Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....July 2007, The Randolph Leader July 2007 ************************************************ 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 M. Girardi Mmgir@aol.com March 11, 2008, 11:56 am The Randolph Leader - July 2007 The Randolph Leader July 4, 2007 _________________ OBITUARIES: John Hardy Hendon (ROANOKE) Services for John Hardy Hendon, 83, of Roanoke were Monday, July 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First Baptist Church, with Dr. Phil Russell officiating. Mr. Hendon died Saturday, June 30, at Traylor Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sudduth Hendon of Roanoke; one son, Tommy Hendon of Roanoke; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Bernice Irene Hardy Hendon; a daughter, Elizabeth Hendon May; and a sister, Willie Frank Tompkins. Pallbearers were Byron Morrison, Frank Phillips, Wyner Phillips, Bill Foster, Spec Bonner and Tommy Cato. Mr. Hendon was born Sept. 28, 1923. He was a member and deacon of Roanoke First Baptist Church, sales clerk for Phillips Brothers Hardware, and served 13 years as Randolph County's Circuit Clerk. He was a charter member and past president of Roanoke Kiwanis Club and had 60 years of continuous membership with the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Harley Nelson Carson Boyd (WEDOWEE) Visitation for Harley Nelson Carson Boyd, 11, of Wedowee, was Monday, July 2, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Harley died Saturday, June 30, in Clay County. Harley is survived by his parents, Thad and Tonya Boyd of Wedowee; grandparents, James and Sharon Mitchell, Judy Cofield, Carson and Ann Traylor and Faye Boyd, all of Roanoke; one sister, Megan Boyd of Wedowee; and one brother, Randall Boyd of Wedowee. Harley was born Sept. 3, 1996, and was a fourth-grade student at Wedowee Middle School. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Elton Boyd. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Ernie Joseph Joey' Turley (HEFLIN) Services for Ernie Joseph Joey Turley, 23, of Heflin were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Benji Turley and Rob Turley officiating. Burial followed at Antioch Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Turley died Wednesday, June 27. Survivors include his wife, Robbie Denise Turley of Heflin; mother, Lydia Yvonne Key of Eastaboga; father, Virgil (wife, Kimberly) Turley of Heflin; daughter, Haleigh Lucretia Turley of Heflin; son, Joseph Ethan Turley of Heflin; three sisters, Danielle Turley of Weaver, Robin Turley and Rhonda Turley, both of Ashland; two brothers, Dustin Key of Lincoln and Jarrod Moates, of Eastaboga; grandparents, Emily Surrett and David Surett, both of Eastaboga, Diane Turley and Robert Turley, both of Heflin; great-grandmother, Lorene Surrett, of Anniston. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Lydia and Clarence Tucker, Suzy Turley and Steve Daniel Surrett, and a grandparent, Ernie Ella Turley. Pallbearers will be Jordan Gallahar, Anthony Surrett, Jamison Shelton, Jeremy Martin, Josh Brown, Ethan Norton, Bobby Turley and Michael Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are employees of Burford's Tree Service. Mr. Turley was a lifelong resident of Cleburne County. He attended Cleburne County High School and was employed by Burford's Tree Service. He was a loving father, husband and son. Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin. __________ Erma Jean Carter Wilson (WEDOWEE) Services for Erma Jean Carter Wilson, 75, of Wedowee were Monday, July 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Cloyse Johnson and the Rev. Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial was at Noonday Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson died Saturday, June 30, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Robert Wilson of Wedowee; a daughter, Peggy Hill of Wedowee; two grandchildren; two sisters, Sara Stewart of Oxford and Mary Nell Cofield of Graham; and one brother, Joe Carter of Trussville. Pallbearers were Ben Bailey, Adam White, Larry Wilson, Charles Fincher, Ronald Holloway, Wendell Parmer, Joey Carter and Dennis Benefield. Honorary pallbearers were Hobart McManus, Eugene Brown, Bob Fincher, Guy Benefield Jr. and Jack Shelton. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Wilson was born April 1, 1932, daughter of Grady and Nancy Ella Holmes Carter. She was a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin brother, Earnest Carter. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Joshua Scott Dempsey (OXFORD) Services for Joshua Scott Dempsey, 31, of Oxford were Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Smyrna Baptist Church in Newell with the Rev. Keith Rivers officiating and interment followed at the church cemetery. Mr. Dempsey died June 27, 2007 at Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dempsey was a native of Calhoun County and lived in Oxford all of his life. He was a graduate of Oxford High School and a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by his son, Tucker Joe Dempsey, and grandparents, Sammy and Bettye Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey is survived by his son, Tanner Dempsey of Alexandria; his parents, Larry and Gail Dempsey of Oxford; his sister, Melissa Steward of Wellington; and grandparents, Billy and Clovis McCord of Oxford. Pallbearers will be Todd Radney, Greg Hughes, Mark Corbett, Mike Corbett, Matt Whitley and Phillip Whatley. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Holmes and Brandon Skinner. Online condolences may be made to the family at: klbrownmemorychapel.com. K.L. Brown Memory Chapel, Anniston. __________ Myrtis Brown Mitchell (ROANOKE) Services for Myrtis Brown Mitchell, 92, of Roanoke were Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. J.D. Bearden and the Rev. Richard Farrow officiating. Burial followed at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell died Tuesday, June 26, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include five daughters, Margaret Weathers of Forest Park, Ga., and Kathryn Vinson, Sara Knight, Joyce Denham and Barbara McDow of Roanoke; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Mitchell was born on March 3, 1915, daughter of Charlie and Callie Holloway Brown. She was a member of High Pine Baptist Church and had been employed as a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Mitchell; her parents; two children; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Ola Tomlin Holderfield (LANETT) Ola Tomlin Holderfield, 92, of Lanett died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at George H. Lanier Nursing Home, Valley. Graveside services were Saturday, June 30, at 11 a.m. EDT at Resthaven Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Gene Webb and Rusty Thomaston officiating. Mrs. Holderfield is survived by her daughter, Margaret Cook of Lanett; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Holderfield was born April 26, 1915, in Lineville, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Emma Lynn Upchurch Tomlin Sr. She attended Handley High School in Roanoke and was retired from West Point Pepperell's Lanett Mill in 1980 with 23 years of service. Mrs. Holderfield was a member of First Baptist Church of Lanett for more than 65 years. She belonged to the Loyalty Sunday School Class and Jolly Seniors. Mrs. Holderfield loved sewing and made many clothes for her family. She enjoyed teaching her grandchildren and great- grandchildren to cook, sew and read. She was a big fan of Alabama football and especially the Million Dollar Band. Awaiting Mrs. Holderfield's homecoming were her husband of 44 years, Johnnie Earl Holderfield; her twin sister, Lola Tomlin; her older sister, Nellie Mae Tomlin Lester; and her younger brother, Grover Cleveland Tomlin Jr., who preceded her in death. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Box 365, Lanett, AL 36863. McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point. __________ Gloria Dean Thompson (FRANKLIN, Ga.) Gloria Dean Thompson of Franklin, Ga., died Monday, June 25, 2007, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Atlanta. Mrs. Thompson, a native of Heard County, Ga., was born Aug. 22, 1963, and was the daughter of the late Harves Daniel and Ora Lee Person. She was a 1981 graduate of Heard High School and a member of Mount Zion Community Church. Survivors include her devoted husband, Greg Thompson of Franklin; stepdaughter, Brittany Dean; sisters, Lizzie and Auburn Brewer of Franklin and Ethel Kilby, Louella Person and Lois Person, all of Atlanta; brothers, Eddie Person and Felton Person of Franklin and Charlie Daniel of Roanoke; three aunts; in-laws; nieces, nephews and special friends. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Helton Person. The funeral service was Friday, June 29, at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Zion Community Church in Franklin. The Rev. Ruben Simson officiated. Burial was in the Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Grady Louise Baldwin Coleman (VALLEY) Mrs. Grady Louise Baldwin Coleman, 87, of Valley died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley. Services were Friday, June 29, at 2 p.m. EDT at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley, with the Rev. Steve York officiating. Burial followed at Fairfax Cemetery. Mrs. Coleman was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, J. Arthur Coleman. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Elder of Highland Village, Texas, and Sandra Glover of West Point, Ga.; four grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; a sister, Marie May of Valley; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Coleman was a native of Randolph County, the daughter of the late Rufus and Lola Mickle Baldwin of the Broughton Community. She was an employee of Fairfax Mill for many years. In 1957 she and her husband established Coleman's Grocery in Fairfax, which they owned until 1984. Upon retirement, Mrs. Coleman enjoyed gardening and her grandchildren. Flowers will be accepted or contributions can be made to Fairfax First Baptist Church, 510 Denson St., Valley, AL 36854 in her memory. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Mary M. Hanners (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mary M. Hanners, 81, of LaGrange, Ga., died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Mrs. Hanners was born Jan. 28, 1926 in Wedowee, daughter of the late Luther Young and Fannie Holloway Young. She had lived in LaGrange until 1953 and returned to LaGrange in 1987 and was a member of East Vernon Baptist Church. Mrs. Harmers was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bo Hanners. Survivors include her son, Angelo Hanners of LaGrange; a brother, Luther Young of Ft. Worth, Texas; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 28, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel, with the Revs. Jimmy McMillian and Bobby Bozeman officiating. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Baptist Tabernacle, Building Fund, 849 S. Davis Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240 in memory of Mrs. Hanners. Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Lee Paris (HUNTSVILLE) Lee Paris, 89, of Huntsville died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Cloverdale Manor in Scottsboro. Mr. Paris was born in Dallas, Ga., on Sept. 17, 1917. He was a charter member of Monte Sano Baptist Church and was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corp. He worked for the U.S. government for 43 years, most of which was at Redstone Arsenal as a contracting officer in Building 4488. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mitchell Paris; three sons, Don Mitchell Paris of Wedowee, Lee Winston Paris of Woodville and Lindsay Matthew Paris of Huntsville; one brother, Neal Paris of Breman, Ga.; one sister, Mary Willene Harley of Breman; and five grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Emma Paris, and one brother, James Wilbur Paris. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at Monte Sano Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Mayberry officiating. Valhalla Funeral Home, Huntsville. __________ Travis James Harris (SALEM) Services for Travis James Harris, 20, of Salem were Friday, June 29, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Iduma Congregational Methodist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. Bobby Watford officiating. Burial followed at Valley Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Wedowee. Mr. Harris died Tuesday, June 26, at Columbus Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Travis Neil and Jodi Diane Harris of Salem; one sister, Kristian Harris of Salem; his paternal grandfather, James C. Harris of Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Farrel and Edna Boutwell of Phenix City; and his step-grandfather, Ben Kacer of Phenix City. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen Clifton Harris and great- grandparents Lillie and Joe Clifton. Pallbearers were Jake Harris, Barry Harris, Josh Harris, Tim Clifton, Anthony Clifton and Rick Gentle. Mr. Harris was born July 21, 1986, son of Travis Neil and Jodi D. Boutwell Harris. He had been employed as a carpenter with Harris Construction. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Kathryn Lane Bolding (CARROLLTON, Ga.) Kathryn Lane Bolding, 77, of Carrollton, Ga., formerly of Ellijay, Ga., died June 23, 2007. She was born Feb. 25, 1930, in Randolph County, Ala., to the late Whittlin S. Lane and Irene Dannielly Lane. Ms. Bolding worked for the Corps of Engineers at Dobbins AFB in Marietta, Ga., and was a teacher at Murray County High School for 10 years before she retired. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Ellijay. She was a graduate of North Georgia University and received her master's degree in dehavioral disorders from the University of West Georgia. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Lane Bolding; a sister, Rebecca L. Norfleet; and a brother, William S. Lane. Survivors include her sons, Charles D. Bolding of Carrollton and Alan W. Bolding of Douglasville, Ga.; a daughter, Karen B. Stewart of Carrollton; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted June 26 at 11 a.m. at West Georgia Memorial Park in Carrollton with the Rev. J.C. Cook officiating. Music was rendered by Rethal Martin. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton. __________ Dr. James Allen Graham (ROANOKE) Services for Dr. James Allen Graham, 87, of Roanoke will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Roger Jones and Hugh Vines officiating. Dr. Graham will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Dr. Graham died July 1 at Roanoke Healthcare Center. Survivors include his wife, Mary Stuart Graham of Roanoke; two sisters, Wylodene Bates and Juliet Peterson, both of Montgomery; and one brother, Charles B. Graham of Atlanta. Pallbearers will be Ralph Davis, Tommy Burke, Joe Andrew, Richard Holland, Ted Noles and Jimmy Gay. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Lebanon Christian Church. The family will accept flowers or donations to Lebanon Christian Church, Roanoke First United Methodist Church or a charity of one's choice. Dr. Graham was born June 10, 1920, son of John Robert and Dovie Odessa Lester Graham. He was a World War II Army veteran, had been self-employed as a chiropractor in Meridian, Miss., and was a member of Lebanon Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Pauline Wahn, Pearl Hall, Eva Morris and Eltis Cummins. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Jessie Bo' Ellis Services for Jessie Bo Ellis were Saturday, June 30, 2007, at noon at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Woodland. Mr. Ellis was born March 6, 1956, in Woodland to the late Jessie Harmon Ellis Sr. and Catherine Little Ellis. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Strong Ellis; three sisters; two brothers and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Duane A. Jackson Mortuary, Carrollton, Ga. _________________________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader July 11, 2007 _________________ OBITUARIES: Zachary Joseph Estes-Shirah (infant) (ROANOKE) Services for infant Zachary Joseph Estes-Shirah were Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Dr. Tharel Shirah officiating. Burial followed in Wadley City Cemetery. Zachary died Wednesday, July 4, at Randolph Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Stephanie Estes and Mitchell Shirah of Roanoke; one sister, Laine Shirah; three brothers, Brody Estes-Shirah, Carey Shirah and Gage Estes of Roanoke; grandparents, Pauline Shirah of Sylacauga, Sharon Moore of Lineville and Larry Estes of Wadley; a great-grandmother, Margaret Moore of Lineville; a great-great-grandmother, Eunice Jordan of Lineville; an aunt; and two uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Murry Shirah; grandmother, Nancy Estes; and great-grandfather, Johnny Moore. Pallbearers were Jarrod Headrick, Wayne Ford, Jody Melton and Keith Wilson. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ Ruby Dean Carson (WADLEY) Services for Ruby Dean Carson, 80, of Wadley, were Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Kenneth Johnson and Billy Watts officiating. Burial followed in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Carson died Sunday, July 8, at her home. Survivors include her husband, James Edward Carson of Wadley; two sons, William Drew Carson and Dan Edwards Carson, both of Wadley; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Leslie Weaver, Ray Mulkey, Marion Carson, Tim Carson, Anthony Carson, Jerry Hall and Roger Bennett. Mrs. Carson was born Jan. 2, 1927, daughter of J.W. and Emma Dell Briskey Woodall. She was a member of North Main Congregational Christian Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Carson was preceded in death by her parents. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ James Albert Kirby (ROANOKE) Services for James Albert Kirby, 64, of Roanoke, were Sunday, July 8, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs: Harold Bonner and Bobby Kirby officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Kirby died Saturday, July 7, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Linda Boyd Kirby of Roanoke; two daughters, Sondra Reed of Huntsville and Cindy Strain of Woodland; his mother, Catherine Kirby of Roanoke; two brothers, Rev. Bobby Kirby and Jerrell Wayne Kirby, both of Roanoke; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randall Boyd, Waymon Taft, Ralph Wilder, Derrell Kirby, Thomas Rollins and Ricky Whaley. Mr. Kirby was born April 18, 1943, son of Albertus and Catherine Sewell Kirby. He was of the Baptist faith, a Class A mechanic for Transco, and had served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Kirby is preceded in death by his father. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Jossie Naomie Henderson (ROANOKE) Jossie Naomie Chang Henderson, 72, of Roanoke died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at her residence. A native of Chambers County, she was born June 14, 1935. She was a member of Wehadkee Baptist Church, Roanoke. Survivors include three sons, Charlie Goss, Michael Goss and Rudolph Goss of Roanoke; two sisters, Annie Will Clark of Louisville, Ky., and Emma Jean Huey of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services were at Wehadkee Baptist Church on Friday, July 6, at 2 p.m., with the Revs. Elijah Jackson and Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Rosa Bell Haynes Dennis (GRAHAM) Services for Rosa Bell Haynes Dennis, 75, of Graham were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary, Anniston, with the Revs. Robert Doddridge, Loyal Pinkard and Ronnie Lesley officiating. Ronnie Lesley and wife Debbie provided special music. Burial followed at Christiana Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Dennis died Wednesday at her residence. Survivors include one daughter, Faye Stephens of Carrollton, Ga.; four sons, Bobby Dennis of Calhoun, Ga., Earl Dennis of Ranburne, Jackie Dennis of Grantville, Ga., and Randy Dennis of Graham; nine grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; one sister, Sally Argo of Blue Mountain; four brothers, Chester Haynes and Edward Haynes of Anniston, William Haynes of Birmingham, and Vernon Haynes of Wedowee. Pallbearers were Randy Dennis, Bobby Dennis, Jackie Dennis, Earl Dennis, Wade Stephens and Quinton Stephens. Honorary pallbearer will be James Stephens. Mrs. Dennis was a native of Anniston and a lifelong resident of Graham. She was a member of the former Unity Church of God in Bowdon, Ga., for 43 years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959, Hollis W. Dennis, one great- grandchild, three sisters, four brothers, and her parents. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary, Anniston. __________ Johnie Wesley Ward (ANNISTON) Services for Johnie Wesley Ward, 64, of Anniston were Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Napoleon Church of Christ, with Bro. Terry Langley officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Ward died Thursday, June 28, in Merida, Mexico. Survivors include three sons, John Fareed of Winter Park, Fla., Eric Ward of Dalton, Ga., and David Ward of Rome, Ga.; one sister, Janie Cobb of Roanoke; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Ward, Lee Cobb, Brian Ward, Tim Wilson, Lance Burks, Mike Mudd and Kevin Potts. Mr. Ward was born July 9, 1942, son of William Terrell and Sara Lois Wilson Ward. He had been employed as a educator with Valley Point Elementary in Dalton. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ward. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Terry Hanson (RANBURNE) Mr. Terry Oswald Hanson, 55, of County Road 10, Ranburne, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, Ga. He was born in Carroll County, Ga., Aug. 11, 1951, the son of Emmett Oswald and Lela Mae Robinson Hanson. He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Emmett Oswald and Lela Mae Robinson Hanson of Ranburne; two sons, Richard Oswald Hanson of Conyers, Ga., and Anthony Hanson of Atlanta; three daughters, Mitzi Michelle Hanson Wright and Melanie Dawn Hanson Reaves of Anniston and Jessica Hanson of Conyers; six grandchildren; two sisters, Julia Ann Hanson of Ranburne and Debra Sherry Hanson Bowen of Woodland. Services were Tuesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Gerald Rogers and Johnny Bone officiating. Pallbearers were Tommy Hanson, Greg Cole, Mike Flinn, Joey Hanson, Timmy Treadwell, Don McEwen, Mack Ledbetter and Johnny Cofield. Honorary pallbearers were Sherman Shoemake, Larry Bowen, Ricky Fowler, Russ Fowler and Jerry Stamps. Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.rainwaterfuneralhome.com. Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon, Ga. __________ Gladys Brazeal Bell (BUCHANAN, Ga.) Gladys Brazeal Bell, 88, of Buchanan, Ga., died July 2, 2007. Mrs. Bell was born in Heard County, Ga., on Feb. 25, 1919, to the late John Brazeal and the late Odessa Lancaster Bell. She was a retired mill worker. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Holloway of Buchanan; sons, Amon E. Bell of Carrollton, Ga., Wayne H. Bell of Cedartown, Ga., and Steve R. Bell of West Point, Ga.; a sister, Jean Adcock of Roanoke; a brother, Jack Brazeal of Franklin, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren and a number of other relatives. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bell. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. from the Buchanan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Anthony Puckett and Danny Hutcheson officiating. Burial followed in the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Heard County. Pallbearers were Wayne Breeden, Shawn Smith, Terry Bell, Dave Holloway, Danny Holloway and Vance Bell. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hutchesonsmemorialchapel.com Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel, Buchanan. __________ James Winston Brazell Sr. (LAGRANGE, Ga.) James Winston Brazell Sr., 74, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday morning; June 30, 2007, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Brazell was a Camden County, Ga., native, born Oct. 11, 1932, in Kingsland, the youngest son of the late Dewey and Annie Mae Anderson Brazell. Mr. Brazell was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1952 until 1956. After military service, Mr. Brazell worked for the Goodyear Tire Corporation throughout Florida for many years. He opened his first Big Chic Restaurant in Roanoke and later in LaGrange, where he made his residence for more than 20 years. The family expressed how they all shared his joys and felt his pain, and now must learn to treasure his peace. Mr. Brazell is survived by his wife, Arlene Ammons Brazell of LaGrange, the love of his life for 53 years; his children, Angie Evans of Jupiter, Fla., Gloria Thomas of Greenwood, S.C., and James Winston Brazell Jr. of LaGrange; eight grandchildren; and his six great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Callaway Park Church at 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday, July 7. In lieu of flowers, please consider Winship Cancer Institute, Development Office, 1762 Clifton Rd., Plaza 1000, Atlanta, GA 30322, or Callaway Park Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1207, LaGrange, GA 30240. __________ Clarence Robert Harrison (ROOPVILLE, Ga.) Clarence Robert C.R. Harrison, retired U.S. Army master sergeant, 81, of Old Hwy. 27, Roopville, Ga., died Tuesday, July 3, 2007. He was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Troup County, Ga., to the late Susie Alma Tucker Harrison and Charlie Harrison. Mr. Harrison enjoyed a 31-year career with the U.S. Army and following retirement began an 18-year career with the Southwire Company. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Loette Harrison; two daughters, Donna Ford and Sherry Harrison of Roopville; three sons, Don Harrison of Franklin, Ga., Billy Harrison of Atlanta and Larry Harrison of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Inez Foster of Opelika; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, July 6, at 2 p.m. at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, with the Rev. Wayne Webb officiating. Interment followed in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Johnson, Kenneth Arrington, Glenn Knight, Mark Knight, Michael Kirkland and Tim Gay. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martinhightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton, Ga. __________ Patsy Mae Spradlin Dye (WOODLAND) Services for Patsy Mae Spradlin Dye, 59, of Woodland were Thursday, July 5, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Daniel, the Rev. Tony Morris and Bro. Ricky Murphy officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Dye died Monday, July 2, at her home. Mrs. Dye is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dale Dye of Woodland; two sons, Phillip Dye of Roanoke and Eric Dye of Woodland; two grandchildren; two sisters, Annie Jim Waters and Joan Craig of Newell; her brother, Leroy Spradlin of Wedowee; nine nephews and five nieces. She is preceded in death by a brother, Travis Curtis T.C. Spradlin. Pallbearers were Freddy Waters, Franky Waters, Teddy Waters, Jamie Rampey, Joey Whaley, Justin Whaley, Jeffery Spradlin and Ryan Spradlin. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Daniel and Barney Brown. Mrs. Dye was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Randolph County to the late Curtis and Audrey Spradlin of Newell. She attended Woodland High School, was a member of Providence Baptist Church, and had worked as a supervisor in the clothing industry in Bowdon, Ga., and Franklin, Ga. She will be remembered as a loving and generous wife, mother, sister and as a grandmother who adored her grandchildren. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Clay County Hospice. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Ben William Huddleston (VALLEY) Ben William Huddleston, 73, of Valley died Saturday. June 30, 2007, after a brief illness. He was at his residence, and his family was with him. Mr. Huddleston was married to Nettie Bobbie Rollins for 50 years. They had just celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 3. He was born in Randolph County in 1934 to Zara Monroe Huddleston and Sarah Ann Rollins and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Huddleston was self-employed in the logging business for more than 50 years. After retiring, he enjoyed gardening and watching his grandchildren play. He is survived by his wife; one son, Vernon Michael Huddleston of Valley; two daughters, Sharon Swader of LaGrange, Ga., and Voncille Marylyn Cobb of Valley; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, A.D. Huddleston of Franklin, Ga., and Troy Huddleston of Valley; and two sisters, Ida Turner of Augusta, Ga., and Clara Mae Cantrell of Lanett. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Annie Lou Baker and Hattie Lee Huddleston; and a brother, Roy Huddleston. Services were at Prospect Methodist Church in Randolph County on Monday, July 2, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Ridley Parmer officiated. Pallbearers were Zane Huddleston, Robert Swader, Kerry Cobb, William Baker, T.J. Huddleston and Anthony Johnson. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. _____________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader July 18, 2007 _________________ OBITUARIES: William Sanford Holliday (ROANOKE) Services for William Sanford Holliday, 16, of Roanoke, will be Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Richie Farrow officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. Survivors include his parents, Sandy and Re Bryant Holliday of Roanoke; his paternal grandparents, Horace and Irma Holliday of Wedowee; his maternal grandparents, James and Linda Bryant of Roanoke; and two brothers, Shay Holliday of Birmingham and Sean Holliday, who is serving in Afghanistan. Pallbearers will be Marc Jackson, Calvin Johnson, Chris Taylor, Matthew Brown, Colby Holloway and Corey Cottle. Honorary pallbearers will be the High Pine Youth Group. William was born Jan. 21, 1991, son of Sandy Sanford and Re Bryant Holliday. He was a member of High Pine Baptist Church and attended Chambers Academy. William played junior high football at Chambers Academy, was a big-hearted animal lover, and also loved kayaking and snow boarding. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to High Pine Youth Ministries. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. [Online obit gave death date of Monday, July 16, 2007] __________ Clarence Cecil Hodges (ROANOKE) Services for Clarence Cecil Hodges, 70, of Roanoke, will be Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mickey Skipper, the Rev. Mark Tatum and Richard Laird officiating. Burial to follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Hodges died Monday, July 16, at his home. Survivors included his wife, Darie Thomas Hodges of Roanoke; one daughter, Donna Hill of Roanoke; four sons, David Hodges, Joey Hodges, Donald Hodges and Clay Hodges, all of Roanoke; two brothers, W.C. Bill Calhoun of Roanoke and Kenneth Calhoun of Gainesville, Ga; seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Pallbearers will be Lester Baldwin, Ricky Scott, Jerry Stewart, Thomas Nichols, Craig Calhoun and Phil Teague. Mr. Hodges was born Nov 12, 1936, son of Cecil C. and Annie Pearl Poor Hodges. He was a member of Handley Avenue Church of God and director of the Clay/Randolph County Child Corp. of Roanoke. Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Evelyn Hodges Calhoun. Flowers will be accepted or donations made to the Haven of Hope Church of God Building Fund, c/o Handley Avenue Church of God. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Johnny W. Junior' East Jr. (LINEVILLE) Services for Johnny W. Junior East Jr., 82, of Lineville will be Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 2 p.m. at New Fellowship Baptist Church with Roger Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in Lineville City Cemetery. Mr. East died Sunday, July 15, at his residence. He was a native and life-long resident of Clay County. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines and a cattle farmer, and he had worked at ACE Manufacturing Company. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher for 38 years and a deacon for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Ina Lee East of Lineville; two daughters, Kathy Lee East of McDonough, Ga., and Janice Kay Hill, of Edmond, Okla.; one son, Dennis Ray East of Lineville; one sister, Lena Bell Graben of Roanoke; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lenora Harris; one grandchild, David East; and one great-grandchild, Trey Young. Pallbearers will be Jerry Harris, Elmer McAlister, Mitchell McKay, Dan Taylor, Richard Forte and Bradley Diamond. Honorary pallbearers will be the men's adult Sunday school class. The family requests no flowers, but donations may be made to Hospice of Clay County, to New Fellowship Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ Billy Joe Robinson (BOWDON, Ga.) Billy Joe Robinson, 76, of Bowdon, Ga., died Sunday, July 15, 2007. Mr. Robinson was born July 11, 1931, in Carroll County, Ga., to the late Ruth McIntyre Robinson and Melvin Robinson. He was a television repairman having worked for Kenmore Electronics. He also enjoyed fishing and was member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Melvin Robinson and Wendell Steve Robinson; and a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Whitman. Survivors include his wife, Mary Laster Robinson; a daughter, Patricia Whitman of Lineville; a sister, Jackie Ethridge of Waycross, Ga.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at Indian Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Damon Smith and the Rev. Ralph Caldwell officiating. Pallbearers were Wade Pauley, Everett Pauley, Johnny Caldwell, Michael Caldwell, Keith Caldwell and Eddie Wayne Smith. Interment will follow in Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin- hightower.com Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton, Ga. __________ Lucille Mitchell Pike (ROANOKE) Services for Lucille Mitchell Pike, 88, of Roanoke were Sunday, July 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, with the Rev. S. T. Janney and Rev. Carl Partin officiating. Burial was in Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Pike died Friday, July 13, at Traylor Nursing Home. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Bozeman of Roanoke; a son, Joe Kight of Ringgold, Ga.; two brothers, Leon and Laverne Mitchell of Sand Mountain; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Keith Kight, Jimmy Bozeman, Daniel Bozeman, Horace Norris, Bennie Carden and John Freeman. Mrs. Pike was born Dec. 5, 1918, daughter of Lee Denver and Lula Hill Mitchell. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and had worked in textiles with Handley Manufacturing. Mrs. Pike is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Pike and her parents. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Fred Rotton (ROANOKE) Services for Fred Rotton, 89, of Roanoke, will be Wednesday, July 18, 2007; at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Roanoke, with Dr. William Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Rotton died Tuesday, July 17, at Traylor Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Kitchens Rotton of Roanoke; two cousins, John Tom Breed and Bobby Breed; one nephew, Bentley Rotton; and two nieces, Yvonne Rotton Myers and Gaynelle Bailey Parks. Pallbearers will be John Landers, Byron Morrison, Spec Bonner, Joe Myers Jr., and Paul Parks. Mr. Rotton was born Feb. 5, 1918, son of James David and Tommie Breed Rotton. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke and a retired United States Postal Service mail carrier. He served in the United States Army Corp during World War II. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Katie Stone (WEDOWEE) Katie Stone, 87, of Wedowee, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Wedowee Hospital. Services were Tuesday, July 17; at 1 p.m. at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Wedowee, with the Revs. William Crawford, Percy Nolan, William Phillips and Bruce Williams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Joe Bob Stone of Woodland and Jimmy Stone of Roanoke; three daughters, Catherine Houston of Atlanta, Irene Hudson of Roanoke and Betty Sims of Wedowee; a sister, Minnie Prothro of Wedowee; and a brother, Olin Heath of Philadelphia, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. B. Stone, three sons, Jessie Lee Stone, Robert A. Stone and Bobby J. Stone; four sisters, Annie Askew, Rosie Heath, Fannie Tyner and Mary Grier; and two brothers, John Heath and Robert Heath. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Bennie Reese (WADLEY) Bennie Reese, 79, of Wadley, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at the Care Center of Opelika. Services will be Wednesday, July 18, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Cornelius Reese, the Rev. William Phillips and Bishop Lathonia Wright officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Teresa G. Reese of Wadley and Deborah B. Reese and Pamela P. Herren of Roanoke; two sons, Wayne L. Reese of Wadley and Michael C. Reese of Roanoke; three sisters, Mary A. Houston of LaGrange, Ga., Willie E. Reese of Atlanta and Annette Gilder of Gary, Ind.; two brothers, Charles Reese of Wadley and Dolphus Reese of Chattanooga, Tenn.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Rowe Reese. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the funeral. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Curtis Wayne Owens (ROANOKE) Services for Curtis Wayne Owens, 38, of Roanoke, were Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Linda Baughtman officiating. Burial followed in the Flat Rock Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Owens died Sunday, July 8, in Manchester, Ga. Survivors include three sisters, Debra Veal and Jennifer George of Roanoke, and Karen Beluscak of Alabaster; one brother, Donald Owens of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Pallbearers were Thad Owens, Patrick George Jr., Jim Pike, Kevin Weaver, Stephen Fields and Edward Gabriel. Mr. Owens was born April 8, 1969, son of James Pete and Alice Burke Owens. Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his parents. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ William Alton Robinson (BOWDON, Ga.) William Alton Robinson, 86, of Bowdon, Ga., died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Countryside Health Center in Buchanan, Ga. Mr. Robinson was born July 31, 1920, in Cleburne County, to the late William Henry and Viola Abercrombie Robinson. Having lived in Carroll County for 60 years, he was a member of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Robinson; a sister, Vivian Pollard and a granddaughter, Amy Robinson. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Wilson Robinson; a son, Dale Robinson of Carrollton, Ga.; son, David Robinson of Bowdon; two daughters, Peggy Hewitt of Pine Hill and Janie Meadows of Newell; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. Services for Mr. Robinson will be Thursday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home in Bowdon with Elder Tommy Patterson, Elder Leonard Robinson and Elder Ben Merrell officiating. Music will be provided by Primitive Baptist Singers. Joe Young, Charles Wilson, Herman Marks, Donnie Robinson, Butch Lamb and Gene Stewart will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Emory Marlow and Bobby Moore. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. American Legion Post 143 will fold and present the flag. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.rainwaterfuneralhome.com. Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon. __________ Jeff J.F.' Bailey (VALDOSTA, Ga.) Jeff J.F. Bailey of Valdosta, Ga., died Friday, July 13, 2007, after a short illness. Born to the late T.J. and Ruby South Bailey in Randolph County and formerly of Roanoke, he lived in the Valdosta area for the past 54 years. Mr. Bailey and his son, Franklin, operated Homes by Bailey for the past 23 years. He was very active with and past president of the Georgia Bible Camp and was a member of Forrest Park Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Rubye Bailey of Valdosta; a daughter, Urenda Driver of Tallahassee, Fla.; a son, Franklin Bailey of Valdosta; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Arnold Bailey of Woodland; a sister, Julie Wilson of LaGrange, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services were at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 16, at Forrest Park Church of Christ. Terry Broome and Forrest Chapman officiated. Burial followed at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta. __________ David J. Navaretta (LINEVILLE) Services for David J. Navaretta, 66, will be Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Roanoke with Pastor Carl Partain officiating. Mr. Navaretta died Monday, July 16, at the Clay County Hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville and until one hour prior to service time Thursday. Cremation with a memorial service will be at a later date. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. _____________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader July 25, 2007 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Aleisha Emily Hester (ROANOKE) Services for Aleisha Emily Hester, 20, of Roanoke were Sunday, July 22, 2007, at 3 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. Scott Hannah and the Rev. Steve Dempsey officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Ms. Hester died Friday, July 20, at Wedowee Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Don and Babs Hester of Roanoke; one son, Gabe Hester of Roanoke; two daughters, Leigha Johnson and Gladys Johnson of Roanoke; her grandmother, Thelma Hester of Roanoke; two sisters, Rosa Hester of Opelika and Megan Hester of Roanoke; and several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers were T.J. Rushton, Casey Hester, Jeremy Butler, Danny Lewis, Walt Carden and Robbie Harper. Clifford Lawson, Sloan Carden and Jeremy Henry served as honorary pallbearers. A Randolph County native, Ms. Hester was born Sept. 12, 1986, daughter of Don Keith and Babette Botsford Hester. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church and had been employed as a sales clerk with Wal-Mart. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Clarice Wright Brookshire (ROANOKE) Services for Clarice Wright Brookshire, 92, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ken May and the Rev. Wes Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Brookshire died Sunday, July 22, at Traylor Nursing Home. Survivors include one daughter, Anna Claire Brookshire of Bradenton, Fla.; one brother, J.W. Wright of Homewood; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Roanoke Christian Church or Roanoke Pilot Club. Mrs. Brookshire was born Nov. 14, 1914, daughter of John and Doney Wesley Wright. She had been employed as a clerk for City Pharmacy, was a member of Roanoke Christian Church, and a long-time member of the Roanoke Pilot Club. Mrs. Brookshire moved to Roanoke in 1959 from Roanoke Rapids, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Doney Wright; her husband, Jones Branson Brookshire; and two sons, Richard Brookshire and Roger Brookshire. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Mary Stuart Graham (ROANOKE) Services for Mary Stuart Graham, 85, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Baccus officiating. Burial will follow at Big Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Graham died Sunday, July 22, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include one brother-in-law, Charles Graham of Atlanta; two sisters- in-law, Wylodene Bates and Juliet Peterson of Montgomery; and a host of cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Roanoke First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Graham was born Nov 6, 1921, daughter of Mark and Mary Huff Stuart. She was a junior high teacher for 41 years, 25 of those years in York, Ala. She was a member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church, the Magazine Club and Crape Myrtle Garden Club. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dr. James Allen Graham. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Mamie Langley Keel (WOODLAND) Services for Mamie Langley Keel, 92, of Woodland were Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Napoleon Church of Christ, with Bro. Jeff Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Keel died Sunday, July 22, at Wedowee Hospital. Mrs. Keel is survived by one daughter, Wylene Cofield of Woodland; one granddaughter, Belinda McCormick of Woodland; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Yates, Dustin McCormick, Trent Almond, Greg Almond, Tommy Martin and Noah P. Langley. Mrs. Keel was born April 16, 1915, daughter of H.L. and Nora Bowen Langley. She was a member of Napoleon Church of Christ, had been a seamstress at Handley Mills, and a teacher at the Napoleon Grammar School. Mrs. Keel is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Keel; three brothers; six sisters and five grandchildren. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Effie Elizabeth Gay Birdsong (ROANOKE) Services for Effie Elizabeth Gay Birdsong, 96, of Roanoke were Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Richie, James E. Heard and Susan Postles, officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Birdsong died Thursday, July 19, at Roanoke Health Care. Survivors include three daughters, Frances Smith of Roopville, Ga., and Betty Pool and Jean Heard of Roanoke; one brother, Bill Gay of Ranburne; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Birdsong was born March 21, 1911, daughter of John Gilbert and Martha Custis Sledge Gay. She had been employed at Handley Mills and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Troy Birdsong. Pallbearers were Dennis Heard, Wayne Dobbs, Gary Smith, Michael Smith, Roy Gaines and Troy Gaines. The family will accept flowers or donations to one's favorite charity. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Gertrude Owen Gray (HUGULEY) Gertrude Owen Gray, 87, of Huguley died Friday, July 20, 2007, at Lanier Nursing Home in Valley. Services for Mrs. Gray were Sunday, July 22, at 3 p.m. EDT at Sunset Heights Baptist Church with burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Gray is survived by her daughter, Linda Lashley of Opelika; a son, Owen Gray of Lanett; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Fred Gray; her sister, Jeanette Potts; and her brothers, Bill Owen, Calvin Owen, Pete Owen and Jackie Owen. Mrs. Gray enjoyed working with flowers, cooking and visiting shut-ins. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Nancy P. Nolen (ROANOKE) Services for Nancy P. Nolen, 85, of Roanoke were Sunday, July 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial followed at Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery in Newell. Mrs.[Miss] Nolen died Thursday, July 19, at Roanoke Health Care. Survivors include two sisters, Grace Philpott of Wisconsin and Vena Ledbetter of Palmetto, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Josh Smith, Robbie Ledbetter, David Bowen, Matthew Bowen, Mike Ledbetter and Doug Steen. Honorary pallbearer was Chris Smith. The family suggests donations in Miss Nolen's memory be made to the Roanoke First Church of God building fund. Mrs.[Miss] Nolen was born Feb. 7, 1922, daughter of Ceborn and Celestin McLeod Nolen. She had been employed by Handley Mills and was a member of First Church of God. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Eris Poore Cottle (ROANOKE) Services for Eris Poore Cottle, 85, of Roanoke were Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Doug Brown officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Cottle died Tuesday, July 17, at Roanoke Health Care. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Jean Cottle of Roanoke; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy Worley, Damon Hann, Andrew Hill, Lon Hurst, Michael Cochran and Jackie Whaley. Mrs. Cottle was born Nov. 11, 1921, daughter of B.C. and Edna Folds Poore. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and had been a homemaker. Mrs. Cottle was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Cottle, and her parents. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Doris J. Davis (ROANOKE) Doris J. Davis, 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Randolph Medical Center. Services will be Friday, July 27, at 1 p.m. at Faith, Hope and Charity Baptist Church, with Pastor Veresia Houston and the Revs. Gilbert Staples and Jesse Bradshaw officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Bacon Level. Survivors include her husband, James Wright of Roanoke; three stepsons, Chester Bernard Wright, Dwaine Wright, and Kenneth Wright of Lanett; a stepdaughter, Gretta Wright of LaGrange, Ga.; five sisters-in-law, 4 brothers- in-law, several special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Strong; and three brothers, Jesse Freeman, James Freeman and Herman Strong. Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the funeral. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Brenda F. Smith (ROANOKE) Brenda F. Smith, 52, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 24, 2007, at Randolph Medical Center. Services will be at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, LaFayette on Thursday, July 26, at 1 p.m. (CST), with the Rev. Earnest Parham officiating. Interment will be at Skyview Cemetery, Welch. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Mrs. Smith was born Nov 13, 1954, in Randolph County to the late Robert Hutchinson and Annie Ruth McClendon Foster. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her brother, Clayton L. Foster. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Smith of Roanoke; two daughters, Kenyatta Johnson and Wilhelkina Elston, both of Roanoke; two brothers, William W. Foster of Roanoke and Blake Foster of Atlanta; three sisters, Sandra Hutchinson, Kathy Hutchinson and Tammy Johnson, all of Atlanta; a devoted cousin, Brenda Wilkes of Roanoke; four grandchildren; four aunts; six nieces; three nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Vines Funeral Home, Inc., LaFayette. (The Randolph Leader, August 1, 2007 - Correction: The obituary for Brenda F. Smith in last week's paper had the wrong date of death. Mrs. Smith died on July 23.) __________ Penny Hamlin Bowen (WEAVER) Services for Penny Hamlin Bowen, 62, of Weaver, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Hollis Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Abel Cemetery. Mrs. Bowen died Friday, July 20, at her residence. Mrs. Bowen is survived by her husband, Wayland T. Bowen of Weaver; two daughters, Melanie Gurley of Weaver and Angie Medders of Anniston; a son, Mark Pate of Lineville; two sisters, Clovis McCord of Oxford and Patricia Pate of Munford; three brothers, Harold Deese of Carrollton, Ga., Horace Deese of Weaver and Wayne Deese of DeArmanville; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by first husband, Gray Hamlin; a sister, Debra Pate; and two brothers, Anthony and Thomas Deese. Mrs. Bowen was a native of Randolph County and resident of Weaver most of her life. She was retired from Sewell Manufacturing of Heflin with 25 years of service. She was a member of Hall's Chapel Baptist Church. Chapel Hill Funeral Home. __________ Mildred Cummings Pike (ROANOKE) Services for Mildred Cummings Pike, 74, of Roanoke were Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Forest Home Congregational Christian Church, with the Rev. Bill Calhoun and the Rev. Stoney Halsey officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Pike died Tuesday, July 17, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Eddie and Danny Pike of Roanoke; three sisters, Jo Brookin of Lanett and Betty Veal and Eddie Kirby of LaGrange; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Daniel Pike, Kevin Traylor, Cody Hudson, Shannon Rollins, Joey Fincher and Randy Cummings. Mrs. Pike was born Sept. 7, 1932, son of Dan and Mattie Thraser Cummings. She was a member of Forest Home Congregational Christian Church and had worked at Handley Mills. Mrs. Pike was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Frank Pike, and her parents. Pallbearers will be Daniel Pike, Kevin Traylor, Cody Hudson, Shannon Rollins, Joey Fincher and Randy Cummings. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Johnny Glass (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Services for Johnny Glass, 56, of LaGrange, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, will be Thursday, July 26, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Benny Phillips and the Rev. Clifford Delee officiating. Burial will follow in Flat Rock Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Glass died Tuesday, July 24, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Ella Wright Glass of LaGrange; one son, James Eddie Welch of LaGrange; his mother, Lorine Glass; one sister, Rose Marie Gilbert of Ashland; and one brother, David Glass of Roanoke. Mr. Glass was born May 1, 1951, son of John Wally and Lorine Knight Glass. He attended Faith Tabernacle Church in LaGrange and had worked for the City of Roanoke. Mr. Glass was preceded in death by his father. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. _______________________________________________________ This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 57.1 Kb