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Girardi <MMGir@aol.com> ============================================= May 2003 The Randolph Leader January 7, 1998 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Willie W. Williamson (DADEVILLE) A graveside service for Willie W. Williamson, 90, of Dadeville, formerly of Randolph County, was Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Concord Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Gordon Taylor officiating. Mr. Williamson died Friday, Jan. 2, at Lakeshore Community Hospital in Dadeville. A Randolph County native, he was born June 20, 1907, son of Algie O. and Mary E. Cole Williamson. He was a farmer and a member of Concord Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Williamson is survived by one sister, Susie Hodnett of Dadeville. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Joseph Lewis McManus (WOODLAND) Joseph Lewis McManus, 87, of Woodland died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, at Bowdon Area Hospital after a short illness. The funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Warren Wilder, Gary Henderson and Lee Parrish officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alice L. French McManus; one daughter, Judy Parrish; two sons, Hobert McManus and Gerald McManus; one brother, Lowell McManus, and two sisters-in-law, all of Woodland; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Grandchildren served as pallbearers, and great-grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers. Mr. McManus was a lifelong resident of Woodland, born May 16, 1910, son of Joseph and Mollie Rampy McManus. He was a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church and had been to [the] custodian at Woodland School. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ Velma Lena Gosdin (DOUGLASVILLE, Ga.) Velma Lena Gosdin, 85, of Douglasville, Ga., formerly of Bowdon, Ga., died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997. She was born in Randolph County, Ala., June 29, 1913, daughter of the late Joseph Bennie and Amanda Eliza Vowell Douglas. Mrs. Gosdin was a member of Bowdon Baptist Church and the Joy Singers and was a custom drapery designer. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Sangster of Smyrna, Ga., and June Watkins of Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Gleamer Yates, Elma Green and Jewell Whitmore, all of Woodland. The funeral service was Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Bowdon Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron Huggins officiating. Music was furnished by the congregation, Mary Frances Wilson, organist, and Mary Ella Beam, pianist. Pallbearers were Kent Watkins, Chris Watkins, Tim Hagar, Pete Green, Junior Whitmore and Chad Whitmore. Interment was in Bowdon City Cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home of Bowdon was in charge of arrangements. __________ Martha Ruth Burkes (ROANOKE) The funeral service for Martha Ruth Burkes, 85, of Roanoke was Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Roger Woodard, Frank Sledge and Barry Cosper officiating. Burial was in Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery. Miss Burkes died Thursday, Jan. 1, at Stringfellow Hospital in Anniston. A Randolph County native, she was born Nov. 30, 1912, daughter of Thomas C. and Carrie Veal Burkes. She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and had retired from work in the textile industry. Survivors include one sister, Ida B. Towler of Roanoke, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were J. R. Towler, Jamie Towler, Gary Burkes, Calvin Burkes, Jimmy Boyd and Tim Boyd. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Douglas Eugene Johnson (FIVE POINTS) Douglas Eugene Johnson, 49, of Five Points died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Pauline C. Johnson; four stepdaughters, Betty Jean Freeman, Ruth Blair and Nellie Faye Wright of Five Points and Lynn Simons of Lanett; two stepsons, Clarence Mabry of Mountville, Ga., and John Simons of Roanoke; a sister, Sandra Brand of Valley; two grandchildren and two nephews. The funeral service was at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, with the Rev. D. L. Roberson officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born in Troup County, Ga., Oct. 5, 1948, son of the late Martha Moore Johnson and Federal Eugene Johnson. He was a member of New Hope Assembly of God. He had been in declining health for the past several months. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley was in charge of arrangements. __________ Mattie Lee Mize (WEWAHITCHKA, Fla.) Mattie Lee Mize, 93, of Wewahitchka, Fla., formerly of Morrison Crossroads, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at Columbia Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Fla. The funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at Union Hill Congregational Methodist Church, with the Revs. Earnest Lipham, Basil Key and Larry Howard officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. A Randolph County native, she was born Feb. 20, 1904, daughter of Johnny and Nancy Mize Daniel. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Hill Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mize, and two sons, Dewey Mize and Harvel Mize. Survivors include a granddaughter, Brenda Humphrey of Wewahitchka; one brother, Harvey Daniel of Atlanta; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Scott Maddox, Denny Billiot, Donny Pate, David Pate, Dallas Mize and Sid Nelson. Honorary pallbearers were Cliford Mize, Jeffery Mize and Tony Billiot. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ Anne Elizabeth Daniel (MORROW, Ga.) The funeral service for Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Daniel, 92, of Morrow, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, was Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jim Higgins officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Daniel died Sunday, Dec. 28, at Athena Rehab of Clayton in Lake City, Ga. A former resident of Bacon Level Road, Roanoke, she was born May 30, 1905, at Rock Springs, daughter of Luther W. and Camilla Garner Waldrep. She was a member of Morrow United Methodist Church and had retired from Handley Mills. Her husband, Elvie T. Daniel, preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Nelda A. Dunson of Morrow; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters, Virginia Peterson of Chevy Chase, Md., and Myrtle Parrish of Roanoke; one brother, L. W. Waldrep of Valley; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bruce Keeter, John Tilghman, John Gailey and Nicholas Gailey. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Mary Frances Smith Rushton (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mary Frances Smith Rushton, 85, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, after several years of declining health. Mrs. Rushton was a native of Randolph County, Ala., born Dec. 22, 1912, daughter of the late Charlie Albert and Vicie Lee Jones Smith. She was retired from Elm City Plant of Callaway Mills Company and had lived in LaGrange for the past 54 years. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, LaGrange. A graveside service was in Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, on Sunday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Doug McCart officiating. Surviving family members include three nieces, Susan F. Langford of LaGrange, June Ellis of Riverdale, Ga., and Ann Barlow of Dunedin, Fla.; one nephew, Dr. Richard A. Freeman of LaGrange; several great-nieces and nephews and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. Rushton. Those who desire may contribute to Second Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Rushton. Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. __________ Lewis Billingsley (WEDOWEE) Lewis Billingsley, 86, of Wedowee died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, at Wedowee Hospital. The funeral service will be at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Newell, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. E. S. Bolton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Ida Lee Billinglsey of Wedowee; two daughters, Merlie Foster of Atlanta and Vernelle Billingsley of Wedowee; two sons, Willie R. Billingsley and Travis L. Billingsley of Atlanta and a sister, Eva Madden of Woodland. Mr. Billingsley was a member of Montgomery Pride Masonic Lodge #107-A and Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Vines Funeral Home of LaFayette is in charge of arrangements. __________ Joe Anderson Walker (WEDOWEE) Joe Anderson Walker, 56, of Wedowee died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at Golden Springs Nursing Home after an excellent illness. A graveside service was Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at Wedowee City Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Roberts officiating. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Zema Walker of Wedowee; an aunt, Sarabell Walker of Wedowee; a brother, Jimmy Walker of Anniston; two nephews and a grand-nephew. Mr. Walker was a native of Randolph County, born Feb. 22, 1941, son of Anderson Walker and Zema Dyar Walker. He was a member of Wedowee First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Auburn University and served in the Alabama National Guard. Mr. Walker served on the town council from 1972 until 1976. He owned and operated Walker's Department Store in Wedowee for many years. Pallbearers were Bob Moss, Dwight Bunn, Jimmie Gross, Mike Voss, Ken Bynum and Ron Burson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wedowee First United Methodist Adult Choir. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ Randall Joseph White (COLUMBUS, Ga.) Randall Joseph White, 43, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of Randolph County, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, at his residence. The services was [were] Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Wayne Jeton officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memory Gardens. Survivors include one daughter, Brandy Saylor of North Carolina, two sons, Tony White and Chris White of Columbus; his mother, Florine White of Roanoke; his father, Roy White of Valley; a great-great-grandmother, Etta Striblin of Roanoke; two sisters, Regina Baldwin of Gainesville, Ga., and Tonya White of Jacksonville; one brother, Tracy White of Gainesville, Ga.; and two grandchildren. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ Lawdy Douglas (ROANOKE) The funeral service for Lawdy "Mr. D" Douglas, 78, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at 2 p.m., at Trinity Baptist Church, with the Revs. Barry Cosper, Frank Sledge, Bobby Kirby and Maynard McGinty officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Douglas died Sunday, Jan. 4, at Hospice of LaGrange after an extended illness. A Randolph County resident, he was born April 10, 1919, in Gardner, Fla., son of Edward and Laura Belle Douglas. He was retired from the military and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Slagle Douglas of Roanoke; two daughters, Gail Marie Boyd of Springfield, S.C., and Holly Howard of Roanoke; two sisters, Julia Mae Griffin of Hollywood, Fla., and Rosetta Douglas of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; four brothers, Laurice Douglas and Glenn Douglas of Zolfo Springs, Jack Douglas of Orlando, Fla., and Lloyd Douglas of Corpus Christi, Texas; and two grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the church beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Calvin Worthy, Ralph Wilder, Mike Potts, Rick Webb, Tim Whaley and Harold Cotter. Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult Men's Sunday School Class. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. __________ Floyd Calvin Walker (FIVE POINTS) The graveside service for Floyd Calvin Walker, 92, of Five Points was Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, at 3 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke, with the Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Mr. Walker died Monday, Jan. 5, at Russell Hospital in Alexander City. A Chambers County resident, he was born April 21, 1905, in Tallapoosa County, son of George Woodrow and Alice Gertrude Walker. He was employed by Handley Mills in Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida, and son, Jackson. Survivors include two sisters, Mattie Sheppard of Alexander City and Elizabeth Screws of Wadley. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Ermer Lee Earl (ROANOKE) The funeral service for Ermer Lee Earl, 92, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Maynard McGinty officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Earl died Monday, Jan. 5, at Roanoke Health Care after an extended illness. A lifelong Chambers County resident, she was born Feb. 7, 1905, daughter of William Lee and Eunice Green Clack. She was self employed in the grocery business. She was preceeded [preceded] in death by her husband, Shaffer D. Earl. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret L. Self of Roanoke; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Christian Church. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. __________ Hershell Holliday (ROANOKE) Hershell Holliday, 86, of Roanoke died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, at Hospice LaGrange in LaGrange, Ga. The funeral service will be Thursday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church, Roanoke, with the Rev. Eric Ware and the Rev. Elijah Jackson Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Holliday of Roanoke, a son, Charlie Edward Holliday of Atlanta; a daughter, Alice Houston of Roanoke; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sarah Holliday, and a son, Richard Holliday. Visitation will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the funeral services. Clark Memorial Funeral Service of Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. __________ Bertha Cleo Camp (DOUGLASVILLE, Ga.) A funeral service for Bertha Cleo Camp, 91, of Douglasville, Ga., will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at 1 p.m. at Wedowee First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Yancy Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Malone. Mrs. Camp died Monday, Jan. 5, at Garden Terrace Nursing Home in Douglasville. A Randolph County native, she was born, July 11, 1906, daughter of John B. and Martha Wilkerson. She was a homemaker and a member of Malone United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew J. Camp. Survivors include three sons, Wallace H. Camp of Ellenwood, Ga., Bobby C. Camp of Douglasville and Billy R. Camp of Winston, Ga.; one sister Marie Langley of Lanett; one brother Pelham Wilkerson of LaGrange, Ga.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee is in charge of arrangements. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 14, 1998 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Arthur Aubrey Freeman (WADLEY) Funeral services for Arthur Aubrey Freeman, 53, of Wadley were Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Tim Whaley and Larry Cosper officiating. Burial was in Wadley Cemetery. Mr. Freeman died Friday, Jan. 9, at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham after a short illness. A lifelong Wadley resident, he was born Nov. 18, 1944, son of William Otis and Julian Birdier Freeman. He was an Air Force veteran. He worked as an insurance agent for Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Freeman was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church, the VFW, and Wadley Quarterback Club, and served as a trustee for Wadley School. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Edmondson Freeman of Wadley, one daughter, Debbie Reaves of LaFayette, one son, John Freeman of Wadley, two grandchildren, one sister, Loretta Erwin of Wadley; and a brother, Argus Freeman of Wadley. Pallbearers were Harl White, Gerson Bonner, Bill Brown, Wayne Stephens, Johnny Sanders, David Daniel and Herman Landers. Members of the Wadley High School Class of 1962 served as honorary pallbearers. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Virginia Pike Houze (ROANOKE) The funeral service for Virginia Pike Houze, 79, of Roanoke was Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Hugh Compton officiating. Burial was at Forest Home Cemetery. Mrs. Houze died Wednesday, Jan. 6, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born Nov. 3, 1918, daughter of Jack and Ollie Pike. She was retired from Palm Beach Company and was a member of Rock Mills United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winford Houze. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Cown of Roanoke; one son, Larry Houze of Roanoke; half-sisters Julia Koon of Douglasville, Ga., and Joyce Bowman of Hickory, N.C.; half-brothers, John Emery Pike of Springfield, Tenn., and James Pike of Franklin, Ga.; five grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Rock Mills United Methodist Church, PO Box 3070, Rock Mills, AL 36274. Pallbearers were Harold Hall, Ronnie Crockett, Jimmy Koon, Bryan Bowman, Roger Arnett and Richard Allen. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Annie Lois Wingo Lucas (HEARD COUNTY, Ga.) The funeral service for Annie Lois Wingo Lucas, 94, of Heard County, Ga., was Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, at 3 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church in Heard County. The Revs. Theo Arnett and Kenneth Johnson officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Special music was provided by Mrs. Elaine McLain on the piano and Mrs. Leesa Stutts Cothran with vocal selections. Serving as pallbearers were Chris Keel, Jerry Keel, Leon Chapion, Oliver Wingo, Junior Taylor, Carlton Hannah, Jimmy Starnes and Sonny Lindenmuth. Mrs. Lucas was born June 13, 1903, in Heard County, daughter of the late W. A. "Billy" and Lucetta Williamson Wingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zach Gunn Lucas; two infant daughters; four brothers; five sisters; one grandson; two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lucas was a lifelong resident of Heard County and was a member of Paran Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Hazel Allen; two granddaughters; a sister, Lillian Brown; five great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. __________ Beulah Ruth Steen (WOODLAND) Funeral services for Beulah Ruth Steen, 63, of Woodland were Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Baugh officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Steen died Friday, Jan. 9, at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center in Centre. A Randolph County native and former LaFayette resident, she was born Sept. 4, 1934, daughter of Henry and Lula Thomas Stillwell. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Virginia Brewster of Leesburg, Debra Joyce Smith of Roanoke and April Kay McCollough of Newell; four sons, James Thomas Bailey of Millbrook, Michael Ray Bailey of New Site, Dennis Richard Bailey of Abilene, Texas, and George Brant Steen of Glenn, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Myrtle Brand of Rock Mills, Annie Mae Miller of Opelika and Myrtis Desear of Bradleton, Fla. Grandsons served as pallbearers: David James Bailey, Daniel Gene Bailey, Donald Ray Lowery, Jeffery Lee Mills, James Ray Bailey and Jason Brant Bailey. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Mildred Reynolds Smith (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mildred Reynolds Smith, 82, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at Hospice LaGrange after a brief illness. Mrs. Smith was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., born Sept. 25, 1915, daughter of the late William Joseph and Lovie Duke Reynolds. She was a 1932 graduate of Handley High School in Roanoke before moving to LaGrange. She retired from Callaway Mills Company and also was employed by Brian Center Nursing Care. She was a member of Grace Fellowship and a former Sunday school teacher at Dunson United Methodist Church. The funeral service was at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel, LaGrange, on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Burt H. Hunter officiating. Interment was in Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange. Surviving are one daughter, Paula Ann Smith of LaGrange; three sons, Hills A. Smith Jr., Vernon M. Smith and Jack Reynolds Smith of LaGrange; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home of LaGrange was in charge of arrangements. __________ James Samuel Bassett (FRANKLIN, Ga.) The funeral service for James Samuel Bassett, 63, of Franklin, Ga., was Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, at 2 p.m. CST from Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel in Roanoke, with the Revs. Mark Barlow, Bobby Kirby and Gerald Sheppard officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens near Rock Mills. Mr. Bassett died Friday, Jan. 9, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was born Jan. 8, 1935, in Randolph County, son of Woodrow Wilson and Vera Bassett. He had been self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of Paran Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Faye Endress Bassett of Franklin; three sons, James Rodney Bassett and Malcom Bassett of Wadley and Jason Bassett of Franklin; one brother, B. J. Bassett of Roberta, Ga.; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roger Rose, Roy Watts, Shirley Sanders, James Burch, Chris Fuller, Robert Ellis, Wayne Brown, Earl Hopson and Jimmy Russell. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ S. L. Heard (LANETT) S. L. Heard, 60, of Lanett died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dessar Hill Heard; a sister, Marian Gamache of Lakeland, Fla.; and a niece. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Johnson Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Russell Dean officiating. Mr. Heard was a native of Randolph County, born June 11, 1937, son of the late Ruby G. Arrington Heard and Clarence Clinton Heard. He was formerly employed with Langley Motors, West Point Ford, and the City of Lanett and was self-employed as a mechanic for many years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lanett First Baptist Church Elevator Fund. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Lanett was in charge of arrangements. __________ Dorsey Christopher Yarbrough (CONYERS, Ga.) Dorsey Christopher "Chris" Yarbrough, 46, of Conyers, Ga., formerly of Randolph County, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in Conyers. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Yarbrough of Conyers; a son, Joey Glenn Yarbrough of Conyers; and three brothers, Jerry H. Yarbrough of Mansfield, Ga., Virgil W. Yarbrough of Ogden, Utah, and Jake Paul Yarbrough of Logansville, Ga. Mr. Yarbrough was a native of Troup County, Ga., born Feb. 28, 1951, son of Paul J. Yarbrough and Dorothy L. Clegg. He had worked in the food industry for 22 years and was Protestant by faith. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Bryan Yarbrough. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Pallbearers were Larry Roughton, Jeff Yarbrough, Ragan Spurlin, Lester Robinson, Joel Yarbrough and Terry Roughton. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ Sinie M. Smith (VALLEY) Sinie M. Smith, 87, of Valley died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Betty Carole Duffey of Valley; a son, Larry E. Smith of Valley; two brothers, Nolen McClain of Valley and Paul McClain of Lanett; a half-sister, Myrtie Tittle of Huguley; three half- brothers, Carl McClain, David McClain and Roy McClain; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, with burial in Langdale Cemetery. The Rev. Lynn McClain, Dr. Jerome King and the Rev. Neal Norman officiated. Mrs. Smith was born in Randolph County Sept. 26, 1910. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene A. Smith. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley, was in charge of arrangements. __________ Mary Louise Cavender Robinson (BALCH SPRING[S], Texas) Mary Louise Cavender Robinson, 74, of Balch Springs, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998. Ms. Robinson was born on April 24, 1923, in Roanoke, Ala. She was a member of the White Rock Lions Club. She is survived by her daughter, Dinah Miller; three sons, Don Lambert, Joseph Robinson and Roy Robinson; her brother, Ford Cavender; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles and Gordon Cavender. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at Rest Haven Funeral Home's Rockwall (Texas) Chapel, with Dr. Bob Reeves officiating. Pallbearers were Donnie Logan, Gary Don Lambert, Joseph Robinson III, Jason Lambert, Randy Miller and Vincent Logan. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Lambert, Trey Miller, Brad Reed and Stewart Haberle. Interment was in the Rockwall Memorial Cemetery. Rest Haven Funeral Home of Rockwall, Texas, was in charge of arrangements. __________ Imodene Frances Allums (PHENIX CITY) Imodene Frances Allums, 65, of Phenix City, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, at her residence. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Phenix City, with interment at Lakeview Memory Gardens. Mrs. Allums was born May 16, 1932, in Randolph County, daughter of the late Lillie Wiggins Mathews and Louis Mathews of Woodland. Survivors other than her father include her husband, Edward "Ed" Allums of Phenix City; a son, Jimmy Willingham of Ruston, La.; two sister[s], Dolly Pollard of Woodland and Linda Edwards of Smiths; and one grandchild. __________ Cleo E. Brown (LANETT) Cleo E. Brown, 81, of Lanett died Wednesday, Jan 7, 1998, at Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Mattie B. Brown; one daughter, Jane Carlisle of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; one son Jack Brown of Lanett; two sisters, Sara Workman of Elmore and Sue Johnson of Roanoke; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service was at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Hawkins officiated. Mr. Brown was a native of Randolph County, born Feb. 20, 1916, son of the late Elsie Owens Brown and Warner Brown. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served with the US Army. He was a retired employee of West Point Pepperell's Lanett Mill and had been married for the past 55 years. He was a member of Lanier Baptist Church. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley was in charge of arrangements. __________ Carrie Virginia Hutto (MOBILE) Carrie Virginia Hutto, 96, a native of Wayneboro, Miss., and a longtime resident of Mobile, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in a Pensacola Health Care Facility. Mrs. Hutto was preceded in death by her husband, D. Sheppard Hutto. She is survived by three daughters, Jewel Hutto McGann of Saraland, Margaret Hutto Kennedy of Fairhope, and Elsie Hutto Rich of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a sister, Blieka Henderson of Cantonment, Fla., five grandchildren, including Joe Halker of Roanoke; seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were at the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Mobile was in charge of arrangements. __________ Hazel Devain Wadsworth (GRIFFIN, Ga.) Graveside services for Hazel Devain Wadsworth, 77, of Griffin, Ga., were Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke, with the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Mrs. Wadsworth died Sunday, Jan. 11, at Spaulding Regional Hospital in Griffin after an extended illness. A former resident of Roanoke, she was born Nov. 23, 1920, in Randolph County, daughter of Loyd C. and Sallie Brown. She had been self-employed as a beautician and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Wadsworth. Survivors include two sons, Jack B. Wadsworth of Griffin, Ga., and Richard Carl Wadsworth of Zebulon, Ga.; two sisters, Geneva Bartlett of West Point, Ga., and Geraldine Coggins of Conyers, Ga.; one brother, Harold Brown of Foley; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were family members. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Eugenia Ann McClurg Wiggins (NEWELL) Eugenia Ann McClurg Wiggins, 62, of Newell, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at Wedowee Hospital. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Louie Olds and Chris Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alpha Wiggins of Newell; a daughter, Cathy Olds of Newell; a son, Randy Wiggins of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; one sister, Beth Wideman of Birmingham; and two brothers, James R. McClurg of Destin, Fla., and Roger H. McClurg of Roanoke. Mrs. Wiggins was a native of Randolph County, born Sept. 12, 1935, daughter of Henry Grady McClurg and Mary Bailey McClurg. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Union Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Phillip Waites, Jeff Owen, Steve Key, Teddy Waters, Scott Nicholson, Max Hadley, Don Hulsey and Marty Nicholson. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee, is in charge of the arrangements. __________ Elisabeth Galloup (ROANOKE) Elisabeth Galloup, 59, of Roanoke died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998. The service was Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta, Ga., with Mr. Ed Grooms officiating. A native of Marietta, Mrs. Galloup was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Gaylord R. Galloup; three sons, Andrew Galloup, Mathew Galloup and Steve Galloup, all of Roanoke; one sister, Kathleen Lemon of Crossville, Ill.; and four grandchildren. McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. __________ Mavie Dean Bennett (ROANOKE) The funeral service for Mavie Dean Bennett, 62, of Roanoke was Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. S. T. Janney officiating. Burial was at Center Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Bennett died Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Randolph County Hospital. A lifelong Randolph County resident, she was born Jan. 13, 1935, daughter of W. L. and Maudie Smith Bailey. She was a member of Center Chapel Church and had worked with Palm Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Glyrene Bailey, Jerry Bailey and Alford Bailey. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha Cosper of Roanoke; a son, Hoyt S. Pinkard Jr. of Roanoke; two grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Hall and Jean Barnett of Roanoke; one brother, James B. "Venson" Bailey of Carrollton, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Danny Bailey, Ronnie Anglin, Dexter Anglin, T. J. Ussery, Roger Wingo, Gene Hall, Andy Sprayberry and David Bradley. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 21, 1998 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Berma White Kirby (ROANOKE) Graveside services for Berma White Kirby, 64, of Roanoke were Friday, Jan 16, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. Mrs. Kirby died Thursday, Jan. 15, at University Hospital in Birmingham after a brief illness. A Randolph County native and lifelong resident, she was born May 30, 1933, daughter of Homer and Rettie Pool White. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and had been employed with Palm Beach Company. Survivors include her husband, Joe Kirby of Roanoke; one daughter, Shelia Boyd of Roanoke; and one granddaughter, Valerie Boyd of Roanoke. Pallbearers were Donnie Mayfield, Jerome Bowen, Ben Bearden, David Mitchell, Bill Bassett and James Watson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to one's favorite charity. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Milford James McGuire (ROANOKE) Milford James McGuire, 42, of Roanoke died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, at the Hospice Center, LaGrange, Ga. Mr. McGuire was a member of Deliverance Temple Church, Roanoke. Survivors include one daughter, Milfanny J. McGuire of LaFayette: his mother, Mrs. Willie Mae McGuire of Roanoke; two sisters, Phyllis McGuire and Vickie Potts of Roanoke; and two brothers, Sgt. First Class Jeffers McGuire of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Jeff Nolan of Roanoke. Services for Mr. McGuire were Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Deliverance Temple, with Bishop C. L. Wilkes officiating. Interment was in Sweethome Baptist Church Cemetery, Five Points. Pallbearers were Russell Adamson, Randy Dunson, Eddie Henderson, Larry McGuire, Terry McGuire and Bobby J. Person. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Adamson, Michael Heard, Clinton Dunson, Gary McGuire, Larry McGuire and Winford McGuire. Silmon Mortuary of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Alene Thornton (ROANOKE) Alene Thornton, 78, of Roanoke died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, at her residence after an extended illness. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at Midway United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Cloyse Johnson, the Rev. Clay Manley and the Rev. James Manley officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Dobson Thornton of Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Emily Harris of Breman, Ga., and Mrs. Judy Bassett of Smyrna, Ga.; one son, Billy Thornton of Roanoke; three grandchildren; one sister, Loette E. Adcock of Wedowee; and one brother, Kever Benefield of Wedowee. Mrs. Thornton was born July 18, 1919, in Randolph County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Olin Benefield. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilson Benefield, and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Thornton. Pallbearers were Guy Wilson, Mike Leveque, Gerald Perry, W. C. Pate, Boyce Williams, and Wade Davidson. Honorary pallbearers were employees of Wedowee Hospital Home Health. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ John D. Swann (ROANOKE) Graveside services for John D. Swann, 84, of Roanoke were Saturday, Jan 17, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev. E. G. Clark and Brother Junior Bowen officiating. Mr. Swann died Thursday, Jan. 15, at Randolph County Hospital. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, he was born June 2, 1913, son of John and Kate Keeble Swann. He had been self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Rudene Knight of Roanoke; one son Edwin D. Swann of Wedowee; two sisters, Ora Moody of Union City, Ga., and Sadie Potts of Valley; one brother, Jess Swann of Opelika; and three grandchildren. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee was in charge of arrangements. __________ David Alan Hastings (ROANOKE) Funeral services for David Alan Hastings, 67, of Roanoke were Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Howard officiating. Mr. Hastings died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange after a short illness. A Battle Creek, Mich., native, he was born April 8, 1930, son of Walter and Audrey Bates Hastings. He was an army veteran and had been employed as a tool clerk. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Conklin Hastings of Roanoke; one daughter, Dianna L. Darda of Roanoke; two sons, Richard Alan Hastings of Lakeland, Fla., and Donald L. Hastings of Opelika; one sister, Dorothy Wood of Battle Creek; one brother, Johnny Hastings of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ James Alvin Hill (ROANOKE) Funeral services for James Alvin Hill, 62, of Roanoke were Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Richard Baldwin and Horace Harper officiating. Burial was in Wehadkee Cemetery. Mr. Hill died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 15, at Randolph County Hospital. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, he was born April 2, 1935, son of Henry O. and Sallie Sheppard Hill. He had been self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of Rock Mills Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Pike Hill; two daughters, Sharon Brown of Standing Rock and Sonya Hill of Roanoke; one son, James Phillip Hill of Roanoke; three sisters, Jenell Glass of Roanoke, Ina Satterwhite of Valley and Vena Holloway of Morrison Crossroads; one brother, Leon Hill of Rock Mills; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Freddy Boggs, Wayne Boggs, Keith Benefield, Lamar Hand, Farren Hill and Gerald Hill. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Catherine O'Malie Zeiman (MOBILE) Catherine O'Malie Zeiman of Mobile, a native of northern Chambers County, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in Mobile. Survivors include her husband, Troy Zeiman of Mobile; one son, Tommy Zeiman; one daughter, Mrs. Michael Feore; one sister, Mrs. Hugh Stevenson of Roanoke; and six grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Zeiman were Monday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 28, 1998 ___________________ OBITUARIES: John Baxter "J. B." Stevenson (ROANOKE) John Baxter "J. B." Stevenson II, 17, of Roanoke died early Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The funeral service was Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tex Ergle officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery. He was born in Roanoke Jan. 9, 1981, son of John W. and Rachelle Stevenson. J. B. was a member of the junior class and a multi-sport athlete at LaGrange Academy, LaGrange, Ga. He was a member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents; his grandparents, Jim and Beverly Glessner of Healdsburg, Calif.; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Alex Wood, Ashley Schine, Jake Jones, Russ Cummings, Will Handley, Joel Hare, Raymond Hare, Clay Tinney and Jonathan Calhoun. The LaGrange Academy Warriors and Lady Warriors were honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to: LaGrange Academy, 1501 Vernon Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240, or the Boys & Girls Club of Roanoke/Randolph County, P.O. Box 39, Roanoke, AL 36274. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke, was in charge of arrangements. __________ Myrtie Will Windsor (WADLEY) The funeral service for Myrtie Will Windsor, 98, of Wadley was Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at 11 a.m. from Hope Memorial Christian Church with the Revs. Larry Conger and Bobby Burroughs officiating. Burial followed at Forrester's Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Windsor died Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Randolph County Hospital. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, she was born Dec. 25, 1899, daughter of William Penn and Nancy Swann Poor. She was a homemaker and a member of Hope Memorial Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William V. Windsor. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Windsor Banzet of Wadley; one son, Ralph Windsor of Wadley; one sister, Susie Windsor of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Tommy Windsor and Alecia Lockwood, both of Wadley; and one great-grandchild. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke, was in charge of arrangements. __________ Bryant Holice Messer (ROANOKE) Bryant Holice Messer, 77, of Roanoke died suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, at his home. The funeral service was Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. from Napoleon East Church of Christ with Bro. V. W. Boland and Bro. W. C. Cofield officiating. Burial followed at the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include one son, Jerry Messer of Atlanta; two sisters, Lonie Mae Wilson of Roanoke and Ersula Thompson of Woodland; two brothers, Edmond Messer of Gadsden and Curtis Messer of Woodland; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Messer, Donald Thompson, Tony Thompson, Jimmy Pollard, Mike Kirby and Johnny Screws. A Randolph County native, Mr. Messer was born Oct. 21, 1920, son of Kirk and Carrie Bailey Messer. He was a World War II Army veteran, retired from work as a driver with Atlas Van Lines and was a member of Napoleon East Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Lynch and a son, Gary Bryant Messer. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee, was in charge of arrangements. __________ Eugene A. Williams (LANETT) Eugene A. Williams, 75, of Lanett died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, at his home. The funeral service was Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. at Lanett First Christian Church with the Revs. Rudolph Leak and Howard Merchant officiating. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery. A native of Chambers County, Mr. Williams was born Feb. 21, 1922, to Alonza and Thelma Bardette Williams. He was a graduate of Chambers County High School and a veteran of World War II, where he served with the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Williams retired from West Point Pepperell's Lanett Mill in 1987, after 40 years of service with the company. He was a member of Lanett First Christian Church, where he served as a deacon, and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Betty Adams Williams; a son, Michael Williams of Lanett; two daughters, Linda J. Hardy of Valley and Stephanie W. Parker of Acworth, Ga.; a brother, Calvin Williams of Roanoke; a sister, Mattie Ruth Royston of Roanoke, seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for his funeral will be grandsons, and honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that memorials be made to Lanett First Christian Church in his memory. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Lanett, was in charge of arrangements. __________ Eddie B. Hull (WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Eddie b. Hull, 56, of Wedowee will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Byron Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hull died Saturday, Jan. 24, at his residence. Survivors include his father, Ed Hull of Wedowee; a sister, Jean H. Parker of Franklin, Ga.; a niece, Alice Nix of Lineville; and two half-sisters, Gladys Leundowski of Tampa, Fla., and Alma Wheeler of Dublin, Ga. Pallbearers will be John Parker, James Keel, Clarence Nix, Walter Lindsey, Harold Lindsey, Junior Holloway and Jim Moncus. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee, until time of services on Wednesday. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee is in charge of the arrangements. __________ Archie Lee Nimon (WEDOWEE) Archie Lee Nimon, 67, of Wedowee, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, at his residence. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m., at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Clevenger officiating. Burial followed in the Dinglers Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Gill Nimon of Wedowee; two daughters, Rose Mary Nimon of Wedowee and Lillie Rudean Nimon Cosper of Waco, Ga.; six sons, George Nimon and Edward Nimon of Heflin and Seburn Nimon, Thomas Nimon, Kenneth Nimon and Nicholus Nimon, all of Roanoke; his mother Una Pearl Jeffers of Lineville; four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; and one sister, Mae Miles of Lineville. Mr. Nimon was a native of Polk County, Ga., born March 11, 1930, the son of Oscar Nimon and Una Pearl King. Mr. Nimon had worked in the timber industry and was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosie Lee Johnson, and a brother, Ed Nimon. Pallbearers were George Nimon, Seburn Nimon, Thomas Nimon, Kenneth Nimon, Nicholus Nimon and Joe Brown. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee, Alabama was in charge of the arrangements. ___________ Leroy Adamson (ROANOKE) Funeral services for Leroy Adamson, 65, of Roanoke were Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lime Congregational Christian Church, with the Revs. Graham Norris and Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Mr. Adamson died Sunday, Jan. 25, at his home after an extended illness. A Randolph County native and lifelong resident, he was born Feb. 6, 1932, son of Cullman and Ruby Truitt Adamson. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Bethany Lime Church. Survivors include his wife, Mevline Calhoun Adamson; one son, Chuck Thompson; two brothers, Milam Adamson and Wayne Adamson, all of Roanoke; two grandson and one great-grandson. Pallbearers were Barry Harlin, Donnie Harlin, Randall Harlin, Willis Adamson, Tommy Adamson and Dennis Adamson. The men of the church served as honorary pallbearers. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. __________ Sharon Elaine Weathers (ROANOKE) Funeral services for Sharon Elaine Weathers, 42, of Roanoke will be Thursday, Jan 29, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with the Revs. Floyd Akins and Tim Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weathers died suddenly Monday, Jan. 26 at University Hospital in Birmingham. A longtime Lanett resident, she was a Chambers County native, born Sept. 11, 1955, daughter of Mather Leon and Betty W. Wright Gordon. She was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church in Lanett and worked as a truck driver with Vaughn Cartage. Survivors include her husband, James Weathers of Roanoke; two daughters, Stephanie Elaine Christian and Stacy Allaine Sorrells of Roanoke; one son Jimmy Weathers of Franklin, Ga.; her parents, Mather and Betty Gordon of Lanett; one sister, Patsy Elliott of Riverview; two brothers, Marshall Gordon of Jackson, Miss., and Jeffrey G. Gordon; and four grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Mrs. Weathers will lie in state at the church for one hour beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Friends and relatives will serve as pallbearers. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. __________ Iva Ann Butler (CARROLLTON, Ga.) Iva Ann Butler, 100, of Carrollton, Ga., formerly of Bowdon, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 27 [sic - 26], 1998. She was born in Randolph County, Ala., Nov. 6, 1897, daughter of the late J. L. and Louise Ann Stewart Rampy. Mrs. Butler was a lifelong resident of this area, a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church, Woodland, and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merrell Butler, and a son, Ridley Butler. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Myrtie Butler of Bowdon; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lavelle Reynolds and the Rev. Warren Wilder officiating. Music was by the church choir. Pallbearers were Deroy Butler, Frank Campbell, Paul Butler, Bob Butler and W. A. Butler. Interment was in the church cemetery. Rainwater-West Funeral Home of Bowdon, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. __________ Frank Miles (STANDING ROCK) Funeral services for Frank Miles, 79, of Standing Rock will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. S. T. Janney officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Miles died Monday, Jan. 26, at his son's home in Valley. A Randolph County native, he was born Dec. 23, 1918, son of Walter and Ellen Hadley Miles. He was a World War II army veteran, a member of Standing Rock Methodist Church and had retired from West Point Pepperell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Harvel Miles. Survivors include one daughter, Opal Wingo of LaGrange, Ga.; one son, Claxton Miles of Valley; two brothers, Jack Miles of Wedowee and Collie Miles of LaGrange; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. __________ Billy Askew (ROANOKE) Deacon Billy Askew, 59, of Roanoke died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at University Hospital in Birmingham. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at Rock Mills Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lonnie B. Houston and the Rev. Quintin E. Tibbs officiating. Burial will be in the Wehadkee Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Ruthie Askew of Roanoke; his wife, Ruby Askew of Roanoke; a daughter, Vanessa Askew of Roanoke; two stepsons, Ronald Banks and Andre' Banks of Roanoke; a guardian son, Charles Chappell Jr. of Auburn; and two uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Askew. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service. Clark Memorial Funeral Service of Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. ______________________________________________________