March 2010

March 26, 2010

Mr. Clyde "Vernon" Ballard, Jr.

Clyde "Vernon" Ballard, Jr. passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at his residence.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2010 at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., just prior to service. David Sanderson officiating. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens, Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Ballard was born March 9, 1940 in Marion County, Alabama to the late Clyde and Opal Lee Ballard. He was a Mechanic at NTN.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wilson Ballard; children, Teresa Ballard, Brian (Christina) Ballard, and Samantha Wilson; grandchildren, Austin Murray Ballard, and Clyde Hunter Ballard.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Keith Ballard; and his parents, Clyde and Opal Lee Ballard.

The family wanted to extend special thanks to Asera Care, Leah, Dr. Romero, Joannie and Rhonda.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Asera Care Hospice.

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.

March 30, 2010 Ms.

Annie Sue Burleson Annie Sue Robertson Burleson, age 67, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Norwood Funeral Home in Guin, Alabama.

Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Guin First Baptist Church, Guin, Alabama.

Burial in Guin City Cemetery, Guin, Alabama.

Ms.

Burleson was born in Beaverton, Alabama to Flois Taylor and James Early Robertson.

She had lived in Guin, Alabama for her whole life, was a member of the Guin First Baptist Church and taught Home Economics at Marion County High School in Guin for 31 1/2 years.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby E.

Burleson, Guin, AL.; 1 son, Benjamin E. (Emily) Burleson, Guin, AL.; and mother, Flois Taylor Robertson, Guin, AL.; 6 grandchildren, Cody, Jake and Nick Bussey, Shelby Burleson, Ashley and Alisyn Hayes; 1 sister, Carolyn (Jerry) Flippo, Rosemary, FL.; and 1 brother, James Roger (Judy Robertson, Rock City, AL.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Early Robertson; and 1 daughter, Angie Bussey.

A special thank you from the family to the Staff of Sunset Manor Nursing Home for their loving care.

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

March 10, 2010

Ms. Lorene Godsey Carter

Lorene Godsey Carter, age 85 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her residence.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010, at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., following visitation at the funeral home. Bobby Duncan, officiating. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Ms. Carter was born June 29, 1924 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Alex and Ida Raburn Godsey. She was a Homemaker and her faith was Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Nixola (& the late Jack) Emerson, Hamilton, AL., Peggy (Jerry Wayne) McCarley, Hodges, AL., David (Susie) Carter, Hamilton, AL., Danny (Pamela) Carter, Hamilton, AL., Frankie (Richard) Kimbrell, Hamilton, AL., Benny Carter, Hamilton, AL., LeKita Carter (Marvin) Cowart, Hamilton, AL., Tammy (James) Bedford, Moulton, AL., Tabatha (Mike) Smith, Winfield, AL., Chuck Carter, Hamilton, AL.; brothers, Buford Godsey, Hamilton, AL., and Shelton Godsey, Booneville, MS.; 27 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Carter; 1 son, Gerald Craig Carter; her parents, Alex and Ida Raburn Godsey; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers.

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.

March 27, 2010

Ms. Gertha Mae Cole

Gertha Mae Cole, age 82, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Marion Regional Nursing Home.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 29, 2010, at Pleasant Ridge Freewill Baptist Church. Terry Gann and Bobby Duncan officiating. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Ms. Cole was born, April 16, 2010, in Marion County, Alabama to the late Erbin Sib and Dermise McKinney Holland. She was a retired Seamstress from Munsingwear.

She is survived by her children, Charles (Brinda) Cole, Johnny (Brenda) Cole, Donald (Linda) Cole, Linda (Tony) Kelly, and Ricky (Annette) Cole; 7 grandchildren, ; 3 step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Edith Webb, Sylvia Taylor, Ann Posey, Syble Hicks, Eugene Holland, Jerry Holland, and Ronald Holland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cole; infant daughter; 1 daughter, Vicky Cole; 1 son, Gary Cole; her parents, Sib and Dermise Holland; her step-mother, Oma Holland; 1 sister, Bobby Baggett; and 1 brother, Donald Holland.

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.

March 27, 2010

Mr. Charles E. "Buck" Grissom

Charles E. "Buck" Grissom, age 86, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away March 27, 2010 at the Russellville Hospital.

Graveside service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2010, at Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, Alabama. Wade Wallace and Steve Lawrence officiating. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery.

Mr. Grissom was born September 24, 1923 in Franklin County, Alabama to the late Charles Edward and Nettie Lee Cleveland Grissom. He was retired from Construction.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Fincher Grissom and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

March 25, 2010

Ms. Reba Harder

Reba Harder, age 98, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Bethlehem Church Cemetery. David Sanderson officiating.

Ms. Harder was born March 30, 1911, in Marion County, Alabama, to Arvie Summerford and David Allen Chandler.

She is survived by 2 sons, Hextel Harder and Jack Harder; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Harder; 1 son, Dewayne Harder; and her parents, Arvie Summerford and David Allen Chandler.

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.

March 9, 2010

Ms. Sharon Lee Hayes

Sharon Lee Niemeyer Hayes, age 61, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the North MS. Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Detroit Church of God. Lie-in-state from 1:00 - 2:00 at the church prior to service. Jimmy Upton officiating. Burial in Cooper Cemetery.

Sharon was born June 16, 1948 in Florissant, Missouri to Andrew and Evelyn Hattaway Niemayer. She was Disabled.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hayes; children, Timothy Lenord, Kimberly Lenord, Khristina (Bobby) Perry, and Beth Lenord; her beloved granddaughter, Katie Perry; brothers and sisters, Carole Schirmer, Drew Niemayer, Debbie Niemayer, Dave Niemayer, Mary Hargadine, and Steve Niemayer.

(Editor's note: Sharon was my friend and I will miss her so much.)

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.

March 15, 2010

Ms. Mildred McCurley Hudson

Mildred McCurley Hudson, age 88, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 in Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service 2:00 p.m., following visitation, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Robert Huffman officiating. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Hudson was born January 15, 1922 in Marion County, Alabama to the late Relis and Ida Palmer McCurley. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Dee Hudson; 1 son, Ronnie (Joan) Hudson; 1 daughter, Rebecca (John) Tidwell; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Chris Childers; 2 special great-nephews, Rocky Hudson and Gerald Hudson.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Heath Bob Hudson; brothers, Dewey McCurley and Euple McCurley; sisters, Maebelle Dyar, Charlene Williams, Julia Evans, and Vera Wiginton; and a son, Ricky Don Hudson.

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

March 13, 2010

Ms. Clara Faye Johnson

Clara Faye Johnson, age 74, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Unity Church. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the church. Burial in Unity Cemetery.

Ms. Johnson was born June 25, 1935 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Myrtle Lee Ables and Ocie Nichols. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Johnson, Sr.; 6 children, Michael McCullar, Kevin Johnson, Jodie Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Jennifer Bellamy, & Kristy Johnson; 14 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Sue Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle Lee Ables and Ocie Nichols; 1 son, Johnnie Johnson, Jr.; 1 brother, J.T. Nichols; and 1 sister, Shirley 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.

March 27, 2010

Ms. Marilyn Marie Knight

Marilyn Marie Jones Knight, age 67, of Guin, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 at her residence.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Visitation, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to service.

Ms. Knight was born October 19, 1942 in Alabama to the late Warren and Rose Ella Plunkett Jones. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy H. Knight; daughters, Melinda (Debi) Knight, and Ramona (Jimmy) Butler; grandchildren, Isaiha Gallivan and Kayla Murry; nephew, Shone Jones; great-nephew, Shone Kristopher Jones; great-nieces, Shoni Allison, and Shaelin Jones; numerous other uncles, aunts, cousins and friends; special people, Joanne (Damon) Crawford, Kathleen Gallivan, and Ashley Smith Chauvin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Rose Ella Jones and nephew, Christopher Robin Jones.

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.

March 2, 2010

Ms. Jimmie Nell Lynch

Jimmie Nell Lynch, age 83, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Scotty Wood officiating. Burial in Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hodges, Alabama.

Ms. Lynch was born December 7, 1926 in Franklin County, Alabama to the late Archie And Rose Cole Giddy. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Sue (Neal) Childers, Herbert (Judy) Lynch, Russell (Carolyn) Lynch, and Joan (Danny) Baker; grandchildren, Suzan (Brent) Sanderson, Andi (Tony) Paganelli, Brantley Childers, Brian Lynch, Jon (Alicia) Lynch, Jona (Scotty) Wood, Jennifer Lynch, and Bart Baker; great-grandchildren, Luke Sanderson, Sophia Paganelli, Brody Wood, William Lynch, and Alex Paganelli; brother, R.J. (Eunie) Giddy; and sister, Adice Aplin; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Lynch; parents, Archie and Rose Cole Giddy; and brother, Bobby Giddy.

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.

March 16, 2010

Ms. Sara Jo McMickin

Sara Jo Kennedy Hightower McMickin, age 68, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the Fulton Bridge Baptist Church. Burial in Pleasant Site Cemetery.

"Jo" was born March 23, 1941, in Marion County, Alabama, to Waveleen Upton and Price Kennedy. She was a Machinist at Munsingwear.

She is survived by 5 children, Kenny (Cheryl) Hightower, Charlotte Hightower Elmore, David (Donna) Hightower, Robert Hightower, and Scott (Deborah) McMickin; 1 sister, Gladys (Bobby) Crow; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny R. McMickin; her parents, Price and Waveleen Kennedy; and a daughter-in-law, Michelle Hightower.

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.

March 9, 2010

Mr. Mills Edward Pope, Jr.

Mills Edward Pope, Jr., age 82, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 9, 2010 at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Center Cemetery near Brilliant, Alabama.

Mr. Pope was born August 10, 1927 in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Polly Pratt and Mills Edward Pope, Sr. He worked in Sanitation. He was a Veteran.

He is survived by 3 children, Bryan Pope, Holly Pope, and Carrie Pope; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Foy Lee Pope, and David Ray Pope; and 1 sister, Lillian Underwood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ann Pope; and his parents, Mills Edward Pope, Sr. and Polly Pratt Pope.

March 7, 2010

Mr. Robert "Bodie" Reid

Robert, better known as "Bodie", Reid, age 77, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Hamilton City Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

"Bodie", as he was known, worked for many years for Mr. Fred C. Sandlin at Fred's Pharmacy in Hamilton, Alabama. Many people knew him and his kindness and he will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his son, Mike.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.