June 2011

Mr. Edward Ables

July 29, 1937 - Monday, June 13, 2011

Edward Ables, age 73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday night, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Dwayne Satterwhite officiating. Burial Unity Cemetery.

Mr. Ables was born July 29, 1937, in Franklin County, Alabama, to late Dewey and Fannie Crouch Ables. He worked as a Saw Mill Worker.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ables; 1 son, Mark Ables; 2 daughters, Betty Ables, and Diane Donaldson; 2 brothers, Tommy Ables, and Elvin Ables; 1 sister, Willie Ann Ables; 3 grandchildren, Meagan Hooper, Ashley Cummings, and Tisha Ables; and 4 great-grandchildren, Logan Sullins, Corey Hooper, Madison Cummings, and Dakota Cummings.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Fannie Crouch Ables and 9 brothers and sisters.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Mr. Cecil Ables

October 13, 1934 - Monday, June 13, 2011

Cecil Ables, age 76, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at the Northwest Medical Center.

Visitation, 6:00 p.m., Tuesday night at Unity Church. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Unity Church. Randall Tice officiating.

Mr. Ables was born October 13, 1934, in Franklin County, Alabama, to the late Dewey and Fannie Crouch Ables. He was a Logger.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Upton Ables; 6 children, Pam Gersh, Linda Webster, Daniel Ables, Jimmy Ables, Timothy Ables, and Glenda Ables; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey & Fannie Crouch Ables; and 2 daughters, Sarah Ann Hughes, and Jackie Ables.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Mr. Raymond Carver Cantrell

August 21, 1921 - Saturday, June 11, 2011

Raymond Carver Cantrell, age 89, of Hodges, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his residence.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2011, at Hodges Church of Christ in Hodges, Alabama. Steve Gober officiating. Visitation, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the church, until time of service. Burial in Old Line Cemetery.

Mr. Cantrell was born August 21, 1921 to the late Austin M. and Julia Davis Cantrell. He is a Veteran and was retired from TVA.

He is survived by his wife, Vela Cantrell; 3 sons, Bennie Cantrell (Sandra), Greg Cantrell, and Phillip Cantrell; 6 grandchildren, Johnathan Cantrell, Lacey Cayson, Alex Cantrell, Alicia Lynch, Mike Cantrell, and Stephanie Means; 8 great-grandchildren, Kyler Cantrell, Evan Cantrell, Paige Means, Matthew Means, William Lynch, Wyatt Lynch, Hunter Holt, and Tyler Holt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin M. and Julia Davis Cantrell; 1 sister, Ruby Taylor; 5 brothers, Gaston, G.K., Miles, Mack, and Jimmy Cantrell.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Ms. Nola Cochran

February 22, 1922 - Thursday, June 16, 2011

Nola Cochran, age 89, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011, at her residence.

The body will lie-in-state, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Mt. Hope Church. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m., at the church. Randall Tice and David Sanderson, officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Ms. Cochran was born February 22, 1922, in Franklin County, Alabama, to the late William Odell and Lonnie Clee McCutchen Cochran. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 5 daughters, Barbara Cochran, Linda Ballard (J. Hugh), Kathy Pounders (Johnny), Hilda Gary, and Frances Barnwell (Chris); 1 son, Anthony Cochran (Tina); 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Cochran; her parents, William and Lonnie Clee Cochran; 1 child; 2 sisters; 3 brothers and 1 grandchild.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Mr. Royce Oneal Elrod

Phil Campbell, AL

January 28, 1932 - Saturday, June 11, 2011

Royce Elrod, age 79, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Russellville Hospital in Russellville, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday night, June 12, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Waylon Jones officiating. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery, Phil Campbell, Alabama.

Mr. Elrod was born January 28, 1932, in Franklin County, Alabama, to the late Fossie and Bertha Ridge Elrod. He was a Carpenter, a Veteran, and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Elrod; children, Patrick & Jesse, Tammy, Judy, and Betty; 1 sister, Gerlene Daniels; 1 brother, Robert Elrod; and a host of grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Ms. Shirley Fay Childers Emerson

(March 14, 1939 - Saturday, June 4, 2011)

Shirley Fay Childers Emerson, age 72, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Happy Hill Church of God of Prophesy . Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Happy Hill Church . Curtis Sutton officiating. Burial in Shottsville Cemetery , Shottsville Community.

Ms. Emerson was born March 14, 1939, to the late Marvin Ed and Martha Jesker Johnson Childers. She worked in the school lunch room.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Sheila Dawn Emerson Tucker; 1 grandson, Christopher Corey (Emily Taylor) Tucker; 5 sisters, Willie Jay "Sis" Childers Byrd, Maxina Childers Williams, Wilma Childers Miller, Nicki Childers Nichols, and Wanda Childers Boutte; 3 brothers, Hobert Childers, Hershel Childers, and Bobby Ray (Bud) Childers; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joel Mack Emerson.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Mr. Jerry Wayne Evans

Friday, June 17, 2011

Jerry Wayne Evans, age 65, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Friday night, June 17, 2011, at E.C.M. Hospital in Florence, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the funeral home chapel. Steve Lawrence officiating. Burial in Holly Springs Cemetery .

Mr. Evans was born July 26, 1945 in Franklin County, Alabama, to J.C. and Wortilee Ellison Evans. He was a Self-Employed Mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Burgett Evans; 1 daughter, Kim (Jeff) Loveless; and 1 granddaughter, McKenna Loveless.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Mr. Butch Frye

Friday, June 17, 2011

Butch Frye, age 65, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011, at his residence. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Guin First Baptist Church, Guin, Alabama. Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2011, at the Guin First Baptist Church. Bro. Scott Stokes and Bro. Randy Wright officiating. Burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Mr. Frye was born in Jasper, Alabama to James Frye and the late Dorothy Hunt Frye. He had lived in Guin the past 38 years. He retired from Northwest Alabama Gas Company, and was the owner of F & G Cabinets and Frye Farms. He was a member and a Deacon of the Guin First Baptist Church, a member of the Guin Masonic Lodge, Board Member of the Cattlemen's Association and a Board Member of Alfa. He is survived by 2 daughters, Ronda (Danny) Marcum and Lauren (Cody) Pipkins, Guin, AL.; 2 sons, Robb Frye and Mike Frye, Guin, AL.; 3 grandchildren, Joey and Madison Frye and Chris Marcum; his father, James Frye, Lineville, AL.; 1 sister, Susan Frye, Cedartown, GA.; and 1 brother, Keith Frye of Ashland, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Foster Frye; and his mother Dorothy Hunt Frye. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Aseracare Hospice P.O. Box 1357 Hamilton, AL 35570

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

Ms. Mertie Garrison

(Saturday, June 4, 2011)

Ms. Mertie Garrison, age 101, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Oakson Parkwood Nursing Home in Bessemer, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial in the Mt. Olive Cemetery .

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Mr. Walter Grady Jackson

(October 7, 1937 - June 15, 2011)

Hamilton, AL - Walter Grady Jackson, age 73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Marion County Funeral Home. Bro. Mac Vice officiating. Burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens , Hamilton, Alabama. Mr. Jackson was born in Hamilton, Alabama, Thursday, October 7, 1937 to the late Cleat and Letha Colburn Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, June Whitehead Jackson; 3 children, Dennis (Donella) Jackson, Michael (Tracy) Jackson, and Gena Jackson (Marlon) Holloway; 12 grandchildren, Stephanie, Dustin, Phillip, Grant, Michael, Dennis, Aaron, Caitlin, Mary Katherine, Makahla, Chase and Austin; 7 great-grandchildren, Anna, Madyson, Colton, James, Eli, Roman and Jordon; 2 sisters, Margaret (Elton) Johnson, and Ann Linley; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleat and Letha Colburn Jackson.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

Bishop Theodis Kimbrough

December 17, 1950 - Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bishop Theodis Kimbrough, age 60, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday night, June 30, 2011, at the RAMP in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 12:00 p.m. (Noon), Friday, July 1, 2011, at the RAMP in Hamilton, Alabama. And a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. (Noon), Saturday, July 2, 2011, at New Zion Baptist Church in Northport, Alabama. Burial in Cedar Oak Memorial Park Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Bishop Theodis Kimbrough was born December 17, 1950, in Alabama, to James and Cora Ogden Kimbrough. He was a well-loved Pastor of a local church.

He is survived by his wife, Adiene Barnett Kimbrough; and 1 son, Theo Kimbrough.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 - Fax: 205-921-3790. Hackleburg Funeral Home - P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 - 205-935-3854 - Fax: 205-921-3790.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Ms. Mary A. Humbers Reed Sullins

Mary A. Humbers Reed Sullins, age 94, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011, at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday night, June 26, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Burial in Macedonia Cemetery , Sulligent, Alabama.

Ms. Sullins was born September 3, 1916, in Marion County, Alabama to the late Dee and Margaret Hall Humbers. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 1 son, Charles (Billie) Reed; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benton Reed; 1 daughter, Mahalia Mixon; her parents, Dee and Margaret Hall Humbers; 3 sisters, Sara Colburn, Lettie Walton, and Mandy Weeks; and 5 brothers, Troy, Roy, Robert, Marvin, and Harvey Humbers.

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.