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Girardi <MMGir@aol.com> ============================================= March 2004 The Randolph Leader February 4, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Addie Rene Strickland (ROANOKE) Services for Addie Rene Strickland, 75, of Roanoke will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Richard Richie officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Strickland will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services. Mrs. Strickland died Sunday, Feb. 1, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Gail Heard; a sister, Laura Bell Wright; a grandson; a granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby Wright, Matthew Mitchell, David Mitchell, Wayne Edmondson, Gary Wright and Lee Wright. A lifelong Roanoke resident, Mrs. Strickland was born July 31, 1928, daughter of Carl and Alice Aldridge Ussery. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and had been employed with Roanoke Fashions. Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Barlice Saltsman Adamson (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Services for Barlice Saltsman Adamson, 87, of LaGrange, Ga., will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lime Christian Church, with the Rev. Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Adamson will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services. Mrs. Adamson died Monday, Feb. 2, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Survivors include two sisters, Virginia Velona of Alexandria, La., and Jean Wood of Temple, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Adamson was a former resident of Roanoke and was born July 26, 1916, in Tallapoosa County, daughter of F. Barker and Alice Patterson Saltsman. She was a member of Bethany Lime Christian Church and had been employed as a school teacher for 30 years with LaGrange City Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbredge G. Adamson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to one's favorite charity or Bethany Lime Christian Church, 1524 Co. Rd. 20, Roanoke, AL 36274. Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Katherleen Mackey (LAFAYETTE) Katherleen Mackey, 82, of LaFayette died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Services were Friday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, LaFayette, with the Rev. Kevin Marshall. Interment was in the church cemetery. Ms. Mackey is survived by a son, Huey Mackey of LaFayette; four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Roanoke Funeral Home. __________ Mary Jo McManus Akin (VALLEY) Mary Jo Akin, 78, of Valley died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at her residence. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Revs. James Harper and Fred Buchanan officiating. Burial followed in Shawmut Cemetery. Mrs. Akin is survived by two sons, Eugene Williams of Valley and Harry Williams of Sylacauga; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Curlurla Pilkington of Valley. Born Aug. 26, 1925, in Randolph County, Mrs. Aiken was a retired employee of WestPoint Stevens Langdale Mill. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of Shawmut United Methodist Church. Mrs. Aiken was the daughter of the late Ethel Virdie Moore McManus and Joseph Edward McManus. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Chattahoochee Hospice in her memory. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Timothy Wayne Messer (MARYVILLE, Tenn.) Timothy Wayne Messer, 56, of Maryville, Tenn., formerly of Woodland, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at his home. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary, Maryville, with the Rev. Raymond Burnett officiating. Entombment was Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Gerrae Moore Messer of Maryville; his mother, Kathleen A. Messer of Wedowee; his brother, Larry J. Messer of Wedowee; sons Bryan Riddle, Russell Riddle and Billy Riddle, all of Maryville; seven grandchildren; a nephew, a niece and a great-nephew. Mr. Messer was born in Randolph County July 17, 1947. He was a member of Ava United Methodist Church. He graduated from Auburn University in 1969 and was retired from TVA. He was preceded in death by his father, W. Henderson Messer. Arrangements were by Smith Mortuary, Maryville. __________ Tommy Gene Ledford (WEDOWEE) Tommy Gene Ledford, 62, of Douglasville, Ga., and Wedowee died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. He was born July 29, 1941, in Hiawassee, Ga., son of the late Gline W. and Maggie Ledford. Mr. Ledford was retired from Western Union Telegraph and AT&T. He was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife, Judy Wilson Ledford of Douglasville and Wedowee; two sons, Casey Ledford of Corona, Calif., and Kevin Ledford of Douglasville; a brother, Roger Ledford of Wedowee; a sister, Glenda Cotton of Tucker, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Community Cemetery in Hayesville, N.C. Memorial donations may be to a charity or church of your choice. Arrangements were by Whitley Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville. __________ Harold Lavander Bowen (ROANOKE) Services for the Rev. Harold Lavander Bowen, 60, of Roanoke were Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Willis and the Rev. Lendon Fields officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Bowen died Thursday, Jan. 29, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Martha Shepard Bowen of Roanoke; one daughter, Sharon Lynn Fields of Wedowee; one son, Stephen Harold Bowen of Roanoke; four grandchildren; and a sister, Jacqueline B. Hill of Birmingham. Pallbearers were Cody Nelson, Shane Nelson, Vander Hill, Grant Huff, Gary Spears and Donald Farr. A Randolph County native, Rev. Bowen was born Oct. 29, 1943, son of Vander V. and Lola Spears Bowen. He was an Army veteran, a member of Highway First Congregational Methodist Church and had been employed with West Point Foundry & Machine Company. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Phelan Jeptha 'Jepp' Hanson (WOODLAND) Services for Phelan Jeptha "Jepp" Hanson, 82, of Woodland were Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tony Morris and the Rev. David Daniel officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Hanson died Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Wedowee Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Bonnie W. Hanson of Woodland; a son, Ronald Hanson of Carrollton, Ga.; two granddaughters and an "adopted grandson." Pallbearers were Ray Hanson, Steve Hanson, Ted Strain, Michael Holloway, J. R. Fincher and Douglas Yates. Mr. Hanson was a native of Cleburne County, but had lived most of his life in Randolph County. He was born Nov. 18, 1921, son of George W. Hanson and Leola Pirkle Hanson. He was retired from Randolph County Road Department as a truck driver and was a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jimmie Lue Strain; and two brothers, Chester Hanson and Luther Hanson. __________ Rose Lovett Gunter (BIRMINGHAM) Rose Lovett Gunter, 71, of Birmingham, formerly of Lanett, died Thursday evening, Jan. 1, 2004, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with Dr. Hugh Richardson officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett. Mrs. Gunter is survived by her husband, Keith D. Gunter; one son, Keith Gunter Jr. of Birmingham; and one sister, Betty Lovett Cunningham of Douglasville, Ga., and Standing Rock. Born Feb. 28, 1932, in Early County, Ga., Mrs. Gunter had been a resident of the Birmingham area for the past 47 years. She was an artist, woodcarver and all-around good cook. She was in the second group of nurse's aides to be taught at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in the 1950s. Mrs. Gunter was a member of First Baptist Church of Centerpoint. She was the daughter of the late Rosa Lee Hartley Lovett and James Earl Lovett. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Agnes Robinson (RANBURNE) Services for Agnes Robinson, 88, of Ranburne were Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. CST at Rainwater & West Funeral Home Inc. in Bowdon, Ga., with the Rev. Kit Carson officiating. Burial was in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Robinson died Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Cleburne County Nursing Home in Heflin. Survivors include five sons, David Robinson of Golden Springs, Gerald Robinson and Larry Robinson of Heflin, Harlen Robinson of Wedowee and Raymond Robinson of Albany, Ga.; two daughters, Gail Loveless of Ranburne and Judy Turner of Bowdon; a brother, Eugene Whatley of Gadsden; a sister, Ola Dempsey of Piedmont; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Morgan, Anthony Deese, David Loveless, Mark Loveless, Scotty Suggs, Tim Scherer and Robby Robinson. Mrs. Robinson, a Calhoun County native, was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Robinson; and two brothers, Albert Whatley and Vester Whatley. __________ Wayne Kenneth Rashford (WEDOWEE) Services for Wayne Kenneth Rashford, 65, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Lendon Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Stand Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Rashford died Sunday, Feb. 1, at his home. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Marie Cobb Rashford. of Wedowee; one daughter, Sandra Rashford Tierson of Lyons,, N.Y; one son, Gary Wayne Rashford of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a granddaughter; three sisters, Beverly Green of Wagram, N.C., and Janice Hogan and Eleanor Carmen of Clinton, N.Y.; and a brother, Louis Rashford of Clinton, N.Y. Pallbearers will be David Treadwell, Lee Cobb, Derick Cobb, Leaveston Wortham, Tammy Smith and Kristi Treadwel[l]. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Treadwell, Brandon Cobb and Curtis Wilson. A native of Rome, N.Y, Mr. Rashford was born April 13, 1938, son of Louis Preston and Dorothy Agnes Roundy Rashford. He was a veteran of the Air Force and had been employed as a truck driver. Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Agnes M. Bonner (STOCKBRIDGE, Ga.) Agnes M. Bonner, 75, of Stockbridge, Ga., died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. She is survived by a daughter, Karen L. Bonner of Stockbridge; two sons, Kris W. Bonner of Reidsville, N.C., and Keith S. Bonner of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, and a brother, Roy Williamson of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by sister, Lera Keeble of Macon, Ga. Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at Ward's Fairview Chapel, with the Rev. Eddie Roland officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1925 Century Blvd. NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345. Arrangements are by Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Stockbridge. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader February 11, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Jeremiah Ray Baker (MONTGOMERY) Services for Jeremiah Ray Baker, age 2, of Montgomery will be Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, Wedowee, with the Rev. Doug Baker and Sister Yataisha Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The child died Sunday, Feb. 8, at Father Walter Memorial Child Care Center in Montgomery. Survivors include his parents, Troy J. Baker Sr. and Wanda Mae Anglin of Montgomery; grandparents Jimmy and Julia Jernigan of Montgomery; great-grandmothers Alice Duke of Montgomery and Jean Jernigan of Georgia; three sisters, Nona Baker of Newell, Teresa Baker of Lineville and Ethel Jones of Cleburne County; a brother, J. W. Baker Jr. of Wedowee; three aunts; four cousins and special friends Kellane and Maggie Chaney of Montgomery. Jeremiah was born Oct. 1, 2001, in Roanoke. He was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Troy Baker, and grandfather, Dennis Brown. Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ William T. 'Spot' Adcock (VALLEY) William T. "Spot" Adcock, 83, of Valley died Monday evening, Feb. 9, 2004, at Beverly Health Care in Lanett. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. at Fairfax Cemetery with the Rev. Stan Brumbeloe officiating. Mr. Adcock is survived by one daughter, Trula Harrison of Valley; one son, Donald Adcock of Valley; one sister, Margie Green of Huguley; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Born May 15, 1920, in Randolph County, Mr. Adcock had been a resident of the Valley area most of his life and was a retired employee of WestPoint Stevens Fairfax Mill with 49 years of service with the company. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Lellie Brumbeloe Pollock (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Lellie Brumbeloe Pollock, 92, of LaGrange, Ga., formerly of Lanett, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. EST at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Lanett with the Rev. Tim Irwin officiating. Burial followed in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pollock is survived by two stepdaughters, Ellen Heggood of Columbus, Ga., and Peggy Davis of Phenix City; one step-daughter-in-law, Frankie Pollock of Columbus; several nieces and nephews; six step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great- grandchild. Born Jan. 16, 1912, in Randolph County, Mrs. Pollock was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Troup County Senior Citizen Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Pollock Sr. Arrangements were by Resthaven Funeral Home, Lanett. __________ Edmond Lee Huckleberry (LAGRANGE, Ga.) The Rev. Edmond Lee Huckleberry, 72, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. He was born on May 10, 1931, in Greenfield, Ind., and was the son of the late Robert and Eva Huckleberry. He graduated from Maxwell High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1951, and served his country from more than a year in Korea. In 1954, he married June Stroud, and they returned to Indiana, where they had five loving children. The Rev. Huckleberry was a retired minister who served churches in Vevey, Ind., Lewisville, Ind., and Straughn, Ind. He served as Sunday school teacher and deacon at Baptist Tabernacle for many years. In addition to his wife, Rev. Huckleberry is survived by five children, Mike Huckleberry, Debra Langford, Kathy Mercer and Robert Huckleberry, all of LaGrange, and Jeannie Edmondson of Roanoke; a special daughter, Sherry Huckleberry of LaGrange; 11 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at Baptist Tabernacle with the pastor, Rev. Jimmy McMillian officiating. Burial followed at Meadoway Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Geraldine Brooks Wagoner Walker (ANNISTON) Services for Geraldine Brooks Wagoner Walker, 64, of Anniston were Saturday, Feb. 8, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory chapel with Milton Harris officiating. Burial was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Randolph County. Ms. Wagoner died Thursday, Feb. 5, in Anniston. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Wagoner of Delta; five sons, James "Jim" E. Wagoner, Jr., Ellis Ray Wagoner and Eric G. Wagoner, all of Anniston, Wendell Wagoner of Delta and David L. Wagoner of Weaver; three brothers, Roger Brooks of Anniston, Martis Brooks of Ohatchee and Jimmy Brooks of Amarillo, Texas; a sister, Hulene Pointer of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and an aunt. Pallbearers were Brandon Thrasher, Matt Keener, Tim Adams, Bo Dowdy, James Roper and Michael Moudy. Mrs. Walker was an Anniston resident most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Eva Daugherty Brooks; and an infant son, John Wagoner. __________ Josh Hardnett (DAVISTON) Josh Hardnett, 93, of Daviston, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at his residence. Services were at Coga Hill C.M.E. Church, Daviston, on Monday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James Carlisle officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Emma Hardnett of Daviston; five daughters, Moline Rowe of Daviston, Gladys Staples and Louise Thomas of Wadley, and Pauline Walker and Mable Nkanta of Queens, N.Y.; one son, Vernon Hardnett of Roanoke; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Born Jan. 1, 1911, Mr. Hardnett was a lifelong resident of Tallapoosa County. He was a member of Coga Hill C.M.E. Church, Daviston. Arrangements were by Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Ila M. Spradlin (WOODLAND) Services for Ila M. Spradlin, 92, of Woodland were Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Daniel and the Rev. Cecil Halsey officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Spradlin died Saturday, Feb. 7, at Carrollton Manor. Survivors include two sons, Joe Mack Spradlin of Lavonia, Ga., and Gary C. Spradoin [Spradlin] of Ranburne; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kenneth Spradlin, Casey Spradlin, Ron Spradlin, Dean Conn, Lane Ferguson and Dave Harding. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Spradlin was born July 31, 1911, daughter of James Walker McDow and Eva Mae Fincher McDow. She was retired from the Randolph County School System as an elementary school teacher. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Auburn Alumni Association, Delta Kappa Gamma and Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Spradlin, and two sisters, Onyce Daniel and Ruby Holcombe. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Lydia Delilah Rather (WADLEY) Services for Lydia Delilah Rather, 46, of Wadley were Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Mountain Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tim Whaley officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Ms. Rather died Thursday, Feb. 5, at her residence following an extended illness. Survivors include three daughters, Courtney Rather, Crystal Moreland and Tilina Overcash, all of Wadley; her mother and stepfather, Louise and Benny Harmon of Wedowee; two sisters, Donna Key of Wedowee and Deborah Meigs of Daviston; a brother, Jeff Napier of Woodland. Pallbearers were Chris Lashley, John McGill, Scott Smith, Ben Bennett, Keith Mulder, Richie Burke, Danny Spradlin and Paul Smith. Honorary pallbearers were employees of Clay County Home Health and Hospice. A Randolph County native, she was born Sept. 20, 1957, daughter of Joe Fincher and Louise Perry. She had been employed at Plantation Patterns and was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tiffany Overcash; two sisters, Renee Akins and Jennifer Arrington; and her father, Joe Fincher. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Willie Luther Phillips (LAFAYETTE) Willie Luther Phillips, 80, of LaFayette died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at his home. Services were at New Harmony Baptist Church, LaFayette, on Friday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m., with W. H. Trammell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Born May 10, 1923, in Chambers County, Mr. Phillips was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Wadley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mattie L. Phillips. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Alberta Phillips; four sons, Rev. William Phillips of Roanoke, Raymond Phillips of Oxford, Kenneth Phillips of Roanoke and Bennie Higgins of LaFayette; two daughters, Denia J. Crosby of Crestwood, Ky., and Bernice Holman of Birmingham; one brother, Walter Phillips of Roanoke; three sisters, Dera Phillips, Vera Heath and Evelyn Gates of Roanoke; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Arrangements were by Vines Funeral Home Inc., LaFayette. __________ William Charles Bledsoe (ROANOKE) Services for William Charles Bledsoe, infant son of Charles and Jessica Bledsoe, were Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Patricia Sims officiating. Burial followed at Lane's Chapel Cemetery. The infant died Tuesday, Feb. 3, at University Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include parents, Charles Eugene and Jessica Renee Covington Bledsoe of Roanoke; grandparents, William Bledsoe of Beulah, Sally Hogan of Roanoke, Janice Jeffers of Wedowee and John Covington of Savannah, Ga.; three sisters, Elisa Bledsoe, Kimberly Bledsoe and Angel Bledsoe of Roanoke; and a brother, Christopher Miller of Roanoke. The infant was born Aug. 6, 2003, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Langdale. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Pete Towler (WEDOWEE) Services for Pete Towler, 78, of Wedowee were Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tommy Gene Young officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Towler died Monday, Feb. 9, at Wedowee Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lilar V. Holloway Towler of Wedowee; a daughter, Margaret Prestridge of Wedowee; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Terry Messer, Alan Taylor, Junior Towler, Jamie Towler, Thomas Langley and Donald Davidson. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Blackmon, Steve Davidson, Brenford Davidson and Kenneth Messer. A Randolph County native, Mr. Towler was born Dec. 15, 1925, son of Wallace and Rosa Boggs Towler. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and had been employed as a school bus driver for Randolph County. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Don L. Cook (RICHMOND, Va.) Don Louie Cook, 75, of Richmond, Va., died Jan. 11, 2004. He was a native of Randolph County, son of the late Wilson Patillo and Florence Riley Cook. He grew up and graduated from school in Roanoke. He worked at Western Auto Supply for 20 years and later retired as a postal carrier after 19 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Gastonia, N.C., and he attended Mountain Road Wesleyan Church in Glenn Allen, Va. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Jones Cook of Richmond, Va.; sons, Donald E. Bither of Sarasota, Fla., James Phillip Cook of Richmond, and William Franklin Bither of Fairfield, Va.; a sister, Hazel Stewart of Vancouver, Wash.; and nine grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Building Fund, 1915 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054 or to Mountain Road Wesleyan Church, Building Fund, 3770 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060. Arrangements were by McLean Funeral Home, Gastonia. __________ Paris 'Red' Mullins Sr. (ROANOKE) Services for Paris "Red" Mullins Sr., 81, of Roanoke were Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Dr. William L. Dean officiating. Burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. Mr. Mullins died Tuesday, Feb. 3, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Survivors include four daughters, Rebecca Mullins Beverly of Smiths Station, Janis Mullins Strength of Valley, Patricia Mullins Reeves of Athens, Ga., and Margaret Mullins West of Oxford; one son, Paris Mullins Jr. of Tallassee; two sisters, Maxine Mullins and Gay Blair of Spartanburg, S.C.; two sisters-in-law; an aunt; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons Payton Zeigler, Jamie Reeves-Castlejohn, Brian Strength, David Beverly, Brent Strength, Matt West and Patrick Mullins. Deacons of Roanoke First Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers. A former resident of Elkhorn City, Ky., Mr. Mullins was born March 31, 1922, at Praise, Ky., and was the son of Paris and Louemma L. Mullins. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, where he served as deacon emeritus and was a former choir member. He retired as Opelika District Manager for Independent Life and was a member of the Life Underwriters Association. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 827 Main St., Roanoke, AL 36274. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Dorsey Ray Wood (FORT PAYNE) Dorsey Ray Wood, 62, of Fort Payne, formerly of Valley, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Gadsden. Mr. Wood was born in Randolph County on Aug. 13, 1941. He retired from Ampex Corporation in 2003 after 36 years with the company. He was a member of Friendship Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Lenora Smith Wood; two daughters, Sherri Wood Hardwick of Ft. Payne and Sharon Wood McLemore of Opelika; two sons, Gregory Ray Wood of Roanoke and Gerald Wayne Wood of Opelika; his mother, Gertie Mae Wood of Valley; nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie H. Wood. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 6, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Cook officiated. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Herbert DeLee (WADLEY) Herbert DeLee, 70, of Wadley died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at his residence. Services were at Community Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, with interment in Five Points Cemetery. The Rev. Clifford DeLee officiated. Mr. DeLee was a native of Chambers County, born March 20, 1933. He was retired from the Chambers County Board of Education and was a member of Community Baptist Church of LaFayette. Surviving are his wife, Mary Anne DeLee of Wadley; seven children, Jessica Amber Poore and Jeremy Brent Sheppard of Wadley, Justin Miles Sheppard of Valley, Clinton Royster, Robbie Royster and Anne Callahan of LaFayette and Debra Hornsby of Langdale; one sister, Fannie Mae Ward of LaGrange, Ga.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were Gary Hemrick, Randy Vinson, Trae Chambers, Steve Hodge, Billy Wayne Waldrop and Chuck Kelley. Arrangements were by Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader February 18, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Krysta LeNay Mann (ROANOKE) Services for Krysta LeNay Mann, 15, of Roanoke will be Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. The Rev. Johnny Williams will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillview Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Miss Mann died Monday, Feb. 16, at her residence. She was born on May 9, 1988, in Birmingham to Rickey Lynn Mann and Lisa Lynn Crawford Gosa. She was a student at Handley High School, where she was student of the month for December and was on the advanced diploma program. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. She loved to sing and draw and loved animals. She is survived by her mother, Lisa Crawford Gosa and her husband Todd of Roanoke; her father, Rick Mann, and his wife Lee of Ocean Springs, Miss.; brothers Jacob Mann of Roanoke and Nicholas and B.J. Mann of Ocean Springs; a sister, Kelsey Gosa of Roanoke; and grandparents, Wayne and Eloise Crawford and Billy and Shirley Mann, all of Alexander City. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alex Mann. The family will accept flowers or contributions may be made to the local humane society or animal shelter. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Radney Funeral Home, Alexander City. __________ Ernest Ray McLemore (MARIETTA, Ga.) Ernest Ray McLemore, 40, of Marietta, Ga., died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Tranquility Hospice Hospital in Austell, Ga. Mr. McLemore was the son of the late George and Essie McLemore, born Oct. 16, 1963. He united with Zion Rest Baptist Church, Wedowee, at an early age. Ray served in the U.S. Air Force for 17 years until medically retired. Surviving are three children, Brittany, Adrian and Devanna McLemore. of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Ruby Traylor of Wedowee, Annette Reeves of Kennesaw, Ga., and Gladys McLemore of Carrollton, Ga.; a grandmother, Gladys Robertson McLemore of Wedowee; and a host of special nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. A daughter, Deanna, preceded him in death. Public viewing will be Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4 until 8:30 p.m. at Duane A. Jackson Mortuary Chapel in Carrollton, Ga. Services will be Thursday, Feb. 19, at 2:30 p.m. (Alabama time) at Zion Rest Baptist Church, Wedowee. __________ Emma Shirlene Wood (LAFAYETTE) Emma Shirlene Wood, 69, of LaFayette died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at LaFayette Extended Care in LaFayette. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband, Richard Milton Wood; one daughter, Glenda Tittle of Lanett; one son, Steve Wood of Valley; one sister, Priscilla Eubanks of Penton; one brother, Johnny Mapp of Newnan, Ga.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born Oct. 28, 1934, in Rock Mills, Mrs. Wood enjoyed working in her yard with her flowers and going to church. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was a movie buff and also collected movies. Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Hattie Mae McKinney Mapp and Jack Mapp. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Dixie Hill (LAFAYETTE) Dixie Hill, 79, of LaFayette died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at her residence. Services were at LaFayette First United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with interment in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery. The Rev. Al Ruggles officiated. Surviving are two daughters, Jo Ellen Greene of Calera and Callene Smith of LaFayette; four grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Maxine Jackson of Columbus, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Doy Hill. Mrs. Hill was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Grantville, Ga. She was a retired school teacher who taught at Valley High School and LaFayette High School and retired from Southern Union as a chemistry professor. She was a member of LaFayette First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's, 3322 South Memorial Pkwy., Suite 216, Huntsville, AL 35801 or to Chattahoochee Hospice, #6 Medical Park, Valley, AL 36854. Arrangements were by Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Melvin Childs (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Melvin Childs Sr. of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mr. Childs, born July 7, 1951, in Chambers County, was the son of the late Steve Childs Sr. and Mrs. Leola Magby Childs. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in the Bacon Level community and a former employee of Royal Elaine Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Childs of LaGrange; four sons, Melvin Childs Jr. and Michael Childs of LaGrange, Antwon Longshore of Los Angeles and Corey Smith of Roanoke; a daughter, Keisha Childs of LaGrange; brothers Bobby Lee Childs of Atlanta and Glover Childs and Louis Edward Childs of LaGrange; sisters, Virginia Fanning of LaGrange and Lilla Simpson of West Point, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon Childs, Willie Frank Childs and Steve Childs Jr. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. CST at Friendship Baptist Church, Bacon Level. The Rev. Reuben Simpson officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were by Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Mary Gwinn McClain (FRANKLIN, Ga.) Mary Gwinn McClain, 85, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at Randolph Medical Center after several years of declining health. Mrs. McClain was born March 11, 1918, in Heard County, Ga., to the late Rev. Lovic S. Hunter and Cornellia Clyde Middlebrooks Hunter. She was a machine operator in the textile industry and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She was married to the late William Paul McClain Sr. Services for Mrs. McClain were Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Tom Stutts & Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga. Interment followed at Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery in Heard County. Survivors include two daughters, June Childs of Cragford and Margaret Alsabrook of Roanoke; two sons, Billy McClain of Stockbridge, Ga., and Garrette McClain of Forest Park, Ga.; ten grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn Lane of Franklin; and a number of other relatives and friends. Arrangements were by Tom Stutts & Son Funeral Home, Franklin. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader February 25, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Minnie L. Kirk (ANNISTON) Minnie L. Kirk, 91, of Anniston, formerly of Wedowee, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at NHC Health Care. Services were Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon at Gaines Chapel AME Church, Anniston, with the Rev. Benjamin Little officiating. Interment was in Antioch Baptist Cemetery, Wedowee. Ms. Kirk is survived by a daughter, Lorene Paige of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Naomi Moore of Anniston; three brothers, Fred Lane of Wedowee, Robert Lane of Buffalo, N.Y, and Calvin Lane of Fayetteville, Ga.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ms. Kirk was a native of Wedowee. She resided in Anniston for several years and was a member of Gaines Chapel AME Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Kirk. Arrangements were by Roanoke Funeral Home. __________ James Earl Ammons (PIEDMONT) Services for James Earl Ammons, 62, of Piedmont were Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Thankful Baptist Church with the Rev. Cedric Duncan officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Ammons died Thursday, Feb. 19, at Piedmont Health Care. Survivors include two sons, James Darren Ammons and Luther Nation of Piedmont; his mother, Magnolia Johnson of Piedmont; eight sisters, Johnnie M. Ball and Ruth Carol Ammons of Atlanta, Bertha Sherrill, Brenda Lawler, Vicky Jackson and Myra Cottrell, all of Piedmont, Earlese Culberson of Rome, Ga., and Ann Ammons of New York; five brothers, Tommy Prater of Edgewood, Md., George Johnson of Piedmont, Joe Mack Ammons of Roanoke, Richard Ammons of Anniston and Jeff Ammons of Atlanta; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were the Community Male Chorus and friends. Mr. Ammons, a Piedmont native and lifelong resident, was a member of Thankful Baptist Church. He retired from SCT Yarns. He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Ammons; his grandmother, Janie Prater; and two sisters, Eleanor Morris and Bernell Ammons. Arrangements were by Thompson Funeral Home. __________ Julius Herman Wilson (WADLEY) Services for Julius Herman Wilson, 80, of Wadley were Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Calhoun and the Rev. Stanley Owen officiating. Burial was at Forrester's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Wilson died Sunday, Feb. 22, at Beverly Health Care in Oxford. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Gray Wilson of Wadley; one daughter, Phyllis Daniel of Oxford; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Murphy Wilson of Woodland and Ezra Wilson of Detroit, Mich. Pallbearers were Randy Cummings, Bobby Parmer, Mike Bennett, Craig Calhoun, Tony Motley and Ralph Knight. Mr. Wilson was born July 10, 1923, in Randolph County, son of Jim Jackson and Catherine Huddleston Wilson. He was a member of Gray Hill Church of God and had been employed at Candlewick Yarns. He was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Forrester's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund in care of Dianne Carson, 412 Co. Rd. 826, Wadley, AL 36276. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Idell Washington Parker (WOODLAND) Services for Idell Washington Parker, 97, of Woodland were Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Liberty Grove Congregational Methodist Church, with the Revs. Bobby Jones, Ellis Rouse and Greg Norred officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Parker died Friday, Feb. 20, at A. G. Rhodes at Wesley Woods Nursing Home in Atlanta, Ga. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Catherin Gilbert of Lowell, Ind., Frances and Fred Kirby of Decatur, Ga., and Wanda and Ellis Rouse of Kernersville, N.C.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her nephews. Mrs. Parker was a native of Randolph County, born Aug. 28, 1906, daughter of Joseph Darling Washington and Docia Vasti Burns Washington. She was a member of Liberty Grove Congregational Methodist Church, The Eastern Star, Women's Missionary Society, New Hope Home Demonstration Club, DAR, Liberty Grove Choir, and served as the church conference secretary for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie G. Parker; a son-in-law, Sanford Lamar Gilbert; one brother and four sisters. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Liberty Grove Church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Robert Herschel Laney (LAFAYETTE) Robert Herschel Laney, 76, of LaFayette died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Services were at LaFayette Church of Christ on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m., with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Lanett. Minister S. G. Gray and Eddie Ferrell officiated. Surviving are his wife, Emilie Laney of LaFayette; two daughters, Debbie Butler of LaFayette and Dean Morgan of Valley; a son, Daley Laney of Auburn; one brother, Don Laney of McMinnville, Tenn.; two sisters, Myra Looser of Antioch, Tenn., and Shirley Nix of Rock Hill, S.C.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jim Butler, Eric Laney, Brandon Laney, Brian Morgan, Billy Morgan, Bobby Jones, Red Berry and Jerry Abernathy. Mr. Laney was born in Randolph County on Nov. 13, 1927, son of the late Merrell and Chloie Laney. He worked for Sanders Funeral Home in LaFayette for 15 years. He and his wife owned and operated Laney's Chevron Station in LaFayette. After retiring, he worked as security guard for Russell Corp. and was employed at Ala.-Ga. Wood at the time of his death. He was a member of LaFayette Church of Christ. Arrangements were by Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Willie J. Roland (MELLOW VALLEY) Services for Willie J. Roland, 70, of Mellow Valley were Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dan Keith and Kenneth Fuller officiating. Burial with full military honors was in the Brown Family Cemetery. Mr. Roland died Saturday, Feb. 21, at Clay County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Brown Roland of Mellow Valley; a daughter, Julia Benefield of Mellow Valley; three sisters, Katie Brown of Bluff Springs, Mary Hall of Roanoke and Betty Blaydes of Jonesboro, Ga.; three brothers, Lee Roland of Pensacola, Fla., Fred Roland of Bluff Springs and Harold Roland of Alexander City; and two grandsons. Pallbearers were Josh Benefield, Ronnie Lacey, Robert Brown, Johnny Mack Brown, Julian "Bo" Brown and Patrick Langley. Mr. Roland was a native of Clay County, where he had lived most of his life, and was a former resident of Lanett. He was retired from the Navy after 20 years of service, including service in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also retired from the City of Opelika, where he had worked several years in the maintenance department. He was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church in Lanett. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Ashland. __________ John Williams Sr. (ALPINE) Services for John Williams Sr., 82, of Alpine were Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. George Armstrong officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary of Talladega in charge. Mr. Williams died Friday, Feb. 13, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Cole Williams; three daughters, Marilyn Knight of Wedowee, Deborah Williams of Alpine and Zabrina Zuber of Rosemont, Minn.; four sons, John Williams Jr. of Wedowee, Paul Williams and Stanley Williams, both of Carrollton, Ga., and Danny Williams of Abanda; four sisters, Minnie Johnson of Chicago, and Geraldine Bennett, Alberta Williams and Dollie Williams, all of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Freddie Bush of Anniston, and Aaron Williams and Harry Williams, both of Cleveland; and 20 grandchildren. Pallbearers were sons and grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were nephews. Mr. Williams was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He joined the Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, American Theatre Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon. He was a farmer and had been employed at the Bemis Bag Company and Talladega Foundry. __________ Burmadean Strain Edwards (WOODLAND) Services for Burmadean Strain Edwards, 85, of Woodland, were Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Woodard and Rev. David Daniel officiating. Burial followed in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Edwards died Friday, Feb. 20, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Robert W. Edwards of Woodland; a daughter, Robbye Blanks of McDonough, Ga.; a son, Barry Edwards of Woodland; a sister, Genett McCord of Woodland; two brothers, Awbrey Strain and Ellis Ray Strain, both of Woodland; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law. Pallbearers were Todd Dunaway, David Vickers, Don Strain, Steve McCord, Billy Edwards and Jack Shelton. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Randolph County, born Jan. 6, 1919, the daughter of George Strain and Vaudie Pear Strain. She was retired as a seamstress and a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Peggy Warren; a granddaughter, Felice Smith; and a brother, Dwight Strain. __________ Julian Moran Hinds Sr. (OHATCHEE) Services for Julian Moran Hinds Sr., 94, of Ohatchee were Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary with the Rev. Jack Womack officiating. A private graveside [service]was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Hinds died Monday, Feb. 16, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Martin Hinds; a daughter, Jane Hinds Phillips of Wadley; a sister, Martha Hinds Perry of Anniston; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hinds, an Ohatchee resident since 1965, was a member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church. He had owned and operated an insurance agency and was an accountant. He had been a member of Parker Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as song leader of Baraca Sunday School class and a member of the adult choir. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Maddox Hinds and Lillie Henrietta Hurst Hinds; his stepmother, Mana Finley Hinds; and two sons, Julian Moran Hinds Jr. and Robert Lloyd Hinds Sr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Oak Bowery Baptist Church, 265 Middleton Rd. South, Ohatchee, AL 36271, or a favorite charity. __________ Minnie Pearl Graham Hall (RANDOLPH COUNTY) Services for Minnie Pearl Graham Hall, 97, of Randolph County, formerly of LaGrange, Ga., were Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Don Paris officiating. Burial followed at Restlawn Memory Gardens, LaGrange. Mrs. Hall died Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Ave Hills Assisted Living in Wedowee. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Frances Bryan and Eleanor Foley of Sun City Center, Fla.; three sisters, Eltis Cummins of Roanoke, Juliet Peterson of Montgomery and Wylodene Bates of Woodland; two brothers, James Graham of Roanoke and Charles Graham of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hall was born Feb. 19, 1906, in Randolph County, daughter of John and Odessa Lester Graham. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Scott Hall. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Margaret Rainwater Hadaway (VALLEY) Margaret Rainwater Hadaway, 89, of Valley died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. EST at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Revs. Gerald Sheppard and Joseph Schuck officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Hadaway is survived by one son, Warner A. Rainwater of Fairfax; one daughter, Gwendolyn Pike of Marietta, Ga.; one stepson, Wendell Hadaway of Fairfax; seven grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Born April 14, 1914, in Colquitt County, Ga., Mrs. Hadaway was an employee of WestPoint Pepperell for more than 10 years. She worked at the Fairfax Mill. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hadaway was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Hadaway; one stepson, Larry Hadaway; and one brother, G. W. Baggett. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Minnie Gray Baggett. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hopewell United Methodist Church in her memory. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home. __________ H. M. Perry (VALLEY) Mr. H. M. "Captain Jack" Perry, 67, of Valley died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. EST at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Billy Clark officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Perry is survived by one daughter, Dianna McMahon of Eugene, Ore.; one son, Michael Perry of Morgantown, Pa.; one brother, Walter Perry of Lancaster, Tenn.; two sisters, Gail Blackmon of Fredonia and Janice Abney of Valley; five grandchildren and five nephews. Born May 11, 1936, in Randolph County, Mr. Perry was a retired member of the U.S. Army with 20 years of service. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He was an avid fisherman. He was a good storyteller with a sense of humor. Mr. Perry was a caring man who was respected by all. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to one's favorite charity in his memory. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Casey Morgan (ROANOKE) Casey Morgan, 36, of Roanoke died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Services were Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2:30 p.m. at New Life Worship Center, with Pastor Lathonia Wright officiating. Interment was in East Roanoke Cemetery. Mr. Morgan is survived by his mother, Napate Ware of Roanoke; his father, Henry Hughley of Roanoke; his stepfather, Johnny Ware of Roanoke; five sisters, Engrid Ogletree, Salena Thompson, Robin Thompson, Robbie Thompson and Rhonda Barker, all of Roanoke; and three brothers, Tyia Thompson, Henrico Thompson and Jimmy L. Foster, all of Roanoke. Mr. Morgan was a member of the New Life Worship Center in Roanoke, where he ministered in song with the Voices of New Life. Arrangements were by Roanoke Funeral Home. __________ George T. Bennett (LANETT) George T. Bennett, 91, of Lanett died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at Lanier Memorial Nursing Home in Valley. Graveside services were Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Stanley Duke officiating. Mr. Bennett is survived by one son, William Michael Bennett; and one niece, Marjorie Burnside of Lanett. Born Dec. 31, 1912, in Randolph County, Mr. Bennett was a retired employee of WestPoint Pepperell's Fairfax Mill, with many years of service with the company. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Mr. Bennett was the son of the late Bertha Mae Chatham Bennett and William Penn Bennett. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice in his memory. Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Randall Hugh Thomas (ALEXANDER CITY) Funeral services for Randall Hugh "Big T" Thomas, 55, of Alexander City were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Radney Funeral Home Chapel. Randy Anderson and the Rev. Lamar Veazey officiated. Burial followed at Hillview Memorial Park. Mr. Thomas died Monday, Feb. 16, at his residence. He was born March 1, 1948, in Tallapoosa County to Junior and Sue Thomas. He was employed by Russell Corp. in Alexander City. He is survived by one son, Benjamin David Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Jerry Thomas and Calvin Thomas of Alexander City and Roger Thomas of Roanoke; one sister, Susan Thomas Dawkins of Alexander City and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com Arrangements were by Radney Funeral Home, Alexander City. __________ Magdalene Nixon (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Magdalene Nixon, 78, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at McCarthy Funeral Home with the Revs. Jackie Taylor and Steve Murphy officiating.Burial followed in Reed's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Nixon is survived by her husband, Jay Nixon Jr. of LaGrange; two daughters, Sheila Faught of West Point, Ga., and Lana Joy Clary of LaGrange; one son, Noel Hand of West Point; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Born Nov. 15, 1925, in Randolph County, Mrs. Nixon was a member of Standing Rock Assembly of God. She was the daughter of the late Carrie Stewart and Charlie Vaughn. Arrangements were by McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point. __________ Raymond D. Lovvorn (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) Graveside services for Dr. Raymond D. Lovvorn, 85, of Memphis, Tenn., will be Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Bobby Kirby officiating. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home in Wedowee on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Dr. Lovvorn passed away Monday, Feb. 23, at Bright-Glade Convalescent Home in Memphis. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Auburn Veterinarian School or to the Memphis Humane Society. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Neill of Memphis; a son, Travis Lovvorn of Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters, Nellie Greene of Peachtree City, Ga., and Deane Frazier of East Point, Ga.; and two grandchildren. Dr. Lovvorn was a Randolph County native and was a veterinarian for 65 years. He was a graduate of Auburn University School of Veterinary Science. Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ David Pittman Henry (BAINBRIDGE, Ga.) David Pittman Henry, 85, of Bainbridge, Ga., died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Memorial Manor in Bainbridge. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at First Baptist Church in Bainbridge, with burial at Oak City Cemetery. Dr. Leroy C. Spinks will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Baraca Sunday School Class. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 155, Bainbridge, GA 39818 or Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 1323 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39817. Mr. Henry was born on May 12, 1918, in Roanoke, son of Winston David Henry and Maggie Smith Pittman Henry. He graduated from Handley High School and married Frances Pope Buckalew on May 18, 1941. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, from which he retired as master sergeant, and moved to Bainbridge, in 1963. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 10 years before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and a member of the Baraca Sunday School class. He was also a member of the Garden Club and removed trees for many families in the Bainbridge area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Buckalew Henry, and a grandson, Doug Henry. Survivors include six sons, David Pittman Henry of Birmingham, Roby L. Henry of Dallas, Texas, Sam A. Henry of Glenwood, Ga., Hugh D. Henry of Boardman, Ohio, Jerry T. Henry of Woodstock, Ga., and Frank M. Henry of Gainesville, Ga.; a daughter, Julie H. Crozier of Woodstock, Ga.; a brother, James Henry of Birmingham; two sisters, Sadie Rearden of West Point, Ga., and Marilena Willoughby of Smiths; 18 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Ivey Funeral Home, Bainbridge. ______________________________________________________