Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....May Obits, May Obits May 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 June 4, 2005, 3:26 pm The Randolph Leader, Randolph Co, AL - May 2005 The Randolph Leader May 4, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Willie Joe 'Pap' Prothro (WEDOWEE) Willie Joe "Pap" Prothro, 54, of Wedowee died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Anniston. Services were Tuesday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Burks Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Wright officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Prothro is survived by his mother, Minnie Prothro of Wedowee; four sisters, Mayola Houston, Willie Dean Roundtree and Flora Mae Wright of Wedowee and Maudie Brown of Wadley; and one brother, Herman Pearson of Wedowee. Mr. Prothro was a member of Burks Chapel UMC. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe D. Prothro; and two sisters, Mary Frances Pickard and Rosie Lee Wright. Roanoke Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Olive Precious Cole (ROANOKE) Services for Olive Precious Cole, 79, of Roanoke were Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Center Chapel Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jody Overton and William Pemberton officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery. Mrs. Cole died Saturday, April 30, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include her husband, George Frank Cole of Roanoke; two daughters, Patricia Cole of Roanoke and Elizabeth Winburn of Niceville, Fla.; two sons, Richard Cole of Gainesville, Ga., and Kenneth Cole of Roanoke; three sisters, Emily Knight of Wadley, Pauline Beeker of Melbourne, Fla., and Annette Elliott of Five Points; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Scott Winburn, Gerald Knight, Peter Knight, David Rice, Israel Henry, Dudley White, Harold Elliott and Mac Holderfield. Mrs. Cole was born Nov 1, 1925, daughter of Paul and Ethel Cooper Moore. She was a member of Center Chapel Baptist Church and a battre [?] filler with Handley Mills. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ William Horace McDaniel (ROANOKE) Services for William Horace McDaniel, 60, of Roanoke will be Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Willis officiating. Mr. McDaniel will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. McDaniel died Monday, May 2, at his home. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Wedowee. Mr. McDaniel is survived by his wife, Berna Hendrix McDaniel; two daughters, Karen Nuckolls of Newell and Mandy Farmer of Bowdon, Ga.; two sons, Steve McDaniel of Roanoke and Noel McDaniel of Lineville; two sisters, Nancy Hunt and Blanch Brown of Roanoke; one brother, Bob McDaniel of Ashburn, Ga.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Tracy Eason, Charlie Hanner, Alvin Smith, Ray Rogers, Maxie Strickland and Jimmy Daniel. Mr. McDaniel was born Dec. 1, 1944, son of William Shellie and Laura Jean Mulkey McDaniel. He was a cutter for Bremen Bowdon Investment and Lamar Manufacturing and was a member of Highway First Congregational Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Douglas McDaniel; and one sister, Peggy Faye McDaniel. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Joe Bob Meadows (HEFLIN) Services for Joe Bob Meadows, 69, of Heflin were Monday, May 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Harmony Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lewis Cushing officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Meadows died Thursday, April 28, at Cleburne County Nursing Home. Mr. Meadows is survived by three daughters, Lynn Meadows of Dallas, Ga., Shelby Kidd of Franklin, Ga., and JoAnn Meadows of Atlanta; two sons, Ricky Meadows of Lincolnton and Bobby R. Meadows of Opelika; two stepbrothers, Edward and James Meadows of Newell; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Edward Meadows, Dale Meadows, Pierce Meadows, Wayne Meadows, Samuel Meadows and Rance Meadows. Mr. Meadows was born March 15, 1936, son of S.E. and Maude Ellen Lovvorn Meadows. He was a mobile home installer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Meadows. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Norma Sanders Whaley (McDONOUGH, Ga.) Norma Sanders Whaley, 66, of McDonough, Ga., died Saturday, April 30, 2005. She was born in Randolph County, daughter of the late J.T. and Dessa Towler Sanders. She loved her family and was an avid Braves fan. She is survived by her husband, James R. Whaley Sr.; four children, Freddie Crowell, Jimmy Whaley, Stan Whaley and Kay Rowan; five grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Sanders and Johnny Sanders; a sister, Lois Sanders; and a sister-in-law. Services were at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 2, at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, with Pastor William R. Lewis officiating. Interment was at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to A Friends House or Contreras Cancer Fund c/o Cancer Aid and Research Fund, P.O. Box 37099 Phoenix, AZ 85069. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannoncleveland.com Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough. __________ Thomas H. 'Bud' Spratlin (MARIETTA, Ga.) Thomas H. "Bud" Spratlin, 67, of Marietta, Ga., a native of Randolph County, died Sunday, May 1, 2005. Mr. Spratlin was a member of the Jonquil Stars Square Dancing Club, CWA, and the Telephone Pioneers. He also worked at Sears part-time following his retirement from Southern Bell in 1991. He was an avid gardener and collected John Deere products. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Spratlin of Marietta; three daughters, Melanie Ann Leigh of Loganville, Ga., Michele Renee Rabanal of Cumming, Ga., and Monica Howard of Dallas, Ga.; his mother, Florence Spratlin of Roanoke; five sisters, Gwen Meadows and Sheila Spradlin of Woodland, Barbara Dabbs and Rebecca Weathers of Roanoke, and Mary Dabbs of Clarkesville, Ga.; four brothers, Gerald Spratlin and Mike Spratlin of Wedowee and Harold Spratlin and Ricky Spratlin of Woodland; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Castlellaw Funeral Home Jonquil Chapel, Smyrna, Ga., with the Rev. Cecil Dunton and the Rev. Roger Murdock officiating. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Ala. time Wednesday at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodland. Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna. __________ Charles Lindy Kaylor (ROANOKE) Services for Charles Lindy Kaylor, 77, of Roanoke were Sunday, May 1, 2005 at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Keith Benefield and Lewis Cushing officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Kaylor died Friday, April 29, at Central Alabama Veterans Care Systems in Alexander City. Survivors include his wife, Dera N. Kaylor of Roanoke; one son, Larry Kaylor of Roanoke; one daughter, Carolyn Huddleston of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tony Kaylor, Michael Kaylor, Brandon Arrington, Mike L. Brown, Dewayne Baldwin and Joe Baldwin. Mr. Kaylor was born Oct. 20, 1927, son of James Levi and Sara Higgins Kaylor. He had been employed by Douglas and Lomason Auto Body Parts Manufacturing, was a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Terry Linsey Kaylor and Perry Alan Kaylor. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Ruby Lee Hart Ray (OHATCHEE) Services for Ruby Lee Hart Ray, 78, of Ohatchee were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with the Revs. Joe Jones and Jerry Turner officiating. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Ray died Saturday, April 30, at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Ray of Ohatchee; three sons, Danny Ray of Roanoke, James Knight of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Ken Ray of Wadley; one sister, Mergie Fetter; one brother, Marvin Hart; ten grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; ten nephews; and six nieces. Pallbearers were Scotty Knight, Shane Ray, Chris Ray, Joshua Ray, Thomas Knight and Russell Hodges and the honorary pallbearer will be Eddie Kloepfer. Mrs. Ray was a native of Piedmont and a resident of Ohatchee. She was a member of Ohatchee United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her parents John and Lovella Hart. __________ Orbin Nobles (ROCK MILLS) Services for Orbin Nobles, 81, of Rock Mills were Sunday, May 1, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Foster officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Nobles died Thursday, April 28, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Joyce Kiser of Jacksonville, Fla.; one son, Larry Lamar Nobles of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Mildred Drinnon of Palmetto, Ga.; one brother, Raymond Lee Nobles of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Nobles was born May 12, 1923, son of Raymond and Bertie Anderson Nobles. He was a member of Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene, a retired truck driver for Roadway Express, and a member of #600 Masonic Lodge in Union City, Ga. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Nobles was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Christine Nobles; his parents and two brothers, Gordon and Ervin Nobles. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Kermit T. McCain (ROANOKE) Services for Kermit T. McCain, 84, of Roanoke were Friday, April 29, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Caver's Grove Congregational Christian Church with the Revs. Clayton Scott and Anthony Herren officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. McCain died Thursday, April 28, at Wedowee Hospital. Mr. McCain is survived by one son, Tony Ray McCain of Wedowee; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Manning, Bobby Bolt, J.R. Nelson, Rance Meadows and Bill Nelson. Mr. McCain was born March 16, 1921, the son of Dan and Roxie McManus McCain. He was a member of Caver's Grove Congregational Christian Church and a dump truck driver for Randolph County. Mr. McCain was preceded in death by his wife, Eron Campbell McCain; two sisters, Nellie Ruth Holloway and Gladys Nelson; one son, Ed McCain; one grandson, Dan McCain; and three brothers, Floyd, Charlie Will and Joe Tom McCain. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Charlie N. Bailey (MONTGOMERY) Charlie N. Bailey, 83, of Montgomery, formerly of Phenix City, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at his home. Services were Saturday, April 16, at the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Phenix City Chapel, with Ministers L.E. Wishum, Mark Trevathan and Larry Vaughn officiating. Interment with military honors was in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Nephews served as pallbearers. Mr. Bailey was born Nov 26, 1921 in Randolph County, son of the late Charles B. and Martha Adams Bailey. He was a retired warehouseman with W.C. Bradley Co., a member of University Church of Christ in Montgomery and a charter member of Phenix City Church of Christ. Mr. Bailey was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and participated in the invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach. He was awarded the Silver Star and was twice awarded the Purple Heart. He also received four battle stars among numerous other awards. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Florence Head Bailey of Montgomery; a son, Randall Charles Bailey of Montgomery; one sister, Alma Evans of Hogansville, Ga.; one brother, Theodore Bailey of Phenix City; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Phenix City. __________ Barbara Ann Sheppard (LINEVILLE) Services for Barbara Ann Sheppard, 52, of Lineville were at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Clay County with Pastor Craig McClure officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Rest In Peace Funeral Service in charge. Ms. Sheppard died Sunday, April 24, at Clay County Hospital in Ashland. Survivors include three sons, Marvin Sheppard of Lineville, Kenneth Sheppard of Anniston and Tyson Sheppard of Lineville; five sisters, Beverly McRath and Amma Haynes McRath of Anniston, Diane Sheppard of Wedowee, Linda Welch and Raquel Welch of Lineville; four brothers, Michael Welch, Lewis Welch and Larry Welch, all of Anniston and Willie Frank Welch of Lineville; mother, Mavis Welch of Barfield; four grandchildren; 14 nephews and four nieces. Pallbearers were brothers and nephews. Ms. Sheppard was a lifelong resident of Lineville and a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her lifelong friend, Robert Lee McLemore. __________ Annie Pearl Mays Wadsworth (ROANOKE) Graveside services for Annie Pearl Mays Wadsworth, 90, of Roanoke were Friday, April 29, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating. Mrs. Wadsworth died Tuesday, April 26, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Wadsworth Doan of Tallahassee, Fla.; one son, Ben Awbrey Wadsworth Jr. of Charleston, S.C.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Clara Hughes; and one granddaughter, Katie B. Wadsworth. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Mrs. Wadsworth was born Jan. 1, 1915, daughter of Willie Franklin and Frances Gaither Mays. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the lunchroom supervisor for 27 years at Handley High School. Mrs. Wadsworth was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Awbrey Wadsworth. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to First Baptist Church. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Dura Louise Riddle (HEFLIN) Services for Dura Louise Riddle, 59, of Heflin were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Pinetucky Baptist in Heflin with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Burial was in Pinetucky Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Riddle died Saturday, April 30, at Baptist Montclair in Birmingham. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Riddle of Heflin and Michell Craft of Boaz; one son, Lemuel Riddle of Heflin; four sisters, Dot Smith of Heflin, Judy Brown of Woodland, Betty Duncan of Greenville, N.C., and Mary Johnson of Wellington; three brothers, Sam Hudgins of Heflin, Horace Hudgins of Ocilla, Ga., and Tommy Gill of Moody; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Pallbearers were Josh Green, Mike Ferguson, Greg Hudgins, Patrick Hudgins, Ray Taylor and Brandon Gill. Mrs. Riddle was a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County. She attended the Baptist church. __________ Willie L. Polk (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mrs. Willie L. Polk, 95, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Brian Center Nursing Care. Mrs. Polk, born Dec. 4, 1909, in Randolph County, Ala., was the daughter of the late Sidney S. and Evie Lee Johnson Farr. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of Dunson United Methodist Church. She retired from the Dunson Division of West Point Pepperell after 30 years and was a member of the Pepperettes. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Tate of LaGrange; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Fuller of Valley; a brother, John Farr of Pulluyup, Wash; a brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Frank Polk. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in Shadowlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Hester officiating. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com. __________ Deputy Windsor memorial service A ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of the death of Randolph County Sheriff's Officer Mark Windsor, who was killed in the line of duty, will be Thursday, May 5, at 5 p.m. at Randolph County Courthouse. Front page article: [Windsor, 28, of Roanoke, was killed May 6, 1995 while responding to a call about a rowdy party near Woodland. He had pulled off the road to wait for his backup, when a drunk driver struck him in the driver's side door. Copies of Windsor's F.O.P. Hall of Fame award were shared with his mother, Jacklyne, and his widow, June. His widow also received the Supreme Sacrifice Medal.] ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader May 11, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Jay Frye (LINEVILLE) Graveside services for Jay Frye, 84, of Lineville were Monday, May 9, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Clay County Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Dan Keith officiating. Mr. Frye died Saturday, May 7, at the home of his son in Roanoke after losing his battle with cancer. He was a native of Hamilton but had lived most of his life in Lineville. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked for the Clay County Road Commission and the City of Lineville until he retired in 1985. He is survived by three sons, Ronnie Frye, Raye Frye and Tim Frye of Roanoke; two sisters, Betty Short of Birmingham and Louise Greetan of Carlsbad, N.M.; two brothers, James Frye of Lineville and Roy Frye of Florida; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Keith Frye, Patrick Frye, Brian Butler, B.G. Harvel, Ronnie Frye and Raye Frye. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ Albert I. Faulkner (HOGANSVILLE, Ga.) Albert I. Faulkner, 82, of Hogansville, Ga., died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at his home. Mr. Faulkner was born Oct. 19, 1922, in Randolph County, Ala., son of the late Francis Marion Faulkner and the late Liddie Overton Faulkner Driver. A resident of Hogansville since 1930, he was an army veteran of World War II and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He retired from Uniroyal Inc. after 43 years of service and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ward Faulkner. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Evans of Newnan, Ga.; one son, A.G. Faulkner of Carrollton, Texas; one sister, Pauline Wright of Albertville; one brother, Edward Driver of Roanoke; four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many special friends. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home. The Revs. Frank Powers and Wesley Boatman will officiate and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. __________ Mildred Boggs Welborn (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mildred Boggs Welborn, 87, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mrs. Welborn was born Oct. 14, 1917, in Rock Mills, daughter of the late E.B. Boggs and Mary Harper Boggs. She was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Welborn worked as an inspector for Callaway Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Welborn Sr., and one son, William Larry Welborn. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Ann Fuerst of Smyrna, Ga., Marjorie F. Pettus of Griffin, Ga., and Vicki Vincent of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four sons, James Harvey Welborn Jr. of Opelika, Gerald Raymond Welborn of Alexandria, Va., Ronald E. Welborn of LaGrange and Mike Welborn of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Wayne Boggs of LaGrange; 17 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church with Dr. Colin Dacus officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery. Those desiring may contribute to the United Methodist Children's Home, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30030 in memory of Mrs. Welborn. ___________ Elizabeth Magby Sook' Smith (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Elizabeth Magby Sook Smith of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. Mrs. Smith, the daughter of the late William Arthur Magby and Lillie Dean Magby was born April 1, 1928, in Roanoke. She was the youngest of six children. At an early age, Mrs. Smith united with Bethlehem Baptist Church in Standing Rock, where she was active in the choir and the Missionary Society until her health began to fail. Mrs. Smith attended Randolph County Training School and graduated from Poro Beauty College in Birmingham and for a brief time was a beautician. Mrs. Smith had no biological children, but Erica Jenkins and LaKristy Robinson of LaGrange were her special children. In addition to them she leaves to cherish her memories one sister-in-law, Mrs. Odie S. Magby of Columbus, Ohio; five nieces; four nephews; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Services were Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Standing Rock with the Rev. W.H. Trammell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Fred Butts (GOLDVILLE) Graveside services for Mr. Fred Butts, 78, of Goldville were Sunday, May 8, 2005, at 3 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Whaley officiated. Mr. Butts died Friday, May 6, at Russell Medical Center. He was born Jan. 31, 1927, in Blount County to Claude Lee Butts and Ludie Green. He was a welder with Robinson Foundry for most of his life and was a member of the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ellie Ree Butts; three daughters, Charlotte Jordan of Wadley, Sheila Hodge of Kellyton and Freda Jorgensen of Goldville; four brothers, Jessie Butts of Lakeland, Fla., Millard Butts of Tallahassee, Fla., Virgil Butts of Birmingham and Willie B. Butts of Wadley; two sisters, Eula Mae Teal of Wadley and Mary Ellen Ross of Florida; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ludie Butts; one son, Lawrence B. Butts; and several brothers. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home, Alexander City. __________ Lillie A. Ogle (ANNISTON) Services for Lillie A. Ogle, 86, of Anniston were at 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Salvation Army Church with Sgt. Maj. Harold Childs officiating. Burial followed at Edgemont Cemetery. Mrs. Ogle died Saturday, May 7, at NHC. Survivors include sons, Dewey Ogle of Weaver, Donald Ogle of Blue Mountain, Jerre Ogle of Anniston; brothers, Arlin Ashley of Edwardsville and Ellis Ashley of Randolph County; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were nephews. Mrs. Ogle was a born in Randolph County and lived most of her life in Calhoun County. She retired from Blue Mountain Industries in 1967 and was a Salvation Army bell ringer in 2001. Mrs. Ogle was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ogle. __________ W. Glynn Bailey (LAGRANGE, Ga.) W. Glynn Bailey, 77, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Florence Hand Nursing Home, LaGrange. Mr. Bailey was born Nov. 23, 1927 in Woodland, son of the late Roscoe and Nettie Bailey. He had lived in LaGrange for the past 65 years, moving there from Alabama when he was 12 years old. He was owner and operator of Glynn's Record Shop for 47 years. Mr. Bailey was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church and Troup County Senior Center. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Wynette Weathers Bailey of LaGrange; one son, Jimmie G. Bailey of St. Simons Island; two grandsons; three sisters, Sara Bartlett of Marietta, Ga., Mavis Gilbert of Villa Rica, Ga., and Dorothy Mooney of Flowery Branch, Ga.; two brothers, Malcolm Bailey and Elton Bailey of Albuquerque, N.M., and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, in Restlawn Memory Gardens. The Rev. O. Max McCord will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or those so desiring may contribute to the Troup County Humane Society in memory of Mr. Bailey. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ May Augusta 'Anne' Brown Carson (WADLEY) Services for May Augusta "Anne" Brown Carson, 72, of Wadley were Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Welcome Home Baptist Church, with the Revs. Frank Reaves, Zenus Windsor and Lanita Cotney officiating. Burial followed at Forrester's Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Carson died Thursday, May 5, at her residence. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Smith of Dallas, Ga., Brenda Carson of Wadley and Kathy Scarantino of Douglasville, Ga.; one son, Barry Carson of Wadley; four brothers, James, Casper and Ford Brown of Valley and Billy Brown of LaFayette; one brother-in-law, Barney Nixon of Columbus, Ga.; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Maddox, Branon Vann, Scott Smith, Forrest Reaves, George Carson, Ben Bennett, Jordan Reaves and Richard Lashley. Honorary pallbearers were Eric Scarantino and Benjamin Johnston. Mrs. Carson was born Aug. 25, 1932, daughter of Aubrey and Lois Bailey Brown. She was of the Baptist faith and a food service cashier for A.R.A. Food Service. Mrs. Carson was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Frank Carson and a son, Michael Harris. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Milton Bruce Chase (MARIETTA, Ga.) Milton Bruce Chase, 80, of Marietta, Ga., a native of Roanoke died Wednesday, May 4, 2005. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Jonquil Chapel of Castellaw Funeral Home with the Rev. Scotty Davis officiating. Burial was in Kennesaw Memorial Park with military honors. Mr. Chase is survived by his wife, Louise Chase of Marietta; two daughters, Robyn Chase of Marietta and Denise Griffith of Woodstock, Ga.; sons, Mike and Matt Chase of Marietta; a sister, Dorothy Noles of Montgomery; a brother, Henry Ewell Chase of San Francisco, Calif.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Chase was a lifelong deacon at King Spring Baptist Church and a Gideon. He was a Mason, a Kiwanian, a World War II Navy Underwater Demolition Team (frog man) member veteran, receiving the Bronze Star and the Presidential Citation. He had B.A., B.S. and master's degrees from Jacksonville State University. Mr. Chase was a football coach at Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Fla., and the first football coach at Crossville High School. He was a school-teacher and also retired from Lockheed. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, Cobb West Camp 10055, P.O. Box 344, Austell, GA 30168. Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna, Ga. __________ Oliver 'Evan' Traylor (DOUGLASVILLE, Ga.) Oliver "Evan" Traylor, 79, of Douglasville, Ga. died Wednesday, May 4, 2005. Mr. Traylor was born in Randolph County and moved to Douglasville at a young age. He was the son of the late Elbert Washie and Bula Henderson Traylor. He was retired as a supervisor in the textile industry. He was a Baptist and a deacon of Star of Bethlehem Church. Mr. Traylor is survived by a son, Billy Traylor of Douglasville; three daughters, Judy Woody, Kathy New and Annette Thomason of Douglasville; his twin sister, Retha Harmon of Cleburne County; eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darcus L. Head Traylor. Services were May 7, at 2 p.m. at Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home in Douglasville, with the Revs. Keith Head and Floyd Hufstetler officiating. Interment was in Poplar Springs Cemetery. Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home, Douglasville. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader May 18, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Billy G. Levens (LINCOLN) Funeral services for Billy G. Levens, 65, of Lincoln will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Gray Brown-Service Chapel with the Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Levens Baptist Church Cemetery in Randolph County. Mr. Levens died Monday, May 16, in Wellington. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Joyce of Albertville; one brother, Kenneth Levens of Wellington; two sisters, Helen Morrison and Gaynell Coldiron of Delta; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews. Mr. Levens was a native and resident of Alabama and a member of Church of God in Lincoln. He retired from AOD. Mr. Levens was preceded in death by his son, Billy F. Levens, and his daughter, Audrey Lee Levens. __________ Gloria Yvonne Folsom (HEFLIN) Services for Gloria Yvonne Folsom, 63, of Heflin were Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, Wedowee, with the Rev. Eddie Haynes officiating. Burial followed in Lighthouse Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Folsom died Sunday, May 15, at the Long Term Care Hospital of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Anniston. Mrs. Folsom is survived by three daughters, Lorraine Minter and Debra Lindsay of Lineville and Sandra Laird of Heflin; four sons, Eric Folsom of Munford, Steve and Brandon Folsom of Heflin and Jeremy Folsom of Ft. Oglethorpe, Tenn.; a sister, Rose Youngblood of Oxford; a brother, Butch Ray of Oxford; a half-brother, Terry Wayne Hudgins of Oxford; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Ray, Jesse Lindsay, Robert Lindsay, Lance Folsom, Travis Folsom and Caleb Clemens. Mrs. Folsom was a native of Calhoun County, born Aug. 24, 1941, daughter of William Edwin Ray and Nell Kettles Ray. She had been employed with the Lineville Nursing Facility as a CNA and was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Folsom; and a daughter, Leslie D. Folsom. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Randy Harold Kirby (ROANOKE) Services for Randy Harold Kirby, 48, of Roanoke were Monday, May 16, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery. Mr. Kirby died Friday, May 13, at Florence Hand Home in LaGrange, Ga. Survivors include his parents, James and Geraldean Kirby of Roanoke; two sons, Christopher Kirby and Michael Kirby of Roanoke; one daughter, Misty Kirby of Roanoke; two sisters, Teresa Godfrey of Roanoke and Cindy Cross of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Russell Kirby of Roanoke; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Howard Bailey, Dale Lawson, Jimmy Bozeman, Tim Mulkey, Timmy Burks and Wallace Fetner. Mr. Kirby was born Oct. 11, 1956, son of James and Geraldean Hurst Kirby. He was employed at Plantation Patterns as a welder. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. Dorothy Awbrey Bradshaw (ROANOKE) Services for Dorothy Awbrey Bradshaw, 87, of Roanoke were Sunday, May 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with burial at Randolph Memory Gardens. The Rev. Bill Dean officiated. Mrs. Bradshaw died Friday, May 13, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Penny Bradshaw; two grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Johnson of Valley and Virginia McKissic and Sue Bailey of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Will Johnson, Willis Johnson, Jim McKissic, Jerry Cotney and John Landers. In lieu of flower[s], the family suggests donations to Roanoke First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bradshaw was born Sept. 1, 1917, daughter of Thomas Lewis and Lavada Smith Awbrey. She was a member of Roanoke First Baptist Church and had been employed as a florist with Mickle Florist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Bradshaw; and a son, Gordon Bradshaw. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Camilla Lee Ogletree (TALLADEGA) Camilla Lee Ogletree, 96, of Talladega died Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Talladega. Mrs. Ogletree was a native of Clay County who had lived in Roanoke much of her life. She moved to Talladega in 1971 upon retiring from Palm Beach Company. She was a member of Alpine Baptist Church and the adult Sunday school class. Graveside rites were Monday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with Dr. Larry Morris officiating. No flowers, please. Memorial donations may be made to Alpine Baptist Church or First Baptist Church of Oxford. Surviving are a daughter, Jean O. Chase of Oxford; a sister, Sibyl Morris of Talladega; a brother, John Isbell Kirk of Lawton, Okla.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Rusty Roberts, Patrick Syer, Todd Humphries, Chad Humphries and Dillon Chase. Usrey Funeral Home, Talladega. __________ Joseph C. Henderson (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Joseph Clifford Henderson, 80, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Henderson was born April 12, 1925, in Randolph County, son of the late James Terrell Henderson and Mattie Lou Moore Henderson. He lived in LaGrange since 1956 and was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church. He retired from the State of Georgia, where he worked as a maintenance foreman in the highway department. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ressie Lee Henderson of LaGrange; three daughters, Brenda Morman of Cedartown, Ga., Sandra Parr of Shady Dale and Gail Neely of LaGrange; a brother, Fletcher Henderson of Dothan; a sister, Mavis Stephen of Vero Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel with the Rev. Lynn McClain and the Rev. Michael Andrzejewski officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Linda Jean Hardy (LANETT) Linda Jean Hardy, 60, of Lanett died Monday, May 9, 2005, at Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley. Mrs. Hardy was born in Langdale August 14, 1944. Surviving are two sons, Mark Hardy of Lacombe, La., and Chris Hardy of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; her mother, Betty A. Williams of Lanett; a sister, Stephanie Williams Parker of Acworth, Ga.; a brother, Michael E. Williams of Lanett; seven aunts, including Mattie Ruth Royston and Sara Ellen Prather of Roanoke; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene A. Williams. Services were at Lanett First Christian Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Merchant officiated. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that donations be made to Lanett First Christian Church or to St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., in her memory. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Lanett. __________ Jennie Mae Pinkard CLEVELAND - The remembrance of life service for Jennie Mae Pinkard, 77, of Cleveland were conducted Friday at noon at the Collier-Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden with the Rev. Ron Lesley and Pastor Jeremy Lesley officiating. Interment followed in the Fairview Cemetery in Double Springs. Jennie Mae Pinkard, a resident of Cleveland, died Wednesday evening, May 11, in a local hospital. Mrs. Pinkard was the daughter of the late Lola Mae McCurrey Haynes and Brooks Haynes Sr. Mrs. Pinkard worked beside her husband as a pastor's wife for more than 40 years. She was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. L.R. Pinkard of Cleveland; her daughter, Debbie Pinkard Lesley of Cleveland; her grandson; her sisters, Sally Argo of Anniston and Rosabell Dennis of Graham; and her brothers, Edward Haynes, Vernon Haynes and Chester Haynes, all of Anniston, and William Haynes of Gadsden; several nieces and nephews also survive. __________ Martha House (ASHLAND) Martha House, 87, of Ashland died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Clay County Nursing Home, Ashland. Mrs. House was born in Chambers County Jan. 24, 1918. She was retired from the Playtex Sewing Plant in LaFayette. She was a member of Sweet Home Methodist Church in LaFayette. Services were at Sweet Home Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. David Holmes and the Rev. Russell Williams officiated. Survivors include two daughters, Sheryl Bonner of Ashland and Susan Smith of Tuscaloosa; one son, John C. House Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford House. Pallbearers were Steve Fulghum, Patrick Smith, Jeremy Smith, Chris Potts, Mike Potts and David Hester. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, Lafayette. __________ Lamar Nance (LINCOLN) Services for Mr. Lamar Nance, 76, of Lincoln, were at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Gray Brown Service Chapel with the Rev. Tom Bonds officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery. Mr. Nance died Tuesday, May 10, in Anniston. Survivors include his sons, Joe Nance of Roanoke, Jim Nance of Eastaboga, David Nance of Arab; a sister, Louise Dalton of Rainsville; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Joe Allen Nance, Bob Ryan, Sam Ramsey, Robbie Angles, Chuck Burns, and Keith Burns. Mr. Nance was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County and a member of the Baptist faith. He was a hard-working, loving daddy and granddad. We [He] was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Nance; parents Luther and Gertrude Nance; brother, Ralph Nance; and two sisters, Doris Terlaje and Marie Jones. __________ Burdie Bell Ussery (WEDOWEE) Services for Burdie Bell Ussery, 86, of Wedowee were Friday, May 13, 2005, at 2 p.m. at El Bethel Baptist Church, with the Revs. Stanley Daniel and Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial followed in White's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Ussery died Wednesday, May 11, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Ussery is survived by three daughters, Eleanor Taylor of Wedowee, Ann Brown of Roanoke and Florence Weathers of Woodland; two sons, Carey Floyd Ussery of McDonough, Ga., and Wayne Ussery of Roanoke; one sister, Dura Lee Taylor of Wedowee; one brother, Huey Butler of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Keith Weathers, Rodney Brown, Richard Ussery, Doug Brown, Jeff Brown, Lamar Ussery, Joey Brown and Ryan Hill. Mrs. Ussery was born Dec. 27, 1918, daughter of Johnnie L. and Linda Skinner Butler. She was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church and a textile twister. Mrs. Ussery was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Lee Ussery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Pearls of Promise Girls Academy, c/o El Bethel Baptist Church, 8485 Hwy. 431, Roanoke, AL 36274. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Judson Talmadge Cox (LAFAYETTE) Judson Talmadge Cox, 88, of LaFayette died Friday, May 13, 2005 at his home. Services were Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Congregational Christian Church, with the Revs. Barry Brooks and Al Ruggles officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Cox was born Oct. 6, 1916. He was an army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was retired from East Alabama Lumber Company and was a 50-year member of Solomon Lodge #74 F&AM and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Louise Cox of LaFayette; two daughters, Marlene Cox Jackson of Ashland and Emily Cox Smith of Opelika; three sons, James Elliott Cox of Birmingham and Robert Timothy Cox and John Kimball Cox of LaFayette; one sister, Mary Ethel Handley of Roanoke; his mother-in-law, Gladys Kitchens Foster of LaFayette; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Chattahoochee Hospice, 6 Medical Park North, Valley, AL 36854 or Pleasant Grove Church, Co. Rd. 114, LaFayette, AL 36862. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Beatrice 'Bea' Maddux (LANETT) Beatrice Newman "Bea" Maddux, 76, of Lanett died Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at her residence. Mrs. Maddux was born in Roanoke on March 27, 1929, daughter of the late Dillie Mae Keeble Newman and William Newman. She was a retired employee of West Point Stevens' Shawmut Mill and a member of Shawmut Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are a daughter, Rhonda Earl of Lanett; four sons, David Maddux and Randall Maddux of Valley, Eugene Maddux of Kingsport, Tenn., and Wayne Maddux of Hamilton; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Leroy Newman of Roanoke and Kenneth Newman of Duluth, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Maddux; and her sister, Verbie Brooks. Services were at Shawmut Church of the Nazarene at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. The Rev Jimmy Blackmon and the Rev. Kenneth Wyatt officiated. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Cloie Kirby (BYNUM) Services for Cloie Kirby, 80, of Bynum were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Napoleon Church of Christ in Randolph County with Bill Prince Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Kirby died Monday, May 9, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her grandchildren, Shane Kirby and Kristopher Kirby, and a great-grandson, Kurt Daniel Morphis. Pallbearers were Basil Spradlin, Stephen Prince, Wayne Livingston, Garry Bowen, Jeff Richardson and Max Gaskin. Mrs. Kirby was a native of Randolph County and a resident of Bynum for many years. She retired from Oxford Fashions and was a member of Napoleon Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Kirby; her son, Gerald Kirby; and her grandson, Scott Kirby. Personal condolences may be written at: www.millerfuneralhomeoxford.com ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader May 25, 2005 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Bertha Virginia Brown (ROANOKE) Bertha Virginia Brown, 56, of Roanoke died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Services were Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Five Points, with the Revs. Sanford Johnson, William Patterson, W.A. Dean and W.H. Trammell officiating. Interment was in Skyview Memory Gardens. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Frank Brown; four daughters, Cheryl Hughley and Bettie Brown of Lanett and Janice Bailey and Temica Brown of Roanoke; three sons, Calvin and Marlo Brown of Roanoke and Greg Brown of Troy; four stepdaughters, Tammy Greer of Five Points, Sherika Banks of Roanoke, and Amber and Katrina Hughley of Anniston; three stepsons, John Phillips and Frankie Banks of Lanett and Keith James of the armed forces; four sisters, Cornelia Barnes and Lilla Whatley of Roanoke, Willie Mae Calloway of Five Points, and Annie Ruth Walton of Atlanta; one brother, Willie James Blakes of Five Points; and 20 grandchildren. Roanoke Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ James O. (J.O.) Worthy (WEDOWEE) Graveside services for James O. (J.O.) Worthy, 86, of Wedowee will be Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Mellow Valley Baptist Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Paris officiating. Mr. Worthy died Sunday, May 22, at Lineville Nursing Facility. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. Mr. Worthy is survived by four daughters, Susie Kopp of St. Louis, Mo., Anita Buss of Olney, Ill., Marian Hall of Ontario, Calif., and Annie Wojtys of South Bend, Ind.; two sons, Billy and Bobby Worthy of Wedowee; one sister, Joyce Watson of Orange Park, Fla.; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Worthy was born May 7, 1919, son of Lorean and Pearlie Dawkins Worthy. He was of the Baptist faith, a self-employed poultry farmer, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Worthy was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Joe Worthy and Henry Alton Worthy. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Avon Jordan Williams (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Avon Jordan Williams, 86, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Williams, born Jan. 15, 1919, in Malone, was the daughter of the late Charles Webster and Ida Kenady Jordan. She was raised in Roanoke and had lived in LaGrange for 65 years. She had been a member of LaGrange First United Methodist Church for 25 years. Mrs. Williams was a teacher for LaGrange City Schools for 20 years, having taught at Hill Street Junior High School and Westside Junior High School. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Fabbri of Hampton, Ga., and Susan Harrison of St. Augustine, Fla.; a son, James Pat Williams Jr. of LaGrange; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pate Williams Sr. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in the chapel of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange with Dr. Harold Lawrence and the Rev. Dane Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cem[e]tery. The family will receive friends at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 8. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice LaGrange. __________ Melvin K. Cox Jr. (OXFORD) Services for Melvin K. Cox Jr., 75, of Oxford were at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at First Baptist Church Oxford with Dr. Ron Ethridge and the Rev. Tim Embry officiating. Burial was in the Forestlawn Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Cox died Friday, May 20, at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Cox of Oxford; two sons, Danny Cox of Wellington and son, Dr. Don Cox, of Anderson, S.C.; a daughter, Linda Cockrell of Wedowee; sister, Barbara St. Jermaine of Anniston; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brandon Cockrell, Grant Cockrell, Justin Cox, Nicholas Cox, Caleb Cox, Josiah Cox and Lenn Singleton. Mr. Cox was a resident of Oxford most of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church Oxford, where he was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Velma Cox Sr.; a brother, Sam Cox; a son, Dennis Cox; and granddaughters, Allison Singleton and Dana Cockrell. The family requesta [s] in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Oxford building fund. Personal condolences may be written at www.millerfuneralhomeoxford.com __________ Agatha Yates (WADLEY) Agatha Yates, 90, of Wadley died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Clay County Hospital, Ashland. Services will be Wednesday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Cornelius Reese, Elder Thomas Knight and the Rev. Tim Heard officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Beotis Spidell of Bronx, N.Y., Renward Yates of Toledo, Ohio, and Ronald Yates of Wadley; two daughters, Dorothy Yates of Wadley and Barbara Yates of Toledo, Ohio; a sister, Lavonia Battle of Detroit, Mich.; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Yates. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Veronia Saddler (WEDOWEE) Veronia Saddler, 85, of 11011 County Road 15, Wedowee, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Gadsden. Services will be Friday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at Weathers Heights Church of Christ, Wedowee, with Brother Henry Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Mission Church Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Lonnie Mae Miller of Gadsden, Annie Mae House and Linda Saddler of Cleveland, Ohio, and Alida Stribling of Wedowee; and one son John Saddler Jr. of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Saddler. Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Dorothy Hunter Pearson (ROANOKE) Dorothy Hunter Pearson, 71, of Roanoke died Friday, May 20, 2005, at Roanoke Healthcare Center. Services were Tuesday, May 24, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Roanoke, with the Rev. Robert L. Heflin officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Clinton Wesley Pearson of Roanoke; two stepsons, Clinton W. Pearson Jr. of Killeen, Texas, and Clifford Joel Pearson of Palm Bay, Fla.; four step-daughters, Patricia Pearson of New Jersey, Betty Gunn of Melvin, Fla., Sandranette King of Augusta, Ga., and Judy White of Phenix City; a daughter-in-law, Gertrude Kelley of Atlanta; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Kelley. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Billy Ray Key (RANDOLPH COUNTY) Services for Billy Ray Key, 68, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, were Monday, May 23,, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Billy East officiating. Burial followed in Union Hill Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Key died Saturday, May 21, at Clay County Hospital. Mr. Key is survived by five sisters, Nora Craft of Anniston, Mora Humphrey of Lineville, Ethel Bean and Betty Hendricks of Huntsville, and Naomia Hill of Wedowee; two brothers, Harold Key and Basil Key of Wedowee; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Timothy Key, Billy Brewer, Lloyd Craft, Terry Richardson, Willis Smith and Jeffery Smith. Mr. Key was born Jan. 6, 1937, son of William Wesley and Weda Ophelia East Key. He was a member of Union Hill Congregational Methodist Church and a machinist at Key's Plating. Mr. Key is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lincoln Key; and one sister, Flora Brewer. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Frank Owen Carden (ANNISTON) Services for Frank Owen Carden, 81, of Anniston, were Monday at 11 a.m. at Brown & Kughn Memory Chapel, Anniston, with Rev. Robert Champion and the Rev. Bill Gunn officiating. Graveside service was Monday at 3 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke. Mr. Carden died Saturday in Alexander City. Mr. Carden is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Elaine Carden of Anniston; a sister, Sarah Dye of Tupelo, Miss.; a brother, Tom Carden of Mt. Olive community in Chambers County; a numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Carden was a native of Chambers County, where he lived during his early life. He formerly lived in Shreveport, La., for 35 years and resided in Calhoun County the past 14 years. Mr. Carden retired from-American General Insurance Company with over 30 years of service, was a World War II veteran, and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church of Anniston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Stephens Carden, his parents, Escar L. Carden and Sarah Gross Carden, and a brother, Harold Carden. Brown & Keghn Memory Chapel, Anniston. __________ Lewis Victor 'Vic' Baldwin (ROANOKE) Services for Lewis Victor "Vic" Baldwin, 79, of Roanoke were Sunday, May 22, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with Bros. Clayton Scott and J.R. Bowen officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Baldwin died Saturday, May 21, at Wedowee Hospital. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife, Arrie Myrtis Scott Baldwin of Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Baldwin; two grandchildren; one sister, Linda R. Baldwin of Roanoke; and one brother, Mac Baldwin of Roanoke. Pallbearers will be members of the New Hope Fire Department. Mr. Baldwin was born Nov. 24, 1925, son of Hiram Dewey and Mattie Sue Robinson Baldwin. He was a member of Taylor's Crossroads Church of Christ, a textile worker for Lanett Dye Works and a self-employed farmer. Mr. Baldwin was preceded in death by two sons, Steve and Tim Baldwin; one grandson, Steven Baldwin; three sisters and two brothers. Benefield Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Ellie Mae Langley Bailey (WOODLAND) Services for Ellie Mae Langley Bailey, 87, of Woodland were Sunday, May 22, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Napoleon Church of Christ, with Bros. Terry Langley, Ricky Martin and Jeff Thompson officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Bailey died Friday, May 20, at her home. Mrs. Bailey is survived by one sister, Mamie Keel of Woodland; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mark Johnson, Charles Green, Ryan Prince, Brian Raughton, Max Yarbrough and Joe Thompson. Honorary pallbearers were the men of Napoleon Church of Christ. Mrs. Bailey was born Sept. 17, 1917, daughter of H. Luther and Nora Bowen Langley. She was a member of the Napoleon Church of Christ and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Uklet Bailey; three brothers, Melvin, Nathan and Noah Langley; and five sisters, Udell Scott, Ruthie Hill, Eunie Langley, Winnie Langley and Estelle Wilson. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Hospice Care. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ George Edward Spradlin (WOODLAND) Graveside services for George Edward Spradlin, 50, of Woodland were Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, with Bro. Alan Daniel officiating. Mr. Spradlin was born Dec. 12, 1954, son of Horace and Ruth Stewart Spradlin. He was of the Church of Christ faith and was a self-employed painter. Surviving are one daughter, Heather Dewitt of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two grandchildren; his mother, Ruth Spradlin of Heflin; two sisters, Terri Short of Heflin and Carol Arons of Fayetteville, N.C.; and one brother, David Spradlin of Woodland. Mr. Spradlin was preceded in death by his father and twin brothers Larry and Barry Spradlin. Pallbearers were Ken Spradlin, Mike Spradlin, Jimmy Lynn Clark, Johnny Spradlin, Bobby Crenshaw and Brandon Teague. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetic Association. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Elbert Couch (TALLADEGA) Services for Elbert "Big 6" Couch, 84, were Saturday, May 21, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Hazel and the Rev. Jackie Bentley officiating. Burial was at Pine Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Couch died May 18 at his residence on Logan Martin Lake. He was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Gadsden to the late Mark and Charlie Foster Couch. He was a navy veteran of World War II, seeing action in the Pacific Theater, and an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He played football for both Auburn University and Jacksonville State University. Between his periods of military service, he served as head football coach and taught at Handley High School in Roanoke from 1948 to 1951. He received an M.A. degree from Peabody College in Nashville, and from 1954 until 1963, he was the head football coach at Sylvania High School, where his teams won several county championships and one state title. From 1963 until 1966, he coached at Etowah County High School. He served as the first director of the Vocational High School in Talladega until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Couch was active in the Talladega Rotary Club and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was selected as an Outstanding Talladegan in 2000 and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He was inducted into the Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame in 1996, the Dekalb County Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Emma Samson Wall of Fame in 1994. He served in national guard and reserve units and retired in 1986 as a lieutenant colonel with 32 years of service. Mr. Couch is survived by his wife, Elaine Couch of Talladega; a daughter, Carolyn Hamlin of Talladega; a son-in-law, James E. Couch of Jonesboro, Ark.; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Martha Jo Danehower of Gadsden; brothers Jack Couch of Ore City, Texas, and L.B., James and Charlie Couch of Gadsden. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Truitt Couch; a stepson, Byron Conner; and brothers Albert and John Couch. __________ Fannie Elizabeth Scott Prince (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Fannie Elizabeth Scott Prince, 99, of LaGrange, Ga., died at her home Tuesday, May 17, 2005. Mrs. Prince was born May 28, 1905, in Randolph County, Ala., the daughter of the late Charlie Andrew Scott and Lula Anglin Scott. She was a member of Murphy Avenue Church of Christ and retired from Callaway Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James Foster Prince; a daughter, Lura Wilson; and a son, Floyd Prince. Survivors include her children, Lavelle Parker of Bremen, Ga., Ruth Maharry and Alice Thompson of LaGrange and Betty Scott of Round Rock, Texas; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, at Murphy Avenue Church of Christ with minister Don Jackson and minister Rick Martin officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Neil Smith Jr. (LANETT) Neil Smith Jr., 74, of Lanett died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services were Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. EDT at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Cusseta with the Rev. Mario F. McDaniel, eulogist, and the Revs. Willie Patterson, Josephus Cofield and Arthur Thomas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Sara Charles Hall Vines Smith of Lanett; four children, Gwendolyn Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, Neil Smith III of Erlanger, Ky., Vernon Avery of Houston, Texas, and Valerie Lorraine Smith of Auburn; two stepchildren, Wilda Yvonne Vines Gunn of Parker, Colo., and the Rev. Warren Elliott Vines Sr. of Lanett; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mildred Brown of Cleveland, Everlena Hart and Beulah Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mary Lee Thompson and Leola Thompson of LaGrange; two brothers, Timothy Wilder of Roanoke and Elmer Wilder of LaGrange; two sisters- in-law; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Smith was born in Chambers County on Feb. 27, 1931. He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in the Welch community, where he served on the usher board. During his early adult years, he worked for the railroad and West Point Manufacturing Company. Mr. Smith retired from WestPoint Pepperell with more than 20 years of service. His early child-hood beginnings of cattle farming was and continued to be his passion and hobby throughout life until his health began to decline. He was the son of the late Neil Smith Sr. and Lillie Mae Hill. Three brothers preceded him in death, one of which was a twin who died at birth, Will and John Eddie. M.W. Lee Mortuary Inc., West Point. __________ Roger Carl Williams (PORTLAND, Ore.) Roger Carl Williams, 51, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Wedowee, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at his residence. Services were Saturday, May 28, at 1 p.m. at Weathers Heights Church of Christ, Wedowee, with Elder Thomas Knight and Minister Marvin Jones officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Williams of Portland; one brother, Henry Williams of Tampa, Fla.; and two sisters, Gloria Bledsoe and Bobbie Jean Berry of Wedowee. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard Williams and Christine Knight Williams. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Randy W. Senn (TROY) Randy W. Senn, 40, of Troy died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. Services were at Dillard Funeral Home on Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Christine Gassett and Shirley Ellis officiating. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery. His nephews and brother-in-law served as pallbearers. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Senn of Troy; a son, Tyler Senn of Troy; his mother, Vina Mae Senn of Brundidge; four brothers, Wayne Senn of Valley, Freddy Senn of Wadley, Chris Senn of Calera and Gary Senn of Brundidge; a sister, Kathy Outlaw of Brundidge; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gaston Senn. Dillard Funeral Home, Brundidge. __________ Ruthie James (CARSON CITY, Calif.) Ruthie James, 86, of Carson City, Calif., a native of Wadley, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at her residence. Services were Monday, May 23, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Cornelius Reese officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Gwendolyn Boykin of Las Vegas, Nev., and Joyce Green of Carson City, Calif.; two sons, Willie James and Michael James of Wadley; and two sisters, Louise Veal of Dayton, Ohio, and Mildred Traylor of Columbus, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James; and a son, Jerry James. Clark Memorial Funeral Services, Roanoke. __________ James Edward Siggers (LAGRANGE, Ga.) James Edward Siggers, 69, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at his residence. Mr. Siggers was born March 28, 1936, in Roanoke, son of the late John Clyde Siggers and Sara Frances Cummings Siggers. He was a retired driver for Old Dominion Freight Company and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a skilled woodworker and an avid camper. Mr. Siggers was preceded in death by a son, Randy Siggers; a stepdaughter, Lisa Ware McDaniel; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kay Green Siggers; a daughter, Gail Whatley; a stepson, Dave Ware, all of LaGrange; three sisters, Willie Mae Melton of LaGrange, Lou L. Davis of Trussville and Ioan Greene of Roanoke; a brother, J.C. Siggers of Danville, Va.; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Bethel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Howard officiating. Entombment followed in Shadowlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church in memory of Mr. Siggers. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Kenneth Alton Voss (MARIETTA, Ga.) Kenneth Alton Voss, 32, of Marietta, Ga., died Monday, May 23, 2005, after a long battle with cancer. Ken graduated from the University of Alabama and obtained a master's degree from Georgia Tech. He was employed by Cingular Wireless and attended Mt. Paran North Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Robin Colston Voss; a son, Joshua Alton Voss; his parents, Frank and Wanda Voss; and a sister, Angela Pontius. Services will be Thursday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at Canton Hill Chapel, Marietta, with the Revs. Alan Mathura, Robert Gruver and Lionel Gruver officiating. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online tributes may be placed at www.Mem.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Steblin Foundation, 1315 St. Joseph Pkwy., Ste. 1818, Houston, TX 77002, Attention: DSRCT Research. H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill Chapel, Marietta. __________ Alice Theresa Resa' Breed Webb (PHENIX CITY) Services for Alice Theresa Resa Breed Webb, 87, of Phenix City, formerly of Roanoke, will be Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Sam Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Webb died Monday, May 23, at Columbus Medical Center, Columbus, Ga. Survivors include two sisters, Robbie Faulkner of Smiths and Ruby Hill of Lanett; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Webb was born April 18, 1918, daughter of Fountain and Cardie Jane McCollough Breed. She was a homemaker and a member of Roanoke Church of Christ. Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Webb; and four brothers, R.W. Breed, Howard Breed, Amos Breed and Tom Breed. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Roanoke Church of Christ. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ______________________________________________________ This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 65.1 Kb