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Girardi <MMGir@aol.com> ============================================= February 2002 The Randolph Leader January 2, 2002 _________________ OBITUARIES: Nicholas Clarke Ogle (MONTGOMERY) Services for Nicholas Clark Ogle, 22, of Montgomery, formerly of Roanoke were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at First Baptist Church, Roanoke, with Dr. Douglas Turner and the Rev. Steve Dean officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Ogle died Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Lee County. He was born in Opelika on Aug. 12, 1979, son of Randall Yates Ogle and Charlotte Hardy Ogle. He was a May 2001 magna cum laude graduate of Huntingdon College, where he completed his bachelor of arts degree with a major in communication studies. He was a member of the College Programs Council, Dungeon Players, Huntingdon Hosts, and the Huntingdon newspaper and literary magazine staffs. He served as treasurer for Lambda Pi Eta, the communications studies honorary. He was a Wilson Scholar and was named to the dean's list of high honors and "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities." He was employed with Cunningham Advertising Agency and was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke. Survivors include his mother, Charlotte Ogle of Roanoke; his father and stepmother, Randall and Debbie Ogle of LaGrange, Ga.; his grandparents, Hazel Vaughn of Lineville and Myrte Hardy of Rogersville; a sister, Laura Ruth Ogle of Roanoke; a brother, Richard Yates Ogle of Auburn; and two stepsisters, Laura Solomon of Athens, Ga., and Mary Gassaway of LaGrange. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Parker Fausett Moon (ROANOKE) Services for Parker Fausett Moon, 88, of Roanoke were at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Floyd Carmack, Dr. Frank McCook and the Rev. Maynard McGinty officiating. Burial was at Cedarwood Cemetery. Mr. Moon died Tuesday, Dec. 25, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. A former resident of Louisiana, he was born in Randolph County on March 19, 1913, son of Robert S. and Martha Parker Moon. He had been self-employed in a car salvage company and was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Gross Moon of Roanoke; a daughter, Ann Stewart of Roanoke; three sisters, Frances Beaird of Lake Charles, La., Lucille Kreiger of Cleveland, Ohio, and Sue Hood of Sulphur, La.; a brother, Calvin Moon of Lake Charles; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Singley, Scott Stewart, John Stewart, Ray Watson, Robert Stewart, Ellis Brown, Denson Blackston and Harold Gross. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Virginia Gross Moon (ROANOKE) Services for Virginia Gross Moon, 83, of Roanoke were at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Floyd Carmack, Dr. Frank McCook and the Rev. Maynard McGinty officiating. Burial was at Cedarwood Cemetery. Mrs. Moon died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. A former resident of Louisiana, Mrs. Moon was born April 5, 1918, daughter of Calton H. and Hettie E. Liles Gross. She was a member of Antioch Congregational Christian Church and had worked as a nurse aide. Her husband, Parker Fausett Moon, predeceased her on Dec. 25, 2001, and funeral services for both were on Friday. Survivors include one daughter, Ann Stewart of Roanoke; one sister, Frances Horn of Roanoke; three grandchildren ans six great-granchildren. Pallbearers were David Singley, Scott Stewart, John Stewart, Ray Watson, Robert Stewart, Ellis Brown, Denson Blackston and Harold Gross. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Aubrey S. Brown (LANETT) Aubrey S. Brown, 90, of Lanett died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at Beverly Health Care Center, Lanett. Mr. Brown was a native of Roanoke, born Oct. 26, 1911. He was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Donna F. Brown; a brother Rayford Brown; and a sister, Jimmie Bridges. Services were at Resthaven Chapel, Lanett, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, with the Rev. Ken Overbie officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements were by Resthaven Funeral Home, Lanett. __________ Bertha Mae Turner (ROCK MILLS) Services for Bertha Mae Turner, 91, of Rock Mills were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene, with the Revs. Frank Foster and Gerald Sheppard officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Turner died Monday, Dec. 24, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born on Jan. 1, 1910, daughter of J. W. and Doshie B. Barfield Yarbrough. She was employed at Wehadkee Yarns and was a member of Rock Mills Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford William Turner; and two sons, Ray Turner and Reed Turner. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Wilford of Roanoke; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Boggs, Freddy Boggs, Jimmy Boggs, Wesley Smith, Frank Wiggins and Frank Foster Jr. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Lizzie Key Shelnutt (ROANOKE) Services for Lizzie Key Shelnutt, 89, of Roanoke were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Bill Prince and Bro. Edward Herren officiating. Burial was at Liberty Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Woodland. Mrs. Shelnutt died Tuesday, Dec. 25, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born Feb. 19, 1912, daughter of Wiley Mark and Doshie Payne Key. She was a homemaker and a member of Napoleon Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Corbin Shelnutt; and a son Wiley Shelnutt. Survivors include three daughters, Abigail Strain and Sara Williamson of Roanoke and Carolyn Johnson of Valley; five sons, Bonnie Shelnutt, Barrett Shelnutt, Edward Shelnutt, William Shelnutt and Ronald Shelnutt, all of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty Grove Church Cemetery Fund. Pallbearers were Andy Gray, Kevin Johnson, Perry Joe Sudduth, Kevin Sudduth, Joe Shelnutt, Terry Shelnutt, Justin Manley and Charlie Shelnutt. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Margie Dale Baker (WEDOWEE) Services for Margie Dale Baker, 65, of Wedowee were Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Lowell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wally Armstrong officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Baker died Thursday, Dec. 27, at her home following an extended illness. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Baker was born March 25, 1936, daughter of Roscoe and Sammie Boggs Hall. She had lived in Austin, Texas, before returning to Roanoke in 1973 and had made her home in Wedowee for the past five years. She was a member of Lowell United Methodist Church and had been employed as a sales associate with Wal-Mart. Survivors include her husband, Perry Baker of Wedowee; two daughters, Cindy Brewer of Wadley and Karen Collins of Kansas City, Kansas; two sons, Guy Baker of Wedowee and Jay Baker of Austin, Texas; her mother, Sammie Hall of Roanoke; one sister, Kitty Fortin of Detroit, Mich.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Freddy Brewer, Micky Collins, Daniel Bozeman, Joe Bradley, Jose Valezquez and William Wyatts. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Clay County Hospice, P. O. Box 1270, Ashland, AL 36251. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Era Bailey Lewis (WOODLAND) Services for Era Bailey Lewis, 87, of Woodland were at 11 a.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Flat Rock Methodist Church, with the Revs. Ernest Lipham and Leron Murphy officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lewis died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Wedowee Hospital. She was born in Randolph County on Feb. 17, 1914, daughter of T. J. and Ruby South Bailey. She was employed at Callaway Mills and was a member of Flat Rock Methodist Church, where she was a pianist for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Delmar Lewis, and a great-grandson, Jason Herren. Survivors include a son, William Thomas "W.T." Lewis of Woodland; three sisters, Mary Watson of Valley, Judy Wilson of LaGrange and Audrey Wood of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Arnold Bailey of Woodland and J. F. Bailey of Valdosta, Ga.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tommy Lewis, Keith Lewis, Arnold Bailey, Ricky Bailey, Greg Bailey and Charlie Wilson. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Lexie B. Smith (ROANOKE) Lexie B. Smith, 78, of Roanoke died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services were at Rehope Missonary Baptist Church, LaFayette, on Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Harvey L. Jones officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are one son, Lamar Pyant of Roanoke; one daughter, Dianne Phillips of Roanoke; one brother George Williams of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, Ada Williams and Annie Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, and Minnie Williams Veal of Five Points; a devoted special friend Willie B. Matthews; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 13, 1923, in Chambers County. She was preceded in death by two children, Ms. Lucile Williams and Harold Pyant, and one grandson, Victor Grant. She was a member of Rehope Missionary Baptist Church, LaFayette, and for more than 18 years was the cook at The Galley and Tara restaurants in Roanoke. Arrangements were by Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Dr. Gerald Halker (HUNTSVILLE) Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Halker, 80, of Huntsville, formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Dr. Halker was born March 21, 1921. He served in World War II as an Army Air Corps pilot and later worked as a dentist. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and a life member of the American Dental Association and Florida East Coast Dental Association. He was preceded in death by one son, Sheppard Halker, and a brother, Robert Halker. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Halker; four sons, Joe Halker of Roanoke, Davis Maxson of Huntsville, Jerry Maxson of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Ted Maxson of Roxboro, N.C.; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, with Father Louis Giordano officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements were by Valhalla Funeral Home, Huntsville. __________ Katie Belle Cantrell (WOODLAND) Services for Katie Belle Cantrell, 86, of Woodland were Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Willis and Bro. W. C. Cofield officiating. Burial was in the adjoining Cemetery. Mrs. Cantrell died Friday, Dec. 28, at Wedowee Hospital. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Cantrell was born Jan. 4, 1915, daughter of George Lewis and Martha Ann Cranford Scott. She was a homemaker and a member of Highway First Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman V. Cantrell, and a grandchild, Robbie Cantrell. Survivors include four daughters, Annette Sinns of Hogansville, Ga., Louree Richardson and Annie Ruth Dye of Woodland, and Carolyn Fields of Roanoke; five sons, Emory Cantrell and Viron Cantrell of Woodland, Rance Cantrell of Roopville, Ga., Earl Cantrell of Powder Springs, Ga., and Ussery Cantrell of Temple, Ga.; one sister, Marvelene Pinkard of Valley; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Cantrell, Phill Cantrell, Bobby Butler, Tony Richardson, Kenny Fields, Jeff Cantrell, John Butler, James Butler, Mark Richardson, Danny Dye, Chris Dye and Anthony Dye. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 9, 2002 _________________ OBITUARIES: William Augustus McMurray Jr. (FAIRHOPE) William Augustus "Bill" McMurray Jr. , 83, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at his home in Fairhope. Born March 9, 1918, in Roanoke, Mr. McMurray served in World War II and the Korean War and received the Purple Heart and other medals and commendations. He retired from the Air Force in 1966 after 22 years. He was a longtime resident of Fairhope and a member of Grace Fellowship Bible Church and Berean Bible Study. Mr. McMurray is survived by his wife of 59 years, Paula E. McMurray of Fairhope; four daughters, Dottie Long and Sue Combs of Fairhope, Paula Malone of Montrose and Jane McMillan of Brewton; two sons, Bill McMurray of Silverhill and Jon McMurray of Montrose; four sisters, Ann Massey and Sissy Logan of Birmingham, Jean Cauthen of Athens, Ala., and Jane Edwards of Roanoke; 20 grandchilren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services and interment were Thursday, Jan. 3, at 2 p.m. at Montrose Cemetery with Pastor E. C. Moore officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Mercy Medical Home Hospice, 177 Baldwin Square, Fairhope, AL 36532 or Grace Fellowship Church, 19993 County Rd. 33, Fairhope, AL 36532. Arrangements were by Wolfe Funeral Home, Fairhope. __________ Corene Ross (WOODLAND) Services for Corene Ross, 61, of Woodland were Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at 3 p.m. at Zion Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Wedowee, with the Rev. Robert Mallory officiating. Ms. Ross died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at her residence. Ms. Ross was born in the Swagg community of Randolph County to the late Thomas and Essie Boyd Ross. She was preceded in death by a sister, Esterleen Ross, and a close uncle, George Washington "Washie" Stephens. She is survived by one uncle, Sylvester Johnson of Atlanta; a special cousin, Ms. Frances Boyd; and several cousins and other relatives. Arrangements were by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Zeola G. Allen (ATLANTA) Services for Zeola G. Allen, 95, of Atlanta were Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Five Points, with the Rev. C. H. Carlisle, pastor, officiating, along with the Revs. William Phillips and L. B. Houston. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Ms. Allen died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta. She is survived by three nieces, Elizabeth Smith and Estate Britain of Atlanta and Mary Callaway of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two nephews, Willie Holley of Roanoke and Bo Green of Chattanooga; and a number of cousins and other relatives. Ms. Allen was born Sept. 15, 1907, in Chambers County to the late Joshua Green and Mary Cofield Green. She was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church, Five Points. Ms. Allen had resided in Atlanta with her niece since 1993. Arrangements were by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ V. L. Owens (ROANOKE) Services for V. L. Owens, 64, of Roanoke were at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at Maplewood Baptist Church with the Revs. Johnny Williams, Otis Hodnett and Barry Harlin officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Owens died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, he was born Dec. 27, 1937, son of Y. B. Owens and Pearly Baldwin Owens. He was employed at Amoco Fabrics and Fibers and was a member of Center Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Y. B. Owens and a sister, Rudine Manley. Survivors include his wife, Frances Owens of Roanoke; his mother and stepfather, Pearly and Lonnie B. Norred of Roanoke; four daughters, Wanda Cummings and Rhonda Harlin of Roanoke, Kathy Clark of Five Points and Donna Franklin of LaGrange; a son, Barry Owens of Roanoke; two sisters Nell Alsabrook of Roanoke and Kate Janney of LaGrange; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Mobley, Jeremy Cummings, Kevin Cummings, Mathew Harlin, Ryan Hart and John Najmeh. Honorary pallbearers were James Spurling, Wayne Hansen, James Everett Alsabrook, Steve Dean, David Cummings, Michael Cook and Randal Harlin. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Helen Louise Cook (ROANOKE) Services for Helen Louise Cook, 60, of Roanoke were at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Parks officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Ms. Cook died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at his residence. She was born in Danville, Ill., on Oct 31, 1941, daughter of Frederick Andrew Nipper and Thelma Irene Smith Nipper. She was employed with Palm Beach Company and was a member of Prospect Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Fred "Junior" Nipper and Robert Nipper. Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Cook of Gainesville, Ga.; three sons, Mark Cook and Mickey Cook of Franklin, Ga., and Michael Cook of Roanoke; seven sisters, Anna Ruth Miller of Danville, Margaret Hardesty of Westville, Ill., Pat Vancamp and Mary Lou Hayes of Oakwood, Ill., Thelma Cook of Franklin, Sharon Nipper of St. Louis, Mo., and Betty Brown of Westville; three brothers, William Nipper, Jackie Nipper of Danville and Kent Nipper of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a half-brother, Paul Nipper of Danville; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Carl Sellers, Jeff Cook, Greg Cook, Ralph Thompson, Neal Cook and Alan Cook. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Hattie Louise Yarbrough (ROCK MILLS) Services for Hattie Louise Yarbrough, 92, of Rock Mills were at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frank Foster officiating. Burial followed at Rock Mills Cemetery. Mrs. Yarbrough died Sunday, Dec. 30, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born Nov. 18, 1909, daughter of Marvin L. and Susan C. Phillips Borders. She had been employed at Wehadkee Mills and was a member of Rock Mills Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lamar Yarbrough. Survivors include a sister, Lelia Mae Pool of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Delores Burgess of Roanoke and Rena Pike of Rock Mills; five great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jimmy Burgess, Anthony Pike, Kyle Burgess, Mark Pike, Chris Williamson and Jimmy Williamson. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ James A. Johnson (STANDING ROCK) Services for James A. Johnson, 83, of Standing Rock were at 2 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Standing Rock Methodist Church with the Rev. Milton Newton officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Johnson died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. A former resident of Shawmut, he was born in Chambers County on Jan. 18, 1918, son of Robert A. and Carrie Still Johnson. He was an Army veteran of World War II, had been employed at West Point Pepperell and was a member of Standing Rock Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Johnson. Survivors include a son, Fred Johnson of Standing Rock; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be floral or donations can be made to the Standing Rock Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Juanita 'Nita' Mitchell Ledbetter (ROANOKE) Services for Juanita "Nita" Mitchell Ledbetter, 41, of Roanoke were at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Vernon Willis officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining church cemetery. Mrs. Ledbetter died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at University Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include her husband, Danny P. Browning of Ashland; a daughter, Kayla Ledbetter of Roanoke; her mother, Tempie Cantrell Mitchell of Roanoke; a sister, Tammy Hall of Roanoke; a nephew and a niece. She was born in Randolph County on Feb. 4, 1960, daughter of James Floyd Mitchell and Tempie Cantrell Mitchell. She was employed in insurance sales and was a member of Highway First Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Mitchell, and grandparents, Major and Winne Cantrell, William T. Cantrell and Dovie Rollins. Pallbearers were Lance Cantrell, Trey Cantrell, Teddy Joe Cantrell, Ray Freeman, Monroe Whaley and Drew Cantrell. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ William Herbert Wilder (BOWDON, Ga.) William Herbert Wilder, 78, of Bowdon, Ga., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga., from injuries suffered in a car accident. Mr. Wilder was born in Randolph County, Ala., on Aug. 18, 1923, to the late William Hoyt Wilder and Eunice Marie Traylor Wilder. He was a carpenter with The Herman Butler Construction Company. Mr. Wilder was a very faithful member of Sardis Baptist Church and served his country gallantly in the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie Irene Huddleston Wilder. Funeral services for Mr. Wilder were conducted Friday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga., with the Rev. Danny Murray officiating. Interment followed in Sardis Church Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Ed Wilder and Dianne and Vance Cline; and three grandchildren, all of Carrollton. Arrangements were by Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin. __________ Shirley Patillo Tolbert (WEDOWEE) Shirley Patillo Tolbert, 49, of Wedowee died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Wedowee Hospital. Services were at Shiloh Baptist Church, Wedowee, on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Tommy Ackles officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are her devoted husband of 24 years, Charlie Tolbert of Wedowee; her father, Charlie Patillo of Woodland; one son, Wallace Patillo of Roanoke; one daughter, Deloise Tolbert of Woodland; one stepdaughter, Linda Young of Alexander City; one stepson, Jimmy Drummond of Wedowee; five sisters, Inell Roundtree of Pine Hill, Helen Nunn of Woodland, Nancy Green of Graham, Charlie Mae Nunn of Hawk and Barbara Houston of Woodland; eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Tolbert was born Aug 26, 1952, in Randolph County. She was a member of Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church, Roanoke. She was employed by Lamar Manufacturing of Woodland for 23 years and later by Trintex Corp. of Bowdon, Ga., for five years. Arrangements were by Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Timothy Smedley Jr. (LAFAYETTE) Timothy Smedley Jr, 57, of LaFayette died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at his residence. Surviving are his mother, Mary Frances Smedley of LaFayette; his father Timothy Smedley Sr. of Lanett; a daughter, Monica Blackmon of Garfield, Ohio; a son, Timothy Smedley III of Euclid, Ohio; his wife, Willie Ann Stafford Smedley; eight sisters, Mattie Faye Copeland of Atlanta, Geneva Holloway and Mary Huguley of Lanett, Sophia Bailey of LaFayette, Melissa Smedley, Linda Smedley and Candy Brown of Knoxville, Tenn., and Teresa Smedley of Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, Derrick Smedley and Olando Smedley of Cleveland, George Smedley of Knoxville and Charles Smedley of St. Louis, Mo.; three stepdaughters; and five grandchildren. Services were Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Lanett, with the Rev. Michael Armstead officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Smedley was born in Troup County, Ga., on Oct. 31, 1944. He entered the U.S. Army in 1963 and was wounded in the Vietnam War in 1969. He was awarded the Purple Heart by the president of the United States. He retired from West Point Pepperell after 25 years of service. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Jesse Rowe Jr. (ROMULUS, Mich.) Jesse Rowe Jr., 62, of Romulus, Mich., died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at his residence. Services were Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Hollis Boykin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include a special niece, Wanda Marie Rowe of Austell, Ga.; one brother, John Henry Rowe of Daviston; one sister Mrs. Eddie Lee Morgan of Atlanta; a brother-in-law, Bennie Reese of Wadley; and several uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mr. Rowe was born in Wadley, son of the late Jessie and Corena Higgins Rowe. He is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rowe and two sisters, Jessie Mae Reese and Hazel Naomi Rowe. He worked as a custodian for Romulus City Schools until retirement. Arrangements were by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Willie Ray Boyd (WEDOWEE) Willie Ray Boyd, 61, of Wedowee died Saturday, Jan. 5, at his residence. Services will be Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. R. L. Heflin officiating. Burial will be in the Union Chapel and Antioch Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Pearl Sterling Boyd of Wedowee; a daughter, Mrs. Cynthia O'Neal of Wedowee; a son, Nathan Lee Boyd of Wedowee; four grandsons; one granddaughter; two brothers, James Aaron Boyd and Johnny Ray Boyd of Wedowee; two sisters, Ms. Elizabeth Smith and Ms. Leola Boyd of Wedowee; two aunts; his mother-in-law; five sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law. Visitation and viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service on Wednesday, Jan. 9, after 10 a.m. Mr. Boyd will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Mr. Boyd was born Aug. 9, 1940, to the late Willie and Annie Prothro Boyd in Randolph County. He was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by a sister, Eloise Sheppard, and two sons, Gathan Todd and Clayton Boyd. Arrangements are by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Vera Mae Holloway (ROANOKE) Services for Vera Mae Holloway, 73, of Roanoke were Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Revs. Gary Baugh and Bobby Kirby officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Miss Holloway died Saturday, Jan. 5, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. A lifelong Randolph County resident, Miss Holloway was born March 20, 1928, daughter of the Rev. McKinley and Eula Young Holloway. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Hazel Burke and Linda Bryant of Roanoke and Dinah Ramsey of Cordelle, Ga.; and two brothers, Lawrence Holloway of Wedowee and Pete Holloway of Roanoke. Pallbearers were Travis Burke, Chris Holloway, Larry Holloway, James Bryant, Sandy Holliday and Hansel Holloway. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Terita Lavon Hendricks (infant) (ROANOKE) Infant Terita Lavon Hendricks died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services were Sunday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Parlor, with the Rev. Elijah Jackson Jr. officiating. Burial was in Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke. Survivors include her mother, Phyllis Toyett Johnson of Roanoke; her father, Wendell Derrell Hendricks of Roanoke; her grandparents, Kelvin and Karen Johnson of Bogalusa, La., Tommy Staples of Roanoke, Terita Hendricks of Roanoke and Wendell Baker of Franklin, Ga.; her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hendricks Jr. of Roanoke, Paul and Katherine Miller of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Jeanette Baker of Roanoke, Charles and Shirley Ruth Johnson of Bogalusa, Ms. Ruth Mae Griffin of Bogalusa and Walter Whitlow of Roanoke; and several aunts, uncles, godgathers and cousins. Arrangements were by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Agnes Anderson Ware (WEDOWEE) Services for Agnes Anderson Ware, 85, of Wedowee were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Green's Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ed Grooms officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Ware died Friday, Jan. 4, at Wedowee Hospital. She was born in Meriwether County, Ga., on Sept. 19, 1916, daughter of Virgil Martin Anderson and Mary June Williams Anderson. She was a 1933 graduate of Manchester High School, was employed with the Randolph County Health Department and was a member of Green's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clenis F. Ware; two sisters, LouEllen Weldon and Edith Anderson; and two brothers, Leon Anderson and Edwin Anderson. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Ware of Wedowee; a sister, Gloria Matteri of Sebastopol, Calif.; two nieces and seven nephews. Pallbearers were Charles Fincher, Guy "Junior" Benefield, Wayne Heard, Jim Gross, Larry Strain and Billy Wood. Honorary pallbearers were James Green, R. P. McManus and Larry Conger. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Brooksie Earlene Whitten (ROANOKE) Services for Brooksie Earlene Whitten, 82, of Roanoke, formerly of Woodland, were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Providence Baptist Church, with the Revs. Cecil Halsey and David Daniel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Miss Whitten died Thursday, Jan. 3, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. She was born in Randolph County on Sept. 26, 1919, daughter of Hershel David and Lizzy Brown Whitten. She worked in child care and elderly care and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include three sisters, Bonnie Hanson of Woodland, Oneta Sheffield of Gadsden and Betty Nichols of Anniston; and three brothers, Fount L. Whitten of Roanoke, Jackson Whitten of Huguley and Joel Whitten of LaGrange, Ga. Pallbearers were H. E. Daniel, T. W. Moore, Ron Hanson, Verlus Brown, Ted Noles and Joey Holloway. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Ida Burke Towler (ROCK MILLS) Services for Ida Burke Towler, 76, of Rock Mills were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. James Harper and Tommy Burke officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Towler died Sunday, Jan. 6, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born Nov. 26, 1925, daughter of Thomas and Carrie Veal Burke. She had been employed at Amoco Fabrics and Fibers and was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Pierce Towler. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Sheppard of Rock Mills; two sons, Junior Towler and Jamie Towler, both of Rock Mills; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Towler, Jeff Towler, Ben Towler, Brandon Hammett, Gary Burke and Calvin Burke. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ William 'Drew' Herren Melinda Ann Herren (WACO, Texas) William "Drew" Herren, 31, and wife, Melinda Ann Herren, 29, were killed in a tragic accident on Dec. 29, 2001, in Waco, Texas. The leave behind their three children, Dylan, age 9, Cole, age 7 and Katy, age 5. Drew is also survived by his father, James Clyde Herren of Centre; his mother Donella Jowers of Waco; his grandmother, Eva Herren of Newell; grandmother, Don Garrett of Groesbeck, Texas; brother, Ashley Herren of Waco; and many friends and family in Randolph County. Mindy is survived by parents Rick and Rita Denney of Waco; sisters Jamie Goodnight of Mart, Texas, and Renee Weck of Houston; and brother, Rick Denney of Waco. A trust fund has been established for their children at Educator's Credit Union in Waco. Contributions can be made to the Herren Trust Fund. More information can be obtained by contacting cousin Tabethia Hodnett at 334-863-7866. __________ Lena Mae Lashley (ROANOKE) Services for Lena Mae Lashley, 79, of Roanoke will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Maynard McGinty and Rudy Tidwell officiating. Burial will be at LaFayette City Cemetery. Mrs. Lashley died Monday, Jan. 7, at her residence. She was born in Chambers County on Oct. 21, 1922, daughter of A. C. and Eva Lena Stanfield Waldrup. She was a self-employed restaurant owner and a member of Abanda Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ray Lashley of Roanoke; two daughters, Carolyn Cofield of Roanoke and Nancy Henderson of LaFayette; a son, Donald Lashley of Roanoke; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Timothy Cox, Christopher Cox, Steven Lashley, Glenn Padgett, Randy Cofield and Max Henderson. Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Demetrius Robertson (WEDOWEE) Services for Demetrius Robertson, 22, of Wedowee were Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Faith, Hope and Charity Baptist Church in Roanoke with the Rev. George L. Silmon officiating. Burial was in Pine Flat Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wedowee. Mr. Robertson died Monday, Dec. 31, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Brenda and Danny Goodwin of Wedowee; his father, Jackie Johnson of Roanoke; two sisters, Crystal Staples and Jacqueline Johnson, both of Roanoke; and three brothers, Michael Robertson and Daniel Robertson, both of Wedowee, and Jackie Thornton of LaGrange, Ga. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Jean Robertson, Fannie Bell Johnson and John Henry Johnson. Arrangements were by Silmon Mortuary, Roanoke. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 16, 2002 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Ethel Mae Ferguson (ANNISTON) Ethel Mae Ferguson, 88, of Anniston died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. Services were Thursday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. at Brown & Kughn Memory Chapel, Anniston, with graveside services in Randolph Memory Gardens at 2 p.m. The Rev. William Gunn officiated. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria F. Ivy of Anniston; two sisters, Mary Daniel of Roanoke and Frances Carden of Anniston; caregivers, Jimmie Cox and Sandra Wortham; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Richard Madden, Dr. Jerry Higgins, Dick Voorhees, Hugh Hamilton, Dee Gorey and Carey Sikes. Mrs. Ferguson was a native of Randolph County, where she lived most of her life. She was a resident of Anniston since 1992 and a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ferguson was retired from Handley Manufacturing of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Ferguson. Arrangements were by Brown & Kughn Memory Chapel, Anniston. __________ Rosa Lee Ozley (LAFAYETTE) Rosa Lee Ozley, 92, of LaFayette died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Wilders Health Care Center, Dadeville. Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Lanett, with the Rev. Charles Whitson officiating. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jean Hamby of Dadeville; a son, Douglas Ozley of Birmingham; three sisters, Beth Stephens of Wadley and Faye Walters and Virginia Sims of LaFayette; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ozley was born in Chambers County on Nov. 11, 1909. She was retired from Avondale Mills in LaFayette after 40 years of service. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church in Chambers County. Arrangements were by Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ John Giffone (LAS VEGAS, Nev.) Services for John Giffone, 66, of Las Vegas, Nev., were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at Morrison's Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Cloyse Johnson and Frank Rasbury officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Giffone died Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Ruskin, Fla. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was born Nov. 17, 1935, son of John Giffone Jr., and Hannah Anita Lopato Giffone. He was an Air Force veteran, was self employed in the muffler service business and was a Lutheran by faith. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline McCord Giffone of Las Vegas; a daughter, Anita Joy Giffone of Woodland; a son, Rocky R. Giffone of Las Vegas; two sisters, Corinne Schwickart of Smithtown, N.Y. and Tanya Tucciarone of Jackson, N.J.; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to the Morrison's Chapel Church Building Fund, 285 County Road 208, Wedowee, AL 36278. Pallbearers were Tommy Camp, Kent Burnt, Bob Danko, John Powers, Awbrey Strain and Ellis Ray Strain. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Larry Roy Wade (FIVE POINTS) Services for Larry Roy Wade, 62, of Five Points will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Revs. S. T. Janney and Jodie Overton officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Wade died Monday, Jan. 14, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. He was born in West Point, Ga., on Oct. 7, 1939, son of Leroy and Mary Fulghum Wade. He had been employed as a railroad and security guard and was a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Wade of Five Points; his mother, Mary Wade of Roanoke; a son, Terry Wade of Five Points; a sister, Brenda Brown of Roanoke; three brothers, Norman Wade, Jerry Wade and Hayward Wade, all of Roanoke; a granddaughter and two step-granddaughters. Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ James Edward Chappell (ATLANTA, Ga.) James Edward Chappell, 62, of Atlanta, formerly of Wedowee, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at his residence. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Nellie Chappell of Wedowee; a sister, Debra C. Marable of Wedowee; five brothers, Melvin L. Chappell and Kenneth Chappell of St. Paul, Minn., William Clyde Chappell and Bobby Gene Chappell of East Point, Ga., and Jerry Chappell of Stockbridge, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Clyde Chappell; and two brothers, Dewey Chappell Jr. and Terry Chappell. Services for Mr. Chappell were Monday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. at Zion Rest Baptist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. William Phillips officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were by Silmon Mortuary, Roanoke. __________ Rosa Ella McCormick (WEST POINT, Ga.) Rosa Ella McCormick, 86, of West Point, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at her residence. Mrs. McCormick, born Dec. 3, 1915, in Randolph County, was the daughter of the late John Henry and Victoria Lane Aldridge. Mrs. McCormick was also preceded in death by her husband, Gloomer McCormick, and her daughter, Annie Ruth McCormick. Survivors include her son, Curtiss McCormick of Franklin, Ga.; a daughter, Irene Borden of West Point; one aunt, Rachel Colson of LaGrange, Ga.; 17 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a large number of nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. Services for Mrs. McCormick were at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the Stiffler-Hamby Chapel, LaGrange, with the Rev. Benny Phillips officiating. Burial was at Potash Cemetery. Arrangements were by Stiffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Tony Bryan Golden (ROANOKE) Services for Tony Bryan Golden, 30, of Roanoke, formerly of Five Points, were Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Five Points Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Johnson officiating. Mr. Golden died Sunday, Jan. 13, at his home following an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1971, in Dadeville, son of Clyde Randall and Susan Elizabeth Earnest Golden. He was a member of St. Luke's Baptist Church and had been employed with ISR Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Cochran Golden of Roanoke; one daughter, Samantha Golden of Roanoke; one son, Randal Golden of Roanoke; and two brothers, Christopher Golden of Opelika and Brady Golden of Roanoke. Pallbearers were Gary Rice, Dale Windsor, Joby Traylor, Junior Bishop, Rick Woodard and Eddie Akins. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Louise Harmon Meyer (WELCH) Services for Louise Harmon Meyer, 84, of Welch will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Hugh Vines officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Chambers County. Mrs. Meyer died Monday, Jan. 14, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. She was born in Chambers County on May 13, 1917, daughter of Herbert J. and Eppie P. Thrower Harmon. She was self-employed as a beautician and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Meyer. Survivors include three daughters, Sylvia Sims of LaGrange, Ga., Sharon Alsabrook Clonts of Riverdale, Ga., and Elizabeth Adcock of Mobile; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Sarah Green Wilson (ROANOKE) Services for Sarah Green Wilson, 85, of Roanoke will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. S. T. Janney and Dr. Douglas Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Wilson died Monday, Jan. 14, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born Sept. 11, 1916, daughter of J. L. B. Green and Allie Kirk Green. She had been employed at Belk's Department Store and was a member of Roanoke First Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sarah C. Hester of Anniston, Margaret Sossoman of Graham, N.C., and Judy Ledford of Douglasville, Ga.; a son, Harold Wilson of Roanoke; a sister, Ruth Bartlett of Roanoke; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be floral or donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be Randy Hester, Joey Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Reza Ghahramani, Mark Potts and Kevin Ledford. Honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters Karen Hester, Nancy Ghahramani, Jill Wilson and Gena Potts. Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Shirley Jean McCord (HEFLIN) Services for Shirley Jean McCord, 66, of Heflin were Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at Smyrna Baptist Church with the Revs. Jackie Taylor and Jerome Whaley officiating. Burial was at Smyrna Baptist Church. Mrs. McCord died Friday, Jan. 11, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Curtis McCord; four daughters, Brenda Long of Whitesburg, Ga., Debbie McCord of Oxford, Kim McCord of Carrollton, Ga., and Judy Nolen of Heflin; a brother, Tommy Craft of Carrollton; two sisters, Willie Richardson of Carrollton and Emma Teague of Breman, Ga.; nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jamie Godbee, Shane Long, Barry Nolen, Joe Nolen, Jason Robinson and Jeff Smith. Mrs. McCord was a native of Georgia, but was a resident of Cleburne County most of her life. She was retired from Sewell Mfg. Co. and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 23, 2002 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Cynthia Lula Woodgett (WEDOWEE) Cynthia Lula Woodgett, 75, of Wedowee died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham. Services will be Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, James R. Woodgett and Arthur B. Woodgett of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Rosie B. O'Neal of Wedowee and Mrs. Margaret O'Neal of Spokane, Wash.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Betty Jean Lowe of Wadley; her stepfather, John Wesley Houston of Wedowee; four brothers, Benny Houston and John W. Houston of Wedowee, Guy William Houston of East Point, Ga., and Leney Wayne Houston of Lawrenceville, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruthie Wright and Ms. Freddie Weaver of Wedowee and Mrs. Mildred Heath of Ashland; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Woodgett was born Sept. 26, 1926, to the late Willie C. Davenport and Rosie Lee Minnifield in Wedowee. She was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rufus Woodgett; a son, Melvin Woodgett; three brothers, Leroy, Bobby and Harvey Manley Houston; and a sister, Ms. Myrtie Herring. Ms. Woodgett devoted much of her adult life to raising her family in the Broughton community and working in local industries, including Terry Manufacturing, Handley Textiles and Clegg-Penrose. Arrangements are by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Jones Henry Richardson (ROANOKE) Services for Jones Henry Richardson, 92, of Roanoke were Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Willis and the Rev. Frank Foster officiating. Burial was in Highway Memory Gardens. Mr. Richardson died Friday, Jan. 18, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. Mr. Richardson was a native of Randolph County, born April 8, 1909, son of Tom and Marthina Bailey Richardson. He had been a carpenter, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Church of God. He was preceded in death by four grand- children, Christopher Bowen, John Kenneth Bowen, Kathy Ann Green and Gregory Michael Richardson, and a great-grandchild, Chrissy Schwarz. Mr. Richardson is survived by three daughters, Wilma Bowen of Rock Mills and Jessie Kennedy and Patricia Boykin of Woodland; four sons, Belmon Richardson of Merritt Island, Fla., Roman Richardson and Raymond Richardson of Woodland, and Billy Richardson of Roanoke, a sister, Ila Crenshaw of Ephesus, Ga.; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Lila Fincher Stewart (BOWDON, Ga.) Lila Fincher Stewart, 91, of Bowdon died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. Mrs. Stewart was born Aug. 22, 1910, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late Joseph William and Georgia Ramsey Fincher. She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lindsey Stewart, and by an infant daughter. Survivors include two sons, Billy Stewart of Roopville, Ga., and Curtis Stewart of Bowdon; three daughters, Patsy Daniel of Newell, Betty Shelton of Woodland and Marvolene Smith of Ranburne; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Services were at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at Sardis Baptist Church, with the Rev. Darnell Teal, the Rev. Jackie Traylor, Mr. Judson Bell and the Rev. Roy Wysner officiating. Burial was in the Harmony Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Music was furnished by the church choir. Pallbearers were Greg Daniel, Tim Shelton, Scott Harrington, Tommy Bradford, Tim Caldwell and Jamie Smith. Arrangements were by Rainwater and West Funeral Home, Bowdon. __________ Vernon O. Stewart Durham (JACKSONVILLE) Services for Vernon O. Stewart Durham, 91, of Jacksonville, were Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at 11 a.m. at K. L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory, with the Revs. John Holloway and Brian Sanders officiating. Burial was in Crestwood Mausoleum in East Gadsden. Mrs. Durham died Tuesday, Jan. 15, at her home. Survivors include two daughters, Lucy Morris of Roanoke and Mary Roberts of Jacksonville; a sister, Lola Bell Bailey of Blountsville; a brother, Jasper Stewart of New Site; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandchildren, Mike Roberts, William Chris, Chris Roberts, Dan Roberts, Shrelle Morris, Bobby Washburn and Britt Morris. Honorary pallbearers were Keenagers and Jane Self Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. Mrs. Durham was a longtime resident of East Gadsden, where she was a member of East Gadsden Methodist Church, and recently became a resident of Jacksonville. She was active in First Baptist Church and the Kennager's program. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. "Bill" Durham; a sister, Edna Morris; and a son-in-law, Hugh Lee Morris. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of East Alabama, P.O. Box 2581, Anniston, AL 36202; or First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, AL 36205. __________ Edna Lee Malloy (ROANOKE) Edna Lee Malloy, 71, of Roanoke, formerly of Florida, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at her residence. Survivors include two sons, William Danny Ray of Roanoke and Charles Kenneth Ray of Wadley; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Billy Elders of Anniston and Herbert Elders of Oxford. Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. at Edgemont Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Quick officiating. Pallbearers were Chris Ray, Shane Ray, Joshua Ray, Jason Caldwell, Mike Morman, John Wayne McCain and William Hill. Arrangements were by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary, Anniston. __________ Robert Lewis Pashak (LINEVILLE) Services for Robert Lewis Pashak, 42, of Lineville were Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Fla., with Brother Layne Gunter officiating. Mr. Pashak died Sunday, Jan. 13. Mr. Pashak was an avid motorcycle rider and a resident of the Ofelia community in western Randolph County. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Deane and Jack Payne; two daughters, Michelle Pashak and Sherie Skipper; two brothers, Michael and Shannon Payne; five sisters, Patricia, Glenda, Karen, Jerri and Kelly; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements were by Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Cantonment. __________ Mattie B. Lipham Holloway (NEWELL) Services for Mattie B. Lipham Holloway, 83, of Newell were Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lamar Reaves and the Rev. Roy Wysner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Holloway died Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Holloway was a native of Randolph County, born Feb. 23, 1918, daughter of Webster W. Reaves and Thena White Reaves. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Michael Lipham Sr., and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Holloway is survived by her husband, Esul Holloway of Newell; a son, Charles Lipham of Decatur; two sisters, Mamie Pitts of Enterprise and Mavis Collier of Anniston; a brother, T. R. Reaves of Gadsden; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Freddie Pitts, Terry Weese, David Reaves, Jason Reaves, Kent Gurley and Coy Newton. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Brian Kimo Milstead (NEWELL) Services for Brian Kimo Milstead, 21, of Newell were Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, with Pee Wee Milstead and Ralph Abernathy officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Milstead died Monday, Jan. 14, as the result of an automobile accident. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Jean Milstead of Heflin; his father, William Riley Milstead of Ozark; two sisters, Tammie Sides of Valley and Heather Roberts of Hawaii; a brother, John Richard Milstead of Pell City; two grandmothers, Marie Milstead of Lineville and Lucille Locker of Ohio; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Alvin Milstead, Chuck Milstead, Billy Hawkins, Wayne Johnson, Stacy Jewell and James Milstead. Mr. Milstead was a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and had lived in Clay County most of his life. He was a carrier for the Anniston Star and was employed by Hunters Choice Deer Processing Co. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Moody. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ Jessie Lewis Bradshaw (LAAYETTE) Jessie Lewis Bradshaw, 57, of LaFayette died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery. Services will be at Vines Funeral Home Chapel, LaFayette, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at noon CST with the Rev. Jessie Bradshaw officiating. Interment will be in Skyview Cemetery, Welch. Surviving are two daughters, Vickie Bradshaw of LaFayette and Sophia Chappell of Roanoke; four sisters, Lue Ella Patterson of Roanoke, Carrie Daniel of Wadley and Annie M. Woods and Beatrice Esters of Atlanta; three brothers, Johnnie Williams and Charlie Bradshaw of Jacksonville, Fla., and John Bradshaw of Atlanta; two sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Bradshaw and Virginia Bradshaw of Roanoke; a special friend, Maudie Sue Green, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Bradshaw was a native of Chambers County. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Cleve and Annie Bell Bradshaw. __________ Gaines Harvey Spears (ROANOKE) Services for Gaines Harvey Spears, 86, of Roanoke will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Highway 1st Congregational Methodist Church, with the Revs. Vernon Willis, Johnny Williams and S. T. Janney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Spears died Monday, Jan. 21, at his residence. He was born in Randolph County on Jan. 13, 1916, son of Lon and Annie Mae McDonald Spears. He was self-employed in the timber and pulpwood business and was a member of Highway 1st Congregational Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, Billy Ray Spears and Harlin Spears; an infant son and daughter; a grandson, Ricky Spears; two brothers, Bill Spears and Thomas Spears; and two sisters, Lola Bowen and Lorene Roberts. Survivors include his wife, Louise Smith Spears of Roanoke; three daughters, Frances Owens and Sherry Spurling of Roanoke and Judy Hanson of Graham, N.C.; a son, Gaines H. Spears Jr. of Dalton, Ga.; two sisters, Alma Folds of LaGrange and Katie Andrews of Newnan, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great- grandchildren. Mr. Spears will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Michael Cook, Jeremy Cummings, Kevin Cummings, Jerry Reuter, Chris Mobley and Barry Owens. Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Alton McLain (WADLEY) Services for Alton McLain, 53, of Wadley were Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Faith, Hope and Charity Baptist Church in Roanoke, with Pastor George L. Silmon officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Wadley. Mr. McLain died Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann McLain of Wadley; a daughter, Tammy Yvette McLain of Wadley; two sons, Christopher B. McLain of Wadley and Scottie L. McLain of Hogansville, Ga.; four sisters, Dottie D. McLain of New York and Margaret Ann Brown, Catherine Scales and Delilah Boyd, all of Lineville; five brothers, Johnny Frank McLain of Anniston, Willie James McLain of Lineville, William Tony McLain of Wadley and Nolan McLain and Olester McLain, both of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mr. McLain was a former member of the Wadley Town Council. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clester Denny McLain and Walter McLain; and three brothers, Ralph McLain, Walter McLain Jr. and Billy McLain. Arrangements were by Silmon Mortuary, Roanoke. __________ James Logan McLain (WADLEY) Services for James Logan McLain, 77, of Wadley, were Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church (South) with the Revs. Rickie Farrow, Zenus Windsor, Johnny Foster and Jimmy Brand officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. McLain died Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, Marie O. McLain of Wadley; a sister, Pearl Jaco of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Wendall McLain, James Whitley, T. R. Berryhill, Jim Jaco, John Carl Trammell and Ronnie McLain. Honorary pallbearers were the men of Mt. Olive Church. Mr. McLain was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. He was a World War II Army veteran and received the Purple Heart. He was a merchant marine tankman on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church (South). Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 30, 2002 ___________________ OBITUARIES: James H. Howard Jr. (ROANOKE) Graveside services for James H. Howard Jr., 63, of Roanoke were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. James Cavender officiating. Mr. Howard died Monday, Jan. 22, at Hospice LaGrange in LaGrange, Ga. A former resident of Lake Charles, La., he was born in Woodworth, La., on Jan. 18, 1939, son of James J. Howard Sr. and Leona Folk Howard. He was an Army veteran, had been employed as a truck driver and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Howard of Roanoke; a son, James William Howard of Wawaka, Ind.; and two sisters, Mary Howard Liles of Lake Charles and Hazel McEachin of Shreveport, La. Pallbearers were firemen from the Rock Stand Fire Department. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Thelma Parrish Stephens (WADLEY) Services for Thelma Parrish Stephens, 85, of Wadley were Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Richie officiating. Burial followed at Mount Olive Cemetery. Mrs. Stephens died Thursday, Jan. 24, at Randolph Medical Center. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Stephens was born in Clay County on June 26, 1916, daughter of L. B. and Florence Hanson Parrish. She was a homemaker and a member of Abanda Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Stephens. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Wheeler of Wadley; a son, Ronald Stephens of Wadley; one sister Margaret Gradante of Dothan; two grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road, N. E., Atlanta, GA 30329. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Brenda Henry Sudduth (NEWELL) Services for Brenda Henry Sudduth, 57, of Newell were Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Dale Jones and Elton Overton officiating. Burial was at Beulah Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Sudduth died Sunday, Jan. 27, at University Hospital, Birmingham. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Sudduth was born Aug. 19, 1944, daughter of Ussery Manley and Jewell Gilley Henry. She had owned and operated Dairy King and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jimmy Nolen. Survivors include her husband, Ray G. Sudduth of Newell; one daughter, Patricia Hawthorne of Woodland; two sons, Danny Joe Sudduth and Ray Gaston Sudduth Jr. of Newell; three sisters, Janie Moore of Franklin, Ga., and Donna Hendricks and Jennifer Trask of Roanoke; six brothers, Larry Henry of Las Vegas, Nev., Ted Henry of Columbus, Ga., Marvin Henry of Alabama, John Calvin Henry and Timmy Henry, both of Roanoke, and Manley Henry of Luthersville; her stepmother, Lurlleen Henry of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Henry Hawthorne, David Joseph Sudduth, Rodney Wallace Crenshaw, Richard Allen Sudduth, Dewey Joe Sudduth Jr. and Brandon Lee Clark. Perry Joe Sudduth was honorary pallbearer. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ King George Thornton (ATLANTA, Ga.) King George Thornton, 83, of Atlanta, formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Ashton Woods Rehabilitation Center, Atlanta. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. at Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Elijah Jackson Jr. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Calvin Thornton of Atlanta, L. C. Thornton of Stone Mountain, Ga., Gene Autry Thornton of Springfield, Va., and Dr. Alvin Thornton of Suitland, Md; six daughters, Ms. Earnestine Thornton, Ms. Maggie Rowland and Ms. Denise Sims of Atlanta, Ms. Linda Cofield of Decatur, Ga., Mrs. Doris Mbonzo of Stone Mountain, and Ms. Tracy E. McLarty of Addison, Texas; his former wife, Ms. Lillie Mae Thornton of Atlanta; one brother, Sandy Thornton of Gadsden; one sister, Ms. Rosa Lee Cunningham of Cleveland, Ohio; 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Thornton was born March 26, 1918, to the late Rig and Maggie Zachery Thornton in Franklin, Ga. He married the former Lille Mae Baker and made Randolph County his permanent home. He joined the former Hunters Chapel Methodist Church, and later became a member of the Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the Deacon Board until declining health limited his activities. Mr. Thornton will be remembered as a bus driver of many years for Randolph County Training School as well as a loyal employee of Wehadkee Yarn Mills in Rock Mills. He is also well remembered as the first black radio announcer to host a Sunday morning gospel music radio program on W.E.L.R., which loyal area listeners enjoyed for a number of years. Arrangements are by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Laverne Gidley Lovvorn (GRAHAM) Services for Laverne Gidley Lovvorn, 76, of Graham were Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Roy Connell and Don Hensley officiating. Burial was at Harmony Congregational Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Lovvorn died Friday, Jan. 25, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston. A Cleburne County native, Mrs. Lovvorn was born June 19, 1925, daughter of Dave and Carrie Lovvorn Gidley. She had retired from Anniston Army Depot. Survivors include one son, Doug Lovvorn of Graham; three grandchildren; two aunts and an uncle. Pallbearers were Jay Lovvorn, Jack Phillips, Dennis Lovvorn, Dan Brown, Stephen Lovvorn and Wayne Smith. Winford Iverson was honorary pallbearer. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Richard Whaley (WEDOWEE) Richard "Cowboy" Whaley, 59, of Wedowee died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Survivors include two daughters, Dee Dee Whaley of Wedowee and Jonia Whaley of Bowdon, Ga; one son, William Whaley of Cragford; eight sisters, Ethel Huckeba, Lucille Whaley, Bertha Dutton, Ann Colter and Katie Harmon, all of Wedowee, Virginia Hester and Etta Jo Davis, both of Valley, and Minnie B. Leaf of Ingrum, Ga.; one brother, Leon Whaley of Roanoke; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Alyce Lucas Stough (VIRGINIA) Alyce Lucas Stough, 95, died in Virginia on Nov. 14, 2001. Burial was in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, where her husband, Captain Ben H. Stough is buried. Survivors include a son, Donald Stough of Virginia; two nieces, Jerrene Lucas Edmondson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Laura Lucas Pittman of Montgomery; and a nephew, Nixon Lucas of Montgomery. Alyce was born in Malone in 1906, daughter of Nixon and Ulah Moffitt Lucas, and graduated from Handley High School in 1924. She taught school for several years in this area and elsewhere in Alabama. __________ Eula Mae Carr (ROANOKE) Services for Eula Mae Carr, 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Woodland, were Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ricky Emery and the Rev. Gary Baugh officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Cemetery. Mrs. Carr died Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. Mrs. Carr was a native of Randolph County, born May 16, 1913, daughter of Warren A. Mitchum and Ophelia Bowen Mitchum. She had been employed with Handley Mills and was a member of Liberty East Baptist Church. Mrs. Carr is survived by a son, Eugene T. Carr of Twin Lakes, Mich.; a grandson; a granddaughter; and a sister Eunice Alsabrooks of Prattville. Pallbearers were Keenan Moon, Luke Moon, Ed Mitchum, Shane Lasseter, Gerald Gosdin and T. W. Moore. Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Charles Rodney Marcum (HUBBERTVILLE) Charles Rodney Marcum, 27, of Hubbertville in Fayette County, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002. Services were Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at Miles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Howell Marcum of Hubbertville; a son, Dylan McCain Marcum of Hubbertville; his mother and stepfather, Shirley Marcum and Jimmy Jones of Hubbertville; two brothers Scott Marcum of Hubbertville and Chuck Marcum of Roanoke; a sister, Kristie Marcum Smith of Jacksonville; a stepbrother and stepsister, Jennifer Jones Madison and John C. Jones of Hubbertville; grandmothers, Odie Mae Barton of Brilliant and Jimmie Lou Marcum of Hubbertville; in-laws; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hubbertville High School in memory of Rodney Marcum. Arrangements were by Miles Funeral Home, Winfield. __________ Chayron Dari Tillis (WADLEY) Services for Chayron Dari Tillis, 32, of Wadley, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at Benefield Funeral Chapel in Wedowee with Brother Tony Thornberg officiating. Burial will follow at Forrester's Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Tillis died Sunday, Jan. 27, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. She was born in Randolph County on Nov. 25, 1969, daughter of Jerry Wayne and Jackie Raye Stone Taylor. She had been employed at Wehadkee Yarn Mills. Survivors include her husband, William David Tillis of Wadley; two sons, Richard and David Tillis of Wadley; her parents, Wayne and Jackie Taylor of Wadley; and four sisters, Cheryl Albright and Leslie Smith of Wadley, Melinda Walters of Cragford and Cynthia McCormick of Tampa, Fla. Pallbearers are Roger Albright, David Knight, Lee Knight, Thomas Dunn, Randall Johnson, Malcolm Bassett and Bobby Tillis. Honorary pallbearers are Hubert Smith, Matt Walters and Terry McCormick. Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ______________________________________________________