Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....For June , All Obituaries June 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Marilyn M. Girardi MMGir@aol.com July 19, 2005, 8:00 pm The Randolph Leader, Randolph Co, AL NOTE: Because of identity theft, it has been suggested that we no longer post the living descendants of the deceased. I will, however, keep the full obituary on file for anyone desiring a copy. Contact me with name and date of obituary at MMGir@aol.com The Randolph Leader June 1, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Leola Sorrell Pool (ROANOKE) Services for Leola Sorrell Pool, 94, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Waller officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Pool will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services Wednesday. Mrs. Pool died Monday, May 30, at Williamsburg Manor, Roanoke. Survivors include one daughter of Roanoke; one son of Montgomery; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. A lifelong Roanoke resident, Mrs. Pool was born June 27, 1910, in Newnan, Ga., daughter of George W. and Naomi Patton Sorrell. She was a retired registered nurse, employed with Randolph County Hospital. She was a faithful and active member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Pool. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ William Martin Bledsoe (OPELIKA) William Marion Bledsoe, 58, of Opelika died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at his residence. Services were Tuesday, May 31, at 11 a.m. EDT at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Frank Rittenberry officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Valley. Mr. Bledsoe is survived by three daughters, two sons, three brothers, one sister and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Robert and Hazel Coulter Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe was born Dec. 9, 1946, in Langdale. He belonged to the Methodist faith and was a member of the Disabled Veteran's Association. He enjoyed writing and singing gospel music. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Bledsoe enjoyed camping, fishing and talking to people. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ John Wyatt Jackson (ROANOKE) Services for John Wyatt Jackson, 76, of Roanoke were Sunday, May 29, 2005, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Floyd Carmack and Tracy Davis officiating. Burial was at Rock Springs Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Jackson died Friday, May 27, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include his wife, one daughter, two sons, two sisters, one brother and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Crozier, Denny Jackson, Craig Jackson, Barry Wooten, John Herndon and Gary Jackson. Honorary pallbearer was Danny Jackson. A Randolph County native, Mr. Jackson was born Jan. 27, 1929, son of John Wyatt Jackson Sr. and Minnie Lee Waldrop Jackson. He was a member of Rock Springs Christian Church and had been employed as an electrician with Handley Mills and Haynes Mills. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Chasity Briana Burks(infant) (ROCK MILLS) Services for Chasity Briana Burks, infant daughter of Kristie Anne Moore and Timothy Brian Burks of Rock Mills, were Sunday, May 29, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gerald Sheppard officiating. Burial was at Rock Mills Cemetery. Chasity was born Jan. 8 in Chambers County. She died Thursday, May 26, at her home. Survivors include her parents; two brothers, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, great-grandmother, great-grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Tony Burks, Jimmy Burks, Russell Kirby and Chad Mitchum. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Mary Hallman Rogers (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mary Rogers, 88, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Rogers was born April 10, 1917, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late H.L. Hallman and Nora Ray Hallman. Mrs. Rogers was retired from Callaway Mills Company and was a member of Hillside Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than, 50 years, C. Paul Rogers. Survivors include her son, three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, May 30, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Striffler- Hamby Mortuary with the Rev. Rance Sprayberry and the Rev. Paul Blair officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Education Program of Coleman Community Health Center, c/o WGHS, 1514 Vernon Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240 may be made in memory of Mrs. Rogers. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Florence Beck Spratlin (WOODLAND) Services for Florence Beck Spratlin, 89, of Woodland, were Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Revs. Cecil Halsey and David Daniel officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining church cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Spratlin died Thursday, May 26, at Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Spratlin is survived by five daughters, four sons, one sister, 33 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Mrs. Spratlin was born April 21, 1916, the daughter of Harvey and Mary Ramsey Beck. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Spratlin is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Spratlin; one son, Thomas Bud Spratlin; three grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Providence Cemetery/Building Fund. __________ Raleigh Henry Huddleston (ROANOKE) Services for Raleigh Henry Huddleston of Roanoke, 78, were Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ridley Parmer officiating. Burial followed at Bethel East Baptist Church Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Huddleston died Thursday, May 26, at the V.A. Hospital in Tuskegee. Survivors include one son, three daughters, one sister, three brothers, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charlie Brown, Earl Spratlin, Roger Maddox, Tracy Eason, Gary Parmer and Frank Campbell. Mr. Huddleston was born Feb. 25, 1927, son of Monroe and Mamie Henry Huddleston. He was a member of Bethel East Baptist Church and served in the United States Army and Marines during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from the military after 30 years of service. Mr. Huddleston is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Veil Huddleston. __________ Velma Wright Pike (TUCKER, Ga.) Velma Pike, 92, of Tucker, Ga., died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at her home. Mrs. Pike was born Jan. 14, 1913, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late Moses and Laura Clark Wright. Wife of the late Leron "Sonny" Pike, she lived in Hogansville, Ga., for many years, where she raised her family and retired from Uniroyal Inc. She had lived in the Atlanta area for 35 years, where she retired from Pike Nurseries and was a member of Harrell Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, one son, 12 grandchildren, 15 grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pat Rogers. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,, May 29, in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Dr. Bob Browning officiated and interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. __________ Ezell Boyd Waldrop Monroe (ALEXANDER CITY) Services for Ezell Waldrop Monroe, 82, of Alexander City were at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville. The Rev. David Rozelle officiated. Burial followed at Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens in Dadeville. Mrs. Monroe died Thursday, May 26, at Brown's Nursing Home in Alexander City. She was born in Randolph County on Jan. 26, 1923, to Augustus Boyd and Onie McManus Boyd. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ralph Waldrop; her parents; one son, Carson Waldrop; and one daughter, Carolyn Langley. She is survived by her husband, three sons, four daughters, two sisters, 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Southern Care Hospice at 137 Franklin St., Alexander City, AL 350101. Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, Dadeville. __________ Joel Magby (COLUMBUS, Ga.) Joel Magby, 23, of Columbus, Ga., died at a healthcare facility in Columbus on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Joel was born Nov. 6, 1981, in Randolph County. He was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Columbus. A graduate of Kendrick High School in Columbus, Joel learned to draw from his father, Joe, at an early age and art became his passion. He was also very good in math. Devri Institute offered him a full scholarship for art and mathematical skills, but his lifelong sickness due to kidney disease prevented him from realizing that goal. Joel is survived by his mother, stepfather, and sister, father and stepmother, a grandfather and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandmother Minnie Mae Johnson and grandparents Cullen Lee Magby and Annie Lee Magby of Roanoke. Sconier Funeral Home, Columbus. __________ Lula Mae Ruckert (ROANOKE)Services for Lula Mae Ruckert, 92, of Roanoke were Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Foster officiating. Burial followed at Rock Stand Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Ruckert died Thursday, May 26, at Hospice LaGrange. Survivors include three daughters, one son, two sisters, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ruckert was born May 8, 1913, daughter of Jessie and Naomi Ray Evans. She was a member of Standing Rock Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Ruckert was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ruckert. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Emma Cooper Cox Minnifield (MUNFORD) Funeral services for Emma Cooper Cox Minnifield, 75, of Munford were at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Anniston, with the Rev. George T. Bates officiating. Burial was in Eden Hills Cemetery in Anniston with Goodson Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Minnifield died Sunday, May 22, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston. Survivors include one son, five daughters, six step-children, one sister, a brother, 32 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews. Mrs. Minnifield was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Minnifield; a son, Ben Cooper; her father, George Bailey; mother, Eliza Bailey; two brothers, Oran and Willie Bailey; two sisters, Cloris Bonner and Heard Bailey. __________ C.L. Johnson (HEFLIN) Services for C.L. Johnson, 71, of Heflin, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Mr. Johnson died Saturday, May 28, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston. Survivors include his wife, a sister, several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were nephews. Mr. Johnson was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Gold Ridge. A native of Randolph County and a resident of Cleburne County for most of his life, he was retired from the Cleburne County School system where he worked in the libraries at Cleburne County High School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School. __________ Howard Arthur Turner (WEDOWEE) Howard Arthur Turner, 82, of Wedowee died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Wedowee Hospital. Services will be Friday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. William W. Crawford officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, a brother, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Turner; three brothers, Charlie Turner, Willis Turner and Melvin Turner; and three sisters, Ethel Lou Angel, Carrie Harris and Jimmie Staples. Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ John Hester Heard (ACWORTH, Ga.) Services for John Hester Heard, 74, of Acworth, Ga., were Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church, with the Revs. Scott Hannah and John Barbee officiating. Burial will followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Heard died Saturday, May 28. Survivors include one son, one daughter, one brother, two sisters, five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Heard served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was an airline mechanic and retired from Northwest Airlines. Mr. Heard was a member of Acworth First Baptist Church. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader June 8, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Phillip Dale Reaves (LINEVILLE) Services for Phillip Dale Reaves, 52, of Lineville were Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Bolt officiating. Burial was in Wesley's Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Reaves died Friday, June 3, at his residence. Mr. Reaves is survived by one daughter, two sons, his parents, one sister, one brother and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Payne Reaves, Brian Fetner, Stephen Fetner, Santiago Hernandez, Phillip Moody and Carl Reaves. Mr. Reaves was born June 18, 1952. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, a member of the Alabama National Guard and a self employed auto mechanic. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ross Reaves; and one brother, Jacky Reaves. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ James Ralph Parmer (WOODLAND) James Ralph Parmer, 84, of 18506 County Road 87, Woodland died Monday, June 6, 2005 at Carrollton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be Wednesday, June 8, at 1 p.m. CDT at Bethel East Baptist Church, with the Revs. Terry Eason and Jimmy Palmer officiating. Music will be by the church choir. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Daniel, Steve Easter, Michael Hayes, Alec Sutton, Thomas Kirby, Joe Messer, Christopher Butler and Jonathon Daniel. Mr. Parmer was born in Randolph County July 20, 1920, son of the late Charles and Martha Driver Parmer. He was a retired farmer and a member of Bethel East Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; two brothers, and a sister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Cunningham Parmer; a son, Dennis Hawl Parmer; a daughter, Carolyn Margaret Parmer Campbell; a grandson, Danny Parmer; two brothers and one sister. The family will receive friends at Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon, Ga., on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. CDT. Mr. Parmer will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services. Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon. __________ James Porter Benefield (HOOVER) Services for James Porter Benefield, 85, of Hoover, formerly of Roanoke, were Monday, June 6, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, Roanoke, with the Rev. William L. Dean officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Benefield died Friday, June 3, at University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, a son and several nieces and nephews, including ______. A Roanoke resident most of his life, Mr. Benefield was a Randolph County native, born Sept. 13, 1919, son of William L. and Elizabeth Wilson Benefield. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 801st/492nd Bombardment Group, 8th U.S. Army Air Corps and also served elsewhere on active duty and in the Alabama National Guard. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1974. He was the director of Aging Services, East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, until his retirement in 1992. He was presented with the Golden Eagles Medal of Honor upon his election to the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Gordon Harris (LANETT) The Rev. Gordon Harris, 85, a retired Baptist minister, died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Bethany House. Services were at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley on Monday, June 6, at 3 p.m. EDT. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. Rev. Harris was a graduate of Howard College (Samford University) and New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He served several churches in Alabama as pastor and interim pastor. He was pastor of Huguley Baptist Church for some 30 years and during that time also worked as an insurance agent. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving nearly four years, much of that time in Europe as crew chief on P-38 fighter planes. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, two sons, two brothers, one sister, two granddaughters, two great-granddaughters and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Samuel and Mattie Beatrice Harris; brothers Pettus, George and Parker Harris; and sisters Margaret Bennett and Annie Lois Lamb. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Bethany House, the American Cancer Society or to a church of one's choice. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Charlie Knight (BIRMINGHAM) Charlie Knight, 84, of Birmingham and a native of Randolph County, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Preston Hospital in Birmingham. Services will be Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at Pine Flat Primitive Baptist Church, Wedowee, with Elder Thomas Knight officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. There will be no public viewing hours. The family hour will be at Bushelon's Funeral Home, 800 14th Street SW, Birmingham, from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services on Saturday. Surviving are four sons, six daughters, one sister and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Knight and Sally Fannie Knight. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Carl Leonard Holtzclaw Services for Carl Leonard Holtzclaw, 73, of Roanoke, formerly of Newnan, Ga., were Sunday, June 5, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Stanley Daniel and the Rev. Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Holtzclaw died Friday, June 3, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include two sons, special friend, and a nephew. Mr. Holtzclaw was a native of Coweta County, Ga., born June 22, 1931, son of John Washington and Lucile Sexton Holtzclaw. He was a graduate of Grantville High School and was a Korean War army veteran. He had been employed as a truck driver, carpenter, and recently owner and operator of the Red Barn near Roanoke. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge in Moreland, Ga., for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bonnell Adams Holtzclaw; and a sister, Nadine Faulkner. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to El Bethel Girls Home or the American Cancer Society. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Mary Sue Hunter Nichols (ROANOKE) Services for Mary Sue Hunter Nichols, 97, of Roanoke were Sunday, June 5, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating. Burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery. Mrs. Nichols died Friday, June 3, at Williamsburg Manor in Roanoke. Survivors include one nephew, Earl Blair of Spartanburg, S.C.; four great- nieces; and four great-nephews. Mrs. Nichols was born Sept. 4, 1907, daughter of J.S. and Addie Pittman Hunter. She graduated from Handley High School and received a B.S. degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tenn. She taught in Tallassee, Alex City, Norcross, Ga., and Shelman, Ga., for 12 years, moved to Mobile and retired after 40 years of teaching, the last 28 of which were at Keinkauf School. After her retirement she remained active in her church and other organizations. She resided in Mobile for 63 years before returning to Roanoke in August 2004. Mrs. Nichols was a long-time member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Mobile Retired Teachers and Alabama Retired Teachers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph B. Nichols; parents; and three sisters, Addie Jim Hunter, Willie Blakely Hunter and Fannie Hunter Muldrew. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 3130 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 or First Baptist Church, 109 Main St., Roanoke, AL 36274. __________ Exola Green Bryan (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Exola Green Bryan, 89, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Bryan was born Aug. 19, 1915, in Randolph County, daughter of the late Lewis W. and Ludie Cline Green. She was a retired nurse's assistant from Bowdon Area Hospital and was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Woodland. Survivors include a daughter, a stepdaughter, four grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; one sister, a sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. CDT on Friday, June 3, at Providence Baptist Church in Woodland. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Revs. Lamar Womack, Jimmy Pruitt and Olin White officiated. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com. Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Venia Mae D. Rollins (ROANOKE) Services for Venia Mae D. Rollins, 55, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Woodland First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Revs. Earl Rollins and Jeff Freeman officiating. Mrs. Rollines [Rollins] will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Rollins died Monday, June 6, at Wedowee Hospital. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. Mrs. Rollins is survived by her husband, one son, two grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Pallbearers will be Don Rollins, Josh Rollins, Bobby Perry, Thomas Rollins, Andrew Chanell and Ben Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Amoco/Propex Fabrics. Mrs. Rollins was born March 11, 1950, daughter of George and Nettie Johnson Dabbs. She was a member of Woodland First Congregational Methodist Church and was secretary of maintenance for Amoco/Propex Fabrics in Roanoke. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Annie L. Lawson (HAMMOND, Ind.) Annie L. Lawson, 82, of Hammond, Ind., died Monday, May 23, 2005, at Select Specialty Hospital in Hammond. She was born Dec. 26, 1922, in Roanoke to the late Vera and Gertrude Carter. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruthie Adams, in 1990. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her daughter, a brother, two nieces and a host of cousins and many friends. Services were at 11 a.m. at Alpha Mortuary, Gary, Ind.,with the Rev. Charles Maclin officiating. Interment was in Concordia Cemetery, Hammond. Alpha Mortuary, Gary, Ind. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader June 15, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Mary Allen Lumpkin (TALLADEGA) Graveside rites for Mary Allen Lumpkin, 89, of Talladega were at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2005, at Pine Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gandy officiating. Mrs. Lumpkin died Saturday, June 11, at Talladega Health Care Center. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Andy Brown, Will Lawrence, Wallis Elliott, David Newnam, Greg Caldwell and Todd Caldwell. Mrs. Lumpkin was a native of Randolph County and was raised in Alexander City. She moved to Talladega in the mid-1940s. She was a lifelong homemaker and member of Bemiston United Methodist Church. Mary was the last of 13 siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Weyman Lumpkin and 12 brothers and sisters. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to First United Methodist Church. __________ George Willard Bishop (DAVISTON) Services for George Willard Bishop, 84, of Daviston were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Mountain Springs Baptist Church in Daviston, with the Revs. Tim Whaley and Clyde Coker officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons of Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop died Thursday, June 9, at his residence. He was born in Chambers County on Feb. 14, 1921, to Eldred Bishop and Etna Bishop. He was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church and worked at Avondale Mills for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 82nd Mortar Combat Unit. He is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, four daughters, five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and special care-givers Maggie Dailey and Barbara Hartley. Memorial donations may be made to the Mountain Springs Baptist Church Brotherhood. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, Alexander City. __________ Beulah Mae Austin-Treadwell (ROANOKE) Beulah Mae Austin-Treadwell, 97, of Roanoke died Friday, June 10, 2005 at her home. Services were Monday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church, Roanoke, with the Revs. L.B. Houston, Robert L. Heflin and Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are three sons, five daughters, one brother, a godson, 28 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Austin-Treadwell was preceded in death by her husband, William Taft Treadwell; her parents, Vicie Heath and Dock Austin; a son, Austin Treadwell; brothers Bessemer Justice, J.W. Austin, Timmy Austin, Willie Wesley Austin and R.B. Austin; and sisters Carrie Dell Sledge, Maggie Boyd, Vennie Wood and Lizzie Gates. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Mary Drake Williams (BESSEMER) Mary Drake Williams of Bessemer, formerly of Chambers and Randolph counties, died Sunday, June 5, 2005. Funeral services were Saturday, June 11, at 12 p.m. CDT at First Missionary Baptist Church, 2713 Clarendon Ave., Bessemer, with the Rev. C.R. Winton Jr. officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Bessemer. Mrs. Williams was a 1947 graduate of Chambers County Training School, LaFayette. She was also a member of Canaan Baptist Church in the Welch community before moving to Bessemer. Surviving are her children, siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ John Henry Watts (NEWELL) Services for John Henry Watts, 70, of Newell were Friday, June 10, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church, with the Revs. Steve Dempsey and David Prestridge officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Watts died Wednesday, June 8, at his home. Mr. Watts is survived by his wife, three daughters, one son, seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother-in-law, two sisters, two brothers, and 20 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Nelson McCain, Phillip Chasse, Bev Olds, Bobby Duke, Bruce Bowdon, Danny Taylor, Wayne Wortham and Billy Cofield. A native of Randolph County, Mr. Watts was born Jan. 8, 1935, son of Lawson and Rinda Crockett Watts. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and a road crew foreman for Randolph County. Mr. Watts is preceded in death by one sister, Emma Baker; one son, Johnny Watts. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Clay County Hospice. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Mattie L. Wilson (WOODLAND) Mattie L. Wilson, 86, of Woodland died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services were Monday, June 13, at 2 p.m. CDT at Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Wedowee with the Rev. W. Crawford, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Ms. Wilson is survived by two daughters, four sons, two brothers, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ms. Wilson was born in Randolph County on May 20, 1919. She was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church. Silmon/Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Vinnie Robinson Landers (ROANOKE) Services for Vinnie Robinson Landers, 85, of Roanoke were Thursday, June 9, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Whaley officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Landers died Tuesday, June 7, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include two daughters, a daughter-in-law, two sisters, one brother, several nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Terry Sanders, Sean Cagle, Jim Pike and Rodney Robinson. Mrs. Landers was born July 19, 1919, daughter of Carl and Gertrude Bozeman Nixon. She was of the Christian faith and was a former twister at Handley Mills. Mrs. Landers was preceded in death by two husbands, James T. Robinson and Elton Landers; and one son, Billy James Robinson. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Lula Mae Bailey Brown (LANETT ) Lula Mae Brown, 85, of Lanett died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Lanier Memorial Nursing Home in Valley. Funeral services were Thursday, June 9, at 4 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with Dr. Randy Williams officiating. Burial followed at Huguley Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Brown is survived by four daughters, two sisters, 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Elvie Vida Wilson Bailey and Jones Henry Bailey. She was a former employee of WestPoint Pepperell, where she worked at Carter Mill for more than 15 years. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Brown; and her children, Milton Brown, Ealon Brown, Randy Brown and Rhonda Brown. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Clarence Connell (HEFLIN) Services for Clarence Connell, 89, of Heflin were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel in Heflin with the Revs. Donald Leggett, Clarence Bright and Homer Wysner officiating. Mr. Connell died Monday, June 6, at Cleburne Nursing Home in Heflin. Survivors include his wife, one son, two brothers, two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Golden, Donnie Wilson, Ken Beck, Tyrone Connell, Dennis Connell, Doyce Connell and Donnie Connell. Mr. Connell was a native and lifelong resident of Heflin. He was a carpenter by trade, who also retired from the Anniston Army Depot with 25 years of service. He was the oldest deacon of Ai Baptist Church and was a member of Caldwell Masonic Lodge. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. __________ Roxiann Samantha Whaley Coulter (WEDOWEE) Graveside services for Roxiann Samantha Whaley Coulter, 67, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Wedowee City Cemetery, with Bro. Bert Jones officiating. Mrs. Coulter died Monday, June 13, at Clay County Hospital. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. Mrs. Coulter is survived by two daughters, seven sisters, one brother, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dewey Montpetit, Stephen Montpetit, Quinton Bolt, Ervin Tyler, Troy Templeton and James Lamb. Mrs. Coulter was born Nov. 22, 1937, daughter of Bill and DeMay Mitchell Whaley. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Roanoke, a homemaker and a babysitter. Mrs. Coulter was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlotte Whaley. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Emily Thompson (CUMMING, Ga.) Emily Thompson, 89, of Cumming, Ga., died Monday, June 13, 2005, at Chestnut Ridge Nursing Home, Cumming. Services will be at Jeff Jones Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, with burial in Penton Church of God Cemetery. The Rev. Travis Bridgeman and the Rev. Mark Biddy will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Survivors include two sons, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Chambers County, born June 3, 1916. She was retired from Fairfax Mill and was a member of Penton Church of God. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ The Randolph Leader June 22, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Gracie Mae Langley Upchurch (ROANOKE) Services for Gracie Mae Langley Upchurch, 78, of Roanoke were Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Foster and Bill Henley officiating. Burial followed at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Trussville. Mrs. Upchurch died Sunday, June 19, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include one daughter, two sisters, and two brothers. Mrs. Upchurch was born July 9, 1926, daughter of David and Dallie Vines Langley. She was a member of Roanoke Church of the Nazarene and a homemaker. Mrs. Upchurch was preceded in death by her husband, William Upchurch and one sister, Beatrice Langley. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Raymond Holt (VALLEY) Raymond Holt, 68, of Valley died Saturday, May 21, 2005, at his residence. Services were Monday, May 23, at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley, with the Rev. Doug Blackmon officiating. Burial was at Ava Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Holt is survived by his wife, his daughter, his son, one brother, and five grandchildren. Born July 27, 1936, in West Point, Ga., Mr. Holt was the son of the late Velma Bailey Holt and Wesley Davis Holt. He was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Holt was preceded in death by his sisters, Rachael Holt, Sandra Harralson and Barbara Holt. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Gloria Dean Bonner (WEDOWEE) Graveside services for Gloria Dean Bonner, 77, of Wedowee were Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 2 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Heflin, with the Rev. G.K. Abner officiating. Mrs. Bonner died Friday, June 17, at Wedowee Hospital. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Bonner is survived by two daughters, three sons, a sister, a brother, 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bonner was a native of Cleburne County, born Nov. 22, 1927, daughter of Luther and Lillie Mae Layman Swancey. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Heflin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doys Edward Bonner; a son, Michael Bonner; a sister, Darlene Vighill; and five brothers, Donald, J.D., Melvin and D.W. Swancey and Bill Saxon. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Mary Will Chase Phillips (ROANOKE) Services for Mary Will Chase Phillips, 91, of Roanoke were Monday, June 20, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First Baptist Church, with Dr. William L. Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family received friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Mrs. Phillips died Saturday, June 18, at Randolph Medical Center. A lifelong Roanoke resident, Mrs. Phillips was born March 3, 1914, daughter of William Elijah and Mary Selimma Kitchens Chase. She attended Montevallo and Florence State Teachers College. She was a homemaker and a member of Roanoke First Baptist Church, where she was active in the Good Fellowship Class. She served as president of the W.M.U., choir soloist, instrumentalist and other positions in the church. She was past president of Garden Clubs of Alabama, Roanoke Music Club, Roanoke Magazine club, Roanoke Garden Club, Roanoke Literary Club and the Handley P.T.A. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.P. Phillips; and a sister, Audra Chase Hester. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, 11 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Grandsons serving as pallbearers are _____. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Roanoke First Baptist Church, 827 Main Street, Roanoke, AL 36274. __________ Virginia Inez Stroud Jones (ROANOKE) Services for Virginia Inez Stroud Jones, 67, of Roanoke were Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Leonard Vernon officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family received friends at the funeral home from 5 until 9 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Jones died Saturday, June 18, at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta. Mrs. Jones, known by friends and family as "MeMa," was born Feb. 8, 1938, daughter of Henry Thomas and Margie Opal Johnson Stroud. She was a member of Memorial Drive Church of Christ, Atlanta, and a loving homemaker. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, one son, one brother, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be [were]Alan Swain, James Wray, Lee Stone, Nicholas Jones, Lee Stroud and Cris Sanchez. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Elmer Warner Cromie (STATESVILLE, N.C.) Services for Elmer Warner Cromie, 63, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, were Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Forest Home Christian Church, with the Rev. Stoney Halsey officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Cromie will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services. Mr. Cromie died Wednesday, June 15, at his daughter's home. A Randolph County native, Mr. Cromie was born Aug. 8, 1941, son of Arthur and Jessie Barfield Cromie. He attended Nebraska Elementary School and was a graduate of Central High School in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived in Statesville since 1962. Mr. Cromie was retired from General Electric in Hickory, N. C., where he was a welder. He was a member of Forest Home Christian Church and was a charter member of Homer's B.S. Round Table in Statesville. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, William Cromie; and two sisters, Valarie Johnson and Isabelle Cromie. Survivors include his daughter, his mother, three granddaughters; two sisters, and one brother. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Iredell County (P.O. Box 822, Statesville, NC 28687) or Statesville HOG Chapter (c/o Tilley Harley Davidson, Attn: Stephanie Houston, 1226 Moreland Drive, Statesville, NC 28677). Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Edward Lee Burks (HEFLIN) Services for Edward Lee Burks, 79, of Heflin were Sunday, June 19, 2005, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Clyde Ray officiating. Burial was in Anniston Memorial Gardens. Mr. Burks died Thursday, June 16, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City. He was born May 30, 1926, and was a faithful Christian having served as an elder at Weaver Church of Christ and Pine Hill Church of Christ in Randolph County. He was a member of Heflin Church of Christ and was retired from M&H Valve Company with 33 years of service, where he was known as "Tiny." He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by a son, Glen Charles Burks, and his parents, M.M. Burks Sr. and Lily Howard Burks. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, three daughters, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Horace Hightower, Dwight Porter, John A. Williamson, Van, C. Williamson, C.J. Williamson, Thomas F. Williamson and Mike Lecroy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305, or a favorite charity. Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin. __________ Robert Lovvorn Smith (RANBURNE) Graveside services for Robert Lovvorn Smith, 74, of Ranburne were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Union Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Gray officiating. Mr. Smith died Thursday, June 16, at Wedowee Hospital. Survivors include five daughters, four sons, two sisters, one brother, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Terry Hall, Kody Smith, Timmy Harry, Sam Morgan, Scott Woodard and Jeremy Stockton. Mr. Smith a native of Newell and lived most of his life in Cleburne County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Smith, and a daughter Jenifer Smith. Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin. __________ Sarah Fetner Messer (WEDOWEE) Services for Sarah Fetner Messer, 70, of Wedowee were Monday, June 20, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Holcomb and Bro. C.E. Lipford officiating. Burial followed in Ava United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Messer died Thursday, June 16, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Messer is survived by her husband, one daughter, one son, two sisters, one brother, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Everett Connell, Pete Waldrop, Phil Thompson, Donald Tidwell, Dennis Connell and Jon White. Mrs. Messer was born March 7, 1935, the daughter of L.G. and Carrie Myrtle Haynes Fetner. She was of the Methodist faith and a retired registered nurse from Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Messer was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Glenn Messer, and one brother, Floyd Haynes Fetner. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Annie Lois Grant Moore (WEDOWEE) Services for Annie Lois Grant Moore, 91, of Wedowee were Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Fredonia United Methodist Church with the Revs. Russell Williams and Tony Gunter officiating. Burial followed in Ava United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wedowee. Mrs. Moore died Thursday, June 16, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Moore is survived by one sister, two brothers, six nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Gerson Brown, Jerry Crowder, Doug Grant, Gene Grant, Grant Allen, Tom Burnside and Tommy Moore. Mrs. Moore was born July 23, 1913, the daughter of Columbus Loyd and Nancy Cumi Wilson Grant. She was a member of Fredonia United Methodist Church and a retired Chambers County Elementary Teacher. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Fredonia United Methodist Women's Association, Retired Alabama Educators Association, Fredonia Homemakers Club and Fredonia Community Club. She lived in Fredonia from 1945 until March of 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Ezra Moore. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Fredonia United Methodist Church, Fredonia. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Herbert Hoover Yerta (ROANOKE) Services for Herbert Hoover Yerta, 76, of Roanoke were Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 4 p.m. at Milltown Baptist Church with the Rev. Blake Lockhart officiating. Burial followed at Milltown Cemetery. Mr. Yerta died Friday, June 17, at LaFayette Nursing Home. Survivors include two sons, one sister, seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Yerta was born Feb. 9, 1929, son of Pearce and Sara Rotton Yerta. He was a member of Milltown Baptist Church, a mechanic with McClendon Trucking, retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Yvonne Kimberlea Yerta Elliott; two sisters, Evelyn Beckett and Leita Farr; and four brothers, Paul, James, Grady "Pete" and Jack Yerta. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Elizabeth Potts-Pittman (ROANOKE) Elizabeth Potts-Pittman, 63, of Roanoke died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at Columbus Regional Medical Center, Columbus, Ga. Services were Saturday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Delta, with the Revs. Craig McClure and Robert Welch officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Potts-Pittman is survived by her husband, a daughter, three sisters, and an uncle. She was preceded in death by her mother, S.L. Potts-Roundtree; father, Johnny Lee Potts Sr.; stepfather, Fred Roundtree; two sisters, Janie Gates and Eulene Hunter; and a brother Johnny Potts Jr. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. _________ W. Wendell Knight (ANNISTON) Services for W. Wendell Knight, 83, of Anniston were Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Brown & Kughn Memory Chapel with Dr. Roland Brown and the Rev. C.C. McCain officiating. A graveside service was at 3 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens in Roanoke. Mr. Knight died Thursday, June 16, in Anniston. He is survived by three sisters, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Knight was a native of Randolph County and a long-time resident of Anniston, where he was a retired civil service employee at Fort McClellan. He was a member of the Golden Springs Baptist Church, the Men's Fellowship Class and a member of the Masonic Alexandria Lodge # 208. Mr. Knight was a World War II veteran and was preceded in death by his wife, Melvalene Nolen Knight; his parents, Truitt and Myrtle Knight. Pallbearers were nephews and honorary pallbearers were members of the Men's Fellowship Class of Golden Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a favorite charity. __________ Lula Bernice Mitchell Smith (VALLEY) Lula Bernice Mitchell Smith, 92, of Valley died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Lanier Memorial Nursing Home in Valley. Funeral services were Thursday, June 16, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Frank Lyons officiating. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, two grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Born July 10, 1912, in Lamar, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Donie Coker Mitchell and John Mitchell. She had lived in the Valley area most of her life and was an avid flower grower, gardener and ceramic artist. Mrs. Smith had been in declining health for the past several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Cleveland Smith. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Gilbert Rudolph White (VALLEY) Gilbert Rudolph White, 72, of Valley, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at his residence. Surviving are his wife,; a son, a daughter, three grandchildren; a sister and two brothers. Services were at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, with burial in Johnson Memorial Gardens. Mr. White was a native of Randolph County, born Aug. 31, 1930, to the late Irma Kitchens White and Almon White. He was a retired employee of Uniroyal in Opelika and a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Nora Magnolia Clegg Hart (DUBLIN, Texas) Nora Magnolia Clegg Hart, 92, died Jan. 1, 2005, at Canterbury Villa Nursing Home in Stephenville, Texas. Her funeral service will be Saturday, June 25, at 4:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Wadley. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hart was born Oct. 20, 1912, in Wadley to Kentchen Marvin Clegg and Betty Pauline Thomason. She was the oldest of seven children. She was a 1st Lt. U.S. Army nurse during World War II and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, a son, a brother, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Harrell Funeral Home, Dublin, Texas. [Death date is transcribed as written in the obituary.] __________ Sarah Helen Moon Kitchens (ROANOKE) Services for Sarah Helen Moon Kitchens, 79, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Kitchens died Tuesday, June 21, at Wedowee Hospital. Survivors include her husband, one son, three sisters, four brothers, and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Foster, John Glass, Gregg Norred, Rusty Guizar, Ricky Daniel and Johnny Earnest. Mrs. Kitchens was born Oct. 5, 1925, daughter of James Martin and Hattie Lou Brown Moon. She was a member of the Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene and a retired sales clerk for Genuine Motor Parts of Wedowee. Mrs. Kitchens was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie and Ray Moon. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ William J. Lashley (DADEVILLE) William J. Lashley, 78, of Dadeville died at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2005. Services were at Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, with entombment at Resthaven Mausoleum in Lanett with Terry Harris officiating. Born in Chambers County on March 26, 1927, Mr. Lashley was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the Langdale division of West Point Pepperell for several years, and then was co-owner of Traylor Nursing Home in LaFayette from 1966 to 1980. He was of the Baptist faith and had lived on Lake Martin since 1980. Mr. Lashley is survived by his wife, a special daughter, three sisters, two grandchildren; a daughter-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney Lubin and Mardecia Lashley; his son, Donald Lashley; three brothers Carlton Howard and Roy Lashley; and two sisters, Willie Mae Lashley and Mattie Lou Price. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader June 29, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: James Jennings (OHATCHEE) Services for James Jennings, 66, of Ohatchee will be Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Homer Longoria officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mr. Jennings died Sunday, June 26, at his home. Survivors include his wife, four children, eight grandchildren; one brother, four sisters. Pallbearers will be Johnny Smith, Lil John Smith, Wayne Bright, LeWayne Bright, Brian Bright, and P.D. Pritchett. Mr. Jennings was a long-time employee of Southern Plating and Machinery and retired from Alacote Inc. The family suggests memorial donations be made to New Beacon Hospice in lieu of flowers. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home, Anniston. __________ Carolyn Barnes (FIVE POINTS) Carolyn Barnes, 61, of Five Points died Friday, June 24, 2005, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. Funeral services were Monday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Cecil Halsey officiating. Burial followed at Fredonia United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband, three sons, two brothers, her stepmother and seven grandchildren. Born in Alabama on July 27, 1943, Mrs. Barnes was the daughter of the late Annie Faye Guffey Shiflett and Charlie Ezra Shiflett. She was very talented and artistic in arts and crafts. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Elizabeth Hines Whitworth (SPINDALE, N.C.) Elizabeth Hines Whitworth, 80, departed this life Sunday, June 19, 2005, at Rutherford Hospital. Born April 4, 1925, in LaGrange, Ga., she was a daughter of Beatrice Dennis Hines Allen of Anniston and the late Odell Hines. She was married to the late Ulysses G. Whitworth, former agriculture teacher at Carver High School, Spindale, and agricultural extension agent for Rutherford County. They met at Tuskegee Institute. She was a founding and charter member of Busy Matron's Leisure Hour Club and was employed at New Hope Elementary School and at Rutherfordton Elementary School for the 10 years before her retirement. In addition to her mother, she leaves to cherish precious memories, a son, a daughter, four sisters, and five grandchildren. Instead of flowers, donations may be made to Ulysses and Elizabeth Whitworth Scholarship Fund at New Zion Baptist Church, 619 Ledbetter Rd., Spindale. The funeral was Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Brown officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Dockery's Funeral Home. __________ Eva Riddle Bain (ATLANTA) Services for Eva Riddle Bain, 87, of Atlanta were at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2005, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel in Heflin with Dr. Larry Riddle and the Rev. Bob Bain officiating. Burial was in Morrison Chapel Cemetery in Randolph County. Mrs. Bain died Tuesday, June 21, in Decatur, Ga. Survivors include two daughters, four sisters, four sisters-in-law; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews. Mrs. Bain was a native of Heflin and a graduate of Snead Junior College and attended Jacksonville State University. She worked for the federal government and for United Motors Service for more than 25 years. Mrs. Bain was a member of 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin. __________ Kelly Holloway Campbell (ROANOKE) Services for Kelly Holloway Campbell, 39, of Roanoke were Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with the Revs. Richard Richie, Mickey Kipper and Henry Nelson officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Campbell died Friday, June 24, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include her father and stepmother, two brothers, two stepsisters, one stepbrother and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Larry Holloway, Mike Potts, Joey Fincher, Brian Rape, Mark Jordan and Kenneth Rowland. Mrs. Campbell was born April 11, 1966, daughter of Walter Holloway and Lois Mae Wagner. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a clerk at Randolph Medical Center. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Ertis L. Pollard (WEST POINT, Ga.) Mrs. Ertis L. Pollard, 90, of West Point, Ga., died Friday, June 24, 2005, at her residence. Services were Tuesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Lanett with the Rev. Wendel Brown officiating. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pollard is survived by two sons, two brothers, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Pollard was born in Cleburne County on Aug. 2, 1914. She was a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church in West Point, where she was a piano player and was one of the first to get the church started. Resthaven Funeral Home, Lanett. __________ David Clayton Gosdin (WEDOWEE) Services for David Clayton Gosdin, 30, of Wedowee were Friday, June 24, 2005 at 2 p.m. at New Life Center Church of God, with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial followed in Caver's Grove Cemetery. Mr. Gosdin died Tuesday, June 21, at Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Gosdin is survived by his mother, his father, two daughters, one son and one brother. Pallbearers were Jason Boyd, Randall Boyd, Josh Higgins, Rodney Milam, Kevin Whaley and Chris Stewart. Mr. Gosdin was born Jan. 24, 1975, son of _____. He was a member of Wedowee Church of God and a carpenter on home construction. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Annie Bell Boyd and Clayton and Vedie Gosdin. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Herbert G. Perry (WEDOWEE) Services for Herbert G. Perry, 58, of Wedowee were Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Wedowee First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Harris Hand officiating. Burial was in Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Perry died Friday, June 24, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. Mr. Perry was born Nov. 17, 1946, son of Charles Sydney and Annie Bell McLeroy Perry. He was a member of Wedowee First United Methodist Church and a member of the Wedowee Kiwanis Club for more than 30 years. He was a store clerk at Perryland Foods and a volunteer with the Wedowee Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, two daughters and a son. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Richard and Charles Perry. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ______________________________________________________ This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 57.9 Kb