May 2010

May 3, 2010

Ms. Willodean Tubbs Aronson

Willodean Tubbs Aronson, age 78 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Marion County Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Oakman Tubbs Church of Christ, Oakman, Alabama. The body to lie-in-state from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Burial in Tubbs Cemetery on Oakman, Alabama.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

Wednesday May 26, 2010

Miss Caitlin Nicole Barley

Caitlin Nicole Barley, age 15, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama. Jack Harder and Kerry Smith officiating. Burial in Goggans Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

Miss Barley was born October 3, 1994 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Terry and Tina Bozeman Barley. She was a 9th grade student at Marion County High School.

She is survived by her parents, Terry and Tina Bozeman Barley; 1 brother, Graham Barley; grandparents, Jerry and Anne Barley, Boyce and Sherry Stark and Robert and Eula Rae Apel; great-grandmother, Lillie Mae Barley; Jeremy Vaughn and family; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave. East, 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.

May 2, 2010

Ms. Imogene Lee Thomas Beck

Imogene Lee Thomas Beck, age 86 of Hackleburg, Alabama passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., prior to funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Gene Thomas officiating. Burial, Mt. Home Cemetery.

Ms. Beck was born January 4, 1924 in Winston County, Alabama to the late Frank and Maggie Ford Thomas. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Dina Jane Beck, Willodean (Oscar) Mann, Barbara Sue (Jeff) Markland, and Gwen Harris; 1 sister, Edith Mae Kennedy; and 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Beck; son, Walter Beck, Sr.; grandson, Walter Beck, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Gerry Beck; 5 brothers; 2 sisters-in-law, Viola Thomas, and Ruby Nell Thomas.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave. East, 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.

Saturday May 21, 2010

Mr. Jimmie Dee Cantrell

Jimmie Dee Cantrell, age 76 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2010 at his residence.

Visitation, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Funeral service, 3:00 p.m. Sunday following visitation at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in New Prospect Cemetery.

Mr. Cantrell was born December 14, 1933, in Marion County, Alabama, to late Dan Henry and Myrta Yielding Cantrell.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jenell Jones Cantrell; 6 children, Lesley (Belva) Cantrell, Gregory Cantrell, Keith Cantrell, Stevon (Andrea) Cantrell, Pamela (Eddie) Crump, and Randy Lee Cantrell; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Naomi Lee, Sylvia Glenn, Nadine Lolley, and Dorothy Morrison.

He was preceded in death by 1 sister; 8 brothers; and parents, Dan Henry and Myrta Yielding Cantrell.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave. East, 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 May 15, 2010

Ms. Dorothy Christian Chaffin

Dorothy Christian Chaffin, age 90, Guin, Alabama, passed away Friday, May 15, 2010 in the Golden Living Center in Winfield, Alabama. Visitation, Monday, May 17, 2010, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Norwood Funeral Home, Guin, Alabama. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2010, Norwood Funeral Home Chapel following visitation. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Scott Stokes officiating. Pallbearers, nephews. Ms. Chaffin was born in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Thomas and Julia Butler Christian. She was the widow of the late J. E. Chaffin. She had lived in Sulligent and Guin most of her life. She graduated from Massey Business College and worked for Health Tex as Office Manager and Bookkeeper for 26 years before retiring. She was a member of the Guin First Baptist Church where she was a choir member and served on the Bereavement Committee for many years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and working in her flowers. She is survived by 1 daughter, Sheila (Terry) Young of Mary Ester, FL.; 2 grandchildren, Everett Eugene "Butch" (Lea) Chaffin, Jr. and Mistie (Josh) Nichols all of Mobile, AL.; 4 great-grandchildren, Cayla, Chloe, Carlee and Veronica; 1 sister, Nannie South of Sulligent, AL.; and 1 brother, J. T. (Sue) Christain of Beaverton, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. Chaffin; 2 sons, Michael Chaffin and Everett Eugene "Butch" Chaffin Sr.; 2 sisters; 5 brothers; and her parents, Thomas and Julia Butler Christian. Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

Tuesday May 25, 2010

Mr. Michael Wayne Evans

Michael Wayne Evans, age 45, of Hackleburg, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at his residence.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Steve Lawrence officiating. Burial in Holly Springs Cemetery in Franklin County, Alabama. No visitation.

Mr. Evans was born December 20, 1964 in Colbert County, Alabama to Jerry and Vicki Burrgett Evans. He worked with The Times Daily Newspaper in Delivery.

He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Vicki Evans; sister, Kim (Jeff) Loveless; and niece, McKenna Loveless.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave. East, 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, May 7, 2010

Mrs. Doris Jean Hanson Flynn (November 20, 1942 - May 7, 2010)

Doris Jean Hanson Flynn, age 67, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at the residence. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama. Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Mulberry Springs Baptist Church, where the body to lie-in-state at the church from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. Burial in the Gilmer Addition / Sulligent City Cemetery. Mrs. Flynn was born November 20, 1942 in Lamar County, AL to the late Edgar R. and Maudeen Stark Hanson. She was a member of Mulberry Springs Baptist Church, where she was a member of WMU and also enjoyed making and maintaining beautiful floral arrangements and decoration for the church. Mrs. Flynn was a 1960 graduate of Hamilton High School and also graduated from Vaughn Beauty College in Aberdeen, MS. She previously was a beautician at the Care Center of Vernon and also owned and operated Curl and Swirl Beauty Salon from 1965 to 1972. She also worked with the band boosters for several years. Mrs. Flynn enjoyed reading, gardening, bird watching, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Rolland Flynn, Sulligent, AL; 2 daughters, Alanna Flynn (Jim) Parham, Tupelo, MS., Marla Flynn (Bryan) Serena, Hamilton, AL.; grandchildren, Bryson Serena and Ella Rilyn Serena. She was preceded in death by her parents, father, Edgar R. Hanson and mother: Maudeen Stark Hanson Webb; and her step-father, Clarence Webb.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL. directing.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Mr. Dock "Buddy" Franks

Dock "Buddy" Franks, age 81 of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Marion Regional Nursing Home.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Hamilton Funeral Home. Hollis Boyd officiating. Burial in Zion Cemetery, Winfield, Alabama.

Mr. Franks was born August 2, 1928 in Alabama to the late Dock and Cora Darty Franks, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Lula Belle Ledbetter Franks; 1 son, David Franks; 3 sisters, Corrine Harrison, Betty Burleson, and Lucille (Bill) Lindley; sister-in-law, Pat Franks; 2 brothers, Jim (Peggy) Franks and Paul Franks; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock Sr. and Cora Franks; his wife, Kathlene Franks; 3 sons, Jerry, Terry, and Gary Franks; and brothers, Joe Mack, and Melva Glenn Franks.

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

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Mr. John Robert Gardner

John Gardner, age 30 of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 at his residence.

Visitation, Saturday, May 15, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Family, 5:00 p.m. Friends, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2010, Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. William Hysaw officiating. Burial, Hamilton City Cemetery.

Mr. Gardner was born April 14, 1980 in Scoot County, Iowa to Lester Jackson and Bobbie Lee Carruth Gardner. He was a Student at Bevill State Community College in Hamilton. His church affiliation was Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He is survived by Bobbie and Lester Gardner; MyLinda Elizabeth Gardner; 1 son, Brayden Wallace Gardner; 2 daughters, Lucie Danielle Gardner, and Georgia Grace Gardner; 3 brothers, Richard Allen Gardner, David Lee Gardner, and James L. Gardner; and 2 sisters, Patricia Ann Bales, and Mary Beth Gardner.

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

Wednesday May 26, 2010 Mr. Kearney Hamilton

Kearney Hamilton, age 90, of Detroit, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Hospice of West Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Visitation, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Norwood Funeral Home, Sulligent, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Carter Cemetery, Detroit, Alabama. Mr. Hamilton was retired from NTN Bower and had previously worked at Detroit Slacks and as a mechanic. He had been a member of the Detroit United Methodist Church since age 5 and served as Treasurer for over 50 years. He enjoyed Crimson Tide Football and Atlanta Braves Baseball. He is survived by 1 daughter, Deborah Hamilton (Tim Crumly) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; his beloved cat and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ernestine Ausbon Hamilton.

Norwood Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL. directing.

Monday May 24, 2010

Ms. Edith Pauline Wilson Hood

Edith Pauline Wilson Hood, age 87, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Mt. View Church of Christ. James Palmer and Mike Lane officiating. Burial in Shiloh Cemetery.

Ms. Hood was born November 9, 1922 in Prentiss County, Mississippi to Robert and Essie Downs Wilson. She was retired from Wrangler where she worked in Management.

She is survived by 2 sons, Wade (Ellen Sue) Hood and Dale (Sara) Hood; 5 grandsons, Greg (Donna) Hood, Steve (Tammy) Hood, Danny (Lisa) Hood, Tim (Robin) Hood, and Jeff (Kelly) Hood; 13 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and 1 sister, Myrtle Hamilton; and a host of nieces and nephews. To the special caregivers, Dot, Cindy, and Donna...Thank You.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave. East, 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.

May 18, 2010

Ms. Evelyn Rye Linker

Evelyn Rye Linker, age 87 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Northwest Medical Center, Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Cooper Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

May 19, 2010

Mr. James D. Lovett

James D. Lovett, age 74, Winfield, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his residence.

Visitation, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Marion County Funeral Home. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m. following visitation at the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Cooper Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the Family.

Tuesday May 18, 2010

Ms. Opal Evelyn Dobbins Pippinger (October 2, 1924 - May 18, 2010)

Ms. Opal Evelyn Dobbins Pippinger, age 85 years 7 months and 16 days, of Trumann, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Visitation, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday evening, May 21, 2010 at Thompson Funeral Home, Trumann, Arkansas. Funeral service, 1:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2010, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas. Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial in Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Active pallbearers, Jeremy Pippinger, Robert Pippinger, Doty Reed, Chris Hancock, Mike Lane, Nathaniel Clark, and Mason Reed. Ms. Pippinger was born Thursday, October 2, 1924, in Vernon, Alabama, to the late Walter and Mattie Steven Dobbins. She had lived in the Trumann area her lifetime. She was a retired pant inspector for Salant/Salant, and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas. She is survived by 1 son, Jerry (Myra) Pippinger, Star City, AR.; 3 daughters, Connie (Gerald) Anderson, Caraway, AR., Patsy (Joe) Vickers, and Darlene (Freddie) McKinney, all of Trumann, AR.; 1 brother, LeRoy Dobbins of Trumann, AR.; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pippinger was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Marvin Lee Pippinger; 1 son, Donald Ray "Don" Pippinger; 1 grandson, Richard Lee "Richie" Pippinger; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and her parents, Walter and Mattie Stevens Dobbins. Thompson Funeral Home, Trumann, AR. directing.

Thursday May 6, 2010

Ms. Yuvonne Sanderson

Yuvonne Sanderson, age 76 of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away May 6th, 2010 at Shades Health care Center of Jasper, AL. Preceded in death by parents, John G. and Vestie O. Sanderson, sister, Betty Sue Sanderson, brothers George, Wallace, Roy and Foy Sanderson, and daughter, Vickie Lynn Terry. Yuvonne is survived by her children, Melissa Suzanne Crawford ( the late George Crawford), of Murfreesboro, TN., Wendolyn Kay Winton (Jerry) of Dickson, TN., Charles David Terry (Lisa) of Murfreesboro, TN., and LeeAnn James (Kevin), of Murfreesboro, TN Grandchildren, George and Lauren Crawford, Kristen Winton, Jennifer and Lindsey Terry, Miranda Terry, and Elliot and Sean James One Great Grandchild, Noah Fortier. Services for Yuvonne were Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at Marion County Funeral Home of Hamilton, with Minister W.T. Allison officiating, with burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Obituary submitted by daughter, LeeAnn James of Murfreesboro, TN.

May 17, 2010

Mr. Frankie "Frank" Mack Shotts

Frankie "Frank" Mack Shotts, age 59, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010.

Visitation, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday evening at Praise Assembly in Weston, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Praise Assembly Church. Mark Barnett officiating. Burial in Shottsville Cemetery.

Frank was born December 10, 1950 in Marion County, Alabama to William Clay and Katie Selena Emerson Shotts. He worked in Furniture, Assembly Line.

He is survived by Loraine Channell Shotts, Rodney Cook, Kim Loggins & Brandon Posey; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Lillis Kate Shotts, Ann Padgett, Sylvia Byrd, Emilie Lumpkin, & Patsy Craig.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Hoyt Shotts.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 518 Bexar Ave. East, 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.