Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....Month Of January, Month Of January January 2008 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Marilyn Girardi mmgir@aol.com March 13, 2010, 3:17 pm The Randolph Leader The Randolph Leader January 2, 2008 _________________ OBITUARIES: William M. Bill' Barker (MURRAY, Ky.) William M. Bill Barker, 94, of Murray, Ky., formerly of Bowdon, Ga., died Dec. 23, 2007. Mr. Barker was born in Wedowee on Oct. 27, 1913. He retired with the Murray Electric System in 1979 as superintendent. He attended the First Methodist Church in Murray and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Charolette Barker of Murray; daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Bob Arnold of Frankfort, Ky.; one grandchild; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Wheeler Barker and Beuna Traylor Barker; two sisters, Mary Watkins and Merlie Brown; and a brother, John Barker. Funeral services will be Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at the graveside, Murray City Cemetery, with the Rev. Chuck Shuffett officiating. J.H. Churchill Funeral Home, Murray. ________ J.B. Henderson (HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.) J.B. Henderson, 79, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at after a long battle with both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Corinth, Miss., on Nov 15, 1928. He played both high school and college football. He attended Hinds Junior College and then Auburn University. He graduated from Auburn University in 1951 with a degree in industrial engineering. After graduating, he took a job with General Electric, which took him all over the Northeast and finally to Hendersonville in 1955. After one last move, in 1966-1968, working in the GE plant in Erie, Penn., he worked the remainder of his career in Hendersonville as manager of manufacturing. He was an active member of the Hendersonville Church of Christ, serving as an elder for 25 years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club. He served on the board of trustees of Pardee Hospital for many years. He was an avid bridge player, but above all, he put God and his wife and family first in everything he did in his life. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clovis and Verda Henderson; his sisters, Dorothy and Hazel Jane; and his daughter Ellen Henderson Neal. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucille May Henderson, formerly of Roanoke; his two daughters, Jane Henderson Bryant of Birmingham and Lisa Henderson Curtis of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; and his son, Joe Henderson of Dalton, Mass.; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday Dec. 29, at Hendersonville Church of Christ with Minister Jerry Senn officiating. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery with all eight grandsons serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hendersonville Church of Christ, 1975 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28791; Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, 800-457-6676, or to the charity of your choice. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, Hendersonville. ________ Florene McCright Still (LANETT) Florene Still, 84, of Lanett died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at University Hospital in Birmingham. Graveside funeral services were Friday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett with the Revs. Roy Bain and Bill Smith officiating. Mrs. Still is survived by two children, Carol Barineau of Tallahassee, Fla., and Deborah Tuck of Pell City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Runell Wilson of Jacksonville, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Still was born July 27, 1923, in Randolph County to the late Dovie Washington McCright and Herkless McCright. She was a member of Lanett Congregational Christian Church. Mrs. Still was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Still. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Lanett. ________ Denise Taylor Ferrell (OPELIKA) Denise Taylor Ferrell, 38, of Opelika died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Ferrell; and two sons, Luke and Aaron, all of Opelika; her parents, C.A. "Red" and Lanette Taylor of Montgomery; two sisters, Dianne Taylor and Dana McGregor of Montgomery; one nephew; and her mother-in-law, Myrtice Ferrell of Roanoke. Services were at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, at 10th Street Church of Christ in Opelika. Ministers officiating were Ross Mitchell and Claude Flynn of Opelika, Levi Sides of Jasper, Colin McKee of Cleveland, Ala., and Gerald Romine of Roanoke. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home, Opelika. ________ L.B. Richardson (LAGRANGE, Ga.) L.B. Richardson, 88, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Hospice LaGrange. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Richardson; daughter, Mary Richardson; two sons, Jimmy Richardson and Joel Richardson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister. Graveside funeral services will be at 1 p.m. CST Monday, Dec. 31, at Big Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. ________ Grace Rosalee Philpott (ELKHORN, Wis.) Services for Grace Rosalee Philpott, 94, of Elkhorn, Wis., formerly of Roanoke, were Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Philpott died Sunday, Dec. 23, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. Pallbearers were Kyle Morgan, Johnny Morgan, Kyle Herren, Gene Hamm, Robbie Ledbetter, Josh Smith and Doug Steen. Survivors include one daughter, Joan Finley of Elkhorn; a sister, Vena Ledbetter of Palmetto, Ga.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, S.T. Philpott. Mrs. Philpott was born Dec. 10, 1913, daughter of Seaborn and Celestin McLeod Nolen. She was a member of First Church of God in Roanoke and worked in the twister room at Handley Mills. Flowers will be accepted or donations made to the First Church of God Building Fund, 681 Rock Mills Rd., Roanoke, AL 36274. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Willie Belle Sears, 100 (JASPER, Ga.) Services for Willie Belle Sears, 100, of Jasper, Ga., formerly of Randolph County, were Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Jamie Meeks officiating. Burial followed at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Sears died Saturday, Dec. 23, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper following a period of declining health. Survivors include a daughter, Jean McElhattan of Jasper; a sister, Selma Hill of Roanoke; and several nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Sears was born July 7, 1907, daughter of Levi and Lula Alsabrook. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Cubie Lee Sears. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grandview Health Care Center, 618 Gennett Dr., Jasper, GA 30143. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Kenneth Bonner Taylor (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Services for Kenneth Bonner Taylor, 55, of LaGrange, Ga., formerly of Wadley, were Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bobby Burroughs and John D. Taylor officiating. Burial followed at the Taylor family cemetery. Mr. Taylor died Monday, Dec. 24, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Survivors include his wife, Susann Pearson Taylor of LaGrange; two daughters, Elisabeth Susann Taylor and Anna Pearson Taylor, both of LaGrange; a son, Kenneth Benjamin Taylor of LaGrange; his mother, Frankie Taylor of Wadley; and a sister, Peggy Wilkins of Wadley. Pallbearers were Steve Carson, Mike Carson, Scott Nixon, Phillip Nixon, Jeff Matthews and Burton Matthews. A Randolph County native, Mr. Taylor was born Feb. 26, 1952, son of Elton Bonner and Frances Gray Taylor. He was a member of Hope Memorial Christian Church. He was a registered respiratory therapist and had been employed with Randolph Medical Center. He also operated Taylor Respiratory Services, a home oxygen business, for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Bonner Taylor; a son, Jon Gray Taylor; and a brother, Phillip Gray Taylor. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Lemmer Louise Harmon (WEDOWEE) Services for Lemmer Louise Harmon, 74, of Wedowee were Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Midway United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tim Whaley officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Harmon died Friday, Dec. 28, at her home. Mrs. Harmon is survived by her husband, Benny Harmon of Wedowee; two daughters, Debbie Meigs of Kellyton and Donna Key of Wedowee; one son, Jeff Napier of Woodland; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harmon was born Dec. 11, 1933, daughter of Luther and Connie Manley Perry. She was a member of Midway United Methodist Church and had been a convenience store clerk. Mrs. Harmon was preceded in death by three daughters, Jennifer Arrington, Delilah Rather and Renee Akins; three brothers, Hugh, Thomas and Verlie Perry; and five sisters, Avis Edmondson, Doris Huey, Mildred Kent, Marie Albright and Jo Cofield. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Benefield Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Hugh Wilmot Egerton (BIRMINGHAM) Hugh Wilmot Egerton of Birmingham, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hoyt Enloe Egerton, formerly of Wedowee; son, Hugh Enloe Egerton of Ludwigshafen, Germany; daughter, Kathleen Egerton Harkey of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Wilmot Egerton Sr. and Florence White Egerton. Born Dec. 29, 1915, in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a most kind man, and a beloved son, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend. Mr. Egerton graduated in the first class of Ramsey High School (Birmingham) and from Birmingham Southern College, earning a BA in English in 1937. He had a distinguished career in the U.S. Postal Service, beginning as a substitute mail clerk and ending his career as acting postmaster for Birmingham. In 1942 he was recruited as the youngest member of the first class of Professional Postal Inspectors known as the "silent investigators." His first assignment was Kentucky. He was transferred to the Birmingham office in 1947 and continued as a postal inspector until promoted in 1968 to assistant postmaster. He retired in 1972, having been acting Birmingham postmaster for two years. Formerly an active member of Trinity Methodist Church, he served on the board, taught Sunday school and sang in the men's choir. He and Mrs. Egerton were parent leaders for the Birmingham Youth Orchestra during the 1960s and active members of the Concordia Dance Club for 20 years. He loved Birmingham and was pleased to return to Highlands Avenue, where he also spent his youth. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Birmingham Southern College scholarship fund. Graveside services were in Wedowee City Cemetery on Dec. 29 at 10:30 am. At 2 p.m. a family visitation was held-at Greenbriar at the Altamont, Birmingham. Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood. ________ William Howard Bailey (ROANOKE) Services for William Howard Bailey, 68, of Roanoke were Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Harold Bonner and the Rev. Richie Farrow officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Bailey died Friday, Dec. 28, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include his adopted mother, Irene Clement. Pallbearers were John Bailey, Blake Prestridge, Mike Potts, Richard Tidwell, Nick Potts, Trae Wilkinson, Jesse Caldwell and Brian Sellers. Honorary pallbearers were officers of the Roanoke Police Department. Mr. Bailey was born June 27, 1939, son of John T. and Eunice Hendon Bailey. He was a member of High Pine Baptist Church, a retired salesman from Prestridge Ford and had his own wrecker service. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leroy Bailey and John T. Bailey Jr. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Claudie Harrington Rice (HEFLIN) Services for Claudie Harrington Rice, 88, of Heflin were Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Lewis Cushing and the Rev. Jerry Bolt officiating. Burial was in Harmony Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Rice died Friday, Dec. 28, at her home. Mrs. Rice is survived by two daughters, Joyce Cushing and Lenora Ragsdale of Heflin; two sons, Quinton Rice of LaGrange, Ga., and Paul Rice of Decatur; one sister, Ezell Stevens of Graham; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rice was born April 4, 1919, daughter of Sam and Leona Smith Harrington. She was a member of Harmony Congregational Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Rice; and four stepsons, John, Shelly[,] Curtis and Amos Rice. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ Darryl Tankersley (VALLEY) Services for Darryl W. Tankersley, 67, of Valley will be Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. EST at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Chapel, Valley, with the Rev. Michael Spikes officiating. Burial will be in Langdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 3, from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Tankersley died Sunday, Dec. 30, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Born on Nov 4, 1940, in Langdale to the late Gloria Genelle Duncan Tankersley and Waymon Tankersley, Mr. Tankersley attended Evangel Temple. He was a veteran, having served a tour in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired employee of the Uniroyal Corporation, with 35 years of service with the company. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Tankersley; three daughters, Cynthia Ann Barr of Birmingham and Tammie Lynn Williams and Sandra Kay Spikes of Opelika; six grandchildren; a sister, Dianne Rollins of Roanoke; and three nephews. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. ______________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 9, 2008 _________________ OBITUARIES: Linda Jewel Fincher (ROANOKE) Services for Linda Jewel Fincher, 65, of Roanoke were Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Clarence Holinshed officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Fincher died Thursday, Jan. 3, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence. Survivors include one son, Billy Fincher of Florence; two granddaughters: and one great-grandson. A Randolph County resident for most of her life, Mrs. Fincher was born Feb. 14, 1942, in Anniston, daughter of William and Molly Missouri King Bryce. She was a homemaker and the widow of Robert C. Fincher. Pallbearers were Thomas Bass, Dewey Bryce, Tim Bryce, Barry Bentley. Lewis Crockett and Kenny Hawkins. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Gary Vann Baldwin WEDOWEE - Memorial services for Gary Vann Baldwin, 50, formerly of Piedmont, were Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at 5 p.m., at Thompson Funeral Home. ________ Billy Fred McCain (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Billy Fred McCain, 80, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mr. McCain was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Randolph County, Ala., the son of the late Myrtle Lee Huey McCain and the late Olin Grady McCain. Mr. McCain retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years at the rank of first sergeant and then retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections with 20 years of service. He was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife, Frances Hart McCain of LaGrange; two daughters, Carole Calhoun of LaGrange and Rebecca McCain of Garland, Texas; a son, Steve McCain of California; six grand- children; a sister, Nancy Newsome of Roanoke; and a brother Charles McCain of Dacula, Ga. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Long Cane Baptist Church Cemetery with the Revs. Allen Smith and Randy Gilbert officiating. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and ask that memorials be made to your favorite charity. McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point, Ga. ________ Jean Roberta Wiggins (NEWELL) Jean Roberta Wiggins, 62, of Newell died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008. Mrs. Wiggins was born Sept. 28, 1945, to the late Claude and Lilla Douglas Tucker. She was a homemaker and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Newell. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Wiggins, and son, Ken Wiggins, both of Newell; brother, Doug Tucker of Bowdon, Ga.; sisters, Thelma Tucker of Barnesville, Ga., Evelyn Buchanan and Millie Smith of Bowdon and Wilma Wilson of Lake City, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Vurlis Tucker; and sisters, Jessie Aultman and Linda Wiggins. Services were Saturday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. CST at Antioch Baptist Church in Newell with the Revs. Ridley Herren and Ray Runyan officiating. Tonya Messer provided the music. Pallbearers were Samuel Allums, Ronnie Young, Jason Tucker, Randy McManus, Jason Meadows and Greg Daniel. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.rainwaterfuneralhome.com Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowden ________ Jasper Bruner Stewart Jr. (ROANOKE) Services for Jasper Bruner Stewart Jr., 83, of Roanoke were Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Burroughs officiating. Burial followed at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Stewart died Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Stewart is survived by two sons, John Bryan Stewart and Jacky Stewart, both of Florida. Mr. Stewart was born April 20, 1924, son of Jasper Bruner Stewart and Mary Olen McGill Stewart. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Roanoke and had been employed as a supervisor by Farmers Home Administration. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Baldwin Stewart. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ Marvalene Prince Philpott (MABLETON, Ga.) Marvalene Prince Philpott, 86, of Mableton, Ga. died Tuesday, Jan. I, 2008, at the Lexington (S.C.) Medical Center Extended Care Center. She was born on April 3, 1921. in Roanoke. daughter of William Ezekiel Prince and Carrie Maud Prince. Marvalene grew up in Roanoke and was married to Woodie Wyatt Philpott. They lived together in Roanoke until moving to Mableton. Ga., following her husband's career change. Along with her husband, Marvalene was employed in the textile business early in her career and then worked as a bookkeeper. She was a faithful member of South Cobb. Church of Christ for many years and a gentle caregiver for her numerous great-grandchildren and other friends. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling children's stories. Marvalene is survived by a brother. James Dorsey Prince of Mableton; a daughter, Alecia Davis; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband and siblings Gaynell Kelly, Cora Laney, Garvis Prince, Bama King and Alwyn Prince. A memorial service was held at South Cobb Church of Christ in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. EST. A burial service followed at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke at 3 p.m. CST. Contributions in memory of Marvalene may be made to a memorial fund at South Cobb Cobb Church of Christ. Caughman-Harmon Funeral Home, Lexington, S.C. ________ [Believe Marvalene's father's name to be William Ephraim Prince] Lum Pierce Whaley (WEDOWEE) Services for Lum Pierce Whaley, 81, of Wedowee were Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Max Cummings officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Whaley died Thursday, Jan. 3, at his home. Mr. Whaley is survived by two daughters, Linda Talley of LaGrange, Ga., and Carolyn Price of Wedowee; three sons, Jackson (Monroe) Whaley of Roanoke and James Larry Whaley and Lum Pierce Whaley Jr. of Wedowee; two sisters, Inez Holloway of Wedowee and Velma Mitchum of Huntsville; three brothers, Harvis Whaley of Wedowee and Pete Whaley and H.S. Whaley of Roanoke; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Price, C.J. Price, Cory Whaley, Chad Whaley, Scottie Whaley, Steven Whaley, Justin Talley, Storm Foster and Jacob Trammell. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Lauryn Talley, Madison Sparks and Kasey Brown. Mr. Whaley was born June 3, 1926, son of Andrew Rube and Willie Mae Oats Whaley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lonita Boggs Whaley; his son, Steve Whaley; a grandson, Terry Herron; and a great-grandson, Coty Brown. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ James Ray Smith (ROANOKE) Services for James Ray Smith, 66, of Roanoke were Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Potash Church of God, with the Rev. Keith Benefield and the Rev. Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial followed in Potash Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, Jan. 2, at his home. Mr. Smith is survived by one daughter, Lynn Shelnutt of Roanoke; and one son, Eddie Smith of Wadley; three sisters, Edith Steely of Woodland, Kathy Freeman of Ranburne and Betty Baker of Whitesburg, Ga.; four brothers, Alvin, Larry and Emmitte Smith of Roanoke and Waymon Smith of Woodland; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were Buck Steeley, Wilford Yates, Robbie Bussey, Wayne Smith, Randall Smith and Tim Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Justin Benefield and Nick Williams. Mr. Smith was born March 4, 1941, son of James O. and Leona Baldwin Smith. He was of the Church of God faith and had retired from the Randolph County Commission. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clyde and Calvin Smith. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ Catherine S. Wallace (MUNFORD) Services for Catherine S. Wallace, 79, of Munford, were Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at 2 p.m., at Talladega Funeral Home with the Revs. Joe Brown, Luke Camara and Roger Young officiating. Burial followed at Pine Hill Mrmorial Park. Mrs. Wallace died Friday, Jan. 4, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Kennith K. Wallace of Munford; one daughter, Gloria McKee of Anniston; one son, Kevin K. Wallace of Munford; four brothers, William Clyde Simpson of Forest Park, Ga., Bobby Gene Simpson of Northport, Tommy Simpson of New Site and Ray Simpson of Anniston; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Rodney Walker, Edward Walker, Danny Hurst, Jonathan Cofield, John Ray Farmer, Gary Greenwood, Adarian Walker and Mike Simpson. Mrs. Wallace was a native of Randolph County, but had lived in Talladega County most of her life. She was retired from Crown Textile and was a member of the Alliance Church in Talladega. Talladega Funeral Home, Talladega. ________ William Merrill Bill' Horton (ANNISTON) Services for William Merrill Bill Horton, 80, of Anniston were at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Gray Brown- Service Mortuary Chapel with the Revs. Jimmy Russell, Jason Gurley and Mike Farrell officiating. Burial followed at Forestlawn Gardens. Mr. Horton died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Johnson Horton of Anniston; one daughter, Ginger Horton Newton of Anniston; one son, Guy Merrill Horton of Wedowee; three grandchildren; one great- grandchild; two sisters, Mary Horton Huddleston of Saks and Martha Horton Caton of Tyler, Texas; two brothers, Wallace Lamar Horton of Hawkins, Texas, and Charles Earl Horton of Anniston. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Key, and brother, Paul Wayne Horton. Pallbearers were Barry Newton, Jerry Gill, Calvin Prince, Bill Huddleston, Gene James and Paul Watson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Beacon Hospice, 818 Leighton Ave. Suite A, Anniston, AL 36207. Mr. Horton was a native of Anniston and a member of Assembly of God Calvary Temple in Anniston. He was owner of Horton's Union 76 and retired from Ron Newton Pontiac Cadillac GMC Volvo. Mr. Horton was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Air Force. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary in charge of arrangements. ________ Elva Mabelle Noles Stewart (WADLEY) Services for Elva Mabelle Noles Stewart, 90, of Wadley were Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, a 2 p.m. at Corinth Christian Church, with the Rev. Gordon Taylor and the Rev. Jerry Patterson officiating. Burial followed in the Forresters Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart died Thursday, Jan. 3, at Clay County Nursing Home. Survivors include three sons, James and Billy Stewart of Wadley and Johnny Stewart of Locust Grove, Ga.; two sisters, Irene Scarisbrick of Wedowee and Eula Locke of Naples, Fla.; one brother, Dennis Noles of Wadley; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Benny Noles, Todd Stewart, Timothy Stewart, Scott Stewart, Heath Stewart and Doyle Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was born March 23, 1917, daughter of Posey and Emma Taylor Noles: She was a member of Corinth Christian Church and had been a sewing machine operator for Clegg Manufacturing. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, William Elton Stewart; and two sons, Bobby and Tommy Stewart. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Sallie Mae Dukes (WEDOWEE) Sallie Mae Dukes, 88, of Wedowee, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Wedowee Hospital. Services were Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Albert Dukes of Wedowee; and three daughters, Mary Heard and Ruby Knight of Wedowee and Sharon Wright of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Sallie Houston; three sisters, Estella Langston, Carrie D. Harris and Jennie L. Fielder; and a grandson, Keith Molden. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. ________ Robert Michael Stephens (ROANOKE) Services for Robert Michael Stephens, 60, of Roanoke were Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Quick officiating. Burial followed at Concord Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Stephens died Wednesday, Jan. 2, at his home. Survivors include three brothers, William Danny Stephens of Lone Jack, Mich., Jerry Stephens of Wadley and Jon Stephens of Roanoke. Pallbearers were Kevin Baldwin, David Harmon, Daryl Harmon, Dwight Brown, Greg Kirk and Todd Webb. Mr. Stephens was born Oct. 2, 1947, son of Dewey and Annie Britt Stephens. He was a member of Radney's Chapel Methodist Church, a heavy equipment operator for Stephens Construction and had served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, where he received the Purple Heart. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his parents. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Countryside Hospice. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Buddy Henry (ROANOKE) Services for Buddy Henry, 73, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. at High Pine Baptist Church, with the Rev. Richie Farrow officiating. Mr. Henry will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Henry died Monday, Jan. 7. Survivors include one daughter, Gena Henry Cofield of Roanoke; one son, Micky Henry of Roanoke; two sisters, Ann Baldwin and Julia Landers of Roanoke; three brothers, Roger Henry of Roanoke; Billy Henry of Lanett and Leroy Henry of West Point, Ga.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbeaerers will be his nephews. Mr. Henry was born July 21, 1934, son of Jim and Lucy Lee Brown Henry. He was a member of High Pine Baptist Church and a retired welder. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Sue Henry, and his parents. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Robert Lee Wright (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Services for Robert Lee Wright, 61, of LaGrange, Ga., will be Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tripp Foster and the Rev. Phillip Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Wright died Sunday, Jan. 6, at Hospice LaGrange. Survivors include six sisters, Helen Jones, Mary Nell Stone and Mary Alice Hoke of Roanoke, Thelma Hodges of Fair Grove, Mich., Loretta "Candy" Ogletree of LaGrange and Ruth Shuniak of Ohatchee; and one brother, Albert Wright of Hickory Flat. Mr. Wright was born Feb. 3, 1946, son of Robert Lee Wright Sr. and Audrey Mae Ussery Wright. He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed painter. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his parents. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. _____________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 16, 2008 _________________ OBITUARIES: Ann Jackson Rushton (ROANOKE) Services for Ann Jackson Rushton, 81, of Roanoke were Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Baccus officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Rushton died Friday. Jan. 11, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include her husband, Howard Gene Rushton of Roanoke; two daughters, Paulette Banks of Rock Mills and Annette Mitchell of Roanoke; three sisters, Vera Marziarz of Southington, Conn., Kitsa Atherton of Bernardston, Mass., and Christine Stratos of Boston, Mass.; one brother Ernest Chekoulias of Rockland, Mass.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rushton was born Aug. 21, 1926, daughter of Theodore and Paulina Jeroulis Chekoulias. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Roanoke and a retired inspector for Butte Knit. Mrs. Rushton was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd James Jackson; her parents; one grandchild, Lisa Ann Banks; one sister, and two brothers. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Annie Mae Weaver (WADLEY) Services for Annie Mae Weaver, 68, of Wadley will be Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at 1 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church with the Rev. William H. Trammell Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. Weaver died Sunday, Jan. 13, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Tucker of Wadley; three sons, Robert Vernon Weaver and Randy Weaver of Wadley and Patrick Wayne Weaver of Killeen, Texas; a stepson, Ronald Yates of Wadley; a sister, Seanomia Bassett of Detroit, Mich.; five brothers, Richard Weaver, Raymond Weaver and Ralph Weaver of Detroit and J.W. Weaver and Rusher Weaver of Wadley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Julia Weaver; and her husband, Robert McCowan. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. ________ Glema Young Vowell (MACON, Ga.) Mrs. Glema Young Vowell, 89, of Macon, Ga., and formerly of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Gray Nursing Home in Gray, Ga. Mrs. Vowell was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late Amon and Addie Lee Moses Heard. She was a former member of Southwest LaGrange Baptist Church for 35 years and was a current member of New Hope Baptist Church in Macon. Mrs. Vowell was retired from J.C. Penney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Young; her second husband, Otis Riley Vowell; and by a son, Dr. Ray Vowell. Survivors include her daughters, Francine Hamilton of Haddock, Ga., and Martha Wolard of Clarksville, Tenn.; a son, Basil Young of LaGrange; a sister, Sara Abernathy of Atlanta; a brother, Raymond Heard of Roanoke; 10 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Striffler- Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel with the Revs. Bob Hamilton and Len Woodard officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. ________ Homer E. Deese (FOLEY) Homer E. Deese, 82, of Foley died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. Mr. Deese, a native of Graham, was an employee of Gulf Telephone Company for 49 years. He retired in 1992 as vice-president of the company. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Summerdale. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marie Deese; sons, Kenneth Deese of Summerdale and Stanley Deese of Foley; sisters, Sybil Williams of Bowdon, Ga., Merle Preston of Oxford, Carolyn Brockmiller of Mobile and Sandra Clair of Fairburn, Ga.; a brother, Hulen Deese of Carrollton, Ga.; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 5, at Pine Rest Funeral Home in Foley. Burial followed in Pine Rest Memorial Park. ________ Hoyt Enloe Egerton (VESTAVIA) Mrs. Hoyt Enloe Egerton, 98, of Vestavia, died on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, 13 days after her beloved husband, Hugh Wilmot Egerton. Born Nov. 5, 1909, she was preceded in death by her father, Hoyt Enloe; mother, Ellen Mooty Enloe, both of Wedowee; and two sisters, Nell Howard Smith and Kathleen Enloe Forsyth. Surviving are: one son, Hugh Enloe Egerton, Mannheim, Germany; daughter, Kathleen Egerton Harkey, Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Egerton graduated at 16 from Randolph County High School. She attended two years at Maryville College, Tenn., and graduated in 1931 from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, her beloved Auburn. She attended graduate school at Columbia University in New York City and worked both as a teacher and home demonstration agent in Jefferson County. She and Hugh married April 3, 1938, in Birmingham, where she worked. Her passion for everything Auburn was only equal to her love of family, living and ancestral, friends, gardening, birds, dancing, sewing and painting. She was a member for over 50 years of her garden club, Trinity Methodist Church, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Concordia Dance Club and the Golden Eagles of Auburn. She and Hugh received tender and loving care from the staff at Greenbriar at the Altamont, for which the family is very grateful. Graveside services were held in Wedowee Cemetery on Monday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood, AL 35209. Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood. ________ Mary C. Langley (SENOIA. Ga.) Mary C. Langley of Senoia, Ga., died Jan. 13, 2008. Services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. EST at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Senoia with remains placed instate at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dennis Smith, Rev. James B. Dykes and Dr. Bill Brannon will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. EST Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Langley was born in Chambers County, Ala, on Jan. 18, 1947. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Langley of Senoia; children, James Langley of Rock Mill, S.C., and Mary Ann Roy, Timothy B. Langley and Rachel Langley of Senoia: three grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Ann Hendry of Jacksonville, Ala. She was preceded in death by her brother, Darrel Pritchard. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Ga. ________ Fred Waldrep (ROANOKE) Services for Fred Waldrep, 80, of Roanoke were Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at 2 p.m. at North Main Congregational Christian Church with the Revs. Billy Watts and Clifford DeLee officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Waldrep died Sunday, Jan. 13, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Florine Thompson Waldrep of Roanoke; four sons, Michael David Waldrep of Wadley and Larry, Kenneth and Gary Waldrep of Roanoke; three sisters, Iva Lee Jones of Wadley and Annie White and Melba Waldrep of Roanoke; two brothers, June and Bobby Waldrep of Roanoke; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Keith Wilson, Leslie Waldrep, Tommy Waldrep, Patrick Waldrep, Michael Goss, Randy Waldrep and Charles Waldrep. Mr. Waldrep was born Nov. 25, 1927, son of Robert and Lee Ella Bassett Waldrep. He was a member of North Main Congregational Christian Church, had been a textile supervisor for Candlewick Yams and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Waldrep was preceded in death by one son, Hershel Wayne Waldrep; and one granddaughter, Barbara Lewis. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Virginia Kathelene Wiggins (WOODLAND) Services for Virginia Kathelene Wiggins, 75, of Woodland were Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Gold Ridge Baptist Church, with the Revs. T.J. Morgan and Tony McManus officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Wiggins died Friday, Jan. 11, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Mrs. Wiggins is survived by two daughters, Pat McCurry of Graham and Pam Gay of Ranburne; two sons, Donnie Smith of Graham and Tim Wiggins of Woodland; her mother, Gladys Harden of Graham; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Lovvom, Rodney Martin, Martin Smith, Dennis Wiggins, Edward Wiggins and Ray Wiggins. Honorary pall- bearers are Mack McManus and Herman Akins. Mrs. Wiggins was born Oct. 12, 1932, daughter of Albert and Gladys Walls Harden. She was a member of Gold Ridge Baptist Church and a textile seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Wiggins; her father; and infant daughter, Diane Smith; one sister and two brothers. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ William H. Duke (LINEVILLE) William H. Duke, 77, of Lineville died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Clay County Hospital. Services were at Corinth Methodist Church on Friday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Frank Rasbury and Mark Rasbury officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Alex Huddleston, Alford Huddleston, Tim Sprayberry, Jimmy Clay, Lanny G. Duke and Winfred Huddleston. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Knight of Wadley and Gail Maleckas of Heflin; a son, Don Ragsdale of Heflin; two sisters, Emmerline Huddleston of Wedowee and Nancy Sprayberry of Delta; and five grandchildren. Mr. Duke was a native of Clay County, born July 29, 1930, and a resident of Randolph County. He was a member of Corinth Methodist Church and Delta Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Doris Duke, and a daughter, Jane Watts. Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin. ________ Alecia Philpott Davis (LEXINGTON, S.C.) Memorial services for Alecia Philpott Davis, 63, were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church. A private burial was held at Woodridge Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lexington Relay for Life, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Alecia, born June 28, 1944, in Roanoke, died Monday, Jan. 7. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Marvalene Prince Philpott. She graduated from Handley High School and was a biological science major at Auburn University. Alecia was a member of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, member and past president of the Lexington Woman's Club, and was active with the Congaree Council of the Girl Scouts of America, serving as board member, task force participant and troop leader. She volunteered with the South Carolina Department of Education to review and recommend textbooks for schools. Alecia was a Master Waste Educator sponsored by Clemson University. She was a founding member of the Lexington Library. Alecia worked tirelessly with the American Cancer Society in many capacities and was dedicated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, heading up the survivors' committee. Alecia was a lighting consultant and worked at Lexington Elementary School as a librarian assistant. She loved children's literature and was a beloved children's storyteller. Alecia is survived by her husband, George H. "Smokey" Davis; two daughters, Carrie Cousar of Anderson, S.C., and Diane Thomas of Alexandria, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Caughman-Harmon Funeral Home, Lexington. ________ Raymond Leroy Harper (BOWDON, Ga.) Raymond Leroy Harper, 76, of Bowdon, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. Mr. Harper was born May 21, 1931, to the late William Richard and Mamie Webb Harper. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Delores Harper of Bowdon; sons, Roger Harper of Molena, Ga., and Randell Harper of Hogansville, Ga.; daughters, Carol Ross of Texas, Deborah Hayes of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Bridget Patterson of Bowdon; brothers, Lester Harper of LaGrange, Ga., and Vernard Harper and Donald Harper, both of Bowdon; sisters, Eunice Parmer of Woodland and Dura Toole of Bowdon; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Grady and Earnest Harper, and sisters, Inez Parmer, Berthell Crane and Mildred Harper. Funeral services were Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. at Rainwater Funeral Home in Bowdon with the Rev. Roy Wysner officiating and Glenda Williamson providing the music. Burial followed in Lee's Chapel cemetery in Carrollton. Pallbearers were Michael Frazier, Roger Harper Jr., Jeff Harper, Steve Harper and Rodney Toole. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.rainwaterfuneralhome.com. ________ Nicky Dwayne Bull' Jeter (ROANOKE) Services for Nicky Dwayne Bull Jeter, 45, of Roanoke will be Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Mr. Jeter died Monday, Jan. 14, at his residence. Survivors include one daughter, Chyna Jeter of Roanoke; a step- daughter, Carmen Sheppard of Atlanta; his mother, Martha Jeter of Roanoke; two sisters, Lisa Harper and Dana Jeter, both of Roanoke; a brother, David Jeter of Roanoke; one step-grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Wisener, Taylor Wisener, Kenneth Phillips and Rocky Tittle. A life-long Randolph County resident, Mr. Jeter was born Aug. 27, 1962, son of Cleo Bruce Jeter Jr. and Martha Ann Bowen Jeter. He was Methodist by faith and had been employed with Fiberglass Unlimited. He was preceded in death by his companion, Stacy Sheppard; his father, Bruce Jeter; brother, Richard Jeter; grandparents, Hoyt and Etha Mae Bowen, and Cleo and Sally Jeter. Flower will be accepted; contributions to the funeral expense fund are appreciated. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. _____________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 23, 2008 _________________ OBITUARIES: Betty Adams Slay Ziglar (ROANOKE) Services for Betty Adams Slay Ziglar, 78, of Roanoke, formerly of McComb, Miss., were Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Roanoke with the Rev. Jeff Holder officiating. Burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery. Mrs. Ziglar died Friday, Jan. 18, at her home. Survivors include three sons, Billy B. Slay Jr. and Curtis Slay, both of Birmingham, and Adam Slay of Roanoke; one stepson, Tom Ziglar Jr. of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Landers, Tommy Hendon, Jonathan Caldwell, Walter Sudduth, Charlie Harris, Don Strength, Derick Farr, Hutch Hammond and Pat Awbrey. Honorary pallbearers will be all personnel for the City of Roanoke, McGilvray's, and members of her Sunday school classes. Mrs. Ziglar was born June 3, 1929, daughter of Joseph F. and Lillian Hill Adams. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, had owned McGilvray's Ladies and Men's Apparel, served on the Roanoke City Council for four years and as mayor of Roanoke for 12 years. Mrs. Ziglar was preceded in death by her husbands, Billy B. Slay and Tom Ziglar. Memorials in her honor may be made to First Baptist Church of Roanoke, Awbrey Public Library or Roanoke City Schools. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Dettie Pool Bailey, 101 (WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Dettie Pool Bailey, 101, of Wedowee were Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with Barrett Holloway officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Bailey died Saturday, Jan. 19, at Lineville Nursing Facility. Mrs. Bailey is survived by two daughters, Clara Yates of Auburn and Wildred Owen of Montgomery; two sons, Calvin Bailey of Wedowee and Clarence Bailey of Lineville; 15 grandchildren; 30 great- grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and two step- grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Mrs. Bailey was born Dec. 9, 1906, daughter of John Harm and Letha Marenda Overton Pool. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Bailey; her parents; and two sons, C.B. and Herbert Bailey. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ Terry Wayne Ennis (JACKSON'S GAP) Services for Mr. Terry Wayne Ennis, 45, of Jackson's Gap will be Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Bass Funeral Home with the Rev. James Burkhalter, Rev. Roger Watts and Steve Kerley officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Ennis died Sunday, Jan. 20, at Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery. He was born in Tallapoosa County on June 13, 1962, to James Luther Ennis and Mary Milam. Mr. Ennis was a member of New Life Baptist Church and worked for Kerley Motor Company doing upholstery. He is survived by four sons, Terry Wayne Ennis Jr. of Woodland, Jonathan Ennis of Roanoke and Curtis Dale Ennis and Nicholas Wayne Ennis, both of Jackson's Gap; one daughter, Crystal Ennis Dewberry of Woodland; three brothers, Lavon Ennis, of Alexander City, Danny Ennis of Jackson's Gap and Larry Allen Ennis of Minnesota; one sister, Donna Whaley Palmer of Alexander City; five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Luther and Mary Ennis; one son, James Hasting Ennis; and one sister, Mickey Renay Ennis. Pallbearers will be James Ennis, Brandon Bice, Andy Kelly, William Burkhalter Jr., Kenny Shurum, Ricky Whaley and Steve Kerley. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.bassfuneralhome.net. Bass Funeral Home, Alexander City. ________ Janeth Arwiltha Peery (ALEXANDER CITY) Janeth Arwiltha Peery of Alexander City died Jan. 12, 2008, at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City. Services for Mrs. Peery were on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton's Cottage Grove community with the Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Peery was born to the late Chester A. and Sarah Smith Thomas Sr. on Jan. 23, 1929. She was a member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her illness. In her service for the Lord, she served as Sunday school superintendent and teacher. She held several positions in the Peace and Goodwill Missionary Society, including Morning Star District secretary and youth leader and youth leader for the Northeast Alabama State Convention (which affiliated her with many churches in Randolph County). She was worthy matron of Vester Chapter 779 A and a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of USA. Pallbearers were Marcus Jones, Marvin Jones, Xavier Beasley, Robert Shaw, Dwight Thomas, Melvin Ellis, Leo Robinson and the Rev. Bobby Palmore. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Peace and Goodwill. She is survived by three children, Ralph Thomas and Diane Deloney of Alexander City and Sara Moore of Huntsville; two brothers, Chester A. Thomas Jr. of Alexander City and Jerry Thomas of Opelika; one sister, Gwendolyn Berry of Alexander City; a brother-in-law; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Jerome Peery and her youngest child, Pfc. Latonia Peery Wardale Armour's Memorial Serivce [Service], Alexander City. ________ Ned C. Maffett (NEWELL) Ned C. Maffett, 85, of Newell died Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services will be held at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Newell, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. David Staples officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Maffett will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Mr. Maffett was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Heflin to the late Rev. John H. and Cora Bell Maffett. He joined Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Newell at an early age and later served on and led the deacon board. Mr. Maffett also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his loving wife, Elizabeth Maffett of Newell; two daughters, Barbara Maffett and Gurishea Maffett of Atlanta; five sons, Charlie Ray Jordan of Cincinnati, Ohio, John A. Maffett of Los Angeles, Calif., Stanford Maffett and Chris Maffett of Atlanta and Clarence Maffett of Newell; three special children, Antwannesia Maffett, Devonta Maffett and Janetta Maffett of Newell; one brother, Robert Lee Maffett of Philadelphia, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. ________ Imia Jean Edge (PENTON) Imia Jean Edge, 71, of Penton died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at Bethany House Hospice in Auburn. Graveside services were Sunday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at Penton Cemetery with the Revs. Steve Powell and Bruce Glass officiating. Born in Cleburne on Sept. 9, 1936, Mrs. Edge and her husband have operated Edge's Grocery in Penton for 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Larry Edge of Penton; two sons, Mike Edge and Bill Edge of Penton; four grandchildren; two sisters, Agnes Hendrix of Roanoke and Mildred Pierce of Munford; and a special caregiver, Willie Dean. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Bethany House Hospice. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. ________ Raymond Morgan Sr. (EVANSTON, Ill.) Services for Raymond Morgan Sr., 65, of Evanston, Ill., were Friday, Jan. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Chicago, with pastor Eloise Jones officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago. Mr. Morgan died Friday, Jan. 4, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Mr. Morgan was born June 30, 1942, in Roanoke to Wash Morgan and Donna Finley. Ho was the sixth of their 12 children and attended Randolph County Training School. In 1964, Mr. Morgan became a resident of Evanston, where he met Emma Smith. They married on June 11, 1966. In addition to other employment, Mr. Morgan worked for many years at Active Provision Meat Company. He was well known for his big smile and warm personality and classiness. He had a deep love for children and spoiled his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Emma Morgan; his daughter Andrea and son Raymond Jr.; two sisters, Mary Baker and Sharon Phillips of Roanoke; brothers, George Morgan, Johnny Morgan and Bobby Mack Morgan, all of Roanoke; brothers- and sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. Pallbearers were Raymond Morgan Jr., Lamont Phillips, Larry Creath, Eugene Nelson, Tony Mathis and Jason Nelson. Honorary pallbearers were Dwayne Jones and Donald Clemons. Gardner Funeral Home, Chicago. ________ Margaret Clestell Smith (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Margaret Clestell Smith, 77, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at Hospice LaGrange. Born May 20, 1930, in Randolph County, Ala., Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Huey and Mattie Akins Freeman. She had lived in LaGrange since 1952, was a member of Lighthouse Church of God and was retired from the Kex Division of Milliken and Co. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Pursley of LaGrange and Patsy Fuller of Pine Mountain, Ga.; one son, Huey Smith of Pine Mountain Valley, Ga.; two sisters, Sara Janie Lucas and Betty Creed, both of LaGrange; 16 grandchildren, including Bobbie Fuller who served as her special caregiver; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley Smith; daughter, Myrtle Sprayberry; and son, Raymond Moree. Services were at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at Lighthouse Church of God in LaGrange. The Revs. Ronnie and Lillie Fuller officiated and interment was in Meadoway Gardens. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga. ________ Myrtie Harlin McDaniel (ROANOKE) Services for Myrtie Harlin McDaniel, 79, of Roanoke were Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Freedom Harbor Church, with the Rev. Vernon Willis and the Rev. Jerry McCormick officiating. Burial followed at Highway Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. McDaniel died Saturday, Jan. 19, at her daughter's home. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Fincher of Roanoke and Donna Franklin of Wedowee; three sons, Larry McDaniel and Allen McDaniel of Roanoke and Kenny McDaniel of Woodland; two sisters, Christine Laney of Temple, Ga., and Helen Cline of Oxford; four brothers, Elmer Ray Harlin of Lanett, Rudolph Harlin of Savannah, Ga., Jack Harlin of Lithia Springs, Ga., and Raymond Harlin of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Olen McDaniel; two sisters, three brothers and one great-great- grandchild. Grandsons and great-grandsons served as pallbearers. A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mrs. McDaniel was born Sept. 2, 1928, daughter of James Allen and Mary Robinson Harlin. She was a member of Freedom Harbor Church and the mother and founder of the McDaniel Family Gospel Singers. She has been employed with Palm Beach Company. Memorials may be floral or the family suggests contributions to Freedom Harbor Church (7669 Co. Rd. 59, Roanoke, AL 36274). Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Charlie W. Kirk Sr. (WAVERLY) Rev. Charlie W. Kirk Sr., 86, of Waverly died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at LaFayette Nursing Home. Services will be at St. Luke C.M.E. Church, Oakbowery, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m., with Elder Leo Douglas officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Rev. Kirk was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Detroit, Mich. He was raised by his parents, the late Phillip and Laura Kirk, in the Oakbowery community. He was a World War II veteran. During his military career, he was honored with the Purple Heart, the European African Middle East Campaign medal and many others. Rev. Kirk retired from the Apex Corp. as a warehouse manager with 30 years of service. At an early age he joined St. Luke C.M.E. Church, where he served as chairman of the steward board and was a member of the trustee board. On Sept. 15, 1974, Rev. Kirk received his preaching license from the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and pastored many churches, including New Hope, Salem; Garners Chapel, Phenix City; John Wesley, Motts; Freeman Chapel, LaFayette; Oak Grove, New Site; Coger Hill, Daviston; Macedonia, Troy; New Hope, Goodwater; and his home church St. Luke, Oakbowery. Rev. Kirk was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 50 years, Rosie Lee Kirk. Surviving are six children, Dorothy Mae Tate of Atlanta, Dorothy Lee Kirk of Thomaston, Ga., Bobby Lewis Kirk of San Diego, Calif., Charlie W. Kirk Jr. and Edward Kenny Kirk of Waverly and Billy Wayne Kirk of Opelika; 14 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. ________ John Andrew Mitchell (ROANOKE) Services for John Andrew Johnny Mitchell, 57, of Roanoke were Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Tommy Burke and the Rev. David Glass officiating. Burial followed at Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wedowee. Mr. Mitchell died Friday, Jan. 18, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Judy Jones Mitchell of Roanoke; one daughter, Lisa Renae Sheppard of Roanoke; two sons, Shane Andrew Mitchell of Roanoke and Steven Crowder of LaGrange, Ga.; two brothers, Robert Mitchell of Roanoke and Wayne Mitchell of Montgomery; and ten grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jamie Norred, Derick Norred, Chad Mitchell, Gerald Mitchell, Shane Crowder and Jimmy Crowder. A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mr. Mitchell was born Nov 15, 1950, son of James Andrew and Fannie Mae Nichols Mitchell. He was a member of Midway Full Gospel Church and was employed with Tommy Burke Logging. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Grady Hamilton Braswell Jr. (ALABASTER) Services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Bellevue Baptist Church in Gadsden for Grady Hamilton Braswell Jr., 77, of Alabaster, formerly of Gadsden, who died Thursday, Jan. 17. The Revs. Jerry Cobb, Bill Harbison and Mike Satterfield will officiate. Burial was at Hillview Memorial Park, Alexander City. Mr. Braswell was born in Bessemer and grew up in Wedowee. He graduated from Randolph County High School and earned a B.S. degree from Auburn University. He worked for Alabama Power for 38-years. Mr. Braswell lived in Gadsden for 23 years and was a devoted member of Bellevue Baptist Church. He was a loving and committed husband, father, father-in-law and Pop. Mr. Braswell is survived by his wife, Catherine Dean Braswell; a daughter, Jacqueline Braswell Hoge; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Thelma Lorene Braswell and Mary Frances Cobb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady H. Braswell Sr. and Ethel Landers Braswell; a sister Landers Braswell Morrison; and a brother, William Idus Braswell. Pallbearers were Micah Hoge, Caleb Hoge, Tom Beaube, Danny Braswell, Stephen Cobb, Mike Morrison, Donnie Keener and Calvin Hoge. Honorary pallbearers will be David Braswell, John Cobb, John Jamison, John Pittman, James Cody, Amedisys Hospice of Birmingham and Paul Bearden and deacons of Bellevue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to Gideons International Memorial Bible Plan, P.O. Box 1161, Gadsden, AL 35902 or gideons.org. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services, Gadsden. ________ Thelma McClendon Waldrep (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Thelma McClendon Waldrep, 93, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Waldrep was born Jan. 15, 1915, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late John Wesley Yarbrough and Myrtis Eliza Teal Yarbrough. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of Unity Methodist Church. Mrs. Waldrep was employed with Callaway Mill as a machine operator before retiring and was later employed with Doris Beauty Shop as a beautician. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Buster McClendon and Carlos Waldrep; and three children, Peggy Sutton, Jimmy Wayne McClendon and Betty King. Survivors include her son, Gene McClendon of LaGrange; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; stepdaughter, Doris Yarbrough of LaGrange; and sister, Gussie Mae Lewis of Tallahassee, Fla. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.. 19, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel, with the Rev. S.T. Janney officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery. ________ Edna Ruth Moore (WEDOWEE) Services for Edna Ruth Moore, 83, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Revs. Corky Addison, Tommy Carr and Billy East officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Moore died Monday, Jan. 21, at her home. Survivors include two daughters, Dianne Wortham of Wedowee and Brenda Holloway of Wedowee; two sons, Charlie Moore of Opelika and James Moore of Wedowee; nine grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sidney Moore, Paul Frye, Keith Mulder, Thomas Langley, Matt Robinson, Matt Holt and Donnie Wortham. Mrs. Moore was born Dec. 21, 1924, daughter of Wesley and Delia Bean Adamson. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a home health caregiver. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Moore, and one grandson, Daniel Wortham. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Fund. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. _________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 30, 2008 _________________ OBITUARIES: Mary Pauline Wade (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mary Pauline Wade, 74, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday Jan. 26, 2008, at LaGrange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Miss Wade was born May 29, 1933, in Randolph County, Ala., the daughter of the late Charlie Merritt and Myrtice Freeman Wade. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and attended Friendship Baptist Church. She was retired from the Dixie Plant of West Point Pepperell. Survivors include sisters, Dorothy Brown, Joyce Furgerson and Linda Brewster, all of LaGrange; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services will he at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Hunter- Allen-Myhand Chapel with the Rev. James Moon officiating. Interment will be at Shadowlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared at the guest book at www.hunterallenmyhand.com ________ Joyce Foster Akins (FIVE POINTS) Services for Joyce Foster Akins, 52, of Five Points will be Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Foster and the Rev. Styles Akins officiating. Burial will follow in the Standing Rock Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Akins died Sunday, Jan. 27, at West Georgia Health System. Survivors include her husband, Doyle Akins of Five Points; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Fomby of Hogansville, Ga.; one son, Shawn Foster of LaGrange, Ga.: one sister, Sherry Daniel of Rock Mills; one brother, Micky Foster of Newnan, Ga.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a special cousin, Lisa Key of LaGrange. Mrs. Akins was born June 30, 1955, daughter of Marion and Lorene Gore Foster. She was of the Nazarene faith and a homemaker. Mrs. Akins was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Shane Foster; and one grandson, Zachary Fomby. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice LaGrange. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Doris Ann Hale (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Doris Ann Hale, 73, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at West Georgia Medical Center. Miss Hale was born April 4, 1934, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late George Dewey and Jessie Mae Heard Hale. She was a retired educator from the Muscogee County School System with 30 years of service and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include her nephew and his wife, Charlie and Jane Murphy; and a niece and her husband, JoAnn and Ronald Massey, all of LaGrange; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Robinson officiating. Interment was in Shadowlawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute in memory of Miss Hale to Unity Baptist Church or a favorite charity. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guest book at www.hunterallenmyhand.com ________ Frances Hudson Brooks (FIVE POINTS) Frances Hudson Brooks, 78, of Five Points, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include her husband, Richard Brooks of Five Points; two daughters, Karen Daniel and Debra Deason of Roanoke; two sons, Clinton Brooks of Hickory Flat and Steve Brooks of Roanoke; seven grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. A native and lifelong resident of Chambers County, Mrs. Brooks was born April 8, 1929, daughter of Jimmy Lee and Molly Perry Hudson. She was Baptist by faith and a homemaker. Memorial services were held on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. at Community Life Church. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ James T. Browning Sr. (LAFAYETTE) James T. Browning Sr., 83, of LaFayette died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at LaFayette Extended Care. Services were at Jeff Jones Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Jan. 26. with interment in Concord Cemetery in Wadley. The Rev. Bill Hand and the Rev. Jim Browning officiated. Surviving are his wife, Mae Browning of LaFayette; three children, Rev. Jim Browning of Birmingham, Yvonne Denison of York, Pa., and David Browning of Pine Mountain, Ga.; four brothers, J.C. Browning of Huntsville, Max Browning of Las Vegas, Nev., Gordon Browning of Germany and Lee Browning of Panama City, Fla.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Browning was a native of Alabama, born Jan. 18, 1925. He owned and operated Browning's Five & Dime Store in LaFayette and later worked for the city of LaFayette. He was a member of First Baptist Church of LaFayette. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. ________ Janice Lamerill Freeman (HEFLIN) Services for Janice Lamerrill Freeman, 61, of Heflin were Saturday. Jan. 26, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Jordan's Chapel Congregational Methodist Church, with the Revs. Ray Clevenger, Jerry Bolt and Charlie Bolt officiating. [? Mrs.] Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Freeman died Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Long Term Health Hospital in Anniston. Survivors include one daughter, Regina Bowen Barnwell of Heflin; one son. Joe Bowen of Heflin; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were friends and family. Mrs. Freeman was born Dec. 30, 1946, daughter of Leonard and Cora Cummings Prestridge. She was a member of Jordan's Chapel Congregational Methodist Church and a seamstress for Sewell Manufacturing in Bowdon, Ga. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husbands, James Noles and Mayo Bowen; her parents; one sister, Georgia Marie Prestridge; and one brother, Bural Prestridge. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ Patriot Ward Johnson (BROOKLYN, N.Y.) Patriot Ward Johnson, a longtime resident of West Point, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at her home in Brooklyn. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Johnson was born in Wadley, Ala., on Aug. 31, 1922, the fifth child and youngest daughter of Bannie Allen Ward and William Lumpkin Ward. The family later moved to Langdale, where Mrs. Johnson met her future husband, Willie Lee Johnson. The couple was married in 1940 and moved to West Point in 1955. Mrs. Johnson became the secretary to the principal of West Point Elementary School and then was appointed Troup County executive for the American Red Cross, where she served with great distinction for many years. After her retirement, Mrs. Johnson studied literature, history and political science at Southern Union Community College in Valley and became an inveterate traveler, visiting many parts of North America and Europe with family members and with her much younger classmates. She moved to New York in 2006. For most of her life, Mrs. Johnson was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of West Point, where she sang alto in the choir and taught a popular and deeply influential Sunday school class for young adults. An avid golfer, she was for many years a member of the Riverside Country Club and a mainstay of regional amateur competitions. She did volunteer work for the West Point Literacy Council and was active in local and state politics, working tirelessly in Jimmy Carter's campaigns. Later in life, she became a researcher and, with her daughter, co-authored the book "State Crime, the Media and the Invasion of Panama" (Praeger Series in Political Communication; Greenwood Press, 1994). Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son, Christopher Johnson of Brooklyn; her daughter, Christina Jacqueline Johns of Patterson Island, Ga.; two granddaughters; her brother, Bob Ward of Aledo, Texas; and her longtime companion, Marie Holloway of Lanett. The family will greet visitors at McCarthy's Funeral Home in West Point on Saturday, Jan. 26, between 6 and 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in West Point on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. with burial following at Marseilles Cemetery in West Point. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Friends of Hawkes Library, 100 West Eighth St., West Point, GA 31833. McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point. ________ Billy Lee Barintine (WEDOWEE) Services for Billy Lee Barintine, 37, of Wedowee were Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Cool Springs United Methodist Church, with the Rev. J.D. Bearden officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Barintine died Monday, Jan. 21, at his home. Survivors include two sisters, Donna Bain of Heflin and Joyce Key of Wedowee; two nieces; three nephews; four great-nephews; and one great-niece. Pallbearers were friends and family. Mr. Barintine was born June 10, 1970, son of Wilburn Lee and Jeanette Rice Barintine. He had worked in the hatchery at Tyson Foods. Mr. Barintine was preceded in death by his parents. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ________ Kathy Taylor Kirk (WADLEY) Services for Kathy Taylor Kirk, 54. of Wadley were Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Hope Memorial Christian Church, with the Rev. Bobby Burroughs and the Rev. Jimmy Brand officiating. Burial followed at Wadley Cemetery. Mrs. Kirk died Thursday, Jan, 24, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Kirk of Wadley; one daughter, Teresa Adams of Wadley; one son, Tommy Kirk of Roanoke; her parents, Paul and Mae Parrish of Wadley; four grandchildren; one sister, Sybil Stephens of Wadley; and two brothers, Mike Taylor of Roanoke and Gene Taylor of LaFayette. Pallbearers were Ronnie Clark Sr., Paul Wilkerson, Donnie Knight, Scott Stewart, Ronald Caldwell and Donald Caldwell. Jerry Stephens and Ricky Noles served as honorary pallbearers. A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mrs. Kirk was born March 23, 1953, daughter of Durwood and Mae Knight Taylor. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a member of Hope Memorial Christian Church, and a member of Randolph County Rescue Squad. She had owned and operated Kirk's Florist of Wadley for 30 years. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ________ Flora L. Wright (WEDOWEE) Services for Flora L. Wright, 95. of Wedowee were Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Leven's Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Bob Traylor and the Rev. Tim Whaley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Miss Wright died Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Clay County Hospital. Survivors include five nephews and nieces, Ned Wright and Wyatt Wright III of Wedowee, Julia Ann Joyner of Newnan, Ga., JoAnne Clarkson of Clay County, and Bill Clarkson; a sister-in-law, Inez Wright of Wedowee; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers were Jimmy McCain, Donald McCullers, Carl Nelson Jr., Wayne Taylor, Robert Cox, Wallace Lee, Charles Perry, Larry Messer and Terry Graham. Miss Wright was born June 18, 1912, daughter of Wyatt and Bertha Capehart Wright Sr. She was a member of Leven's Baptist Church and taught high school math for Randolph County Schools. Miss Wright was a member of the Wedowee Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Wyatt Wright Jr. and Charles William Wright; one sister, Isabelle Clarkson; and one nephew, Barry Wright. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. _______________________________________________ This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 73.5 Kb