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THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 15,1998, OBITUARIES
BEARDEN, Oxford, Al. Services for David Donald Bearden Sr. , 61, will be
Friday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. David Vinson and
Earl Blanton officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. Miller
Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Bearden died Tuesday at Carraway Methodist
Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, Judith Bearden ; his
mother, Mary Louise Bearden of Birmingham. ; four sons, David Donald Bearden
Jr. of Fortson, Ga., Stephen Michael Bearden of Pensacola, Fla., Robert Mark
Bearden of Greenville, S.C., and Jeffrey Lynn Bearden of Birmingham; two
brothers, Harold A. Bearden and George A Bearden both of Birmingham; eight
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mr. Bearden, a native of Huntsville,
was a resident of Oxford for the past 28 years. He was retired from the Anniston
Army Depot. He was a member of the Blue Springs Baptist Church .
BULLOCK, Dunwoody, Ga. Services for Guy V. Bullock will be today at 1 p.m.(EST)at
Dunwoody United Methodist Church Chapel with Dr B. Wiley Stephens officiating.
Burial will be in Arlington Memorial Park in Northwest Atlanta. H. M.
Patterson& Son of Atlanta, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements. Mr.
Bullock died Tuesday. Survivors include his wife, Betty Watson Bullock; one
daughter, Lisa Bullock Brown; one son, Guy Watson Bullock; his mother, Mrs
James Tollie Bullock; five sisters, Willa Jo Estes, Annette Gill, Janie
Daugherty., Shirlee Smallwood and Sue Bowman; three brothers, Archie Ray
Bullock , James Thomas Bullock and John Mack Bullock; and one granddaughter,
Mr Bullock, a native of Calhoun County, was a Georgia State Convener for
Clan Donald, USA. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from
Texaco in 1985 after 26 years of service. He graduated from Piedmont High
School,
BURKHALTER, Clay County, Al. Services for Bobby Hue Burkhalter, 53, will
be Friday at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Revs.
Robert A. Watts and James Matthew Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow
in New Prospect Cemetery Mr. Burkhalter died Wednesday at East Central Alabama
Medical Center in Opelika. Survivors include one son, Dewayne Burkhalter
of Jackson Gap;four sisters, Jeanelle Livingston and Glenda Queen, both of
Goodwater, Wynelle Ranson of Alex City and Marie Queen of Jackson Gap; six
brothers, Byron Burkhalter of Rockford, Larry Burkhalter and Windelle Burkhalter,
both of Ashland, WayneBurkhalter of Tallassee, Ross Hallman of Decatur and
Elvis Hallman of Hartsville; and two grandchilfren. Mr. Burkhalter was a
native and lifelong resident of Clay County . He was a Baptist.
EVANS, Anniston,Al. Services for L.V. Evans will be announced by Ervin Funeral
Chapel. Mr. Evans died Wednesday at his home.
HASTINGS, Roanoke, Al. Services for David Alan Hastings,67, will be Saturday
at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul Howard officiating.
Mr. Hastings died Wednesday at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Survivors
include his wife, Barbara Conklin Hastings,; one daughter, Diana L. Darda
of Roanoke; two sons, Richard Alan Hastings of Lakeland, Fla., and Donald
L Hastings of Opelika; one sister, Dorothy Wood of Battle Creek, Mich.; one
brother, Johnny Hastings of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Mr. Hastings, a native of Battle Creek, Mich., was a
United States Air Force veteran and had been employed as a tool clerk.
HORNE, Ashland, Al. Services for Sara Jo Pitts Horne, 73, will be today at
2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Pitts officiating.
Burial will be in Clay County Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs Horne died Tuesday
at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include her husband, Claude E. Horne;
three daughters, Claudine Catalano of Ashland, Janelle Frost of Pelham and
Michelle Gober of Sycamore; five sisters, Freda Baker and June Boxx, both
of Lineville, Opal Johnson of Pensacola, Fla, Doris Boutwell of Brewton and
Elaine Wiggins of Contonement,Fla. ; four brothers, Paul Pitts of Pensacola,
Bobby Pitts of Gulfport, Miss., James Pitts of Las Vegas and Gary Pitts of
Ashland; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs Horne, a native
of Clay County, was a homemaker. She was a member of Brighton Baptist Church.
KEITH, Rockford, Ill. Services for Henry Lee Keith, 57, of Rockford Ill.,
formerly of Alpine, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at St Campbell Baptist Church
with Rev. Orlando Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cenetery
with Sims Funeral Service in charge. Mr. Keith died Saturday in Rockford,
Ill. Survivors include tow sisters, Eloise Lovett of Rockford, Ill. and Myra
Chapman of Munford. LOVEJOY, Ranburne, Al. Services for Margaret Jane Holloway
Lovejoy,69, will be today at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church with Revs.
Hugh Wearhers, W.E. Jones Jr. and W.M. Wiggins officiating. Burial will be
in Cleburne County Memory Garedn Cemetery with Rainwater-West Funeral Home
of Bowdon, Ga. in charge. Mrs Lovejoy died Tuesday at Piedmont Hospital .
Survivors include her husband, Walter Lovejoy ; one son, TonyFlournoy of
Ranburne; three daughters, Janice Norton of Ranburne, Joan Crawford of Bowdon
and Wanda Eidson of Carrollton, Ga.; three brothers, Edward Holloway of Bowdon,
Bobby Holloway of Graham and CL. Holloway of LaGrange, Ga.,; two sisters,
Vivian Jackson of Carrollton and Wilma Wiggins of Bowdon; seven grandchildren;
two stepgrandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lovejoy, a
native of Cleburne County, was retired from Lamar Manufacturing Co. She was
a member of Union Hill Baptist Church and was preceded by one brother, W.A.
Holloway.
RAINEY, Centre, Al. Services for Annie Ruth Rainey. 64, will be Friday at
1 p.m. at Exie Congregattional Holiness Church. Burial will be in Hebron
Cemetery with Perry Funeral home in charge. The body will be at the home
of her son, Winford Rainey, at 1615 county Road 101,Centre, from 1 p.m. today
until noon Friday . Mrs Rainey died Wednesday in Dekalb Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Darlene Nunnally and Ginger Edgeworth, both
of Centre; three sons, Ollie Albert Rainey of Rome, Ga., Winford Lee Rainey
and Wilburn Dan Rainey, both of Centre; two sisters Faye Webb and Aline
Fortenberry; both of Centre. 14 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren
and two great-greatgrandchildren. Mr. Rainey, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn
, was a retired nurse's aid She was a Baptist.
WRIGHT, Oxford, Al. Services for Harvest Wright,70, will be anniunced by
Anniston Funeral Service. Mr. Wright died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 16, 1998, OBITUARIES
BRADLEY, Fairmont, Ga. Services for James Bradley, 90, will be today at 11
a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Calhoun, Ga., Burial will be in Paulding
Memorial Gardens near Dallas , Ga. , at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Bradley died Wednesday
at Cartersville Hospital. Survovors include three sons, David Bradley of
Fayetteville, Ga., James Melvin Bradley of Warren, Mich., and Daniel Bradley
of Dallas, Ga.; five daughters, Jo Townsend of Fairmont, Ga., Margaret Fields
of Florence, Eloise Bonds of Fairmont, Dora Carr of Kingston, Tenn. and Norma
Bush of Oxford; two sisters, Vivian Stephens and Nellie Grace Roberts, both
of Anniston; 20 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. Mr. Bradley,
a Cherokee County native, was retired from the City of Jacksonville. He was
a member of the Open Door Baptist Church near Fairmont and was preceded by
his wife, Carrie Pauline Johns Bradley.
BRYANT, Aiken, S.C. Memorial services for Hattie Sue Sexton Bryant, 87, will
be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Coile Scarborough
and Walter B. Rogers officiating. Burial will be in a private cemetery with
Usrey Brown Service in Charge. Mrs Bryant died Monday at Aiken Regional Medical
Center in Georgia. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Dowlin-Brandon
of Harrisburg. Pa., and Sylvia Sexton Scarborough of Aiken , S.C.; ;one
stepdaughter, Margaret Bryant Braswell of Atlanta; three sisters, Mattie
Mae Walker of St. Louis, Judy Ree Summrall of Anniston and Willie Woodrow
Whatley of Saratoga, Ga. ; and nine grandchildren. Mrs Bryant was past president
of Pines Civic Club of Talladega, past president of Resident Council at
Pepperhill Nursing Center, First Resident of Pepperhill Nursing Home . She
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Talladega and the choir.
BUCKNER, Anniston , Al. Graveside services for Clarence I. Buckner,92, formerly
of Birmingham, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Valhalla Cemetery . Valhalla
Funeral Home in Midfield is in charge. Mr. Buckner died Wednesday at Regional
Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon B. Roberts of Anniston;
three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. CAMERON, Talladega, Al.
Graveside services for Hilda Frances Cameron, 80, will be today at 2 p.m.
in Sardis Cemetery in West Green with Rev. Ken Maddox officiating and Usrey
Brown Service in charge. Mrs Cameron died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one son, Joe Cameron of Talladega. Mrs Cameron , a native
of Green County, live in Talladega for the past 11 years. She was retired
from Greensboro Manufacturing Co. and was a Baptist.
CARPENTER, Buchanan, Ga. Services for Thelma Augusta Cottingham Carpenter,
92, formerly of Anniston, will be today at 3 p.m. at Hutcheson's Memorial
Chapel in Buchanan, wigh Rev. Kendra Grimes and Danny Hutcheson officiating.
Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery in Anniston. Mrs Carpenter died Wednesday.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and other relatives.
CARTER, Anniston, Al. Services for Dorothy Faye Carter,51, will be Sunday
at 2 p.m. at Wayside Baptist Church with Revs. Kenneth Ingram and Mike Phillips
officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family
will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary
& Crematory. Mrs Carter died Thursday at her home. Survivors include
her husband, William Earl Carter,; two daughters, Carmen DeAnne Carter and
Gwendalyn Faye Carter, both of Anniston; two sons, Arnold Monroe Humphrey
and Jeffery Wayne Humphrey, both of Anniston; three sisters, Jenny Mae Pinkard
of Tennessee, Rosa Bell Dennis of Graham and Sally Argo of Anniston; six
brothers, Brooks Haynes Jr. and William Haynes, both of Glencoe, Alfred Haynes,
Chester Haynes, Edward Haynes and Vernon Haynes all of Annisto; one grandchild
and one stepgrandchild. Mrs Carter, a native of Anniston, was a member of
Wayside Baptist Church.
DAVIS, Brownsmells, N.J. Services for Bevell "Sister" Davis,89, formerly
of Anniston, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with
Rev. J.E. Merriweather officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery with
Anniston Funeral Services in charge. Mrs Davis died Sunday in Brownsmells,
N.J. Survivors include three sons, George Clifton Davis of Brownmills, Leon
Davis and Fred Davis, both of Anniston; two daughters, Evelyn Varner of
Detroitand Ruth Griffin of Anniston; two sisters, Lelia Byrd Williams and
Goldie Bryant, both of Jacksonville; and several grandchildren. Mrs Davis,
a long-time resident of Calhoun County, was a member of Friendship Baptist
Church.
DRIGGERS, Edwardsville, Al. Services for Zeppie Lee Driggers, 88, will be
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arlin Ashley
officiaing. Burial eill be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Clay County. The family
will receive friends tonight from5-8and Saturday from 8a.m. until time of
Service at the funeral home. Mrs Driggers died Wednesday at Colonial Pines
Nursing Home in Oxford.
GREEN, Cartersville, Ga. Services for Peggy Lee Green, 51, will be Saturday
at 1 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel, Talladega, with Revs Harvey Bowlin
and Phillip Jones officiating. Bruial will be in Salem Presbyterian Cemetery
in Talladega County. Mrs Green died Wednesday at Crawford Long Hospital in
Atlanta. Survivors include her husband, Clyde W. Green of Cartersville; one
daughter, Ananda Lee Green McKinney of Chesapeake, Ga.; one son,Wesley Dewayne
Green of Cartersville; her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Cosby of Talladega;
two sisters, Mary Jane Gaither and Patricia Ann Gaither, both of Talladega
and two brothersm Hardy Dean Cosby and Lawrence Clay Cosby Jr., both of
Talladega. Mrs Green, a native of Talladega County, lived in Cartersville
for the past 17 years, She attended the Church of God.
HILL, Rock Mills, Al. Services for James A. Hill, 62, of RockMills will be
announced by Quattlwbaum Funeral Home. Mr. Hill died Thrusday at Randolph
County Hospital.
KIRBY, Roanoke, Al. Graveside services for Berma White Kirby, 64, will be
today at 2 p.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Williams officiating
and Quattlwbaum Funeral Home of Roanoke in charge. Mrs Kirby died Thursday
at University Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include her husband, Joe
Kkirby ; one daughter, Shelia Boyd of Roanoke; and one granddaughter. Mrs
Kirby, a native and lifelong resident of Randolph County had been employed
with Palm Beach Co. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Batpist Church.
KIRKLAND, Bynum-Leatherwood Road, Al. Services for Jerry Kirkland, 54, will
be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary&Crematory. Mr. Kirkland died
Thursday at his home.
McGUIRE, Roanoke, Al. Services for Milford James McGuire,42, will be Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Deliverance Temple with Bishop C.L. Wilks officiating. Burial
will be in Sweethome Baptist Church in Five Pionts with Silmon Mortuary in
charge. Mr.McGuire died Ruesday at The Hospice Center of LaGrange, Ga. Survivors
include one daughter, Milffany J. McGuire of LaFayette; his mother, Willie
Mae McGuire of Roanoke; two sisters, Phyllis McGuire and Vickie Potts, both
of Roanoke;two brothers, SFC Jeffers McGuire of Honolulu and Jeff Nolan of
Roanoke.
McMATH, Ashland, Al. Services for Radford McMath Sr. 82, will be today at
2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ashland with Revs. Jack Drinkwater and
Randall Ingram officiating. Burial will be in Ashland City Cemetery with
Clay County Funeral Home in charge. Mr. McMath died Thursday at Lineville
Nursing Facility. Survivors include his wife, Mary McMath ; one daughter,
Charlotte Shepard of Ashland; three sons, Charles McMath of Columbus, Ga.,
Bill McMath of Jasper, Tenn, and John McMath of Stone Mountain,Ga; and seven
Grandchildren. Mr. McMath, a native and lifelong resident of Clay county,
was retired from the U.S. Post Office as a postal clerk and had been self-
employed as both an electrician and plumber at Home Supply Company. He was
a WWII veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a member of the Ashland
Rotary Club and a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland where he was
a deacon and member of brotherhood. He had also servid as church treasurer
for a number of years. NICHOLSON, Anniston Al. Services for Leslie H. Johnson
Nicholson,53, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with
Revs. Ollie English and Ross Reed Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Maple
Grove Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge . Mr. Nicholson died Sunday
at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Hazel C. Nicholson
; two daughters, LaToya Carter and Katrina Carter, both of Anniston; one
son, Cardale Bennett of Jonesboro, Ga.; his mother, Hilda Blackmore of Kalamazoo,
Mich.; five sisters, Barbara McGhee, Madinah Edmondson and Willette Peek,
all of Kalamazoo, Rosie McGhee of Calumet, Ill., and Jeanette Chestine of
Lithonia, Ga.; six brothers, Lawrence Nicholson of Manhattan, Kans., Victor
Johnson of California , Willie Shavers of Saginaw, Mich, VanJohnson, James
Nicholson, Leon Nicholsonm all of Kalamazoo, and three grandchildren. Mr.
Nicholson, a native of Ill. , was a trick driver for BFI Corporation. He
has served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
PAULK, Anniston Al. Services for GEorge Washington Paulk,77, will be announced
by Anniston Funeral Service. Mr. Paulk died Sunday in Buchanan, Ga.
PELL, Anniston, Al. Services for James Pell, 63, will be announced by Anniston
Funeral Services. Mr. Pell died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
SWANN, Roanoke, Al. Graveside services for John D. Swann, 84, will be Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. E.G. Clark and Brother
Junior Bowen officiating. Benefield Funeral Home in Weedowee is in charge.
Mr. Swann died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital. Survivors include one
daughter, Rudene Knight of Roanoke; one son, Edwin D. Swann of Wedowee; two
sisters, Ora Moody of Union City, Ga., and Sadie Potts of Valley; one brother,
Jess Swann of Opelika; and threee grandchildren. Mr. Swann a lifelong resident
of Randolph County, had been a self-employed carpenter, He was a member of
Mt Zion Christian Church.
TIDMORE, Atlanta, Ga. Services for MildrenJ. Tidmore,93, of Atlanta will
be Saturday at 3 p.m. (EST)at Spitng Hill Chapel with Rev. John Beyars
officiating. Burial will be in Crestlan Memorial Park Cemetery. H.M. Patterson
Spring Hill Chapel in Atlanta is in charge. Mrs. Tidmore died Thursday. Survivors
include one daughter, Anne Tidmore of Atlanta; one son, Bill Tidmore of Warsaw,
Ind.; one Siste, Sarah Rogers of Anniston; four brothers, William H. Jordan
and Robert Jordan, both of Anniston, Lamar Jordan of Dallas and Tom Jordan
of Ft. Worth, Texas; and four grandchildren. Mrs Tidmore, a longtime resident
of Atlanta, was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
WEST, Jacksonville, Al. Services for Seymour West Sr., 96, will be Saturday
at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville with Revs. John Holloway,
Fred Taylor and Dr. Will Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery.
K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.is in charge. Mr. West died Thursday
at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lillian West ; one son, Seymour
West Jr. of Jacksonville; two sisters, Ava Sue Thackerson and Eunice Wilson,
both of Jacksonville; two brothers, Hubert West of Jacksonville and Clyde
West of Gadsden; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. West,
a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County,was in the comstruction
business all of his life. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church
of Jacksonville.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 17, 1998 OBITUARIES
BROWN, Anniston, Al. Services for James Albert Brown,66, will be Sunday at
2 p.m. at Old Davis Town Church of God with Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating
and special speakers Leroy Brown and David Lipscomb. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Brown died Friday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife,
Betty Jean Brown ; a daughter, LaNita Kay Bryant of Heflin; a sister, Viola
Mills of Atmore; and eight brothersk Ransome Brown of Old Davis Town, Steve
Brown, Junior Brown and Claude Brown, all of Edwardsville, Johnny Brown and
Merion Brown, both of Heflin, William Brown of DeArmanville and Virgil Brown
of Iron City. Mr. Brown, a native of Cleburne County lived in Anniston most
of his life. He was retired from M&H Valve and was a member of Old Davis
Town Church of God.
COOK Thomaston, Ga. Services for Florence Lacy Cook,90, formerly of Anniston,
will be Sunday at 2 p.m.EST at First Presbyterian Baptist Church of Thomaston
with Rev David Delph officiating. Burial will be in South View CEmetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9EST at Pasley- Fletcher Funeral
home in Thomaston. Mrs Cook died Thursday at Upson Regional Medical Center
in Thomaston. Survivors include two daughters, Jane Cook McAbee of Thomaston,
and Sonie Cook Lyles of Birmingham; four grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cook, a native of Birmingham, , was a homemaker.
She had lived in Anniston for severly years and had been employed at the
YMCA. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Baptist Church of Thomaston
and was thr widow of Gene Cook
CULVER, Oxford, Al. Services for Gladys Mae Culver,82,will be Sunday at 2
p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin with Rev. Harl Skipper ifficiating.
Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at
the funeral home tonight from 5-8 and Sunday from 8am until service time.
Mrs Culver died Friday at CitizensBaptist Medical Center in Talladega..
DRIGGERS, Edwardsville, Al. Services for Zeppie Lee Driggers,88, will be
today at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arlin Ashley
officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Clay County. Mrs Driggers
died Wednesday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home. Survivors include two sons,
Billy Joe Driggers of Edwardsville and Leroy Driggers of Decatur; a daughter,
Alice Gay Holder of Humbolt, Tenn.; two brothers, David Parker of Hobart,
Ind., and Archie D. Parker of Edwardsville; five sisters, Macey E. Cosby
of Talladega, Leila E. Cooper and Catherine Atkins, both of Lineville, Ruth
Clyde Buckhannan and Faye Breedlove, both of Delta; 10 grandchildren and
19 great-grandchildren. Mrs Driggers, a native of Clay County, was a resident
of Cleburne County since 1984. She was a member of Edwardsville Church of
God.
GOODMAN, Boston, Mass. Services for Terrance Goodman, 56, formerly of Anniston,
will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel. Mr. Goodman died Tuesday in Boston.
HILL, Roanoke, Al. Services for James Alvin Hill, 62, will be Sunday at 2
p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. Richard Baldwin and Horace
Harper officiating. Burial will folow in Wehadkee Cemetery. The family will
receive friends today from 1:30-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Hill died
Thursday at Randolph County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Jackie
Pike Hill ; two daughters, Sharon Brown of Standing Rock and Sonya Hill of
Roanoke; a son, James Phillip Hill of Roanoke; three sisters, Jenell Glass
of Roanoke, Ina Satterwhite of Valley and Vena Holloway of Morrison Cross
Raods; a brother, Leon Hill of Rock Mills; and three grandchildren. Mr. Hill
a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been a self-employed carpenter.
He was a member of Rock Mills Church of God.
KIRKLAND, Anniston Al. are today at Moore Cemetery in Jacksonville with Rev.
J.D. Aldridge officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &Crematory
in charge. Mr. Kirkland died Thursday at his home. Survivors include his
wife, Marjorie Arlene Kirkland ; eight sisters, Brenda Homesley and Ruth
Homesley, both of Anniston, Lela Mae Kirkland of Dothan, Eula L. Ashley and
Ann Warren both of Sylacauga, Shirley Bryant of Salt Lake City, Utah; Betty
Foshee of Ashland; and Sherry Brown of Ohatchee; and two brothers, Charles
Kirkland of Alexandria and Pierce Kirkland of Anniston. Mr. Kirkland , a
native of Talladega County, was a resident of Calhoun County most of his
life. He was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
LYNCH, Jacksonville, Al. Services for William Robert Lynch,71, will be Sunday
at 2 p.m. at Emanuel Holiness Church with Revs. Norman Smith, W.C. Keenam
and Gene Bledsoe officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at K.L. Brown Funeral Home
and Crematory. Mr. Lynch died Friday at Facksonville Hospital. Survivors
include his wife, Dora P. Lynch; two daughters, Rachel Amm Boots of Felicity,
Ohio, and Kimberly Sue Bowen of Jacksonville; a son, Robert Daniel Lynch
of Carrollton, Kky.; two sisters, Anna Maude McFadden of West Harrison, Ind,
and Nanette Hay of Cincinnati. Ohio; a brother Charles Leroy Lynch of Cincinnati;
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Lynch, a resident of
Calhoun County for 20 years, owned and operated Bob's Air Cooled Engines.
He was a Navy vereran of WWII.
SEIBEL, Eastaboga, Al. Services for George Henry Seibel,76, will be announced
by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory. Mr. Seibel died Friday at
his home.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 18, 1998 OBITUARIES
CULVER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Gladys Mae Culver, 82, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Dryden Funeral Home Chapel, Heflin, with Rev.Harl Skipper officiating. Burial
will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Cleburne County. Mrs Culver died Friday
at Citizen Baptist Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Clawes Culver
of Rileyville, Va, and Doyle Culver of Oxford; two daughters, Annette Davis of
Jefferson, Md., and Margaret Champion of Ringglod, Ga.; two brothers,
Braxton Price of Oxford and M.A. Price of Anniston; one sister, Edna holmes
of Georgia. four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Culver, a
native of Cleburne County and a resident of Oxford, was preceded by her
husband, Earnest Culver.
EVANS,
Anniston Al. Services for L.V. Evans, 81, will be Monday 11 a.m. at Ervin
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Quinton P. Woods officiating. Burial will be in Eden
Hills Cemetery. Mr. Evans died Wednesday in Anniston. Survivors include a
daughter, Bonnie Carter,of Chicago; a son, Horace L. Evans of Gadsden; and
two sisters. Bessie Gooden and Mattie Funderburg, both of Anniston.
EVANS,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Mattie Evans, 88, will be announced by Sims
Funeral Services. Mrs Evans died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
MEDLIN,
Anniston Al. Services for Monroe Lester Medlin ,82, will be Monday at
11a.m. at Blue Mountain Baptist Church with Revs. Terry Smith and Roy
Cordle officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery with Gray Brown-
Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. Mr. Medlin died Saturday in
Munford. Survivors include a daughter, Angie Durham of Munford; a son,
Jerry Medlin of Anniston; two sisters, Vera Hart and Eula Lloyd, both of
Anniston; six grandchildren, ; four great-grandchildren and one care-giver.
Mr. Medlin, a nativeof Calhoun County, was a member of Blue Mountain
Baptist Church, operated Medlin's Service Station for 40 years, and was
preceded by his wife, Pauline Medlin.
MORRISON,
Services for Joseph Bradvord "Joe" Morison,71, will be announced by
Dryden Funeral home in Heflin. Mr Morrison died Saturday at his residence
SEIBEL,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for George H. Seibel,76, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown- Service Mortuary and Crematory Chapel with Rev. James Gunnels officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Mr. Wright, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a veteran of the W.S. Army and a member of Sweet Rock Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 20, 1998 OBITUARIES
BELL,
Oxford, Al. Services for Hubert Carnell Bell, 63, will be announced by Miller
Funeral Home. Mr. Bell died Sunday in Montgomery
BERRY,
Attalla, Al. Services for Rebecca Berry will be today at 7 p.m. at Chapel Hill
Funeral Home Chapel with Father Richard Donohoe officiating The family will
receive friends tonibbt from 6-8 at the Funeral home. Mrs. Berry died
Monday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Ray
Berry ; three daughters, Summer Roberts, Natalie Powell and Kimberly
Presley ,all of Anniston ; one stepdaughter, Angela Berry of Glencoe; one
stepson, Wes Berry ;her father, E.G.Cardenas of Texas; three sisters, Mary
Lou Ermert and Mary Sue Cardenas, both of Indiana, and Rita Mucha of
Illinois; five brothers, Rudy Cardenas and Sal Jiminez,both of Texas; David
Cardenas and Ron Cardenas, both of Indiana, and Robert Cardenas of Illinois;
and five grandchildren. Mrs. Berry, a native of Chesterton, Ind,, was a resident
of Attalla for the past two years She was a homemaker and was a Catholic.
ERWIN,
Montgomery, Al. Gravesice services for Mary Elizabeth Means Erwin, 73,
will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cherokee Memory Gardens in Centre. The
family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home in
Centre. Mrs. Erwin died Sunday in a Montgomery hospital. Survivors include
one daughter, Lisa Wilson of Roswell, Ga.; one son Dennis Erwin of Tashkent,
Uzebekistan; four sisters Betty J. Means of Edison, N.J.; Elsie Johnson and
Pat Calyton, both of Gadsden and Judy Wagnon of Montgomery; two sons,
Ed Means of Glencoe and Bob Means of GAdsden; and five grandchildre,
Mrs. Erwin, a native of GAdsden was retired from the Alabama State
Department of Industrial Relationsin Montgomery. She was a Methodist and
was preceded by her husband, Loui Dennis Erwin.
FOX,
Buchanan, Ga. Services for Hebert Fox Jr.,73,will be Wednesday at 11 a.m.
(EST) at Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel of Buchanan with Danny Hutcheson
and Rev. Thomas Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Crestwood
Memorial Park in Gadsden. Mr. Foz died Monday at his home. Survivors
include his wife, Frances Walker Fox, one daughter, Cheyra Fox Boyd of
Bremen, Ga.; one son, Jimmy H Fox of Powder Springs, Ga.;one sister,
Margaret Fox Edwards of Buchanan; three grandchildren and one great-
grandchild. Mr. Fox a native of Etowah County, was a veteran of the U.S.
Army , serving during WWII He was retired from the Arrow Shirt Co.in
Buchanan
GOODMAN,
Boston,Mass. Services for Terrance Goodman,56, formerly of Anniston, will
be today at 1 p.m. at Mount Liberty Baptist Church with Rev Larry Davis
officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hill Cemetery. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in
charge. Mr. Goodman died Wednesday in Boston. Survivors include his wife,
Mary Goodman ; one son Jarvis Goodman of Germany; his mother, Burneil
Boodman of Anniston; one sister, Terietta Duncan; one brother, Harold
Goodman of Newnan, Ga; and three grandchildren
GRIFFIS,
Anniston Al. Services for Delphie "Griff" Griffis, 100, will be Wednesday at
Gray Brown-Service-Mortuary with Rev. Larry Riddle officiating. Burial will
be in Edgemont Cemetery. Mrs. Griffis died Monday at Regional Medical
Center. Surviviors include two daughters, Edith Anne McNeil and Jane
Holland Griffis, both of Anniston.She was preceded by her husband, Edgar A.
Griffis. Mrs. Griffis ,a Tennessee native ,had lived in Anniston since 1941.
HOLMES,
Anniston, Al. Services for John Benjamin Holmes,84, will be Wednesday at
10 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Antioch Baptist
Cemetery. Mr. Holmes died Monday at his home. Survivors include his wife,
Mary Holmes ;one son, Larry Dale Holmes of Anniston; four sisters, Mabel
Dowdey of Eastaboga, Mazell Smith of Crestview, Fla., Hazell Holcombe of
Oxford and Eloise Parsons of Anniston;four brothers, Authur D. Holmes Jr.
and Dallas C. Holmes, both of Oxford, Walter C. Holmes of Orlando, Fla. ,
and Marvin L Holmes of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren Mr. Holmes, a native of Talladega. was a resident of Calhoun
County most of his life. He was a member of NewHaven Baptist Church.
KAY.
Centre, Al. Services for Kenneth Herbert Kay,54, of Centre will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with REv. David
McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Old Providence Cemetery. Mr. Kay
died Monday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Martha Day ; two sons,
James Dean Kay of Raliegh, N.C. and Kevin Kay of Vincent, Ohio, two
daughters, Kerry Marengo of Vincent and Kendra Cook of Centre; his
Mother, Bonnie Kay of West Palm Beach,Fla.; one brother, Robert Kay of
Baton Rouge, La.; two sisters Gail Rayside and Linda Gandee of Lake Worth,
Fla., and five grandchildren. Mr. Kay was a member of the Palm Beach
Fire/Rescue Department in Florida and had served 25 years.
LINKEL,
Munford, Al. Memorial services for Jeanne Linkel,60, will be Wednesday at
2 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Munford. Charter Cremation
Society in Birmingham is in charge Mrs. Linkel died Monday, Survivors
include her husband, Richard Linkel ; her mother, Cora Brooks of Saks; two
sons, Dan Mertes of Brownsberg, Ind., and Derek Linkel of Munford; two
daughters, Catherine Crane of Cumberland, Ind., and Rita Dempsey of
Indianapolis; one sister, Linda Greggs of Crawfordsville, Ind.; one brother,
George L Brooks of Saks; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
PATRICK,
Anniston, Al. Services for Isabella Patrick, 86, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Chapel. Mrs Patrick died Monday at Wessex House in Jacksonville
SHADDIX,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Burford G. Shaddix,61,will be announced by
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory. Mr. Shaddix died Monday at
Regional Medical Center
VEAL,
Norcross, Ga. Services for Arnold Ray Veal,57, formerly of Houston,will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. Harold
Bonner and Frank Foster officiating Burial will follow at Randolph Memory
Gardens Cemetery Mr. Veal died Monday at Northside Hospital inAtlanta.
Suriviors include his wife, Lynda Tatum Veal ; one daughter, Lara Lynn
Pool,of Houston; two sons, Gregory Scott of SanDiego, Calif. and Andrew
Sanders Veal of Norcross; his parents, Henton and Christine Veal of
Roanoke;two brothers, Rickey Veal and Lamar Veal, both of Roanoke; and
seven grandchildren Mr. Veal, a Randolph County native, was employed
with Blue Circle Williams Concrete as Assistant,forman. He was a member of
Western Heights Baptist Church in LaGrange.
WINGARD,
Anniston, AL. Services for Mary Etta Phillips Wingard ,87, will be Tuesday,
11a.m. at Gray BRown-Service Chapel with Jenny Edge officiating . Burial will
be in Ten Island Cemetery Mrs. Wingard died Saturday at Regional Medical
Center. Survivors include a daughter, Harriet Wingard Brendel of Anniston;
three sons, Russell Newton Wingard of Arlington, Texas, and George
Kenneth Wingard and Henry Hill Wingard, both of Anniston; a brother,
Walker Phillips of Gadsden; to grandchildren, and five great-
grandchildren.Mrs. Wingard lived in Anniston most of her live. She was a
member of the First Christian Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 21, 1998 OBITUARIES
BELL,
Oxford, Al. Services for Hubert Carnell Bell, 63, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at
miller Funeral Home . Burial will be in Oxford Memorial cemetery. Mr. Bell
died Sunday at Veterans Hospital in Montgomery. Survivors include one
daughter, Lauren Bell of Birmingham; one sister, Peggy Hiatt of Calif. two
brothers, Harold Bell of Boise, Idaho, and Earl Bell of Heyden Lake, Idaho.
Mr. Bell, a native of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, was a resident of Oxford for most
of his life, He was retired from the U.S. Army and from Anniston Army Depto.
He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars He was preceded by his
wife Bernice Bell, and two brothers, Donald Bell and Jackie Bell.
BROOM,
Centre, Al. Services for Mary Allison Brooom,18, will be Thursday at 2
p.m. at Centre First United Methodist Church with REvs. Stanley Clark and
Hayward Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens.
Miss Broom died Monday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center. Survivors
include her father, Patrick Broom of Centre, her mother, Linda Ray, of Centre,
her stepfather, Tony Ray; and her grandparents,Novella Broom and Herbert
and Polly Mayhall, all of Centre. Miss Broom was a 1997 graduate of
Cherokee County High School and a freshman at Jacksonville State University.
She was a member of Centre First United Methodist Church and was
employed there in the day care program. She was preceded by her sister,
Tracy Broom.
EVANS,
Bessemer, Al. Services for Mattie Curry Evans, 87, will be Thursday at 1
p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Bessemer with REv. Fred Harris officiating.
Burial will be in Highland memorial Garden. Mrs Evans died Sarurday at
Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega. Survivors include three
stepchildren , Evelyn Evans, Roy Ecans and DeWhitt Evans; one sister Grace
Staples of Eastaboga. Mrs. Evans, a native of Lincoln, lived most of her live in
Bessemer. She was a member of Anitoch Baptist Church.
FAIR,
Weaver, Al. Services for Glenda Gail Parris Fair, 53, aer today at 11 a.m. at
Faith Temple Christian with Rebs Charles Parris, T.R. Harper and Charles
Graham officiating. Burial will be in Hilllcrest Cemetery with K.L. Brown
Funeral HOme & Crematory in charge. Mrs Fair died Monday at her home.
Survivors include her husband,James Fair of Weaver; two sons, James ERic
Fair of Jacksonville and Michael Brent Fair of Weaver; her parentsHubert and
Louise Parris of Jacksonville; three sisters, Betty Badgett of Alexandria, Mary
Turner and Beverly Wilkins; both of Jacksonville, one brother, Stanley Parris
of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren Mrs Fair, a native and lifelong
resident of Calhoun County, taught kindergarten throung fifth-grade at
Jacksonville Christian Academy . She was a member of Extended Hand
Church.
HAYNES,
Atlanta, Ga. Services for Robert Lewis Haynes Jr., 44 will be Friday at 1
p.m.at Miller Funeral Home of Oxford Burial will be in the Antioch Baptist
Church Cemetery in Anniston. Mr Haynes died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Haynes of Atlanta,one son,Ricky Lee
Haynes of Atlanta; ; his parents, Ruby and Griffith Fornwalt, both of Atlanta;
one sister Karen Longnecker of Austell, Ga. Mr. Haynes, a native of Calhoun
County, was a member of the Forest Hill Baptist Church in Stome Mountain,
Ga.
HINTON,
Anniston, Al Services for Wallace J. Hinton,79, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &Crematory. Burial will be in Edgemont
Cemetery. Mr. Hinton died Monday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Hinton ; one daughter, Martha Hinton
Clemmer of Birmingham; and two grandchildren, Mr. Hinton, a native and
lifelong resident of Calhoun County, owned and operated Red House
Beverages.
McCARTY,
Services for Tommy Austin McCarty, 51 of Annistom will be announced by
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &Crematory. Mr. McCarty died Tuesday at
Regional Medical Center.
McCULLARS,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Travice T. McCullars, 75,will be Thursday at 11
a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev.Whitt Hibbs
and Rev. Dr. Nelson Kuykendall officiating. Bruial will be in Crook Cemetery.
Mr. McCullars died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors includehis
wife, Frances Thomas McCullars; one , Jerry T. McCullars of Anniston; and
two grandchildren Mr. McCullars, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun
County, retired as market manager from Alabama Coca-Cola Bottling Co after
40 years of Service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII He was a lifetime
member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church.
SHADDIX,
Jacksonville, Al. Graveside services for Burford Shaddix,61, will be Thursday
at Munford Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Haynes officiating. Gray Brown-
Service is in charge.Mr. Shaddix died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife,Joyce Shaddix; two daughters, Darlene Wautelet of
Weaver and Deborah Trantham of Anniston one son, Timothy .Shaddix of
Talladega. two sisters, Mary Harris of Saks and Francis Smith of Munford;
four brothers, Billy Shaddix and Bennie Shaddix ,both of Munford , Earl
Shaddix and Burl Shaddix , both of Oxford; four grandchildren, and one great-
grandchild. Mr. Shaddix was preceded by a brother, Ronnie Shaddix and a
sister, Bonnie Shaddix Burton.
STEELE,
Centre, Al. Services for Eunice H. Steele, 83, are today at 2 p.m. at Jordan
Funeral home with Revs. Jerry Pike, Melvyn Salter and Hayward Clark
officiating. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery. Mrs. Steele died Monday at
Cherokee County Nursing Home. Survivors include one son, Joe L. Steele of
Summerville, Ga.; two daughters, Nettie Pettyjohn of Cedar Bluff and Sue
McGatha of Centre; two brothers, Earl Hilley and Wayne Hilley , both of
Calhoun, Ga.; five sisters, Lincey Petts of Leesburg. Opal Tidmore and Marine
Lorell, both of Summerville, Winnie Shavers of Atmore and Lena Snead of
Calhoun Ga.;nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs Steele, a
native of Cherokee County, was a Baptist. She was the widow of Arthur T.
Steele.
STONEY,
Pensacola, Fla. Ret.Maj. Gen. Paul Roberts Stoney,formerly of Anniston will
be buried in Arlington Cemetery Feb.2.He died Jan. 9, in Pensacola.
TURNER,
Anniston Al. Services for Evelyn Ann Turner,69, will be Thursday at 11 a.m.
at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Bonds officiating. Burial will be in
Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs Turner died Tuesday at Regional Medical
Center, Survivors include her husband, Ray Arnold Turner of Anniston; three
daughters, Charlotte Groves of Weaver, Shelia Henderson of Anniston and
Angie Rogers of Websters Chapel; a son, Jeffery Turner of Saks; two sisters,
Audrey Stovall and Agnes Burdette, both of Oxford eight grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren.
WALKER,
Tampa, Fla. Services for Sara Frances Walker, 86, formerly of Oxford , will
be Thursday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodiat Church of Oxford. Burial
will be in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs.
Walker died Tuesday in Tampa. Survivors include her husband, William
Walker of Tampa; a daughter, Mary Francis Waugh; three grandchildren, and
six great-grandchildren. Mrs Walker was a native of Oxford and a resident for
83 years until moving to Tampa in 1994.She was a longtime member of the
First United Methodist Church in Oxford.
WIGGINS,
Bowdon, Ga. Services for Leetie Obeetio Wiggins,86 will be Thursday at 2
p.m.EST at Bethlehem Campground Methodist Church in Graham with Rev.
W.M. Wiggins officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rainwater-
West Funeral Home of Bowdon is in charge Mrs Wiggins died Tuesday in
Bowdon Area Hospital. Survivors include a son, Norman Wiggins of
Bowdon; two daughters, Lucile Wiggins of Bowdon and Felicio Embry of
Trickum Walley; two brothers, Robert Richardson of Bowdon and Billy Joe
Richardson of Carrollton, Ga.; a sister, Lanetta Green of Bremen Ga.; five
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs Wiggins, a native of
Cleburne County, was a homemaker. She was the widow of Newman Talf
Wiggins.
WOODARD,
Heflin , Al. Services for Annie Kate Woodard,83, of Canton, Miss., will be
Thursday at 11 a.m. at UnionHill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the adjoining
cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin in charge. mrs. Woodard died
Monday in Canton.
MESSER,
Roanoke, Al Services for Bryant Holice Messer,77, will be Thursday at 2
p.m.at Napoleon East Church of Christ in Wedowee with Rev. W.C Boland
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Mr. Messer died Tuesday at his
home.Survivors include one son JerryMesser of Atlanta; two sisters Lonie Mae
Wilson of Roanoke amd Ersula Thompson of Woodland ;and two brothers,
Edmond Messer of Gadsden and Curtis Messer of Woodland. Mr. Messer
was a reitred truck driver with A-HAS Van Lines, He was preceded by a
daughter, Peggy Lynch Messer and a son, Gary BRyant Messer
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 22, 1998 OBITUARIES.
ANTHONY,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Ottis Sanford Anthony, 87, will be today at 2 p.m.
at Thompson Funeral Home with Dr. Glenn Conner fooiciating. Burial will
bollow in Piedmont Memory Bardens. Mrs Anthony died Tuesday in
Cherokee County. Survivors include two daughters, Martha A. Hurst of
Piedmont and Linda A. Smith of Spring Garden; two sisters, Pearl Hulsey of
Piedmont and Sarah Shew of Gadsden; two brothers, Dave Sanford of
Piedmont and Paul Sanford of Melvindale, Mich.; five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Mrs Anthony was a resident of Piedmont most of her
life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Piedmont. She
was preceded by her husband, Joe L. Anthony
BARNARD,
Centre, Al. Graveside services for Roland Clayton Barnard, 80, will be Friday
at 2 p.m.atCherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Billy Fox
officiating. Perry Funeral Home is in charge Mr. Barnard died Wednesday at
Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Willie
Ruth George Barnard of Centre; one son, George BArnard of Centre; two
sisters, Margaret Cunningham of Jacksonvilleand Sue Pledger of Rome, Ga.;
and two grandchildren. Mr. Barnard, a native of Cherokee County, was a
retired crane operator with General Electric. He was a Baptist.
FORDHAM,
Trickem Valley, Al. Services for Russell Madicon Fordham, 87, will be today
at 2 p.m. at Crumley's Chapel Church of God with REv. W.H. Ford officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge Mr.
Fordham died Tuesday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lovenia Pat
Fordham; a daughter, Linda Fordham Cox of Powder Springs, Ga.; a brother,
Jay Hugh Fordham of Trickem Valley; two sisters, Edna Fordham Brown of
Trickem Valley and Myrtle Fordham Crumley of Heflin;and three
grandchildren. Mr. Fordham, a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County,
was a retired carpenter and home builder. He attended Crumley's Chapel
Church of God.
HAGELIN,
Anniston Al. Services for Donel Hagelin, 71, will be announced by K.L.
Brown Funeral Home& Crematory. Mr. Hagelin died Wednesday at his
home.
HARCROW,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for John Henry Harcrow,60 will be Friday at 2 p.m.
at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Whitt Hibbs and Theron
Williams officiating.Burial will be in Oak Bowery Cemetery. Mr. Harcrow
died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.Survivors include his wife, Betty
Joyce Harcrow; a daughter, Kelly Marie Harcrow of Weaver, two sons, John
Henry Harcrow Jr. of Anniston and DavidWayne Harcrow of Oxford;; five
sisters, Marie Salmon of Warner Robins, Ga., Elzora Able and Rachel
Calhoun ,both of Ohatchee, Leola Sewell and Willi C. Ebert, both of Gadsden;
two brothers, Ray Harcrow of Ohatchee and Harvey Stallings of Farmington,
Mich.and four grandchildren. Mr. Harcrow, a native of Ohatchee, was retired
from Apac and served in the Army National Guard, He was a member of the
Ohatchee Masons and was a Baptist.
HENDON,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for Randy Gerald Hendon, 40, will be Friday at 1
p.m. at Perry FuneralHome Chapel with Rev. Bill Crane officiating. Burial will
follow in Salem Cemetery. Mr. Hendon died Monday. Survivors include his
wife, Sherry Ann Richardson Hendon; A son, John Curtis Hendon of Cedar
Bluff ; a daughter, Miranda Ann Hendon of Cedar Bluff and his mother,
Audrey Armstrong Hendon. Mr. Hendon, a native of Cherokee County was a
member of the Cedar Bluff Masonic Lodge and a Mirright with the paper mill.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded by his father, Enmon Curtis
Hendon.
JOHNSON,
Las Vegas Na. Barry Kern Johnson,63, formerly of Anniston died Dec.21,
1997 in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Johnson ; two
stepdaughters, Julie Morgan of Las Vegas and Deborah Galarza of Lancaster,
Calif.; one step son, Jeff Rylant of Colorado Springs;; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Johnson, a native of Anniston had spent the last 25 years traveling in most
parts of the country in connection with his job. he Graduated from Anniston
High School in 1952.He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a
lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War.
McCARTY,
Anniston Al. Services for Tommy Austin McCarty,51, will be Friday at 11
a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Jerry Erwin officiating. Burial
will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. Mr. McCarty died Tuesday at
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Louella McCarty ; a
daughter, Sandra Lynn McCarty of Anniston; a son, James Austin McCarty of
Anniston; his parents, Austin B. and Eulene C McCarty,both of Anniston; a
sister, Kitty McCarty Bussey of Coldwater; and a brother, Danny J. McCarty
of Anniston. Mr. McCarty, a resident of Anniston for most of his life, was
employed by the Anniston City Board of Education maintenance department.
He was an avid fisherman and a 1966 graduate of Murphy High School in
Mobile He attended Harvest Church of God.
MEACHAM,
Talladega, Al. Services for Alvin Howard Meacham will be Friday at 11
a.m. at First Baptist Church of Talladega with Dr. Curtis Kelly officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Usrey Brown Service is in
charge. Mr. Meacham died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include his wife, Odessa H. Meacham ; one daughter, Darlo McRay
of Talladega; two sons, Jimmy Meacham of Montgomery and William Anthony
Meacham of Talladega; one sister, Virginia Landers of Roanoke; five
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr Meacham, a native of
Randolph County, lived in Talladega since 1960. He was a member ond
deacon emeritus of the First Baptost Church of Talladega. He was also a
member of Carpenters for Christ,
PARSONS,
Ashland, Al. Services for Leon H. Parsons, 86, will be Friday at 11 a.m.atthe
Clay County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randall Ingram officiating.
Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Parsons
died TTuesday at Clay County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Marion
Parsons; three daughters, Jo Ellen Christensen of LasVegas, Christine Conville
of Lineville and Vidki Carter of Montgomery; a son , J. Lewis Blankenship of
Wetumpka; a sister, Alma Smith of Ashland; nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Mr. Parsons, a native and lifelong resident of Clay
County, had been employed as a mechanic for 58 years with Wilbur Nolen
and John Wesley Sentell, owners and operators of Ashland and Lineville
Motor Companies. He was a Baptist.
PERRY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Flora Maedell Perry, 71, will be Friday at 11 a.m.
at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harvey C. Brown. officiating
Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Mrs. Perry died Tuesday at
Regional Medical Center, Survivors include one son, James C. Clark of
Ohatchee; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Perry , a
native of Anniston, was retired from Tape Ceaft after 15 years of service .She
was a Baptist,
STEVENSON,
Roanoke Al. Services for John Baxter (J.B.) StevensonII, 17, will be
announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home. Mr. Stevenson died Wednesday at
University Hospital in Birmingham.
THORNTON,
Centre,Al. Services for Clifford "Buck" Thornton , 81, of the Alexis
Community, Centre, will be announced by Perry Funeral Home. Mr. Thornton
died Wednesday at his home.
WINDSOR,
Wadley, Al. Services for Myrtle Will Windsor, 98, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
Hope Memorial Christian Church with Revs. Larry Conger and Bobby
Burroughs officiating. Burial will follow in Forresters Chapel Church
Cemetery. Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke is in Charge.
Mrs Windsor died Wednesday at Randolph County Hospital. Survivors
include a daughter, Nancy Windsor Banzet of Wadley; a son, Ralph Windsor
of Wadley; a sister Susie Windsor of Roanoke; two grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Mrs. Windsor, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, was
a house wife and a member of Hope Memorial Christian.She was preceded by
her husband, William V. Windsor.
WOODARD,
Canton, Miss, Services for Annie Kate Woodard, 83, will be today at union Hill baptist Church with Revs. Ralph Whitmore and Jackie Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs Wlldard died Monday at her home. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Duncan ; nine grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. Mrs Woodard, a native of Alabama, was a resident of Miss. for the past eight years She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 23, 1998 OBITUARIES.
ADAMS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Betty Ford Adams, 63, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.
at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &Crematory with Dr. John Pennington and
Scott Blake officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Mrs Adams died
Thursday at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors
include her husband,Clarence W. Adams; four daughters, Donna Reaves of
Saks, Bonnie Harris and Margaret Doyle, both of Oxford, LuAnn Adams of
Largo, Fa.; one son Clarence W. Adams Jr. of Birmingham; two sisters, Mary
Jewell Calloway of Odessa Texas, and Edna Fant of Birmingham; one brother,
Jerre Ford of Anniston; and 10 grandchildren Mrs Adams, a native and
lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a retired lunchroom emmployee at
10th Srreet Elementary schook . She was a member of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles Lodge 4295 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilliary. She was a
Baptist
CRAIN,
Jacksonville, Al. Memorial services for Harriet Crain ,76, will be today at
K.L.Brown Funeral Home and Crematorywith Dr. Will Garrett
officiating.Burial will be in Shreveport, La. Mrs Crain died Thursday at
Wessex House in Jacksonville. Survovors include one daughter, Linda
Budkner of Jacksonville ;one son, Rev. Dr Martin Crain of Chicago; and four
grandchildren. Mrs Crain was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Hot
Springs Village, Ark She was the widow of Cedric Crain.
HENLEY,
Talladega, Al. Services for David Patrick Henley,81, are today at 2 p.m. at
Hepzibah Baptist Church with Rev Randy Hagan officiating. Burial will follow
in the adjoining cemetery with Usrey Brown-Service funeral home directing.
Mr. Henley died Wednesday at UAB in Birmingham. Survivors include his
wife, Martaret B. Henley ; one daughter,Patricia H. Roberson of Talladega;
one stepdaughter, Tonya E. Boggs of Talladega; two stepsons Rory G Boggs
and Tracy L. Boggs, both of Talladega; four sisters, Mozelle Greene, Agnes
Hayes and Clara Lee McQuiller, all of Talladega, and Minnie Lou Parks of
Birmingham; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren. Mr. Henley, a native
and lifelong resident of Talladega, was retired from the Talladega County
Health Departmint. He was a member and deacon at Hepzibah Baptist Church
PATRICK,
Anniston Al. Services for Isabella Patrick,86, will be Saturday at 1 p.m.at
Smith Tabernacle CME Church with Rev. Thomas Pratt officiating. Burial will
be on Eden Hills Cemetery with ERvin Funeral Chapel directing Mrs Patrick
died Monday at Wessex House in Jacksonville. Survivors include ; two sons,
Jimmie Thompson Sr. and Fred Lee Parker, both of Anniston; one sister, Mae
Kate Blackmon of Anniston ; one brother, Albert Johnson of Selma; one
stepdaughter, Julis Patrick of Birmingham; one stepson, William Patrick of
Birmingham; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.Mrs Patrick was a
housewife.
STEVENSON,
Roanoke, Al. Services for John Baxter "J.B" Stevenson II,17, will be
Saturday at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev.Tex
Ergle officiating. Buriall will follow at Ceday wood Cemetery with Quattlebaum
Funeral home in charge.Mr. Steveson died Wednesday at University Hospitals
in Birmingham Sruvivors include his Parents, John W. and Rachelle Stevenson
and his grandparents, Jim and Beverly Glessner of Healdsburg. Calif. Mr.
Stevenson, a native of Roanoke, was a member of the junior class and was a
multi-sport athlete at LaGrange Academy in LaGrange ,Ga.He was a member
of Roanoke First United Methodist Church
STUDDARD,
Piedmont, Al Services for Jimmie C. Studdard, 51, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.
at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home with Rev Ricky Doyle officiating. Burial
will be in Piedmont Memory Gardens Mr. Studdard died Wednesday in
Piedmont. Survivors include his parents, J.C. and Donna Studdard, a sister,
Wanda Rainey of Piedmont;three brothers, Roger Studdard of Dayton,Ga.,
Paul Studdard of Cabery, Ill , and Joel Studdard of Piedmont. A Piedmont
native, Mr. Studdard served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and received
the Purple Heart.
THOMPSON,
Douglasville Ga. Services for Arvell Thoompson 75, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Greens Chapel Methodist Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8at Dryden Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson died Thursday at Douglas CountyHospital in Ga.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 24, 1998 OBITUARIES.
ARRON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for James E. Arron, 85, will be announced by
Mickleson-McGee Funeral Home. Mr. Arron died Friday at St. Joseph
Hospital in Atlanta.
COUCH,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Ethel Aline Williams Couch,52will be Sunday
at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Jack
Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs
Couch died Thursday at her home. Survivors include her husband,James
Richard Couch,one son, Jonathan David Couch of Jacksonville; and four
sisters, Cheryl Copeland of Jacksonville, Deborah Williams of Frankfort, Ky.,
Paulette Kuhr of West Point, N.Y.,and Sandra Kelley of Piedmont. Mrs
Couch, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, had been employed
by Union Yarn for 25 years She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
FORMBY,
Centre, Al. Services for Martha Doris Formby, 71, will be Sunday at 1 p.m.
at Centre First United Methodist Church with Rev.Stanley Clark, Sammy
Stabler , Joe Higginbotham and Robert Fannin officiating. Burial will be in
Cherokee Memory Gardens with Perry Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Formby
died Friday in a Birmingham hospital. Survivors include her husband, Donald
Formby ; one daughter, Linda Carol Hardin of Ann Arbor,Mich.; one son,
Gary Formbyof Huntsville; one sister, Joan Baker of Centre; and five
grandchildren, Mrs Formby, a native of Cherokee County, was a homemaker.
She was a member of Centre First United Methodist Church for 45 years
HAGELIN,
Anniston, Al. Services with Military Honors, for Donel Edward Hagelin,71,
will be Monday at 2 p.m.at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory with
Rev. John Shaddix officiating. Mr. Hagelin died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Jean Hagelin ; a daughter, Lola Jeanne
Hogendorf of Holts Summit, Mo.; a son, Donel Gene Hagelin of Adams,
N.Y.; a sister, Ellen Jean Lightfoot of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, John A.
Hagelin of Union City, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by two daughters, Mary Kathryn Hagelin and Ellen Lea
Nance. Mr. Hagelin was an Army veteran of WWII,He was a member of
Indian Oaks Churstian Church
LUCIANO,
Wilmington, N.C. Services for Jeanette Luciano, 88, willbe announced by
Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home. Mrs Luciano died Friday in Wilmington,.
MADDOX,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Clara Maddox,87, will be announced by Thompson
Funeral Home. Mrs Moddox died Friday at Gadsden Retional medical
Center,
MADDOX,
Pell City, Al. Services for Mary Ruth Maddox,63, will be Sunday at 3:30
p.m.at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Pell City with REvs. Don Maddox and
Ives Harris officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pell City.
Mrs Maddox died Friday. Survivors include her husband, Rev.Archie Lee
Maddox;four sons, Archie D Maddox of Adamsville, Sammy Maddox of Pell
City ,Donald Ray Msddox of Leeds and Kenneth Allen Maddox of Moody;
her parents, Eserdee and Pearl Mitchell of Pell City;a sister, Freida Norris of
Athens ,Ga.;five brothers, Hoyt Kendrick and Norman Kendrick, both of
Chula Vista, Bobby Mitchell of Atlanta, Jimmy Mitchell of Birmingham and
Earnest Mitchell of Pell City; and 11 grandchildren. Mrs Maddox, a native of
St. Clair County,was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.
MIMS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Billie Jean Mims, 69, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home with Revs. Lowell Ledbetter, and John
Patterson officiating. Mrs Mims died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical
Center in Talladega. Survivors include her husband, W.P. Mims ; two
daughters, Cathy Henderson of Preston, Md., and Sandra Barnes of
Birmingham; a sister, Carole Green of Opelika; a brother, Clarence Shaw of
Clanton; and five grandchildren. She was preceded by one son, Keith Mims
and one grandson, Billy Mims. Mrs. Mims, a native of Talladega, was retired
from Woolworth Department Store. She was a member of Central Baptist
Church, where she sang in the choir for many years.
NEWTON,
Roundlake Beach, Ill. Memorial services for Jeannine Pierce Newton,61, are
today at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs Newton died Thursday in
Rainbow City. Survivors include her husband, Hank Newton ; a daughter,
Phronsie Owens of Rainbow City,a son, Gene McKay of Marietta, Ga.; four
grandxons and two brothers. Mrs Newton , a Piedmont native, had been a
resident of Roundlake Beach for the past 14 years.
NIXON,
Anniston ,Al. SErvices for Arthur Nixon, 84, will be announced by Anniston
Funeral Service. Mr. Nixon died Friday at Retional Medical Center.
SINGLETON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Pearlie Hendley Singleton, 79, will be announced
by Anniston Funeral Service. Mrs Singleton, formerly of Savannah, Ga., died
Friday at her home
STAPLES,
Ragland, Al. Services for Noble Frank Staples Jr., 70, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Pell City Burial will be in St.Clair Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pell City.
Mr. Staples died Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Doris L Staples; three daughters, Natalie Voss of Pell City, Vanessa Cleckler and Mia Knight, both of Clanton; a son, Alvin D. Staples of Norfolk, Va. ; two sisters, Bennie Sue Walker of Odenville and Peggy Turner of Pell City; five brothers, Carlos Staples of Odenville, Johnnie R. Staples and Raymond Staples, both of Pell City, Jimmie Staples and Charlie Staples,both of Coal City; and four grandchildrn. Mr. Staples, a native and resident of Ragland, was retired fromthe city of Birmingham where he served as a security guard for 28 years. He was an Army veteran, having served in Japan, Korea, and Germany He was a Baptist.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 25, 1998 OBITUARIES
AARON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for James E. Aaron,85, will be Monday at 11 a.m.at
Mickelsen McGee Brown Service Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Burgess
officiating. Burial will be in Shadow Lawn Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga.
Mr. Aaron died Friday in Atlanta. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy
Patmon of Marietta, Ga; a sister, Norma Russell of Sequim, Wash.; a brother,
Bruce Aaron of Everett, Pa., and three grandchildren. Mr. Aaron had lived in
Piedmont most of his life. He owned and operated Allison Theater in Piedmont
and Bama and Skyway drive-ins in Anniston.
COLEY,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Barney"B.G." Coley, 91 will be Monday
at 11 a.m. at Forestlawn Gardens with William B. Kughn officiating and K.L.
Brown Funeral home and Crematory in charge. Mr. Coley died Saturday at
Regional Medical Center, Survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann Davis of
Destin, Fla.; a sister, Annie Lou Stovall of Columbus, Ga., four grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Coley, a native of Clay County and a
resident of Anniston most of his life, was a retired automobile dealer, a veteran
of WWII and member of the Church of Christ.
GRABEN,
Lineville, Al. Services for Mattie Smith Graben, 101, are today at 2 p.m. at
Barfield Baptist Church, with Rev. Wayne Adams and Dr. Wayne A. Stevens
officiating and Benefield Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in the adjoining
cemetery. Mrs. Graben died Saturday at Chapman Nursing Home in
Alexander City. Survivors include a son, Herman Graben of Kellyton; a
brother, W.A. Smith of Alexander City, seven grandchildren,13 great-
grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren Mrs. Graben, a native and
lifelong resident of Clay County, was a homemaker and a member of Barfield
Baptist Church.
LUCIANO,
Wilmington, N.C. Graveside services for Jeannette Iris Luciano, 92, formerly
of Bynum will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Talladega
with Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home in charge. A memorial service will
be today at 2 p.m. at Andrews Market Street Chapel with Rev. Matthew
Hendrick officiating. Mrs Luciano died Friday at Liberty Commons in
Wilmington. Survivors include a son, Malcolm Talley of Wilmington; three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
MADDOX,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Clara M. Williams Maddox, 87, will be tuesday at
2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Don Henley officiating. Burial
will bollow at Union Grave Cemetery . Mrs Maddox died Friday at GAdsden
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Curtis of
Piedmont; three sons, Douglas Mitchell of Headland, Perry Maddox of Great
Falls, Mont., and Jerry Maddox of Palm Harbor, Fla.; three sisters, Veta Law
and Pauline White, both of Piedmont,and Catherine McFry of Naples, Fla.;
two brothers, Ed Williams of Rock Run and Harold Williams of Brookville,
Fla., 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren. Mrs. Maddox, a Cherokee County native, was a resident of
Piedmont Health Care Center, She was an active member of the New hope
Revival Center in Clumbus, Ga., and the Senior Citizens Center.
ROLLINS,
Heflin Al. Services for Dillon Jackson Rollins,3,are today at 2 p.m. at Dryden
Funeral Home, with Rev. Van Willianson officiating. Burrial will be in
Chulafinnee Baptist Cemetery. Little Dillon died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include his father, Fred Sizemore Jr. of Anniston;his mother, Dawn
Rollins Lowery of Heflin; his stepfather, Greg Lowery of Heflin; a sister,
Danielle Rollins of Heflin; his grandparents, Carole and Troy Bond, Janice and
Tommy Rollins, Brenda and John Lowery and Tabby and Fred Sizemore Sr.
ROWELL,
Anniston, Al. Memorial services for Martha R. Rowell, 86 will be announced.
Mrs. Rowell cied Saturday at her residence. Survivors include, two daughters,
Patricia Karatela of Dunedin, Fla., and Barbara Rowell of Anniston; two sons;
Curtis Reowell of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Harold Rowell of Fayette; a sister,
Verdie Mason of Fal. ; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
THOMPSON,
Douglasville, Ga. Services for Arvill Thompson,75, formerly of Heflin were
Saturday at 2 p.m.at Green's Chapel Methodist Church with Revs. W.E. Jones
Jr., and David Holcombe officiating. Burial was in Green's Chapel Cemetery
with Dryden Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Thompson died Thursday at
Douglas County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Onzell Thompson; four
sons, John Mac Thompson of Wedowee, Keith Thompson of Douglasville,
Steven Thompson of Tem;le, Ga., and Derron Thompson of Trickum Walley;
two daughters, Brenda McGouirk of Lithia Springs, Ga.; and Barbara Oliver
of Lithonis, Ga.; three sisters, Lillian McDaniel of Ashland, Rilla Jeffers of
Hampton, Ga. and Marclene Creed of Ashland, 25 grandchildren and 23
grear-grandchildren Mr. Thompson was a native of Cleburne County and
resident of Douglasville for the past 27 years.
WORD,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Evelyn Christine Wilson Word, 68, will
be Monday at 2 p.m. at Jacksonville City Cemetery with William B. Kughn
officiating and K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in charge. Mrs
Word died Friday in Anniston, Survivors include a daughter, Tami Shodoan,
of Anniston, ; two sons John Gary Word of Nashville, Tenn., and William
Curry Word of Oxford; two brothers, Eugene Wilson and James Wilson, both
of Jacksonville,; six grandchildren Mrs. Word lived most of her live in
Anniston. She had worked at Snow's of Oxford and at Bynum Drug Store,
She was a member of the Colvin Street Church of Christ.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 26,1998 OBITURIES
ADAMSON,
Roanoke,Al. Services for Leroy Adamson, 65, of Roanoke are today at 2
p.m. at Bethany Lime Congregational Christian Church with Revs. Graham
Norris and Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining
cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Adamson died
Sunday at his residence after an extended illness. Survivors include his wife,
Mevline Calhoun Adamson; a son Chuck Thompson; two brothers, Milam
Adamson and Wayne Adamson, all of Roanoke, twograndsons, and one great
grandson Mr. Adamson, a Randolph County native and lifelong resident. was
a veteran of WWII and a member of Bethany Lime Church.
BAIN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Joyce Murray Bain,65, are today at 2 p.m. at
Forestlawn Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Burgess Austin officiating and Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge. Entombment will be at
Forestlawn Mausoleum. Mrs Bain died Sunday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include her husband, Howard F. Bain ; a son, Ken H. Bainof
Anniston; four sisters, Millie English of Jacksonville, Lois Pomeroy of
Norwick, Kan.,Glenda Locklear of Anniston and Diamme Smith of Oxford;
and a brother, James Ray Murray of Jacksonville Mrs Bain was lifelong
resident of Anniston and was a Baptist
MORGAN,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Troy Gerald Morgan,56, will be annonced by
Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Morgan died Sunday at Gadsden Regional
Medical Center.
NIMON,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Archie Lee Nimon, 67, will be announced by
Benefield Funeral Home. Mr. Nimon died Sunday at his residence
O'NEAL,
Oxford, Al. Services for William "Bill" Luther O'Neal , 79, will be announced
by Miller Funeral Home. Mr. O'Neal died Sunday at his residence.
SINGLETON,
Saks, Al. Graveside services for Pearlie Henley Singleton,79 will be Tuesday
at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery, Savannah, G., with Anniston
Funeral Services in charge.Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Johnson, of
Anniston; a brother Barney Hendley, and three grandchildren. Mrs Singleton
lived most of her life in Savannah. She retired from Moses Jackson Elem.
School and was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church of Savannah.
SMELCHER,
Columbia, S.C. Services with military rites for retired Army Agt. William
Lorn Smelcher Fr., 72, formerly of Calhoun County, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m.
at First Church of Gad, Covenant Road, with entombment in Greenlawn
Memorial Park Mausoleum. Dunbar Funeral Home, of Columbia is in charge.
Sgt Smelcher died Saturday. Survivors include his wife, Leona Preston
Smelcher ; a son, William L Smelcher Jr. of Cayce; two daughters, Kay Diama
Hale and Nancy Papas ,both of Columbia; a brother, James Smelcher of
Anniston; two sisters, Frances Gable of Anniston and Mary Lewis of Flordia.
10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Sgt. Smelcher, a native of
Calhoun County, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars,
was retired from the South Carolina Department of Corrections and was a
member of First Church of Go,Covenant Road.
SPARKS,
Anniston Al. Private graveside services for Theo Eugene Sparks,82, are today
at 3:30p.m. at Forestlawn Mausoleum, with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary
and Crematory in charge. Mr. Spards died Sunday at his residence. Survivors
include his wife, Faye Robinson Sparks ; two daughters, Genie Sparks of
Anniston and Helen J. Sparks of Birmingham; a son , Theo Eugene Sparks Jr.
of Birmingham. Mr. Sparks,a native and lifelong resident of Anniston, was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Anniston. He was a retired
from Anniston Army Depot.
WHITEHEAD,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Charles Whitehead will be announced by Chapel
Hill Funeral Home. Mr. Whitehead cied Saturday.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 27, 1998 OBITUARIES
ASKEW,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Billy Askew, 59, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Rock Mills Baptist Church with REvs. LLonnie B. Houston and Quintin E.
Tibbs officiating. Burial will be in Wehadkee Baptist Church Cemetery. Clark
Memorial Funeral service is in charge. Mr. Askew died Saturday at University
of Alabama Midical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include his mother,
Ruthie Askew of Roanoke; his wife, Ruby Askew; one daughter, Vanessa
Askew of Roanoke; and two stepsons, Ronald Banks and Andre Banks, both
of Roanoke Mr. Askew was preceded by his father, Jessie Askew.
BRYANT,
Weaver, Al. Services for Ruth C. Bryant, 83, will be announced by Chapel
Hill Funeral Home. Mrs. Bryant died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
COPELAND,
Anniston, Al. Services for Mozell Copeland, 83, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Chapel. Mr. Copeland died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
GEBSON,
Cragford, Al. Services for Velma B. Gibson, 89, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Rev. Johnny Hamlin
officiating. Burial will be in Clay County Memory Gardens. Mrs Gibson died
Sunday at Clay County Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Elwyn Gebson
of Mountain Commumity and Uloan Gibson of Lineville; 11 grandchildren and
15 great-grandchildern Mrs Gibson, a lifelong resident of Clay County, was a
homemaker and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She was
preceded by her husband, Lumas Gibson , and one son, Clyde Gibson.
HAYNES,
Anniston, Al. Services for Leona Haynie Haynes,85, will be Wednesday at 1
p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Aton Parris officiating. Burial
will be in Oak Bowery Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Haynes died Sunday in
Eastaboga. Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Haynes Spendlove of
Eastaboga, one son, Olan M. Haynes of Anniston; three grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Mrs Haynes was a life long resident of Calhoun County.
She was preceded by her husband, Olan A. Haynes.
HITHCOX,
Tarrant, Al. Services for onnie Hithcox, 77, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Chapel, Pell City, with Rev. Doug Ford officiating. Burial
will be in Macedonia Baptist Cemetery in Ragland. Mr. Hithcox died Monday
in Birmingham. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Watson of Tarrant
and Vickie Wilson of Hoquim, Wash.; one son, Eugene Hithcox of
Piedmont;one stepdaughter, Renee Lehr of Ragland; two sisters, Geneva Day
of Mooky and Margaret Portwood of Ragland; one brother, Lelas Hithcox of
Ragland; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Mr. Hithcox, a
native of Ragland, was a resident of Tarrant for the past four years. He was a
disabled Navy vereran of WWII where he received numerous medals and
homors including a purple heart. He was a lifetime member of DAV and of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6652. He was a Baptist.
HULL,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Eddie B. Hull, 56, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Benefield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Byron Waldrop officiating. Burial will
follow in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Jr. Hull died Saturday at his
home. Survivors include his father, Ed Hull of Wedowee,one sister, Jean H.
Parker of Franklin, Ga. and two half-sisters, Gladys Leundowski of Tampa.
Fa., and Alma Wheeler of Dublin, Ga.
HYATT,
Ragland, Al. Services for Christine Nell Hyatt, 71, will be Wednesday at 11
a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel of Pell City with Rev. Doug Ford
officiating. The body will be at Dearman Chapel Church in Steele from 12:30
p.m.-1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. in Steele Methodist
Cemetery. Mrs Hyatt died Sunday i Biloxi , Miss. Survivors include her
husband, Willie Hyatt; three daughters,Paulette Fuller of CarbonHill, Rita
Barbour of Birmingham and Barbara Gentry of Biloxi, Miss; three sons, Robert
Brown of Louisiana, Donald Brown and Gary Brown , both of Leeds; one
stepdaughter, Diane Kay of Ragland, two stepsons, James Willie Hyatt and
Roger Dale Hyatt of Birmingham ; three sisters Ruth Carden of Steele,
Rosemary Hollingsworth of Ashville and Lois Beets of Sylacauga; one brother,
Roy Hollingsworth of Steele; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs Hyatt , a native of Steele, was a resident of Ragland for the past 10 years.
She was a homemaker and a member of Dearman Baptist Church of Steele.
MORGAN,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Troy Gerald Morgan,56, will be today at 11 a.m.
at Thompson Funeral Home with Gary McCurdy officiating. Burial will follow
in Union Grove Cemetery. Mr. Morgan died Sunday at Gadsden Regional
Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Kim Walker of Austin,
Texas; his mother, Thelma Morgan of Piedmont; two sisters, Janice McCord
of CEntre and Rhonda Stewart of Piedmont; five brothers, Jack Morgan of
Jacksonville, Freddie Morgan of Dora, Milton Morgan of Piedmont Rex
Morgan of Hanceville and Keith Morgan of Forney; and one grandson, Levi
Walker of Austin. Mr Morgan, a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont, was
retired from Kimberly -Clark Corp. He was a charter member of the coffee
club at the Huddle House and Gateway Restaurants in Piedmont.
NIMON,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Archie Lee Nimon, 67, will be today at 2 p.m.at
Benefield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ray Clevenger officiating. Burial will
follow in the Dinglers Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Nimon died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Gill Nimon ;two daughters, Rose Mary
Nimon of Wedowee and Lillie Rudean Nimon Cosper of Waco, Ga.; sox
sons, George Nimon and Edward Nimon both of Hiflin, Seburn Nimon,
Thomas Nimon , Kenneth Nimon and Nicholus Nimon, all of Roanoke; his
mother, Una Pearl Jeffers of Lineville; one sister, Mae Miles of Lineville; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Nimon, a native of Polk
County, Ga. had in the timber industry. He was preceded by one daughter,
Rosie Lee Johnson, and one brother, Ed Nimon.
NIXON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Arthur, Nixon Sr. , 84, will be Wednesday at 1
p.m.at Anniston,Funeral Service with Rev. John H. Bradford officiating. Burial
will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. Mr. Nixon died Friday at Regional Medical
Center. Survivors include six daughters, Carrie Mae Bush, Jeanette Nixon
Clark and Quintonie Bolton Pruitt,all of Anniston, Geraldine Nixon Nelson of
Buffalo, NY, Mildred Ann Nixon Hughes of Cleveland, Ohio, and Verna Mae
Nixon Patterson of Kosciusko, Miss.; two sons, Hollis Nixon of Anniston ;and
Arthur Nixon Jr. of Cleveland;two brothers, Jessie Nixon of Palmdale, Calif.,
and Fred Nixon, of Kansas City, Mo.; 31grandchildren, 45 treat-grandchildren
and five great-grear-grandchildren and a care giver, Margaret Williams of
Anniston Mr. Nixon was a member of New Hope Church of Bynum and
attended Oconee Baptist Church. He retired form FMC(United Defense).
O'NEAL,
Oxford , Al. Services for Willliam Luther"Bill" O'Neal,79, will be today at
11a.m. at Coldwater, United Methodist Church with Rev. Harry Skaggs
officiating . Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Miller Funeral
Home in charge. Mr. O'Neal died Sunday at his home. Survivors include his
wife, Ann O'Neal; three daughters, Gail Hay of Indianapolis, Ind. Martha O.
Howard of Selma and Linda O. Gedgoudas of Riverside; one son, W. Robert
O'Neal of Oxford; one stepson, R. Dan Johnson of Powder Springs, Ga.; one
sister, Dorothy Phillips of Lincoln; two brothers, Clarence O'Neal of Talladega
and Howard O'Neal of Eastaboga,; eight grandchildren; two
stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren ; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
Mr. O'Neal, a native of Talladega County, was a resident of Oxford for 42
years He was a Charter Member of the FOP Lodge #4, the American Legion
Post # 26, and the Coldwater United Methodist Church.
SPRINGER,
Oceanside, Calif. Pearl Watkins Springer, 39, formerly of Anniston, died
Sunday in Oceanside.
WHITEHEAD,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Charles Lee Whitehead72 will be Wednesday at 2
p.m. at Bethal Methodist Church with Revs. Johnnie Brown and Kenneth
Hutto officiating. Bruial will be in the Church cemetery, Chapel Hill Funeral
home in charge. Mr. Whitehead died Sunday at his home. Survivors include his
wife, Rachel Whitehead; two daughters Barbara Easterwood and Gail O'Brien,
both of Ohatchee; two sons, Tony Whitehead and Alvin Whitehead, both of
Ohatchee; three sisters, Joyce Medders of Alexandria,, Sue McDill of
Ohatchee and Faye Draughon of Birmingham; three brothers Luther
Whitehead of Caldwell, , Johnny Howard of Arab and Larry Howard of Saks;
nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.Mr. Whitehead, a native of
Calhoun County, was retired from Union Foundry with 40 years of service. He
was a member of New Bethal Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 28, 1998 OBITUARIES
BRYANT,
Weaver, Al. Graveside services for Ruth Clark Bryant, 83 will be today at 11
a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery with Dr. Roger Willmore and Rev. Herman
Pair officiating. and Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Bryant died
Monday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Faye
Gabriel of Alexandria; two sons, Jerry Bryant of Weaver and Eddie Bryant of
Oxford; one sister, Hannah McGinnis of Gainesville, Fla.; two brothers, Harry
Clark and Rex Clark, both of Weaver; her primary caregiver Jean Bonds; 10
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bryant, a native of Calhoun
County, was retired from Utica Mill after 20 years of service. She was a
member of First Baptist Church of Weaver.
CARPENTER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Louis R. Carpenter, 51,will be announced by
Ervin Funeral Chapel. Mr. Carpenter died Tuesday at his home.
ELLIS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Benjamin Franklin Ellis, 76, will be Thursday at 1
p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Dr. Curtis Kelley officiating. Burial
will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park, Mr. Ellis died Tuesday at Talladega Health
Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Jeroline Shelton Ellis ; two sisters,
Bonnie Jay of Andalusia and Merle Moody of Opp; and two brothers, Rev.
James Ellis of Richmond, Va.,and Hubert Ellis of Fairhope.
Mr. Ellis , a native of Coffee County, was a resident of KTalladega most of his
life, He was retired from Industries for the Blind. He was a member ofFirst
Baptist Church of Talladega and the Jack Hethcox Sunday School Class
FERRARIO,
Falkville, Al. Services for Mary R. Ferrario, 79, will be Thursday at 11 a.m.
at Good Shepard Catholic Church with Rev. Phil O'Kennedy officiating. Burial
will be in Valhalla Cemetery. Laughlin Service Funeral Home is in charge
Mrs. Ferrario died Monday at a Falkville nursing home. Survivors include one
son, John M. Ace Perkins of Hartselle; one brother, Joe H. Roberts of Yulee,
Fla; one grandson and one great-granddaughter
GARRETT,
Anniston, Al. Services for William L. "June" Garrett, 71, will be announced by
Anniston Funeral Service. Mr. Garrett, died Monday at Stringfellow Memorial
Hospital.
HOOPER,
Leesburg, Al Services for Cleavy Hooper, 84, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Guess officiating. Burial will
be in Union Methodist Cemetery. Mr. Hooper died Monday. Survivors include
his wife, Fannie Sue Hooper of Leesburg; two daughters, Velma Sue Hale of
Leesburg and Elizabeth Arthur. of Illinois; eight grandchildren and 18 great-
grandchildren. Mr. Hooper was a native of Cherokee County.
MILES,
Standing Rock, Al. Services for Frank Miles, 79, will be today at 11 a.m. at
Quattlebaum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. S.T. Janney officiating. Burial
will be in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Miles died Monday in
Valley. Survivors include one daughter, Opal Wingo of LaGrange, Ga.; one
son, Claxton Miles of Valley; two brothers, Jack Miles of Wedowee and
Collie Miles of LaGrange; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Miles, a Randolph County native, was retired from West Point Pepperell.
He was a WWII Army veteran and was a member of Standing Rock
Methodist Church. He was preceded by his wife, Lucy Harvel Miles.
MORRIS,
Tallapoosa, Ga.. Services for Cecil V. Morris, 88, were Jan 15th at Miller
Funeral Home in Tallapoosa with Roland Brown and Darrell Gooden directing.
Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery. Mr. Morris died Jan. 12 at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Morris ; three daughters, Alva Terrell of
Leadville, Colo., Brenda Kelly of Newnan, Ga. and Patricia Brockman of
Wilmington, Ill,; three sons, Joe Morris of Anniston, Jerry Morris and Donald
Morris, both of Tallapoosa; two stepdaughters, Louise Harris of Oxford and
Helen Key of Tallapoosa; two sisters, Ruth Taylor of Anniston and Debbie
Ragan of Piedmont; two brothers Homer Morris of Riverside, Calif., and
Joseph Morris of San Antonio, Tx.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren
PORTER,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Cora Ann Porter, 102, will be Thursday
at 11 a.m. at Oak hill Cemetery with Rev. Rickey Clark officiating. . Usrey
Brown Service is in charge Mrs Porter died Tuesday at Regional Medical
Center. Survivors include one daughter, Frances Ellen Porter of Talladega.;
and two sons, Joseph Alexander Porter ofVero Beach, Fla., and George J.
Porter of Talladega.
PROCTOR,
Talladega. Al Services for John Austin Proctor, 49 will be today at 1 p.m. at
Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Martin Murry and Dennie Gisel
officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Proctor died Monday at
his home. Survivors include his ex-wife, Jackie Proctor Chandler of Fort
Payne; three daughters, Heather Proctor ,Tiffney Proctor and Jessica Proctor,
all of Fort Payne; two sisters, Brenda Miles of Sylacauga and Phyllis Watts of
Munford; his parents, James and Katherine Proctor of Talladega. ; and one
brother, James Proctor of Gastonia, N.C. Mr. Proctor, a native and lifelong
resident of Talladega, was a self-employed paint contractor. He was a Baptist.
WEATHERS,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Sharon Elaine Weathers, 42, will be Thursday at 2
p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Floyd Akins and Tim
Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, Quattlebaum
Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Weathers died Monday at University Hospital in
Birmingham. Survivors include her husband, James Wiathers of Roanoke; two
daughters, Stephanie Elaine Christian, and Stacy Allaine Sorrells both of
Roanoke; one son, Jimmy Weathers of Franklin Ga.; her parents, Mather and
Betty Gordon of Lanett; one sister, Patsy Elliot of Riverview; two brothers ,
Marshall Gordon of Jackson, Miss, and Jeffrey G. Gordon; and four
grandchildren Mrs Weathers, A Chambers County native, worked as a truck
driver with Vaughn Cartage. She was a member of Happy Valley Baptist
Church,
WOOLF,
Piedmont,Al. Services for Lyman S. Woolf,73, will be Thresday at 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral home with REvs. Tony Smith, Leeann Scarbrough and Jerry Pike officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Woolf died Tuesday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Doris Woolf ; one daughter, Diane Grissom of Missouri, Tx; one son, William Earl Wollf of Columbus, Ga. ; one sister, Mary Joe Wilks of Piedmont; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mr. Woolf, a livelong resident of Piedmont, was retired from SCT Yarn after 48 years. He served a term on the Piedmont City Council and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge #97 F&AMfor 49 years.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JANUARY 29,1998 OBITUARIES.
BURK,
Talladega, Al. Services for Billy Gene Burk,63, will be Friday at 3 p.m. at
Stockdale Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Rutledge, Dr. Joe Brown and Rev.
Jonathan Sims officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Usrey
Brown Service is in charge. Mr. Burk died Tuesday at Montclair Baptist
Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Burk ; two daughters,
Diane Burk of Talladega and Sheryl Gaither of Munford; one son,Ricky Burk
of Talladega; three brothers, Neal ,Lester, and Chester Burk ,all of Talladega;
10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr Burk, a native and lifelong
resident of Talladega County, was retired from Kockums Industries Inc. He
was a member and deacon of Stockdale Baptist Church. He was preceded by
a brother, Charles Burk.
CRUMLEY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Noah E. Crumley,75, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
Lakeview Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crossville Methodist Church
Cemetery.Miller Funeral Home in charge.Mr. Crumley died Wednesday at his
home..
GARRETT,
Anniston, Al. Services for William L. "June" Garrett,71, will be Friday at 2
p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Revs. Jesse Montgomery and John H.
Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery with Anniston
Funeral Service in charge. Mr. Garrett died Monday at Stringfellow Memorial
Hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Tara Garrett of Anniston,
Devonnja Garrett of Atlanta, Elizabeth Taylor of Cleveland, Ohio, and Cynthia
Garrett of Manhattan, N.Y. one son Rodney Garrett of Manhattan; and three
grandchildren. Mr. Garrett was retired from Anniston Army Depot and had
taught school at Othelia School in Munford for several years. He was veteran
and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
HARRIS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Guy Richard Harris,79, will be Friday at 10 a.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary Chapel with REv. Paul Hunter officiating.
Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Southside. Mr. Harris died Tuesday
at his home. Survivors include two brothers, Claude Harris and Aulsey Harris
both of Gadsden. Mr. Harris, a native of Etowah County , had served as
minister of several Baptist Churches in the area. He was a member of
Meadowbrook Baptist Church and ws preceded by his wife,Ethel C. Harris.
JENKINS,
Cleveland, Ohio. Services for Paul Jenkins ,formerly of Talladega, will be
Friday at 1:30 p.m.at E.F. Boyd&Sons Funeral Home in Cleveland. Burial willl
be in Highland Park Cemetery.Mr. Jenkins died Sunday in Cleveland.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Wynn Jenkins ; one son, Harold Jenkins of
Atlanta; two daughters, Patricia Jenkins and Denise Jenkins, both of Cleveland;
and two sisters, Essie Storey of Cleveland and Nancy Fluker of Talladega.
LANGLEY,
Munford, Al. Graveside services for Alvin Jackson Langley, 65, will be today
at 10:30 a.m. at Munford Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Clark Chambers
officiating and Usrey Brown Service in charge. Mr. Langley died Tuesday at
Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include his wife,
Joyce S. Langley of Munford; one daughter, Meta Stephens of Munford; one
sos, Alvin L. Langley of Munford ; one sister, Hazel Miller of Ohatchee; two
brothers, Edward Langley of Bear Creek and Roy Langley of Phil Cambell;
and two grandchildren. Mr. Langley , a native and lifelong resident of
Talladega County, was retired from Crown Textile.
ROBERTSON,
Huntsville, Al. Services for William B. Robertson Jr., 71,formerly of
Anniston, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Robertson died
Tuesday in Huntsville.
USSERY,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Dr. Gordon C. Ussery Jr.,59, will be announced
by Quattlebaum Funeral Home. Dr.Ussery died Wednesday at University
Hospital in Birmingham. Dr. Ussrey was a longrime Physician in Randolph
County.
WEEKS
Anniston, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service. Mr. Weeks died
Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
WOOD,
Anniston Al. Services for Rosetta Wood,92, will be announced by Chapel Hill
Funeral Home. Mrs Wood died Wednesday.
THE ANNISTON STAR JANUARY 30, 1998 OBITUARIES
CARPENTER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Louis Roland Carpenter, 51, will be today at 1
p.m. at Ervins Chapel of the Chimes with Rev. George H. Truss officiating.
Burial will be in Jacksonville City Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in
charge. Mr. Carpenter died Tuesday at his home. Survivors include his wife,
Priscilla Carpenter;two daughters, Qiana Carpenter and Shalamar Carpenter;
one son, Giovanni Carpenter; his mother, Pauline Carpenter;six sisters,
Angeline Landry, Margaret Johnson, and Lois Smith all of Jacksonville,
Gwendolyn Walker of Anniston,Charlotte Dobbins of Weaver and Helene
Curtis of Columbus Ga; four brothers, Oscar J. Carpenter of DeRiddler, La.,
Ronald B.Carpenter of Spokane Wash., Thomas Carpenter of Fort Benning,
Ga., and Rickey Carpenter of Valdosta, Ga.; and three grandchildren. Mr.
Carpenter was a VietNam veteran a Purple Heart recipient and a member of
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
COPELAND,
Anniston, Al. Services for Mozell Copeland,83, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Haven United Methodist Church with Rev. O.H. Buckley officiating. Burial will
be in Eden HillsCemetery with ERvin Funeral Chapel in charge. Mr. Copeland
died Monday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include; two daughters,
Mary Smith of Killeen, Tx. and Sarah Morgan of Detroit, Mich.; two sons,
Williams Copeland and Gerald Hutch, both of Anniston; and 16 grandchildren.
Mr. Copeland was a member of Haven United Methodist Church. He was
preceded by his wife, Loraine Hutchings Copeland.
CRUMLEY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Noah E. Crumley,75 will be today at 11 a.m. at
Lakeview Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Starling officiating. Burial will be in
the Crossville Methodist Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in charge. Mr.
Crumley died Wednesday at his home Survivors include his wife, Joyce
Crumley ; two daughters, Jnet Loomer of Springfield, Va.,and Jennifer B.
Poore of Oxford; two sons El Lamar Curmlwy and Conner W. Crumley, both
of Oxford; two sisters, Irene White of Gadsden and Dortha Knight of
Albertville; three brothers John W. Crumley of Geraldine, C.W.Crumley of
Detroit and Thomas B. Crumley of Crossville; five grandchildren ,two grear-
grandchildren Mr. Crumley, a native of Dekalb County, was a resident of
Oxford the past 40 years. He was a veteran of WWII and an instructor ofe
Harry M. Ayers State Technical College. He was a member of the Lakeview
Baptist Church.
GILLIAM,
Pell City, Al.Services for Joan Gilliam ,40, formerly of Calhoun County, will be
Saturday at 1 p.m.at Eastaboga Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Prickett
officiating and Johns Ridout's Southside in charge. Mrs Gilliam died Tuesday.
Survivors include her mother Joan Fischer; five brothers and six sisters.
GUNNELLS,
Rowlett, Tx. Services for Mamie A. Gunnells, 69, formerly of Anniston, will
be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walder
Dean officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Cemetery Ms Gunnells died
Tuesday at her home. Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Wallace and Danny
Wallace both of Tx, Jerry Wallace of Oklahoma and Rev. Donald Wallace of
Oregon; two sisters, Ruby Fornwalt and Jewell Harrington, both of Georgia;
one brother, Rev. James E. Gunnells of Anniston; 16grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. Ms Gunnells, a native of Anniston, Was a resident of
Rowlett for the last five months . She was a Baptist
HEADEN,
Talladega, Al. Services for Willie Gertrude Hardy Headen, 90, will be
Saturday at noon at Africa Missionary Baptist Church, Talladega, with Rev.
William Threatt officiating, Burial will be in the church cemetery with Terry's
Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.Mrs. Headen died Jan.23 at her home.
Survivors include three daughters, Martha Lee Headen, Lois Barclay and
Mary Duncan, all on Talladega; two adoped daughters, Joyce Chapman of
Talladega and Betty Burton of Detroit ; three sons, John D. Headen,, William
Junior Headen and Richard Samuel Headen, all of Talladega; and 29
grandchildren. Mrs Headen, a life long member of Africa Missionary Baptist
Church was a former employee of the Alabama Institute of the Deaf and Blind.
She was preceded by her husband and three children.
NIXON,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Louvenia Nixon will be Saturday at 1
p.m. in Eden Hills Cemetery with Rev P.Q.English officiating. Ervin Funeral
Chapel is in charge Mrs. Nixon died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include her husband, Hollis Nixon; two daughters, Ida B. McKinney
and Jacqulline Peterson, both of Anniston; one sister, Louise Brown of
Birmingham; one brother, Master Sgt Jesse Reed of Birmingham and three
grandchildren.
ROBERTSON,
Huntsville, Al. Services for William B. Robertson Jr.,71, formerly of Anniston,
will be Saturday at 2 p.m.at Miller Funeral Home Chapelwith Rev. Ron
Ethridge officiating. Burial will be on the Fort Mitchell Cemetery in Phenix City.
Mr. Robertson died Tuesday at his home. Survivors include four daughters,
Robbie Robertson McWhorter of Atlanta, Deborah Irene Robertson of
Seattle, Martha Robertson O'Dell and Margaret Robertson Hall both of
Oxford;one son, George William Scott Robertson of Seattle; one sister, Irma
Delores Brady of Norman, Okkla.; two brothers, Kenneth Robertson of
Alexandria, and Jimmy Robertson of Georgia; and nine grandchildren. Mr.
Robertson, a native of Georgia, was retired from the insurance industry and
was a Navy veteran of WWII He was a former member of the Anniston
Jaycees and a member of the Life Underwriteres Association . He was a
Baptist.
TURNER,
Willington, Al. Services for Kenneth Ray Turner Sr.48, will be Saturday at 11
a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Dwayne McNaughton and
Clyde Ray officiating. Burial will be on Anniston Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Turner died Wednesday at University Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors
include his wife, Linda K. Turner; one daughter, Kelley Turner of Willington;
five sons, Ray, Jeremy, Jonathan , Patrick and Timothy Turner all of
Wellington;; his parents, James O and Imajean Turner of Old Davistown; one
sister, Brenda Skinner of Buchanan, Ga.; and three brothers, Warren Turner
and Donald Turner both of Old Davistown and Ronald Turner of Wellington.
Mr. Turner, a native of Tift County, Ga., was a resident of Wellington for 10
years. He was a former empliyee of Lee Brass with 19 years of serviceHe was
a member of Weaver Church of Christ.
USSERY,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Dr. Gordon Clopton Ussery Jr., 59 will be today at
2 p.m.at First Baptist Church of Roanoke with Dr. Douglas Turner and Rev.
Larry Armstrong officiating. Dr. Ussery died Wednesday at UAB Hospital in
Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Green Ussery; two
daughters,Elizabeth Ussery McElroy of Birmingham and Lydia Ussery Cowart
of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one son Gordon C. UsseryIII of Birmingham; one sister,
Suzanne Schuessier of Roanoke; and two grandchildren. Dr. Ussery was a
native and lifelong resident of Randolph County. He was a UAB Medical
Schoo graduate and servid his residency at Carraway Methodist Medical
Center in Birmingham. He procticed in Randolph County all of his career and
was chief of staff and srugery at Randolph County Hospital for many years. He
served as a deacon for First Baptist Church of Roanoke.
WEEKS,
Anniston,Al Services for Stanton Allen "Butch" Weeks,56, will be Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. J.S. Nettles officiating.
Burial will be on Eden Hills Cemetery Mr. Weeks died Tuesday at Regional
Medical Center. Sruvivors include one daughter, Eva Babette Weeks of
Riverside, Calif; one son, Stanton Allen Weeks Jr. of Hollywood, Calif; and
sister, Nellie Viola Watkins of Anniston; and two brothers, Epreval Weeks of
Abingdonm Md. and Chester Weeks Jr. of Anniston. Mr. Weeks attended
Cobb Avenue High School and Moorehouse College of Atlanta He was a
veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Mt.Olive Baptist
Church and the Imperial Beach American Legion.
Wood,
Anniston, Al. Services for Rosetta "Mama Bill" Wood, 92, will be today at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral home with Revs. Rick Reaves and Tim Thomas officiating. Burial will be on Anniston Memorial Gardens. Mrs Wood died Wednesday at National Health Care Center in Anniston.Survivors include three daughters, Bernice Farrell of Delta, Grace Pearce of Oxford and Dorothy Haynes of Anniston; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A Cave Springs,Ga. native Mrs Wood had lifed in Anniston for
the past 60 years She was retired from Anniston Army Depot and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.She was preceded by her husband, William "Bud" Wood.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JAMUARY 31, 1998 OBITUARIES
CLARK
Piedmont, Al. Kimberly Ann Clark, 25, of Piedmont, died Wednesday in
Calhoun County. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a son, Patrick Wayne Roberts of Piedmont; her mother,
Beverly Jo Fagan Bucher of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; her father, David G.
Clark of Middletown, NY.; her stepfather,Kenneth L. Bucher of New Smyrna
Beach Fla, ; a sister Jennifer Clark Briggs of Lima, Ohio; one brother, David
Clark of Lima; one stepsister, Bonnie Bucher of South Carolina; one
stepbrother, Brad Bucher of Atlanta; and her grandparents, Virginia Jo
Donovan and Donald Fagan SR.,both of Piedmont. Ms. Clark was a native of
Middletown, NY and was a resident of Piedmont for the past 15 years She
was employed at Springs Industries in Piedmont.
HAMILTON,
Crestview, Fla. Services for Anne Ladd Hamilton,66, formerly of Calhoun
County,will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Crestview, theRev.
Fran Picker officiating, with burial in Live Oak Park Memorial
Cemetery.Whitehurst Funeral home in Crestview in charge survivors include
two daughters, Nancy Hamilton of Niceville, Fla., and Leigh Ann Campbell of
Crestview, Fla.; one son Jim Hamilton of New Bern, NC; and two
grandchildren . She was a secretary with Okaloosa County School Board and
a member of Crestview First Baptist Church. She was preceded by her
husband William M. Hamilton.
HAVER,
Wellington, Al. Services for Alfred C. Haver, 83, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
UnionMethodist Church, the Revs. Tom McMinn and J.A. Smoake officiating,
with burial in the church cemetery. Chapel Hill Funeral Home. is in charge of
Arrangements..Survivors include his wife, Lola Haver ; one daughter, Elaine
Bryant of Elk, Calif; one son, Alfred hover of Wellington; two brothers, Harry
C.Haver and William O. Haver, both of Ohatchee; two stepdaughters
Casandra Davis of Dallas and Diane Farmer of Jaaacksonville; two stepsons,
Ronald Limbaugh of Phoenix Cety and Dennis Limbaugh of Birmingham; and
two stepgrandchildren, Mr. Haver, a native of Green County,Penn., was a
resident of Calhoun County most of his life. He retired after 33 yrs as a
Wellington Postal Carrier, and was a veteran of WWII He was a member of
Union Methodist Church.
LOCKRIDGE,
Riverside, Al. Graveside services for Johnny T. Lockridge,53, will be today
at 1 p.m. at Coleman Cemetery in Riverside,the Rev. Bobby Parker officiating.
Chapel Hill Funeral home of Pell City is in charge. Mr. Lockredge died
Thresday. Survivors include one son, Andrew Lockridge of Pell City; two
sisters, Mary D Smith and Peggy Hodge, both of Pell City; one brother,
Charles Lockridge of Pell City; and two grandchildren. Mr. Lockridge, a St
Clair County native, was a member of Cropwell Baptist Church.
McMURRAY,
Piedmont Al. Services for infant, Cody Solan McMurray,7 months old, will be
today at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, the Rev. Daniel McGatha and
mr. Jimmy Kennedy officiating with burial in Highland Cemetery. The infant
died Thursday at his home . Survivors include his mother, Amanda Smith of
Piedmont; his father Jeffrey McMurray of Piedmont;; one brother, Dylan
McMurray of Piedmont; grandparents, Frances Reeves,Jesse Reeves and
Zeddie McMurray, all of Piedmontand Rita M. Shad of Lenlock; and great-
grandparents, Helen Smith and Charles R. Canter, both of Piedmont.
SMYTHE,
Columbus, Ga. Services for Iva Mae Strickland Smythe,89, formerly of
Anniston will be Sunday at1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel the
Rev. Jerry Foote officiating. with Burial at Geelding Springs Congregational
Church Cemetery. Mrs Smythe died Friday at Oak Mnor Nursing Home in
Columbus, Ga. Survivors include two daughters, Robbie Henson of
Columbus, Ga. and Esther Owczarski of River View Fal.; one son , John M.
Smythe of Charleston , SC; one sister Carrie Richard of Anniston ; one
brother, Mark Strickland of Anniston; four grandchildren, ; and two great-
grandchildren. Mrs Smythe, a native of Anniston, was a member of Pelham
Heights Baptist Church.
SNEAD,
Centre, Al. Services for Jo Keasler Snead will be today at 11 a.m. at Perry
Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev.Eugene Burgess officiating, with burial in
Cherokee Memory Gardens. Mrs Snead died Thursday at Cherokee Baptist
Medical Center. Survivors include one sister, Gerald Skipper of Forest Park,
Ga.; and one brother, Hobert Keasler of Centre. Mrs Snead, a native of
Cherokee County, retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She was
a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.
THOMASTON,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Willie Ruth Thomaston, 83, will be Sunday at 2 p.m.
at Usrey Brown Service Chapel the Rev. Walker Bynum officiating.with burial
in Blue Eye Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Thomaston died Thursday at her
home. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Joyce Key and Carolyn Joan
Wilson, both of Talladega; two sons, John W. Thomaston of Pontiac, Mich.,
and James R. Thomaston of Tuscaloosa; one brother, Robert McManus of
Atlanta; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thomaston, a
native of Randolph County, was a resident of Lincoln for more than 30 years
She was a member of Eureka United Methodist Church.
WHITE,
Oxford, Al. Graveside services for infant Joseph Ryan White will be Sunday at
2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in
charge. The infant died Friday at UAB in Birmingham. Survivors incoude his
parents, Marcus and Toni White; one brother, Lucas Ray White of Oxford;
grandparents, Linda Hale of Saks, Eddie and Deb Hale of Abel, and Ray and
Brenda White of Oxford; and great-grandparents, Beatrice Hale of Oxford,
Annie Ruth Gibbs of Saks and Paul and Minnie Reid of Oxford.
WILLIAMSON,
Ashland, Al. Services for C.D. Williamson, 91, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church, the Rev. Jim Arnall officiating, with Burial in Clay County Memory Gardens. Clay County Funeral Homeis in charge.Mr. Williamson died Friday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Jane Giddens of Ashland; one son, Charles Williamson of Ashland; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren Mr. Williamson , a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was owner and operator, of Williamson Lumber Company in Ashland, He was a member and deacon of Bethel Christian Church. He was preceded by his wife, Mable Williamson and one son, Paul Williamson.
THE ANNISTON STAR, FEBRUARY 1,1998 OBIRUARIES
COCHRANE,
Weaver, Al. Services for Mary Borys Tubbs Cochrane, 59, will be Monday
at 1 p.m. at WAC Chapel, Fort McClellan with the Rev. Anthony D'Angelo
officiating. Private burial will be in Fort McClellan Post Cemetery. Chapel Hill
Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs Cochrane died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Tubbs Snyder of Dalton Ga. three sons,
John Dee Tubbs III of Oxford, Wayne Tubbs of Weaver and Gregory Alan
Tubbs of Sylacauga; two sisters, Catherine Williams of Connecticut,and Anne
Gabel of Pennsylvania; a brother, Simon Borys of Pennsylvania; seven
grandchildren Mrs. Cochrane was a native of Wilkes-Barre, Penn. and
resident of Weaver for 24 years. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross,
anmember of NCO/EM Wives Clug, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans
Associaation Chapter 62, Women's Army Corps, Fort McClellan, and was a
Catholic. She was preceded by two husbands John Dee Tubbs Jr and Earl
Cochrane.
DEMPSEY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Nonnie M. Dempsey, 91, will be Monday 2 p.m.at
Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Minister Donnie Wright officiating. Burial will
be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Dempsey died Saturday at
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two daughters, Ruby Watts and
Ruth Freeman both of Anniston; three sons, William H. "Bill" Dempsey and
Jerry B. Dempsey, both of Anniston,and W.T. Dempsey, of Lineville; three
sisters, Myrtle Mullally, Jencie Buchanan and Leada Jones, all of Oxford; and
22 grandchildren. Mrs Dempsey was preceded by her husband, William R.
Dempsey, a son Russell T Dempsey, and a daughter, Cathering Cardwell.
Ahe was a livelong resident of Calhoun County and was a Jevohah's Witness.
FREEMAN,
Hiram, Ga. Services for Ruby Jewell Freeman, 84, formerly of Talladega, will
be today at 3p.m. at Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Talladega with REv.
James "Penny" Drummonds officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with
Talladega Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Freeman died Friday in Austell, Ga.
Survivors include two daughters, Lynda Sue Patin of Anniston and Dearie
Maure of Hiram; two sons, Harlis Fletcher Haynes of Anniston and David
Farrell Freeman of Minnesota; and 12 grandchildren. Mrs Freeman was a
homemaker and a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, where she
served as secretary and music director.
JOHNSON,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Roy Clinton Johnson, 66, will be Monday 1p.m.
at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Burns officiating. Burial
will bein Thomas Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died Friday at his home. Survivors
include three daughters, Sheila Burns and Gail Johnson, both of Jacksonville,
and Charlotte Wallace of Piedmont; three sons, Glen Johnson and Randsll
Johnson both of Jacksonville and James Johnson of Gadsden; his mother,
Minnie Johnson of Ohatchee; three sisters, Pauline Wilderson of Ohatchee,
Mary Lankford of Jacksonville and Joan Reid of Cantan, Ga.; and two
brothers, Marvin Johnson of Smyrna, Ga. , and Ralph Johnson of Piedmont.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Etowah County and a resident of Calhoun County
most of his life. He was a former owner and operator of Roy's Garage of
Jacksonville, a veteran of Korean War,and a Baptist, He was prececed in
death by his wife, Margaret Johnson, two brothers, Robert and Clarence
Johnson, two sisters, Pearl Gibbs and Luella Burgess and his father, A.C.
Johnson.
MULKEY,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Mazzie Mulkey, 79, will be announced by Benefield
Funeral home. Mrs Mulkey died Saturday at Randolph County Hospital in
Roanoke.
PARKER,
Fort Payne, Al. Services for James Alvin Parker, 59, will be Monday 2 p.m.
at Big Rock Congregational Holiness Church with REvs. James Rainey and
Dwight Joyner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Perry
Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Parker died Friday at Cherokee-Baptist
Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Parker; a daughterPriscilla
Crane of Leesburg; three sisters, Gaynell Benefield, Joyce Hicks of Fort Payne
and Ruth Collins of Rainsville; two brothers, Doyle Parker of Fort Payne and
Thurman Parker of Collinsville; two grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Parker, was self-employed plumber and a member of the
Holiness church. He was the son of the late Eugene and Cora Duncan Parker.
PRICE,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Mae B. Price, 91, will be today at 2 p.mat
Forrester's Chapel with Rev. Gordon Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the
adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Price died
Friday at Florida Living Nursing Center in Apopka,Fla. Survivors include
three daughters, Mavis P. Johnson of Wedowee, Agens Green of Lithia
Springs, Ga., and Jane Yeackle of Longwood ,Fla. ;two sons, Billy Price of
Mobile and jimmy Price of Gautier, Miss; two sisters, Ozell Collins and Annie
Burrow , both of Smithville, Miss.; a brother, Bill Burrow of Smithville; 11
grndchildren, 20great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs
Price a Randolph County Native was the daughter of the late Daniel Hugh and
Lou C Knight Burrow. She was a homemaker and a member of Corinth
Congregationgal Christian Church.
ROLLINS,
Heflin, Al. Services for Bradues Harvil Rollins. 72, will be today 2 p.m. at
Dryden Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Taylor officiating. Burial will be
in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Mr. Rollins died Friday at Cleburne County Nursing
home. Survivors include a brother, Sammy Joe Rollins of Abel; and a sister,
Nancy Ann Sprayberry of Clay County. Mr. Rollins was a native and lifelong
resident of Cleburne County and A retired a sawmiller.
SHINN,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Ann Dowing Shinn, 76, will be Monday
2p.m.with Rev. Billy J. Reding. officiating. Burial will be in Forestland Gardens
with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge, Mrs. Shinn
died Saturday at her residence.Survivors include three daughters, Landy
Forbes of Winston-Salem, N.C., Susie Shaw of Anniston and Lynne
McClellan of Lincoln; a son, Lewis Shinn of Anniston; 11 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. Mrs Shinn, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun
County, was retired with 27 years of service form Fort McClellan in civil
service and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Anniston . She
was preceded by her Husband, Lilburn M. Shinn and son Lilburn M. Shinn Jr.
SMITH,
Anniston, Al. Margaret N. "Cookie" Smith, 71, died Widnesday at Regional
Medical Center. Survivors include a son, Michael W. Smith of Atlanta; and a
granddaughter,, Courtney M. Smith of Atlanta.Mrs Smith was a native of New
York and a resident of Anniston for 50 years. she was retired from Regional
Medical Center, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
SPRAYBERRY,
Lineville, Al. Services for William Clayton "Johnny" Spriybetty,82, will be
Monday 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel with Revs.L.C. Harris and
Jerry Brownlee officiating . Burial will follow in Clay County Memorial
Gardens. Mr. Sprayberry died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Mae Sprayberry ; a sister, Sarah Rooks of
Delta; a brother, Jesse Lee Sprayberry of Somerset,, Calif; and a several
nieces and nephews. Mr. Sprayberry was a native and lifelong resident of
Clay County. He worked for Hodges Construction for 32 years and was a
veteran of WWII, a member of The DeArmanville Baptist Church and the
Hardy Howle Masonic Lodge #459
WHITE,
Heflin, Al. Services for Chloe Holmes White,81, will be Monday 2 p.m.at
Heflin First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lamar M. Davis officiating.
Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs White died Saturday at her residence.Survivors include her husband,
Carlos H. White ;two daughters, Virginia Green of Anniston and Aurelio Cook
of Odenville; two brothers, Warren Holmes of Oxford and Enos Holmes of
Bynum; a sister, Rachel Hobby of Brandon, Miss.; and four grandchildren.
Mrs White, a native of Randolph County and resident on Cleburne County most of her life.was a member of Heflin First United Methodist Church and was a former teacher of the Mattie Williams Sunday School Class.
THE ANNISTON STAR, FEBRUARY 2,1998 OBITUARIES
DICKERT,
Anniston,Al. Services for Margaret Roberts Deckert,68, will be Tursday at 2
p.m. at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Billy Harris officiating.
Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary in
charge. Mrs. Dickert died Saturday at Regional Center. Survivors include her
husband, Hogan Dickert; two daughters, Sharon Dickert Dillard of Birmingham
and Mary Ann Dickert Pegues of Peachtree City, Ga.; a son Hogan Michael
Dickert of Riverside; four grandchildren, Mrs. Dickert was a lifelong resident
of Anniston.
GUNN,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Ralph Cook Gunn,74, are today at 2 p.m. at First
Baptist Church with Dr. Douglas Turner and Rev. Larry Armstrong officiating.
Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Gardens with Quattlebaum Funeral
Home in charge. Mr. Gunn died Saturday at Hospice LaGrange. Survivoes
include his wife, Cleola Cline Gunn of Roanoke; three daughters, Cecelis
Tinney and Debbie Revis of Roanoke, and Ruth Holley of Clayton; a son John
Gunn of Roanoke; two sisters, Louise Tidwell and Maxine Brumbeloe, both of
Roanoke; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Gunn was preceded
by Patty Hendon Gunn and four brothers, Hubert Gunn, Pervis Gunn, Earl
Gunn and Raymond Paul Gunn; and one sister, Mattie Will Gunn. A retired
rural letter carrier, Mr. Gunn served Randolph County as sheriff from 1954 to
1962.. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve and a member of the First Baptist of
Roanoke and Roanoke Kiwanis Club.
HEARD,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Felton Heard,85 are today at noon at Bethlehem
Primitive Baptist Churchin Wedowee, with Rev. Thomas Knight officiating.
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Silmon Mortuary of Roanoke in
charge. Mr. Heard died Friday. Survivors include a son, Edward L.
Woodgett and a daughter,Elvira W. Foster, both of Chattanooga, Tenn., a
brother, Lorenza Heard of Chattanooga; two sisters, Emma Carter of
Chattanooga and Exie Johnson of West Palm Beach,Fla. and his stepmother,
Kitha Heard of Wedowee.
HUNTER,
Lineville, Al. Services for Virgil Hunter,,74 , will be announced by Garris
Funeral Home. Mr. Hunter died Saturday at Clay County Hospital in Ashland.
MARTIN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Alice E. Martin,88, of Colonial Pines Healthcare
Center, formerly of Chosea Springs will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at Gray Brown
Service Chapel with Troy Craig and Don Barber officiating. Mrs Martin died
Sunday.
McNEAL,
Talladega, Al. Services for Annie McNeal, 77, will be announced by Sims
Funeral Service. Mrs McNeal died Sunday at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical
Center.
MULKEY,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Mazzie McDaniel Mulkey, 79, are today at 2 p.m.
at Potash Church of God with Revs. Carl Giles and Carolyn Hanner officiating.
Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in
charge. Mrs Mulkey died Saturday at Randolph County Hospital. Survivors
include her husband, Alvin C. Mulkey of Roanoke; two sons, Barvin Baldwin
of Woodland and Aaron Baldwin of Roanoke; two sisters, Etter Striblin of
Roanoke and Beadie Kelly of Valley; a brother Other McDaniel of LaGrange,
Ga.; 10 grandchildren ; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren Mrs. Mulkey was a Randolph County native and lifelong
resident. She was a monemaker and a member of Woodland Church of God.
She was preceded by a daughter, Beulah Baldwin; a son, Marian Baldwin and
her husband, Dorsey Baldwin
NEWMAN,
Alezandria, Al. Graveside services for Mark Scott Newman,17, will be
Tuesday 11 a.m. at Forestlawn Gardens with Rev. Franklin Carter officiating
and K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in charge. Mr. Newman died
Sunday in Calhoun County. Survivors include his mother, Cheryl Maye
Shoemaker of DeArmanville; his father, Gary Newman of Anniston; three
sisters, Heather Newman Nailor and Becky Newman both of Batae, Maine,
and Betsey Cochran of Birmingham; two brothers, Tyler Shoemaker and
Landon Shoemaker, both of DeArmanville, a grandmother, Sara Borrell of
Anniston; and a grandfather, Grover Maye of Anniston.
PERRY,
Birmingham, Al. Services for Calvin Herman Perry, 72, will be Tuesday at 2
p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home with Revs. John Childs and Benny Abney
officiating. Burial will be in Upper Cane Creek Cemetery. Mr. Perry died
Sunday in Birmingham.
PERRY,
Anniston Al. Services for Rebecca e. Perry, 89, will be announced by
Anniston Funeral Service. Mrs Perry died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial
Hospital.
TAYLOR,
Ashland, Al. Services for Edna Lorene Taylor, 52, are today at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Revs. Eichard East, Jessie Taylor and Roy Hurst officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Taylor died Sunday at the Clay County Hospital . Survivors include two sons, Kenny Taylor of Newsite and Freddy Taylor of Kellyton; two granddaughters, and a grandson. Mrs Taylor, a native of Tallapoosa County and a long-time resident of Clay County, worked in Quality control at Russell Corp.
for 28 years. She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR, FEBRUARY 3, 1998 OBITUARIES
DEESE,
Ranburne, Al. Services for Alvin Thomas "Sam" Deese,96, will be today at 2
p.m. at Crumley's Chapel Church of God with Revs. W.H. Ford and O.V.
Sewell officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. Mr. Deese died
Sunday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include three sons, Darence
Deese, Byron Deese and Kenneth Deese, all of Ranburne; four daughters,
Mildred Ridley of Buchanan, Ga. and Vernell Smith, Helen Brooks and Oudia
Spruell , ann of Ranburne; one brother,William Deese of Carrollton , Ga.; two
sisters, Daner Miles of Carrollton and Mazell Foster of Columbus, Ga.; 19
grandchildren ; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Deese, a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was a retired
farmer and was a charter mmember of Crumley's Chapel Church of God. He
was preceded by his wife, Lillie Deese, and a son, Othelia Deese.
HALL,
Waldorf, Md. Services for Derek Monzel "Zook Hall, 34, formerly of
Anniston, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel . Mr. Hall died
Thrusday at his home.
HARDEGREE,
Choccolocco, Al. Services for Joe C. Hardegree, 80, will be Wednesday at 2
p.m. at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with Revs. Wallace Green and David
King and Dr. Billy Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Baptist
Church. The family will recieve friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-
Service Mortuary &Crematory. Mr. Hardegree died Monday at Regional
Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Hardegree ; one
daughter, Pat Brownell of Anniston; three sons. Eddie Hardegree of Kentucky,
Bobby Hardegreee of Anniston and Billy Hardegree of Choccolocco; two
sisters, Kate Hardegree of Ashland and Sara White of Birmingham; six
grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter, Mr. Hardegree , a natove of
Ashland, was a resident of Choccolocco most of his life. He was a Navy
Seabees veteran of WWII and was retired from Fort McClellan and Calhoun
County Board of Education . He was a member of Parker Memorial Baptist
Church, He was preceded by Eunice Green Hardegree, the mother of his
children.
MARTIN,
Oxford, Al. Services for Alice E. Martin, 88, formerly of Chosea Springs, will
be today at 2 p.m.at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Revs. Troy Craig and
Don Barber officiating. Burial will be in Chosea Springs Cemetery. Miss
Martin died Sunday at Colonial Pine Nursing Home. Survivors include two
sisters, Edith Martin of Oxford and Dalma Gauntt of Munford ; and three
brothers, Lindsey Martin and John W. Martin, both of Chosea Springs, and
Hubert Martin of Anniston. Miss Martin, a lifelong resident of Calhoun
County, was retired from Anniston Army Depot with over 20 years of service.
MILLS,
Sylacauga, Al. Services for L.O. Mills, 85, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at
Clay County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial
will be in Olive Baptist Church Cemetery . the family will receive friends
tonight from 5:30 until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr.
Mills died Sunday at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center. Survivors include
his wife, Ethel Mills of Sylacauga; two daughters, Bertha Lacrosse of
Burlington, Wis., and Sue Waites of Winterboro.; four sons, Earl Mills of
Anniston, Orville Lee Mills of Ashland, Lee Mills of Winterboro and Jerry
Mills of Appleton, Wis.; three sisters, Bertha Galdden of Oscela, Ark., Marie
Martin of Memphis, Tenn., and Midgie Dixon of Fisher, Ark.; seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren Mr. Mills , a native of Meridian,
Miss., lived most of his life in Clay and Talladega Counties . He was retired
from Anniston Army Depot, had previously been a member of Masonic Lodge
#356 F&AM of Ashland, and was a member of Plainville Baptist Church on
Winterboro.
MORELAND,
Wellington, Al. Services for Dr. George Alfred Moreland will be announced
by Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Dr. Moreland died Sunday at Regional Medical
Center.
MORRIS,
Anniston Al. Services for Thelma L. Morris, 50, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Chapel. Mrs, Morris died Monday at her home.
NORTON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for R.C. Norton,83, will be today at 11 a.m. at First
United Methodist Church with Dr. Glenn Conner and Rev. Wayne Graham
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Thompson Funeral home is
in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Norton died Sunday at Regional Medical
Center. Survivors include his wife, Rachel L Norton ; one son, Ronnie Norton
of Piedmont,; three grandchildren and one great-grandson, Mr. Norton, a
native and lifelong resident of the Piedmont area, was retired from SCT Yarns
with 43 years of service. He was a member of First united Methodist Church
for 55 years.
PERRY,
Birmingham, Al. Services for Herman Calvin Perry, 72, will be today at 2 p.m.
at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. John Childs and Benny Abney
officiating. Burial will be in Upper Cane Creek Cemetery. Mr. Perry died
Sunday at Vincor Rehab&Healthcare Center. Survivors include his wife,
Daisey G. Perry of Birmingham; one son, Anthony Perry of Cedartown, Ga.;
three sisters, Avis Dilgore of Furithurst, Vertie Perry of Heflin and Ina Hamrick
of Hokes Bluff; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Perry was a native of Cleburne
County and a resident of Birmingham for the past 10 years.
ROYSTON,
Roanoke, Al. Services for William THomas "Bill" Royston,73, will be
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev.
Tex Ergle officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens
Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Quattlebaum
Funeral Home. Mr. Royston died Monday at Randolph County Hospital..
Survivors include his wife, Betty Teichmiller Royston; one daughter, Christine
Royston Baker of Selma; one son William Thomas Royston Jr. ; one sister,
Blanch Steeley of Anniston; and Four granddaughters. Mr. Royston , a lifelong
resident of the Roanoke area, was owner and operator of the Otasco store in
Roanoke . He was a member of the Roanoke Lions Club and the Woodmen
of the World. he was a member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church
and served as a steward for many years.
SHINN,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Ann Downing Shinn, 76, were Monday
with Rev. Billy J. Reding officiating. Burial was in Forestlawn Gardens eith
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Cermatory directing. Mrs Shinn died
Saturday at her home. Survivors include three daughters, Landy Forbes of
Winston-Salem, N.C. , Susie Shaw o;f Anniston and Lynn McLelland of
Lincoln; one son, Lewis Shinn of Anniston , 11 grandchildren and 12 great-
grandchildren. Mrs. Shinn, a native and lufelong resident of Calhoun County ,
was retired with 27 years of service from Fort McClellan in civil service and
was a member of First United Methodist Church of Anniston. She was
preceded by her husband, Lilburn M. Shinn, and son, Lilburn M. Shinn, Jr.
WHITE,
Oxford Al. Services for infant Lucas Ray White will be today at 11 a.m. at
Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Hutto officiating. Burial will be in
the church cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge. The infant died in
Monday at University Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include his parents,
Marcus and Toni White of Oxford; his grandparents, Linda Hale of Saks,
Eddie and Deb Hale of Abel , and Ray and Brenda White of Oxford; his
great-grandparents Beatrice Hale of Oxford, Annie Ruth Gibbs of Saks, and
Paul and Minnie Reid of Oxford; and his great-great-grandparents, Jimmie
Mullins of Blue Mountian, Jewell Jackson of Golden Springs and Alma Reid
of Oxford . The infant was preceded by his twin brother, Joseph Ryan White.
WILSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Mary Edna Wilson,61, will be announced by Miller
Funeral Home. Mrs Wilson died Monday at her daughters home in Oxford
WOODGETT,
Wadley, Al. Services for John Rufus Woodgett, 75, will be Monday at Friendship Baptist Church in Wadley with Rev. Calvin Trammell and Elder Thomas Knight officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Clark Memorial Funeral Service is in charge. Mr. Woodgett died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Lula Bell Woodgett of Wadley; three sons , James Woodgett, and Beotis Arthur Woodgett , both of Detroit, and Melvin Woodgett of Wadley; three daughters, Betty Jean Lowe and Rosie B. O'Neal, both of Wadley, and Margaret Loretta O;Neal of Spokane, Wash.; one brother, Clinton Woodgett of Wadley; two sisters, Olivia Pinkard and Lula Mae Henry, both of Chicago; 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 4, 1998 OBITUARIES
BLALOCK,
Anniston Al. Services for Rev. Joseph M. "Jack" Blalock, 88, will be
Thursday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald
Clark and Sister Jewell Schulah officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont
Cemetery. The family will receive fiiends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Blalock died Tuesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital. Survivors
include his wife, Irma Blalock of Anniston; three daughters, Charlotte Faulkner,
Teresa Coogler and Becky Smith, all of Anniston; three sons, Jerome Blalock
and Benny Lee, both of Lincoln, and James F. Pate. of Anniston; 19
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Ballbearers will be grandsons.
Mr. Blalock, native of Jefferson County, Ga., was a resident of Anniston most
of his life, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Anniston
Army Depot. He was the first man volunteer at Stringfellow Hospital and a
member of the House of Prayer.
CALHOUN,
Troy, Al. Services for Sue Calhoun, 58, will be today at Faith Baptist Church
with Rev.Carlton Moore officiating. Burial will be on Sandfield Cemetery in the
Sandfield Community with Dillard Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Calhoun died
Monday at her home. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Calhoun ;
three sons, Donnie Calhoun of Anniston, Jerry Calhoun of Arab and Jason
Calhoun of Alabaster; three brothers, Gene Jordan of Smith Station, Thomas
Jordan and Paul Jordan, both of Troy; and six grandchildren. Ballbearers will
be nephews.
DOTHARD,
Dadeville, Al. Services for Daniel H. "Bob" Dothard, 68, will be Thursday at
11 a.m. at Langley Chapel in Camp Hill with Rev. Gary Henderson officiating.
Burial will be in Tallapoosa Memory Garden Cemetery. Mr. Dothard died
Tuesday at his home. Survivors include his wife,Evelyn F. Dothard; one
daughter, Ellen Burton of Dadeville; two brothers, John J. Dothard of Virginia
Beach, Va., and Joseph R. Dothard of Dadeville; and three grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be retirees and Active employees of Alabama Power
Company. Mr. Dothard was retired from Alabama Power Company after 40
years of service.
HALL,
Waldorf, Md. Services for 1st. Sgt. Derek Monzel "Zook" Hall, 34, formerly
of Anniston, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Anniston,
with Rev. J.E. Merriweather officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery
with Ervin Funeral Chapel of Anniston in charge. Sgt. Hall died Jan. 29 in
Waldorf. Survivors include his wife, Sgt. Tammie Dunnigan Hall of Fort
Mead, Md.; a daughter, Derrienne Hall of Stone Mountain ,Ga. a son ,
Derrick Lazell Hall of Rolla, Mo.; his mother, Mrs. Wilfort Hall of Anniston ;
four sisters, Cassandra Brown, Beverly Porter and Sandra Calloway, all of
Anniston. and Sharon Jones of Oxford; two brothers, William Grady Hall Jr.
and and Carnell Tyrone "Teco" Hall, both of Anniston; and his grandmother,
Liler Minniefield Jordan of Munford. Pallbearers will be military. Honorary
pallbearers will be members of the Anniston High School Class of 1981.
Sgt.Hall was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a 1981 graduate of
Anniston High School. He was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army.
JORDAN,
Centre, Al. Services for Jewell Jordan, 90, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Unity
Hill Baptist Church with Revs. David Smart. and Perry Whorton officiating.
Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from
6-9 at Perry Funeral Home. Mrs Jordan died Monday at Cherokee Baptist
Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Wendell Jordan and C.D. Jordan,
both of Centre; five daughters, Evelyn Anthony, Helen Dorsett, Phyllis
Anthony, Charlene Hester and Jeanette King, all of Centre; one brother
Willard Ledbetter of Rome, Ga.; two sisters, Opal Bishop of Rome and
Winnie Trammell of Centre; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren .
Mrs Jordan , a native of Calhoun County, was a member of Unity Hill Baptist
Church . She was preceded by her husband, Jeff J. Jordan and one son, Ray
Jordan.
LOOMIS,
Heflin, Al. Graveside services for Alvin H. Loomis,89, will be today at 10
a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Anniston with Rev. John D. Collins
officiating. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee is in charge. Mr. Loomis
died Monday at Talladega Home Health Center. Survivors include four sisters,
Janet Way and Grace Cargile, both of Florida, Loretta Glaze of Negraska and
Marjorie Joss of Wisconsin; and four brothers, Edwin Loomis of Nevada,
George Loomis of Wisconsin, Lawrence Loomis of Illinois and Roger Loomis
of Randolph County.Pallbearers will be Johnny Porteous, Micheal O'Kelly,
James Sanders, Tim Porteous, Artie Ligon and Joe Porteous. Mr. Loomis, a
native of Illinois, was a retired machinist and a veteran of WWII. He was a
Protestant.
MORELAND,
Wellington, Al. Services for Dr. George Alfred Moreland, 75, will be
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Celis
Cox officiating. Entombment will be at Maple Grove Mausoleum . The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-7:30 at the funeral home.
Dr. Moreland died Sunday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his
wive, Dr. Esther Ruth Moreland ; two daughters, Mickey Nemecek of
Oklahoma and Clarissa Joy Kiker of Wellington; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Steve Kiker ,Horace Kiker, Kiley Kiker, Mark Taylor,
Richard Lively and Aaron Parke.
Mr. Moreland, an native of Missouri, was a resident of Willington for the past
11 years. He was a retired mimister and com;oeted the Full Connection
Oklahoma Conference. He was a member of Northeast Alabama Cherokee
Tribe.He was a graduate of Southern Methodist University Seminary,
Oklahoma State Nursing Homes and Western Oklahoma Vocational School
He was a member of McCoy United Methodiat Church.
MURPHY,
Anniston Al. John Wesley Murphy, 60, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gray
Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Shannon Holmes officiating. Burial will be in
Whites Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the
funeral home. Mr. Murphy died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include two sons, John Durant Murphy and Jeffry Scott Murphy,
both of Oxford; his mother Elizabeth Parker Murphy; one sister, Jo Ann
Turgeon of Anniston ; four brothers, James Harold Murphy of Tucson, Ariz.,
JerrieRandall Murphy of Oxford Harvey Dewayne Murphy and Kenneth Ray
Murphy, both of Anniston. Pallbearers will be Dwight Byrd, Tommy Doyle,
Kenny Neel, Wesley McComb, Charles McNatt and Carl McNatt.
Mr. Murphy, a native of Calhoun County, was a member of Saks Baptist
Church and the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #924. He was preceded by his
father, John Harvey Murphy.
NORTON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for R.C. Norton,83, were Tuesday at the First United
Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Glenn Conner and REv. Wayne Graham.
officiatingl Burial was in Highland Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home in
charge. Mr. Norton died Sunday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors
include his wife, Rachel L. Norton ; one son Ronnie Norton of Piedmont; three
grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Pallbearers were John Roy Kirkpatrick,
Charlie Morgan, Roy Formby, Randy Morgan, B.T. Law, John M. Strickland,
Jim Wilson and Harbin Morgan,. A lifelong Piedmont area resident, Mr.
Norton retired from SCT Yarns with 43 years of service, He was a member of
First United Methodist Church for 55 years.
PAULEY,
Newell, Al. Services for Cassie Mae Pauley, 87, will be today at 2 p.m.at
Union Methodist Church with Revs. Freddie Whitley and Roger Nolan
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Benefield Funeral Home of
Wedowee is in charge. Mrs Pauley died Monday at Randolph County
Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Florence Mitchell of Roanoke; two
sons, Howard Pauley and Gwen Pauley, both of Newell one sister,Tessie
Akery of Calif. ; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two great-
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family members.
Mrs Pauley, a Randolph County native, was a homemaker and a member of
Union Baptist Church.
PRATER,
Oxford, Al. Graveside services for Jack Prater, 83, will be Thursday at 10
a.m. at Oxford Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jon Ethridge officiating. The
family will receive friends tonight form5-8 at Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Prater
died Tursday at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Jurrians of
Oxford; one son, Gravis Prater of Fayette; one sister, Lorena Moore of
Oxford; one brother, Raymond Prater of Oxford; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mr. Prater, a resident of Calhoun
County most of his life, was a retired self-employed automobile mechanic. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford, He was preceded by his
wife, Evelyn Lumpkin Prater, tow sisters and two brothers.
ROBINSON,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Donnie Ray Robinson,48, will be Thursday at 11
a.m. at K.L.Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob McLeod officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home. Mr. Robinson died
Monday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Robinson; two daughters,Kimberly Robinson
and Madyson Moore, both of Jacksonville; one son , Micah Moore of
Jacksonville; his mother, Carrie D. Robinson of Jacksonville; two sisters, Hazel
Ford of Anniston and Linda McCrelles of Jacksonvelle; one brother, Rev.
Curtis Robinson of Kearny, Mo. ; and two grandchildren . Pallbearers will be
Rev.Phillip Austin, Gregory Robinson, Rev. LeRoy Austin, Dustin McCrelles,
Kevin Kann and Blake Conerly. Mr. Robinson, a native of Cedartown, Ga.
was a member of Our Father's Arms.
SHAFER,
Heflin, Al. Services for Steven Allen Shafer, 19, will be Thursday at 2 p.m.at
Harmony Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. David Holcombe
officiatnig Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. the family will receive friends
today beginning at noon at Benefield Funeral Home in Wedowee. mr. Shafer
died Monday in Bowdon, Ga. Survivors include his parents, Stephen and
Phyllis Shafer of Heflin; two sisters, Tiffany Carol Shafer of Roanoke and
REbecca Marie Shafer of Heflin; his grandparents, Tom and Constance Shafer
of Wedowee, James and Noreen Allen of Heflin, and Robert and Marie Ahart
of Columbia, Tenn.; and his great-grandmother, Ethel L. Shafer of Vestal
,N.Y. Pallbearers will be Stanley Allen, Lee Daniel, Jeff Hill, Harold Hill, Tim
Clifton and Anthony Clifton. Mr. Shafer, a Randolph County native, was a
truck driver with Breman-Bowden investments.
SMEDLEY,
Anniston Al. Services for Mattie L. Smedley, 79, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Smedley died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
SHAW,
Anniston Al. Services for Wallace Earl Shaw will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel . The family will receive friends Thursday
night from 6-8 at the funeral home. Mr. Shaw,died Tursday at his home.
SMITH,
Newsite, Al. Services for David Lamar Smith, 35, will be today at 2 p.m. at
the New Fellowship Baptist Church with Revs. Randy Morris and Raymond
Long officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
(South). Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville is in charge. Mr. Smith died
Monday. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Smith ; two daughters, Brandi
Smith and Candace Smith, both of New Site; his father, John Smith of New
Site; three sisters, Vicki Long and Teressa Smith, both of New Site, And
Shelia Taylor of Eagle Creek; two brothers, Howard Smith and Charlie Smith,
both of New Site; and his grandmother, Oma Rue Vaughn of Goldville. Mr.
Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Tallapoosa County. He was
employed by Alexander City Castings. He was a Baptist.
WILSON,
Lineville, Al. Services for Clara C. Wilson of Oak Grove Road, Lineville will
be announced by Garrett Funeral Home of Lineville. Mrs Wilson died at her
home.
WILSON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Mary Edna Wilson, 61, will be today at 3 p.m. at
Miller Funeral home with Rev. Randy Hayes officiating. Burial will be in
Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford.
Mrs Wilson died Monday in Oxford, Survivors include one daughter, Patricia
Diane Watson of Anniston; one son James Edwin Wilson of Ohatchee; two
brothers, Frank M. Cochran of Hollister, Calif. and Ollie Rogers of
Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Betty Lou Mayne, Carolyn Jean Stevens and
Patricia Ann Everhart; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David
Everhart, Roy Stephens, Kenny Mayne, Steve Watson, Rusty Hughes and Joe
Cunningham. Mrs. Wilson, a native of Kentucky, had lived in Oxford for the
past 16 years. She was chairperson of the Magical Moments at Colonial Pines.
WOODGETT,
Wadley, Al. Services for John Rufus Woodgett, 75, will be Monday at
Friendship Baptist Church in Wadley with Rev. Calvin Trammell and Elder
Thomas Knight officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will
receive friends Sunday after 1 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service. Mr.
Woodgett died Saturday at his home.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 5 , 1998 OBITUARIES
AUSTIN,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Ella Mae Austin, 92, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
K.L. Brown Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Holloway officiating. Burial will be
in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband, Olian W. Austin ; one daughter, Judith A.
Vice of Birmingham; one son, Adrian O. Austin of Gadsden; 10 grandcholdren
and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Mrs Austin, a resident of Calhoun County most of her life, was the
granddaughter of Civil War.hero John Wisdom. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Jacksonville and was preceded by a son, Ralph N. Austin.
BARTLETT,
Heflin, Al. Services for Euriel Thomas Bartlett,90 will be today at 2 p.m. at
Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. G.K. Abner and Dr. Roop Caswell
officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the
Rainwater-West Funeral Home until being taken to the church at 1:30
Survivors include his wife, Fannie Benefield Bartlett; one son , Junior Bartlett of
Cleseston, Fla.; two daughters, Dorothy Linder of Forest Park, Ga. , and
Barbara Neely of Heflin; one brother, Bernard Bartlett of Ranburne; one sister,
Francis Benefield of Clewiston; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Michael Teague, Ricky Teague, John Saxon, Charles
Taylor, Billy Bartlett and Terry Bartlett.
Mr. Bartlett, a native of Heard County, Ga., was retired from United States
Sugar Corporation in Clewiston, Fla.
CASELBERRY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Charlie B. Caselberry, 75, will be announced by
Ervin Funeral Chapel. Mr. Caselberry died Tuesday at Regional Medical
Center.
CLEMENTS,
Bynum, Al. Services for Dorothy D. Clements,73, will be announced by Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory. Mrs. Clements died Wednesday at
Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
HARDY,
Talladega, Al. Services for Ruby Hardy, 87, will be today at 2 p.m. at Bible
Methodist Church with Revs. William Snyder and Bob Blankenship officiating.
The body will be at the church an hour before services, Usrey Brown Funeral
Service is in charge. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Ballbearers
will be Bill Brownlow, Albert McDonald, Herman McDonald, Tim Luker,
Bobby Jones and Buford Taunton.
Miss Hardy, a native of Talladega County, was a retired teacher from the
Alabama School for the Deaf. She was a member of BibleMethodist Church.
DAUGHERTY,
Glencoe, Al. Services for William Edward Daugherty Jr. ,80, will be Friday at
2 p.m. at Edgemont Cemetery with Dorrell Wesson officiating. Mr. Daugherty
died Wednesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. the family will receive
friends Thursday night from 6-8p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary.
Survivors include his wife Lynn Backus Daugherty ; one daughter and son-in-
law Gail and Mike Andrews of Atlanta; one son and daughter-in-law Billy and
Regina Daugherty of Glencoe; ; two sisters Virginia Garrett of Tampa, Fl. and
Mary Helen Overcash of N.C. 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Charles Lovelace, Junior Johnson, Billy Parker , Latham
Stewart, Jeff Noah and Gary Noah.
Mr. Daugherty was a native and resident of Calhoun County. He retired from
the Anniston Star with 36 years service. He was a Veteran of WWII, U.S.
Army.
HOCUTT,
Talledega, Al. Services for Alfred M. Hocutt Fr.,83, will be Friday at 2 p.m.
at First Baptist Church of Talladega with Dr. Jim Mocher, Dr. Curtis Kelly and
Rev. Tom Hocutt officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. the family
will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Talladega Funeral home. Survivors
include his wife, Bertie P Hocutt ; two daughters, Marian Bakefield and Brissy
Welch, both of Talladega; two sons, William Hocutt of Atlanta and hugo
Molliston of Talladega; two sisters, Marie Ryan of Tampa and Polly Gidon of
Nobleton, Fla.; one brother, Ealon Hocutt of Kansas; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Hocutt was the former owner of Talladega Foundry and Machine
Company.
HUNTER,
Lineville, Al. Services for Virgil Hunter, 74, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Delta with Revs. Craig McClure, Clerence
Brown, C.L. Staples and Theodore Hale officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery. The family wil receive friends tonight from 4-7 at Garrett Funeral
home. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Mr. Hunter died
Jan.31 at Clay County Hospital in Ashland. Survivors include his wife , Irma
Hunter ; three daughters, Mary A. Hunter, Nadetta Stephens and Angela
Zackery, all of Ashland; six sons, Roy Lee Hunter and Charlie Ed Hunter, both
of Indapolis, Rev. Virgil Hunter Jr. of Lineville, Terry Stephens, Derrall
Stephens and Jeffery Stephens, all of Ashland; one sister, Willie Ruth Cooty of
New York; 33 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hunter was a farmer and a pulp wooder and had also worked for Lineville
for several years. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Delta.
LEDBETTER,
Bowdon, Ga. Services for Billy Joe Ledbetter, 47, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at
Rainwater-West Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Tommy Ledbetter and
Travis Pritchard officiating. Burial will be in Cleburne County Memory Gardens
in Ranburne. Survivors include one son, Jammie Ledbetter of Jackson, Ga.;
one daughter, LeAnn Ledbetter of Carrollton, Ga.; three brothers, Hoyt
Ledbetter of Waco, Ga., Henry Leedbetter and Johnny Ledbetter, both of
Bremen Ga.; and three sisters, Nell Dewberry of Bremen, Grace Tims of
Temple, Ga., and Videra Brown of Williamson, Ga.
Mr. Ledbetter, a Cleburne County native, was an equipment operator with
McIntyre Lumer Company. He was preceded by one daughter, Rebecca
Ledbetter.
McCARLEY,
Five Points, Al. Services for G.W. "Graham" McCarley,69, will be Friday at
11 a.m. at Highway Methodist Church Rev. Vernon Willis officiating. Burial
will be at Highway Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery.Quattlebaum Funeral
Home in Roanoke is in charge.Survivors include his wife, Hazel Spears
McCarley; two daughters, Janice Yerigin of Southgate, Mich., and Gwen
Nelson of Henderson, Tenn.; three sons. Wayne McCarley of Fredonia, Chris
McCarley of Five Points and Tracy McCarley of Rock Mills; six sisters, Jackie
Tumlin of tallahassee, Fla. Gertrude Joiner of Midway, Fla,,Margie Lundy of
Crestview, Fla., Lola Douglas of Greenwood, S.C., Faye Hill of Woodland
and Elizabeth Thornton of Notasulga; two brothers, Clyde James McCarley Jr.
and James W. McCarley, both of Opelika; 12 grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren. Mr. McCarley, a native of Clay County, was a former Pine
Mountain, Ga., resident. He had been employed with Callaway Mills.
PRATER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Jack Prater, 83, will be today at 10 a.m. at First
Baptist Church of Oxford with Rev. Ron Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in
Oxford Memorial Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Prater
died Tuesday at his home.
SARGENT,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Liberty Michaela Sargent, 2 months old,
will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Stockdale Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jeff
Rutledge officiating. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
The infant died Tuesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include her mother, Kristi Lynn Sargent of Talladega; her father,
Richard Leon Eddings of Sylacauga; one half-brother, Richard Leon Eddings
Jr. of Childersburg; her grandparents, Jimmy Maness and Claude Eddings.
both of Sylacauga, and Buddy and Wanda Suddeth of Talladega; and her
great-grandmother, Lillian Maness of Sylacauga.
Pallbearers will be Greg McDonald, Bryant Maness, Jarrod Suddeth and
Terry Gaither.The infant was a native of Talladega County.
SHAW,
Anniston Al. Services for Wallace Earl Shaw,71, will be Friday at 10:30 a.m.
at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. Frank McKinney officiating.
Burial will be on Vernon, Ind. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann Shaw ;
two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Shaw Tanner of Lincoln, Ill., and Deborah Sue
Shaw of Birmingham, ; and six grandchildren. Mr. Shaw , a native of Vernon,
Ind., was an ordained minister of Indian Oaks Christian Church for 20 years
He was a member of the Alabama Christian Evangelistic Association, , the
Officers African Chriatian Mission and served as treasurer of the Alabama
Christian Service Camp, and was a member of the Christian Church.
SIMPSON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Betty Rainey Simpson, 57, will be today at 2 p.m.
at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral home with Rev. Jomes O. Rainey. officiating.
Burial will be in Gnatville Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James E.
Simpson ; her mother, Muriel Rainey of Piedmont; three sisters, Linda Pittman
of Spring Garden, Veona Law of Cleveland, Ga., and Naoma Reynolds of
Bowdon, Ga.; four brothers, L.D. Rainey and Ralph Rainey, both of Piedmont,
Rev. Jomes O. Rainey of Centre and Donald Joe Rainey of St. Petersburg.
Fla. Mrs. Simpson lived in Piedmont most of her life. She was employed by
Parker-Hannifin of Jacksonville for 17 years.
WHATLEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Lee A. Whatley, 67 will be announced by Anniston
Funeral Service. Mrs. Whatley died Wednesday at REgional Medical Center.
WOODS,
Oxford, Al. Services for Clayton Robinette Woods, 64, will be Friday at 2
p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Ron Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in
Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery in Anniston. Survivors include two daughters,
Jayne Butler of Anniston, and DayneMorrow of Jacksonville; one sister,
Thelma Sanderson of Oxford; one brother, James Matthews of Anniston; and
five grandsons. Mr. Woods, a lifelong resident of Anniston, was employed by
Model City Parts for 25 years and Lee Brass for 20 years. He was a member
of Northside Baptist Church..
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 6 , 1998 OBITUARIES
ASHWORTH,
Oxford, Al. Services for James Ashworth, 60, will be announced by Miller
Funeral Home.
Mr. Ashworth died Thursday at his home.
AUSTIN,
Attalla, Al. Services for Lois Austin, 84, will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Dryden
Funeral Home Chapel with Revs James Benefield and Freddy Whitley
officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Austin died Thursday at Vencor Hospital in Chattanooga,Tenn.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacquline Guthrie of Attalla; two sisters, Myrle
Cantrell of Oxford and Helen Dawson of Crestview; and three grandchildren.
Mrs Austin, a lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was a member of Sunny
Eve Baptist Church.
BECK,
Talladega, Al. Services for retired Sgt. 1st Class Frank Edward Beck, 61,
will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal of
Zion Church with Rev. Frank Burton officiating. Burial will be in Midway
Memory Garden with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge. Mr. Beck died
Monday at Veterans Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Blake of Morrow, Ga.; two stepsons,
Frank Beck Jr. and William Beck, both of Talladega; a sister, Eula Bell Beck
of Talladega; three brothers, Alfonso Beck of Anniston, Clifton Beck of
Talladega and Albert Beck of Anderson, Ind., and three grandchildren.
Mr. Beck sirvid in the Army for 21 years and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He
was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Army
Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters. four Good Conduct Medals,
a Combat Infantryman Badge, the Armed forces Expeditionary Medal, four
Overseas Service Bars, a Vietnam Service Medal with six bronze stars, the
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietman
Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm.
CASELBERRY,
Anniston,Al. Services for Charlie B. Caselberry, 75, will be Saturday at noon
at Ervin Chapel of the Chimes with Revs. J.H. Bradford and Billy R. Morgan
officiating. Burial will be on Lincoln Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Procession
will liave D-8 Glen Addie Ave.
Mr. Caselberry died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include
his wife, Grace K. Caselberry ; a daughter, Linda Stoudemire of Anniston; a
sister, Gladys Denny of Anniston; three brothers, Willie L. Caselberry and
John L. Caselberry, both of Anniston, and Coleman Caselberry of Baton
Rouge, La.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren .
CLEMENTS,
Bynum, Al. Services for Dorothy "Dot" Clements, 73, will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Joe Jones officiating. Burial will
be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home. Mrs Clements died Wednesday at
Stringfellow memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Julian Clements ; two daughters, Penny
Clements of Jacksonville and Sherry Smith of Eastaboga; three sisters , Janet
Dill, Elizabeth Jacobs and Ruth Dill, all of Ohio; six brothers, Phil Dill of
Gallion, Ohio, Jim Dill of Mansfield, Ohio, Bob Dill and Kenny Dill, both of
Lexington, Ohio, Dave Dill of Bellville, Ohio, and Dick Dill of Illinois; five
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Clements was a WWII Navy veteran and had benn a secretary for Soil
Conservation Service. She was a member of Legionnarires Post 154, Heart of
Dixie Wave Unit #22 in Birmingham, the Ohatchee United Methodist Church
and the Missionary Society at the church. She was preceded by one brother,
Herbert Dill and one sister, Mary Margaret Gerrell.
DAVIDSON,
Heflin, Al. Services for Roy Albert Davidson, 82, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Liberty Hill Methodist Church with Revs. Coy Bragg and G.K. Abner
officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-9 at Dryden Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Davidson died
Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Davidson; three daughters, Barbara
Benefield of Heflin, Pat Laminack of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Louise Owen of
Gainesville, Ga.; a sister, Alma Thrower of Blue Mountain;five grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Savidson, a lifelong resident of Cleburne
County, was retired from Union Foundry. He was a member of Liberty Hill
Methodist Church.
DYE,
Talladega, Al. Services for Jack Dye Sr., 72, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Mount Zion Baptist Church with Revs. Anthony Anderson, Carey Heard and
Samuel Turner officiating. Burial will be in Lane Chapel Church Cemetery with
Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mr. Dye died Jan 29th at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham.
Survivors include five daughters, Annie Beck, Doris Brewster, mary Alice
Jemison, all of Talladega,Dorothy Pearl Lynch of Dayton ,Ohio, and Carloyn
Jemison of Talladega; seven sons, Jack Dye Jr., Lonnie Dye, Larry Dye, all of
Talladega, Ross Dye of Cleveland, Miss., Tyrone Dye of Quitman, Miss,
aWilliam Jemison and Clarence Jemison , both of Talladega; four sisters,
Lorraine Wallace of Detroit Hazel Ragland of Atlanta, Mary Ann Smiley of
Talladega and Ruth Ellen Harris of Atlanta; a brother, Robert Pope of Atlanta;
58 grandchildren and 48great-grandchildren.
Mr. Dye was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist , where he was
amember of the deacon board. He retired from Union Foundry after 48 years
of service and servied in the Army from 1945-46. He was a Mason, a well-
known area baseball player and had coached girls softball teans. He was
preceded by his wife, Eunice Lynch Dye.
EMBRY,
Talladega, Al. Services for Edward Homer Embry, 52, will be Saturday at 11
a.m. at New Maryland Baptist Church, Alpine, with Revs. Stanley Threatt and
Richard Fair officiating. Burial will be in New Maryland Church Cemetery with
Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge. Mr. Embry died Feb 2nd at
Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include four
sisters, Mary Heath and Otha Nell Stevenson, both of Talladega, Ruthie Mae
Embry and Ella Lois Embry, both of Detroit; and nine brothers, Homer Ember,
Arthur Embry, and Haces Embry, all of Talladega, Roosevelt Embry of New
York, Leon Embry of Marietta, Ga., Donell Embry of Anniston, J.D. Embry of
Sylacagua amd Adonis Thomas of Goodwater. Mr. Dye was a former member
of Rushing Springs Baptist Church and a former employee of Gambrell Cotton
Gin Co. in Talladega.
FRANKLIN,
Ragland, Al. Services for Roger Glenn Franklin,33, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.
at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Gene Bice and Doug Ford
officiating. Burial will be in Pope's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-9 at her funeral home. Mr. Franklin died Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Franklin ; two sons, Karrie Franklin and
Christopher Franklin, both of Ragland; his parents, E.D. Franklin of Sylacauga
and Betty Payne of Ashville; a sister, Darlene DeShazo of Ashville; three
brothers, Dennis Franklin , Tim Franklin, and David Franklin,all of Ragland; his
grandfather Grady Franklin of Ragland. Mr. Franklin, a native of St Clair
County, was employed with Ragland Birch Yard. He was a Baptist.
HEWITT,
Anniston Al. Services for Emma Jean Hewitt, 58, will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Bill Cobb officiating. Burial will be in
Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will recrive friends Saturday from 6-9 p.m.
at the funeral home. Mrs. Hewitt died Wednesday at Stringlellow Memorial
Hospital . Survivors include her husband, Donald O'Neal Douglas ; a
daughter, Shelia Jenkins of Anniston; a son, Tony Hewitt of Anniston; her
mother, Irene Hulsey of Anniston; two sisters, Hazel Champion of Anniston
and Louise Ayers of Mobile; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hewitt was a resident of Calhoun County most of her life.
HOLDER,
Alexandria, Al. services for Mary Frances Rogers Holder,,53, will be
Saturday at 2 p.m. at Greenbrier Road Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Albright
officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-9 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs. Holder died Thursday at home. Survivors include her husband, David L.
Holder ;two daughters, Tara Gaines of Oxford and Rhonda Carson of
Anniston; two sons, David Holder Jr. of Oxford and James Daniel Holder of
Alexandria; her stepfather, Paul Wade of Anniston ; six sisters, Sue Waldrop
and Deb Elder, both of Anniston, Pat Holvomb and Renee Leyden, both of
Oxford, and Marilyn Ford and Tabitha Wade, both of Douglasville,Ga.; five
brothers, Sonny Rogers of Munford, Elbert Rogers of Oxford , Jimmy Rogers
of Charleston, S.C. , and Paul Wade Jr. and Rodney Wade, both of Anniston;
and three grandchildren. Mrs Holder, a native and livelong resident of Calhoun
County, was a school bus driver and Subsitute teacher for Alexandria School
for 23 years. She was a member of Greenbrier Road Baptist Church and was
preceded by her mother, Mary Rogers Wade.
LUPA,
Franklinton, La. Services for Sandra K. Lupa, 34, of Franklinton, La. will be
announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee. Mrs. Lupa died
Thursday in Franklinton.
McNEAL,
Talladega, Al. Services for Annie E. McNeal, 77, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
at Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church with Pastor Elisha Donaldson officiating. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery. Sims Funeral Services will direct. Mrs.
McNeal died Sunday at Coosa Valley Baptost Medical Center. Survivors
include her husband James F. McNeal Sr. ; six sons, James F. McNeal and
George McNeal both of Akron, Ohio, Samuel T. McNeal and Charles
McNeal, both of Talladega, Roscoe McNeal of Lincoln and Jimmy McNeal of
Cincinatti; two daughters, Annette Spikes of Houston and Frances Garrett of
Talladega; a brother, Pastor Richard Cochran of Atlanta; five sisters, Mattie
Turner and Fannie Barclay, both of Talladega. Mary Alice Threatt, Jeweline
Cochran ond Euraline Johnson, all of Flint, Mich.; 42 grandchildren; 54 great-
grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. McNeal, a Talladega
native, was a member of Lane Chapel C.M. E. Church, She served on
Missionary Society, was president of the Usher Board, Member of the Senior
Choir and A stewardess.
MORRIS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Thelma Leavonia Morris , 50, will be Saturday at 1
p.m. at Friendship Baptist chruch with Rev. J.E. Merriweathe officiating.Burial
will be in Eden Hill Cemetery. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge. Mrs. Morris
died Monday at her home. Survivors include three daughters, Sonya L.Hicks,
Santina Y. Vincent and Hyshanna R. Woods, all of Anniston; her parents,
Grady Woods and Thelma M. Handley, both of Anniston; two sisters, Dorothy
Woods of Baltimore and Caffery Woods of Birmingham; seven brothers,
Grady Thompson of Baltimore, James Strickland, Nathaniel Woods and Don
Scott, all of Birmingham ,Olivettis Woods of Montgomery, Anthony Woods of
Anniston and Earl Woods of Virginia; and six grandchildren . mrs. Morris was
a 1968 graduate of Cobb High School She was a Certivied Nursing Assistant
and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
NOBLES,
Saks Al. Services for William "Al" Nobles,85, will be announced by Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary & Cermatory. Mr. Nobles died Thursday at
Regional Medical Center.
SMEDLEY,
Anniston Al. Services for Mottie L. Smedley, 79, will be Saturday at 3 p.m.
at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. J.E. Merriweather officiating. Burial will
be in Eden hills Cemetery. Ervin Funeral CHapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Smedley died Monday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include a
daughter, Sadie T. Ray of Anniston; a son, Jesse H. Smedley fo College Park,
Ga.; four sisters, Johnnie M. Jackson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Lola L. Barnes
of LaGrange, Ga., Vera Combs of Lanett and Mary Dillard of Waukegan, Ill,;
three brothers, Robert Adams of LaGrange, Ga., Monroe Adams and Herbert
Adams, both of Chattanooga, Tenn,; seven grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren. Mrs. Smedley, a native of Chambers County, was a member of
the Friendship Baptist Church and the Nurses Guild, She was preceded by her
husband, Barney Smedley.
THROWER,
Heflin, Al. Services for Essie Howle Thrower,91, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
at Cedar Creek Baptist CHurch with Rev. W.E. Jones Jr. officiating. Burial will
be in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home , Inc. in charge. Mrs
Thrower died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two
sons, Jon Thrower of Pell City and Don Thrower of Talladega; two daughters,
Helen Sorrells of Birmingham and Linda Loweery of Heflin ; five grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
WHITE,
Summerville, S.C. Services for Joann Swain White, 48, will be today at
1p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Ragland with Rev. Wallace Pinson
officiating. Burial will lollow in the church cemetery. Sims Funeral Service will
direct. mrs White died Friday, Jan .30th, in Summerville. survivors include her
husband, Rev. Donnie White ; her parents, Edward and Lillie Mae Swain of
Ragland; two sisters, Bessie Williams of Forestdale, Md., and Beverly Swain
of Birmingham; and a brother, Lee Curtis Swain of Chattanooga, Tenn .
Mrs. White was a native of Ragland and lived in South Carolina for many
years.
WILLIAMS,
West Columbia, S.C. Services for Francis Hopkins Williams, 89, will be
announced by K.L. Brown Funeral Home& Crematory. Mr. Williams died
Thursday in S.C.
WILSON,
Lineville, Al. Services for Clara C. Wilson will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Spring hill Baptist Church with Revs. Marvin Hann, R.L. Heflin and C.L
Staples officiatingl Burial will follow in the Lineville Community Cemetery.
Garrett Funeral home in in charge.Mrs Wilson died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Hines Wilson ; a daughter, Mable Bailey of
Florida; two sons, Marion Wilson of Lineville and R.C. Wilson of New York;
and 10 grandchildren.
Mrs. Wilson, a Coweta, Ga. native, was retired from Alabama Power Co. She taught the Junior Sunday School Class for 25 years, servid on the Usher Board for 28 years, was Matrons Councelor of the Friendship Western Union District for 17 years, and was instructor in the BTU Congress for 10 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chaplain of the Senior Missionary Society, Spring Hill Baptist Church and a choir member. She was preceded by two children.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 7 , 1998 OBITUARIES
ASHWORTH,
Oxford, Al. Services for James Ashworth 58, will be Sunday at Miller
Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Greenwood officiating. Burial will be in Pine
Grove Cemetery in Glencoe. Mr. Ashworth died Thursday at his home.
Survovors include two daughters, Allison Ashworth Roberts of Alabaster and
Julia Snelling of Ohatchee,; three sons, James Michael Ashworth and Hal
Marshall, both of Anniston , and Brandon Cory Ashworth of Lincoln; three
sisters, Edith Tramell of Anniston, Ellizabeth Lamb of Calif, and Sue Smith of
Montgomery; two brothers, Charles Ashworth of Anniston and Robert
Ashworth of White Plains; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers wil be Mike
McCraw, Walter Reid, Wayne Carroll Kevin Roberts, Danny Rooks and Jim
Shepard.
BAILEY,
Woodland,Al. Services for Hoyt Bailey will be announced by Benefield
Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mr. Bailey died Friday in TRaylors Nursing Home.
BAKER,
Riverside, Al. Graveside services for Winford Odell "Butch" Baker, 72, will
be today at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev Jimmy TRammell officiating
and Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Baker died Thursday
at his home. Survivors include three sisters, Kaphene Distler of St. Louis,
Bobbye Trammell of Talladega and Gay Batchelor of Alpine; and one brother,
J.W. Baker of Talladega. Pallbearers will be Donald Baker, Gary TRammell,
Pat Trammell, Tommy Batchelor, George Ansley and Mike Baker. Mr. Baker,
a nstive of Shelby County, was a former resident of Beniston. He was a 1943
graduate of Talladega High School and a veteran of WWII and Korea. He
was retired from Mobile Oil Co. He was a Methodist.
BALLEW,
Piedmont Al. Services for Nathanial Ballew, 56, will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Ballew died Friday at Stringfellow memorial
Hospital.
BROOKS,
Valley Al. Services for Nellie Faye Brooks,69, formerly of Wedowee, will
be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Heflin with Rev. Birsey
Brooks Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. Family will
will receive friends today after 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mrs Brooks died Friday at George H. Lanier Hospital. Survivors include four
daughters, Rena Whaley, Janet Padgett and Melba Hall , all of Valley, and
Linda Baxter of Newnan, Ga.; six sons, Birsey Brooks Jr. of Greenville,
Gregory Brooks of Wedowee, Tony Brooks of Roanoke, and Ralph Brooks,
John Brooks and Doyle Brools , all of Valley; two sisters, Arena Campbell of
Coldwater and Nettie Smith of Anniston;two brothers, Ralph McCulley of
Oxford and Earl McCulley of Anniston; 26 grandchildren and 24 great-
grandchildren . Pallbearers will be grandsons. Mrs. Brooks, a Cleburne
County Native, was a homemaker and a member of Pine Grove Baptist
Church. She was the widow of Birsey D. Brooks.
BURKE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Edward Otto Burke, 91, will be Wednesday at
Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer, Wis. Burial will be in New Auburn Cemetery
in New Auburn, Wis. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.Mr. Burke died Thursday at National
Health Care. Survivors include one son, Leon Burke of Anniston; two sisters,
Geraldine Scaw of Auburn, Wash., and Thelma Burke of Chetek, Wis.; five
grandchildren; 10great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Mr.
Burke, a native of Oregon and former resident of Wisconsin, lived in Anniston
for the past 21 years. He was a member of First Christian Church of Anniston.
CARROLL,
Eastaboga,Al. Services for YuLonda Carroll, 38, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Burns officiating. Burial will be in Oxford
Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Miller
Funeral Home. Ms Carroll died Thursday at University Hospital in
Birmingham. Survivors include her parents, Emmett Carroll and Jimmie
Carroll, both of Eastaboga.; and two sisters, Tamela Dover of Weaver and
Sandy Gregory of Anniston. Pallbearers will be Don Gregory, Grant Carroll,
David Carroll, Gary Poe, Philip Watson, Butch Thrasher, Travis Dover, Jarry
Tucker and Mark Huffmaster.
Ms.Carroll, a native of Wyandotte, Mich., was a resident of Eastaboga. She
was a member of Assembly of God and attended New Life Assembly of God
in Pell City.
HUCKEBA,
Oxford, Al. Services for Carl Clinton Huckeba,57,will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Hutto officiating. Burial will
folow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at
Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Huckeba died Thursday at Regional Medical
Center. Survivors include his wife, Betty Huckeba ; three sons, Clyde Allen
Huckeba, David Wayne Huckeba and Tommy Clinton Huckeba, all of
Oxfrod; three sisters, Mary Roberts and Carolyn Chatman , both of Pinson,
and Melda McCurdy of Mobile; and one grandson. Pallbearers will be Shane
Roberts, Stanley Duke, Scott Chatam, Wayne McCurdy, John Clark, Caleb
Calhoun and Michael Green.
Mr. Huckeba, a native of Talladegaa. was a reisdent of Oxford for the past 28
years. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
JOHNSON,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Wills H. Johnson will be announced by Miller
Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson died Friday at his home.
MOORE,
Newsite, Al. Services for Inez Moore, 75, will be announced by Benefield
Funeral home in Ashland.
Mrs. Moore died Friday at her home.
MORRISON,
Marshall County Al. Services for James W. Morrison, 71, will be announced
by Gray BRown-Service Mortuary &Crematory. Mr. Morrison died Friday at
Marshall County Nursing home.
NOBLES,
Saks, Al. Services for William A. "Al" Nobels,85, are today at 11 a.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Ed Heptinstall
officiating. Burial will be on Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr.
Nobles died Thursday at Rigional Midical Center. Survivors include his wife,
Tressie Nobles ; two daughters, Barbara Gable and Eleanor Thompson, both
of Anniston; one son , Wayne Nobles of Anderson, S.C.; one sister Everee
Deason of Morristown, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Mr. Nobles was a resident of Calhoun County for 50 years. He was founder
and operator of Noble Signs Co. until his retirement in 1969. He was an active
member of First Baptist Church of Anniston.
PERRY,
Anniston , Al. Services for Rebecca E. Perry, 89, will be Sunday at 1 p.m.at
St John Fire Baptized Holiness Church with Gelberd L. Hardy officiating.
Burial will be in Sunlight Cemetery in Eastaboga with Anniston Funeral Service
in charge. Mrs Perry died Feb 1st. at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Zelanderia Perry of Anniston; one son, Willie
Clayton of Anniston; two sisters, Lola Bowie and Geneva Bush, both of
Anniston; and three grandchildren. Mrs Perry was a native of Talladega
County, She was a member of St John Fire Baptized Holiness church where
she was a member of the Deaconettes Board and Head Mother of the
Mothers Board.
PRESCOTT,
Roanoke, Al. Graveside services for James Alvin Prescott ,76 are today in
Cedarwood Cemetery with Ev.D.E. Williamson and Tim Craft officiating and
Quattlebaum Funeral home in charge. Mr. Prescott died Friday at West
Georgia Midical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Mitchell Prescott ; one daughter, Patricia
Spivey of Opelika; one son, Alvin Prescott of Roanoke; two sisters, Gertrude
Smith of Woodland and Ann Bassett of Tucker Ga.; two brothers, Garrett
Prescott of Oregon and Gabe Prescott of Kingsport Tenn. ; six grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Barry Cole, Jonathan
Brown, John Prescott, Bert Prescott, Cecil Mitchell and Junior Brown.
Mr. Prescott, a native of Heard County, Ga. was a resident of Randolph
County Al. for 65 years. He had worked as a mechanic and was a WWii
Army veteran. He was a member of Liberty East Baptist Church.
PRINCE,
Cedartown, Ga. Services for Eliza Prince,86, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Fair officiating. Burial will follow in
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Prince died Friday at Cedartown
Health Care.
Survivors include one son, Donald Gary Prince of Canton, Ga.; one sister,
Beatrice Arrington of Cedartown; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be
nephews. Mrs. Prince was a resident of Polk County, Ga., for most of her life
. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was
preceded by her husband, Claude Prince, and a daughter, Mariam Sue Davis.
RUTHERFORD,
Marietta, Ga. Services for Estelle Molock Rutherford, 72, will be announced
by Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs Rutherford died Friday in Georgia.
SMITH,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Charlie Smith,91, will be announced by Clark
Memorial Funeral Service.
Mr. Smith died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital.
WILLIAMS,
West Columbia, S.C. Services for Francis hopkins Williams. 89, will be
Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville with Rev. John
Holloway officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville City Cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at K.L. Brown Funeral Home &
Cermatory. Mr. Williams died Thursday in West Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Wilkerson Williams ; a daughter, Suzie Louise
Williams of Atlanta; a son, Dr. John F. Williams of Blythewood, S.C.; two
sisters, Sophena Anderson of Jacksonville and Sara Martin of Opelika; two
brothers, Paul Williams of Jacksonville and Shade Williams of Anniston; and
four grandchildren.
Mr. Williams, a native of Ohatchee, was a resident of Columbus, Ga. most of his life, He served 15 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve and was a veteran of WWII in the Pacific theater. He was a graduate of University of Al.He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbus and the Society of Professional Engineers.
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ASHWORTH,
Oxford, Al. Services for James Ashworth, 58, will be today at 3:30p.m. at
Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Ashworth died Thursday at his residence.
ATKINS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Sylvain P. Atkins, 86, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at
Fruland Funeral Home in Morris, Ill. Burial will be in West Lesbon Cemetery.
Mrs Atkins died Friday at her home. Survivors include a daughter, Leila
Matthews of oxford ; a sister, Agnes Ragnes of Morris, Ill,; two
grandchildren,Jennifer L. Matthews and Michael Bryan Matthews; three nieces
and a nephew, Mrs Atkins was a native and a resident of Sheridan, Ill., most
of her life and a resident of Anniston for the last six months, She was a member
of the West Lisbon Lutheran Church.
BAILEY,
Woodland, Al. Services for Hoyt Bailey, 82, will be today at 2 p.m. at Mt.
Carmel Church of Christ, with Bros. W.C. Cofield and Wilbur Bass officiating.
Burial will follow at Napoleon East Church of Christ Cemetery with Benefield
Funeral home in charge. mr. Bailey died Friday at Traylor Nursing Home in
Roanoke. Survivors include his wife, Vaudie Bailey ; three daughters , Alva
Jean Arrington and Katrenia Arrington, both of Woodland, and Brenda Hidges
of Crossville, Tenn.; a son, Edwin Bailey of Woodland; three sisters, Lula Mae
Brown of Lannett, Betty Sue Messer of Piedmont and Ava Pearle Butler of
Lineville; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be
Rusty Arrington, Kenny Arrington, Scotty Arrington , Timmy Arrington, Duane
Bailey and Rod Arrington.
BALLEW,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Nathaniel Felton Ballew, 56, will be Monday at
2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home Chappel with Rev. Johnny Brown and
Larry Cruz officiating. Mr. Ballew died Friday at Stringfellow Memorial
Hospital. Survivors include his wife Betty Ballew; five daughters, Denise
Maddox, Ann Coppock, Tina Downey, and Stacey Pope, all of Piedmont, and
Carolyn Ballew of Choccolocco; three sons , Joe Ballew, Danny Goss and
Terry Goss, all of Piedmont; his mother, Jewell Ballew of Piedmont, four
sisters, Ophelia Little of Doraville, Ga., Elsie Parris and Shirley Gouger, both
of Piedmont, and Mary Ward of Spring Garden Two brothers, Rev. Tommy
Ballew and Larry Ballew, both of Piedmont 13 grandchildren and one great-
grandchild. Mr. Ballew was a Piedmont native and had been a resident of
Jacksonville for the past nine years. He retired from Union Yarn Mill with 25
yr. serviceHe served on the Rescue Squad for 14 years Was preceded by his
first wife Vivian Ballew, and one grandchild.
CARROLL,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for YuLonda Carroll, 38 will be today at 2 p.m. at
Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Revs Gary Burns and Kenny Jones
officiating . Ms Carroll died Thursday at university Hospital in Brimingham.
FRIZZLE,
Montgomery, Al. Services for Helen Bowdoin Frizzle, 93, will be Monday at
11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery with Bishop Paul
A. Duffy and Rev. Torrence A Maxey officiating. Mrs Frizzle died Friday.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen F. "Bit" Dillon of Anniston; a grandson,
Robert C. Dillon Jr. of Birmingham; two granddaughters, Susie Dillon
Greenzalis of Dublin Ohio and Leigh DillonSullivan of Brimingham; four great-
grandchildren, ; two nieces ; two nephews . mrs Frizzle was a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Montgomery She was preceded by her
husband, Cecil Frizzle.
HOLDER,
LosAngeles, Claif. Services for Michael Edward Holder, 51, will be
announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home Mr. Holder died in Los Angles.
JEFFERS,
Lineville. Al. Services for Euna Sprayberry Jeffers, 90, will be Tuesday at 11
a.m. at Dinglers Chapel Churstian Church with Rev. Roger Nolen and Charlie
Bolt officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral
Home in charge. Mr. Jeffers died Friday at Clay County Hospital . Survivors
included a daughter, Dovie Mae Miles of Lineville; a sister, Alma Cato of
Georgia; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several great-great-
grandchildren Mrs. Jeffers was a native of Heard County , Ga. and had lived
in Clay County for about 45 years She was a homemaker and member of the
Delta Baptist Church.
JOHNSON,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Willis h. Johnson will be announced by Miller
Funeral Home Mr. Johnson died Friday at his home.
MOORE,
New Site, Al. Services for Inez Green Moore, 75, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Revs. David Williamson and
Dwight Upchurch officiating. Burial will be in Clay County Memory Gardens.
Mrs Moore died Friday at her home. Survivors include four daughters. Eleanor
Hammock of LaGrange, Ga. Eula Mae Williamson of Montgomery , Frances
Moore and Debra Moore both of New Site; six sons Cleveland Moore of
Columbia, S. C. , Hubert Moore of Electra, Texas Jerry Moore of Seman,
James Moore of New Site, Arnold Moore and David Moore, both of Alex
City; 31 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren. Mrs Moore was a native of Clay County but lived in New Site
for 18 years She was a homemaker and a member of Perryville Baptist
Church. She was preceded by her husband, Berford Moore, and two sons.
Bobby Moore and Jeff Moore.
MORRISON,
Anniston Al. Services for James W. Morrison, 71, will be Monday 2 p.m. at
Gray Brown-/ServiceMortuary and Cermatory Chapel. Mr. Morrison died
Friday at Marshall County Nursing Facility. Survivors include two daughters ,
Sarah Talley of Anniston and Terri Morrison of College Station, Tx. ; three
sons, James A Morrison of Morristown , Tenn., Mike Morrison of Albertville
and William B. Morrison of Pell City; two sisters, Mary Gann of Birmingham
and Elsie Ingram of Saks; a brother, Lee Morrison of Anniston; and 11
grandcholdren Mr. Morrison retired from Liberty National after 26 years was
a native of Calhoun County and was a Methodist. .
RUTHERFORD,
Marietta, Ga. Services for Estelle Molock Rutherford,72, will be Monday at
11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ed Coogler and A.J.
Carr officiating . Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery. mrs. Rutherford
died Friday in Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Rutherford
; two daughters, udith EBingham of Beaumont, Calif and Brena Hamlin of
Cloudland, Ga.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Rutherford was a Cherokee County native and had lived in Marietta for 47
years. She was a sales associate for J.C. Penney, retiring in 1988 after 25
years of service
TALMADGE,
Dunedin, Fla. Services for Mildred McAfee Talmadge,84,formerly of
Anniston , will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at McMinneville Funeral Home Chapel
in Morrison, Tenn. Mrs Talmadge died Friday. Survivors include her husband
Rev. William S. Talmadge; two sons John C. Talmadge of Facksonville, Fla.
and David F. Talmadge of Covington, La.; a daughter, Emma Day Mitchell of
Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Hazed Judkins of Sunbright, Tenn. eight
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Talmadge was born in
Morrison, Tenn. and lived in Anniston from 1948-1962. She was a member of
Central Presbyterian Church.
ROBERTS,
Zachary, La. Services for Jessie Walder Roberts, 71, will be Tuesday at 1
p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walker Dean officiating.
Burial will be in Trinity Baptist Cemetery in Oxford. Mrs Roberts died Friday
at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
SMITH,
Roanoke Al. Graveside services for Charlie Smith, 91, of Roanoke will be
today at 2:30 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery , Fayette , with
Rev Willaim H. Trammell Sr. officiating and Clark Memorial Funeral Service in
charge. Mr. Smith died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital . Survivors
include a daughter, Marsha McFarland of Joneseboro, Ga.; two
granddaughtes, Latasha Session and Aundra Robinson five grandsons, John
Session Sedrick Robinson, Ramus Robinson , Lamar McFarland and
Christopher McFarland; a great-nephew, Harold Robinson of Franklin , Gal.
Mr. Smith was preceded by his father, Jim Martin, his mother, Zora Martin-
Smith and his wife Ora"Ode" Smith.
WADKINS,
Anniston Al. Services ofr Laychester W. Wadkins, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Chapel hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Hutto officiating. Burial will be in Anniston memorial Gardens . Mr. Wadkins died Friday at Stringfellow Memorial hospital . Survivors include his wife, Phyillis Wadkins; two sons James Thomas Wadkins of Weaver and Joseph Wayne Wadkins of Anniston, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren Mr. Wadkins, a native of Wedowee and resident of Anniston Most of his life , retired from AAD after 28 years He was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII, a recipient of the Purple Heart, a disabled veteran and a Baptist.
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BRITT,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Charlie D. Britt, 88, will be announced by Sims
Funeral home. Mr. Britt died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
DOTHARD,
Weaver Al. Services for Mary Lou Dothard, 91 will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Dwain Harper
ifficiating. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Mausoleum. Mrs Dothard died
Saturday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy McMillan of Nontgomery and Martha
McClellan of Weaver; two brothers, Ralph L Mintz of Anniston and Wallace
M. Mintz of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Mrs Dothard, a native of Calhoun
County was a teacher with Calhoun County School for 42 years. She was a
member of the Weaver United Methodist Church She was the widow of James
W. Dothard.
JOHNSON,
Eastaboga Al. Graveside services for Willis Huff Johnson, 69, are today at
11 a.m. in Pinetucky Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleburne County with Miller
Funeral Home in charge. mr. Johnson died Friday at his residence. Survivors
include his wife, , Pauline Johnson ; a daughter, Janice Kelley of Anniston ; six
sons, William Michael Johbson of Birmingham, George Dulin, Craig Boyd,
Mike Boyd, Jeffery Boyd and Mark Boyd all of Anniston; two brothers, I.B.
Johnson of Mobile and james M. Johnson of Pascagoula , Miss. 10
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Jones County, Miss. and a resident of Calhoun
County for the past50 years He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a
member of the Masonic Lodge in Jacksonville. He was preceded by a son,
A.R. Johnson.
LANGLEY,
Piedmont, Al Graveside services for Bobby E. Langley, 63, will be 11 a.m.
Tuesday in the Highland Cemetery in Piedmont with full Military honors and
Mickelsen-McGee Brown-Service Funeral Home in charge
Mr. Langley died Sunday at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Linda
Langley ; five daughters, Wanda Queen, Rhonda Bundrum, Renee Goss and
Patti Kidd all of Piedmont ; and Cindy Farmer of Melbourne, Fla. a son Tim
Langley of Alabaster; two brothers, Edward Langley of Piedmont and Ronnie
Langley of Jacksonville and nine grandchildren. Mr. Langley was a native and
lifelong resident of Piedmont. He retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of
service. He was a disabled vereran and won many medals including three
bronze medals He was a member of Rock Run Baptist Church .He was
preceded by a brother, Tommy Langley.
ROBERTS,
Zachary, La. Services for Jessie Walker Roberts, 71 , formerly of Anniston ,
will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Walker Dean
officiating. Burial will bollow in Trinity Baptist Cemetery. Mrs Roberts died
Friday. Survivors include her husband, James L. Roberts ; her mother Izma
Walker of Anniston; three daughters, Carolyn Smith and Deanna Stevernsboth
of Baton Rouge La. and Deborah Perry of Prairieville , La.; two sons , Joe
Roberts of Prairieville and Edward Roberts of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Sarah
Homesly of Thomasville, Ga. Laquita Pitts of Anniston , Erna Edwards of
Oxford and Ethel Davis of Ellenwood, Ga. a brother Charlie Walker of
Anniston; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. mrs Roberts a resident
of Zachary and native of Anniston was a member of First Baptist Church of
Zachary. She was preceded by a sister, Patsy Walker Stokes of Anniston and
a son Jimmy Roberts of Louisiana.
STREET,
Oneonta, Al. Services for Hubert Street will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lemley
Funeral Home in Oneonta. Burial will follow in Oneonta. Mr. Street died
Saturday at Altamont Retirement Home in Birmingham. Survivors include his
wife, Georgia Street of Oneonta; a daughter, Mary Julia Holman of
Pennsylvania; two sons Larry Street of Birmingham and Lamar Street of
Tuscaloosa; a brother , Malcolm Street of Anniston a sister Flo McKay of Old
Fort, N.C. and several grandhildren . Mr. Street was superintendent of
Schools in Oneonta and Coosa County for many years until his retirement.
WHATLEY,
Anniston Al. Services for Lee Alice Whatley, 67, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at
Anniston Funeral Home with Rev Cleveland Jones officiating. Burial will follow
in Jenifer Cemetery in Munford. Mrs Whatley died Wednesday at Regional
Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, George Whatley ; four
daughters Cecilia Whatley, Phyllis Patton and Alfreda Maxine Whatley all of
Anniston and Mary Steve of Birmingham, two sons George K. Whatley Jr. and
Reginald Whatley, both of Anniston; and nine grandchildren Mrs. Whatley , a
life long resident of Calhoun County ,was retired from Ft. McClellan She was a
member of Mt Zion Baptist Church.
FOR THE RECORD,
Laychester W. Wadkins, whose obituary appeared in Sunday's Star, is also survived by a daughter, Joan Marie Smith of Oxford.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 10 , 1998 OBITUARIES
ARTHUR,
Centre, Al. Services for Clarence K. Arthur, 73, will be Wednesday at 2
p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Buddy Mc Bride officiating.
Burial will be in Walkers Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Arthur died Monday at
Cherokee Baptist Medical Center. Survivors include one brother, Clyde
Arthur of Centre and two sisters, Geneva Arthur of Trion Ga. and Jewel
Holcomb of Summerville, Ga. Pallbearers will be nephews. Mr. Arthur was a
native of Jefferson County . He was a Baptist.
CARTER,
Anniston Al. Services for Linclon Carter will be announced by Ervin Funeral
Chapel.
Mr Carter died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
COX,
Anniston Al. Services for Okla Opie Dutton Cox, 84 will be Wednesday at
10 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Revs. Larry Carpenter and
Theron Williams officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery .
Mrs Cox died Monday her home . Survivors include one son, Bobby L. Cox
of Anniston; one sister, Nell Jackson of Bedford, Ky.; two grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. Mrs Cox, a native of Okalhoma, lived in Calhoun
County most of her life, Ahe was a pioneer member of East 22nd St. Baptist
Church and was preceded by her husband, George Ernest Cox and one son
John E. Cox.
HUCKEBA,
Ranburne, Al. Services for Jerry Donald Huckeba, 55, will be today at
3p.m.EST at Rainwater-West Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles
Benefield officiating Burial will be in Cleburne County Memory Gardens.
Mr. Huckeba died Sunday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn
McGRaw of Ranburne; one daughter, Cindy Cole of Ranburne; and one
grandson. Mr. Huckeba. a Carroll County, Ga. Native was a retired water
technician.
JUNIOUS,
Talladega, Al Services for Ruth S Junious, 67, will be announced by Sims
Funeral Services.
Mrs Junious died Sunday at Bontclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
MINTER,
Calhoun Ga. Services for Homer L. Minter, 82 will be todayat 2 p.m.EST at
Bradley Anderson Memorial Chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home
with Rev. Belly Barton officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Chandler
Cemetery. Mr. Minter died Sunday in Cobb General Hospital in Austell, Ga.
Suriviors include three sons, Alton Minter of Powder Springs, Ga. Troy
Minter of Piedmont and Ray Minter of Rabbittown; one stepson, Gary Griffith
of Jacksonville; three stepdaughters, Gail Gallman of Calhoun Ga., Becky
Rhodes of Resaca, Ga. , and Joyce Howard of Oxford; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Mr. Minter, a native of Etowah County, was a retired
textile employee. He was preceded by his wife, Margaret Josephine Minter .
He was a Baptist.
MITCHELL,
Ashland, Al. Services for Myrtie Mitchell, 86, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at
Benefield Funeral home in Lineville with Rev. Harlod McCain officiating. Burial
will be in Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Mitchell died
Monday at Clay County Nursing home. Survivors include several neices,great-
neices , nephews and great-nephews. Mrs Mitchell a Randolph County native
, live most of her life in Clay County, She was a homemaker and a member of
Shing Light Baptist Church.
MORRIS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Oscar Woodrow Morris Sr. ; 84, will be today at
2 p.m. at Ursey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Tom Graham officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Morris died Monday
at Talladega Health Care Center. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia
Bannister of Munfore and Janice Vincent of Birmingham ; two sons Oscar W .
Morris Jr. and Harry Leonard Morris , both of Talladega; five sisters Annie
Bea Henderson of Anniston, Clara Dulaney and Ruth Brown, bothof Atlanta,
Ruby Cook of Huntsville and Mary Lou Beavers of Florida. four brothers,
Robert Morris of Norfolk, Va., Hugh Morris of Austin ,Tx and James Morris
of Coldwater, fuve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Mr. Morris , a
native of Jacksonville, lived in Talladega most of his life. He was a veteran of
WWII, Korea and Vietnam . He was a Baptist.
PERRY,
Wadley, Al. Services for fames Howard Perry 76, will be Wednesday at 2
p.m. at Wadley First Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Huffman officiating
Burial will be at Wadley Cemetery . Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke is
in charge. Mr. Perry died Monday. Survivors include several nieces and
nephews. Mr Perry a lifelong resident of Wadley, was owner and operator of
J.V. Perry & Co. retail store He had served on the Wadley City Council and
was a member of Wadley First Methodist Church.
PITTS,
Alex City, Al. Services for Ennis Banks Pitts. 89 formerly of Rock Mills will
be today at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Russell Calhoun
officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs Pitts
died Saturday at Russell Hospital Survivors include two sisters, Nola Bartlett
and Lotis Baron , both of Roanoke. Mrs Pitts, a Heard County, Ga., native,
was retired from Wehadkee Mills She was a member of RockMills Baptist
Church and was preceded by her husband. Howard Pitts.
REDDING,
Services for Beatrice Redding, 95, of 2120 Dooley Ave Anniston will be
announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel Mrs Redding died Sunday at Brian Canter
Health Center in Austell, Ga.
SMITH,
Anniston Al. Services for Claudia G. Smith, 90 will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Ken Ballard officiating Burial will be in
Edgemont Cemetery . Mrs Smith died Monday at National Health Care.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Phillips of Anniston and Ila mitchum of
Huntsville; one son, Charles Smith of West Minster, S.C.; five grandchildren ;
10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs Smith, a native
of Piedmont, lived most of her life in Anniston. She was retired from Blue
Mountain Industries with 31 years of Service and was a member of Church of
the Cross.
SMITH,
Anniston , Al. Services for Glenn T. Smith, 76, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m.
at Chapel Hell Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Rick Reaves, Tim Thomas
and Dr. Harvey Brown officiating. Burial will be on the Anniston Memorial
Gardens Cemetery . Mr. Smith died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Smith ; two daughters, Glenda Foster of
Nashville, Tenn., and Deborah Young of Saks; and four grandchildren.
Mr.Smith, a native of Tennessee, has been a resident of Calhoun County the
past 50 years. He was a WW II Navy veteran , He was a Baptist.
WORKMAN,
Vista, Calif. Services for Ida Pearl Springer Workman, 39, formerly of
Lineville, were Feb 3 at The Greater Ebenezer Church of Gad in Chriat in
Vista. Burial was in Riverside, Calif. Mrs Workman died Jan 25 in California.
Survivors include her husband, Gregg Workman of Anniston; two daughters,
Alicia Springer and Lashonda Springer, both of Vista, Calif; her grandmother,
Pearline Garrett of Anniston; three sisters, Kattie Watkins and Sherlene
Watkins, both of Anniston , and Mae Martin of Huntsville; and three brothers,
Bobby Watkins and Gus Watkins both of Anniston and Donald Watkins of
Long Beach Calif. Mrs Workman graduated from Oxford high School and
Attended Jacksonville State University's School of Nursing. She was a
member of Biunna Valley Baptist Church and the church choir.
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AYERS,
Centre, Al. Services for Loyd B. Ayers, 85, will be today at 7 p.m. at Perry
Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Melvyn Salter and Jerry Burgett, officiating.
Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Ayers died
Tuesday in Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include seven sons, Jimmy Ayers and Don Ayers, both of Centre,
Kenneth Ayers and Johnny Ayers, both of Cedar Bluff, Jack Ayers of
Guntersville, Virgil Ayers of Lyerly, Ga., and Robert Arnold Ayers of New
Smyrna Beach, Fla.; six daughters, Ann Armstrong of Centre, Jannie Lewis
and Sheila Clines, both of Gaylesville, Shann Duncan of Fort Payne, Debra
Wigley of Deltona, Fla,, and Joan Wilkie of Collinsville; 28 grandchildren and
21 great-grandchildren. Mr. Ayers was a lifelong resident of Cherokee
County. He was preceded by his wife, Ruby Edna, and one son, Joe Ayers.
He was a Baptist.
BOYD,
Villa Rica, Ga., Services for Doris Madaline Ragsdale Boyd,71 will be Friday
at 1 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Curtis Kirkland officiating.
Burial will follow in Edgemont Cemetery. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home of Villa
Rica is in charge. mrs Boyd died Tuesday in Tanner Medical Center in
Carrollton, Ga.
Survivors include her husband C.G. Boyd ; one son Paul Churstopher of
Oxford; one sister Jean Free of Anniston; five grandchildren and one great-
grandchild. Mrs Boyd, a Randolph County Native, was retired from Magic
Chef as a Quality control inspector. She was a member of the Carroll Road
Baptist Church in Vill Rica. She was preceded by one son, Jimmy Douglas
Reeves, and one brother, Tony Ragsdale.
MARTIN,
Wattsville, Al. Services for Bessie S. Martin, 98, will be Thursday at 2 p.m.
at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Cahpel of Pell City with Rev. Jacky Connell
officiatingl Burial will be in St. Clair Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pell City.
Mrs Martin died Tuesday at her home . Survivors include one daughter, Betty
Zackie of Pell City, three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-
great- grandchild. Mrs Martin a native and lifelong resident of Wattsville, was
a homemaker.
ORR,
Talladega, Al. Services for Mitchell Burns"Bill" Orr, 75, will be Thursday at 11
a.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Ralph jernigan, Larry Ingram
and Curtis Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Orr died Monday at Bill Nichols State Nursing Home in Alexander City.
Survivors include two daughters, Gail Hall of Anniston and Susan Smith of
Cullman; two sisters,Jean O Vizziello of St Petersburg. Fla., and Carolyn O.
Smoot of Talladega; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Orr , a native of Clay County, was a vereran of WWII and the Korean
War and was co-owner of City Pharmacy, He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Talladega. He was also , a member of the Alabama National
Guard, where he held the rank of captain.
REAGAN,
Fort McClellan, Al. Services for Brinda Reagan, 40, will be Thursday at 11
a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Weaver with Dr. Roger Willmore officiating
and Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge. mrs Reagan died Tuesday at
Regional Medical Center. Paid Obituary is in Feb. 12 Anniston Star.
SWAFFORD,
Centre, Al. Services for Barbara Ann Swafford, 47, will be Thursday at 1
p.m. at Centre Church of God with Revs. Jan Stanley and Robert Harton
officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. Perry
Funeral Home is in charge. mrs. Swafford died Saturday in Cherokee Baptist
Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Swafford Sr.; two sons , Ralph Swafford
Fr. and Shane Swafford, both of Centre; one daughter, Teresa Battles of
Centre; her mother and stepfather, Ethel and Donald Gore of Mableton, Ga. ;
two brothers, Barry J. Overcash of Mableton and Marvin Lee Overcash of
Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Melba Reece of Mableton; and three grandchildren .
Mrs Swafford, a native of Salisbury, N.C. was a member of Centre Church of
God.
WILLIAMS,
Dothan, Al. Services for Mary Sue Williams, 75, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Burial will be in
Webb Cemetery. Mrs Williams died Monday at her home. Survivors include
four sons, Henry A. Williams of Ozark, Fred J. Williams of Midland City,
David Williams of Dothan and Richard Williams of Ashford; one daughter
Susan Knight of Columbia; one brother, Wade Daniel of Prattville; two sisters,
Mattie Field of Anniston and Emma Harvel of Beaumont , Tx ; eight
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs Williams, a native of Calhoun
County, had worked as a nurse in Ozark, She was a member of Pathway
Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Fred Williams.
WRIGHT,
Munford, Al. Services for Evie Lee Wright, 88, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Revs Thomas Graham and Billy
Roberts officiating. Burial will folow in the church cemetery. Usrey Brown
Service is in charge. Mrs Wright died Monday at her home.
Survivors include one son, James W. Wright of Talladega; twodaughters,
Virginia Wright Atkisson and Shelby Wright Hicks, both of Munford; three
sisters, Dollie McClellan and Louise Blackerby, both of Minford, and Geneva
Machen of Alpine; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs Wright,a native of Calhoun County, was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church for over 60 years.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 13 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BRIDGES,
Cedartown, Ga. Services for Lama Lee Howle Bridges,86 will be today at 2
p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Maham officiating. Burial
will be on Pine Grove Cemetery in Cleburne County. Mrs Bridges died
Wednesday at Cartersville Medical Center.
Survivors include two brothers, Harold Kirk of Tucker, Ga. and Hugo Kirk of
Eatonton , Ga.; and two sisters, Aline Hulsey of Cedartown, Ga., and
Churstine Hardin of Cartersville, Ga.
Mrs Bridges, a native of Georgia, was a resident of Heflin most of her life. She
had been a resident of Cedartown and Aragon, Ga., since 1989. She was a
member of the World Wide Church of God and was preceded in death by her
first husband, Carl Howle, and second, husband, Frank Bridges.
BRITT,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Charlie Dee Britt, 88, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Lincoln with Pastor J. Stafford Rowser
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Sims Funeral Service in
charge. Mr. Britt died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, DeAnna Need of Lincoln and Ieunice Dennis
of Boston; four sons, Billy Britt of Los Angeles, George Britt of Detroit, Major
Britt and James Britt, both of Lincoln; one sister, Hattie Mae Chandler of
Anniston; 32 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren and ghree great-great-
grandchildren.
Mr. Britt, a native and lifelong resident of Lincoln, was a member of Pine
Grove Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board, the Usher
Board and was the church custodian.
BROWN,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Rev. Johnny S. Brown, 73, will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at Rabbittown Baptist Church with his son, James Lee Brown, and Rev.
Jack Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Rabbittown Cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 4-8 at K.L. Brown Funeral Home &
Crematory . Rev. Brown died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Coppock Brown ; one daughter, Mary Ann
Brown Amos of Rabbittown; three sons, LaFayette Brown of Piedmont,
James Lee Brown of Sylacauga and Sidney Brown of Nashville; three
brothers, Elbert Brown of White Plains, Leon Brown of Jacksonville and Hoyt
Brown of Rabbittown, seven grandchildren and five great-graandchildren.
Rev. Brown, a native oan lifelong resident of Calhoun County, retired from the
City of Jacksonville after 11 years of Service. He was a member of Friendship
Baptist Church in Jacksonville and was preceded by his parents, Rev. Lige and
Natie Hogan Brown.
CARTER,
Anniston Al. Services for Lincoln Carter, 53, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Friendship Baptist Church with Revs. J.E. Merriweather and Henry Sterling
officiating. Burial will be on Eden Hills Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Home in
charge. Mr. Carter died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Taylor of Oxford and Evangeline
Taylor of Memphis, Tenn.; one son, DeWayne Carter of Anniston; three
sisters, Rosa Mixon and Luzella Mixon, both of Anniston, and Betty Byrdson
of Miami; two brothers, Willie J. Carter and Robert Charles Carter, both of
Anniston; and four grandchildren
CHISM,
Winter Haven, Fla. Graveside services for William Harold Chism, 31, of
Winter Haven were Feb 2. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City, Fla. , with
Lane-Holt Funeral Home of Haines City in charge.
Mr. Chism died Jan 29, at Winter Haven Hospital.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Sue McNair Richards and Bob
Richards of Anniston; his father,William F. Chiam of Orange City, Fla.; two
sisters, Karen Chism of Wiaver and Sandy Kirker of Winter Haven; and two
brothers, Frank Ellenburg of Winter Haven ;and Mike Chism of Winter Spring,
Fla. Mr. Chism was a former Anniston resident.
COBB,
Weaver, Al Graveside services for Thelma Burton Cobb, 92, will be
Saturday at 3 p.m. at Greenlawn memorial Gardens. The fomily will receive
friends Saturday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home &
Crematory.
Mrs. Cobb died Thursday at National Health Care in Golden Springs.
HAYES,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Maurine R Hayes,60, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Johnson officiating. Burial will
follow in Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight
from 6-8 at the funeral home. Mrs Hayes died Thursday at Jacksonville
Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, James Hayes of Piedmont; two daughters,
Deborah Walker of Aragon, Ga. and Cathy Poppel of Piedmont; one son,
Frank Hayes of Tallahassee, Fla.; one sister, Bonnie Morgan of Wartberg,
Tenn; four brothers, Jack Reaves of Anniston , Bill Reaves of Rockmart, Ga.,
Eugene Reaves of Birmingham and Tommy Reaves of Douglasville, Ga.; and
five grandchildren.
Mrs Hayes, a Blount County Native, had been a resident of Piedmont the past
3 years. She was a homemaker.
JONES,
Anniston, Al. Services for John L. Jones, 78, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Africa Baptist Church with Rev. W.T. Threatt, J.W. Jones and Bobby Welch
officiating. Burial will be on Lawler Cemetery in Talladega with Ervin Funeral
Home in charge. Mr. Jones died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Rev. John W. Jones of Rienzi, Miss., and George
Jones of Hamilton , Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two
great- great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Mr. Jones was a member of Africa Missionary Baptist Church. He was
preceded by his wife, Julia Chapman Jones, one sister, one brother and one
grandson.
JONES,
Weaver, Al. Services for Kathleen R. Jones, 74, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
at Greens Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. John Shaddix and Rev. Bill
Luke officiating. Burial will be at Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
The family will receive fridnds tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-Service
Mortuary & Crenatory. Mrs Jones died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Janice Ellis of Mineral Wills, Tx., and Jane
Evans Jones of Heflin; one son, Thomas R Jones of Pleasant Valley; one sister,
Jean Yarborough of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren, and nine great-
grandchildren.
Mrs Jones, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County , was a member of Greens
Chapel Methodist Church in Heflin, She was preceded by her husband,
Thomas E. Jones.
JUNIOUS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Ruth Strickland Junious, 67, will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at Sims Funeral Service Chapel with Dr. Samuel Turner officiating. Burial
will be on Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mes Junious died Sunday at Baptist Medical Center Montclair.
Survivors include one sister, Iva Strickland of Talladega; and three brothers,
Frank Strickland Jr. of Birmingham, W.J. strickland of Childersburg and
Clifford Strickland of Sylacauga. Pallbearers will be nephews.
KIKER,
Heflin Al. Services for Margaret Beason Kiker, 95, will be Saturday at 11
a.m. at Greens Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. John Shaddix and Rev. Bill
Luke officiating. Burial will be in Beason Grove Cemetery with Dryden Funeral
Home in charge. THe family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:30 -
5 tonight. Mrs Kiker died Tuesday at Wessex House of Jacksonville.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean Yarborough of Jacksonville; three
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Kiker, a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County , was a member
of Greens Chapel Methodist Church.
KIRBY,
Alexandria, Al. Memorial services for John Dale Kirby, 57, will be Sunday at
2 p.m. at the Alexandria Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Burgess officiating.
Mr. Kirby died Feb 4th at A.H. Rhodes Home in Marietta Ga.
Suriviors include one daughter, Melanie Patterson ; one brother, Paul Kirby;
and one granddaughter
MASON,
Centre, Al. Services for Milton W. Mason, 76, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Melvyn Salter and Bill Gallahair
officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Mason died Tuesday at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home.
Survivors include his wife, Lou Haggard Mason of Centre; one son, Steven M.
Mason of Centre; one daughter, Nancy C. Conduzzi of Clearwater, Fla.; one
brother, Joe Mason of Live Oak, Fla.; one sister Relma Earleen Cilley of
Largo, Fla/ and three grandchildren.
Mr. Mason, native of Cherokee County, was a retired sanitation Worker. He
was a vereran of WWII and a member of Tates Chapel Baptist Church.
PEELER,
Ashland, AL. Services for Mike Peeler, 73, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Clay
County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Young officiating. Burial will
follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The fomily will receive friends
tonight from 4:30 today until service time .
Mr. Peeler died Wednesday at Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery.
Survivors include one son, David Peeler of Lineville; one sister, Floy Garrison
of Great Falls, Mo,; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Peeler, a native of Atlanta, had been a resident of Ashland since 1974. He
was a member of the Ashland Jaycees.He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII
and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of First Baptist Church in
Ashland.
REDDING,
Anniston, Al. Services for Beatrice Kedd Redding,94, will be Saturday at 11
a.m. at 17th Street Baptist Church with Rev. NoQ. Reynolds offiviating. Burial
will be in Edgemont Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge. The family
will receive friends this afternoon at 1729 Mulberry Ave.
Mrs Redding died Sunday in Austell, Ga.
She is survived by her brother, Daniel Martin of East Orange, N.J..
Mrs Redding was a member of 17th Street Baptist Church and was preceded
by her husband Henry Arthur Redding.
SCULTHORPE,
Lilburn Ga. Graveside services for Virginia Scott Sculthorpe,57, will be
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Billy Harris
officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-
Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mrs. Sculthorpe died Wednesday in Atlanta.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney Sculthorpe of Lilburn; two sons, James
Michael Dew of Anniston and William Donald Dew of Auburn; two sisters,
Carloe Scott Henderson of Anniston and Dorothy Scott Oslin of Chattanooga.
Tenn.; and one brother, Donald Scott of Ocala, Fla.
Mrs.Sculthorpe was a teacher at Anniston High School She was a member of Parker Memorial Baptist Church.
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BAILEY,
Woodland, Al. Services for Shirley Marie Bailey, 83, formerly of Pensacola,
Fla. will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of Christ with Ricky
Murphy and John F. Windham officiating. Burial will follow in the Church
cemetery. The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today at Benefield
Funeral Home of Wedowee. Miss Bailey died Friday at Wedowee Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Mary Lou Strain of Woodland and a brother, Joe
Bailey of Athens. Miss Bailey, a native of Randolph County, was retired from
the U.S. Navy, having served 22 years as a surgical registered nurse. She was
a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and was preceded by three
brothers.
COBB,
Weaver, Al. Graveside services for Thelma Burton Cobb, 92, are today at 3
p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Harvey Brown
officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the K.L.
Brown Funeral Home & Crematory. Mrs Cobb died Thursday at National
Health Care.
Survivors include a daughter, Leverne C. Williams of Anniston; a son ,Gerald
K. Cobb of Weaver; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs Cobb, a native of Lincoln, was a resident of Calhoun County most of her
life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Weaver She was the widow
of Joe M. Cobb.
CRUMLEY,
Anniston,Al. Graveside services for infant Mackenzie Autumn Crumley will be
Sundayat 2 p..m. at Crumleys Chapel Church of God, Cleburne County 46,
Ranburne with Rev. Jery Irwin officiating and Chapel Hill Funeral Home in
charge. The infant died Thursday at St. Vincents Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include her parents, Kenneth and Tracy Crumley, a sister, Wittney
Fratt of Anniston, Maternal grandparents, James and Janice Chamblee of
Anniston; paternal grandparents, Donald Lee and Caroleene Crumley of
Weaver; and great-grandparents, John l. and Nellie Chamblee of Albertville,
Bill and Vera Turcott of Attalla, and Hazel Baggett of Piedmont.
DILL,
Anniston Al. Services for Annie Mae Dill, 79, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Gray Brown-ServiceMortuary & Crematory with Rev. Ed Heptinstall
officiating. Burial will be in New Highland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home one hour before services.
Mrs Dill died Thursday at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga.
Survivors include a sister, Gladys D. Lucas: and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Dill was a former bookkeeper for S.H. Kress and had worked several
years with the Calhoun County Health Department. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Anniston.
FREEMAN,
Woodland Al. Services for Myrtle Allen Freeman, 83, are today at 2 p.m. at
Highway Congregational Methodist Church with Revs. Wayne Jeton and
Leonard Knight officiatingl Burial will follow at Potash Cemetery in Roanoke
with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge. Mrs Freeman died
Thursday at Roanoke Health Care Center.
Survivors include four sisters, Velma Blanks of Carrollton, Avel Spears of
Roanoke, Bobbie Baughn of Bowdon, Ga., and Syvle Ledbetter of Ranburne;
a brother, Simeon Allen of Heflin; and eight stepchildren.
Mrs Freeman, a native of Cleburne County, had worked as an inspector in
cotton mills. She was preceded by three sisters and one brother.
GAITHER,
Talladega, Al. Services for Thelma Victoria Gaither, 88, will be Sunday at 3
p.m. at Usrey Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Martin Murray officiating
Burial will be in Stockdale Baptist Church Cemetery. The fomily will receive
fridnds tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Gaither died Friday at Talladega Health Care Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Beatrice McNeal of Talladega; a son, William L.
Gaither of Talladega; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Gaither, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was a member
of Ironaton Baptist Church.
HAYNES,
Pell City Al. Graveside services for Licennie Haynes,78, are today at 2 p.m.
at Mount Zion Cemetery with Rev. Lee Brasher officiating and Chapel Hill
Funeral Hone of Pell City in charge.
Mrs Haynes died Thursday at St. Clair Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a brother, William Northcutt Sr. of Tampa, Fla.; several
nephews and great-nephews; and several nieced and great-neices.
Mes Haynes, a native of Pell City, was retired from Ingram Manor Nursing
Home and Avondale Mills. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church of Pell Cety and was preceded by two sisters.
KEASLEY
Centre, Al. Services for Ruby Louise Keasler, 78, are today at 11 a.m. at
Perry Funeral Home with Revs Eugene Burgess and Ricky Pollard officiating.
Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens. Mrs Keasley died Thursday.
Survivors include her husband, Hobert Keasler; a daughter, Sharon Alexander
of Hokes Bluff; and two grandchildren.
Mrs Keasler was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church . She was preceded
by a son.
KIDD,
Shelby, Al. Services for Mary Ola Louise Kidd,74, will be Sunday at 2 p.m.
at Providence Baptist Church with Revs. Darron Sanders and Harold Grier
officiating. Burial will be in Shelby Cemetery with Sims Funeral Service in
charge. Mrs Kidd died Wednesday at Uinversith Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include two sons, William McKinney of San Bernardino, Calif, and
Rickey L. Kidd of Columbiana; two daughters, GelBertine K. Johnson of Fort
Lauderdale, Fla., and Bonnie Kidd of Columbiana; a brother, Charles White of
Shelby; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
NEWSOME,
Piedmont, Al Services for Gordon Clarence Neewsome,81, will be Sunday
at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Newsome died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wive, Sara Davis Newsome ;a daughter, Debbie Kay
Goss of Piedmont; a sister, Louise Stephens of Wadley; a grandson; one step-
grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Newsome, a Talladega County native, had been a resident of Piedmont
for the past 10 years. He owned and operated Newsome's Savette in Gadsden
for 30 years. He was a WWII veteran and a member of Daily Street Baptist
Church.
TURLEY,
Heflin Al. Services for Lewis Rudolph Turley Sr. ,70, are today at 2 p.m. at
Vise Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Chris Jackson, John D. Collins and
Reno Crumbley officiating. Burial will be in Hepsabah Cemetery with Dryden
Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Turley died Thursday at Regional Medical
Center.
Survivors include his wife,Louise H. Turley; two sons, Darrell Turley of
Bowdon,Ga.,and Lewis Turley of Heflin; five daughters, Faye Mitchell of
Ranburne, Marie Snyder of Woodland, Sue Daniel, Carlene Beason and
Eugenia Jeffers, all of Heflin ; a brother, Wallace Turley of Heflin;
20grandchildren; 20great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mr. Turley, a lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was a member of Vise
Grove Baptist Church.
WOODARD,
Canton, Miss. Services for Annie Kate Daniel Whitmore Woodard,83, were
Jan 22, at Union Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Jackie Taylor and Ralph
Whitmore officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery with Dryden Funeral
Home in charge.
Mrs Woodard died Jan. 20 at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Clyde Duncan Jennings; nine grandchildren
, 25 great-grandchildren and14 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs Woodard, Anatove of Alabama, lived most of her life in Alabama and Georgia, She was a member of Union Hill Baptist church in Cleburne County and was preceded by husbands
Marion Whitmore and Elmer Woodard and a daughter.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 15 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BRITT,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Chuckie Britt,36, will be announced by Sims Funeral
Services.
Mr. Britt died Friday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
BURT,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Louena Burt, 84, will be 2 p.m. Mondat at Miller
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Thomas McDaniels officiating. Burial will
follow in the Iron City Baptist Cemetery in Anniston. The family will receife
friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Burt died Saturday at Montclair East Nursing home in Birmingham.
Survivors include three daughters, Martha Fowler of Birmingham, Maydean
Lett of Anniston and Nanlee Verdino of Decatur, Ga.; four sons, Hillman Burt
of Eastaboga, Ranson Burt of Huntsville, Edgar Burt of Anniston and Gordon
Burt of San Diego, Claif; one brother, Davis Hill of Bay Springs, Miss.; 16
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Burt was lifelong resident of Calhoun County and a member of Sulphur
Springs Baptist Church.
FORD,
Weaver, Al. services for Vennie Francis Ford, 87, will be 1 p.m. Monday at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Hollis Martin and Jerry Dyer
officiating. Burial will be in Hall's Chapel Cemetery . The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Ford died Saturday in Jacksonville.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby E. Ford of Anniston and Charles G. Ford
of Rome Ga.;11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ford a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, retired from Utica
Mills and Regional medical Center, She was a member of Hall's Chapel
Church.She was preceded by her husband, Ellis Ford, and one son, Jerome
Ford.
GRANGER,
JACKSONVILLE, Al. Services for Mitchell Parker Granger, 76 will be
announced later
Mr. Granger died Saturday at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in
Birmingham.
HAMLIN,
Ashland, Al. Services for Ruth Hamlin, 87, will be W p.m. Monday in the
chapel of Clay County Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Ingram officiating.
Burial will be in Ashland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
5p.m.Sunday evening until service time Monday.
Mrs.Hamlin died Saturday at Dr. C.P. Horn/Clay County Nursing Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Busbee of Shalimar, Fla.; a son Charles
Hamlin of Ashland; a sister, Florence Robertson of Baton Rouge, La.; a
brother, Olin Horn of Talladega; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren,
three stepgreat-grandchildren , and two great-great-grandchildren
Mrs Hamlin was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. She was retired
from Southland Manufacturing Company She was a member of First Baptist
Church of Ashland . She was preceded by her husband, Houston Hamlin.
HAMMOND,
Heflin Al. Services for Augusta Odell Hammond, 91 will be 3 p.m. Monday
at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W.E. Jones Jr. officiating. The
family will receive friends tonight 6-8 at the funeral home. Burial will be on
Cedar Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Hammond, died Saturday at Talladega Health Care Center.
Survivors include two sons, Odell Hammond Fr. of Heflin and Donald L.
Hammond of Oxford; two daughters, Lois Green Hunter of Anniston and
Margie Frederick of Madison; 15 grandchildren , 29 great-grandchildren and
13 great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hammond, a life long resident of Cleburne County, was a member of
Cedar Creek Baptist Church for 80 years. He was preceded by his wife, Vera
Morrow Hammond.
McMICHAEL,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Ella Juanita McMichael,86, will be 11
p.m. Monday at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home
in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at thr funeral home.
Mrs McMichael died Friday at her residence.
Survivors include a daughter, Geraldine McMichael of Anniston; a son, Aaron
McMichael of Eastaboga; a sister, Hortence Bosch of Tuscaloosa; two
brothers Wallace Jakin and Maricine Jakin, both of Tuscaloosa, three
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
Mrs McMichael was a native of Tuscaloosa and a resident of Oxford for the
past 47 years. She was a member of the First Wesley Methodist Church.
MIZE,
Bowie, Texas, Services for Harvey "Tom" Mize, 89, formerly of Anniston will
be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory.
Mr. Mize died Friday in Bowie.
MUSGROVE,
Centre,Al. Services for Katherine Musgrove,87, will be announced by Perry
Funeral Home.
Mrs Musgrove diedSaturday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center Hospital.
TAYLOR,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Fred Roy "Bill" Taylor, 78, will be 2 p.m.
Monday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Gary McCurdy officiating.
Burial will be in Gnatville Cemetery. The famil will receive friends at the funeral
home tonight from 6-8
Mr. Taylor died Friday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include two sons, Edward Lee Taylor and Leroy Thomas Taylor,
both of Piedmont;two sisters, Lola Donaldson and Ardell Parker, both of
Piedmont; sis grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Taylor was a Calhoun County native and was a resident of Cherokee
County most of his life.He was a farmer and pulpwooder, He was preceded by
his wife, Wille P. Taylor.
WHITE,
Heflin, Al. Services for Pauline B. White, 96, will be 2 p.m. Monday at
Heflin Baptist Church with Revs. W.E. Jones, Jr., G.K. Abner and Phillip
Morris officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery with Dryden Funeral
Home in charge.
Mrs White died Friday at Cleburne County Nursing Home.
Survivors include: two sons, Horace White and Gary White, both of Heflin; a
daughter, Verna Sue Baker of Heflin, 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-
grandchildren.
Mrs White was a lifelong resident of Cleburne County, a former school teacher
and member of Heflin Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband,
Arline White.
WYATT,
Piedmont, Al. Graveside services for Luther Wilton "Bill" Wyatt,78, will be 2
p.m. Monday at Memory Hill Memorial Gardens in Tuscaloosa with Rev
Jimmy Garner officiating and Perry Funeral Home in charge. The family will
receive friends beginning at noon Monday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in
Tuscaloosa.
Mr. Wyatt died Saturday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Lalla Jernigan Wyatt; three daughters, Judy K.
Driscoll of Westlake, Calif, Doris Jan Johnson, of Centre and Susann Taylor of
Chatam; a son, Ronald Wyatt of Greensboro, N.C.; three sisters, Wiillie Rue
Garner of Tuscaloosa, Edna Oswalt of Northport and Maggir Morrison of
Cottondale; three brothers, Glen Olen Wyatt and Claude Wyatt, both of
Northport, and Leon Wyatt of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Wyatt was a native of Hale County, a nenber of Skyland Boulevard
Baptist Church, a veteran of WWII He was the son of the late Luther Taylor
and Paralee Dockery Wyatt.
YOUNG,
Piedmont, Al Services for Maargie Ford Young, 72, will be 2 p.m. Monday
at Congregational Holiness Church, Jacksonville,with Revs. Charles Creel and
James Martin officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery with K.L.
Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in charge.
Mrs Young died Friday at Wessex House of Jacksonville.
Survivors include her husband, Granville S Young,; a daughter, Evelyn Logan
of Jacksonville; a son, James Statesman Baggett of Jacksonville; two stepsons,
Phillip Young of Centre and Tracey Young of Piedmont; her mother, Ruby
Ford of Jacksonville; two sisters, Sarah Martin of Piedmont and Charlene
Creel of Jacksonville; and five grandchildren, Tyler Young, Dede Logan ,Jolie
Hastey, Morgan Haugher and Katie Haugher.
Mrs Young was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville. She was a
member of the Congregational Holiness Church of Jacksonville. She was
preceded by her grandson, Steven Baggett.
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GARRETT,
Anniston Al. Services for James Daniel Garrett, 84, will be Tuesday at 2
p.m. at Golden Springs Congregational Methodist Church with Revs. Michael
Cox and Michael Brasher officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining
cemetery with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge. The
family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mr. Garrett died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include three sons. David Garrett of SanFrancisco, Fames Garrett of
Anniston and Michael Kilgore of Eastaboga; five daughters, Rose Strange of
Jacksonville, Linda Griffin of Pell City, and Tammy Griffin , Pamela Wood and
Mae Pennington, all of Anniston; a brother, John Garrett of Talladega; a sister
Dorothy Box of Anniston; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
GRANGER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Mitchell Parker Granger,75, will be Tuesday at
2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory with Rev. John
Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The
Family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mr. Granger died Saturday at Carraway Methodist Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyne Granger of Jacksonville; ghree daughters,
JoAnn Granger Hoover of Birmingham, Barbara Granger Galloway of
Jacksonville, Louise Granger Johnson of Sylacauga; a son Mitchell Parker
Granger Jr. , of Jacksonville; two sisters, Sara Mullins of Equality and Gabie
Bussey of Alexander City; two brothers Jack Granger and Robert Granger,
both of Equality and nine grandchildren , and one great-grandchild,
Mr. Granger a native of Coosa County, had lifed in Jacksonville since 1965.
He owned and operated Dari-Delite. He was a U.S. Navy vereran , a retired
cattle farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church of Williams.
HENDERSON,
Oxford, Al Services for Florine Henderson, 87, will be announced by
Anniston Funeral Service.
Mrs Henderson died Sunday at National Health Care Center.
HIGGINBOTHAM,
Jacksonville, Al. Graveside services for William A. Higginbotham , 89, will be
Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oxford Memorial Gardens with Jerry Starling officiating.
Burial will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in
charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 4-7. mr. Higginbotham died
Sunday at Jacksonville Hospital.
HOWARD,
Calcis,Al. Services for Rev. John H. Howard,73, are today at 1 p.m.at Mount
Cannon Baptist Church with W.E. Frazier officiating. Burial will lollow in the
adjoining cemetery with Sims Funeral Home of Talladega in charge.
Rev. Howard died Thursday at Brookwood Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Dorthrna Howard ; two sons, John H. Howard Jr.
of Calcis, and Charles L. Howard of Birmingham ; two daughters, Juanita
Smith and Louretta Calhoun both of Calcis, a sister, Mary Alice Mills of
Calcis; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Howard, a native of Birmingham. lived most of his life in Calcis. He was a
member of Mount Cannon Baptist Church and Pastored Peace and Goodwill
Baptist Church and Baker's Grove Baptist Church of Calcis. He served as
president of The Priacher and Deacon union. He was a member of Anchor
Lodge 821 and Royal Arch, and was a member and of the board of Home
Mutual Aid Society of Alabama.
McLEMORE,
Lineville, Al. Services for Horace John Wesley McLemore,54, will be
announced by Garrett's Funeral Home.
Mr.McLemore died Saturday at his residence.
MUSGROVE,
Centre, Al. Services for Katherine Musgrove, 87, formerly of Bangor, were
Sunday at Perry Funeral Home with Revs. Ronald Reynolds and Bill Scroggin
officiating. Burial will be today at 3 p.m. in Bangor Cemetery.
Mrs Musgrove died Saturday.
Survivors include a sister, Geraldine Clapp of Hanceville; and two brothers,
Robert Musgrove of Fultondale and Warren Musgrove of Bangor.
Mrs Musgrove was a retired teacher and a Methodist. She had lived in Centre
with her niece, Jame Richardson for the past 10 years.
SEXTON,
Oxford, Al. Services for Benjamin Curtis Sexton, 82 will be Tuesday at 1 p.m.
at Sunride Memorial Gardens with Rev. Joe Leverett officiating. Burial will
follow in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery in Greenville with Miller Funeral Home in
charge.
Mr. Sexton died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Epsie Sexton of Oxford. a son, James Sexton
of Oxford, a sister Vera L. McKinnley of montgomery; three grandchildren,
Mike Sexton, Gina Butts and Robbie Hawkins; and four great-grandchildren
Mr. Sexton was a native of Crenshaw County, He was a member of
Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Oxford and an ordained deacon at Union
Baptist Church in Honorville.
SMITH,
Wadley, Al. Graveside services for Gaytha Francis Smith, 74 will be Tuesday
at 2 p.m. with Revs. Jack Womack and Jimmy Holmes officiating. Burial will
be in Wadley City Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral home in charge. the
family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4-9 p.m.
Mrs Smith died Sunday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include a son , Jimmy Smith of Wadley; a brother, Gene Tidwell of
Daytona Beach, Fla , and a grandson, Marty Smith.
Mrs Smith, A Tallapoosa County native, was a member of Wadley Baptist Church where she had taught the preschool Sunday school class. She had been employed by Palm Beach Co.
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ALMON,
Anniston Al. Services for infant Davia Danielle Almon, will be Wednesday at
1 p.m. at Sunlight Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Trask Jr. officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge.
The infant died Friday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include her parents, La Sharn Heard and David Almon of Anniston;
one brother, Brenton C. Heard of Anniston; and her grandparents, Samuel and
Carlton Heard and Ricky Reed, all of Anniston, and Yolanda Regal Bello of
Atlanta.
BAGLEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Venson Bagley,54, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m.
at Mount Liberty Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Davis and Walter Turner
officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service
in charge.
Mr. Bagley died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital .
Survivors include his wife, Charlie Mae Bagley of Anniston; four sisters, Nellie
Satcher of Anniston, Ruby Wright of El Paso, Tx. Rose Thorne and Alberta
Jones, both of New Haven , Conn.; and three brothers, Lonzer Lee Bagley of
New Haven , Walter Bagley and Willie Wilson, both of Anniston.
Mr. Bagley, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from FMC. He
attended Calhoun County TRaining School and was a member of New Mount
Liberty Baptist Church.
BOX,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Nora Box, 92, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at
Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Thomas officiating. Burial will be in
Taylor's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at
Perry Funeral Home.
Mrs Box died Monday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
She is survived by her sister, Nettie Belle Tumblin.
Mrs Box, a native of Cherokee County, was a retired elementary school
teacher, She was preceded by her husband, James A. Box . She was a
Methodist.
BRITT,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Chuckie Britt, 36, will be Wednesday at noon at
Little Jerusalem A.F.M. Church of God with Bishop James Truss officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Grove Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Service is in
charge.
Mr. Britt died Friday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his parents, Mary and Major Britt of Llincoln; three sisters,
Betty Embry, Priscilla Smith and Carolyn Britt, all of Lincoln; and six
brothers;Warren Britt, Willlie Britt, Morrise Britt, and Terry Britt, all of
Lincoln, Raymond Britt and Major Britt Jr. both of Pell City.
BRYANT,
Anniston, Graveside services for Lena Esther Davis Bryant, 98, formerly of
Oxford, Miss,. will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Jesse Bryant Cemetery in
Samford, Miss. with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Bryant died Monday at National Health Care.
Survivors include three sons, William Allen Bryant of Gulfport, Miss., Phillip
Davis Bryant of Oxford,Miss., and Kirby Knapp Bryant Jr. of Anniston; eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bryant, a native of Baldwyn, Miss., was a resident of Anniston for the
past 10 years. She was the 1953 Woman of the Year in Oxford, Miss., and
1954 Nurse of the Year. She was a Presbyterian was preceded by her
husband Dr. Kirby K Bryant.
DICKERSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Brenda Dickerson,25, will be announced by
Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mrs Dickerson died Sunday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
HIGGINBOTHAM,
Ohatchee, Al. Graveside services for William A. Higginbotham ,90, will be
today at 2 p.m. in Oxford memorial Gardens with Jerry Starling officiating and
Miller Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Higginbotham died Sunday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his primary caregivers, mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bice of
Ohatchee.
Mr. Higginbotham, a native and longtime resident of Kansas City, was a
resident of Oxford for 18 years. He was a WWII veteran and a member of
Lakeview Baptist Church.
HUGLEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Vassie L. Hugley, 98, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Hugley died Saturday at Bessemer Carraway Hospital.
JANNEY,
Littleton, Colo. Services for Larry K. Janney, 55, were Feb 4th at Newark
Christian Church in Newark, Mo., with Rev. Tim Green officiating.
Mr. Janney died Jan. 30th at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo.,
Survivors include his wife, Miriam Janney ,formerly of Anniston; his parents,
Delmar and Florence Janney of LaBelle, Mo.; one son, Greg Keith Janney of
Gainesville, Ga.; one daughter, Jill Deanna Vice of Buford, Ga.; one
sterdaughter, Malinda Sedivec of Panama City, Fla.; one stepson, Blade
Hansard of Winston-Salem, N.C.; seven grandchildren and three
stepgrandchildren.
Mr. Janney, a native of Independence, Mo.; was an envestment broker with
the Leaders Group Inc., He as a past member of the Atlanta Loins Club and a
life member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, president of the
Jefferson Pilot Investor Services, ,president of the American General Services
Inc., and a member of the American Bar Association.
JONES,
Anniston Al. Services for Tom Freeman Clinton Jones, 85, will be
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. J.E.
merriweather officiating. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Mausoleum. The
family will receive friends tonight from 6-7 at Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Jones died Thursday at Rigional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie C. Jones ; two daughters, Mary Clinton
Jones of Anniston and Barbara Jean Jones of Arlington, Va.; one son, Wallace
Hendrix of Anniston ; two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
MIZE,
Bowie, Tx. Services for Harvey Tom Mize, 89, formerly of Anniston, will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Ed
Heptinstall officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The
family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Mize died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Tulane Mize ; one daughter, Joyce Anderson of
Tyler, Tx; one son, Richard Mize of Oxford; one sister, Ardie Sellers of
Randolph County; one brother, Millard Mize of Randolph County; seven
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Mize, a native of Randolph County, lived in Anniston for most of his life
and was a resident of Bowie for the past 18 months. He was retired from the
Anniston Fire Department.
RAMSEY,
Cheaspeake, V. Services for Alma Ramsey, 61, formerly of Anniston, will
be Wednesday, in Norfolk, Va.
Mrs Ramsey died Saturday in Chesapeake.
Mrs Ramsey was a 1954 graduate of Cobb High School
ROBERTSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Connie Viola Robertson will be Wednesday at 2
p.m. at Grah Brown-Service Chapel. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist
Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Robertson died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
SHULTZ,
Lineville, Al. Services for mary Lee Green Shultz, 80, will be today at 2 p.m.
at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Rev. Jerry Colquett
officiating. Burial will be in Ashland City Cemetery.
Mrs. Shultz died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Shultz ; one daughter, Jennifer S.
Watson of Phenix City; one son Paul Shultz of Gadsden ; and three
grandchildren.
Mrs Shultz, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a teacher in the
Clay County school system. She was a member of Lineville Baptist Church.
SWAIN,
Alpine AL. Services for Amos Swain,81, were Monday at Kingston Baptist
Church with Revs. James Garrett, Richard Fiar and Charles Garrett officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in
charge.
Mr. Swain died Feb. 11th at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Lizzie J. Swain ; three daughters, Lizzie M. Swain,
Mary Alice McKinney, both of Alpine and Bettye Jean Swain of Buffalo; two
sons, Amos Swain Jr. and Ronald D. Swain, both of Alpine; two sisters,
Louellen Armprester and Mabel Spencer, both of Buffalo; 12 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Swain was a lifelong member of Kingston Baptist Church. He served on
the Army during WWII and was a disabled American veteran.
TURNER,
Anniston, Al Services for Willie Woodrow Turner, 81, will be Wednesday at
11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Isrel officiating.
Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Turner died Sunday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Hyatt of Anniston; one son, W. David
Turner of Anniston; one Brother, Rev. A.G. Turner of Oxford; four sisters,
Edna Gallahar and Murtle Ballenger, both of Oxford, Noma Brooks of Tucon,
Ariz. and Earlene New of Norfolk, Va.; two granddaughters and two great-
grandsons.
Mr. Turner, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Lee Brass
Co. and served in the U.S. Army during WWII . He was the owner and
operator of Three Oaks Anitques. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist
Church and was preceded by his wife, Ruby Walker Turner.
WARE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Mae Lillie Ware, 73, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m.
at Anniston Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. John H. Bradford and Rev.
Wanda J. Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery.
Mrs Ware died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas Ware. Carlos Ware and Deldreco
Ware, all of Anniston; one sister, Jeannie B. Noel of Cleveland, Ohio; and two
grandchildren.
Mrs Ware was a member of 17th Street Baptist Church.
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GALLOWAY,
Bowdon, Ga. Services for Randy Galloway, 48, will be announced by
Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Galloway died Tuesday at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
Hanvy,
Anniston Al SErvices for Mary F. Hanvy, 90, will be announced by Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs Hanvy died Tuesday at National Health Care.
Johnson,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Dorothy Mae Johnson, 73, are today at 2 p.m. at
Roanoke Church of Christ with Gerald Romine and Calvin Prince officiating.
Burial will follow at Lebanon Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in
charge.
Mrs Johnson died Monday at her home.
Survivors include five daughters, Janet Hodges, Shirley Bennett, Shelia Vowell,
Charlotte Overton, and Sharon Davis, all of Roanoke; one son , Mark Johnson
of Roanoke; two sisters, Verginia Adamson and Nellie Sheppard, both of
Roanoke; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren .
Mrs. Johnson, a native and lifelong resident of Roanoke, was a former
employee of Handley Mills, She was a member of Roanoke Church of Christ
and was preceded by two brothers, Amos Robinson and Brewer Robinson.
Jones,
Anniston,Al. Services for William H. "Bud" Jones, 78, will be Thursday at 1
p.m. at Lloyd's Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Marlon Greenwood
officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Jones died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sydney Jones ; one daughter, Vickie Medders of
Anniston ; two sons, Rodney Jones and Gary Jones, both of Anniston; one
brother, Ralph Jones of Anniston; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Jones, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, retired from Lee
Brass after 38 years . He was a member of Lloyds Chapel Baptist Church and
was preceded by a son , Stanley Jones
Matter,
Sanford, Fla. Services for Kimmie Pierce Matter,34, formerly of Anniston,
will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs Matter died Sunday at Columbia Medical Center in Sanford.
McLemore,
Lineville, Al. Services for Horace John Wesley McLemore, 54, will be
Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Lineville with
Revs. David Tucker, Gary Hardy, Theodore Hale, Norman Gibbons and
Bishop Jimmy Marks officiating. Burial will be in Lineville Community
Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 2-7 p.m. at Garrett
Funeral Home of Lineville.
Mr. McLemore died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce McLemore of Atalnta; three sons, John W.
McLemore of Anniston, Danard S. McLemore of Fort Drum, N.Y. and Alfred
A Hardnett of Atlanta; four brothers, Bobby McLemore of Sylacauga, Samuel
Hardy of Ashland, Norman Hardy of Lineville and SJames Hardy of Panama
City, Fla; three sisters, Irene Searcy of Lineville, Katherine Cox of Sylacauga
and Katherine Cash of Bremen, Ga.; four grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Mr. McLemore, a Clay County Native, was a construction worker,
He was a member of Young Chapel Church.
Munroe,
Lincoln, Al Services for Ami Hutto Monroe, 96 are today at 2 p.m. at
Lincoln Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Golden officiating. Burial will be in
Patton Chapel Cemetery with Usrey Brown-Service Funeral home in charge.
Mrs Monroe died Sunday at St. Clair Regional Hospital in Pell City,
Survivors include one son, Cecil B. Munroe Jr. of Lincoln; and two
grandchildren.
Mrs Munroe, a native of Lincoln, was the oldest current member of Lincoln
Baptist Church where she attended the Philathea Sunday school class. She was
a charter member of Lincoln Extension Club and Lincoln Fun Club.
Raiford,
Rome, Ga. Service for Zilla Irene Raiford, 94, formerly of Kirks Grove
Community, will be announced by Perry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Raiford died Tuesday at Redmond Hosptial in Rome.
Robertson,
Anniston Al. Services for Connie Viola Green Robertson, 92, are today at 2
p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Horace L
Howell officiatig. Burial follows in Harmony Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. Robertson died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Elois Austin and Dorothy Welch, both of
Choccolocco, and Alice Bell of Heflin; one brother, Olan C. Green of San
Antonio, Tex.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and five great-
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Robertson was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Choccolocco,
She was the widow of W.J. Robertson.
Whitworth,
Gadsden, Al. Services for Blanche Whitworth, 81, will be Thursday at 10
a.m. at Crestwood Chapel with Revs.Bob Thornton and David Roberts
officiating. Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at Crestwood Funeral Home.
Mrs. Whitworth died Monday.
Survivors include two sons, Clayton Whitworth and Kenneth Whitworth; one
daughter, Joan Cordle of Calhoun County; one brother, Thomas C Clayton of
Dothan; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MrsWhitworth was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was the widow
of Lamar Whitworth.
Williams,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Michael Woodrow "Wildman" Williams, 51, will
be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams died Monday at his home
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BADGETT,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Betty Barris Badgett, 63, will be Friday at 10
a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Chapel with Revs. David Daniels and Brian
Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Badgett died Widnesday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas G. Badgett ; two daughters, Freida
Cromer of Anniston and Iris Badgett of Alexandria; two sons, Brian Badgett
and Jeff Badgett, both of Anniston; her parents, Hubert and Louise Parris of
Jacksonville; two sisters, mary Turner and Beverly Wilkins. both of
Jacksonville; one brother, Stanley Parris of Jacksonville; two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Badgett, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, attended
Tredegar Chapel and Oak Bowery Baptist Church. She was preceded by one
sister, Gail Fair, and one brother, Tim Parris.
BRADLEY,
Huntsville, Al. Graveside services for Tempie Bradley, 93, formerly of
Anniston, will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &
Crematory.
Mrs Bradley died Wednesday in Huntsville.
Survivors include two sons, John R. McLeroy of Scottsborough and Newt L.
McLeroy of Baltimore; one sister, Florence Ginn of Long Beach, N.C.; five
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Bradley was a native of Calhoun County.
CARPENTER,
Anniston Al. Services for Doris Kennedy Carpenter, 79, will be Friday at 1
p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Charles Rutherford and
David Tankersley officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Carpenter died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include one son, James Carpenter of Glencoe; two brothers, C.C.
Kennedy of Alexandria City , Ariz., and Jack Kennedy of Las Vegas; two
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs Carpenter a native of Clay County, was a resident of Calhoun County
most of her life. She was a housewife and a member of Whites Gap Baptist
Church.
CHAMBLIS,
Gardendale, Al . Services for Ruben Chamblis Jr., 73, formerly of Ragland,
will be today at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Ragland with Revs.
Doug Ford and Curtis Fuller officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.
The family wil receive friends today from noon-2 p.m. at the church. Kilgore
Funeral Home of Pell City is in Charge.
Mr Chamblis died at Carraway Methodist Medical Center.
Survivors include one half-sister, Ozella Harris of Attalla; and one brother, J.B.
Chamblis of Ragland.
DEAN,
Decatur, Al Graveside services for James Jackson "Jimmy" Dean Jr., 47,
will be today at 1 p.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery with Charles Hommond
officiating and Spry Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Dean died Monday at his home.
Survivors include four sons, David Wayne Dean of Huntsville, James Jackson
Dean III of Towncreek, Richard Eugene Dean and Charles Clifford Dean,
both of Decatur; his father, Jack Dean of Huntsville; his mother, Hazel Imorita
of Auburn; his stepmother, Pearl Dean of Huntsville; his stepfather, Conrad
Imorita of Calhoun County; four sisters, Charlotte Hammond of Lacy's Srring,
Brenda Little of Kelso, Tenn.m Debbie Turner of Ardmore, Tenn. and Gail
Ragland of Madison; two brothers, Steve Dean of Huntsville and Randy Dean
of Toney;and two grandchildren
Mr. Dean , a native of Madison County, had worked for General Repair in
Decatur for the past four years. He was a bereran of the US Army.
DRUMOND,
Talladega, Al. Services for Lucile James Drummond, 88, will be Friday at 2
p.m. at Dry Valley Baptist Church in Lincoln with Revs. Clyde Pettus and Dale
Hooper officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Talladega Funeral Home.
Mrs. Drummond died Wednesday at University Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Evelyn Smith of Gulf Shores; two sons. Rev.
James R. Drummond of Talladega and Hughel Noan Drummond of
Tuscaloosa; four sister, Mary Tant and Irene Payne, both of Talladega. Katie
Williams and Louise Blacksotne, both of Lincoln; nine grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
Mrs Drummond was a retired textile worker and a member of Westside
Baptist Church.
GALLOWAY,
Bowden, Ga. Survices for Larry Randall "Randy" Galloway,48, will be today
at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Cosper officiating.
Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery in Roanoke.
Mr Galloway, died Wednesday at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle Galloway of Bowden; two daughters, Stacy
Galloway of Roanoke and Stephanie Githens of Centralia, Ill.; one son , Chad
Galloway of Roanoke; one brother, Joe Galloway of Smyrna, Ga. ; and one
granddaughter.
Mr. Galloway, a native of Columbia, S.C., was a former resident of Roanoke.
He was employed as a laboratory tech. with Southwire Compahyand was alst
a professional photographer. He was a member of First United Methodist
Church of Roanoke and was preceded by his parents and a grandson ,
Matthew Galloway.
HANVY,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Mary Frances Hanvy, 90 , will be Friday
at 11 a.m. in New Highland Cemetery with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &
Crematory in charge
Mrs Hanvy died Tuesday at National Health Care.
Survivors include four daughters, Hazel Nay of Anniston, Ruth McCloud of
Douglasville, Ga., Linda Pruitt of Gadsden and Mary H. Himes of Hilton Head,
S.C.; two sons, Ralph Hanvy of Marietta, Ga. and Robert Hanvy of Anniston ;
one brother, James Finch of Brandywine, Md.; 12 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Mrs Hanvy, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of
First United Methodist Church of Anniston.
HIGGINS,
Anniston , Al. Services for Lula Inez Higgins, 85, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Revs. Raymond Eugene Higgins Jr. and
Jimmy Bowden officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Higgins died Tuesday at Colonial Pines Nursing HOme.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Inez Higgins of Huntsville; two sons.
Rev. Raymond Eugene Giggins Jr. and Milford H. Higgins, both of Anniston;
two sisters, Zora Suvilla Bowden of Montgomery and Lydia Bell Nicholson of
Sylacauga; one brother, Claude M. Leek Jr. of Tuscaloosa; two grandchildren
and one great-grandchild
Mrs Higgins lived in Golden Springs and DeArmanville for the past 53 years.
She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church on Cleburne County,she was
preceded by her husband, Raymond Eugene Higgins Sr.
JACKSON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Jinnie Jackson, 65, will be announced by Anniston
Funeral Service. Mrs Jackson died Wednesday at Colonial Pines Nursing
Home.
JAMES,
Anniston, Al. Services for Margaret T. James, 85, will be announced by Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs James died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
JOHNSON,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for infant Precious Meon Johmson will be
today at 9 a.m. in Eden Hill Cemetery with Bro. Richard TRask Jr. officiating
and Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge.
The infant died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her parents, Keesha Johnson, and John Bell Jr. both of
Anniston; and her grandparents, Sharon Johnson Johnny Johnson, Emma Jean
Bell and John Bell Sr.
LEE,
Anniston Al. Services for Edith V. Lee, 66 , will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Flavis Burroughs officiating. Burial
will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Lee died Tuesday at Baptist Montclair Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Lee of Anniston,; one son Roger W.
Lee of Birmingham; three sisters, Mary Catherine West, Audrey Pinson, and
Gloria Jean Edwards All of Anniston; one brother, Gerald Edwards of
Anniston and jour grandchildren.
Mrs Lee, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from
Calhoun County Department of Human Resources. She was a member of
Harvest Church of God and was preceded by her husband, H. Aubrey Lee.
MURPHY,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Anne Gibson Murphy,50 will be Friday
at 2:30 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery with Sister Betty Bishop officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mrs Murphy died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda Murphy Wells of Anniston; two sons,
Clint Murphy of Anniston and Glenn Murphy of Atlanta; her mother, Honor
Hill; two sisters, Harriett Nolan and Janet Dover, both of Anniston; one
brother, Harry Gibson of Anniston; and three grandchildren.
Mrs Murphy was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She was a
Baptist
PONDER,
Oxford, Al. Services for William Dewight Ponder,69, will be annonuced by
Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Ponder died Wednesday at Baptist Montclair Hospital in Birmingham.
RAIFORD,
Rome , Ga. Services for Zilla Irene Raiford,94, formerly of Kirks Grove
Community, will be Friday at 10 a.m. (CST) at Perry Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Willard Willis, Hugh Formby and Willare MacAllaster officiating.
Burial will be in East View Cemetery at noon (CST). The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 (CST) at the funeral home.
Mrs Raiford died Tuesday in Rome.
Survivors include two sisters, Wilma M. Salmon of Rome and Selma M. Price
of Centre.
Mrs Raiford a Georgia native, lived most of her life in the Kirks Grove
Community. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian
Church of Euharlee, Ga. She was preceded by her husband Charles Ross
Raiford and one sister, Leila M. McKinley.
STUBBS,
Moulton, Al Services for Nathan J. Stubbs will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Chapel . Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday night from6-8 at the funeral
home.
Mr. Stubbs died Tuesday in Moulton.
WILLIAMS,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Michael Woodrow "Wildman" Williams, 51. will
be Friday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Hayes
officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Williams died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Williams ; his mother, Nellie Ethel Smith of
Iron City; one daughter, Angel Marie McDaniel of Anniston; one stepdaughter,
Vickie Strickland of Lincoln; one son, David M. Williams of Lincoln; one
sister, Eva McCullars of Eastaboga; one brother, Howard W. Williams of
Ohatchee; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Williams , a native of Clay County, was a graduate of Clay County High School. He was a member of the American Legion and past president of the Sons of The American Legion.
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ADAMS,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Annie A. Adams, 86, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Doyal officiating.
Burial will be in Forney Cemetery. mr. Adams died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include two sons, Houston Adams and James Adams, both of
Piedmont; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs Adams lived in Piedmont most of her life . She was retired from Piedmont
Hospital and was a member of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church. She was
preceded by her husband, Fermon Adams, and one son, Carrollton Adams.
HASTY,
Anniston Al Services for Craig Lee Hasty II, 19, will be friday at 11 a.m. at
Miller Funeral Home . Burial will be in Dogwood Trail Cemetery in Oxford,
The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Hasty died Tuesday in Auburn.
Survivors include his parents, Craig Lee and Nancy Ann Hasty, of Anniston;
one sister Nichole Annette Hasty of Anniston; his grandparents, Harry and Sue
Merritt of Norfolk, Va.; and stepgrandmother, Rita Hasty of Brademon, Fla.
Mr. Hasty, a 1997 graduate of Oxford High School, was active in sports all his
life. He had worked at Hibbitts and Blockbuster Video in Auburn where he
was attending Southern Union College.
HESTER,
Montgomery, Al. Graveside services for RubyMcDaniel Hister, 90, formerly
of the Forney Community, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Cemetery with
Rev. Herman Llindsey officiating and Perry Funeral Home in charge. Mrs
Hester died Tuesday in Montgomery.
Survivors include one son Dr. Wally Hester of Montgomery; three
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Hester a native of Cherokee County, was a homemaker. She was a
member of Bethel Baptist Church . She was preceded by her husband, Fred
Harold Hester, one son , two sisters, and two brothers
INMAN,
Ranburne, Al. Services for Leonard O'Neal Inman, 85, will be Friday at 2
p.m. at RockSprings Baptist Church with Revs. Bobby Garner, Dteve
Dempsey and Monroe Lipscomb officiating Burial will be in the Church
Cemetery. Mr. Inman died Wednesday .
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Hightower of Ranburne; one brother,
Letcher Inman of Bowdon, Ga.; and one grandson.
Mr. Inman a Cleburne County native, was retired from Southwire Companu
and was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a member and deacon of Rock
Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded by his wife, Annie Lee Landers
Inman.
JONES,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Elsie W. Jones, 93, will be Friday at
Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Rhe Rev. James Touey officiating. The
family will receive friends tonight from 4-6 at Gray Brown-Service mortuary &
Crematory. Mrs Jones died Thursday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors
include several nieces and nephews. Mrs Jones, a native of Peterson N.J., was
a resident of Anniston for 48 years, She was a member of the Church of St.
Michael & All Angels She was preceded by her husband, E. Sydney Jones,
and one daughter, Audrey Jones.
LANG,
Miami, Fla. Services for Lila Vivian Lang,89, were Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Dryden Funeral home Chapel with Rev. W. H. Ford officiating. Burial was in
Blake Graveyard. Mrs Lang died Friday at her home. Survivors include one
daughter, Edna Marie Fisher of Maimi; four grandchildren; seven great-
grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs Lang, a native of Cleburne County, was a resident of Florida for most of
her life, She attended the Church of God.
McDONALD,
Talladega, Al. Services for Gertrude Catherine McDonald will be today at
Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Burial will be in
Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs McDonald died Wednesday at her
home. Survivors include one daughter, Ann Crowley of Douglasville ,Ga.; one
Son ,James H. McDonald of Huntsville; three sisters, Nell Townsend, Jesse
Wyatt and Louise McClain, all of Talladega; two brothers, John Finch and Earl
Finch, both of Talladega; and two grandchildren .
Mrs McDonald, a native of Talladega, spent her later years in Nashville. She
was a resident of Talladega since 1994.
PRIMM,
Daphne,Al. Memorial services for Isabelle Margareet Primm, 93, formerly of
Anniston, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Eastern Shore Baptist Church in
Daphne. Mrs. Primm died Sunday at Mercy Medical in Daphne. Survivors
include one daughter Margie H. Whiteside-Allen ; one son, H. Eugene
Harrison Jr. of Pell City; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Primm, a native of Atlanta, retired from Model City Parts Company in
Anniston. She was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church of Daphne, the
Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston .
RANSUM,
Cherokee County, Al. Services for Thelma L. Ransum, 85, will be today at 2
p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melvyn Salter officiating.
Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens.
Mrs Ransum died Tuesday at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa.
Survivors include one son, Sam Ransum of Leesburg; one daughter, Maxine
Anthony of Crossville, Tenn; three sisters, Selma Pope, Lucille Stowe and
Wilma Smith all of Centre; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs Ransum, a native of Cherokee County, was a homemaker . She was a
member of Centre First Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband,
Ethered Ransum.
ROGERS,
Anniston, Al Services for Robbie J. Rogers, 75, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Harris Hand officiating. Burial will
be in Anniston memorial Gardens. Mrs Rogers died Tuesday at Effie Russell
Assisted Living in Ohatchee.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen Phillips of Anniston and Vickie Coyle
of El Paso , Tx ; two sons, Jerry Rogers of Eastaboga and Danny Rogers of
Birmingham; one sister, Ruby Adams of Oxford; seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Mrs Rogers, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a
homemaker and a member of Alexandria Methodist Church . She was
preceded by her husband, Robert L. Rogers.
SPRAYBERRY,
Lineville, Al. Services for Rossie Iola Sprayberry,83, will be Friday at 2 p.m.
at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Revs. Dan Keith and
Robert harris officiating. Burial will follow in Manning's Chapel Cemetery. The
family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 until service time Friday.
Mrs Sprayberry died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Vinson L. Sprayberry ; two daughters, Eva
Lynn Vinson and Catherine Bright. both of Lineville; three sons, Leon
Sprayberry of Fort Payne, Billy Sprayberry of Lineville and Mac Sprayberry
of Munford; two sisters, Lissie Roberts of Oxford and Florence Bowling of
Lineville; 11 grandchildren , nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren.
Mrs Sprayberry, a native and live long resident of Clay County, was a
homemaker and a member of Manning's Chapel Church.
THOMASON
Anniston , Al. Services for Harry"Tom" Bryant Thomason, 64 will be today at
3:30 p.m. at Chapel hill Funeral home Chapel with Bishop Veldon Bennett
officiating. Burial will be in Anniston memorial Gardens. Mr. Thomason died
Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Thomason; one daughter, Dawn V.
Thomason of Birmingham ; two sons, Trent Thomason and Heath Thomason,
both of Atlanta; two sisters, Jo Ann Thompson of Sheffield and Bobbie Bell
Smith of Tuscumbia; and one grandchild.
Mr. Thomason, a native of Sheffield and Tuscumbia, was a resident of Calhoun
County for the past 15 years . He was retired from Tech Publication, Anniston
Army Depot, and the U.S. Air Force as a Sinior Master Sergeant with 28
years of service.
TURNER,
Anniston Al. Services for Willie Eewell Turner, 83, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at
Miller Funeral Home with Gary Turner and Rev. charles Haynie officiating.
Burial will be on Harmony Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Turner died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Turner ; two daughters, Mary Charles
Turner and Peggy A. Lemmon, both of DeArmanville; two sons, Willie E.
Turner Jr. of Anniston and Paul David Turner of Sylacauga; one brother,
Robert Turner of DeArmanville; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
Mr. Turner was a resident of Calhoun County all his life. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church of DeArmanville.
WATTS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Eddie "Bugs" Watts Jr.,65, will be today at 11 a.m.
at Clay County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard East officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Ararat Cemetery.
Mr. Watts died Tuesday at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in
Birmingham.
Survivors include two daughters, Tina Murphy of Palmdale, Calif. and Edie
Johnston of Talladega; four sons, Michael Watts of Alpine, Steven Watts of
Duncanville, Tx. , Tracy Watts and David Watts, both of Elberta; one sister,
Pearlie Paine of Talladega; one brother, Wilburn Watts of Ashland; and eight
grandchildren. Ballbearers will be Michael Watts, David Watts, Tracy Watts,
Steven Watts, Jason Beane and Steven Johnston.
Mr. Watts, a native of Clay County, was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 20 , 1998 OBITUARIES
DANIEL,
Atlanta, Ga. Services for Mildred Daniel ,will be today at 1 p.m. (EST) at
A.S. Turner& Sons Chapel with Rev. Cal Davis officiating. Burial will be in
Westview Cemetery.
Mrs Daniel died Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey A Daniel; one son, Marion Daniel of
Jonesboro, Ga.; one daughter, Mary Frances Martin of Tucker, Ga. ; one
sister Katherine Thrasher of Anniston,; one brother, Norman Gannon of
Eastaboga; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild.
Mrs Daniel was a member of Candler Park Baptist Church in Atlanta.
GOHSTON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Lester"Big Daddy" Gohston, 61, will be Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Seveteenth Street Baptist Church with Revs. John Nettles, Jimmy
Jackson and N.Q. Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery
with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Gohston died Feb. 12,at Carraway Methodist Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Annie C. Gohston ; two daughters, Shairon Brown
and Angela Gohston, both of Anniston;two sons, Ronnie Gohston and Jerome
Moore, both of Anniston; two sisters, Luevinia Andrews of Chicago and
Nettie Crook of Anniston; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Gohston, a native of Randolph County, co-founded the Easy Riders
Motorcycle Club. He was a member of Mt.Olive Baptist Church.
GREEN,
Pell City Al. Services for Gaines McDaniel "Jim" Green, 65, will be
announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Pell City.
Mr.Green died Thursday at his home.
HENDERSON,
Oxford, Al. Services for Florine Henderson, 87, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.
at New Hope Baptist Church, Hobson City, with Rev.J.L. Stringer officiating.
Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Mrs Henderson died Sunday at National Health Care Center in Golden
Springs.
Survivors include a daughter, Sarah Malott of Oxford; a sister, Lilliam Howard
of Hobson City; 10 grandchildre and several great-grandchildren.
Mrs Henderson was a member of Welcome Chapel CME Church.
HUGLEY,
Anniston , Al. Services for Vassie L. Hugley, 97, will be today at noon at
Seventeenth Street Baptist Church with Rev. N.Q. Reynolds officiating. Burial
will be in First Baptist Church of Ohatchee Cemetery. Ervin Funeral Chapel is
in charge.
Mrs. Hugley died Saturday at Bessemer Carraway Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Opel Cabral of Waterbury, Conn.; one
granddaughter; one great-granddaughter,; one great-great-grandchild; and
caregiver and niece, Princie Dunson of Anniston.
JAMES,
Anniston, Al. Services for Margaret Leverne Totherow James, 85, will be
Saturday at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Anniston with Revs.
Billy Reding, J. Barrett Lloyd and Dr. Johm Van Cleave officiating. Burial will
be in Forestlawn Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight
from 5-8 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs James died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, A. Paul James ; two sons, Arthur Pettus James
of Galviston, Texas,and Robert Andrew James of Anniston; one sister, Sarah
Whitson of Talladega; and one brother, W.D. Totherow of Weaver.
Mrs James, a native of Jackson County, had been a resident of Anniston since
1940. She retired from the Anniston School System on 1980.
Mrs James was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of
Anniston where she served on the board of stewards and she was a member
and officer of the Wesleyan Service Guild and the Ruth Circle of United
Methodist Women.(for more on her life and a picture see page 6B Friday
,February 20,1998 Anniston Star.)
LANGSTON,
Lineville, Al. Services for Dr. A.D. Langston, 81, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.
at Hatchet Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Zenus Windsor and Buddy Fuller
officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 4:30 p.m. until service time Saturday at Benefield Funeral Home in
Lineville.
Dr Langston died Thursday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Langston; one daughter, Cindy
Langston of Smyrna, Ga.; one son, Arthur Langston of Austin, Texas; and one
sister, Blanch Viles of Ventura, Calif.
Dr. Langston, a native of Clay County , had lived in serveal states before
returning to Clay County in 1962.
He was a veteran of WWII. He was a member of Coleman Baptist Church.
MATHEWS,
Gulf Shores, Al Memorial services for Louise Alline Mathews, 70 , will be
Saturday at 2 p.mm. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bon Secour. Burial
will be in the church cemetery with Pine Rest Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Mathews died Thursday.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. T. Frank Mathews of Gulf Shores; her
mother, Bernice Adams of Anniston; two sons, Tom Mathews of Leeds and
Virgil Mathews of Tampa, Fla; and two grandchildren.
MATTER,
Sanford, Fla. Services for Kimmie Pierce Matter, 34, formerly of Anniston,
will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Sister June
Isbell officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Ms Matter died Sunday in Sanford ,Fl.
Survivors include two sons, C.J. Matter and Chad Matter, both of Sanford ,
Fla.; her parents, Charles S. Pierce Sr. and Bobby Pierce of Anniston; six
sisters, Vickie Humphries of Chattanooga, Tenn., Cindy Cagle, Simone
Trantham, Cheryl Brooks and Tamala Norton, all of Anniston, and Tonya
Stephens of Munford; and six brothers, Alan Pierce of Weaver, Church Pierce
of Wellington, Byron and Dustin Pierce of Anniston, Mitch Pierce of Panama
City, Fla. and Michael Pierce of New York.
Ms Matter, a native of Illinois, was a resident of Sanford, Fla. , for the past 10
years . She had attended Wellborn High School. She was preceded by her
mother, Helen Cagle.
PONDER,
Oxford Al. Services for William Dewight Ponder, 69, will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Ronnie Moore and Burgess Auston
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-9 at Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Ponder died Wednesday at
Baptist Montclair Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Flora Ponder ; his mother, Irene Ponder of Oxford;
two sisters, Patsy Ponder of Anniston and Linda Johnson of Huntsville; and
one brother, Don Earl Ponder of Anniston.
Mr. Ponder, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Fort
McClellan and was a WWII veteran. He was a member of Anitoch Baptist
Church and the church choir.
STUBBS,
Moulton, Al Services for Nathan J. Stubbs of Moulton, formerly of Anniston
, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. David
Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery. The
Family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Stubbs died Tuesday at Carraway Burdick West Medical Center.
Survivors include one brother, Lewis Stubbs; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Stubbs was a resident of Anniston until moving to Moulton five years ago. He was retired from Anniston Cordage with more than 40 years of service and was a WWII Navy veteran . He was a former member of Moore Avenue Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 21 , 1998 OBITUARIES
COBB,
Chesapeake, Va. Services for Alma Ramsey Cobb,61, formerly of Anniston,
were Feb. 18,in Norfolk, Va.
Mrs Ramsey Cobb died Feb. 14 in Chesapeake.
Mrs Cobb was a graduate of Cobb High School.
BENNETT,
Anniston, Al. Services for Alma R. Bennett ,will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gray
Brown-Service Chapel with Rev. Stanley Duke officiating. Burial will be in
Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the
funeral home.
Mrs Bennett died Friday at her home.
Survivors include two nieces, Mary M. Carter and Jackie M. Davis, both of
Anniston.
Mrs Bennett, a lifelong resident of Anniston, was retired from Anniston Army
Depot. She was a member of West Anniston Baptist Church and was
preceded by her husband, Ross L. Bennett.
CANADA,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for infant Nathanial Isiah Canada will be
Monday at 10a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Scott Greenwood
officiating. the family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4p.m.at Usrey Brown
Service.
The infant died Feb. 16 at Medical Center East in Birmingham.
Survivors include his parents, Sharon and Frank Canada of Talladega; and
grandparents, Gail and Charles Ray Her of Brielle, N.J.
The infant was preceded by his grandparents, Frances and Will Henry Canada.
CHANDLER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Douglas C. Chandler,71, will be announced by
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Chandler died Friday at his home.
CRANE,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Cervices for Lena Crane,72, will be today at 1 p.m. at
Jordan Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Crane officiating. Burial will be in Cedar
Bluff Cemetery.
Mrs Crane died Wednesday at Riverview Regional Medical Center in
Gadsden.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Crane ; one son, Frank Crane of
Summerville, Ga.; two daughters, Mamie Johnson and Ollie Crane, both of
Cedar Bluff; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren
Mrs Crane, a native of Floyd County, Ga., was a housewife and a Baptist
GREEN,
Pell City, Al. Services for Gaines McDaniel "Jim" Green,65, will be Sunday
at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Pell City, with Revs. Ray
Fletcher and Jesse Carmichael officiating. Burial will be in First Assembly of
God Cemetery in Vincent. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at
the funeral home.
Mr. Green died Thursday at Cropwell.
Survivors include three daughters, Teresa Reynolds of Sterrett, Pam Wynn and
Debra Dodson,both of Bradywine, W. Va.; two sons, James Green and
Randy Green, both of Pell City; his mother,Carrie Fraizer of Eden; nine sisters,
Lorrell Dip of Lake Plaza, Fla., Juanita Guy of Cropwell, Sue Kannard of
Cogswell, Ohio, Barbara Phipps of Duram. N.C. ,Ruth Garrett of Vincent,
Thelma Jean Posey of Summerfield, Fa., Betty Strickland of Margaret,
Dorothy Lowery of Brompton and Lois Lee Bryan of Eden; one brother,
Lewis Frazier of Mobile; eight grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Mr. Green, a native of Marshall County, was a longtime resident of St. Clair
County. He was retired from Circo and Attenden Wattsville Freewill Baptist
Church.
GREGORY,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Tamera Gregory, 44, will be announced by Miller
Funeral Home. Mrs Gregory died Friday at her home.
HAMMETT,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Larry Clay Hammett, 58, will be Sunday at 2:30
p.m. at K.L.Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Allen Webster officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The Family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Hammett died Friday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Ann C Hammett ; two daughters, Lisa
Hammett Brown of Oxford and Rita Hammett LeDoux of Memphis, Tenn.;
one son Johathan Hammett of Pinson; his parents, Mr. Nd Mrs. Clay Hammett
of Jacksonville; one brother, Allen Hammett of Jacksonville; and five
grandchildren.
Mr. Hammett, a resident of Calhoun County most of his life, was a graduate of
Jacksonville High School. He was retired from Anniston Army Depot after 30
years. He was a member and elder of Jacksonvolle Church of Christ.
Hart,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Jo Ann Hart, 50, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Miller Funeral Home with Harry Skaggs and Bobby Lipscomb officiating.
Burial will be in Sunny Eve Baptist Church. The family will receive friends
tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Ms. Hart died Friday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Walters of White Plains and Sheila
Allen of Eastaboga; and her mother, Dorothy Winningham of Coldwater.
Ms Hart was a resident of Calhoun County all her life.
HINDMAN,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for Melvin "Buddy" Hindman. 72, will be today at
3 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating.
Burial will be in Unity Cemetery..
Mr. Hindman died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Lou Crane Hindman; two sons, Wayne Allen
Hindman and Gene Hindman, both of Gaylesville; one daughter, Alice Knight
of Cedar Bluff; three brothers, Ernest Hindman and Leroy Hindman, both of
Cedar Bluff, and Calvin Hindman of Gaylesville; two sisters, Lois Crane and
Catherine Reese, both of Cedar Bluff; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Hindman, a native of Cherokee County, was a Baptist.
JONES,
New Brockton, Al Services for Connell Dovell Jones, 61, will be today at 2
p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Pell City, with Rev. Tillman Harris
officiatingl Burial will be on Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Riverside.
Mr. Jones died Thursday.
Survivors include two daughters, Dianne Jordan of Hueytown, and Sara Ruth
Jones of Jemison; four sisters, Carloyn McKinnon of Leeds, Pearl Henderson
of Wattsville, Alice Jones of Pell City and Sandra Hollis of Ragland; three
brothers, Joe Jones of Bessemer, Carl Jones of Pell City and Terry Jones of
Ragland; and two grandchildren
Mr. Jones, a native of Ragland, was aresident of New Brockton for the past
35 years. He was owner of Dovell Jones Appliance Services and was an
honorary sheriff and police commissioner of New Brockton. He was a Baptist.
SISKEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Walter Ramsey Siskey, 34, will be announced by
Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Siskey died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
SNYDER,
Jacksonville, Al. Serviced for Callie G. Snyder, 81, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Mickelsen McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ricky Doyal and J.H.
Monroe officiating. Burial will be on White's Gap Cemetery.
Mrs Snyder died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Winston W. Snyder; two daughters, Rilla Mae
Lewis of Clrrollton, Ga., and Deborah Faye Thrower of Piedmont; three sons,
Kenneth Snyder of Jacksonville, Clyde Snyder of Carrollton and David Snyder
of Roopville, Ga.; two sisters, Jessie Vines of Pell City and Lexie Norris of
Albertville; one brother, Bud Smith of Albertville; 11 grandchildrn; 14 great-
grandchildren and four great- great- grandchildren.
Mrs Snyder lived most of her life in Jacksonville .She was a member of White's
Gap Baptist Church and was preceded in death by on son, Rev. Billy D.
Snyder
TIPTON,
Anniston , Al. Services for Betty Jo Bishop Tipton, 68, will be Sunday at 2
p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Bill Snow and John
Cosby officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Tipton died Friday at Carraway Hosptial in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband, Vester S. Tipton ; one daughter, Lori Jayne
Tipton of Anniston; one sister, MaryEllen Bishop GRogan of Oxford; and three
brothers, Grady V. Bishop of Pell City, Kenneth Wayne Bishop and Gerald
Lamarr Bishop, both of Anniston
Mrs Tipton, a native of Pell City, was a retired nurse from Fort McClellan. She had previously been employed by Anniston Memorial Hospital, Anniston City Board of Education and General Electric. She was a member of Edgewood Congregational Methodist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 22 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BARBER,
Five Points, Al. Services for Albert Dennis Barber,85, will be announced by
Quattlebaum Funeral Home. Roanoke.
Mr. Barber died Saturday at Randolph County Hospital.
BENNETT,
Piedmont, Al Services for Hilen Bennett, 77, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at
Asberry Baptist Church with Revs. William Cain, Sam Hooper and Jay
Daugherty, officiating. Burial will be at Thomas Cemetery with Thompson
Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends at her home until noon
Monday.
Mrs. Bennett died Friday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center,.
Survivors include six daughters, Fay White of Ware Shoals, S.C., Tawanna
Donaldson of Spring Garden, Judy Bennett of Monroe, Ga. , Kay Rowland of
Centre, Johnnie Roland and Charlsie Bennett both of Piedmont; two step-
daughters, Violet Snables and Syble Brady; four sons, Jerry Williams of
Conyers, Ga., Gene Williams and Andy Williams, both of Anniston, andJimmy
Williams of Cartersville, Ga.; two stepsons, Dean Williams and John Willials;
two sisters, Catherine Martin of Piedmont and Charlsie Murphy of South
Carolina; 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Bennett was a resident of Piedmont most of her life. She was formerly
employed at Piedmont Hospital as a housekeeper and was preceded by her
husband, William E. Bennett.
CHANDLER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Douglas Cleveland Chandler,71, will be today
at 3:30 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory Chapel. Burial
will be in Forestlawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites.
Mr. Chandler died Friday at his residence.
Survivors include a daughter, Toni Chandler Smith of Jacksonville; two sisters,
Faye Howton of North Charleston, S.C.; and Juanita Knighton of Oxford; and
a granddaughter, Melody Jones Cook of Piedmont.
Mr. Chandler was a member of Masonic Lodge 443, Elizabeth Spearman
Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite Masons, a charter member of VFW,
veteran of WWII, 32 degree Mason, Eastern Alabama Shrine, Zamora
Temple, 1990 Shriner of the year and hospital chairman for East Alabama
Shrine Club. He was preceded by his wife, Charlotte P. Chandler.
CHAPPELL,
Heflin, Al. Services for Florence Mildred Chappell of Heflin will be Monday
at 11 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Messiah with the Rev. Bryan Hatchett
officiating. Visitation will be today , 4-5 p.m. and prayer vigil at church
Monday morning from 9-11 a.m. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery with
Dryden Funeral Home in Charge.
Mrs Chappell died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two caregivers, Noline Coefield and Joyce Vaughn, both of
Heflin.
Mrs Chappell was a native of Anniston and lived in Heflin since 1982. She was
a retired school teacher and taught in Anniston school system 15 years, two
years in Japan, and was a member of Episcopal Church of Messiah. She was
preceded by her husband, Alfred "Jabbo" Chappell.
GOVER,
Pell City, Al. Services for Shirley Ann Gover, 52, will be Monday at 2 p.m.
at Pell City Civic Center with Revs. Clarence Carter, WW Martin, Anthony
Jelks and W.J. Posey officiating. The family will receive friends today from 10
a.m. Burial will be at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Cropwell, with Terry
Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Ms Gover died Thursday in St. Clair County.
Survivors include her parents, Wallace Gover and Della Jordan Gover of Pell
City; asister Caroline of Pell City; and two brothers, Bobby Gover, of Mobile
and Kenneth Gover of Pell City.
Ms. Gover was an educator in St. Clair County, Morgan County, and
Talladega County School System. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Cropwell. where she was a member of the choir and financial secetary, a
member of AEA,NEA, Talladega County Education Association, Alabama
A& M. University Alumni Association and tutor at her church for high school
students.
JACKSON
Anniston, Al. Services for Jennie B. Jackson, 65, will be Monday at 1 p.m.
at New Jerusalem AFMChurch of God with Bishop T.C. Tolbert officiating.
Burial will be in Sunlight Cemetery, Eastaboga. with Anniston Funeral Services
in charge.
Mrs. Jackson died Wediesday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include two daughteres, Rumonia Jackson of Chicago and Ednora
Regina Jackson of Anniston; two sons, Charles Edward Jackson of Anniston
and Bobby Jackson of Enterprise; three sisters, Lucille Holland of Pittsburgh,
Estella Boyd and Mary Dean Goodman both of Boston; three brothers,
Vincent Montgomery Jr. and Henry Arthur Montgomery, both of
Eastaboga,and John Harvey Montgomery of Columbia, S.C. ; six
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
Mrs Jackson, a native of Talladega County, was a member of New Jerusalem
AFM Church of God.
MADDOX,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Lester Maddox, 72, will be today at 1 p.m. at
K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Revs. Gene Bledsoe
and Alton Parris officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. maddox died Saturday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Lockridge Maddox ; a daughter, Brenda
Birdett of Jacksonville; a son, Ronnie Maddox of Jacksonville; a sister, Jewel
Dempsey of Piedmont;a brother, Luther Maddox of Spring Garden; four
grandchildren,
Mr. Maddox, a natove of Centre and resident of Calhoun County Most of his
life, was of the Holiness faith and retired from Union yarn Mill after 24 years of
service. He was preceded by a son , Larry Maddox.
McRAE,
Friday's Crossing, Services for Eather William McRae,81, formerly of
Calhoun County, was Jan. 24 at King's Valley Chapel, Oneonta, with Rev.
Bishop officiating Burial was in Wynnville Cemetery. Mr. McRae died Jan. 22
at Riverview Regional medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Lois McRae ; two sons, Charles Wayne McRae of
Friday's Crossing, and Daniel Paul McRae of Dunton; three daughters,
Frances Elliott of Jasper, Shirley Williams of Susan Moore and Faye Vines of
Jackson; a brother Marvin McRae of Gadsden; two sisters, Ester Ward of
Walnut Grove and Jewell Sims of Steele; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-
grandchildren.
Mr. McRae was a retired self-employed painter.
OLIVER,
Pell City, Al Services for infant Madison Rhea Oliver will be announced by
Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Pell City
The infant died Saturday in Dayton, Ohio.
SISKEY,
Services for Walter Ramsey "Chuck" Siskey, 34, of 724 South Marshall will
be Monday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Larry Hicks
and Tim Smith officiating, Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Munford.
Mr. Siskey died Friday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two
daughters, Tiffany Earlene Griffith and Tabitha Paige Siskey, both of Piedmont;
two sons, Dustin Chuck Siskey of Coldwater and Corey Evan Siskey of
Piedmont; his parents, Walter Ramsey Siskey Sr. and Martha Jane Siskey,
both of Anniston; two sisters, Sherry Annette Mahan of Annison, and Rebecca
Jo Atwood of Saks; three brothers, Timothy Lynn Mahan and Stanley Mark
Siskey both of Anniston, and David Dwight Siskey of Wiaver.
Mr. Siskey was a resident of Calhoun County all of his life. He was employed
by Webb Concrete. He was a Baptist and a member of The Alabama National
Guard. He was preceded by a brother, Rickey Lee Mahan.
ZABORSKY,
Huntsville, Al. Services for Mary S. Zaborsky, 75, will be monday at 11 a.m.
at Our Lade Queen of the Universe Church with the Riv. Timothy Burns
officiating. The Family will receive friends tonight from 6:30-8. Burial will be in
Valhalla Memory Gardens with Valhalla Funeral home in charge.
Mrs Zaborsky died Friday at Piedmont Health Care Center.
Survivors include her husband, MatthewJ. Zaborsky ; a daughter, mary Ann
Simmons of Santa Maria, Calif, a son, Matthew J. Zaborsky Jr. of Rockville,
Md.; a sister, Margaret Scullen of Campbell, Ohio; a brother, Michael Audzina
of Campbell, Ohio; and two grandchildren
Mrs. Zaborsky was a member of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic
Church and a Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary,
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 24 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BARBER,
Hayden, Al. Services for Maureen Barber, 50, formerly of Morris, are today
at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral home with Revs. Tommy Burke and Cloyse
Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Midway Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Barber died Sunday at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Barber of Hayden; two sons,
Raymond Barber Jr. of Forestdale and Tony Eugene Barber of Hayden; one
sister, Dovie Cummings of Roanoke; and three brothers, Wayne Mitchell of
Montgomery, and Robert Mitchell and John Andrew Mitchell,, both of
Roanoke.
Mrs Barber, a Randolph County native, was a homemaker.
BROWN,
Heflin, Al. Services for Nora Bell Brown, 97, are today at 11 a.m. at
Crumley's Chapel Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Brown died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Walter Brown of Blue Mountain and John D
Brown of Heflin; three daughters, Lovella Brimer and Lois Cheatwood, both of
Heflin, and Ruth Freeman of Carrollton,Ga.; two sisters, Viola Kirk and Lillie
Morgan, both of Heflin,; 25 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 24
great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown was a resident of Cleburne County most of her life.She was thr
oldest living member of Crumley Chapel Church of God at the time of her
death .She was preceded by her husband,Claude Brown.
HENDERSON,
Gaylesville, Al. Services for Fred Henderson,83, are today at 3 p.m. at
Perry Funeral Home with Revs. Sanford DeBerry and Roger Keith officiating.
Burial will be in Weiss Lake Memory Gardens.
Mr. Henderson died Sunday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Almiter Stalling Henderson ; three daughters,
Barbara Ann Black and Becky Black, both of Gaylesville, and Mary Sue
Graham of Centre; one brother, William May Henderson of Gaylesville; one
sister, Katie Elrod of Centre; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Henderson, a native of Cherokee County,was a WW II veteran and a
member of Rock Hill Baptist Church.
LEE,
Tuskegee, Al. Services for Willie Lois Lee,78, are today at 2 p.m. at Ceday
Creek Baptist Chuech with Revs. Raymond Higgins and Larry Lee officiatingl.
Burial will be on Cedar Creek Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin
in charge.
Miss Lee died Sunday at Tuskegee Vererans Administration Hospital.
Survivors include one brother, Lowell Lee of Heflin and several nieces and
nephews.
Miss Lee, a native and longtime resident of Cleburne County, was a U.S.
Army veteran of WW II. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church.
LUMPKIN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Homer Lumpkin, 78, will be announced by
Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Lumpkin died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
MAYNOR,
Mountain Brook, Al. Services for Spence Gibson Maynor, 45 were Monday
at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. Graveside services followed at
Decatur Cemetery.
Mr Maynordied Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth maynor ; two sterdaughters, Courtney
Hopkins and Leslie Hopkins, both of Mountain Brook; two sons, Spence G.
Maynor Jr. and Bill G. Maynor, both of Vestavia Hills; and a brother, John
Watts Maynor Jr. of Arlington, Texas.
A Hillsboro native , Mr. Maynor was senior vice president of SouthTrust
Corp.He had lived in Birmingham for the past 20 years. He was a graduate of
Decatur High School and the University of Alabama. He was a member of the
Cathedral Church of the Advent.
SHADDIX,
Ashland, Al. Services for Marion Thomas Shaddix,85, are today at 2 p.m.
at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Ingram and Harold Colley officiating.
Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends until
1 p.m. today at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville.
Mr. Shaddix died Sunday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Brimingham .
Survivors include two daughters, Gail McCain of Ashland and Kay Royster of
Millerville; two sons, Hershel Shaddix and Harlan Shaddix, both of Ashland;
two sisters, Elsie Smith of Roanoke and Kelsie Suggs of Ashland; 16
grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren.
Mr. Shaddix, a native of Clay County, was a textile worker and a member of
Sardis Baptist Church.
He was preceded by his wife, Francis Shaddix, a son, Jimmy Shaddix and a
brother, Edward Shaddix.
for the record...
Guy Louis Robertson, whose obiruary appeared in Monday's Star, was 92.years.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 22 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BARBER,
Standing Rock Al. Graveside services for Dennis Barber, 85, are today at 2
p.m. at Chapel Hill Methodist Church Cemetery,with Rev. Lavelle Reynolds
officiating . and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Barber died Saturday at Randolph County Hospital .
Survivors include his wife, Louise E. Barber ; and a son Jerry Dennis Barber of
Birmingham.
Mr. Barber, a Chambers County native, was a WWII veteran and had retired
from West Point Pepperell.
GREGORY,
Eastoboga, Al. Services for Tamra Jean Gregory,44, will be Tuesday at 5:30
p.m. at Miller Funeral Home. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at
the funeral home. Burial will be on the Victor Cemetery, Victor, Mont.
Ms. Gregory died Friday at her residence.
Survivors include her father, Jesse S. Gregory of Tacoma, Wash., three
daughters, Christina M. Battles, Janett O. Battles, and Nacomi V. Battles, all
of Eastaboga; a son, David G. Battles of Camp LeJeune,N.C.; two brothers,
James Gregory of Tacoma, Wash., and Tim Gregory of Auburn, Wash.
Ms. Gregory was a native of Missoula, Mont., and a resident of Eastaboga for
the past 12 years.
HARRELL,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for Michael James Harrell, 20, will be Tuesday at
11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Carne officiating. Burial will be
on Oaknoll Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 .
Mr. Harrell died Saturday in Rome, Ga.
Survivors include his father, James Harrell of Cedar Bluff; his mother, Diane
Harrell of Centre; two sisters, Denise Villaester and Donna Blake, both of
Calhoun, Ga. ; a brother, David Harrell of Rome; and his fiancee, Kristie Ann
Elders of Cedar Bluff.
Mr. Harrell was a native of Floyd County, Ga. He was a car salesman
KELLEY,
Bessemer, Al. Services for Nathan C. Kelley 77, formerly of Anniston will be
Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Valhalla Funeral Home , Midfield, with Rev. Danny
Glover officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8. Burial will
follow in Valhalla Cemetery.
Me. Kelley died Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel Kelley of Bessemer; a son, Michael Kelley
of Phoenix; and daughter,Sharon Platt of Houston, Texas; a sister, Mary
Browder of Anniston; and two grandchildren, Marc Kelley and Lauren Platt.
Mr. Kelley was a member of Masonic Lodge 795, a WW II Army veteran
and a retired district Manager of Western Union Telegraph Co.
LEE,
Heflin, Al. Services for Willie Lois Lee, 78, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at
Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with
Dryden Funeral Service in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from
6-8 at the funeral home.
Ms. Lee died Sunday at Tuskegee Veterans Administration Medical Center.
MEADS,
Centre, Al. Services for Sibyl F. Meads,86, of Centre will be Tuesday at 11
a.m. at Jordan Funeral Home with Dr. Mabry Lunciford and Revs. C.C.
McCain and Terry Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory
Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8:30 at the funeral
home.
Mrs. Meads died Sunday at The Cherokee County Nursing Home.
Survivors include two stepsons, Ralph A. Meade of Centre, and Thomas C.
Meade of Eatonton, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Lois Fleming Boatfield of Centre, a
brother, Ed Crocker of Oklahoma; three sisters, Gerandine Keplinger and
Nina Adair, both of Birmingham, and Ruth Rice of Moody; 11 grandchildren,
16, great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Meads was a Baptist. She was the widow of Cooper C. Meads.
MENEFIELD,
Talladega.Al. Services for Nona Mae Memefield, 60, will be Tuesday at 1
p.m. at Africa Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. William T. Threatt
officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Terry's Funeral
Home in charge.
Mrs Memefield died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair.
Survivors include four sons, Aundra Memefield of Tupelo , Miss,, Dominic
Memefield of Ellenwood, Ga., Stanley Memefield of Talladega and Dexter
Memefield of Gadsden; four sisters, Carrie C. Taylor and Earlene Chatmon,
both of Pittsburgh, Josephine Roberts of Boston, and Maxine Zinnermon of
Wetumpka; five brothers, Scott Chatmon III of Talladega,Joseph Chatmon
and Robert Jeff Chatmon both of Childersburg, James Chatmon of Woolwich,
Maine and Robert Samuel Chatmon of Albany, Ga. Her grandmother, Ethel
Fuller of Sylacauga; and 11 grandchildren.
Mrs. Memefield was a member of the Africa Missionary Baptist Church. She
was honored by the state of Alabama and Talladega County RSVP for her
volunteer service in her community.
MOBBS,
Gaylesville, Al. Services for Felix Levi Mobbs, 90, will be Tuesday at 1 p.m.
at Perry Funeral Home with Revs. Sanford Deberry and Jerry Pike officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight
from 6-9.
Mr. Mobbs died Sunday in Cherokee-Baptist Medical Center,
Survivors include a daughter, Billie Sue Mobbs of Gaylesville; five sons,
Thomas C. Mobbs, Bobby F. Mobbs and Cardon L. Mobbs, all of
Gaylesville, Roger Mobbs of Woodstock, Ga. and Charles Mobbs of
Marietta, Ga. ; a sister, Jeri Dean Gross of Trenton Ga.; 11 grandchildren and
18 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Mobbs was a native of Cherokee County and a member of Mill Creek
Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded by his wife, Lillian Loveless Mobbs and a daughter, Carolyn
Richardson.
O'NEAL,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for James Howard O'Neal are today at 2 p.m. at
Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home with Revs. John T. Shaddix and Jeffrey
Lyles officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Memorial Park, Talladega.
Mr. O'Neal died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Doris W. O'Neal ; a daughter, Joan O'Neal Riddick
of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Dorothy O'Neal Phillips of Lincoln; a brother,
Clarence H. O'Neal of Talladega; four grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren .
Mr. O'Neal was a native and life-long resident of Talladega County. He was a
member of Craig Memorial Methodist Church.He was a veteran of WW II.
OLIVER,
Pell City, Al. Services for infant Madison Rhea Oliver will be Tuesday at 11
a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home With Rev Bill Hardin officiating. Burial will
follow in St. Clair Memorial Gardens, The family will receive friends tonight
from 6-9.
The infant died Saturday in Dayton , Ohio.
Survivors include mother, Selena Michelle Oliver of Pell City; father, Eugene
George Oliver of Pell City; grandparents, Jim and Pam Pollard of Trussville,
Allan and Shirley Kujan and George and Bette Oliver, all of Pell City; great
grandparents, Alfren and Shirley Davis of Riverside, Helen Hardin of
Memphis, Tenn., Betty Kujan of Margaret, and Sarah Plooard of Birmingham.
ROBERTSON,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Guy Louis Robertson,82, will be Tursday at 2
p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church, Wedowee, with Rev. Jerome Trammell
officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Silmon Mortuary of
Roanoke in charge. The family will receive visitors today from 1-7 p.m. at the
funeral home
Mr. Robertson died Friday.
Survivors include two daughters, Louise Longshore of Dover, Del., and Naomi
Grier of Anniston; a so Abraham Lincoln Robertson of Wedowee; a brother,
James Robertson of Cincinnati, Ohio, two sisters Geneva Sims of Anniston and
Vera Molden of Wedowee, 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren
THOMAS,
Ashland, Al. Services for Jewel Thomas, 75, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First
Baptist Church of Ashland with Revs Randall Ingram and Jack Drinkwater
officiating. Burial will follow in Ashland City Cemetery with Clay County
Funeral home in charge. The family will receive friends today at the funeral
home from 5 p.m.until service time.
Mrs Thomas died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald S. Thomas of Jacksonville, Larry L
Thomas of Columbus, Ga. , and Carson Thomas of Ashland; and a
granddaughter, Abbey Thomas.
Mrs. Thomas, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was co-owner of Clay County Tire and Retreading. She was a homemaker, a member of the Twentieth Century Club and First Baptist Church of Ashland.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 25 , 1998 OBITUARIES
ADDISON,
Vincent, Al. Services for infant James Hunter Addison, 10 months, will be
today at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Chapel of Pell City with Rev. William
Rayfield officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Memorial Cemetery in Pell City.
The Infant died Sunday.
Survivors include his father, James Edward Addison of Pell City; his motherm
Amber Wood of Vincent; his grandparents, Anna M. Addison of Pell City,
Pamela D. Earle of Birmingham and Ray Wood of Vincent; his great-
grandparents, Mable Carlisle of Pell City, Frances Wood, Anderson Wood ,
and James Rardue, all of Childersburg, and Kay Bennett of Chelsia; and great-
great-grandparents, Bonnie Smith of Sylacauga and Ruby Jones of Pell City.
BATES,
Summerville, Al Services for Frank Bates, 63, formerly of Piedmont, will be
Thursday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Pike
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Bates died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include three daughters, Deborah A. Bates of Summerville, Judith
LaBillios and Kathleen Pictou. both of New Brunswick, Canada; two sons,
Bobby Bates of Piedmont and Rivhard Bates of Summerville; three sisters,
Mary Pike Sorrells of Piedmont, Betty Hess of Chattanooga, Tenn., and
Nancy Dorenda of Wilmington, N.C. ; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Bates, a Calhoun County native, was a US Navy vereran. He was a
member of the American Legion in Piedmont.
BURROUGHS,
Talladega, Al. Services for John Henry Burroughs, 72, will be announced by
Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Burroughs died Monday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in
Birmingham.
CANTRELL,
Birmingham, Al. Services for Belle Cantrell,80, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at
Dryden Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Lamar Davis officiating. Burial will be
in Heflin City Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the
funeral home.
Mrs Cantrell died Tuesday at Riverchase Health Care Center in Hoover.
Survivors include two daughters, Julia Jones of Tega Cay, S.C., and Judy
Parker of Birmingham; one brother, Orbie Gaines of Heflin; one sister, Ruth
Crawford of Heflin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cantrell, a native of Heflin and formerly a resident of Tega Cay, was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Heflin.
CURRY,
Anniston, Al. Memorial services for Eugene Curry,74, will be Thursday at 11
a.m. at Anniston Funeral Service Chapel with REv Naman Wright officiating.
Mr. Curry died Tuesday at Jacksonville Hospital.
He is survived by his caregivers, Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson of Anniston.
HILLEY,
Heflin Al. Services for Betty Hilley,81, will be announced by Dryden Funeral
Home.
Mrs Hilley died Tuesday at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
LUMPKIN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Homer Lumpkin, 78, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Kramer Marin officiating.. Burial will be
in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Lumpkin died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Lumpkin,; one daughter, Donna Fowler of
Wellington; two sons, Doug Lumpkin and michael Lumpkin, both of
Alexandria; one sister, margaret Marler of Gulf Shores; and seven
grandchildren.
Mr. Lumpkin, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired
from FMC and was an Army veteran of WW II . He was a Baptist.
McDONALD,
Eva, Al. Services for Verna Patterson McDonald,90, will be Thursday at 2
p.m. at Eva United Methodist Church with Revs. Brady McCullough and Joe
Sears officiating. Burial will be in Eva Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 4-9 at Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle.
Mrs McDonald died Monday at her home.
Survivors include two sons, Louie G. McDonald Jr. of Jacksonville and Jimmy
Don McDonald of Elberton, Ga.; three daughters, Elizabeth Humphries of
Decatur, Doris McIntyre of Fairfax and Shirley Hammons of Somerville; 15
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs.McDonald taught at Eva Elementary School. She was a member of Eva
Senior Citizens Organization and the Eval United Methodist Church. She was
preceded by her husband, Louie G. McDonald, and on grand son. Bradley
Ross McDonald.
McMAHAN,
Heflin, Al. Services for Sherry Ann McMahan, 60, will be today at 3 p.m. at
Ranburne First Baptist Church with Revs. James Benefield, Chris Jackson and
Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Ranburne Cemetery with
Rainwater-West Funeral Home of Bowdon, Ga. in charge.
Mrs McMahan died Monday in Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby McMahan ; two sons, Kevin
McMahan and Tony Waddell, both of heflin; two daughters, Penny Lambert of
Oxford and Candi Thrower of Bowdon, Ga.; one brother, Kenneth Estes of
Ranburne; two sisters, Jam Beaster and Carol Toberts, both of Michigan; and
five grandchildren. .
Mrs. McMahan, a native of Oakland County, Mich., was an employee of
Maplehurst Bakery.
NOEL,
Talladega, Al. Services for Rev. William Edward Noel, 71, will be Thursday
at 11 a.m. at Uarey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Walker Bynum and
Robert Mallory officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Rev. Noel died Monday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy W. Noel ; one daughter, Anne Harrison of
Brookhaven, Miss.; three sons, David A. Noel of Maimi, James Edward Noel
of Williston, S.C., and John H. Noel of Ashland; one sister, Sybil Noel
Fendlason of Talladega; one brother, Clardy Noel of Talladega; and five
grandchildren.
Rev. Noel, a native of Randolph County, lived in Talladega most of his life, He
was a retired Baptist minister, He was a veteran of WW II, having served in
the Navy in the Pacific . He was a member of Northside Baptist Church .
UNDERWOOD,
Oxford, Al. Services for David B. Underwood will be announced by Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory.
Mr. Underwood died Tuesday at his home.
VARNER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Jerome Varner,38, will be announced by Anniston
Funeral Service.
Mr. Varner died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
WILLHITE,
Birmingham, Al. Services for Willian Willhite, 52, formerly of Piedmont, will
be announced by Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Willhite died Tuesday at Medical Center East in Birmingham
YOUNG,
Hobson City, Al. Services for George Young, 56, will be announced by
Anniston Funeral Service.
Mr. Young died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 26 , 1998 OBITUARIES
FULLER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Myrtice "Denney" Fuller, 83, will be today at 2 p.m.
at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Rev. Ed Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs Fuller died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Denney Mitchell of Anniston; two
sisters, Ara Oliver of Birmingham and Mae Murphy of Jackson Gap; five
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fuller, a native of Clay County, had lived in Calhoun County the past 10
years. She retired from Higgins Slacks and was a member of Providence
Primitive Church.
GRAHAM,
Piedmont, Al. Services for James Thomas Graham Sr., 85, will be today at
11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Piedmont with Dr. Glenn Conner
and Rev. Ken Saccucci officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with
Thompson Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Graham died Wednesday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Graham ; three daughters, Yvonne Martin,
Carol Davis and Diane Studdard, all of Piedmont; two sons, Rev. Tom
Graham of Munford and Franklin Graham of Houston; 14 grandchildren and
11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Graham, a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont, was a U.S. Army
veteran of WW II. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of
Piedmont where he had served as chairman of the Administrative Board.
HILLEY,
Heflin, Al. Services for Betty Hilley, 81, will be today at 11 a. . at Dryden
Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. G. K. Abner and Jimmy Davis officiating.
Burial will be in Old Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends today
from 8-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Hilley died Tuesday at Tanner Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Lonnie Hoyt Hilley Jr. of Anniston and Larry
Thomas Hilley of Carrollton Ga.; one daughter, Alice Faye Vise of Anniston ;
one brother, Marlin Williams of Anniston; two sisters, Francis Haynes of
Newell and Lessie Breed of LaGrange, Ga.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren.
Mrs Hilley, a native of Cleburne County, was a member of Pine Grove Baptist
Church.
HOLLOWAY,
Anniston Al. Services for Annie L. Holloway, 101, will be Friday at noon at
White Hall Baptist Church in Lafeyette with Pastor Ed. Vine and Rev. Chester
Holloway officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery with Sillmon-
Seroyer Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Holloway died Feb 21 at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Alzonia Heath of Anniston; one son Aldra
Holloway of Five Points; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Holloway, a native of Chambers County, was a member of White Hall
Baptist Church.
MIZELL,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Charles Wayne Mizell, 59, will be announced by
Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home. Mr. Mizell died Wednesday at his home.
MONTFORD,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Janice Montford, 47, will be announced by
Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Montford died Wednesday at Birmingham Veteran's Administration
Hosptial.
PARRISH,
Piedmont , Al. Services for Alice Wallace Parrish, 80, will be announced by
Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home.
Mrs Parrish died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
ROBERTS,
Athens, Al. Services for Junior Ellis Roberts, 68, will be today at 11 a.m. at
McConnell Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Ray Patterson and Jack
Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts died Tuesday at Athens Limestone Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Sander Roberts ; one daughter, Judy
Roberts Davis of Athens; one son Charles Ricky Roberts of Athens; one sister,
Kay Roberts Ward of Tuscaloosa; four brothers, Norman Roberts of
Ohatchee, Melvin D. Roberts of Athens, Ira L. Roberts of Weaver and Ray
Roberts of Jacksonville; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Roberts was retired from Anniston Army Depot and a veteran of U.S. Air
Force. He was a member of West Highland Baptist Church.
SPIVEY,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Robert Hollis Spivey, 56, will be Friday at 11
a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Revs. Jerry Headrick and Chuck
Breahaus officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Spivey died Wednesday at his home .
Survivors include his wife, Janice Wolfe Spivey; one daughter, Rebecca Lynn
Spivey of Piedmont; one son , Robert Hollis Spivey II of Pell City; five
brothers, Hubert Spicey of Talladega, Edward Spivey of Carlsbad, N.M. ,
Joseph Cecil Spivey of Centre; Lamar Spivey of Piedmont and Charles Spivey
of Collinsville; and one sister, Sandra Whiteside of White Plains.
Mr. Spivey, a native and livelong resident of Piedmont, was retired from
Goodyear with 31 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
STOCKER,
Weaver, Al. Carmela Severs Stocker, 79, died Monday at her home. Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary&Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Rozanne Mailander of Mission Viejo, Calif.,
and Donna M. Cannon of Weaver; seven grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
Mrs. Stocker, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, was a former resident of California.
TODD,
Waycross, Ga. Services for Bessie Lee Todd 99, formerly of Anniston, will
be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel.
Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday
from noon until service time at the funeral home .
Mrs. Todd died Tuesday at Baptist Village in Waycross, Ga.
Survivors inlcude several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Todd was a native of Cleburne County. She was a member of Parker
Memorial Baptist Church.
UNDERWOOD,
Oxford, Al. Services for David Underwood, 74, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Daniel Harper
officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Underwood died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Underwood; three daughters, Peggy Farmer
of Warner Robins, Ga., Cheryl Ginn of Alexandria and Paulette Abernathy of
Saks; one brother, William Underwood of Orlando, Fal.; three grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Mr Underwood , a native of Pell City,was retired from Anniston Army Depot
and a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of Saks Baptist Church.
WILLHITE,
Birmingham. Al. Services for William Edward Willhite, 52, will be Friday at 2
p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel . Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from noon until time of services at the
funeral home.
Mr. Willhite died Tuesday at Medical Center East in Birmingham
Survivors include one son, Chris Willhite; his mother , Sarah Potts of
Piedmont; two stepsisters, Jeanell Potts Crook of Rome, Ga. and Doris Potts
Floyd of Rockmart Ga. and one stepbrother, William Howard Potts of
Pensacola, Fla.
Mr. Willhite, a native of Piedmont, was a resident of Birmingham. He was
preceded by his stepfather, Henry Virgil Potts and one stepbrother, Virgil Leon
THE ANNISTON STAR FEBRUARY 27 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BLACKMON,
Roanoke, Al. Services for James Lee Blackmon, 88, will be Saturday at 1
p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. David Holmes, Bobby Kirby
and Lavon DeLee officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery at LaFayette. The family will receive friends today from 8 a.m. -9
p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Blackmon died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Denham of Roanoke, Faye Glass
of LaFayette and Pauline Patton of Albany, Ga.; two sons, Ralph Blackmon of
Conyers, Ga., and Oscar Blackmon of Rock Mills; 28 grandchildren; 52
great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Blackmon, a
lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been employed with West Point
Pepperell.. He was preceded by his wife, Lillie Henderson Blackmon.
BRADSHAW,
El Paso, Tx. Graveside services for Henry R. Bradshaw, 74, will be Saturday
at 2:30 p.m. at Piedmont Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Bradshaw died Thursday at Veterans Administration Hospital in
Tuscaloosa.
BURROUGHS,
Talladega, Al. Services for John Henry Burroughs,72, will be Saturday at 2:30
p.m. at Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary with Susan Keith officiating Burial will
be in Talladega Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Burroughs died Feb 23 at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in
Birmingham.
Survivors include his companion, Lola B. Keith ; four daughters, Sheila Celeste
Barclay of Talladega, Paulette Renee Keith of Fort Hood, Tx.,, Susan Denise
Keith of Dallas and Rhonda Elisha Keith of Atlanta; three sons, Gregory
Rogers, Tracy Rogers and John Antonio Keith, all of Talladega; three brothers
Rufus Burroughs and George Burroughs, both of Talladega, and Bennie
Burroughs of Milwaukee; a sister, Hattie Patterson of Talladega; eight
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
Mr. Burroughs attended Westside High School, He inlisted in the U.S. Navy at
the age of 16 serving in WW II and in the AirForce during the Korean War.
He was in the health care industry from 1957 until retiring in 1987 from
Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
CARTER,
Talladega Al. Services for Willie Carter, 77, of Talladega will be announced
by Sims Funeral Service.
Mr. Carter died Wednesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
DARK,
Talladega, Al. Services for John Dark, Jr., 58, will be announced by Terry's
Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Dark died Tuesday at his home.
LAMBERT,
Tallapoosa, Ga. Services for Velma Wilson Stephens Lambert, 75, were Feb
24, at First United Methodist Church of Tallapoosa, with Revs. John Norton
and Waylen Golden officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in Muscadine
with Miller Funeral Home of Tallapoosa in charge.
Mrs Lambert died Feb. 22.
Survivors include one daughter, Bettye Ann Golden of Tallapoosa; one
stepson, Calvin Eugene Lambert Sr. of Valdosta, Ga.; four stepdaughters,
Charlotte Merritt, Pat Freeman, Brenda Davis and Shelva Ballard; four sisters,
Ruth Phillips of Tallapoosa, Bertha Jackson of Trion, Ga., Alma Connell of
Heflin and Eleanor Sudduth of Waco, Ga.; two brothers, Albert D. Wilson of
Oxford and Elbert Wilson of Jacksonville; one granddaughter ofnd several
step-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lambert, a native of Haralson County, Ga., was retired and the co-
owner on Stephens Insurance Agency of Tallapoosa.
She was preceded by two husbands, James D. Stephens in 1987 and Clarence
J. Lambert in 1998; one sister; one half-sister; and one brother.
McRAE,
Friday's Crossing, Al. Services for Eather William "E.W." McRae,81,
formerly of Weaver, were Jan 24, at King's Valley Chapel in Oneonta with
Rev. Bishop officiating. Burial was in Wynnville Cemetery.
Mr. McRae died Jan 22 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Christine McRae of Friday's Crossing
Community; two sins, Charles Wayne McRae of Friday's Crossing, and Daniel
Paul McRae of Dutton; three daughters, Frances Elliot of Jasper, Shirley
Williams of Susan Moore and Faye Vines of Jacksonville; one brother, Marvin
McRae on Gadsden; two sisters, Ester Ward of Walnut Grave and Jewell
Sims of Steele; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. mr. McRae was
a retired self-employed painter, He was preceded by one grandson, Marty
Williams.
MEADS,
Birmingham, Al. Services for Patricia Gaye Meads will be Saturday at 1 p.m.
at First Baptist Church of Saks with Revs. John Harris and Wayne Kilpatrick
officiating. Burial will be on Anniston memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mrs Meads died Thursday at St. Vincents Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors
include her husband, Duane Meads; three daughters, Phyllis Jamison of
Birmingham. Susan Geerlings of Newnan, Ga. and Duana Boyd of Ohatchee;
one son, Steve Meads of Birmingham; her mother, Mary LouChance of
Birmingham; and five grandchildren
Mrs Meads , a native of Anniston, was employed at Food World, She was a
member of the Church of Christ.
MIZELL,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Charles Wayne Mizell, 59, will be Saturday at 11
a.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Phillips officiating.
Burial will be in Nances Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Mizell died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel Mizell; three daughters, Ann Brock and kelly
Traffanstedt, both of Jacksonville, and Jennifer Hayes of Anniston; his father,
James E. Young. of Heflin; one sister, Debbie Roether of Emporia, Kan.; two
brothers, Jay Young and Tommy Young, both of Heflin; and two
grandchildren.
Mr. Mizell, a resident of the Hollingworth Community, was retired from
Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board. He was a member of the Catholic
Church of Pensacola, Fla.
NIXON,
Anniston , Al Graveside services for Hollis Nixon, 64, will be Saturday at 1
p.m. at Eden Hills Cemetery with Rev. P.Q. English and Bishop Moses Reeves
officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-7 at Anniston Funeral
Service.
Mr. Nixon died Wednesday at Regional medical Center.
Survivors include five daughters, Ida McKinney and Jacqueline Peterson, both
of Anniston, Jackie Nixon, Regina Nixon and Marsha Nixon , all of Ohio; one
son ,Hollis Nixon Jr. of Florida; sis sisters, Carrie mae Bush, Jeanette Nixon
Clark, and Quintonie Bolton Pruett, all of Anniston, Geraldine Nixon Jordan of
Buffalo, N.Y., Mildren Ann Nixon Hughes of Cleveland, Ohio, and Verna
Nixon Patterson of Kosiusko, Miss.; and one brother, Arthur Nixon Jr. of
Cleveland.
Mr. Nixon was employed at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.
PARKS,
Alpine, Al Services for Iva Arnett Parks, 80, will be today at 2 p.m. at Usrey
Brown Service Chapel with Dr. Larry Morris officiating. Burial will be in
Alpine Cemetery.
Mrs Parks died Wednesday at Talladega Health Care.
Survivors include her husband, Belton S. Parks; one daughter, Gail Joiner of
Talladega; two sons, William A. Parks of Daphne and Ddavid B. Parks of
Dothan; three sisters, Troy A. Pruitt and Patsy Hubbard, both of Alpine, and
Casey Arnette of Decatur, Ga. ; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs Parks, a native of Cedartown, Ga. lived in Talladega County most of her
life. She was retired from the Palm Beach Company and was a member of
Alpine Baptist Church.
PARRIS
Piedmont, Al Services for J.C. Grover Parrris, 83, will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Parris died Thursday at his home.
PARRISH,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Alice Wallace Parrish, 80, will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Doyal and William
Motes officiating. Burial will be on Highland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
mrs Parrish died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Franced Pritchett of Hokes Bluff,
Annie Lorene Roberts of Summerville, Fal., and Annie Louise Minton of
Piedmont; one sister, Annie Laura Savage of Monervallo; six grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren
Mrs Parrish was a lifelong resident of Piedmont.
WILCOX,
Munford, Al. Services for Celia "Cill" Deloris Wilcox,58, will be tosay at 3:30
p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs Jeff Rutledge and Jerry Long
officiatingl Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs Wilcox died Wednesday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in
Birmingham.
Survivors include three sisters, Paatricia Jenkins and Sally Haynes both of
Stockdale, and Peggy Hardy of Talladega; one brother, Clarence Wilcox of
Stockdale; and one granddaughter.
Mrs Wilcox, a native and longtime resident of Stockdale, was manager of
Wilcox Roofing for more than 30 years. She was a member of Stockdale
Baptist Church and wass preceded by one son, Mark Wilcox.
YOUNG,
Hobson City, Al. Services for George Herman Young,56, will be Saturday at
1 p.m. at Rising Star United Methodist Church with Revs. Richard Stryker III
and Lee D. Young officiating. Burial will be in Hobson City Memorial Gardens
Cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Young died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include one sister, Hazel McLaughlin of Hobson City; one brother
Rosco Malloy of Bynum.
Mr. Young was a graduate of Calhoun County Training School and was
employed with Coca-Cola Co, and Ross Handy Mart.
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BLACKMON,
Jacksonville, Al. Graveside services for Alfred James Blacknom, 75, will be
today at 2 p.m.in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Truman Norred
officiating. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of the
arrangements..
Mr. Blackmon died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Blackmon ; two daughters, Sandra
Melton of Birmingham and Lynn Ficklen of Jacksonville; one son , Tommy
Blackmon of Pensacola, Fla.; four sisters, Opal Vann of Attalla, Nellie Herring,
Audrey McPhearson, and Frances Moore, all of Gadsden; one brother
Emery Blackmon of Pinkinton, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Blackmon, a resident of Calhoun County most of his life, was retired from
Federal Mogul in Jacksonville.
BRADSHAW,
El Paso, Texas. Graveside services for Henry R. Bradshaw, 74, formerly of
Weaver, will be today at 2:30 p.m. in Piedmont Memory Gardens Cemetery
with Rev. Druey Tierce officiating. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
Mr. Bradshaw died Thursday at Veterans Administration Hospital in
Tuscaloosa.
Survivors include two sons, Ray Scott Bradshaw of Saks and Bruce H.
Bradshaw of Houston; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Bradshaw, a native of Weaver was retired from Ft. McClellan. He was a
decorated WWII Army veteran and US Air Force Korean War vereran. He
was a member of Central Church of Christ.
HOUZE,
Atlanta, Ga. Services for Darryl Keith Houze,38, formerly of Roanoke, will be
Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rock Mills Methodist Church with Rev. David Holmes
officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery . The
family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home in
Roanoke.
Mr. Houze died Thursday at Piedmont Hospital.
Survivors include his parents,Larry and Betty Houze of Roalnoke; his
grandmother, Lara E. Crockett of LaGrange, Ga.; a sister, Lara Allen of
Auburn; and a close friend, Darryl Moores of Atlanta.
Mr. Houze, a Randolph County Native, was a graduate of Handley High
School and Auburn University. He was employed with Addler Instrument as an
office manager and was a member of Center Baptist Church in LaFayette.
MASON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Ret. MSGT Chase Prescott Mason, 66,
will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Charles Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The
family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Mason died Thursday in Carrollton, Ga.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith mason Bussey of Anniston; three sons,
Walter James Mason and Thomas John Mason, both of Anniston, and Richard
Alan mason of Owensboro,Ky.; two sisters, Patricia Pickard of Wichita, Kan.
and Maude Bellevance of Hardwick, Vt.; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Mason was a native of Vermont. He was an Army veteran of the Vietman
War. He served 24 years and was awarded two Purple Hears and the
Distinguished Service Cross.
PARRIS,
Piedmont, Al. Services for J.C. Grover Parris, 83, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Thompson Funeral Home with Revs. James Grace and James Martin
officiating. Burial will follow in Nances Creek Cemetery.
Mr.Parris died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include four sons, Grover C. Parris of Piedmont, Andrew Parris and
Horace Parris, both of Oxford, and Floyd Parris of Stillwater, Okla,; six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Parris, a Cherokee County natove, had been a resident of the Piedmont
area most of his life.He was a retired employee of Lee Brass and was a
member of Nances Creek Congregational Holiness Church where he servid as
a deacon. He was preceded by his wife, Oma Lee Parris.
TAYLOR,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Daisy Mae Taylor, 83, will be Sunday at 3:30
p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Taylor died Friday at Jacksonville Hospital.
THEOBALD,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Charles Ray Theobald, 76, will be Sunday at 10
a.m. at KL. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gordon Andrews
officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Williamsville, Ill. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Theobald died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Ferguson Theobald ,; two daughters, Karen T.
Turner of Auburn and Tracy Burke of Ohatchee; two sons, Timothy Dreyer of
Jacksonville and Mary Dreyer of Anniston; two sisters, Lila Bradley and
Barbara Wilmert, both of Lincoln, Ill.; five grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
Mr. Theobald was a resident of Calhoun County for 25 years.He was a WW
II Army veteran, former manaber of the Gamecock Hotel and the Calhoun
County Co-op. He was owner and operator of Busy Bee Produce Market. He
was a member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge #42 and the American Legion
Post 57.
TURNER,
Heflin, Al. Services for Jean Turner, 63, will be today at 2 p.m. at Concord
Baptist Church with Revs. Alton Stamey and Charles Munroe officiating. Burial
will be on Concord Cemetery in Cleburne County. Sryden Funeral Home is in
charge of Arrangements.
Mrs Turner died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include two brothers, Julian Noles of Atlanta and Harden Noles of
Roanoke; and two sisters, Ceretha Lovell of Albertville and Minnie Lee
Holloway of Smith.
Mrs. Turner, a native of Randolph County, was a longtime resident of
Cleburne County. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist in Joppa. She
was preceded by her husband, John R. Turner Jr.
WHITE,
Fiverside, Al Services for Clarence White,71, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Pell City, Burial will be in Jefferson
Memorial Gardens in Birmingham.
WIER,
Gadsden, Al. Services for Frankie M. Wier, 86, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Morgan Funeral Chapel, Attalla. Burial will be in Rainbow Mrmorial Gardens.
the body will be at the funeral home today from noon until service time.
Mrs. Wier, formerly of Lincoln, died Wednesday. Survivors include a
daughter, Betty J. Gurley of Glencoe; eight grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, Albert Wier and a daughter,
Beverly Hubbard.Mrs Wier was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Glencoe and a native of Lincoln.
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BURNS,
Anniston Al. Services for Virginia Burns, 70, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs Burns died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
CALISTRI,
Fayetteville, N. Y. Services for Leo A. Calistri, 64, formerly of Anniston ,
will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Fayetteville. Private burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery with
Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Calistri died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West
Paln Beach, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Watson Calistri; two sons, Eric A. Calistri
of Austin, Texas, and Brian I. Calistri of Philadelphia; ghree daughters, Marta
G. Calistri of Virginia Beach, Colette N. Rausch of Hanalei and Aimee E.
Coyne of DeWitt; a brother, Pert J. Calistri of Bergenfield, N.J.; a sister, Joan
Robinson of Palm Springs, Calif.; four grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Mr. Calistri retired from New Channels Corporation in 1996, and had been
general mamager of NewChannels of Alabama from 1971-73. He served in
the U.S. Army from 1954-56.
GIBSON,
Ashland, Al. services for Billie Faye Gibson, 69, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Lineville with Revs. Andrew Butler
and Randall Ingram officiating. Burial will be on Clay County Memory Gardens
with Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland in charge.
Mrs Gibson died Friday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include a sister, Jaffries Ogles of Ashland; and several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs Gibson was a native of Clay County and a former resident of Villa Rica,
Ga. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and retired
from Higgins Manufacturing Co.
McCAIG,
Lincoln, A. Services for Mary Lou McCaig, 75, will be announced by Usrey
Funeral Home.
Mrs McCaig died Saturday at Talladega Health Care Center.
McCURDY,
Piedmont, Al. Services for William A. McCurdy, 67, will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. McCurdy died Saturday at his residence.
Montford,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Janice L. Montford 47, will be Nonday at 1:30
p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. O. E. Webb officiating.
Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in
charge.
Mrs. Montford died Wednesday at Vererans Administration Hospital,
Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband, Richard D. Montford of Jacksonville; two
sisters, Superior Wilson of Anniston and Betty Gilbert of Birmingham; a
brother, Dan Nixon of Anniston.
Mrs. Montford was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church, Aka
sorority, and graduate of Cobb High Class of 1969. She received a bachelor's
degree from Jacksonville State and a master's from UAB.
PRICE,
Standing Rock, Al. Services for Ora Pearl Price, 66, will be Monday 2 p.m.
at Standing Rock Assembly of God with Revs. A.W. Kent and Carroll
Royster officiating. Burial will be on Randolph memory Gardens with
Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Price died Friday at George Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley.
Survivors include her husband, J.W. Price ; four daughters, Nelda Myers of
Valley, Sue Farmer of Roanoke, Gloria "Cissy" Boatner of Rock Mills and
Kim Fomby of Hogansville, Ga.; a son, Jimmy Price of Standing Rock; two
sisters, Bertha Holoway of Lineville and Fannie Dell Traylor of Woodland; two
brothers, I.D. Harmon of Swagg and James A. Harmon of Bacon Level; nine
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Price was born in Randolph County, the daughter of William Ellis and
Fannie Liza Harmon . She was a member of Standing Rock Assembly of God
Church. She was preceded by a husband, Arlon Bolt, and by a grandchild,
Zachary Fomby.
TAYLOR,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Daisy Mae Taylor, 83, will be today at 3:30
p.m.at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Whitt Hibbs officiating.
Burial will be on Friendship Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs Taylor died Friday at Jacksonville Hospital .
Survivors include a sister, Maggie Robinett of Jacksonville; and a caregiver,
Faye Mayne of Anniston.
Mrs. Taylor was a native and lifelong resident of Clahoun County, the former
owner of Taylor's Service Station ,and a Baptist.
VARNER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Jerome Varner, 38, will be today 2 p.m. at Greater
Clavary Baptist Church with Rev. Hersey L. Taylor officiating. Burial will
follow in Eden Hills Cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Varner died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Varner of Lanett; his wife,
Belita Varner ; a son Quanzie Varner of Anniston; and several brothers and
sisters.
Mr. Varner was a native of Chambers County. He was a member and
church Musician at Greater Calvary Baptist Church. Valley Messengers
Gospel Group, and was a former textile worker.
WHITE,
Riverside, Al.. Services for Clarence White, 71, will be Monday 11 a.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel, Pell City. Burial with graveside services will
be at 1:30 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville. The family will
receive friends tonight from 5-7.
Mr. White died Thursday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Faye White ; three sons, Dennis White of
Margaret, Rickey White of Riverside and Jeff White of Birmingham ; three
sisters, Eva Smite of Riverside, Bernice Powell of Marietta, Ga. , and Sue
Stoddard of Blomfield, New York; four brothers, Aaron White of Birmingham,
Curtis White of Leeds, Roy White of Pinson and Howard White of
Birmingham eight grandchildren
Mr. White was a native of Argo and was retired from U.S. Pipe and Foundry and American
Bridge. He was a vereran of WW II and a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR MARCH 2 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BOWMAN,
Heflin, Al. Services for Mary Elizabeth Bowman,92, are today at 2 p.m. at
Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Wayne Stevens officiating. Burial will
follow in Heflin City Cemetery.
Miss Bowman died Saturday at Cleburne Nursing Home.
Survivors include caregiver Jimmy Morris of Heflin and several nieces and
nephews.
Miss Bowman, a Georgia native, was a resident of Heflin for most of her life.
She was a retired school teacher and a member of Heflin Baptist Church and
the Cleburne County Retired Teachers Association.
BROWN,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Robert L. "Bob" Brown, 97, will be Tuesday at
3 p.m. at Levens Baptist Church with Revs. Gordon Taylor and Tim Brown
officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral
Home in charge.
Mr. Brown died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include three daughters, Mavis Calhoun of Wedowee, Vera Luker of
Lineville, and Ann Wilson of Opelika; four sons, Willie Brown of LaGrange,
Ga. , Cecil Brown of Woodland, and Robert Brown Jr., and Vernon Brown,
both of Wedowee; a sister, Mary Lou Smith of Newell; 20 grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Brown was a native of Chambers County. He was a farmer and a member
of Levens Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for a number of years.
He was preceded by his wife, Annie Bolt Brown, a daughter, Lorene Burkes,
and a son, Lowell Brown.
BYNUM,
Anniston, Al. Services for Gracie Bynum, 78, will be announced by Anniston
Funeral Service.
Mrs Bynum died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
HOUSTON,
Yonkers, N.Y. Services for Helen Houston, 52, formerly of Pell City, will be
announced by Pell City Funeral Service.
Mrs Houston died Sunday in New York.
HURST,
Pell City, Al. Services for Annie Mae Hurst,91, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at
Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Pell City, with Rev. A.L. Courtney Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery.
Mrs Hurst died Saturday.
Survivors include three daughters, Jean H. Johnson and Louise Tidwell, both
of Pell City, Anna Lou Foster of Washington, N.C.: a son, Charles Brown of
Staten Island, N.Y. ; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-
grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren.
Mrs. Hurst was a native and lifeolng resident of Pell City. She retired from
Avondale Mills with 22 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist
Church of Pell City and the L.L.L.Sunday school class. She was preceded by
her husband, Robert Hurst, and two daughters, Elizabeth Burton and Mary
Alice Brown.
McCURDY,
Piedmont, Al. Services for William Aaron McCurdy, 67, are today 2 p.m. at
Thompson Funeral home with Revs. Morris Minton and Blane Tidwell
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Mr. McCurdy died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors includehis wife, Martha McCurdy ; a daughter, Sheila McCurdy Hill
of Piedmont; his mother, Venaus McCurdy of Piedmont; a sister, Eva Jones of
Piedmont; two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Mr. McCurdy was a
native and lifelong resident of the Piedmont area and was a u.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded by a son, Jeff McCurdy, and a grandson, Jeremy McCurdy.
ROOKS
Oxford, Al. Services for Izzie Louise Loveless Rooks, 92, will be Tuesday at
2 p.m. from the Union Hill Baptist Church, Ranburne, with Rev. W.M.
Wiggins, Gerald Rogers and Kenny Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the
adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at Rainwater-West
Funeral Home, Bowdon, Ga. from 6-9p.m.
Mrs Rooks died Sunday.
Survivors include two sons, Sam Rooks of Buford, Ga. and Don Rooks of
Marietta, Ga.; two daughters, Louise Young of Oxford and Mildred Lindsey of
Lineville, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-
grandchildren.
Mrs. Rooks was a native of Cleburne County and resident of Calhoun
County. She was the widow of Charlie Rooks.
THE ANNISTON STAR MARCH 3 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BASSETT,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Warner w. "Bill" Bassett,84, will be Wednesday
at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Roanoke with Rev. Tim Craft
and Thomas Waldrep officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The
family will receive friends tonight from 4-9 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Bassett died Monday at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jim Reaves Bassett ; two daughters, Judy
Cunningham of Forrester Park, Ga., and Denise Varnadoe of Hampton, Ga.;
one son, Ernie Bassett of Luthersville, Ga.; four sisters, Lorene Schuessler of
Dennison, Tx., Irene Kirby and Viola Thomas, both of Lakeland, Fla., and
Mary Baldwin of Birmingham; two brothers, Travis Bassett of Lakeland and
Gordon Bassett of Doraville, Ga.; seven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren .
Mr Bassett, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been employed as a
carpenter with Stevens Workshop. He was a WW II veteran and a member of
Pleasant Grave Baptist Church.
GOODWIN,
Wedowee,Al. Services for Bunyan Goodwin Sr., 52, will be Wednesday at
2 p.m. at Silmon's Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Curtis Spidell officiating. Burial
will be un Union Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive
friends today from 2-6p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Goodwin died Saturday.
Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Goodwin of Roanoke and Mary Alice
Goodwin of Wedowee, one son, Bunyan Goodwin Jr. of Roanoke; one sister,
Catherine Spidell of Wedowee; and two brothers, Billy Fred Goodwin of
Newell and Richard Goodwin of Dayton, Ohio.
HOLLAND,
Anniston, Al. Service for Raymond Holland, 67, will be Wednesday at
11a.m. at Miller Funeral Home. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-
8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Holland died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Holland ; two sons, Raymond E. Holland of
Talladega and Andrew C. Holland of Birmingham; two sisters, Betty Handley
of Saks and Peggy Dogrell of Mableton, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren ; and primary caregivers, Buford Crosson and Charlotte
Holland.
Mr. Holland, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Buck's
Auto Trim and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Saks
Baptist Church.
HORN,
Ashland, Al. Services for Lowell Horn, 60, will be today at 2 p.m. at Clay
County Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ben Rosser and Randall Ingram
officiating. Burial will follow in Ashland City Cemetery. The family will receive
friends until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Horn died Sunday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Horn of Ashland; his mother Mae Horn of
Ashland; one daughter, Dinah Motley of Opelika; one son Danny Horn of
Ashland; two brothers, Bruce Horn of Ashland and Ray Horn of Oxford; and
five grandchildren.
Mr. Horn, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was retired from
Contel Telephone Co. where he had been employed as plant manager. He had
served as sergeant at the 128th Alabama National Guard Ambulance Group in
ashland. He was a member of the Quarterback Club, Jaycees and the Lions
Club.
JOHNSON,
Roanoke, Al. Services for George Glavis Johnson, 66, will be today at 2
p.m. at Whites Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Don Quick officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral home in charge.
Mr. Johnson died Sunday at Hospice of LaGrange.
He is survived by his mother, Vollie Johnson of Roanoke.
Mr. Johnson, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been a self-
employed carpenter, He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of
Whites Chapel Methodist Church.
JOHNSTON,
Anniston Al. Lillian Louise Johnston, 68, died Sunday at Stringfellow
Memorial Hospital . K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of
arrangements.
Survivors include one son, Truman Lamar Johnton of Munford; ane sister,
Nellie Ruth Brewer of Talladega; two brothers, Kenneth Ledbetter of Weaver
and Roy Lee Ledbetter of Saks; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Johnston, a native of Calhoun County, was preceded by two brothers.
LEWIS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Alma Lewis, 84, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at
Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville.
Mrs. Lewis died Monday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include one son, Elbert Lewis of Anniston; five grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Mrs Lewis, a native of Huntsville, had recently moved to Anniston. She was
a member of West Huntsville Church of Christ and was preceded by her
husband , Barney Lewis, and one son, Walter Lewis.
McCAIG,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Mary Lou McCaig, 75, were Monday
at Lincoln Cemetery with Rev.Jim Herrington officiating. and Usrey Brown
Service in charge.
Mrs McCaig died Saturday at Talladega Health Care Center.
Survivors include her husband, Foy G. McCaig of Lincoln; one daughter, May
Ramsey of Collierville, Tenn.; one son, Joe M. McCaig of Prattville; her
mother, Mary Clark of Russellville; two sisters, Mavis Smith of Water Valley,
Miss,. and Marie Trousdale of New Hope; four grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren .
Mrs. McCaig, a native of Franklin County, was a resident of Talladega for
the past 10 years. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of
Talladega Church of Christ.
McCORMICK,
Wedowee, Al Services for Raymond McCormick ,64, will be today at
Benefield Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. with Rev. J.C. Holloway officiating.
Burial will be on Mr. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. McCormick died Monday at Traylor's Nursing Home in Roanoke.
Survivors include two sisters, Georgia Davis of Wedowee and Mary Jo.
Edmondson of Phoenix; and one brother, Josh McCormick of Wedowee.
Mr. McCormick, a native of Randolph County, had worked in the poultry
industry and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
MOORE,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Annie Mae Moore, 87, will be Wednesday at 2
p.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Charles Parris
and Jimmy Fair officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the Juneral home.
Mrs Moore died Monday at Cherokee County Nursing Home .
Survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Ann Ingram of Piedmont and Linda
Gail McGatha of Jacksonville; two sons, Johnny Lee Moore of Piedmont,and
Tommy H. Moore of Killeen, Tx ; one sister, Peggy Prickett of Alexandria; 14
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Moore had lived most of her life in Piedmont. She was a member of
Westside Congregational Holiness Church.
MOORE,
Marion, Al. Services for Callie O'Neal Bamberg Moore, 74, were Feb. 25
at Heiberger United Methodist Church. with Revs. Travis Barnes and Calvin
Crocker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Kirk Funeral Homes of
Marion was in charge.
Mrs Moore died Feb.22 at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Delle Moore Bean of Bynum; one son ,
Thomas Lewell Moore of Bessemer; seven sisters, Erma Hobson of
Greensboro, Sarah Clements Jones of Marion, Neva Aiken of Mobile, Annie
Morrison Greenway, Bernice Bamberg and Mable Bamberg, all of
Birmingham. and Ida Mae Crocker of Montevallo; two brothers, Floyd
Bamberg of Sprott and Gathon Bamberg on Marion; four grandchildren and
one great-grandson.
Mrs. Moore, a native of Perry County, was preceded by her husband,
Lewell C. Moore.
SULLIVAN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Boadie Sullivan, 90, will be announced by Ervin
Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Sullivan died Sunday at Talladega Health Care.
WHITE,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Leon Daniel White, 72, will be Wednesday at
2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Truman Norred
officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville City Cemetery The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home
Mr. White died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby White ; two daughters, Janice Knight of
Jacksonville and Teresa Vise of Heflin; three sisters, Lucille Beck, Cleo
Maxwell and Coreen Stancil, all of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren.
Mr. White, a native of Jacksonville, was retired from Anniston Army
Depot after 34 years . He was in the U.S. Navy during WW II .
THE ANNISTON STAR MARCH 4 , 1998 OBITUARIES
CARTER,
Ohatchee, Al. Graveside services for Ira Truman Carter,78, will be Thursday
at 11 a.m. at Oxford Memorial Cemetery with Ed Smith officiating. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr.Carter died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three sisters, Gladys Roberta Pence of Delta, Wennie Lou
Hartfield and Ora Mertice Walden, both of Oxford; and two brothers, Joseph
B. Carter Jr. of Oxford and Kenneth Eugene Carter of Anniston.
Mr Carter, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from
Anniston Army Depot and was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II .
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
CARTER,
Talladega Al. Services for Willie B. Carter, &5, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at
Sims Funeral Service Chapel with Revs. Johnny F. McKinney and Samuel
Turner officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Mount Church Cemetery.
Mr. Carter died Thursday, Feb. 26, at Citizen;s Baptist Medical Center in
Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Ada W Carter; one daughter, Mattie Swain of
Talladega; three sisters, Corean Chatman, Janniet White and Ruby Robers
Barth, all of Talladega; one brother, Ollie Carter of Talladega; and four
grandchildren.
CAUSEY
Anniston Al. Services for Carl L Causey, 85, will be announced by Gray
Brown-Service Mortuary.
Mr. Causey died Tuesday at national Health Care Center in Golden Springs.
COLE,
Oxford Al. Services for Frank M. Cole, 72, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at
Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crenatory Chapel with Rev. Jerry Starling
officiating. Burial will be on Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Cole died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Cathryn Bentley Cole; two daughters, Sharon Diane
Clark of Indianola, Miss., and Donna Sue Buice of Oxford; one son, Frank
David Cole of Oxford; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cole, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County ,was an engineer for several
radio stations in Anniston and Talladega. He retired from Anniston Army
Depot after 33years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of
Lakeview Baptist Church.
DAUGHERTY
Anniston Al. Services for J.M. "Bud" Daugherty Sr., 79, will be Thursday at
2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Bruce Atkinson,
James Embry and Frank Andrews officiating. Burial will be on Anniston
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9
at the funeral home.
Mr. Daugherty died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, EthelBridges Daugherty ; two daughters, DeeAnn
Berrey and Linda Honaker, both of Anniston; two sons, Milton Daugherty Jr.
and Harlan Daugherty, both of Anniston; one sister Addelene Styles of Bremen
Ga.; 11 grendchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mr.Daugherty, a native of Carroll County, Ga. was a resident of Anniston
for the last 62 yr.. He was retired from FMC and was a pastor of Mr. Moriah
Primitive Baptist Chuech for 28 years.
DOYAL,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Margaret D. Doyal, 71, will be Thursday at 2
p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Revs. Jerry Dyer and Kenny Kelley
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Doyal died Tuesday at Piedmont Health Care.
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Doyal ; four daughters, Joyce Livingston
of Oxford, June Paslay, Louise Kerns and Shirley Dyer, all of Piedmont; one
son, Jackie Kelly of Piedmont; two stepsons, Rev. Ricky Doyal of Piedmont
and Wayne Doyal of Saks; two sisters, Rosie Wilkes of Tallapoosa Ga. , and
Lydia Turner of Douglasville, Ga.; four brothers, Joe Martin and Bud Martin,
both of Piedmont, Frank Martin and Billy Martin, both of Tyler, Texas;13
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Doyal, a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont, was a retired
employee of XDU.Classics. She was a member of Westside Congregational
Holiness Church and Attended Grace Tabernacle.
GORTNEY,
Ashland,Al. Services for Alfred O. Gortney, 76, will be today at 2 p.m. at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Richard East officiating. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery. The family will receive friends until service time at Clay
County Funeral home.
Mr. Gortney died Sunday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Bernie Gortney ; two sisters, Thelma Denney and
Millie Denney, both of Ashland; and two brothers, Walter Gortney and Hoyt
Gortney, both of Ashland.
mr. Gortney, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was retired from
Southland Manufacturing Company and was a U.S. Army vereran of WW II.
He was a Baptist.
HENDLEY,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Thomas Edward Hendley, 25, Will be announced
by Quattlebaum Funeral home.
Mr. Hendley died Tuesday at Wedowee Hospital.
McCULLERS,
Ashland, Al. Services for Nettie McCullers, 92, will be Thursday at 22 a.m.
at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Valter Taylor and Richard East
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 5:30 until service time on Thursday at Clay County Funeral
Home.
Mrs. McCullers died Tuesday at Clay County Hospital
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Curlee of Ashland; one granddaughter
and two great-grandchildren
Mrs McCullers, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a
homemaker. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and was
preceded by her husband, Lester McCullers.
MULKEY,
Heflin Al. Services for Lovella Mulkey, 76, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at
Crumley's Chapel Church of God with Revs. O.V. Sewell, Roger Jacob and
Michael Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the Dryden Funeral Home.
mrs. Mulkey died Monday at Carraway Methodist Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include one son, Harlin Mulkey of Gadsden; three grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Mulkey, a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was a
member of Crumlie's Chapel Churchof God. She was preceded by her
husband, Howard Mulkey.
SIMS
Weaver, Al. Services for Milford L. "Bill" Sims, 81, will be Thursday at 2
p.m. at Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Blue Mountain with Revs. Jimmy
Nunnally, Harlis Haynes, and Charles Cupp Rutherford officiating. Burial will
be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family will receive friends tonight
from 6-8 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Sims died Tuesday at Regional medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Bonds Sems ;one daughter, Rebecca S.
Buse of Ohatchee; three sons, John C. Simsof Weaver, Edddward C. Sims of
Anniston and George R. Sims of Ohatchee; one sister, Carrie Sims of
Jacksonville; two brothers, Winford W. Sims of Oxford and B.H. Sims of
Anniston; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
TURNER,
Lincoln Al. Services for Alfonza Turner 65, will be announced by Terry's
Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Turner died Monday in Lincoln.
WILAON,
Lincoln Al. Services for Ralph P. Wilson,78, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at
Gray Brown-service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel. Burial will be in Anniston
Memorial Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the
funeral home.
Mr. Wilson died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Emogene Wilson ; three sons, Joseph York Wilson
and Chris Paris Wilson, both of Birmingham, and Mark Anthony Wilson of
Huntsville; two step-sons, Joseph Lee Christopher of Pinson and Jeffery James
Christopher of Pell City; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Wilson, a nstive of Missouri, was a resident of Lincoln for the past 20
years. He was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a WW II
veteran. He was a Baptist.
BEARDEN,
Whitesburg , Al.? Mrs Loama Oretha Bearden, age 73, passed away on
Monday afternoon, March 2, 1998 at her residence.
She was born on Dec. 11, 1924 in Cleburne County, Al Mrs Bearden wa a
homemaker and attended New Vision Baptist Church
She is survived by her husband; Travis Bearden ;her mother, Maude Kidd of
Oxford Al. Daughters and sons-in-lawColeen Smith and Cathy and George
Carter, all of Whitesburg, Robbie Stainbrook of Temple, Sharon and Bobby
Merrell of Roopville, and Lawana and Lamar Musick of Carrollton three
brothers ; eight grandchildren ;and one great-grandchild
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m.
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THE ANNISTON STAR MARCH 5 , 1998 OBITUARIES
CAUSEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Carl Lee Causey,85, formerly of Talladega. will
be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel
with Revs. Stanley Duke and Finley Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in
Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8
at the funeral home.
Mr. Causey died Tuesday at National Health Care in Golden Springs.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred C. Causey ; one daughter, Carlyn C. Creel
of Weaver; two sisters, Mattie Lee Balenger of Anniston and Doris Cotney of
Talladega; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Causey, a longtime resident of Clay and Talladega counties, had lived
in Anniston since 1978. He was retired from Bemis Bag Co. of Talladega and
was a member of West Anniston Baptist Church.
HENDLEY,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Thomas Edward "Tommy" Hendley,25, will be
today at 1 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church with Revs. Lindon Fields, Cecil
Halsey and Len Martin officiating. Burial will be aat Napoleon Church of Christ
Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include one son, Dylan Hendley; one daughter, Brittany Hendley;
one stepdaughter, Paige Pollard; his mother and stepfather, Deborah and
Mickey Young of Roanoke; and his grandmothers, Clayton Davis of Rock
Mills and Sara Hendley of Roanoke.
Mr. Hendley, a native and lifelong resident of Randolph County, was a
member of Springfield Baptist Church.
HILL,
Summerfield, Fla. Services for Leona M. Hill, 67will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
Arrington Chapel with Revs. Danny Barnwell and Morris Minton officiating.
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight
from 6-8 at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hill died Tuesday in Summerfield.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Hill of Summerfield; three
stepdaughters, Janet Rugherford and Angela Boswell both of Piedmont, and
Starla Cleveland of Jacksonville; six stepsons, Randy Hill , Ronnie Hill, Donnie
Hill, Terry Hill , Michael Hill and Mark Hill, all of Piedmont; one sister, Irene
Conder of Merrillville, Ind.; three brothers, Emile Emmons of Belleview Fal.,
Lucien Emmons of Topshaw, Maine, and Donald Emmons of Lisbon, Maine;
16 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Hill , a native of Maine, was a former resident of Piedmont and had
lived in Belleview for the past two years.
LANDT,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Paul Landt will be announced by Gray Brown-
Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mr. Landt died Wednesday at his home.
MARBUT,
Oxford, Al. Services for Thomas Gerald "Tommy" Marbut, 41, will be today
at 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Burns officiating. Burial will
be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Marbut died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his parents, Ruby Marbut and Ernesting R. Marbut, both of
Oxford; one sister, Becky Marbut West of Panama City, Fla,; and brother,
George Marbut of Anniston.
Mr. Marbut, a resident of Oxford for the past 41 years , was a car salesman
in this area for many years. He was a Baptist.
ROBERTS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Carson Roberts, 89, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. John Sawyer officiating. Burial will be
in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the
funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died Wednesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include two sisters, Annie Bell Roberts and e.T. Reynolds, both of
Talladega.
Mr. Roberts, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega, was a self-
employed mechanic and carpenter, He was a Methodist.
SEVERSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Burns O. Severson, 79, will be announced by
Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Severson died Tuesday in Ft.Myers, Fla.
SULLIVAN,
Anniston Al. Services for Boadie Sullivan,93, will be Firday at 2 p.m. at
Ervin's Chapel of the Chimes with Rev. Cleveland Jones officiating. Burial will
be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-7:30
at the funeral home. Procession will leave 1320 Mulberry Ave. at 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Sullivan died Sunday at Talladega Health Care Nursing Home.
Survivors include four daughters, Leola S. Johnson of Bowie, Md., Lula B.
Ellis of Birmingham, Mary C. Lawrence of Los Angeles and Mary Moss of
Detroit; three sons, Roosevelt Sullivan of Birmingham, Michael Sanders and
Mark Sanders, both of Chicago; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Sullivan, a Dallas County native, was a retired brick mason. He was a
member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was preceded by his wife, Ceola
D. Sullivan.
WHITE,
Talladega, Al. Services for Louise Chatman White,66, will be Friday at 1
p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Hardy officiating. Burial
will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Terry's Funeral Home in
charge.
Mrs White died Sunday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Aaron White Jr. ; two daughters, Shirley A.
Nix and Ella E Williams, both of Talladega; seven sons, Richard Chatman,
Ralph Ford Nix, Terry Wayne Nix, Leroye White and Stanley Lamar White,
all of Talladega, Sgt. Samuel White of Ft. Meade, Md., and Sgt, Stephen
White of Columbus, Ga.; one stepson, James Lewis of Birmingham ; three
adopted children, LaQuesha White, Janeka White and Leroy White, all of
Talladega; five brothers, Link Adams Jr. of Talladega, Albert Adams of
Birmingham, Warren Adams of Detroit, Tennyson Adams and Carey Adams,
both of Cleveland; three sisters, Patricia King of Brimingham Lois Ware and
Cora Lee Adams, both of Cleveland; 21 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren
Mrs. White was a member of Mt Moriah Baptist Church where she was a deaconess and
a member of the pool committee
THE ANNISTON STAR MARCH 6 , 1998 OBITUARIES
BAZEMORE,
Centre, Al. Services for Harvey F. Bazemore Jr.,50 will be announced by
Perry Funeral Home .
Mr. Bazemore died Thursday.
BIGGER,
North Augusta, S.C. A memorial service for Mrs. Sally S. Bigger was held
Feb. 24, at Grace UnitedMethodist Church with Dr. James Hunter and the
Rev. John Newell officiating.
Mrs. Bigger died Feb. 21, at University Hospital in Augusta, S.C.
Survivors include her husband, John Bigger ,formerly of Calhoun County; three
sons, William J Bigger of Drexel, N.C. , Robert S. Bigger of Charlotte, N.C. ,
and David L Bigger of Marietta Ga.; a brother, Jack W. Straub Jr. of St.
Louis; and three grandchildren.
She was a native of St. Louis, a homemaker and a membe of Grace United
Methodist Church.
BONDS,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Carol Listen Bonds, 59 will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Alton Chapman and Bill
Smith officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery. The family will receive
friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Bonds died Thursday at Carraway Methodist Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Fletcher Joel Bonds ; one daughter, Mary Ruth
Smith of Jacksonville; two sons, Gary Lee Bonds and Joel Aaron Bonds, both
of Jacksonville; two sisters, Cynthia Beecham of Piedmont, and Helen Sweatt
of Attalla; one brother, Hubert Sweatt of Boaz; and five grandchildren
Mrs. Bonds, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was
preceded by her parents. She was of the Holiness Faith.
BURNS,
Services for Virginia Kate Burns, 70, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Buelah @2
Baptist Church in Camphill with Pastor Barbara D. Embry and Rev. Larry
Patterson officiatingl Burial will be in Brummitt Cemeteryin Dadeville.
Procession will leave 921 W. 19th Street at 9 a.m. Ervin Funeral Chapel in
charge.
Mrs Burns died Friday , Feb 27, at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Debra Burns of Anniston; one son ,Lemond
Burns Jr. of Alpine; three sisters, Dorothy Houston of Anniston, Tiney M.
Burns and Annie F. Caldwell , both of Camphill; three brothers, William
Farrow and Harold Farrow, both of Camphill, and Samuel J. Farrow of
Dorchester, Mass.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BYNUM,
Anniston , Al. Services for Gracie Dorthula Bynum, 78, will be Saturday at 1
p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Revs, J.E. Merriweather, P. Q. English,
Nathaniel McRath , and Nemrod Q Sims officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills
Cemetery.
Mrs Bynum died Saturday , Feb. 28, at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jo Boyd of Anniston ; one son, Johnny
Bynum of Anniston; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bynum, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of
Friendship Baptist Church and the Floral Board.
HILLIARD
Roanoke, Al. Services for Alma Lou Hilliard,88, will be announced by
Quattlebaum Funeral home.
Mrs Hilliard died Thursday in Randolph County Hospital.
JACKSON,
Talladega,Al. Services for Teresa Jackson, 32, will be announced by Sims
Funeral Service.
Mrs Jackson died Thursday at her home.
JOHNSON,
Weaver, Al. Services for Martha Lenora Campbell Johnson ,79, will be
Saturday at 2 p.m. at Jacksonville Church of Christ with Allen Webster and
Rev. David Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at K.L.Brown Funeral Home &
Crematory.
Mrs Johnson died Thursday at Jacksonville Hospital .
Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Hammett of Jacksonville and Dianne
Kramer of MacClenny,Fla;one sister, Mozelle Buchannon of Alex City; one
brother, Dick Campbell of Campbell Springs; three grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Mrs Johnson, a native of Clay County, was a resident of Calhoun County
most of her life. She was a member of Jacksonville Church of Christ.
JONES,
Anniston Al. Services for Willie Jean Jones, 54, will be announced by
Anniston Funeral Service.
Mrs Jones died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
O' KELLY,
Heflin, Al. Services for Eva Lee O'Kelley,95, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. W.E. Jones Jr. and Leslie Jones
officiating. Burial will be in Lower Cane Creek Cemetery, The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 and Saturday from 8 a.m. -11 a.m. at ghe
funeral home.
Mrs O'Kelley died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by one brother, Ted L. Edwards of Heflin
Mrs. O'Kelley, a native of Cleburne County, was a resident of Ga for several
years before returning to Cleburne County in 1986. She was a member of the
Methodist Church.
SAXON,
Oxford, Al. Services for Janie C. Saxon,87, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. jerry Starling and Dr. Ron Ethridge
officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Saxon died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include; one daughter, Bobbie Lett of Oxford; one son, Bill Saxon
of Anniston ; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
mrs. Saxon, a native of Randolph County, was a resident of Oxford all of her
life. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and was preceded by her
husband, B.E. Saxon.
SEVERSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Burns O Severson, 79, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
at First Presbyterian Church of Anniston with Rev. Terry Newland officiating.
Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends
tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary&Crematory.
Mr. Severson died Tuesday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Severson ; two sons, Burns O. Severson
III of Mich., and Charles D. Severson of Jackson, Ga.; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Severson was retired from Monsanto Chemical Company and was a
U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of
Anniston.
TRAVIS
Anniston Al. Services for Virginia Lou Travis, 51, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.
at Oak Bowery Baptist Church in Oharchee with Revs. Gerald Haynes and Bill
green officiating. Bruial will be in the adjouning cemetery . Gray Brown-Service
mortuary & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
mr. Travis died Widnesday at Regional Medical Center
Survivors include her father, A.J. Smith of Anniston; one daughter, Kimberly
Davidson Sprayberry of Oxford; one son, Randy Davidson of Anniston; one
sister, Jewell Keel of Anniston, one brother, Jimmy Smith of Anniston ; five
grandchildren , and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Travis, a native of Louisville, Ky and resident of Anniston, was a
former employee of Butterworth Nursing Agency. She was preceded by her
mother, Dorothy > Smith and one son, Donald Davidson.
TURNER,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Alfonza Turner, 65, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Salem Baptist Church in Eastaboga with Rev. Charles McCrary officiating.
Burial will be in Sunlight Cemetery.Terr's Metropolitian Mortuary is in charge
of arrangements.
Mr. Turner died Monday at Regional medical Center
Survivors include his wife, Thelma J. Truss of Columbia, S.C.; his parents
Walter and O'Dell B. Turner of Lincoln; three sons. Alurize Turner of
Birmingham, Derrell Turner of Columbia S.C.;and Travis Wayne Turner of
Fort hood, Texas; one sister, Mezella Barkley of Lincoln; one brother, Robert
Ervine Turner of Lincoln; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
Mr. Turner was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years.He was a member
of Salem Baptist Church.
LANDT,
ALEXANDRIA Al. Services for Paul F. Landt, 78, will be Saturday at 2
p.m. at Parker Memorial Baptist Church.
Mr. Landt died Wednesday.
Survivors includehis wife Mildred Heaslett Landt, three daughter, Ann Smith of
Jonesboro, Ga Kathy Parnell Tuscaloosa, Al. and Norma Hammerlund,
Dallas, Tx. Three grandchildren one great-grandchild
Mr. Landt was a 1938 graduate of Anniston High School he served in the U.S. Air Force In WW II
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.7, 1998 OBITUARIES
BATTLE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Melvin R. Battle,51, will be announced by Clark Memorial Service.
Mr. Battle died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital.
BAZEMORE,
Centre, Al. Services for Harvey Franklin Bazemore Jr., 50, will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Thomas Johnston, Dr. Phil Young and Dr. Jim Savage officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Bazemore died Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Long Bazemore; one son, Jarrod Braxton Bazemore of Tuscaloosa; one daughter, Joanna Leigh Bazemore of Centre, his mother ,Adie Bell Johnson Bazemore of Gadsden ; and one sister, Joan Gadley of Hokes Bluff.
Mr. Bazemore, a graduate of hokes Bluff High School, had attended Gadsden State Community College and Auburn University. He was an active member of the National Guard for six years. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church where he was church treasurer and president of the Mmen's Club. He was a member of the Lions Club, on the Board of Directors of the Red Cross and on the Cherokee Baptist Medical Center Board.
CHAPMAN,
Pell City, Al. Services for Thomas MiltonChapman, 59, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel of Pell City with Revs. Arthur Renfroe and Larry Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Chapman died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Ann Romine of Pell City; one son, Howard Jeffery Chapman of Pell City; one sister, June Lee of Pell City; one brother, James E. Chapman of Lebanon, Ore.; and two grandchildren, Kameron Gulledge and Destinie Romine.
Mr. Chapman, a native of St Clair County and a resident of Pell City, was retired from Avondale Mills and had served with the National Guard. He was a member of Friendship freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife,Janice Chapman and one brother, William Chapman.
CREEL,
Gardendale, Al. Services for Thomas Hayden Creel, 67, will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Gardendale Chapel with Rev. Willard Davis officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Creel died Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Johnson Creel of Gardendale; two sons, Thomas Wesley Creel of Morris and Jeffrey Canton Creel of Kinberly; one daughter, Terry Darlene McFalls of Vestavia Hills; two brothers, Cahrles Creel of Jacksonville and Harrison Creel of Bagley; four sisters, Pauline Childres of Michigan, marie Aldridge of Muscle Shoal, Lucille Tolbert of Pleasant Grove and Edith Tate of Bagley; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Creel was the Post Master of McCarty-Farra #8 Masonic Lodge. He served 20 years with the U.S. Navy and retired from AT&T after 20 years.
HILLIARD,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Alma Lou Daniel Hilliard, 88, will be today at 2 p.m. from Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial will follow at Center Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs Hilliard died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Sybil Kitchens of Roanoke; two sisters, Gloria Rogers of Carrollton Ga. and Josie Reynolds of Ephesus, Ga.; one brother, Perry Hinson of LaGrange, Ga.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hilliard, a native of Alabama, was retired from Handley Mills. She was a member of First Church of God and was preceded by two husbands, Frank Daniel and Harry Hilliard.
McPHERSON,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Geraldine R. McPherson, 81, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Holloway officiating. Burial will be on Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home..
Mrs. McPherson died Thursday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include her husband, William C. McPherson of Jacksonville; two sons, William C. McPherson Jr. of Headland and David McPherson of Jacksonville;three sisters, Alma Hadley of Foley, Anna Mae Peacher of Milton, Fla, and Martha Pearson of Mobile; one brother, Jerry Resmondo of Summerdale; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. McPherson, a native of Summerdale, was a resident of Jacksonville for the past nine years. She was a live member of O.E.S. in Summerdale and was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
PARKER,
Anniston Al. Services for Wallas Mylow Parker, 75, will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Williams-McCracken Funeral home Chapel, in Cullman, with Mason Harris officiating.
Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Parker died Thursday at Cullman Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ludy Belle James Parker; one daughter, Debbie Parker Montgomery of Cullman; three brothers, Oscar Parler, Otis Parker and Boyd Buck Parker , all of Cullman and four grandchildren.
Mr. Parker, a native of Cullman County, had been employed as a carpenter with Hollis Store Fixtures.
PENTECOST,
Coldwater, Al. Services for Kathryn Pentecost,79, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel hill Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Harl Skipper officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery .The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Pentecost died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Palmer of Mobile and Teri Butler of Anniston; two sons, Van Pentecost and Joe higgins, both of Birmingham,; one sister, Mary Trammell of Birmingham; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs Pentecost, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Johnston Junior High School. She was a Baptist
PIKE,
Blountsville, Al. Services for Claude Morria Pike, 71, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Williams-McCracken Chapel in Cullman with Rev. Charlie Alldredge officiating. Burial will be in Mulberry Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Pike died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sibyl M. Pike ; six daughters, Diane Hunt, Dean Spears and Sarah Ray, all of Piedmont, Cathy Kiser of Hokes Bluff, Kimberly Kinney of Cullman and Leslie Beasley of Blountsville; one step-daughter, Patsy Smith of Hanceville; three stepsons, Jimmy Jones , Robert Jones and Billy Jones, all of Hanceville; two brothers, Hugh Pike of Borden Springs and Larry Pike of Piedmont; three sisters, Dorothy Smart, Nola McCurdy and Betty Pike, all of Piedmont; 14 stepgrandchildren; 11grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Pike, a native of Calhoun County, had worked as a diesel mechanic with Auto Repairs.
SMITH,
Roanoke, Al Services for William Smith of Roanoke will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith died Friday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
WILKINS,
Watauga, Texas Graveside services for infant Michael Anthony Wilkins, 5 months will be today at 2 p.m. in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Colleyville, Texas. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The infant died Thursday in Grapevine, Texas.
Survivors include his parents, Craig and Tracie Wilkins of Watauga; one brother, T.J. Wilkins of Watauga; paternal grandparents, Tommy and Erma K. Wilkins of Anniston; Maternal grandparents, Rex and Betty Scott of Watauga; and great-grandparents,William and Hazel Payne of Davis, Okla.
WILSON,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Mary Wilson, 76, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega.
Mrs Wilson died Friday at Regional Medical Center in Anniston.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.8, 1998 OBITUARIES
BATTLE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Melvin R. Battle, 51, will be today at 2 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church in Wadley with Rev. Sanford Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Clark Memorial Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Battle died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include his parents, Leonard Battle and Katie Battle, both of Wadley; his wife, Mary Jane Battle of Roanoke; a daughter, Sandra Jean Parker of Roanoke; two sons, Melvin Battle Jr. and Willie Moon Battle, both of Roanoke; four brothers, Willie James Battle, Vernon Battle and Hershell Battle, all of Wadley, and Robert Lewis Battle of Roanoke; a sister, Jean Battle of Wadley; four grandchildren, all of Roanoke.
Mr. Battle was preceded by two brothers, L.J. Battle and Willie Rufus Battle, and a sister, Mid Lee Presley.
DEMPSEY,
Jacksonville,Al. Graveside services for Sarah Couch Dempsey,73, will be today at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Vann Bollinger officiating. K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge.
Mrs Dempsey died Friday at her residence.
Survivors include a sister, Eva Logan of Jacksonville.
Mrs Dempsey was a native of Calhoun Ga. a resident of Calhoun County for several years and a resident of Nashville, Tenn, Most of her life. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was preceded by two sisters, Mary Nell and Callie Lively
FORESTER,
Rossville, Ga. Services for Lake Dewey "pogo" Forester, 76, formerly of St. Elmo, will be 2 p.m. Monday at W.L. Wilson&Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens South. The family will receive friends tonight from 2-9
Mr. Forester died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Clemmer Forester of Rossville; two daughters, Nancy Stockdale of Spring City,Tenn., and Margaret Parks of Rossville; a twin brother, Jake E. Forester of Oxford; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Forester was a resident of Rossville area most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany during WW II. He was a Scout Master and was recipient of the Silver Beaver Award.
He was formerly employed as manager with Ault Hardware in Brainerd, He was preceded by his parents, Lee Forester and Zennis Buckner Forester, and a brother, William Pledger Forester,
HALL,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Ollie Ledna Hall, 86, will be today at 2 p.m. at Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Van Blankenship officiating. and Usrey Brown Service in charge.
Mrs. Hall died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a son , Jimmy Hall of Bynum; four sisters, Onzell Germany of Talladega. Wilma Wright of Brimingham, Mary Pllk of Munford, and Margaret Hurst of Lincoln; two brothers, Julius Mitchell of Pell City and H, M. Mitchell of Talladega; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hall was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, a member of Southwood Presbyterian Church and was retired from Helen Keller School.
HANVEY,
Alex City, Al. Graveside services for Addie A. Hanvey,95, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Ohatchee with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs Hanvey died Saturday in Alex City.
PARRIS,
Saks, Al. Services for Cheryl Parris, 52, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory.
Mrs Parris died Saturday at her residence.
ROGERS,
Pell City, Al. Woodrow Wilson Rogers, 83 will be cremated, with Chapel Hill Funeral Services in charge. There will be no services.
Mr. Rogers died Saturday in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Irma K. Rogers ; four sons, George E. Rogers of Fredick, Md., Alfred Roger and Edward Rogers, both of Pell City, and Woodrow Rogers Jr. of LosAngeles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Rogers was a native of Danville, Ky., and a resident of Wattsville for 23 years. He was a US Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post #3788 in SanDiego.
SMITH,
Roanoke Al. Services for William Joe Smith, 80, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. S.T. Janney and Jody Overton officiating. The family will receive friends today after 2:30. Burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died Friday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include his wife Clara Smith of Tallassee; a daughter, Mary Ann Herren of Woodland; a son, Thomas Smith of Roanoke; a stepdaughter, Pat Rodgers of Tallassee; a stepson, Elgin Wright of Cartersville; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith, a lifelong Randolph County resident, was the son of Carlos and Hattie Smith . He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and had retired from Milliken Mills.
He was preceded by his first wife, Mary J. Smith
STEWART,
Anniston,Al. Graveside service for Jack L.Stewart Sr. 71, will be today at 2 p.m. at Eastaboga Baptist Cemetery,with Revs. Ernest Stansell and Charles Wright officiating.Gray Brown-Service is in charge.
Mr. Stewart died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his mother, Desa Rea Stewart of Anniston; a son, Jack Laney Stewart Jr.,, of Riverside; a stepdaughter, Linda Oliver of Riverside; a stepson Eddie Gilreath of Riverside; a grandson, Branno Stewart, and five stepgrandchildren.
Mr. Stewart was a livelong resident of Anniston. He was retired from Ft. McClellan, where he worked in the engineering department.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR. 9, 1998 OBITUARIES
BORDERS,
Blue Mountain, Al. Services for Mary W. Borders, 78, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs. Borders died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
CROW,
Anniston Al. Funeral services for Bobby C. Crow, 66, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory with Dr. Larry Riddle officiating. Burial will follow at Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends to day arom 5-8pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Crow, died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Crow; a son, Jeffery Crow of White Plains; a daughter, Devery Daugherty of Eastaboga; his father H.C. Crow of Eastaboga; and two brothers, Ronald Crow of Decatur and Allen Crow of Eastaboga..
Pallbearers will be Cabot Holt, James Williams, Aubrey Hicks, Curtis Hudson, Jerre Ford, J.R. Ray, Hubert Suggs and Roy Smith.
GABLE,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Elsie Mae Gable ,77, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m.with Rev. Dr. Billy Harris officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs. Gable died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Gable of Anniston and Joan G. Sprayberry of Riverdale, Ga. ; four sons, Larry Gable of Dalton , Ga., Carter Gable and Gary Gable, both of Anniston, and Rodney Gable of Oxford; two sisters, Mary Lauderdale of Jacksonville, Fla., and Janice Williams of Anniston; a brother, Alford Carter of Dadeville; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs Gable was a native and lifelong resident of Anniston and a member of First Baptist Church of Anniston She was preceded by her husband, William Thomas Gable, and a son, Dennis Lee Gable.
HANVEY,
Alexander City, Al. Graveside services for Addie A. Hanvey, 94, formerly of Calhoun County, are today 2 p.m. at Ohatchee Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Billy Harris officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge.
Mrs. Hanvey died Saturday at Russell Hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Doris George of Ocala, Fla., Marie H. Johnson of Alexander City, and Nancy Champion of Anniston; a son, Robert Wayne Hanvey of Alabaster; a brother, Charlie Aiken of Lady Lake, Fla., eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hanvey, a native of Calhoun County, was a resident of Alexander Cety for the past five years. She was a member of Parker Memorial Baptist Church.
JOSEY,
Munford, Al. Services for Danny J. Josey Jr., 23, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Rutledge officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. The family witll receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Josey died Sunday at Citizens Baptist Memorial Center,.
Survivors include his mother, Lorraine Sewell Josey of Munford; and his grandparents, Louie and Jane Josey of Talladega and Helen R. Brown of Munford.
Mr. Josey was a lifelong resident of Talladega County, He was a construction worker.
MONCRIEF,
Talladega, Al. Services for James Albert Moncrief,89, are today at 2:30 p.m. at Usrey Brown -Service Funeral home with Dr. Curtis Kelley and Rev. Ralph Jernigan officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Moncrief died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Batts Moncrief of Talladega; a son, Dr.James L. Moncrief of Laurens, S.C.; two sisters, Eunice Bone of Talladega and Louise Vernon of Winterboro; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren..
Mr. Moncrief was a native of Talladega and a member of the First Baptist Church where he was president of the Keystone Sunday school class. He was a retired teacher at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. He was a member of the Alabama Education Association and the National Education Association .
PORTER,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Donald David Porter, 66, will be Tueaday at 3:30 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens, The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Porter died Saturday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital..
THOMPSON,
Wellington, Al. Services for Jeanette Thompson, 76, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs. Thompson died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
TURNER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Wilburn Bob Turner, 80, will be Tursday at 2 p.m. at K.L.Brown Funeral Home and Crematory with Revs. David Daniels Jr. and James Grace officiaiting. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Turner died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Paris Turner of Jacksonville,two daughters, Joyce Coppock and Dale McCartney, both of Jacksonville; two sons, Donny Turner and Nathan Turner, both of Jacksonville; two sisters, Ruby Anderson of Jacksonville and Jean Smith of Ladson, S.C.; four brothers, Oscar Turner, Charles Turner and Paul Turner, all of Jacksonville, and James Turner of Willington; his stepmother, Myrtie Turner of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren,and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Turner, a native of DeKalb County, was a longrime resident of Calhoun County. He was retired from Calhoun County Road Department and was a member of Tredegar Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded by daughter, Sylvia Preston.
WADSWORTH,
Anniston, Al. Memorial services for McQueen Smith Wadsworth, 69, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Prattville Memory Gardens Chapel with Rev. Bill Gunn officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary &. Crematory in charge. The fomily will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Wadsworth died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, June Wadsworth of Anniston; two daughters, Deborah Wadsworth of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jennifer Moore of Oxford; four sonsl Michael Wadsworth of Midland, Ga., Daniel Wadsworth of Oxford, Stephen Wadsworth of Fairbanks, Alaska, and David Wadsworth of Leeds; a sister, Odette Johnson of Prattville; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Wadsworth, a native of Prattville, had lived in Anniston for the past 10 years. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and was a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.
WALDROP,
Anniston Al. Services for Victoria H. Waldrop, 85, will be tuesday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Revs. Ricky Reaves and Ronnie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Waldrop, died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Bryant of Willington and Judy Mays of Birmingham ; three sons David Waldrop of St Augustine Fla, and Billy Waldrop and Daniel Waldrop both of Jacksonville; a brother, George Harrell of Oxford; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs Waldrip was a native of Talladega County and resident of Anniston for the past three years. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.11, 1998 OBITUARIES
GLAZE,
Alpine Al. Graveside services for Tandy William Glaze Sr. 80, will be today at 2 p.m. in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. J.E. Darden officiating.Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mr. Glaze died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Glaze ; one daughter, Barbaraa G. Jarmon of Gadsden; one son, Tandy W. Glaze Jr. of Alpine; two sisters, Helen Thomas of Talladega and Susie Mae Vincent of Cropwell; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr Glaze , a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was retired from Crown Textile and was a veteran of WW II. He was a member of Alpine Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge#261, Golden Agers and Pep Gang.
HATHORN ,
Anniston Al. Services for James "Catfish" Hathorn, 48, will be Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & CrematoryChapel with Rev. Don Maddox officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Hathorn died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
HOLCOMB,
Gaylesville, Al. Services for Edna Lorene Holcomb, 67, will be today at 11a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. T.A. Benefield officiating. Burial will be on Union Hill Cemetery.
Miss Holcomb died Monday at Oak View Nursing Home.
She is survived by several cousins.
Miss Holcomb, a native of Cherokee County, was a home maker. She was a Baptist.
PATTERSON,
Goodwater, Al. services for Katherine Patterson, 73, will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland.
Mrs Patterson died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
PAYNE,
Leesburg, Al. Servicis for Willie O'Dell"W.O." Payne, 78, will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Payne died Monday in a Gadsden Hospital.
Survivors include hes wife, Winnie Ruth Payne; two daughters, Mildred Stansel of Tucker's Chapel Community and Margaret Farrar of Slackland; one son, Billy Payne of Slackland; one sister, Nellie Sanders of Rockmart, Ga.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Payne, a native of DeKalb County, was retired from Gadsden Steel Plant and was a veteran of WW II, He was a Baptist.
PHILLIPS,
Ragland, Al. Services for Edna Pearl Phillips, 62, will be Thursday at 11a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Pell City. Burial will be in Providence Baptist Cemetery in Ragland.
Mrs. Phillips died Tuesday at her home.
REVIS,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Marie Revis, 79, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Collier-Butler Chapel with Rev. Tom Bates officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. The fomily will frecive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Revis died Monday.
Survivors include one son, Garfield Revis of Chicago; one daughter, Mollie Zelsdorf of Ohatchee; two sisters, Catherine Ruhl of Ohatchee and Emma Bohannon of Anniston; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Revis was a resident of Calhoun County for 38 years . She was a member of Brannon Springs Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Arthur Revis Sr. , one son Arthur Revis Jr., two brothers and two sisters.
SAVAGE,
Pell City, Al. Services for John Lewis Savage, 74, of Pell City will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hankey's Chapel Methodist Church. Burial will be in St.Clair Memorial Gardens Cemetery . Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Pell City is in charge.
Mr. Savage died Monday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
TURNER,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Charles Elbert Turner Sr. 72, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Ghorley officiating. Burial will be in Nances Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Turner died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Harrelson of Leesburg, Fla. Angela Smith of Anniston and Sue McClung of Fort Payne; two sons, Charles Turner Jr. and W.J. Turner,both of Anniston; and 10 grandchildren.
Mr. Turner, a lifelong resident of Alabama, had worked at Direct Oil in Anniston for 25 years.
WADE,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Rev. Dorris DeWitt Wade , 83, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Leatherwood Baptist Church with Revs. Mike Owens, Charles Rutherford and Tom Curvin officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The Family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Anniston.
Mr. Wade died Monday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Nella Cox Wade; one daughter, Doris LaMerle Ford of Alexandria; one son, Eldred S. Wade of Alexandria; one brother, Charles E. Wade of Anniston ; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren .
Mr. Wade , a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of Alexandria Masonic Lodge #208. He pastored Churches in Calhoun County and was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
WILSON,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Winston Woodrow Wilson 76 will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Angel Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Gene Burgess and Ricky Coffman officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receve friends tonight from 5-8 at the church. K.L. Brown Funeral home & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Wilson died Monday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include his wife, Edna Angel Wilson ; two sons, Jerre William Wilson of Stafford, Va. and Wendell Joe Wilson of Jacksonville; four sisters, Frances Prickett and Hazel Williamon, both of Jacksonville, Mary Jo Champion and Pauline Littlejohn, both of Anniston; one brother, Samuel Wilson of Gadsden; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Wilson, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a WW II Army veteran. He was a member of Alabama Cattlemans Association, Son of Confederate Veterans, and the Angel Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded by one daughter, Angeline Wilson Robinson and one brother , William Wilson.
WRIGHT,
Talladega, Al. Services for DorothyWright,71, will be announced by Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega.
Miss Wright died Tuesday at Citezens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.10, 1998 OBITUARIES
ABBOTT,
Louisville, Ky. Memorial services for Margaret Newman Abbott, 81, were March 7,at Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Burial was in Cave hill Cemetery.
Mrs Abbott died Feb. 28, in Louisville.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Weatherholt and Sue Russell, both of Louisville; one son, Daniel Abbott of Louisville; two sisters, Nancy Bennett of Oxford and Sue Davis of Louisville; one brother, Charles Newman of Oxford; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs Abbott was a member of Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church, Senior Citizens East Silver Notes, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Oratorio Chorus and the Pace Setters Club.
BORDERS,
Blue Mountain, Al. Services for Mary Harris Borders,78, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory Chapel with Revs. Alan Parker and Daniel Harper officiating. Burial will be on AnnistonMemorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Borders died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Proctor M. Borders of Blue Mountain; two daughters, Charlotte Baxley of White Plains and Jo Gibson of Weaver; five sons, Howard Borders of Anniston, Randy Borders of Weaver , Kenneth Borders of Alexandria, Freddie Borders of Saks and Gary Borders of Blue Mountain; three brothers, W.T. Harris of Saks, Jim Harris of Memtone and Milton Harris of Blue Mountain ; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Borders was a Baptist.
CROW,
Anniston Al. Funeral services for Bobby C. Crow,66, will be today at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary with Rev.Dr. Larry Riddle officiating. Masonic graveside rites will be at Forestlawn Gardens. The family receive friends at the funeral home an hour before services.
Mr. Crow died Sunday at his home in Coldwater after a battle with cancer of the esophagus.
Survivors include his wife Peggy Hale Crow ; a daughter, Devery Daugherty of Eastaboga;a son, Jeffery Crow of White Plains; a soster daughter, Patricia Turner of Huntsville; his father, H. Clarence Crow of Eastaboga; two brothers, Ronald Crow of Decatur and Allen Crow of Eastaboga; two grendchildren, and two foster grandchildren.
Mr. Crow, was a graduate of Anniston High School and Jacksonville State University. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded by his mother, Nola Phillips Crow, and a sister, Sandra Crow Ford. (See Anniston Star for more on Mr Crows life)
GARRETT,
Talladega, Al. Services for James Alford Garrett will be announced by Sims Funeral Services
Mr. Garrett died Saturday at his home.
GARRETT,
Anniston Al. Services for John Garrett, 90 , will be announced by Sims Funeral Services .
Mr. Garrett died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
HENDERSON,
Austell, Ga. Services for Mary L. Henderson, 66, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Henderson died Sunday at Columbia Parkway Medical center in Lithia Springs, Ga.
JONES,
Anniston, Al. Services for Willie Jean White Jones, 54, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Cave Spring Baptist church in Lincoln with Rev. James Tarrance officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Survivors include her husband, Maurice White of Anniston; two sons, Cintonio White of Texas and Maurice White of Anniston; two sisters, Georgia Harris and Lurlene Woods, both of Anniston; one brother, Robin White of Anniston; and four grandchildren.
MACKEY,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for infant, TariqueQuandell Mackey will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Eden Hills Cemetery with Rev. P.Q. English officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 8a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Ervin Funeral Chapel.
The infant died Saturday.
Survivors include her parents, Nakia Glover and Bakari Mackey, both of Anniston; one sister Tymeria Mackey of Anniston; one brother, VaShadd White of Anniston; her grandparents, Cynthia Hall of Montgomery, Stanley Glover of Roanoke, Edith Mackey of Hobson City and Arrington Parker of Dorchester, Mass; and her great-grandparents Franzetta Hall and Mack Hall, both of Anniston, Maggie Dunson of Detroit and Charlcie Mackey of Hobson City.
MARTIN,
Weaver, Al Graveside services for Lois R. Martin 86, will be today at 1 p.m. at Forestlawn Gardens with Revs. Billy Reding and John Van Cleave officiating. and K.L. Funeral Home &Crematory in charge.
Mrs. Martin died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one niece; four nephews; and her caregivers, Max and Marie Mitchell.
Mrs. Martin , a natove of Bible Grove, Ill., had lived in Calhoun County since 1961. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Anniston. She was preceded by her husband Dr. Bruce Martin; one sister, Arlys Finley; and one brother, Curtis Webster.
PARRIS,
ANNISTON, Al. Services for Brenda Cherly Parris, 52, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory Chapel with Rev. Keith Merritt officiating. Burial will be on Iron City Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Parris died Friday at her home.
Survivors include one daughter, Tracy Cooper of Alexandria; her mother, Ruby Cheatwood of Oxford; two sisters, Pamela Petty of Monroeville and Teresa Dalton of Oxford; one brother, Kenneth Cheatwood of Alexandria; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Parris was a resident of Calhoun County most of her live. She attended Weaver Congregational Methodist Church.
PING,
LaCrosse, Wis. Services for Ray F. Ping, 68, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Sletten-McKee Funeral Parlor in CaCrosse, Burial will be on Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 at the funeral home. A Masonic Service will follow the visitation.
Mr. Ping died Sunday in Naples, Fla.
Survivors include two sisters, Gerry Hyde of So.Harpswell, Maine, and Virginia Ping of Laguna Hills, Calif.; one brother, H. Gene Ping of Southport, N.C. ; and fourchildren, Nila Silbaugh of Black River Falls, Wis., Ray Ping Jr. of Murfreesboro, Tenn, Charles Ping of Anniston and Ronald Ping of Orlando, Fla.
Mr. Ping, a native of Terre Houte, Ind., was a former resident of Anniston and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Anniston He was a Shriner and played in the Oriental Band. Mr. Ping was preceded by his wive, Mildred I.Stackhouse.
PORTER,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Donald David Porter, 66, will be today at 3:30 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Bill Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens.
Mr. Porter died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Frances zielinski Porter ; one daughter, Jill Cuddihy of Wilton, N.H. ; one stepson, Roger Beck of Columbus; one sister, Peggy Rollo of Lunenburg, Mass ; three brothers, Paul Porter of Milford, N.H., Ralph Porter of Brookline, NH. , and Larry Porter of Rutherford, N.C. ; sis grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Porter, a native of Peterborough, NH had lived in Ohatchee since 1978. He was a retired sergeant Major from the U.S. Army after serving 28 years. He worked several years at Oxford Plating.
THOMPSON,
Wellington, Al. Services for Jeanette Price Thompson, 76, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Revs. Randall Reaves and Charles Owens officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Thompson died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna Thompson Camp of Willington and JoAnne Thompson Holland of Tuscon, Ariz; one sister, Ruth Kerr Campbell of Alexandria, ; one brother, Delmas Price, of Wellington; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs Thompson, a native of Cleburne County, was a resident of Wellington since 1956. She was a US. Army veteran and was a former post master of Wellington Post Office. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Saks where she taught Sunday school,.She was preceded by her husband, Charles A. Thompson, and one granddaughter, Brenda Sue Holland.
JACKSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Theresa Jackson, 32, will be announced by Sims Funeral Services.
Mrs Jackson died Thursday at her home.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.12, 1998 OBITUARIES
BROCK,
Talladega, Al. Services for Annie Lois Beck Brock,73, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church with Rev. Frank Burton officiating.
Burial will be in Beck's Memorial Gardens Cemetery.Sims Funeral Service is in charge.
Mrs Brock died Tuesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Greer Hutchinson of Atlanta; sis sisters, Alma Fluker, Minnie Collins, Mildred Turner and Lillie Groce, all of Talladega, Ida Turner and Willie Lee Turner, both of Chicago; three brothers, Albert C. Beck, James C. Beck and Burl Beck Jr. , all of Talladega; and two grandchildren.
Mrs Brock, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was a member of Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Talladega.
DOERR,
Omaha, Neb. Services for Sara Emeline Steele Doerr,81, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Omaha. A memorial will be held in April in Anniston. Details will be announced . RoederMortuary Inc. of Omaha is in charge.
Mrs Doerr died March 5 in Papillion, Neb.
Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Monica Traystman of Omaha and Miriam Campbell of Anniston; one son, Perry C. Doerr III of Greensboro N.C.; three sisters, Frances Garrett of Atlanta, Elizabeth Huie of California and Miriam Jackson of Charlotte, N.C.; and four grandchildren.
FEGANS,
Oxford, Al. Services for Janice D Fegans,30 will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service.
Mrs Fegans died Tuesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
GILCHRIST,
Oxford, Al. Services for Herman Gilchrist, 76, will be Friday at 11a.m. at Chapel hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ronnie Adams and Donald Burke officiating. Burial will be on Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Gilchrist died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
INGRAM,
Anniston Al. Services for Essie Mae Mitchell Ingram, 91, will be Friday at 2 p.m. Chapel Hill Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Alan Parker officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home..
Mrs Ingram died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, M.T. Mitchell of Chosea Springs and Frank Mitchell Jr. of Old Davistown; two sisters, Pearl Carroll and Loretta Cheatwood, both of Heflin; 11 grandchildren; 27great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs Ingram, a native of Calhoun County, was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.
LOVELACE,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Lehman S. Lovelace, 92, will be today at 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Troy Pennington and Kenneth Camara officiating and Talladega Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Lovelace died at Talladega Healthcare.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Brooks of Talladega, Doris Raines of Sylacauga and Shirley Chandler of Birmingham; three sons, Claude Lovelace and Robert Lovelace, both of Talladega. and Fred Lovelace of Sylacauga; 17grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lovelace, a native of Clay County, was a resident of Talladega most of his life. He was retired from Anniston Army Depot and was a member of Alliance Church.
McCARTNEY,
Jacksonville, A. Graveside services for Mary Elizabeth McCartney,87, will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Edgemont Cemetery with Rev. Charles W. Rutherford officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Grown-Service Mortuary&Crematory.
Mrs McCartney died Wednesday at Wessex House of Jacksonville.
Survivors include two daughters, Becky Haynie and Violet Sue Hathorn, both of Anniston; two sons, Charles McCartney of Jaacksonville and Rivhard McCartney of Alexandria; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
mrs. McCartney, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Blue Mountain Industries. She was a member of Noble Street Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, James Arthur McCartney, and one son, James Allen McCartney.
MULLINAX,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Bessie Lee Mullinax, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Dry Valley Baptist Church with REvs. Roy Talley, Edvin Talley and Penny Drummond officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Usrey Brown Service.
Mrs Mullinax died Tursday at her home.
Survivors include three sons, Jim Henry Mullinax of Chandler Springs, Johnny Joe Mullinax and Sammie G. Mullinax ,both of Dry Valley; one brotherm Bill Moore of Anniston; eight grandchildren ;19great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mullinax, a native of Calhoun County, had been a resident of Dry Valley since 1941, She was a member of Union Grove First Congregational Methodist Church.
MURRELL,
LaGrange, Ga. Services for Donald C. Murrell, 53, will be Friday at 12noon at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary LaGrange Chapel with Revs. James Rogers and Bill Irby officiating. Burial will be in Old Munford Church of Christ Cemetery in Munford at 4 p.m. EST. Thr family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 at 70 Avery Drive, LaGrange, Ga.
Mr. Murrell died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Allday Murrell ; two daughters, Jennifer Rogers of LaGrange,and Elozabeth Harrell of Hattiesburg. Miss ; one brother John Harvey Murrell III of Munford.
Mr. Murrell, anstive of Anniston , had served as mimister of Bartley Road Church of Christ and was an elder of the congregation there. He alst served as chaplain and supervisor of court services for the Troup County Sheriff's Department.
PATTERSON,
Millerville, Al. Services for Katherine B. Patterson,73, will be today at 2 p.m. at Benefield FuneralHome Chapel in Ashland with Rev. Pete Razer officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Patterson died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her hisband, Robert Patterson; two daughters, Mary Ann Sanford of Alex City and Debbie Pettus of Lineville; four sons, Merrill Patterson of Russellville, Ky., Robert Earl Patterson of Millerville, Rickey Patterson and Lynn Patterson, both of Lineville; 17grandchildren and 10great-grandchildren.
Mrs Patterson, a native of Coosa County, lived most of her life in Clay County, She was a homemaker and a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church. She was preceded by one son, Dan Patterson.
PHILLIPS,
Ragland, Al. Services for Edna Pearl Phillips, 62, will be today at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Chapel of Pell City with Revs. Doug Ford and Ted St.John officiating. Burial will be in Providence Baptist Cemetery
Mrs Phillips died Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband, Lonzo Phillips Jr.; three daughters, ann Link of Gadsden, Diane Vargas of Pensacola, Fla, and Ginger Cooper of Ohatchee; three sons, Danny Ray Phillips and Timothy Dean Phillips both of Ragland, and Allen Wayne Phillips of Brimingham ; her mother Edna Williams of Panama City, Fla.; one sister, Grace Parrish of Panama City, Fla; two brothers, Lonnie Pipping of De Funiak Springs, Fla. and Bobby Wright of Tylertown, Miss.; 16grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Phillips, a native of Bonifay, Fla ,was a resident of Ragland for the past 48 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded by her stepfather, one brother and one daughter.
SAVAGE,
Pell City, Al. Services for John Lewis Savage, 74, will be today at 2 p.m. at Harkey's Chapel Methodist Church with Revs. Doug Ford and Paul McWhorter officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Chapel Hill Funeral hOme of Pell City in charge
Mr. Savage died Monday
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Savage ; four daughters, Debra Davis of Jemison, Donna Sewell of Camilla, Lisa Sims of Henager and Inga Savage of Pell City; two sons, Richard Lewis Savage,and William Clayton Savage, both of Pell City; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Savage, a native of St. Clair County, was retired from Anniston Army Depot. He was a veteran of WW II and had servid in the Army Air Force. He was a member of Harkey's Chapel Methodist Church.
SMITH,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Addis Ray Smith 63, will be today at 2 p/m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died Tuesday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Tuskegee.
Survivors include one sister, Gladys Faye Walfrep of Roanoke.
Mr. Smith, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been employed in the food service industry and was a Korean war veteran.
WALDON,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Frances Thelma Waldon,75, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery . The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Waldon died Tursday at her home.
Survivors include three daughters, Maybell Gardner of Jacksonville, LeeAnn DeBin of Lexington , Ky, and June Conrak of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Oliver Waldon of Ft.Walton Beach Fla.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs, Waldon, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County,was preceded by her husband, Lance Waldon. She was a Methodist.
WRIGHT,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Dorothy Marie Wright, 71, will be today at 1 p. in Pine Hill Cemetery with Rev. Darrell Brown officiating. and Usrey Brown Service in charge.
Mrs. Wright died Tuesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include four sisters, Lavinia Bowman of Talladega, Jean Burkhart of Lexington , Ky. Gladys Edwards of Anniston and Ellen Wilcox of Altamonte Spring, Fla.; three brothers, Bill Wright of Talladega, LeRoy Wright of Millry and Joe Wright of Atlanta.
Mrs. Wright , a native and lifeolng resident of Talladega County, had worked for General Electric in Oxford, Gardens Cafeteria and retired from Citixens Hospital. She was a member of Stockdale Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.13, 1998 OBITUARIES
BORDERS,
Jacksonville, Al. Graveside services for Lloyd L. Borders,77, will be Saturday at 11 a..m. in Middleton Cemetery with Rev. Daryl Wood officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Horme & Crematory.
Mr. Borders died Thursday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife , Helen Inez Borders ; one daughter, Martha Johnson of Birmingham; one son, Leon Borders of Jacksonville; one brother, Daniel Borders of Anniston; six grandchildren ,two great-grand children.
Mr. Borders, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Anniston Foundry and was a WW II Army veteran. He was preceded by one daughter, Margaret Hicks.
COBB,
Huntsville, Al Services for Marie Jones Cobb 68, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at St John AME Church with Dr. Homer L. McCall officiating. Burial will be in Meadowlawn Garden of Peace Cemetery. Royal Funeral Home isin charge.
Mrs Cobb died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors inclide four daughters, Zelda Goggans, Teresa Smith and Ellen Washington, all of Huntsville, and Marva Words of Oxford; three sisters, Bessie Moore of Toledo , Ohio, Annie Jackson of Eden Prairie, Minn.m and Zola Jones of Los Angeles; three brothers, Lirse Jones of Huntsville, Curtis Jones Jr. and George P. Jones, both of Toledo; and five grandchildren.
GARRETT,
Alpine, Al. Services for James Alford Garrett, 44, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Kingston Baptist Church with Rev. James Garrett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Sims Funeral Service is in charge.
Mr. Garrett died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara D. Garrett ; one daughter, Brandy Nicole Fomby of Alpine; two sons, DeShawn Perez Garrett and James Alford Garrett Jr., both of Talladega; his grandmother, Leada Garrett of Childersburg; eight sisters, Minnie L. Duncan, Margaret Duncan, Geneva Maples, all of Talladega, Geralene Garrett of Alpine, Lillie Sparks of Childersburg, Henrieha Chatman and Annie R Chatman, both of Atlanta, and Robelia Swain of Buffalo, N.Y.; three brothers , J.R. Lewis Garrett of Talladega, Brasfield Garrett and Ernest Garrett, both of Alpine; two stepdaughters, Pamela Pope of Sylacauga and Agnes Barber of Sycamore; and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Garrett, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, worked at American Talcum Plant in Alpine for several years and later worked in construction. He was a member of the Kingston Baptist Church.
GILCHRIST,
Tuscaloosa, Al. Services for Maye Gilchrist,97, were at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. O.N. Todd Jr. officiating. Burial was in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park.
Ms. Gilchrist died Feb. 20 at Heritage Health Care Center.
Survivors include one sister, Veneta Laycock; ond one brother, Claude R. Walker.
Ms. Gilchrist, a native of Anniston, was a retired government employee, She was a VA. Volunteer after she retired with 33,000 service hours. She was a member of Holt United Methodist Church.
HENDERSON
Austell, Ga. Memorial services for Mary L. Henderson, 66, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Miracle Revival Temple with Rev. Walter Carr officiating. There will be no public viewing. Ervin Funeral chapel is in charge.
Mrs. Henderson died Sunday at Columbia, Parkway Medical Center in Austell, Ga.
Survivors include two daughters, Glennis Bradford of Pomona, Calif., and Antoinette Henderson of Springfield, Mo; one son, Timothy Henderson of Los Angeles; two sisters, Gertie M. Allen and Gladys Lee; four brothers, Willie Blackwell, Robert Blackwell,James Blackwell and Jewell Blackwell; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Henderson was a native of Calhoun County.
JACKSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Teresa Joy Jackson, 32, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Kelly Spring Baptist Church with Rev. L.L. Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in Kelly Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Sims Funeral Service is in charge.
Mrs Jackson died March 5 at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Calvin Jackson ; her parents, Jeannette and James Chapmat of Talladega; two sisters, Annette Chapman of Talladega and Dorothy Chapman of Birmingham ; three brothers, Orlando Long Chapman of Athens, John Edward Chapman Jr. and Reginald Chapman, both of Talladega; two stepsons, Kelvin Dates of Odena and Chriatopher Patterson of Columbus, Ohio; and her grandmother, Hattie Chapman.
NAUGHER,
Leesburg, Al. Services for Bernard Clyde Naugher,79, will be tonight at 7 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. J. W. Mitchell and Rick Talley officiatingl Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 at the funeral home.
Mr. Naugher died Thursday at Cherokee Baptist Medical center.
Survivors include one daughter, Sylvia King of Leesburg; one brother, Troy Naugher of Center; and two grandchildren, both of Leesburg.
Mr. Naugher, a native of Cherokee County, was retired from Fort McClellan, He was a member of Cedar Hill United Methodist Church.
SPEARS,
Anniston, Al. Services for James h. Spears, 80, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory.
WILSON,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Mary Elsie Wilson, 76, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hall Grove Baptist Church, Munford, with Rev. John Bradford Jr.,Pastor Perry Dates and Warren Adams officiating and Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mrs Wilson Died March 6 at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Kurdeliah T. Abdullah Miller of Eastaboga; three sisters, Artie Harris and Anna Rivers, both of Cleveland, and Marie Kidd of Niagara; three brothers, George Wynn and Major wynn, both of Niagara, and Arthur Wynn of Birmingham; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wilson a member of Hall Grove Baptist ChurchShe retired frim St. Mary's Hospital .In 1964, after moving to Newark, N.J., wher she worked as a presser at a dry cleaners. She retired in 1985 and moved back to Alabama.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.15, 1998 OBITUARIES
BOYLES,
Oxford Al. Graveside services for Jewell Parnell Boyles, 85, will be today at 1 p.m. in Oxford Memorial Cemetery with Stephen Davis officiating. The family will receive friends today from 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. at Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs Boyles died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha Dews of Northport and Donna Robertson of Oxford; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs Boyles was a resident of Oxford for the past 52 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford.
BRIGHT,
Anniston , Al. Services for Billy Ray Bright, 57, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Bright died Saturday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center.
DAVIS,
Anniston , Al. Services for Jesse L. Davis , 70, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Davis died Saturday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
FITE,
Anniston, Al Services for Jewell Fite, 90, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Cermatory.
Mrs Fite died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
FRANKLIN,
Pell City, Al. Services for Larry Franklin, 37, will be today at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel of Pell City with Rev. Homer Longoria officiating. Burial will be in Patton's Chapel Cemetery in Lincoln.
Mr. Franklin died Friday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Paige Crowe Franklin ; two sons, Josh Poore and Chad Poore, both of Pell City; his father, William D. Franklin of Huntsville; his mother, Betty Holder of Ragland; and two brothers, Tim Franklin and Ben Phillips, both of PellCity.
Mr. Franklin, a native and life long resident of Pell city. was employed by Pell City Ford.
KNIGHT,
Roanoke, Al. Services for E. W. Knight Jr., 79 will be today at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. Benny Hand Sr. , Hurbert Howard and Bobby Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Mr. Knight died Friday at Randolph County Hospital.
Sruvivors include his wife, Bobbie Neely Knight of Roanoke; three daughters , Martha Farmer of Castleton, Vt., Melba Greene of Seattle, and Nelda Hand of Opelika; four sisters, Annie Mae Wellborn of Fayetteville, Ga. Ruth Laxson of Atlanta, Jrances Smith of Roanoke and Linda Mayberry of Ashland; one brother, James Knight of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Knight, a Randolph County Native, was a retured self-employed cab driver.
PERRELLA,
Ohatchee, Al. Graveside services for Scott Lewis Perrella Sr.,58, will be monday at 11 a.m. in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown -Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Perrella died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Liz Perrella ; one daughter, marjorie Strong of Plainville, Kan.; one son , Scott Perrella of Ohatchee; his father, Louie Perrella of Hollywood, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Perrella was a graduate of Jacksonville State University and was a retired CID Agent from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service. He was a lifetime member of BassMasters and the Retired Army Officers Association.
PERRYMAN ,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Lucille Perryman, 86, will be today at 3 p.m. in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery.The family will receive friends today from 1:30-2:30p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs. Perryman died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Barbara King of Columbus, Mess., Linda Rogers of Saks and Laura Satterfield of Anniston; one son, Vernon Perryman of Huntsville ; sis grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Perryman was a piano teacher ofr 30 years. she was a member of Harvest Church of God.
REEVES,
Weaver, Al. Services for Clinton Lance Reeves, 19, will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Gray Brown -service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. John Richard Louallen officiating. Graveside reteswill b at 3 p.m. in Lineville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Reeves died Friday at Caraaway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include his parents, Jim and Glenda Louallen of Weaver; one sister, Heather Michele Staggs of Anniston; two brothers, Ethan Wade Mattox of Auburn and William Ashley Mattox of Lineville; and his grandparents, Mable Pittard Saxson of Lineville and Rostun Louallen of Anniston.
Mr. Reeves, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a 1997 graduate of Foursquare Christian Academy.
SIMMONS,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Mary Daisy Simmons, 87, will be Monday at 2 p.m.in Mt Zion Cemetery in Mt. Zion with Dr. Billy Harris officiating. The family will receive friends today from 3-5 p.m. at Gray-Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs. Simmons died Friday at Colonial Pines Health Care Facility.
Survivors include one sister, Jimmie Ruth Atkins of Gadsden; and her primary caregivers, Louie and Mildren Sutherlin of Bynum.
Mrs. Simmons, a native of Gadsden and resident of Anniston, was retired from Ft. McClellan. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star She was a member of Parker Memorial Baptist Church and the Deborah Sunday School Class. She was preceded by one son, David Simmons.
STEPHENS,
Ashland, Al. Services for Oscar L. Stephens, 71, will be today at 2 p.m. at Clay County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Gisel officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends today until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Stephens died Friday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include a host of family and friends.
Mr. Stephens, a native and resident of Clay County, was employed by Clay County Funeral Home and was a veteran of WW II . He was an active member of Lineville Church of Christ.
THOMAS,
Centre, Al. Suneral mass for Gayle Saylor Thomas, 56, will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Perry Funeral home Chapel with Father Kevin Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Mr. Peace Cemetery in Hartville, Ohio. The family will receive friends Monday night from 5-7 at the funeral home.
Mrs Thomas died Thursday in Etowah County.
Survivors include her husband, Ray T. Thomas; two sons, Jay Thomas of Windsor, Canada, and Baylen Thomas of San Diego; one daughter, Rayelle Thomas of Cocoa Fla. ; her mother , Evelyn Downey Salter of Hartville , Ohio; two brothers , Glenn Salter of Talmadge, Ohio,and Tim Salter of Union Town, Ohio; and one sister, Connie Salter of Hartville.
Mrs Thomas, A native of Rome, Ga., had lived in Centre for years. She was employed as a managed Care Coordinator with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama. She was affiliated with St. James Catholic Church in Gadsden.
TURNER,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Janie L. Turner, 70, will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Eden Hill Cemetery with Brother Richard Groce officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Ervin Funeral Chapel. Procession will leave 111 S. Walnut at 9:30 a.m. A memorial service will be held Tueday at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall at 1420 Hillyer Robinson Parkway, Anniston.
Mrs Turner died Saturday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Turner Sr. ; one daughter, Shanndaea A. Turner of Anniston; two sons, Jimmy Turner Jr. and Ralph Turner, both of Anniston; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.16, 1998 OBITUARIES
BRIGHT,
Anniston, Al. Memorial services for Billy Ray Bright, 57, are tonight at 7 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Hillman Burt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until services begin.
Mr. Bright died Saturday at Baptist MedicalCenter-Montclair in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Linda G. Bright of Anniston; three daughters, Tammy Lynn Webb of Anniston,Rose Marie LaCount of Fayetteville, Tenn., and Virginia Kay Encinias of Oxford; a sister; sheila Reynolds of Shelby; three brothers, Larry Bright of Chelsea, and Gene Bright and Randy Bright, both of Shelby; seven grandchildren.
Mr. Bright a native of Blount Springs and resident of Anniston for the past 30 years, retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve with 20 years. He also was a retired heavy equipment operator with Anniston Army Depot.
FITE,
Anniston Al. Services for Jewell Rainwater Fite, 90, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Dr. Billy Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Edgemont Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs Fite died Saturday at Citizen's Baptist Hospital in Talladega.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Howard of Anniston, and Gail Burgess of Weaver; two grandchildren three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fite, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, Attended Parker Memorial Baptist Church. She was retired from the Anniston City School system. She was the widow of Marvin L. Fite.
TAYLOR,
Roanoke Al. Services for William Edward "Dub" Taylor, 65, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Wehadkee Missionary Baptist church, in Roanoke, with Rev. C.L. Wilkes officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9. Burial will bbe in the adjoining cemetery with Clark Memorial Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Taylor died Friday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Houston of Mableton, Ga. and Essie R. Birmingham of Franklin , Ga;. a son Bobby Taylor of Mableton; three brothers, Rev. Jimmy Taylor, John Taylor and Clifford Taylor, all of Dayton ,Ohio; three sisters, Gladys Felton of Homestead, Fla,. and Irene Ford and Willie Ruth Ford, both of Dayton; and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Taylor was preceded by his wife, Ruby Carloyn Taylor and a son William F. Taylor Jr.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.17, 1998 OBITUARIES
ALLDREDGE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Rev. J.D. Alldredge, 65, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Revs. Hamp Dingler and Charles Buddy Huddleston officiating. Burial will be in Anniston memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory..
Mr. Alldredge died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Alldredge ; three sons, JD Alldredge Jr. of White Plains, Ronald Alldredge of Alexandria and Bryan Alldredge of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Alldredge was a pastor for over 30 years in Calhoun and Talladega Co.He was part owner of Alldredge Building and Remodeling. He was preceded by one son, Michael Alldredge.
BISHOP,
Talladega, Al. Services for Calvin Eldrige Bishop, 57, will be today at 2 p.m. at Ironaton Church of Christ with Cliff Goodwin and Rev. Thompson Pitts officiating. Burial will be in Mr. Olive Cemetery with Usrey Brown Service in charge.
Mr. Bishop died Sunday at his home .
Survivors include one daughter, Sis Mashburn of Talladega; two sons, Russell Bishop and Snowie Bishop , both of Talladega; one sister, Velma Gable of Pell City; three brothers, Herman Bishop Frank Bishop, and Elvin Bishop all of Talladega; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Bishop, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was employed by Walker Construction. He was a Baptist.
BROOKS,
Ashland, Al. Daniel Ray Brooks, 72, died Saturday at his home. Memorial services will be at a later date in California. Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie L Brooks; four daughters, Dannette Sackette of Brookings, Ore., Cynthia Gilliam of Grands Pass, Ore. , Jennifer Brooks of Medford, Ore. , and RAe Lynn Brooks of Ashland; one sister, Edith Brooks of Lansing, Mich.; two brothers, Solon F. Brooks of Chatsworth, Calif., and Paul E. Brooks of Glanada Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
mr. Brooks was a WWII veteran, a line patrolman of the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles. He was a Mormon.
HARDY,
Cedartown, Ga. Graveside services for infant Taylor Renae Hardy will be today at 11 a.m. in North View Cemetery with Rev. Gary Burns officiating. and Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home of Cedartown in charge.
The infant died Saturday in Floyd Co. Survivors include his parents, Gary and Dianna Hardy of Cedartown; one brother, Chandler Hardy; his maternal grandmother, Gerlinde Ryan of Columbus, Ga. and his paternal grandmother, Ruth Hardy of Anniston.
HULSEY,
Heflin Al Services for Kate e. Hanvey Hulsey, 91, will be Widnesday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
and Wednesday until service time.
Mrs Hulsey died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Edna Ledbetter of Heflin; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hulsey, a native of Centre, was a resident of Heflin the past 20 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
LANE,
Roanoke Al. Services for Dura Holloway Lane, 83, will be today at 4 p.m. at Lane's Chapel Methodist Church with Revs. Lavelle Reynolds and Len Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. Quattlebaum Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs Lane died Monday at her home.
Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Lane McFarland of Austell, Ga.; three sisters, Mae White and Cordell Adamson, both of Wedowee, and Retha Daniel of Roanoke; three brothers, Doyle Holloway and Onward Holloway, both of Wedowee, and J.D. Holloway of Bowdon , Ga.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Holloway, a native of Wedowee, was a homemaker. She was a member of Lane's Chapel Methodist church and was preceded by her husband, J.L.Larkin Lane, and two sons, Howard Lane and Hershel Lane.
LAWSON,
Talladega,Al. Services for Thomas Alfred Lawson, 71, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Bill Huffaker officiating. Burial will be in Hepzibah Cemetery.
Mr. Lawson died Sunday at Citizins Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include three sons; Earl Lawson of Alpine, Windell Lawson of Arab and Danny Lawson of Talladega; two sisters, Grace Patterson and Mary Wooten, both of Talladega; one brother, Marion Franklin Lawson of Talladega; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lawson, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the American Legion. He was preceded by one brother, Cecil Lawson.
OUDIN,
Cooperstown, N.Y. Charles Folger Oudin Jr., 69, formerly of Anniston, died March 11 in Sruart, Fla. Burial will be in Coopertown.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Folger Oudin III of Houston, and John Godwin Oudin of Atlanta; one daughter, Laurie Oudin of Homestead, Fla.; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Oudin, a native of Anniston, was preceded by his wife, Jean Godwin Oudin.
PRESTRIDGE,
Lineville, Al. Services for Pearlie C. Prestridge, 81, will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville.
Mrs Prestridge died Monday in Lineville.
REED,
Birmingham, Al Services for Alma Reed,84, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel in Talladega with Rev. Charles Terry officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery in Talladega. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Reed died Sunday at Montclair East Nursing Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband, Luther Tafton Reed; one daughter, Jean Williams of Columbiana; one son, James F. Reed of Birmingham ; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs Reed, a native of Clay County, had been a resident of Talladega most of her life. She was a member of Talladega Creek Baptist Church.
SLACK, Columbus, Ga. Memorial services for Annie Laura Slack,73, will be today at 11 a.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel in Columbus. Mrs Slack died Saturday at her home. Survivors include two sisters, Rosa Lee Camp and Bernice Warren,both of Anniston.
Mrs Slack, a native of Bay Minette. She had lived most of her life in Columbus, Ga. She was preceded by her husband, Jack C. Slack.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.18, 1998 OBITUARIES
BOWIE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Willie Frank Bowie, 62,of 708 Zinn Drive, Anniston will be announced by Model City Mortuary.
Mr. Bowie died Monday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
CAMPBELL,
Anniston Al. Services for Richard M. Campbell, 69, of 4136 Oakdale Ave., Anniston will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Campbell died Monday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
CLAY,
Anniston Al. Services for Isiah Clay,70, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service and Crematory.
Mr. Clay died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
COFER,
Chattanooga, Tenn. Services for Inez Diffie Cofer, 82, will be today at 11:30 at Chattanooga Funeral Home North with Rev. Will Tate officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Chattanooga.
Mrs Cofer died Sunday in Red Bank Health Care Center in Chattanooga.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Cofer ; one son, Dennis Cain Jr. of Chattanooga; one sister , Orlis Diffie Mayfield of Lincoln; one brother, Ray Diffie of West Hills, Calif.; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Cofer, a native of Calhoun County, lived most of her life in Chattanooga. She was a beautician and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
GARRETT,
Services for Lonnie c. Garrett,55, of 1313 Johnston Drive,Anniston will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service and Crematory.
Mr. Garrett died Tuesday at his home.
GREEN,
Centre, Al. Services for Rodney Green of Centre will be announced by Perry Funeral Home.
Mr..Green died Tuesday.
HUCKABY,
Services for Ruth M. Huckaby, 77 of 167 Moss Ave., Anniston will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mrs Huckaby died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
IRVIN,
Munford, Al. Services for Manon Layton Irvin Sr., 69, will be today at 2 p.m.at Talladega Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Sims officiating. Burial will be in Bethleham Methodist Cemetery with Military honors.
Mr. Irvin died at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ruthie Mae Irvin; two daughters, Freida Mae Hassan of Talladega and Donna Olean Ingran of Munford; two sons, Manon Layton Irvin Jr. of Tallahassee and Darrell Rodney Irvin of Ragland; three sisters, Lena Hughes and annie Brand, both of Lineville, and Carolyn Campbell of Dozie; one brother, Denney Eugene Irvin of Lineville; seven grandchilfren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Irvin, a native of Clay County, was a resident of Talladega County for the past eight years. He retired from the U.S.Air Force and was a former Lineville police officer.
LOWERY,
Ranburne, Al. Services for James Windell Lowery,68, will be today at 2 p.m. (CST)at Ranburne First Baptist Church with Revs. James Benefield and Walter Dean officiating . Burial will be in the Ranburne Cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home , Bowdon Ga.,is in charge.
Mr. Lowery died Monday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife, Levonne Kilgore Lowery; one daughter, Jan Stitcher of Bowdon; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Lowery, a native of Cleburne County, was a lifelong resident of the Ranburne area. He was a truck driver for Southwire Co. and was an Army veteran of Korea. He was a member and deacon of Ranburne First Baptist Church.
PATTON,
Hobson City, Al. Services for Amanda C. Patton,72 of 405 Washington St., Hobson City will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Patton died Sunday at her home.
PHILLIPS,
Anniston Al. Services for Louise M. Phillips, 73, of 3005 McLeroy Ave.,Anniston, will be today at 10 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Bill Greenwood, Buck Greenwood and Jimmy Nunnley officiating Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church in Delta.
Mrs Phillips died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Phillips ; one son , Earl Boozer of Panama City, Fal; two stepsons, David Phillips of Oxford and Tommy Phillips of Mobile; two stepdaughters, Rosa Reed of Oxford and Margaret Cobb of Heflin; one sister, Barbara Skinner of Anniston,; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and five step- great-grandchildren.
Mrs Phillips, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
PRESTRIDGE,
Lineville, Al. Services for Pearlie C. Prestridge, 81, will be today at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Revs. Olen Warmack and Braden Morrison officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Prestridge died Monday in Lineville.
Survivors include her husband Elvin Prestridge; three daughters, Evelyn White of Wedowee, Rose Griffin and Catherine Hill , both of Lineville; three sons, Wayne Prestridge and Donald Prestridge, both of Lineville, and Aubrey Prestridge of Toccoa, Ga.; three sisters , Eulene McDonald and Geraldine Headrick both of Lineville, and Lucille Edmondson of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Mrs Prestridge a native of Clay County , was a resident of Etowah County for four years returning to Clay County in 1941. Ahe was a seamstress at Higgins, a homemaker and a member of Liverty Church of Christ.
SALERS,
Service for John Vernon Salers, 69, of 3920 Alexandria Road, Anniston will be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Salers died Tuesday at his home.
SESSUMS,
Jacksonville, Fla. Services for John Franklin Sessums will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory of Anniston.
Mr. Sessums died Monday in Jacksonville, Fla.
SHORT,
Lineville Al. Services for Mildred F. Short, 73, will be today at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral home Chapel in Lineville with Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens.
Mrs Short died Monday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Short of Lineville; one duaghter, Becky Macoy of Lineville; one stepson , Ricky Short of Ashland; one sister, Catherine Smith of Villa Rica, Ga. ; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Short, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a retired Golden Girl from Russells and operator of Shorts Grocery and Washeteria. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist United Methodist Church.
WOODARD,
Heflin, Al. Services for Angus Cleo Woodard, 63, will be today at 3 p.m.(CST) at Wise Chapel Methodist Church with Revs. Steve Dempsey, Kit Carson and David Holmes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home. Bowdon, Ga. is in charge.
Mr. Woodard died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Mae Crenshaw Woodard; two daughters, Lynn Brown of Ranburne and Loretta Lesueur of Heflin; one brother, Newton Woodard of Heflin; four sisters, Ann Craft and Emma Rowland, both of Bowdon Ga. Bonnie Morgan and Lucilla Smith, both of Ranburne; his mother, Izora Creel Woodard of Heflin and two grandchildren.
Mr. Woodard, a Cleburne County native, was a retired machine operator at Southern Plating. He was a member of Wise Chapel Methodist Church and was preceded by his father and one brother.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.19, 1998 OBITUARIES
BASWELL,
Borden Springs,Al. Services for Neta rose Baswell, 85, will be today at 2 p.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Franklin McGee and Benjamin Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Peidmont Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs Baswell died Tuesday at home.
Survivors include two daughters, Rugh Piper if Fruithurst and Willie Mae Allbritten of Cedartown, Ga.; one son Lloyd Baswell Jr. of Borden Springs; one sister Polly Glass of Borden Springs; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and four Great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs Baswell lived in Borden Springs most of her life, She was a member of Borden Springs Church of Christ and was preceded by her husband, Lloyd Baswell Sr.
CAMPBELL,
Anniston Al. Services for Richard W. Campbell,69 will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home &Crematory Chapel with Rev. Gerald Clark officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Campbell died Monday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include his wife, Treva Campbell ; one daughter, Melody Pfyle of St Louis; one stepdaughter, Vicke Springer of Carl Springs, Fla.; four sons, Christopher Campbell of Pheonix, Michael Campbell of Florida, Richard Campbell of New Brunswick, Maine,and Robert Campbell of Virginia; two stepsons;Richard Skinner of Opelika and John Skinner of Ft Leonardwood, Mo.; one brother, James Campbell of Oregon; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Campbell, a native of New York, was a resident of Calhoun County for the past seven years. He was an Air Force veteran with 20 years service and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a Baptist.
CUNNINGHAM ,
Hobson City, Al Services for Ernest Cunningham 84, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mr. Cunningham died Wednesday at his home.
CURRY,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Walter Curry of Eastaboga will Be announced by Sims Funeral Services.
Mr. Curry died Tuesday in Bynum.
DAVIS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Jesse L. Davis Sr., 70, will be today at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Quinton Woods officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Davis died Saturday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Davis; one daughter JoAnn Goodman of Anniston; two sons, Jesse L. Davis Jr. of Lompoc, Calif., and Douglas L Davis of Jacksonville; two sisters, Ethel Mae Davis of New York and Essie Mae Mims of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Davis was a member and deacon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
GREEN,
Centre, Al. Services for Rodnay Dale Green will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. James Rainey and Hayward Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Green died Tuesday.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Wilians Green of Centre and one brother, Rev. Mark Green.
Mr. Green, a native of Cherokee County, was a teacher at CedartownGa. High School. He was a member of Centre Congregational Holiness Church and of the gospel singing group, "Born Again".
LOWERY,
Shoal Creek Valley, A. Services for Iva Lee Campbell Lowery,82, will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory of Pell City.
Mrs. Lowery died Tuesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
PATTON,
Hobson City, Al. Services for Ananda C. Patton, 72, willbe Friday at 1 p.m. at Rising Star United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Stryker officiating. Burial will be in Hobson City Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mrs Patton died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include one son, Freddie Lewis Patton of Saks; one sister, Almeta C. Jackson of Hobson City; one brother, Wiley Russel Calhoun Jr. of Tacoma, Wash.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs Patton was retired from Anniston Army Depot. She was a member of RisingStar United Methodist Church.
SALERS,
Anniston Al. Services for John Vernon Salers, 69, will be Saturday at 12 p.m.at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. E.E. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Delta. The family will receive friends tonight and Friday night from 5-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Salers, died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include one daughter, Teresha McMahan of Ragland; four sons, James Salers, Curtis Salers and John David Salers, all of Blue Mt. , and Timothy Salers of Anniston; four sisters, Lydia Shaw of Blue Mt. , Martha Jo Brown and Vertie Nelson, both of Delta, and Sue Salers of Ashland; two brothers, Thomas Salers and Juior Salers, both of Delta; nine grendchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Salers, a native of Clay County , lived in Anniston for the past 50 years. He was retired from Blue Mt. Industries. He was a member of Harvest Church of God.
SESSUMS,
Jacksonville, Fla. Graveside services for John Franklin Sessums, 78, formerly of Anniston will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Edgemont Cemetery with Re. Ricky Reeves officiatingl The family will receive friends Friday from 12:30 p.m. untin service time at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Sessums died Monday in Jacksonville Fla.
Survivors include one daughter Leah Sessums Carnes of Covington, Ga.; one son John F Sessums Jr. of Covington; one sister, Frances Sessums Dempsey of Anniston; and Primary caregiver, Margaret Cone of Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. Sessums, a native and former resident of Anniston, operated a dry cleaning business and cafe in Anniston for several years. He was a veteran of WWII.
STEPHENS,
Wedowee, Al. Services for George W. "Washie" Stephens, 84, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with Revs. Robert Mallory and William Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation hours will be Friday after 10 a.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service in Roanoke. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7-8
Mr. Stephens died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include two daughters, Johnnie Mae Stenson of Cocoa, Fla., and Hattie Wynn of Atlanta; one son , Willie Lee Filpatrick of Atlanta; one brother, J.C. Holloway of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Exia Phillips of Cleveland, Al. , and Judy Pearl Alexander of Cleveland, Ohio; 35 grandchildren andtwo great-grandchildren.
Mr. Stephens was preceded by his wife Hattie Mae Stephens and three sons.
WARD,
El Paso, Texas, Services for Charles J. Ward, 61, formerly of Clay County, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Rev. David Porter officiating. Military Graveside services will follow in the Ashland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday night from 5-8 and Saturday until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Ward died March 13 in El Paso.
Survivors include two daughters Beatrice A. Alvarez of Alpine, Texas, and Sara L. Perez of Ft.Worth,; three sons, Charles J. Ward Jr. of Roswell, N.M. , Robert J. Ward of Arlington, Texasand Wayne C. Ward of Ft. Benning, Ga.; one sister, JoAnn Patterson of Lineville and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Ward, a native of Clay County, was a 1956 graduate of Clay County High School. He served in the U.S. Army for 25 years and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in El Paso for 17 years.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.20, 1998 OBITUARIES
ASHLEY,
Edwardsville, Al Services for Mildred Lee Ashley, 77, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home chapel in Heflin with Rev. Archie Parker officiating. Burial will be in Edwardsville Cemetery. the family will receive freinds tonight from 6-8 and Saturday from 8 a.m. until Service time at the funeral home.
Mrs Ashley died Wednesday at Clolnial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Burke of Columbia, S.C. Debora Chambles of Alexandria and Donna Wynn of Heflin; one brother, Tommie Owen of Edwardsville; one sister, Hilda Wike of Edwardsville; seven grandchilden and two great-grandchildren
Mrs. Ashley, a lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was retired from LinenThread Company in Blue Mountain.
BOWIE,
Anniston Al. Services for Willie Frank "Rag" Bowie, 62,willl be Saturday at 1 p.m. at mars hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev James Malone officiating and Model City Mortuary in charge
Mr. Bowie died Monday.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Springer; one daughter Willie Andrea Hunt of Washington, D.C.; one son, Barry B. Bowie of Anniston; one stepson, Dennis D. Springer of Atlanta; his mother Ada Lee Heard; one sister, Lucille Farrow; five brothers, John S. Bowie Larry Heard, Kennety T. Heard, all of Anniston, Tony L Heard of Miami and Andre Heard of Oxon Hill Md.; one stepsister, Gussie L Roberts; one stepbrother, Arthur Robinson of Denver and two grandsons.
Mr. Bowie was born in Lowdnes County and was a graduate of Cobb High School. He was a veteran and a cabinet maker . He was employed with Mead Pipe Company
BURROW,
Carrollton, Ga. Graveside services for Adalee Burrow will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Lineville City Cemetery with Rev. James Duke officiating. Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville is in charge. A pricate family viewing will be prior to the service
Miss Burrow died Monday at Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
Survivors include one sister, Annette Swan of Mobile
Miss Burrow , a native of Lineville,, lived in Ga. for a number of years.She was a librarian She was a member of the Carrollton Furst United Methodist Church. She was preceded by her parents and four brothers.
CLAY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Isiah Clay, 70, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Baptist Church with REv. L.L. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hill Cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Clay died Sunday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Lizzie Clay ; two sons Tommy Lee Clay of Atlanta and Stacey Clay of Anniston; four daughters, Sophie Clay, Michelle Mallard, Vickie Goodman and Nichole Clay, all of Anniston; and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Clay , a lifelong resident of Anniston, was retired from Regional Medical Center and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
GARRETT,
Anniston Al Services for Lonnie Charles Garrett,55, will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Spring hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Nathanial McRath officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Bynum with Anniston Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Garrett died Tuesday at his home
Survivors include his mother, Floise Mealing ; two daughters, Sherona D. Garrett and Charlen Wolker, both of Ohio; and three sisters, Romona Sanford of Chesapeake, Va., Cassandra Roberts of Bynum and Willie Groce of Anniston.
HAMMONDS,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Ruben D. Hammonds,71, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Charles Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Hammonds died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Euline Hammonds ;three daughters, Jo Liphamof Oxford, Doris Stephens of Piedmont and Judy Ramsey of Alexandria; one son, Eric Hammonds of Alexandria; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Hammonds, a native of Calhoun County and a resident of Alexandria all of his life, was retired from the Anniston Army Depot after 35 years of Service . He was a WW II Army veteran. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
HARP,
Lineville, Al. Services for Lois Irene Harp,80, will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with J.L. Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Church of Churst Cemetery in Randolph County. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 and Saturday until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Harp died Wednesday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Pansy H. Solbery of Riverridge, La., and martha J. Harp of Lineville; one son, Jerrell M. Harp of Atlanta; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Harp, a native of Randolph County, was a former residentof New Orleans and had lived in Randolph County since 1985, She retired as a clerk at Winn Dixie after 27 years. She was a lifelong member of the Liberty Church of Christ.
HINDMAN,
Hokes Bluff, Al. Services for Esther Hodge Hindman, 83, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Crestwood Chapel with Revs. Doug Matthews and James Cohorn officiating. Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery. The family will receivee friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Hindman died Thursday.
Survivors include one son, Norman Hindman; three sisters, Ethel Cameron, Rachel Whitehead and Ruth Simpson; one brother,John Hodge; and three grandchildren.
Mrs Hindman was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Calhoun County and was a member of the church choir. She was preceded by her husband, three brothers and one sister.
HUCKABY
Anniston, Al. Services for Ruth M. Huckaby, 77, will be Saturday 11 a.m. at Greater Thankful Baptist Church with Rev. P.Q. English officiating.. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery . Ervin Funeral Chapel is inn charge.
Mr. Huckaby died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Hillard Huckaby ;two sons, Frankie Allen Huckaby of Huntsville and Walter Jason Huckaby of Rocky Mount N.C.; two brothers, Frank Morris Jr. of Anniston and Fred Morris of New Haven, Conn.; and three grandchildren.
JACKSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Ardis "Big Jack" Jackson,66 will be announced by Anniston Funeral service & Crematory.
Mr. Jackson died Thursday at his home.
LOWERY,
Shoal Creek Valley, Al. Services for Iva Lee Campbell Lowery,82, will be today at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home &Crematory Chapel of Pell City with Rev. John Adams officiating. Burial will be in Red hill Cemetery in Springville.
Mrs Lowery died Tueaday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Joan England of Pell City and Lizzie Rich of Leeds; two sons, DonEarl Lowery of Ashville and Daniel Joseph Lowery Sr. of Shoal Creek; 25 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Lowery, a native of Arkansas, was a resident of St. Clair the past 20 years. She was a homemaker . She was preceded by three sons, and she was a Baptist
MORRISON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Edward Wayde Morrison, 58, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Joe Histle and Terry Studdard officiating. Burial will be in Piedmont Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight beginning at 6 at the funeral home.
Mr. Morrison died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Hurst Morrison of Piedmont; two daughters, Regina Woodruff of Piedmont and Karen Morrison of Dardanelle, Ark; one son, Eddie Morrison of Piedmont; one sister, Dorris Prunty of Blossom, Texas; three brothers, Delwin Morrison of Campbell Texas, Don Morrison of Greenville, Texas and Duane Morrison of Lewisville, Texas; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Morrison, a native of Paris Texas had been a resident of Piedmont since 1990. He was employed at Burtons in Attalla and was a member of Highway278 Church of Christ.
SHOALS,
Anniston Al. Services for Ada B Shoals,67, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel
Mrs. Shoals died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
STAGGS,
Alexandria Al. Graveside services for infant Valerie Elizabeth staggs will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery with Revsl Nathan Wilderson, Ray Skinner Sr. and Cal Wingard officiating and Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory in charge.
The infant died Wednesday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include her parents, Jack andJanice Staggs; one sister, Magan Staggs of Alexandria; and her grandparents, Phonzo and Miriam Staggs of Haynesfille, La., and James and Audrey Owens of Alexandria.
WARD,
Anniston Al. Services for Norma Jean Ward ,66, will be todayat 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Kelly Wheeler and Elbert Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Chosea Springs Cemetery.
Mrs Ward died Wednesday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham
Survivors include her husband Walter Ward; a son Michael J. ward of Anniston; two brothers, Sutton W. Dean of Boca Raton, Fla., and Hilton Dean of Brentwood, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Brandy Ward and Michelle Ward
A Talladega County native, Mrs Ward had lived in Anniston the past 45 years. She was retired from Calhoun County Board of Education.
WILLIAMS,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Milford Olin "Bill" Williams, 47 will be today at 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Penny Drummond officiating Burial will be in the Bethel Baptist North Cemetery in Delta.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday at St Clair Regional Medical Center in Pell City.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Williams ; his mother, Edna V. Anderson Williams; three daughters, Sonya Owen, Heather Clark and Rachel Williams, all of Lincoln; eight sisters Ruth Coppock of Bynum, Kot Hicks of Oxford, Mildred Green and Helen Brown, both of Denver, Colo., Ann Salisbury and Charlotte Stephens, both of Michigan, Alice Robeson and Jean Trayloe, both of Boaz; five brothers, James Williams of Delta, L.J. Williams of Piedmont , Dee Williams of Boaz, Bobby Williams of Michigan and George Williams of Florida; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Williams was a resident of Lincoln the past 18 years He was a Baptist.
WOODS,
Anniston Al. Services for Lawrence C. Woods, 21, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Seventeenth St. Baptist Church with Mafor Larry Deberry officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Willington. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8at Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Woods died Feb. 21 in Gadsden.
Survivors include his mother, Doris Woods of Anniston; his father, Lawrence Yates of Anniston; two sisters, Frederica Woods and Natasha Woods, both of Anniston ; two brothers, Frederick Yates and Lazarus Yates, both of Anniston; one half-brother, Lorenzo Ammuse of New York; his grandmothers, Mary Terry of Willington and Edna Yates of Anniston ; and his great-grandmother, Rosa Woods of Wellington
Mr. Woods, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was an employee of Betty's Bar-B-Q. He was a member of Salvation Army Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.21, 1998 OBITUARIES
ADAMS,
Munford, Al. Services for Sammie Ruth Adams, 83, will be today at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Norris Wade and Tom Graham officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Methodist church Cemetery.
Mrs Adams died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include two sons, Jack Adams and Tommy Adams, both of Munford; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs Adams, a native and lifelong resident of Munford, was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was preceded by her husband Lawrence Adams.
AKLES,
Delta, Al. Services for O.B. Aklew, 81, will be announced by Anniston Funeral home & Crematory.
Mr. Akles died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
BALLARD,
Hot Springs, Ark. Services for Timothy Frank Ballard, 55, formerly of Ashland, will be announced by Garretts Funeral Home of Lineville.
Mr. Ballard died Thursday.
COTTON,
Munford, Al. Services for Ruth L. Cotton, 75, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cotton died Friday at Talladega Health Care.
CURRY
Bynum, Al. Services for Walter Curry Jr., 55, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove CME Church in Eastaboga with Pastor John Russell and Elder James Collins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Sims Funeral Service will direct.
Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Long of Anniston and Elizabeth F. Boykins of Atlanta; one son, Jeffrey C. Curry of Korea; two sisters, Laura Beavers of Talladega and Fannie Scott of Warner Robbins, ga.; two brothers, fred Curry of Bynum and Nathaniel Curry of Anniston; and three grandchildren.
DRISKILL,
Victoria, Texas Graveside services for Rebecca Louise Driskill, 48, formerly of Jacksonville, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Will Garrett officiating. K.L.Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs Driskill died Feb. 28 in Victoria.
Survivors include her mother, Floy Burnham Driskill of Jacksonville; and one brother, Blade Driskill of Trussville.
Mrs Driskill was a 1968 graduate of Jacksonville High School and had attended Jacksonville State University.
HURST,
Lineville, Al. Services for Charles h. Hurst, 67, will be Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Benefield Funeral home Chapel in Lineville with Revs. David Holcombe and Coy Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mannings Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 until service time on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Hurst died Friday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Sara M. Hurst ; three daughters, vickie Ann Gulledge of Delta, Dianna Carter of Verbena and Veronica Lynn Watts of Ocilla, Ga.; one son, Charles Wayne Hurst of Augusta, Ga.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hurst was a native and had lived most of his life in Clay County. He is a retired Marine and had served in Vietnam and Korea.He was a Methodist.
PALMORE,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Ruvan Palmore, 57, will be today at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant CME Church with Elder Bobby J. Hall officiating. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery. Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Palmore died Wednesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his mother, Annie Palmore; two sisters, Mary Mitchell and Wanda Gamble, both of Piedmont; and two brothers, Radford Palmore and James Palmore, both of Piedmont.
Mr. Palmore, a native of Piedmont, was a member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church. He was preceded by his father, Rufus Palmore and one sister, Annie R. Cantrell.
PATTERSON,
Ashland, Al. Services for LaRue K. Patterson,93, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Revs. Richard East, L.C. Harris and Don Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 4:30 until 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Clay County Funeral Home .
Mrs. Patterson died Friday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, LaJean Martin of Millerville and Joyce Patterson of Ashland; one sister, Emma Jean Broach of Valley; one brother, Herman Kilgore of Sikesville; three greandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Patterson was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County.She was a school teacher. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Methodist church. She was preceded by her husband, W.D. Patterson and one brother, Harvey Kilgore.
WELDON,
Talladega Al. Services for Jessie Mae Weldon, 78, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service with Revs. Gary Wyatt and Lee Brasher officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Weldon died Friday at Talladega Health Care.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara ann Lackey and Virginia F. Shepherd, both of Talladega; two sons, Bobby G. Weldon and George Lee Weldon, both of Talladega; one brother, Joseph Fuller of Talladega; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. weldon, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was a member of North Street Wesleyan Methodist Church.
YATES,
Heflin Al. Services for Dorothy Marie Yates, 73, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Liberty Hill C.M. Church with Revs. Coy Bragg, Ernest Lipham and Dorsey White officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 and Sunday from 8 a.m.-noon at Dryden Funeral Home.
Mrs Yates died thursday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include three sons, Tommy L. Poore and Kenneth Yates, both of Heflin, and Larry D. Poore of Ranburne; one daughter, Donna Marie Hill of Heflin; two brothers, Howard Brimer Jr. of Athens and charles Brimer of Anniston; three sisters, Kathleen McCormick, Lillie Kilgore and Barbara Beason, all of Anniston; nine grandchildren and and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Yates, a native of Calhoun County, was a sesident of Cleburne County most of her life . she was retired from Cleburne County school system. She was preceded by her husband, Alfred Yates.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.22, 1998 OBITUARIES
ARMSTRONG,
Roanoke Al. Services for Ida Bell Armstrong,76, will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mrs. Armstrong died Friday at the Randolph County Hospital.
CHANDLER,
Talladega, Al. Services for Anna C. Chandler, 82, will be today at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Kearley officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Chandler died Friday at Talladega Healthcare Center.
Survivors include three sons, Albert C. Patterson, Rev. Wayne Patterson,and Kenneth Patterson all of Talladega, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs Chandler was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega. She was retired from Bemiston Mill and member of Ironation Methodist Church.
CONNER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Annie Ella Conner, 96, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Kenneth Hutto officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in charge.
Mrsl Conner died Saturday at Cleburne County Nursing Home, Heflin.
Survivors include primary caregiver Mrs Ruth Davis of Oxford; and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Conner , a resident of Talladega County most of her life, was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
COTTON,
Munford, Al. Services for Ruth L. Cotton,75, will be Monday 2 p.m. at Oxford Church of Christ with Ed Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery, Anniston with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 3-6
Mrs Cotton died Friday at Talladega Healthcare.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Cotton;a daughter, Dianne West of Munford; four sisters, Ruby Miller, Gevena Rudd, Opal Chumley and Betty Leinsetter, all of Crossville; two brothers, Bill Cash and Ed Cash, both of Boaz; and two grandchildren.
Mrs Cotton was a lifelong resident of this area, and was a member of Oxford Church of Christ.
CUNNINGHAM,
Hobson City, Al. Services for Ernest "Chief" Cunningham Sr. 84, will be Monday 2 p.m. at Rising Star United Methodist Church, Hobson City with Revs. Richard L. Stryker III, Judge L. Stringer, MelvinR. RodgersIII, and John D. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hobson City Memorial Gardens with Anniston Funeral Service in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8.
Mr. Cunningham died Wednesday at his residence.
Survivors include six daughters, Bernice Hargrove of Columbus, Ohio, Opal Thomason, , Denise DeRamus and Anita Cunningham.all of Hobson City, Cora Stamps of Norfork, Va. and Cassandra Cunningham of Oxford; six sons, Joe Cunningham and Rickey Cunningham , both of Anniston, Ernest Cunningham of Vincent, Clayton Cunningham of Cleveland, Kenneth Cunningham of Misawa, Japan , and Jerone Cunningham of Hobson City; a sister, Ada McCrimon of Vincent;a stepsister, Annie Mae Hardy of Vincent; 38 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cunningham, a lifelong resident of Hobson City, was a selfemployed carpenter and a member of Rising Star Methodist Church.
PERRY,
Munford Al. Services for Willie Perry, 56, of Munford will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Perry died Friday at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham.
ROBINSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Nora Pearly Robinson, 78, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Ursey Brown Funeral Service Chapel with Bro.Clifford Smith and Bro Eddie Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Talladega.
Mrs Robinson died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include a daughter, Grace Hendrick of Sylacauga; two sons Lonnie Robinson of Talladega and Cecil Robinson of Windermere, Fla.; a sister Agnes Blackburn of Saks; seven Grandchildren and Seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs Robinson, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was a member of Church of Christ and was a longtime partner of the S&R Lumber and Supply Co. She was preceded by her husband, C.M. Robinson and a son, Preston S. Robinson.
SHIERLING,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for infant Chandler Bryant Shierling, will be today at 3:30 at Chandler Springs Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Martin Murray officiatingl and Usrey Brown Funeral Service in charge.
Infant Shierling died Friday at Baptist Medical Center Montclair.
Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Jamie Shierling of Talladega; his grendparents, Ronald and Marie Shierling of Talladega; Allen and Debbie Thomas of Talladega, and Johnny Alexander of Ashland; his great-grandparents, Sarah Williams , Melba and Clayton Sewell , and Bertis Shierling, all of Talladega, and Bessie Alexander of Ashland.
SHOALS,
Anniston Al Services for Ada B. Murphy Shoals, 67, will be Monday 1 p.m. at Smith Metropolitan AME Zion with Revs. Robert Hatton and David Thomas Officiating.
Mrs Shoals died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include four daughters, Virginia Murphy of Baltimore; Vivian Murphy Jordan of Weaver, Linday Murphy Jordan of Saks, and Shelante Monique Shoals of Anniston; two sons, Calvin E. Murphy of Riverdale, Calif., and Herman Murphy of Decatur, Ga.; three sisters, Thelma Canady and Carrie Ellis, both of Atlanta, and Jean McQueen of Detroit, 11grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by husbands, Calvin Murphy and Henry Shoals.
She was co-founder of Anniston Discount Beauty Supply and retired from Regional Medical Center.
WHITTEN,
Talladega, Al Services for Jerry Lendon Whitten, Sr., 40, will be Monday 11 a.m. at Usrey Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Brasher officiating. Burial will be Bethlehem Cemetery, Munford.
Mr. Whitten died Saturday at Carraway Hospital Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Robbie M. Whitten of Talladega; three sons, Jerry L. Whitten Jr., Eric Whitten and Jay Whittin all of Talladega; two sisters, Ann Wills and Penny Hudson,both of Talladega; three brothers, Frank Whitten, Robby Whitten and Tony Whitten all of Talladega
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.23, 1998 OBITUARIES
ARMSTRONG,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Ida Bell Armstrong, 76 will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Handley Avenue Church of God with Rev. Gary Baugh officiating. Burial will follow in Lanett Cuty cemetery with Quattlwbaum Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends to day from 8 a.m. -9 p.m.
Mrs. Armstrong died Friday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, William Olin Armstrong; a daughter, Mattie Joyce Copestick of Roanoke; five sons, William Earnest Armstrong of Spokane, Wash., Benjamin Olin Armstrong of Stark, Fla., Richard David Armstrong of Jacksonville, Fla., Christopher Roland Armstrong of Roanoke, and Robert Dennis Armstrong of Wadley; a brother, Earnest Mitchum on Lanett, and a host of Grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs Armstrong was a Randolph County native and had lived in Florida for 25 years before returning to Randolph County 11 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Handley Ave. Church of God . She was preceded by a daughter, Janice Oline Smith.
CAMPBELL,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Lorain H. Campbell, 81, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Edgemont Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight from 6-9
Mrs Campbell died Sunday at Regional Midical center.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary L. Morgan of Chattanooga, Rachel Allen of Gadsden and Pansy Dunaway of Ohatchee; a son , Grady M. Acree of Stockbuidge, Ga., a sister Dorothy Terrell of Clarkston, Ga.; two brothers William Hendrix of Atlanta and Tom Hendrix of Lithonis, Ga., 10 grandchildren , 12 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Campbell was a native of Gadsden and a resident of Ohatchee for the past six years. She was retired from Avondale Mills.
GUNTER,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Alvis Marguerite Gunter,80, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Birningham with Rev Lee Allck officiating.
Mrs Gunter died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a sister, Blanche C. Thorn and seversl nieces and nephews.
Mrs Gunter, a native of Birmingham, was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Talladega. She was retired from Alagasco of Birmingham.
KELLEY,
Rome, Ga. Services for Herman A. Kelley,72, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at West Oak Chapel Funeral Home with Revs. David Earl Ingran and Lewis Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery in Rock Run. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9
Mr. Kelley died Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Gowens; three daughters, Sheila Turner of Shannon, Ga. and Kathy Tant and Teresa Bradfield, both of Rome;three sons, Rev. Jerry Kelley, Donnie Kelley and Ronnie Kelley, all of Rome; two brothers, William Kelley of Cedartown, Ga. and Harold Kelley of Alabama; a sister Era Vines of Rome; a half sister, Doris McFry of Piedmont; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
LEGGE,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Elizabeth Macon Legge are today at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Talladega with Usrey Brown funeral Service in charge.
Mrs Legge died Sunday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Winston V. Legge of Talladega; a daughter, JoAnn Walden of Dothan; a stepson Winston Legge Jr., of Athens; a step daughter, Betsy Legge Dunn of Birmingham; a brother, John C. Macon of Andalusia; a grandchild and three great-grandchildren
Mrs Legge, a native of Clay County, lived in TalladegaMost of her life. She attended First United Methodist Church. She was preceded by her first husband, Asa A.Young.
PARKER,
Anniston, Al. Services for Lorenzia w. Parker, 73, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service and Crematory.
Mrs Parker died Saturday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
PRUITT,
DeArmanville, Al. Memorial services for Tracey L. Pruitt, 70 will be announced.
Mr. Pruitt died Sunday in Oxford.
VICKERS,
Wadley Al Services for Vera Knight Vickers, 91 , will be today at 2 p.m. at Corinth Congregational Christian Church with Revs. Gordon Taylor and Richie Farrow officiating. Burial will follow at Forrester's Chapel Methodist ChurchCemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Vickers died Sunday at Lineville Nursing Facility.
Survivors include two nieces and severa great-neices and great-nephews.
Mrs Vickers, a Randolph County native, was a homemaker and a member of Corinth Congregational Christian Church. She was the widow of Henry Vickers.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.24, 1998 OBITUARIES
AKLES,
Delta, Al. Services for O.B. "Champ" Akles, 81, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church in Chulafinnee with Revs Edward Turner, Windell Davanport, E. Johnson and Jesse Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Chulafinnee Cemetery with Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory in charge.
Mr. Akles died Friday at Regional Medical center.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth H. Akles of Heflin; three daughters, Ada Watts of Douglasville, Ga. Gertrude Moore of Detroit and Linda Akles of Heflin; three sons, Larry Akles of Anniston, Terry Akles of Newell and Clyde Akles of Heflin; three brothers, James Akles and Frank Akles, both of Anniston, and Ellis Akles of Heflin; one sister, Irma Heard of Heflin; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Akles was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of Oak Grove AME Church in Newell.
ARRINGTON,
Woodland, Al. Services for Eva Arrington, will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mrs Arrington died Monday at Roanoke Health Care.
HINDS,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Richard Leroy Hinds, 58, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian church with Revs. Charles Buerhaus, William Cain and Orville Smith officiating. The family will receive friends tonight beginning at 6 at the church. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Hinds died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Shelby Hinds of Piedmont; one daughter, Phullis Wenrich of Naples, Fla.; one son Richard Hinds Jr. of Naples; three sisters. Sue Kurtz of Naples, Kathy Bebbee of LakeCity, Fla., and Pat McKinney of South Carolina; five brothers, Jerry Hinds and Keith Hinds both of Naples, Billy Hinds of FortLauderdale Fa., Tommy Hinds of Toledo, Ohio, and Jimmy Hinds of East Telodo , Ohio; five grandchildren.
Mr. Hinds was a native of Toledo, Ohio, and had been a resident of Piedmont for the past 10 years. He was a retired truck driver.
HOWELL,
Valdosta, Ga. Services for Kathryn G. Howell,84, formerly of Piedmont, will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Piedmont with Dr. Glenn Conner officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Thompson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Howell died Sunday in Valdosta.
Survivors include one son, F. Wayne Howell of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Jan H. Burns of Valdosta; and five grandchildren
Mrs. Howell was born in LaFayette and had lived in Valdosta the past 11 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Piedmont and was preceded by her husband, J. Frank Howell.
JACKSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Ardis "Big Jack" Jackson, 66, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. J.E. Merriweather and Dr. P.Q. English officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. Members of Thomas A. Williams Elk Lodge #1668 will have a privat ceremony at the funeral home. Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Jackson died Thursday at his home..
Survivors include two stepdaughters, Dora Bush of Columbus, Ohio, and Juanita Watkins of Cleveland, Ohio,; three stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
Mr. Jackson was retired from the J.S. Army and Union Foundry. He was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
McCULLOUGH,
Piedmont, Al Graveside services for Bishop F.McCullough,85, will be today at 2 p.m. in Dagwood Trail Cemetery in Oxford with David Hodnett officiating. Miller Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. McCullough died Sunday at Piedmont Nursing home.
Survivors include his wife, Maebell Smith McCullough of Colonial Pines Nursing Home in Oxford; two sons, Earl McCullaugh and Fermer McCullough , both of Oxford; and three grandchildren.
Mr. McCullough was a longtime resident of Oxford and a member of the First Baptist Church.
SEEHAFER,
Anniston Al. Services for Wayne Lee Seehafer,54, will be announced by Gray-Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Seehafer died Sunday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center
TICE,
Mesa, Ariz. Services for James Churstopher "Chris" Tice, 27, formerly of Wattsville, will be today at 2p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home& Crematory Chapel in Pell City with Rev. Joe Lynn Adams officiating. Burial will be in St Clair Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Mr. Tice died Saturday in Arizona.
Survivors include his wife, Trina Costello of Mesa; one daughter, Alana Tice of Mesa; his father, James W.Tice of Pell City; his mother, Jennifer Hanks of Wattsville; his stepfather, James Hanks ; his stepmother, Allison Tice of Pell City; two sisters, Phaydra Tice and Reagan Tice both of Pell City; one brother, Jimmy Tice of Odenville; and his grandparents, Betty and Soloman Zackie of Pell City.
Mr. Tice, a native of St Clair County, was a resident of Mesa and had formerly lived in Wattsville. He was employed by Courier Graaphics of Phoenix.
WILLIAMS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Mary Williams, 83, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mrs Williams died Wednesday at her home.
WOODRUFF,
Alexandria, Al. Graveside services for Nan C. Woodruff,72, will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist church cemetery, Alexandria, with Rev. Jack Causey officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Miss Woodruff died Sunday at her home.
Suriviors include two brothers; Norris M. Woodruff of Plano, Texas, and John G. Woodruff of Alexandria.
Miss Woodruff had lived most of her life in Alexandria. She retired from Redstone Arsenal in 1975.She was preceded by a brother, Wallace G. Woodruff; and a sister, Erin Lightsey.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.25, 1998 OBITUARIES
ALLEN,
Talladega, Al. Services for Gelbert Ethan Allen, 76, will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service with Rev. Karon Matteson officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Allen died Tuesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Lilla M. Allen ; one daughter, Peggy Gilman of Birmingham ; one son Gerard Lowe of Roswell, N.M..; one sister, Bertha Piersall of Oneida, N. Y.; one brother, Robert H. Allen of Oneida; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Allen, a native of St. Albens, Vt., lived in Talladega for the past 22 years. He was a vereran of WWII and was a retired outo mechanic. He was an Episcopalian.
ARRINGTON,
Woodland, Al. Services for Eva Rosa Arrington , 88, will be today at 2 p.m. at Liverty East Baptist Church with Revs. Doris Williamson and Cecil Halsey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee is in charge.
Mrs Arrington died Monday at Roanoke Health Care.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs Ray Rampy of Bremen, Ga., Doris Traylor and Mrs. Monty Cantrell, both of Woodland , and Wilma Moncus of Opelika; one son, Bruce Arrington of Woodland,five sisters, Pallie Noles of LaGrange, Clara Flody of Oxford , Ora Lee Tomlin of Savannah, Ga., Betty Shaw of Woodland and Pauline Clark of Hughley; two brothers, Grover Edmondson of La Grange and Clarence Edmondson of East Point, Ga.; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Arrington a lifelong resident of Randolph County, was retired from Callaway Mills. She was a member of Liberty East Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Talmadge Arrington and one son.
AUSTIN,
Anniston Al. Services for GArfield Austin, 75, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Lipscomb officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Miller Funeral Home..
M. Austin died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Austin of Choccolocco and Ronald Austin of Sunny Eve;two daughters, Shirley Brimer of DeArmanville and Brenda Hutto of White Plains; three brothers, Buster Austin of Choccolocco, and Elmer Austin and Arthur Austin, both of Anniston; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Austin, a resident of Calhoun County all of his life, was a veteran of WWII and was retired from Anniston Army Depot. He was a Baptist.
HORN,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Douglas Harvey Horn, 58, will be today at 2 p.m. in Pine Hill Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Curtis Kelley officiating. Talladega Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Horn died Monday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Woodard Horn ; two daughters, Margaret Cargile of Nashville, Tenn., and Melinda Robinson of Fairfield, Pa.; his father, William P. Patterson of Talladega; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Horn, a lifelong residentof Talladega, was a retired farmer. He was a forme accountant at Winn Dixie and a former assistant administrator of Talladega Nursing Home.
JOHNSON,
Ashland, Al. Services for Bessie N. Johnson, 84, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Ashland with Rev. Jessee Shaddix officiating. Burial will follow in Ashland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from5p.m. untill11 a.m. Thursday at Clay County Funeral Home.
Mrs. Johnson died Saturday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary E. Carlisle of Birmingham and Phoebe J. Ridgeway of Prattville; one sister, Mary McMath of Ashland; one brother, Erbie Norrell of Jackson, Miss.; and four grandchildren
Mrs Johnson was a native of Lee County, and had benn a resident of Ashland since 1953. She was an elementary teacher for about 20 years She was a member of the Ashland First United Methodist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Lewis Johnson.
SEEHAFER,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Wayne Lee Seehafer,54, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Rev. David Hodnett officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Seehafer died Sunday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters. Patricia Marie Seehafer of Birmingham , Kristen Lee Watson of Newnan, Gal. and Shaun Brenda Seehafer of Mobile; two sons, Jason Seehafer of Atlanta and Jamie Michael Seehafer