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John A. Rogers III
TUSCALOOSA John A. Rogers, III, age 74, of Tuscaloosa, died April 30, 2008, at
DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Odd
Fellows Cemetery with Rev. Charles Durham officiating and Bumpers Funeral Home
of York directing.
Survivors include his daughter, Carol Lee R. Cross and husband, John, of
Tuscaloosa; sons, John A. Rogers IV and wife, Christine, of Mobile and Morgan B.
A. Rogers of Jackson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Gainesville Supper Club, Leon McBride, Add Boyd, Sunny
Sterling, Bill Martin, Billy McKenzie, Chip Wood, Clifton Looney, Gary Whitten,
Chuck Gwine, Pierce Boyd and Carey Shelfer.
Joyce Whitfield
Announcements were incomplete for Joyce Whitfield of York, who died Tuesday,
April 29, 2008. Funeral services will be held at Sumter County High School in York
on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Weatherly Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
James S. "Buddy" Tate
Mr. James S. "Buddy" Tate, age 78. A longtime resident of Mobile died on
Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Mr. Tate was the founder of T & T Nurseries and Bryant Nursery. He is survived by
his wife of 58 years Mrs. Carolyn Blackwell Tate of Mobile, AL. Three daughters
Elizabeth (Claude) Bartlett of Mobile, AL, Sandra (Glen) Bryant of Semmes, AL and
Jamie (Paul) Tapia of Semmes, AL. Sister June (Harvell) Taylor of Semmes, AL. Six
grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM from the chapel
of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Saturday 12 Noon
until service time. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers
family request memorials be made to Christ United Methodist Church 6101 Grelot
Rd. Mobile, AL or UCP Camp Smile 3058 Dauphin Sq. Connection, Mobile, AL
36607.
Dr. William Johnston Rowe, Sr.
Dr. William Johnston Rowe, Sr., D.D.S. of Decatur, Georgia passed away on April
18, 2008 following a prolonged illness. Dr. Rowe, the son of the late Judge and Mrs.
Randell Hendricks Rowe, Sr., was born in Thomaston, Georgia and reared in
Madison, Florida. Dr. Rowe attended Emory at Valdosta and was awarded the degree
of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1957. He
was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity.
Dr. Rowe served as a Captain with the United States Army in Korea and, following
an Honorable Discharge, returned to Decatur where he practiced Dentistry for 50
years. He was a member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church and the Decatur Lions
Club.
Dr. Rowe was passionate about his profession and an active member and past
chairman of the Wilmer Eames Dental Study Group and a member of the Hinman
Dental Society, the Northern District Dental Society, the Georgia Dental Association,
the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Life Member of the American Dental
Association. He was a voracious reader and made knowledge and learning a lifelong
priority. He also enjoyed woodworking and music. Dr. Rowe's other great love was
for his family and his family of patients. He always placed the wants and needs of
others before his own and derived great joy from being able to help others achieve
their dreams. This example inspired his son to follow in his footsteps in a career of
dentistry. His example of selfless service and compassion should serve as a model
for the healthcare community.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth (“ Betty”) Cobb Rowe; a son,
William Johnston Rowe, Jr., D.D.S., and daughter-in-law, Kristy Roberts Rowe, D.
D.S., a granddaughter, Katherine Grace Rowe of Jonesboro, Arkansas; a brother and
sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Randell Hendricks Rowe, Jr. of Madison, Florida; a
mother-in-law, Mrs. J. Everette Cobb of York, Alabama; a brother-in-law and sister-
in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wells of Mobile, Alabama; nieces and nephews,
Judge and Mrs. Randell H. Rowe, III, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles L. J. Smith, Mr. Thomas L. Wells, Jr. and a host of other wonderful family
and dear friends. The family also makes a sincere expression of gratitude to all the
nurses, caregivers, and doctors who cared for Dr. Rowe in his time spent in the
Intensive Care Unit, 3200 floor, and 3600 floor of DeKalb Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 25, 2008 in the Chapel of
A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Ron Hieber and Rev. Megan Johnson officiating. A
family graveside service will be performed in York, Alabama at a later date. In lieu of
flowers memorials may be made to Clairmont Presbyterian Church at 1994 Clairmont
Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033 or DeKalb Medical Center Foundation at 2701 North
Decatur Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to
8:00 P.M. Thursday at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Patrick E. Durden
Patrick E. Durden (Pat), age 58, of Tuscaloosa died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at
LaRocca. Graveside services were Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Flatwoods Baptist
Church Cemetery. Rev. Carl Wells of First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa officiated.
Pat was proceeded in death by his parents: Fred and Gracie Durden and his uncle and
gardian: Hugh C. Sloan.
Survivors include his cousin and gaurdian: Jimmie H. Sloan and wife Patrice; his
cousins: Johnny and Susan Sloan, Ann and Frank Rumley, Angel Freeman, Amy
Fontenot, John and Russell Sloan and Brian Rumley.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Inez Hopper Dial
Inez Hopper Dial, age 85 of Livingston, died Sunday, April 13, 2008 in Meridian,
Mississippi. Services were held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m at the Hadden
Presbyterian Church with burial following in Boyd Cemetery. Jerry McMullen
officiated.
Mrs. Dial is preceded in death by her husband, Winard Dial; one grandson, DeWayne
Dial and one granddaughter, Amy Dial.
Survivors include three sons: Lindsey Dial (Judy), John William Dial and Larry Dial
(Sandy) all of Livingston; five sisters: Mabel Snowden of Center Hill, Miss., Nellie
Sue Simmons of Porterville, Miss., Sadie H. Dial of Livingston, Irene Sessions of
Bailey, Miss., and John Eda Buchanan of Porterville, Miss.; two brothers: Hugh
Hopper of Porterville, Miss. and David Hooper of Bailey Miss.; three grandchildren:
Denice Moore (Johnny) of Lauderdale, Miss., Ashley Dial and Stacy Dial, both of
Livingston and two great-grandchildren: Ryan Moore and Amy Moore, both of
Lauderdale, Miss.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
Rose Marie Ware Arrington
Rose Marie Ware Arrington, age 83 of York, died Saturday, April 12, 2008. Visitation
was held on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the home of her
daughter in York. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.
m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Livingston with graveside services immediately
following at York City Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jud Killian Arrington, Jr. and two
brothers: George Leatherberry Ware and Henry Long Ware.
She is survived by her son, William Meek Arrington and his wife, Lee, of Cincinnati,
Ohio; her daughter, Judith Arrington Matlock and her husband, John, of York; her
brother, Thomas Meek Ware and his wife, Edith, of Gulf Shores. She was a caring
grandmother to John Judson Matlock and his wife, Meredith, of Jackson,
Mississippi; Joanna Matlock Ames and her husband, David, of Montgomery; James
Compton Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio and Thomas Judson Compton Arrington of
Columbus, Ohio. She was blessed with two great grandchildren, Ella Marie Matlock
and Rose Mary Matlock of Jackson, Mississippi.
Mrs. Arrington enjoyed a distinguished career at the Bank of York, was an
accomplished seamstress, and a devoted member of St. James’ Episcopal Church.
Rose Marie was a loving wife and mother and a true Southern lady. Throughout her
life, she carried herself with grace and dignity and was a shining example of Christian
love to all those that knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. James Episcopal
Church or Sumter Academy.
Sarah B. Ray
Sarah B. Ray, age 89 of Panola, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at DCH Regional
Medical Center. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2008 at Zion
Valley Baptist Church in Panola with Reverend Little officiating. Burial followed in
Zion Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with Rollins' Mortuary directing. The body lied
in state one hour prior to services at the church.
Corene Ward
Corene Ward, age 90 of York, died Friday, April 4, 2008. Services were held at 11:
00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Whitfield with
Reverend Michael Barton officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with
Hardaway's Funeral Service of York directing.
Donald E. Syde
Donald E. Syde, 69, of McComb, Miss. died April 11, 2008 at his residence, due to
natural causes.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. utill 8:00 p.m. at
Bumpers Funeral Home in York. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the
funeral home with burial following in the Cokes Chapel Cemetery in Ward. Philip
Alford officiated.
Born on November 5, 1938, Syde was the son of Axel and Mabel Ost Syde. He was
a retired Construction Superintendent, member of the U.S. Navy and a member of
the Christian faith. He loved people and chose to live his life to the fullest. He was a
loving husband, father and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
Syde is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dale Syde, and one sister,
Audrey Rache.
Survivors include his wife: Patricia Hitt Syde of McComb, two sons: Gregory D.
Syde of Elberta and William J. Syde (Mary) also of Elberta; three sisters: June, Carol
and Arlys all from Minnesota, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren with
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were be family and friends.
Mary Evelyn Hyatt
Mary Evelyn Hyatt, 87, a resident of Montgomery, AL died Thursday, February 28,
2008. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. from
Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Mark Springer officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James H. Bruner & Sam Davidson and
a grandson, James H. Bruner.
She is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Ginny) Bruner Broadhead; a son, James
Deveraux (Dev) Bruner (Anne); two stepsons, Sam J. Davidson (Christa); Andy
Davidson; grandchildren, Robert F. Purdy, III, Evelyn (Lynn) Buch, & Mary Anne
Bruner; great grandchildren, Roxanne Buch & Mason Purdy; and a number of step
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid bridge player and a member
in the Opti-Mrs. Club and the Esther Sunday School Class at Morningview Baptist
Church. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Organization of Montgomery or to Vista Care Hospice 2430 Fairlane Dr.,
Montgomery, AL 36116.
Ann Clifton
Ann Clifton, age 81, of Bellamy, died March 29, 2008, at her home. Memory Chapel
Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, will announce complete funeral
arrangements later.
Leslie Coats
Mr. Leslie Coats, age 95, of Coatopa, died March 26, 2008, at Bryan Whitfield
Hospital. Visitation was held on Saturday, Marc h 26, 2008 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2008 at Bethel-Pine Baptist
Church in Coatopa. Reverend Floyd Bell officiated. Burial followed in House
Cemetery in Coatopa with Larkin and Scott Funeral Directors of Demopolis directing.
Elnor Fletcher Bailey
Mrs. Elnor Fletcher Bailey, age 82 of York, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Rush
Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. A memorial service was held on
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Bumpers Funeral Home Chapel in York.
Visitation was at 2:00 p.m. Reverend David Wilkenson officiated.
Mrs. Bailey, a member of the York Baptist Church, was a pioneer in the textile field
of women business executives and business owners in Sumter County and the state
of Alabama. She began her career as a sewing machine operator at Vanity Fair in
Demopolis, was the manager of Rob Roy in York for many years and retired as the
owner of her clothing company, Bailey Creations in York.
Survivors include her husband:?Amos Lee Bailey of York; one daughter: Susan Boyd
and husband, Frank, of Cuba, two grandsons: Nick Anderson and Jack Anderson of
Cuba; two sisters: Maxine Pendergrass of Pinehill and Tommie Sue Bishop of
Saraland; two brothers: Delmer Fletcher of Pinehill and Bobby Fletcher of Houston;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bailey’s favorite food was fruit and for that reason, the family requests that in
lieu of flowers, fruit tree donations be made to the family.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Nettles Goodwin
Mrs. Marjorie Nettles Goodwin died at Jeff Anderson Hospital in Meridian, Miss.
Services were held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Pisgah Baptist Church in
Choctaw County, Ala.
She is survived by one daughter: Emma (Robert) Blakely; one son: J.D. (Pat)
Thompkins; fives sisters-in-laws: Doris, Hattie Bee, Mary Ella Goodwin, Mamie Lee
Graham and Pat Thompkins; 20 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Frank Childs, Sr.
Frank Childs, Sr., age 72, of the Pine Grove Community in Livingston, died March
11, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Miss. Services were
at 12 noon Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Livingston
with Rev. Tyrone Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with
McInnis Mortuary of Livingston directing. Visitation was held from 12 noon to 7 p.
m. on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the mortuary, and one hour prior to services at
the church.
Master Adrain LaKeith McKeller
Graveside services for Master Adrain LaKeith McKeller were held on Saturday,
March 8, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Baptist Church Cemetery, Boyd, Alabama.
Reverend Samuel Harris officiated. Hardaway’s Funeral Services, Inc. of York,
Alabama directed.
‘Adrain leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Ms. Ashley L. McKeller of
Livingston, Alabama; father, Frankie Pollard of Birmingham, Alabama; four sisters:
Aaliyah, Alexis and Adrianna McKeller, and Kensley Goines all of Livingston,
Alabama; Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Loretta) McKeller, Mr. and Mrs.
Curtis (Louise) Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel (Barbara) Ormond and a host of
relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
Joseph Benjamin Dew
Joseph Benjamin Dew, age 78 of Livingston, Alabama, died February 28, 2008 at
Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Graveside services were held
March 2, 2008 at Livingston Memorial Gardens in Livingston. Rev. Jack White and
Rev. Scott Hohn officiated.
A retired manager employed at Gulf State Paper Company, Dew is survived by one
daughter: Debbie Dew Gunter (Mack) of Hammond, Louisiana; three grandchildren:
Angie Rush, of Livingston; Nikki Williams (Lonnie), of Amory, Mississippi; Trey
Gunter (Christy), of Katie, Texas; four great-grandchildren: Danielle, Madelyn,
Parker and Brady; and wife Mary Dew of Livingston.
Pallbearers were: Hoss Bowlin, Allen Smith, Bobby Dale Ezell, Murry Rew, Pudin
McDaniel, Bob Spears, Lynn Hanson,?Walt Bullock and Billy Hendricks.
Bumpers Funeral Home in York, Alabama was in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Kennedy
Raymond Kennedy, age 58, formerly of York, died February 28, 2008 in Anniston,
Alabama.
Raymond graduated from York West end High School in 1967, and attended Selma
University. He was also in the United States Army, from which he retired in 1988.
His endearing parents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard E Kennedy, past Mayor of the City
of York.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Thomas Kennedy of Anniston; one daughter, Lisa
Lightfoot Felder of Birmingham; one sister, Rosalind Kennedy Buchanan, also of
Birmingham; one niece, Endrice Buchanan of Atlanta, Ga. and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Friendship
Baptist Church in Anniston. Interment in the Piedmont Memorial Cemetery.
CHARLES WILBORN
Graveside services for Charles Wilborn, age 64, were held Saturday, February 16,
2008 at 2 PM from York Cemetery in York. Reverend Ron Gilstrap and Reverend
Jeff Switzer officiated. Mr. Wilborn died Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the
Neshoba County General Hospital in Philadelphia, MS.
Survivors include his mother: Miriam Wilborn of York; one daughter: Denise
Crenshaw (Johnny) of Philadelphia, MS; one son: Jimmy Wilborn (Mandy) of
Philadelphia, MS; two brothers: Walter Wilborn (Marineal) of York and Don Wilborn
(Frances) of Cuba; and six grandchildren: Matt, Caleb, Bailey, Emily, Jake and Luke.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Wilborn; and his father: J.W. Wilborn.
McClain-Hays Funeral Home in Philadelphia, MS was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Richard Hewitt
Michael Richard Hewitt, age 65 of Victorville, California, died February 8, 2008 in
Bellamy. Services were held at Montecito Memorial Park in Colton, California.
Born on December 18, 1942, Mr. Hewitt was a veteran of the United States Army
and was a retired, self-employed meat cutter.
He is survived by two sons: Tim Hewitt of California and Michael Hewitt of
California; one daughter: Leslie Horsley of California; one sister: Barbara Hargrove of
Butler; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by one brother: Jack Edwin Hewitt of Bellamy.
Mattie C Johnson
Mattie C Johnson, age 68, of Livingston, died on January 26, 2008 at UAB Medical
Center in Birmingham. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at
Shiloh Baptist Church in Livingston. Reverend Archie L. Porter is officiating. Mrs.
Johnson will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. Interment follows at
Elmwood Memorial Gardens, Highway 11 East, York. On Friday, February 1, 2008
a public viewing will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Weatherly Chapel at York.
After the committal service, the family will receive friends for repast at Shiloh’s
Fellowship Hall. The processional will leave from Weatherly Funeral Home on
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Those left to cherish precious memories are: a loving mother, Maggie Chaney, York,
AL; three daughters: Carolyn Jones of Livingston, Ala., LaTanya(Gregg) Lewis,
Livingston, Ala., and Pearline (Albert) Maye, Bellamy, Ala.; four sons: Mitchell
Chaney, Lee (LaTonia) Johnson and Paul Ligon, all of Livingston, and Stanley (Kha
Dija) Johnson, Tuscaloosa; four sisters: Delma C. Merriweather, Emelle, Ala., Mary
and Bessie Chaney and Jettie (Tummer) Austin, all of Lorain, Ohio; two brothers-
Irvin (Katie) Chaney, Jr., York, Ala.,and Richard Chaney, Lorain, Ohio; three sisters-
in-law Georgia Chaney,Freeport, N.Y., Lena Chaney, Louisville, Ky and Rosie
Fluker, Choctaw,?Ala.; one brother-in-law, Alex Jackson, Sr., Detroit Mich; those
she thought of as her own children; Marvin Moore (Theodore), and Damon Boyd;
many nieces, nephews, and other relatives that loved her dearly.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Weatherly Funeral Home, York, Ala.
Funeral will be held Saturday, February 2nd at 11:00 a.m.
Mrs. Johnson was the lady who greeted you as you entered Wal-Mart in Livingston.
Algie Ray Clowers, Jr.
Algie Ray Clowers, Jr., age 47 of Livingston died at his home on Tuesday, January
29, 2008. Funeral services were held graveside at Boyd Cemetery on Saturday,?
February 2, 2008 with Reverend Rod Curry and?Reverend Mike Brenning
officiating. Visitation was from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008
at Bumpers Funeral Home in York.
He is survived by his mother: Glenda Clowers of York; two sons: Lucas Ray
Clowers of Sumterville and Nicholas Boyd Clowers of Livingston; two daughters:
Louis Lorrane Chapman (Brandon) of Tuscaloosaand Morgan Regual Clowers of
Tuscaloosa; two sisters: Gwyn Tanner (Billy) of York and Sharon Fox (Edward) of
York; two uncles: Thomas Rigdon of Mobile and James Rigdon of Laurel, MS; and
many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father: Algie Ray Clowers, Sr.
Pallbearers were Todd Dirkson, Eddie Mason, Ernie Watt, Mike Loper, Drew Tillery
and Ed Boyd.
Honorary pallbearers were Larry?Dial, Ken Tinsley, Glen Sanders, Jimmy Dial, Jr.,
James Dial, Jesse Hicks and the Fifth Grade Class of Sumter Academy.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
Jack Edwin Hewitt
Jack Edwin Hewitt, age 67 of Bellamy, died on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Hill
Hospital in York. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at
Bumpers Funeral Home in York at 1:00 p.m with Reverend Ed Tatum officiating.
Visitation was held at 12:00 noon in the Bumpers Funeral Home?Chapel. Interment
followed at Cokes Chapel Cemetery.
Hewitt, a United States Army Veteran, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviors include his wife:?Donnie Hewitt of Bellamy; four sons: Raymond Hewitt of
Ft. Walton Beach, FL; Tommy Hewitt of Bellamy; Jimmy Hewitt of MS and Michael
Hewitt of Demopolis; one daughter: Kelly Hewitt of Bellamy; one brother: Mike
Hewitt of Victorville, CA, one sister: Barber Hargrove of Butler and seven
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Max Larkin, III,?Wesley Wilson, Joey Morphis, Nick Hauser,?Chris
Vaughn, Carl Storey,?Wade Turner and Dean Delaine.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
Rowena Pigford Allen
Memorial Services for Rowena Pigford Allen, age 87 and a former resident of Cuba,
were held at Cuba Baptist Church on Saturday, January 19, 2008 with Reverend
Loyd Allen and Reverend Albert Creel officiating. Burial followed at Clay Memorial
Cemetery in Cuba.
Survivors include two sons: Loyd Allen (Libby) of Duluth, Ga. and Eddie Allen
(Linda) of Hepzibah, Ga; two brothers: Robert Pigford (Joe) of Birmingham and Bill
Pigford (Toshika ) of Moss Point, Miss.; two sisters: Ramona Pigford of Union
Grove and Marilyn Creel (Albert) of Meridian, Miss; five grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Allen, one brother: Jeff Pigford
and one sister: Genna Elmore.
Mary B. Upchurch
Mary B. Upchurch, age 86 of Cuba, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Jeff Anderson
Regional Medical Center, Meridian, Miss. Graveside services were held Wednesday,
January 23, 2008 at 1:00 p.m at Clay Memorial Cemetery in Cuba. Reverend Tim
Buchanan officiated.
Survivors include two sisters: Agnes Pratt (Reuben W. Sr.) of Birmingham and
Minnie Olean Stanley of Birmingham; and three nephews: Gary Pratt, Ronald Pratt
and Greg Pratt.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your favorite charity.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
Angeline Shackelford Larkin
Funeral Services for Mrs. Angeline Shackelford Larkin, age 75, of the Fourth Creek
Community will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008, at 12:00 o’clock Noon at
Bethel Pine Baptist Church, Coatopa, Alabama. Minister Albert Murdock will officiate
with burial in Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Coatopa, Alabama.
Mrs. Larkin’s body will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour. Visitation
will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
She is survived by: her husband of over 56 years, Mr. Marvin Larkin, of York,
Alabama; two sons: Mr. Wendell (Allean) Larkin of Livingston, AL and Mr. Mark
(Lynda) Larkin of Boca Raton, FL. Five daughters: Mrs. Annie Pearl (Horace,
deceased) Minor of York, AL; Mrs. Ruby (Willie) Jackson of Demopolis, AL; Dr.
Brenda (Nelson) Williams of Stockton, AL; Ms. Lenora Sheffey of Muscle Shoals,
AL; and Mrs. Cynthia (George) Mitchell of Tuscaloosa, AL. One brother: Jim
(Queen) Shackelford of Butler, AL, and one sister: Maude Johnson of Meridian, MS.
Hardaway’s Funeral Services, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
L. Vivian Smith
Funeral Services for Ms. L. Vivian Smith will be were held Friday, Jan. 11 at 11:00a.
m. in James F. Webb Chapel with Rev. Davy Wilkinson officiating. Burial was at
Hennigan Cemetery in Epes.
Ms. Smith, 80, of Meridian died Monday, January 7, in Riley Hospital.
Survivors include Brothers: Paul G. Smith and wife, Nell of Hattiesburg, Miss; Jesse
M. Smith and wife, Bobbye of Petal. Miss.; Sister: Rebecca S. Smith of Meridian,
Miss.; Nieces/Nephews: Linda B. Fortenberry of Meridian, Miss.; Brian K.
Fortenberry of Meridian, Miss.; Edith S. Haefner of Birmingham;Helen W. Brown
and husband, Don of Meridian, Miss. and many other nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin W. and Beulah A. Smith;
siblings H. Alan Smith, Ben W. Smith, Tom L. Smith. Maude S. Smith, Joe A.
Smith, Gertrude S. Crosby and Beulah S. Williams.
Pallbearers were Brian K. Fortenberry, Steve Netterville, Don C. Brown and J.O.
Norman.
Visitation was one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
James F. Webb Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Pervy Lee Chambless
Pervy Lee Chambless, age 53 of Bellamy, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at D.C.H.
Medical Center. Services will be at 2 pm Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Siloam
Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-2 pm at the church. Reverend
Brad Campbell is officiating. Private burial for family only will follow at the Chestnut
Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Lee was born in Lauderdale MS, and reared in Sumter County. He was a
wonderful father of two daughters. He was a very passionate, humble and honest
man, and he was loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother: Winnie B. Chambless of Northport; two daughters:
Stacey C. Ashe (Michael) of Livingston and Brandy C. Maxwell (Jeff) of Northport;
one brother: Eddie Chambless of Linden; one sister: Elizabeth “Tee” Thomason
(Lynn) of Demopolis; and one nephew: Michael E. Averett of Birmingham.
Pallbearers are Ronnie Harwell, Carl Sudduth, Charlie Jones, Gary Busby, Jim
Emory, Thomas Taylor, Albert Carter and Jamie Ashe.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. David L. Hinton and Employees of the Cancer Care
Center of D.C.H. Hospital in Tuscaloosa, the nurses of the second floor onocology
unit of D.C.H. Hospital and Hattie Jones of Prystup Packaging.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the D.C.H. Cancer Treatment Center,
801 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 or the Local Humane Society for
Animals.
Bumbers Funeral Home of York is in charge of arrangements.
Edna Mae Copenhaver Walker
Edna Mae Copenhaver Walker, age 90 of Cuba, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at
Fisher House in Meridian, MS. Services will be at 11:00 am Friday, January 11,
2008 at Cuba Baptist Church with the Reverend Tim Buchanan officiating. Burial
will follow at Clay Memorial Cemetery.
A native of California, Pennsylvania, she was born August 22, 1917 to Eldridge
Mansfield Copenhaver and Henretta Pearl Keisling Copenhaver. Her father was a
town Burgess. Mrs. Walker’s early education was at California High School where
she began her love of music and piano. She attended the University of Pittsburgh
and received a Nursing Degree. She worked at West Pennsylvania Hospital until she
felt the call to serve her country with her two beloved brothers. She joined the Army
Medical Corp and was stationed in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she met her
husband. They were married September 25, 1945 and moved to Cuba after the war.
She was a faithful member of Cuba Baptist Church where she served the Lord for
over 50 years.
Her husband of 44 years, Dr. Douglas Edward Walker preceded her in death.
She is survived by her four children: John W. Walker (Kathy) of Cuba, Thomas
Edward Walker (Alison) of Tampa, FL, Alice Smith (Dr. Sidney Smith) of Cuba and
Linda Grant (Dr. Fred Grant) of Meridian, MS; ten grandchildren: Dr. J. Sid Smith
(Leslie), Ashley Smith Roe (Dr. William Roe) of Tuscaloosa,?Kimberly Walker
Perkins of Meridian, MS, Scott A. Walker (Monica) of Pigeon Forge, TN, Shannan
Parton (Michael) of Cuba, Amber Lott of Anniston, Kathryn Walker Lyles (Dr. Trey
Lyles) of Memphis, TN, Angela Evelyn Walker of New York, NY, Emily Grant
Gresham (Miles) of Birmingham, and Douglas Grant of Pensacola, FL; and eleven
great-granchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Walker’s grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers are the nurses and
staff of Fisher House and Kathy and Dewayne Fisher.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cuba Baptist
Church, Cuba, Alabama.
Ellis Levy, Sr.
Ellis Levy, Sr., age 94 of Coatopa, died December 24, 2007, at his home. Services
were held Friday, December 28, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in
Coatopa. Reverend Willie Ivory officiated. Interment followed in the adjoining
cemetery. The body was in state at the church one hour prior to services.
Larkin and Scott Funeral Home of Demopolis was in charge of arrangements.
Otelia Braggs-Greene
Otelia Braggs-Greene, age 80 of Livingston, died December 28, 2007, at Edgar J.
Benjamin Healthcare Center in Boston, Mass. Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
January 5, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Livingston. Reverend Cephus Simmons
officiated. Burial followed in New Prospect Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday,
January 4, 2007 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour prior to
services at the church.
She was employed with the Sumter County Board of Education for 26 years.
McInnis Mortuary of Livingston was in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Eleanor Gonder Eller, M.D
Dr. Eleanor Gonder Eller, M.D., age 70 of Livingston, died Friday, December 28,
2007 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS. Visitation was held at First
Presbyterian Church of Livingston on Sunday, December 30, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. Services were held at First Presbyterian Church of Livingston on Monday,
December 31, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with burial following at Myrtlewood Cemetery in
Livingston. Reverend Neil McCarter and Reverend Dr. Sandra Price officiated the
service.
Dr. Eller, a medical doctor in family practice with for many years, was born in
Toronto Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1937. She was in practice with her husband,
Dr. Jerry Eller, at Rush Medical Group Livingston Center and was the Medical
Director at Sumter Health and Rehabilation Center, LLC in York, from 1983 to 2007.
She is survived by her husband: Dr. Jerry Eller of Livingston; one son: Dr. Tim Eller
(Janae) of Birmingham; three daughters: Ruth Neighbors of Huntsville, Karen Marks
(Will) of Montgomery and Christina Paparella (Bryan) of Huntsville; ten
grandchildren: Wesley Neighbors of Huntsville, Connor Neighbors of Huntsville,
Anna Lakin Neighbors of Huntsville, Chaney Eller of Birmingham, Luke Eller of
Birmingham, Grant Eller of Birmingham, Stewart Marks of Montgomery, Alex Marks
of Montgomery, Preston Paparella of Huntsville and Meg Paparella of Huntsville; and
three sisters: Joan Daccord of Montreal Quebec, Canada, Dorothy Messenger Veinot
of Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada and Peggy Moore of Toronto Ontario, Canada.
Pallbearers were Lowery Rush, Connor Neighbors, Wesley Neighbors, Jacques
Daccord, Vito Paparella and Sid Nelson. Honorary Pallbearer was Edmond Bell.
Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Livingston Common
Grounds or Gideon International.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lynn Swain
Robert Lynn Swain, age 67 of York, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at his
home in York. A graveside service was held on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:00
a.m. at Sumter Memorial Garden in Cuba. Reverend Drew Dockery officiated.
Mr. Swain is survived by his wife: Carolyn Swain of York; one son: Brannon Swain
(Marianne) of Brewton; one daughter: Jennifer Swain of Crystal River, FL; one
sister: Patsy Bizilia of Fairhope and three grandchildren: Cody Swain, Lowell Swain
and Christopher Swain of Brewton.
Pallbearers were Walter Wilborn, Carlton Lowe, Sam Massingill, Bobby Ezell, Bobby
Carney, Rodney Whitcomb and Ben Webb.
Donations may be made to Alabama Baptist Childrens Home, P.O. Box 361767,
Birmingham, AL 35236-1767, web address: www.abchome.org or The American
Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, web address:
www.cancer.org.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
eugene robinson “Blue” tanner
Eugene Robinson “Blue” Tanner, age 84 of Pennington, died Monday, December 24,
2007, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Services were held
on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Pennington at 10:00 a.m.,
burial followed. Reverend Anita Welborn officiated the service.
Mr. Tanner was born on July 29, 1923 and was a retired self-employed logger.
Survivors include one son: Billy Tanner (Gwyn) of York; one brother: Lawrence
Tanner of Gulfport, MS; one brother-in-law: Robert Fancher of Edna; four
grandchildren: Brenda Tanner Killough (Joshua) of York, Pam Tanner of York, Angie
Tanner of York and David Tanner of York; and one great grandchild: Alexis Killough
of York.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Peggy H. Lashley
Peggy H. Lashley, age 75 of Demopolis, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at her home.
Services will be held Friday, January 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairhaven Baptist
Church with Gwinn Etheredge officiating. Interment will follow in Demopolis
Memorial Gardens. The Lashley family will receive friends at the church Friday from
9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Mrs. Lashley was born June 30, 1932 in Lanett. She wed Joe E. Lashley on October
14, 1950. A resident of Demopolis for many years, she was an active member of
Fairhaven Baptist Church in the Ladies Six Sunday School Class and Young at Heart
for the past 23 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents: James Thomas Harrison and Alberta
Lindsey Harrison; two sisters: Gladys Blanton and Ruby Jennings; and one brother:
Willie Harrison.
Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Joe E. Lashley of Demopolis; one
daughter: Sherry Plemmons of Greer, South Carolina; three sons: Alan Lashley
(Karen) of Demopolis, Joey Lashley (Lynn) of Livingston and Andy Lashley
(Donna) of Pensacola, Florida; six grandchildren: Elizabeth Lashley, Angie Solliday
(James), Jay Lashley (Kaye), Marcus Lashley, Shannon McHan, Whitney Miller
(John); four great grandchildren, Madison Solliday, Mikayla Lashley, Cade Allen and
Macy Miller; one sister, Nita Yates (Jessie) of West Point, Georgia; and one brother,
Tommy Harrison of Montgomery.
Pallbearers will be Deacons of Fairhaven Baptist Church; Honorary pallbearers will be
former Deacons of Fairhaven, Ladies Six Sunday School Class, Young at Heart and
Southern Care Hospice Nurses and staff.
sally turner stanley
Sally Turner Stanley, age 93 of Jackson, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, in the
Washington County Infirmary at Chatom. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 2,
2007 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Jackson at1:00 p.m. The service was held at
2:00 p.m. with burial following at the Turner Family Cemetery in Sunflower.
Mrs. Stanley was born March 19, 1914 in Presswood to David P. and Nonie Gray
Turner. She attended school at Murphy High School in Mobile and taught at
Livingston University (The University of West Alabama). She retired from Jackson
Hospital as the Medical Records Department Director and was a member of St. Peter’
s Episcopal Church in Jackson.
Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by her husband: Neal Stanley; one brother: Sam
Turner and one sister: Laura Arnold.
She is survived by one brother: Tom W. Turner, Sr. (Hattie) of Sunflower; one
niece: Patricia King (George) of Sunflower; three nephews: Tom W. Turner, Jr.
(Heidi) of Leroy, David P. Turner, II of Ohio and David A. Turner of Sunflower; and
one great nephew: Matt Turner of Daphne.
Pallbearers were Tom Turner, Jr., David P. Turner, David Turner, Matt Turner,
Gene Harrell and John Seibert.
Honorary Pallbearers were Ray Sellers, Bob Downey, Bill Gray, Pete Turner and
Horace Ball.
Latham Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIE JAMES RUMLEY, SR.
Willie James Rumley, Sr., age 61 of York, known warmly and affectionately as
"Butch"; "Sweet" and "Coach", passed at his residence, December 13, 2007. Coach
Rumley was an educator, coach and school bus driver in the Sumter County
(Alabama) School System for more than thirty-five (35) years.
Funeral services were Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon from Eastern
Star Baptist Church, in the Grant City Community of York. Rev. Terry Gosa
delivered the eulogy; Rev. Charles H. Delaine is church pastor. Mr. Rumley lied in
repose one hour prior to funeral time. Interment followed in the Rumley Family Plot
of Elmwood Memorial Gardens, Highway 11-East, York. Visitation for family and
friends was from 3-6:00 P. M. (Wed., Dec. 19th) at the Weatherly Funeral Home
Chapel at York. The processional left from Weatherly Funeral Home at 11:40 a. m.
Thursday morning. Following the committal service, the family will receive friends
for repast and fellowship at the Hightower Center.
Those left to cherish precious memories are: His loving wife, Schenika Harris-
Rumley; his mother, Annie Ruth McClelland, New Orleans, La., his father, Dee
Mitchell, preceded him in death; His children- Latoya Rumley, York, Shardaisha
Rumley, York, LaQueta Hampton Rumley, Pennington, Kimberly Willingham,
Detroit, Mich., Nicole Rumley, Atlanta, Ga., Scheniquil Hampton and a God
daughter, Michelle Williams; two sons preceded him in death- Willie J. Rumley, Jr.,
and Andrez Rumley; grandchildren- Iyanna Ray, Andrez Rumley, II, Octavia Terrell,
Y'Vocis, Qaishu, Akhairi, and Queion Rumley; brothers- Steven (Marcia) Matthews,
LaGrange, Ga., Raymond McClelland, New Orleans, La., and Donald (Sharon)
Davis, Livingston; a sister, Diane Davis, Livingston; his mother-in-law, Teresa
Harris, Pennington, special devoted friends: Carolyn Gosa, Johnny Barnes, Jr.,
Moses Wimberly, Eddie Dawson and Henry Keeton; many nieces, nephews, cousins,
other friends, former students and colleagues who loved him dearly.
Professional Services rendered to the Rumley Family through the cooperative efforts
of Weatherly Funeral Home and Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Chapel.
Arlean Chaney
Arlean Chaney, age 70 of Bellamy, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at DCH
Regional Medical Center. Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007 at
Friendship Baptist Church in Bellamy with Rev. Pherelle Fowler officiating. Burial
will follow in Elmwood Memorial Gardens in York with McInnis Mortuary of
Livingston directing. Visitation was held Wednesday, December 19 from 1 to 6 p.m.
at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ausia Lucille Allen
Ausia Lucille Allen was born January 25, 1919 to the late Charley and Charlie Allen.
She was the third of seven children all of whom she was preceded in death. Lucille
was a native of Jachin and resident of York. She went to Heaven on December 12,
2007 for her family reunion. Lucille moved to York at the age of eighteen and
worked for Lynch and Gordy Company as a bookkeeper for over 66 years. She was
a longtime member of the York United Methodist Church.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at York United Methodist
Church from 10 AM until the 11 AM funeral service. Rev. Tim Craddock and Rev.
Rod Curry officiated. Interment was at Christophers Chapel in Jachin.
Lucille is survived by her nieces, Clara Carlin, Johnnie (Walter) Whited, and Barbara
White; her nephews, Paul Allen (Lula Mae), Johnny Allen and Charlie Allen. She is
also survived by several great nieces. Her adopted family: Aileen, Danny, Tim, Marie
and Karla Craddock were also special to Lucille. The family would like to thank the
staff of Sumter Health and Rehab Center for their kind, compassionate care during
Lucille's stay.
Freeman Funeral Home in Citronelle was in charge of arrangements.
Edith G. Hughes
Edith G. Hughes, age 86 of Sylacauga, formerly of Cuba and Fairfield, died
December 20, 2007, at Sylacauga Health and Rehab. She was a former member of
Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church and a member of Cuba Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hughes was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lena Oldham. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Alfred O. Hughes.
She is survived by three daughters: Lynda McElroy (Edwin) of Cuba, Barbara
Goddard (Gary) of Birmingham and Paula Moore (Blanton) of Harpersville; one son:
Wayne Hughes (Julie) of Cantonment, FL; one sister: Christine Fleming (Daniel) of
Center Point; three brothers: Bill Oldham (Juanita) of Katy, TX, Claude Oldham (Sue)
of Covington, GA and Raymond Oldham of Tarrant; ten grandchildren and sixteen
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 12 noon in Highlan
Memorial Gardens, Bessemer. Brother Tim Buchanan of Cuba Baptist Church
officiated.
Bumpers Funeral Home of York was in charge of arrangements.
INNES TARTT
Innes Tartt, 1944-2007, and Sally Jenkins, were remembered on December 16,
2007, at a Memorial at Free Hope Baptist Church, Forkland, Alabama. A simple
stone, a marker, with a tribute to Sally Jenkins from Innes, was placed near the
church. Pastor Willis Gulley presided.
Innes Tartt was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and lived in Livingston
in the 1950’s and 60’s. He is survived by his wife, Ouida Sutton Tartt, brother, Jo
C. Tartt, three children, Mel Skellie, James Innes “Bo” Tartt, Echo Janman, and two
grandsons, Karl Cowin Schiesz and Cosmo Alun Janman.
Those attending the Memorial service were his wife and children, members of Free
Hope Baptist Church, and close friends and family of Innes and Sally.
Those wishing to honor the memory of Innes Tartt and Sally Jenkins may contribute
to Free Hope Baptist Church, care of, Susie Jackson, 828 Dunlap Road, Forkland,
Al. 36740.
Mary Kate Cook
LInden | Mary Kate Cook, age 95 of Linden, died on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at
Marengo County Nursing Home in Linden. Funeral servies were held at Demopolis
Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with burial
following at Riverside Cemetery in Demopolis. Reverend Tommy Carr officiated.
Visitation was held 30 minutes prior to the service.
Mrs. Cook, a self-employed music teacher, was born in Florida on January 29, 1912.
She is survived by three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Alex Whiddon, Rusty Judd, Alex Brame, Jeff Ford, Martin Bailey,
Sean Smith and Jason McDanal.
Honorary Pallbearers were Charlie Cannon and Bill Culpepper.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marengo County Nursing Home, 608
North Main Street, Linden, AL 36742 or the Demopolis Presbyterian Church Choir,
300 N. Strawberry Street, Demopolis, AL 36732.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Katrina M. Lanier
LIVINGSTON | Katrina M. Lanier was born March 25, 1913, to Mary Anne
Leonard Martin and Charlie Martin. She was a native of Cottage Grove, Alabama
in Coosa County. She received her high school education in the Coosa County
Public Schools. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Alabama State University
in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1940. She also earned her Master's Degree in
1951 from Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama.
She served for forty-four years in the field of education as classroom teacher and
Supervisor of Instruction. Thirty-three of those years were spent in Sumter
County. From 1942 to 1952 she was second grade teacher at Sumter County
Training School in Livingston, Alabama. From 1952 to 1975, she worked as an
Elementary Instruction Supervisor for Sumter County.
She retired August 31, 1975 after forty-four years of distinguished service in
education. Mrs. Lanier was married to C.C. Lanier of Greensboro, Hale County
Alabama and they celebrated 63 years of wedded bliss. Her beloved husband
whom she affectionately called "Mr. Lanier" departed this life on May 18, 2004.
Mrs. Lanier whom Mr. Lanier affectionately called "Dottie" departed this life on
November 25, 2007.
Funeral services were Saturday, December 1, 2007, at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist
Church in Livingston, Alabama with Reverend Frederick Rowle officiating. McInnis
Mortuary handled the Funeral Services.
Mrs. Lanier leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted nephew, Dr.
Everett D. McCorvey (Alicia) and their children Elizabeth Lanier McCorvey,
David William Lanier McCorvey and Julia Marie McCorvey, of Lexington,
Kentucky; Brother-in-law David E. McCorvey of Montgomery, Alabama;
Devoted Niece Mattie McCollins and Nephew, Johnnie Martin of Detroit,
Michigan; Niece, Olga Denise Johnson Taylor and her children Lenisha, Lenard,
Lendra, Lee Rashad, Keia and Keedric; Nephew, Clem William Burroughs of
Montgomery, Alabama; Niece, Sharon Martin and Great Niece, Angel Katrina
Martin of Scranton, Pennsylvania; Niece, Ethel Escho and her children Krystal
Cator and Cordrick of Chicago, Illinois; a cousin Nathan Stringer of Detroit,
Michigan, and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thanks to Mrs. Lanier's caregivers, Ms. Mary Cameron and Ms. Vernita
Johnson. They made Mrs. Lanier safe and comfortable all the way until the end.
They were loving and very attentive. Also, thanks to Mrs. Josephine Steele, Mr.
Willie C. May, Mr. Nathaniel Tolliver, Mr. Leo Fields, Ms. Mary Long, Mrs. Ida B.
Cook, Mr. Eddie Delaine, Ms. Jemona Johnson, and the many many others who
helped Mrs. Lanier along the way. A special thank you to Mr. Fred E. Walburn of
Regions Bank, Dr. Eleanor Eller, her life-long and very caring physician and Mr.
James McInnis for their friendship and support.
An endowment fund honoring Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Lanier has been established to help
continue their work in the community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
contributions be made to the C.C and Katrina M. Lanier Arts and Education
Endowment Fund c/o Regions Bank, P.O. Drawer "S" Livingston, Alabama 35470
(205) 652-7045.
Earnestine Hughes Johnson
DEMOPOLIS | Mrs. Earnestine Hughes Johnson, age 77, died Wednesday,
November 28, 2007 in Selma.
Visitation was held Friday, November 30, 2007 at Kidd-Robbins Funeral Home
Chapel in Demopolis from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Services were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Westside Baptist
Church in Demopolis with Rev. Richard Scott and Rev. Tommy Carr officiating.
Interment followed in Demopolis Memorial Gardens with Kidd-Robbins Funeral
Directors directing services. Mrs. Johnson’s body lied in state one hour prior to the
services at the church.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her grandson, James Andrew Dukes III and
her son-in-law, Ray Morgan.
Survivors include her two loving daughters, Carolyn Dukes and her husband Andy of
Demopolis, Linda Morgan of Cuba; five grandchildren, Stephanie Dukes, Jimmy
Dukes, Kim (Johnny) Moore, Cindy Morgan and Scarlet (Wade) Spears; four great-
grandchildren, Paige Morgan, Lexie Larkin, Delaine Spears and Alayna Spears; one
brother, Lee Hughes of Pensacola, Florida.
The family will accept flowers or donations to the Westside Baptist Church, P.O.
Box 579, Demopolis, AL. 36732.
Lillian Oleta Evans
Lillian Oleta Evans, age 86 of York, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Sumter
Health and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held on Thursday, November 8,
2007 at 11:30 a.m. with burial following at Sumter Memorial Gardens in Cuba.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Reverend David Wilkinson is
officiating.
Mrs. Evans, a homemaker, was born on May 31, 1921 in Union, MS.
She is survived by one daughter: Martha Long (Kenneth) of York; one son: Ronald
Evans of York; one grandson: David Glenn Long (Pansy) of York; two great
grandchildren: Robert Glenn Long (Nicole) and Haley Long of York and two great-
great grandchildren: Juliana Abston and Avery Long of York.
Pallbearers are Bobby Truelove, Mike Spencer, Kyle Thrash, Walter Boyd, Rodney
Collins and David Armstrong.
Honorary Pallbearers are Brandon Carpenter, Pam Brooks, Joe Ann Rowe, Donna
Bibbs, Linda Sims, Ms. Rose, Mary Kate and Dr. Hooper.
Edward Hardrick
Edward “PeeWee” Hardrick was born to the laste Jake and Mollie Hardrick on
January 27, 1933 in York.
At an early age, he confessed Chris and united with Morning Star Baptist Church in
Bellamy. After returning to the area, he reunited with Morning Star an dserved in
many capacities: Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Teacher and Choir
member. He was also a certified instructor of Christian Education for the Mt.
Herman District Association.
“PeeWee” graduated from Sumter County Training School in Livingston in May,
1951 and entered in the United States Army where he served for over 23 years. Upon
retirement, he obtained a BS in Business Administration from Miles College in
Birmingham. During his diverse career, “PeeWee” was also employed by the Internal
Revenue Service, US Postal Service and most recently, as Chairman of the Sumter
County Commission. He served as Treasurer for the Sumter County Alumni
Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Hill Hospital and Vice President
of the National Alumni Association of Miles College.
He was preceded in death by one sister: Mary Helen Harris and one brother:
Richmond Hardrick.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Catherine Hardrick, children:
Edward (Rhonda) Hardrick, Sheryl (James) Burrage, Harold (Heather) Hardrick,
Sandra Hardrick, Vanetta (Reginald) Newton, Willie Jr. (Alice) Reese, Barbara
Williams and Sheila Reese; sister: Erma (Richard) Brunt; brothers: Andrew (Edna)
Hardrick, Ernest (Helen) Hardrick and Larry Hardrick; aunt: Mattie Chaney; uncle:
Jessie Giles; twenty four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
cousins and loving friends.
John B. Giddens, Jr.
John B. Giddens, Jr., passed away on Wednesday October 24, 2007 at the age of 86.
He is survived by one sister-in-law, Dorothy Nelson Boyd, and nine nieces and
nephews: Sally Giddens Stephenson, Frances Speer Farmer, Thomas M. Nelson, IV,
Sidney S. Nelson, Louise Nelson Barnes, Joseph A. Kyser, Jr., William T. Kyser,
Patricia Kyser Smith and Cornelia Kyser. His wife, Mary Nelson Giddens, preceded
him in death. Survivors of hurricane Katrina, John and Mary returned to their Garden
District home on the evening of their 50th wedding anniversary, October 15, 2005.
John and Madge Giddens of English, Texas adopted John and later his brother, Sam,
from Hope Cottage in Dallas, Texas. John grew up in the small Red River County
ranching community, graduated from Clarksville High School, and attended the
University of Texas, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. During
World War II, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Port of New Orleans hired John as a Structural Engineer on August 1, 1951.
Over the years, he rose through the ranks to become Port Chief Engineer on January
1, 1966. He served in that position until he retired on June 30, 1977.
John was a member of the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, The Plimsoll Club and
the University of Texas Ex-Students Association. He attended the St. Charles Avenue
Presbyterian Church for many years and was an active supporter of The
Metropolitan Crime Commission of New Orleans, Inc., the New Orleans Mission,
Desire Street Ministries of New Orleans, United Way of New Orleans and the Red
River County Historical Society.
Services were taken care of by Lawn Lake Metaire of New Orleans.
Internment was held at the English Cemetery, English, Texas. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to metropolitancrimecommission.org, neworleansmission.
org, desirestreet.org, unitedwaynola.org and red-river.net/histsoc.htm.
Crystal Gail Jones
Crystal Gail Jones, age 23, of Geiger, died October 19, 2007, at Hill Hospital in York.
Services were held from 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 at New Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church. Reverend Patrick Simmons officiated. Burial followed in the
adjoining cemetery with McInnis Mortuary of Livingston directing. Visitation was
held on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour
prior to services at the church.
Belinda Kaye Baldwin
Belinda Kaye Baldwin, age 48, of the Whitfield community in York, died October 22,
2007, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Miss. Services were held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Reverend Michael Barton
officiated. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with McInnis Mortuary of
Livingston directing. Visitation was Friday, October 26, 3007 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the
mortuary and one hour prior to services at the church.
Mary Julia "Sugar" Dawson
Mary Julia "Sugar" Dawson, age 96, born to the late Toll and Laura Ann Dawson in
Sumter County, Alabama, died Friday, September 28, 2007 at 12:35 P. M. at Jeff
Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, Mississippi.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 1:00 P. M. from Johnson
Baptist Church, Carl Turk Road (County Rd. #12), Livingston, Alabama. Rev.
Samuel Harris, pastor, was the officiating minister. Interment followed in the
Johnson Baptist Church Cemetery. "Sugar" was in repose one hour prior to funeral
time. After the committal service, the family shared repast with friends and family
members at York West End Jr. High School. On Friday afternoon (Oct. 5th)
visitation was scheduled from 3-6:00 P. M. at the Weatherly Funeral Home Chapel in
York. The processional left from Weatherly Funeral Home to the church at 12:30
Saturday afternoon.
She leaves to cherish her sweet memories: Two sisters, Jeanette Richardson of
Boston, Mass and Mattie Dawson Hall of York, Alabama; one siter-in-law, Sophia
Dawson, Bessemer, Alabama; she helped raise several nieces and a nephew and a
host of great nieces and nephews, she leaves also two special and devoted friends -
Elmamie Adams and Lillie Bell Graves and other relatives and friends who will miss
her dearly.
Weatherly Funeral Home, York, Alabama, entrusted with all funeral and burial service
details.
Dura Hobson 'Bubba' Wheeler
Dura Hobson 'Bubba' Wheeler, age 84, born to Ned and Maggie Wheeler in Sumter
County; Coatopa, Alabama, died September 30, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.
Funeral services were h eld Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from Mt. Carmel
Baptist Church, County Road #23, Coatopa, Alabama. Rev. Wesley Winston is pastor
and Rev. Charleston delivered the eulogy. Interment followed in the adjacent Mt.
Carmel Cemetery. The initial processional left from Mr. Wheeler's residence in York,
Alabama, located 304 College Street at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. It briefly stopped
and continued from the old Mundy store on Highway 28 turning into county rd. 23.
Those he leaves to cherish his memories are: his wife, Julia Mae Wheeler; his son,
Eric Wheeler; three daughters, Pastor Carrie Wheeler Moore, Delores Wheeler, and
Brenda Wheeler; grandchildren - Rodney (Valerie) Wheeler, Veronica Piper, Sherry
(Chris) Bowers, Rochelle (Paul) Adewuyi, Lisaette (Jordan) Dresel, Nathen Moore,
Brandon Banks, Brittany Brown, Bridget Parler, Bria Washington and Bryan
Washington; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Brown and Sarah
Smith; nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous other relatives and friends who will
truly miss him.
Weatherly Funeral Home, York, Alabama entrusted with arrangements.
James G. Grimes
Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 25 at Moore Funeral Chapel in
Hattiesburg for Mr. James G. Grimes, 73, of Hattiesburg, who died September 17 at
his home. Interment followed in Highland Cemetery. Bro. Jason Hardage and Bro.
Ken Hopkins officiated.
Mr. Grimes worked for Forrest General Hospital as Materials Management Director
retiring in 1998. A Baptist, he graduated from Sumter County High School in 1952
and grew up in the Kinterbish Community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Annie Grimes and two brothers,
Lawrence Grady Grimes and Wilmer J. Grimes.
Survivors include three sons, Jason Grimes of Petal, David Grimes of Wenatchee,
Washington (on active duty at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany) and Geary
Grimes of Hurst, Texas; a daughter, Melanie Hardage of Coventry, Rhode Island;
sister, Eleanor Fields of Gainesville, Ala.; brother, Sammy Grimes of Fayette, Ala.,
and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg.
Joseph Eppes
Joseph Eppes, age 91, of Livingston, died Sept. 25, 2007, at Sumter Health and
Rehab Center in York. Services were held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 29,
2007 at First Baptist Church in Livingston with Rev. Fredrick Rowles officiating.
Burial followed in Livingston City Cemetery with McInnis Mortuary of Livingston
directing. Visitation was September 28, 2007 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the mortuary and
one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Louise Moore-Hunt
Louise Moore-Hunt, age 71, of Livingston, died Sept. 25, 2007, at DCH Regional
Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 30,
2007 at New Prospect Baptist Church in Livingston with Rev. Antown Plott
officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with McInnis Mortuary of
Livingston directing. Visitation was held September 28, 2007 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the
mortuary and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Gloria Langham
Gloria Langham, age 65, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, August
12, 2007 at her home in Manchester, Tennessee.
Mrs. Melton was a retired Teacher with the Doctors Inlet Elementary School in
Orange Park, Florida. She was born on August 4, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama to her
parents, the late Burns Willard Langham and Doris Clarise McDonald Langham.
Mrs. Melton is survived by her loving Husband, B. Wendell Melton of Manchester,
Tennessee; Three sons, Dr. David W. Melton ( Beth ) of Huntsville, Alabama; Scott
Melton ( Lisa ) of Easley, South Carolina; and Commander D. Corey Melton, US
Navy (Robin) of Fairhaven, Massachusetts; Sister, Sue Watkins of Birmingham,
Alabama; Aunt, Maxine Webb of New Port Richey, Florida Seven grandchildren,
Carrie Melton of Atlanta, GA., Robert Melton of Huntsville, AL., Colin Melton, Caleb
Melton and Rachel Melton all of Easley, SC; Bryan Palagi of Fairhaven, MA and
Abilgail Melton of Milton, FL; and a host of friends and loved ones.
A Memorial Service was conducted on Friday morning, August 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.
m. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee with
Chaplain Susan Rock officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Family suggests Memorial Donations be made in the memory
of Gloria L. Melton to the "Susan G. Komen for the Cure", an organization promoting
breast cancer research: by phone - 1-888-8888-3317 or by mail - Susan G. Komen
for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Central Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Florence Thomas
Florence Thomas, age 87 of York, died September 13, 2007, at Sumter Health and
Rehab Center in York. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
September 19, 2007 at Miller Hill Cemetery in Epes with Rev. Jesse Benn officiating.
Visitation was held Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the funeral
home.
McInnis Mortuary of Livingston was in charge of arrangements.
M.J. Hampton
M. J. Hampton, 79 a resident of Opelika, passed away on Saturday, September 1,
2007 in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 8, 2007 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Opelika. He is survived by his
wife: Joan Ward Hampton; two daughters: Joan (Norman) Thiem of Acworth, GA
and Karen (Rick) Linto of Dublin, GA; and five grandchildren: Terry Bufkin, Emily
Wissinger, Andrew Thiem, Christopher Thiem and Matthew Thiem.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the American Cancer
Society or American Heart Association.
Cremation Society of the South was in charge of arrangements.
Andrew David Roberts, Jr.
Andrew David Roberts, Jr, age 86 of York, died on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at
Sumter Nursing Home in York. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007
at 1:00 p.m. at Bumpers Funeral Home in York. Funeral services began in at 2:00 p.
m. in the chapel with Reverend Drew Dockery and Reverend Tim Craddock
officiating. Burial followed at York City Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts, born on November 27, 1920, was owner of York Saw Company. He
was veteran of the United States Navy and a member of York United Methodist
Church.
He is survived by his wife: Virginia Grafton Roberts of York; one son: Doyle Roberts
(Melissa) of Perry, FL; one stepson: Thad Grafton (Charlie) of Griffin, GA; one
brother: Vernon Roberts (Mildred) of Quitman, MS; nine grandchildren; and
numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Andrew David Roberts, Sr. and Sadie
Roberts; one son: Bill Grafton and one brother: Hayward Roberts, Sr.
Pallbearers were Larry Strickland, Buddy Ward, Johnny Doggett, Bill Ivy, Rodney
Whitcomb and Jason Guin.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mae Daniels Little
Mae Daniels Little, age 96, of Panola, died Aug. 27, 2007, at Hospice of West
Alabama. Services were held at 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 9 at Greater Salem AME
Zion Church in Panola with Reverend Bob Nelson Little officiating.
Burial followed in Greater Salem Church Cemetery with Williams Service Funeral
Home directing.
Willie L. Fletcher Dukes
Services for Willie L. Fletcher Dukes, age 89 of York, were held Friday, August 31,
2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Christopher Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Sam Lowery and
Reverend Bobby Smith officiated. Burial was in Christophers Chapel Cemetery in
Jachin. Visitation was held Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
She died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS.
She was born on March 30, 1918 in Gorgas.
Mrs. Dukes is survived by one daughter: Minnie Dukes Williams and her husband,
Pop, of Myrtlewood; one son: Gerald Dukes of Montgomery; two brothers: Delmer
Fletcher of Pine Hill and Bobby Fletcher of Houston, TX; four sisters: Mary Emily
Dukes of Butler, Elnor Bailey of York, Tommie Sue Bishop of Saraland and Maxine
Pendergrass of Mobile; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and seven great-
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Milton Dukes; one son: Billy Ray Dukes;
an infant daughter; four brothers: Monroe, Homer, Nelson and Harvey Fletcher; and
her parents: John W. and Minnie Bell Fletcher.
Pallbearers were: Mark Williams, Eddie Williams, Billy Dukes, Anthony Dukes,
Michael Dukes, Brian Dukes and Brandon Dukes.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth H. Anderson
Ruth H. Anderson, age 87 of York, died Tuesday September 4, 2007 at Sumter
Health and Rehab Center in York. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 8, 2007
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with burial following at 11:00 a.m. in York City
Cemetery. Reverend David Wilkinson is officiating.
She was born on November 14, 1919 and worked as a nurse at Hill Hospital in York.
She is survived by two daughters: Sara A. Waters of New Orleans, LA and Roan A.
Perry of Hopkinsville, KY; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Bumpers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Keith Mac Perkins
Keith Mac Perkins, age 77 of Cuba, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at DCH
Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
Memorial and visitation services were held at the Cuba Baptist Church on Friday,
August 3, 2007 at11:00 a.m. will visitation being held at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Tim
Buchanan and Dr. Bill Percy were the officiating clergy. Burial services were held at
Clay Memorial Cemetery in Cuba.
Mr. Perkins was a retiree from Coca Cola in Meridian, MS and was a veteran of the
United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife: Mary Truelove Perkins of Cuba; two daughters: Debbie
Moore of Lauderdale, MS and Glenda Ennis (Simmon) of Livingston; one brother,
Gary Perkins of Georgia; four grandchildren: Jason Briggs of Jackson, MS, Clint
Briggs (Kelly) of Brandon, MS, Daniel Calvert of DeKalb, MS and Dereck Calvert of
DeKalb, MS; two great-grandchildren: Ethan Briggs of Meridian, MS and August
Briggs of Meridian, MS.
Pall Bearers were Deacons of the Cuba Baptist Church.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Calvin Ivy
Jessie Calvin Ivy, age 64 of Raleigh, NC, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m on August 5, 2007 at Mesopotamia
Cemetery in Eutaw with Rev. Rod Curry of York United Methodist Church
officiating.
Mr. Ivy was born in Macon, MS on July 30, 1943. He was a graduate of Greene
County High School in Eutaw and served 12 years as a police officer with the
Tuscaloosa Police Department. At his time of death, he was employed as a Security
Guard at the North?Carolina Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh, NC. He was a
veteran of the United States Army National Guard.
Survivors include his daughter: Allyson (Matt) Sullivan of Tuscaloosa; his son: Dan
Pow of Gulf Shores; one sister: Pat (Charles) Smith of Northport; one brother: Bill
(Phillis) Ivy of York; two nieces, two nephews and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Linda and his parents: Calvin and Jean Ivy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Friends of the
Museum, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street,
Raliegh, NC, 27601.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Kimisha Channel Turner
GAINESVILLE Kimisha Channel Turner, age 23, of Gainesville, died Aug. 8, 2007.
Services will be 12 noon Saturday at Greater Salem AME Zion Church in Panola with
Rev. Terry White officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with
McInnis Mortuary of Livingston directing. Visitation will be today from 2 to 6 p.m.
at the mortuary. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church.
Peggy Stacey Kuykendall
MOBILE Peggy Stacey Kuykendall, a lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, at a local hospital.
Mrs. Kuykendall was an honors graduate of Murphy High School and a woman of
extraordinary Christian faith. She was a devoted member of the Lundy Sunday
School Class and Spring Hill Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, and
grandmother, she was affectionately known as "MiMi", and will be greatly missed by
her family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, partner in life and in business, Fred T.
Kuykendall, Jr.; four children, Frederick Thurman Kuykendall, III of Fairhope,
Deborah Kuykendall (Ray) Chartrand of Tuscaloosa, Susie Kuykendall Lott of
Mobile, and David Michael (Kelly) Kuykendall of Birmingham; nine grandchildren,
Frederick T. Kuykendall, IV, Amalee B. Kuykendall, Lucian W. Lott, Trevor H. Lott,
Lucille A. Lott, Victor L. Lott, Gwendolyn L. Chartrand, Hannah K. Kuykendall, and
Zoe G. Kuykendall. She is also survived by Nancy McKinnon and Lucian Lott.
Services will be 11 a.m. today at Spring Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive
friends at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Soul's
Chapel Cemetery in Geiger, Ala. at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,
900 Western America Circle, Mobile, AL 36609 or the American Heart Association,
900-209 Western America Circle, Mobile, AL 36609.
Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin St., Ext., Mobile, AL 36606.
Agnes Jordan Davis
Agnes Jordan Davis, 91, of Livingston died on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at her home in
Livingston.
Visitation services were held at the Myrtlewood Cemetery in Livingston on Tuesday,
July 31, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial services were also held at the Myrtlewood Cemetery on Tuesday, July 31,
2007 at 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Scott Holm and Rev. Jack White was the officiating clergy.
She is survived by her daughter, Vivian Agnes Davis Hauser and husband Nick of
Livingston and son, Headley Alexander Davis and wife Patricia of Thomasville; a
sister, Jordan Heffner of New Tripoli, PA; eight grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Nichols Davis and grandson,
Headley Alexander Davis, Jr.
Pallbearers include Thomas Tate Davis, Thomas Tate Davis, Jr., William Nichols
Davis, Charles Jordan Davis, Edgar Rhodes Hauser, III, Lee Thomas Ozmint,
Gregory Scott Griggers.
Bumpers Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Tom King Randolph
Tom King Randolph, a loving husband, caring father, a giving and protective brother,
a successful entrepreneur, a lover of life and all things fun, a real cool dude, and a
life-long resident of Sumter County, Alabama, was born on December 19, 1935. He
was affectionately known as “T. K.” by all of his family, friends, and loved ones. He
was also nicknamed the “Rat Patrol” or “Rat” for short.
His peaceful slumber into eternity came on Thursday, July 12, 2007 (around 4:30 a.
m.) at Jeff Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi after a short fight
with cancer.
T. K. leaves to cherish his memories and preserve his heritage: a devoted and loving
wife: Eleanor Robinson Randolph of Livingston, Alabama; three sons: Tom Randolph
of Huntsville, Alabama, Terrence Randolph of New Market, Alabama, and Elliott
Randolph of Harvest, Alabama; one grandson: Christian Elliott Randolph of
Birmingham, Alabama; and a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends, and
loved-ones.
Funeral services will be held at the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cuba, Alabama on
Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. Professional services will be provided by Eddie
Hardaway and Associates of York, Alabama.
Julia McKnight Killings
Julia McKnight Killings, age 86, of Coatopa, died July 9, 2007, at Bryan Whitfield
Memorial Hospital in Demopolis. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July
12 at the Bethel-Pine Baptist Church in Coatopa with Rev. Floyd Bell officiating.
Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery with Larkin and Scott Funeral Directors of
Demopolis directing. The body was in state one hour prior to services at the church.
Please make contributions to Bethel-Pine Scholarship Fund, 792 Sumter 22, Coatopa,
Alabama 35470.
Kennedy Armstrong
Kennedy Armstrong, age 42, of Coatopa, died July 10, 2007, at Greene County
Hospital in Eutaw. Services were at 12 noon on Monday, July 16 at the Bethel-Pine
Baptist Church in Coatopa with Rev. Christopher Spencer officiating. Burial followed
in Bethel Cemetery with Larkin and Scott Funeral Directors of Demopolis directing.
The body was in state one hour prior to services at the church.
Lue Ethel Shackelford
Services for Lue Ethel Shackelford, age 98, of Coatopa, were at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,
July 17, 2007 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Gosa officiating. Burial
followed in the church cemetery with Hardaway’s Funeral Services directing. The
body was in state one hour prior to services at the church.
Mary Ivalea Atkinson Brand
Mary Ivalea Atkinson Brand, 92, of Cuba died on
Monday, July 2, 2007 at Rush Foundation Hospital in
Meridian, MS.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 06, 2007 at
10:00 a.m. at Bumpers Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend
Ed Tatum and Reverend James Lloyd Kimbrew were the
officating clergy. Burial was at the Clay Memorial
Cemetery in Cuba.
Mrs. Brand lived in Cuba for over sixty-five years
with her husband Ernest Brand who preceded her death.
She was a long-time employer of Marks Rothenberg and
Hallmark. Her award-winning ceramics were admired by
all who knew her. She was a member of Cuba Church of
God (Holliness) and particiated in the Cuba Study
Club.
She is survived by one son: Richard Jerry (Virginia
Barnacastle) Brand of Toomsuba, MS; one
daughgter-in-law: Lois Barnacastle Brand of
Lauderdale, MS; grandchildren: Barry and Connie Brand
of Meridian, MS, Craig and Karla Callahan of
Lauderdale, MS and Frankie and Delisa Wagner of
Dalewood, MS; great-grandchildren: Hunter Brand, Holly
Brand, Madeline Callahan, Maegan Callahan and Kade
Garrett Brand and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son: Truman Brand and
one grandson: Paul Brand.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Posey, Mark Stallings, Frank
Wagner, Barry Brand, Carl Storey and Ed Stallings.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of all
arrangements.
Annie Pearl Patrick Brooks
Annie Pearl Patrick Brooks, age 72, of Lexington,
S.C., formerly of Cuba, Alabama, born to the late,
Cliff and Annie Mae Gathright Patrick., Sr., died
Friday, July 6, 2007 in Lexington Extended Care
Facility.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007
at 11:00 a. m. from Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Rev.
Charles H. Delaine is to deliver the eulogy; Rev.
Ronnie Walk is church pastor. Interment follows in
Elmwood Memorial Gardens, Highway 11-East, York, Ala.
Sis. Brooks will lie in repose one hour prior to
funeral time. Visitation for family and friends is
scheduled for Friday evening (July 13th) from 3-6:00
P.M. in the Weatherly Funeral Home Chapel at York. The
processional will leave the residence of her daughter,
Gloria Townsend at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
Those left to cherish precious memories are: Her
children - Henry Patrick, Sr., Meridian, Ms., Donald
Patrick,Sr., York, Ala., Sam Brooks, Jr., Cuba, Ala.,
Elnora Brooks, Lexington, S.C., Leonard Brooks, Sr.,
(Janna), Ft. Braggs, N.C., Larry Brooks, Sr., Palm
Bay, Fla., Gloria (Arthur) Townsend, Ward, Ala., Clara
Brooks, Montgomery, Ala., Eddie (Lisa) Brooks, Cuba,
Ala., and Willie Patrick, Lexington, S.C., Sis. Brooks
has several grandchildren that she heldped raise -
Kelvin and Marvin Brooks of South Carolina, Tiffany
(Cedric) Jordan, Meridian, Ms., Donald Patrick, Jr.,
Huntsville, Ala., Terrance Brooks of Cuba, Ala., and
Cynthia and Desmond Brooks of Montgomery, Ala., Sis.
Brooks has thirty (30) grandchildren, and six (6)
great grandchildren and one step-granddaughter; two
sisters - Mattie (Charles H.) Delaine, Cuba, Ala. and
Bessie Lee West of Meridian, Ms., two brothers- Thomas
Henry Patrick, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Cliff (Catherine)
Patrick, Jr. of Cuba, Ala., sister-in-law, Era Mae
Patrick of Columbus, Ga; five daughters-in-law -
Mildred Patrick, Lillie, Carolyn, Raynetta and Lynn W.
Brooks; many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous
other relatives and friends who loved her dearly and
she will truly be missed.
Weatherly Funeral Home of York is in charge of
arrangements.
Mary Henrietta Cooper
Mary Henrietta Cooper, 98, of York died on Saturday,
July 7, 2007 in Meridian, MS at Rush Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Bumpers Funeral Home in
York on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Rod
Curry and Reverend Ronnie Cooper were the officiating
clergy. Burial services were at Clay Memorial Cemetery
in Cuba.
Mrs. Cooper, born on July 8, 1908, was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sister of Bay Minette, six
grandchildren, seven great grand-children, eight
great-great grandchildren and three daughters-in-law.
Pallbearers were Bobby Russell, Jon Russell, Randy
Cooper, Murphy Smith, Scott Donellan and Mike Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the York
United Methodist Church, P.O Box 153,?York, AL 36925.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Azilean Phillips
Azilean Phillips, 90, of Meridian, MS died on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Rush
Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS.
Funeral services were held at Bumpers Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 2,
2007 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Hal Bates was the officiating
clergy. Burial followed at Cokes Chapel Cemetery in Ward.
Born on November 12, 1919, she was a devout Christian mother and grandmother
and a member of the Ladies #4 Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of
Collinsville, MS. She was also a gifted gardener, seamstress and quilter.
Survivors include two sons: James (Muriel) Phillips of Meridian, MS and Dr. C.B.
(Cindy) Phillips of Tupelo, MS; one daughter: Anna?Lee (George) Moore of
Meridian, MS; two brothers: Eugene Radcliffe of Ward and Leslie Radcliffe of York;
three sisters: Isabella Morphis of Ward, Alene Ezell of Livingston and Ann Reeves of
Ward ; twelve grandchildren: Tina James, April Faerber, Shannon Brondel, Heather
Bunyard, David Moore, Phillip Moore, James Moore, Michael Moore, Stephanie
Delrie, Evan Phillips, John Phillips and Maggie Phillips: thirteen great grandchildren
and special friend, Jean Luckett, of Meridian, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Bennett Phillips of Collinsvillie,
MS.
Pallbearers were Dave Moore, Phillip Moore, James Moore, Michael Moore, Evan
Phillips, Zach Chisolm, Homer Morphis, Jr, Randy Reeves and Bobby Dale Ezell.
Bumpers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Moss Adams
Ruby Moss Adams, age 74, of the Lynn Bennett Road community of York, Alabama,
born to the late Julius and Florence Giles Moss in Sumter County, Alabama, died
June 24, 2007 at Rush Foundation Hospital, Meridian, Ms.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 12:00 noon from Bethel Pine
Missionary Baptist Church, Coatopa, Alabama. Rev. E. L. Charleston will officciate;
Rev. F. B. Bell is church pastor. Interment follows in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Highway
80, York, Alabama. Mrs. Adams will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.
Visitation is scheduled for 3-6:00 P. M. Friday evening (June 29th) in the Weatherly
Funeral Home Chapel at York. On Saturday morning the processional will leave from
the Moss-Adams residence at 11:30.
Those left to cherish precious memories of her are: Children - Jimmy Patrick,
Columbus, Ohio; Adolphus Moss and Gwendolyn Carter, York, Alabama, Tyrone
Moss, Atlanta, Ga., Michael Adams and Jacqueline Jackson, York, Alabama; one
son, Alfred Moss, preceded her in death; fourteen (14) grandchildren; Brothers and
Sisters - Johnny Moss, Baker, La., Corine Oakley, Cleveland, Ohio, Dora Campbell,
Coatopa, Ala., Mildred Evans, York, Ala., Samuel Moss, Cleveland, Ohio, and Edna
Williams, York, Ala; one brother, Andrew Moss, preceded her in death; nieces,
nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.
Weatherly Funeral Home, York, Alabama, entrusted with all funeral and burial service
details.
Fannie Mae Kemp
Fannie Mae Kemp, age 97 of York, Alabama, formerly of Newbern, born to Tom and
Fannie Burton, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Sumter Health & Rehabilitation of
York.
Funeral services wereheld Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 2:00 P. M. from Pine Grove A.
M. E. Church, Ward, Alabama with her grandson, Rev. Samuel Ezell, officiating;
Rev. Willie Vines is church pastor. Mrs. Kemp was in repose one hour prior to
funeral time. Interment followed in Ward Chapel Cemetery. Visitation for family and
friends was scheduled from 3-6:00 P. M. Friday evening from the WEATHERLY
FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL at York. On Saturday afternoon, the processional left
from the residence of Johnny Capers on Pine Grove Road at 1:45 P. M. After the
committal service, the family will received friends for repast in the Fellowship Hall of
Pine Grove Church.
Weatherly Funeral Home, York, Alabama, entrusted with all funeral and burial service
details.Mattie C Johnson