February 2011

Wednesday February 2, 2011

Ms. Jeannie Longcrier Bassett

Jeannie Longcrier Bassett, age 54, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Sanctuary Hospice House.

Visitation, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., following visitation at the Funeral Home Chapel. Father Reddy officiating. Burial in Hamilton City Cemetery.

Ms. Bassett was born July 12, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late James Wilton and Mary Payne Longcrier. She was a Housewife and a former Model for Gayfers and other Publications.

She is survived by her husband, Chris "Butch" Bassett; 1 son, Christopher Ryan Smith; 1 daughter, Mandy Nichole Smith; and 2 brothers, Adrian Longcrier, and Chris Longcrier.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wilton and Mary Payne Longcrier.

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.

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Ms. Villa Nichols Cantrell

Villa Nichols Cantrell, age 90, of Hodges, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. James Nichols officiating. Burial in Old Line Cemetery.

Ms. Cantrell was born May 7, 1920, to the late Marlin and Martha Ellen Ables Nichols. She was a Cosmotologist.

She is survived by 1 son, Dewayne Oliver (Linda); 1 granddaughter, Cheri Oliver Nipp; 3 grandsons, Drake Oliver, Austin Oliver, and Aidan Nipp.

She was preceded in death by 1 son, Jerry Oliver; and 1 grandson, Sean Oliver.

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.

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Ms. Azlee Crouch

Azlee Crouch, age 73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2011, at Shiloh Church, Hamilton, Alabama. Visitation, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., at the church Friday, prior to the service. Burial in Shiloh Church 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.

Monday February 21, 2011

Mr. Peter Michael DeProsperis

Peter Michael DeProsperis, age 89, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Hackleburg First Baptist Church in Hackleburg, Alabama. Steve Lawrence officiating. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, Alabama.

Mr. DeProsperis was born April 29, 1922, in Michigan, to the late Michael and Josephine Julian DeProsperis. He was a Furniture Maker.

He is survived by his wife, Eilene DeProsperis; 5 daughters, Diane Pugh (Kenneth), Carolyn Maddox, Gale Luttrell (Bill), Patricia Felgers (Dan), and Brenda Fraime; 2 sisters, Victoria Teska, and Josephine Stanislao; 2 brothers, John Stanislao, and Charles Stanislao; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Josephine Julian DeProsperis; and 1 sister, Carmilla Taper.

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.

Tuesday February 1, 2011

Ms. Marilyn Wynell "Nell" Watson Gann

Marilyn Wynell "Nell" Watson Gann, age 74, of Prattville, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011, in Prattville, Alabama.

Visitation, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., following visitation at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial, Hamilton Memorial Gardens .

Ms. Gann was born in Marion County, Alabama, to the late John Simpson "Simmie" and Minnie Rosena Todd Watson. She was a Homemaker.

Ms. Gann is survived by 2 sons, Stephen "Stevie" Gann (Barbara) and Tony Gann (Amanda); 5 grandchildren, Justin, Joel, Sadie, Reese, and Matthew Gann; and 2 sisters, Tallulah Johnson, and Virginia Delano.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alabama State Trooper, Bobby Shotts Gann, who was killed in the line of duty; and her parents, John Simpson "Simmie" and Minnie Rosena Todd Watson.

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.

Monday February 21, 2011

Ms. Linda Faye Holbrooks

Linda Holbrooks, age 51, of Vina, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Phillip Pharr officiating. Burial in Shottsville Cemetery.

Ms. Holbrooks was born January 11, 1960, in Ohio, to Regina Smith and Charles Ray Miller. She worked as a CNA at Marion Regional Nursing Home.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Holbrooks; 1 son, David Holbrooks (Jamie); 1 granddaughter, Abbie; her father, Charles Ray Miller; 1 brother, James Miller (Judy); 2 nieces, Erica and Miranda; and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Regina 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.

Wednesday February 23, 2011

Ms. Mary Lou Young McCarley

Mary Lou Young McCarley, age 90, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday evening, February 24, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2011, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama. Eddie Davidson and Dr. Joe Whitt officiating.

Ms. McCarley was born January 16, 1921, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Julius Wright and Gloe Nelson Young. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Doris Ann Lawler (James Edward), and Yvonne Ray (Johnny); 2 grandchildren, Jimmy Lawler (Dee), and Scott Lawler (Daphne); and 2 great-grandchildren, Tucker Lawler, and Avery Lawler.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emit McCarley; and her parents, Julius and Gloe Young.

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.

Tuesday February 8, 2011

Ms. Lola Mae Beasley McKinney

Lola Mae Beasley McKinney, age 57, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at Northwest Medical Center, Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Visitation 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the Hamilton Funeral Home, prior to funeral service. Randy Wright officiating. Burial in White Springs Cemetery, Fayette, Alabama.

Ms. McKinney was born May 27, 1953, in Alabama, to the late Thomas and Lois Deseree Guyton Beasley. She was a Substitute Teacher.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald McKinney; 2 daughters, Andrea Hall (Drew), and Beth McKinney; 1 grandson, Bryant Hall; 1 sister, Kathy Mele; 1 sister-in-law, Francis McKinney; 2 nephews, Johnathan McKinney, and Joshua McKinney.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lois Deseree Guyton Beasley.

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.

Friday February 25, 2011

Mr. James Willard Markham

James Willard Markham, age 92, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at DCH hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with visitation 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., prior to service at the Chapel. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Markham was born March 25, 1918, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Bert and Zora Mays Markham. He was a Veteran of WWII and he was Owner and Operator of JW Markham and Sons Construction.

He is survived by his wife, Annie Brooks Markham; and 1 son, Steve Markham (Bobbie).

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.

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Ms. Mahalia Reed Bobo Mixon

Mahalia Reed Bobo Mixon, age 74, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial in Carbon Hill City Cemetery.

Ms. Mixon was born March 2, 1936, in Lamar County, Alabama to Mary Humbers Reed and the late Benton Reed. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her Partner-in-life, Landry Aldridge; 1 daughter, Shelia Williams; 4 sons, Wayne Selph, Daryl Bobo, Darren Bobo, and Scott Mixon; her mother, Mary Humbers Reed; 1 brother, Charles Reed; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces; and 1 nephew.

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.

Thursday February 17, 2011

Mr. Flura Webster Shotts

Flura Shotts, age 89, Passed away Thursday, February 17, 2010 at the Marion Regional Nursing in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Terry Parrish, Jack Harder, and Randall Tice officiating.

Mr. Shotts was born, September 12, 1921, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late John Curtis and Audie Maude Chambers Shotts. He was retired from the Department of Agriculture. He was a Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Shotts; 2 sons, Larry Shotts (Melissa), and Harold Shotts; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Maxine Cagle, Sybil Kensey, Nelia Dean Emerson, Hilda Joe Sloan; 4 brothers, Hobart Shotts, Bernise Shotts, Bobby Shotts, and Talmadge Shotts.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Rae Brown Shotts; 1 son, Doyle Ray Shotts; 1 brother, Flavis Shotts; and his parents, John Curtis and Audie Maude Chambers Shotts.

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.

Thursday February 10, 2011

Mr. Thomas Alva Sullins

Thomas Alva Sullins, age 79, of Montgomery, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Baptist Health Center South in Montgomery, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial in Guin City Cemetery, Guin, Alabama.

Mr. Sullins was born November 29, 1931 in Hamilton, Alabama, to the late James R. and Lillie Wright Sullins. He was retired from the Military.

He is survived by 1 daughter, Sheila Sullins; 1 son, Thomas A. Sullins, II (Tammy); three grandchildren, Kayla Sullins, Lacey Sullins, and Mary Sullins; 1 brother, Everett (Annie Faye) Sullins of Hamilton, AL; and 2 sisters, Louise Cantrell of Hamilton, AL and Edith Davis of West Monroe, LA.; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila Sullins; his parents, James R. and Lillie Wright Sullins; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters, one listed on site, Pauline "Polly" Sullins Spivey .

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.

Monday February 21, 2011

Ms. Edith "Estelle" Watts

Edith "Estelle" Watts, age 85, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Hoover, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., prior to service at the funeral home. Randy Watts officiating.

Ms. Watts was born May 18, 1925, in Hamilton, Alabama, to the late William Walter and Vera Sisson Watts. She was a Retired Teacher.

She is survived by 1 sister, Reba Watts Howell; and 2 brothers, Lambert Watts and Wayne Watts.

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.

Monday February 28, 2011

Ms. Bessie Rhea Sullins Wright

Bessie Rhea Sullins Wright, age 98, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Marion Regional Medical Home.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 12:00 p.m. (Noon), Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama. Burial in Shiloh Cemetery, Hodges, Alabama.

Ms. Wright was born December 26, 1912, in Marion County, Alabama to the late Bennet V. and Sara Wiginton Sullins. She was a Housewife.

She is survived by 4 daughters, Burma (Jim) McCleod, Linda Phillips, Sandra Wright, and Nora Wright; 1 son, Harold Dean (Mary Ann) Wright; 2 sisters, Lois Mays, and Daisy Avery; 1 daughter-in-law, Joan Wright Ward; 1 sister-in-law, Regina Wright; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton B. Wright; her parents, Ben and Sarah Sullins; 1 son, Wayne Wright; 1 grandson, Johnathan Vandiver; 2 brothers, Ervin Sullins and Victor Sullins; 3 sisters, Gertha Holland, Alma Carlton, and Ruby 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.