December 2008

of Vina, Alabama, passed

away Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Red Bay Hospital in Red Bay, Alabama.

Visitation, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008

at the Marion County Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service,

11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 1008 at the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel

in Hamilton. Bro. Andy Cansler officiating. Burial in Single Springs Cemetery

( Map )

in Franklin County, AL.

Mr. Stidham was born August 29, 1924, in Franklin County,

Alabama to the late Sid and Bertha Mae Black Stidham.

He is survived by his nephew, Louie Gene (June) Stidham of

Hamilton, AL; 2 great nieces; 3 great nephews; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sid and Bertha Mae

Black Stidham; his wife, Carnelia Abbott Stidham; 3 brothers, Laudie, Kent, and

Hollis Stidham; and 1 sister, Ava Dean Ray.

Marion County Funeral Home

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

of Hamilton, Alabama,

passed away Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Winfield,

Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008 at

the Hamilton Funeral Home.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December

11, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Shottsville

Cemetery ( Map ).

Mrs. Shotts was a Homemaker. She was born in Marion

County, Alabama, October 21, 1904 to the late John Meredith and Mary T. Stone

Akers.

She is survived by her sister, Manie Hester and a host of

nieces and nephews.

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.

AL)

Mrs. Claudia Cook Rye, age

90, of Forest Manor Nursing Home in Northport, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton,

Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Forest Manor Nursing Home

in Northport.

Funeral services, 2:00 p.m.,

Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the Hamilton Funeral Home with Bro. Edward

Puckett and Bro. Lyndon Vann officiating. Burial in the Cooper Cemetery

(Map) on

County Road 22, off Hwy. 17 South in Marion County, Alabama.

Claudia Cook Rye was born

March 10, 1918 in Lamar County, Alabama, the oldest daughter of Marvin S. and

Lomie Clifton Cook. Claudia grew up in south Marion County, Alabama, near

Round Top Church (Mt. Joy Baptist Church, today). She attended Harris and

Byrd Community Schools. In 1940, Claudia married Raymond Rye. Later

in 1956, Claudia went to work as a seamstress at Detroit Slacks in Detroit,

Alabama until she retired after 26 years in 1983.

Claudia was preceded in

death by her infant sister, Ellen Rosana Cook and by her parents, Marvin and

Lomie Cook. Her husband, Raymond Rye died in 1987, and her brother,

Ethridge Cook, died in 2003.

Claudia is survived by her

daughter, Joyce Rye Kasberg, her son-in-law, John D. Kasberg, and four brothers:

Cecil (Agile) Cook and J.C. (Ethel) Cook of Adrian, Michigan; John W. Cook of

Fultondale, Alabama; Leon (Leola) Cook of Foley, Alabama; sister, Lorene Cook

Carter, of Statesboro, Georgia; sister-in-law, Ruby Gann Cook, of Fultondale,

Alabama; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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.

of

Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Marion Regional

Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00

p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Praise Assembly Church.

Funeral service

at 2:00 p.m. at the church following the visitation. Bro. Randle Tice and

Bro. Mark Barnett officiating. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens ( Map ).

Mr. Colburn was born

September 18, 1915 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Melvin and Molly Gann

Colburn. He was retired from the Marion County School System where he

served as a Bus Driver and Janitor. He was married to Eudora Cole Rea

Colburn.

He is survived by his wife,

Eudora Rea Colburn; sons, Abran Ray (Ethel) Colburn, and R. C. Colburn;

step-daughter, Kathy (Randy) Pickard; step-sons, Jerry Rea, Arthur (Betty) Rea,

and Jimmy (Renee) Rea; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,

great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews; and 1 sister, Julia Gann.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, Melvin and Molly Colburn; and a step-son, James Rea.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the

North MS Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. -

1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Kemp Baptist Church on Hwy. 19,

Hamilton.

Funeral service, following visitation, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the

church. Bro. Brian Price officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Church

Cemetery ( Map ).

Mr. Tom was born December

27, 1918 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi to the late George W. and Eula Davis

Pitts. He was a Building Contractor and retired from U.S. Steel. He

was a member of Kemp Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife,

Eula Pitts; 1 daughter, Sandy Cox; 2 sons, Ken (Barb) Pitts, and Troy Pitts; 3

grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Erma King; 1 brother, Myran

Pitts; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, George and Eula Pitts; 1 son, Roy Dee Pitts; 5 brothers, Edward,

Robert, John, James, and Smythe Pitts; 2 sisters, Syble Bachum, and Myrtis

Ridings.

Mr. Tom was a kind and

Christian man and he will be missed.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at North MS

Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00

p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the funeral home.

Freddie Miles officiating. Burial in Fulton Bridge Baptist Church

Cemetery ( Map ).

Harold was born March 13,

1945, in Marion County, Alabama to the late Vester and Josie Parker Crowe.

He is survived by 1 son,

Rodney (Donna) Crowe; 1 daughter, Tracy (Brant) Washington; sisters, Louise

(Larry) Buchanan, Shirley Bayrd, Margaret (Charles) Childers; half-sister,

Opal; grandchildren, Nivana Scott, and Dylan Harris; several nieces and nephews; and lots of friends,

who he treasured their visits.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, Vester and Josie Crowe; 2 half-sisters, Ola Mae Crowe Duncan, and

Lula Bell Crowe Webb; and 1 half-brother, Cliff Crowe.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Daniel

Health Care in Fulton, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral

service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2008 at the funeral home chapel.

Bro. Bill Ausborn, Bro. Garfield Powell, and Bro. Curtis Pace officiating. Burial in

Hamilton Memory Gardens, Hamilton, Alabama ( Map ).

Corinne was born August 2,

1929, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Hiram and Mary Elizabeth Shotts

Gann. She was married to Richard McKinney November 28, 1946. They

were married for 62 years.

She is survived by her

husband, Richard McKinney; 1 sister, Cola Nix; 3 brothers, Pride (Jane) Gann,

Lowell (Willene) Gann, and Olen (Jean) Gann, all of Hamilton, Alabama; and a

host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by

her parents, Hiram and Mary Elizabeth Shotts Gann; an infant son, Larry Wayne

McKinney; 2 brothers, Carroll Gann, and Bobby Shotts Gann.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday,

December 4, 2008 at his residence.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral

Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, at the funeral home

chapel. Bro. Marshall Green officiating. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens ( Map ).

Mr. Myrick was born November 18, 1918, in Jefferson County, Alabama to the late

Hewlett and Lena Nail Myrick. He was retired from US Pipe where he was an

inspector.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Froelich Myrick; 1 son, John Allen (Peggy)

Myrick; 2 step-daughters, Marilan (Freddie) Haney, and Rita Bell Rooker; 3

grandsons, Bobby Allen (Julie) Myrick, James David (Gabby) Myrick, and Jerry

Dewayne (Misty) Myrick; 2 step-granddaughters, Pamela Sue Haney, and Geananna

Haney; and 12 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Trent and Melisa

McCarley and children.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral

Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at the funeral

home chapel. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery ( Map ), Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Strickland was born May 28, 1949, in Marion County, Alabama to the late

Carlile and Ollie Godsey Strickland. He was an Auto Mechanic.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Strickland; 2 sisters, Betty Cantrell and Ann

Johnson; 1 brother, Johnny Strickland; and his stepmother, Eva Strickland.

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.

Eula Inez Harper Tice, age 89, of Hamilton, Alabama, was called home to be with

the Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

Visitation, Thursday, December 4, 2008, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Praise

Assembly of God Church in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, Friday, December

5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Praise Assembly of God Church with burial in Shiloh

Baptist Church Cemetery ( Map ). Bro. Preston Headrick officiating.

Mrs. Tice was a devoted wife, loving mother, precious mamaw and adored great-mamaw.

She was a devout Christian, living her life daily for the Lord. She was a

founding member of the First Assembly of God Church in Hamilton. She was

employed for several years at Tollgate Factory.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Tice, and a sister, Quilla

Terrell.

Those left to cherish her memories are daughter, Sharon Clark (Otis), Muscle

Shoals, AL; son, Michael Tice (late Sandy Tice), Hamilton, AL.; and daughter,

Sandra Webster Seals of Winfield, AL. Two sisters, Robbie Emerson (Leo),

Hamilton, AL., and Freddie Lolley (Junior), of Hackleburg, AL. She had 7

grandchildren, David Borden (Blair), Florence, AL., Johathan Borden (Tracee),

Moultrie, GA., Tonya Peoples (Scotty), Florence, AL., Amanda Thomas (Colton),

Muscle Shoals, AL., Chad Tice (Sarah), Greenfield, IN., Stacey Cummings (Tommy),

Muscle shoals, AL., and Bradley Tice Webster, Winfield, AL. 12

great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Jesse Borden, Zoe and Jessi Borden, Abram and

Luke Peoples, Tyce, Emma Ella and Mia Thomas, Valyn Tice and Jackson Cummings.

The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and acts of

kindness.

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.

Bailey, Mrs.

Bettye Newman - Age 78 - Hamilton, AL

Ms. Bettye Bailey, age 78,

of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Golden Living

Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00

p.m., Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, at the Funeral Home Chapel.

Bro. Skip Alexander officiating. Burial in Hamilton City Cemetery ( Map ).

Bettye was born September

10, 1930 in Bankhead, Alabama to the late Willard A. and Grace Britt Newman.

She was a retired Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk.

She is survived by 2

children, Dena Swindle, and Britt Bailey (Judy); 5 grandchildren, Tanner

(Melissa) Bailey, Brindon (Katelyn) Bailey, Ryan (Stephanie) Bailey, Robyn

Swindle, and Blaine Bailey; and 1 great-grandchild, Aaron Britt Bailey.

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.

Smith, Mrs. Ruthia Painter - Age 86 - Detroit, AL

Ms. Ruthia Painter Smith, age 86, of

Detroit, Alabama passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 at her residence.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00

p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in

Hamilton.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at the

Hamilton Funeral

Home Chapel. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery,

at the intersection of Hwy. 25 and Hwy. 150, Hamilton, Marion County, AL.

Mrs. Smith was born December

17, 1922, in Alabama to Ellie and Rosie Clark Painter. She was a

homemaker.

She is survived by 3

children, Kathy Higgins, Billy Paul Smith, and Murle Dean Smith; 2 sisters,

Delphia Hood, and Alphia Kneedler; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and

1 great grandson.

She was preceded in death by

her parents Ellie & Rosie Clark Painter; 1 son, Orville Merle Smith; 1 grandson,

Andrew Pickle; 1 son-in-law, David Higgins; 2 daughters-in-law, Delores Towery

Smith, and Dothory Kingsley Smith.

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.

Ware, Mrs.

Lori Lee Purser - Age 46 - Hamilton, AL

Mrs. Lori Lee Purser Ware, age 46,

of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Hamilton, Alabama,

as the result of an automobile accident.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Hamilton.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14th, at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Robert Huffman and Frank Chaney officiating.

Burial in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery ( Map ).

Lori was born December 22,

1961, in Hamilton, Alabama, to Hugh Don and Gaynell Godsey Lee. She was

married to Eddie Ware and employed at the Marion County Nursing Home in

Hamilton, Alabama as the Activity Director.

Lori is survived by her

husband, Eddie Ware; 3 children, Brittany, Zack and Tanner; 2 grandchildren,

Hunter Grosiak, and Raymond Grosiak; her parents, Hugh Don and Gaynell Lee; 2

brothers, Rodney (Denise) Lee, and Randy (Cheryl) Lee; and 2 nieces, Casey and

Lori Lee; and a host of friends and 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.

of

Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008 at his residence.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00

p.m., Sunday, December 14th, 2008, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral

Home Chapel. Bro. Elvis Carter officiating. Burial in Rocky Grove Cemetery

( Map ) in Hamilton, AL.

Mr. Sanderson was born July

31, 1932 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late John G. and Vestie Myhan

Sanderson. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and worked as a Carpenter.

He was married to Era Mae Clay Sanderson.

He is survived by his wife,

Era Mae Clay Sanderson; 1 son, John Sanderson; 1 daughter, Linda Weeks; 5

grandchildren; and 1 sister, Yvon Sanderson.

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.

Jeffreys, Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Lockhart - Age 88 - Gardendale, AL (Formerly of Hamilton, AL)

Mrs. Irene Elizabeth

Lockhart Jeffreys, age 88,

of Gardendale, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday,

December 13, 2008 at Sun Bridge Nursing Home in Gardendale, Alabama.

Visitation, 2:00 - 3:00

p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, at the Hamilton Funeral Home

Chapel. Bro. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial in Kingsville Cemetery,

(just off Hwy. 17, just across the Marion County Line in Lamar County, AL. on

Kingsville Drive).

Mrs. Irene Jeffreys was born

February 1, 1920 in Lamar County, Alabama, to the late Robert and Callie Belk

Lockhart. She was retired from Toll Gate Garment Company. She was

married to the late Raymond Jeffreys.

She is survived by 1 son,

Wayne (Sue) Jeffreys; 2 grandchildren, Denise Tubbs, and Jeanne Busby; and 5

great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by

her parents and her husband, Raymond Jeffreys.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday night, December 13, 2008 at Marion

Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service,

at Pilot Hill Church, Monday,

December 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m., the body will lie in state from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

at Pilot Hill Church. Burial in Pilot Hill Cemetery ( Map ).

Mrs. Stidham was born

March 29, 1920 at the home of her parents, Will and Luria Pharr of the Single

Springs Community near Vina, Alabama and close to Belmont, Mississippi.

She was a wife, mother, homemaker and retired after twenty-nine years as an

employee of Munsingwear in Hamilton, Alabama.

She has three children,

Eugene, Shirley and David; eight grandchildren, Starr Lockwood, Chip Stidham,

Dace Stidham, Sonya Justice, Joy Ashford, Nicole Bailey, Stephanie Twylffort,

and Tony Comer; thirteen great grandchildren, Seth Lockwood, Megan Hayes, Dan

Lockwood, Sarah, Hanna, Caleb Twylffort, Chase Comer, Ashley, Aaron, Addison

Justice, Brittney and Drew Ashford, Kayli Stidham; and one great-great

grandchild, Rylan Hayes.

She was preceded in death by

her parents, William B. and Luria Moss Pharr; husband, Travis Stidham in

2001; and her son, David in 2002.

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.

Brown, Inez White - Age 84 - Guin, AL

Inez Brown age 84 of Guin, Alabama, passed away Monday December 8, 2008 in

Biloxi, MS.

Visitation, Wednesday,

December 10, 2008, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia Methodist

Church.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, at the Philadelphia

Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery ( Map ). Bro. Shane Harris

officiating.

She was born in Guin, Alabama to late Morgan and Delia Marrow White and the wife

of the late Fred Brown. She had lived in Guin the past 33 years and was a member

of the Philadelphia Methodist Church.

She is survived by 2 Sons, Darryl (Ann) Brown of Biloxi, MS, and David Brown of

Gulfport, MS.; 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley; and 2 Sisters, Robbie Nell

Webster of Winfield, AL and Christine Webster of Florence, AL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Delia Marrow White; her

husband, Fred Brown; and 1 brother, Eugene Brown.

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

of Guin, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 6,

2008 at his residence.

Visitation, Monday 6;00 - 8;00 p.m. at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral

service, Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. from the Norwood Funeral Home

Chapel with burial in the Guin City Cemetery ( Map ). Charles Lynn and Bro. James

McCullough officiating.

Mr. Lynn was born in Mt. Hope, Alabama to the late Lee and Eunice Blankenship

Lynn. He was a former resident of Chicago, Illinois. He had lived in Winfield

and Guin, Alabama the past 30 years. He loved Blue Grass Music, playing the

guitar, fishing, photography and woodworking. He retired from Continental

Conveyor and was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Shelby Langston Lynn of Guin, AL.; 2 daughters,

Cheryl (Mike) West of Gardendale, AL, and Marisa (Mike) Barrow of Hobart, IN.; 1

son, Bryan (Gina) Lynn of Glen Allen, AL.; a step-daughter, Sharon (Bruce)

Burnett of Guin, AL.; 2 step-sons, Michael (Lori) Franks of Jasper, AL., and

Alfred Franks of Winfield, AL.; 6 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2

step-great grandchildren; 1 sister, Shirley (Wayne) Cook of Winfield, AL.; and 4

brothers, Dock (Betty) Lynn of Guin, AL., Charles (Ann) Lynn, Jack (Faye) Lynn

and Jim (Donna) Lynn all of Winfield, AL.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Eunice Blankenship Lynn; and his

first wife, Mary Lynn.

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

of Guin, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 2,

2008 at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Norwood Funeral

Home Chapel in Guin, AL.

Funeral service, Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.,

from the Guin First United Methodist Church with burial in the Guin City

Cemetery ( Map ). Bro. Tim Alexander and Bro. Randy Wright officiating.

Mr. Black was born in Beaverton, Alabama to the late James William and Lula

Florence Weeks Black. He was a graduate of Marion County High School, Class of

1938 and graduated the University of Alabama in 1949. He was a Veteran of World

War II having served in the Seabees, a member of the Guin First United Methodist

Church and the Bi Focals Sunday School Class. He retired from the Eye Foundation

as a book keeper and worked at Black's Hardware Store in Guin, Alabama.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Bob (Edith) Black of Sulligent, AL., and Guy (Sara

Jane) Black of Guin, AL.; 3 nephews, Randal Black, Keith Black and Russell

(Marcia) Black.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and Lula Florence Weeks

Black; 1 sister, Jonnie Black Wood; 1 brother, Ralph Black; and 1 niece, Peggy

Black.

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

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008

at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. -

1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10th at the Hamilton Funeral

Home Chapel. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery at the intersection of Hwy. 25

and Hwy. 150 in Marion County, AL.

Ms. Peterson was born June

1, 1933 in Alabama to the late Porter and Lillie Gann Johnson. She was a

Factory Worker.

She is survived by 2

daughters, Gay Cantrell, and Annette Webb; 2 sons, Steve Peterson, and Terry

Peterson; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Juanita; and 3

brothers, Harold Johnson, Harlon Johnson , and Clinton Johnson.

She was preceded in death by

her parents, Porter and Lillie Gann Johnson; a daughter, Susan Beach; 2

grandchildren, Johnny Webb & Amber Peterson; and 2 brothers, Grover Johnson

and Bankston Johnson.

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.

Sullins, Mrs. Sylvia Lee

Cochran -

Age 83 - Hamilton, AL

Mrs. Sylvia Lee Cochran Sullins, age 83,

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday night, December 14, 2008 at the Marion

Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Monday evening at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service,

11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Bro. J.B. Tice and Bro. Bobby Duncan officiating. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery

( Map ) in Hackleburg, Alabama.

Sylvia was born April 14,

1925, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Freeman L. and Judy Mae Kennedy

Cochran. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her

husband, J.H. "Jay" Sullins; 2 sons, Wade (Linda) Sullins,

and Phillip (Joyce) Sullins; 2 granddaughters, Stephanie Lea (Randy) Frederick,

and Mary Elizabeth (Steve) Nichols; 2 great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jonah

Nichols, and Anna Marie and Oliva Frederick; 5 sisters, Madgie Barker, Elena

Miller, Shirley Beasley, Mae Jean Harris, and Ruby Harris.

She was preceded in death by

her parents, Freeman and Judy Cochran; 2 brothers, Earl Cochran, and A.C.

Cochran; 3 sisters, Sue Howell, Lucille Watkins, and Inez Lacy.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Bro.

Randall Tice and Bro. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial

in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery ( Map ) in Hamilton, Alabama.

Harlon Johnson was born

August 27, 1935 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Porter and Lillie Gann

Johnson. He was Retired.

He is survived by his wife,

Mary Francis Johnson; children, Kathy Wooten, Loretta Seahorn, Linda Davis,

Dennis Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Penny Mitchell, and Stacy Johnson; 18

grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Juanita; and 2 brothers, Harold

Johnson, and Clinton Johnson.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, Porter and Lillie Johnson; 1 son, Benny Wayne Johnson; 1 grandson,

Blake Mitchell; 1 great-granddaughter, Makalia Williams; brothers, Grover

Johnson and Bankston Johnson; and a sister,

Virginia Peterson .

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.

Raburn, Mrs. Betty Jo Burleson - Age

69 -

Hamilton, AL

Mrs. Betty Jo Burleson Raburn, age

69, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 15,

2008, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2008, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m.,

Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in

Sullins 'School House' Cemetery ( Map ).

Mrs. Raburn was born

February 14, 1939, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Lucian and Josephine

Fincher Burleson. She was a Homemaker and worked at Toll Gate Garment

Company in Hamilton for several years.

She is survived by 2

daughters, Teresa (Gary) Cochran, and Sandra (Andy) Colburn; 5 grandchildren; 7

great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Gary Burleson, Harold Burleson, and Tony

Burleson; and a very special person in Betty's life, Samantha Hixson.

She was preceded in death by

her husband, Dennis; a son, Kevin; and her parents, Lucian and Josephine

Burleson.

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.

Crowe, Mr. Dean - Age 75 -

Hackleburg, AL

Mr. Dean Crowe, age 75, of

Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at Marion Regional

Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 9:30 a.m. -

11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., following the visitation, Thursday, December 18th

at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Espedeza Cemetery ( Map ) in West

Alton, Missouri.

Mr. Crowe was born December

27, 1932, in Marion County, Alabama to the late Taylor and Vera Holcomb Crowe.

He was an Auto Technician and was a Veteran with the Air Force and the Korean

War. He was married to Susan Samples Crowe.

He is survived by his wife,

Susan Crowe; 1 daughter, Donna (Robby) Swinney; and 1 sister, Diane Sullins.

In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Hackleburg,

Alabama.

Saturday, December 20, 2008,

12:00 Noon, a service will be held from the Pauls Funeral Home in St. Charles,

MO.

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.

of Guin, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Northwest Medical

Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation Saturday,

December 6, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m.,

Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the

Beaver Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Wallace was born in

Lamar County, Alabama to the late John Henry and Sarah Jones Wallace. He

worked at the Cotton Mill and also was a farmer.

He is survived by 5 sons,

Jackie Ray Wallace of Hawaii, James C. Wallace of Iowa, David C. Wallace, Marcus

K. Wallace and Randy Wallace, all of Guin, Alabama; 9 grandchildren; 5

great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Mittie Wallace, Betty Jean Wallace, and

Virginia Terrell, all of Guin, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, John Henry and Sarah Jones Wallace; 1 brother, Rillie Willie

(Green) Wallace; and 2 sisters, Effie Lee Downs and Eiffie Mae Salter.

Norwood Funeral Home, Inc.

of Guin, AL directing.

Elton Murrell Ryland age 88, of Shreveport, LA, passed away peacefully at

home December 1, 2008.

Graveside services, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from the Webb

Cemetery in Lamar County, AL. Bro. Sailor officiating.

Mr. Ryland was born February 29, 1920, in Poland, Louisiana, the oldest son of

Dennis and Myrtie McCullin Ryland. He graduated from LSU and served as an Air

Force pilot in World War II before marrying his wife of 52 years, Maxine

Aldridge Ryland, who preceded him in death.

A beloved father and grandfather, Elton is survived by 2 sons Rick Ryland and

wife Sally and Rob Ryland and wife Susan Scott; 2 grandsons Frank Ryland and

wife Jaime, and Jack Ryland; 2 granddaughters, Kate and Liz Ryland; and 2

great-grandchildren, all of Shreveport, Louisiana; 1 daughter Renea Ryland and

husband Tom Loose; 1 granddaughter, Lily Loose; and 1 grandson, Thomas Loose, of

Dallas, TX.

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

(August 9, 1960 - December 15, 2008)

Mr. Rickey Dobbins, age 48, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 15,

2008 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.

Visitation at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama, Saturday evening from

6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services, Sunday, December 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m., from the Otts Funeral

Home Chapel with burial in Furnace Hill Cemetery. Bro. Luvert Hollis

officiating. Serving as active pallbearers will be Douglas Cribbs, Michael

Cribbs, Ronald Cribbs, Hopper Cribbs, Thad Cribbs & Danny Moon Jr.

Mr. Dobbins was born August 9, 1960 in Lamar County, AL to Christine Hollis

Blake and the late Thurman Dobbins. He was a member of Westside Church of

Christ. Mr. Dobbins was a 1978 Graduate of Lamar County High School of Vernon,

AL.

He is survived by his mother, Christine Hollis (Bobby R.) Blake of Columbus, MS;

his grandmother, Annie C. Hollis of Sulligent, AL; 3 brothers, Robert Hollis of

Columbus, MS, Luvert (Martha) Hollis of Germany, Mark (Kim) Hollis of Columbus,

GA.; 3 Sisters, Vernita R.(Wayne) Willis of Virginia, Michiel (Kenny) Harris of

Lagrange, GA., and Denise Westbrook of Vernon, AL.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thurman Dobbins; his grandfather, Leroy

Hollis; his grandmother, Mae Ola Dobbins; and 1 brother, Porter C. Hollis.

Otts Funeral Home of

Sulligent, AL. directing.

Moore, Lemuel L. "Lem" - Age 93 -

Hamilton, AL

Mr. Lemuel L. "Lem" Moore,

age 93, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2008 at

Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00

p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Hamilton Church of Christ.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m.,

Saturday, December 20th at the Hamilton Church of Christ. Burial in

Hamilton Memory Gardens ( Map ).

Marion County Funeral Home

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

of Beaverton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at

the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00

p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Guin,

AL. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2008, from the

Norwood Funeral Home Chapel. Bro Shane Harris and Bro. Frank Chaney

officiating. Burial in Beaverton City Cemetery ( Map ).

Mr. Pickle was born in

Anniston, AL., on the military base of Ft. McClellan, AL., to James Greely and

Minnie Pearl Taylor Pickle. Tony was a member of the Beaverton Methodist

Church and was formerly a Truck Driver for the Johnson Trucking Company in

Arkansas.

He is survived by his

parents, James Greely and Minnie Pearl Taylor Pickle of Beaverton, AL.; 1

daughter, Brittany Nicole Wade of Ozark, Arkansas; 3 brothers, Freddy (Donna)

Pickle of Sulligent, AL., Ben (Eva) Pickle, and Eddie (Karen) Pickle, all of

Beaverton, AL.; and 1 granddaughter, Brianna Lashae Wade.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc.

of Sulligent, Alabama directing.

(September 12, 1927 - December 10, 2008)

Zeta Mae Alaniz, age 81, of Milan, Tennessee, passed away December 10, 2008.

She was born September 12,

1927 in Winters, TX.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008, 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at Nichols

Funeral Home in Addison, AL.

Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Sardis Baptist

Church. Burial in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.

She is survived by 3 sons, Henry Richard Alaniz, Arthur Lee Alaniz and Michael

Anthony Alaniz; 1 daughter, Ethel Mae James; 13 grandchildren; 1

great-grandchild; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Rose Ethel Smith; her

husband, Richard Alaniz; 1 daughter, Joyce Nielson; 1 grandson, Charlie Farrer;

8 brothers and sisters.

Nichols Funeral Home in

Addison, AL., directing.

(December 10, 1936 - December 10, 2008)

Ms. Marcell Canida, age 72, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away, Wednesday, December 10,

2008 at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1936, in Winston County, AL.

Private Funeral services were held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Nichols

Funeral Home in Haleyville, AL. Burial at Littleville Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Marlon Dale Pipkins; 1 daughter, Carolyn Sue Baker;

sisters, Lola Faye Ward and Barbara Ann Clark; grandchildren, Robbie, Matthew,

Chaka, and Ashley; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, Marlon Lodean Pipkins; parents, Lawrence &

Pearl Adair; brothers, L.Z. Adair, Bobby Ray Adair, Orbra Gene Adair; sister,

Bonnie Adair; great-grandson, Austin Tritt Floyd.

Nichols Funeral Home in

Haleyville, AL., directing.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008

at the Golden Living Center in Amory, MS.

The family will receive

friends Monday, December 22, 2008 at the Hamilton Church of Christ until the

time of service at 2:00 p.m. W.T. Allison and Dale Jenkins officiating.

Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens ( Map ).

She is survived by 3 sons,

Larry, David and Tom Markham; a host of grandchildren; and 1 sister, Ann Cox.

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.

Don Bradley Barnwell, better

known as "Brad", age 40, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December

21, 2008, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Monday evening, December 22, 2008, at the Hackleburg First Baptist Church

in Hackleburg, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23,

2008 at the Hackleburg First Baptist Church. Steve Lawrence and Doug Swann

officiating. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery ( Map ) in Hackleburg.

Brad Barnwell was born July

14, 1968, in Ft. Riley, Kansas to Donald E. and Frances Steward Barnwell.

He was a Veteran of the Iraqi War.

He is survived by his

parents, Don and Frances Barnwell; 1 brother, Kevin S. (Jacqueline) Barnwell; 2

nephews, Luke and Jacob Barnwell; grandparents, I.J. and Jerrilean Borden; and

by loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by

the late James and Ivalee Barnwell.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at North

MS. Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m.,

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Fulton Bridge Baptist Church in Hamilton.

Visitation 12:00 Noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Dr. Dan Duncan officiating. Burial in Fulton Bridge Cemetery ( Map ).

Mrs. Ledbetter was born

January 7, 1929, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late John and Ethel Clay

Roberts. She was married to the late Dexter Ledbetter. She was a

retired Textile Worker.

She is survived by her

children, Denise (Gary) Mixon; and Kenneth (Paulette) Ledbetter; grandchildren,

Stephanie Mixon, Aaron and Lee-Amber Ledbetter.

She was preceded in death by

her husband Dexter Ledbetter; her parents, John & Ethel Roberts; 4 brothers; and

2 sisters.

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.

(August 19, 1919 - December 3, 2008)

Mrs. Dorothy Northington, age 89, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Wednesday,

December 3, 2008 at the Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory.

Visitation at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, AL, Thursday evening, December

4, 2008, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Funeral service, Friday, December 5, 2008, 2:00

p.m., from the Detroit United Methodist Church with burial in the Wesley Chapel

Cemetery ( Map ). Bro. Dalton Eason and Bro. Greg Cook officiating. Hilred Lyle

Northington, David Brooks, Michael Lynn Northington, Thomas Scott Northington,

Kevin Carter and Wade Burton serving as active pallbearers.

Mrs. Northington was born on August 19, 1919 in Lamar County, AL to the late

Thomas Jet and Mary Etta Turman Norton. She was a member of the Detroit United

Methodist Church. Mrs. Northington was a 1937 graduate of Sulligent High School

and attended college at UNA in Florence, AL. She was retired after 38 years from

the US Postal Service in Detroit, AL.

She is survived by her husband,

Hilrid

Northington of Detroit, AL; 1 son, Harry

(Libby) Northington of Detroit, AL; 6 grandchildren, David Brooks, Betsy (Kevin)

Carter, Emily (Wade) Burton, Lyle Northington, Michael Lynn (Beverly)

Northington, Scottie Northington; 6 great-grandchildren, Brittney Carter,

Brandon Carter, Bailey Northington, Blake Northington, Courtney Brooks and Cody

Brooks; 3 sisters, Madeline Spence of Louisville, KY, Virginia Pitts of

Gulfport, MS, and Annie Mae Davis of Birmingham, AL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jet and Mary Etta Turman

Norton; 1 son, Michael Northington; 3 brothers, George Norton, Roland Norton,

and T.J. Norton; 1 sister, Frances Otts; 1 grandson, Michael Jay Northington.

Otts Funeral Home of

Sulligent, AL directing.

(October 17, 1956 - December 1, 2008)

Bro. Larry Wayne Palmer, age 52, of Winfield, Alabama, formerly of Sulligent,

Alabama, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008 at his residence.

Visitation at the Otts Funeral Home, Tuesday evening, December 2, 2008, 6:00

until 8:00 p.m. Funeral service, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 2:00 p.m. from the

Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Guin City Cemetery ( Map ). Bro. James Godsey

and Dr. Larry Wates officiating. Tommy Taylor, Tommy Standridge, Bobby Jones,

Troy Hollis, Eric McAdams and Kenneth Bankhead serving as active pallbearers.

Bro. Palmer was born on October 17, 1956 in Marion County, AL to Willa Dean

Palmer and the late Delmer Palmer. He was a member of the Shepherds Fields

Church of God. Bro. Palmer was a pastor for many years. He enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his mother, Willa Dean Palmer of Guin, AL; his wife, Patty

Palmer of Winfield, AL; 4 sons, Jason (Melanie) Palmer of Detroit, AL, Curtis

Palmer of Detroit, AL, John (Jessica) Rossi of Vernon, AL, Jeremy Rossi of

Arkansas; 2 daughters, Kim (Jessie) Adams of Winfield, AL, Kristy Palmer of

Winfield, AL; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ronald (Lobonia) Palmer of Ramsey,

MS, and Michael (Stacey) Palmer of Twin, AL; and 1 sister, Norma (Jerry) Knight,

Guin, AL.

He was preceded in death by his father, Delmer Palmer; grandparents, John and

Callie Franks; and 1nephew, Justin Knight.

Otts Funeral Home of

Sulligent, AL directing.

(March 31, 1940 - December 4, 2008)

Ms. Faye Underwood Harder, age 68, of Gattman, Mississippi, passed away

Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, Mississippi.

Visitation at the Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, Alabama, Saturday evening,

December 6, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service, Sunday, December 7, 2008,

2:00 p.m. from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery ( Map ) in

Hamilton, AL. Bro. Robert Earl Fowlkes officiating.

Ms. Harder was born on March 31, 1940 in Whiteville, West Virginia to the late

Homer C. and Maudie Bussard Underwood. She was married to the late Edward

Harder. Ms. Harder was a 1958 graduate of Whiteville High School. She was of the

Baptist faith. She had previously worked as a seamstress.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Lisa Ann (Ladd) Lawrence of Columbus, OH, Vickie

Van Fossen of Nokesville, VA, and Karol (Ricky) Perry of Gattman, MS; 6

grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Homer Underwood of Sulligent,

AL; 4 sisters, Jean Brown of Sulligent, AL, Kathleen Bearfield of Beckley, West

VA, Claudette Underwood, Waukegan, IL, and Mary Lou Underwood, Arizona

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer C. and Maudie Bussard Underwood;

her husband, Edward Harper; 2 sisters, Drucille Underwood, and Nellie Underwood;

1 brother, Hollis Underwood.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL. directing .

of

Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008 at his residence.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00

p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Marion County Funeral Home.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel, following the visitation.

Burial in Mays-Moses Cemetery ( Map ).

Mr. Stanford was preceded in

death by his parents, Claburn and Ennis Mays Stanford; and 1 son, Bob Stanford.

He is survived by 1 son,

Rick Stanford.

(This information will be

updated as it is received by 49 County News.Net.)

Marion County Funeral Home

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

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008 in

Fulton, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00

p.m., Saturday night, December 27th, at the funeral home. Funeral service, Sunday,

December 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Bro. Jack Harder officiating. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens ( Map ).

Mrs. Taylor was born June 3,

1911, to the late Robert and Lucindy Borden Northington. She was a

Homemaker and a member of Bexar Methodist Church.

She is survived by 5 sons,

Tommie Hugh (Ovelene) Taylor, Lewis (Ann) Taylor, Allen (Pat) Taylor, Jerry

(Linda) Taylor, and Jimmy (Dianne) Taylor, all of Hamilton, AL.; 12

grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a host of

nieces; nephews; and sister-in-law Ora Taylor Sims; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by

her parents, Robert and Lucindy Borden Northington; her husband, Gaston Taylor;

4 sisters; 3 brothers; and 6 brothers and sisters as infants.

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.

of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at his

residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00

p.m., Monday evening, December 29, 2008 at the Hackleburg First Baptist Church

in Hackleburg, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30,

2008 at the Hackleburg First Baptist Church. Heath McCarley and Steve

Lawrence officiating. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery ( Map )

in Hackleburg, Alabama.

Mr. Hudson was born February

24, 1938 in Marion County, Alabama, to Chloreane Burleson and the late John

Hudson. He was married to Martha Cleveland Hudson and was a retired

Surveyor from the State of Alabama Highway Department.

He is survived by his wife,

Martha Hudson; his mother, Chloreane Nelson; 1 brother, B. J. Hudson; 4 sisters,

Virginia Russo, Pam Hudson, Elaine Hudson, and Patricia Terry; and a host of

nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by

his father, John Hudson.

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.

of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday night, December 27, 2008 at Trinity

Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Monday evening, December 29, 2008 at the White House Church of Christ.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday morning, December 30, 2008 at the White

House Church of Christ ( Map ). Burial in Middle Cemetery

in Hackleburg, AL.

Mr. Ingle was born June 2,

1934 to the late Grady and Aronie Purser Ingle. He was married to Nellie

McCarley Ingle and was a retired Farmer and Truck Driver.

He is survived by his wife,

Nellie McCarley Ingle; 3 children, Debra Ingle (Ricky) Cochran, Phillip (Joyce)

Ingle, and Brent (Wanda) Ingle; 8 grandchildren, Shannon (Keri) Davis, Kimberly

(Rodney) Carter, Wendy Davis, Melissa Ingle, Jason Ingle, Britni (Dale) Hood,

Hilari Ingle, and Joey Ingle; 6 great-grandchildren, Denise, Ashley, and Chaslie

Carter, and Austin, Brandon, and Colton Davis; brothers and sisters, Mayrene

(Nolen) Tyler, Martha Sue (Larry) Norris, and Larry (Betty) Ingle;

brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws, Marie Ingle, Dottie Ingle, Johnny King,

Bobby Burks, Elton McCarley, Mary Lou Lynch, Maxine Lockhart, Alvis (Jeannie)

McCarley, James (Wanda) McCarley, Elmon McCarley, Rex (Susan) McCarley, and

Danny (Donna) McCarley.

He was preceded in death by

his parents, Grady and Aronia Ingle; brothers, James Edward (Bud), Leburn, Bob,

and Jack Ingle; and sisters, Mary Lou Burks, and Earline King.

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.

(November 30, 1917 - December 26, 2008)

Mrs. Ludie Mae Glass, age 91, of the Care Center of Vernon, passed away Friday,

December 26, 2008 at Fayette medical Center in Fayette, AL.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Otts Funeral Home, Monday evening, December

29, 2008. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008 from the Otts

Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bud Glass officiating. Burial in Glass Cemetery.

Mrs. Glass was born November 30, 1917 in Lamar County, AL to the late Glenn and

Annie Mae Brock Betts. She was the wife of the late Gus Glass. Mrs. Glass was a

member of Rising Star Baptist Church. She loved her great-grand boys and enjoyed

sewing.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Joe Earl (Vanessa) Glass of Troy, AL., Bud

(Bridget) Glass of Sulligent, AL.; great-grandchildren, Marcue Glass, Byron

Glass and Roman Glass; sisters, Vandie Sykes of Anniston, AL., Lucille Simpson

of Anniston, AL., Ella Jemison of Anniston, AL.; sisters-in-law, Mary Betts of

Reform, AL., and Eula Mae Betts of Hattiesburg, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Annie Mae Betts; her

husband, Gus Glass; sons, Orange Glass and T.J. Glass; brothers, Lewis Solomon

Betts, Willie Harrison Betts, and Junior Betts; sisters, Willie Mae Betts, Dolly

B. Betts and Ophelia Betts.

Otts Funeral Home of

Sulligent, AL., directing.

Carter, Mr. Richard Doyle - Age

48 - Hamilton, AL

Mr. Richard Doyle Carter, age 48,

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Hamilton.

Visitation 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.,

Monday night, December 29, 2008, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton,

Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the

Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Curtis Sutton officiating. Burial in Barnesville Cemetery( Map ).

Pallbearers: Eddie Byrd, Chris Cox, Richard Stuart, Jimmy Wayne Holland,

James Clark and Tyson Holland.

Mr. Carter was born December

11, 1960, in Marion County, Alabama, to Ottis Doyle and Lilly Byrd Carter.

He was in the Landscaping business and was an avid arrow head collector.

He is survived by his

parents, Ottis Doyle and Lilly Byrd Carter; sisters, Cathy (Larry) Clark, Diane

(Dale) Franks, and Vickie (Jerry) Pruitt; and a very special friend, Tyson

Holland.

He was preceded in death by

his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at North MS.

Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Marion County Funeral Home in Hamilton,

AL. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Free Water

Baptist Church. The body to lie-in-state from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to service.

Burial in Center Cemetery ( Map ).

Marion County Funeral Home

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

Bannister, Ms. Mary

Catherine

"Cat"

Stone - Age 80 - Hamilton, AL

Ms. Mary Catherine "Cat" Stone

Bannister, age 80, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at her

residence.

Visitation, Thursday,

January 1, 2009, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., prior to funeral service at the Hamilton

First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m.,

January 1, 2009 at the Hamilton First Baptist Church. Pallbearers, David

Clark, rusty Castleberry, Tom Johnson, Josh Irvin, Drew Manley, Austin Jones,

and Tim Mansfield.

"Cat" was born December 17,

1928, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Leviel and Ella Mae Holloway Stone.

She was retired.

"Cat" is survived by 1

daughter, Belva Bannister (Dennis) Wiginton of Hamilton, AL.; 1 son, Eddie Bannister

of

Hamilton, AL.; 1 grandson, Patrick (Kori) Wiginton of Cullman, AL.; several

nieces and nephews; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by

her parents, Leviel and Ella Holloway Stone; and 2 sisters, Naomi and Carolyn.

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.

Hodges,

AL)

Mrs. Hazel Brumley Cantrell,

age 87, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and formerly of Hodges, Alabama, passed away

Monday, December 29, 2008.

Visitation 12:30 till 1:30

p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside at Mt. Olive. Burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery ( Map ).

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.

of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008

at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2009 at the Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral

service, 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

The body to lie-in-state 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to service.

Burial in Marion Hamilton Memory Gardens.

Marion County Funeral Home

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

Lehigh Acres, FL)

Johnny Edward Allen Sr., age 58 of Brilliant (formerly of Lehigh Acres, FL)

passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Allen is survived by his wife of forty years, Pamela Glenn Allen; three

sons, Johnny E. (Renee) Allen, Jr., Jamie (April) Allen, and Ronnie Allen, all

of Lehigh Acres, FL; a sister, Kathy Meekes of Lehigh Acres, FL; seven

grandchildren, Angel Casey, Macey Johnston, Cody Allen, Tori Allen, Aaron

Hardgrove, Sheldon Allen, and Logan Allen; as well as nieces, nephews, and other

relatives.

Conrad, Mrs. Teddy

Jean Terrell - Age 63 - Sulligent, AL

(May 14, 1945 - December 21, 2008)

Mrs. Teddie Jean Conrad, age 63, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Sunday,

December 21, 2008 at the residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, December 23, 2008, at the Otts

Funeral Home in Sulligent, AL.

Funeral service, Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Otts

funeral Home Chapel with burial in Kingsville Cemetery. Bro. Mitch Nethery

officiating.

Serving as active pallbearers, Jimmy Vann, William Kelley, Jerry Hanratty, Wade

Vann, Tommy Conrad & Kenneth Conrad Jr.

Mrs. Conrad was born May 14, 1945 in Lamar County, AL to the late J.B. and Verla

Thompson Terrell. She was a member of Sulligent United Methodist Church. Mrs.

Conrad was retired from Winfield Cotton Mill. She enjoyed her grandsons.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Conrad of Sulligent,AL.; daughter, Nicki

(Richard) Millikin of Columbus, MS; grandchildren, Ryan J. Millikin & Jacob

Conrad.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Terrell and Verla Thompson

Terrell-Carruth; brothers, Dennis Terrell and Tommy Terrell.

Otts Funeral Home of

Sulligent, AL. directing.

(March 8, 1934 - December 20, 2008)

Mr. Billy Murphy, age 74, of Detroit, AL., passed away Saturday, December 20,

2008 at the residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Otts Funeral Home Monday evening, December

22, 2008.

Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2008 from the Otts Funeral

Home Chapel in Sulligent, AL., with burial in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Tim

Markham officiating.

Serving as active pallbearers, Jeremy Cantrell, Alex Murphy, Steve Cantrell,

Scott Cantrell, Donald Puckett & Rex Dalton.

Mr. Murphy was born March 8, 1934 in Lamar County, AL to the late Monroe and

Mamie Gilliland Murphy. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Murphy had previously

owned a gas station in Detroit, AL. He was a previous member of the Detroit

Rescue Squad. Mr. Murphy has been serving as Mayor of Detroit, AL. for the past

15 years.

He is survived by his wife, Neva Gray Seaborn Murphy of Detroit, AL; son, Steve

(Annelle) Murphy of Hoover, AL; daughter, Sheila (Steve) Cantrell of Detroit,

AL; grandchildren, Emily Murphy, Alex Murphy, Jeremy (Danielle) Cantrell. &

Scott Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Cameron Cantrell, Kaleb Cantrell, and

Danica Cantrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Mamie Murphy; brothers,

Burton, Burley & J.L. Murphy; sisters, Mae Reeves & Laverne Rye.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL. directing.

(January 31, 1930 - December 9, 2008)

Mrs. Ola Mae Fleming Hollis, age 78, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the residence.

Visitation, 9:00 a.m., at the Otts Funeral Home Sunday morning until service

time at 12:00 Noon.

Funeral services, 12:00 Noon, Sunday, December 14, 2008 from the Otts Funeral

Home Chapel with burial in Brown Cemetery. Bro. Othell Sullivan officiating.

Serving as active pallbearers, James Johnson, Anthony Kaufman, Alex Kaufman,

Clyde Kaufman, Ronnie Wilson and Kenneth Smith.

Mrs. Hollis was born January 31, 1930 in Lamar County, AL to the late Robert and

Sallie Johnson Fleming. She was married to the late James Hollis. Mrs. Hollis

was a member of Powell Chapel CME. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and taking

care of her grandchildren.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Sally (Bob) Johnson of Sulligent, AL, Georgia

(Clyde) Kaufman of Montgomery, AL, and Ola Dean (Ray) Wilson of Sulligent, AL;

grandchildren, Anthony (Vanessa) Kaufman, Renee Johnson, James Johnson, Alex

Kaufman, Dionna Wilson, and Sharae Wilson; 3 nieces, Sandra Fleming, Beverly

Fleming & Adell Fleming; and 1 nephew, Robbie Fleming.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sallie Johnson Fleming; her

husband, James Hollis; great-grandchild, Veneto Dewayne Smith, Jr.; 3 brothers,

Hewitt Fleming, George Ray Fleming, and Clyde Fleming; and 1 Infant sister.

Otts Funeral Home, of Sulligent, AL., directing.

(April 8, 1965 - December 31, 2008

Mr. Robbie Rowell, age 43, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away December 31, 2008

at the Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Nichols Funeral Home

in Haleyville, AL. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2009 at

Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, AL. Joseph Martin officiating. Burial in Oak

Grove Cemetery ( Map ).

Mr. Rowell was born April 8, 1965 in Haleyville, AL.

He is survived by 1 brother, Rickie Rowell; 4 sisters, Evelyn Dodd, Kathy

Chastain, Debbie Martin, and Julie Vickers.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Rowell; and his father, Jimmy

Rowell.

Nichols Funeral Home of

Haleyville, AL. directing.

AL)

(December 11, 1920 - December 29, 2008)

Buren Ballard, 88, of Bay, Arkansas, died Monday afternoon, December 29, 2008,

at his home. He was born December 11, 1920, in Hodges, Alabama but had lived

most of his life in Bay, AR. He was a member of the Bay First Baptist Church

where he served as deacon. At one time he was the chair of the deacons. He also

enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved farming; loved the smell of the dirt. Mr.

Ballard was a World War II Army veteran.

He is survived by his

daughters and son-in-law, Charles & Linda Ballard Glass, Jonesboro, AR., Sherry

Ballard Liggett, Bay, AR.; a sister, Mary Lou Ballard Williams and her husband

Johnny, San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren, Melissa Rebstock, David Glass, Amber

Stone, April Liggett; great grandchildren, Jared Stover, Skye Stover, Caitlyn

Glass, and Gibson Glass.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Ballard and his parents, Ben Harris

& Melissa Nichols Ballard.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at

the Bay First Baptist Church with Brother Danny Taylor officiating. Emerson

Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will take place on Friday,

January 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery ( Map ) in Hodges, Alabama.

Active pallbearers will be Lynn Scott, Elbert Bradford, Mike Bradford, Carbert

Rodgers, Bobby Turman, Mark Travis, Randy Mink, Quillion Vincent, Brett Scott,

Brandy Scott, Michael Ashlock, and David Carter.

Honorary pallbearers will be Loyd Nix, Bill Stone, Donny Liggett, Alton Holmes,

Members of the Sure Shot Hunting Club, Randy Skaggs, and Alvin Hill.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2008, from 6:00 - 8:00

p.m. at Bay First Baptist Church, in Bay, Arkansas.

For lasting memorials, the family requests that consideration be given to Bay

First Baptist Church, 200 Central Avenue, Bay, Arkansas, 72411.

Obituary courtesy of

JoAnn Stricklin.

of Guin, AL died Sunday, December 21, 2008 in the

Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL.

Born in Guin, AL. He is the Son of the late Thayer and Conelia Berryhill Ingle.

He had lived in Guin most of his life was owner of Ingle's Cable Company and a

member of the Guin First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his Wife, Ruth Franks Ingle of Guin, AL, A Daughter, Judy

(Bobby) Ledbetter of New Market, AL A Son, Brian (Jan) Ingle of Florence, Al and

2 Grand Daughters, April and Leslie Ledbetter.

Services held Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM from the Norwood Funeral

Home Chapel with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Bro. John Hambright

officiating.

Visitation Tuesday 6 - 8 pm at the funeral home.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc.

of Guin, AL directing.

of Sulligent, Alabama died Wednesday, December 24,

2008 at his residence.

He was born in Greenville, MS to the late Roe Thomas and Carrie Mae Walden

Castle. He was a truck driver, Mr. Castle Hauled the US Mail for eleven years

and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survived by his Wife: Deborah Gosa Castle of Sulligent, AL, Four Sons: Billy

(Cynthia) Castle, Jason Castle and Ryan Castle all of Sulligent, AL, Tommy

(Andre) Castle of Amory, MS, One Daughter: Georgia Castle Easter of Sulligent,

Al, Three Grandsons: Michael Easter, Tyler Castle and Dillon Castle, Two Grand

Daughters: Brittany Easter and Megan Castle, Two step Grandsons; Cody Wright and

Justin Sheely, One step Grand Daughter Bethany Sheely.

Preceded in death by his Parents and an infant Daughter Tabitha Ann Castle.

Memorial Services held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. from the Norwood

Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Keith Rudy officiating.

In Lieu of flower donations may be made to the National Cancer Research Fund.

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

of Hamilton, Alabama died Wednesday, December 17, 2008

at her residence.

She was born in Mindota, Missouri in Putnam County to Loyd and Marrie Morris

Shadden. She loved her children, grandchildren and family. Margel loved

antiques, motorcycle riding, four wheelers, and was a gun marksman. She was also

manager of the Marion County Lake for Many Years along with her husband James E.

Guyton, and both were of the Baptist Faith.

Survived by her Husband: James E. Guyton of Hamilton, AL, Four Sons: Michael

Guyton of Moline, IL, Terry Guyton and Rick Guyton both of Huntsville, AL and

Perry Guyton of Bessemer, AL, Four Sisters: Barbara Veach , Deloris Frizzle,

Betty McClain and Pat Shadden, Three Brothers: Billy Shadden and Dick Shadden of

Moline, IL and Bob Shadden of Davenport, Iowa, Eight Grandchildren and Six Great

Grandchildren and a host of Nieces and Nephews and other family members.

Proceeded in death by her Parents: Loyd and Marrie Morris Shadden, Two Sisters:

Jean Shadden and Wanda Shadden and One Brother: Tom Shadden.

Services held Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Norwood Funeral

Home Chapel with burial in the Wofford Cemetery. Bro Lester Isabel officiating.

Pallbearers were Sons and Grandsons.

Visitation Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 6:00 To 8: 00 P.M. at the Funeral

Home.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc of Sulligent, Alabama directing.