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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 of Anniston; his Mother, Vivian Seehafer of Drake, N.D. ; and three sisters, Vicki Miller of Bismarck, ND., Merna Lemer of Balfour, N.D. and Wanda Reed of Gunnison, Colo.
Mr. Seehafer, a native of Drake, N.D. was a resident of Anniston since 1968. He retired from Flowers Bakery and was a US Army veteran.
SMITH,
Heflin Al. Services for J.D. Smith, 74, were Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Revs. W.E. Jones Jr. E.E. Miller and Vann Williamson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home was in charge.
Mr Smith died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one brother, Calvin Smith of Heflin; and three sisters, Myrtice Riddle, Lettie Hammonds and Avis Morris, All of Heflin.
Mr. Smith, a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County , had attended Cleburne County Adult Training Center.
SPANN,
Centre Al. Graveside services for George Frederick Spann, 82, formerly of Vernon, will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Thomas Johnston officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. -noon at Perry Funeral Home.
Mr Spann died Tuesday in Centre
Survivors include three daughters, Joan S. Williams of Centre, June S. Matthews of Columbia, Tenn.m and Janice S Haynes of Leesburg; and one son,Robert F. Spann of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mildren S Killingworth of Knoxville, Tenn. and Evelyn S. Trevathan of Liberty, Texas; seven grandchildren ; and his caregivers, Katie and Sherry Renfroe.
Mr. Spann was a mason an had worked at Aalbama Dry Docks in Mobile during WWII He was a member of Eleventh Avenue United Methodist Church in Birmingham. He was preceded by five brothers and two sisters.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.26, 1998 OBITUARIES
BALLARD,
Hot Springs, Ark Services for Timothy Frank Ballard,55, formerly of Ashland, will be Friday at noon at New Life Christian Center in Ashland with Bishop John D. Sandlin, Rev. Willie J. Esters, Minister Judy Sandlin and Minister Bobbie Street officiating. Burial will be in Old Field Cemetery in Ashland. The family will receive friends today from 2-8p.m. at Garrett Funeral Home in Lineville
Mr Ballard died March 18 in Hot Spring.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret H. Ballard; one son, Timothy Frank Ballard of Atlanta; three daughters, Shirley Denice Ballard of Americus, Ga. , Shelita Ballard and Renita Ballard, both of Hot Springs; four stepchildren , Jerry Bolden, Thomas Jones Margaret Davis and Katherine Hannah, all of Hot Springs; one sister, Minister Eillie P. Adair of Ashland and four grandchildren.
DAWSON,
Anniston,al. Services for Robert J. Dawson, 57, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mr. Dawson died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
GRIFFITH,
Centre, Al. Services for W. Wayne Griffith, 70, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Stanley Clark and Melvyn Salter officiatingl Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Griffith died Wednesday in a Birmingham hospital.
Survivors include his wife , Lela Smith Griffith ; one daughter, Bundi Griffith Reynolds of Birmingham; one sister, Sarah Fortenberry of Centre; two brothers, Wilburn Griffith and Wildon Griffith, both of Centre; and one grandaughter.
Mr. Griffith a native of Cherokee County, was a veteran of WWII and was the vice president of Quandt-ayers Enterprises. He was a member of Centre First United Methodist Church.
HOWLE,
Heflin Al. Services for Florence Aline Osborn Howle, 90 will be Friday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Heflin with Rev. Lamar Davis officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery. The family will receive friedns Friday from 9:30 until service time at the church. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge.
Survivors include one niece, Jane Colton Fuller Kauffman of Birmingham; one nephew William S. Fuller of Briningham; two great-neices and one greatnephew and four great-great-nieces and nephews.
Mrs Howle , was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Heflin.. She was preceded by her husband, Martis Howle.
LAYTON,
Oxford Al. Services for Rayford K. "Johnny" Layton, 67, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel of Pell City with Rev Tom Bonds and Charles Brasher officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Layton died Tuesday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Stokes Layton ; one son, Rickey C. Howard of Riverside; one sister, Selma Marie Hilyer of Surfside; two brothers, Willard Martin Layton and James Worth, both of Pell City; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Layton , a native of Coal City, wass a resident of Oxford since 1962. He was retired from the United States Postal Service in Anniston . A veteran of the Korean Conflict.
McGATHY
Anniston, Al. Services for Gay R. McGathy,60, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home& CrematoryChapel with Revs. Doug Ford and Edwin Talley officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Ragland. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs McGathy died Tuesday at McGuffy Nursing Home in Gadsden.
Survivors include her husband, Kirby McGathy of Anniston; one sister, Faye Barber of Ragland; and one brother, Ted St. John of Ragland.
Mrs McGathy, a native of St. Clair County, was a resident of Calhoun County for the past 27 years. She was a housevife and a Baptist.
PERRY,
Munford, Al. Services for Willie Lee Perry, 56, will be Friday att 2 p.m. at Hall Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Perry Dates, Rev. Annen Arnokd, Clarence Henderson and Benjamin Little officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory is in charge.
Suriviors include one daughter, Shirley Knox of Munford; five sons ray Knox of Knoxville Tenn., Dennis Knox of Montgomery , Willie Perry Jr. of Munford; mark Perry of Anniston and John Terrell of Oxford; his mother Alverta Carpenter Anderson of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters Shanti Brown DeBerry of New York and Gaylaverne George of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Herbert Carpenter of Detroit; 20grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
Mr. Perry, a native of Wilch, W. Va. was retired from M&H Valve . He was a member of Hall Grove Baptist Church.
SIMPSON,
Delta.Al. Services for Berma Elizabeth Simpson ,51 will be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Ms. Simpson died Wednesday at her home.
WATKINS,
Centre, Al. Services for Charlene Watkins, 63, will be today at 2 p.m. at Jordan Funeral home Chapel with Revs. Johnny Renfroe, Wallace Lowe and Denny Renfroe officiating. Burial will be in Sand Valley Cemetery.
Miss Watkins died Tuesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her sister, Gladys Watkins of Gaylesville; one nephew , Wallace Lowe of Ala. and two nieced, Pamala Koehler of Fla. and Jean Hays of Georgia.
Miss Watkins was a member of the Freewill Pentacostal Church of God.
WILSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Clara Ethel Wilson,83, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ricky Reaves and Vance Wittington officiating. Burial will be in Barfield Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight frmo 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Wilson died Wednesday at Beckwood Manor.
Survivors include two sons, Roger Wilson of Oxford and LaDon Cotney of Sandy, Utah; one stepdaughter, Opalene Brimer of Oxford; two brothers, Velmont Gregg of Alex Cety and Rev. C.W. Gregg of Franklin, Ga.; one sister, Francis Lawhorn of LaGrange, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren
Mrs. Wilson , a native of Clay County, had lived in Oxford for the past 53 years She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford. She was preceded by one stepson, Billy Wilson.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.27, 1998 OBITUARIES
BONNER,
RockMills, Al. Services for Elmo Bonner, 76 will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral home.
Mr. Bonner died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital in Roanoke.
BROWN,
Roanoke Al Services for Jimmie D. Brown , 72, will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mrs Brown died Thursday at her home.
CROUCH
Roanoke Al. Services for William Carl Crouch, 84, were Thursday at Quattlebaum Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memory Gardens.
Mr.Crouch died Wednesday at Lanett Geriatric Center in Lanett.
Survivors include his wife, Adell F. Crouch ; two daughters, Barbara Dabbs and Eloise Yates, both of Roanoke; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr Crouch, a native of Heard County, Ga., lived in Randolph County for more than 60 years. He had been employed in the textile industry and was a member of Center Chapel Baptist Church.
HUNTER,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Suzie H unter,60, will be announced by Sims Funeral Service of Talladega.
Mrs. Hunter died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center Montclair in Birmingham.
PARKER,
Anniston Ala. Services for LorenziaW. Parker, 73, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Anniston FuneralService & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Gus Orr officiating. Burial will be in Edan Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-7 at the funeral Home.
Mrs. Parker died Saturday, Mar.21, at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital .
Survivors include her husband, Richard Parker of Anniston; three daughters, Cynthia Rice and Richardine Miles, both of Birmingham and Angelia Brown of Anniston; one son Willie J. Leonard of Anniston; and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Parker was retired from Mary Brandon Nursing Home. She was a member of Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church and was a member of the Deaconess Board.
PRUITT,
Oxford Al. Mrmorial services for Tracy L. Pruitt of Oxford will be Sunday at 3p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church in Golden Springs. The family will receive friends at the church from 2-3 p.m.
Mr. Pruitt died March 22 at his daughter's home in Oxford.
Survivors includes his children:Michael W. Pruitt, Edward T. Pruitt, Sheila Pruitt Totherow and Timothy G. Pruitt; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Gadsden native, Mr. Pruitt had residedin DeArmanville for some time. He had lived at his daughter's home in Oxford for the past five months. He was preceded by his wife, Novella Drake Pruitt.
SIMPSON,
Delta Al. Services for Burma Ellizabeth Simpson, 51, will be today at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Clay officiating. Burial will be in Holley Springs Cemetery, in Anniston.
Ms. Simpson died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include one daughter, Jessica Victoria Blenis; her father, Martin Helton; her mother Pauline Schuler Birdsall; one sister, Mary Lou Mitchum; one brother, Larry Gene Helton; and two grandchildren.
Ms. Simpson was a residentof Delta for the past three years and a former resident of Anniston She was a Baptist.
WEBB,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Norris WEbb, 74 will be today at 2 p.m. at Faith Temple Christian Center with Revs. T.R. Harper, Edward Smith and Charles Graham. Burial will be in Jacksonville City Cemetery. K.L. Brown Funeral & Crenatory is in charge.
Mr. Webb died Wednesday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Christine West Webb; one daughter, Connie Webb Parris of Jacksonville; one son, Leverne Webb of Muscadine; one sister, Jewel Fair of Lake City Fla; two brothers, William Webb and James Webb, both of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Webb, a resident of Jacksonville, was a WWII veteran and retired from Jacksonville Stare University. He was a member of Faith Temple Christian Center where he was a deacon for years and one of the founding members. He was preceded by one sister, Alice Faye Jackson.
WELDON,
Lineville, Al. Services for Ashley Wildon, 67, will be announced by Benefield Funeral home of Lineville.
Mrs. Wildon died Thursday at Medical Center East in Birmingham.
WHITE,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Onzell W. White 86, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Findley Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. White died Wednesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include one daughter, June G. Haynes of Lincoln; three sisters, Velma Paul and Evon Cassity, both of Oxford, and Ferndell Hoover of Anniston; one stepdaughter, Sara Brown of Columbus, Ga.; one stepson, Gayden White Jr. of Dallas; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren and six stepgrandchildren
Mrs. White, a native of Eastaboga, was a residentof Lincoln most of her life. She was retired from Johnson& Pate and was a former Red Cross volunteer. She was a member of Lincoln Baptist Church.
WILLIAMS,
Anniston Al. Services for Mary Williams, 83, will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory Chapel with Rev. John H. Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams died Monday at her home. Survivors include one daughter, Georgia Green of Anniston; two sons, Robert Williams Jr. and Billy Ray Williams both of Anniston; five sisters, Katherine Reynolds of Chicago, Pearl James of Exmore, Va., Elsie Morris of New Haven Conn., Costella Ware of Anniston and Betty Ray of Tenn. and seven grandchildren
Mrs Williams was a member of Smith Metropolitan AME.Zion Church.
WILLIS,
Talladega, A. Services for W.B. Willis,82, will be todayat 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Brasher officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Willis died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Christine M. Willis; one daughter, Sarah Bean of Cartersville, Ga.; one sister, Mae Cox of Irondale; one brother, Frank Willis of Sylacauga; and four grandchildren
Mr. Willis, a native of Clay County, was former co-owner of Brooks Foundry. He was a member of Liberty Hill Methodist Church in Ashland.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.28, 1998 OBITUARIES
BONNER'
Roanoke Al Graveside services for Elmo Wyatt Bonner, 76, will be today at 3 p.m.at Randolph Memory Gardens with Rev. Stoney Halsey officiating. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge
Mr. Bonner died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Willlie Prearl Bailey Bonner of Roanoke; two daughters Phyllis Adamson of Roanoke and Rita Patrick of Jonesboro, Ga. ; one sister, Lara Barlett of Roanoke; one brother, Royce Bonner of Roanoke; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bonner, a lifelong residentof Randolph County,retired from West Point Pepperell.
BROWN,
Roanoke Al. Services for Jimmie Dollar Brown, 72, will be today at 11a.m. at Lawell United Methodist Church with revs. James Bassham Jr., Dalton B. Styes and Ladd Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery. Quattlebaum Furnral Home of Roanoke is in charge.
Mrs Brown died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include one daughter;, Jane Brown Yarbrough of Birmingham; one son Steve Brown of Birmingham; one sister Eula Reynolds of Roanoke; two brothers, Winford Dollar of Valley and Harold Dollar of Warner Robins, Ga. ; and six grandchildren.
Mrs Brown, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, retired from Home Federal. She was a member of Lowell United Methodist church and was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Brown.
COBB,
Oxford Al. Services for James Boyd Cobb, 84, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Cobb died Friday at Russell Hosptial in alexander City.
COVEY,
Wattsville Al. Services for Edward Ellis Covey,*, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory of Pell city. the family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home. The child died Thursday.
ERWIN,
Anniston Al. Services for Clifford Jefferson Erwin,87, will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral home Chapel. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 10a.m. till 3:30 p.m.at the funeral home.
Mr. Erwin died Sunday at his home
Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Pointer of Anniston , Barbara Roberts of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Sybil Daniel of Locust Grove, Ga. ; one sister Willie Ruth Thomason of Anniston; three brothers, Horace Erwin of Georgia , Linwood Haynie and Rev Charles L. Haynie, both of Anniston; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Erwin , a nstive and lifelong resident of Anniston, retired from the Army and was a veteran of WWII He was a member of West Park Heights Baptist Church.
JACKSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Clannie Jackson,90, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitian Mortuary.
Mr. Jackson died Friday at Talladega Health Care Center.
JENNINGS,
Oxford, Al. Services for Vera Elizabeth "Bea" Jennings 89, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Jennings died Friday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include two sons, Elbert Jennings of Wetumpka and Doug Jennings of Oxford; two sisters, Frankie Grizzard and Frances Brown both of Oxford; two brothers, Carl Reaves and Darrell Reaves both of Oxford; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs Jennings, a nstive and lifelong resident of Oxford, was employed at NO-ME Lanes in Anniston for many years She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Oxford.
JOHNSON,
Anniston Al. Memorial services for Elizabeth Janet Wilson Johnson, 44, will be Monday at 11 am at El Bethel Church in Oxford with Pastor Tony Godwin officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Wilson residence at 1213 Leighton Ave. Anniston . K.L. Brown Funeral home & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs. Johnson died Friday at Jacksonville Hosptial.
Survivors include one sister, Margaret W.Bowman of Pensacola, Fla; one brother Robert M. Wilson of Reno, Nev.
Mrs Johnson, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was employed at Bo's Glass and Frame She was a member of El Bethel Church.
JONES,
Anniston Al. Services for Doshie Jones, 94, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Shannon Holmes officiating. Burial Will be in Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery . The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at hte funeral home. Mrs Jones died at her home.
Survivors include one son, Roy T. Jones of Anniston; one brother Eugene Jones of Anniston; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs Jones was a Baptist.
KUYKENDALL,
Eastaboga Al. Services for William E. Kuykendall,66 will be today at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God with Revs. Charles Worthington and Robert Angles officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Trail Cemetery in Oxford The body will be at the church an hour before services.Miller Funeral home is in charge.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Kuykendall ; three daughters, Vicki Firby of Oxford, Phyllis Griffith of Jaclsonville and Paula Dessart of Anniston; one sister, Kathryn Rich of Leeds; two brothers, Cecil Kuykendall of Knoxville, Tenn., and Harbert H. Kuykendall Jr. of Lincoln; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Kuykendall, a resident of Calhoun County for the psat 43, years, was retired from Anniston Army Depot and was an Air Force veteran . He was a member of First Assembly of God in Oxford.
McANNALLY,
Jasper Fla. Services for Orbon Cleve Mcannally ,87, formerly of Lincoln, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Kilgore Funeral home Chapel in Pell City. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Blountsville. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 at the funeral home.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley H. Deen of Jasper, Fla ; one son Charles F. McAnnally of Lincoln; two brothers, Ray McAnnally on Pinson and James McAnnally of Cleveland; five grandchildren and 10great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Mr McAnnally lived in Lincoln most of his life before moving to Lake City, Fla where he lived for a short time before moving to Jasper, Fla last week. He retired from Anniston Army Depot with 28 years .He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Lake City Fla . He was preceded by his wife and one son.
RAY,
Daviston, Al Services for Odessa Jet Ray, 94, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral home chapel in Lineville with Rev. Owen Eugene McCain officiatingl Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 and Sunday until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs Ray died Thursday at Lineville Nursing Facility.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Hunter and Jettie Ruth Alford, both of Daviston; one son Earnest Joe Ray of Alex City; 10 grandchildren, 14great-grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
Mrs Ray was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, She was a member of Mountain Church of Christ.
STOVALL,
Oxford Al Services for Cora Lee Sheffield Stovall, 80, will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory Chapel with Re. Ron Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Stovall died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one son Thomas Warren Stovall of Oxford; one sister, Ida Nomalene Sheffield of Oxford; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs Stovall, a native of Tennessee, was a resident of Oxford most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford, She was preceded by her husband , Norman E Stovall.
WELDON,
Lineville Al. Services for Ashley Patrick Wildon Sr. 67, will be today at 11 a.m. at Dinglers Chapel Christian Church in Randolph County with Revs. Gordon Taylor and Billie East officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends until 10 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville.
Mr. Wildon died Thursday at Medical Center East in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie Weldon ; three sons Danny Patrick Weldon of Lineville, Ashley Patrick Weldon Jr. and Michael Scott Wildon, both of South Carolina; one grandchild.
Mr. Weldon, a native of Tifton, Ga., lived most of his life in Clay County. He was a retired Automobile mechanic and a Baptist.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAR.29, 1998 OBITUARIES
BRASHER
Talladega, Al. Services for Rev. Robert Lee Brasher 65, will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Cherry Street Church of God, with Revs B.A. Brown, Raymond Fowler, Melvin Massey and W.H. Ford officiating. Burial will be in Balley Hill Memorial Gardens in Pell City with Talladega Funeral Home in charge . The family will receive friends today from 3-9 p.m.
Rev. Brasher died Thursday in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Francis 9Bobbie) Brasher; a daughter, Mrs. Hand, a son Robert Wade Brasher; three sisters, Bladys Easterling, Flora Smith and Francis Hill; eight brothers , Barney Brasher, Jack Brasher, Bob Brasher, Robert Brasher, Billy Brasher, Buck Brasher, Ben Brasher and Herbert Brasher; and three grandchildren.
Rev. Brasher, a native of Shelby County,He was preceded by a daughter,Julie Wade Brasher, a brother, Alger Brasher, and a sister Inez Whitfield.
CARTER,
Anniston Al. Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Walker) Carter, will be Friday at Forest Lawn Chapel in Golden Springs.
Mrs Carter died March 25 in Austin Texas.
Survivors include a son , Russell Walker Carter; a granddaughter, Ellis Annn Carter of Austin; three sisters, India Carter, Doris Creighton , and Claudia Crumpton all of Calhoun County
She graduated from Oxford High School. Mrs Carter is preceded by her parents and husband Jeremiah Calvin Carter Jr. of Ormand Beach, Fla.
COBB,
Oxford Al. Services for James Boyd Cobb,83, will be today at 3 p.m. at Miller Funeral home Chapel with Revs.Chuck Cantebury and Dan Kilgore officiating. Burial will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Cobb died Friday at Russell Hospital, Alexander City.
Survivors include his wife, Katie Cobb; a son Gerald Cobb of Weaver; three sisters, Isabelle Chapman of Wiaver, Florence Williamson of Anniston and Mary Curvin of Alexandria; four brothers Arnold Cobb of Alexandria , Horace Cobb and Hoyt Cobb both of White Plains and Joe Cobb of Midfield; one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Mr. Cobb was a resident of Calhoun County all his life, He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Oxford. He was a former member of the Oxford City water board and a veteran of WWII
COVEY,
Wattsville Al. Services for Edward Ellis "Porky" Covey, 8, will be today at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, Pell City with Rev. Doug Ford officiating. Burial will follow in St. Clair Memorial Gardens.
"Porky" died Thursday in Pell City.
Survivors include his parents Richard and Susan Covey; two sisters Jennifer and Nadia Covey of Wattsville; a brother, Richard Covey Jr. of Wattsville, his grandparents, Edna Parodi of Coal City, and Judy A Ceacord of Long Island, N.Y., and stepgrandfathers George Ceacord, and Edward King, both of Long Island.
Master Covey was a native of St. Clair County and a residentof Wattsville. He was a student at Iloa Roberts where he was in the 2nd grade. He attended Hardin's Chapel Bible Church.
HARMON,
Talladega, Al Graveside services for James M. Harmon, 66, will be today at 2 p.m. at Coosa Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Harmon died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include three sisters,Norma Ansley of Lincoln, Sarah Bowman and Mahrie H. Campbell, both of Talladega; two brothers Jacob Harmon of Jacksonville and William Billy Harmon of Talladega.
Mr. Harmon was a native of St. Clair County and a reitred auto repairman.
MATHEWS
Lineville Al. Services for E.B. "Pete" Mathews,93, will be announced by Benefield Funeral home.
Mr. Mathews died Saturday at Clay County Hospital.
MIZE,
Oxford Al. Services for Minnie Magnolia Mize,87, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Curtis Collette officiating. Burial will follow in Dogwood Trail Cemetery, Oxford. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Ms Mize died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include nieces and nephews
Ms. Mize was a native of Randolph County and a reident of Calhoun County for the past 56 years. She was a member of the Church of God.
TUCKER,
Gaylesville Al. Services for Sarah Campbell Tucker, 91, formerly of Centre will be announced at Perry Funeral Home. Centre.
Mrs Tucker died Saturday at Cherolee Baptist Medical Center.
WILLIAMS,
Ohatchee Al. Services for Nettie Williams will be announced by Chapel hill Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mrs. Williams died Saturday at her residence.
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COLE,
Roanoke Al. Services for William Robert "Junior" Cole 69, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral home with Revs. Doris Williamson and Derrick Farr officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mr. Cole died Sunday at Randolph County Hospital
Survivors include his wife, Lurline Cole; three daughters. Gloria Dean Grico of North Carloins. Jennifer Loveless of LaGrange Ga. and Cynthia Crenshaw of Roanoke; a sister, Lila Mae Cole of Roanoke; a brother, Jack Cole of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
M. Cole, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, was employed at Handley Mills. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of Liberty East Baptist Church.
EDMISTON,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Martha B. Edmiston,76, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m.in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. John VanCleave officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home.
Mrs Edmiston died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Rathke of Las Vegas; two sons, Bruce Edmiston and Scott Edmiston, both of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren
Mrs Edmiston was a native of Commerce, Mo., and a resident of Jacksonville for the past 22 years.She was a member of First United Methodist Church.of Jacksonville. She was the wifow of Col.Audra Clinton Edmiston.
HICKS,
Bremen Ga. Services for Thelma Pounds Hicks are today at 2 p.m. at Hightower Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Wadsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bremen.
Mrs Hicks died Sunday .
Survovors include a daughter, Kathy Walker of Atlanta; a grand son. Jonathan Walker of Atlanta; and two sisters, Odell Hicks of Tallapoosa and Catherine Morrison of Wadley.
Mrs Hicks, a native of Cleburne County, was retired from Hubbard Co. She was a member of the first United Methodist Church of Bremen.
HUNTER,
Lincoln Al. Services for Susie Hunter, 60, will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Little Jerusalem AFM Church of God with the Rev. James Truss officiatingl and Sims Funeral Service in charge. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Community Cemetery.
Mrs.Hunter died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair.
Survivors include her husband, Willie J. Hunter; her mother, Emma Truss of Lincoln; four sisters, Negretta McCluney, Minnie McCluney and Shirley Howard, all of Lincoln, and Alice Walker of Munford; and three brothers, Rev. James Truss, Lorenzo Truss and T. C. Truss Jr. , all of Lincoln.
MATHEWS,
Lineville, Al. Services for Elbyn B. "Pete" Mathews 93, are today at 2 p.m. at Lineville Baptist Church with Dr. Wayne Stevens and Rev. Jerry Colquett officiating. Burial will follow in the Lineville City Cemetery with Benevield Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Mathews died Saturday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Gail McCord of Lineville and Claudia Riley of Jamestown N.C.; two sons, Charles Mathews and Gerald Mathews, both of Lineville; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mr. Mathews was a native and livelong resident of Clay County. He was retired from the shiping department at Higgins Manufacturing. and was a member of the Lineville Baptist Church..
MAEGER,
Gadsden Al. Services for Mary Edna Maeger, 87, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Collier-Butler Funeral Home. Gadsden with Dr. Oscar Davis and Revs. Aaron Johnson and Jim Stanton officiating. Burial will follow at Crestwood Cemetery.
Mrs. maeger died Friday/
Survivors include her son, John S. Downing Jr.; a daughter, Anne Phillips of Anniston; two grandsons, JohnS. Downing III and Robert L. Phillips; an granddaughter, and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs Maeger, a native of Calhoun County, had resided in Etowah County for 40 years. She retired from the Gadsden City School System as a teacher with 32 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gadsden, She was the wifow of J.W. Maeger.
RAINEY,
Lineville, Al. Services for Ledford B. Rainey, 73, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral home. Lineville, with Revs. David Holcombe, Roger Young and Jonathan Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Lineville City Cemetery.
Mr. Rainey died Sunday at Clay County Hospital .
Survivors include his wife, Martha,C Rainey; seven daughters, Joyce Lira of Palm City, Fla, Nellie Randall and Sonja Purdey, both of Talladega, Alice Kimble of Geraldine, Linda Cook of Pell City, Jennie McKleroy of Lincoln and Martha Barker of Ashland; five sons, Bobby Jones and Marty Jones, both of Lineville, Jadey Jones of Port Serlerno, Fla. Donald Jones of Talladega, and Joe Jones of Oxford; 31 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Rainey, a native of St. Clair County and a former resident of Talladega County, had lived in Clay County since1970. He was a Baptist.
WILLIAMS,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Nettie M. "Ma" Williams,89, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Revs. Joe Jones, Bill Patterson, Brad Williams and Keith Turner officiating. Burial will be in Ohatchee First Baptist Church Cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs. Williams died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include eight daughters, Mabe. Bryant, Bobbie Christopher, Martha Nunnally and Ruth Howard, all of Ohatchee, Sue Diffy of Sylacauga, Josephine REynolds of Gulf Breeze, Jewel Galaviz of Gadsden , and Gail Hughes of Bynum; four sons, David Williams and Dillard Williams, Both of Anniston, and James Williams and Wayne Williams both of Ohatchee; a sister, Nancy Nix of Gadsden, 38 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Williams was a native of Blount County and a resident of Ohatchee most of her life. She retired from the Ohatchee school lunchroom after 14 years. She was a member of the Ohatchee First Baptist Church.
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DAWSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Sgt. Robert "Dee" J. Dawson Jr., 57, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Greater Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Hersey L. Taylor officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Pell City Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sgt. Dawson died Wedneday , March 25.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Dawson; two sons, Maurice Dawson and Darryl Dawson, both of Chattanooga,Tenn.; four daughters, Tawana Dawson, Bridgette Dawson, Catrenna Dawson, all of Anniston, and Carol Dawson of Chattanooga; two brothers, Napoleon Dawson of Chattanooga and Morris Dawson of Stone Mountain, Ga. ; and two sisters, Gloria McClendon of Chattanooga and Linda Dawson of Stone Mountain.
Mr.Dawson, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. was a retired veteran of the US. Army. He was a 1959 graduate of Howard High School. and was a member of Greater Calvary Baptist Church.
LANE,
Pell City, Al Services for Grover Lane, 86, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Cropwell with Rev. W.J. Posey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from noon-9 p.m. and Wednesday until noon at Pell City Funeral Service and Crematory.
Mr. Lane died Thursday at Windston Medical Center in Louisville, Miss.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Lane ; one stepson ,Danny Lane of Torrance, Calif.;one brother, Landers Lane of Pell City; and one sister, Ruth Bowie of Pell City.
Mr. Lane was a member of First Baptist Church of Cropwell.
MARTIN,
Anniston Al. Services for Cecil Martin, 67, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mr.. Martin died Saturday at his home.
MORRIS,
Muscadine, Al. Services for Johnny Lee "Seadog" Morris,44, were Sunday, March 29, at Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Tallapoosa, Ga., with Rev. James Owens officiating. Burial was in Muscadine Cemetery.
Mr. Morris died Friday, March 27.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Hutcheson Morris ; six grothers, Don Morris of Bremen, Ga., Billy Morris of Temple, Ga., Ronnie Morris of Muscadine Ben Morris of Mt. Zion Ga. Carol Morris of Charlotte, N.C. , and Larry Morris of Waco, Ga.; and four sisters, Gloria Pope and Diane Gardner, both of Buchanan, Ga., Linda Pike of Bremen and Kay Smith of Tallapoosa, Ga.
Mr. Morris, a Haralson County,Ga., native, was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
SMITH,
Odenville, Al. Graveside services for Robert W. "Slim" Smith, 64, will be today at 1 p.m. in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Terry Michael Davis officiating. The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. -noon at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory of Pell City.
Mr. Smith died Monday in Birmingham.
Survivors include three sisters, Coreen Smith Allison, Mary Baccuss and Carolyn Smith Cook, all of Leeds; one brother Bud Smith of Leeds; and caregiver, Ruby Lee Davis of Odenville.
Mr. Smith, a native of Martaret and a resident of Odenville, retired from the City of Leeds where he was a truck driver, He was a Baptist.
TEAGUE,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Doris Winona Teague will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Curtis Kelly officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-6:30 at Usrey Brown Service..
Mrs Teague died Monday at Talladega health Care Center.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Lee Teague of Talladega; one daughter, Patricia Ann Teague of Huntsville; one son , Lee Teague III of Birmingham. and three grandchildren.
Mrs Teague, a native of Rector, Ark., was a member of First Baptist Church of Talladega. She was a member of Holly Garden Club.
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BAGWELL,
Ragland, Al Services for Elbert "Buck" Bagwell 71 will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home &Crematory Chapel of Pell City with Rev.Doug Ford officiating. Burial will be in Pope's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Bagwell died Tuesday in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Bagwell; one daughter, Cathy Hicks of Pell City; two sons, Danny Bagwell of Ragland and Del Bagwell of Vicksburg, Miss; one sister, Josephine Duncan of Ragland; two brothers, Merrill Bagwell of Pell City and Johnny Bagwell of Ragland; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Bagwell, a native of St. Clair County and a resident of Ragland, had lived in Vicksburg, Miss. for 31 years. He was retired after having worked at National Cement Co. in Ragland and for Valley Portland Cement Co. of Vicksburg. He had worked for Vicksburg District Core of Engineers. He was a WW II Army veteran and had attended Pope's Chapel Congressional Methodist Church.
GREEN,
Cragford, Al. Services for Myrtis Green 90, will be today at 2 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church with Revs. Jesse Taylor and Donald Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Hillview Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander City, The family will receive friends today until 11 a.m.at the Clay County Funeral Home.
Mrs Green died Monday at Russell Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Magdalene Blankenship of Alexander City; three sisters, Arie Branch of Cragford, Zora Cook of Alexander City and Wilma Jinks of Eufaula; one brother, Lloyd Gelbert of Villa Rica, Ga. ; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Mrs Green, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a homemaker and a member of County Line Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Tollie Green.
JACKSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Clannie Jackson, 90 will be today at 2 p.m. at Pine Hill AOH Church of God, Alpine, with Elders Ben H. Pope and Howard Jemison officiating. Burial will be in the church ecmetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mr. Jackson died Friday at Talladega Health Care Center,
Survivors include his wife, Estell Garrett Jackson ; five daughters, Josephine Jackson and Rosie Jackson, both of Cincinnati, Estella Jackson and Margaret Edwards, both of Gadsden and Evageline Garrett of Talladega; a son, Elder Jeremiah Jackson of Rome, Ga. ; a stepson, Thomas Paul Garrett of Atlanta; a brother, Manes Morris of Cincinnati ; 18 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren.
Mr. Jackson was a member and served on the board of trustees at Pine Hill AOH Church of God. He retired from a power plant in Childersburg.
JONES,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Gary R. Jones, 51 will be today at 2:30 p.m. in Carters Cemetery in Ohatchee with Rev. Marlon Greenwood officiating. Chapel Hill Funeral home is in charge.
Mr. Jones died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Carter Jones ; one daughter Tracy Jones of Anniston ; his mother, Sydney Jones of Anniston; and one brother, Rodney Jones of Anniston.
Mr. Jones, a native and resident of Calhoun County, was owner of Jones Construction and Jones Valley Farm. He was a veteran of the Army Resirves and was a member of Lloyd's Chapel Baptist Church.
LAATSCH,
Bradenton, Fla. Graveside services for Marie Powers Laatsch, 83, will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Edgemont Cemetery with Dr. Billy Harris officiating.
Mrs Laatsch died Saturday in Bradenton.
Survivors include one daughter Suzanne Laatsch of Savannah, Ga. ; one foster daughter, Rachel Bundrick of Bradenton; two brothers, William D. Powers of Atlanta and Orbie B. Powers of Anniston; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs Laatsch was a retired nurse and a member of Polma Sola Bay Baptist Church in Bradenton. She was preceded by her son Michael Laatsch.
McCLELLAN,
Weaver, Al. Graveside services for Donald H. "Bokey" McClellan, 77, willl be Thursday at 3 p.m. in Jacksonville City Cemetery with Rev. Glen Bonds officiating. K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. McClellan, died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Cora McClellan ; one son, Rick Pace of Weaver; one sister, Jane Bordin of Anniston; and two grandchildren.
Mr. McClellan, a native of Calhoun County and a resident most of his life, was a veteran of WW II. He retired from the US. Air Force with 21 years. He was the local author of "Blank Saturday", " A Place Called Long Ago" and "Slices of Life"
POPE,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Corey Dew Pope, 10, will be today at 2 p.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral home with Re. Tony Smith officiating. Burial will be in PiedmontMemory Gardens Cemetery.
The youth died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his parents, Larry and Melissa Pope of Piedmont; one brother, Christopher Ryan Pope of Piedmont; and grandparents, Curtis and Loretta Plpe and Therman and Edna Young all of Piedmont.
Corey was preceded by his grandmother, Mildren Young. He attended the Alexandria School for the Handicapped
SEYMOUR,
Talladega, Al. Services for Joe Seymour,83 , will be today at 2:30 at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Dan Bentley and Mike Foreman officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Seymour died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Seymour ; one daughter, Billie Joyce Stathelson of Talladega; two sisters, Agnes Dunson of Opelika and Alma Thrower of Atlanta; two Grandchildren and three great grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.
Mr. Seymour, A native of Randolph County, lived in Talledega since 1936. He was retired from Bemiston Bag Company and was a member of Talladega Creek Baptist Church where he was a gurrogate grandfather to the congregation and was best known as "Papa Joe"
SHADDIX,
Anniston, Al. Services for Lela Jane Shaddix, 91, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Bill Prince and Wilber Bass officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8:30 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs Shaddix died Tuesday at Colonial Pines Health Care in Oxford.
Survivors include three daughters, Inez Mattherws of Anniston, Ruby J. McKenney of Oxford and Wynell VanLuwan of Huntsville; two sons , Marshall W. Shaddix and Michael L. Shaddix, both of Oxford; three sisters, Lucille Forbus and Audrey Baker, both of Oxford, and Vitura Summers of Chillicothe, Ohio; one brother, Ezell Strickland of Chattanooga, Tenn. ; 10 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Mrs Shaddix, a native of Clay County, was a resident of Anniston for the past 43 years. She was a member of the Fairview Church of Christ.
TOLLESON,
Heflin Al. Services for Robert Eugene Tolleson, 71, will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Heflin Furst United Methodist Church with Rev. Lamar Davis officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery. The fomily will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Dryden Funeral Home.
Mr. Tolleson died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley D. Tolleson ; one daughter, Amy T. Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, John W. Tolleson of Birmingham and Guss Tolleson of Atlanta; and two grendchildren
Mr. Tolleson, a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was a retired certified public accountant. He was a member of Heflin First United Methodist Church.
WILLIS,
Weaver, Al. Services for William Charles Willis,70, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Willis died Tuesday at his home.
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DATES,
Alpine Al. Services for Matthew James Dates, of 236 Wolf Pond Road Alpine , will be announced by Terr's Metropolitan Mortuary in Talladega.
Mr. Dates died Widnesday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham.
GINN,
Anniston, Al. Services for James Norman "Nomie" Ginn, 80, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Barry Howard and Revs. Terry Smith and Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Ginn died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Grace L. Ginn; two daughters, Sandra Ginn of Jacksonville and Alice Riddle of Lynn Haven, Fla; one sister, Maebell Hinds of Anniston; one brother, Leroy Ginn of Blue Mountain; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Ginn, a native of Heflin , was a resident of Calhoun County most of his life. He was retired from Union Foundry with 12 years. and from Blue Mountain Industries after 25 years. He was a member of Blue Mountain Baptist Church.
HAMILTON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Vanira Hamilton, 103, will be today at 3 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Glenn Conner officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before services at the funeral home.
Mrs Hamilton died Monday at national Health Care Nursing. Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha Fagan of Anniston and Dorothy Turner of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hamilton was active in the Piedmont First United Methodist Church and the Women's Society for Christian Service. She was preceded by her husband, Dr. G.C.Hamilton.
LOWRY,
Anniston, Al. Memorial services for Maude Lashley Lowry, 91 will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Baptist Church Christian Life Center Chapel with Dr. Billy Harris officiating. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs Lowry died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.Survivors inlcude one daughter, Peggy Lowry Gulledge of Anniston; three sisters, Shelly Lashley Farmer of Toccoa, Ga., Mildred Lashley Myhand of Lineville and Hilda LashleyMcClain of Ashland; one brother, Roy Lashley of Lineville; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Lowry,native of Randolph County,was a member of Parker Memorial Baptist church. She was preceded by her husband, Hubert T. Lowry.
PILGREEN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Agnes Gilliland Pilgreen,71, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Dr. C.O. Grinstead and Rev. Jerry Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens . The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pilgreen died Widnesday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include one daughter, Rachel Pilgreen Henderson of Marietta, Ga.; one sister Bernice Mizzell of St. Louis; one brother, Charles Gilliland of Bessemer, and one grandchild.
Mrs. Pilgreen was owner ond operator of Agnes' Beauty Nook for 20 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband Travis Raymond Pilgreen.
TOLLESON,
Heflin Al. Services for Hobert Eugene Tolleson, 71, will be today at 3 p.m. at Heflin First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lamar Davis officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Tolleson died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley D. Tolleson; one daughter, Amy T. Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, John W. Tolleston of Birmingham and Guss Tolleson of Atlanta; and two grandchildren.
A Cleburne County native , Mr. Tolleston was a retired certified public accountant and a member of Heflin First United Methodist Church.
YOUNG,
Centre, Al. Services for Annie Ruth Young,71, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ecil Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Young died Wednesday in Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, E.S. Young ; two sins, Randy Shaw of Gadsden and Jeff Shaw of Leesburg; one stepson, Ernest Young Jr. of Tallassee; one daughter, Sandra Hunt of Gadsden ; two stepdaughters, Judy Hopper and Carol Singleton, both of Rome, Ga.; her mother, Odilia Garmony Higgins of Leesburg; one half brother, Marlowe Graham of Winterhaven, Fla.; one sister Clarice Shaw of Leesburg; one half sister, Vada Hunt of Gadsden; three grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; three great grandchildren and five stepgreat grandchildren.
Mrs Young , a native of Cherolee County, was a homemaker and a Baptist.She was preceded by her first husband, O.B. Shaw.
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BAKER,
Wellington Al. Services for James "Bud" Baker, 70, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Collier-Butler Chapel with Rev. Bob Harris officiating. Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Baker died Thursday.
survivors include his wife, Natiesha A. Baker; one daughter, Melody Wehunt of Southside; one son, Mark Baker of Huntsville; one sister, Lucy Green of Hokes Bluff; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Baker was a lifelong resident of Clahoun County. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of Cove Creek Baptist CHurch. He was preceded by one sister, Thelma Elliott.
BYERS,
Arkansas City, Kan. Services for Martuerite G. Byers, 78, formerly of Piedmont, will be announced by Mickelsen- McGee Funeral home
Mrs Byers died Tuesday in Wichita, Kan.
CAMP,
Lineville, Al. Services for Mary Louise Camp of Lineville will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville.
Mrs Camp died Thursday at Baptist Montclair Hospital in Birmingham.
GOODLETT,
Anniston Al. Services for Press Louis "Booker" Goodlett, 77, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mr. Goodlett died Thursday at Stringfellow Memorial hospital.
GOSSETT,
Centre, Al. Services for Richard Lee Gossett, 44 were Thursday at 8 p.m. at Jordan Funeral home Chapel with Rev. jeff Bishop, Sanford DeBerry and Lynn Chastine officiating. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Gossett died Wednesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Roberson Gossett of Centre; four sons, Jeremy Gossett, Jamey Gossett, Jimmy Gossett and Mathew Gossett, all of Centre; two brothers, Ronald Lee Moore of Centre and J.D. Moore of Cedar Bluff; three sisters, Virginia Bryan and Sue Walker, both of Centre and Luci Giles of Collinsville; and one stepbrother, W.T. Gossett of Gadsden.
Mr. Gossett, a native of Cherokee County, had worked at East Centre Texaco. He was a member of Unity Faith Tabernacle.
GOWAN,
Athens, Al. Services for Metro Jay Gowan , 40, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel in Athens. Burial will follow in Dement Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Gowan died Thursday in Athens Convalescent Center.
Survivors include one sister, Metra M. Lauderdale of Athens; and three brothers, Vince Gowan and Torrie Gowan, both of Anniston, and Ken Gowan of Decatur.
Mr. Gowan , a native of Pell City, was a resident of Athens the past 12 years He was a graduate of Willborn High School and was a produce manager for Warehouse Markets in Anniston. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
HAYES,
Ashland Al. Services for Rev. John hayes ,73, will be announced by Benefield Funeral home of Ashland.
Mr. Hayes died Thursday at Clay County Hospital.
HIGGINS,
Anniston Al. Services for Odell L. Higgins, 66, will be Saturday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home . Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Higgins died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Rosa Holland of Anniston and Doris Vree of Wiaver; three sons, Edward Higgins and Phillip Higgins, both of Anniston, and Carl Higgins of Weaver ; her mother Lillian Milstead of Blue Mountain; one sister, Kathleen Dix of Blue Mountain; one brother, William Milstead of Oxford; 12 grandchildren and 13great-grandchildren.
mr. Higgins, a native and lifelong residentof Anniston, attended Talladega School for the Blind and Deaf She was a Baptist.
KING,
Oxford Al. A private memorial service for infant Haddan Lee King ,will be Saturday at First Baptist Church of Oxford with Rev. Ron Ethridge officiating. and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge.
Infant King died Monday at 5:45 p.m. at University Hospital in Birmingham
Survivors include his parents, Cynthia Stewart and Brandon King,both of Oxford; his grandparents, Bobby King of Pleasant Valley, Mona King of Weaver, Nancy and Harold Moore of Nashville, Tenn., and Mack Stewart of Ohatchee; his great-grandparents, Troy and Ruth Smith of Saks, Cecil and Fannie King of Blue Mountain, Cranston and Jewell Nelson of Oxford and Jimmy and Betty Stewart of Oxford; and his great great grandparents , J. Hugh and Kate Smith of Munford.
MARTIN,
Anniston, Al Services for Cecil Martin,67, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church in Choccolocco Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 at Anniston Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mr. Martin died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include five daughters, Patricia Cructhfield of Choccolocco, Bertha Knight and Debra Martin both of Syracuse,N.Y., Pearl Cox of Anniston and Mary Ann of Valley; five sons, Cecil Lewis, Edward Martin, Bernard Martin and Jeffery Martin, all of Syracuse, NY. ; two sisters Elizabeth Matthew of York, Penn., and Ollie Cannon of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, James Edward Martin and Andrew Martin, both of Cincinnati; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Martin was retired from Anniston Army Depot and was a member of New Prosptct Baptist Church.
UPCHURCH,
Ashland Al. Services for Nellie Jo Upchurch will be today at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Rev. Randy Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in Ashland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends today until service time at the funeral home.
Ms. Upchurch died Wednesday at Clay County Hospital.
She is survived by a number of cousins
Ms. Upchurch, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a graduate of Auburn University and was a retired Clay County school teacher. She had taught in Highland and Millerville for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ
WRIGHT,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Alwshia Ann Wright, 26, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Corinth United Methodist Church with Rev. Dorsey White officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight after 5 p.m. until one hour prior to services at Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mrs. Wright died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon David DeJesus and Harley Daniel DeJesus, both of Wedowee; her parents Donald and Glenda Wright of Wedowee and Cooper and Sandra Turner of White Plains; two sisters, Amanda Wright of Wedowee and Sharon Turner of White Plains; and her grandmothers, Levis B. Owens of Anniston and Bessie Turner of White Plains.
Mrs, Wright, a native of Cleburne County, was a teacher's aide with the Folsom Head Start Program .
WRIGHT,
Lincoln Al. Services for Velma C. Wright, 88, will be Saturday at 2 p.mm. at Refuge Baptist Church with Revs. Thomas Moates and Ronnie Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Usrey Brown Service.
Mrs Wright died Wednesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Nelson of Lincoln; one son, Johnny F. Wright of Lincoln; two sisters, Pete Bell of Lincoln and Ann Hartman of Mainsville, Ohio; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mrs Wright , a native of Lincoln, was a homemaker . She was a lifelong member of Refuge Baptist Church.
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ADAIR,
Jacksonville, Al, Services for Alma Cornelia Adair, 97, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at K.L.Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vann Bollinger officiating. Burial will be in Post Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Adair died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include three daughters, Murthe Harrelson and Lydia Andrews , both of Jacksonville, and Rachel Chancy of Florida; one son, Henry Adair of Alex andria; 34 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren and 54 great great grandchildren
Mrs. Adair, a native of Louisiana, was a resident of Calhoun County most of her life. She was a member of West Side Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
ADAMS,
Talladege, Al Services for Link Adams Jr., 63, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Adams died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
BYERS,
Arkansas City, Kan. Services for Marguertie G. Byers, 78, formerly of Piedmont, will be today at 2 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church with rev Jerry Pike officiaiting. Burial will be in Piedmont Memory Gardens Cemetery.The body will be at the church an hour before services. Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs Byers died Tuedsay in Kansas.
Survivors include two daughters, Louise Coldwell and Janet Byers, both of Arkansas City; three sons, Homer Roy Byers of Wedowee, Paul Howard Byers of Piedmont and Jerry Alton Byers of Sarasota, Fla; 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Byers had lived in Piedmont most of her life. She was preceded by her husband, Homer Byers; one son fred Byers; and one great granddaughter, Ciera Hutcheson.
CAMP,
Lineville, Al. Services for Mary Louise Camp, 73 ,will be today at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in lineville with Rev. Gordon Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Clay County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends eoday until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Camp died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham.
Suvivors include her husband, Huel Camp; two daughters, Janis Helms of Hattiesburg, Miss. and Sue Morrison of Lineville; one son, Donnie Camp of Randburne; one sister, Jayne Kennedy of Gadsden; eight grandchildren and seven great grand children.
Mrs Camp, a native of Randolph county, had lived in Clay County since 1946. She retired from Higgins Slacks Inc. and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church.
CARVER,
De Armanville Al. Services for Walita A. Carver, 38, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Ms. Carver died Thursday in Gadsden.
DATES,
Talladega, Al. Services for Matthew James Dates, 49, will be today at 2:30 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Alpine, with Rev. George Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mr. Dates died Wednesday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Marie Dates;three daughters, Tonette Denise Dates, Ananda Jordan and Angela Dates, all of Talladega;four sons, Matthew Dates II, Schuylar Dates, LaCorey Dates and Tavares Dates, of Talladega; his mother, Viola H. Dates of Talladega; five sisters, Roberta swain, Delores Dates, and Lola Abercrombie, all of Talladega , Elizabeth Lavalais of Chicago,and Vanessa Dortch of Atlanta; two brothers, Fred Dates and Jackie Dates, both of Talladega; and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Dates was a member of Bethel Baptist Church,
HAYES,
Ashland Al. Services for john I. Hayes, 73, will be today at 4 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Methodist Protestant Church with Revs. John Luckie and Don Talley officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends until one hour prior to services at Benefield Funeral home of Ashland.
Mr. Hayes died Thursday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hayes ; one daughter, Norma Bryant of Ashland; four sisters, Stella louis of Opelika, Dora Parsons, Sara Davis and Inell Davis all of Ashland; two brothers, Willie J. Hayes and Marvin Hayes, both of Ashland; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Hayes, a native and lifelong residentof Clay County, was a member of Millerville Methodist Protestant Church.
JENNINGS,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for Ricky Lee Jennings, 44, will be today at 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Pollard officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens.
Mr. Gennings died Thursday in Gadsden.
Survivors include one son, William Elisa Kennedy Jennings of Centre; four brothers, Joseph A. Jennings of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin Jennings,of Cusseta, Randy Jennings of Brandon, Miss; and one sister, Glenda Knapp on Rome.
Mr Jennings, a native of Chattooga county, Ga., had lived in Cherokee county most of his life. He was a registered nurse and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
NEYMAN,
Centre,Al. Services for Evelyn Reed Neyman, 82, will be today at 7 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Uncky Pollard officiating. Burial will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery . The family will receive friends from 5 tonight until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs Neyman died Friday at Cherokee County Nursing Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Framces Tillery of Leesburg and Connie Tucker of Centre; three brothers Pete Reed and Hobert Reed both of Centre, and Garvis Reed of Rome, Ga.; one sister Sue Logan of Rome; four grandchildren eight great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Mrs Neyman a native of Cherokee County, was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband Jake P. Neyman and one son, Bobby Neyman
NEYMAN,
Centre, Al. Graveside services for Mattie Estelle Neyman 82, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cherokee Memory Gardens with Rev. Ted Elrod officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Perry Funeral Home.
Mrs. Neyman died Friday at Cherokee County Nursing Home.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Neyman of Caldonia, Miss., and Danny Neyman of Tucker's Chapel; two daughters, Gail Cagle of Glencoe and kattie Whitten of Centre; two brothers, Sam Reed of Hokes Bluff and Herman Reed of Collinsville; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren
Mrs Neyman was native of Cherokee County and was retired from Cherokee County Nursing. Home. She was preceded by her husband, Emmett Neyman.
PERKINS,
Lincoln, Al. Services for Telitha Perkins, 94, will be announced by Terry's metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega.
Mrs. Perkins died Friday at Lloyd Nolan Hosptial in Birmingham.
SPARKS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Josie A Sparks, 97, formerly of Piedmont will be today at 11 a.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Lowery officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Miss Sparks died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one sister, Buena Crumpler of Americus, Ga. and one brother, Curtis Sparks of Anniston.
Miss Sparks, a native of Cherokee County, lived in Piedmont most of her life. She was retired from Lawtex Cortoration. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Piedmont.
TIDBALD,
Wellington, Al Service for John-Paul Tidbald, 18, will be announced by K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Tidbald died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
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FRENCH,
Centre Al.. Services for Emma Lou French, 74, will be today at 4:30 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Douglas Roebuck officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 2 P.m. until funeral hour.
Mrs French died Friday at Cherokee County Nursing home.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Doyle French, a daughter, GlendaCunard of Hiram, Ga.; a son, Rick French of Holly Springs, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Jo Millsap of Southgate, Mich., and Edith Chambers of Largo Fla.;a brother, Tom Newberry of Centre; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. French, a native of Cherokee County, was a member of Second Baptist Church., Smyrna, Ga. She was a homemaker She was the daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Susie Gertrude Kerns Newberry.
GOODLETT,
Anniston, Al. Services for Press Louis "Booker" Goodlett will be monday at 1 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Janes Tarrence officiating.
Mr. Goodlett died Thursday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie T. Goodlett; two daughters, Lois Elaine Johnson of Atlanta and Jacqueline (Jackie) Flenord of Anniston; a son, Louis Edward Goodlett Jr. of Ft.Worth Tx; a sister, Mary Cross of Addyston, Ohio; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Goodlett retired from Union Foundry and was a member of the Lucky 7 Social Savings Club.
MOON,
Leesburg, Al. Services for Margaret Gurley Moon, 76, will be today at 3 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Tally officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens.
Mrs Moon died Friday.
Survivors include her husband, George T. Moon; a daughter, SuEllen DeBerry, of Alachua Fa.; a son, George Allen Moon of Gadsden; her mother, Irene Carpenter Gurley of Anniston ; a sister Betty G. Mabry of Anniston; a brother Jack Gurley of Birmingham; and three grandchildren,
Mrs Moon was a native of Oxford, a member of Cedar Hill United Methodist Church, She taught school for 31 years and was a Sunday school teacher for 45 years. She was preceded by her father, J. Fred Gurley and brother, Fred Gurley.
OWEN,
Heflin Al. Services for Rev. Thomas Lee Owen, 88, will be today at 2 p.m. at Heflin Church of God with Revs Kenneth Howell and Carolyn Hanner officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Grove Cemetery, Randolph County. The family will receive friends today from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Rev. Owen died Friday at northeast Alabama Regional medical Center.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Owen of Bowdon, Ga., Michael Owen of Heflin, and Ralph Owen of Newell; three daughters, Barbara Key of Wedowee, Claudeen Nobley of Roanoke, and Janice Bain of Heflin ; six sisters , Annie Belle Smith of Heflin, Hattie Williams, Rennie Ginn, Dorothy Smith, Jannette Daniels all of Furithurst, and Linnie Peters of Aspion, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren
Rev. Owen ,was a native of Georgia and a lifelong resident of Cleburne County. He was a retired Church of God Minister with 60 years of service. He was preceded by his wife, Lema Owen and a son, Cecil Owen.
SMELLEY,
Oxford Al. Services for Adell M. Smelley, 93, will be Monday at 1 pm. at Miller Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Bill Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8
Mrs. Smelley died Saturday at Colonial Pines Health Car, Oxford.
Survivors include two daughters, Allene Littlejohn and Annie Ruth Jacks, both of Oxford; a son, Raymond Smelley of Oxford ; a sister Lessie Goad of Oxford; a brother, William McDown of Inverness, Fla; ten grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great great grandchild
Mrs Smelley was a native of Clay County and a resident of Oxford for the past 56 years. She was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church.
She was preceded by her husband, Macon B. Smelley a daughter, Lola Brimmer and a son Alvin Smelley.
TIDBALL,
Wellington, Al. Services for John-Paul Tidball, 18, will be Monday at 3:30 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8
Mr. Tidball died Friday in Anniston.
Survivors include his mother Jean Tidwell of Willington; his father, John-David Tidball of Anniston; and his grandparents, Mary and Leonard Blackmon of Schertz, Texas.
Mr. Tidball, a resident of Calhoun County, was a senior at Alexandria High School. He previously attended Jacksonville Christian Academy. He was an amateur radio license operator(K#4DHQ)and had enlisted in United States Navy as a nuclear power Techincian.
WATKINS,
Ashland, Al Services for Rev. Jerry Wayne Watkins, 59, will be today at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Richard East officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
Rev. Watkins died Friday at the Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Watkins of Ashland; a son, Jason Wayne Watkins of Ashland; and a sister, Mary Hill of Birmingham.
Rev Watkins, a native of Etowah County and a former resident of Birmingham, lived in Clay County for the last 26 years. He was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church.
WILLIS,
Sylacauga, Al. Services for Alvin B. "Big Pig" Willis Jr.42, will be announced by Garrett Funeral home of Lineville.
Mr. Willis died Furday at Citizen Baptist Medical Center, Talladega.
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ARTHUR,
Anniston Al Services for Bernice Sue Arthur, 64, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Collett officiating. Burial will follow in Wise Chapel Cemetery, Ranburne. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8
Ms. Arthur died Saturday at Talladega Health Care Center.
Survivors include a sister, Marie Payton of Eastaboga; three brothers, William Arthur of Oxford, James Arthur of Munford and Fred Arthur of Spokane, Wash.; her stepmother, Lorina Arthur of Anniston; and deveral nieces and nephews.
Ms. Arthur was a native of Oxford and a resident in the Anniston and Oxford area all of her life.
BUTLER,
Heflin , Al. Services for William Robert Butler, 84, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heflin Church of God. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Dryden Funeral Home .
Mr. Butler died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
EASTERWOOD,
Delta, Al. Services for Lenora Easterwood, 91 will be 11 a.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church with Revs. Glenn Cooper and John skinner officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Miller Funeral home in charge.
Ms. Easterwood died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Mildren Tucker of Oxford and Margaret Hendrix of Talladega; a son , Wayne Easterwood of Bowden Ga.; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.
Mrs Easterwood was a native and a resident of Clay County. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Shep Easterwood, and a son Billy Ray Easterwood.
HOBSON,
Columbiana, Al Services for Alice hobson of Columbiana will be announced by Sims Funeral Service of Talladega.
Mrs Hobson died Thursday at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
HORN,
Ashland, Al. Services for myrtle Mae Horn,97, will be 3 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Rosser officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral home in charge. The family will receive friends until one hour prior to service.
Ms Horn died Saturday at Clay County hospital.
Survivors include two sisters, Morine H. Stringfellow of Ashland and Ruth H. Wesley of Birmingham; three nieces, Joanne S. Jordan of Ashland, Sandra W. For of Birmingham. and Debbie Robertson of Cragford; a nephew, Robert S. Horn of Lineville, and seven great nieces and nephews.
Ms. Horn , a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a graduate of Jacksonvill State University and a retired Clay County School teacher.
She was a member of the Clay County Retired Teachers Association and Liberty Baptist Church.
LEVITT,
Heflin Al. Services for Jessie Mae Levitt will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel .
Mrs Levitt died Saturday at Cleburne County Nursing Home.
McMANUS,
Woodland, Al. Services for Bernice Ella McManus, 81, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with Revs. Warren Wilder and Jeff Havens officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. McManus died Sunday at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.
Survivors include her husband, Lowell McManus of Woodland; a daughter, Pam Hawkins of Roanoke; a son, Charles E. McManus of Woodland; a sister, Lucille Y. Brady of Anniston; a brother, RoyYates of Woodland; five grandchildren.six greatgrandchildren and two stepgreatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Mcmanus was the daughter of Lester W Yates and Edna Ga Daniel Yates of Randolph County. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church.
She was preceded by three brothers, Esder Yates, Lowell Yates and Billy Yates.
NESBY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Allier Nesby, 97, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel
Mrs Nesby died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
RICHARDSON,
Collinsville, Al. Services for Myrtle Winnie Richardson,89 will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Elrod officiating. Burial will be in Tucker's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 4-8
Mrs Richardson died Sunday at Marshall County Hospital-South.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis M. Richardson of Sand Rock, Eugene Richardson and Norris Lee Richardson, both of Albertville; a sister, Grace Morgan of Cedar Bluff, 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, two great greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Richardson, a native of Cherokee County, was the daughter of the late Joe and Mattie Studdard Ledbetter. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
SCHULTE,
Talladega, Al. Services for Albert Frank Schulte, 79, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Martin Murry officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Munford.
Mr. Schulte died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Mollie Mae Schulte of Talladega; four daughters, Mary Elizabeth Sanders and Kimberly Gwen Sanders, both of Winnemucca, Nev., Malissa Carol Knapp and Angela Roselinda Reeves, both of Talladega; two sons, Kenneth Charles Schulte of Tulsa, Okla,. and Michael Eugene Schulte, of Marianville; four brothers , Virgil , Ollie , Donald and Eddie Schulte, all of Quincy, Ill; four sisters, Dora Kimner and Clara Ledig, both of Quincy, Margarie Stark of Elmwood, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Schulte was a native of Quincy and lived in Talladega for the past 37 years. He was a veteran of WWII and was retired from the City of Talladega He was a Baptist.
SIMMONS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Carrie Simmons will be announced by Sims Funeral Service of Talladega.
Mrs Simmons died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
STEPHENS,
Bynum, Al. Services for Elmon E. Stephens, 84, will be 3 p.m.today at Bynum Methodist Church with Revs. Jessee Shaddix and John Shaddix officiating. Burial will be in forestlawn Gardens, Anniston with Miller Funeral home in charge.
Mr. Stephens died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Stephens of Bynum; a daughter, Sandra Camp of Madison; a son, Bobby Stephens on Piedmont; a sister Ida Mae Brown of Henegar; a brother, Lionell Stephens of Guntersville; seven grandchildren and a greatgrandchild.
Mr. Stephens was a native of DeKalb County and a resident of Bynum the past 36 years. He was a member of the Bynum Methodist Church. He was retired from the Anniston Army Depot and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #155.
STERLING,
Anniston, Al. Services for Calvin R. Sterling, 47, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel .
Mr. Sterling died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
WALDMAN,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Margaret Hannah Haslam Waldman, 81, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church of Piedmont with Dr. Glenn Conner, Revs. Granvel Haslan and David Hodnett officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs Waldman died Sunday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include a brother, John W. "Billy" Haslan on Sylacauga; two nephews, John W. Haslam Jr. of Huntsville and Thomas A. Haslam of Valrico, Fla; a great niece, three great nephews and numerous cousins
Mrs Waldman was a Calhoun County native and had been a Piedmont resident most of her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Piedmont
WILLIAMS,
Birmingham Al. Memorial services for John Wiley Williams,82, will be 2 p.m. today at Fairhaven Retirement Center, Birmingham with Johns Ridout's Southside Funeral Service in charge.
Mr. Williams died Staurday
Survivors include two sons, John W Williams of Atlanta and James M. Williams of Dallas; a daughter, Blair Williams of Birmingham ; a brother, James L. Williams of Anniston; two sisters, Nancy Williams and Carrie Williams both of Birmingham; five grandchildren and a great-grandson
Mr. Williams, a native of Anniston, was a member of Grace Methodist and Chanterbury Methodist Church of Birmingham
He was preceded by his first wife, Elizabeth Nell Blair, and his second wife, Mary Jane Webb.
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ADAMS,
Talladega, Al Services for Link Adams Jr. ,63, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Nathan Cook officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mr. Adams died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Irene Adams; seven daughters, Nellie P. Swain, Julia M. Adams, Eolzabeth A. Benjamin, Mary A. Stevenson, Carolyn D. Adams, Angela R. Adams and Latonya A. Beavers, all of Talladega; five sons, Elder George Adams, Steve L Adams, Henry C. Adams , and Jonathan Adams all of Talladega, and Sgt. Michael Adams of Fort Riley, Kan.; four brothers, Warren Adams of Detroit, Albert Adams of Birmingham, Tennyson Adams and Carey Adams, both of Cleveland, Ohio; and 32 grandchildren.
Mr. Adams was a former employee of the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Ala. Power Co. and the Georgia Marble Co. He was a licensed plumber and former owner of Handy Corner Curb Market.
BROWN,
Fruithurst, Al. Services for Pelham Arvid Brown,71, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Robin Finley officiating. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 and Wednesday from 8a.m.-2p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Brown died Monday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include his wife, Edna P. Brown of Fruithurst;; two daughters, Paula Roberts of Fruithurst and Kay Smith of Carrollton, Ga.; three brothers Russell Brown and Gerald Brown, both of Heflin, and James E. Brown of Highland, NC.; one sister, Norma Jene Yates of Heflin and six grandchildren.
Mr. Brown a native and lifelong resident of Claburne County, was a retired machinist. He was a member of Edwardsville Baptist Church.
BUTLER,
Heflin Al. Services for William Robert Butler,84, will be today at 2 p.m. at Heflin Church of God with Revs. Kenneth Howle and G.K. Abner officiatingl Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin in charge.
Mr. Butler died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife; Desmer G. Butler; one daughter, Elaine Howell of Heflin; one son, Eddie Butler of Fruithurst; one sister, Oma Thompson of Heflin; two brothers, Artis Butler of heflin and J.D.Butler of LaGrange, Ga.; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Butler was a lifelong resident of Cleburne County. He attended Heflin Church of God.
CAMPBELL,
Talladega, Al. Services for Lorene Allen Campbell, 82, will be today at 11 a.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Dilland Bayes officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Campbell died Sunday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband Oscar S. Campbell ; one daughter, Netalene Hare Pearson of Lynchburg. Va.; two brothers, George Allen and John Allen , both of Alpine; three sisters, Madge Parks, of Talladega, Virginia Ingram of Montgomery andRuth Caldwell of Cocoa Beach Fla.; and one granddaughter.
Mrs. Campbell , anative of Talladega, was a member of Talladega Church of Christ.
HOUCK,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Carolyn Frances Houck, 48, will be announced by KL Brown Funeral Home & Crematory
Mrs Houck died Monday at Jacksonville Hospital.
LEVITT,
Heflin Al. Services for Jessie Mae Levitt, 90, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at United New Bethel Methodist Church with Rev. Betti J. Durden officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home an hour before services. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mrs. Levitt died Saturday at Cleburne County Nursing home.
She is survived by one cousin, James Rhoden of Carrollton, Ga.
Mrs. Levitt was a native of Cleburne County
LUSK,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Willie M. Lusk, 82, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. the family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Lusk, died Monday at Piedmont Health Care Center.
PRESTRIDGE,
Newell, Al. Services for Mavis Irene Prestridge, 52, will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mrs Prestridge died Monday in Newell.
SHAMBLEE,
Cary, N.C. Services for George W. Shamblee, 91, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory. Burial will be in Eulaton First Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Shamblee died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia B. Shamblee ; three sons, Curtis G. Shamblee of Maitland, Fla, Thomas E. Shamblee of Cary and George Larry Shamblee of Niceville, Fla; two sisters, Lena Bailey of Childersburg and Mae Cawley of Carmel Calif; one brother, David Shamblee of Natalia Texas; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Shamboee, a native of Randolph County, was a longtime resident of Annistonfff. Prior to his retirement he was employed with NASA. He was a member of Whiteburg Baptist Church in Huntsville and was a Mason.
SIMS,
Lineville, Al. Services for Ernest A. Sims, 95, will be today at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Rev. L.C. Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery North. The family will receive friends until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Sims died Sunday at Lineville Nursing Home.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Privett of Union City, Ga. , LaNelle Phillips of Anniston and Shirley Garcia of Fairbutn Ga.; three sons, Lester Sims of Birmingham, Blanton Sims of Douglasville, Ga. , and Bobby Sims of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sisters, Cassie Hill and Vida Maude Denson, both of Lineville; 12 grandchildren ; 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mr. Sims, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was an equipment operrator for the Clay County Commission. He was a member of the Hardy Howle Masonic Lodge#459 F&FM, Order of the Eastern Star (Rebeka), Independent Order of OddFellowsand Mt Olive Baptist Church.
STERLING,
Anniston Alfor Calvin Raymond "Fish" Sterling,47, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Mt. Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Sterling officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Procession will leave 1106 Hudson Street at 2:30 p.m. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Sterling died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter Latonya N. Cunningham of Jacksonville; two sons, Selwyn T. Sterling and Kelvin L. Sterling. both of Anniston; his mother, Ellie B. Sterling of Anniston; one sister, Maggie S. Taylor of College Park, Ga. one brother, Robert J. Sterling Sr. of Anniston; and three grandchildren
Mr. Sterling, a native of Randolph County, served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War era.
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ALLEN,
Wadley, Al. Services for Amanda "Mandy" Allen,91, will be Thursday at 1 p.m.at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Thomas Knight officiating. Burial will be in the adkoining cemetery. Vines Funeral Home of LaFayette is in charge.
Mrs. Allen died Sunday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include one son, William Allen of Tampa Fla; five daughters, Martha Houston of Chicago, Willa Jenkins of Baltimore, Ethel Patton of Decatur, Ga. , Carolyn Stewart of Atlanta and Rosie Clark of Wadley; 19 grandchildren ;23 greatgrandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mrs Allen was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
BEACH,
Anniston, Al. services for Robert W. Beach,79, will be announced by gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Beach died Tuesday at his home.
CAVER,
DeArmanville, Al. Services for Walita Ann Caver, 38, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Sloan Gresham Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Cemetery. the body will be at the church an hour before services. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangments.
Ms. Caver died Thursday in Etowah County.
Survivors include one daughter, Saidah Caver of DeArmanville,; her parents Alfred and Lilliam Caver of DeArmanville; two sisters, Theresa M. Caver of Plainfield, N.J. , and Mary A. Cooley of Heflin; and one brother, Carlton L. Caver of Plainfield, N.J.
Ms Caver, born in Plainfield NJ, was a graduate of Plainfield High School and Union County College in Plainfield. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church of Fanwood, N.J.
CHITWOOD,
Sand Rock, Al. Services for Myrtle Lula Chitwood, 81, will be today at 11 a.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Revs Randall Lawson and Keith Davis officiating. Burial will be in Sand Rock Cemetery.
Mrs. Chitwood died Monday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, James N. Chitwood; one daughter, Nancy Rochester of Sand Rock; four sisters, Irene Glazner and Bertha Elliott, both of Sand Rock, Alvree Bowman of Leesburg and Kathleen Zimmerman of Lakeland, Fla.; two granddaughters Ramona Gaylor of Athens Ga. and Gina Blackstock of Leesburg; and one great granddaughter, mary Elizabeth Gaylor of Athens.
Mrs Chitwood, a native of Cherokee County, was retired from Vadol Fabrics. She was a member of Sand Rock United Methodist Church.
COMER
Lyerly Ga. Services for Jim David Comer ,63, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral home Chapel with Revs. Sanford Deberry and Barry Brown officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Comer died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Tierce Comer; two daughters Pamela Colbert of Centre and Penny Michelle Comer of Trion Ga. one son, James William Comer of Mentone; one sister, Ila'Mae Callen of Rome; and two grandchildren, Jan Ellizabeth Comer and Dalton Chase Colbert.
Mr. Comer a native of Cherokee County, was a forklift operator with I TT Lester, He was a Baptist.
CROOK,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Martha E. Crook, 76, will be announced by Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home.
Mrs Crook died Tuesday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Houck,
Jacksonville, Al. Graveside services for Carolyn Framces Houck,48, will be today at 2 p.m. in West Point Cemetery with Rev. Bob McLeod officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am until time of services at K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mrs Houck died Monday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Frances Gann of Jacksonville; one sister, Gail G. Wildon of Jacksonville; and three brothers, Kenneth l. Gann, Bob Gardner and Grover L. Gann Jr., all of Jacksonville.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, and a Baptist.
JOHNSON,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Sam H. Johnson,89, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev.H.B. Stone officiating.Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Johnson died Monday at regional Medical Center.
Survivors include four daughters, Margaret Barksdale of Jacksonville, Barbara Hyght of Birmingham and Linda Pulley of Pearl, Miss; two sons, Otis E. Johnson of McCalla and Frank H. Johnson of Savannah,Ga.; 22 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Calhoun and Talladega Counties. He was a retired textile worker.
LUSK,
Jacksonville,Al. Services for Willie Morgan Lusk, 82, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Butler officiating. Burial will follow in the Nances Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lusk died Monday at Piedmont Health Care.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond A. Lusk ; one daughter, Vivian Love of Jacksonville; three sons Morgan Lusk of New Orleans, Tony Lusk of Piedmont and Michael Lusk of Anniston; one sister, Nannie Mae Morgan Brown of Anniston; 11 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren
Mrs Luskwas a resident of the Nances Creek/Hollingsworth community for most of her life. She was a member of Nances Creek Methodist Church.
MANGRAM,
Roanoke Al. Services for John Thomas Mangram, 20, will be today at 3 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church with Revs. Steve Kilpatrick and Roger Woodard officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Quattlebaum FuneralHome of Roanoke is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Mangram died Monday in Roanoke.
Survivors include his parents, John and Pan Houze Mangram of Roanoke; one brother, Adam Roy Mangram of Roanoke; and his grandmother, Agnes Mangram of LaFayette.
Mr. Mangram, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, was employed by Steel Fab of Roanoke. He was a member of Faith Baptist church.
MEDDERS.
Anniston Al. Services for Phil Medders, 52, will be Thursday at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Revs. Larry Carpenter and Theron Williams officiating. Burial will be in Anniston memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Medders died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his mother Gertrude Medders of Anniston; one sister, Dorothy Finley of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two brothers, Larry Medders of Birmingham and Don Medders of Kennesaw, Ga.
Mr. Medders was woner of The Sports Fan and a member of 22nd Street Baptist Church.
NESBY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Allier H. Nesby, 97, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Greater Thankful Baptist Church with Dr. P.Q. English officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. Procession will leave 1727 Mulberry Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mrs. Nesby died Friday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth N. Holloway of Anniston; one son , Willie Lee Nesby of Anniston; one brother, Andrew J. Hill of Anniston; five grendchildren; three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mrs Nesby, a native of Talladega County, was a member of Greater Thankful Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Jake Nesby.
PRESTRIDGE,
Newell, Al. Graveside services for Sherrell "Shorty" Prestridge, 57, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jordan's Chapel Church Cemetery with Rev.Billy East officiating. The family will receive friends today beginning at 4 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mr. Prestridge died Monday at his home.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Rostofer of Newell, Jeri Boyd of Wedowee and Shirley Ireland of Newnan Ga.; two brothers, Earl Prestridge, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been employed with Candlewick Yarns, He was a member of Iduma Congregational Methodist Church. He was preceded by one daughter, Shelby Jean Prestridge.
TRANTHAM,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Grady Trantham, 81, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory Chapel with Duwayne McNaughton and Clyde Ray officiating. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Trantham died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Earlene Trantham ; two daughters, Kathy Rich of Dahlega, Ga. and Marty Pounds of Alexandria; five sons, Don Trantham, Doug Trantham, David Trantham and Gene Trantham, all of Alexandria, and Johnny Trantham of Pell City; two sisters, Virginia Gowens of Williams Community and Hazel Trantham of Gadsden; 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mr. Trantham, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County was retired from M&H Valve and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Weaver Church of Christ.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.9, 1998 OBITUARIES
BEACH,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Robert William Beach,79, will be Saturday at11 a.m. at Forsetlawn Gardens with George Salmon officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuaryand Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr. Beach died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Louise Beach; two daughters , Carolyn De LaGarza of Yorktown Va. , and Shelly Salmon of Anniston; a son, William D. Beach of Rapid City, S. D. ; a sister Evelyn Didier of Rapid City. ; and a brother, Marvin Beach of Rapid City;seven grandchildren, twogreat grandchildren and a primary caregiver, Helon Brown of Talladega.
A lifelong Black Hills S.D.resident, Mr. Beach had lived in Anniston since September of 1997. He was a civil service employeefrom 1944-1955 in Washington, D.C. as a cartographer and geographer.
CLARK,
Wellington, Al. Services for Jessie Clark, 91, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Crestwood Chapel with Rev. James Cohorn officaiting. Burial willbe in Crestwood Cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Clark died Wednesday.
Survivors include two sons, Fred Clark and Kenneth Clark both of Reeds Mill Community; one daughter, Linda Fields of Reeds Mill Community; five grandchildren , and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs Clark was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, J.J. Clark.
CROOK,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Martha E. Crook,76, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Doyal officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Crook died Tuesday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Dupree and Debbie Kidd, both of Piedmont and Marsha Crook of Tarrant; two sons Terry Crook of Saks and Mickey Crook of California; one brother J.C. Studdard of Piedmont; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs Crook was a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont. She was preceded by her husband Hoyt Crook and one daughter Jean Crook.
DAVIDSON,
Ashland, Al Services for Dessar Davidson,99, will be announced by Clay County Funeral Home.
Mrs Davidson died Wednesday at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga.
HORN,
Ashland, Al. Services for Mae M Horn, 103, will be today at 2 p.m. at Clay County Funeral home Chapel with Rev. G.K. Abner and Roy Prestridge officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Horn died Wednesday at Dr.C.P. Horn Clay County Nursing Home.
Survivors inlcude three step daughters, Cloteen Hadley and Olga Elliott, both of Talladega. and Mildren Pruet of Corpus Christi, Tx ; one step son, Edison Horn of Tuscaloosa.
Mrs Horn, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband Harmon L Horn.
LEWALLYN,
Willington, Al. Graveside services for John calvin Lewallyn,71, will be Friday at 3 p.m. in Mt. Gilead Cemetery with Rev. Larry Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at KL Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Lewallyn died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Jacquellyn Douthit Lewallyn; one daughter, Rebecca Christopher of Wellington; one son Hugh Jeffrey Lewallyn of Wellington; one sister, Shirley Mundy of Eulaton; one brother, Hugh Jefferson Lewallyn,of Eulaton; and one grandchild, Woody Genn of Auburn.
Mr. Lewallyn, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. was retired from Republis Steel and was a WW II veteran. He was preceded by one son, Richard Andrew Lewallyn He was a Baptist.
LIMBAUGH,
Munford Al. Services for Marrell Crawford Limbaugh,83, will be Friday at 11 a.m.at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Larry Brooks officiatingl Burial will be in Munford Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Limbaugh died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Murphy Limbaugh ; two daughters, Gundi Thomas and Glenda Norwood, both of Anaheim Calif.; one step daughter, Tonette Wiggins of Franklin Tenn. ; two stepsons, Tony Murphy of Munford and Tyrone Murphy of Franklin, Tenn.; one brother, Curtis Limbaugh of Munford; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Seven stepgrandchildren and one stepgrandchild.
Mr. Limbaugh, a native of Talladega County, was a resident of Tennessee and Kentudky for 23 years, a resident of Munfor for the past 24 years. He was retired from TVA He was a Baptist.
LITTLE,
Ashland, Al. Services for Christabel Catchings Little, 82, will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland.
Mrs Little died Wednesday at Brown Nursing home in Alexander City/
MARNEY,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Gladys Marney,83, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home of Oxford.
Mrs Marney died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
McCLURE,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Wilma J. "Maw" McClure,62, will be tonight at 8 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Morris officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. McClure died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, retired MSG Bill E. McClure; one son, Jim McClure of Alexandria; one sister, Linda Cox of Cllinton, Tenn.; one grother, Bud Moore of Harriman, Tenn. and one granddaughter, Samantha McClure.
Mrs McClure was a native of Roane County, Tenn., and a resident of Calhoun County for the past 18 years.
PRESTRIDGE,
Newell, Al. Graveside services for Mavis Irene Traylor Prestridge, 52, will be today at 2 p.m. at Jordan's Chapel Church Cemetery with Rev. Billy East officiating Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge.
Mrs Prestridge died Monday at her home.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Rostofer on Newell, Jeri Boyd of Wedowee, and Shirley Ireland of Newnan Ga.; three sisters, Rosie Bushy of Douglasville, Ga , Lucille Pirkle of Carrollton, Ga. and Lix Farris of Newnan; three brothers, David Traylor, Annen Traylor, and Joe Traylor, all of Couglasville; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs Prestridge, a native of Elmore County, was a homemaker. She was a member of Iduma Congregational methodist Church. She was preceded by on daughter, Shelby Jean Prestridge.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.10, 1998 OBITUARIES
BORDEN,
Plantersville, Miss. Services for Berta Rogers Borden,90, will be today at 4 p.m. at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with W. Paul Ballard and Rev. Dale Whitlock officiating. Burial will follow in Plantersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Borden died Wednesday at Tupelo Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include three daughters, Adelia Borden Swink and Shirley Borden Bryant, both of Anniston, and Winnie Borden Ballard of Plantersville; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren .
Mrs. Borden , a native of Plantersville , taught school for three years at Smithville.She was an active member of Plantersville United Methodist Church. She was preceded by her husband, James Franklin Borden, three sisters and three brothers.
BROWN,
Piedmont, Al Services for Bradley Brown, 18, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant CME with Elder, Bobby Hall officiating. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-7 at Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown died Tuesday
Survivors include His grandmother, Frankie Batts of Piedmont one sister, April M Turner of Atlanta; and four brothers James H. Brown, Rodney L Brown, Jeffery D. Brown and Cedric Brown all of Atlanta.
CROW,
Anniston Al Services for Ludy Bell Crow, 83, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Chapel hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stanley Duke officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Crow died Wednesday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include five daughters, Ruby Wagoner, Eloise Carter and Evelyn Rogers, all of Anniston, Syble Gay of Atlanta and Inez Allen of Centre; five sons, Jerry Crow and Dan Crow, both of Anniston, and Alvis Crow , Roy Crow, and Thomas Crow, all of Munford ; two sisters , Evie Wills and Dovie Thurman both of Georgia; four brothers, Grady Hunter, Gene Hunter, and Edgar Hunter, all of Centre and Clifford Hunter of Georgia; 23 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
Mrs . Crow, a native of Cherokee County, lived in Anniston most of her life. She was a member of West Anniston Baptist Church.
DAVIDSON,
Millerville, Al. Services for Dessar Davidson, 99, will be today at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Methodist Protestant Church with Revs. John Luckie and Ben Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. the body will be at the church an hour before cervices. Clay County Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs Davidson died Wednesday at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga.
Survivors include one daughter, Geneva Finley of Ashland; two sisters, Vernie Clark of Heflin and Lavene Crawford of Thomasville; nine grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Davidson, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Protestant Church. She was preceded by her husband ,Jessie Savidson and one daughter, Sadie Haynes.
HAYES,
Weaver Al. Services for Charles Keith Hayes, 48, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Davis Acker and Waymon Rollins officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Hayes died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Harris Hayes;two daughters, Traci L. Hayes of Birmingham and Misti N. Hayes of Anniston; his mother, Barbara Cole Hayes of Weaver;; one brother, William Mark Hayes of Alexandria; his grandmother, Billie D. Cole of Birmingham; and his stepfather, Harold M. Abbott of Weaver.
Mr. Hayes, a lifelong resident of Weaver, was retired from Anniston Army Depot after 23 years. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era.,a civil service volunteer of Desert Shield, a member of Masonic Lodge #208, and an avid University of Alavama Football fam. He was a Methodist. He was preceded by his father, Charles Louis Hayes.
JOHNSON,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Sam H. Johnson,89, will be Thursday at 2 p.m.at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory Chapel with Rev. H.B. Stone officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include four daughters, Margaret Barksdale of Jacksonville, Barbara Simmons of Clinton, Miss., and Faye Hyght of Birmingham and Linda Pulley of Pearl, Miss; two sons, Otis E. Johnson of McCalla and Frank H. Johnson of Savannah, Ga. ; 22 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Johnson, a lifelong resident of Calhoun and Talladega Counties, was a retired textile worker.
LITTLE,
Millerville, Al. Services for Christabel Catchings Little,82, will be today at 11 a.m. at Millerville Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Dyess officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland incharge.
Mrs. Little died Wednesday .
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra L. Grogan of Millerville, and Brenda L. Prochaska of Lineville; and one grandson , Chris C. Grogan of Montevallo.
Mrs Little, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was retired from Clay County Board of Education. She was a member of Millerville Methodist church. She was preceded by her husband, D.C. Little.
MANLEY,
Phenix City, Al. Graveside services for Alberta Manley,87, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rock Stand Congregational Church Cemetery in Roanoke.The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Striffler Hamby Mortuary in Phenix City.
Mrs Manley died Tuesday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
She is survived by one son, Emory Manley.
Mrs. Manley, a native of Chambers County, was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbus, Ga.
MARNEY,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Gladys Louise Marney,83, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George McKenzie officiating. Entombment will be on Anniston Memorial Cemetery . The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Marney died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one son Benny Marney of Alesandria; one sister, Lillian Fant of Dayton, Ohio; and one brother, Robert Dunaway of Weaver.
mrs. Marney, a native of Clay County, Had lived in Calhoun County for the past 25 years. She was a member of Dodson memorial Presbyterian Church. She was preceded by her husband, Allen G. Marney.
OWENS,
Munford, Al. Services for Ben J. Owens, 81, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hall Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Perry Dates officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services .Sims Funeral Service will direct.
Mr. Owens died Saturday at his home.Survivors include one daughter, Laura Smith of Atlanta; two sons, Bennie Owens of Harrisburg and Michael Owens of Canton, Miss; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Owens, a Pike County native, lived most of his life in Munford. He was A USArmy veteran of WW II and was retired from Union Foundry. He was a member of Hall Grove Baptist Church.
THOMAS,
Anniston Al. Services for Mary Brown Thomas,66, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory Chapel with Revs Bill Snow andTheron Williams officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Thomas died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, George G. Thomas; one daughter, Diane T. Duke of Anniston; three sisters, Clinnis Swafford of Cropwell, Estelle Bryant of Morrow, Ga, and Nancy Whitman of Anniston; one brother, Paul Brown of Ohatchee; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Thomas, a longtime resident of Blue Mountain, was a housewife and a Baptist. She was preceded by one son, Johnny Thomas.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.11, 1998 OBITUARIES
BAGLEY,
Oxford Al. Services for Gladys Bagley,70, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home of Oxford.
Mrs Bagley died Friday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
BLISS,
Services for Denise Carpenter Bliss,33, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Ms Bliss died Thursday in Anniston.
COOPER,
Talladega, Al. Services for Lois W. Cooper,58, will be announced by Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cooper died Friday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega..
SANFORD,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Marilyn Virginia Sanford, 61, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church os 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 & Crematory.The body will be at the church an hour before services for a special viewing.
Mrs Sanford died Friday at Jacksonville Hospital
Survivors include her husband, L.G. Sanford of Jacksonville; one daughter, Nancy Lynn Sanford of Jacksonville; one son Dr. David Wayne Sanford of Terre Haute, Ind.; three sisters, Evelene McLemore of Jasper, Vernettia Couch of Winfield and Janis Henderson of Tuscaloosa,; two brothers, Jimmie Henderson ofWinfield and Bradford Henderson of Texas; four grandchildren.
Mrs. Sanford, a native of Winfield, was a resident of Jacksonville since 1965. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and was a volunteer at Jacksonville Christiam Outreach.
WALLIS,
Talladega, Al Services for Mary Elizabeth "Meg" Wallis,75, will be today at 11 a.m. at Usrey Brown-service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Wallis died Friday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include two sons, Bob Wallis and Joe Wallis, both of Talladega; and one grandchild.
Mrs. Wallis , a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, had worked at Talladega Hardware and Talladega County Probate office. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Thke Talladega Study Club and the Andrew Jackson ChapterDAR. She was preceded by her husband, Ralph Gladden Wallis.
WHITESIDE,
Weaver, Al. Graveside services for Nortis Q. Whiteside, 84, will be today at 2 p.m. at Nance's Creek Cemetery with Rev Charles Rutherford officiating. Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Whiteside died Thursday in Northport.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Opal Whiteside; one daughter, Ruth Chilton of Piedmont; four sons, Davis Whiteside of Birmingham, Gerald Whiteside of Gadsden , Boyce Whiteside of Saks and Larry Whiteside of Piedmont; one sister, Blanche Harris of DeArmanville; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Whiteside , a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.12, 1998 OBITUARIES
ADAMSON,
Roanoke Al. Services for Quillian Gene Adamson,68, will be today at 3 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tex Ergle officiating. The body will be at the church one hour prior to services . Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens.
Mr Adamson died Friday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Bonner Adamson ; a daughter, Anya Jackson of Roanoke; a son, Randy Adamson of Roanoke; two sisters, Annette Massa and Betty Walker, both of Franklin, Ga.; and five grandchildren.
A Randolph County native, Mr. Adamson retired from Mutual Savings Insurance Co. He was a member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church . He was preceded by his first eife, Sue Cottie Adamson.
BAGLEY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Gladys H. Bagley,70, will be Monday at 2 p.m.at First Baptist Church of Oxford, with Rev. Ron Ethridge and Dr. C.O. Grinstead officiating. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery,Anniston. Friends may call tonight from 6-8:30 p.m. at Miller funeral Home, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Mrs. Bagley died Friday at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital
Survivors include a son, Greg Bagley of Weaver; and a granddaughter, Lindsey Bagley.
Mrs. Bagley, a lifelong residentof Calhoun County, was a member of Cheaha Acres Garden Club ,First Baptist Church of Oxford and its Triple L Club. She was preceded by her husband, Clyde Bagley
BLACKBURN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Edna Mae "Granny" Blackburn,79, will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Daniel Horper and Grady Young officiating. Burial will follow in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9.
Mrs. Blackburn died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Rhodes of Anniston and Sarah Frazier of Alexandria; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Blackburn, was a native of Talladega County and a resident of Calhoun County most of her life. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ohatchee.
BLISS,
Weaver, Al. Services for Denise Carpenter Bliss,33 will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory Chapel with Rev. Tim Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-9.
Survivors include a son, Joshua Cody Blohm of Alexandrea; her mother, Peggy Wolfe Carpenter of Weaver; her father Harold Carpenter of Daleville; two sisters, Veronia Hill of Jacksonville and Judy Austin of Weaver; and three brothers, Steve Cheatwood of Anniston and Scott Carpenter and Chris Carpenter both of Weaver.
Ms Bliss was a 1982 graduate of Weaver High School and an employee of Hardee's for 15 years.
COOPER,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Lois Ann Cooper, 58, will be today at 1 p.m. at Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Bridges officiating and Usrey Brown Funeral Services in charge.
Mrs Cooper died Friday at Citizens Baptist Memorial Center.
Survivors include her son, Coley Max Cooper of Talladega.
Mrs Cooper, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega, was a member of West End Church of God and an employee of Talladega Health Care Center.
O'ROURKE,
New York, Memorial servides for Mary Jane"Janie" O'Rourke, formerly of Jacksonville, will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville.
Mrs O'Rourke died Sunday , April 5, in upstate New York.
Survivors include two daughters, Tracy Dillon of Jacksonville and Mary Lee Pierce of Fulton, N.Y.; a son Edward W."Peter" Russell,III of Pleasantville, N.Y.; and 10 grandchildren.
She was born in Little Falls, NY. She was a librarian. She worked as an archivist for the civil service at Fort McClellan.
She was preceded by her first husband Edward W. Russell Jr.
PAYNE,
Services for Edgar Coleman Payne will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Mr. Payne died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
RITENUTI,
Collinsville Al. Memorial services for Elisabetta Emma Ritenuti, 80, will be held at a later date with Perry Funeral home in charge.
Mrs Ritenuti died Friday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Nino Delaurenty Y. Lagunas of Evans, Ga., and Ferdinanoo Delaurentys Y Lagunas of Spain; a daughter Loredana Hamilton of Collinsville; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.13, 1998 OBITUARIES
GANN,
Oxford Al. Services for Lucille Gann, 82, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with Pete Haynes, Jack Taylow and Randy Young officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Delta, with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs. Gann died Sunday at her residence.
Survivors include three sons, Dale Gann of Delta, and Larry Gann and Danny Gann both of Oxford a sister Ozell Higginbotham of Anniston; a brother, Ira Haynes of Munford;seven grandchildren,;nine greatgrandchildren
Mrs Gann was a native of Clay County and a resident of Oxford most of her life. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist church and was a homemaker.
GATLIN,
BlueMountain, Al. Services for Helen D. Gatlin, 71, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Revs. Ken Ballard and Talmadge Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in Eulaton First Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mrs. Gatlin died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include two daughters, Pat Gatlin of Anniston and Carol Rivhards of Arab; a son, Barry Gatlin of Blue Mountain; her mother, Lela Watts Dean of Blue Mountain; a sister, Hazel Moore of Eulaton; and four grandchildren.
Mrs Gatlin was a native of Talladega County and a resident of Calhoun County most of her life. She was a member of Church of the Cross.
HENDERSON,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for Eula Mae Henderson, 63, of Cedar Bluff, will be announced by Jordan Funeral Home.
Mrs Henderson died Sunday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
PAYNE,
Anniston,Al. Services for Edgar Coleman Payne, 83, will be Wednesday at 11a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy with Revs. Jack Jenkins and Crameon Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Edgemont Cemetery with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6-8.
Mr. Payne died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Payne of Anniston; three daughters, Doria Henderson of Oxford, Mary Farien of Memphis Tenn., and Margaret Hall of Anniston; four sons, Eddie Frank Payne of Oxford, Robert Payne of Hammond, Ind., Tom Payne of Palm Desert, Calif., and Larry Payne of Anniston; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Payne a native and resident of Anniston, was a WWII Army veteran and recipient of the PurpleHeart medal . He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
WAUGH,
Anniston, Al. Services for Carrie O'Kelly Waugh, 93, will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary&Crematory with Rev. Celia Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Waugh died Sunday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Mildred Waugh Hogan of Anniston; three sons, Aubrey Waugh of Anniston , Charles Earl Waugh of Orlando, Fla., and Douglas Waugh of Huntsville; a sister, Florence Betcher of Panama City, Fla.; a brother, Lawrence O'Kelly of Anniston; 13 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Waugh, a native and lifelong resident of Anniston, was a member of McCoy United Methodist Church. she was preceded by her husband, James Deck Waugh and a son, Ralph Coleman Waugh.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.14, 1998 OBITUARIES
CHEEK,
Lineville Al.. Services for Leroy Julius Anthony Cheek, 66, were Sunday at Spring Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin Hann officiating and Garrett Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Cheek died Thursday at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include eight sons, Leroy Cheek Jr. , Maurice Cheek, Charlie Turner, Maurice Turner, Clifford Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson, Horace Johnson and George Johnson; three daughters, Yvonne Johnson, Barbara Johnson and Debbie Alzadar; three brothers, Wayne Cheek , Harvey Cheek and Clarence Cheek; eight sisters, Helen Springs, Bessie Albert, Esther Scott, Frances Sawyer, Ann Scott, Avor Cave, Sandra Lewis and Donna Jones; two grandchildren Leroy Cheek III and Lavell Cheek.
Mr. Cheek retired from Frontier Foundry in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He had worked as a chef at West Seneca State Hospital, a dispatcher at the lineville Police Department and a deputy sheriff and jailer in the Sheriff's Department.
He was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded by his wife, Lavell Keyton Cheek, and one brother and one sister.
HAMILTON,
Roanoke Al. Services for Cecil Jordan Hamilton ,65, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Radney's Chapel United Methodist Church with Revs. Don Quick and Lavelle Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens The family will receive friends tonight from 5-9at the Church. Quattlebaum Funeral home is in charge.
Mr. Hamilton died Monday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include four daughters, Angela Price of Standing Rock, Joyce Ann Hamilton of Roanoke , Tamara Crozier and Kuanda Hamilton, both of Wildwood, Fla.; one son, Cecil Kenneth Hamilton of Roanoke; three sisters, Irene Shaneyfelt and Faye Aday, both of Decatur, and Geraldine Shawn of Wildwood; four brothers, William G. Hamilton and Frank Webster Hamilton, both of Decatur, D.W. Hamilton of San Antonio,Tx. and Tom Hamilton of Meridian ,Miss.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hamilton, a native of Lawrence County, was employed as a tree trimmer. He was a Baptist.
HENDERSON,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for Eula Mae Crane Henderson,63, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jordan Funeral home Chapel with Revs. Bill Crane and Billy Saxon officiating. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery.The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of Leroy Crane.
Mrs Henderson died Sunday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Henderson of Cedar Bluff; two daughters, Betty Davis of Rome Ga. and Ellen Hudgins of Centre; one son, Dewayne Tidwell of Silver Creek Ga.; one sister, Georgia McDaniel of Cedar Bluff; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs Henderson, a native of Cherokee County, was a homemaker . She was a Baptist and was preceded by one son, Robert Tidwell, and by one brother.
HIGHTOWER,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Henry Grady Hightower,85, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Jimmy Kennedy and Lane Dix officiating. Burial with graveside rites will be in Highland Cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Hightower died Sunday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Suriviors include one daughter, Doris Parker of Piedmont; two sons, Grady K Hightower,and Clinton Hightower both of Piedmont; two stepdaughters, Evelyn Maddox and Darlene Roland, both of Piedmont; eight grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hightower, a native of Cleburne County, was a residentof Calhoun County most of his life. He was a member of the Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge #97 F&AM for 55,years. He was a member of the Borden Springs Church of Christ.
HILL,
Anniston Al. Services for Nellie Allen Hill,68, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Oxford Church of Christ with Charles Box and Ed Smith officiating. Burial will be i Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Miller Funeral Home. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs Hill died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband,David Hill, three daughters, Faye Sayre of Ohatchee, Jane Dean of Munford and Janet Turner of DeArmanville; one son, David Hill Jr. of Oxford; two sisters, Jody Vaughn of North Carolina, and Sara Huckeba of South Carolina; four brothers, Franklin Allen of Talladega, Roy Allen of Lineville, Paul Allen of Anniston and Luther Allen of South Carolina; six grandchildren ;and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs Hill, a native of Talladega. was a resident of Anniston for the past 50 years. She was a member of the Oxford Church of Christ.
HOUZE,
Pine Mountain, Ga. Services for James Elmer Houze,87, will be Wednesday at noon at Quattlebaum Funeral home Chapel in Roanoke with Rev. Stoney Halsey officiating. Burial will be in Forest home Cemetery . The family will receive friends tonight from 3p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Houze died Sunday at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Survivors include two daughters, Donnia Clark of Pine Mountain and Helen Kemp of Dallas; one son, Millard houze of Griffin Ga. ; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Mr. Houze, a native of Randolph County, was a resident of Roanoke most of his life. He had been employed eith Southland Dairies and was a member of Forest home Congregational Christian Church. He was preceded by his wife Grace Ward Houze.
KAY,
Pell City, Al Services for John C. "J" Kay,66, will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory of Pell City. The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. today at 3307 Hospital Drive in Pell City.
Mr. Kay died Sunday at his home.
TAPLEY,
Lineville, Al. Services for Louise McMichael Tapley,67, will be today at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Jerry Sparks and Billy Wayne McVey officiating. Burial will be in Barfield Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Tapley died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include four daughters, Darlene Finch, Sandra Stallings and Donna Knepper, all of Lineville, and Barbara Harkin of Ashland; three sons, Jerry Tapley, Mike Tapley and Roger Tapley, all of Lineville; three sisters, Annie Maude Bryant of Talladega, Katherine McCullers of Lineville and Van Carmack of Pensacola, Fla; one brother, Harold McMichael of River Ridge, La.; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren..
Mrs. Tapley, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.15, 1998 OBITUARIES
BUTTERWORTH,
Bynum Al. Services for Corie E. Bowling Butterworth,24, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. with Revs Rick Reaves and Tim Thomas officiating. Location of service has not been determined. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Butterworth died Tuesday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
HAYWOOD,
Jacksonville, Al. Memorial services for Eleanor Ann Buck Haywood,77, will be at First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville with Dr. Will Garrett officiating. K.L. Brown Funeral Home& Crematory is in charge.
Mrs. Haywood died Tuesday in Birmingham.
HEARD,
Anniston,Al. Services for Larry Heard,35, will be announced by Model City Mortuary.
Mr. Heard died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital in Birmingham.
KAY,
Pell City, Al. Services for John C. "J.C" Kay,66, will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pell City, with Rev. Sonny Champion officiating. burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Pell City in charge.The family will receive friends until time of services at at his home,3307 Hospital Drive, Pell City.
Mr. Kay died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Lynn Bearden of Pell City; three sons, Johnny Ray Kay Sr. and Michael Dewayne Kay both of Pell City, and Christopher Brian Kay of Cropwell; two sisters, Marie Arnold and Lucille Roberts, both of Anniston; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A Ragland native, Mr. Kay had lived in Pell City for 40 years. He was a retired self-employed roofer and owner of Kay and Sons Roofing Co. He was preceded by his wife, Hazel Dean Kay.
PAYNE,
Bay Minette, Graveside services for Thomas Christopher Payne, 43, formerly of Anniston, will be today in Edgemont Cemetery with Dr. James Touy officiating. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Payne diedMonday at Lakeland Medical Center in New Orleans.
Survivors include his mother, Evie Livingston of California; his stepfather, David Livingston of Califorina; two brothers, Steve Payne of Bay Minette and Don Payne of Anniston.
Mr. Payne, a native of Anniston, was a resident of Bay Minette. He was a member of St. Michaels and All Angels Church. He was preceded by his father, Tom Payne.
TAYLOR ,
Talladega, Al. Services for Benny Taylor,84, will be announced by Westview Funeral Home of Talladega.
Mr. Taylor died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
WATKINS,
Anniston Al. Services for Charlotte Chastain Watkins,54, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. David Duke and Stanley Turner officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemerery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 and Thursday from 8 am -2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Watkins died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include one son, Todd Chastain of Panama City, Fla; two daughters, Kristal Stewart and Erika Smith, both of Anniston; two sisters, Gladys Flowers and Norma Turner both of Heflin; and five grandchildren.
Mrs Watkins, a native of Ashland, was a resident of Anniston most of her life. She was a former resident of Panama City, Fla.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.16, 1998 OBITUARIES
BUTTERWORTH,
Bynum Al. Services for Corie E. Bowling Butterworth,24, will be today at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist church with Rev. Rick Reaves and Tim Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Butterworth died Tuesday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband, Tim Butterworth; her parents, Jerry and Glinda Bowling of Bynum; one sister, Christy Jennings of Bynum; her grandparents, Harold Wergin of Coldwater, and Gib and Mary Bowling of Anderson Ind.
Mrs Butterworth, a native and lifelong resident of Bynum, was employed by Southern Tool. She was a 1993 graduate of Walter Wellborn High Cshool. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
GARRETT,
Talladega Al. Services for Geneva S. Garrett, 70, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mrs Garrett died Saturday at her home.
HAYNES,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Douglas D. Hayens,69, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chaptl Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Rick Reaves and Tim Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Eastaboga Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Haynes died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Haynes; two daughters, Gina Haynes Elders and Diane Haynes Butterworth, both of Eastaboga; two sons, Billy Hayens of Saks and Jerre Haynes of Eastaboga; his father, William D. Haynes of Lincoln; three sisters, Shirley Brown of Bynum, Pat Reid of Oxford and Darlene Mitchell of Lincoln;one brother, Lomax Haynes of Atlanta; 11 grandchildrenand eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Haynes, a native and lifelong residentof Calhoun County, was retired from Anniston Foundry and Anniston Army Depot.He was a member of Masonic lodge#155 in Eastaboga and Hill crest Baptist Church He was preceded by one son, Ricky Haynes.
HAYWOOD,
Jacksonville, Al. Memorial services for Eleanor Ann Buck Haywood, 77, will be Friday at 11 a.mm at First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville with Dr. Will Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens .The family will receive friends in the church parlor immediatlyfollowing the service.K.L.Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs Haywood died Tuesday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Haywood Hair of Gettysburg, Pa.; one son,Dr.James LeonHaywood of Birmingham; and two grandchildren,
Mrs Haywood,a native of Oxford, resided in Jacksonville where she and her husband,the late George Vernon Haywood,served on the faculty of Jacksonville StateUniversity.
HEARD,
Roanoke,Al. Services for Bernice Henderson Heard,76, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Wehadkee Missionary Bapist Church with Revs.Elijah Jackson, L.B. Houston, R.L. Heflin, and William Terry officiating.Burial will be in East Roanoke Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Silmon Mortuary Chapel. The funeral procession will leave at noon Friday from The Abundant Life Christian Church at 431 South Bypass in Roanoke. Family and friends will meet at Abundant Life Christian church for dinner after the service.
Mrs. Heard died Sunday.
Survivors include four daughters, Earolyn Whitlow of Port Chester, N.Y., Carolyn Thompson of St. Petersburg. Fla.;Rosalyn Belle and Marilyn Phillips, both of Cleveland, Ohio; one son, Robyn Heard of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
JACKSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Frank W. Jackson,82, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Jackson died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
MITCHELL,
Roanoke, Al. Services for James Floyd Mitchell, 57, will be today at 2 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist church with Rev. Wayne Jetton officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. The family will receive friends today until 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Mr. Mitchell died Tuesday at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrang, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Timpie Cantrell Mitchell of Roanoke; two daughters, Nita Ledbetter Browning of Roanoke and Tammy Mitchell Hall of Mobile; his mother, Dovie Rollins of Roanoke; one brother, Bruce Mitchell of Roanoke; and three grandchildren .
Mr. Mitchell, a native and lifelong resident of Randolph County, was a member of the Masonic Lodge#123 F&AM.
TAYLOR,
Talladega, Al Services for Benny Taylor, 84, will be Friday at 11 am. at Elizabeth Oden Lawler Memorial Chapel with Revs. Gerald Lawler, Russell Tingo and David Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Talladega Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Westview Funeral Home.
Mr. Taylor died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Taylow ; one nephew and one cousin.
Mr. Taylor, a native and longtime resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Union Foundry in Anniston.
WALLACE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Clinton Young Wallace, 59, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Roger Young officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Lineville. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Wallace died Wednesday in Ragland.
Survivors include one daughter, Teresa A. Patterson of Fayetteville, Ga.; four sisters, Mildred Lipham of Munford, Vivene Ayash of Marietta, Ga;, Bobbie Musgrove of LaGrange, Ga., and Jeanette Doolittle of Stone Mt. , Ga. one brother, Eugene Wallace of Lakeland, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Wallace, a native of Clay County, was a resident of Anniston for the past 12 years. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church in Talladega.
WALLIS
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Kennon "Coconut" Elliott Wallis I.,82 will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bob Blackwell officiating. Usrey Brown Service Funeral Home is in charge of the Arrangements.
Mr. Wallis died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include, his wife ,Milton Howell Wallis; one son, Kennon Howell Wallis of Talladega; one sister, Nell Wallis Caldwell of Talladega; and two grandsons, Kennon Elliott Wallis II and Clinton Barrett Wallis, both of Talladega.
Mr. Wallis , a native and lifelong resident of Talladega, was in the timber business in the Talladega area all of his life. He was a graduate of Talladega high School and attended Auburn University where he was a member of the baseball team, golf team tennis team, and Lambda Chi fraternity. He was an avid golfer and was founder of OFO. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Coast Guard.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.17, 1998 OBITUARIES
COFIELD,
Carrollton, Ga. Services for Myrtle Cofield,70, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at East Heflin Baptist Church with Dryden Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6-9.
Mrs. Cofield died Thursday at Tanner Medical Center.
DURUARD-CARSON,
Anniston Al. Memorial services for Loraine Duruard-Carson will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian in Golden Springs.
Ms. Duruard-Carson died March 29 in Anniston.
Survivors include a son, Mork Nicholas Moreno; two sisters, Mary Earney of St Louis and Imogene Layne of New Hope; and two brothers, Carl Duruard of St. Louis and James Duruard of Michigan.
A Kentucky native, Ms. Durrard-Carson had lived in Anniston since 1970. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, where she sang in the choir. She was co-owner and manager of the Sixth Street Spur Deli, and was co-owner of Toys and Joys Store on Wilmer Avenue for several years. She was an avid Bowler.
HAYNES,
Munford, Al. Services for Woodrow F. Haynes, 68, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Haynes died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
HEARD,
Anniston, Al. Services for Larry Heard,35, will be today at noon at Model City Mortuary with Rev. Morris Weartherly officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Heard died Tuesday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his mother, Ada L. Heard of Anniston; one sister, Lucille H. Farrow of Anniston; and four brothers, John S. Bowie and Kenneth T. Heard, both of Anniston, Andre L. Heard of Oxon Hill, Md. and Tony L. Heard of Miami.
Mr. Heard was a native of Anniston He was a member of Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
HENRY,
Cullman, Al. Services for Davidson"Dave" Henry Sr.,66, will be today at 2 p.m. at Cullman First Baptist Church with Rev. Edwin Haynes officiating. Burial will be on Cullman City Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Moss-Terry Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Henry diedWednesday at Carraway Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Mary F. Henry,formerly of Anniston; one son, Dave Henry Jr. of Madison; three grandchildren, Davidson Kyle Henry of Madison and Sarah Woodall and Weartherly Rushton, both of Tennessee; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Henry was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cullman. He was past president and lieutenant governor of the Kawanis Club, and was very active in civic organizations before retiremint. He was past president of Cullman Underwriter Life Organization. He was employed by Liberty National for 32 years.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.18, 1998 OBITUARIES
BARCLAY,
Alpine Al. Services for Ivory J. Barclay,31, will be announced by Terry's Metoropolitan Mortuary.
She died Friday at her home.
COFIELD,
Carrollton Ga. Services for Myrtle Ethel Cofield,70, will be at 2 p.m. today at East heflin Baptist Church with Revs. W.E. Jones Jr. and G.K. Abner in charge.
Burial will be in Heflin Memorial Garden with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Cofield died Thursday at Tanner Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Traylor of Carrollton; one son,Ricky O'Neal Coley of Carpentersville, Ill.; three daughters, Regina Ann Coley of Gadsden and Marsha Ruth Joiner and Cathy Elaine Harvey, both of Carrollton; one brother, Grover Beason of Douglasville, Ga.; one sister , Mary Campbell of Heflin; four grandchildren. One great-grandchild.
GARRETT,
Talladega, Al. Services for Geneva Smoot Garrett,,70, will be today at 2 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church, Talladega,with Pastor Vince Winfrey and Allen Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mrs Garrett died Saturday at her home.
Survivors include eight daughters, Ima M. Turner and Johnnie M. Garrett, both of Birmingham, Essie R. Garrett of Alpine, Martha B. Curry, Dianne Garrett and Onetha Garrett, all of Talladega. W. Pearl Campbell of Macon, Ga. , and Bertha I, Garrett of Baltimore; two sons, Frank Garrett of Flint, Mich., and William J. Garrett of Okinawa, Japan; a sister, Beatrice Forster of Anderson, Ind, 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Garrett was a former employee of Graham Elementary School in Talladega, Benables Cleaners and the Presbyterian Home for Children. She was a lifelong member of Africa Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Willie F. Garrett.
HAYNES,
Munford, Al. Services for Woodrow F. Haynes,68, will be today at 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Coldwater Baptist Cemetery in Oxford.
Mr Haynes died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Haynes; one daughter, Suzette Haynes Goodwin ; five sons, Phillip Haynes, Steve Haynes, Richard Haynes , Benny Haynes and Tim Haynes; five sisters, Christine Monroe, Ruby Brown, Geneva Fannin, Violet Clemment and Myra Blaney; four brothers, Travis Haynes Aubrey Dan Haynes, Eugene Haynes and Elmer Haynes Jr. ; and 13 grandchildren.
Mr. Haynes , a Calhoun County Native, was a member of Coldwater Methodist Church. He was a Korean War veteran and retired from the Anniston Army Depot.
HURST,
Weaver, Al. Services for the Rev. Curtis Jewel Hurst,75, will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Marion Greenwood and Larry Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemerery. The family will receive friends today from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Rev. Hurst died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Hurst ; one daughter, Betty Hurst of Ohatchee; two sons, Roger Dale Hurst of Jacksonville and Bobby Ray Hurst of Weaver; four sisters, Sandra Hurst of Arizona, Betty Louise Holmes of Oxford, Francis Neville of Georgia and Shirley Shirtliff of Talladega, Louie Hirst of Munford and Lowell Hurst of Virginia; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Hurst was a Calhoun County native and the owner of Curtis Hurst Transmission Service. He was a former pastor of Lloyd's Chapel , Oak Hill Blue Springs and 49th Street Baptist Churches.
McALISTER,
Oxford, Al. Services for Erma Eloise McAlister, 83, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Gray Brown-Service Chapel, with Rev. David Screws officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. McAlister died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean Garner of Anniston and Alleen Clark of Oxford; one son, Robert Allison of Bessemer; two sisters, Billie Pugh of Anniston, and Lucille Jordan of Pleasant Grove; seven grandchildren,;10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild.
Mrs. McAlister lived in Calhoun County most of her life and was a Baptist.
McELROY,
Munford, Al. Services for Robert A. McElroy,55, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wise Chapel Methodist Church in Heflin.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin.
WEATHERS,
Central , S.C. Graveside services for William Carl Weathers, 77, of Central, S. C., were Wednesday in Memory Gardens there.
Mr. Weathers died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Wardlaw Weathers; one son Barry Carl Weathers of Pendleton, S.C.,; two daughters, Hope W. Edens of Seneca and Teresa W. Cordell of Central; two sisters, Flora Clark of Oxford and Ellen Gaines of Heflin; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Weathers was a Heflin native. He was a retired dairyman with the Clemson University Dairy Science department, a WW II veteran and a Baptist.
THE ANNISTON STAR APR.19, 1998 OBITUARIES
CROCKETT,
LaGrange Ga. Services for Laura Elizabeth Crockett,79, formerly of Roanoke will be today at 3 p.m. at LaGrange Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Revs. John Ozley and David Homes officiating. Burial will bollow in Shadowlawn Cemetery.
Mrs Crockett died Saturday at Brian Center Nursing home, LaGrange.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Jean Houze and Alice Veal, both of Roanoke and Brenda Conley of Albany, Ga.; four sons , Stewart Crockett, Mike Crockett and Ben Crockett all of Lagrange, and Ronald Crockett of Roanoke; two sisters, Dot Golden of Newnan Ga. and Ethel Edge of Houston; 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
Mrs Crockett was a native of Heard County Ga. and had lived in LaGrange for the last two years. She was a former resident of Roanoke and lived most of her life in Glenn, Ga. . She was a member of Rock Mills United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded by a son, James Brannan Crockett, and her husband James H. Crockett.
McELROY,
Heflin Al. Services for Robert "Bobby" Arlin McElroy,55 of Munford will be today at 2 p.m. at Wise's Chapel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kit Carson officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. McElroy died Friday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie J. McElroy of Munford; a son, Mark McElroy of Knoxville Tenn; a parent, Jessie Hays of Heflin ; two brothers, Jerry Wayne McElroy and Donald McElroy both of Heflin; a sister, Peggy Rhode of Oxford, and three grandchildren.
Mr. McElroy a native of Heflin, was a resident of Munford for the Past three years. He was retired from the Anniston Army Depot and was a veteran of the United States Navy.
REID,
Wellington, Al. Services for Lois Leola Reid, 83, will be today at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral home Chapel with Revs. Tommy Reaves and Howard Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Patterson cemetery.
Mrs. Reid died Thursday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Calvin L. Reid of Willington; a daughter, Jeanette Voncile Ezell of Breman, Ga.; two sons, Windell Reid of Wellington and Larry R. Reid of Jonesboro, Ga.; two sisters, Dussie Mintz of Birmingham and Jeanette Fuller of Patsburgh; a brother, Ross E. Kiker of Anniston; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren
Mrs. Reid was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County and was a Baptist.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 17, 1998 OBITUARIES
BARCLAY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Andrew Barclay, 68, will be announced by Anniston Funeral.
Mr. Barclay died Friday at his home.
BONDS,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Martha Juanita Bonds, 71, will be Monday ,11 a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home with Bishop Veldon Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs. Ponds died Saturday at Jacksonville Hospital.
survivors include her husband Austin L. "Bill" Bonds; a daughter, Suzon Lanita Bonds Williams of Guntersville; two sons, Terry Leon Bonds of Jacksonville and Byron Eric Bonds of huntsville; a sister, Vera Delores Smith of Parris; two half sisters, Tommie Nell Pate and Dorris Christine McKenny, both of Birmingham ; three half brothers, O.C. McCombs of Farmington, Mich.,Ray McCombs of Anniston and Jerry H. McCombs of California; and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Bonds had lived in Jacksonville for the past 12 years. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a real estate broker for 35 years.
CULPEPPER,
Talladega, Al. Services for Zachary David Culpepper, 18, will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Winterboro Baptist Church with Revs. Max Briggs and Jerry Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Culpepper died Friday.
Survivors include his parents, David and Reba Lewis Culpepper of Alpine; a sister, Wendy Culpepper Stokes of Dadeville; and his grandparents Frank and Sara Culpepper of Hollins.
A Talladega native, Mr. Culpepper was a senior at Coosa Valley Academy, a member of the 1997 State Champion Basketball Team, a member of Winterboro Baptist Church and was a recipient of a letter of intent to play basketball at Huntingdon College, Montgomery. He was preceded by his grandparents, Reedie and Robert Lewis.
CHESNUT,
Gaylesville, Al Services for Joene Elizabeth Chesnut, 63, will be Monday 10 a.m. at Gaylesville United Methodist Church with Revs. Joe Higginbotham and Sammy Stavler officiating. Burial will be in randall Cemetery at Perry Funeral Home of Centre in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 tonight.
Mrs. Chesnut died Saturday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, James David "Dave" Chesnut Sr.; two sons, David ChesnutJr. of Centre and Mark Chesnut of Anniston; two sisters, Barbara Sumlin of Rex, Ga., and Sherry Doster of Conyers, Ga. ; two brothers, Tommy Wheelus jr. of Lady Lake, Fla. and David Wheelus of Lithonia Ga.; and seven grandchildren.
An Atlanta native, Mrsl Chesnut had lived in Gaylesville for some time. She was a member of Gaylesville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women and was a homemaker .She was the daughter of the late Sheron Thomas and Flora elizabeth Cates Wheelus Sr.
DANILUK,
Saks, Al. Graveside services for Raymond Daniluk,66, will be today 2 p.m. at Crestwood Cemetery, Gadsden, with Rev, Bill Morgan officiating. and Crestwood Funeral Home of Gadsden in charge.
Mr. Daniluk died Thursday.
Survivors include his wife Patricia Daniluk; a son , Scott Daniluk; a daughter, Cynthia Dawson; four Brothers, John Daniluk of Clinton, S.C., Paul, George, and William Daniluk all of Canton , Ohio; four sisters, Helen Shepard of Sanford Fla. Mary Wells and Olga McCaulley, both of Canton; and Pauline Rogers of Columbus, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Daniluk served in the United States Navy for four years and served in the Marines for 20 1/2 years He was retired from Anniston Army Depot after 10 years of service and was preceded by one son, Jon Daniluk.
DENHAM,
Roanoke , Al. Services for Tommy Lester Denham, 57, will be today ,3p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Bobby Kirby and Jodie Overton officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Denham died Friday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center of Talladega.
Survivors include two brothers, James Herbert Denham and Claude Edward Denham, both of Roanoke.
A lifelong Randolph County Resident ,Mr. Denham had been employed with Plantation Patterns and was a member of High Pine Baptist Church.
GADSON,
Oxford, Al. Services for Dorothy Gadson,58, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service.
Mrs. Gadson died Friday at her home.
HOPKINS,
Anniston Al Services for Harold L. George Hopkins,81, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary.
Mr. Hopkins died Saturday at his home.
JENNINGS,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Tommie Dewey Jennings, 48, will be Monday at 11a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Reaves and Allen Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. The family will receive friends the Funeral Home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr. Jennings died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Ronda Jennings ; two sons, Tommy Jennings of Alexandria, and Jason Jennings of Weaver ; two sisters, Glenda Watts of Ohatchee and Evelyn McMachan of Andersonville, Ga.; two brothers, Carl Jennings of Ohatchee and Earl Jennings of Jacksonville; andtwo grandchildren.
An Ohatchee native, Mr. Jennings was retired from CSX Railroad after 26 years of service. He was a Baptist.
JONES,
Piedmont Al. Services for Charles Paul Jones, 73, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr. Jones died Saturday at Jacksonville.
MAGNESS,
Anniston Al Services for Mary Leigh Magness, 78, will be today at 3 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Clark officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs Magness died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Minnie Leigh Magness of Anniston and Omajean I. Maloney of Auburn; two sons, James R. Magness of Huntsville and Howard E. Magness of Marshfield, Mo.; a sister, Ruth Pinto of Detroit and eight grandchildren
A Davis, W. Va. native, Mrs. Mag ness had lived in Anniston for the past 45 years.
PARRIS,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Roberta Trathen Parris,50 , will be announced by K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mrs. Parris died Saturday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
SPRAYBERRY,
Roanoke Al Graveside services for William Edward Spraybetty,72, will be today at 2 p.m. at Patton Chapel Cemetery , Lincoln, with Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge.
Mr Sprayberry died Friday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include four children; and four sisters, Mary Hale and Susie Hale both of Eastaboga, Faye Minish of Anniston and Nettie Davis of Lockhart.
WALKER,
Spring Garden, Al. Services for Edna J. Walker 66, will be today at 2 p.m. at Lebanon Methodist Church with REvs. Tommy Bellew and Clark Smart officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon campground Cemetery with Mickelsen McGee Brown Service Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends at the church an hour before service.
Mrs Walker died Thursday at University Hospitals in Birmingham.
Survivors include four daughters, Sherry Prater and Linda Rochester, both of Spring Garden, Jennifer Smith of Coldwater and Gail Blankenship of Prattville; four sisters, Wanda Law of Spring Garden, Josephine Pike of Piedmont, Johnnie williams of Jasper, and Lexie Lancaster of California; two brothers, Lewis Holcomb of Spring Garden and Dewey "Tom "Holcomb of Centre; three grandchildren, and agreat grandchild.
Mrs. Walker had lived in the Spring Garden area all of her life. She was a member of Ten Alley Baptist Church.
WILLIAMS,
Anniston Al. Services for Willlie Mae Ware Williams 75, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service.
Mrs Williams died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 18, 1998 OBITUARIES
BAKER,
Anniston Al. Services for Elizabeth H. Baker, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory.
Mrs. Baker died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
BARCLAY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Andrew Barclay, 68, formerly of Millerville, will be announced by Garrett's Funeral Home, Lineville.
BENEFIELD,
Muscadine, Al. Services for Arleavy Rebecca Benefield,95, will be today at 2 p.m. from Macedonia Baptist Church with Revs. W.M. Wiggins and Charles Munroe officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Rainwater-West Funeral Home Inc. Bowdon in charge.
Mrs. Benefield died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include a son, Dack Benefield of Heflin; a daughter, Meriam Perry of buchannan, Ga. and 17 grandchildren.
Mrs. Benefield was born in Cleburne County and was a lifelong resident of thes area. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
BLANTON,
Southside, Al. Services for Jimmy H. Blanton, 40, will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Garry Ragsdale and Oscar Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Anniston Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 5-9
Mr. Blanton died Saturday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Blanton of Southside; a daughter, Jordan Blanton of Southside; a son Bryant Blanton of Southside; his mother,Rachel Blanton of Oxford; his father, Oscar Blanton of Heflin; a sister, Shari Blanton of Anniston; a brother, Danny Blanton of Bluff City Tenn; and his grandmother, Nettie Howell of Heflin.
Mr. Blanton was a residentof Southside for the past 18 years and was a former resident of Oxford. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama, and was a couch and teacher at the Southside High School. He was a Baptist.
DUGGAN,
Jacksonville, Fla., Services for Ray I. Duggan,74, will be announced by Perry Funeral Home.
Mr. Duggan died Saturday in Ocean Way, Florida Manor.
GREEN,
Centre, Al. Services for Ada Nell Green, 67, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Bobby Kirk, Woody Wood, and Frank Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens, The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8
Mrs. Green died Sunday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Monroe Green of Centre; five sons, Tommy Green, Starrett Green,Darell Green all of Centre,Michael Green of Howard AFB. Panama Canal and James Bomar Green of Kirks Grove; a daughter, Nelda Hollingsworth of Centre; three brothers,James Green of Centre, Jim Green of Cedar Bluff and Douglas Green of Leesburg; eight sisters, Francis Cole of Parkin Ark., Maxie Ann Hunter of Gadsden, Peggy Henderson of Morgan City, Ruby Chandler and Judy Roach, both of Centre, Shirley Vanpelt of Gaylesville, Hobbie Abernathy of Sandrock and Nancy Smith of Silvercreek, Ga. ;and 11 grandchildren
Mrs. Green was a native of Parkin Ark. and was a member of Sand Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded by her brother, Fred Green and a sister Wynonna Wooten.
GREER,
Gaylesville, Al. Services for Mary Nell Greer, 79, will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alfred Inman officiating. Burial will follow in Oaknoll Cemetery, Rome, Ga. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mrs. Greer died Saturday .
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Neal of Gaylesville; two sisters, Betty Elrod of Cedar Bluff and Inez Jackson of SC; a brother, Horace Mize Jr. of Cedar Bluff; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Greer, a native of Cherokee County, was a member of Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
HAMILTON,
Wellington, Al. Graveside services for Rose Hamilton,65, will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hamilton died Sunday at her residence.
HEITZMAN,
Jacksonville, Al. Memorial services for infant Kellar Frederick Heitzman will be tonight at 6 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, with Rev. Richard Donohoe officiating.
The infant died Saturday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include the parents Keith and Rachel Heitzman of Jacksonville; grandparents, Steve and Susan Hall Heitzman of Vernon, Indiana, Dwayne and Mary Propes of Jonesboro, Ga. Dick and Candy Schick Jones of Oakford Ind.; great-grandparents, Donald and Gladyce Schick of Kokomo, Ind., and Pauline Propes of Arcadia, Ind.
HOPKINS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Harold G.L. Hopkins, 81 will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory with Rev. Stanley Duke officiating. Burial will follow in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Hopkins died Saturday as this residence.
Survivors include his daughter, Edith Delores "Penny" Fulmer of Diamond Bar, Calif; a son, Richard Harold Hopkins of Jacksonville; a sister Mattie Sue Goad of Blue Mountain; primary caregivers, Jana Vaye Hopkins and Bridgett Jane Craft, both of Anniston; and five grandchildren
Mr. Hopkins was a lifelong resident of Anniston. He retired from Union Foundry and was a member of West Anniston Baptist Church. He was preceded by his wife, Edith Katherine Hopkins.
HUPP,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Richard "Dick" Nelson Hupp, 87, will be Tursday at 10 am. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Revs. Bob Ford and Brian Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Hupp died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Hupp of Jacksonville; two stepdaughters, Sue Morris and Vivian Morgan both of Jacksonville; a stepson, Joe Trawick of Ohatchee.
Mr. Hupp was a native of Logansport, Ind,. and a resident of Jacksonville for 20 years. He was retired from Uniroyal and was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. He was a vereran of the US Navy and WW II.
JONES,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Charles Paul Jones 73, will be today at 3 p.mm. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, with Revs. Tony Smith and Tony Shubert officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemeterywith graveside rites conducted by Loxahatchee Masonic lodge#97 F&AM.
Mr. Jones died Saturday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn B. Jones of Piedmont; three sons, Eddie Jones of Piedmont, Stephen Jones of Mobile and Brian Jones of Crossville; a sister, Clara Honea of Memphis, Tenn., and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Jones was a Piedmont resident for the past 61 years. He retired from Alabama Power Company and the U.S. Postal Service. He was a decorated US Army WWII veteran and a member of the first Baptist Church of Piedmont, where he was active in the Men's Bible Class and the Brotherhood. He was a 50 year member of Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge #97 F&AM, a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Alabama Power Energizers.
KIKER,
Wellington, Al. Services or Edna Lee Kiker,81, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Grandville Reid officiating. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home.from 6-8.
Mrs. Kiker died Saturday at Beckwood Manor.
Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn Parke of Anniston and Janice Davenport of Ozark; five sons, Horace Kiker, Steve Kiker and William Kiker,all of Wellington, Floyd Tommy Kiker of Ohatchee and Ralph Kiker of Miami, 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Kiker was a vative and lifelong resident of Calhoun County.
She was a housewife and a Baptist.
Meyer,
North Carolina, Services for Ermina Meyer, formerly of Anniston will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory.
PARRIS,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Roberta Ann Tathen Parris, 50, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville with Revs. Monty Clendenin and Paul Vondracek officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8
Mrs. Parris died Saturday at Wessex House of Jacksonville.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Tyrone Parris; a daughter, Christina Lynn Parris of Jacksonville; a son, Matthew Lee Parris of Jacksonville; her mother, Charlotte Elizabeth Trathen of Jacksonville; and a sister, Mary Catherine"Cathy" Allen of Cumming, Ga.
Mrs. Parris was an Ashland, Pa. , native and had lived in Jacksonville for 39 years. She was a member of Church of the Covenant (PCUSA) and sang in the church choir. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Phi Delta Kappa Honorary teaching fraternities, She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Alabama Education Association, National Education Associating. Retired Teachers of Alabama and the Jacksonville State University Alumni Association. She was a retired school teacher from the Anniston City School System after 27 years of service at Johnson Elementary School. She was preceded by her father, Robert Daniel Trathen.
TILLSON,
Anniston, Al Services for Sargent Tillison, 82, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory .
Mr. Tillson died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 19, 1998 OBITUARIES
BAKER,
Anniston, Al. Services for Elizabeth H. Baker formerly of New York, will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Donohoe officiating. Burial will be in New Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Survivors include her husband, Frank C. Baker; three daughters, Carol A. Kraus of Jamesboro, Ark., Mary E. Nilssen of Austin Texas and Barbara M. Cutsinger of Anniston,; a son, Frank C. Baker Jr. of New York; two sisters, Mary L. Riordan and Eleanor P Huebner, both of New York; and 12 grandchildren.
Mrs Baker was a member of the Neuman Center Catholic Church. She had formerly worked at Reeves Aeronautics Institute in Long Island, N.Y.
BAKER,
Anniston Al. Services for Morgan Baker Jr., 60, will be today at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Kwesi R. Kamua and Rev. Quinton P. Woods officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Baker died Thursday in Gadsden.
Survivors include his wife, Emma J. Baker,; two daughters, Anise S Dorthard of Anniston and Deanna Baker Holmes of Jonesboro Ga. ; two sons, Rev. Michael Scales of Anniston and Morgan Baker III of Lithonia Ga.; two sisters, Gussie Chapman of Maywood, Ill. and Eva M. Payne of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Baker, a native of Randolph County, had served in the US Air Force, was a certified weider and was retired from Anniston Army Depot. He was a member of American Legion Post #312, Thomas A. Williams Elks Lodge#1668 and Murray Temple CME. Church.
DORSEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Carlton Dorsey,84, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service.
Mr. Dorsey died Monday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
GADSON,
U.S. 78 East. Dorothy J. Gadson,58, did Friday at her home. There will be no further services.
Survivors include several relatives.
GRAY,
Cleveland, Ohio, Services for Clarence Gray, 69, formerly of Anniston, will be announced by Sims Funeral Services.
Mr. Gray died Sunday at Elijah Jenning Nursing Home in Cleveland.
HAMILTON,
Wellington, Al. Graveside services for Rose Virginia "Ginger" Hamilton, 65, will be today at 3 p.m. in Hill Crest Cemetery in Jacksonville with Rev. Edward Smith officiating. The family will receive friends today from 12:30 -2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Ms. Hamilton died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Laura Nance of Wellington; BarryHamilton of Jacksonville; a sister, Iva Mae Sparks of Jacksonville; a brother, Louie Hamilton of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Ms. Hamilton, a native and lifelong residentof Calhoun County, Was retired from Regional Medical Center.
MOORE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Gilbert Moore of Roanoke will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Moore died Monday in Birmingham.
MORRIS,
Wadley, Al. Services for Clarence Morris, will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Morris died Sunday at Bill Nichols Veterans Hospital in Alex City.
SCOTT,
Roanoke, Al Services for Sallie Scott,107, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Roanoke with Rev, Eric Ware officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining vemetery. The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Ms. Scott died Thursday at Randolph County Hospital
She is survived by several cousins.
Ms Scott was preceded by her husband, Roy Scott and her son Howard Pete Scott.
SMITH ,
Anniston, Al. Services for James Leo Smith,60 will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Meriweather officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 at Ervin Funeral Chapel of the Chimes. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Smith died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Claudia Smith ; four daughters, Vergena Richardson, Anita Smith , Felecia Brown and Michelle Smith all of Anniston; a son, James Nathan Smith of Lubbock, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Boyd McKinney of Anniston and Betty Boyd Singleton of Hampton Va; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith , a native and lifelong resident of Anniston, was a 1956 graduate of Calhoun County Training School. He was an Air Force veteran,a certified welder and retired from Anniston Army Depot. He was a member of the Civic Saving and Flying High Social Savings Clubs and Friendship Baptist Church.
TILLISON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Sargent S. Tillison, 82, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with William B Kughn and Kelly Wheeler officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Tillison died Sunday at Regional Medical Center...
Survivors include his wife, Mae Tillison ; two daughters, Mary Jo Jennings of Wichita, Kan. and Ann Hightower of Rincon, Ga. ; a son, James Kenneth Tillison of Rincon, Ga.; three sisters, Monica Rexroad, Fannie Henley and Mayner Varner, all of Anniston; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Mr. Tillison, a native and lifelong of Anniston, was retired from Anniston Manufacturing Co. with over 40 years of service .He was also employed by Dynamics Security. He was a member of Central Church of Christ.
WILLIAMS,
Anniston, Al Services for Willie Mae Ware Williams, 75, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Rest Haven Missionary Baptist Church with Revs. Tom Cunningham and Billy R. Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Eden HIll Cemetery. Anniston Funeral Service is in charge.
Mrs Williams died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Billie Ann Taylor of Anniston, Elizabeth Lee of Perersburg, Va. and Annette Ware of Oxford; three sons, Larry Ware of Anniston, Sgt Gerald Williams of Morena Valley, Calif. and Michael Ware of Birmingham; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs Willliams, a native of Heard County, had lived in Anniston most of her life. She was a member of Rest Haven Missionary Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 20, 1998 OBITUARIES
AZBELL,
Jupiter, Fla. Memorial services for retired Master Sgt. Bennee Wesley Azbell, 64, will be Saturday, at Maranatha Christian Academy in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The family will gather at 10670 165th Road North in Jupiter after the services.
Mr. Azbell died Monday at Jupiter Hospice.
Survivors include his wife,Tracy Azbell of Jupiter, Fla.; his mother Annette Jeroe of Lakeland, Fla.; his stepmother, Ollie Azbell of Anniston; three sisters, Dr. Suzan Azbell of Malvery,Ark., Judy Van Koolbergen and Paulette Galvin, both of Lakeland; a brother, Fred Azbell of Birmingham, eightdaughters, Alice Smith, Renee Azbell and Rita Landers,all of Anniston, Benetta Luker, Laura Mortimer, Tracy Sullivan and Jessica Azbell, all of Jupiter, Fla., and Taska Azbell of Arlington Heights, Ill. ; a son, James Dennis Lee of Lodi, Calif., 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Azbell was a retired Master Sargeant from the US Air Force and from the US Postal Service. He was preceded by his son, Michael Alan Lee and his father, Silas Azbell.
BARCLAY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Andrew Barclay,68, formerly of Millerville, will be Thursday at 12 noon at Mt. Tavor United Methodist Church in Millerville with Revs. Michael truss and Michael Strong officiating. Burial will be in the Simmons Cemetery in Millerville. The family will lineup at the home of Catherine Carclay Vaughn at 11:30 a.m. on Highway 148. The body will be at the church an hour before services.The family will receive friends tonight from 8-9:30 at Garrett Funeral Home.
Mr. Barclay died Friday at his home.
Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Barclay of East Point, Ga.,Keitha Barclay Williams of Clinton, Md.and Ophelia Barclay Friend of Sylacauga; four sisteers, Lucille Swain of Oxford, Ema Mae Gaston and Annie L. Kidd, both of Talladega, and Angonona Johnson of Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Lane Barclay of Hobson City and Lindsey Barclay of Talladega; five stepbrothers, Amos Menefield, John Menefield, James Menefield, William Earnest Menefield, Samuel Minefield and Willie Nell Menefield; and three grandchildren.
Mr Barclay worked in his church as an usher and was a member of the choir.
EICHELBERGER,
Anniston, Al. Services for Betty Jo Eichelberger, 61, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at North Maine Congregational Christian Church with Rev. Lavelle Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery in Roanoke. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mrs. Eichelberger died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center,
Survivors include her husband, James R. Eichelberger; a daughter, Jan Martin of Anniston; a sister, Jean McCreight of New Site; two brothers, Charles Dollar Jr. of Opelika and Gary Dollar of Columbus, Ga.; and four grandchildren,
Mrsl Eichelberger, a Troop County Native, had lived in Fayette for 17 years. She has lived in Anniston for the past six years and attended the First United Methodist Church of Oxford.
HAMILTON,
Wellington, Al Graveside services for Rose Virginia "Ginger" Hamilton,65, will be today at 3 p.m. in Hill Crest Cemetery in Jacksonville with Rev, Edward Smith officiating. with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge.
Ms. Hamilton died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Laura Nance of Wellington; a son, Barry Hamilton of Jacksonville; a sister, Iva Mae Sparks of Jacksonville; a brother, Louie Hamilton of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
HILL,
Greer S.C. Graveside services for Asa Hoyt Hill Sr., 86, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Edgemont Cemetery with Father James Touy officiating. Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Hill died Monday in Greer, S.C.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Blackwell of Chesnee, SC.; a son, Asa H. Hill Jr. of Greenville, SC.; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Hill, a native of Clay County, was a retired employee of Hatcher Sales Company and was a US veteran of WW II. He was preceded by his wife, Myrtie Hill.
JOHNSON,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Vera Jo Johnson,81, will be today at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Piedmont with Dr. Glenn Conner and Rev. Mike Spivey officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Mickelsen-McGee Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Johnson died Monday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Jan J Norton of Piedmont; a son, John E. Johnson of Piedmont; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and caregiver Bonnie Kincaid.
Mrs Johnson was former owner of Johnson dry Cleaners. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Quilting Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Piedmont. She was preceded by her husband, J.E. Johnson and a grandcon Michael Johnson.
LANEY,
Centre,Al Services for Raymond P. Laney, 82, will be today at 10 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home following the funeral .
Mr. Laney died Monday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Davis Laney; three sons, Douglas Laney and Tommy Laney, both of Centre and charles Lanie of Atlanta; two brothers, George Laney and Kenneth Laney, both of Centre; two sisters, Jewell Doegg of Centre and Dorothy Willmon of Cave Spring, Ga.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren .
Mr. Laney, a native of Cherokee County, was a vereran of WW II and a retired salesman with Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He was a Mason and a Baptist.
LITTLE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Isaac Little will be announced by Terr's Metropolitan Mortuary in Talladega
Mr. Little died Monday at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham.
MEYER,
Blue Mountain, Al. Services for Eremina Ann Meyer,90, will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Anniston with Rev. Karnig Kazanjian officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs. Meyer died Sunday at Cravin Regional Medical Center in Newborn, NC.
Survivors include a daughter, Heide Heding of Havelock, N C. ; a sister, Leona Stanlawske of Winona, Minn.; a brother, Howard Thompson of Watson, Ill.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Meyer had lived in Blue Mountain since the early 1950s. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a member of Eastern Star. White Shrine and Order of the Amaranth.
MOORE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for William Henry Gelbert Moore, 74, will be today at 1 p.m. at High Pine Baptist Church with Revs. Bobby Kirby and Paul Moore officiating . Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Quattlebaum Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Moore died Monday in Pell City.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Moore ; two daughters, Jeanette Wadsworth of Pell City and Elizabeth Smith of Trussville; two sons, Paul Moore of Greenville,S.C. and Dan Moore of Old Hickory, Tenn.; two brothers, I.B Moore of Roanoke and John Ray Moore of Bowdon, Ga.;and five grandchildren.
Mr. Moore, a Randolph County native, was a WW II Air Force vereran and had worked as a rural mail carrier. He was a member of Hogh Pine Baptist Church.
MORRIS,
Wadley Al. Graveside services for Clarence Walter Morris, 81, will be today at 3 p.m. in Wadley City Cemetery with Rev.Bill Huffman officiating. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge.
Mr. Morris died Sunday at Bill Nichols Statee Vererans Home in Alexander City.
Survivors include his wife , Mary H. Collier Morris ;a daughter, Wanda Oliver of Atlanta; a son, James A. Morris of Orlando, Fla.; and a sister, Lena Clark of Lancaster, Ohio.
Mr. Morris, a native of Waialae, Hawaii, was a WW II Army veteran and had been employed with Price Pipeline Construction Co.
WATKINS,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Arthur "Shine" Watkins Jr., 58, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Roanoke with Revs. Lathonia J. Wright and RL Heflin officiating. Burial will be in Skyview Memorial Gardens Cemetery The body will be at the church an hour before services . The family will receive Friends today arom 12 noon until 7 p.m. at Silmon Mortuary Chapel.
Mr. Watkins died Sunday.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Watkins; three sonsl Richard Jones of Anniston Arthur Watkins III of Atlanta and Shawn Watkins of Roanoke; his Mother, Ruth Watkins of Roanoke; four sisters, Maggie Person, Betty Satterwhite and Agnes Watkins, all of Atlanta, and Mary Nell Blake of Roanoke ; a brother, Henry Watkins of Roanoke and three grandchildren.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 21, 1998 OBITUARIES
AVERY,
Vestavia Hills, Al Services for Edgar Avery will be announced by Perry Funeral Home.
Mr. Avery died Wednesday at his home.
GEE,
DeArmanville, Al. Services for Judy Wyatt Gee, 48, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Hagan officiating. . Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Cemetery in Oxford. The family will receive friends Friday night from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gee died Tuesday in Lincoln.
Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Gee of Anniston, Jenny Meadows of Oxford and Sandy Blanton of Sunny Eve; a son, Tommy E. Gee of DeArmanville; five sisters, Katherine McCraw of Lincoln, Patricia Vieten,Doris Stearman and Artie Clay all of Oxford; a brother, Jimmie Wyatt of Tallassee; her mother, Kathleen Wyatt of Anniston; and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Gee was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County .She was a Baptist.
HARRELL,
Boaz, Al. Services for milford Clifford Harrell, 72, will be Friday at 11 am.at Perry Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Terry Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Harrell died Wednesday at Riverview Hospital in Gadsden.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Mae Harrell; a son Phillip Harrell of Gadsden; a daughter, Dorothy Nasworthy of Gadsden; a stepson, Ronnie; two stepdaughters,Shirley and Ann; a brother, Harper Harrell of Cedar Bluff; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Mr. Harrell, a native of Cherokee County, was a vereran of WW Ii and a contracting pipe fitter. He was a Baptist.
KERRY,
Huntsville, Al. Services for Cecelia Clara Kerry, 53, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Twickenham Funeral Home East in Hampton Cove with Bro Stephen Shelton officiating Burial will be in Twickenham Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive Friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Kerry died Tuesday in Huntsville Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Clifford Kerry of Huntsville; two sons, Clifford Kerry Jr. of Hazel Green and James Oscar Kerry of Huntsville; a daughterm Tammy Lee Kerry Johnson of Hazel Green; a brother, Clayton Dobbins of Anniston; three sisters, Olivia Shelton of Birmingham , Frances Obert of Ogema, Wis., and Glenda Baideme of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; and three grandchildren .
Mrs. Kerry lived in the Huntsville area for 25 years.
PEARCE,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Frances H Pearce, 79, will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mrs Pearce died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 22, 1998 OBITUARIES
AVERY,
Vestavia Hills, Al. Graveside services for Edgar Farrar Avery, 62, will be today at 2 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery with Rev. stanley Clark and Tommy Erwin officiating. Perry Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Avery died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Erwin Avery; three daughters, Karen Sullivan of Mesquite, Texas , Sharon Pennington of Midlothian, Va. and Mimi Campbell of Vestavia Hills; his mother, Pearl Griffin of College Park, Ga. ; two brothers, Kenneth Hobart of College Park, Ga. and Michael Greer of Atlanta; a sister, Kay Greer of Atlanta; and eight grandchildren.
mr. Avery, a native of Birmingham, was veteran of theKorean War and was a tire salesman.
He was a member of the Bessemer Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and the Zamora ShrineTemple. He was a Baptist.
BATES,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Betty Marion Bates, 67, will be today at 2 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Scott Greenwood officiating. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs. Bates died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include her mother, Erdis G. Nabors of Talladega, and a host of Cousins.
Mrs. Bates, a native of Talladega, was a resident of Montgomery most of her life and had lived the past 10 years in Talladega. She was a retired teacher of Robert E. Lee High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Talladega.
CRAIGHEAD,
Anniston, Al. Services for Ruby Beck Craighead,78, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Fairview Hights Baptist Church with Revs. David Vinson and Don Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight and Saturday night from 6-9 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home . The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs. Craighead died Wednesday at Rigional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Gayle Cline of Lincoln; two sons, Bobby Craighead and joseph Craighead, both of Anniston; four sisters, Mary Alice Pylant of Choudrant, La., Shirley Patterson of Pineville, La. , Nelda Faye Austin of Bernice, La., and Emma Lou Ravenna of Shreveport, La.; a brother, james Beck of Keithville, La.; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Craighead, a native of Louisiana, was a residentof Anniston for the past 60 years. She was retired from Blue Mountain INdustries, and a member of Fairview Heights Baptist Church.
CROSSON,
Marietta, Ga. Services for Jeff D. Crosson,37, will be today at noon at Gospel Harvester Church in Marietta with Bishop Harry A. Mushegan officiating. Burial will be in Liverty Hill Cemetery inAcworth. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Medford-Peden Funeral Home in Marietta is in charge.
Mr. Crosson died Tuesday.
Survivors include two sons, Jonathan Shay Crosson and Adam Blake Crosson, both of White, Ga.; a daughter, Kendra Dawn of White; his mother and and stepfather, Peggy and Jimmy Ledbetter of Marietta; his father and stepmother, Donald and Sally Crosson of Auburn; maternal grandmother, Pauline Williams of Anniston; and paternal grandmother, Ruth B. Crosson of Anniston.
Mr. Crosson, a native of Calhoun County,moved to Marietta in 1967,
DICKERSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Lou Ella Dickerson, 78, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
mrs. Dickerson died Wednesday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham
DORSEY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Carlton "Otto" Dorsey Sr., 84, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Service with Rev. Quintin P. Woods officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Corsey died Monday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include six daughters, Mary Harris of Manhattan Kan., Vivian Dorsey, Jacqueline Keith and Cathy Dorsey , all of Anniston, Wilma Royal of Bell Glade, Fla.and Paula Dorsey of Phoenix; three sons, Carlton Dorsey Jr., Horace Dorsey and Rovert Dorsey, all of Anniston; a brother, William Dorsey of Birmingham; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Dorsey, a native of Autauga County, had lived in Anniston most of his life. He was retired from M& H. Valve and was a member of Smith Metropolitan AME. Zion Church.
GOODMAN,
Heflin, Al. Services for James Alton Goodman,64, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin. Burial will be in Chulafinee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 tonight.
Mr. Goodman died Thursday at his home.
GRAY,
Cleveland, Services for Clarence Gray, 69, formerly of Anniston, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at UnitedHouse of Prayer in Anniston, with Minister Ireland McGrew officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. The procession will leave810 West 14th St. at 12:40 p.m. Sims Funeral Service will direct.
Mr. Gray died Sunday at Eliza Jenning Nursing Home in Cleveland.
Survivors include two nieces, Magdaline Thompson of Anniston and inez Almon of Gadsden; great-nieces and nephews.
LITTLES,
Anniston, Al. Services for Isaac Littles, 53, will be Saturday at11 a.m. at Cave Spring Baptist Church in Lincoln with Revs. James Tarrance, Joseph Stafford Rowser and P.Q. English officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from10 a.m. at Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Littles died Monday at Carraway Methodist Medical Center, in Birmingham.
Survivors include four daughters, keshis Fomby of Cropwell, Anita Weathers of Madicon, LaShundra Cass of Talladega and Stacey Cooley of Anniston; two sons, Carl Littles of Madison and Mario McDaniels of Anniston; his mother, Amanda Bagley Littles of Lincoln; four sisters, Flossie Lanier of Anniston, Almeta Swain of Talladega, Tessie Peterson of Anniston,and Harriett Gover of Lincoln; two grandchildren; and his primary Caregiver Judy Carter of Anniston.
Mr. Littles was retired from Anniston Army Depot after 25 years of service . He was a lifelong member of cave Spring Baptist Church.
McKENDREE,
Bynum, Al. Services for Glanca Dyer McKendree, 85, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bynum Baptist Church with Revs. Dennis Cleveland and James Gunnels officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 6-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs. McKendree died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Dyer McKendree of Anniston and Michael M. McKendree of Dahlonega, Ga.; a sister, Vee Dyer Doyle of Dahlonega; two brothers, Col William B. Dyer of Falls Church, Va.and Col, Joseph A. Dyer of Roanoke; four grandchildren, a great-grandson, two stepdaughter and two stepgrandchildren.
Mrs. McKendree, a Georgia native, was a retired school teacher and a music teacher. She had written and published a book about her family's genealogy intitled "Daniel R. Dyer's Progeny."and was a charter Member of Bynum Baptist Church, where she served as organist, teller, WMU Secretary and adult Sunday School teacher. She was preceded by her husband, Roland C. McKendree and a son, Milton T. McKendree.
MILSTEAD,
Blue Mountain, Al. Graveside services for Lillian M. Milstead, 88, will be today in Pine Grove Cemetery with Rev. Harl Skipper officiating. The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. until service time at Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mrs. Milstead died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Dix of Blue Mountain; a son, William Milstead of Heflin; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Milstead was a member of West Anniston Church of God for 47 years. She was preceded by her husband Tony Milstead.
NEW,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Troy Roosevelt New, 77, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Revs. Don Parris and Max New officiating. Burial will follow at Wedowee City Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. New died Thursday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Adele Hanson New; four sons, Dr. Gerald New of Decatur, Bill L. New of Opelika, Max L. New of LaGrange , Ga., and Rickey H.New of Lineville; two sisters, Velma Taylor of Lineville and Gewell Craven both of Oxford; two brothers, Carl New of Lineville and Jimmy New of Wedowee; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. New, a lifelong resident of Wedowee, had worked with National Security Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist church.
PEARCE,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Frances Mary Hollingworth Pearce, 79, will be today at 11 a.m. in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. James Gunnells officiating. Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs. Pearce died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Janice Starnes and F. Sharon Pearce, both of Anniston; a son Rod Pearce of Oxford; a sister, Kathleen W. Hollingsworth of Gadsden; two brothers, James C. Hollingsworth of Miami and Thomas C. Hollingsworth of Warner Robins, Ga. ; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs Pearce, a native of Mississippi , was a resident of Anniston Most of her life. She was a member of Wayside Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Charlie O. Pearce.
WALKER,
Anniston, Al. Services for connie K. Walker, 21, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Home.
Ms. Walker died Thursday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 23, 1998 OBITUARIES
CLAY,
Talladega, Al. Services for Curtis Gene Clay Jr., 23, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Barnwell officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Clay died Thursday at Carraway Methodist Hospital in Birmingham
Survivors include hs parents, Curtis and Beverly Caly of Jacksonville; a brother, Brian Lee Clay of Jacksonville; his grandparents,Frances Henry and Ruby T. Clay, both of Jacksonville; a greatgrandmother, Evelyn Murray of Jacksonville; and his fiance`, Jennifer D. Orr of Talladega.
DAWKINS,
Anniston Al. Services for Julia Dawkins, 64, will be announced by Model city Mortuary.
Mrs. Dawkins died Thursday at her home.
GOODMAN,
Heflin Al. Services for James Alton Goodman, 63, will be today at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walker Dean and Kenneth Forsyth officiating. Burial will be in Chulafinnee Baptist church Cemetery.
Mr. Goodman died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Goodman ; four sons, Robby Goodman, Richie Goodman and Jimmy Goodman , all of Heflin, and Bill Goodman of Oxford; a brother, Jones Goodman of Heflin; a sister, Willie Lee Hudson of deArmanville; and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Goodman, a lifelong resident of Cleburne County, was the owner of Goodman Heating and Air Conditioning in Heflin.
MEYER,
Blue Mt. Al. Services for Ermina Ann Meyer,90, were thursday at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran church in Anniston with rev. Karnig Kazanjian officiating. Burial was in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mrs. meyer died Sunday at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern, N.C.
Survivors include a daughter, Heide Heding of Havelock, N.C.; a sister Leona Stanislawski of Winona, Minn.; a brother, Howard Thompson of Watson, Ill.; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren
mrs Meyer had lived in Blue Mountain since the early 1950's. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a member of Eastern Star, White Shrine and Order of the Amaranth.
PARKS,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Edna "Sue" Parks, 73, will be today at 2 p.m. at Saint Paul Baptist Church with Rev. William Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. Silmon Mortuary of Roanoke is in charge.
Mrs. Parks died Wednesday.
Survivors include two sons, Grover Baker of Roanoke and Jeremy Johnson of Phenix City; a sister, Helen Boddie of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
SEARS,
Alexandria, Al. Memorial Services for Bernice Mintz Sears,72, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gray BrownService Chapel. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs Sears died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Swader of Weaver; a son Phillip Sears of Birmingham; a sister, Betty M. Smith of Munford; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Sears was preceded by her husband, Anderson P. Sears.
SKIPPER,
Anniston Al. Services for Roy Douglas Skipper, 49, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Skipper died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
SPEARS,
Oxford Al Services for Romer Spears, 90, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Adams Brown Service Chapel in Albertville with Revs. Sanford Bright and Tommy Bright officiating. Burial will be in Lathanville Cemetery.
Mrs. Spears died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a son, Charles Spears of Oxford; two daughters, Sara White of Huntsville and Mildred Bright of Rome ,Ga. ; two brothers, Hugh Cothran of Centre and J.T. Cothran of Boaz; four sisters, Louise Prater of Clear Water, Fla., Alma Prater of Rome , Myrtle Ogle of Alvertville and Corene Cothran of Centre; fove grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Spears was preceded by her husband, Ellis Spears.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 24, 1998 OBITUARIES
AUSTIN,
Anniston Al. Services for Sarah Willene Austin,64, will be today at 2 p.m. at Forestlawn Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Donald Edwards officiating. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery.
Miller Funeral Home is in charge. The body will be at the chapel an hour before services.
Mrs. Austin died Friday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Austin; four daughters, Carolyn Martin of Heflin, Debra Edwards of Smiths Station , Donna Hughes of Annistonand Sharon Dangar of Woodstock, Ga.; her mother, Grace Smith of Woodstock; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Austin, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a home maker and a Baptist.
FORDHAM,
Trickem Valley, Al. Services for Wayne Fordham, 55, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Wise Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday night from 5-8 at Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin.
Mr. Fordham died Friday at Bowdon Area Hospital.
GOSS,
Oxford, Al Graveside services for Frankie Lee Goss, 55, will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Wilburn Clonts officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mr. Goss died Saturday at Colonial Pines Health Care.
Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Goss of Las Vegas and Venessa Pierce of Anniston; three sons, James W. Goss of Anniston, Timothy Goss of U.S. Army and Thomas Goss of Dallas, Ga.; his mother Minnie B. Magouirk of Oxford; a brother, James Eugene Goss of Oxford; and six grandchildren .
Mr. Goss, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was employed as a heavy equipment operator. He was a retired auto mechanic, a veteran of the US Air Force and served in Korea.
HILL,
Newell, Al Services for Merrell Guin Hill, 65, will be today at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Revs. Monroe Lipscomb and Max New officiating. Burial will vollow in hillview Memorial Park cemetery in Alex City.
Mr. Hill died May 22 in Wedowee.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Glenn Hill of Alex City and Michael L Hill of columbus, Miss.; three grandchildren; his mother, Onelda Hill of Lineville;and two brothers, Larry Hill of Opelika and Hubert Hill of Tenn.
Mr. Hill was a navy veteran and had been employed with Aubrun University exension service.
MEACHAM,
Newell Al Services for Tomie W. Meacham,75, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist church with Revs. Ray Runyan, Steve demsey and Russell Abrans officiatingl Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery the family will receive friends tonight after 4:30 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Wedowee.
Mr. Meacham died Friday in Wedowee.
Survivors include two sisters, Ollie R. Meacham.and Mellie V. Meacham, both of Newell; and a brother, Leroy Meacham of Newell.
Mr. Meacham, a Randolph County native, was retired from West Point Stevens. He was a member of Caver's Grove Church.
PENNINGTON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Mandy Lavern Pennington,74, will be today at 2 p.m. at Hepzabah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Hagan officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs. Pennington died Friday at Brookwood Medical Center in Homewood.
Survivors include her husband, Larence D. Pennington of Talladega; four sona william Pennington, Larry Pennington and Adam Pennington, all of Talladega, and George Pennington of Childersburg; two sisters, Tammie Morris of Alvin , Texas , and Lois Williams of Crossett; four brothers, Odell Oden of Crossett, Ark., Ovis Oden of Alexander, Ark., Deward Oden of Poyen , Ark and Thomas Oden Jr. of Hamburg, Ark.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Pennington, a native of Crossett, Ark., had been a resident of Talladega since 1949. He was a member of Hepzibah Baptist Church and the Lydia Sunday School Class.
SKIPPER,
Anniston Al Services for Roy Douglas Skipper,49, will be Monday at KL Brown Funeral home Chapel with Rev.Gary Walker officiating. Burial will be in Young's Chapel in Etowah County. the family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Skipper, died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Clanton Skipper; a stepdaughter, Tonis Renee Thrasher of North Carloina; two stepsons, Gary Clanton and Jason Clanton, both of Boaz; hes stepfather, Woodrow Johnson of Gadsden; three sisters Linda Maddox of Oxford, Betty Whitfield of Jacksonville and Sally Passage of Hilton, NY and a brother, Dale Skipper of Wellington.
Mr. Skipper, a native of Etowah County, was a residentof Calhoun County most of his life. He was employed with L and L. Cabinet Shop in Anniston and was a member of the Holiness faith.
WALKER,
Anniston, Al. Services for Connie K. Walker, 21, will be Monday at 1p.m. at 17th Street Baptist Church with Rev. N. Q. Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 at Ervin Funeral Chapel . the body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs Walker died Thursday at stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her parents, Robert Walker of Gadsden and Patricia Walker of Anniston; a brother, Kerry Funderburg of Anniston; and a grandmother, Mattie Funderburg of Jacksonville.
Mrss Walker, a Calhoun County native, was a skilled nursing assistant. she was a member of the 17th St. Baptist Church.
WILLIAMS,
Piedmont, Al. Services for William Ernest "Speedy" Williams Jr. ,83, will be today at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery with Revs. Guy Needham officiating. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Williams died Saturday at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
Survivors include a son, Danny Williams of Dallas Ga.;and a grandson, Johnathan Williams of Dallas.
Mr. Williams, a native and lifelong residentof Piedmont, was a US Army WWII veteran and was a retired manager of the ABC board. He was preceded by his wife, Nena E. Williams.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 25, 1998 OBITUARIES
BATTLE,
Anniston, Al Services for Lummie Battle, 61, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Battle died Sunday at his residence.
CHANDLER,
Leesburg, Al. Services for George Thomas Chandler, 44, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ted Elrod and Charles Poe officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mr. Chandler died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Williams Chandler of Leesbrug; a stepson, Bo Nelson of Leesburg; a stepdaughter, Barbie Howard of Southside; his parents, Herman and Rachel Chandler of Cedar Bluff; a brother, Johnny Chandler of Cedar Bluff; three grandchildren, two nephews, and a niece.
Mr. Chandler was a native of Floyd County, Ga. , an iron worker and a member of the Fairhaven Baptist church and the Alabama Cattlemen's Association.
CHESTNUT,
Campbellsville, Ky. Graveside services for Josephine Mann Chesnut, 87, formerly of Cedar Bluff, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Randall Cemetery with Perry Funeral Home in charge.The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mrs. Chesnut died Friday at Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jo Todd of Campbellsville; and two grandchildren, Rebecca Katherine and Amy Elizabeth Todd both of Campbellsville.
Mrs Chesnut was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lola Williamson Mann. She was a member of Campbellsville First United Methodist Church and was preceded by her husband, Webb Chesnut, and two brothers Eugene T. Mann and Robert Neville Mann.
FORDHAM,
Trickem Valley, Al. Services for Waymon Fordham, 55, will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Wise Chapel United Methodist Church with Revs. David Holmes and Keith fordham officiating. Burial will follow in Wise Chapel Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 8-10.
Mr. Fordham died Friday at Bowden Area Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Keith Waymon Fordham of Heflin;three daughters, Darlene Hammonds of Trickem Valley, charlene duke of Whitesburg, Ga. and Vanessa Nicole Huckeba of Ranburne; his mother, Grace Fordham of Trickem Valley; three brothers, Billy and Randy Fordham, both of Trickem Valley,and Willis Fordham of Powder Springs, Ga.; three sisters, Jean Augostinho of Charleston, S.C. , Carolyn Odam of Stockbridge, Ga., and Maarilyn McGuire of Bowdon, Ga.; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Fordham was a native and lifelong residentof CleburneCounty. He was employed by McGuire specialties of Bowdon, Ga.
HENSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Lenner Mae Henson, 89, will be announced by Miller Funeral home. the family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mrs. Henson died Sunday at Colonial Pine Healthcare.
KIMBERLY,
Anniston, Al Services for Elizabeth Jollie Kimberly,83, will be announcedby Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory.
Mrs Kimberly died Sunday at her residence.
THOMASTON,
Lineville, Al... Services for Irene Adell Thomaston,77, will be today at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel, Lineville, with Rev. Braden Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ms. Thomaston died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include a sister, Ione Pittman of Lanette, a brother, Edward Thomaston of Lineville and several nieces and nephews.
Ms. Thomaston was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
THORPE,
Anniston Al Services for Inis Thorpe, 80, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Midway Memorial Gardens, Talladega. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8
Mr. Thorpe died Sunday at Beckwood Manor.
survivors include two daughters, Effie Jane Thorpe and Elizabeth Allen, both of Anniston; a son, James Thorpe of Atlanta; three sisters, Dorothy Morris of Childersburg, Sylvia Denny of Craigford, and Judy Elder of Ashland; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Thorpe was a native of Douglasville, Ga., and lived in Calhoun County for 25 years. He was a former employee of Crawfor-Long Hospital in Atlanta and was of the Holiness faith.
FOR THE RECORD
Survivors for Roy Douglas Skipper,49 , should also include his mother, Maurice Johnson.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 26, 1998 OBITUARIES
ADCOCK,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Mary will Adcock, 78, will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adcock died Monday at Randolph county Hospital.
BUCKHANNAN,
Delta , Al. Services for Ella Morrison Buckhannan, 106, will be today at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Revs. L. C.Harris and Charles Haynie officiating. Burial will follow in Center West Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Buckhannan died Monday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary A. Smith of Delta and Irma Stephens of Marietta, Ga.; two sons, Fred Buckhannan of Heflin and Lawrence Buckhannan of Delta; 41 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs Buckhannan, a native and lifelong residentof Randolph County, was a home maker.She was a member of Center West Baptist Church in Delta.
DAWKINS,
Anniston, Al Services for Julia Mae Dawkins, 64, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. O.E. Webb officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends today after noon at Model City Mortuary.
Mrs. Dawkins died Friday at her home.
Survivors include her father, George Phillips of Anniston; four sisters, Amy Kirkpatrick of Springfield , Mass., Carol Armstrong of Anniston, Mary L. Stringer of LosAngeles, Calif., and Willie Tate of Kentucky; and five brothers, Rev. Thomas G.Long Sr. of Anniston, George E. Phillips of Inciana, Willie Frank Long of Alcoa, Tenn., Greg Long of Green field, Ohio and Lorenzo Harche Jr. of Detroit Mich.
FREEMAN,
Shelbyville, Ky. Services for Dallas Freeman , 49, will be announced by Clark Memorial Funeral Service of Roanoke.
Mr. Freeman died Monday at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
HENSON,
Anniston Al Services for Lenner Mae Henson, 89, will be today at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Canterbury officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge.
Miss Henson died Sunday at Colonial Pines Health care in Oxford.
Survivors include a brother in law, Ed Turner and several nieces and nephews.
Miss Henson was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun county. She was a Baptist.
KELLEY,
Talladega, Al. Services for Earnest Kelley, 73, will be announced by Sims Funeral Service
Mr. Kelley died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
KIMBERLY,
Anniston Al Memorial services for Elizabeth Jolley Kimberly,83, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at first Presbyterian Church of Anniston with Revs. Terry Newland and William H Kryder officiating. Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs. Kimberly died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, A.S. "Sam" Kimberly ; a daughter, Victoria Kimberly Birdsall of Lineville; a sister, Victoria Jolley Golson of Anniston; and a grandchild, Denton Kimberly of Anniston.
Mrs. Kimberly was a graduate of the University of Alabama where she was the 1936 President of the Women's Student Government and a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She was retired from the Anniston School System after 19 years of service. She was active in the chatuagua study Club and was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Anniston where she was active in Sunday School as a teacher and the programs of the women of the church.
MARSHALL,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Clarence Gilbert Marshall Sr. , 100, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Barry Cosper and Tim Craft officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the Quattlebaum Funeral Home . The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Marshall died Monday at Randolph County Hospital .
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Marshall Giradi of Elmira,N.Y. and Marie Marshall Cain of Roanoke; a son, Clarence Gilbert Marshall Jr. of Wadley; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Marshall,a lifelong resident of Randolph County, was a dairy farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church, He was preceded by his wife, Mamie Lucille Marshall.
PAYNE,
Newnan, Ga. Services for Ada Payne, 92, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel. Ther family will receive Friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Payne died Monday in Newnan, Ga.
PAYNE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for John Payne, 88, will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Payne died Monday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
ROBERTS,
Wadley,Al. Services for Jimmy Lee Roberts, 56, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Rev. Jim Sims officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5:50 and until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wofe, Lisa Ann Roberts of Wadley; three daughters, Aloshia Roberts, Paige Roberts and Summer Roberts, all of Wadley; three sons, Michael roberts of Delta, Clifford Roberts of Houston Texas, and Phillip Roberts of Wadley; his mother,Mildren P. Alred of Ranburne; two sisters, Brenda and Linda( no last names available) both of Georgia; and two brothers, Jerry Roberts of Ranburne and Ricky Roberts of Waco Ga.
Mr. Roberts, a native of Calhoun County, was a truck driver .He was a Baptist.
SNOWDEN,
Anniston Al. Services for Rev. Horace Snowden,59, will be announced by Model City Mortuary.
Rev. Snowden died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
STEPHENS
Piedmont, Al. Services for Myrtle Webb Stephens,88, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mickelsen- McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Glen Conners officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Piedmont. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 9 a.m. -11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Stephens died Monday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda McAbee Lockridge of Valdosta , Ga. ; a son Douglas McAbee of Piedmont; two sidters, Charmion Salmon and Frances Wilson, both of Piedmont; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Stephens had lifed in Piedmont for the past 30 years. She was retired from Union Yarns Mill in Jacksonville. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Piedmont.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 27, 1998 OBITUARIES
ADCOCK,
Roanoke AL. Services for Mary Will Adcock, 70, will be today at 1 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Revs. Barry Cosper and Frank Sledge officiating . Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Quattlebaum Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Adcock died Monday at Randolph County Hospital.
She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Parrish of Roanoke.
Mrs Adcock, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, retired from Palm Beach Company, She was a former Pink Lady with Randolph County Hospital and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Jasper Adcock; and two sisters, Lois Parrish Burson and Odel Parrish.
CANNON,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Lillie Mae Cannon, 80, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Blue Eye Cemetery in Lincoln with Rev. Wayne Eden officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 8-10a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin.
Mrs Cannon died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three sons, Elmer Cannon of Heflin, John W. Cannon of Tennessee and William O. Cannon of Jacksonville; and two daughters, Barbara Cannon of Oxford and Sara J. Slezeski of North Carolina
Mrs. Cannon, a native and resident of Calhoun County, was a member of Blue Eye Baptist Church in Lincoln.
DUNN,
Anniston Al. Services for Bertha W. Dunn, 77, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mrs Dunn died Sunday at National Health care.
EDWARDS,
Centre Al. Services for Ann Edwards,56 will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.T.A. Benefield officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Edwards died Tuesday in a Birmingham Hospital
Survivors include her husband, Aron Edwards of Centre; a son, Ken Edwards of Reidsville, Ga.; two daugthers, Lynn Edwards and KristaEdwards both of Centre; four sisters, Margaret Reynolds, Ludy Reynolds and Thelma Fortenberry, all of Piedmont, and Linda Adkinson of Spring Garden; and a granddaughter.
GREEN,
Jacksonville Al Services for Laura Beatrice Green,81, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Williams First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. The family will receive friends at K.L. Brown Funeral home & Crematory in Jacksonville tonight from 6-8 p.m.
Mrs. Green died Tuesday at her home.
HIGGINS,
Leesburg, Al Services for Odelia Garmony Higgins,95, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ecil Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Higgins died Tuesday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a son, Marlow Graham of Winter Haven, Fla;two daughters, Clarice Higgins Shaw of Leesburg and Vada Hunt of Gadsden; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren.
Mrs Higgins, a native of Etowah County, had lived in Cherokee County most of her life. She was preceded by a daughter, Annie Ruth Shaw Young.
KELLEY,
Talladega, Al. Services for Earnest Kelley,73,will be announced by Sims Funeral Service.
Mr. Kelley died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
NUNNELLY,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Glenda Weathington Nunnelly,50, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral home Chapel . Burial will be in Ragan Chapel Cemetery.
PAYNE,
Newnan Ga. Services for Ada Payne, 92, will be today at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel in Heflin with Rev. Cal Ledbetter officiating. Burial willl be in Black cemetery in Heflin.
Mrs Payne died Monday at Beaulieu Convalescent Center of Newnan.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and her caregiver, Martha Taylor of Anniston.
Mrs. Payne, a native of Cleburne County, was a resident of Newnan for most of her life. she was preceded by her husband, J.B. Taylor.
PAYNE,
Roanoke Al Services for John Leonard Payne, 88, will be today at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. E.G. Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Levens Baptist Church Cemetery in Wedowee.
Mr. Payne died Monday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Duffey Payne ; a son, Gene Payne of Lafayette; a sister, Ruby Furr of Houston; a brother, Curtis Payne of Tesas; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Payne, a lifelong Randolph County resident, had been employed with Handley Mills. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
ROBERSON,
Atlanta Ga. Services for Sabrina Roberson,33, will be announced by Sims Funeral Services.
Mrs. Roberson died Monday in Atlanta.
WAITS,
Ashland, Al. Services for Mae Belle Waits, 77, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with Revs. Ben Rosser and Robert Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 until 10 a.m. on Thursday at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs. Waits died Monday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham
Survivors include two daughters, Sebeana Moncrief of Wedowee and Charlotte Roberts of Newnan, Ga.; Two sons, Larry Sims of Opelika and Joe Sims of Campbell; three sisters, Rosa Carpenter of Wedowee, Mary Davis of Gulf Breeze, Fla,, and Pearl Salten of Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers, James Hart and William Hart, both of Talladega; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great great grandchildren .
Mrs. Waits, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a WSDA inspector and retried with 34 years of service. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
WILLIAMON,
Jacksonville, Al. Graveside services for Louise Ruth Williamon, 85, will be today at 2 p.m. at Nances Creek Cemetery with Rev. Orville Smith officiating. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Williamon died Tuesday in Anniston.
survivors include a sister, Opal Whiteside of Weaver; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs.Williamon was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Clark Williamon.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 28, 1998 OBITUARIES
BATTLE,
Anniston Al. Services for Lummie "Uncle" Battle,61, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Smith Metropolitan A.M.E. Church with Rev. Valentino Hall officiating. Burial will be in eden Hills Cemetery . The body will be at the church an hour before services. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Battle died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Adele Battle;a daughter, Linda D. Dukes of Anniston; his mother, Limmie Battle of Anniston; two sisters, Jeanette B. Battle and Annette B. Bailey of Anniston; and a brother, ST Battle of Anniston; and one grandchild.
Mr. Battle was a 1957 graduate of Cobb High School. He was an employee at Lee Brass Company for 37 years and had served in the US Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 312 and Players Chapel CME. Church.
COLLINS,
Taft, Fla. Services for Annie Florine Collins,81, formerly of Calhoun County, will be announced by Family Funeral Care, Hunter's Creek, Orlando Fla.
Mrs. Collins died Wednesday.
DUNN,
Anniston, Al Services for Bertha Lee Wood Dunn,77, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory.
Mrs. Dunn died Sunday at National Health Care.
FAY,
Anniston Al. Services for Charles Fay will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Fay died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
FREEMAN,
Shelbyville, Ky. Services for Dallas "Teenie" Freeman, 49, will be Friday at 1 .m. at Zion at the Hill AME Church in Opelika with Revs. Robert Devose and Willie Adams officiating. Burial will be in the dajoining cemetery. Clark Memorial Funeral Service is in charge. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Freeman died Monday at University of Louisville Hospital in Kentucky.
Survivors include his mother, Ida Mae Freeman of Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, Linda Freeman of Jacksonville;two stepdaughters, Marilyn Thomas and Yvonne Thomas, both of Anniston; a stepson, Brian Willis of Birmingham; two brothers, Dezzie B. Freeman Jr. of detroit and Willie George Freeman of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; four stepbrothers, Carl Freeman, Gregg Freeman, and Glen Freeman, all of Oak Ridge, and Steven Darnell Freeman of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary J. Johnson of Kansas City, Kan., and Janice Freeman of Roanoke; two stepsisters, Commie Freeman and Judy Freeman, both of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and several grandchildren.
GREEN,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Beatrice Reaves Green,82, will be today at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Williams with Revs. Mike Oliver and Bob McLeod officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.. The body will be at the church an hour before services. K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs Green died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Johnson and Peggy McFall, both of Jacksonville; two sons, Doyle Green of Jacksonville and Jimmy Green of Silver Lakes; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mrs Green, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of First Baptist Church of Williams. She was preceded by her husband, Hubert Green.
NUNNELLY,
Ohatchee, Al. Services for Glenda Weathington Nunnelly,50, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill funeral Home. Chapel with Revs. Tim New and Joe Jones officiating. Burial will be in Ragan Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nunnelly died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Kiem Coppock of Ohatchee; a son, Terry Nunnelly of Ohatchee; her mother, Ruth Weathington of Ohatchee; three sisters, Dorthy Box of Choccolocco, Kathy Poss of Ohatchee and Connie Kay of Ragland; and a brother, Ray Weathington of Ohatchee.
Mrs Nunnelly, a native and lifelong residentof Ohatchee, was employed by Anniston Army Depot.
She served in Desert Storm where she received many awards and acclamations worldwide for her work on the Military Tank Program. She was a member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church.
THORPE,
Anniston Al Services for Inis Thorpe, 80, were Tuesday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert Hicks officiating. Burial was in Midway Memorial Gardens, Talladega.
Mrs. Thorpe died Sunday at Beckwood Manor.
Survivors include two daughters, Effie Jane Thorpe and Elizabeth Allen, both of Anniston; a son ,James Thorpe of Atlanta; three sisters, Dorothy Morris of Childersburg, Sylvia Denny of Craigford, and Judy Elder of Ashland; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A native of Douglasville, Ga. Mrs KThorpe and llived in Calhoun County for 25 years. She was a former employee of Crawford-Long Hospital in Atlanta and was a Holiness..
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 29, 1998 OBITUARIES
BALL,
Los Angeles, Calif. Services for Clarence Ball,55, will be Saturday at 1 p.m.at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Alpine, with Rev. George Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Pointer Cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mr. Ball died May 21 at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Los Angeles.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Ball ; a daughter, Mary Yvette Ball of Hawthorne Calif.; two sons, Denzel Ball and Nathaniel Ball, both of Los Angeles; his mother, Mary Jane Ball of Alpine; a sister, Clevie Frazier of Birmingham.; four brothers, Ponce Ball of Birmingham, Edward Ball of Atlanta, Thomas Ball of Alpine, and Alfonzie Ball of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Ball was a former employee of the US Postal Service. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
BROCK,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for Merle Wingo Brock, 73, will be announced by Usrey Brown Service.
Mrs. Brock died Thursday at home.
COLLINS,
Taft, Fla, Annie Florine Collins,81, died Wednesday. Family Funeral Care, Hunter's Creek, Orlando Fla is in charge.
Survivors include two sons , Tony G. Collins of Piedmont and JamesRobert Collins of Orlando; five daughters, Amanda Wilson and Faye McCard, both of Orlando, Trudy Ledbetter of Sanford, Fla, Judy Cook of Centre and Pauline Hancock of Lyons, Ga. ; three sisters, Dolly Ramay of Oklahoma, Wilma Baker of Columbus, Ga. and Betty Sansbury of Myrtle Beach,S.C.; 22 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mrs Collins, a native of Calhoun county, was a homemaker . She was a member of Pelham Heights Baptist church.
DUNN,
Anniston Al. Services for Bertha Lee Wood Dunn,77, will be Saturday at noon at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev. John Van Cleave officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Boaz with graveside rites at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dunn died Sunday at National Health Care.
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Trent Dunn of anniston; a sister, Ola Mae Croft of Jackson, Miss.; and her primary caregiver, Ethel M. Smith of Anniston.
Mrs Dunn, a native of Marshall County, was a resident of Anniston for the past 30 years. She was a retired teacher at Jacksonville State University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Anniston.
FAY,
Anniston, Al Graveside services for Charles Maria Fay,76, will be today at 3 p.m. with Elder Roy Brown officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. -noon at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Fay died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Lee Fay; four daughters, Charlene Wade of Alexandria, Janice Hunter of Huntsville, Diane Evans of Raleigh, N.C. , and Taeresa Lynn Fay of Fiffe; three stepdaughters, Frankie Knouse and Leono Knouse, both of Washington, D.C. and Ann Reeves of Kermit, Texas ; a stepson John Brown of Boaz; five grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren; three great grandchildren and five stepgreat grandchildren.
Mr. Fay, born on Germany, had made his home in Alabama for more than 50 years. He was a longtime employee of Loves Super Market and retired from Gregersons of Anniston. He was preceded by his first wife, Elsie Dian Fay and a brother, Allen Fay.
KEENER,
Piedmont, Al Graveside services for Vada Keener,91, will be today at 11 a.m. in Piedmont Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Henley and Doug Henley officiatingl The family will receive friends today from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mickelsen McGee Funeral Home .
Mrs Keener died Thursday at Wessex House in Jacksonville
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Varnes of Panama City, Fla.,and Zula Minton of Piedmont; and a brother, Hubert Jones of Anniston.
Mrs. Keener had lived in Calhoun County all of her life, She was retired from SCT Mills with 49 years of service. She was a member of the Congegational Methodist Church of Piedmont and was preceded by her husband, Homer Keener.
KELLEY,
Talladega, Al. Services for Earnest Kelley,73, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with Paston Bobby J. Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services, Procession will feave #91 Westgate Apartments at 1:30 p.m. Sims Funeral Service is in charge.
Mr. Kelley died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife,Josie C. Kelley ; four sons, William Kelley of Anderson, Ind,; and Anthony Kelley, Darryl L. Kelley and Gregory Van Kelley, all of Talladega; five daughters, Barbara Twymon, Emma Kelley, Theresa Hawkins, Wanda Curry and Nelda Kelley, all of Talladega; three sisters, Ada Hunterm Lucile Wallace and Mable Kelley, all of Talladega; a brother Earl Nix of Anniston; 42 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren and a host of great great grandchildren.
KERR,
Wedowee, Al. Services for Exa Emily Kerr, 89, will be today at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist church of Wedowee with Rev. Tom Roverts officiating. Burial will follow in Wedowee City Cemetery The family will receive friends today arom noon to service time at Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee.
Mrs. Kerr died Wednesday at Wedowee Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, R.H. Kerr; two daughters, Frances Hunter Hanson of Troy and Jane K Williamson of Montgomery; eight. grandchildren, and fourgreat grandchildren.
Mrs. Kerr was a homemaker a teacher in the Randolph county school systerm, a lifetime member of the wedowee Garden club and a member of the First United Methodist church of Wedowee. She was preceded by a daughter, a son and a brother.
McCOMB,
Anniston Al. Services for Franklin McComb, 63, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Revs. Walker Dean and Clifford Smith officiating. burial will be in forestlawn Gardens Cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. McComb died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors includ4e his wife , Hattie McComb; ghree daughters, Martha Pettus, Sue Stanfield and Joy Webb, all of Oxford; two sisters, Delores McComb of Anniston and Dot Gregory of DeArmanville; two brothers, A.B. McComb and EDward McComb, both of Florida; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mr. McComb was a native and lifelong residentof Anniston. He served three years in the United States Army and retired from the Anniston Army Depot. He attended DeArmanville Baptist Church.
McMILLIAN,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Elgin McMillian Sr. 92, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mr. McMilliandied Thursday at Jacksonville Hospital.
MORRIS,
Talladega, All Services for Rev. Mirandia Twymon Morris,89, will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at DeForest Chapel, Talladega College Campus, with Rev. Kenneth Hill, Minister William Morris Fr., Minister Billy Curry,Elder BillyThomas and Elder James Truss officiating. . Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary6 in charge.
Rev. Morris died May 23 at her home.
Survivors include six daughters, Earline Lawler of New Castle, Del., Beulah Lawler of Carney Point NJ, Ollie Hill and Vera Smith , both of Lincoln, Martha Jones of Munford and Dorothy Pope of Talladega.; four sons, Jimmy Morris, Robert Morris, Eddie Morris, and Matthew Morris, all of Talladega; 47 grandchildren and 76 great grandchildren.
Rev. Morris was a former member of Africa Missionsry Baptist Church and later became a member of Moon street Church of God, Where she served as pastor until she became ill. She was preceded by her husband, Jim Morris, and two sons, john Morris and William Morris.
NELSON,
Munford, Al Sheryl Lynn Nelson, 41, died Wednesday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Usrey Brown service is in charge .
Survivors include her parents, B.F. "Pete" Nelson and Ella S. Nelson of Munford; and three sisters, Susan G. Nelson, Robin J. Nelson and Sharron N. Camp, all of Munford.
Mrs Nelson, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was an employee of Colonial Chevrolet-Buick. She attended Nunnally State Technical College and was a graduate of Munford High School in 1974
OWENS,
Antioch, Calif. Graveside services for Ruby Jo Woens,64, will be Monday , June 1, at 2 p.m. at Oak View Memorial Park Cemetery in Antioch. The family will receive friends Monday from 9 am-1 p.m. at Higgins Chapel in Antioch.
Mrs Owens died Wednesday at Pettsburg Care Center in Pittsburg Calif.
Survivors include her Husband, Marvin Owens Sr.;a son Marvin Owens Jr. of Antioch; her parents Mr. and Mrs Roy Parris of Jacksonville; two brothers, Paul Parris of Alabama , and Roy Parris of Indiana; two sisters, Pauline Tarkington of Alabama and Rita Hoffner of Kentucky; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Mrs Owens, a native of Jacksonville, had been a homemaker for 48 years. She was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Oakley Calif She was preceded by a daughter, Diane Owens Long.
ROBERSON,
Atlanta, Ga. Servi es for Sabrina Gail Roberson, 33, formerly of Ragland, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Ragland with Rev. RichardDavis officiating. .Burial will follow in the church cemetery.The body will be at the church an hour before services Sims Funeral Service will direct.
Mrs. Roberson died Monday in atlanta. Survivors include a daughter, Brittany Rogers of Ragland; two sons Edwin rogers of Ragland and eddie Dean roberson of Birmingham; her parents Peggy and Joe Anderson of Willington; a brother, Darayl Roberson of Detroit; three sisters, Katrina Trammell of Mobile, Josette Berry of Willington and Apryl Roberson of Detroit; and her grandmother, Rosanna Bowman of Ragland.
SLAUGHTER,
Spring Garden, Al. Services for Katie Almeda Staughter,91, will be Saturday at 2 p.m.at Thompson Funeral Home with REv. Leewis Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Slaughter died Wednesday at McGuffey Healthcare Center in Gadsden.
Survivors include five daughters, Helen Davis of Cedartown, Ga. Frances Humphrey of Anniston, Imogene Johnson of Hokes Bluff, Barbara Parrish of ellisville and Elizabeth Tierce of Spring Garden; 21 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Mrs Slaughter, a Plok County, Ga. native had been a resident of the Piedmont area most of her life. She was a member of Pleasant Arbor Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband Johnnie Slaughter.
SNOWDEN,
Anniston Al. Services for Rev. Horace Snowden, 59, will be Saturday at noon at Smith Tabernacle CME Church with Elder Thomas Pratt and Bishop Richard Ol Bass Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hill Cemetery the family will receive friends tonight from 5-6 at Model City Mortuary.
Rev. Snowden died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Doris L Snowden; a son, Toussaint D. Snowden of Oxford; a sister, Gloria S. Brown of Norfork, Va.; and two grandchildren.
Rev. Snowden was a native of Norfork, va. He retired from Welborn High School and served in the US Army.
STORY,
Queensvillage, N.Y. Services for Tom Elbert "Bud" Story Jr. will be announced by Gilmore Roy L. Funeral Home in Queens, N.Y.
Mr. Story died Thursday in New York
WATTS,
Anniston Al. Services for Sheila Gail Watts, 35, will be today at 2 p.m. at New Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hammett officiating Burial will be in Rabbittown Cemerery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge .
Miss Watts died Monday in Anniston.
Survivors include four sisters, Peggy Luckado, Canita Hicks, Betty Climbs and Rita Bradt, all of Anniston; and four brothers, Jerry Watts, Buster Watts, Eddie Watts and Rusty Gene Watts Sr. all of Anniston.
Miss Watts was a native and resident of Calhoun County all of her life. She was a Baptist.
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 30, 1998 OBITUARIES
BROCK,
Eastaboga, Al Services for Merle Wingo Brock, 73, will be today at 2 p.m. at Eastaboga Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Pickett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs Brock died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, George Royce Brock of Eastaboga; two sons, Edward l. Wingo and Richard B.Wingo, both of Eastaboga; four sisters, Pattie Wallace, Aline Boone and Norma Jean Hughes, all of Eastaboga, and Joyce Strickland of Anniston; three grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Mrs Brock, a native of Talladega county, was a residentof Eastaboga most of her life. she was retired from Anniston Army DEpot and was a member of Eastaboga Baptist Church.
DAVIS,
Birmingham, Al Services for Flora W. Davis,99, formerly of Calhoun County, will be Sunday at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Davis died Friday at Jefferson County Nursing Home.
Survivors include five daughters, Alma Rae Potts of Birmingham, Virginia Reep of Gardendale, Jonnie Farmer of Argo, Betty Vann of Moody and Bernice Winfrey of Leeds; two sons, Rev. Wilver W. Davis of Warrior and James E. Davis of Palmerdale; 26 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren, and three great-great- grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis, a resident of Jefferson County, had lived most of her life in Calhoun County. She was a former member of White Plains First Baptist Church and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Willard Davis and a son, Marlin A. Davis.
FULLER,
Anniston Al. Services for J.H. "Bud" Fuller,93, will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home .
Mr. Fuller died Thursday at National Health Care
SANDERS,
Bath, S.C. Services for Lillian Hutto sanders, 83, will be today at Langley Church of God in Langley, SC. with Revs. Larry sluder, Danny Sanders, Ray Sanders and Jackie Ray Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Sanders-Black Cemetery in Bath, S.C. Friends may call at the residence or at the Hatcher Funeral Home, U S. Highway #1, Langley S.C. The body will be at the church an hour before Services.
Mrs Sanders died Wednesday at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken SC.
Survivors include five sons, Verllis Sanders of San Jose, Calif., Edwin Sanders and Terry Sanders, both of Bath, SC., Rev. Ray Sanders of Kenly, N.C. and Rev. Danny Sanders of Alexandria; two sisters, Saleda Juhan of Salley, SC. and Viola Green of Augusta, Ga.; two brothers, Ezra Hutto of Salley and Loyal Hutto of Augusta; 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
Mrs Sanders, a natove of Barnwell County, SC., had lived most of her life in Bath, SC. She was a homemaker and a member of Langley Church of God and the Ladies Bible Class. She was precded by her husband, Darling A. Sanders.
WINSTON,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Harry Winston,80, will be announced by Clark Memorial Funeral Service.
Mr. Winston died Thursday at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tuskegee
THE ANNISTON STAR MAY 31, 1998 OBITUARIES
DAVENPORT,
Colorado, Springs, Colo. Services for infant Kenya Marie Davenport,3, will be announced by Garrett Funeral Home.
She died Friday at a hospital in Colorado Springs.
DUNCAN,
Fort Payne, Al Graveside services for Rudy Duncan, 80, will be today at noon at Mount Bethel Cemetery with Berlen Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends this morning from 9:30 -11;30.
Mrs Duncan died Saturday at Crown Health Care.
Survivors include a daughter, Maxine Faulkner of LaFayette, Ga.;two sisters Jewell Elrod of Lylery, Ga.and Pearl Hester of Gaylesville; two brothers, Raymond Hurley of Gaylesville and James Hurley of Pennville, Ga.; two grandchildren ,and two great-grandchildren
Mrs Duncan was preceded by her husband, Dewey Tallent. She was born in Cherokee County and was a memver of the Church of Christ.
FULLER
Anniston Al Services for J.H. "Bud" Fuller,93, will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 7-9 p.m.
Mr. Fuller died Thursday at National Health Care.
FUSELLI,
Sturbridge, Mass. Dr. Vencent J. Fuselli,52, died Sunday in his home after an illness.
Services were Friday at daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home in southbridge with Mass at st. Anne's Church there. Burial was in St Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge.
Survivors include his long time companion, Natalie A. Kaitbenski; his mother, rose Fuselli of Flushing, NY; three sons, Joseph Fuselli, Michael Fuselli and Steven Fuselli, all of Jacksonville; a daughter, Sara Fuselli of Jacksonville; a brother, Anthony Fuselli of Whitestone, NY.;and two nieces.
Dr Fuselli was a practicing pediatrician in Southbridge for the past four years, affiliated with Harrington Memorial Hospital and was its Chief of Pediatrics. Prior to Southbridge he practiced in Jacksonville for 15 years.
He was an avid marathon runner.
HOWELL,
Ohatchee, Al Services for David Howell,57, will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Howell died Saturday at Baptist Medical Center Montclaire.
JOHNSON,
Sand Rock, Al. Services for Rev. WC Johnson,71, will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Chris Murdock, Scott Hosey, and Benji Mason officiating. Burial will be in Welcome Hill Cemetery. Food my be left at Sand Rock Town Hall today.
Rev. Johnson died Friday at Cherokee BMC.
Survivors inlcude his wife, Ruth Juanita Bailey Johnson: six sisters, Mildred Cole and Iva Sue Cleere, both of Fort Payne, Gladys Christian of LaFayette, Francis Deal of Anniston, Alice Stroup of Southside and Naomi Tolbert of Tucker, Ga; two brothers, Doyle Johnson of Gaylesville and Royce Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.
Rev. Johnson was preceded by two sons, Ronald and Dale Johnson.
Rev. Johnson was a native of DeKalb County, a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church, Director of Mission Lookout Baptist Association , a retired mail carrier, and was retired from Goodyear.
McMILLIAN,
Alexandria, Al. Services for Elgin McMillian Sr.,92, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ivan M. Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mount Arrat CME Church Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. McMillian died Thursday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary R Guthrie of Indianapolis and betty M. Brady of Lafayette; four sons, Elgin McMillian Jr. of Alexandria, Roy L. McMillian of Anniston, Charles McMillian of Atlanta and Willie McMillian of Washington, DC; two sisters, Annie McMillian and Lillie M. Peters, both of Alexandria; 35 grandchildren and 100 great-grandchildren.
Mr. McMillian was a native of Alexandria. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist church.
MORRIS
Heflin, Al. Services for Bro. Lewis Cellon Morris,77, will be today at 2 p.m. at Light House Baptist church with Revs Rob Turley andPete Frames officiating. Burial will follow in the Light House Baptist Cemetery. with Dryden Funeral Home incharge
Mr Morris died Friday at Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Morris; six sons, Randy Morris, Jed Morris and Alban Norris, all of Heflin, Neal Morris of Valley, Daniel Morris of Ashland, and Jeff Morris of Saks; six daughters, Revecca Ross of Eastaboga, Alda Bannister of Bunum, Lora Mundy of Birmingham, Nelda Noah and Melody Denton both of Oxford, and Amanda Turner of Graham; a brother, Claude Morris of Heflin; 29 greandchildren , and eight great-grandchildren.
Bro Morris was a lifelong residentof Cleburne County. He was retired from Anniston Army Depot, pastor of several churches and was a charter member of Light House Baptist Church
OLIVER,
Oxford, Al. Graveside services for Devear Oliver,85, will be Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kenneth Hutto officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Memorial Gardens with Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge.The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Oliver died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Reba Oliver Gargis of Mayfield, Ky; two sons, James C Oliver and Donald D. Oliver both of Oxford; a sister, Adena Shavers of Memphis, Tenn., eight grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Oliver was a native of Jackson County and a residentof Calhoun County for 58 years. He was a member of Sunny Eve Baptist Church and retired from Adelaide Mills He was preceded by his wife Alma Oliver.
WHITEHEAD,
Heflin Al Services for James Wayne Whitehead,45 of Atlanta, will be today at 3 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel ,Heflin, with Rev. Donald Ledbetter officiating. . Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cleburne County.
Mr Whitehead died Thursday in Alanta.
Mr. Whitehead was a native of Carrollton, Ga. was a resident of Atlanta for several years.
FOR THE RECORD:
Services for Exa Emily Hunter,89, of Wedowee were Friday. Survivors also include her eight grandchildren.
Also, officiating the services were Rev. Earl Gordon and Dr. Harris Hand.
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ALLEN,
Muscadine, Al Services for Glover Clyde Allen, 84, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Dean and Dr. Roop Caswell officiatingl Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Rainwater-West Funeral Home of Bowdon, Ga. in charge.
Mr Allen died Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Evie Parker Allen; three sons, John Wayne Allen Sr. of Albany, Ga Clyde Allen of Conyers,Ga, and Tonnie Allen of Muscadine;two daughters, Ruby Nichols of Carrollton, Ga. and Tina Ward of Muscadine; three brothers, Ray Turner of Anniston , Ralph Turner of Alexander City, and Tonnie Turner; four sisters, Gordie Brown , Billy Character, Jewel cox and Virginia Adams; and 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren..
Mr. Allen was a native of Cleburne County and the son of the late Dussie Allen. He was a lifelong resident of Muscadine, a member of Macedonia Baptist church. a deacon and a retired carpenter.
BUSH,
Munford Al. Services for Sallie M. Bush,71, will be announced by Sims Funeral Service of Talladega.
Mrs. Bush died Sunday at Regiional Medical Center.
CATO,
Oxford Al. Services for Douglas Herman Cato,55, will be this evening at 7 at Miller Funeral Home Chapel and Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Westminster Memorial Gardens , Peachtree, Ga.
Mr. Cato died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his mother, Alma Cato of Ellenwood, GA.;a daughter, Denise Blankenship of Stockbridge, Ga. ; a sister Linda Brown of Riverdale, Ga; two brothers Buford Cato of Ellenwood and Weyman Cato of Jonesboro, Ga.; several nieces and nephews
Mr. Cato was a native of Fayette County, Ga. and a resident of Oxford for the past 12 years.
CROWLEY,
Piedmont, Al Services for Marion a. Crowley,62 , will be announced by K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mrs. Crowley died Sunday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
EARNEST,
Bowdon, Ga. Services for Gertrude Smith Earnest,83, will be Tuesday at noon at Rainwater-West Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ranburne.
Mrs. Earnest died Saturday.
Survivors include her brother, Fred Smith of Heflin; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Earnest was born in Cleburne County to the late James T. and Emma Hand Smith. She was a member of Pine Grofe Baptist Church and was a home meker. She was preceded by her husband, Huey Earnest.
ELLLISON,
LaFayette, Al Services for Minister Willie L Ellison,90, will be announced by Clark Memorial Funeral Services
Mr. Ellison died Saturday at Randolph County Hospital.
FULLER,
Anniston, Al Services for J.H."Bud" Fuller,93 will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Sr Nelson Kuykendall and Re. John Holloway officiating. Burial will be in anniston Memorial Gardens. The family family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 7-9.
Mr. Fuller died Thursday at National Health Care Center.
Survivors include his son, Michael B. Fuller Sr.,of Copperas Cove, Texas; three grandchildren, Michelle Fuller Pair, Michael B. Fuller Jr., and Christopher Todd Fuller; and a great-granddaughter Breann Pair.
Mr Fuller was a native of Gorman Texas and a residentof Calhoun county for the past 47 years. He was retired from the US Bovernment after 30 years of service and an Army veteran who served in WWII, Korean and Vietnam. He was a member of Masonic Lodbe #700, AARP and the First Baptist Church of Saks/
HOWELL,
Ohatchee, Al Services for David E. Howell Sr. 57, will be today at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Patterson and Mr. John W. Burford officiating. Burial will follow in Anniston Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Howell died Saturday at Baptist Montclair, Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Howell of Ohatchee; two daughters, Vanessa W. Harais of Douglasville, Ga. , and Leslie E. Howell of Birmingham; a son, David E. Howell of Oxford; six sisters, Jeannie strickling, Shelia Webb, Tobbie Williams , all of Jacksonville, Mariam Broome of Gadsden , Sue Bailey of Coldwater and Billie Greene of Seal, Ariz.; three brothers, Michael Howell of Jacksonville, Aaron Howell of Anniston and Larry Howell of Alexandria; a d a grandchild, Joshua Harris.
Mr. Howell was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. He was retired truck driver with 37 years of experience, he served in the US Army during the Berlin crrisis, and her attended Ohatchee First Baptist Church.
LOVVORN,
Boca Raton, Fla. Services for Joyce Lovvorn,57, formerly of Piedmont, will be announced by Thompson funeral Home.
Mrs. Lovvorn died Saturday at Boca Raton Community Hospital.
MORTON,
Roanoke, Al Services for Clarence Thomas "Pig" Morton,70, will be today at 3 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church with Revs. S.T. Janney and Steve Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Morton diedSunday at his residence.
Survivors inlcude his wife, Lucille Richardson Morton; a son, Ladon Morton of Roanoke; his stepmother, Mamie Morton of LaGrange Ga.; two sisters, Frances Whitley of Griffin Ga. and Ellen Dramis of Plantation , Fla.; a brother, Joe Morton of Tallapoosa, Ga.; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Morton was a residentof Randolph County for more than 50 years. He was born in chambers County to John Will and verna Jeter Morton. He had been employed in the tixtile industry and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
WINSTON,
Roanoke Al Services for Harry W. Winston,80, will be today at 11 a.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev Tommie L. Finley officiating. Burial will be in East Roanoke Cemetery with Clark Memorial Funeral Service in charge
Mr. Winston died Thursday at VA Medical Center in Tuskegee.
Survivors include his former wife, Carrie G. Winston of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews
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BUTLER,
Graham, Al Services for Clarence Bayward Butler, 78, were saturday at 3 p.m. at Rainwater-West Funeral Home with Elder Homer Benefield, Elder James Embry , and Mr. Sam Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Butler died Wednesday
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Crawford Butler; a daughter, Jane Fisher of Norcross, Ga.; a sister, Murrah Young of Graham; his mother Sadie Butler of Graham; five grandchildren and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Butler, a Randolph County native , was a longtime member of the Graham area. He was a navy vet of WW II,a retired Postmaster and a Mason. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
CROWLEY,
Piedmont, Al Graveside services for Marion A. Crowley,62, formerly of Brooklyn, NY., will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Amberson officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mrs. Crowley died Sunday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Tim Crowley; two daughters. Kim fleming of LaGrange. Ga. and Meredith Crowley of Piedmont; a son John Crowley of Birmingham; a brother, Ray Flavia of Denver, Colo. and a grandchild, Andrea Fleming.
Mrs. Crowley, a native of Brooklyn, NY. was a residentof Calhoun County for 29 years. She was a lifelong Christian..
ELLISON,
LaFayette Al Services for Willie L. Ellison,90, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Roanoke with Bro Berner Jones and Bro. Ross Sessions officiating. Burial will be in Rehope Baptist Church Cemetery in Five Points. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Clark Memorial Funeral service is in charge.
Mr. Ellison died Saturday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife , Annie Ellison ; a son, Oscar Ellison of Louiseville, Ky.; a step son, John Lewis Johnson of Lanett; two stepdaughters, Annette Doleman and Louise Giddens, both of Valley; a sister, Rebecca Webb of Milwaukee , Wis. ; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Ellison was preceded by a son, two brothers and two sisters.
LOVVORN,
Baca Raton, Fla. Services for Joyce Nareta Barnes Lovvorn,57, formerly of Piedmont, will be Wednesday at2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Coogler officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lovvorn died Saturday in Baco Raton, Fla.
Survivors include her husband, Horace Lovvorn; three sons, James Murphy of Margate, Fla., Kerry Lovvorn and Russell Lovvorn, both of Boca Raton, Fla.; two stepsons, Gary Lovvorn and robert Lovvorn both of Ft. Mills, S.C. ; a step daughter, Anita Reed of Toney; her mother, Irene Robinson of Piedmont; two sisters, Janice Grissom of White Plains and Freida Lane of Piedmont; two brothers, Kevin robinson of Piedmont and Eddie Robinson of Jacksonville; and nine grandchildren
Mrs Lovvorn, a Cherokee County native and former resident of Piedmont, had lived in Boca Raton, Fla for the past 30 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church
MARTIN,
Oxford Al Services for Sherman Martin 58, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Martin died Monday at Regional Medical Center
MEDLIN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Gary Medlin, 51, will be announced by chapel Hill Funeral Home
Mr. Medlin died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
SHELTON,
Anniston Al. Services for Nennie Linda Shelton, 86, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Woodland Park Baptist Church with Revs. Vinyard Feazell and Walker Dean officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Alexandria. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Miller Funeral Home. the body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs, Shelton died Monday at her home.
Survivors includen a daughter, Betty S. Burge of Evans, Ga. ; two sons, Douglas shelton and Jackie Shelton, Both of Anniston; a sister, Lenna Mae Brown Clark of Anniston; and three grandchildren.
Mrs Shelton had been a resident of Anniston for the past 58 years. She was retired from Anniston Spottswear and was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church.
SPEARS,
Alexandria, Al Services for Cathy D. Spears,35, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in Randolph County with Rev. Steve Dempsey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Miller Funeral Home . The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs. Spears died Monday at her home.
Survivors include her husband , Leonard Spears; three sons, Jason Deese, Keith Spears and Brandon Spears, all of Alexandria; a saughter, Betty Spears of Alexandria; her father, Harold Deese of Randolph County; and two brothers, James Deese of Wedowee and Dwight Deese of Woodland.
Mrs. Spears, a native of Randolph County, was a residentof Calhoun County for the past 17 years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
TENNANT,
Lawrenceville, Ga. Services for Mary "Jean" W. Tennant, 84, will be today at 2 p.m. at Tim Stewart Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceville with Rev. Paul O. Ard Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville.
Mrs. Tennant died Sunday.
Survivors include a son, T. Michael Tennant of Duluth, Ga.; two brothers, James Fred Warren of Piedmont and George H. Warren of Florence; and two grandchildren.
Mrs Tennant, a native of Cherokee County , was a homemaker. She was a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church.
WALLACE,
Wedowee, Al. Services for William P."Jack" Wallace, 72, will be today at 2 p.m. at Pinetucky Baptist Church with Revs. Tommy Burke and Billy Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Benefield Funeral Home is in charge . The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Wallace died Sunday at his home.
survivors include his wife, Cressell Huddleston wallace ; a stepdaughter, Judy Bates of Longview, Wash.; a sister Louise White of Pell City; a brother Kenneth Karen wallace of Talladega; four stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat grandchildren.
Mr Wallace , a Clay County native, was a WW II Army veteran. He was a member of Pinetucky Baptist Church.
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BARKER,
Orlando, Fla., Services for Thomas M. "Butch" Barker, 48, formerly of Oxford will be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Barker died Monday in Orlando, Fla.
COLLINS,
Lincoln, Al Services for James Collins,95, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr Collins died Tuesday at Talladega Health Care Center.
CREEL,
Anniston Al Services for Tennie Lee Creel, 98, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Rick Reaves and Tim Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial GardensCemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Creel died Tuesday at Colonial Pines Health Care.
Survivors include a son, Fred Edward Creel of Anniston; three sisters, Nell Thomas of Oakman, Annie Sue Lamb of Jasper, and Mary Ruth Grey of Ashland; a brother J.M. Swindle of Arab; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Creel, a native of Walker County, was a resident of Anniston the past 73 years. She was a former member of the Central Presbyterian Church and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Fred Edward Creel and a daughter,Edaline Heathcock.
DAY,
Forkland, Al Services for Wiley Stuart Day Jr. 67, will be today at 1 p.m. at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Demopolis with Rev. Joe Guthrie officiating. Burial will be in New Live Oak in Selma . Kidd-Robbins Funeral Directors of Demopolis is in charge.
Mr. Day died Monday at his home.
Survivors include two sons, James Stuart Day of Forkland and Robert Wiley Day of Faunsdale; a sister, Katheryn Day Capell of Demopolis and two grandsons.
Mr. Day was a 1958 graduate of Auburn and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served in the Air Force. He was retired from Gulf States Paper Co.
DODSON,
Anniston, Al. Services for Elsie Okalene"Okie" Dodson, 60, will be Thursday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Revs. Danny Harris and A.G. Turner officiating. Graveside services and burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Johnston officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Dodson died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Robin D. Smith of Eastaboga and Kimberly K. Boozer of DeArmanville; a brother, Marvin Barker of DeArmanville; and six grandchildren
Mrs. Dodson, a native of Wedowee and a residentof Anniston, was a former employee of Ranlou Art & Frame, Tyson's Art & Frame, and Chalkline. She was a member of West Park Heights Baptist Church.
FORBUS,
Ashland, Al. Services for Lillie Mae Sims Forbus,85, will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at Clay County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Providence Cemetery in Delta. The family will receive friends tonight from 6p.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral Home.
Mrs. Forbus died Tuesday at Clay County Hospital
Survivors include a son, L.L.Forbus of Ashland; a sister, Frances Pruitt of Talladega; a brother, Robert L. Sims of Norfolk, Va.; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren .
Mrs. Forbus, a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Delta and the Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge in Delta. She was preceded by her husband, Emmette L. Forbus and a son , James H. Forbus.
HENDERSON,
ST. Elberta, Services for Alice Henderson,79, will be announced by Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henderson died Tuesday at South Regional Medical Center in Foley.
LABBY,
LosAngeles, Calif. Services for Sherman G. Labby, 69, were conducted by the Neptune Society.
Mr. Labby died Sunday.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Orrison Labby, formerly of Anniston.
Mr. Labby, a native of Hollywood, Calif., was a graduate of the Art Institute of Los Angeles.
He was a US. Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He had a 45 year career as a production illustrator in the entertainment industry. He was a film animation artist and worked of many films over the past three decades, his most recent being "The Horse Whisperer"
LAY,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Neil Edward Lay ,43, will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Edgemont Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
MARTIN,
Oxford, Al Services for Sherman Martin,58, formerly of Chicago, Ill., will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Chuech in Silver Run with Rev. Kenneth Walker officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday at 6 p.m. at the church. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge. Services will alsonbe in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bread of life Baptist Church . Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Chester, Ill.
Mr. Martin died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Lonnie Gholston Martin ; His mother, Senies Martin of Silver Run; three sons, Sherman Martin Jr. and Marvin Martin both of Chicago, Ill. and Maurice Martin of Bellwood, Ill.; eight brothers, George Martin, Cocie Lee Martin, both of Oxford, Eddie B. Martin and Azell Martin, both of Chicago , Ill., Herman Martin of Righton ,Wilton Martin of University Park, Ill., Frank Martin, Willie Martin of Matterson, Ill. and Houston Martin of Jackson., Tenn.; and eight sisters, Alice Stanton, Christine Gordon, Rosie Hughes, Elizabeth Miller, and Viola Jones, all of Chicago, Mary Taylor of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Jeanetta Anderson of Clarksville, Tenn. and Debra Choc of Waukegan, Ill.
Mr. Martin spent most of his adult life in Chicago after graduating from Jennifer High School in Munford He worked for Sears, Cook County Hospital and Chicago Transit Authority in chicago for 27 years. He was a deacon at Bread of Life Baptist Church and was chairman of the deacon board and a Sunday School Teacher for the Adult class at Shiloh Baptist Church in Silver Run.
MEDLIN,
Anniston, Al. Services for Jerry L. Medlin,51, will be today at 2 p.m. at Blue Mountain Baptist Church with Revs. Terry Smith and Roger Nolen officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge.The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Medlin died Monday at regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Medlin; a daughter, Lynn McCune of Anniston; three sons, Allan Garris of Ernul, NC., Dustin Medlin of Oxford and Jeremy Medlin of Anniston; a sister, Angie Durham of Oxford; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Medlin, a native and resident of Calhoun County, was a retired transportation manager with SuperValue in Colorado. He was a member of Blue Mountain Baptist Church. He was preceded by his parents, Lester and Pauline Medlin.
SHROPSHIRE,
Talladega, Al. Services for Frances Lorene "Pat" Shropshire, 84, will be announced by Usrey Brown Service.
Mrs Shropshire died Tuesday at her home.
THOMAS,
Pell City, Al Services for Peggy Brock Thomas, 56, will be today at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Pell City with Rev. James Ellis officiating. Burial will be in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Sterrett. The family will receive friends today family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Mrs Thomas died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Smith of Pell City; and three grandchildren, Sean Smith, Tiffany Smith and Shanna Smith.
Mrs. Thomas a native of Trion Ga. was a resident of Pell City for the past year.
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CHAMPION,
Munford Al. Services for Henry Colvin Champion,78, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at East Providence Baptist Church with Revs Roger Young and Penny Drummonds officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight and Friday night from 6-9 at Midway Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Talladega. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Champion died Tuedsay at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include hes wife, Conola S. Champion; two sons, Byron Champion of Munford and Jerry Champion of Talladega; three daughters, Sue Patterson of Lauderdale, Calif., Marie Payne of Childersburg and Judy Rouse of Munford; two brothers, Joe Lewis Champion of Munford and J.D. Champion of Talladega; 15 grandchildren , 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mr. Champion, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, was a veteran of WW II. He retired from the Talladega Police Department with 30 years of service where he had worked his way up the ranks from Patrolman to captain. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Dry Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded by a granddaughter, Rita Moxley Powell.
DAVENPORT,
Colorado Springs Colo. Services for Kenya Marie Davenport,3, will be today at 2 p.m. at the New Life Christian Center in Ashland with Rev, Bishop John d. Sandlin and Elder Willie J. Esters officiating. Burial will be in the Lineville Cummunity Cemetery. Garret Funeral Home of Lineville will direct.
The child died Friday May 29, at Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her parents, Earl and Veronica Davenport of Colorado Springs. Colo.; her grandparents, Jimmie Lou Goodwin and Leonard Davenport, both of Lineville, and Samuel Hardy of Ashland; and a great grandmother, Ida Hardy of Lineville.
DRIGGERS,
Anniston Al. Services for A.J. Driggers,82, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Driggers died Wednesday at his home.
HENDERSON,
Elberta, Al. Services for Alice B. Henderson,79, formerly of Anniston, will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Clark officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Henderson died Tuesday at South Regional Medical Center in Foley.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy McLeod of Elberta and Joy A. Howell of Mobile; two sons, James N. Henderson of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, and Joseph F.Henderson of Port Orchard, Wash; two sisters, Lama Alsup of Weaver and Josie Fair of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mrs Henderson, a native of Anniston and resident of Elberta, was preceded by her husband, William N. Henderson and a son Ronald P. Henderson.
LAY,
Anniston, Al Graveside services for Neil Edward Lay , 43, will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Edgemont Cemetery with Rev. Garry Burns officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Lay died at his home.
Survivors include two sons, Chris Lay and Matt Lay, both of Anniston; and two sisters, Connie Strickland of Oxford and Deborah Motes of Anniston.
Mr. Lay was a native and lifelong residentof Anniston.
MALONE,
Anniston Al Services for Ralph Eugene Malone, 85, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at United Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Malone died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
OGLE,
Milton ,Fla, Services for Brandon Chad Ogle, 20, formerly of Anniston, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory
Mr. Ogle died Wednesday in Pensacola, Fla.
ROGERS,
Piedmont, Al. Services for William T. "Cowboy" Rogers, 68, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Don Henley officiating. Burial will follow in Piedmont Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Rogers died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include four stepdaughters, Vickie Stephens of Heflin, Tina farmer of Anniston, Patti Law of Piedmont and Jo Nell Worley of Atlanta; a stepson, Mike studdard of Piedmont; two sisters, Ruby Kimberly and Agens rogers, both of Piedmont; two brothers, J.B. Rogers of Centre and Dueal Rogers of Piedmont; and a caregiver, Shirley Hackney of Piedmont.
Mr. Rogers was a native and lifelong resident of the Piedmont area, He was a U S. Army and Air Force veteran and was a member of the First Congregational Methodist Church of Piedmont.
SHROPSHIRE,
Talladega, Al Graveside services for Frances "Pat" Lorene Shropshire, 84, will be today at 11 a.m. in Pine Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Allen Layton officiating. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs Shropshire died Tuesday at her home.
Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Lorene Hughston of Talladega, Betty Wren Cannon of Phenix City and Carla June Boren of Smith's; a sister, Martha Rudell Caldwell of Ashland; a brother, Carl Finch of Ashland; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.
TRAMMELL,
Vallejo, Calif. Services for John Morris trammell, 58, formerly of Anniston, were May 23, at Cooley & Riolo Mortuary with Rev. H. Berhel officiating. Burial was in Skyview Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Trammell died Tuesday, May 19, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Trammell of Benicia ,Calif.; two daughters, YolandraG. McLloyd of Oakland, Callif. and Marsha M. Patrick of Palmdale, Calif.; a son, Darrick E. Trammell of Oakland; three sisters , Delorus Jones of Alabama, Linda Gailford of Virginia and Margie Trammell of Oregon; three brothers, Arthur Trammell of Atlanta, Marvin Trammell and Ronald Trammell both of California ; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Trammell, a native of Tennesee, had lived in Anniston for six years. He was retired from Chevron Reseach & Technology Company after 25 years.
WOODALL,
Centre, Al. Services for Carrie Lee Miller Woodall, 102, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Joe Higginbotham, Sammy Stabler and Stanley Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Tates Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Woodall died Wednesday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter. Sara Elliott of Centre; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren .
Mrs. Woodall, a native of Cherokee County, was a teacher of 52 years. She was a member of Centre First United Methodist Church for more than 80 years. She was one of the first women voters of Alabama
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 5, 1998 OBITUARIES
ALWARD,
Huntsville, Al Services for Sherry Hubbard Alward, 45, will be today at noon at Valhalla Funeral Home of Huntsville with Melvin Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alward died Wednesday at Rehab and Healthcare of Huntsville.
Survivors include her husband, Pat Alward ; a son, Todd Alward of Huntsville; six sisters, Ann Gauldin of Anniston, Peral Johnson and Rhonda Lacey, both of Birmingham. Joyce Vaughn of Heflin, Patricia Nixon of Huntsville and Carol Williams of Weaver,;and three brothers, Woodrow E. Hubbard and Randy Hubbard, both of Talladega, and Glenn Hubbard of Huntsville.
Mrs Alward was a member of Pineview Baptist Church.
BUSH,
Munford Al Services for Sallie M. Bush, 71, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hall Grove Baptist church with Pastor Perry Dates officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. the body will be at the church an hour before services. Sims Funeral Service will direct.
Mrs Bush died Sunday at Regional Medical Center
Survivors include nine step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
CHASTEEN,
Piedmont Al. Graveside services for Judy Marlin Chasteen, 53, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Gnatville Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Ragan officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Thompson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Chasteen died Thursday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Gary L. Chasteen; two daughters, Sherry L Nicholson and Angela S. Beecham, both of Piedmont; two sons, Kenneth G. Chasteen and Cary Lamar Chasteen, both of Piedmont; her father Clyde L. Wright of Piedmont; four sisters, Yvonne Logan , Gail Gospodareck and Peggy Tyler, all of Pinson and Cathy Clayton of Scottsboro; three brothers, Eugene Wright of Birmingham, Jerry wright of Odenville and Jeffery Wright of Clanton; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs Chasteen was a Piedmont area resident for most of her life. She was a homemaker and was a member of Tenn-Ala Baptist Church.
COLLI NS,
Lincoln, Al. Services for James "Son" Collins,95, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Church of God in Christ, Lincoln, with Elder James Edward Collins officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega in charge.
Mr. Collins died Tuesday at Talladega Health Care Center.
Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Bagley of Lincoln; a brother, Willie Collins of Lincoln; and a care giver Elder James Edward Collins of Lincoln.
Mr. Collins was a farmhand and was preceded by his mother father and wife.
DRIGGERS,
Anniston Al Graveside services for A.J.Driggers, 82, will be today in Edgemont Cemetery with Rev Reno Crumley officiating. Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Driggers died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Driggers; six daughters, Shirley J. Walker, Sylvia Graves, andJudith Ann Wilson, all of Birmingham, Sharon K. Lockwood of Oxford ,Anita Colburn and Jami Pearson, both of Anniston; a sister, Ethlene Smith of Ohatchee; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Mr. Driggers, a lifelong resident of Anniston , was retired from Adelaide Mills with 40 years of service.
GERMANY,
Talladega, Al. Services for James Robert Gernany , 75, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Bruce Atkisson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Germany died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Nan C. Germany; a daughter, Linda Germany Childs of Memphis, Tenn; two sons, Robert Douglas Germany of Carrolton, Ga. and James B. Germany of Talladega; three sisters, Nora Haywood of Talladega, Elizabeth Brydges of Maple City, Mich. and Delores Spears of Alexander City; two stepdaughters, Hilda Green of Rome, Ga. and Sue Dieso of Hampton, Md; a stepson, Gene Rich; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Germany, a native and residentof Talladega County, was a resident of Summerville, Ga. from 1995-1997. He was retired from SouthCentral Bell and was a veteran of WW II. He was a member of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church and was preceded by his wife Edith Germany.
GLADDEN,
Munford, Al. Services for Kieyariel Lashae Gladden, 6 weeks old, will be Saturday at 11 a.m.at Sims Funeral service Chapel with Pastor C.M. Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Jennifer Cemetery.
The infant died Sunday at Jacksonville Hospital
Survivors include her mother, Calandria L. Gladden of Munford; her father, John Phillip Broughton of Talladega; her grandparents, Sharon Briskey, Johnny Broughton and Jerrell Gladden Sr., all o Munford and Joann Broughton of Talladega, her great grandparents, Celia Briskey of Munford and Della Lynch of Talladega.
HITCHCOCK,
Piedmont Al Services for Howard Burnett Hitchcock,80, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Revs. Orville Smith and James Grace officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery . the family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral Home.
Mr. Hitchcock died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include a daughter, Arlis Jann Hitchcock of Piedmont, a stepdaughter, Nora M. Pritts of Tacoma, Wash.; six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Mr. Hitchcock , a Polk County, Ga. Native , had been a resident of Piedmont most of hes life. He was retiredfrom the Anniston Army Depot and was a US Navy WWII veteran.
He was a member of the Nances Creek Congregational Holliness Church.he was preceded by his wife , Vernettie Hitchcock.
MALONE,
Anniston, Al. Services for Ralph Eugene Malone, 85, will be today at 2 p.m. at United Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Green officiating. Burial will be in Anniston memory Gardens Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services . Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge
Mr. Malone died Widnesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Bertis Malone; a daughter, Dorothy Canfield of Albertville and a stepdaughter, Shirley Lee of Anniston; two sons, Gerald Malone of Crossville and Rongie Malone of Albertville; a stepson, Rev. Calvin Gravitt of Anniston; three sisters, Violet Hill of Atalla; sybil Sims and Tina both of Gadsden; a brother, John Malone of Hokes Bluff; and several grandchildren.
Mr. Malone, a native of Boaz and a resident of Anniston, was retired from Anchor Metals. He was a member of United freewill Baptist Church.
ROBERTSON,
Rome Ga. Graveside services for William Oxford Robertson,78, will be today at 2 p.m. in Jacksonville City Cemetery with Dr. Joel Snider, Floyd Roebuck and rev. W.C. Ruchti officiating. K L brown funeral Home & Crematory is in charge
Mr. Robertso died Wednesday at Rome Health Care Center.
He is survived by his wife, Rubye Walker Robertson of Rome, Ga.
Mr. Robertson, a native of Piedmont and a resident of Rome, Ga.was a veteran of U S Navy as a pharmacist , during WW II. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Rome
SMITH,
Childresburg, Al. Graveside services for Leslie Howard Smith Sr., 87, will be today in Alpine Cemetery with Rev. Frank Thompson officiating. Usrey Brown Funeral Service is in charge.
Mr. Smith died Wednesday at the Hodgens House in Alexander City.
Survivors include three daughters, Boots Dobbs of Childersburg, Sara Sallas of Sylacauga and Sherldean Kendrick of Chelsea; two sons, Edward Smith of Vincent and Billy Ray Smith of Pell City; a sister, Elouise Newman of sylacauga; 23 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren and 46 great great grandchildren.
Mr. Smith, a native of Shelby County, lived in Childersburg most of his life. He was a veteran of WW II and was retired from Daniels Construction Company. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Childersburg and was preceded by his wife, Bertha M. Smith, two sons, Leslie Howard Smith Jr. and Jimmy Lee Smith and a daughter, Frances S. Pogue.
FOR THE RECORD
Henry Colvin Champion,78, was also survived by two sisters, Mary Butterworth of Pennsylvinia and Beulah Butterworth of Jacksonville.
Mr. Champion died Tuesday at Montclair Baptist Medical center in Birmingham.
Shirley Hackney, survivor of William T. "Cowboy" Rogers, should have been listed as his common-law wife. He was also survived by three stepsons, Stevie, Scott and Lester Hackney, all of Piedmont
Mr. Rogers, 68, of Piedmont died Tuesday at his home.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 6, 1998 OBITUARIES
BARKER,
Orlando, Fla. Services for Thomas Mahlon "Butch" Barker, 48, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Reaves officiating. Burial will be in Oxford Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oxflrd. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Barker died Monday in Orlando, Fla.
Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Dawne Jones of Oxford; a son , Kirk Parker of Oxford; a sister, Bonnie Junge of Daytona, Fla; a brother, Bobby Barker of Oviedo, Fla; and two grandchildren
Mr Barker was a former residentof Oxford and had been living in Florida for the past 12 years. He graduated from Oxford High school in 1967 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford.
BODNER,
Anniston, Al Graveside services for Irving Bodner, 81, will be Sunday in Hillside Cemetery with Rabbi Fred Raskin officiating. Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Bodner died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Bodner of Anniston; two sons, Arthur Bodner of Atlanda Ga. and Allen Bodner of Anniston; a brother, Herbert Bodner of San francisco, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Bodner was a residentof Heflin most of his life where he was owner and operator of Bodner Egg Farms. He served as president of Temple Beth el in Anniston.
CUNNINGHAM,
Hobson City, Al. Services for Sandra P. Cunningham ,47, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel
Mrs Cunningham died Thursday at Integrated Health Service at Briarcliff Nursing Home in Alabaster.
HUMPHRIES,
Centre, Al. Services for Eula Elizabeth Humphries,92, will be today at 7 p.m. at Perry Funeral Chapel with Revs. Tim Bailey and Rick Talley officiating. Burial will follow Sunday in Howell Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Humphries died Friday in Cherokee County Nursing Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Allene Higgins of Leesburg; a son Ollen Humphries of Glencoe; five grandchildren all of Centre and three great grandchildren.
Mrs Humphries was a native of Cherokee County and was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
JEFFERS,
Trussville, Al. Services for Clare P. Jeffers,87, will be announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home .
Mr. Jeffers died Friday at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa.
OGLE,
Milton Fla. Services for Brandon Chad Ogle,20, formerly of Anniston, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Jesse Cotton officiating. Burial will be in Eulaton First Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Ogle died Wednesday in Pensacola, Fla.
Survivors include his fiance, Marie Warren of Milton, Fla.; his parents, Darlene Adams of Jacksonville and Melvin and Phala Ogle of Heflin; two sisters, Brandy Cotten of Eastaboga and Beth Anams of Jackxonville; a brother Lucas Adams of Jacksonville; a stepbrother, Christopher King of Heflin; and Grandparents, Robert and Helen Tucker and Tressie McConaty, all of Anniston.
Mr. Ogle was employed with Construction Affiliates in Mobile. He was a member of Living Stones Tabernacle in Anniston.
RAGAN,
Talladega, Al. Services for Olander Ragan , 53, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary.
Mr. Ragan died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical center.
WIKLE,
Talladega, Al Services for Bernice Ward Wikle,80, will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St Peter's Episcopal Church with Revs. Robert Blackwell and Karnig Kazanjian officiating. Burial will be in Pine hill Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service.
Mrs. Wikle died Friday at her home.
Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Wikle, a native of Wisconsin, had been a residentof Talladega since 1961. She had been employed by Federal Land Bank of St Paul in offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota for 15 years.She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Anniston .
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 7, 1998 OBITUARIES
BAKER,
Goodwater, Al Services for Mytle Mayflower Rogers Baker, 79, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Rodney Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Don Grice officiating. Internment will be in Smyrna Cenetery in Goodwater. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:30 -9p.m.
Mrs Baker, a native of Calhoun County died Friday at Coosa Valley Baptist Monclaie Hospital.
Survivors include one son Leslie ray "fatboy" Kelly of Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Irene Meads of Tampa, Era Dunham of Sylacauga, and Ednia Jones of Alexander City; five grandsons; and eight great grandchildren.
BODNER,
Anniston Al. Graveside services for Irving Bodner ,81, will be today at 1 p.m. at Hillside cemetery with Rabbi Fred Raskin officiating. Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Bodner died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Bodner,; two sons, Arthur Bodner of Atlanta and Allen Bodner of Anniston; a brother,Herbert Bodner of San Francisco; and five grandchildren,
Mr. Bodner was a residentof Heflin most of his life where he was owner and operator of Bodner Egg farms. He served as president of Temple Beth El in Anniston.
CLIMES,
Anniston Al Services for Betty Climes,54, will be today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel at 4 p.m. , Rev. Harold Payne officiating. burial will be in Rabbittown Cemetery. The family will receive friends today at the funeral home from noon-4 p.m.
Mrs Climes died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Reginald Climes; two daughters, Kimberly farrow of Daytona Beach, Fla. , and Kelli farrow of Oxford; three sisters, Peggy Luckado, canita Hicks and Rita Bradt; four brothers, Jerry Watts, Buster Watts, Eddie Watts and Rusty Gene Watts Sr.
Mrs Climes was a homemaker and a lifelong residentof Anniston..
INGRAM,
Spring Garden, Al Services for Alma J. Ingram, 77, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Revs. Lewis Ward and Hoover Crider officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 tonight at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ingram died Friday at Jacksonville Hospital.
survivors include two daughters, Melissa Willis and Janet Wilburn , both of Spring Garden; one son, David Ingram of Spring Garden; ;two sisters, Bessie Kiser and Frances Cronan, both of Piedmont; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ingram was a Spring Garden residentomost of her life. She was a homemaker, a member of Pleasant Arbor Baptist and had cared for 21 foster children. She was preceded by her husband,Edward Ingram.
JEFFERS,
Trussville, Al. Graveside services for Clare Purcell Jeffers, 87, will be held today at 2 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery with Dr. Doug Turner officiating. Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke is in charge.
Mr. Jeffers died Friday at DCH Regional Medical Center Northport, Tuscaloosa.
Surviving are nieces and nephews. including Mary Elizabeth Barlett Brown of TRussville.
Mr. Jeffers was a Randolph County native and a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded by his parents and siblings, including a sister, Maelillie Barlett.
LOWERY,
Ashville, Al Services for infant Joseph Slone Lowery, were Saturday , June 6, the Rev. Edwin Tally officiating. and Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Crematory of Pell City directing. with burial in Piney Grove Cemetery.
He died Thursday at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Surviving are his parents, Daniel Joseph Lowery Jr. and Tomicka Faye Glass Lowery, both of Ashville; a brother, Daniel James Lowery of Ashville; his grand parents, Clay Nell Jackson and James Maharrey, both of Ashville.
LYONS,
Wellington, Al. Graveside services for infant Emily Ann Lyons, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Seven Springs. K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge.
The infant died Thursday atUniversity of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Survivors include her parents, Geoffrey and Marforie Lyons; a brother, Jacob Daniel Lyons; grandparents, Rev and Mrs. Kenneth Bishop of Jasper and Mr and Mrs Ronald Lyons of Wellington; greatgrandparents, Mr and Mrs Henry winn of Jacksonville and Mrs Allred of Jasper.
NELSON,
Gadsden, Al. Services for Henry "Doug"Nelson, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Collier-Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Owens officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr. Nelson died Friday at the Bill Nichols Nursing Home in Alexander City.
Suriviors include his wife, Verna Nelson; a brother, James c. Nelson of Lagrange Park, Ill.; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Nelson was a native and residentof Calhoun County most of his life. He was a member of Valley Baptist Church and was retired from the US Navy.
PAIR,
Weaver, Al Services for Sarah Ardis Pair,42, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill funeral Home with Dr. Roger Willmore and Rev. Herman Pair officiatong. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends tonight from 6-9.
Mrs Pair died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband ,Rodnay Pair; two sons Kevin and Alex Pair of Weaver; her father, Clyde Ardis of Anniston; and her grandmother, Nomie Ardis of Columbia, SC.
Mrs. Pair was a native and lifelong resident of Anniston. She was employed by Anniston Cardiology & Associates. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Weaver. She was preceded by her mother, Jo Ardis.
PARRIS,
Anniston, Al. Services for Glen Parris, 76, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev. W.L. Cole and Dr. John Vancleve officiating. Burial will be in Forrestlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8.
Mr. Parris died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include two sons, bruce Parris of Huntsville and Larry Parris of Gulf Shores; one sister, Nell Watkins of Douglasville, Ga.; fivegrandchildren and two great grandchildren
Mr. Parris was a member of McCoy Methodist Church. He was a retired civilian worker at fort McClellan. mr. Parris was a self employed construction worker and a VA inspector He was Captain of the Anniston Rescue Squad for its first 10 years
Mr. Parris is preceded by his wife Ann Hinson Parris.
PRICE,
Oxford, Al Services for William Edward "Bill" Price, 81, will be Monday at at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Dr. Roger Willmore officiating. Burial will be in forestlawn gardens Cemetery.. Family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mr. Price died Friday at his residence.
Survivors include two sons, B. Charles Price of Jacksonville and Steve Price of Ohatchee; two sisters, Mary Christine Price and Virginia Louise Price; four grandchildren and his primary caregivers, Kim Prize and Mae Tolbert.
Mr. Price was a resident of Oxford since 1945. He retired from Anniston Army Depot. He was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church and a WW II veteran
He was preceded by his wife Clara E. Price.
SMITH,
Heflin Al Services for Mr. Ivory Allen Smith,66, will be announced today by Benefield Funeral Home.
Mr.Smith died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Kay J. Smith; a daughter, Justine Smith of Villa Rica, Ga.; one son Allen Smith of NC; one stepson, Rick Kaiser of Derry, Pa. a half sister Linda Zellers of Liberty, Ohio; two brothers Romey Smith of Virginia And Arlin Smith of Kentucky; a halfbrother Blaine Holbrook of Ill.; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one great grandchild.
TALLEY,
Roanoke, Al Services for George Talley, 89, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church with Revs. Scott Hanna, Tommy Gene Young and JohnnyYoung officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 3-9 p.m. today . Mr. Talley will lie instate at the church for one hour at 1 p.m. on Monday.
Mr. Talley died Saturday at TRaylor Nursing Home in Roanoke.
Survivors include his wife, Effie Lee Talley; two daughters, Margaret Harris of Dalonega.Ga., and Barbara Davidson of Gainesville, Ga.; three stepdaughters, Shirley watson of Leighton, Carol McDonald of Roanoke and Marie Mooore of Phoenix; one stepson, John Moore of Wetumpka; nie grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
FOR THE RECORD
Survivors of Brandon Chad Ogle, 20 of Milton Fla formerly of Anniston , include a daughter, Megan Nicole.
Services for Mr. Ogle are today at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Jesse Cotton officiating. Burial will be in Eulaton First Baptist Church Cemetery.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 8, 1998 OBITUARIES
FOWLER,
Wedowee, Al Services for Flora Jean Thrasher Fowler,88, will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Valley Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Billy East officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Fowler died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Parks of Oxford; two sons, dennis Fowler of Roanoke and Donald Fowler of Anniston; 18 grandchildren , 25 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Fowler was the daughter of David and Gertrude (Starnes) Thrasher. She was a homemaker and member of Iduma Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded by her husband, Lonnie Wesley Fowler, and by four children.
GAMEL,
DeArmanville,Al Graveside services for B.C. Gamel,85, will be Tuesday 2p.m. at Harmony Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Don Pilcher officiating. Miller Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Gamel died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Suriviors include his wife, Addie ElizabethGamel ; three daughters, Judy Gamel of Demarmanville, Diane Anderson of Houston and Betty Howell of Anniston; three sons, Billy Gamel of DeArmanville, Don Gamel of Anchorage, Alaska, and Rick Gamel of Goodwater; a sister, Amzy Lee of Anniston; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Mr. Gamel served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a retired carpenter and millwright. He was a Mason.
McCAIN,
Jacksonville, Al Visitation for family and friends of Charlotte Suann McCain,60, formerly of Columbia City, Ind, will be tonight from 6-8 at K.L. Brown Funeral Home andCrematory, Funeral services will be Thursday 10:30 a.m. at Smith and Sons Funeral Chapel in Columbia City, with Rev. Robert Eatherton officiating.. Burial will be in South Park Annex, Columbia City.
Mrs. McCain died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Larry McCain; two daughters, Lana Atkins of Columbia City,and Lisa Mahieu of Jacksonville; a son, Clifford Daniel Balveat of Huntington, Ind.; four sisters, Bonnie Merriman of Fort Wayne,Ind., Norma Sotendall of New York,Shirley Fahl of Jacksonville and Sandra Berrick of Columbia City; three brothers, Robert Fahl and russell Fahl, both of Warsaw, Ind.., and Tom Fahl of Columbia City; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs McCain was a native of Columbia City and a residentof Calhoun County the past 18 years.
She was preceded by her parents George and Opal Fahl; a sister Mary Bourne; and two brothers, Richard Fahl and Clarence Fahl.
O'KELLEY,
Ohatchee, Al. Graveside services for Walter J. O'Kelley,85, will be today 10 a.m. at Crook Cemetery with Rev. Walter Collins officiating. and Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge.
Mr O'Kelley died Saturday at his residence
Survivors include a daughter, Ann V. Collins of Ohatchee; two sisters Frances Moore and Johnnie Hicks, both of Eastaboga; Three grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Mr. O'Kelley was a native and lifelong residentof Calhoun County.
He was retired from Industrial Plating, a WWII Navy veteran and a member of Oak Bowery Baptist church. Mr. O'Kelley was the first student body president of Alexandria High school. He was preceded by his wife,Marion O'Kelley.
RAGAN,
Talladega, Al Services for Orlander Ragan Jr., 53, will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Mount Canaan Baptist Church with Revs. Allen Arnold Jr., Walter Duncan, Billy J. Duncan and Samuel Turner officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Mr. Ragan died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Joyce ragan of Talladega; three sons, Ryan Ragan and Kenneth Warwick, both of Talladega, and Anthony Pilot of Panama City , Fla.; his mother, Emma Ragan of Talladega; three sisters, Jacqueline Ragan , Gail Dixon and Carrie Thompson all of Talladega; and two brothers, Ruben Ragan and Bandon Ragan both of Talladega.
Mr. Ragan was a lifetime member of Southside Baptist Church
Mr. Ragan was the first African-American shift administrator at Image Textiles. He was a veteran of the USArmy serving in Vietnam.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 9, 1998 OBITUARIES
ADAMS,
Cleveland, Tenn., Services for Hazel Taylor Adams,92, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel . Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Adams died Monday in Cleveland, Tenn.
Survivors include a daughter in law, Margaret M. Adams; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren
Mrs Adams was perceded by her husband, Joe H. Adams and a son Alfred E. Adams.
ARMBRESTER,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Robert Edward Armbrester, 91, will be today at 2 p.m. in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Randy Hagan officiating. Usrey Brown Service is i n charge
Mr. Armbrester died Sunday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega.
Survivors include his wife, Christine N. Armbrester,; a daughter, Mary Frances Hubbard of Talladega,;a sister, Florence Limbaugh of Childersburg; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and caregivers, cheryl Horne, Ruby Armbrester,and Tommie Lee Garrett.
mr. Armbrester, a native and lifelong residentof Talladega County, was retired from Talladega Board of Education and was a retired farmer.
He was a member of Hepzibah Baptist church.
AVILA,
Glencoe Al Memorial services for Jesus Avila Jr. 35, will be at a later date in Florida Gray Brown Service Crematory & Mortuary is in charge.
Mr. Avila died Thursday in Etowah County.
Survivors include his wife, Victoria M. Avila; three daughters, Deliah Avila, Lori Avila, and Jessie Avila; two stepsons, Eugene Carman and Wayne Carman; four sisters, Maria Guadalupe Avila, Maira Susan Avila, Maria Angie Avila and Maria Irene Rodriguiz; and two brothers, Martin Avila and Daniel Avila.
Mr. Avila had lived most of his life in Texas He had lived in Alabama for one month and had been employed at Don Gibbs Machine Shop
BAKER,
Goodwater, Al. Services for Myrtle Mayflower Roberts Baker,79, were Monday at Radney-Smith Funeral Chapel in Sylacauga with Rev. Donald Grice officiating. Burial followed in Smyrna Cemetery.
Mrs Baker died Friday at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga.
Survivors include a son, Leslie Ray Kelley of Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Irene Meads of Tampa. Fla., Era Dunham of Sylacauga and Edna Jones of AlexanderCity; five grandsons and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs Baker, a native of Calhoun County, was a homemaker.
CAVENDER,
Heflin, Al Services for Cage Cavender Jr. 95, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery in Anniston. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Cavender died Monday at Colonial Pines Health Care in Oxford.
He is survived by his sister, Ola Hayes of Anniston.
Mr. Cavender was a native of Heard County, Ga. and a resident of Cleburne County for most of his life. He was a member of Five Points Baptist Church.
CLARK,
Lineville, Al Services for Jessie Aronld Clark, 84, will be today at 11 a.m. at Bellview Baptist Church with Revs. Thompson Pitts,Willie Frames and Robert Bowen officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in Lineville City Cemetery.
The body will be at the church an hour before services..
Mr. Clark died Sunday at Lineville Nursing Facility.
Survivors include his wife, Laverne Clark ; two daughters, Sibil Barnett of Huntsville and Diane Lattimore of Peachtree City, Ga.; a son, F.D. Clark of Lineville; five sisters, Hussell Proctor of Macon, Ga. , Ethel Harris of Lineville,Cassell Hassell of Gary, Ind., Catherine Moore of Canton, Texas and Louise Jones of Paducah, Ky.; a brother, Carvel Clark of Lineville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Clark was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. He was a member and Deacon of Bellview Baptist Church for 50 years. and of the Lineville Masonic Lodge F&AM#219.
CUNNINGHAM,
Hobson City, Al. Services for Sandra Patton Cunningham,47, will be today at 11 a.m. at Rising Star United Methodist Church with Rev. B.J. Stryker officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery The body will be at the church an hour before services. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mrs Cunningham died Thursday at Briarcliff Nursing Home in Alabaster.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Cunningham Sr.; two daughters, Sonya C. Miller and Erica Cunningham,both of Anniston; four sons, Reginald , Kevin , Christopher and Jerry Cunningham, All of Anniston; her mother, Ella B. Patton of Anniston; two sisters, Sharon P. Busbee and Gwen P. Lane, both of Anniston; and eight grandchildren.
FUNDERBURG,
Anniston, Al. Services for Mattie B. Funderburg,89, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Seventeenth Street Baptist Church with Rev. N.Q.Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 at Ervin Funeral Chapel.The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs.Funderburg died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Marcella Lloyd of Hampton, Va. and Patricia Walker of Anniston; a son, Frederick Funderburg of Anniston; a sister, Bessie Gooden of Anniston; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
HEFLIN,
Lineville, Al. Services for Nellie Mae Heflin will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Spring Hill Baptist Church with Revs. Marvin Hann, C.R. Staples, Charles Caldwell, Theodore Hale and Gary Hardy officiating. Burial will be in Lineville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 4-9 at Garrett Funeral Home of Lineville.
Mrs Heflin died Friday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Ed Heflin Sr. ; two sons, Willie Ed Heflin Jr. of Lineville and James Thomas Heflin of Atlanta, Ga. ;three daughters, Thelma J. Heflin of Savannah, Ga., Mary Nell Berry of Lineville and Hilda Miller of Huntsville; six sisters, Louise Thomas, Irene Smith, Belzora Sharp, Mattie Donwell, Alice Mae Morris and Leola Smith, all of Selma; three brothers, Alonzo Stewart, Leroy Stewart and Doney Stewart, all of Selma; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs Heflin, formerly of Selma, lived in Clay County for 51 years. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church, the Eastern Star Rose of Sharon Local #644 whereshe was treasurer.
POORE,
Manchester, Tenn, Services for William "Bill" Charles Poore,80,formerly of Roanoke, were Saturday at Coffee County Funeral chapel in Manchester with Revs. John Michael Jones and Ken Chambless officiating. Burial was in Concord Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wadley.
Mr. Poore died June 2 at Harton regional Medical Center in Tullahome, Tenn.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Bell Poore; two sons, Matthew Poore of Petaluma, Calif.and Mark Poore of Santa Rosa , Calif,; four brothers, J. Hodges Poore and J. Lamar Poore, both of Barnesville, Ga. Aubrey B. Poore of birmingham and Robert L. Poore of Columbus, Ga. ; two sisters, Catherine Hadaway of Lanett and Mary King of Columbus; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Poore, a native of Roanoke, was a retired salesman at Dyna Tron and was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp. He attended First United Methodiat Church in Manchester, Tenn.
STEPHENS,
Heflin, Al. Services for Vera Stephens, 87, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mountain Grove Baptist Church with Revs. A.C. McCoy, Edward Bolton, John H. Bradford Jr. and Y.C. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Anniston Funeral Service is in charge.
Mrs. Stephens died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, James A. Stephens; five daughters, Rena Mae Sears and Beatrice Dates, both of Heflin, Mary Jane Dark of Long Beach, Calif., Bessie Lee Foster of Indianapolis, Ind., and Dorothy Ellen sides of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, James Vertis Stephens of San Francisco, Calif. and Wallace Edward Stephens of Heflin; two sisters, Lovie Chatman and Mae Autry Hamrick, both of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs Stephens, a native of Tallapoosa, Ga., had lived in Heflin most of her life. She was a member of Mountain Grove Baptist Church.
VAILS,
Talladega, Al. Services for Louie Vails, 85, will be today at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Penny Drummond and Larry Haywood officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr Vails died Sunday at Talladega Healthcare.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Dale Hapin of Talladega andDonna Young of Oxford; a sister, Gertrude Wolford of Birmingham; a brother, Buster Vail of Reform; and four great grandchildren.
Mr. Vails, a lifelong residentof Talladega, was a retired textile worker.He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.
WHORTON,
Centre, Al Services for Ernest Lother Whorton,93, will be today at 11 a. m at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Manning officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.
Mr. Whorton died Sunday at Cherolee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Charlene Walker of Centre; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren
Mr. Whorton was a native of Cherokee County. He was a member and deacon of Friendship Baptist church. He was preceded by his wife Estelle Mae Chapman.
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BEAM,
Ranburne, Al. Services for John Bernice Beam,86, will be today at 2 p.m.(CST) at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Revs. Bobby Garner and Rex Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home, Bowdon, Ga. is in charge.
Mr. Beam died Monday at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Paula White Beam; a daughter, Joyce Williams of Ranburne; two sisters, Nannie Adams of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bertha Jones of Valley; two grandsons,five great grandsons, and one great great grandson.
Mr. Beam, a native and lifelong residentof Cleburne County, was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
CARSON,
Wadley, Al. Services for Wilner Jerrell Carson,55, will be today at 11 a.m. at Abanda Methodist Church with Rev. James Duke officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services.Quattlebaum Funeral Home is in charge
Mr. Carson died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Windsor Carson;three daughters, Cynthia Jones of Wadley, Dixie Forman of Ashland and Dawn Galloup of Rock Mills; three sons, Tim Carson of Wadley, Steven Carson and Anthony Carson both of Roanoke; and seven grandchildren.
Mr Carson, a lifelong residentof Randolph County, had been employed with Amoco Mills. He was a member of the Roanoke National Guard for 33 years.
FAIR,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Rev. Hoyt Fair,83, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. J.D.Sosebee and Charles Graham officiating. Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery in Gadsden. The family will receive Friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Fair died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife Josie M. Fair; four daughters, Leta Kay Mitchell of Anniston, Joann Gambrell and Alice Sue Crews both of Jonesboro, Ga. and Jeanette Childress of Ozark; four sons, Mack Arthur Fair and Milton Edward Fair, both of JacksonvilleJames Hoyt Fair of Weaver and Harrison Eugene Fair of Piedmont; two sisters, Betty Newsome of Jacksonville and Lillaree Miller of Leesburg; two brothers, Andrew Jackson Fair of Lake City, Fla., and Orris Fair of Jacksonville; 20 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren.
Mr. Fair, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, Pastored several Congregational Holiness churches throughout Alabama. He was a former board member of Jackxonville Housing Authority and served for 11 years.
He was also State Secretary of Congregational Holiness Churches for many years.
MORGAN,
Anniston, Al. Graveside services for Louise Causey Morgan, 82, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Franklin Carter officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Ms. Morgan died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two nephews, William Weiser and Lewis Eich,both of Anniston; a niece, Juanita Ashley of Gadsden; and her caregiver, Kathy Weiser of Anniston.
Ms. Morgan, a resident of Calhoun County most of her life, was retired from Lays Inc. in Jackson Miss. after 27 years. She was a member of First Christian Church.
STAPELS,
Atlanta, Ga. Services for Shirley Staples,62, will be today at 3 p.m. (CST) at Canaan Baptist church in Welch with Rev. Rodney Turner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Silmon Mortuary of Roanoke is in charge.
Mrs. Staples died Sunday.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Staples of Atlanta and Tracey Staples of Stone Mountain Ga.;Three sisters, Willie Lee Smith and Susie Mae Phillips, both of Roanoke, and Mary Elizabeth Nelson on Dayton, Ohio.;and a brother, Robert McClendon of Roanoke.
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ALEWINE,
LaGrange Ga. Services for Fred L. Alewine,84, will be today at 2 p.m. (CST) at Ranburne Baptist Church with Revs. W.M. Wiggins, Heflin Daniel and James Benefield officiating. Burial will be in Ranburne Cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home of Bowdon, Ga. is in charge.
Mr. Alewine died Tuesday in West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Mozele Farmer Alewine; and four brothers, Clyde Alewine of Union City, GA.; Leman Alewine and Olin Alewine,both of Ranburne, and A.D. Alewine of Bowdon.
Mr. Alewine, a native of Cleburne County, was retired from West-Point Pepperell. He was a member of Ranburne Masonic Lodge.
BAXTER,
Eastaboga, Al Services for Ralph Edward Baxter, 65, will be Friday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Flavis Burroughs Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Baxter died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby E. Baxter of Eastaboga; four daughters Camille Parker of St. Louis Mo., Deborah Fleming and Pam Stewart both of Alexandria , and Rita Bowman of Bynum; five sons, Tony and Tim Baxter,both of Alexandria; Chris Baxter of Pinson, Larry McDonald of Anniston and Kenneth Mcdonald of Jacksonville, Fla; a sister, Norma Johnson of Powder Springs, Ga.; and 14 grandchildren.
Mr. Baxter, a native and resident of Calhoun County,, was employed by Star Mart Inc. He was retired from the city school system after 21 years and was a veteran of the US Army 11th Airborne Dicision. He was a graduate of Oxford High School ,Jacksonville State University and University of Alabama. He was a teacher and coach at Saks High School, Oxford High School and Alexandrea High School. He was also teacher and coordinator in Vocational Industrial Education at Anniston High School for 21 years.
BRICKEY,
Leeds, Al. Services for Edna Faye Hearn Brickey will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Attalla with Rev. Harvey Ingram officiating. burial will follow in Rainbow Memorial Park.
Mrs Brickey died Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband, Lowell Brickey; a son, Darryl Blisard; a daughter, Michelle Scott of Blountsville; two stepsons Mark Brickey of Pelham and Michael Brickey of Centerpoint; a stepdaughter, Ronda Moss; three granddaughters ;three sisters, Ida Jackson of Attalla, Lynette Reynolds and Patsy Hogue; and four stepgrandchildren.
Mrs. Brickey was a native of South Alabama and a resident of Gadsden and Anniston most of her life and Leeds for the past five years. She was founder of His and Hers Hair Styles in Gadsden.
BRIDGES,
Mableton, Ga. Services for Alan Wayne Bridges,47, will be Fruday at 11 a.m. at Smyrna Church of Christ with Ministers, Mike Cagle and David Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. the family will receive friends today arom 2-4p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Castellaw Funeral Home in Smyrna.
Mr. Bridges died Tuesday.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Skinner Bridges(formerly of Anniston); his mother, Elizabeth Bridges of Mableton; three sisters, Beth Cowart of Lithia Springs, Ga., Ruth Sanders of Mableton and Lois Roddy of Canton, Ga.; a brother, Russell Bridges of Mableton.
Mr. Bridges was employed with AT&T for 20 years and Lucent Technologies for the past year. He was a member of the Smyrna Church of Christ.
COLASACCO,
Ohatchee, Al Services for Linda Diane Parish Colasacco, 41, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Lynn Childress officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Glencoe. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral home.
Ms. Colasacco died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
survivors include a daughter, Angie Colasacco of Ohatchee; her parents, Henry and Ruby Parish of Oxford; a sister, Carolyn Taylor of Oxford; and a brother, Jim Parish of Wellborn.
Ms. Colasacco, a native and Lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was employed by Anniston Army Depot where she was Property Book Officer for the Equipment Managament & Accountability Division. She was a member of AGAPE Christian Fellowship in Alexandria She was preceded by a brother, Charles William Parish.
GEIGER,
Leesburg, Al Services for June Fitch Geiger,75, will be today at 11 a. m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev, Bill Gallahair officiating. .Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Mobile Memorial Funeral Burial will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 9 a.m. until service time at Perry Funeral Home.
Mrs Geiger died Tuesday in a Birmingham Hospital .
Survivors include hser husband Samuel H. Geiger; a daughter, Sherry Copeland of Huntsville; a son, Samuel O. Geiger, of Plano, Texas; and two grandchildren, Brian scott Copeland and Jonathan Keith Copeland.
Mrs Geiger, a native of Mobile, was a retired school teacher She was a Baptist.
GREEN,
Delta Al Services for Ronald Dewayne Green, 22, will be today at 11 a.m. at McCollum Baptist Church with Revs. David Holcombe and LC Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends today until 10 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Green died Sunday in Talladega County.
Survivors include his mother, Gayle Gentry of Selma; his father Ronald Green of Delta; two sisters, Christy Green of Ashland and Karen Wade of Warner Robins, Ga.; a brother, Casey Green of Alexander City; paternal Grandfather, Howard Alton Green of Tallassee; paternal great grand father, Brenton Moore of Delta; maternal grandmother, Thelma Gentry of Ashland; and maternal great grandmother, Vida Mitchell Harris of Lineville.
Mr. Green, a native and lifelong residentof Clay County, was a member of McCollum Baptist Church.
LlOMPART,
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Services for Antonio Llompart, 88 formerly of Jacksonville, will be announced by K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Llompart died Tuesday in Lauderdale Lake Fla.
STRUP,
Section, Al. Services for Dorris Vernell Strup,73, formerly of Oxford, will be today at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Munford with Rev. Steve Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge the body will be at the church from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Mrs. Strup died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Lawson and Janet Strup, both of Ohio; a sister Lois Butterworth of Munford; a brother, Eugene Dempsey of Section ; and three grandchildren.
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GOBEL,
Talladega, Al. Memorial services for Roger Gobel,62, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses in Pell City with Mr. Kenneth Light officiating. . The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2 p.m.at Kingdom Hall . John Ridout's Southside is in charge.
Mr. Gobel died June 7.
Survivors include his wife,Mary Jo Gobel; two sons, Roger A. Gobel and David L.Gobel, both of Talladega; three daughters, Pam Daniels of Oxford, Rhonda Light of Talladega and Nina Henderson of Pell city; and a brother, James Gobel of Circleville,Ohio.
Mr. Gobel was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Pell City. He was a Master Gardner of Talladega County.
LLOMPART,
Lauderdale Lakes , Fla. Services for Antonio Lloompart,88, formerly of Jacksonville, will be saturday at 10 a.m. with Father Leonard Gendernalik officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30-10 a.m. at the church. KL Brown Funeral Home &Crematory is in charge.
Mr Llompart died Tuesday in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
Survivors include a daughter,Linda Sue Scofield of Wilmot Flat, N.H.;a sister, Lydia Marques of Puerto Rica; and a granddaugther,Meghan Foley of Alexandria, Va.
Mr. Llompart, a native of PuertoRico, was a resident of Springfield Mass., most of his life and was a resident of Jacksonville for 10 years. He was a retired chemist and was owner of a dry cleaning service in Springfield. He was also a veteran of WW II and was retired from the US Reserve.He was a member of St Charles Catholic Church and was preceded by his wife Evada Llompart.
MOORE,
Saks Al. Services for William H. "Buck" Moore,57, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Moore died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Moore ; a daughter, Tina Gunter of Wellington; a son Bryan Moore of Blue Mountain; two grandchildren,Billy and Micah Gunter.
Mr. Moore a native of Calhoun County, was a resident of Saks for 30 years. He was a retired US Postal Service employee with 26 years of service and was owner and operator of Quality Pest Control. He was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
MOSELEY,
Pell City Al. Services for Irene Owens Moseley,,88, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rocky Zion Baptist Church.Revs. B.J.Heard, Robert J.Stanley and J.Whetstone officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pell City Funeral Services is in charge .
Mrs. Moseley died Wednesday at St Clair Regional Medical Hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Evelina Moon of Pell City, Dora Burke of College Park, Ga., and Louise Stallworth of Birmingham; two sons, Jerry Moseley of Los Angeles, Calif and Alto Moseley of Daly City, Calif.;a sister Lillie Mae Russell of Youngstown Ohio; two brothers Charles Owens of Los Angeles and Daniel Owens of Alexander City; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Moseley was a native of Clayton County. she served as Matron of the A.B. Geeter chapter#718 of the Order of the Eastern star for over 20 years. She was a member of Rocky Zion Baptist Church.
PARKER,
Ft. Payne, Al Services for Bonnie Ruth Parker, 59, will be today at 2 p.m. at Big Rock Congregational Holiness Church with Revs James Rainey, Grady Cook, Terry Burke and Dwight Joyner officiating. Burial will be in Mt Vernon Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Perry Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs Parker died Tuesday in a Birmingham hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Priscilla Crane of Leesburg; a sister, Rebecca Hester of Sand Rock; and two grandchildren, Jeremy Crane and Erica Crane.
Mrs Parker, a native of Etowah County, was a homemaker and a member of Big Rock Congregational Holiness Church.
She was preceded by her husband, Alvin Parker a sister Edith Morgan and a brother Houston Pierce.
POLK,
Pell City Al Services for Georgia Elizabeth Polk, 77, will be today at 2 p.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. J.D. Macon, Harold Hazel and Howard Bannister officiating. Burial will be in Valley Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Polk died Tuesday at St. Clair Regional Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Lawton Polk; a daughter, Linda P. Jennings of Lincoln; a son Kenneth Ross Polk of Pinson; two sisters, Elsie Sweatt and Marie Garrett, both of Chula Vista; a brother,H.O. Welch of Chula Vista; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs Polk was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and attended Pell City Nutrition Center.
SMITH,
Talladega Al Services for Eugene Smith ,30, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Holy Hill Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ with Bishop Edward Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services with Sims Funeral Service in charge
Mr. Smith died Saturday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his mother, Catherine C. Smith of Talladega; his father, Cecil Smith of Tuscumbia ; a sister, Patricia Smith of Talladega; and six brothers, Edward Smith of Odenville, Paul Smith and Connell Smith both of Talladega, Alvin Smith of Lincoln; Cedric Smith and Frederic Smith, both of Birmingham.
SMITH,
Oxford Al. Services for Kint Merle Smith, 63, will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Forestlawn Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Buddy Nelson officiating. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Mausoleum.
Mr. Smith died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Smith of Oxford; two daughters, Jennifer Tomasino of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Sharon McClellan of Atlanta; a son, David Smith of Oxford; a brother, Tim Smith of Attalla; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Smith, a native of St Clair County, was a resident of Oxford for the past 31 years. He was the owner and operator of Smith Tomato House for many years. He was a member of first Baptist Church of Oxford.
WRIGHT,
Weaver Al. Services for Harold Daniel "Danny" Wright, 53, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Floyd Willis and Hollis Martin officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Wright died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Janice McFall Wright; a daughter, Donna Lynn Martin of Heflin; two sons, Randy Allen Wright of Weaver and Mitchell Shawn Wright of Huntsville; his parents, Harold and Leona Wright of Weaver; two brothers, Rev. Charles Wright and Terry Wright, both of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren, Carrissa and Alicia Martin and Calen WRight.
Mr. Wright, a native of Calhoun County and residentof Weaver; was retired from the Anniston Army Depot after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Dog Hunter Association and the Weaver Congregational Holliness Church.
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CALLAHAN,
Wellington, Al. Services for Thelma Inez Callahan, 77, will be today at 11 a.m. at Rainwater-West Funeral Home in Bowdon, Ga., with Rev. W.M. Wiggins officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs Callahan died Thursday at Regional Medical Center
Survivors include her husband, Douglas Callahan; two sons, Darrell Eugene Dumpsey of Germany and Douglas Ronny Dempsey of Delta; a daughter, Dale Yvonne Johnson of Greenback Tenn.; two sisters, Miriam Calhoun of Lithia Springs, Ga. , and Faye Jackson of Mableton, Ga.; five brothers, Arvel Kilgore of Bremen Ga. , Clyde Kilgore of Carrollton Ga. , James Kilgore of Ranburne, Charles Kilgore of Riverdale, Ga. , and Wayne Kilgore of Redwook, N.Y. ; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Callahan was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She was a retired machine operator from Classic Ribbon and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Oxford.
GLOVER,
Lithonia,Ga. Services for Tyrone Glover,39, formerly of Talladega ,will be today at 1 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church in Talladega with Dr. Jesse Montgomery Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega is in charge.
Mr. Glover died Wednesday at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include his mother, Naomi g. Ragland of Lithonia; his father, Otis Richard Ragland of Atlanta; a sister, four brothers; and his grandfather, Randall Glover of Talladega.
Mr. Glover had been a member of Sycamore Baptist Church.
GRADY,
Philadelphia Pa. Services for Frank Grady,84, will be today at 2 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church in Welch with Rev. L.B. Houston officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Silmon Mortuary of Roanoke is in charge.
Mr Grady died Monday in Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia.
Survivors include a daughter, Annie L. Sims of Anniston; and two sons, Joe F Grady of Anniston and Jay Grady of Atlanta.
Mr. Grady was a native of Chambers County. He was retired from the Putnam Tool Company in Detroit.
McMAHAN,
Heflin Al. Services for Melba Cornelia McMahan ,65, will be today at 2 p.m. at Ai Baptist Church with Revs. Donald Leggett and Buford Gaines officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin is in charge.
Miss McMahan died Friday at her home.
Survivors include a brother, Horace McMahan of Heflin; and a sister, Margie McMahan of Heflin.
Miss McMahan was a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County She retired from Crowntuft Manufacturing Co. in Heflin
MILLER,
Anniston, Al. Services for Orlando Tracey Miller,37, will be today at 1 p.m. at Ervin Funeral Chapel with Rev. J.H. Bradford officiating.Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Miller died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Ranada Shameika Williams of Anniston; his parents, Helen Louise Miller of Anniston; three brothers, Ronald D. Pyles and Darryl, L. Miller, both of Anniston, and Byron K. Pyles of Atlanta.
PHILLIPS,
Roanoke Al. Services for Leroy "Kimo Sabbe" Phillips, 67, will be Tuesday , June 16, at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive United Methodist Church in Wadley with Rev. Hollis Boykins officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. the family willl receive friends Monday , June 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Phillips died Thursday at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Langdale.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Phillips; six sons, Jimmy , Larry, Sammy ,Mark, Michael and Eric Phillips, all of Roanoke; four daughters, Helen Lewis , Linda Cameron and Kathy Phillips, all of Roanoke, and Mary Herring of Woodland; 48 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips was preceded by his parents and a daughter, Deborah Kaye Phillips.
SMITH,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Toni Marie Smith,48, will be Sunday at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Richard Coffman officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Smith died Thursday at Carraway Methodist Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband Charles L. Smith; a daughter, Melody Jones Cook of Jacksonville; and a stepson, Larry Patrick Smith of Atlanta.
Mrs. Smith was a resident of Calhoun County all of her life. She was a registered nurse with Forte Internal Medicine and was past president of East Alabama Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary.
SPENCER,
Talladega, Al. Services for Frances Franklin Spencer,89, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Ruth Malone officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at the funeral Home.
Mrs Spencer died Friday in Lincoln.
Survivors include three daughters , Margaret Pope and Frankie Forrest, both of Talladega, and Jenny Dothard of Jacksonville; two sisters, Jean Sutton of Birmingham and Betty Pitts of Mechanicsville, Md.; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
Mrs Spencer was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County .
She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church .She was preceded by her husband, Graves Spencer.
TUCKER,
Cedar Bluff, Al Services for Vester Thomas "Bo" Tucker Jr., 64, will be today at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Revs. Jerry Green and Greer Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Perry Funeral Home will direct.
Mr. Tucker died Thursday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife Estelle Belle Curtis Tucker; two sons, Michael Tucker and Phillip Tucker, both of Cedar Bluff; a daughter, Patricia Butler of Arizona; a brother, Phillip G. Tucker of Douglasville, Ga. ; five sisters Betty Trotter of Mapleton Ga. , Venice Raines and Runette Green, both of Centre, Edna Dyson of Leesburg and Jo Womack of Glencoe; and three grandchildren Kelsey, Pauline and James Tucker.
Mr. Tucker, a native of Cherokee County, was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
WALKER,
Macon, Ga. Graveside services for Rhoda Ann Walker,95, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville. Snow's Memorial Chapel is in charge
Mrs. Walker died Friday at a nursing care facility.
Survivors include a son, Charles A Walker of Macon; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs Walker, a native of Anniston, was a homemaker, She was a member of First Christian Church in Knoxville, Tenn., and was preceded by her husband, James Arthur Walker.
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BARTLETT,
Heflin Al Services for Fannie Elizabeth Bartlett, 92, will be today at 3:30 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist church with Revs. W.M. Wiggins and G.K. Abner officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs Bartlett died Friday .
Survivors include one son, Junior Bartlett of Clewiston, Fla.; two daughters, Dorothy Linder of Forest Park Ga. and Barbara Neeley of Heflin; one brother, Doc W. Benefield of Clewiston, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mrs Bartlett was a lifelong resident of Cleburne County. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded by her husband, Euriel Thomas Bartlett.
DUKE,
Oxford, Al Services for James Campbell 'Jim" Duke, 88, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Fairview Church of Christ with Bill Prince officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Clay County with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home.from 6-8.
Mr. Duke died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include one son, William C. Duke of Oxford; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mr. Duke was a native of Clay County and a resident of Calhoun County for the past 49 years. He was a member of Fairview Church of Christ and retired from M and H. Valve.
FALLON,
Young;s Chapel Al Services for Agatha E. Fallon ,71, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Chapel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Payne officiating. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8. Burial will be at Young's Chapel Cemetery with Collier-Butler Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Fallon died Saturday.
Survivors include three sons, Ralph Fallon Jr., James Fallon and John Fallon; three sisters, Mavice Williams, Dorothy Martin and Ressie Patterson; twobrothers Bill Patterson and Lary Patterson; and three grandchildren.
Mrs Fallon was a longtime residentof Etowah County. She was preceded by her husband, Ralph Fallon Sr. and a sister Elizabeth Bannister.
GLASS,
Jacksonville Al Services for Melton H. Glass, 86, will be today at 2 p.m. at Asberry Baptist Church with Rev. William Cain officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery with Mickelsen-McGee Brown Service Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time.
Mr. Glass died Friday at his residence
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Cunningham of Jacksonville; one brother, Charlie Glass of Jacksonville; two granddaughters and four great grandchildren.
Mr. Glass was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County. He retired from Goodyear Tire Company with 32 years of service.He was a member of Asberry Baptist Church. He was perceded by his wife,Irene Glass and son, Ted Glass.
O'DELL,
Piedmont, Al. Memorial services for David Lee O'Dell ,43, will be Monday at 6 p.m. at his residence. The family will receive colse family and friends Monday at 10:30 a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mr. O'Dell died Wednesday at his residence after a lengthy illness
Survivors include his wife, Donna O'Dell; two daughters, Katheryn Poore of Piedmont and Elizabeth O'Dell of Bakersfield, Calif.;one son , David Allen O'Dell of Bakersfield;; Two stepsons, Jimmy and Josh Terry, both of Piedmont; his father, Cecil O'Dell of Centre; his father, Cecil O'Dell of Centre; one sister, Charlotte sexton of Lead, S.D.; three brothers, Randall O'Dell of Hokes Bluff, Larry King of Fellows, Calif., and Robert King of Alabama and four grandchildren
Mr. O'Dell was a native American Indian, formerly of Bakersfield Calif. He was a truck driver for most of his life.
TALLY,
Anniston Al Services for Leola S. Talley,93,will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brad Burkhalter officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Garden Cemetery The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Talley died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sisters, Rosa Wilson and Annie Pointer, both of Anniston; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Mrs Talley was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She was a homemaker and member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
WARNOCK,
Anniston Al Services for Robert Perry Warnock,78, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Anniston with Revs. Billy Redding, Woodfin Grove and John Van Cleave officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Entombment will be in Forestlawn Mausoleum with Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge.
Mr. Warnock died Saturday at Wesley Woods Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife,Julia Harvard Warnock; two daughters, Wimberly Warnock of Atlanta and Jan Warnock of Clearwater, Fla; two sons Robert Perry Warnock III of San Mateo, Calif, and Hugh Harvard Warnock of St Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, William F. Warnock of Kaunas Lithuania; and two grandchildren,
Mr. Warnock a native and resident of Anniston, was a member of the First United Methodist Church.He was an aviator during WW II.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 15, 1998 OBITUARIES
BUDDLE,
Anniston, Al Services for Dora Bell Buddle, 75, will be Wednesday 2 p.m. at Plum Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens with Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mrs Buddle died Sunday at her residence.
GLOVER,
Piedmont Al Services for Mary Irene Martin Glover, 63, will be today 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Henley officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery.
Mrs. Glover died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors include her daughter, Toni G. Stewart;a son, Keith M. Glover; a stepson, C. Donald Glover Jr.;her mother, Vera A Martin; and five grandchildren, all of Piedmont.
Mrs Glover was a native and lifelong resident of the Piedmont area. She was a member of the First Congregational Methodist Church,former assistant administrator of the Piedmont Hospital , and was retired as director of Medical records at Wessex House in Jacksonville.
JONES,
Blue Mountain, Al Services for Robert Louis Jones,84, will be Tuesday 11 a.m.at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Terry Smith and James Cohorn officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Jones died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Alice Faye Reynolds and Gayle J. Gamel,both of Saks; a son, Larry Jones of Alexandria; two sisters, Ruth Hendricks of Deltone, Fla., and Mildred Humphries of Anniston; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Jones was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. He retired from M&H Valve after 25 years and was a member of Blue Mountain Baptist Church.
RICKS,
Anniston Al Graveside services with full Military honors for Fletcher B Ricks, 85, will be today 11 a. m. at Forestlawn Gardens with Rev. James Martin officiating. and Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge.
Mr. Ricks died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Toni Pauline Ricks; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Pico, Rhonda Bowman, Robin Trauscht, Julia Teresa Pilco, Walter George Pico II and Michael David Pico and nine great-grandchildren.
Mr. Ricks was a native of North Caroline and resident of Calhoun County since WW II. He was retired from the Air Force and was a Methodist. He was preceded by his daughter, Sue Pico.
SHEALY,
Heflin Al Services for Sara Louise Shealy, 76, will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at East Heflin Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Harmony Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mrs. Shealy died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
WEAVER,
Centre, Al Services for Jimmy Allison, Weaver, 59, will be today 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Monroe Green and Jan Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens.
Mr. Weaver died Saturday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife,Helen Dean Morris Weaver; three sons, Jimmy Joe Weaver and Jeffery Todd Weaver, both of Cedar Bluff, and Kerry Michael Weaver of Centre.;his father, Fred Weaver, and stepmother, Louise Weaver of Centre; a brother, Darrel Weaver of Cedar Bluff; a sister, Bernice Gresham of Centre; eight grandchildren , several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Weaver was a native of Cherokee County. He was a truck driver for the U.S. Mail and was a member of Centre Church of God. He was preceded by his mother, Lille Mae McGatha Weaver.
WEST,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Edward Houston West, 48, will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Revs Buddy Huddleston and Junior Coffman officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville City Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. West died Sunday at Jacksonville Hospital
Survivors include two sons,Marcus West and Jonathan West, both of Jacksonville; three sisters, Carolyn Bragg of Piedmont, Charlene Vasser and Cindy Gatlin, both of Anniston; two brothers, Jim West and Russell West, both of Alexandria; and a grandchild Houston West.
Mr. West was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville. He was a U S. Army veteran of Vietnam conflict, employed at Anniston Army Depot for 28 years and was a member of Faith Temple.
FOR THE RECORD
There will be no visitation for Mr. David Lee O'Dell.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 16, 1998 OBITUARIES
BUDDLE,
Anniston, Al Services for Dora Bell Buddle, 75, will be Wednesday 2 p.m. at Plum Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forestlawn Gardens with Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mrs Buddle died Sunday at her residence.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol Hall of Ohatchee, Diann Hafley of Anniston and Barbara Hill of Lincoln; two sons, Eddie Boyd of Tampa Fla. and Buddy Buddle of Anniston; a brother, Herman Gallahar of Lakeview, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mrs Buddle was a native and lifelong resident Calhoun County. She was preceded by her husband Robert E. Buddle, She was a Baptist.
COX,
Fairhope Al Services for Greal B. Cox,70, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bayview Funeral Home Chapel in Fairhop. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Fairhope. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Cox died Sunday in Biloxi, Miss.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen C. Hughes of Anniston, a son, G. Bryce Cox,Jr. of Montgomery; a brother, Gene Cox of Fairhope and six grandchildren.
Mr. Cox was a native of Red Level and a former residentof Anniston. He was a charter member of the Fairhope Elks Lodge and various local organizations.
GARRETT,
Sylacauga, Al Services for Pastor E.G. Garrett, 84, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Kingston Baptist Church with Minister Charles Garnett officiating.. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Sims Funeral Services will direct.
Mr Garrett died Thursday at Adams Nursing Home in Alex City.
Survivors include his wife, Marie B. Garrett; three sons,David Garrett of Vincent, Jerome Garrett of Cincinnati, Ohio, and William Garrett of Childersburg;11 daughters, Leola Garrett of Rockford, Ill, Nellie Reeves, Emma Lee Murray, Patricia Jones, Patsy Dark, Genett Oden,Glenda Stevenson, Rose McGinnis, Barbara Garrett, and Carolyn Jones all of Sylacauga, and Joannn Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Annie L. Garrett, and Arie Hardy, both of Alpine; three brothers, Hosea Garrett, Carey Garrett and Minister Charles Garrett all of Alpine; and 72 grandchildren.
Mr. Garrett pastored St. Luke Baptist Church , New Hope Baptist Church, and Welcome Springs Baptist Church. He was Vice Moderator of Mount Carmel District and a member of Cheerful Givers Society # 5.
LINDLEY,
Leeds Al. Services for Sylvester "Papa Lin" Lindley,80, will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home Chapel . Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Gardendale. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Lindley died Sunday.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Goode Lindley ; a daughter, Tina Walls of Leeds; two sons, Robert Earl Goode of Pell City and Michael Goode of El Cajon Calif.; a brother, Horace Lindley of Lineville; and six grandchildren.
MARTIN,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Frances Cornelia Martin,77, will be today at 11 a.m. in Pine Hill Cemetery with Revs. Lowal Ledbetter and Dell Hill officiating. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs Martin died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include her husband Al Martin ; a niece and three nephews.
Mrs. Martin was a native of Conyers, Ga. and had lived in Talladega for the past 21 years. she was a member of Weaver United Methodist Church.
McBRAYER,
Piedmont, Al Services for Mary Josephine McBrayer, 70, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Centre Congregational Holiness Church with Revs. Hayward Clark and James Rainey officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Perry Funeral Home.
Mrs McBrayer died Monday in a Gadsden hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Buttram and Louise Lovell, both of Piedmont, and Joan Mayhall of Centre; a son, Charles McBrayer of Leesburg; a sister, Nell Stone of Centre; three sons Charles Graham of Jacksonville, Paul Graham of Metropolis, Ill. and Bill Graham of Gadsden; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Mrs McBrayer a native of Cherokee County, was a homemaker. She was of the Holiness faith.
PARKER,
Anniston, Al. Services for Robert John Parker, 49, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Church of Covenant with Rev. Monty Clendenin officiating Burial will be in Anniston memorial Gardens with full Military honors, The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Parker died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Griffin Parker; a daughter, Barbara May Parker of Anniston; five sons, Douglas John Parker, Charles Allen Parker , Thomas Edward Parker, Robert John Parker Jr. and Curtis David Parker, all of Anniston ; a half sister, Melody Villano of California.
Mr. Parker, a native of Brooklyn N.Y. was a residentof Calhoun County for the past 10 years. He was employed by Watkins Motor Line and was a member of Church of Covenant. He was a vereran of the U.S. Army and Marines, having served two years in Vietnam.
RIVES,
Anniston Al Services for Louis Rives,71, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. W.S. Fields and Bishop T.C. Tolbert officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery.The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8 at Anniston Funeral Service.
Mr. Rives died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include two daughters, Venetta Calloway of Weaver and Phyllis Chevis of Alexandria; two sons, Robert Louis Rives and Deldreco Long, both of Anniston; eight sisters, Hessie Ashford of Birmingham, Jurisha Gunter, Frankie Yarbrough, L M Bibbs and Fannie Wallace, all of Cleveland ,Ohio, Lucy Wilson of Saginaw, Mich., Annie Ware of Hasting ,Fla and Clara Hrobuske of St. Louis Mo.; five brothers, Woodruff Rives , Willie James Foster and Henry Rives all of Birmingham, Lee Rives of Hasting, Fla, and Henderson Foster of Saginaw, Mich. Six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Rives, a native of Lowndes County, has lived in Anniston most of his life. He was a vereran of the US Army and was retired from Anniston Foundry. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
SHEALY,
Heflin Al Services for Sara Louise Shealy, 76, will be today at 2 p.m. at East Heflin Baptist Church with Revs. Bill Murray and George McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in New Harmony Cemetery. Dryden funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Shealy died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Shealy of Heflin and Clark Shealy of Heflin; three sisters, Jeanette Owen, Bobbie Turner and Joyce Gallahar, all of Oxford; a grandson, Jeff Shealy and two grandchildren, Jeremi shealy and Jarred Shealy.
Mrs Shealy was a lifelong resident of Cleburne County. She was retired from the Department of Human Resources and was a member of East Heflin Baptist Church.
FOR THE RECORD:
Edward Houston West of Jacksonville was also survived by his mother, Beatrice West of Jacksonville.
Mr. West died Sunday at Jacksonville Hospital.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 17, 1998 OBITUARIES
BREWER,
Auburn, Al Services for Kenneth Michael Brewer, 56, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with Revs. Ben Rosser and Randall Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in the Ashland City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 until service time on Thursday at the funeral home .
Mr Brewer died Tuesday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include his wife, Olivia Brewer; a daughter, Michele McCall of Auburn; two sons, Gerard Brewer of Alexander City and Derek Brewer of Ozark; his mother, Nettie Brewer of Ashland; a sister, Carolyn Burroughs of Anniston; and two grandchildren.
Mr Brewer was a native of Clay County but lived in Auburn for 30 years. He was a Baptist.
CHAMBLIN,
Denver, Colo. Services for Leroy Chamblin,35, was June 6 at Family Funeral Care in Denver with Pastor Hugh Fells officiating. Burial followed in Crown Hill Cemetery & Mortuary.
Mr Chamblin died June 1 in Denver Colo.
Survivors include his wife, Suretha RoNay Chamblin; three daughters, Jessica Navonne Chamblin, Krystyna Suretha Chamblin and Katryna Margarie Chamblin , all of Denver; his mother, Marjorie Chamblin of Denver; two sisters, Mildred Chamblin of Denver and Marilyn Chamblin-Schaefer of Ft. Collins, Colo.;and his grandmother, Jessie Goodman of Anniston.
Mr. Chamblin, a native of Anniston, had attended Saks Elementary and Junior High School. He was the Chief Building Engineer at North Valley Tech Center in Thornton, Colo. He was a member of the Orchard Road Christian Center.
CHANDLER,
Anniston Al. Services for Dr. Charles Howard Chandler Jr. ,40, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Anniston with dr. Charles H. Chandler Sr. , Dr. William L. Turner, Dr. Billy Harris and Rev. bo Lloyd officiating. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Gardens Mausoleum.
The body will be at the church an hour before services. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-9 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Dr. Chandler died Saturday in Beckley, W.V.
Survivors include his wife , Mary Elizabeth Harper Chandler ; a son Charles Howard "Trey" Chandler III of Anniston; his parents, Rev. Charles H. and Betty Lou Chandler Sr. of Richmond, Va. ; two sisters, Sheri Lynn Bengtson of Frankfort, Ill., and Cynthia Dawn Johnson of Urbana, Ill.; a brother, Clayton Anthony Chandler of Jacksonville; and his grandparents, Rev. Gordon and Kathleen Chandler of Anniston.
Dr. Chandler, a native of Louisville, Ky., alsonlived in Paducah, Ky. and Metropolis, Ill. He graduated from Metropolis Community High School in 1976.
HILL,
Lincoln Al. Services for Nora Lee Beavers Hill,77, will be Thursday at 12noon at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Pastor J. Stafford Rowser Jr. officiating Burial will be in Pine Grove Community Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Sims Funeral Services will direct.
Mrs. Hill died Saturday at St.Clair Regional Hospital in Pell City.
Survivors include her husband, Alphonia Hill ; four daughters, Catherine Morgan of Lincoln, Johnnie Mae Montgomery of Louisville, Ky., Audrey L Fomby of Carson, Calif., and Lida J. Beavers of Compton, Calif; three sons, Arlandus Beavers of Lincoln, Joseph Beavers and Augustus Beavers, both of Louisville, Ky.;four stepdaughters, Mary James, Annie Gaddis, Alpheia Hill and Linett Hill, all o fincoln; five stersons, Bennie B. Hill, Milton Hill Jr. , Alonzo Hill and Jimmie Hill, all of Lincoln and Willie James Hill of Talladega; a sister, cora Lee Fomby of Lincoln; a brother, Alvin v. Chatman of Philadelphia, Pa.; 23 grandchildren; 17 stepgrandchildren ; and a host of Great grandchildren.
Mrs Hill was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church .
HOUSTON,
Atlanta Ga. Services for Ethel Bell Houston, 52, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Wadley with Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial will be in adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends today after 10 a.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Home in Roanoke. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Ms Houston died Monday at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include her father, E. C. Houston of Roanoke; two brothers, Willie Lewis Houston of Atlanta and Jesse Gene Houston of Mableton; and four sisters, Nora Holloway, Catherine Williams and Gertrude Kelley, all of Atlanta, and Mary Frances Johnson of Wedowee.
Ms Houston was perceded by her mother, Eunice Houston
HUBBARD,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Josephine Grogan Hubbard,93, will be today at 11 a.m. in Hubbard Cemetery with Rev. William C Davis officiating. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs. Hubbard died Monday at her home.
Survivors include a son, Frank L. Hubbard of Talladega; a sister, Mary H. Grogan of Talladega; a brother, William A. Grogan of Talladega; five grendchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hubbard, a native of Talladega County lived in Birmingham for 40 years before moving back to Talladega County in early 70's. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Talladega. She was preceded by her husband, Lewis Preston Hubbard and a daughter, Mary Jo Richards.
KIRBY,
Roanoke Al. Services for Hurren Weyburn Kirby, 67, will be today at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. Gerald Sheppard and Don Quick officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr.Kirby died Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montgomery.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Pike Kirby of Roanoke; two daughters, Sandra calhoun and Debra Hill , both of Roanoke; two sons, Timothy Wayne Kirby and Albert Waites Kirby, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Eulette ward of Roanoke and Julia Moree of Alexandria; two brothers, Jimmy Kirby of Roanoke and George T. Kirby of Altamonte Springs, Fla; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild
Mr. Kirby,a Randolph County native and lifelong resident, had been employed with Amoco Fabrics and Fibers. He was a member of White's Chapel Methodist Church.
SCRUGGS,
Oxford Al Services for John William scruggs,84, will be Thursday at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Harl Skipper, and EDward Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Gardendale at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Scruggs died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a sister, Mary Allie Vinson of Jasper, Tenn.; and a brother, Cleo Franklin Scruggs of Rossville, Ga.
Mr. Scruggs was employed with The US Government for 30 years. He was a member of West Anniston Church of God.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 18, 1998 OBITUARIES
ECHOLS,
Anniston Al Services for Emory F. Echols, 84, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Revs Harvey Brown and Rick Reaves officiating.'Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr. Echols died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Myra Ginn Echols; a daughter, June Madison of Anniston; a son, Donnie Echols of Anniston ; four sisters, Eula Lowe of Gadsden, Myrtle Mangum of Stowe,Ohio, Sue Love of Birmingham and Dean Brown of Calvert City, Ky; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
A Cullman native, Mr. Echols had lived in Anniston for some time.He was a retired carpenter and was president of the Carpenters Local Union 127. He was a Mason, a member of the building and construction trades council and a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church.He was preceded by his first wife, Mildred R. Echols.
HIGGINBOTHAM,
Anniston, Al Services for Frances Elaine Higginbotham,56, will be Friday at 10 am. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary with Rev. Randy Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs Higginbotham died wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Wesley Higginbotham; a daughter, Theresa Murray of Anniston; a son, Joseph Dale Higginbotham of Anniston; her mother, Ruby Wilcox Searcy of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a brother, Thomas E. Searcy of Birmingham ; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A Talladega native, Mrs. Higginbotham had lived in Anniston most of her life.She was a Baptist and was preceded by her father, Thomas A. Searcy.
MURDOCK,
Anniston, Al Services for Jane I. Murdock,60, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Winningham. officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mrs Murdock died Monday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy L Murdock of Florida; a son, Steven W. Murdock of Hardeeville,S C. ; her mother, Evelyn Dillashaw of Gadsden; a sister, Beverly M. Dillashaw of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; a brother, Jimmy A.Dillashaw of Gadsden; two grandchildren.
An Altoona native, Mrs. Murdock had lived in Anniston for the past 33 years. She was employed by SouthTrust Bank and retired from the Credit Bureau of Anniston.. She was a member of Gladeview Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband Wayne A. Murdock.
REBO,
Oxford, Al Graveside services for John H. Rebo, 83, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Anniston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr. Rebo died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Simoneaux of Tucson, Ariz. and Deborah Dempsey of Weaver; four sisters, Anna Evans of Buffalo, Kay Keller of St.Mayrs, Pa, Eva Parolari of Brockway, Pa., and Tillie Carfley of Clearfield, Pa.; three brothers, Joe Rebo of San Carlos, calif., and Alex Rebo of Weedville, Pa. , and Andy Rebo of Kirtland, Ohio; and two grandsons.
A Weedville Pa. native , Mr. Rebo had lived in Oxford for the past 48 years He was a member of Retired Officers Association and was a Catholic.
TOWNSEND,
Oxford Al Graveside services for Wilma Russell Townsend, 68, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Hamp Dingler officiating. with Gray Brown Service Mortuary&Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mrs Townsend died Wednesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Julia Townsend of Oxford ; a son, Anthony Willeam Townsend of Glencoe; two sisters, Trudie Russell Traywick of Oxford and Irene Russell Mitchell of Anniston; two grandchildren.
A Georgia native, Mrs. Townsend had lived in Calhoun County most of her life. She was retired from Blue Mountain Industries and was a member of the former Southside Baptist Church of Anniston.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 19, 1998 OBITUARIES
ADAMS,
Oxford Al Services for Bester Albert Adams Jr , 72, will be today at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Oxford with Ron Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Oxford Memorial Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Adams died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife , Virginia Adams ; two daughters , Sherry Miller of Huntsville and Jane Pentecost of Piedmont;a son, Tom adams of Huntsville; his mother, Lillie Adams of Oxford; two sisters, Mary Bibble Parker and Louise Talley Brown, both of Oxford.
CURLEY,
Fruithurst Al, Services for Audrey Lee Curley, 79, will be today at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home,Heflin with James Owens and Rayford Parker officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery.
Ms. Curley died Tuesday at her home
Survivors include seferal friends and former students. A lifelong Cleburne County resident, ,
Ms Curley was a retired school teacher.
CURTIS,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Ruby L. Curtis,92 will be Saturday at 11 am at Forestlawn Gardens with Gerald Bragg and Royal Thomas officiating with Gray Brown Service Mortuary in charge. the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs. Curtis died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center Montclair in Birmingham .
Survivors include her susband, Arvel L Curtis ; four daughters, Sarah Brice of Florence , Joyce Prep and JerryKaselman, both of Buffalo, and Judy Parker of Chula Vista,Al; a son, James M. Bates of Anniston; a sister, Nail Draper of Augusta; and a brother,Sam Dial of Jacksonville.
A lifelong Calhoun County resident Mrs. Curtis was one of Anniston's first female real estate agents.
HAMPTON,
Centre, Al Services for Ottis E. "Jack" Hampton, 81, will be today at Jordan Funeral Home with Revs. Harvie D. Renfroe and Melvyn Salter officiating Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery.
Mr. Hampton died Wednesday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a sister, Narvil Hampton of Gadsden.
A Cherokee County native, Mr. Hampton was a retired farmer.
HUGHES,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Frances "Mae" Hughes,92 , will be Saturday at 10 A.m. at Edgemont Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Mike Holcomb officiating and Gray Brown Service Mortuary& Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs. Hughes died Wednesday at Beckwood Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Harvey of Weaver; a sister, Ruth Butterworth of Anniston; caregivers, judy Smity and Jan Hughes, both of Anniston.
Mrs. Hughes had lived in Anniston most of her life.
JACKSON,
Anniston Al. Services for Floisell "F. L." Jackson, 74, will be Saturday at noon at Haven United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. O.H. buckley and Rev, Wyatt Washington officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7 tonight.
Mr. Jackson died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae Jackson ; four daughters Shirley A. Flucker of Anniston, Pearlie M Bridgeforth of Tanner, and JoAnn Culver and Sandra D. Jackson, both of Anniston; and four sisters, Cornelia Jackson and Lydia B. Collins, both of Anniston, and Colonia M. Collins and Odell Key, both of Akron.
Mr. Jackson was a member of Haven United Methodist Church and was a WW II veteran.
JENKINS,
Anniston, Al Services for Willie Jenkins, 75, will be Saturday 1 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Services Chapel with Rev, John H. Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial gardens.
Mr. Jenkins died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors inclued five sons, Frankie Jenkins of Anniston, John Frank Jenkins of Jacksonville, Fla., Dreamer Jenkins of East Orange, N.J., Lawrence James Jenkins and Raymond Jenkins both of Boston; two stepsons, Samuel L Daniels of Clearwater, Fla. and Edgar Daniels of South Plainfield, N.J.; two stepdaughters, Frances Daniels and Marie Daniels both of Plainfield, NJ; a sister, Lurene Lawler of Houston, Texas; and a caregiver, Mary Golightly of Anniston.
Mr. Jenkins, a native of Anniston was a retired construction worker.
O'NEAL,
Heflin, Al Services for Willie B. O'Neal, 67, will be Saturday 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, Heflin with Rev. Charles Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery with Anniston Funeral Services incharge
Mr. O'Neal died Wednesday in Ashland.
Survivors include his wife, Zeberrea O'Neal; four sons, Larry James O'Neal of Anniston, Willie G. O'Neal , Bryant Anthony O'Neal and Kenneth E. O'Neal all of Heflin; a daughter, Olympia O'Neal of Heflin; four sisters, Elizabeth Hayes of Boston, Villa Mae Harris of Los Angeles, Exiadean Reese of Carrolton, Ga. and Hazel Ervin of Heflin; and four brothers, Robert O'Neal of Shawnee, Okla, Doc O'Neal and Marvin O'Neal both of Choccolocco, and John O'Neal of Heflin.
Mr. O'Neal was a native of Randolph County and lived most of his life in Cleburne County.
SANDERS,
Oxford Al Services for James W. Sanders,73.will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fairview Hights Northside Baptist Church withRevs. Jeremy Sanders and Davis Vinson officiating. Burial will be in Upper Cane Creek Cemetery, Fruithurst. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mr Sanders died Thursday at Regional Medical Center in Anniston.
Survivors include a son, Bobby L. Sanders; a sister , Lois Sanders; a brother, W.H.Sanders
A Prentiss, Miss., native, Mr. Sanders had lived in Oxford for the past 36 years.
SMITH,
Ashland, Al Services for Alma O. Smith ,89, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Clay County Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Ingram officiating. Burial will be in Lystra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 p.m. until time of services Saturday.
Mrs. Smity died Wedhesday at Dr. C. P. Horn/Clay County Nursing Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Agnes O'Neal of Stewart, Tenn.; three sons, Lloyd Smith, Lofton Smith and Noah Smith, all of Ashland.
A Clay County native, Mrs Smith was a homemaker.
TURNER,
Birmingham, Al Services for Eula E. Turner, 75, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Holy Hill Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will be in Coleman Cemetery, Riveerside. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs Turner died Thursday at Baptist Medical Center Princeton in Birmingham.
Survivors include three daughters, Gladys Embry, Vinnie C. Ward, and Gwendolyn Groce, all of Birmingham.
TURNER,
Heflin, Al Services for Sammie Louise Turner, 58, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin with Revs. Phillip Morris and Monroe Lipscomb officiating. Burial will be in Nances Creek Cemetery, Calhoun County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs Turner died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center in Anniston
WEATHERLY,
Eastaboga, Al Services for Otis Weatherly Sr., 66, will be Saturday 2:30 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, Iron City with Rev Samuel Henderson officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery with Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge.
Mr. Weatherly died Sunday in Citizens Hospital.
Survivors include his wife Julia Weatherly; two daughters,, Annette Weatherly and Rose Marie Fields both of Chicago; three sons, Otis Weatherly of bynum, Vincent Weatherly and Rena Weatherly both of Chicago; a sister, Wilma Magee of Cleveland; and a brother Eugene Weatherly of Gadsden.
Mr. Weatherly was retired from General Motors.
WILSON,
Indianapolis Indiana Services for Tolando Mandell Wilson, 22, formerly of Anniston will be Saturday 3 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Anthony Jelks officiating. Burial will follow in Jennifer Cemetery, Munford.
Mr Wilson died Sunday in Indiana
Survivors include his mother; Diane Wilson of Indianapolis; a son, Rashad Wilson of Anniston; a brother, Torri Terrell wilson of Indianapolis
Mr Wilson was a member of 14th Street Church of Christ
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 20, 1998 OBITUARIES
AKRIDGE,
Anniston Al. Services for Grover "Ike" Cleveland Akridge, 75, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs Rick Reaves, Time Tomas and Dr. Harvey Brown officiating. Burial will follown in Ten Island Cemetery,Ohatchee. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Akridge died Friday at Stringfellow Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Fay E. Akridge; two daughters, Connie M. Smith of Anniston and Donna F. Poland of Weaver; a sister, Agnes Dovan of somerville, N.J.; three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Mr. akridge was a native of Ohatchee and residentof Anniston. He was retired from Alabama Power Company after 39 years. a veteran of the United States Marines and served in WW II. He was a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church.
BUSH,
Talladega, Al services for Mittie M. Smith Bush, 75, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary with Rev. Sudealia Douthard officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Alpine.
Mrs Bush died Tuesday at her home . Survivors include a son, Lawrence Bush of Millbrook; three grandsons; and a caregiver, Linder McIntyre.
Mrs Bush was a member of Spring Hill CME. Church in Munford. She was preceded by her husband, Edward Bush.
MATSON,
Talladega, Al. Services for Faye H. Matson,68, will be today at 11 a.m. at Usrey Funeral Home withRevs. Mack Finney and Joe Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park.
Mrs Matson died Friday at her home.
Survivors include three sons, Randy Matson, Darrell Matson and Barry Matson, all of Talladega; two sisters, Billie Ruth Elkins and Jo Ann Hardy, both of Talladega; a brother, Hubert Harville of Talladega; and six grandchildren,
A lifelong Talladega County native, Mrs. Matson was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and was former co-owner of Tebo's Restaurant. she was preceded by her husband, C.D. "Tebo" Matson.
McCOLLOUGH
Roanoke, Al Services for Robert John McCollough,75, will be today at 2 p.m. at the First Church of God, Roanoke,with Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens.
Mr. McCollough died Thursday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.
Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae Parmer McCollough; two daughters, Bobbie Jean Huey of Aubern and Glenda Harper of Roanoke; a sister, Rena Whitley of Roanoke ; three brothers, Ernest McCollough and A G. McCollough, both of Roanoke, and Sammy McCollough of Coleyville, Texas; four grandchildren and a great grand child.
A lifelong Randolph County resident Mr. McColloughy was a disabled WW II veteran and a member of the First Church of God in Roanoke.
McLAUGHLIN,
Jacksonville, Al Joseph Russell McLaughlin,88, of Jacksonville formerly of Birmingham died Thursday in Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife Helen W. McLaughlin of Centre; two sons, Dr. John G Galloway of Ashville, N.C. and Mike W. Galloway of Jacksonville; and a sister, Anna R. Kresinske.
Born in Oil City, Pa. , Mr. McLaughlin was a memger of the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, veteran of WW II, and a retired salesman.
Mr. McLaughlin's body was donated to UAB.Science.
PARKER,
Piedmont, Al. Services for Ora C. Parker, 83, willl be today at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Piedmont with Revs. J Holland Thomas, Tony Smith and James Martin officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with Mickelsen McGee Funeral Home in charge The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mrs Parker died Thursday at Piedmont Health Care Center.
Survivors include two sons, John T Parker and Robert E. Parker both of Piedmont; Seven grandchildren and seven and seven great grand children .
Mrs. Parker had lived in Piedmont most of her life. She retired from SCT Cotton Mill and owner and operator of the Flower Shop in Piedmont. she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Piedmont.
SHORTNACY,
Oxford, Al. Graveside services for Maude Shears Shortnacy,84 will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Oxford City Cemetery with Rev. Ron Ethridge officiatingl with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs Shortnacy died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a son Eddie Shortnacy of Oxford; five sisters, Ruby Rinehart, Louise Fant, Vera Pirkle, Mildred Key and Betty Phillips, all of Oxford; and two grandsons.
Mrs Shortnacy had lived in Oxford all her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford.
After the death of her husband, Claude Shortnacy, a former Oxford city councilman, mrs shortnacy fulfilled his postiion. she was also preceded by a sister Helmouth "Aunt Hammy" Shears.
TURNER,
Heflin Al Services for Sammie Louise Turner,58, will be today at 11 a.m. at Dryden Funeral Home with Revs. Philip Morris and monroe Lipscomb officiating. Burial will be in Nances Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Turner died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Gorman and Faye Turner, both of Heflin; Three sons Terry Turner of Heflin, Dennis Turner of Roanoke and David Turner of Tallapoosa Ga.; three sisters, Janice Harbin of Atlanta, Patsy Hall of Piedmont and Ann York of Detroit; five brothers, Lamar Harbin of Tennessee, Donnie Harbin of Oxford, Paul Harbin of Anniston, Doug Harbin of Atlanta and James Harbin of Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
An Anniston Native, Mrs Turner had lived in Cleburne County for some time . She was a member of Heflin Baptist Church
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 21, 1998 OBITUARIES
BALL,
Oxford Al Services for Cora "Mama Cora" Curry Ball , 95 will be Wednesday at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oxford. Mrs Ball will be interred in Jennifer Cemetery in Jennifer. Ervin Funeral Home will handle arrangements.
Mrs Ball died Wednesday in Youngstown, Ohio.
Survivors include two daughters, Minnie Jackson of Youngstown and Annie Laura Funderburg of Atlanta; on brother Charles Curry of Twinsburg, Ohio; 10 grandchildren,22 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs Ball was preceded by her husband, Eli Ball, a son , eight brothers and four sisters.
CLAY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Cleo Arnevis Clay, 70, will be Moday at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with the Revs. C.O.Grinstead and Jerry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Lower Cane Creek Cemetery in Fruithurst. the family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs. Clay died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Haney of Langley, S. C. , and Carolyn Morrow of Oxford; a son, Howard Clay of Aiken, S.C.;a sister, Lucille Todd of South Pasadena, Fla; three brothers, Vernon Barker and Rufus Barker, Both of Hefllin, and Martis Barker of Prattville; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs Clay, a native of Clebrune County, was a residentof oxford for the past 44 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, She was preceded by her husband Arlan Clay, and a son Richard.
(Cleo was a wonderful caring friend . We had a lot of good times together. I missed her terribly when she retired from Southern Tool and I will miss her more now.)MIB.
GORDON,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Sam Gordon,87, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery with Cantor Brian Miller officiating.
Mr Gordon died Friday at National Health Care.
Surviving is a brother, Hyman E. Gordon of Anniston.
Mr. Gordon, a Birmingham native, was a resident of Annistonfor 48 years. He was a veteran of the U S. Army and Alabama National Guard. He was a member of Temple Beth-El. He retired from Sterling Jewelers.
GRAVETTE,
Talladega, Al. Graveside services for Sara Elizabeth"Lizzy"Gravette, 91 will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Gloria Jones officiating and Usrey Brown Funeral Service in charge.
Mrs Gravette died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Lillie Sims of Talladega; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
A Talladega native , Mrs. Gravette lived in Florida for five years. she retired from Old Mill Textile.
HAMLINK,
Oxford Al Services for Walter Francis Hamlink , 82, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery in Anniston. the family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Hamlink died Friday in Anniston.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Hamlink of Anniston;a daughter, Madeline Flint of Anniston; a son, Herbert Francis Hamlink; a sister, Evelyn Spiegel of Illinois;a brother, Harvey Hamlink of Illinois; a ganddaughter, Cheryl Ann Cochran; and a great granddaughter, Erika Ann Traywick.
Mr. Hamlink, a native of Annawan, Ill., was and a a residentof Anniston for several years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a veteran , a member of the Knights of Columbus and a graduate of Ambrose College.
MATTHEWS,
Lincoln, Al Graveside services for Samuel Matthews,53, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Gallant.
He died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
MILLER,
Anniston Al Services for Louise Pyles Miller,66, will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Ervin Funeral Chapel with Rev. J.E. Merriweather officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 3-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Miller died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Felicia A. miller of Anniston; three sons, Ronald D. and Darryl Miller both of Anniston, and Byron Pyles of Marietta Ga. ; three sisters, Ruth Davenport of Stone Mountain Ga. , Gertrude Bolton of Anniston and Myrtle Hughes of Seattle; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs Miller was perceded by her husband Leonard N. Miller, and two sons, Tracey and Terry Miller.
MILLER,
Jacksonville, Al Services for Robert Bruce Miller, 87, will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Keck Baptist Church in Gray, Ky. with Rev. Damon Helton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin, Ky, with Hampton Funeral Home, Barbourville, Ky., in charge.The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 7-9 .
Mr. Miller died Saturday in Jacksonville.
Survivors include hes wife of 65 years, Maude E. Miller ; two daughters, Barbara Dawson of Greenville, Tenn., and judy Martel of Jacksonville; and four grandchildren.
Mr Miller was a native and longtime residentof Kentucky, He was a resident of Jacksonville for the past five years. He was a member of Keck Baptist Churchand attended Westside Baptist Church, JacksonvilleHe retired from Wiser Oil Company.
RAY,
Eastaboga Al Services for Gordon Bennett Ray, 77, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Eastaboga Baptist Church with bro. Rodnay Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home
Mr. Ray died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Ray ; two daughters, Judy Hanvey of Eastobaga and Carolyn Tally of Lincoln; two sons, Gordon Ray Jr. of Oxford and Christopher Lee Ray of Spartanburg, S.C.; four sisters , Lois Jean Pearce of Shelby, Sue Dulaney of Eastaboga, Thelma Rowell of Titusville, Fla. and Rachael Rohe of Pittsburgh; a brother, Macon Ray Sr. of Talladega; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mr. Ray, a native and residentof Eastaboga, was a rural mail carrier for 35 years. He was a WW II veteran and a member and deacon of Eastaboga Baptist Church.
ROBERTS,
Piedmont Al Services for Rev. Billy Roberts,46 will be Tuesday at 11 a,m. at Goshen United Methodist Church with Revs. Davis Acker, Jack Causey, Alan Head, Lester Hickman , Tommy Ledbetter, Herb Williamson , Perry Wood and Billy York officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8:30 Monday night.
Rev. Roberts died Saturday at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Peoples Roberts; three sons, William Russell Roberts of Birmingham , and Matthew Thomas Roberts and Jonathan Andrew Roberts, both of Piedmont; his parents, Johnnie and I.V. Roberts of Blue Mountain, three brothers , Johnny RobertsJr. of Blue Mt. , Roy Roberts of Wedowee and Davey Roberts of Weaver.
Rev. Roberts was a Calhoun County native and a resident of Piedmont. He served as pastor of the Goshen United Methodist Church.
ROBERTS,
Oxford, Al Services for Lester G. Roberts Jr. ,72, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Oxford with Dr. Charles Martin and Dr. Ron Ethridge officiatingl Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Roberts died Friday at Regional Midical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie Roberts; four daughters, Jan Roberts of Jacksonville, Carol Roberts of Alexander City, Carol Ann Roberts of Montgomery and Lori Roberts of Oxford; two sons , Steve Roberts of Montgomery and Don Roberts of Oxford; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Roberts was a native of Emanuel County, Ga. and a resident of Oxford for the past 45 years. He was a member and deacom of the First Baptist Church of Oxford. He was a veteran of the korean War and WW II. He was retired from Alabama Power and was a member of the Anniston Civitan Club.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 22, 1998 OBITUARIES
BUTLER,
Woodville Al Servives for Hobart L. Butler, 67, formerly of Cherokee County, will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melvyn Salter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens. The family will rreceive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Butler died Saturday at Jackson County Hospital in Scottsboro.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Anderson Butler; a son, Larry D. Butler of South side; and a grandson,Douglas Butler.
Mr Butler was a native of Cherokee County, son of the late Elbert and Jennie Lou Chestnut Butler.He was a veteran of the Korean War and was retired from the military. He was a truck driver, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge and V.F.W.
FROST,
Wedowee, Al Services for Mary Myrtice Frost, 88, will be today 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. burial will follow in Noonday Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.
Mrs Frost died Saturday at the Wedowee Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Janie Austin of Wedowee; and a brother, Fred Huey of Wedowee.
Mrs Frost was a native of Randolph County, the daughter of James Larkin Huey and Willie Pearl Wilson Huey. Mrs Frost lived in Florida for many years before returning to Wedowee. she was a member of the Noonday Congregational Christian Church. She was preceded by her husband, Stell B. Frost.
HUBBARD,
Jacksonville, Al. Services for Wallace Hubbard, 54, will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Mt. Ararat CME. Church with Revs. John James, Connie Singleton, Billy R. Morgan, and Mae Long officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery with Anniston Funeral Services in charge.
Mr. Hubbard died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Jackie J. Christian and Verdestine Hubbard both of Alexandria, and Marchelle Keller of Piedmont; two sons, Andriana Glass of Alexandria and Randy Harris of Arizona; six sisters, Evelyn Levelle of Cleveland, Gertrude Grice of Marietta, Fla., Ximena Woodruff of Anniston, Patricia Albernathy of Detroit., Phylis Pearson of Englewood, New Jersey, and LaConyea Veasley of Jacksonville; four brothers, Randolph Hubbard and Thomas Huggard and Charles Hubbard both of Ohatchee; four grandchildren.
Mr Hubbard was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. He was a member of Mt. Ararat CME. Church and was an employee of Calhoun County Road Department.
MATTHEWS,
Lincoln, Al Graveside services for Samual H. Matthews Sr., 53, formerly of Gadsden will be today at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist, Gallant ,Al.
Mr. Matthews died Friday in Anniston.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Matthews of Lincoln; a son, Samual H. Matthews Jr. of Gadsden; two sisters. Doris Fobare of Berkley Springs, W. Va.,and Alice Mears of Florence; four brothers, Ralph Matthews of Hokes Bluff, Charles Matthews Jr. of Gallant, Kenneth Matthews of Baltimore , and Roger Marriot of Gadsden; a grandchild.
Mr. Mattheews was a former Gadsden resident . He worked for Modern Medicine Comcept and was a US Navy veteran . He was preceded by his first wife, Florence Matthews , Parents, Charles and Doris Matthews, and a sister, Mary Marriot.
MUSSELWHITE,
Heflin, Al. Services for Calvin Musselwhite, 82, will be tonight 7 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. T.J.Morgan officiating. The family will receive friends tonight at the church from 6-7 p.m.Dryden Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in Brainbridge, Ga.
Mr. Musselwhite, died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
PETTUS,
Oxford, Al Services for Eunice Inez Pettus, 92, will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Smith officiating.Burial will follow in the Oxford Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home form 6-8.
Mrs. Pettus died Saturday at Colonial Pines Health Care, Oxford.
Survivors include three daughters, Sybil Kirby of Anniston, Glennie McWilliams and Becky Coxwell both of Oxford ; two sons Douglas Pettus and Jerry Pettus both of Oxford; two sisters Claudine Crow of Oxford and Roberta Molers of Pleasanton, Calif. ; two brothers, Doug Clark of Oxford and Frank Clark of Saks; 22 grandchildren ,33 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Mrs Pettus was a native and resident of Calhoun County most of her life. she was a member of the Oxford Church of Christ wher she enjoyed participating in the Ladies Quilting.
WILSON,
Woodland, Al Services for Herlis Howard Wilson, 79, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Hill Church of God with Revs. Ridley Parmer and James Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Wilson died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Mary N. Wilson; a daughter, Margaret Owens of Calif.; a grandson, Geoffery Owens of Calif; three brothers, Ezra Wilson and Murphey Wilson both of Woodland and Julius Wilson of Wadley.
Mr. Wilson was a native of Randolph County, and the son of James J. Wilson and Catherine Huddleston Wilson. He had worked with Chrysler Motor Co. before returning to Randolph County.
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BOYD,
Wedowee, Al Services for Clayton Boyd, 29, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. R L. Heflin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Vines Funeral Home of LaFayette is in charge.
Mr. Boyd died Friday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his parents, Ray and Clara Boyd of Wedowee; a son , DeAngelo Brooks of Alex City; a sister, Cynthia O'Neal of Wedowee; a brother, Nathan Boyd of Wedowee; and his grandparents, Annie Boyd of Wedowee and Ethel Sterling of Lineville.
CROWDER,
Roanoke, Al Services for Blanche Mozelle Crowder,83, will be today at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Revs. Cecil Halsey and Ray Runyan officiating. Burial will follow ine the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services . Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge.
Mrs Crowder died Sunday at Randolph County Hospital
Survivors include two sons, Judson Crowder of Fyffe and Randy Crowder of Clanton;12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mrs Crowder, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been employed at Handley Mills. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Jewell Frank Crowder.
MUSSELWHITE,
Heflin Al. Services for Calvin Elza Musselwhite, 82, were Monday at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. T. J. Morgan officiating. Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin were in charge. A second service will be today in Bainbridge , Ga. The family will redeive friends tonight from 4-5 at Cox Funeral Home in Bainbridge with graveside services ato follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden.
Mr. Musselwhite died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Musselwhite; a son , David Musselwhite of Lincoln; a daughter, Elaine Faird of Birmingham ; four sisters, Catherine Marchant of Bainsbridge, Ga., Elsie Hudson and Clara Smith, both of Fort Myers, Fla. and Jimmie Houston of Tifton, Ga. ; and four grandchildren.
and five great grandchildren.
RODEN,
Ft. Payne, Al Services for Pamela Kay Roden, 39, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Ft. Payne with Rev.Jimmy Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roden died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Neil Roden of Ft. Payne; a daughter, Taylor Nicole Roden of Ft. Payne; a son Logan Whorton Roden of Ft. Payne; her parents; Rev and Mrs Perry Whorton of Centre; a sister Nina Jo Ericson of Tuscaloosa; and a brother, Randy Whorton of Anniston
Mrs. Roden was the office manager for McGriff and Dowdy of Ft Payne. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church of Ft Payne;She was preceded by a son Bradley C. Roden and her grandparents.
SCALES,
Anniston, Al Services for John C. "Knox" Scales,90, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Five Pionts with Rev. Lonnie B. Houston officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service of Roanoke.
Mr. Scales died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Valdosta Shealey of Clearwater, Fla., and Johnny Scales of Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Mary Liza Appleby, Sarah Trammell, and Rosie Lee Drake, all of Roanoke; two stepsons, Roosevelt Avery of Anniston and John Avery of Detroit, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Beatrice Moore of Anniston.; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Scales was the oldest Deacon at the Sweet Home Baptist Church of Five Points. He was prededed by his will, Lena Scales; three son ; a stepdaughter and his first wife.
SILHY,
Pell City, Al Services for Peggy Joe Silhy,55, will be today at 4 p.m. at Chhapel Hill Funeral Home of Pell City with Rev. Rick Luman officiating. burial will be in the Coosa Valley Church of God Cemetery in Cropwell.
Mrs Silhy died Sunday at her home .
Survivors include her husband, Mario Silhy; two daughters, Connie Polk and Bonnie McCullough, both of Pell City; two sons, Tommy McCullough and Ronnie McCullough, both of Pell City; her mother, Tressie Kemp; a brother, John Kemp of Pell City; and a grandson.Michael Gregory Polk,Jr.
Mrs Silhy, a native of Walker County, was a resident of Pell City for the past 18 years. She was a homemaker and of the Jewish Faith.
WORTHAM,
Anniston Al Services for Thomas G. "Bill" Wortham , 82, will be Wednesday at 11 a. m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Revs Kevin Thomas and Tex Ergle officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery with graveside Masonic services . The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke.
Mr. Wortham died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Wortham ; a daughter, Bonnie W. Wall of Summerville, S.C. ; a stepson, Dr. jerry L. Kitchens of Birmingham; and a grandchild, Dr. Anne Hearn Bussian of Birmingham.
Mr. Wortham , a native of Randolph County, was a former longtime resident of Roanoke. He was the owner of the Martin Theatre in Roanoke.He was a member of the DeArmanville United Methodist Church and theFirst Methodist Church of Roanoke.
THE ANNISTON STAR JUNE 24, 1998 OBITUARIES
ELDERS,
Ohatchee, Al Graveside services for Jennie O. Elders, 91, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Bethel Cemetery with Revs. Joe Jones and Charles Burnham officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray BrownService Mortuary and Crematory.
Mrs Elders died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a sister, Carrie Lee Haynes of Anniston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs Elders, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of First United Methodist Church. of Ohatchee.
JORDEN,
Sand Rock, Al Services for James H. Jorden, 66, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Centre Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charley Barllett officiating. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9.
Mr. Jorden died Sunday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Jorden ; a son James Jorden of Carol Stream, Ill; four daughters, Benita Penland of Sand Rock, Kathy Higgins of Piedmont, Janice Reed of Acworth, Ga. and Karen Reynolds of Kennesaw , Ga.; two brothers, Charles Jorden of Parrish and Ben Jorden of Oakman; a sister, Willodean Morris of Oakman; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
HAYES,
Eastaboga, Al. Services for James Richard "Ricky" Hayes Jr. 33, will be today at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Revs. Tim Thomas and John Conn officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Trail Cemetery in Oxford.
Mr. Hayes died Monday in Oxford.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Hayes; his parents, James Richard Hayes Sr. of Anniston and Brenda Reaves Cosper of Oxford; a daughter, Megan L Hayes of Eastaboga; two sons, Derrick L. Nelson of Anniston and James M. Hayes of Eastaboga; three sisters, Amanda Hayes Burnham of Oxford, Tara Turner Green of Birmingham And Debbie Cosper Bass, both of Woodland; his grandfather, C.R. Reaves of Oxford;two brothers, Tilghman A. Turner of Jacksonville and Stephen C. Cosper of Heflin
Mr Hayes was a resident of Calhoun County all his life. He attended Wellborn High School and was a member of the varsity football team He was also a member of Bynum Baptist Church
HAYNES,
Lincoln, Al Graveside services for Sidney Knox Haynes,61, will be Thursday at 10 a.m. iin Winterboro Cemetery with a military chaplain officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-6 at Usrey Brown Service.
Mr Haynes died Monday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include two daughters, Angela Haynes Johns.of Talladega and Cassandra Gail Haynes of Lincoln; a sister Betty H. Chamblee of Lincoln; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Haynes, a native of Lincoln was retired from the USMilitary and the Anniston Army Depot. He was a member of the Shriners of Eastaboga and the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded by is wife, Betty Graogan Haynes of Winterboro and a Brother.
MOORE,
Cedar Bluff, Al Services for Colleen O. Moore,68, will be today at 10 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Hawkins officiating. burial will follow in Weiss Lake Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore died Monday in Riverview Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Wayne Moore, a daughter, Kim Black of Centre; two sons, Phillip Moore of Lexington, Ky.and Charles Moore of Cedar Bluff; two grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren,
Mrs Moore, a native of Bethel Springs, Tenn,. was a retired registered nurse.
O'KELLEY
Anniston Al Services for Kate Rhodes O'Kelley,100, will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev Reggie Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home .
Mrs.O'Kelley died Tuesday at National Health Care.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Frances Jones of Eulaton; a son Horace O'Kelley of Eulaton; 16 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Mrs O'Kelley lived her entire life in Calhoun County. She was the oldest member of Eulaton First Baptist. she was preceded by her husband, Gober O'Kelley, a son , a daughter, and a granddaughter.
OUDIN,
Cooperstown, N.Y. Memorial services for Charles Folger Oudin, Jr.69, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, Episcopal , Cooperstown , New York, with the Revs. Canon George French and Douglas Smith officiating. Internment will be at Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown, with Tallapaugh Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Oudin, a former resident of Anniston died march 11 in Stuart Fla.
Survivors include two sons ,Charles Folger Oudin III of Houston, Texas and John Godwin Oudin of Atlanta; a daughter, Laurie Jennings Oudin of Homestead, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Oudin was preceded by his wife, Jean Godwin Oudin, a native of Anniston.
ROBERTS,
Roanoke Al. Graveside services for James D. Roberts, 72, will be today at 4:30 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Craft officiating. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge.
Mr. Roberts died Tuesday at University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham.
He is survived by his son, James Dempsey Roberts of Roanoke.
Mr. Roberts, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been self employed as a carpenter. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
SEARCY,
Lineville, Al Services for Clavin Searcy Sr., 66, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bethleham United Methodist Church in Lineville with Revs. David Tucker, Larry Heard, and Charles Caldwell, David Staples and Bishop Jimmy Marks will officiating. Burial will be in Lineville Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 4-8 at Garrett Funeral Home. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Searcy died Saturday at Clay County Hospital in Ashland.
Survivors include his wife, irene Hardy Searcy of Lineville; three daughters, Lorene Thomas and Nancy Thomas, both of Lineville, and Barbara Foots of Tuskegee; four sons Ricky Searcy of Anniston, Calvin Searcy Jr. of Lineville, James Scales of Lineville and Melvin Foots of Tuskegee; a brother, George dJackson of Louisville, Ky.; a sister Annie M. Jones of Oglethorpe Ga. ;27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren
Mr. Searcy, a Clay County native, was a pulp wooder. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
TEAGUE,
Ranburne, Al Services for Charles Curtis Teague, 58, will be Saturday at 9 a.m.(CST) at Lecta Methodist Church with Rev. O.V. Sewell officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rainwater West funeral Home Bowdon Ga. is in charge.
Mr. Teague died Monday.
Survivors iclude a son, Mickey Teague of Bowdon Ga.;a brother, Horace Teague of Ranburne; four sisters, Clara Lambough and Nora Brown ,both of Sylacauga, Jean Morrow of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Lydia Rogers of Ephesus Community; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Teague, a native of Cleburne County, was a mechine operator at D and L.
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BELL,
Heflin , Al. Services for Jonathan Tyler Bell, 28, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Van Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Dryden Funeral Home . The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Bell died Monday in Cleburne County.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Gail Bell ; a son John Ellis Bell of Heflin; a daughter Madeline Rose Bell of Heflin; his parents, Larry E. Bell and Rachel R. Bell, both of Heflin; two brothers, Mitchell D. Bell and L. Michael Bell both of Heflin; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Charlie Pullen and Mr andMrs Bee Hyatt, both of Heflin.
Mr Bell was a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County.
CAMPBELL,
Jacksonville Al Memorial services for Eugenia Shirley Easter Campbell, 78, will be Friday at 10 a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Holloway officiating.
Mrs. Campbell died Wednesday at Wessex House of Jacksonville.
Survivors include a daughter, Kyla Hambright ofJacksonville; a son, David H. Campbell of Birmingham; and four grandchildren.
Mrs Campbell was a native of Arkansas and a resident of Calhoun Vounty since 1972. She attended First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville and was a member of D.A. R.
FINLEY,
Jacksonville Al Services for Robert E. Finley, 70, will be Friday at 3 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Boboian officiating. Burial will be in White's Gap Cemetery. The fimily will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Finley died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Idell Finley of Jacksonville.
Mr. Finley was a native and lifelong resident of Clahoun County. He was retired from Howell Realty and was a member of Jehovah Withess Kingdom Hall of Jacksonville.
MARTIN,
Anniston Al Services for Lovis R. Alexander Martin 82, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Harvey Brown and Rick Reaves officiating . Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Martin died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two stepdaughteres, Betty M. Williams of Douglasville, Ga. and Dana M. Bishop of Lincoln; two stepsons, James R. Martin of Lincoln and Bennie L. Martin of Oxford; a sister, Orean R. Taylor of Anniston ; two brothers, C E Reaves and Fred W. Reaves, both of Oxford; 13 stepgrandchildren; 17 stepgreat grandchildren and four stepgreat great grandchildren.
Mrs Martin, a native and lifelong gesident of Calhoun County, was a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church.
ROBERTSON,
Roanoke Al Graveside services for James D. Roberts, 63, will be today at 4:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Craft officiating. Quattlebaum Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr Roberts died Tuesday at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham.
He is survived by a son James Dempsey Roberts of Roanoke.
Mr. Roberts, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, had been sefl-employed as a carpenter. He was a member of Pleasant GroveBaptist Church.
SIMPSON,
Cincinnati, Ohio Services for Martha "Carolyn" Simpson, 60, formerly of Weaver, will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Chapel Hilll Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glen Bonds officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Simpson died Wednesday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include her husband, Richard C Simpson; a son Richard Scott Simpson of Luling, La.; two sisters, Lissie Lee Horton of Mobile and Shirley Sawyer of Gulf Shores; four brothers, Charles Robert Fondren, ames Harvey Fondren, William D. Fondren and RalphFondren all of Mobile; and four grandchildren.
Mrs Simpson was a longtime resident of Weaver. She was a member of Eastern Star and West Weaver Baptist Church. She was preceded by a son, Roger N. Simpson
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BIBLE,
Anniston Al. Services for Lester Thomas Bible,82, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. W. Allen jinks and Wayne Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 -7 :30 at the funeral home.
Mr. Bible died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle D. Bible ; three daughters, Dorothy Bible Jinks of Oxford, Linda B. Morrison of Gulf Breeze, Fla. and Dianne Hollingsworth of Daphne; a soster, Velma Slaton of Oxford; three brothers, Marvin Bible of Anniston , Verdis Bible of Lanette and Leon Bible of Heflin; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren .
Mr. Bible, a native of Randolph County and resident of Anniston, retired from Mead Corporation after 28 years. He was a member deacon and Sunday school teacher at Eulaton First Baptist Church.
BUSH,
San Fernando, Calif. Services for Ralph L. Bush,45, formerly of Anniston, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at 22nd & Moore church of Christ with Willie Ivey officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery.Procession will leave 1809 Dooley Ave at 12:30 p.m.Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Bush died June 19 in San Fernando.
Survivors include two sons Brandon Bush and Marcus Bushboth of Miami ; his mother and step father, Eula and Willie Vincent of Anniston six sisters, Johnnie Hill of Stone Mountain, Ga. , Rhonda McKinney of Oxford, Pamela Vincent of Sun Valley, Calif., Valencia Larios of San Fernando, Terri Collins of Birmingham and Samantha Babinec of Pearl City Hawaii; and a brother, Darrell Vincent of SanJose, Calif.
Mr. Bush, anative of Calhoun County, was a pharmaceutical representative with Mereck Pharmaceuticals.
DATES,
Alpine Al. Services for Rickey Howard Dates, 31, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Campbell Missionary Baptist Church Alpine, with Revs. Orlander garrett and Richard Fair officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
He died Monday in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Catherine Swain Dates of Alpine,; his mother, Beatrice Dates of Alpine ; three stepdaughters, Jessica Swain, Shanell Swain and Veronica Swain, all of Alpine; two sisters,Irish R. Dates and Mona Lisa Dates both of Alpine; a brother, Charner Cates Dr. of Alpine; and a stepgranddaughter.
Mr Dates a member of Kingston Missionary Baptist Church, attended Talladega County Training School and was a former employee of Crown Textile. He was a construction worker through Labor Local Union 559.
DUPREE,
Anniston Al Services for Rebell W. Dupree, 64, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt Olive Baptist Church in Heflin with Revs. W.C.Gamble, Y.C. Johnson and Tommy Ackles officiating. Burial will be in Heflin City Cemetery. Procession will leave 2824 Walnut Ave. At 1 p.m. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mrs Dupree died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Lillie Dupree , Mattie Dupree, and Paula Dupree all of Anniston; three sons, Joe Dupree, Hoyt Dupree Jr. and Frank Dupree all of Anniston; three sisters, Erris Houston and Alice Dulaney, both of Heflin and Mary Elston of Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers Tommy Westbrook and L.C. Billingsley, both of Atlanta, A.C. Westbrook o Heflin and Willie b. Westbrook of Rootville Ga. ; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
mrs Dupree, a native of Randolph County was a member of Mt Olive Baptist Church. She was prededed by her husband, Hoyt Dupree Sr.
EVANS,
Pell City, Al Services for Margie Dean Evans,67, will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pell City with Pastor W. L. Martin officiating. Burial will be in Greenfield Church Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services Sims Funeral Service will direct.
Mrs. Evans died Thursday at Medical Center East in Birmingham
Survivors include three daughters, Rosalene Smith,Willie L. Evans, Alvin Evans, Michael Evans and Hugh Jordan all of Pell City and Gregory Evans of Detroit; seven sisters,Mary Porter of Bedford Heights, Ohio, Ruth Sanders and Alice Washington both of Detroit Sadie Gover, Joyce Gover and Barbara Gover, all of Cleveland and Eva Gover of Big Stone Gap, Va.; five brothers James beavers of Detroit, Tommy Jordan of Cleveland , Lewis Gover of Long Beach, N.Y. , Harold Gover of Athens, Ga., and Maurice Gover of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grand children.
HILL,
Roanoke Al Services for Luke Hill Sr.,93, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Roanoke with Rev Lathonia J. Wright officiating. burial will be in East Roanoke Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service . The body will be at Che church an hour before services.
Mr. Hill died Tuesday at Estes Nursing Home in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Elizabeth Hill; two sons Rev. Alford Hill and Silus Leon Hill both of Roanoke; two daughters, Ruby H. McGhee of Birmingham and Harriet Shears of Roanoke; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
JENNINGS.
Anniston Al. Services for William Earl Jennings,54, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Miracle Revival Temple with Pastors Tim Webb , Robert Almon and Walter Carr officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. Anniston Funeral Services will direct.
Mr. Jennings died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Jackson of Anniston; a daughter, Juddetta Cowden of Anniston; two stepdaughters, Mary Alice Jemison and Helen Smith both of Anniston ; four stepsons , David Almon Gerald Almon , Dontae Almon and Charlie B. Turner, all of Anniston; three sisters, Nina Ammons, and Mary Grier, both of Anniston, and Gloria Franks of Olympia, Wash. ; four brothers, Perry Jennings and James Jennings,both of Anniston, Wilmer Jennings. of College Park, Ga. and Jarvis Jennings of Bremerton, Wash.; three grandchildren and five Step grandchildren
KING,
Centre Al.....Services for Billy Wayne King, 62, will be Saturday at 22 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel withRevs. Melvyn Salter and Jackie Battles officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Sylvia Tallent, 210 Auburn St.
Mr. King died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include two daughters ;Christy King Waddell of Centre and Melanie King Cook of Gadsden; two sons, Billy Eugene King of Lutz, Fla., and James M. Brown of Leesburg; three sisters, Katherin Johnson of Huntsville, Betty Jackson of Birmingham and sylvia Tallent of Centre; a brother, Robert G. King of Spring Garden; five grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren.
Mr.King, a native of Cherokee County, was a salesman with NAPA auto parts. He was a graduate of Cherokee County High school and a member former captain and one of the founders of Cherokee County Rescue Service. He was a Baptist.
McGRAW,
Vincent Al Services for Lillin Mann McGraw,94, will be Saturday at noon at Bakers Grove Baptist Church with Revs.Clarence Carter and Donald Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services .Sims Funeral Service will direct
Mrs McGraw died Wednesday at St Clair Regional Hospital
Survivors include a daughter, Hattie Youngblood of Vincent; a son, Clyde McGraw of Vincent; two sisters, Ophelia Dates of Childersburg and Emma Lou Mahone of Alabaster; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
MINTZ,
Jacksonville Al Services for Era L. Mintz, 97 will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Crestwood Cha[el with Rev. Emmett P Roper officiating . Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery . The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Mintz died Thursday
Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine McCauley and Carolyn Upton; a son, Robert D. Mintz; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren three stepgrandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren and one stepgreat grandchild.
Mr. Mintz a lifelong resident of Read's Mill Community in Ccalhoun County, was a retired farmer. He was a member of Mt Gilead Baptist Church and was prededed by his wife Berta J Mintz.
NICHOLSON,
Oxford Al. Services for Hattie Nicholson, 89, formerly of Ft Walton Beach, Fla., will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ervins Chapel of the chimes with bro. Bruce Mooreland officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery. Ervin Funeral Chapel is in charge .
Mrs Nicholson died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include a sister, Annie P. Bailey of Oxford; two brothers. Coateree Dabner of Oxford and Percy Ross of Louisville, Ky. ; and one grandchild Ray C. Wilson of El Paso Texas
Mrs. Nicholson, a native of Calhoun County, was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
ROBINSON,
Sliver Run, Al Services for Gladys Robinson,74, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sweet Home Baptist Church with Rev. Larry B. Holcombe officiating Burial will be in White Plains Cemetery in White Plains. Anniston Funeral Services will direct.
Mrs Robinson died Sunday at Stringfellow Hospital .
Survivors include an adopted son Robert Sampler; a brother, Willie Busby of Choccolocco; and a sister, Emma Davis of Silver Run.
Mrs Robinson was a native of Calhoun County.
SULLIVAN,
Anniston Al A memorial service for Muriel Z. Sullivan, 78, will be Saturday at 5 p..m in the garth of the First Presbyterian Church of Anniston with the Rev. Terry Neewland officiating. Interment will be in the Laurel Memorial Park Cemetery in Cardiff, NJ. Gray Brown Service Mortuary ind Crematory is in charge
Mrs Sullivan died on Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Kuhn Smith of Anniston and Virginia Kuhn Kramer of Ventnor, NJ; and four grandchildren,J. Henry Smith IVof Atlanta, Carin Ann Kramer and ChristopherAdam Kramer both of Ventnor NJ. , and Suzanne Marie Cortellese of Dallas.
She is preceded by a daughter, Susan Kuhn Irwin of Ventnor, NJ.
A New York City native, Mrs Sullivan moved to Anniston from Stamford, Conn., in 1988 when she retired as a financial officer with Stamford Memorial Hospital
Mrs Sullivan wasa member of the First Presbyterian Church of Anniston
SPELLS,
Kansas City, Kan. Services for Early Spells, 74 will be Saturday at 3:30p.m. at Union Springs Baptist Church , Talladega, with Rev. Dr. Samuel Turner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery wity Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge
Mr. Spells, formerly of Talladega, died June 20 at Alpine North Nursing home in Kansas City.
Survivors include three sons, Reginald Spells, and Erskine Spells both of Talladega, and Gregory Spells of Detroit; a stepdaughter, Rhonda Burton of Decatur Ga. ; two sisters Jewell Hswkins of Detroit and Lovie Marshman of Anniston; 14 grandchildren and 12great grandchildren.
Mr. Spells served in the Army from 1943-46 and was later honorably discharged. He was formerly employed by B.F. Goodrech Tire and Rubber Co. in Talladega. After Moving to Kansas, He was employed as a mechanic with the Shuffer Company.
WILLIAMS,
Hobson City Al. Service for Gladys Nell "Lynn" Davis Williams, 45, will be today at 2 p.m. at Rocky Mount Baptist Cemetery in Oxford with Rev. Michael Truss officiating. Burial will be in Silver Run Cemetery in Munford.
Mrs. Williams died June 19.
Survivors include her mother, Ceola Davis of Hobson City; her father, Willie C.Patton of Munford ; two daughters, Kimberly Williams and Phyllis Williams both of Hobson City; two sons, Roosevelt Davis of Gadsden and Authur Williams Jr. of Hobson City; five sisters, Josie Redding Catherine Davis Priscilla Jenkins, Diane Patton and Angela Kilpatrick, all of Anniston; five brothers, Willie Davis , Lonnie Davis, Eddie Patton and Kenneth Patton all of Anniston and Charles Davis of Bowdon, Ga. ; and two grandchildren,
Mrs. Williams, a native of Talladega was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. She was preceded by a daughter, Terri Annette Williams.
WOOD,
Anniston Al Services for Annie B. Wood, 91, will be Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church , Lowndes County. burial will be in the church cemetery with Model City Mortuary of Anniston in charge. The procession will leave tron the funeral home at 1625 W. 8th St. Anniston on Saturday at 8 am.
Mrs Wood died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center..
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
A Lowndes County native ,Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Price and Vassie Carter.
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ANDERSON,
Anniston, Al Services for Robert Anderson, 70, will be today at 4 p.m. at Smith Tabernacle C.M. E. Church with Rev. John H. Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemerery. Anniston Funeral Service is in charge .
Mr. Anderson died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Young Anderson; two daughters , Willie Mae Tippins and Sylvia Ann Anderson, both of Anniston ; five sons, David L Anderson, Robert Anderson Jr., Anthony R. Anderson and Gary L. Anderson, all of Anniston and Vedtor J. Anderson of Ohatchee; a sister, mildred Peters of Jacksonville; 22 greandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Mr. Anderson, a native of Weaver and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company. He was a vereran of the US Navy. He was a member of Conee Baptist Church where he was chairman of the deacon board.
GRAHAM,
Ohatchee, Al Services for Russell Lee Graham,22, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel withRevs. James Owens and Sam Legon officiatingl Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Graham died Thursday in Anniston.
Survivors include his wife, Ashley Miller Graham; a son Colton Fullmer Graham of Georgia his parents, Roy and Denice Graham of Ohatchee; four brothers, Roy Anthony Graham of Virginia, Eric Neil Graham of San Angelo Texas; Joshua Clark Graham and Blake LaDell Graham both of Ohatchee; and his grandmother, Essie Clark of Ohatchee.
Mr. Granham, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was employed by Minton Homes .He attended Ohatchee High School and was a Baptist
HALE,
Vandiver, Services for Gertrude W. Hale ,91, will be today at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs Hale died Thursday.
Survivors include two daughters, Sara Fuller and Carloyn Patterson; two sons,Billy Tim Hale and Bobby Ray Hale; 10 grandchildren ; 19 greatgrandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
LUCAS,
Oxford Al Services for Michael Scott Lucas ,41 will be todayat 4 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Father Leonard officiatingl The family will receive friends today from 2 pm until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Lucas died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Lucas of Oxford, his parents Ray Lucas of Columbus, Ohio and Jo Ann Elgin of Hamilton S.C. ; a daughter Britney Lucas of Oxford; a sister Robin Powell of Sunset, S.C. and two brothers Steve Lucas of Canton, Ohio and Jeff Lucas of Marysville, Ohio.
Mr. Lucas , a native of Columbus, Ohio, was a resident of Oxford for the past three years. He was a manufacturing Superintendent of North American Bus Industries and was a member of the Catholic Church.
WATSON,
Tulare, Calif Services for Edward Watson, 65, will be Monday June 30 at Hamilton Peer Lorentzen Funeral Chapel in Tulare. Burial will follow in North Tulare Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 1-8 p.m. ,Sunday, 9am-8 pm ,Monday 8am - 8pm and Tuesday 8 am -noon at the funeral home.
Mr. Watson died Wednesday at Visalia Hospital in California.
Survivors include his wife, Annie G. Watson of Tulare Calif; two sons Kenneth Watson and George Watson both of Tulare Calif. a daughter, Tammy Phillips of Tulare Calif., a brother, Thomas Watson of Alabama; three sisters, Bertie Wilburn and Madrie Ingram both of Alabama, and Hucie Hardin of Stockton Calif; and 12 grandchildren.
Mr. Watson, a native of Piedmont, farmed in the Tulare County area for 18 years and was noted for growing the largest watermelons in the state.
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KELLEY,
Piedmont Al. Jerry Walter Kelley , 63, a respected former Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy who was paralyzed by a swimming pool accident 18years ago, has died.
Services for Mr. Kelley will be today at 2 p.m. at Mickelsen-McGee Funeral home with Rev. Don Henley officiating. burial will be in Piedmont Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Glass Kelley ; two daughters, Deborah F. Harvey and Pamela J. Pace, both of Piedmont; his mother, Janie Harden of Piedmont; His stepmother, Jewell Kelley of Piedmont; five grandchildren.
Mr. Kelley was a member of the First Congregational Methodist Church of Piedmont. He was preceded by his father, Walter Kelley.
He was a 23 year law enforcement veteran .Mr. Kelley died Friday at Regional Center.
BARFIELD,
Gadsden, Al. Services for Beverly Edna White Barfield,81, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Village Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Leonard officiating. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Barfield died Friday.
Survivors include a son, Ken Barfield; a daughter, Ann Willingham; four sisters, Audrey Turner of Scottsboro ,Nell Maddox of Horton, Betty Hendricks of Oxford, Frances Forrester of Weaver; a brother, Paul White of Huntsville; three grandchildren , Two great grandchildren.
Mrs Barfield was a member of the Sansom Avenue Church of Christ for more than 50 years. She was preceded by her husband, J. D. Barfield; an infant son, Jerry; a brother and two sisters.
BROOKS,
Jacksonville, Al Services for William L. Brooks Jr. 72, will be Monday at 10 a.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Rev. Truman Norred officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Brooks died Saturday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife Margaret Casey Brooks of Jacksonville; ttwo sons, Michael Z. Brooks of Longwood, Fla., and Randy B. Brooks of Oxford; two brothers, Curtis Brooks of Oxford and Carson Brooks of Aurora, M.; four grandchildren all of Longwood, Fla.
Mr. Brooks, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a land surveyor for many years. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church and was preceded by a son Ralph Brooks.
RATLEY,
Ashland Al. raveside services for John L. Ratley Sr., 77 will be today at 2 p.m. at the Clay County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Military rites, the Revs. Ray Milstead and Glenn Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends today until service time at Benefield Funeral Home.
Mr.Ratley died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Ratley; a son, John L. Ratley Jr. of Ashland; three daughters, Betty Pritchett of Montgomery, Patricia Tripp of Ashland and Kitty Powell of Prattville; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Ratley, a native of Montgomery, had lived in Clay County since 1975. He was a retired First Sergeant in the US Army and was a veteran of WW II and the Korean War. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America in Clay County and a member of OliveBranch Baptist Church. He was preceded by an infant son, James Wilford Ratley.
SLAGLE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Tlvin Mark Slagle, 73, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Maynard McGinty officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Slagle died Friday at his home .
Survivors include his wife, Dollie Mae Slagle ; a daughter, Wanda Slagle Cofield of Roanoke; a son Ricky M. Slagle of Roanoke; a sister, Marie Douglas of Roanoke; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mr. Slagle was a lifelong Chambers County resident and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
SPRADLING,
Tucker's Chapel Al. Services for Maurine Spradling, 80, will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Randall Lawson and Randy Johnson officiating. burial will follow in Tucker's Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Spradling died Saturday at Riverview Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three sons, Terrell Spradling Jr. of Rockwood, Tenn., James Edwin Spradling of Neew Port Richey Fla. and Conny Mac Spradling of Tudker's Chapel; two daughters, Mona McKinney of Smyrna, Tenn, and Pandora Ledford of Tucker's Chapel; a brother, Carlos Parker of Soddy Daisy, Tenn,; two sisters, Dot Griffith and Lorene Varner, both of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs Spradling, a native of Soddy Daisy, Tenn. was a homemaker. She was preceded by her husband, Terrell Spradling Sr.
THRASHER,
Ohatchee, Al Services for Nancy Evelyn Howard Thrasher, 80, formerly of Alexandria, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church with Revs. Ronnie Cheatwood and Scott Hosey officiating. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive family today from 5-6 p.m. and friends from 6-8 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thrasher died Friday at her home.
Survivors include five daughters, Gwendolyn Morton and Sue Oaks, both of Ohatchee, Nancy Aleene Schommer of Indian Wells, Calif., Barbara A Swift of Anniston and Marian T. New of Piedmont; a son, Jerry Gordon Thrasher Jr. of Ohatchee; two sisters, Mary Cupp of Alexandria and Dorthy Smith of White Plains, four brothers, Sam Howard of Choccolocco, William Howard of Oxford, Dan Howard of Munford and Fred Howard of Ohatchee; 24 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Mrs Thrasher was a residentof Ohatchee for 56 years. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was preceded by her husband, Jerry G. Thrasher Sr.
THE ANNISTON STAR, JUNE 29, 1998
HERRING,
Amarillo, Texas, Memorial services for Mary Ann Springer Herring,74, formerly of Anniston will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 2 p.m. Monday with Rabbi Martin Levy officiating. Burial will be at Llano Mausoleum, Amarillo.
Mrs Herring died Friday in Amarillo,
Survivors include her husband, Earl L. Herring, a daughter Joyce Herring of Amarillo, Texas, two sons, Dr. Stanley Herring of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Dr. Donald Springer of Anniston and Mr. Nathaniel Springer Jr. of New York City; a granddaughter, Tracy Herring of Seattle Wash.; a grandson Nathan Herring of Seattle Wash.
Mrs Herring was born in Anniston, Officiating in these services will be Rabbi Martin Levy.
HUGHES,
Piedmont, Al Services for Eddie Dewayne Hughes, 20, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Murray officiating. Burial will follow in San Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Hughes died Friday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors incllude his parents, Daniel and Kathy Hughes of Piedmont; two brothers, Danny Hughes and Donnie Hughes both of Piedmont; grandparents, Mack and Audrey McKelvey of Centre; his great grandmother, Ethel Bishop of Gadsden
Mr. Hughes was a lifelong resident of Piedmont.
ROBERTS,
Anniston Al Services for Carrie Corene Roberts, 64, will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory Chapel with Steve Coleman officiating.. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-9
Mrs. Roberts died Sunday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, LR(Rudy) Roberts ; a daughter, Jacqulyn Mason of Anniston; a sister, Ernestine Long of Little Rock, Ark; two brothers Eugene Haynes of Anniston and Virgil Haynes of Sierra Vista , Ariz.; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Roberts was a native and lifelong resident of Anniston. She was preceded by her parents Ernest and Lizzie Haynes, a son Alan Dale Hurt, a sister Mildred Russo and two brothers Douglas and Earl Haynes.
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GOODWIN,
Anniston Al Services for Lester Wayne Goodwin Sr. ,53, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8:30 at Gray Brown Service Funeral home & Crematory.
Mr. Goodwin died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, June Goodwin; three sons , Francis M. Goodwin, Lester Wayne Goodwin Jr. and Randy Scott Goodwin White, all of Anniston; three sisters, Claudette Goodwin Haskett, Brenda Goodwin Nelson and Effie Goodwin Budzien, all of Anniston; four brothers, Benjamin Goodwin, John H. Goodwin, David Francis Goodwin and Claude F. Goodwin, all of Anniston; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Goodwin, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Ft. McClellan . He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
HACKNEY,
Piedmont, Al Services for Stephen R. Hackney, 24, will be Wednesday at 11 am. at Mickelsen McGee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev, Ricky Doyal officiating. Burial will be in Borden Springs Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Hackney died Sunday in Calhoun County.
Survivors include his mother, Shirley Hackney of Piedmont; and two brothers , Lester Hackney and Scott Hackney,both of Borden Springs.
Mr. Hackney had lived in Spring Garden most of his life and had worked for Bennett Lumber Company. He was preceded by his father, Edward Hackney and his stepfather, William T. Rogers.
HARDING,
Collinsville, Al Services for Farris Julius Harding, 85, were Monday at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Billy Hudgins officiating. Burial will be today at 10 a.m. in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Mr Harding died Monday at Cherokee County Nursing Home.
Survivors include his wife, Mary C Smith Harding; two daughters, Jane Penton of Jacksonville and Jennie Wolfe of Chattanooga Tenn,;a son, J. Dayle Harding of Sand Rock and five grandchildren,
Mr. Harding , a native of Cherokee County, was retired from Chattanooga Boiler & Tank Company after 40 years. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church #2.
HIGGINBOTHAM,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Flavo Campbell Higginbotham ,84, will be today at 11 a.m. at Forestlawn Gaardens Cemetery. Gray Brown Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Higginbotham died Sunday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ozell Higginbotham of Anniston; a son, Henery F. Higginbotham of Anniston; three sisters, Ister Hassell of Partage, Ind., Ellen Sturgis of Palm Desert, Calif., and Barbara Hayes of Rialto, Calif.;and two brothers, John F. Higginbotham of Oxford and Frank Higginbotham of Calif.
Mr. Higginbotham, a native of Clay County, lived in Anniston since 1935. He was retired from G.C. Colyer Co. with 46 years of service and was an Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Clay County.
JOHNSON,
Oxford Al Memorial services for Ruby Inez Johnson, 76, will be announced at a later date. K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge .
Mrs Johnson died Sunday at her home .
Survivors include a son, Dale Talley of Oxford; two grandchildren, Jennifer Watts and Michael Talley, both of Oxford; a great grand child; and caregiver Linda Talley of Oxford.
Mrs Johnson, a native and lifelong resident ofCalhoun County , was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
LAWSON,
Lineville Al Services for Raymond "Paw Paw" Lawson, 71, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Revs. David Tucker, Dan Kieth, Eugene Reynolds and Charles Caldwell officiating.Burial will be in the Lineville Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 4-8 at Garrett Funeral Home. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Lawson died Friday at his home .
Survivors include two daughters, Aridean Arron of Chattanooga, Tenn.,and Ellen Shephard of Lineville; five sisters, Bernice James, Pearline Jenkins and Roxie Clara Dobbins , all of Anniston, Beatrice Tatum of sylacauga and Mary Helen Sharp of Moss Point, Miss.; three brothers, Alton Lawson of Anniston, C.W. Lawson of Mobile and Earl Lawson of Atlanta; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Mr. Lawson was a member of Bethelhem United Methodist Church.
STILL,
Columbia, Tenn. Services for Cleo Clarke Thompson Still, 81, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Harold Wells officiating. . Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery.. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs Still, died Saturday in Columbia , Tenn.
Survivors include a daughter, Pat. S. Godsey of Franklin, Tenn.; a sister, mary Carter Crichton of Riverview Fla ; and two grandchildren ,Michael A Godsey Jr. of Brooklyn NY, and Cleo Ann Michele Godsey of New Haven Conn.
Mrs Still, a native of Hartwell Ga., lived in Anniston until 1977, She was an active member of Northside Baptist Church and was preceded by her husband, Charles V. Still, and a daughter, Charlie Ann Still.
TAYLOR,
Hueytown, Al Graveside services for Stokey F. Taylor,73, will be Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Edgemont Cemetery. Johns Ridout's Southside is in charge.
Mr. Taylor died Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Taylor of Natches, Miss.; a daughter, Cheryl Taylor Overton of Natches; two sons Michael Christopher Powell of Columbis SC.; a brother, Guy Taylor of Edmond, Wash.; and two great Grandchildren, Rana and Katia Powell.
Mr. Taylor and his father owned Taylor Grocery Store in Anniston.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Anniston.
TURNER,
Oxford Al Services for Tonnie Boice Turner, 61, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Jasper Dean officaiting . Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Turner died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include a daughter, Kaye Turley of Oxford ; a son, Boice Turner of Oxford; four sisters, Jewel Cox, Gordie Brown and Billie Character, all of Oxford, Totsie Adams of Munford; two brothers, Ray Turner of Jacksonville and Ralph Turner of Alexander City; four grandchildren and care giver Katherine Raines.
Mr. Turner, a native and lifelong residentof Calhoun County, was employed 40 years with U.S. Castings. He was also a veteran of the US. Navy.
WOOD,
Anniston Al Services for Antoine "Pink" Wood,16, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 17th St. Baptist Church with Rev. N.Q. Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Anniston Funeral Services is in charge.
Mr. Wood died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
survivors include adoptive parents, Mr. and Mrs Pink Jr. Wood of Anniston; his mother, Terrial Ann Marable of Anniston; his father, Anthony Woods of Anniston; two sisters, Lakesha Woods of Anniston and Chiquita Bradley of Decatur, Ga.; and his great grandmother, Rosa Woods of Wellington.
Mr. Wood, a lifelong resident of Anniston, was a student at Anniston High School and was a member of 17th St. Baptist Church.
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BRADY,
Newell Al. Services for Eva Allen Brady,92, will be today at 3 p.m. at Morrison's Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Leron Murphy officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services . Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee is in charge .
Mrs Brady died Monday at Wedowee Hospital .
Survivors include three daughters, Edna Griffin of Anniston, Lottie Strain of Woodland and Colleen Bentley of Eastaboga; two sisters, Flora Gill and Novella Dye both of Albany, Ga. ; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mrs. Brady, a native of Cleburne County, was a homemaker. she was a member of Jordan's Chapel Church .She was preceded by her husband, George W. Brady, and a son Lawrence Brady.
CURRY,
Munford Al. Services for Willie Bragg Curry, 87, will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Munford, with Revs. Allen Arnold, Perry Dates, Warren Adams and Claarence Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Hall Grove Church Cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega in charge.
Mr. Curry died Saturday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Geraldine C. Keith and Lillie Gooden , both of Munford, and Juanita Curry of Atlanta; 11 sons, Willie Houston and Joe Morrell,both of Talladega, William Edward Curry, Braxton Curry and Alexander Curry, all of Munford, Rufus L. Curry and Thomas S. Curry, both of Detroit, Samuel Curry, Jefferson A. Curry and Donald Gooden, all of Munford, Michael L. Curry of Dayton, Ohio; 57 grandchildren and 61 greatgrandchildren.
Mr. Curry was a member of Hall Grove Baptist Church, where he served on the board of deacons and was church clerk for 37 years. He was a brick mason and a carpenter. He was preceded by his wife, Evangeline Groce Curry and a daughter, Earnestine Perry.
LEWIS,
Blanch Community, Al. Services for O.L. "Bud" Lewis,85, will be tonight at 7 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Thomas Johnston and Jack Gilbreath officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 at the funeral home.
Mr. Lewis died Monday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a son, Franklin Lewis of Blanch; two sisters, Ruby Watson of Kingston, Tenn., and Edith Mothershead of Spanish Fort; a brother, Charlie Lewis of Blanch; and two grandsons,Josh Clines and Jerrod Clines.
Mr. Lewis , a native of Cherokee County , was a retired Merchant and farmer. A member of Blanch United Methodist Church.He was preceded by his wife, Hazel Goodman Lewis and a brother, Emmett Lewis.
McCALL,
Anniston Al. services for Anna Stanfield Wright McCall ,92, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery.Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge.
Mrs. McCall died Monday at National Health Care.
Survivors include two daughters, Joanne Wright Allen of Anniston and Patricia Wright Adams of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Mrs. McCall, a native of Birmingham , was a residentof Anniston for the past 67 years. She was a member and organist of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
MINTZ,
Keystone Heights, Fla. Graveside services for Audrey F. Mintz, 82, will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 11 am-1:45 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Mintz died Sunday in North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla.
RICHMOND,
Munford Al. Services for Dr. Jonas Edward Richmond, 68, will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Talladega, with Rev. Milton S. Hurst officiating. Burial will be in South Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Prentiss, Miss., with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge.
Dr. Richmond died Saturday at University Hospitals in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Lee Richmond; a daughter, Gigi Renata Richmond of Tuskegee; a son , Perry Keith Richmond of Prentiss; two sisters, Bessie Irene Richmond of Prentiss and Edna Marie Foxworth of St. Louis; and two brothers, Moses L. Richmond of Louisiana and Jesse Richmond of Sacramento , Calif.
Dr. Richmond was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, He was preceded by his parents, Benjamin Franklin Richmond and Bessie Collins Richmond; and siblings, Silas, Sidney, Annie , Lula and Willie C.
SHAW,
Cedar Bluff, Al. Services for James Alvin shaw,72, will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melvyn Salter officiating Burial will be in Unity Cemetery.
Mr. Shaw died Monday at Cherolee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Woodall Shaw; a son , Leonard Gifford of Centre; two sisters, Ada Roe and Ida St. Clair, both of Leesburg; three brothers, Elmer Shaw and Earnest Shaw , both of Leesburg, and Ray Shaw of Menlo, Ga.; a grandson, Tim Gifford and a great grandson.
Mr. Shaw, a native of Etowah County, was a veteran of the Korean comflict and was a fixer with Trion Yarn Mill. He was a Baptist.
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ANDERSON,
Decatur, Al. Graveside services for Grace Madeline Anderson, 86, will be thursday at 2 p.m. at Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Scott Anderson officiating. Shelton Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Anderson died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Nelson of Decatur; a son, Morris Anderson of Decatur; a sister, Mary Anderson of Piedmont; a brother, J.C. Nabors of Calif; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Anderson, a native of Calhoun County, was retired. She was a member of Eastern Star and was a Methodist. She was preceded by her husband, Roy W. Anderson.
BASS,
Graham, Al. Services for Johnathan Todd Bass,7, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Beason Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 and Friday from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
The child died Tuesday in Randolph County.
Survivors include his father, John D. Bass of Newell; his mother, Pamela Jan Cook of Graham; his stepfather, Tim Cook of Graham; a brother, Shane Bass of Wedowee; two sisters, Candy Bass and Misty Bass, both of Wedowee; and his grandparents, Dorothy Smith and John Smith, both of Graham.
The child was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. He attended Woodland Elementary School and was active on the Woodland Recreation Baseball Program.
LOVELESS,
Monroe, La. Services for Bobby R. Loveless, 58,were Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Burial was in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Loveless died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Hunter Loveless; a son, James L. Loveless of Monroe; three brothers, Doris H. Loveless of Monroe, Rueben H. Loveless and Handley Loveless, all of Lineville; two sisters , Myrtice Baldwin of Wedowee and Gladys McKay of Lineville; and a granddaughter, Tabitha Loveless of Monroe.
MALLORY,
Childersburg, Al. Services for George Mallory,57, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Mount Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Alpine, with Revs. George P Hill Jr. Charles Williams and Joe Gaarrett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega in charge.
Mr. Mallory died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Maude Garrett Mallory; five daughters, Annette Hatch, Chalmense Gladness, Cathie Dawson, Sherrell Mallory and Tanyel Mallory, all of Childersburg; three sisters, annie Sawyer of Childersburg,, Ruth Chatman of Birmingham and Rosie Lee Lewis of Knoxville, Tenn; and five brothers, Lewis Mallory of Alabaster, William Mallory of Alpine , Clifford Mallory, Charles Mallory and Harrison Mallory, all of Childersburg.
Mr. mallory was a member of MountZion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, He retired after 25 years with Kimberly -Clark Corp.
ROSWELL,
Anniston Al Memorial services for James A. Roswell, 84, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Church of Covenant in Saks with Rev. Monty Clendenin officiating. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Roswell died Tuesday at his home .
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Owens Roswell ; three daughters, Linda R. Wagoner of Anniston, Paula Sue Cook of Poulsbo, Wash. and Janet R. Baain of Southside; two sons, James D. Roswell of Port Orchard, Wash. and Terry L. Roswell of Sarkinia, Italy; a sister, Alma Wright of Anniston; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Roswell, a native of Calhoun County and resident of Anniston, was retired from the US.Navy after 34 years.He was a WW II veteran and a Mason. He attended the Church of Covenant in Saks.
ROWLAND
Talladega, Al Services for Edward Rowland,79, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church with Pastor R.C. Beavers officiating Burial will be in Hall Grove Cemetery The body will be at the church an hour before services. Sims Funeral Service will direct. The processional will leave 1106 Cove Shocco Road at 10:40 a.m.
Mr. Rowland died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Mordecia Draper of Jacksonville, Fla. and Gregory Rowland of Southfield, Mich.; a stepsister, Mae Belle McGaughey of Detroit; two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren
Mr. Rowland was preceded by a son Henry George English and a grandson, Anrae "Bo" English.
SCALES
Lineville Al Services for Sterling Scales, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Barfield with Revs. Larry Heard and Lorenzo Caldwell Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Garrett Funeral Home will direct The Family will line up at the home of Ann McClain Brown on Kudzo Hill at 1:15 p.m.
Mr Scales died monday in Randolph County.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Scales; a son, Deonte Scales of Lineville; two daughters, Sarritha Nicole Scales and Shelby Scales, both of Lineville; a brother, Rufus James Scales of Atlanta; and two sisters,Evie Scales and Annie Mae Scales, both of Atlanta.
Mr. Scales was a truck driver.
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BILLINGSLEY,
LaGrange Ga. Services for Sam N. Billingsley,80 , formerly of Oxford and Heflin, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Hogansville, Ga. with Revs. R.C. Prescott and Wesley Boatman officiating . Burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. Claude A McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Billingsley died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors incllude his wife, Wilma Minter Billingsley; four daughters, Virginia Williamson and Cindy Adams, both of Hogansville,Ga. Doris Almand of LaGrange, Ga., and Betty Avery of Pine Mountain, Ga. five sons,Frank Billingsley, Kenneth Billingsley and Neal Billingsley, all of Hogansville, Donald Billingsley and Charles Billingsley, both of Pine Mountain; 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Mr. Billingsley, a native of Bauxite, Ark., was a resident of Hogansville for 30 years before making his home in LaGrange four years ago. He was a retired Anitque car restorer and was a member and deacon of Antioch Baptist Church.
GOODWIN,
Leesburg, Al Services for Annie Mae Goodwin,92, will be tonight at 7:30 at Perry Funeral home Chapel with Revs George Flemister and Herman Edge officiating. Burial will be in Longshore Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-7:30 at the funeral home
Miss Goodwin died Thursday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruby Roe of Ft. Payne and Audrey Dorsett of Leesburg.
Miss Goodwin, a native of Cartersville, Ga. was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church.
GORMAN,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Malverna Gorman,86, will be Sunday at noon at Gray Brown Service Chapel. Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist ChurchCemetery. the family will receive friendsSaturday evening at the funeral home
Mrs. Gorman died Thursday at Wessex House.
MINTZ,
Keystone Heights, Fla. Graveside services for Audrey F. Mintz,82, will be today at 2 p.m. in Edgemont Cemetery . The family will receive friends today from11 a.m -1:45 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Mintz died Sunday at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
Survivors include his wife, Iva T. Mintz ;a daughter, Sandra Willis of Snellville, Ga.; two brothers, Frank Mintz of Anniston and Seaman Mintz of Cocoa Beach, Fla; two grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Mr. Mintz was a retired supervisor for General Electric Corp. He was a Baptist.
SIMMONS,
Santa Maria, Calif. Services for Ret. Col. James Simmons,54, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mickelsen McTee Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Pike officiatingl Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the Funeral Home.
Mr. Simmons died Sunday in Bloomingtom,Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Simmons;
Mr. Simmons resided in Gadsden. He was preceded by his parents, Howard and Callie Simmons.
SMITH,
Anniston Al Services for Eddie Neal Smith,49, will be tiday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Judy Turner and Danny Waddell officiating.Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Smith died Thursday in Anniston.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha C. Smith; two daughters, Louri Suzanne Bence and Meighan Joanna Smith, both of Anniston; and his mother, Florine Smith of Anniston
Mr. Smith, a native and lifelong resident of Anniston, was owner and operator of Eddies Alignment in Anniston. He was preceded by his father, Ed Smith.
STAPLES,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Laymon Staples,90, will be Monday at noon at Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie B. Houston officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 5,after 1 p.m. at the church. The body will be at the church an hour before services.Clark Memorial Funeral Service is in charge.
Mr. Staples died Monday in Flint, Mich.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Viviam Barnes of Dania Fla.; four grandchildren,and a great grandchild,
Mr. Staples was preceded by his wife, Mattie Ruth Staples.
THORNBURY,
Anniston, Al. Services for Lauren W. Thornbury,77, will be Sunday at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Rev. Tex Ergle officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr Thornbury died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Thornbury; a daughter, Karen Blackmon of Centre; a son, Larry Thornbury of Lineville; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Thornbury, a native of Ft. Payne, was a residentof Anniston for the past 35 years He was a US Vet. of WW II and was retired from Anniston Army Depot in 1974. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Saks.
WARD,
Talladega, Al Services for Pauline Key Ward, 87, will be today at 2 p.m. at St Peters Episcopal Church with Rev. Bob Blackwell officiating. burial will be in Pine hill Cemetery. Usrey Brown Service is in charge.
Mrs. Ward died Wednesday at Talladega Health Care.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Hill of Talladega; a sister, Annie Lott of Talladega; two brothers, Waldon R. Key of Montrose, Pa and Hiram D. Key of Gardena, Calif; and two grandchildren
Mrs.Ward, a native of Clay County, lived in Los Angeles, Calif.,for many years and lived in Talladega for 25 years. He was a member of St Peters Episcopal Church and was prededed by her husband Earnest C. Ward and a dughter, Doria Sales
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GORMAN,
Jacksonville Al. Services for Malvena Rebecca Gorman, 86, will be Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary with Rev. Randall Christopher officiating. Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs. Goraman died Friday at Wessex House.
Survivors include a daughter, Gaynell Gorman Holley of Anniston; two sons, J.D. Gorman of Conyers Ga. and Edward Gorman of Anniston; three sisters, Maude Gorman Robertson of Anniston, Mary Curry of DeArmanville and Rose Thomas of Oxford; a brother, John Gorman of Oxford; eightgrandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs Gorman lived in Coldwater all her life. she was a member of Coldwater Baptist Church and was preceded by a son Robert Lee Gorman.
JONES,
Oxford Al Services for Artis Ray Jones,84, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Vineyard Feazell officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery in Anniston. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Jones died Friday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Flossie Jones; three sisters, Vera Harrell of Jacksonville, Newell Brooks of Coldwater and Elsie Swancey of Oxford; and three brothers, Russell Jones of Oxford, Vester Jones of Anniston and Oscar Harrell.
Mr. Jones, a native of Cleburne County, was a resident of Oxford for 60 years.He was a WW II veteran, He was a member of Sunny Eve Baptist Church.
POORE,
Eastaboga, Al Services for Daryl Lee Poore, 12, will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Thomas Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Oxford. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
The child died Thursday.
Survivors include his parents, Donald and Norma Poore of Eastaboga; a brother, Donald Ray Poore of Eastaboga; and his grandparents, james and Marcia Campbell of Anniston.
He was a native of Calhoun County and a resident of Eastaboga. He attended Hill Elementary School where he completed the sixth grade, and Parker Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded by his grandparents, William and Florence Poore
SMELLEY,
Anniston, Al Graveside services for Annie Ruth Smelley, 70, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Forestlawn Gardens and Gray Brown Service Mortuary in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
Mrs Smelley died Friday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Jan Pisacrita of Oxford; a sister, Flora Coker of Piedmont; a brother, Carl Oswalt of Maryland; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Smelley had lived in Anniston most of her life. she was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Women's Auxiliary and was breceded by her husband, Alvin Smelley; and a daughter, Robin Smelley.
SMITH,
Anniston Al Services for Agnes Ione Smith,91, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Smith died Friday at National Health Care.
Survivors incllude a daughter, Betty Wright of Anniston; a son, Ret Sgt Maj. Dewey C. Simpson of Fayetteville, N.C. ; eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Mrs Smith, a native of Athens Ga. was a resident of Anniston for the past 23 years.She was a Methodist.
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ADAMS,
Douglasville, Ga. Services for Tammy R Pryor Adams,31, formerly of Pell City will be Monday 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Cropwell with Drs. C.J. Nobles, Oscar J. Adams, and Johnny B. Adams officiating. Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery with Pell City Funeral Service in charge. The procession will leave from 414 Whitesville Road at 1:30p.m.
Mrs Adams died Wednesday in Douglasville.
Survivors include her husband, Anthony Adams; a son Anthony Jerrell Adams of Douglasville; her mother,Peggy Pryoro of Pell City; two sisters, Vanessa Estell of Douglasville, and Dorthea Morris of Pell City; six brothers, Gary Jordan, James Pryor, Keith Pryor, Johnny Moore, Maurio Pryor all of Pell City and Derryll Jordan of San Deigo.
Mrs Adams was a native of Pell City. She was a 1985 graduate of Pell City High School .She worked as a dental assistant and was a member of Greenfield CME.Church.
CAMPBELL,
Ashland Al. Services for L.D. Campbell,76, will be Monday at 4 p.m. at Bowden Grove Baptist Church with Rev Joe Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gaardens with Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville in charge.The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2:30-9 p.m.
Mr. Campbell died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include six daughters, Dorothy Smith and Virginia Knowles, both of Lineville, Jeanette Harmon of Heflin, Sandra Smith and Janice Haynes both of Ashland, and Joyce Perez of Atlanta; six sons Melvin Campbell of Ashland, Ray Campbell of Cragford, Glenn Campbell of Hueytown, Phillip Campbell of Anniston, Billy Wayne Waldrep of Hughley, and Anthony Waldrep of AlexanderCity; three brothers, LJ Campbell of Ashland, Oscar Gay Campbell of Ashland and Woodrow Campbell of Ashland; 24 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Mr. Campbell was a native of Rockford, Ala., a veteran of WW II and a member of Bowden Grove Baptist Church.
CARLISLE,
Anniston Al Services for Katie M. Carlisle,74, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. J.E. Merriweather officiating. Burial will be in Eden Hills Cemetery with Ervin Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Caarlisle died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include five daughters, Nancy O'Hara, Dorothy Duncan, Odessa Woods, Julia Oliver, Cynthia Tucker all of Anniston; a son, D. Franklin Carlisle of Anniston, a brother, Connie Cross of Youngstown Ohio, 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Carlisle was a member of Friendship Baptist.
Mrs Carlisle was preceded by her husband Dewey Carlisle.
TUCKER,
Oxford, Al Memorial services for Molly Carroll Tucker,21, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory Chapel with Rabbi Fred Raskin officiating. The family will receive friends Monday at #1 Ruby Ridge Road from 3 p.m until 5 p.m.
Miss Tucker died Friday in Winston County.
Survivors include her parents Ronald and Susan Held of Anniston; one brother, George Michael Tucker of Birmingham; Grandparents, George and Mary Easto of Owings Mills Maryland, Hope and Floyd Mooney of Anniston, Jean Held of Anniston.
Miss Tucker was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County and attended Auburn University.
YATES,
Talladega Al Services for Ccora Estelle Yates,88, will be Monday at 11 am. at Usrey Chapel with Revs. Otis Graves and Walt Hamlin officiating. Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 5-9 p.m.
Mrs Yates died Friday at Citizens BMC.
Survivors include five daughters, Betty Russell of Tullahoma Tenn., Joan Langford of Albertville, Thelma Becker and Peggy Ledbetter, both of Talladega, and linda Patterson of Oneonta; two sons James W. Yates of Baltimore and Charles E. Yates of Talladega; a sister, Isabeel Priddy of Jackson, Tenn., 27 grandcchildren ,37 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
Mrs Yates was a life long residentof Talladega County and a member of Craig memorial Methodist Church She was retired from Bemis Bro Bag Co.
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BROWN,
Roanoke Al Services for Jessie Herman Brown,87, will be today at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with Revs. David Daniel and Earl Rollins officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge. The body will be at the church for one hour beginning at 1 p.m.
Mr. Brown died Sunday at Randolph County Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Curtis Baldwin of Roanoke; six sons, Lowell Brown , Mark Brown and Larry Brown , all of Roanoke, Clarence Brown of Wedowee, Billy Brown of Leesburg, and Michael Brown of Franklin, Ga. Two sisters, Gertrude Mitchell of Woodland and Adelle Crisswell of LaGrange, Ga. ;a brother, Harlin Brown of Woodland; 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Mr. Brown was a Randolph County native and the son of Hiram A.S. and Venie Bowen Brown. He was a farmer and a member of Liberty East Baptist Church. He was preceded by his wife,Mattie Daniel Brown, a daughter Mary Anderson, and a grandson, Billy Wayne Brown.
COOPER,
Oneonta, Al Services for A.H. Cooper,91, formerly of Jacksonville, will be Tuesday 3 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Dr. John Van Cleave officiatingl Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gaardens The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Cooper died Sunday at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Survivors are his primary caaregivers, Glenda and Steve Loggins of Ohatchee, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cooper was a native of Baylor County, Texas, and a resident of Calhoun County most of his life.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville. He was preceded by his wife Lois.
FULLER,
Rinehart Community, Al Services for Grace Elizabeth Fuller , 72, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral hOme Chapel with Revs. Jim Van Pelt and G.W. Reed officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mrs Fuller died Sunday in Rome, Ga.
Survivors include her husband, Dwight "Jack" Fuller, a daughter, Jerrie M. Kellett of Gaylesville; two sisters, Eunice Burleson of Gaylesville and Ruby Brown of Summerville, Ga. ; two grandchildren, and a great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs Fuller was a native of Cherolee County, a member of Mt.Zion Independent Church and a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Charlie LaFayette and Agnes Eula Crane McCullough. She was preceded by her daughter, Betty Gail Kellett Felton.
KENNEDY,
Cragford, Al Services for Lamar Kennedy,51, will be today at 11 a.m. at the Mellow Valley Baptist Church with Revs. TommyYoung. Pete Haynes and Mark Kytan officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Kennedy died Saturday at University Hospital in Brimingham.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Kennedy of Cragford; a son, David Kennedy of Alexander City, three sisters, Marie Javis and Martha Thompson, both of Alexander City and Betty Maritn of Cragford; four brothers, Charles Kennedy of Alexander City, Wilbern Kennedy of Ashland, Elbert "Red" Kennedy and Roger Kennedy, both of Cragford.
Mr. Kennedy was a lifelong residentof Clay County and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed by Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperaation and a member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church.
KIKER
Haines City, Fla., Services for Billy C. Kiker,66, formerly of Talladega County, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Winter Haven ,Fla. with Lane Holt Funeral Home of Haines City in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home .from 5-8
Mr Kiker died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife Ann Kiker, two sons, Michael Kiker and Mitchell Kiker,both of Haines City,; a daughter, Dora Lovell of Palm Harbor, Fla; three brothers, Carey Earl "Doodle" Kiker and Dennis Kiker , both of Lincoln, and Jerry Kiker of Talladega; four sisters, Annis Ledbetter of Lincoln, Nola Gravette of Anniston , Pansy Fincher of Talladega, and Janice Tinney of Riverside; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Kiker was the owner of Lake Shipp Shell in Winter Haven, a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a US.Army veteran
MITCHELL,
Weaver, Al Services for Marie Vice Mitchell, 60 will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev, Terry Smith officiatingl Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8
Mrs Mitchell died Sunday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Max Mitchell; a daughter, Deborah Espy of Gadsden; her mother , Minnie Lou Vice of Ohatchee; two brothers Russell Vice of Birmingham and Stanley Vice of Ohatchee; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Mrs Mitchell was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County She was retired from Parker Hannifin Corp. in Jacksonville, and a member of Blur Mountain Baptist Church.
PATE,
Oxford, Al Services for Willis Pate, 67, will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Wilds and Rev T.R. Harper officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr. Pate died Sunday at his residence
Survivors incllude his wife, Mary Pate; a daughter, Dennise Romine of Oxford ; a son Rany Pate of Madison; two sisters, Earline Spurlin of Oxford and Tress Wilson of Alesnadria; a brother, Ned Pate of Talladega; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Pate wa a native of Clay County and a residentof Oxford most of his life. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Clay County, a Korean War veteran , and a retired employee of the Anniston Water Department.
PUCKETT,
Wedowee, Al Services for Burlon Puckett, 61 will be at 4 p.m. today at Mt Grove Baptist Church with Revs. Donald Spradlin, CharlesFetner, Dan Keith and Dale Jones officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining Church cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Puckett died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Bozeman Puckett ; a daughter, Shelia Milam of Wedowee; four grandchildren;his mother, Annie Puckett of Rock Mills, three sisters, Doris Culbertson, Eloise Fetner and Janice Jones , all of Roanoke; and a brother, Clinton Puckett of Valley
Mr. Puckett was a Randolph County native, the son of John D. and Annie Freeman Puckett. He was a self employed painter and a member of Mt Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded by his son Chris Puckett.
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BENNETT,
Roanoke, Al Services for Harvey Huit Bennett,73, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tex Ergle officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Bennett died Monday at Opelika Health Care.
Survivors include his wife,Okerlene Vowell Bennett of Roanoke; two sons Jimmy Bennett of Warner Robins Ga. and Jerry Bennett of Roanoke; two sisters, Sara Shewark of New Youk and Verval Heard of Roanoke; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Bennett, a Randolph County native, was a WW II Navy veteran and a retired Superior Gas Company truck driver. He was a member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church.
BISHOP,
Lineville, Al Services for Steve Bump Bishop, 78, will be today at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church of Lineville with Revs. David Tucker and Mary R. Fernandez will officiate. Burial will be in the Lineville Community Cemetery. Garrett Funeral Home will direct.
Mr. Bishop died July 2 at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Mae Bishop; a stepson, Albert Hill of Lineville; two brothers, Lester BuddyBishop and James Lewis Tobe Bishop, both of Lineville; nine stepgrandchildren and nine stepgreat grandchildren.
Mr. Bishop was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. He was retired.
BUSH,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Velma Forrester Bush,67, will be Wednesday at11 a.m. in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Hugh Kelso officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mrs Bush died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Jerry Bush; two daughters Susan Bush Bennett and Janet Bush Parnell, both of Anniston; a son , David F. Bush of Huntsville; and six grandchildren.
Mrs Bush, a native of Birmingham , attended West End High School graduating in 1948. She was a member of the Good Shephard Presbyterian .
FOWLER,
Alexander City, Al Services for Gay Fowler, 67, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Clark officiating. Burial will be in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Fowler died Sunday at Bill Nichols Veterans Home in Alexander City.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Fowler Thrift of Oxford; a son, Timothy E. Fowler of Oxford; two sisters, Elouise Reaves of Anniston and Lolar Gray of Lincoln Neb.; two brothers, Clyde Fowler of Saks and Edsel Fowler of Jacksonville; and a grandson, Timothy Josh Fowler of Oxford
Mr. Fowler, native of Randolph County, was a resident of Oxford for20 years. He served in the US Marine Corp in Korean War. He retired from General Electric after 26 years. For several years was the developer of Fowler Estates in Oxford.
GREENWOOD,
Blue Mt.,Al Memorial services for Billy Gene Greenwook, 64, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Saks Baptist Church with Rev Scott Greenwood officiating. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr Greenwood deid Saturday at Carraway Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include four daughters, Veronique Loggins of San Rayburn, Texas , Molly Dee Forrester of Anniston, Vivian Campbell of Colorado Springs, Colo.and Sally Oliver of Ft. Lauderdale , Fla; two sons , Philip Greenwood of Piedmont and Maraty Forrester of Dallas Texas; four sisters, Margaret Young, Bobbie Allaway and Brenda Davis all of Anniston, and Claudine McCaig of Pensacola, Fla; four brothers, Jack Greenwood, Jerry Greenwood and Eddie Greenwood, all o Anniston, and Michael Greenwood of Pell City; seven grandchildren.
Mr Greenwood was retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years service.
HANCOCK,
Centre Al Services for Jewell Steed Hancock,82, were Monday at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ricky Pollaard and Arnold Oliver officiating. Burial will be today at 10 a.m. in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs Hancock died Sunday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Hancock; a daughter Sarah Benefield of Centre; a son Jerry Ed Hancock of Centre; a sister Willie Gray of Centre; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mrs Hancock, a native of Cherokee County, was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
HOWARD,
Choccolocco,Al. Services for Eleanor Katherine Howard,72, will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Forestlawn Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Don Pilcher officiating. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory
Mrs Howard died Sunday at her son's home.
Survivors include her husband, Joe W. Howard of Choccolocco; a son Joseph W. Howard of Choccolocco; two brothers, Paul Bell of Anniston and Harold Bell of Semmes; and two grandchildren, Jeremy and Crystal Howard.
Mrs Howard, a native of Clay County, was a residentof Anniston most of her life.She was a Presbyterian.
McELDERRY,
Munford, Al Services for William Earl McElderry,33, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Hall Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Arnold Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary is in charge.
Mr. McElderry died July 1 at Baptist Hospital of East Tenn. in Knoxville.
Survivors include four stepdaughters, Marcia Cochran, Leslie Ragland, Regina Ragland and Tracy Ragland, all o Talladega; a stepson, Kennon Curry of Talladega; his father, Jimmy Lewis McElderry of Knoxville, Tenn.; and five sisters, Pier Collins, Erica Curry and Yolanda Enoch, all of Talladega, LaShawne Curry of Long Island, NY.,and Shemia Curry of Woodstock, Gal; three brithers, Michael Curry and Tony McElderry,both of Talladega, and Jimmie McElderry of Childersburg.
Mr.McElderry was a former employee of Talladega Foundry and of S&R Lumber Co. He was a graduate of Munford High School He served two years active duty in the Army and four yrars in the Army Reserve. He was a member of Hall Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded by his wife , Mary Cochran McElderry.
MITCHELL,
Anniston, Al Services for William E. "Little Bear" Mitchell ,78, will be Wednesday at11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Revs. Hurbert Hicks and Ronnie Moore officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Trail Cemetery in Oxford. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr Mitchell died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Mitchell; two daughters, Millie Faye Houck and Debra Strickland, both of Bynum; a sister, Audrey Russell of Tyler , Tx.; two brothers, Roy Lee Mitchell Sr. and Claude Lee Mitchell of Cedartown, Ga.; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Mitchell , a native of Jefferson County, was a residentof Anniston most of his life. He was a member of Saks Assembly of God.
MURPHREE,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Hugh Donald Murphree,74, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Roy T. Sublette officiatingl The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr. Murphree died Sunday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Marie Schermerhorn Murphree; two sons, David George Murphree of Florida and Edward Allen Murphree of Texas; a sister Juanita Murphree Gardner of Coldwater; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Murphree, a native of Calhoun County, was a retired employee of the ABC board,; He had served in WW II ,in the reserves and returned to active duty during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded by a brother, Paul Edward Murphree.
SHAW,
Alexandria Al Services for Vivian Shaw, 73, will be Wednesday at 2 at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Isbell officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. the family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs Shaw died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Garrett of Alexandria; two brothers, G.W. Pollard of Ballplay and Aaron Pollard of Gadsden; two grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Mrs Shaw, a native of Cherokee County, was a housewife. She was a member of the Church of God.
SLAGLE,
Roanoke, Al. Services for Floyd Guy Slagle,89, will be Wednesday at 11 at Antioch Congregational Christian Church with Revs Floyd Carmack and Maynard McGinty officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mr. Slagle died Sunday at Traylor Nursing Home.
Survivors include his wife Ruth Birdsong Slagle ; a son, Thomas Slagle of LaGrange, Ga.; a daughter, Eloise Slagle Kerr of Garner, NC. ; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Slagle, a Chambers County native, was a resident of Randolph County. He was the former owner of Slagle Grocery in Rock Mills and was a member and deacon of Antioch Congregational Christian Church.
WILEY,
Anniston, Al Services for Hattie Mae Wiley,73, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mt Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Auinton P. Woods officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. The body will be at the church an hour before services. Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge.
Mrs Wiley died Tuesday.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lee Fomby Miller of Birmingham and Betty Jemison Kirksey of Anniston ; a son, Tommie Lee Kirksey of Maryland ; three sisters Thelma Fredricks and Willia Dean Riggs, both of Detroit Mich and Jewel Seymore of Anniston; two sons, Calvin Jemison of Pittsburg, Pa. and Vester Lee Jemison of Anniston; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
Mrs Wiley was a member of Mt.Calbaary Baptist Church, Thomas A Williams Elk Lodge,OES and the Golden Circle.
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ABEYTA,
Weaver, Al Services for Thomas Abeyta,74, formerly of Santa Rosa,NM.will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Keener officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will gather tonight from 5-6 and receive friends from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Abeyta died Tuesday at Jacksonville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife , Nell Smith Abeyta ; a daughter, Robin Reeves of Weaver; tow sons Allen Young and Mark Abeyta, both of Weaver; a sister Josepha Madrid of Santa Rosa, NM.; a brother, Lucio Abeyta of Santa Rosa, NM; three grandchildren; a great grandchild; and a primary caregiver, Charles Fisher of Weaver.
Mr Abeyta, a native of Santa Rosa, NM. was a residentof Calhoun County for 35 years. He served in the US Army for 24 years. He was a Catholic.
FULMER,
Hartwell Ga. Graveside services for Robert Lewis Fulmer,70, will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at Nancy Hart Memorial Paark Cemetery in Hartwell with Rev Mike Mims officiating. The familly will receive friends Thursday from 2--3:30 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwell.
Mr. Fulmer died Sunday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Fulmer; two sons Robert Fulmer and Kyle Fulmer both of Hartwell; a daughter, Karen Fulmer of California; a stepson;a stepdaughter ; four brothers, John D. Fulmer of Weaver , Arbie Lee Fulmer and Lenard Eugene Fulmer both of California, and William Fulmer of Hartwell; five grandchildren; a great grandchild ; and a step granddaughter.
Mr Fulmer was retired from Electric City Printing Company in Anderson, SC.and was a WW II Navy Seaman 1st Class. He was preceded by his first wife, Delorse Fulmer He was a Presbyterian.
HIETT,
Heflin Al Services for Dola Irene Hiett,77, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev G.K. Abner officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 and Thursday from 8 am -1:30 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin.
Mrs Hiett died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, MSRet. O.B. Hiett; three sons, Eddie H. Hiett of Enterprise, Thomas F. Hiett, Ranburne and Derrel E. Hiett of El Paso Texas; two daughters, Jimmie Turner of Heflin and Ann Benefield of Anniston; two sisters, Reba Edwards and Mavis Harris, both of Heflin ; 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Mrs Hiett was a native and lifelong residentof Cleburne County She attended Pine Grove Baptist Church.
HOLDERFIELD,
Anniston Al Services for Comer L. Holderfield ,77 , will be Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Garry Burns, Rick Reaves and David Tankersley officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery.The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr Holderfield died Monday at his home .
Survivors include his wife, Myrl D. Holderfield; two daughters Shirley H. Watkins of Wedowee and Barbara H. Daugherty of Saks; four sons, Benny C.Holderfield of Anniston, Lamar Holderfield of Anniston, Leon M. Holderfield of Mableton Ga., five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Mr. Holderfield, a native of Boaz, was a residentof Anniston since 1948. He was a retired barber and former owner of Mr. C's Barber Shop. He was a vereran of WW II in the Marine Corps. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
MATTESON,
Wellington Al Services for James A. Matteson,61, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with David Brigman officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Matteson died Monday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Diane Matteson ; five daughters, Jody Gage of Dallas, Debbie York of Corinth, Ky., Cindy Moser of Wellington, Tina Peace of Georgetown , Ky, and Annette Outlaw of Kinston, NC.; a son Michael Wallner of Wellington; two sisters, Margaret McLaughlin of Cleveland, Tenn., and Mary Huffins; a brother, Jack Matteson of Jackson, Miss; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr Matteson, a native of Jackson, Miss., was a residentof Wellington. He was employed by Westinghouse and was an Army veteran. He was a volunteer with the Junior Achievement Management Program in woodworking.
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BRANNON,
Anniston, Al Services for Jesse R. Brannon,74, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Randy Hayes and Vernon Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Brannon died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Brannon; two daughters Peggy Joyce Arnold of Anniston and Sandra Blizard of Birmingham; two sons, Jesse R. Brannon Jr. of Anniston and David L. Brannon of Alexandria; two sisters, Sarah Stroman of KilleenTexas and Betty Jane Cleghorn of Tenn.; three brothers, Earl W. Brannon of Oxford,Curtis Brannon of Georgia and Bobby Ray Brannon of Tenn.; five grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Mr. Brannon , a native of Talladega County, was a resident of Calhoun County most of his life. he was retired from Anniston Army Depot after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps during WW II. He was a member of the Church on the Rock.
BROWN,
Montgomery Al Services for Carolyn Vice Brown , were June 28 at Alabama heritage Funeral Home with Rev Earl Andrews officiating.
Mrs Brown died June 25.
Survivors include her husband, Perry Brown ; two daughters, Sheila Kobyiske of Wetumpka and Sonya Schaum of Montgomery; two sisters, Minnie Powell of Smyrna Ga. and Shirley Stephens of Marietta Ga.; and four grandchildren.
Mrs Brown was a lingtime resident of Calhoun County . She was preceded by two sons Ricky and Randy Higgins.
FORMAN,
Heflin Al Services for Margaret Louise Forman ,70, will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptost Church #2 with Rev. Bill Murray officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery the family will receive friends Thursday from 9-10 a.m. at the church.Dryden Funeral Home is in charge.
Ms. Forman died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two brothers, Billy Lambert and Tracy Lambert.both of Oxford ; and a sister ,Florence Pate of Heflin
Ms. Forman a native of Randolph county, was a resident of Heflin for the past several years. She attended East Heflin Baptist Church.
HAMLIN,
Talladega Al Services for James Harriel Hamlin, 69, will be today at 1 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service with Rev. Allen Layton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Hamlin died Tuesday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife Doria Hamlin ; a daughter, Cathy Watts of Huntsville; a son, Mike Hamlin of Talladega; three brothers, Charles Horton of Talladega, Robert Hamlin of Tuscaloosa and Woodrow Horton of Calif. ; and five greatgrandchildren.
Mr Hamlin, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega, was a veteran of WW II and had worked at Newberry Foundry for 35 years, Talladega Foundry for three years and later had his own pattern shop. He was a member of Carpenters for Christ and of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
LACKEY,
Talladega, Al Services for Luther Eugene "'Gene " Lackey,69, will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Munford Church of Christ with Ministers Richard O'Conner and Jeff Clark officiating Burial will be in Old Munford Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-9 at Usrey Brown Service.
Mr. Lackey died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Mozelle F. Lackey ; three daughters , Jean Ann Mann of Newnan, Ga, Angela Lynn Cooley of Houston Tx., and Lugenia Elaine Reynolds of Birmingham.; four sons Thomas Wayne Lackey and Terry Paul Lackey,both of Munford, Mark D. Lackey of Lincolh and William Jeffrey Lackey of Georgetown, Tx.,; two sisters, Ruby Stewart of Alpine and Mary Samuels of Lincoln; a brother, Lamar M. Lackey of Munford; 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mr. Lackey, a native of Talladega County, was a resident of Jerald, Tx for 15 years and lived the past seven years in Lincoln. He was retired from Williamson Company in Tx. He is a member of Talladega Church of Christ and was preceded by two sons, Harley Lackey and James Lackey.
LANDERS,
Sylacauga, Al Services for Grady Landers, 91, will be today at 2 p.m. at Midway Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Atkinsson officaiting. Burial willbe in the Midway Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr, Landers died Tuesday at Talladega Health Care Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Helen Cowger of Franklin, W.V. and Carol Waites of Maryland; four sons, John Jack Landers of Oxford, Chaarles E. Landers and Tommy H. Landers, both of Sylacauga, and Jimmy H. Landers of Oklahoma; a brother, Carey Landers of Orlando, Fla; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mr. Landers, a native andlifelong residentof Talladega County, was a member of Liberty Primitive Baptost Church of Childersburg.
SANDERS,
Anniston Al Graveside services for Ralph E. Sanders,71, will be Firday at 11 a.m. at Forestlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. David King officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Sanders died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Gann Sanders ; a daughter, Beverly Lovelady of Oxford; and two grandchildren Erica and Jackson Lovelady.
Mr. Sanders, a native of Gordo, was a resident of Anniston for the past 39 years. He was a veteran of WW II with the US Army and was a retired truck driver for National Gypsum.
STRICKLING,
Anniston Al Services for Gaston Stricklin, 103, will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gaardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Strickling died Wednesday at his home.
WASHINGTON
Newark, N.J. Services for Curtis Washington Jr. ,45, formerly of Anniston will be today at Perry Funeral Home Chapel in Newark. Burial will be in a Newark cemetery.
Mr. Washington died Sunday at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ.
Survivors iclude his wife, Cheryl Washington ; a son, Haleene Washington of East Orange, NJ; his mother, Mary Frances Maxwell of Anniston; his stepfather, Lawrence Maxwell of Anniston; two sisters, Varsia Russell and Yvette Maxwell, both of Phillipsburg NJ.; and two brothers, Lawrence Allen Maxwell of Anniston and Maarcus Maxwell of Baltimore, Md.
YOUNG,
Centre, Al Services for Sybol Conaway Young, 83, will be today at 6 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs Herman Lindsey and Lewis Conaway officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 5-until time of services ot the funeral home.
Mrs Young died Tuesday in Cherokee County Nursing Home.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Young of Centre, Robert W. Young of Gaylesville and James Young of Southside; two sisters Gladys Hardin of Forney and Ivelyn Reed of Centre; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Mrs Young, a native of Cherokee County, was preceded by her husband, Howard Young; four brothers and a sister.
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BARLOW,
Anniston Al Services for Willie James Barlow Sr. 76, will be held Saturday July 11, at 3:00 p.m. from Mars Hill Baptist Church Anniston with Pastor James Malone officiating. Visitation will be at the funera home Friday from 7-8 p.m. Burial will be at Eden Hill with Model City Mortuary directing.
Mr Barlow died July 6, at National Health Care Center
Survivors incllude six daughters, Bertha (Alonza) Pickett of Montgomery; Earnestine Bell Hughes, Harvey, Ill; Ethel Lee Barlow Anniston , Lois Ann Carter, Atlanta, Ga., Shirley Ann Carmichael, Linda Anita Hughley, of Anniston; two sons, Willie Barlow Jr. and Lorenzo Barlow of Denver Co.; a brother, Lee ThomasMatthews Anniston; one sister, Louisa Matthews of Detroit Mi; 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren,
EVANS,
Anniston Al. Memorial services for Robert Howard Evans, 72, will be announced by Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory.
Mr Evans died Monday at Stringfellow Mrmorial Hospital.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Evans of Anniston, Ricky Evans and Tommy Evans, both of Rossville, Ga. ; a sister, Mae Hearn of Anniston; two brothers, Johnny Argo of Alabama and Doug Argo of Ohatchee; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Evans , a native and lifelong residentof Anniston, was a veteran of the Korean War.
SEEWAGEN,
Birmingham Al Graveside services for George Andrew Seewagen, 45, formerly of Anniston, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at New Highland Cemetery with Rev. Woodfin Grove officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday following services at 717 Oak St, the residence of Fran Higdon. Gray Brown Service Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge.
Mr. Seewagen died Wednesday in Birmingham.
He is survived by hs sister, Fran Seewagen Higdon of Anniston.
Mr. Seewagen, a native of Anniston.He was a Methodist.
STRICKLAND,
Anniston Al Services for Gaston Spurgeon Strickland 103, will be today at 3:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garry Ragsdale officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Strickland died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include a daughter Mildred Lorraine Booker of Calif. ; two sons, Charles O. Strickland of Piedmont and Robert S. Strickland of Anniston; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.
Mr. Strickland, a native of Cleburne County and a residentof Calhoun County, was retired from the Calhoun County Board of Education after 20 years of service.
He was a WW I Army veteran and was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church in Golden Springs.
VICK,
Alpine Al Services for Marie Wideman Vick, 76, will be today at 2 p.m. at Usrey Brown Service Chapel with Revs. Greg Webb and Jimmy Sims officiating. Burial will be in Alpine Cemetery.
Mrs Vick died Wednesday at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center in Sylacauga.
Survivors include her husband John H. Vick ; two sisters, Eula Lovelady of Chelsea and Rosa Lee Griffin of Ashville; a brother, Buddy Bailey of Gaardendale; four sons Don Wideman, Terry Wideman, Gary Wideman and Buddy Wideman, all of Alpine;three daughters, Linda Davis of Montgomery, Glenda Herrington, of Birmingham and Sandra Ledbetter of Alpine; eight stepgrandchildren; 56 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Mrs Vick, a native of Talladega, was a member of Westside Church of God.
THE ANNISTON STAR JULY 11, 1998 OBITUARIES
BARLOW,
Anniston Al Services for Willie James Barlow Sr. 76, will be held Saturday July 11, at 3:00 p.m. from Mars Hill Baptist Church Anniston with Pastor James Malone officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday from 7-8 p.m. Burial will be at Eden Hill with Model City Mortuary directing.
Mr Barlow died July 6, at National Health Care Center
Survivors include six daughters, Bertha (Alonza) Pickett of Montgomery; Earnestine Bell Hughes, Harvey, Ill; Ethel Lee Barlow Anniston , Lois Ann Carter, Atlanta, Ga., Shirley Ann Carmichael, Linda Anita Hughley, of Anniston; two sons, Willie Barlow Jr. and Lorenzo Barlow of Denver Co.; a brother, Lee ThomasMatthews Anniston; one sister, Louisa Matthews of Detroit Mi; 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren,
BRYANT,
Southside Al Services for Arnold Hubert Bryant, 82, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Crestwood Chapel with Rev. Dale Butler offficiating. Burial will be in Rainbow Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 at the funeral home.
Mr Bryant died Friday.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Bryant, Bob Bryant and Jeff Bryant; two daughters, Joan Morris and Joy Patterson; two sisters, Hazel Roberts and Sue Roberts; 13grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
Mr. Bryant, a native of Calhoun County, was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.
DUNSON,
SunCity, Fla, Services for Leroy Dunson, 88, formerly of Roanoke, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Revs. Bernard Fuller and Harold Bonner officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke.
Mr. Dunson died Friday at Sun Terrace Health Care Center in Sun City.
Survivors include his wife Avis Bassett Dunson ; two daughters, Sara Ann Anderson of Ruskin Fla and Lucy Faye Ozley of Phoenix Ariz; four sons Jim Dunson of Opelika, Sammy Dunson and Johnny Dunson both of St. Petersburg Fla, and Charles Dunson of Cleveland Tenn.; a sister, sayre B Tanner of Roanoke; 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Mr. Dunson , a native of Randolph County was employed by the city of Roanoke. He was a member Maple Drive Congregational Christian Church.
HAGAN,
Muscadine Al Services for Ezzlee Edna Hagan, 68, are today at 2 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Alton Stamey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cememtery with Rainwater-West Funeral Home of Bowdon Ga.in charge.
Mrs Hagan died Tuesday in Hammond Ind.
Survivors include her husband George Hagan of Muscadine; three sons, Johnnie Hagan and Daniel Lee Hagan both of Hammond and Jessie James Hagan of Muscadine; five daughters, Edna Rose Smith, Janice Ann Turbyfill, and April Showers, all of Hammond, Darlene Lopaz of Indianapolis, Ind, and Joyce Danko of Jacksonville SC; a brother, Steve Chandler of Buchannan, Ga; three sisters, Iamgene Williams of Kannapolis, NC. , Alma Venicent of Russellvillle,and Mary Ruth Ezzell of Buchanan, Ga.; 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren
Mrs Hagan, a native of Cleburne County and a lifelong resident of the area, was a member of Cedar Lake Baptist Church.
JOHNSON,
Oxford Al Graveside services for Ruby Inez Johnson, 76, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Edgemont Cemetery with Rev. C.O. Grinstead officiating and K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory in charge
Mrs Johnson died June 28 at her home/
Survivors include a son Dale Talley of Oxford two grandchildren a great grandchild and her caregiver Linda Talley of Oxford
Mrs Johnson, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
LANGLEY,
Heflin Al Private family services for Cecile Bell Langley, 72, were Friday at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernest Lipham officiating. Burial was in Heflin City Cemetery.
Mrs Langley died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors incllude her husband, Arlin Langley of Heflin; two sons, Jimmy Langley of McAlister, Okla., and Todd Langley of Munford; two daughters Becky Turner of Heflin and Carol Butler of Attalla; a brother, Fayette Garrett of Oakman; two sisters, Inez Wilhite of Oakman and Naomi Butler of Parris; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mrs Langley, a native of Walker County, was a residentof Cleburne County for most of her life.
PITTS,
Leesburg, Al Graveside services for Lencey Hilley Pitts, 72, are today at 2 at Cherokee Memory Gardens with Rev. Allen Carr officiating. and Perry Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Pitts died Thursday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Pitts of Leesburg; three sons, James Pitts and Phillip Pitts both of Leesburg and Raymond Pitts of Talladega; four sisters, Opal Tidmore and Moureen Lovell, both of Summerville, Ga. Lena Mae Snead of Calhoun Ga., and Winnie Shaviers of Atmore; two brothers, Wayne Hilley and Earl Hilley, both of Calhoun; two grendchildren; a stepgrandson and a great granddaughter,
Mrs Pitts, a native of Cherokee County, Was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded by her husband Guy Pitts and a son Ralph Wayne Pitts
THE ANNISTON STAR JULY 12, 1998 OBITUARIES
CONVILLE,
Oxford Al. Services for Malcolm Patterson "Pete" Conville, 77, will be today at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Anniston with the Revs. Billy Reding and John Van Cleave officiating. burial will be in Forestlawn Cemetery . The body will lie in state at the church at 1:30.
Mr Conville died Friday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet J. Conville; a sister, Josephine Pope of Fayetville
Mr Conville was a residentof Calhoun County since 1941. He retired from Alabama Power Co. with 38 years of service. He was a WW II veteran . He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Anniston.
GARDNER,
Huntsville, Al. Graveside services for juanita Crauswell Gardner,75, formerly of Anniston will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Anniston Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 9-11 a.m. at Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory.
Mrs Gardner died Friday at Columbia Hospital in Huntsville.
Survivors include a son , Ronald Craig of Atlanta; a stepson, Thomas Gardner of Albuquerque, N.M.,; a sister, Doris Lusk of Anniston; a brother, Fredrick Crauswell of Huntsville and nieces and nephews.
Mrs Gaardner worked for Southern Bell in Anniston for 20 years.
McNARON,
Oxford, Al. Graveside services for Florence McNaron,75, will be Monday at 11a.m. at Oxford Memorial Gardners with Rev. Charles Parris officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 10-11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs McNaron died Friday at Carraway Methodist in Birmingham.
Survivors include primary caregivers Emily Otwell and Annie Lois Jackson.
Mrs McNaron was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County and a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford. She retired from Regional Medical Center.
MORGAN,
Lincoln, Al Services for Dustin Wade Morgan,13, will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Screws officiating. burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 p.m.
Dustin Wade died Friday at L.S.U. Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
Survivors include his mother,Rita Rogers Bolton of Lincoln, his stepfather, Wayne Bolton of Lincoln; his grandparents, Mr and Mrs J.B. Rogers of Anniston, Christine Morgan of Mount Pleasant Tenn, and Rachel Bolton of Saks; Aunts ,Uncles and Cousins.
Dustin Wade was a native and lifelong resident of Anniston . He attended Bynum Elementary and Alexandria High School. He was preceded by his father, Wade P. Morgan.
WHORTON
Centre, Al Services for Roxie Elizabeth Whorton, 76, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel withthe Rev.Mike Manning officiating.. Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mrs Whorton died Saturday in Cherokee-BMC.
Survivors include her husband , Luther J.Whorton; a daughter,Geneva Whorton Barnes of Centre; Two sons, Garry Whorton of Ohatchee and Roger Whorton of Dalton Ga.; two brothers, Hubert McKnight and Bud McKnight,both of Centre.; seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Mrs Whorton was a native of Cherokee County, a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
THE ANNISTON STAR JULY 13, 1998 OBITUARIES
COOPER,
Anniston Al. Services for Hansel Harry "Bud" Cooper, 65, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Harold Payne officiating. Burial will be in Whites Gap Cemetery , Jacksonville. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mr Cooper died Saturday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie Dickerson of Eastaboga and Cathy Morgan of Alexandria; two sisters, Vic Champion of Delta and Hazel Warf of Anniston; a brother, Steve Cooper of Anniston; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mr Cooper was a naative and lifelong resident of Anniston. He was a member of Weaver Church of God. He was retired from Southern Plating and had worked with the Senior Aide Program. He was preceded by his wife Betty Jean Cooper.
LlOYD,
Anniston Al. Services for James Arthur Lloyd, 71, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Eulaton United Methodist Church with Rev. John Cosby officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery with Gray Brown Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends at Mr. Lloyds home tonight from 6-8:30 and in the church fellowship hall Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.
Mr Lloyd died Saturday at Carraway Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife Pauline Pilkington Lloyd; three daughters , Darlene Wilmarth of Opelika, Katrina Akers and Lisa Holtman, borh of Anniston; a son , James Allen Lloyd of Anniston; his mother, Dovie Poe Lloyd; tow sisters, Grace Gauldine of Huntsville and Geneva Aderholt of Anniston.; 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren
Mr Lloyd was owner of Lloyd's Gifts and Flowers and was employed by the Calhoun County Board of Education. He was active in church and community projects.
McCLELLAN,
Jacksonville Al Services for Wilson I. McClellan,79, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Post Oak Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Deryl Wood officiating.
Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge.The family wil receive friends tonight at the funeral home form 6-9.
Mr. McClellan died Sunday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Norma McClellan; a daughter, Diane Blain of Jacksonville; two sons Ronnie McClellan and Stanley McClellan, both of Jacksonville; two sisters Mildred Carrol of Wellington and Cecil Bolt of Jacksonville; five grandchildren,
Mr. McClellan was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County.
He was retired from US Pipe after 38 years of service, a WWII veteran ,and a member of Post Oak Springs Baptist Church
MONTERRO,
Anniston, Al Services for Maggie Lee Monterro,53, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness with Brother Johnny Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park with Sims Funeral Services in charge
Mrs Monterro died Thursday at Morrow County Hospital in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar Monterro of Munford; three daughters, Aderienne Monterro and Sheneka Monterro both of Anniston and Edith Pittman of Buffalo NY.; three sons, Bobby Lee Curry of Talladega, Jonathan Curry of Munford and Kyle Monterro of Buffalo; her mother, Annie Mae Curry of Alpine; two sisters, Jessie V. Armbrester and Fannie Mae Curry, both of Alpine; three brothers, Ernie V. Curry of Buffalo, Bennie Ray Curry and Lester V. Curry, both of Alpine; and 16 grandchilddren.
PARKER,
Piedmont Al Services for Evans L "Fate" Parker,89, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Finley Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemerery with Masonic graveside rites. the family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 5-7.
Mr. Parker died Sunday at Piedmont Health Care Center.
Survivors include three sisters, Beulah Acker and Mary E. Diffie both of Piedmont, and Evelyn Gallahar of Lawrenceburg, Tenn; and a brother Ollie Parker of Oxford.
Mr Parker was a Cherokee County native and had lived in Piedmont most of his life. He was a WW II veteran, a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church and had been a member of Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge for 59 years. He was preceded by his wife Ruth Parker
SMITH,
Anniston Al Services for Betty L. Smith,72, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Dr. Tony McCain officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mrs Smith died Sunday at her residence.
Survivors include four daughters, Velma Johns and Linda Reaves, both of Anniston, Debra Fuller of Oxford and Sherry Rawlings of Panama City, Fla.; two sons, L.B.Smith and Larry Smith of Ohatchee; a sister, Joyce Murdock of Boaz; three brothers, Donald Fleming and Earl Fleming, both of Anniston, and Calvin Fleming of Boaz, 15 grandchildren ,and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs Smith was a native of Boaz and residentof Anniston most of her life. She retired from Anniston Sportswear after 31 years of service. She was a member of Rabbittown Baptist Church.
TINGLEY,
Oxford, Al. Services for Myrta Wheeler Tingley,75, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Huddleston officiating. Burial will be in Mable Grove Chapel Mausoleum Cemetery. the family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6-8.
Mrs Tingley died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband Edward Tingley ; a daughter, Sandra Jean Broome of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two sons William Ronald Wheeler of Baynton Beach, Fla, and Larry Carl Wheeler of Dallas; a sister, Martha Young of Argyle, Texas; a brother, Walter Mills of Waukegan Ill; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren , five stepchildren and six stepgrandchildren.
Mrs Tingley was a resident of Calhoun County for the past 37 years. She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church. She owned Bynum Beauty Shop and Betta View Hill Beauty Shop before she retired after 35 years as a hair dresser.
THE ANNISTON STAR JULY 14, 1998 OBITUARIES
ANTHONY,
Centre, Al Services for H F. Anthony, 68, will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ed. Coogler and Harvey D. Renfroe officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery.
Mr. Anthony died Sunday in a Gadsden Hospital .
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Callan Anthony; a daughter, Linda Hawkins of Centre; a son, Kenneth Anthony of Hokes Bluff; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Simmons of Centre; stepson, Marlon Simmons of Centre; seven sisters, Gladys Coker of Leesburg, Frances Helms, Virtinia Grimes and Margaret Davis all of Centre, Nell Massey and Jean Floyd, both of Atlanta, and Peggy Pruitt of Piedmont; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Mr. Anthony, a native of Cherokee County, was a meter reader for Cherokee Electric Co-op. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and was preceded by a brother, Jack Anthony.
AVERY,
Anniston Al. Services for Selestine Avery,35, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mount Liberty Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Davis, Donovan Thomas and Walter J.Turner officiating.. Burial will be in Mount Liberty Cemetery.
Anniston Funeral Service is in charge.
Miss Avery died Thursday at her home.
Survivors include three sisters, Teri Lynn Avery, Denise Pope and Cathy Avery, all of Anniston; a brother, Randy Bernard Avery Sr. of Jacksonville; and her grandmother, Josie P. Traylor of Anniston.
Miss Avery was a lifelong resident of Anniston. she was a 1981 Graduate of Walter Wellborn High School and a member of Mount Liberty Baptist Church.
BATES,
Oxford, Al Services for Arnold William Bates, 60, will be today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart School with Father Donahue officiating. Entombment will be in Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Bates died Sunday at University Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Bates: two sisters, Johnny Bates Wallace of Birmingham and Louise Bates Koon of Cedartown, Ga.; and three brothers, Joseph Bates of Selma, James Bates of Oxford and Henry Bates of Jackson.
Mr. Bates , a native of Coatopa and a residentof Oxford, was retired from the US Army. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church .
DAVIS,
Centre Al. Services for Elmor Davis Sr. ,83, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Henry Storey, Marvin Perkins and Johnny Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery.