49 County News
"Marion County Information with a Neighborly Appeal"
Alison Theo Duckworth, age 82 of Hodges, Alabama passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007.
Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 2nd, 2007, at the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 at New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Hodges, Alabama with burial in New Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.
(This obituary will be updated with family information as soon as it is received at 49 County News.Net)
(Formerly of Hamilton, AL)
Marjorie Roberts, age 83, of Florence, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Florence, Alabama.
Viewing, 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral services will be held, 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial will be Ridge Cemetery in Red Bay, AL.
She was the daughter of the late William and Rosa Lee Parks Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Roberts Grissom and Margurette Roberts Holliman; brothers, Edward, Eddie, Marion, Joe, Howard and Noel Ray Roberts.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Marjorie Roberts
83 Years Old
"Marge", as she was so lovingly called, lived a very simple life. Her thoughts and accomplished were not of this world. She may not have achieved a lot of fame and fortune in her life here on this earth but throughout her 83 years, she understood this world was not eternal.
Marge made friends wherever she went. She spent almost a year in a nursing facility that showed her love and care and she returned that love and respect to her caregivers.
She had a great love for her family. Her mom and dad were rewarded with not only love and loyalty but countless hours of tenderness and devotion as a caregiver.
A special great-niece that she spoke of so often was Melinda Roberts. Although, a young lady, she was still a little girl to Marge.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. While they tried to give HER care and strength, They were the ones that received the joy and honor and blessings from knowing her.
Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., supplied this obituary.
Mr. Tranie Burrow, age 91, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 2, 2007 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Burrow was born June 10, 1916 in Itawamba County Mississippi to the late John Thomas and Martha Jane Knight Burrow. In his working career, he worked at NTN Bower, as a Hospital Orderly, and as a Farmer. He was a Veteran of WWII.
Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ritchie Emerson officiating. Same day visitation, Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Barnesville Cemetery, southwest of Hamilton, AL.
He is survived by 2 sons, Johnny (Letha) Burrow, of Hamilton, AL., and Jimmy (Annette) Burrow of Chattanooga, TN.; 1 daughter, Mary Nell (Mike) Alexander of Birmingham, AL.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Jessie Phillip Burrow of Texas; and 6 step-children.
In addition to his parents, John Thomas and Martha Jane Knight Burrow, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lora Bell Wiginton Burrow and his wife, Martis Nixon Burrow.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
McCluskey, Donald Brett, age 33, of Guin died Sunday, July 1, 2007.
Brett is survived by his father, Donald McCluskey of Guin; his fiancée, Kim Gosa of Guin; 1 son, Ethan Brett McCluskey of Guin; 1 brother, Jeremy Bruce McCluskey of Brilliant; two sisters, April (Brandon) McClemore of Winfield and Shelia (Kenneth) Bozeman of Brilliant; grandparents, Ruth Jones of Brilliant, Clara McCluskey of Winfield, and Tommy Justice of Brilliant; 3 nieces, and 3 nephews.
Funeral services will be held this morning at 11:00 AM from New Life Fellowship Church where the body will lie in state from 10:00 until 11:00. Burial will follow in Botush Cemetery with Jeff Norris and David Beaty officiating.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
Hamm, Raymond JR., age 55, of Fayette, died June 26, 2007.
Raymond is survived by two special nephews, Jessie Lee (Debra) Chaniey, Jr. and Jerry "Pete" Hamm. Uncles, Aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special friends.
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at West Highland Church of Christ Cemetery in Fayette. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 PM until service time.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
Hollie Flippo age 89 of Guin, AL. died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at her residence..
Born in Guin, Alabama, She is the daughter of the late James Walter and Jala Lee Adkins Gann. She graduated from Marion County High School and Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. She had lived in Guin most of her life, and was a member of the Guin Church Of Christ.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, J.D. Flippo of Guin, AL, Two Daughters, Elizabeth Thompson of Detroit, AL and Jackie Tidwell of Guin, AL, 7 Grandchildren, Benjamin Joseph Tidwell, Amanda Elizabeth Thompson (John) Bomba, William Jay (Heather) Tidwell, Jala Leigh Thompson (Johnny) Echols, Walter Andrew (Keri) Tidwell, Jeremy Lang (Valerie) Tidwell, and Marvin Tyler Tidwell, and 8 Great Grandchildren, Alisha Denise Tidwell, Hayden Blake Tidwell, Devyn Jakob "D.J." Tidwell, Andrew Dale Tidwell, Walter Neal Echols, Dory Elizabeth Bomba, baby Tidwell and baby Bomba due in November and December. A Sister In Law, Jean Gann of Sylacauga, AL.
Along with her parents, James Walter and Jala Lee Adkins Gann, she was preceded in death by a Brother, John Henry Gann.
Services held Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 3:00 pm from the Guin Church Of Christ with burial in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win, AL.
Visitation Tuesday, July 3, 2007 1 - 3 p.m. at the church.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
Mr. J. G. Boyette, Sr., age 90, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday morning, July 8, 2007 at his residence. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Barnsville FWB Church with burial in Barnsville Cemetery. Bro. Jeff Fleming officiating. The body will lie-in-state at the church from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. until time of service.
Mr. Boyette was born March 8, 1917 in Marion County, Alabama to the late Rev. I. K. and Mary Wiginton Boyette. He was married to Mabel Clapp Boyette and retired owner and operator of a E-Con-O-Termite & Pest Control Service. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel E. Clapp Boyette; 3 children, Philene Spratlin of Hamilton, AL., J. G. Boyette, Jr. of Hamilton, AL., and Kim Boyette of Gulf Shores, AL.; 1 granddaughter, Shelley Spratlin Knight of Amory, MS., 2 great-grandchildren, Hilary Knight of Amory, MS., and Jacob Knight of Amory, MS.; 1 sister, Eva Boyette Ridings of Hamilton, AL., and 2 brothers, L. O. Boyette of Hamilton, AL., and Herman Boyette of Birmingham, AL.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Herman Lee Spears, age 73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007 at his residence. Funeral service, 12:00 Noon, Monday, July 9, 2007 at Mt. Zion #2 CME Church . Rev. Harrison Walker, Rev. Theodis Kimbrough & Rev. Charlie Johnson, Jr. officiating. The body will lie-in-state from 11:00 - 12:00 until time of service at the Church. Visitation, Sunday, July 8, 2007, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rocky Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Spears was born in Marion County Alabama January 4, 1922, to the late Marion Roy & Vada Mae Northington Spears. He was married to Joyce White Spears and was a Painter by trade.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce White Spears; 5 children, Ricky (Phylis) Spears of Huntsville, AL., Sherleen Wilson of Hamilton, AL., Tracie Spears of Hamilton, AL., Marcus Spears of Hamilton, AL., and Chris White of Smithville, MS.; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Dixie (Lemoyne) Jones of Kansas City, Kansas, Wilma (Mancle) Truelove of Kansas City, Kansas, Maxine (Harold) Standifer of Smithville, MS., and Margaret Loudean (Jerry) Terrell of Hamilton, AL.; 2 brothers, Jerry (Sadie) Spears of Hamilton, AL., and Donald (Virgie) Spears of Birmingham, AL.; 1 uncle, Mumphis Northington of Hamilton, AL.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Dalton Gordon, age 88, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2007 at Wesley Chapel with Full Military Honors.
Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL in charge of arrangements.
(This obituary will be updated as soon as it is received at 49 County News.Net)
Sonia McDaniel, age - , of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away. Funeral service today, Monday, July 9, 2007.
Pinkard Funeral Home of Haleyville, AL in charge of arrangements.
(This obituary will be updated as soon as it is received at 49 County News.Net)
Ora Palmer Harper, age 91 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away, Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Marion Regional Hospital in Hamilton, AL.
Ms. Harper was born November 5th, 1915 in Marion County, AL to the late Robert Franklin and Lula McCurley Palmer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamilton. and was a retired School Teacher.
Funeral Service, Sunday, July 8, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton First Baptist Church with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Davidson officiating. The body to lie-in-state at the Hamilton First Baptist Church from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. until time of service.
Visitation, Saturday, July 7th, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
She is survived by 1 daughter, Janice Harper Hall of Hackleburg, AL., and 1 son, John Harper of Hamilton, AL.; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Emma Palmer Manscill of Hamilton, AL., and Dean Palmer Teague of Grand Prairie, TX; and 1 brother, Marvin Palmer of Tuscaloosa, AL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Harper; a daughter, Janette Harper Smith; her parents, Robert Franklin & Lula McCurley Palmer; 4 brothers, Lee Palmer, Hobson Palmer, and 2 infant brothers; 2 sisters, Edna Palmer Harper, and Sally Mae Palmer.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Joel Mack Emerson, age 74, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 5th, 2007, at his residence.
Mr. Emerson was born October 21, 1932, in Marion County, AL., to the late Vess and Liddie Cockrell Emerson. He was married to Shirley Childers Emerson. He was retired from NTN Bower where he was a Forklift Driver.
Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Happy Hill Church of God of Prophecy with burial in Shottsville Cemetery. Bro. Curtis Sutton officiating.
Visitation, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 6th, 2007 at Happy Hill Church of God of Prophecy.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Childers Emerson; 1 daughter, Sheila Tucker; 1 grandson, Corey Tucker; 2 sisters, Mona Gentry of Lindale, TX., and Jean West of Lindale, TX; and a host of relatives and friends.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
February 28, 1949 - July 10, 2007
Well-known in Marion County Police circles and well thought of by all that knew him. That's how I like to think of Tommy Wooten.
He was serving on the Hamilton Police force when I first met him in 1980 and he was a member of the National Guard with the 877th out of Hamilton, AL. He later he served as a Marion Co. Deputy Sheriff.
I was always impressed by the way he presented himself. He was a good man! I think he would like to be remembered just like that!
Below, is his Obituary. If you have stories you want to tell about Tommy, send them to jmays@49countynews.net. I would love to print them.
I would like for his memory to be preserved. He was one of the "good guys"! He loved his work and did it well. He was also one of our Heroes who served us in Iraq and Viet Nam. We should honor his memory.
Mr. Thomas Earl "Tommy" Wooten, age 58, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday morning, July 10th, 2007 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2007 at The First Baptist Church of Hamilton, Alabama. Bro. Eddie Davidson officiating. The body will lie-in-state from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church until time of service. Visitation, Wednesday night, July 11, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton First Baptist Church, Hamilton, AL. Burial in Holly Springs Cemetery, Hodges, AL with Full Military Honors to follow the Church service.
Tommy was born February 28, 1949 in Franklin County, Alabama to the late Willie and Ruby Lipsey Wooten. He was a Marion County Deputy Sheriff. He also had served in Iraq and Viet Nam and was a retired member of The National Guard from Hamilton, Alabama and had been a Policeman and served as Police Chief of Hamilton.
He is survived by 1 son, Ryan Wooten, Ryan's Mother, Kim Taylor Wooten; 2 sisters, Norma Sterling & Rebecca Nichols; 2 brothers, Danny Wooten & Johnny Stanfield; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ruby Lipsey Wooten.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
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Personal Note from Judy Mays & Wayne Mays:
I searched for the poem about the Policeman answering his last call but could not find it...so here is what I consider a very appropriate poem to honor Tommy as a Policeman and as a good Christian man:
The Final Inspection
Author Unknown
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Tommy, you will be missed by all that knew and loved you!
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
Malcomb "Bubba" Green, Jr., age 55, of Bear Creek, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 15th, 2007, at his residence.
Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 at Olen Green Cemetery, in Russellville, AL. Bro. Elvis Cochran officiating.
Mr. Green was born July 12, 1952, in Franklin County, AL. to the late Malcolm Green, Sr. & Eva Dell Montgomery Green. Mr. Green's occupation was Hamilton Tree Service.
He is survived by 1 daughter, Angel Green; 1 son, Jason Green; 2 sisters, Betty Adams of Bear Creek, AL., and Linda Jackson, of Russellville, AL.; 1 grandchild; and 3 nephews.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Annie Suddeth, age 59, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 15th, 2007, at Red Bay Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday night, July 20th, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 21st, 2007, at Praise Assembly Church in Weston, with the body to lie-in-state from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in Rocky Grove Church Cemetery. Bro. Theodis Kimbrough officiating.
Annie Suddeth was born January 21, 1948, in Pickens County, Alabama to Will Spencer and Mary Alice Dial. She was a Housewife.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Dial of Gordo, AL.; 2 sisters, Pearl (Johnny Mack), of Hamilton, AL., and Earnestine Latham of Gordo, AL.; 2 brothers, Sylvester (Mary Louise) Edwards of Reform, AL., and Billy Edwards of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; Special friends, Dorothy Ester, Brenda Sullivan, and Thomas Wallace; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Harry Dean "Runt" McCarley, age 70, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 13th, 2007 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS.
Funeral service, Sunday, July 15th, 2007, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens, west of Hamilton. Bro. Van Dale Hudson officiating. Visitation, Saturday, July 14th 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. McCarley was born in Marion County, Alabama to the Cleaton and Nellie Mae Hadley McCarley. He was married to Elaine Triplett McCarley. He was a Welder with TVA and a Farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Triplett McCarley and a host of Relatives and Friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleat & Nell McCarley.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Peter Jack Ingle, age 64, of Columbia, Tennessee, and formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at his residence in Columbia Tennessee.
Funeral Service, Saturday, July 21, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Popular Log Freewill Baptist Church, northeast of Hamilton. Bro. Bobby Duncan officiating. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday night, July 20th, 2007 at Popular Log Church. Burial will be in Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, AL.
Jack was born February 2nd, 1943, in Marion County, Alabama to Grady Howell and Aronia Purser Ingle. He was married to Carolyn Ann Gober Ingle. He was an Electrician for GM Mfg. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ann Gober Ingle of Columbia, TN.; 2 sons, Kevin Ingle of Columbia, TN., and Barry Ingle of Columbia, TN.; 1 daughter, Lisa (Donnell) Cairns of Port Charlotte, FL.; 2 grandsons, Patrick & Jonathan Cairns of Port Charlotte, FL.; 2 brothers, Larry (Betty) Ingle of Hamilton, AL., and Billy (Nell) Ingle of Hamilton, AL.; 2 sisters, Mayrene (Nolan) Tyler of Hamilton, AL., and Martha (Larry) Norris of Brilliant, AL.; his mother-in-law, Verbon Gober of Hackleburg, AL.; 2 sisters-in-law, Dottie Ingle of Hackleburg, AL., and Marie Ingle of Childersburg, AL.; 2 brothers-in-law, Johnny King of Hamilton, AL., and Bobby Burks of Fulton, MS.; 18 nieces & nephews; and 34 great-nieces & great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady & Aronia Ingle; 3 brothers, Leburn Ingle, James "Bud" Ingle, and Bobby Ingle; 2 sisters, Mary Lou Burks, and Earlene King.
Oakes &Nichols Funeral Home of Columbia, TN. in charge of arrangements.
Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Steve Cochran, age 48, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Tuesday night, July 17th, 2007 at his residence.
Funeral services, 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 20th, 2007 at Antioch Church, north of Hamilton. Bro. Elvis Cochran and Bro. Randal Tice officiating ministers. Visitation, 6:00 - Until... Thursday, July 19th, 2007 at the Church. Burial in Antioch Cemetery, north of Hamilton.
Steve Cochran was born June 16th, 1959 in Marion County, Alabama to Hobert and Eloise Wiginton Cochran. He was Disabled.
He is survived by 3 sons, Steve Alan Cochran, Steven Blake Cochran, and William Zachary Cochran; his mother, Eloise Cochran; 1 brother, Randy Cochran; 8 sisters, Martha Sanderson, Janice Sullins, Judy Reynolds, Louisa Edwards, Ann Martin, Reba C. Taylor, Donna C. Cantrell, and Jennie Palmer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hobert Cochran; 2 brothers, James Cochran, and Donniehugh Cochran.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Oid Wayman Stokes, age 85, of Tuscaloosa, died Monday, July 9, 2007, in the Heritage Health Care Center.
Born in Pickens County in January 1922 to the late Jafus V. Stokes and Melvin Ida Hardin Stokes. He served our country as a member of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was married to Grace Blakeney Stokes for 63 years. Mr. Stokes was employed by Gulf States Paper Corp. and served as president of the Local 157. He later worked for All-Pak Plastics in Atlanta, Georgia until his retirement in 1988. He spent the rest of his life enjoying his family, gardening, dancing and traveling. He was a member of South Highland Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Blakeney Stokes; A daughter, Pamela Stokes Kelley (John) of Panama City, Fla.; A son, Scott Wayman Stoke(Sharon) of Guin; Two sisters, Lounell Cook and Mary Sullivan; and Two grandchildren, April Kelley Lewis (Ian) of Houston, Texas and Lura Katherine Kelley of Panama City, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A son, Timothy Lynn Stokes of Tuscaloosa, Four sisters, Jennie Durrough, Lorraine McAdams, Earlene Pratt and Grace Smith, and Three brothers, W.F. "Bill" Stokes, Gurvis Stokes and Vade Stokes.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Scott W. Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. Visitation Wednesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel, 5434 Old Birmingham Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc., in charge of arrangements.
William Franklin “Frankie” Whitehead, age 47 of Carbon Hill, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in the Northwest Medical Center at Winfield.
Frankie was born on March 27, 1960 in Marion Co. a son of Wiley and Odie Estelle Dodd Whitehead; resident of Walker Co. in Carbon Hill area most of his life; and his church affiliation was Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother; and seven sisters, Emma Sue Sexton, Ella Ray Ivey, Robbie Gilbert, Rebecca Majeske, Shirley Edgil, Shelia Cagle and Sharon Rena Whitehead.
Survivors include four sisters, Ida Lou McCaleb of Eldridge, Doris Bedwell of Lexington, TN, Patricia Pair of Carbon Hill and Pamela Webster of Winfield; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Services were held Friday, July 13, 2007 at 2:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Bobby Dodd was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the Tidwell Chapel Cemetery.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.
Sandra Ann Mobley Sallings, age 59 of Hamilton (formerly of Dallas, TX), died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Marion Regional Nursing Home.
Mrs. Sallings was born in Marion County September 26, 1947 to Arthur Joseph Mobley and LaVerne Erwin Johnson. She was a resident of Guin most of her life; living in Dallas, TX before moving back to the Guin/Hamilton area. She loved children and caring for them was her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Mobley.
Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Ray Sallings of Dallas, TX; a son, Edward Keith (Andrea) Pope; four grandchildren, Michael Pope, Daemon Pope, Lauren Pope, and Brandon Trimm; a brother, Richard Mobley of Guin; three sisters, Rita Jo Hall of Tuscaloosa, Patricia Lynn Miller of Hamilton, and Tammy Perry of Hamilton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 2:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery with Larry Wates officiating.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
Tucker, Claudie Gean, age 71, of Detroit, AL passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Sevierville, TN.
Mr. Tucker was born June 28, 1936 in Marion County, Alabama, the son of Spotwood Bowling "Spot" Tucker and Dena McKay Tucker. He was a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama most of his life, a resident of Detroit, AL the past few years, having moved from Smokerise; he was a US Army Vietnam Veteran; retired from a steel mill in Birmingham; a member of Dolcito Masonic Lodge #596 in Tarrant; and attended Detroit First Baptist Church.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald and Donald Tucker; and an infant brother, James Thomas Tucker.
Survivors include wife, Margaret Guyton Tucker, Detroit, AL; mother, Dena McKay Tucker, Winfield; mother-in-law, Pauline Guyton, Crews; step-daughter, Delores Ann (James T.) Ballard, Detroit, AL; 2 step-grandchildren, Megan Leigh McCullough and Nicholas Coy Ballard; brothers, James (Tommie) Tucker, Winfield and William A. "Bill" (Coradean) Tucker, Jasper; 2 nieces, Deanna Pate and Lisa Nix; 2 nephews, Jerry and Terry Tucker; and other relatives.
Funeral service from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home, will be Sunday 2PM with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Bro. Danny Stanford and Tommy Spruiell officiating. Visitation will be Saturday 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home. Masonic Honors were presented by the Winfield Masonic Lodge at graveside from the Fairview Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers, Jerry Tucker, Bobby Nix, Bradley Pate, Blake Gilstrap, Steve Barnes and Jerry Spears.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Addie Mae Hollis age 81 of Sulligent, AL passed away Saturday July 21, 2007 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL.
Born in Lamar County to the late Lace Webster and Barbara Jane Hardy Yarbrough and the wife of the late Renon Box Hollis. She was a resident of Lamar County all of her life and a member of the Nebo Methodist Church. She was the owner and operator of the Hollis Grocery along with her late husband Renon B. Hollis from 1960 to around 1991.
Survived by One Son: Renon Dale (Susie) Hollis of Sulligent, AL, One Sister: Wilma (J.A.) Moore of Vernon, AL, One Grandson: Nicolas Hollis of Sulligent, AL, Two Sisters in law Violet Hollis of Sulligent, AL and Ray Northam of Mobile, AL.
Services held Monday July 23, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Furnace Hill Cemetery. Bro. Danny Dean officiating.
Visitation Sunday night at the Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent, Alabama directing.
Frankie Louise Miller, age 69, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 22nd, 2007 at her home.
Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24th, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bill Ausborn officiating. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 23rd, 2007 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Frankie Louise Miller was born August 14th, 1937 in Tennessee to Hobert Nathaniel Holt and Anna Lucille Gifford. She was a Hostess at the Country Club.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Billy Jean Freeman of Taylor, SC., and Connie Deal Nichols of Hamilton, AL.; 1 son, Hobert R. Mcadoo of Belmont, NY; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; Step Children, Carrie Lucas, Kathy Colburn, Stacy Colburn, and Tracy Colburn; 7 step-grandchildren; and 1 step-great-grandchild.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Mr. Larry Gene Clanton, age 57, of Vina, Alabama passed away Thursday, July 19th, 2007 at his home.
Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July, 22nd, 2007 at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Larry Davis and Bro. Preston Headrick officiating ministers. Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, July 21st, 2007. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Larry Gene Clanton was born June 29th, 1950 in Marion County, AL. to Elmus and Ludie Ackers Clanton. He was married to Jackie Holley Clanton and he was Disabled.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Holley Clanton; 5 children, Shane (Tiffanie) Clanton, Shaea (Michael) Scott, Kenneth (Rebecca) Cayson, Chris (Lorna) Cayson, and Andrea (Billy Earnest; 5 grandchildren, Matt Cayson, Allen Cayson, Noah Earnest, Logan Clanton & Gavin Clanton; his father, Elmus Clanton; 1 sister, Reita Hall; and a host of nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ludie Ackers Clanton.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
Warren Lee, better known as "Bud" Tice, passed away Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 at his residence.
Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 27th, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with same day Visitation at the Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., until time of service. Bro. Bobby Duncan officiating. Burial in New Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Tice was born May 26, 1939, in Marion County, Alabama to Malone and Evie Williams Tice. He was a retired as a Laborer in a Factory.
He is survived by 1 son, Randal Lee Tice of Amory, MS.; 2 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Lori Lindsey of Hamilton, AL., Gwen (Bobby) Duncan of Hamilton, AL., Brenda (Ricky) Burleson of Hamilton, AL., and Lanell Lazard of Justin, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Malone & Evie Williams Tice; 1 brother, Kelton Tice; and 1 sister, Perna Sullins.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
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Mr. Steve Brewer, age 55, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Friday night, July 27, 2007 at his residence.
Mr. Brewer was born Jan. 8, 1952, in Franklin County, Alabama. He was the son of the late S.D. "Shorty" and Williard Brewer. He was previously employed at the Haleyville Textile and served on the water board for 26 years.
Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2007 at Hackleburg First Baptist Church, in Hackleburg, AL. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at Hackleburg First Baptist Church. Bro. Hulon Bishop and Bro. Mike Lane officiating. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery.
He is survived by his brother, Vic Brewer; special relatives, Jack and Stan Barnwell, Mark Cantrell, Jennie Hamby and Sherry Brown; and a host of friends and relatives.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197.
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Betty Joan Pruitt, age 70, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 5th, 2007 in Haleyville.
She was born on January 9, 1937 in Pebble Community to Jessie James and Geneva Mayhall Pruitt.
Memorial service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7th, 2007 at Frost Chapel Baptist Church. Pastor James Garrison officiating. Burial at Maxwell Chapel Cemetery.
She is survived by 1 son, Terry Wayne (Carol) Franks; 3 daughters, Donna Jo (Jimmy Hillard) Benefield, Melissa (Steve) Lyon, and Patricia D. Franks; 4 brothers, Roy E. Pruitt, Clyde R. Pruitt, Obery L. Riddle and Ronnie D. Riddle; 4 grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by his Parents, Jessie James and Geneva Mayhall Pruitt; 3 brothers, Calvin Pruitt, Alvin Pruitt and Jimmy Pruitt; and 1 sister, Geraldine Johnson.
Nichols Funeral Home of Haleyville, AL. in charge of arrangements.
Donald Ray Box, age 66, of Houston, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 at his residence.
Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12th, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, Alabama. Funeral services, 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 13th, 2007 at Houston Church of God. The body will lie-in-state from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial at Pisgah Cemetery in Houston, AL. Reverend Bobby Head officiating.
He is survived by his wife, Leonia M. Hill Box; 1 son, Michael Anthony ( Michele) Box; 2 daughters, Lillian Ann Box (Jody) White and Marsha Lynn Box (Johnny) Johnson; 1 brother, Charles Ray Box; 2 sisters, Bobbi Jean Angelos and Darlene Williams; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Davis Box and Lona Lee Hardin; 1 son, Guy Jerome Box; 3 brothers, George Wonald, Arnold Ray, and Larmus Ray Box; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Josephine Key and Kathleen Mills.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mattie Dovie Vanzant Allred, age 87, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 15th, 2007.
She was born September, 17th, 1919 and was a life long resident of Marion County.
Visitation will be 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, AL. Services, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 at the funeral home chapel. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Jerome Dodd will be speaking.
She is survived by 1 son, Connie Allred, Jr.; 2 daughters, Barbara Allred Wright, and Ruby Allred Sutherland; 1 brother, Russell Vanzant; 3 sisters, Lonna Heatherly, Florene Reynolds, and Jackie Roth; also 23 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Elijah Allred; 1 son, Billy Joe Allred; Parents, Henry Vanzant and Willie Mae Pace; 6 brothers, Tim, Earl, W.L., Frank, Melton, and Wilson Vanzant; 3 sisters, Dicie Vanzant, Ann Nutt, and Addie Brown.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wanda Defoor Lawrence, age 53, of Haleyville, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at her residence.
She was born October 30, 1953.
Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville and services, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at Nichols Funeral Home. Burial at New Hope Cemetery on Hwy. 129. Charlie Rawles and Steve Tidwell will be officiating.
She is survived by her father, Clayborn Defoor; her mother, Geneva Defoor Long; her step-father, Rex Long; 1 son, Christopher Clay Lawrence; 1 brother, Scottie Defoor; and her best friend, Willene Crow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lawrence.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sherry Elaine Harris, age 59, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away at Lakeland Community Hospital, Friday, July 20th, 2007.
She was born July 11th, 1948.
Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday July 23rd, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home. Services at the funeral home chapel, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Reverend Greg Reynolds officiating. Burial at Ephesus Cemetery in the Pebble Community.
She is survived by her husband, Mitchell R. Harris; her mother, Mayme Curtiss; 2 daughters, Rebecca Renae Wilson and Tracie Sue Gunn; 1 brother, Robert C. Curtiss; 2 sisters, Anita Lent and Joyce Mallett; 1 aunt, Pauline Pace; and 3 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Stevens; and 1 son, Robert Woodrow Newell.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Lawley, age 74, of Haleyville Alabama, passed away at his residence, Friday, July 20th, 2007.
Visitation will be Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home. Services, Sunday, July 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Reverend Terry Duncan officiating. Burial in Ephesus Cemetery in the Pebble Community.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia Shelton Lawley; 2 sons, Anthony Lawley and Steve (Ann) Lawley; 1 daughter, Ann Lawley; 4 grandchildren, Tabitha Drake, Kristin McGee, Tony Joseph Lawley and Amy Lawley; 3 great-grandchildren, Reagan Lawley, Mercy Drake, and Joey Lawley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Lawley and Ethel Lunsford Lawley; and 3 sisters, Clara Morris, Thelma Ortez, and Lello Bolen.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Walter Carl Beam Jr., age 70, of Addison, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was born on January 27, 1937 in Arley, AL. to Walter Carl Beam and Genett Gaines Beam. He was married to his loving wife Shirley for 52 years.
Visitation, Sunday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., July 22, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home. Funeral services, Monday, July 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home. Bishop Samuel Parker officiating. Pallbearers, Randy White, Tony Denson, Danny Ward, Robbie Hiller, Scotty Hayes, Abe Rooks, Joe Laseter and Davis Cross. Burial will be at Church of God Cemetery in Addison, AL.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Beam; his mother, Genett Beam; 2 sons, Walter David (Lori) Beam and Mike (Donna) Beam; 1 daughter, Sherrie Nichols; 1 brother, Charles Beam; 2 sisters, Carolyn Beam and Ann Hovet; 5 grandchildren, Ace Beam, Garrett Nichols, Sadie Beam, Tiffany Beam and Brittany Beam.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Carl Beam, Sr.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jasper “Junior” Newton Bailey Jr., age 80, of Double Springs passed away at his residence, Monday, July 23, 2007.
He was born August 14, 1926. He was a Veteran.
Visitation, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Double Springs from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services at the funeral home chapel, Thursday, July 26, 2007, 2:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Double Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Reverend Bill Frank Wilson and Reverend John Whaley officiating.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Bailey; 2 sons, Brad Bailey and Brent (Rachel) Bailey; 1 brother, Ray (June) Bailey; 1 sister, Virginia (Terril) Posey; 2 Grandchildren, Lisa and John Bailey
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Viola Bailey; 1 brother, Ralph Wensil Bailey.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jasper “Junior” Newton Bailey Jr., age 80, of Double Springs passed away at Lakeland Community Hospital, Monday, July 23, 2007.
He was born September 19, 1916.
Visitation, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home chapel at 6:00 p.m. Graveside service, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2007at Winston Memorial Cemetery. Hayden Childs officiating.
He is survived by 1 granddaughter, Starr Pendley; 1 grandson, Robby Johnson; 3 great-grandchildren, Jaquan, Madison, and Taylor Caine; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Johnson and Sara Belle Tate Johnson; his wife, Gladys Huggins Johnson; 1 son, Bobby Johnson; and 1 daughter, Lawanda Pendley.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
(April 19, 1928 - July 30, 2007)
Mrs. Geraldine "Granny" Marks, age 79, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday evening, July 30, 2007, at Haleyville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Nichols Funeral Home from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services, Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nichols Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Winston Memorial Cemetery. Reverend Mark Daniel will be officiating.
She is survived by 2 sons, John William Marks and Houston Terry Marks; 1 daughter, Teresa Dena Marks; 1 sister, Carolyn Cole; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston A. Marks; and her parents, John Edward Hilton and Johnnie Lou Hilton..
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Violet Lee Roby, age 80, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 30, 2007, at the Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. from the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the City Cemetery. Bro. W.T. Allison was the officiating.
She was born June 27, 1927, in Fayette County, Alabama to the late Bankhead and Cannie Ward Weeks. She was previously employed at Harco Drug Store.
Survivors include her husband, William T. Roby; 2 sons - Tommy Roby, Jr. and Rodney L. Roby; grandsons, Sean and Shane Roby; 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Roby was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Jerry Allen Roby.
Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197
This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
(March 4, 1924 - July 31, 2007)
Mr. Richard C. Massey, age 83, of Nauvoo passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Arrangements will be annouced later by Nichols Funeral Home of Double Springs.
Regina Larimore Montgomery, age 57, Russellville, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 30, 2007.
She is survived by son, Allen Wayne Montgomery and wife, Christy; granddaughter, Reece Montgomery; brother, Jimmy Larimore and wife, Wanda.
The visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The 2:00 pm funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 in the funeral home Chapel. Bro. Ricky Watt will officiate. Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Kennedy, Cleveland Franks, Jonathan Spruell, Ricky Rhodes, Darrell Quails and John Kerr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Montgomery, Sammy Kennedy, Hershel Spruell and Sam Spruell.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Montgomery; parents, Wayne and Francis Pugh Larimore.
She was a member of Ligon Springs Church of Christ.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(April 20, 1968 - July 29, 2007)
Jerome Glenn Hines, age 39, Russellville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2007.
He is survived by son, Chris Hines; daughter, Kayla Hines; stepson, Thomas Dollman; mother, Emma Jean Hines; sister, Becky Ergle and husband, Donald; mother of his children, Jeana Williams; niece, Amanda Hood; nephew, Brandon Ergle; very close and dear friend, Bobby McKissack .
The visitation was be 12-2 pm, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The 2:00 pm funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel. Bro. Sammy Randolph and Bro. Daniel Holmes will officiate. Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Scott, Phillip Hall, Ty Bolton, Sammy Hall, Michael Hood, Daniell Gavin, Tommy Montgomery, and Robert Whitaker.
He is preceded in death by his father, Vernon Lee Hines; brothers, Vernon Lee and Jimmy Glenn Hines.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(March 19, 1910 - July 25, 2007)
Helen Douglass Massey McIntosh was born on 19 March 1910 in Vina, AL to John Ewing Massey and Harriet Odell. In 1929, she married James Henry McIntosh of Russellville, AL and they had four children: Harriet Kathrine McDonald of Muscle Shoals, AL, James Henry McIntosh of Florence, AL, John Wilkerson McIntosh of Atlanta, GA, and Jean Massey McIntosh of New Orleans, LA. In 1937, they moved to and raised their family in Florence, AL, where she was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church. In 1963, she and her husband, James, moved back to Russellville, AL into James' parents' home place which they had restored. Her husband, James, died in 1975 and she lived in Russellville until 1991, when she moved to Atlanta to live with her son, John. Helen McIntosh died on 25 July 2007 in Atlanta, she will be buried next to her husband, James, in Russellville, AL on Saturday 28 July 2007. Service at 2:00 at Spry Funeral Home visitation at 12:00. Helen McIntosh is survived by her four children, eleven of her twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one of her six sisters.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(August 13, 1928 - July 22, 2007)
Elvie O. Borden, age 78, Russellville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007.
She is survived by daughter, Carolyn Borden Newell; grandchildren, Tammy Schatz & husband, Joe, Shannon Newell & Wife, Peggy; great grandchildren, Cody Newell, Joshua Schatz, Jordan Schatz, Dalton Newell, Kaitlyn Lowry Newell, Shea Newell; many nieces & nephews.
The visitation was be 12-2 p.m. prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service at Spry Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Bro. Randall Tice will officiate. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Lawrence County.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Parker, Billy Parker, Bobby Parker, Ray Parker, Randol Hill & Willard Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Shannon Newell, Cody Newell, Joshua Schatz & Dalton Newell.
She was a member of Russellville 256 Order of Eastern Star. She was always the life of the party, but in a very dignified way; but most of all her walk with Jesus was evident in all she did and said. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 1/2 years, Rev. Howard Dennis Borden; parents, Russell Parker & Maude Hefflin Parker.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(March 12, 1926 - July 21, 2007)
Morris Leon Hester, age 81, Russellville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2007.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Barnett Hester; son, Anthony W. Hester & wife, Tabetha; sisters, Eva Kirkley, Ima Glasgow, Marie Bragwell; grandsons, Kellin A. Hester & wife, Christy, Kollin James Hester; great grandchildren, Christlin & Kolten Hester; numerous nieces & nephews.
The visitation was be 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel on Monday, July 23, 2007 The 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Bro. Jackie Richardson and Bro. Don Miller will officiate. Interment will be in Belgreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Robert Holcomb, Thomas Holcomb, Foy Hester, Jonathan Hester and Gerald Hooper. Honorary pallbearers will be The Pioneers, Waterfall Valley Conservation Club and Waterfall Valley Trap Shooters.
He had a love of life and the church and was very faithful. He was a member of Belgreen Church of Christ, a founding member of Waterfall Valley Conservation Club and member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a WWII Navy veteran having served in Pearl Harbor. He enjoyed being outside and was an avid deer hunter; he had a hobby of selling peaches and was known as the "Peach Man".
He is preceded in death by parents, Walter A. Hester and Jessie Hooper Hester.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(July 9, 1925 - July 15, 2007)
Lewis Leon Sherrill, age 82, Phil Campbell, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2007.
He is survived by wife of 57 years, Shellie Nell Sherrill; son, Arthur Wade Sherrill & wife, Tammy; brother, Samuel "Bo" Sherrill & wife, Jackie; sister, Marcel Sherrill Wood & husband, Orbie; grandchildren, Shelana Luck & Husband, Dave, Jaclyn Thomas & husband, Jason, Hollie Sherrill, Bailey Berlin, Grace Berlin; 5 great grandchildren.
The family extends its gratitude to Dr. Keith Morrow, Russellville ICU nurses, Mid South Home Health, especially, Sonya McQuarry.
The visitation will be 12-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, the 2:00 p.m. funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel. Bro. Joe Holmes and Bro. Jarvis Brewer will officiate. Interment will be in Phil Campbell City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bailey Berlin, Brett Riner, Dave Luck, Ronald Sherrill, Barry Sherrill and Samuel O. Sherrill.
He was preceded in death by son, Lewis Leon Sherrill, Jr.; parents, Robert Hugh Sherrill and Dussie Thompson Sherrill, brothers, Hugh G. Sherrill, Thurston Sherrill; sister, Virginia Sherrill Bowen.
He was a member of the Baptist Church, founding member of Phil Campbell Cemetery Board, devoting many hours to its care, member of VFW and post adjutant of Phil Campbell American Legion; he was a WWII veteran having served in Austria and Germany.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(October 19, 1948 - July 14, 2007)
Rodney Ancel Rickard passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 at his residence.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 16, 2007 at Spry Memorial Chapel from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the 2:00 p.m. funeral service in the chapel. Bro. Keith B. Arnett will officiate. Interment will be in Franklin Memory Gardens.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(December 1, 1941 - July 12, 2007)
Floyd Andrew Thompson, age 65, Phil Campbell, Alabama passed away at his home after an extended illness on Thursday, July 12, 2007.
He is survived by sons, Jimmy B. Thompson and wife, Michelle; Floyd Andrew "Andy" Thompson, Jr. and wife, Lori; brother, Bobby Thompson; sisters, Linda Thompson, Louise Freeman; 5 grandchildren, Heather, Christian, Brianna, Bridget and Trevor; a host of nieces and nephews; best friend, Brent Elliott.
The visitation will be 1 hour prior to the 4 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Bro. Kenneth Reed and Bro. Frank Billingham will officiate. Interment will be in Phil Campbell City Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by parents, Gordon Thompson and Zada Williams Morrow; brothers, Hulon W. Thompson, James L. Thompson.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(May 25, 1933 - July 2, 2007)
Hubert Hosley Black, age 74, Tuscumbia, Alabama passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness on Monday, July 02, 2007.
He is survived by wife of 51 years, Patsy Skidmore Black; sons, Jeff Black (Rhonda), Chris Black (Paige); daughters, Lorrie Nichols (Scottie), Jennifer Peoples (Jackie); brother, Roger Black (Jane); sisters, Sue Brewer (Jerry), Shellie Hellums (Ricky); grandchildren, Bethanie and Baylie Nichols, Landon and Logan Black, Drake, Carson, Gage and Griffin Peoples and 1 future granddaughter; 3 nieces.
The family extends its gratitude to Dr. Jerry Williams and Dr. Joshua Vacik and AlaCare Hospice employees, Sandy, Brenda, Sheila and Dena, with special thanks to Kim Tigner for her care and friendship to our family. Our "Paw" looked forward to her visits throughout his illness; her care was above and beyond her duties and she will always be remembered affectionately.
The visitation will be 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 03, 2007. The 11:00 a.m. funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, July 04, 2007. Bro. Scott Richardson, Bro. Jackie Richardson, Bro. Johnny Richardson and Bro. Harold Young will officiate. Interment will be in Piney Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nelson Dalrymple, Greg Dalrymple, George Hutto, Clovis Taylor, Jerry Suggs and Lonnie Oldag. Honorary pallbearers will be Virgil Hinson, Harold Young, Raymond Harville, Gary Carter, John Kemp and James Hester.
He was preceded in death by parents, Archie and Alma Taylor Black.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ and a retired US Army Sergeant Major Korean veteran of the 20th Special Forces Battalion and he was retired from Reynolds Alloys Company. He volunteered many hours at Rustic Youth Camp and helped build many church buildings all over the United States.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rustic Youth Camp.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
(December 5, 1932 - July 2, 2007)
Elizabeth Carrie Kinard, age 73, Sheffield passed away Monday, July 02, 2007.
The visitation will be 2 hours prior to the 11:00 a.m. funeral service to be held at Spry Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 with Bro. Curtis Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mae Kinard.
She is survived by son, Billy Calvin Borden; daughters, Linda Gail Moore (husband Howard, deceased), Marie E. Brawley; brother, Orbie Kinard; grandsons, Wade and Chris; granddaughters, Savanah Borden and Ariana Galvez; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Spry Memorial Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
David Rushing, age 66, of Brilliant, Alabama died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at his residence.
Born in Lamar County, Alabama. He is the Son of the late Hershel and Velcie Roberts Rushing. He was a graduate of Marion County High School and a graduate of Auburn University Pharmacy School. He had lived in Brilliant the past 27 years where he was a Pharmacist from 1980 to 2005. He served on the Board of Directors for the Brilliant Housing Authority and was a member of the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by his Wife, Carolyn Moseley Rushing of Brilliant, AL, A Daughter, Shelley Ann (William Allen) Webster of Guin, AL, A Son, Derek Lance Rushing of Brilliant, 2 Nieces, Michelle Moseley, Christian (Kurt), and Gabrielle Moseley, A Nephew, John Taylor Moseley, a Brother-In-Law, Jerry Taylor (Martha) Moseley of Florence, AL, an Aunt, Eloise Scott of Greenwood Springs, MS, an Uncle, Harmon "Bub" (Janie) Rushing of Ft. Payne, AL, and several cousins.
Services held Friday, July 27, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Bro. Bill Duncan and Bro. David Sexton officiating.
Visitation Thursday 6 - 8 pm at the funeral home.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
Morris Glenn, age 77, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away, Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Fayette Medical Center.
Mr. Glenn was born May 7, 1930 in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Les and Ada Glenn. He was of the Baptist faith and also had attended Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ in Amory, Mississippi. Mr. Glenn was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict.
Funeral services, 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2007, from the Chapel of Otts Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Gilmer Addition of the Sulligent City Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Morris Glenn, Jr., Oklahoma City, OK.; one daughter, Angela Glenn, Oklahoma City, OK.; one brother, Roger, "Jack" Glenn, Sulligent, AL.; several step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Les and Ada Glenn; three daughters, Jaquline Glenn, Verna Dean Glenn and Yvonne Bobo; two brothers, Floyd Glenn and Leslie Glenn; one sister, Jewell Mae Glenn.
Otts Funeral Home Sulligent directing.
Mr. Bobbie Walker, age 63, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away July 29, 2007.
Funeral Services Friday, August 3, at 1 p.m. at Westside Church of Christ where the body will lie-in-state from 12 to 1 p.m. Burial in Furnace Hill Cemetery.
Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.
Richard Lynn Egger, age 41, of Sulligent, AL, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Fayette Medical Center.
Funeral services: Monday, July 30, 2007 at 2:00 pm from Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Monday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Bro. James Godsey and Bro. Lynn Godsey officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Devin Downey, Justin and Franklin Webb, Josh and Patrick Gosa, and Brent Egger.
Mr. Egger was born Feb. 7, 1966, in Lamar County, to the late M.L. and Betty Jean Gosa Egger. He attended the Full Gospel Worship Center. He was a graduate of the Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega, Alabama.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Carolyn Downey, Sulligent, AL., and Doris Webb, Winfield, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, David Egger; 1 sister, Sharon Egger; and a nephew, Brandon Egger.
Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.
Dudley Knight, age 79, of Winfield, died Thursday, July 26, 2007 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon, Sunday, July 29, 2007, at 2:00 PM from the Miles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in West AL Memorial Gardens with Harry Saylor officiating.
Active pallbearers were James Brown, Johnny Sprinkle, Ernest Thomas Knight, Donald and Bill King, and Joel Woods.
Mr Knight was born May 25, 1928, in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Arnie Oliver and Susie Inez Stafford Knight. He was a resident of Alabama most of his life and of Winfield since 1993. He attended the Faith Fellowship Church. He was a retired machine operator in the tool and die industry and was also a United States Korean War veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine Fields Knight; one son, Bill Douglas Knight of Amory, MS; four daughters, Gail Knight of St. Petersburg, FL, Wanda Cantrell of Columbus, MS, Judy Pinkerton of Fayette, and Sandra Pinkerton of Fayette; four sisters, Alice Stafford of Smithville, MS, Clara Mae King of Smithville, MS, Shirley Woods of Amory, MS, and Dottie Sue Bennett of Amory, MS; one sister in-law, Audie Mae Knight of Amory, MS; ten grand-children; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, F.T. and Dick Knight.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
Mrs. Erin Couch Burleson, age 92, of Winfield, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the Golden Living Nursing Home at Winfield, AL.
Mrs. Burleson was born on September 8, 1914 in Gattman, MS a daughter of Alex and Julia Estes Couch; resident of Winfield most of her life; graduate of Winfield High School; retired Bookkeeper for Burleson Motors; widow of James Dalton “Shorty” Burleson; member of Studiosis Club; and a member of Winfield First Baptist Church and the Keenagers Class.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Merle Yates and Helen Couch; and five brothers, Raymond, Delmus, Mack, Robert and Tom Couch.
Survivors include son, Jimmy (Marilyn) Burleson, Winfield; 2 grandchildren, Teresa (Tim) Morrison and Tommy (Cindy) Burleson; 5 great-grandchildren, Haley Penny, Curt and Hannah Howell, Thomas and Jessica Burleson; 1 brother, Alex Couch Jr., Nashville, TN; 6 sisters, Ola Nails, West Point, MS, Martha Mims, Louisville, KY, Lillian Langston and Dorothy "Dot" Smith, Fayette, Jean Moore and Naomi Waldrop, of Winfield, AL; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Service, Saturday 2PM from the Winfield First Baptist Church. The body will Lie-In-State from 1 - 2 PM at the church. Burial to follow in Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
James William Westbrook, age 84, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2007, in the Heart Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial in the Winfield City Cemetery. Dr. Charles Ballew was the officiating minister.
Active pallbearers were Jamey and Jimmy Mays and Charlie and Dennis Green.
Mr. Westbrook was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Caledonia, MS., to the late Lafanis Rosman and Lillian Dodson Westbrook. He was a resident of Texas most of his life, but was a former resident of Mississippi and Winfield. He was retired as a manager in auto sales and a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church in San Antonio.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Patrica Lynn Westbrook, San Antonio, TX., and Rosemary (Lynn) Wilson, Sugarland, TX.; 1 grandson, Justin Wilson; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Alice Green Westbrook; and sister, Reba Westbrook Hockensmith.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
Lucille Mixon Hollis, age 84, of Beaverton, Alabama passed away Monday, July 23, 2007 at the residence.
Ms. Hollis was born January 4, 1923 in Lamar County, AL. to the late Terrell and Minnie Taylor Mixon. She attended Mr. Hebron United Methodist Church. Ms. Hollis was a 1945 graduate of Sulligent High School where she was 1 of 16 female classmates to graduate due to the male classmates being drafted during WWII. She did substitute teaching at Webb School in the Henson Springs Community of Lamar County. Ms. Hollis enjoyed gardening.
Funeral services, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2007, from Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church. Bro. Jeff Scott and Bro Roger Redus, officiating. Burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Brenda) Hollis, Beaverton, AL.; one daughter, Nancy (Vance) Busby, Guin, AL.; one step-son, Garvin Haston (Pam) Hollis Jr., Guin, AL.; three step-daughters, Jean (Calvin) Hughes, Beaverton, AL.; Joan (Lyle) Cole, Guin, AL.; Louise Baumea, Winfield, AL.; 5 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers, Shawn Hollis, Corey Hollis, Farris Busby, Aaron Busby, Derek Hollis, Don Hughes, Bruce Hughes, and Lyndon Hughes. Honorary pallbearers, Frank Mixon, Dr. Terry Mixon, Kenny Mixon, Stephen Busby, Vance Busby, Jr., Barrett Lyle Hughes, Elberton Mixon, Jimmy Mixon, Calvin Hughes, Lyle Cole, Mark Downey, Jeff Hollis, Gale Lowery and Don Lowery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Terrell and Minnie Taylor Mixon; her husband, Garvin Haston Hollis, Sr.; seven brothers, George Russell Mixon, Webster Mixon, John T. Mixon, Howard Mixon, Robert Mixon, Raymond Mixon and Farmer Mixon; four sisters, Elaway Mixon Black, Rae Mixon, Mae Mixon, and Ila Mixon; one step-son, Karl Hollis; and five step-grandchildren.
Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.
Mrs. Ollie Lee Conner Reeves, age 87 of Guin in the Twin Community, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Reeves was born on August 20,1919 in Marion Co. a daughter of Jiles Boyd Maddox and Mary Elzora Williams Maddox; resident of Twin Community most of her life; previous resident of Vernon; widow of Lawrence Conner and Melvin Reeves; retired from the Lamar County Schools as a dietician; previously employed with Munsingwear at Guin; and she was a member of Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Autie Maddox and Olene Tacker; and three brothers, Middleton, Billy Joe and Marshall Maddox.
Survivors include one son, Charles (Janet) Conner of Milan, IL; one step-son, Melvin(Jackie) Reeves, Jr. of Buchanan, GA; four daughters, Lynn (Nicky) Whitehead of Hubbertville, Frankie Jean (Luie) Humber, Ida (Milton) Rhudy and Sheila (Larry “Sam”) Taylor, all of Guin;13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Tidwell of Guin; two sisters-in-law, Lorene Conner of Guin and Wilma Maddox of Arkadelphia, AR; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church. Mike Beckon and Keith Rhudy were the officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Alan Rhudy, Jason Taylor, Lance Whitehead, Matthew May, Kevin Rhudy and Steve Blair.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.
Billy Ray Hill, age 52 of Eldridge, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at his residence.
Billy Ray was born on April 11, 1955 in Fayette Co. a son of Frank and Ruby Haney Hill; he was a self-employed Handy Man.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Whitehead and two brothers, Jimmy and Junior Hill.
Survivors include his son, James (Lois) Hill of Glen Allen; three grandchildren, Julie, Zackry and Christopher; three brothers, Kenneth Hill of Glen Allen, Thomas (Sherlon) Hill of Winfield and Stanley (Jean) Hill of Vernon; three sisters, Elizabeth (Leasle) Evans of Winfield, Virginia Oden of Eldridge and Nancy (Charles) Stewart of Glen Allen; ex-wife, Kathy Hill (Scott) Webb of Glen Allen; host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Services were held Monday, July 16, 2007 at 3:00 PM from the Berea Church of Christ. Jimmy McNease was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.
Mr. Fred David Shelnutt, age 67 of Glen Allen, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 in the Northwest Medical Center at Winfield.
Mr. Shelnutt was born on February 28, 1940 in Marion Co. a son of Benny and Nancy Lenahan Shelnutt; resident of Walker Co. most of his life; resident of Glen Allen past 7 years; retired OTR Truck Driver; he was a minister for 42 years having last pastored at Gum Springs Free Will Baptist Church; he was a dedicated Coon Hunter and member of Hubbertville Coon Hunting Club and past president of the Alabama Coon Hunters Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, Ted Shelnutt; and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Phillips Shelnutt of Glen Allen; three sons, Rodney Shelnutt of Springville, David (Beverly) Shelnutt of Tuscaloosa and Bennie (Tracy) Shelnutt of Dora; two daughters, Debbie (Steven) Pettie of Athens and Cynthia (Jimmy) Dutton of Jasper; 12 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Shelnutt of Warrior and Gene Shelnutt of North Carolina; two sisters, Mary Jensen of Oregon and Annie Miller of Winfield; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the Mt. Willing Free Will Baptist Church. Thomas Reeves was the officiating minister. Active Pallbearers were Donnie Gilley, David Crosley, Wayne Capps, Bruce Kilgore, Billy Kilgore and Jacob Flynn. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directed the service.
Carrie Wakefield McCaleb, 99, Hubbertville, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007.
Ms. McCaleb was born Aug. 21, 1907, in Fayette County, to the late Pollard and Margaret Elizabeth Hollingsworth Wakefield. She was a member of the Berea Church of Christ in Hubbertville. She attended Jacksonville State Teacher ’s College and was active in the Hubbertville School System for many years. She also was an active Avon representative for more than 50 years and received numerous awards.
Survivors include 2sons, Eulan McCaleb, Adamsville, and Roger McCaleb, Florence; 2 daughters, Betty Pyle, Tuscumbia, and Nita Gilbert, Winfield; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy McCaleb; 3 children, Joe D. McCaleb, Sarah Bobo, and Carol Webster; and grandchildren - Jeff McCaleb and Mack Pyle.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 3 p.m. from the Berea Church of Christ of Hubbertville with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Dale Hubbert and Bro. Ronnie Hayes officiating.
Active pallbearers were Dustin Jones, Nicholas Underwood, and Hunter, Kevin , and Kyle McCaleb.
Lawrence Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Raymond Phillip Norris, 64, Texas, formerly of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Texas.
Mr. Norris was born Feb. 13, 1943, to the late Raymond and Helen Harris Norris.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 29, 2007, at 2 p.m. from the White Springs United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 son, Kenneth Norris.
Survivors include his children, Wade, Lisa and Nicole; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Larry Norris and Ronny Estes; 3 sisters, Sharon Morgan, Teresa Stanford, and Tammy Bolton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL., in charge of arrangements.
Ada Pearl Jackson Simmons, 82, died Monday, July 30, 2007, of natural causes. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield.
Akins Funeral Home, Russellville.
Johnny Eugene Copeland, 61, died Sunday, July 29, 2007.
The funeral will be a private family service.
He was the son of the late Eugene and Lola Faye Page Copeland.
Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, is in charge.
Edith McGee, age 85, of Sulligent (Molly Community), Alabama, passed away July 22, 2007, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.
Ms. McGee was born August 1, 1921, in Lamar County, AL., to the late George and Annie Glasgow McGee. She was a member of Nebo United Methodist Church. Ms. McGee attended Vernon and Pleasant Hills Schools. She was retired from United Technology in Columbus, MS. She enjoyed fishing.
Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2007, from the Chapel of Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL. Burial in the Furnace Hill Cemetery under the direction of Otts Funeral Home.
Survivors include her sister, Louise McGee; sister-in-law, Ann McGee; nieces and nephews, Mike (Diane) McGee, Mitzi (Marc) Davis, Lisa (Frankie) Steward, Joyce (Tim) Rollin, Keith McGee, Elizabeth (Bill) Brock, Brenda (Johnny) Finch, Dorothy Sue (Joe) Brock, Patsy (Chuck) Miller and Kenneth (Mary) Nichols; many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Pallbearers, Johnny Finch, Bill Brock, Kenneth Nichols, Frankie Steward, Marc Davis and Mike McGee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Glasgow McGee; brothers, Joe McGee, and George McGee, Jr.; and sister, Amanda Nichols.
Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.