Jane Carden Rushing and a step-mother, Dora Hollis Rushing; 1 sister, Gloria Rushing Brown; and 1 brother, Jimmy Lynn Rushing; 2 brothers-in-law, Robert (Candy) Myers and Jerry (Mule) Myers; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Llewellyn and Bobbie Myers.

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

Mr. Charles Aaron Spencer

(September 21, 1943 - August 21, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Charles Aaron "Charlie" Spencer, age 67, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday night, August 23, 2011, at Pleasant Ridge Freewill Baptist Church, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the church. Bobby Duncan officiating. Burial in the Guin City Cemetery, Guin, Alabama.

Charles Aaron "Charlie" Spencer was born September 21, 1943, in Franklin County, Alabama, to J. W. and Hazel McCarley Spencer. He was a Sewing Machine Mechanic by trade and he loved to play music.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Diane Dulaney Spencer; his mother, Hazel Spencer; 4 children, Keith (Kim) Spencer, Kevin (Christi) Spencer, Cassi (Jamie) Bailey, and Joey Webb; 8 grandchildren, Stacy, Brandy, Lindsay, Kobe, Kaley, Macy, Lee, and Seth; 4 great-grandchildren, Cheyana, Rafe, Aidan, and Lilly; 3 brothers, Doug, Steve, and Roger Spencer; 1 sister, Barbara Oliver; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Ms. Margie Silas

(Saturday, August 27, 2011)

Guin, AL - Margie Silas, age 93, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Winfield, Alabama. Visitation, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel, Guin, Alabama. Funeral service, 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30,2011, Norwood Funeral Home Chapel, Guin, Alabama. Bro. James Walden officiating. Burial in Guin City Cemetery, Guin, Alabama. Ms. Silas was born in Fayette County, Alabama, to the late J.W. and Martha Jane Chaffin Robertson. She had lived in Guin most of her life and was a member of the Guin Free Will Baptist Church. She had worked at The Champ Trouser Company, Munsingwear and also as a nurses-aide at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin, Alabama. She is survived by 3 daughters, Martha (Jim) Waigle of Guin, AL., Mary McQuaig of Northport, AL., and Margaret (Jerry) Wilburn of Mantachie, MS.; 2 sons, James Silas and Larry Silas, both of Guin, AL.; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; Artie Mays of Pleasant Grove, AL., Willene Robertson of Columbus, MS., Ruby Cook of Fayettville, NC., and Dean (B.D.) Caudle of Guin, AL.; and 1 brother, Claborn (Willie Mae) Robertson of Guin, AL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orse Silas; and her parents, J.W. and Martha Jane Chaffin Robertson.

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

Ms. Quinnie Sue Humphries Tice

(August 27, 1936 - August 24, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Ms. Quinnie Sue Humphries Tice, age 74, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Mark Collier and Dewayne Hammontree officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Ms. Tice was born August 27, 1936, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Arley Martin and Etma Holly Humphries. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Arnold Tice; 6 children, Becky (Wade) Childers, Angelene (James) Shotts, Yolanda (Joel) Bowling, Greg (Phyllis) Tice, Rodney (Eve Duran) Tice, and Reggie (Stacy) Tice; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Johnnie Mae (Johnny) Askin; and 1 brother, Alton, Humphries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arley Martin and Etma Holly Humphries; her step-mother, Florence Humphries; 6 brothers, Marcellus, Elihue, Lecil, Ed, K.L., and Rayburn Humphries; 2 sisters, Margie Mills and Brenda Humphries; and 1 grandchild, Kristy Lynn McCullar.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.

Mr. Dwight Dee Williams

(February 15, 1956 - August 1, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Dwight Dee Williams, age 55, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at his residence.

Funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2011, at New Hope Church. Burial in New Hope Cemetery .

Dwight was born February 15, 1956, in Marion County, Alabama, to Vona Alma Green Williams and the late Hubert Williams. He was retired.

He is survived by his mother, Vona Alma Green Williams; 6 sisters, Jeronia Harriger, Vivian Norman, Peggy Skelton, Jane Garrett, Joy Whitten, and Vickey Ford; 4 brothers, Hubert Edsel Williams, James Roy Williams, John "Bo" Williams, and Timothy "Tim" Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Williams, and 1 brother, Ottis Hugh Williams.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., 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.