January 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

Ms. Fay Brumley

Fay Brumley, age 89, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away at Rose Manor, Haleyville, Alabama, Monday, January 11, 2010.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Hamilton Church of Christ. Funeral service to follow, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Hamilton Church of Christ. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens.

Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., assisted the family.

January 11, 2010

Ms. Clinta "Faye" Lawler Brumley

Ms. Clinta "Faye" Lawler Brumley, age 78, Hodges, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010, at the Russellville Hospital.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at First Missionary Baptist Church, Hodges, AL. Marty Guidry and Danny Carter officiating. Burial in Old Line Cemetery, Hodges, AL.

Ms. Brumley in Marion County, Alabama to the late Clint and Carrie Bailey Lawler. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerrel Brumley; 2 sons, Stan (Judy) Brumley, and Keith (Gina) Brumley; 2 daughters, Linda (Ken) Raburn, and Kathy (Danny) Carter; 4 granddaughters, Stacy (Mike) Phillips, Kelsey Brumley, Clinta Che' (James) Reed, and Jeri Carter;

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1 grandson, Rocklin Brumley; 6 grandchildren, Evan Phillips, Taylor Raburn, Eli Reed, Caleb Reed, Brady Caldwell, and Emily Caldwell; sisters, P.E (Cecilia) Brumley, Tag (Ophelia) Skinner, Georgia McCleskey, Martella (Van) Penton, Leatrice Ramsey, Maron (Eugene) Frederick, Wanda (Larry) Yancey, Judy Barksdale, Paternal Family, James (Bettie) Brumley.

She was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Christopher Raburn; her parents, Clint and Carrie Lawler; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Plumer George and Lola Brumley; sisters and spouses, Marley (Oscar) Vickery, Jean (Casey) Jones, Peggy (Clyde) Palmer; brother-in-laws, Freeman Brumley, Colen Skinner, Duren McCleskey, and Chasteen "Robert" Barksdale.

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.

January 9, 2010

Mr. Homer Lee Cheney

Mr. Homer Lee Cheney, age 65, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Red Bay Hospital, Red Bay, Alabama.

Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Visitation 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home until time of service. Burial in New Hope Cemetery.

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

January 19, 2010

Ms. D orothy Angeline Cole

Ms. Dorothy Angeline Autrey Cole, age 92, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the Marion County Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Freddie Miles officiating. Burial in Piney Grove Cemetery, Guin, Alabama.

Ms. Cole was born July 30, 1917 in Mississippi, to the late Elige and Anna Bell Shirley Autrey. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Martha (William Jessie) Cole, Betty (Freddie) Miles, Carolyn (George) Melton, William V. (Dee) Cole, Jr., and Max Dale (Debbie) Cole; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

January 25, 2010

Ms. Jean Cope

Jean Cope, age 72, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Monday, January 25, 2010, at UAB, Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Smyrna Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

Sunday, January 3, 2010 Ms. Inez Eastman

Ms. Inez Eastman, age 83, of Dora, Alabama, formerly of Beaverton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. Visitation, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home in Dora, Alabama. Also visitation, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the Norwood Funeral Home in Guin, Alabama prior to funeral service, 11:00 a.m., at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Guin, Alabama. Burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Bro. Harvey Hall officiating.

Ms. Eastman was born in Beaverton, Alabama to the late Covin and Lodell Finch.

She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Eastman Burgess of Dora, AL.; 2 grandchildren, Natalie Player and Nick Glasnovich; several nieces; 1 nephew; and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doc Eastman; her parents, Covin and Lodell Finch; 1 sister, Ruby Cantrell; and 1 son-in-law, Ronnie Burgess. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home of Dora, AL., directing with Norwood Funeral Home of Guin, AL. in charge of local arrangements.

January 29, 2010

Ms. Ernestine Frederick

Ms. Ernestine Frederick, age 80, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at her residence.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to begin at 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Tony Woods officiating. Burial in Rocky Top Cemetery.

Ms. Frederick was born July 4, 1929 in Marion County, Alabama. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Kathy Deline; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Donnie Quinn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Frederick; 1 daughter, Jennie Elrod; and 2 great-grandchildren, Hogen Sanderson, and Kaelia Deline.

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

January 13, 2010

Mr. Joe Michael Gann

Mr. Joe Michael Gann, age 43, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Kenneth Baker officiating.

Mr. Gann was born October 13, 1966 in Marion County, Alabama to Paul Atkins and Linda Gann. He was a Welder.

He is survived by 1 son, Cory (Keitha) Gann; 1 daughter, Ashley (Matt) Brown; his mother, Edna Gann (Albert) Estrada; his father, Paul (Linda) Atkins; 1 grandchild, Morgan Michelle Gann; 1 brother, Tommy (Tina) Cox; 1 sister, Debbie (Shannon) Posey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Lowell Gann.

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

January 13, 2010

Ms. Margie Lee Gay

Margie Lee Markham Gay, age 86 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away January 13, 2010 at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living, Florence, AL.

Visitation, Sunday, January 17, 2010, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Elkins East Chapel in Center Star and Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

(Obituary written by the family and supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.)

Ms. Margie Lee Markham Gay was born June 21, 1923 in Lamar County, Alabama, the eldest child of Lewis A. and Gertie Bell Dill Markham. She was a resident of Marion County, Alabama until the Spring of 2002. At that time, she suffered a stroke and moved to Florence, Alabama to live at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living Facility.

While at Merrill Gardens, she was active in various activities and made many new friends. A surprise party was held in honor of her 80th birthday in the summer of 2003. In the Fall of 2009, her health began to decline and she went to live at Glenwood Healthcare in Florence. It was there that the Lord called her home Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

Mrs. Margie chose nursing as her career and spent many years caring for others. She was working at Hamilton Hospital when she met Coy Gay. They married on February 24, 1962 and she was by his side when he passed away on May 1, 1997.

Through the years, Mrs. Margie's greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren, Lori and Jim. They enjoyed eating her scrambled egg sandwiches and fried apple pies almost as much as she enjoyed making them. She would share stories of her childhood and of special times with her "Grandma Dill".

But nothing would lift her spirits as spending time with her great-grandsons. David and Joshua. They were the center of her world. Her face would light up a room whenever they were around her.

Mrs. Margie touched the life of any whose path she crossed. She was loved by all who were blessed to know her. The greatest love came from Lori and Jim. They laughed with her, cried with her, and cared for her in her last years. Life will never be the same without her.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Lori Hill Brocato (Danny) of Florence and Major Jim Hill (Tanya), great-grandchildren, David and Joshua Hill, of Ft. Riley, Kansas, brothers, Middleton Markham (Tommy Lou) and Carroll Markham (Hazel) of Brilliant and sister, Genevieve (Joe) Langley of Winfield, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy, parents, Lewis A. and Gertie Bell Dill Markham, Leon Markham, and nephews Ricky Markham and Randall Markham.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Merrill Gardens for the care and love extended to Mrs. Margie for the past eight years. You were an extension of our family. We would also like to thank the staff at Glenwood Rehabilitation and Glenwood Nursing Home for providing excellent care and a loving and comfortable environment for Granny in her last days. You will always have a special place in our hearts. And a very special thank you to Dr. Robert Webb for your knowledge, guidance, patience, and most of all, your concern for Granny. We were truly blessed to have you as her doctor. We would also like to thank Randy Jackson and the staff at Hamilton Funeral Home for your assistance.

Visitation for Mrs. Margie will be Sunday, January 17, 2010, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Elkins East Chapel in Center Star and Monday, January 18, 2010 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. She will be laid to rest next to Coy at Memorial Gardens in Hamilton.

Hamilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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January 16, 2009

Ms. Maxine Wiginton Hall

Ms. Maxine Wiginton Hall, age 80, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Hamilton Church of Christ. W. T. Allison officiating. Burial in Hamilton City Cemetery.

Ms. Hall was born March 24, 1929 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Roy and Lula Green Wiginton. She was the widow of the late William Braddin "Buddy" Hall. Ms. Hall was Retired from the Floral Department of Food World.

She is survived by 2 sons, David (Robyn) Hall and Michael (Jamie) Hall; 7 grandchildren, Jarrod Hall, Justin Hall, Jill Hall (Justin) Watson, Jonathan Hall (Kathleen Ralston), Christopher Hall (Amanda Mitchell), Anthony Hall and Ashley Hall; 2 great-grandchildren, Summer Elizabeth Hall and Brayden Kyler Watson; 1 brother, Leroy Wiginton; 1 aunt, Loise Wiginton Evans; and 1 sister-in-law, Pauline Cox Wiginton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Braddin "Buddy" Hall; her parents, Roy and Lula Green Wiginton; 2 brothers, P.A. Wiginton, and Hugh Wiginton.

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

January 12, 2010

Ms. Annie Lee Clay Hawkins

Ms. Annie Lee Clay Hawkins, age 78, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at her residence.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery.

Ms. Hawkins was born June 30, 1931 in Missouri.

She is survived by 3 children, Frankie (Dora) Clay, Jammie (Dianne) Clay, and Beverly (Joseph) Kinard; 3 grandchildren, Jason (Lisa) Clay, Kimberly (Matt) Guin, and Michael Kinard; 3 great-grandchildren, Adam Clay, Alex Clay, and Kloe Guin; and 1 sister, Hazel Carter.

She was preceded in death by 1 brother, Clarence Engle; 2 sisters, Lily Carol, and Desserine Hardin

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

January 28, 2010

Ms. Lucy Charity Godsey Taylor-Hines

Lucy Charity Godsey Taylor-Hines, age 92, passed away Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 9:30 p.m. Chapel service Sunday, January 31st, 2:00 p.m., Elmwood Chapel. Visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. Burial, Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor-Hines known as "Nanny" was born July 19th, 1917 in Winston County, Alabama, the youngest child of Lemeul Pumeroy Godsey and Mary Ellen Woodall. Retired from Continental Can Corporation, she is a long time member of Meadow Brook Baptist Church, North Shelby County, Al. The family would like to thank the staff at Orchard Healthcare for their love and compassion shown towards Mrs. Taylor-Hines. She is survived by her husband, Roland O. Hines; 3 children, Anita (Gene) Buckelew, Wayne (Gwen) Taylor and Harold (Gena) Taylor; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 3 step-children, Ricky (Lawana) Hines, Neal (Cheryl) Hines, Debbie (Stanley) Davis and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Newman O. Taylor; her parents, Lemeul Pumeroy Godsey and Mary Ellen Woodall; and siblings, Ellafair, William, Fred, Elmer, Trannie and Leonard Godsey. Ridout's Elmwood Chapel directing.

January 15, 2010

Ms. Evelene "Tean" Brown Holcomb

Ms. Evelene Holcomb, age 79, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2010 at Helen Keller Hospital.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Love Joy Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

Ms. Holcomb was born January 7, 1931, in Alabama, to the late E. A. and Esther Frederick Brown. She was married to the late Thurland Holcomb.

She is survived by 1 son, Tim (Dajwanna) Holcomb; 1 granddaughter, Leigh Amber Holcomb; 1 sister, Dorothy Kelly; 1 brother, Connie Brown; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, E. A. and Esther Frederick Brown and her husband Thurland Holcomb.

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

January 10, 2010

Mr. Donald Ray Holland

Mr. Donald Ray Holland, age 53, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Pleasant Ridge Free Will Baptist Church, Hamilton, AL. Burial, Pleasant Ridge FWBC Cemetery.

Mr. Holland was born September 12, 1956 in Marion County, Alabama to the late Sib and Oma Palmer Holland. He was a Logger.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Scott Holland; 5 children, Donny (Joanie) Holland, Tony (Melisa) Holland, Teresa (Chuck) Shestak, Lisa (Baron) McClain, Johnny (Kim) Loggins; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 3 brothers, Ronald (Brenda) Holland, Eugene (Sylvia) Holland, and Jerry (Sharon) Holland; 5 sisters, Gertha Cole, Edith Webb, Syble Hicks, Sylvia Taylor, and Ann (I.J.) Posey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sib and Oma Palmer Holland; 1 sister, Bobbie Baggett; and 2 grandchildren, Lauren Holland and Nathan McClain.

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

January 16, 2010

Mrs. Rachel Hurt Holliday

Mrs. Rachel Hurt Holliday, age 99, Dora, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Ridgeview Nursing Home, Jasper, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2010 at Fulton Bridge Baptist Church. Asher Tingler and Brannon Nix officiating. Burial in Fulton Bridge Cemetery.

Mrs. Holliday was born February 23, 1910, in Mississippi, to the late Ryde and Mary Childs Hurt. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 1 son, Riley (Maria) Holliday; 2 daughters, Rachel (Reggie) Stanford and Joretta (John) Tuck; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Geneva Cummingham; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Holliday was the oldest of 9 children.

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

January 6, 2010

Mr. Delbert DeWayne Jones

Mr. Delbert DeWayne Jones, age 51, Bear Creek, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at his residence.

Funeral service, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 7, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Randy Wright officiating. Burial, Union Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Jones was born February 15, 1958 in Alabama, to James E. Jones and Eula Mae Gray Jones. He was disabled.

He is survived by 1 brother, James H. Jones, Ethridge; 1 sister, Virginia Loveless; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

January 23, 2010

Mr. Kenneth Ray Jones

Kenneth Ray Jones, age 60, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2010, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Eron Gann and Teddy Jacks officiating. Burial in Cooper Cemetery, Detroit, Alabama.

Mr. Jones was born March 4, 1949 in Walker County, Alabama to Florence Nix and Kennie Ralph Jones. He was a Truck Driver.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ruth Atkins Jones; his mother, Florence Clements; 5 children, Stephanie (Shawn) Holloway, Kenny Jones, Darrel (Angie) Jones, Dale (Amanda) Jones, and Jason Jones; and 8 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kennie Ralph Jones; 2 sisters; and his grandparents.

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

January 28, 2010 Verla Mae Otts

Ms. Verla Mae Otts, age 88, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2010 from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services following at Webb Cemetery, Lamar County, AL. Active palbearers, Jimmy Miles, Jeremy Brown, Jason Lucas, Coy King, Don Knight and Dillion Atkins. Ms. Otts was born April 2, 1921 in Marion County, Alabama to the late Lula Mae Johnson. She married to the late Felix Albert Otts. Ms. Otts was a charter member of the Beaverton Church of God. She loved going to church, babysitting and cooking. She is survived by 4 sons, James Loyd Otts, Moline, IL., Elvis Otts, Moline, IL., Ricky Otts, Beaverton, AL., Ronnie Otts, Guin, AL.; 3 daughters, Doris Cannon, Guin, AL., Linda O'Mary, Guin, AL., Laura Mayfield, Guin, AL.; 30 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Mae Johnson; husband, Felix Albert Otts; 2 daughters, Dorthy Faye Collins, Linda "Jeannie" Mitchell; 1 son, Roger Dale Otts; 1 sister, Nora Mertel Smith; and 1 granddaughter, Lisa Ann Collins.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.

January 9, 2010

Ms. Lodell Lewis Peoples

Ms. Lodell Lewis Peoples, age 79, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Mark Riggs and Mike Beckon officiating. Burial in Cooper Cemetery.

Ms. Peoples was born February 24, 1930 in Marion County, Alabama to the late William J. and Lois Sanders Lewis. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 3 children, Glenda Goggans (Kenny), Mike Peoples (Darlene), and Kandy Perry (Greg); grandchildren, Kenya Deavours (Steven), Paige Quinn (Josh), Keilah Perry, Maghan Peoples, and Karrah Peoples; great-grandchildren, Cate Deavours, and Kade Quinn; sister, Excell Parker; and brother, Jerry Lewis.

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

January 31, 2010

Mr. Hoyt Rye

Mr. Hoyt Rye, age 85, of Hamilton, Alabama, formerly of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton. Visitation at the Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, Alabama, Tuesday morning, February 2, 2010, 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. Funeral service, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Sulligent City Cemetery. Mr. Rye was born November 22, 1924 in Lamar County, AL to the late William Largus and Lannie Markham Rye. He was a member of Detroit Baptist Church. Mr. Rye attended Sulligent High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. Mr. Rye worked in construction and was a Mason.

He is survived by 1 son, Gary (Pam) Rye, Alexandria, KY.; grandchildren, David (Jennifer) Rye, Hopkinsville, KY., and Ramie (Micky) Hill, Independence, KY.; 2 great-grandchildren, Mason Rye and Chase Rye; 2 brothers, Lois Rye, Aberdeen, MS., and Jerry (Pat) Rye, Gainesville, FL.; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Warren, Atlanta, GA., and Joann Strain, Brewton, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Largus and Lannie Rye and his wife, Laverne Rye.

Otts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

January 1, 2010

Mr. Collie Benford Stanford

Collie Benford Stanford, age 88, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at his residence. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2010, Sulligent First Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010, Sulligent First Free Will Baptist Church. Burial in the Beaverton Cemetery Mr. Stanford was born February 3, 1921 in Lamar County, Alabama to the late William Edward and Dessie Jane Noe Stanford. He had worked for L.G. Boyett and Sons for 23 years as a mechanic, and then with the Lamar County Commission, District 2 as a road hand until he was elected and served 16 years as the Lamar County Commissioner for District 2. Mr. Stanford was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Sulligent, Alabama and a life long resident of the Pine Springs Community.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Cora Lee Minor Stanford of Sulligent, AL.; 2 daughters, Loretta King, Sulligent, AL., and Juanita Barton Walker and her husband Terry of Moody, AL.; 1 sister, Freddie Mae Eastman Robinson, Columbus, MS.; 3 grandchildren, John Rodney Sizemore and his wife Cheryl of Sulligent, AL., Jason Bradley Barton of Pelham, AL., and Jared Brandon Barton of Leeds, AL.; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward and Dessie Jane Noe Stanford; 8 brothers, Lawrence, Robert, Raymond, Cager, Coy, William Jack, Lecil and Walt Stanford; 6 Sisters: Florence Johnson, Julie Morrow, Maggie Finch, Viola Lucas, Ruby Gray White, Violet Ray Stanford and a infant Son. Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent, Alabama directing.

January 16, 2010

Mr. James Wade Taylor

Mr. James Wade Taylor, age 62, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, AL. Visitation, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Marion County Funeral Home until time of the funeral. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens.

Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., assisted the family.

January 20, 2010

Mr. James L. Wiginton

James L. Wiginton, age 68, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral service, Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Burial in Lee Memorial Cemetery in Verona, Mississippi.

Mr. Wiginton was born January 22, 1941 in Marion County, Alabama to the late James Elton and Lillian Fikes Wiginton. He was married to Faye Winter Wiginton and worked for Westinghouse as an Electrical Engineer.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Winter Wiginton; his aunt, Willie Fikes; and 3 sisters, Melissa Huey, Linda Thompson, and Pamela Brown.

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

January 3, 2010

Mr. J.C. Young

Mr. J.C. Young, age 85, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Norwood Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2010 at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Alabama. Mr. Young was born in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Samuel and Bessie Gibbs Young. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Taylor Springs Freewill Baptist Church where he served as the church secretary. Mr. Young was a Veteran and served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was a resident of the Sulligent, AL. area most of his life and was retired from the Hyster Company. He also loved reading his Bible and spending time with his Grandchildren.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Fay Gosa Young of Sulligent, AL.; 2 daughters, Judith A. Hatfield, and Jackie N. Flake, both of Beaverton, AL.; 2 brothers, Clifton Woods of California, and Preston Woods of Georgia; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Bessie Gibbs Young; 1 daughter, Wanda Fay Whitmire; and several brothers and sisters. Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent, Alabama directing.