Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....March 2005, March 2005 March 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Marilyn Girardi MMGir@aol.com May 17, 2005, 4:06 pm The Randolph Leader March 2005 The Randolph Leader March 2, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Dr. Chester B. Primm (ROANOKE) Services for Dr. Chester B. Primm, 85, of Roanoke, will be Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Roanoke Church of Christ, with Bro. Gerald Romine and Bro. Sam Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Roanoke Church of Christ from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Dr. Primm died Thursday, Feb. 24, at Traylor Nursing Home, Roanoke. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Farris of Nashville, Tenn.; one son, Tommy Primm of Brentwood, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Farris, Glenn Carpenter, Bill Caypless, Stanley Cofield, Bruce Davis, Bryan Kirby, Paul Romine, Roy Beenett and Johnny Wallace. Honorary pallbearers will be the men and women of Roanoke Church of Christ and past and present staff of Randolph County Hospital. Dr. Primm was born Jan. 11, 1920, son of James Cevere and Lou Ethel McPherson Primm. He was a member of Roanoke Church of Christ, which he served as an elder for many years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Dr. Primm was a graduate of Walker College, attended Samford University, and graduated from Medical College of Alabama in Birmingham. He did his residency at Erlanger Hospital and at Campbell's Clinic Hospital in Chattanooga. He began his medical practice May 1, 1955, at the Knight Sanatorium in Roanoke and joined the medical staff at Randolph County Hospital in 1957. He and Mrs. Primm were avid Band Boosters for the Handley High School Band. Dr. Primm retired after 42 years of service to the citizens of Randolph County and surrounding areas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faye Nelson Primm. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Faye Cobb (JACKSON'S GAP) Funeral services for Faye Cobb, 71, of Jackson's Gap will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. James Burkhalter will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs. Cobb died Sunday, Feb. 27, at her residence. She was born Nov. 29, 1933, in Randolph County to Louie Bozeman and Katie Young. She worked as a winder in the textile industry for Russell Mills for most of her life and was a member of the Revival Center Church. She is survived by one son Larry Hudson and wife Mary of Jackson's Gap; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Louie and Katie Bozeman; her husband, Houston Cobb; and one brother, James Bozeman. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, Alexander City. __________ Evelyn Elizabeth Williams (ROANOKE) Memorial services for Evelyn Elizabeth Williams, 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Elkton, Ky., will be Monday, Feb. 28, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Roanoke Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Wally Rezendes officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of James Williams, 175 Pool Street, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday and at Roanoke Church of the Nazarene from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Williams died Friday, Feb. 25, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ruth Huntley of Cooskia, Idaho; two sons, James Williams of Roanoke and Harvey J. Williams of Enterprise; 12 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step- great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 24, 1914, daughter of John James and Mary Lee Beals. She was a member of Roanoke Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Jackson Williams Sr. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Howard E. Poole Sr. (OAK PARK, Mich.) Howard E. Poole Sr., 75, of Oak Park, Mich., died Jan. 22, 2005. Mr. Poole was born Jan. 30, 1929, in Randolph County, Ala., to William Poole and Mary Ola Tucker. He leaves behind his wife, Angela A. Poole of Oak Park; nine children, Deborah Merriweather of Detroit, Mich., Karen Garner and Howard Poole Jr. of Wilmington, N.C., Kenneth Poole of Atlanta, Bernard Poole of Laurenburg, N.C., Howard McFarlin of Roanoke and Charlie B. Bryant of Vaccaville, Calif.; two stepchildren, Anthony Tucker of Oak Park and Robin Elaine Tucker of Detroit; two sisters, Margaret Smith of Detroit and Ethel Higgins of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Jan. 27 at Swanson Funeral Home, Detroit, with interment in Detroit Memorial Park West. Swanson Funeral Home, Detroit. __________ Vera Mae Patton (FAIRFAX) Vera Mae Patton, 99, of Fairfax died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Traylor Nursing Home, Roanoke. Mrs. Patton was born in Chambers County July 29, 1905, daughter of the late Dora Alice Brown Osborne and William Robert Osborne. She was a lifelong resident of Chambers County and a retired employee of West Point Pepperell with more than 41 years of service. She was a member of Fairfax First Christian Church, W.M.U. and Ladies Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyce C. Patton. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Fairfax Cemetery, with the Rev. Donald Rice officiating. The family asks that any memorial donations be made to Fairfax First Christian Church. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Jackie Pike Hill (ROANOKE) Services for Jackie Pike Hill, 61, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, Roanoke, with the Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Wehadkee Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Mrs. Hill died Monday, Feb. 28, at her residence. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Brown of Rock Mills and Sonya Blackmon of Lineville; one son, James Phillip Hill of Sylacauga; three sisters, Sue Smith of Fitzgerald, Ga., Vera Whatley of LaGrange, Ga., and Brenda Farrow of Lanett; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Timothy Oats, Randy Slaughter, Ray Blackmon, Roy Glass, Russ Pilgrim, Tony Hill and Michael Kirby. Mrs. Hill was born Jan. 15, 1944, daughter of Thomas B. and Sallie Eaton Pike. She was a member of Midway Full Gospel Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, James Alvin Hill. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Michael Wayne Alsobrook (DALTON, Ga.) Michael Wayne Alsobrook, 53, of Dalton. Ga., died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, in Resaca, Ga. Mr. Alsobrook was born Aug. 4, 1951, in LaGrange, Ga. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam era. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church, Elm City Lodge #544 F&AM, and the Scottish Rite, 32nd degree. Mr. Alsobrook was an electrician and owned and operated Electrical Service Company. He was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Alsobrook. Survivors include three daughters, Leslie Alsobrook Sebaugh of LaGrange, Ashley Diane Alsobrook of Birmingham, and Emily Lauren Alsobrook of Dalton; a son, Stephen Wayne Alsobrook of Dalton; two grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, Katherine and Bill Parkerson of LaGrange; a sister, Pat Thompson of LaGrange; a brother, Winston Alsobrook of Hogansville; step-sisters, Karen Anderson of Eufaula and June Parkerson of Newnan; a step-brother, Norman Parkerson of LaGrange; a niece; two nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Unity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Robinson and the Rev Marc Eichelberger officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Rocky Face Baptist Church in Rocky Face, Ga. Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in memory of Mr. Alsobrook. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Elnora Beam Battles (ROANOKE) Elnora Beam Battles, 85, of Roanoke, formally of Rome, Ga., died Friday, February 18, 2005, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Battles was born in Floyd County, Ga., on February 7, 1920, daughter of the late John William Beam and the late Annie Bell Lemming Beam. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Rome. Mrs. Battles was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Battles Sr. on April 29, 1999; three sisters, Ruby Chambers, Mrs. Buford Garner and Olivia Chumbley; and two brothers, Henry Beam and Sherman Beam. Survivors include a son, Carl Battles Jr. of Wedowee; two grandchildren; four great-granddaughters: two sisters, Josephine Evans of Silver Creek, Ga., and Mablene Jenkins of Trion, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Battles were Monday, Feb. 21, in Rome with the Rev. Floyd Battles Sr. and Dr. Dan Armistead officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Battles, Ronnie Bragg, Benny Dukes, Turner Evans, Bill Everett and Steve Holbrook. Interment followed in East View Cemetery, Rome. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Rome. __________ Gladys Sendy Cosper (RANBURNE) Services for Gladys Sendy Cosper, 87, of Ranburne, will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 1 p.m. CST at Goldridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Garner and Rev. Ken Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Goldridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-8 CST Monday at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin. Mrs. Cosper died Saturday at Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include a daughter, Laura Gunnells, and her husband Virgil, of Ranburne; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brandon Stitt, Kelly Harper, Fred Lovvorn, Paul Hosey, Tony McManus and Gary McManus. Mrs. Cosper was a native of Randolph County and lived in Cleburne County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Goldridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Cosper. __________ Jerri Anderson Harrington (WOODLAND) Memorial services for Jerri Anderson Harrington, 49, of Woodland will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at noon at 5689 County Road 51, Newell, with the Rev. Paul Widener officiating. The family will receive friends there just prior to the service on Tuesday. Mrs. Harrington died Saturday, Feb. 26, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Survivors include her husband, Phenix Harrington of Woodland; a stepdaughter, Christy Heard of Woodland; two stepsons, Andy Harrington of Woodland and Eddie Harrington of Newell; a brother, Freddy Anderson of Indiana; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Harrington was a native of Indiana, born June 22, 1955, daughter of Clifford and June Anderson. She was employed, with Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sally Anderson. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Betty Lou Lobe Foster (CLARKESVILLE, Ga.) Betty Lou Lobe Foster, 73, of Clarkesville, Ga. died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at Limestone Heritage Long Term Care of Gainesville, Ga. following a period of declining health. Mrs. Foster was born in Cashmere, Wash., daughter of the late Arthur Melvin Lobe and the late Marie Loeffelbein Lobe Milbrath. Mrs. Foster was formerly married to Valdon Jasper Foster and was the mother of six children. She attended Deaconess School of Nursing in Wenatchee, Wash. and had a career in retail management. She was a member of Houston Avenue Christian Church in Macon, Ga. Survivors include four daughters, Anita Marie Mauldin of Wedowee, Karen Elizabeth Cooper of Sautee, Ga., Patricia LeAnn Cruse of Griffin, Ga., and Teri Annette Newsome of Cleveland, Ga.; one son, Valdon (Buddy) Arthur Foster of Woodland; a brother, Arthur Tobias Lobe of Snohomish, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diann Carol Foster. Graveside services were Sunday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery in Macon, Ga. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. __________ Vennie C. Beard (CHANTILLY, Va.) Vennie C. Beard, 83, of Chantilly, Va., formerly of Waverly, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at Vines Funeral Home Chapel, LaFayette, on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Gary Dixon and the Rev. Ed Vines officiating. Born Sept. 29, 1921, in Chambers County, Mrs. Beard was the 13th of 15 children born to the late Sam and Ellen Matthews. She joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, LaFayette, at an early age. After moving to Chantilly, Va., she moved her membership to Chantilly Baptist Church, where she served as chairperson of the deaconess board and sang in the choir. Surviving are her daughter, Shirley O. Nelson; two grand-children; two great- grandchildren; four sisters, Rissellor Matthews Williams of Birmingham, Fannie Pearl Woodall of Roanoke, Mae Lizzie Hardy of Opelika and Mary Ellen Matthews of Camp Hill; two brothers, Sam Matthews Jr. of Chambers County and Brice Matthews of Roanoke; 68 nieces and nephews, many cousins and other relatives. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Charlie F. House (LANETT) Charlie F. House, 86, of Lanett died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at his residence. Memorial graveside services will be Saturday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. EST at Shawmut Cemetery with the Revs. Albert Thornton and Jim Luttrell officiating. Mr. House is survived by five children, Charlie House Jr. of Lick Skillet, Ga., Bud House of Valley, Bobby House of Lanett, Becky Tolar of Dothan and Lucy Simmons of Fredonia; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Jan House Anderson. Born April 7, 1918, in Roanoke, Mr. House was the son of the late Jane McKay House and Ralph E. House. He loved the Lord and was a faithful servant. Mr. House enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting antique cars and woodworking, and he always wanted to be helpful to others. He was a veteran of World War II and was the owner of the House Plumbing Company. Mr. House was a blessing to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Claire House; his grandson, Josh House; and his brother, Ralph House Jr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chattahoochee Hospice, the Gideons or to the Lanett Community Chapel Church of God in his memory. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Mildred L. Perry (WADLEY) Services for Mildred L. Perry, 88, of Wadley will be Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Don Quick, Ricky Cummings and Tim Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. Perry died Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include three sons, James T. Perry of Daviston and William D. Perry and John Lane Perry of Roanoke; one sister, Sue Gibson of Wadley; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Mrs. Perry was born June 2, 1916, daughter of Jefferson Davis and Emma Pearl Dewberry Lane. She was a member of Radney's Chapel Methodist Church and owned and operated a general merchandise store. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her husband, Truman S. Perry. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Radney's Chapel Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Chad Perry, Dan Gibson, Bill Lane, David Tidwell, Jerrell Hodges and Lane Perry. Honorary pall-bearers will be David Harmon, Darryl Harmon, Waymon Hodges, Jerry Stephens and John Graves. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Lamar Wadsworth (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Lamar Wadsworth of LaGrange, Ga., died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mr. Wadsworth was born March 13, 1928, in LaGrange and was the son of the late Lawrence W. Wadsworth and Mary Salmon Wadsworth. He lived in LaGrange all his life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Perry Business School and West Georgia Technical Institute. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Wadsworth was a retired manager of the Eli Witt Company and owner of Wadsworth Vending Company. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Highland Country Club, Academy of Model Aeronautics, the USTA and the Dulcimer Troopers. He was an avid tennis player. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Leroy Wadsworth. Survivors include his wife, Jennie M. Wadsworth; two sons, Vance D. Wadsworth of Bradenton, Fla., and Michael L. Wadsworth of Ashland; two grandsons; three sisters, Betty Jo Alger of LaGrange, Bobbie Benefield of Roanoke and Linda Giles of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Bill Wadsworth of Columbus and Larry Wadsworth of LaGrange; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dane Wagner and Dr. Don Jolly officiating. A private interment will be held in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The family respectfully requests that all flowers be omitted, and those desiring may make contributions to First United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund in memory of Mr. Wadsworth. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader March 9, 2005 ____________________ OBITUARIES: Girleaner Hudson Wright (ROANOKE) Girleaner Hudson Wright, 58, of Roanoke died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke. Mrs. Wright was a native of Baxley, Ga. For more than 20 years, she was employed as a home health aide with the Randolph County Home Health division of the Randolph County Health Department. She was a dedicated member of Abundant Life Christian Church. She is survived by four sons, Master Sgt. Johnathan Maurice Wright and Johann Strauss Wright of San Antonio, Texas, Willie Earl Wright Jr. of Camden, Ark., and Dedrick Wright of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Ulysess Hudson of Fayetteville, N.C., Early Lee Hudson of Baxley, Henry Hudson Jr. of Atlanta and Harold Hudson Sr. of Buffalo, N.Y.; four sisters, Rose Ann Hudson of Chicago, Ill., Shirley Hudson Harris and Annette Hudson of Baxley and Elder Lillian Hudson of Atlanta. Services will be Friday, March 11, at 3 p.m. EST at First African Baptist Church in Baxley. Roanoke Funeral Home, Roanoke and Baxley Funeral Home, Baxley. __________ Rev. Rocelius Allen Sr. (ROANOKE) Rocelius Allen Sr., 72, of Roanoke died Monday, March 7, 2005, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Services will be at noon on Saturday, March 12, at First United Methodist Church, Roanoke, with the Rev. O'Neil Ridgeway officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services. The family is receiving visitors and friends at the residence of Vanessa Carlisle, 623 West Point St., Roanoke. Rev. Allen is survived by former wives Luree Woodgett Allen of Roanoke and Loretta Allen of LaFayette; seven sons, Stanley Allen, Rocelius Allen Jr. and Stafford Allen of Roanoke, Darrell Allen and Lamar Allen of Acworth, Ga., Reginald Allen of LaGrange, Ga., and Ronald Allen of Birmingham; three daughters, Vanessa Carlisle and Ruby Avery of Roanoke and Cassandra Allen of Birmingham; a step-daughter, Marsha Allen of Roanoke; one brother, Dewitt Allen Jr. of Roanoke; three sisters, Doris Thompson of Roanoke, Josephine Smith of Little Rock, Ark., and Christine Allen of Detroit, Mich.; 27 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Beatrice Jones Bailey (WOODLAND) Services for Beatrice Jones Bailey, 76, of Woodland were Monday, March 7, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, with Bro. Mark Carpenter, Bro. Ricky Murphy and Bro. Alan Daniel officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Bailey died Saturday, March 5, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, R.Z. Bailey of Woodland; one son, Ronnie Bailey of Woodland; two grandchildren; three sisters, Pearlie Davis of Shawmut, Hazel Williams of Roanoke and Faye Mapp of Franklin, Ga.; and one brother, Roosevelt Jones of LaGrange, Ga. Pallbearers were J.R. Fincher, John Fincher, Jack Johnson, Brad Johnson, Russell Bailey, Greg Almond, Sid Norred and Jack Gross. Mrs. Bailey was a native of Randolph County, born July 3, 1928, daughter of Sam and Minnie Bolt Jones. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Church of Christ and a retired machine operator for Palm Beach Company. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Samuel Bud Bailey; one grandchild, James Michael Bailey; one brother, Sammy Jones; and one sister, Daisy Gross. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Mae Emma Sims (GARY, Ind.) Mae Emma Sims, 62, of Gary, Ind., died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at St. Mary and Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Ind. Services were Saturday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Canaan "Shining Light" Baptist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. A.J. Sims officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Grady Sims of Gary; a daughter, Myra Staples of Hazel Crest, Ill.; two sons, Earl Sims of Gary and Eddie Sims of Indianapolis, Ind.; and four brothers, James Molden of Bowdon, Ga., Frank Molden and Bennie Ray Molden of Atlanta, and John Molden of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one brother, William Molden. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Christenelia I. Jairrels (LANETT) Christenelia I. Jairrels, 80, of Lanett died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at her residence. Funeral services were March 5, at noon CST at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Roanoke with the Revs. Robert L. Heflin, pastor, Louis Upshaw and Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Miss Jairrels is survived by two aunts, Leah E. Nolen of Lanett and Lavonia Booker of Lanett, two uncles, O'Neal Williams and Abraham Williams, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; two stepsisters, Mattie Bailey Jones and the Rev. Wilby Thomas, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; one stepbrother, Alvin Bailey of Fort Lauderdale; a devoted cousin and caregiver, Clora Davis and Demarias Booker of Lanett, and a host of stepnieces, nephews, cousins and several devoted friends. Mrs. Jairrels was born Oct. 14, 1924, in Randolph County. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church of Roanoke. The family may be contacted at the residence of Demarias Booker, 1343 44th Ave. S.W. in Lanett (334-576-4892). Unity Mortuary, Valley. Note: I have transcribed Miss and Mrs. as written in obit. __________ Elton Ertis Boyd (ROANOKE) Services for Elton Ertis Boyd, 59, of Roanoke were Friday, March 4, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Boyd died Tuesday, March 1, at University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, Faye Kelley Boyd of Roanoke; two sons, Thad Wayne Boyd of Wedowee and Randall Ertis Boyd of Newell; four sisters, Janice Bentley of Bowdon, Ga., Linda Kirby and Judy Smith of Roanoke and Jane Whaley of Wedowee; one brother, Darrel Boyd of Wedowee; three stepchildren, Alecia Taylor of Guntersville, Rodney Hand of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Kevin Hand of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jason Boyd, Shane Strain, Dusty Taylor, Ricky Whaley, Mike McCain and Junior McCain. Mr. Boyd was born April 5, 1945, son of John Dallas and Anna Bell McCain Boyd. He was a member of Cavers Grove Baptist Church and a retired gas fitter for the Roanoke Utilities Board. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Annie Stillwell Miller (OPELIKA) Services for Annie Stillwell Miller, 83, of Opelika, formerly of Roanoke, will be Thursday, March 10, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, Roanoke, with the Rev. Henry Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow at Potash Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Miller died Tuesday, March 8, at Care Center of Opelika. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte Miller of Opelika; two sisters, Myrtle Brand of Rock Mills and Myrtice DeSear of Braton, Fla.; and one grandchild. Mrs. Miller was born April 3, 1921, daughter of Henry and Lula Thomas Stillwell. She was of the Church of God faith and had been a textile worker for Handley Mills. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Thomas Miller. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Estelle Bain Owen (BESSEMER) Graveside services for Estelle Bain Owen, 77, of Bessemer were at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bob Bain officiating and K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Center in charge. Mrs. Owen died Monday, Feb. 28, at The Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer. Survivors include a daughter Sandee Owen Coker of Birmingham; three sons, Steven Lee Owen of Huntsville, Mark Randall Owen of Sayre, Pa., and James E. Owen Jr. of Atlanta; a sister, Mary Jim Bain of Anniston; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Don Bain, Marty Bain, Carl Bain, John Bain, Ron Bain, Lynn Bain, Benjamin Owen and James E. Owen III. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Owen, Casey Owen, Cody Owen and Jesse Coker. Mrs. Owen was a native of Randolph County and a member of the First Baptist Church of Phenix City. Mrs. Owen spent her lifetime sharing with others her joy and passion for learning through her work as a teacher and librarian, retiring in 1989 after 39 years of service. She was the wife of the late Dr. James E. Owen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association North Alabama Chapter, Century Office Center Suite 16, 3322 Memorial Pkwy., Huntsville, AL 35801. __________ Sara Embrey Waldroup (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Sara Embrey Waldroup, 79, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mrs. Waldroup, born June 16, 1925, in Randolph County, Ala., was the daughter of the late Ben and Doshie Embrey. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of Gray Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Larry Waldroup of LaGrange; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel Mitchell of West Point, Ga., and Helen Nguyen of Franklin, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Waldroup; four sons, Marvin, David, John and James Waldroup; two grandchildren, Lynn Waldroup and Donald "Bubba" Waldroup. Funeral services were Friday, March 4, at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel with the Rev. Charles Greathouse officiating. Burial was in Gray Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com. Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Nell Hay Whaley (WADLEY) Graveside services for Nell Hay Whaley, 74, of Wadley were Friday, March 4, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Wadley City Cemetery, with the Revs. Zenus Windsor and Jimmy Holmes officiating. Mrs. Whaley died Wednesday, March 2, at her residence. Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Moore of Wadley; one son, Gerald Whaley of Wadley; and three caregivers, Eldora Molden, Betty Lewis and Glenda Andrews of Wadley. Pallbearers were Dale Hay, Nelson Hay, Leslie Hay, Gary Nelson, Johnny Cleveland and Danny Baggett. Mrs. Whaley was born April 14, 1930, daughter of James Allen and Kathryn Ledford Hay Jr. She was a member of Wadley Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper for Piggly Wiggly of Roanoke and Canal Industries. Mrs. Whaley was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Whaley; and one grandson, Christopher Moore. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader March 16, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Genel Railey (WADLEY) Funeral services for Genel Railey, 87, of Wadley, were Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church (Motley) with the Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Railey died Sunday, March 13, at Clay County Hospital. She was a native of Clay County, but moved to Randolph County in 1932. She retired from Clegg's Manufacturing after 36 years and was a member of Union Baptist Church in the Motley community. She is survived by four sisters, Avis Rice of Lanett, Annie Maron of Langdale, Jean Rice of Opelika and Geraldine Weldon of Wadley; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Railey, and son, Samuel Thomas Railey. Pallbearers were Rodney Railey, Rick Bailey, Roger Coker, Garon Tidwell, Hershel Railey and Terry Williams. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ Agnes Murphy Knight (ROANOKE) Services for Agnes Murphy Knight, 94, of Roanoke were Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Midway Methodist Church with the Rev. Bobby Kirby officiating. Burial followed at the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Knight died Tuesday, March 8, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include one brother, J.L. Murphy of Wedowee; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Knight was born Aug. 19, 1910, daughter of James Larkin and Lena Thornton Murphy. She was a member of Midway Methodist Church and had been a seamstress for Palm Beach Company. __________ Roy 'Odell' Ozley (PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.) Roy "Odell" Ozley, 65, of Panama City Beach died unexpectedly after a short illness on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at a local hospital. Mr. Ozley was born May 9, 1941, in LaFayette. He was retired from Southern Company Services, Birmingham. Mr. Ozley is survived by his wife, Nina Beck Ozley; a son, John "Beck" Ozley; a daughter Nina "Taylor" Ozley Krishack; and one grandson; all of Panama City Beach; a brother, John H. Ozley of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Roanoke; two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Houston and Sally Ozley of LaFayette; and his sister, Sybel Janell Ozley Brazell of Greenville. Services were at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, at Ridouts Valley Chapel, Homewood, with interment at Forest Hills Cemetery, Birmingham. Ridouts Valley Chapel, Homewood. __________ Herbert Hoover McManus (VALLEY) Herbert Hoover Moncus, 75, of Valley died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial followed in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Moncus is survived by his wife, Kathaleen Hunt Moncus; one brother, Bobby Moncus of Valley; and one sister, Grace Mobley of Valley. Mr. Moncus was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Wadley. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Wadley. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Moncus and Ray Moncus. Resthaven Funeral Home, Lanett. __________ Betty V. Miles (LINEVILLE) Services for Betty V. Miles, 74, of Lineville were at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Dinglers Chapel Christian Church Cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville, in charge. Mrs. Miles died Thursday, March 10 at Baptist Montclair in Birmingham. She was a native of Randolph County but had lived most of her life in Clay County. She was a homemaker and a member of Dinglers Chapel Christian Church. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Smith and Rosie Miles of Lineville and Jackie Davis of Ashland; two sons, William Miles of Oxford and James Miles of Lineville; two sisters, Marie Stidham of Lakeland, Fla., and Pearl Palmer of New Orleans; two brothers, Charles Mitchell of Jemison and Junior "Legs" Mitchell of Clanton; seven grandchildren and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steven Miles, Tony Miles, Tyson Sexton, Jimmy Miles, Johnny Holcombe and David Miles. __________ Ruth Green Bartlett (ROANOKE) Funeral services for Ruth Green Bartlett of Roanoke, 92, were Friday, March 11, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bartlett died Tuesday, March 8, at Traylor Nursing Home. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bartlett was born March 21, 1912, daughter of Joseph Little Berry and Allie Kirk Green. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, a retired elementary school teacher of 44 years in Alabama and Georgia, a member of the American Legion auxiliary and Joy Club of First Baptist Church. She traveled extensively touring all 50 states. Mrs. Bartlett was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Bartlett. __________ Shirley Brodie Robertson (WADLEY) Services for Shirley Brodie Robertson, 74, of Wadley were Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Mountain Springs Baptist Church, Wadley. The Rev. Tim Whaley officiated. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Robertson died Thursday, March 3, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. She was born March 8, 1930, in Newark, N.J., and was a homemaker. Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband, David S. Robertson of Wadley; daughters, Christine Stephens of Milton, Fla., and Marilyn Cotney of Wadley; a son, Gary Robertson of Bronson, Fla.; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home, Alexander City. __________ Arthur Lee Lewis (DAVISTON) Services for Arthur Lee Lewis, 74, of Daviston, formerly of Talladega, were at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Cogar Hill Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with the Revs. Douglas Perry and B.E. McKinney offi ciating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Mr. Lewis died Friday, March 4, at his residence in Daviston. Survivors include his wife, Alice Mae Lewis of Daviston; four daughters, Rene' McKinley and Yvette Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio, and Jackie Wyckoff and Jennifer Spence of Wadley; three sons, Andre' Lewis of Cleveland, Alphonsus Staples of Woodland and Johnnie Arthur Lewis of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Genevieve Ridgeway of Mobile and Bertha Kittle of Atlanta; five brothers, Cecil Lewis of Talladega, Robert Lewis of Cleveland, Johnnie Lewis of Detroit and Joe Neal Crenshaw and David Crenshaw of Birmingham; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews and grandsons. Mr. Lewis was a former deputy sheriff in Talladega County for 13 years. He was a member of Cogar Hill Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and a former member of the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church. __________ Rhudy Lowell Bowen (COLUMBUS, Ga.) Rhudy Lowell Bowen, 81, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of Lanett, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at Columbus Hospice. Funeral services were Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at McCarthy Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Newton officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife, Alice G. Bowen of Columbus; one stepdaughter, Cindy Funderburk of Columbus; three stepsons, Ralph Gibson of Columbus, Ohio, Ronald Gibson of Columbus and Edward Gibson of Dallas, Texas; six sisters, Myrtie Lou Mitchell of Roanoke, Bonnelle Keeble and Joyce Gibson of Columbus, Wilma Newton of Union City, Ga., Glennis Rhodes of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Charlotte Wills of Eastaboga; two brothers, Lorenza "John" Bowen of Rock Mills and Gary Bowen of Opelika; and 10 grandchildren. Born Dec. 5, 1923, in Randolph County, Ala., Mr. Bowen was the son of the late Verna Ethel Brown and Arthur Denson Bowen. He grew up attending the Church of Christ in the Napoleon community. Mr. Bowen was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the European Theater during World War II. He was retired from Monsanto Chemical Company in Pensacola, Fla., with 31 years of service. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Valley Seniors Golf Club in Columbus, Lakewood Country Club of Phenix City and the Dixie Seniors Golf Club of Phenix City. He attended Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus. McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point, Ga. __________ Eunice Thompson Robinson (BOWDON, Ga.) Eunice Thompson Robinson, 82, of Bowdon, Ga., died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Carrollton Manor in Carrollton, Ga. Mrs. Robinson was born Dec. 8, 1922, in Carroll County, Ga., to the late Arlin and Frances Sears Thompson. She was employed at Lamar Manufacturing in Bowdon for 23 years, where she worked as a seamstress. A lifelong resident of this area, she was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Q.P. Robinson, and brothers, Loyd Thompson, Robert Thompson, Ridley Thompson and Junior Thompson. Survivors include a son, Larry Robinson of Carrollton, Ga.; three daughters, Patsy Smith of Ranburne, Linda Smith of Bowdon and Hilda Eichstedt of Newell; two sisters, Lillian Bohannon of Carrollton and Sara Entrekin of Woodland; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson were at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home in Bowdon with elder Homer Benefield and Kenneth Spratlin officiating. Music was furnished by Gita Spratlin and Michael Entrekin. Pallbearers were Carl Smith, Jimmy Smith, Bobby Smith, John Traylor, Nathan Smith, Ryan Smith and Truman Traylor. Interment will follow the funeral services in the Indian Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Robinson's family will receive friends at the funeral home on tonight from 5-8 p.m. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/rainwater. Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader March 13, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Clarence Tucker Sr. (ROANOKE) Clarence Tucker Sr., 62, of 1419 County Road 16, Roanoke, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Services will be Thursday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Elijah Jackson Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Farris Tucker of Roanoke; three sons, Clarence Tucker Jr. and Eugene Tucker of Roanoke and Ricky Tucker of LaFayette; a daughter, Angelia Pertillo of Columbus, Ga.; three stepsons, George Shears Jr., Gregory Lamar Shears and Jeremy Shears of Roanoke; five step-daughters, Shirley Shears, Sherry Martin, Sabrina Shears, Brittney Tucker and Wnittney [?] Tucker of Roanoke; and a brother, Bennie Tucker of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Eugene Tucker; two daughters, Janice Tucker and Rhonda Tucker; a son, Daryl Tucker; and two brothers, Larry Tucker and Robert Tucker. Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Lila Marie Lipham (WEDOWEE) Services for Lila Marie Lipham, 81, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Wedowee, with the Rev. Don Paris and the Rev. Ray Runyan officiating. Mrs. Lipham will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Wedowee City Cemetery. Mrs. Lipham died Monday, March 21, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Lipham is survived by her husband, Leonard Lipham of Wedowee; two daughters, Judy Yates of Wedowee and Gail Davis of Atlanta; two sons, Vernon Lipham and Tommy Lipham of Wedowee; two sisters, Elsie Cosper of Lineville and Mary Fields of Wedowee; one brother, Millard Waites of San Angelo, Texas; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kevin Yates, Billy Worthy, Brad Laney, John Fincher, Rocky Cook and Andy Lipham. Mrs. Lipham was born May 18, 1923, daughter of E.W. and Cora Allen Waites. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a seamstress for Sewell Mfg. Co. Mrs. Lipham was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Curtis Waites and Alan A. Waites; and two sisters, Evelyn Sasser and Imogene Craft. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Sara Elender Meacham (ROANOKE) Services for Sara Elender Meacham, 93, of Roanoke were Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Cecil Halsey officiating. Burial followed at Bethany Lime Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Meacham died Sunday, March 20, at Beverly Health Care Nursing Home in Lanett. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Wade of Roanoke; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gerson Bonner, David Collier, Mark Pickett, Gerald Mitchell, Cody McClurg and Randy Cummings. Mrs. Meacham was born April 23, 1911, daughter of Arthur and Loona Ramsey Henderson. She was Methodist by faith and had worked as a nurse's aide at Randolph County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Pierce Meacham; a daughter, Peggy Pickett; and a son, Sonny Morris. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Pauline V. Messick Willey (GEORGETOWN, Del.) Pauline V. Messick Willey, 79, of Georgetown, Del., died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, Del. Mrs. Willey was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Dagsboro, Del., daughter of the late Edward C. and Hazel V.W. Helm Smith. She was a self-employed seamstress for many years and a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, loved baseball and was a NASCAR fan. She was a member of St. Paul's U.M. Church, Laurel, Del. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Messick Sr., in 1973; a grandchild, Jeremiah Heath, in 1979; a sister, Eleanor Nascik; and a step-daughter, Beatrice Brittingham. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Samuel W. Willey; four sons, James. E Messick Jr. of Georgetown, Buddy Messick of Marysville, Wash, Ronnie Messick of Ellendale, Del., and Andy Messick of Warner Robins, Ga.; four daughters, Clara Tackett of Milford, Del., Edie Banzohf and Lois Wiley of Wedowee, and Rebecca Fisher of Gumboro, Del.; a stepdaughter, Betty Lee Bryam of Lititz, Pa.; two sisters, Doris Raymond of Dover, Del., and Sandra Esty of Warminster, Pa.; 19 grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great- grandchild. Services were at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del., with Pastor Don Murray officiating. Burial was in Beaver Dam Cemetery, Harbeson, Del. The family suggests contributions in memory of Mrs. Willey to St. Paul's U.M. Church Building Fund, 32827 Old Stage Rd., Laurel, DE 19956. Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. __________ Mary Ellen Williams (FRUITHURST) Services for Mary Ellen Williams, 82, of Fruithurst were Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Camp Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Pesnell, the Rev. James Owen and the Rev. Darryl Robinson officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Williams died Sunday, March 20, at Cleburne Nursing Home in Heflin. Survivors include a son, Noel Williams of Heflin; three daughters, Joan Reid of Piedmont, Linda Robinson of Muscadine and Jane Hulsey of Tallapoosa, Ga.; a sister, Flora McEllen of Dallas, Ga.; a brother, Leo Holland of Woodland; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her nephews. Mrs. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and her husband, Troy Williams.\ __________ Randy Gerald Crowder (CLANTON) Services for Randy Gerald Crowder, 52, of Clanton, formerly of Roanoke, were Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Michael Morris and the Rev. Derrell Jones officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Crowder died Sunday, March 19, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Survivors include three daughters, Heather Vinet and Jessica Crowder, both of Philadelphia, Miss., and Thea Crowder of Meridian, Miss.; his companion, Audrey Jones of Clanton; one brother, Judd Crowder; and six grandchildren. A Randolph County native, Mr. Crowder was born March 25, 1952, son of Jewel and Blanche Crowder. He was Baptist by faith and was an owner and operator with Crowder Brothers Trucking. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Effie Lene Stallings (ROANOKE) Services for Effie Lene Stallings, 82, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carolyn Hanner officiating. Burial will follow in Potash Cemetery. Mrs. Stallings died Sunday, March 20, at LaFayette Nursing Home. Mrs. Stallings is survived by one daughter, Willene Elliott of Roanoke; two sons, Troy Stallings of Marietta, Ga., and Jack Stallings of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Keith Benefield, Larry Bowen, Chris Stallings, Roger Adcock, Nance Bishop, Ryan Conger and Danny Baldwin. Mrs. Stallings was born April 25, 1922, daughter of Zachariah and Sarah Hill Bowen. She was a member of Highway First Congregational Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Stallings was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Stallings, and two grandsons, Gerald Stallings and Chad Elliott. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Awbrey Bowen Burns Jr. (WEDOWEE) Services for Awbrey Bowen Burns Jr., 76, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Gary Henderson and Greg Norred officiating. Burial will follow in Wedowee City Cemetery. Mr. Burns died Saturday, March 19, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Burns is survived by four first cousins, Jane Ussery of Anniston, Mitchell Gay Burns Jr. of Wedowee, and Bill Campbell and Susan Green of Sylacauga; and two second cousins, James M. Adams Jr. of Marietta, Ga., and Ann Adams Mazeko of Pensacola, Fla. Pallbearers will be Robert Burns, Michael Burns, William Eddes and Ricky Rampy. Mr. Burns was born Jan. 19, 1929, son of Awbrey Burns Sr. and Saralu Prescott Burns. He had been an investor and had degrees in law and pharmacy. Mr. Burns was preceded in death by his parents. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Patricia Brown Kaylor (ROANOKE) Services for Patricia Brown Kaylor, 50, of Roanoke were Monday, March 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Frank Foster and Jody Overton officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Kaylor died Friday, March 18, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Larry Kaylor of Roanoke; one daughter, Tina Dianne Trejo of Germany; one son, Mike Brown of Roanoke; three sisters, Debra Vaughn of Roanoke, Vickie Cummings of Alexander City and Runita Weldon of Lanett; one brother, Wayne Brown of Piedmont; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ken Vaughn, Michael Brown, Keith Walker, Tony Kaylor, Michael Kaylor and Jose Trejo. Honorary pallbearer will be Glenn Shiflett. Mrs. Kaylor was born Feb. 7, 1955, daughter of Loyd Lewis Brown and Ruth Owens Brown Woodlee. She was a Baptist by faith and a housewife. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Joe Allen (WEDOWEE) Services for Joe Allen, 67, of Wedowee were Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Wedowee First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gary Henderson and the Rev. Harold Bonner officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Allen died Thursday, March 17, at Palmyra Hospital, Albany, Ga. Mr. Allen was born Dec. 14, 1937, son of John Henry and Eloise Arnett Allen. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wedowee, which he served as a member of the choir and chairman of the finance committee. He was a graduate of Auburn University and the ROTC program and had been employed in trucking, banking, insurance and accounting businesses. He was a member of the Lake Wedowee Property Owners Association, which he served as a water specialist, and was a former member of the Roanoke City Council, where he was instrumental in developing the water filtration plant, recreation center and sports complex. He served on the board of directors of Bank of Wedowee. Surviving are his wife, Joy Benefield Allen of Wedowee; two daughters, Lisa Thrower of Opelika and Donna Beaman of Virginia Beach, Va.; one son, Jimmy Allen of Roanoke; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Mark Edward Allen. Pallbearers were nephews or cousins Jerry Mitchum, Joe Huey, Dennis and Danny Crossett, Frank Lanier, Roger Arnett and Whit Bonner. Honorary pallbearers were board members of Bank of Wedowee. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Ivis Wilner 'Joe' Pike (ROANOKE) Services for Ivis Wilner "Joe" Pike, 61, of Roanoke were Monday, March 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Paran Baptist Church, with the Revs. Gerald Sheppard and Jamie Taylor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Pike died Saturday, March 19, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include three daughters, Mignone Hackman of Opelika, Rachel Brown of Carrollton, Ga., and Cindy Rice of Roanoke; three sons, Terry Pike of Elba, Joseph Pike of Opelika, and Donnie Pike of Roanoke; his mother, Susie Pike of Roanoke; three sisters, Geneva Kirby and Arine Pike of Roanoke and Shelby Jean Arrington of Woodland; one brother, Gerson Pike of Roanoke; and 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tim Kirby, Sonny Lindenmuth, Gary Rice, Kevin Pike, Adam Calhoun, Kenneth Pike, Keith Pike and Kevin Brown. Mr. Pike was born June 22, 1943, son of Albert Wilner and Susie Lucille Prather Pike. He was a machinist for Amoco Fabrics. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Manuel Langley. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Marie Hay (ROANOKE) Services for Marie Hay, 69, of Roanoke were Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial was at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hay died Saturday, March 19, at her home. Surviving are four daughters, Stacy Mapp of Roanoke and Sherry Conville, Vicky Vincent and Crickette Ballard of Sylacauga; one step-daughter, Barbara Ann Bachman of Bainbridge, Ga.; one step-son, Charles Hay of Valley; one brother, Bobby "Short" Stewart of Sylacauga; 14 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. Mrs. Hay was born Oct. 17, 1935, daughter of Pink and Gladys Barnett Stewart. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Lanett and a cashier for Winn Dixie. Mrs. Hay was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Ed" Hay. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Anna Marie Mitchell (WEDOWEE) Graveside services for Anna Marie Mitchell, 46, of Wedowee, were Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Spradlin and the Rev. Charles Woodson officiating. Mrs. Mitchell died Thursday, March 17, at Bethany House. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her husband, Wallace Mitchell of Wedowee; two daughters, Sarah Alysia Mitchell of Roanoke and Megan LuAnn Mitchell of Wedowee; two sons, Thomas Keith and John Brian Mitchell of Wedowee; her mother, Emogene Smith of Roanoke; one sister, Mary Rogers of Wedowee; her maternal grandmother, Eartele Brewer of Roanoke; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Keith Mitchell, Brian Mitchell, Jason Vowell, Jamie Vowell, Hank Hawthorn and Eric Payne. Mrs. Mitchell was born Oct. 24, 1958, the daughter of Thomas Loyd and Emogene Cummings Smith. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a certified nurse's assistant for Lineville Nursing Facility. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her father. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ William Ray Green (GRAHAM) Services for William Ray Green, 70, of Graham, were Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Herren's Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Wiggins and Bro. Harold Forsyth officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Green died Thursday, March 17, at University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital. Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Mozell Harrington Green of Graham; one daughter, Emma Wiggins; two sons, Bobby Ray Green and William Bruce Green of Graham; two sisters, Bernice Lovvorn of Woodland and Runell Johnson of LaGrange, Ga.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jerry Johnson, Bill Lovvorn, Allen Green, James Green, Brendon Gibbs, Casey Anglin, Jonathan Pollard, Ronnie Walker and Shannon Norton. Mr. Green was born May 18, 1934, son of George Washington and Tinnie Noles Green. He was a member of Herren's Grove Baptist Church and was a self- employed poultry, dairy and cattle farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Alfred Green; and one sister, Esther Green. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ George Henry Ross (ROANOKE) George Henry Ross, 92, of Roanoke died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at his residence. Services were Monday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church, Abanda, with the Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Interment was in New Zion Cemetery, Lanett. Mr. Ross was born Sept. 10, 1912, in Chambers County to the late Elbert Ross and Elizabeth Boyd Ross. He was one of 13 children. Mr. Ross was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Deacon Board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Etta Askew Ross. Surviving are one son, Jeremiah Ross of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter, Lonita Poole of San Francisco; two sisters, Thelma Willis of Atlanta, Ga., and Arbell Hardnett of Alexander City; two brothers, John Tom Ross of San Francisco and Sebon Ross of LaFayette; a devoted caretaker, Mary Barnard; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Robert Ernest Brady (ANNISTON) Services for Robert Ernest Brady, 81, of Anniston will be Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Baptist Church Christian Life Center with Dr. Billy Harris officiating and Brown & Kughn Memory Chapel in charge. Burial will be at Forestlawn Gardens. Mr. Brady died Sunday, March 20, at his residence. Survivors include his spouse, Lucille Yates Brady of Anniston; a daughter, Delores Brady Busenlehner of Austin, Texas; a son, Daniel Robert Brady of Oxford; a sister, Edith McCord of Columbiana; a brother, Warren H. Brady of Oxford; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons of Mr. Brady. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Parker Memorial Baptist; Mike Lipscomb; Hulon Ogle; Dr. Warren Sarrell; Dr. Charles Martin. Mr. Brady was a native of Randolph County, where he lived during his early life. He moved to Calhoun County in 1946. He was a member of the Parker Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 49 years and also taught Sunday school. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #500 and served on the board of directors for the Fellowship House, where he taught Sunday school for 12 years. He was a former member of Northside Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and in the choir. He was the owner and operator of Brady Barber Shop for 45 years. He was a World War II veteran. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to New Beacon Inc., PO Box 2581, Anniston, AL 36202 or Restoring God's House, 1205 Quintard Ave., Anniston, AL 36201. __________ Jessie Spradlin Foster (HOGANSVILLE, Ga.) Graveside services for Jessie Spradlin Foster, 82, of Hogansville, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, will be Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Ronnie Fuller officiating. The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Foster died Monday, March 21, at LaGrange Hospice. Survivors include two sisters, Jane Holloway of Woodland and Ula Smith of Fitzgerald, Ga.; and one niece, Susie Dearing. Mrs. Foster was born March 22, 1924, daughter of Lee Hoyt and Lola Beatrice Runels Spradlin. She was a Baptist by faith and worked as a sewing machine operator for Palm Beach. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Lillian Anna Reda Newton (ROANOKE) Services for Lillian Anna Reda Newton, 91, of Roanoke will be held in Baltimore, Md., with burial at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Mrs. Newton died Tuesday, March 21, 2005, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include one son, Ron Newton of Roanoke; two sisters, Catherine Kahler and Agnes Hedges of Baltimore; two brothers, Leo Reda of Traveres, Fla., and Emil Reda of Baltimore; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Newton was born March 25, 1912, daughter of Stephan and Frances Jankevich Reda. She was Catholic by faith and a house wife. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Newton Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Special Olympics. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader March 30, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Quinton L. Bell (FIVE POINTS) Quinton L. Bell, 21, of Five Points died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in LaFayette. Mr. Bell was born Oct. 23, 1983. He was a member of New Life Worship Center of Roanoke. Survivors include his mother, Christella Bell of Five Points; his father, Donald Bell of LaFayette; three sisters, Miranda Bell and Latonya Bell of LaFayette and Renada Jackson of Lanett; his grandmothers, Mary Lizzie Kyles of Five Points and Mozell Bell of LaFayette; a niece; four uncles and six aunts. Services were Monday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, LaFayette, with the Rev. Lathonia Wright officiating. Burial was in Skyview Memorial Gardens, Five Points. Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Roy L. Lovvorn (RALEIGH, N.C.) Dr. Roy L. Lovvorn, 95, of Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, died Saturday, March 26, 2005. Services were at Springmoor Retirement Community at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. Burial followed at Montlawn Memorial Park. Dr. Lovvorn was born in Woodland on Jan. 24, 1910, and was a graduate of Auburn University, the University of Missouri and the University of Wisconsin. He began his professional career with the Missouri Agricultural Extension Service and the US Soil Conservation Service. In 1936 he accepted a position as assistant professor in the Department of Agronomy at what is now North Carolina State University. He resigned in 1950 to accept a position as director of the Division of Weed Investigations, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Md. In 1953 he returned to NC State as director of instruction in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He was director of the Agricultural Experiment Station from 1955 until 1969, when he became administrator of the Cooperative State Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. He retired in 1976 and returned to live in Raleigh. During his professional years he was named Tarheel of the Week in the News and Observer, Man of the Year in Service to North Carolina Agriculture from the Progressive Farmer and an International Gamma Sigma Delta award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture. His life is chronicled in From a Log Cabin to the Nation's Capital, an autobiography. Following retirement he traveled with his wife, Virginia, in a number of countries, serving many as a consultant in agricultural research. In Raleigh he served on the Wake County Library Commission, was president of the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and other organizations. He was also active at Springmoor Retirement Community, serving as president of the Residents Association and as manager of the Community Store for several years. He was a member of Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma XI, as well as a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was selected for membership in the Cosmos Club of Washington, D.C., for his many scientific contributions and accomplishments. His membership in the Rotary Club of Raleigh covered more than 50 years, and he was honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was a long- time member of the NCSU University Club and had served on the board of deacons of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church and Greystone Baptist Church. At the time of his death, he was a member of Greystone Baptist Church. Dr. Lovvorn was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia, who died in June 2003 after suffering from Alzheimer's for many years. Surviving are three sons, Larry of New Bern, N.C., Lee of Marietta, Ga., and Brian of Penrose, N.C.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nephews; and his faithful companion and supporter, Mildred Fosnight. Memorial donations may be made to the Roy and Virginia Lovvorn Endowment Fund, Friends of the NCSU Library, Box 7111, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695-7111; Springmoor Endowment Fund, 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615; Greystone Baptist Church Building Fund, 7509 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615, or to the charity of one's choice. Tributes may be sent to the family at brownwynne.com. Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh, N.C. __________ Wooten Elliott Duncan Jr. (ROANOKE) Wooten Elliott "Red" Duncan Jr., 67, of Roanoke died Monday, March 28, 2005, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Memorial service arrangements will be released later. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Duncan of Roanoke; two daughters, Cindy Oliver of Auburn and Bethany Yates of Wetumpka; two step-daughters, Rikki Lynn Snyder of Ft. Walton, Fla., and Kori Norris of Columbiana; one sister, Sue Parrish of Ft. Worth, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Duncan was born Nov 8; 1937, son of Wooten Elliott and Agnes Underwood Duncan. He was a mechanical engineer for Duracell. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Dorsey L. Benefield (LAGRANGE,Ga.) Dorsey L. Benefield, 86, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, March 27, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mr. Benefield, born Nov. 10, 1918, in Randolph County, Ala., was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Benefield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II, and was employed by Callaway Mills, and later Milliken & Company, retiring after 47 years of service. Mr. Benefield was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene South Benefield, and was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Phillip Benefield of Decatur, Ga.; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Jackson of LaGrange and Orene Crenshaw of Wedowee; four brothers, Ralph Benefield, Zeke Benefield and Don Benefield of Wedowee and D.V. Benefield of Roanoke; and a special friend, Zelma Daniel of LaGrange; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with the Rev. Bobby Robinson officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friendship Church, c/o E.Z. Benefield, 1722 County Rd. 42, Roanoke, AL 36274. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Lillie Siggers Hill Merritt (LANETT) Lillie Siggers Hill Merritt, 89, of Lanett died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Florence Hand Home in LaGrange, Ga. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Lanett First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donnie Erwin-Brown and Steve Jenkins officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. Mrs. Merritt is survived by her daughter, Deane Stone of Lanett; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Hill Piper of West Point, Ga.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Sara Jenkins of Lanett; and several nieces and nephews. Born Nov 27, 1915, in Randolph County, Mrs. Merritt was the daughter of the late Nora Nix Siggers and the late Jessie Siggers. She was active in the Lanett First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class. She retired from Lanett Mill in 1979 with more than 30 years of service and had been a homemaker since. Mrs. Merritt was preceded in death by her husbands, James Houston Hill and Monroe J. Merritt, her son, Bobby Hill, four brothers and four sisters. McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point. __________ Bobby O'Neal Adams (LANETT) Bobby O'Neal Adams, 74, of Lanett died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Blake Lockhart officiating. Burial followed at Garden Hill Cemetery. Mr. Adams is survived by five daughters, Sonja Wiseman of Panama City Beach, Fla., Shelia Adams of LaFayette, Penny Hull of Lanett, Rhonda Sims of Wetumpka and Vicky Rabideau of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one son, Bud Stringfellow of Wadley; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Born in Alabama on Oct. 16, 1930, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Adrian Adams and Annie Lee Adams. He loved to gold mine and fish. Mr. Adams enjoyed meeting with his friends three times a day at the Waffle House and loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Adams, and his sister, Betty Sanders. Mr. Adams was a member of Huguley United Methodist Church and Lost Dutchmans Association. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ William Howard Coleman (OPELIKA) William Howard Coleman, 65, of Opelika died Saturday, March 26, 2005. The family will receive friends at Frederick's Funeral Home in Opelika Friday, April 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a private burial ceremony near the family home in Randolph County. Mr. Coleman was born April 23, 1939, in Randolph County, to the late Ben and Winnie Mae Broach Coleman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Carolyn Lee Singleton Coleman, and his brother, Thamas Nathaniel Coleman of Hattiesburg, Miss. Survivors include three sons, Scott William Coleman of Austin, Texas, Jason Matthew Coleman of Cusseta and John David Coleman of Kyle, Texas; three grandchildren; two brothers, Ben Coleman Jr. of Atlanta and James "Pete" Coleman of San Antonio, Texas, along with many other relatives and friends. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society or their local Hospice organization. Frederick's Funeral Home, Opelika. __________ Robert Ford Davidson (ROANOKE) Services for Robert Ford Davidson, 77, of Roanoke were Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial followed at New Harmony Cemetery. Mr. Davidson died Sunday, March 27, at his residence. Survivors include one daughter, Shelby Jean Hardy of Breman, Ga.; three sons, Terry Davidson, Johnny Ray Davidson and Bruce Davidson of Roanoke; two sisters, Sally Hanlin of Columbus, Ga., and Julie Waites of Opelika; two brothers, Pete Davidson of Valley and Merl Davidson of Greenville, S.C.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Burns, Scott Dukus,. Russell Carr, Billy Royston, Steve Davidson, Brentford Davidson, Ricky Davidson and Greg Harper. Mr. Davidson was born Sept. 29, 1927, son of William H. and Ezekiel Waldrep Davidson. He was a member of Midway Full Gospel Church and a truck driver for McDonald Lumber Company. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Davidson. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Midway Full Gospel Church. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Johnny Wayne Cobb (HEFLIN) Services for Johnny Wayne Cobb, 64, of Heflin were Monday, March 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Heflin, with the Rev. Bo Hendon and the Rev. Franklin Turner officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Heflin, with Dryden Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Cobb died Friday, March 25, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. He is survived by his spouse, Nancy Cobb of Carrollton, Ga.; three daughters, Leisa Bearden of Heflin, Donna Akin of Newell and Misty Loveless of Carrollton; three sons, David Cobb of Roanoke and Danny Cobb and Brandon Cobb of Heflin; two sisters, Amy Smith of Delta and Thelma Clark of Anniston; three brothers, Russell Cobb of Anniston and Jimmy Cobb and Gay Cobb of Heflin; and 15 grandchildren. Mr. Cobb was a lifelong resident of Cleburne County and a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. __________ Susie Mann Miles (FIVE POINTS) Services for Susie Mann Miles, 83, of Five Points were held Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Sonny Kent and the Rev. Adam Bishop officiating. Burial followed at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Miles died Saturday, March 26, at Bethany House in Auburn. Survivors include her husband, J.T. "Jake" Miles of Five Points; three daughters, Sue Sheppard of LaFayette, Ann Beldsoe of West Point, Ga., and Phyllis Harris of Auburn; five sons, Hewell Bishop of Woodland, Tommy Bishop of Midland, Ga., Frank Bishop of Daviston, Darrell Bishop of Lanett and Wayne Miles of Five Points; two brothers, Grady Mann of Langdale and J.T. Mann of New Site; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Miles was born Jan. 18, 1922, daughter of Joseph Minnon and Susie Willoughby Mann. She was employed with West Point Pepperell. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Wylee Burl Yates (MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho) Wylee Burl Yates, 75, of Mountain Home, Idaho, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at a Boise hospital. Memorial services were at 5 p.m. Monday, March 28, at Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Wylee chose to be cremated and his remains will be interred beside his mother and father in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodland. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church with Bro. David Daniel officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Mr. Yates was born Oct. 29, 1929, in Randolph County, the only child of Guy Leberus and Mary Jim Rampy Yates. His father was a taxicab owner/driver in Roanoke. His dad tragically died July 20, 1940. Wylee's mother was a beautiful lady and a talented beautician. She needed help caring for young Wylee after her husband's death, so he lived with his grandmother Ella Yates and Aunt Inez Yates. Wylee joined the U.S. Army and served as a medic during the Korean War. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He graduated from Boise State University, bought a home and settled in Mountain Home. He is survived by two aunts, Lois Rampy of Anniston and Mac Rampy of Piedmont; a host of cousins; and a dear friend, Myrna Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents. __________ Celestine B. Heard (WADLEY) Celestine B. Heard, 78, of 1754 County Road 838, Wadley, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services were Tuesday, March 29, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Revs. Cornelius Reese, Timothy Heard and James Carlisle officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include seven sons, Kenneth Walker, Ethridge Knight, Jerry Wayne Anderson and Charles Anderson of Wadley, James Anderson and Eric Anderson of Atlanta, and George Anderson ,of LaGrange; two daughters, Frances Greathouse of Wadley and Brenda Pierce of Atlanta; two sisters, Zenobie Horton and Virginia Monday of Dayton, Ohio; 28 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Josh Heard; and a sister, Hortence Battle. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Jimmie Verval Heard (ROANOKE) Services for Jimmie Verval Heard, 82, of Roanoke were Friday, March 25, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Heard died Wednesday, March 23, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Janis Fincher of Roanoke; three grandchildren; one sister, Sara Shewark of Roanoke; and eight great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Rob Perry, David Ireland, Donald Mitchem, Chuck Holloway, Jimmy Bennett and Jerry Bennett. Mrs. Heard was born April 15, 1923, daughter of James Edward and Ella Hall Bennett. She was a member of Roanoke First Baptist Church and owner of Heard Florist. Mrs. Heard is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grover Heard; and two brothers, Harvey and J.L. Bennett. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Glover Whaley (LINEVILLE) Services for Glover Whaley, 70, of Lineville, were at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Lineville Church of Christ with Scott Latham, Michael Horn and Paul Cockrell officiating. Burial followed at Lineville City Cemetery with Clay County Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Whaley died Tuesday, March 22, at University Hospital in Birmingham. He was a native of Randolph County, but had been a resident of Lineville most of his life. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at Anniston Army Depot as a mechanic. He was a member of East Alabama Antique Farm Equipment Club and Lineville Church of Christ, where he was the song director and had previously served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Whaley of Lineville; a daughter, Donna Adamson of Lineville; a son Ricky Whaley; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister Maggie Dollar of Warner Robbins, Ga.; and a brother Grover Whaley of Anniston. Serving as pallbearers for Mr. Whaley were Nathan Whaley, Jack Whaley, Jody Whaley, Harold Dollar; Vernon Chapman, Rayford Johnson, Albert Gregg, James Horn, Duward Rice and Jerry Rice. __________ Randall Scott (ROANOKE) Services for Randall Scott of Roanoke, 68, were Friday. March 25. 2005. at 10 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Scott officiating. Graveside services and burial were at Taylors Crossroads Church of Christ Cemetery, with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Scott died Wednesday, March 23, at Higgins General Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Holli Deeanne Evans of Breman, Ga.; one sister, Cindy Tidwell of LaFayette; two brothers, Harold Scott of Powder Springs, Ga., and Mark Scott of Woodland. Pallbearers were Richard Evans, Joseph Scott, Tony Scott, Darryl Scott, Jamie Cofield and Larry Cofield. Mr. Scott was born July 9, 1936, son of Elmer and Ila Robinson Scott. He was Church of Christ by faith and a diesel mechanic for Southeastern Freight Lines. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Kendall Scott and one sister; Sue Manley. __________ Millie E. Phillips (BOAZ) Graveside rites for Millie E. Phillips, 82, of Boaz, formerly of Anniston, were at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Anniston Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tony Gunter officiating. Mrs. Phillips died Tuesday, March 22, at Marshall Medical Center in Boaz. Survivors are a special niece, Joyce Baird of Boaz, and several other nieces and nephews. Nephews served as pallbearers. Mrs. Phillips was a native of Randolph County and is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Phillips. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice of Marshall County. Gray Brown Service Mortuary and Crematory, Anniston. __________ Donald Wayne Parker Sr. (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Donald Wayne Parker Sr., 52, of LaGrange, Ga., died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Parker was born Sept. 8, 1952, in LaGrange, son of Charlie Parker Jr. of Franklin, Ga., and the late Nira McRae Parker. He was a lifelong resident and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Parker was employed with the LaGrange Housing Authority, where he worked in the maintenance department. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Wyatt Parker. Survivors, in addition to his father, include his wife, Margaret J. Parker of LaGrange; a daughter, Aprile Jean Parker of Beulah; two sons, Donald Wayne Parker Jr. and Donald Eugene Parker, both of LaGrange; his stepmother, Era Parker of Franklin; two sisters, Shelia Beard of Franklin and Sharon Pierson of Rock Mills; five brothers, Hugh Parker and Lee Parker of Cleveland, Tenn., Ken Parker of LaGrange, Vernon Parker of Franklin and Jeff Parker of Biloxi, Miss.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy McMillian and his brother, Rev. Kenneth Parker, officiating. Burial followed in Glenn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those so desiring may contribute to Hospice LaGrange in memory of Mr. Parker. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Herman Grady Jacobs (EAST PRAIRIE, Mo.) Herman Grady Jacobs, 93, died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at his residence in East Prairie, Mo. Burial was March 16 in Missouri. Mr. Jacobs was born Sept. 17, 1911, in Cleburne County, Ala. Survivors include two sons, John Jacobs of Woodland and Dan Jacobs of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one daughter, Jo Alice Mospan of Woodland; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife and mother of his children, Mary P. Jacobs; two sons, Bobby H. Jacobs and a stillborn infant; one grandson, Kevin Jacobs; and two brothers, Homer L. Jacobs and Otis L. Jacobs. ______________________________________________________ This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 80.4 Kb