Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....November 2006, The Randolph Leader Obits November 2006 ************************************************ 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 February 21, 2008, 10:27 pm The Randolph Leader - November 2006 The Randolph Leader November 1, 2006 ___________________ OBITUARIES: George Thomas McClendon (WEDOWEE) George Thomas McClendon, 66, of 1360 County Rd. 811, Wedowee, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Wedowee Hospital. Services were Monday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Roanoke, with the Revs. Jeffrey Rosser, Gilbert Staples, A.J. Sims and Willie Clyde Houston officiating. Burial was in Skyview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Annie McClendon of Wedowee; four sons, George McClendon Jr. of Wedowee, Nolan McClendon of Morrow, Ga., Terry Marsh of Duluth, Ga., and Michael Swanagan of Lawrenceville, Ga.; three daughters, Cynthia McClendon of Lawrenceville and Lisa Thomas and Lynn Garrett of Roanoke; a brother, Ray Watkins of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Annie Sue Smith of Roanoke; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Annie Mae Watkins McClendon. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Irma Nell Crenshaw Laney (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Irma Nell Crenshaw Laney, 83, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. She was born March 29, 1923, in Woodland, Ala., daughter of the late Matthew and Bela Shellnut Crenshaw and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Bradley; a son, Eddie Laney; a sister, Eura Brown of Woodland; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Bradley. Cryptside services were at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Shadowlawn Mausoleum with Larry Thompson officiating. The family will be at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and H.B. Bradley at 464 Hickory Terrace. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in remembrance of Irma Nell Laney can be made to the charity of choice. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guest book at www.hunterallenmyhand.com __________ Charles Byron Benefield (JONESBORO, Ga.) Services for Charles Byron Benefield, 30, of Jonesboro, Ga., were Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial followed in Potash Cemetery. Mr. Benefield died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at his home. Mr. Benefield is survived by his wife, Samantha Blackstock Benefield of Jonesboro; his father, Charles Benefield of Stockbridge, Ga.; his mother, Sylvia Waugh of McDonough, Ga.; his maternal grandmother, Louise Wood of McDonough; two sisters, Shelley Harris of Trophy, Texas, and Cynthia Ann Benefield Abney of Austin, Texas. Mr. Benefield was born Sept. 20, 1976, son of Charles and Sylvia Daniels Benefield. He was of the Church of God faith, and had been a construction day laborer. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ John Dee Calvin Johnson Jr. (ALEXANDER CITY) John Dee Calvin Johnson Jr., 70, of Alexander City died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Wilder Health Care, Dadeville. Services were at Holy Bible Baptist Church in Goldville at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Tim Steffey officiated. Mr. Johnson was born in Eutaw, Ala., on Dec. 23, 1935. He served in the U.S. Army and was associate pastor of Holy Bible Baptist Church, Goldville. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Smith of Jacksons Gap and Capitola Gray of Dadeville; one brother, Ralph Johnson of Cottonwood, Calif.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Cyrus Wendell Haynes (KISSIMMEE, Fla.) Cyrus Wendell Haynes, 72, of Kissimmee, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 23; 2006, in Rockledge, Fla., after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Haynes was born to the late Cyrus William and Delila Haynes in Randolph County, Ala., on Jan. 3, 1934. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War and later worked as a salesman. Survivors include three daughters, Amenda Sowards, Ginger Becker and Amber Haynes of Merritt Island, Fla.; a son, Cyrus W. Haynes Jr. of Kissimmee; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Bear Creek Cemetery, Woodland, with South Brevard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________ Chandler Logan Bassett, infant (WADLEY) Graveside services for Chandler Logan Bassett, infant son of Chan and Crystal Bassett of Wadley, were Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Forrester's Chapel Cemetery, with the Rev. Derek Farr officiating. The infant was stillborn at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 26. Survivors include his parents, Chan and Crystal Almond Bassett of Wadley; and grandparents, Beebe and Kip Chappell of Oxford, Malcolm and Beth Bassett of Wadley, and Richard and Ramona Almond of Roanoke; his paternal great- grandparents Jimmie Lou Whatley, the late Bobby Joe Giddy, Barbara Ruth Bassett and the late James Samuel Bassett; and his maternal great-grandparents Dellia Nobley and the late Elmer Nobley, Grady Jack and Bertha Almond. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Katheryn Coker Bryant (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Katheryn Coker Bryant, 91, of LaGrange died at Brian Center in LaGrange, Ga., on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, following a long illness. She had been a resident of Poplar Creek for more than two years and had only recently been transferred to Brian Center when her medical condition worsened. Mrs. Bryant was born Katheryn Larue Coker in Roanoke on Oct. 7, 1915. She was the daughter of Abner Coker and Coral Carlisle Coker. Upon the early death of her father, Mrs., Bryant, as a young girl, moved to LaGrange with her mother and her brothers, William A. Coker and Earl K. Coker, all of whom are now deceased. Mrs. Bryant was married to the late G. Emerson "Prof' Bryant of LaGrange. They resided on Park Avenue, where Mrs. Bryant remained until her mother's death in 1983. The Bryants were active members of the First Baptist Church on the Square. An inveterate reader, Mrs. Bryant especially studied the Bible and often spoke of how many times she had read the entire scriptures. Her other primary interest was their lake property off Prof Bryant Road. If the place is a virtual paradise, she made it so; she spent untold hours planting and tending azaleas and dogwood trees and the lesser flowers that adorn the springtime woods. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Bryant lived most of her remaining years in her secluded cabin, there on Bryant Lake. Mrs. Bryant had no children of her own, but shared with Mr. Bryant visits with his children and grandchildren from a former marriage. In later years, she took up the thread of the lives of her personal kin and was loved and admired by nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. EDT in the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel of First Baptist Church on the Square. The Rev. Dr. Paul Baxter officiated. Interment followed in the Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke. Those who wish to express remembrances to Mrs. Bryant may do so by contributing to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 2031, Columbus GA 31902. Condolences may be expressed or memories shared in the guest book at www.hunterallenmyhand.com __________ Todd Wilbanks (CLARKESVILLE, Ga.) Todd Wilbanks, 34, of Clarkesville, Ga., died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Emory University Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Habersham County, Ga., on Aug. 22, 1972, he was employed with Stephens Trucking. He attended Clarkesville Church of God. Survivors include his father, Bobby Ray Wilbanks, Mount Airy; mother and step-father, Brenda Burrell and Leroy Burrell, Clarkesville; daughter, Amber Elizabeth Wilbanks, Clarkesville; son, Robert Tyler Wilbanks, Clarkesville; sister, Regina Gann, Lewisburg, Tenn.; and brothers, Timothy Wilbanks, Baldwin, Ga., and Toby Wilbanks, Demorest, Ga. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Tim Tanner and the Rev. Ernest Hunter officiated. Burial was in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. __________ Alma F. Bennett (ROANOKE) Services for Alma F. Bennett, 92, of Roanoke were Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Steve Barr, Ricky Cummings and Russell Calhoun officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Bennett died Friday, Oct. 27, at Roanoke HealthCare Center. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte Potts of Roanoke; two sons, James Bennett of Roanoke and Billy Bennett of Rock Mills; three sisters, Hilda Cummings of Roanoke and Susie Pike and Jewell Rushing of Rock Mills; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were great-grandsons Joe Potts, Chris Potts, Bill Tobin, Bruce Tobin, Nick Potts and Josh Farr. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Thomas, Will Potts and Cash Busbin. A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mrs. Bennett was born June 17, 1914, daughter of John W. and Annie Pearl Burgess. She had been employed as a spinner by Wehadkee Yarns. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Annie Pearl Prather; her husband, Doc Bennett; one daughter, Ella Frances Morris; one brother, Junior Prather; and one sister, Mattie Shirey. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. _______________________________________________ The Randolph Leader November 8, 2006 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Mildred J. Whitehead Wilkes (ROANOKE) Mildred J. Whitehead Wilkes, 58, of 421 Border Street, Roanoke, died Saturday, Nov 4, 2006, at her home. Services will be Saturday, Nov 11, at 11 a.m. at Deliverance Temple Church of God, Roanoke, with Pastor Mark Phillips, the Rev. Isaac Whitehead Jr. and Elder Kenneth Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Skyview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Bishop C.L. Wilkes of Roanoke; her mother, Gladys Whitehead Hill of Atlanta; two daughters, Tracy Bailey of San Diego, Calif., and Toni Crosby of Loganville, Ga.; two sons, Larry Bennett Jr. and Corey Fitzpatrick of Atlanta; a brother, Rev. Isaac Whitehead Jr. of Athens, Ga.; two sisters, Brenda Knox of Decatur, Ga., and Evelyn Neal of Stone Mountain, Ga.; six stepdaughters, Johnnie Henderson, Kelley Phillips, Dorothy Tucker and Sara Houston of Roanoke, Lola Gray of Birmingham and Syretta Revels of Jacksonville; two stepsons Charles Wilkes of Roanoke and Curtis Bugg of Gadsden; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Isaac Whitehead Sr. Public viewing will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the funeral. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Mary Frances Ballard (ROANOKE) Mary Frances Ballard, 67, of Roanoke died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Silmon/Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette with the Rev. Otis Wilks officiating. Burial will follow at Handy Cemetery in LaFayette. Mrs. Ballard is survived by her husband, William John Ballard Jr. of LaFayette; three daughters, Linda Ware of Opelika, Penelope Ballard of Roanoke and Patricia Trammell of LaFayette; three sons, Joe Frank Ballard, Jimmy Riser and James Andrew Ballard, all of LaFayette; two sisters, Ruby Lee Stegall of Roanoke and Marie Greer of LaFayette; three brothers, Marvin Lewis Whitlow and Edward Whitlow of Atlanta and Charlie Aaron Whitlow of LaFayette; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ballard was born Feb. 28, 1939, in Chambers County. She was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church in LaFayette. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral services. Silmon/Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Zera Bell (ROANOKE) Services for Zera Bell, 82, of Roanoke were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 4, 2006, at Sweet Home Pillar of Truth Christian Church, Roanoke, with minister Corey Bell (pastor), minister Mark Phillips and Bishop C.L. Wilkes officiating. Burial followed at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Bell died Wednesday, Nov. 1, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Brown of Atlanta, Frances Bell Howell of LaFayette and Yvonne Bell of Roanoke; five sons, Zebedee Bell of North Carolina, E.S. Bell Jr. of Washington, D.C., Rev. Fred A. Bell of Atlanta and Rev. Brady Bell and Isaiah Bell of Roanoke; two sisters, Wilma Sanders and Helen Searcy of Atlanta; and two brothers, L.A. Whatley and Rodgers Whatley of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.S. Bell; her parents, Lucious and Teresa Taylor Whatley; and two sons, Abraham Bell and Carl Bell. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Cora M. Oliver (ROANOKE) Cora M. Oliver, 93; of Roanoke died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services were held Saturday, Nov 4, at noon at Canaan Baptist Church in the Welch community with the Rev. R.L. Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Oliver was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Chambers County to the late John and Clemmie Appleby. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mary Norman, Eddie Wood and Jessie Higgins, all of Atlanta, and Juanita Dunson of Roanoke; three sons, Richard Oliver and Kenny Oliver of Atlanta and Jacques W. Oliver of Roanoke; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie B. Oliver and three sons, Robert, Clem and John Oliver. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ John W. Bridwell (ROANOKE) Services for John W. Bridwell, 65, of Roanoke were Tuesday, Nov 7, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Fredericks Funeral Home Chapel, Opelika, with the Rev. Ron Smith officiating. Burial followed in Garden Hills Cemetery. Mr. Bridwell was born March 28, 1941, in Chambers County. He died Saturday, Nov. 4, in Roanoke. Mr. Bridwell was preceded in death by his wife, Meriam Joenette Bridwell. Survivors include his daughter, Angela Bridwell Sheppard of Lineville; a sister, Jean Gouge of Montgomery; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Fredericks Funeral Home, Opelika. __________ Willie Benny Foster (ROANOKE) Services for Willie Benny Foster, 67, of Roanoke were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, Roanoke with the Rev. Elijah Jackson (pastor), Rev. Bruce Williams, Rev. John Evans and Rev. Charlie Garrett officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Foster died Friday, Oct. 27, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. He is survived by two brothers, Amos Foster and George Foster; five sisters, Laura Foster, Judy Williams, Peggy Flemming, Lelar Williams and Doris Evans; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his parents, Huey D. and Lelar Garrett Foster; four brothers, James Foster, Sam Henry Foster, Alfred Lee Foster and Edward Foster; and one sister, Julileen Foster. Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Glenn Cooper (WOODLAND) Services for Glenn Cooper, 80, of Woodland were Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Cloyse Johnson, Warren Wilder and Gary Henderson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Cooper died Saturday, Nov. 4, at his residence. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Eloise Shelton Cooper of Woodland; two daughters, Vivian Barr of Carrollton, Ga., and Shirley Hardy of Woodland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dora Mae Nix and Effie Owens; and four brothers, Grady, H.C., Charlie and Wilder Cooper. Pallbearers were Chad Hardy, Chris Hardy, Jon Little, Tim Shelton, Michael Shelton and Dustin Shelton. Mr. Cooper was born July 19, 1926, son of Lemuel O. and Ella Wilder Cooper. He was retired as a rural letter carrier from the Woodland Post Office and had served in the army during World War II. He was a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Elbert Junior Fowler (WEDOWEE) Services for Elbert Junior Fowler, 79, of Wedowee will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dan Keith officiating. Burial will follow at Caver's Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Fowler died Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Wedowee Hospital. Survivors include one son, Larry Fowler of Anniston; three grandsons; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Billy Fowler of Lineville. Mr. Fowler was born Sept. 12, 1927, son of Homer Dallas and Ester Wilder Fowler. He was of the Baptist faith, had been a security guard for Anniston Army Depot and had served in the United State Armed Forces during World War II. __________ Norman Lamar Reed Jr. (LANETT) Norman Lamar Reed Jr., 50, of Lanett died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Graveside services will be Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. EST at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett with the Rev. Jerry Ledbetter officiating. Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Debbie Reed of Lanett; one son, Trey Reed of Roanoke; two grandchildren; his mother, Sherry Mobley Reed of Lanett; one sister, Debbie Windham of Marietta, Ga.; one brother, Brad Reed of Lanett; one niece and one nephew. Mr. Reed was born June 11, 1956, in LaFayette. He was a graduate of Lanett High School and a Pennsylvania college. Mr. Reed was a design engineer in the airbag department for Milliken & Company of LaGrange, Ga. He was an avid reader, knife collector and gardener. Mr. Reed was a member of the Pentecostal faith. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. EST at McCarthy Funeral Home. McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point, Ga. __________ Lillie Spraddling (ALEXANDER CITY) Lillie Spraddling, 92, of Alexander City, formerly of Daviston, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City. Services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. at Leander Baptist Church, Daviston, with the Rev. James Whetstone officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Mrs. Spraddling was born in Tallapoosa County on April 18, 1914, to the late John and Mary Slaughter. She was a member of Leander Baptist Church. Mrs. Spraddling was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Spraddling; one son, Billy Ralph Spraddling; and one daughter, Eloise Wyckoff. Surviving are one son, Cecil Spraddling of Tuscaloosa; four daughters, Mary Ann Whatley of Daviston, Francenia Edwards of New Site, Genette Briskey of Daviston, and Brunette Knight of Wadley; 18 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; a best friend, Ethel Buchanan; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Laurene Wilson Caldwell (MONTGOMERY) Laurene Wilson Caldwell, 81, of Montgomery died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, in a Montgomery nursing home. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Montgomery, with Dr. Jeff Wilson and the Rev. Jim Dannelly officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Vernon W. Wilson of Gadsden; two sisters, Mary Mann of Roanoke and Chris Burttram of Gadsden; three sons, James E. "Eddie" Caldwell Jr. of Montgomery, Steven D. Caldwell, Greenville, S.C., and Phillip V. Caldwell of North Richland Hills, Texas; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Caldwell was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Caldwell. Active pallbearers were Glenn Salter, Frank Temple, Luther Hall, Buddy Hall, Woody Buckelew, Bob Owen, Henry Cobb and Harold Adair. Honorary pallbearers were the Pathfinder Sunday School Class of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Mrs. Caldwell retired from the State of Alabama Health Department after more than 30 years service and was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church for more than 60 years. She was active as a Cub Scout den mother, president of the Highland Avenue Elementary PTA and a substitute teacher before beginning her career with the State of Alabama. Mrs. Caldwell was most active at her church as a Sunday school teacher for many years, as a leader in the United Methodist Women, both at the local and district level, and as one who spent her life doing for others. She was proud to be a charter member of the Pathfinder Sunday School Class. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Leak Memory Funeral Home, Montgomery. __________ Ifrona Bolt Sheppard (WEST POINT, Ga.) Ifrona Sheppard, 84, of West Point, Ga., died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. EST at Three Pines Baptist Church in Huguley with the Rev. Bill Heath officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by two sons, Jim Sheppard of West Point and Marshall Sheppard of Lanett; three grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Katherine Bolt of Wedowee. Born Dec. 1, 1919, in Randolph County, Mrs. Sheppard was the daughter of the late Della Sellers Bolt and Will Bolt. She was a retired employee of the Playtex Corporation. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of Fredonia Community Holiness Church. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Wayne Crawford Cofield (HUNTSVILLE) Graveside services for Wayne Crawford Cofield, 62, of Huntsville, formerly of Wedowee, were Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Ava United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Mr. Cofield died Friday, Nov. 3, at his residence. Mr. Cofield is survived by three nephews, Greg Sikes of Anniston, Jeff Sikes of Huntsville and David Sikes of Wetumpka; one brother-in-law, Carey Sikes of Anniston; and cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Cofield was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carrie Jean Sikes. Mr. Cofield was born June 2, 1944, son of R.C. and Dewell Waters Cofield. He was a pharmacist for 36 years and at the time of his death the owner of Medical 'Arts Pharmacy on Whitesburg Drive and in Hampton Cove in Huntsville. He graduated from Randolph County High School and Samford University. He was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church and served in numerous capacities involving pharmaceutical associations. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Ava United Methodist Church Building or Cemetery Fund or to Hospice Family Care in Huntsville. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Dr. Marvin E. Norred Jr. (VALLEY) Dr. Marvin E. Norred Jr., 86, of Valley died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at Beverly Health Care in Lanett. Services were Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. EST at Langdale United Methodist Church with the Revs. Roger Thompson and Bill Williams officiating. Burial followed in Langdale Cemetery. Dr. Norred is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kate Lane Norred; his children, Susan Caruthers of Tullahoma, Tenn., Larkin Norred of Valley and Ellen Meadows of Valley; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three sisters, Marvelene Morgan, Dot Vinson and Anonelle Kirby; two brothers, Douglas Norred and Arthur Norred; and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Norred was born Nov. 21, 1919, in Roanoke, the son of the late Iris Breed Norred and Marvin E. Norred Sr. He was a chiropractor and a veteran of World War II, where he served with the U.S. Army. Dr. Norred was a member of Langdale United Methodist Church and the American Legion. The family respectfully declines the honor of flowers and asks that memorials be made to Operation Help a Child or to the Bread Basket at Langdale United Methodist Church in his memory. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Shelby Ann Daniell South (CARROLLTON, Ga.) Shelby Ann Daniell South, 56, of Carrollton, Ga., died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. She was born Dec. 31, 1949, in Carroll County, Ga., to the late John William Daniell and Sarah Nell Bartlett Daniell. Mrs. South was employed by OFS Brightwave and was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and also attended Midway Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bobby J. South Sr.; her mother, Sarah Nell Daniell of Carrollton; her daughters, Lisa Dawn Miley of Bowdon, Ga., Kimberly Denise Sutton of Carrollton and Nichole Crenshaw of Woodland; two sisters, Barbara Sue Mashburn Parr of Wrightsville, Ga., and Brenda Joyce Daniell Duffle of Carrollton; nine grandchildren; one niece and other relatives. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her sons, Bobby James South Jr. and Rodrick Scott South. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. EST at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Kimberly Sutton, Amy Crenshaw and Mrs. Edna Herndon officiating. Burial followed in Carroll Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Gary Sutton, Keyvon Crenshaw, Brad Hill, Tony Langley, Kelly Jacobs and Dwayne Bailey. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton. __________ Elna Jenkins Dorris (LINEVILLE) Services for Elna Jenkins Dorris, 84, of Ashland were Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with the Rev. Terry George officiating. Burial followed at Lineville City Cemetery. Mrs. Dorris died Thursday, Oct. 26, at Clay County Nursing Home. She was born in Rainsville, but had lived in Clay County most of her life. Mrs. Dorris was a self-employed blueberry farmer and a member of Union D. Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Levis Nash of Lineville and Bonnie Saleem of Ashland; two sisters, Glennie Renfroe of Tucson, Ariz., and Flora Yamagata of New Mexico; one brother, Bynum Jenkins of Decatur; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Elburn Dorris Jr.; two brothers, Bremen Jenkins and Wilburn Jenkins; and two sisters, Vernice Harrell and Levis Haynes. Pallbearers were Jeff Carpenter, Jason Nash, Geoffrey Nash, Joel Nash, Kenneth Barr, Sherrill Hendon, Jared Carpenter and Jesse Nash. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. ____________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader November 15, 2006 ______________________ OBITUARIES: David Allen Ramsey (ROANOKE) Services for David Allen Ramsey, 29, of Roanoke were Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frank Sledge and the Rev. Richard Richie officiating. Burial followed at High Pine Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ramsey died suddenly on Friday, Nov. 10, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Allen and Barbara Ramsey of Roanoke; grandmother, Reba Ramsey of Roanoke; grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. O.D. "Hank" Boyd of Cadiz, Ky.; a sister, Amy Howe of Opelika; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Allen Ramsey Sr. Pallbearers were Chet Ramsey, Josh Huddleston, Greg Cottle, Cody Cottle, Dustin Gardner, Joey Anglin, Ronnie Anglin and Trae Wilkinson. A Randolph County native, Mr. Ramsey was born Aug. 25, 1977. He was a member of High Pine Baptist Church and had been employed as a salesman with Wittichen Supply Company. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ James Langley Harman (GULF BREEZE, Fla.) James Langley Harman, 47, of 103 Sunset Drive, Gulf Breeze, Fla., died in his sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. James was born in Milton, Fla., on Jan. 29, 1959, to Sara Harman and the late John Walter Harman. He was in the car business for 20 years and was a member of Central Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Harman is survived by his wife of 12 years, Cathie Winingar Harman; two children, Sara Frances and Jameson Harman; his mother; two brothers, John and Bill Harman; his special Aunt May; numerous nephews and nieces and many wonderful friends. James was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Yancey Narramore; and his grandparents, Yancey and Frances Chewning of Roanoke and Mr. and Mrs. Ec Harman of Wedowee. Services were Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Central Chapel Worship Center in Pensacola. Faith Chapel, Pensacola. __________ Jean Burroughs Tipton (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Jean Burroughs Tipton, a long-standing LaGrange, Ga., resident, died Nov. 3, 2006, at The National Lutheran Home in Rockville, Md., following a long illness with brain cancer. Mrs. Tipton was born in Newell on Aug. 12, 1928, and graduated as valedictorian from Woodland High School. In 1949, Jean married Abe Tipton and they moved to LaGrange in 1955, where they raised two children, Don and Diane. She enjoyed her working career as a bookkeeper with Lukken Chevrolet, as well as at the accounting firm she owned with her husband, A.L. Tipton CPA, and later with Abbott Jordan and Koon. Mrs. Tipton was active in the LaGrange community. She was a member of the LaGrange Academy board for eight years. Mrs. Tipton was an active member at First Baptist Church and also helped organize the Abe Tipton Memorial Gospel Singing. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge club for more than 30 years. Mrs. Tipton loved to travel with her husband, and after his death, with her many friends. She traveled with Abe to Ireland several times, went to Navy reunions and to Boy Scout Conventions all over the United States. She also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Florida, Nantucket and going on cruises with her friends. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Mrs. Tipton will be remembered most as always having a smile on her face. She was happy and thankful for what life brought her each day. Survivors include her son, Donald Lincoln Tipton; daughter, Diane Tipton Bradt; five grandchildren; as well as her sister, Paulene Smith; and brother Merrill Burroughs. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Abe Tipton. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church on the Square at 1 p.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 11. Entombment was in Shadowlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, it is the family's request that contributions be sent to The National Lutheran Home, 9701 Veirs Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guestbook at www.hunterallenmyhand.com __________ Betty Jo Henderson Parmer (WOODLAND) Services for Betty Jo Henderson Parmer, 71, of Woodland were Tuesday, Nov 14, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Prospect Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ray Runyan and the Rev. Donald Spratlin officiating. Burial was at Bethel East Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Parmer died Saturday, Nov. 11, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Ridley Parmer of Woodland; one son, Ridley Lee Parmer Jr. of Woodland; four brothers, Jack Henderson of Carrollton, Ga., Wilford Henderson of Bowdon, Ga., Alton Henderson of Heflin and Jerry Henderson of Woodland; and two granddaughters. Pallbearers were Tim Henderson, Brian Henderson, Jason Cox, Steve Spradlin, Randy Huddleston and Ken Henderson. Honorary pallbearers were Tina Phillips, Suzanne Vines, Pam Moore, Gayle McManus, Shondae Brown and Linda Moore. The family will accept flowers or donations to the Gideons. Mrs. Parmer was born Dec. 24, 1934, daughter of Coy and Roshie Smith Henderson. She was a member of Prospect Congregational Methodist Church and had been employed as a seamstress by Sewell Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Lee White, Ruby Redding, Opal Hughes and Bessie Huddleston; and four brothers, Dumer Henderson, Curtis Henderson, Leroy Henderson and Milford Henderson. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Flora B. Howle (GRAHAM) Flora B. Howie, 81, of Graham died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Anniston. She was born in Carroll County, Ga., Oct. 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Sampson and Jewell Jones Bentley. She was employed by Bremen-Bowdon Investment Company for more than 40 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dennis Howie on Nov. 23, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Barry Howie of Graham and Dwain Howie of Franklin, Ga.; a daughter, Mary Davis of Ranburne; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyn Gray of Kenner and Linda Saboy of Tallahassee, Fla. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. CST at Ranburne First Baptist Church with the Rev. James Benefield officiating. Music was furnished by Ryan Robertson. Pallbearers were Ben Howie, Tim Davis, Jason Robinson, Wade Traylor and Sam Sox. Interment followed in Ranburne Cemetery. Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon, Ga. __________ Ida Mae Brightwell (FRANKLIN, Ga.) Services for Ida Mae Brightwell, 77, of Franklin, Ga., were Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Mike Reeve officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Brightwell died Sunday, Nov. 12, at Heritage Healthcare in Franklin. Survivors include three daughters, Lana D. Brightwell of Franklin, Melissa Adkinson of Rebecca, Ga., and Belinda Keese of Cartersville, Ga.; one son, Loyd E. Brightwell of Buchanan, Ga.; two sisters, Dora Lee Grimm of Acworth, Ga., and Dorothy Gyne Blevins of Montgomery; 13 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy May, Clyde William, Kerry Prichett, Michael Mitchell, Chris Gray and Carl Keese. A Madison County, Ala., native, Mrs. Brightwell was born May 26, 1929, daughter of Earl William and Willie Loyd Buford Glass. She was a member of Southwest LaGrange Baptist Church and had retired from National Cash Register. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader November 22, 2006 _____________________ OBITUARIES: Mellie V. Meacham (NEWELL) Services for Mellie V. (Bonnet Lady) Meacham, 76, of Newell were Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ray Runyan and the Rev. Eugene Robinson officiating. Burial followed at the adjoining cemetery. Miss Meacham died Friday, Nov. 17, at her home. Pallbearers were Jaimie Abrams, Roger Abrams, Lynn Coffee, Frank Mooney, Billy Edwards, Wayne Huddleston, Ridley McManus and Russell Abrams. Survivors include three nieces, five nephews, a host of great-nieces, great- nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and many special friends. A Randolph County native, Miss Meacham was born Sept. 25, 1930, daughter of Dewey and Mollie Smith Meacham. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ollie Meacham and Clois Abrams; and two brothers, Tommy and LeRoy Meacham. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Archie Harmon (HEFLIN) Services for Archie Harmon, 50, of Heflin were Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Brian Moore officiating. Burial followed at Zion Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Harmon died Friday, Nov. 17, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. Survivors include his mother, Retha Traylor Harmon of Wedowee; three daughters, Kathy Harmon of Roanoke, Amanda Harmon of Newell and Christy Knight of Heflin; one son, Steven Harmon of Ranburne; one sister, Shirley Green of Wedowee; five brothers, Benny Harmon and Jerry Harmon of Wedowee, William Harmon of Heflin, Reed Harmon of Lineville and Randy Harmon of Ashland; five grandchildren; and special friend, Patricia Jo Prestridge of Heflin. Pallbearers were Chris Widby, Jason Harmon, Jimmy Harmon, Larry Scott, Shane Scott and Jeff Estes. Mr. Harmon was born May 28, 1956, son of Ison Daniel and Retha Traylor Harmon. He was a textile machine operator. Mr. Harmon was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda McManus Harmon; his father; and two brothers, Tommy and Steve Harmon. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Estellar 'Sis' Howe (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Estellar "Sis" Howe of LaGrange, Ga., died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at the West Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Howe, a native of Chambers County, was born July 4, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Tom and Dora Williams Hooks. She was a retired cafeteria worker at LaGrange High School and a member of the Canaan Baptist Church in Welch. Survivors include two daughters, Retha Mae Hooks and Annie Mae Poythress; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren, and all of her siblings. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m. EST at the Canaan Baptist Church in Welch with the Rev. Mario McDaniel officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Lakes-Dunson Robertson Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Rufus Calvin Marable (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Rufus Calvin Marable, 85, of Nashville, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. Rufus was the fifth of seven children to the late George and Ellie Marable, born in Roanoke. He was a graduate of Tuskegee Institute and a member of Greater Bethel AME Church, where he served in several capacities. After serving in World War II he offered one of the first black taxi services in Roanoke. Mr. Marable opened Fast Copy Printers in Nashville in 1972 and maintained his business until his health failed. He served on several boards in the community, to include Nashville Chapter of Alumni of Tuskegee Institute. He was appointed to the Mayors Alarm Appeals Board and many more. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Fredonia Hurd Marable. He is survived by son, Calvin; a granddaughter; two grandsons; four great- grandchildren; a sister, Texanna Royston of Roanoke; brothers Julius Trent Marable of Buffalo, N.Y., and Horace Marable of Atlanta; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Services were at Greater Bethel AME Church, with Pastor Michael Broadnaz officiating. Interment was in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Nashville. __________ Bobby Dwayne Hickey (WEDOWEE) Bobby Dwayne Hickey, 29, of Wedowee, formerly of Williamsburg, Ky., died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in Wedowee. He is survived by his wife, Kristin Hickey of Wedowee; one stepson, Jacob; mother and stepfather, Barbara Sue and Burly Hammons of Corbin, Ky.; four sisters, Ralona Hall, Anitra Wright and Christina Messer of Corbin and Joy Begley of Williamsburg; and one brother, Gerald Hickey Jr. of Calhoun, Ga. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Clive Hickey Sr. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 13, at Croley Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Emlyn Cemetery. Croley Funeral Home, Williamsburg. __________ James Harold Fisher Jr.(infant) (ROANOKE) Memorial services for Master James Harold Fisher Jr., 3 months, of Roanoke were at Trinity Baptist Church in Roanoke, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at 2 p.m. The infant died Monday, Nov. 13, at his residence. Infant Fisher is survived by his parents, James "Herbie" Fisher Sr. and Tiffany Sims Fisher of Roanoke; a brother, Austin Fisher of Tallassee; grandmothers, Ann Fisher of Chickamauga, Ga., and Tina Bean of Delta; grandfather, Mike Bean of Delta; two aunts; and seven uncles. Infant Fisher was a native of Opelika and resident of Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to James Harold Fisher Jr. Memorial Fund. Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Anniston. __________ Nancy Elizabeth Brand (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Nancy Elizabeth Brand, 60, of LaGrange, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Hospice LaGrange. Nancy was born May 7, 1946, in Roanoke, daughter of the late George Raymon Purcell and Annie Lee Sheets Purcell. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of East Vernon Baptist Church. Nancy worked as a cosmetologist for many years. Survivors include her companion, Marion Bassett of LaGrange; a daughter, Melissa Crystal Nellums of Columbus, Ga.; a son, Sunny Duane Brand of LaGrange; a brother, James Douglas Purcell of York; five grandchildren; and three cousins. A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Striffler- Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel, with Rev. Aaron McColiough and Rev. Ron Curtis officiating. Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to Hospice LaGrange in memory of Nancy Elizabeth Brand. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Effie P. Walls (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Effie P. Walls, 93, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Nov 16, 2006, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Walls was born March 15, 1913, in Woodland, daughter of the late Joe and Viola Wilson Parker. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life, where she was an active member of Rosemont Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. She retired from Playtex after over 20 years of service. Mrs. Walls was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Walls Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Wampler of LaGrange; a son, Edgar Hueal Walls Jr. of LaGrange; three sisters, Josie Teal and Clois Lashley of Woodland and Winnie Baker of LaGrange; three sisters-in-law, Lucille Walls and Velma Parker of LaGrange and Ila Cadenhead of Calhoun, Ga.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 18, at Rosemont Baptist Church, with the Rev. O. Max McCord officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Walls. Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Rd., LaGrange. __________ Emily Durham Hudson (STANDING ROCK) Graveside services for Emily Durham Hudson, 94, of Standing Rock were Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Paul Messer and the Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Mrs. Hudson died Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Hospice LaGrange. Survivors include her husband, Cornelous Handley Hudson of Five Points; one daughter, Helen Powers of Highland Village, Texas; two grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and one nephew, Bobby Durham of Roanoke. Mrs. Hudson was born Oct. 28, 1912, daughter of Mabry and Mattie Terry Durham. She was a member of Standing Rock Methodist Church and had been a dental assistant for Dr. Ferrell Lane. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Standing Rock Methodist Church or Hospice LaGrange, 1510 Vernon Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. ___________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader November 29, 2006 ________________ OBITUARIES: Emory Royce Bonner (ROANOKE) Services for Emory Royce Bonner, 76, of Roanoke were Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Billy Allen, Rev. Stoney Halsey and Rev. Rob Steinbrook officiating. Burial followed at Forest Home Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Bonner died Tuesday, Nov. 21, at East Alabama Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Cowan Bonner of Roanoke; one daughter, Nina Gibb of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Laura Bartlett of Rock Mills; three grandchildren; two stepchildren and five step-grandchildren. Pallbearers were U.S. Military. Mr. Bonner was born Nov 4, 1930, son of Emory Guy and Elizabeth Boyd Bonner. He served in the U.S. Army, Sgt. 1st Class, and Green Beret Special Forces during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mr. Bonner stood at the head of President John F. Kennedy while he lay in state in the Capital Rotunda at the request of Jackie Kennedy. He received the following medals: Silver Star, four Purple Hearts, Good Conduct medal with clasps silver one loop, Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, bronze National Defense Service Medal, four bronze and one silver Korean Service Medal, one bronze Vietnam Service Medal, U.S. Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Marksman Badge with Carbine and Pistol Bars, Expert Badge with Rifle and Machine Gun Bars. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Terrance Dylan Wilkes (WADLEY) Terrance Dylan Wilkes, 18, of Wadley died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services will be Thursday, Nov 30, at noon in the Wadley High School Gymnasium. Officiating will be the Revs. Jacob Colbert, Tom Staples Jr., Bradley Gibson, Larry Wyckoff and Darryl Woods. Burial will be in Cogar Hill C.M.E. Church Cemetery, Daviston. Surviving are two sons Dontavious and Tyreke Heard of Wedowee; his parents, Clemis Bledsoe of Wadley and Earl Baggin of Roanoke; special friend Danielle Owensby of Roanoke; three brothers, Dennis Buchanan of Ashland, Paul Wilkes of Wadley and Christopher Staples of Fort Benning, Ga. (Iraq); one sister, Kim Buchanan of Roanoke; his maternal grandmother, Ethel Buchanan of Wadley; his godfather, Curtis Nunn of Wedowee; godmothers Edith Buchanan of Daviston and Barbara Nolan of Roanoke; and a host of special aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, other relatives, classmates, teammates and dear friends. Public viewing wil [will] be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The body will be placed in the gymnasium one hour before the funeral. Clark Memorial Funeral Services, Roanoke. __________ David Peyton Beck, infant (ROANOKE) David Peyton Beck, infant son of David and Angel Beck of Roanoke, was born Nov 3, 2006, at Columbus Medical Center and died the same day. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Gaberial, of Columbus, Ga.; grandparents David Beck of Woodland, Marie McDaniel of Roanoke, and Homer and Glenda Medley of Phenix City; great-grandparents, Rev. Larry and Resa McDaniel of Roanoke and Sidney and Dot Ward of Columbus; great-great- grandmother Myrtie Will McDaniel of Roanoke; one uncle and three aunts, all of Roanoke. A graveside service was held at Parkway Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry McDaniel and Ed Helton officiating. Striffler and Hamby Mortuary, Columbus. __________ Winne Rae Spears (WEDOWEE) Services for Winnie Rae Spears, 70, of Wedowee were Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at, 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Rev. Barrett Holloway officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Spears died Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Anniston. Mrs. Spears is survived by one daughter, Patty Gail Holloway of Wedowee; one son, Terry Spears of Roanoke; three sisters, Flossie Wood of Prattville and De May Brown and Willie Maude Brown of Wedowee; five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Mrs. Spears was born June 26, 1936, daughter of Thomas A. Young and Dussie Jane Pitts Young. She had retired from Higgins Slacks and from being a sitter with the disabled. She was a member of Cherith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gay Spears; her parents; and three brothers, Melvin Young, Ralph Young and Larry Joe Young. Pallbearers were Tim Brown, Tommy Brown, Charles Smith, Michael Summerlin, Larry Spears and Phillip Wood. Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Ernest Wilkinson Sr. (ROANOKE) Services for Ernest Wilkinson Sr., 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Lineville, were Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lineville, with the Revs. Rick Talley and Earl Gordon officiating. Military honors followed in Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Wilkinson died Friday, Nov. 24, at Clay County Hospital. He was born in Randolph County to William Clarence and Eva Perry Wilkinson, was a World War II veteran in the Army Air Corps, worked with Superior Gas for 21 years and retired as purchasing agent from Amerace Corporation after 23 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lineville, where he was on the board of trustees and served as treasurer for many years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Ozley Wilkinson of Roanoke; a son, Ernest Wilkinson Jr. of Roanoke; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom Wilkinson of Scottsboro; and one sister, Catherine Ozley of Tucson, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Earl Wilkinson; and three sisters, Charlotte Wilkinson, Doris Bailey and Myrtle Stephens. Pallbearers were Trae Wilkinson, Bill Wilkinson, Jerrold Denson, Thirl Craven, Mark Lowery and Monte Giddens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lineville. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ Jimmy Rodger Ray (LAFAYETTE) Jimmy Rodger Ray, 55, of LaFayette died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at LaFayette Nursing Home in LaFayette. Services were Friday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church; LaFayette, with the Rev. Cecelia Broome officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Mr. Ray is survived by his mother, Susie L. Clark of Lanett; his fiancee, Mattie P. Gates of LaFayette; two sons, Andre L. Barker of Roanoke and Keith A. Ray of Birmingham; four stepdaughters, Kimery Trammell, Erica Vines and Aisha Dozier, all of Roanoke, and Felicia Brock of LaFayette; 11 sisters, Bessie Terry of Roanoke, Sarah Holloway, Susie Barker, Donna Huguley, Katrina Ray and Melissa Lancaster, all of Lanett, Catherleen Askew and Lizzie Wallace of LaFayette, Louise Askew and Judy Gaines of Opelika and Emma Ray of Valley; three brothers, Greg Huguley and Bobby Gaines of Atlanta and Tommy Satterwhite of LaFayette; nine grandchildren; and host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Ray was born June 26, 1951, in Chambers County. Silmon/Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Michael Alan Heard (FREDERICKSBURG, Va.) Michael Alan Heard, 52, of Fredericksburg, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. A native of Huntsville, Ala., he was a graduate of the University of Maryland. Mr. Heard was a U.S. Navy veteran, president of Para-tech Inc. and a member of Spotswood Baptist Church. He was an avid tennis player and a member of the U.S. Tennis League. Survivors include his wife, Valerie B. Heard; three daughters, Rachael L. Heard, Amanda M. Heard and Ebony M. Heard, all of Fredericksburg; one grandson; his parents, William and Janette Heard of Huntsville; a brother, Kenneth Edgar Heard of Huntsville; a sister, Debra Heard Lloyd of Newport, Tenn.; four nieces and four nephews was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Sam Heard. Services were at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Spotswood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Stone officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, officiated by Pastor Rich Lloyd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22408. __________ Phillip Robinson Cofield (LINEVILLE) Services for Phillip Robinson Cofield, 39, son of Robert and Peggy Cofield of Lineville were Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Liberty Church of Christ in Randolph County. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Cofield died Monday, Nov. 20, at his residence in Jacksonville, Fla. The family requests no flowers, but contributions may be made to the Liberty Church of Christ Cemetery Fund. Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. _________ Lorene Brown Morrow (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Lorene B. Morrow, 84, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Azalea Trace Nursing Home in Columbus, Ga. Mrs. Morrow was born April 11, 1922, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late Millard C. Brown and Mary Wilson Brown. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of Murphy Avenue Church of Christ. Mrs. Morrow had worked for Callaway Mills and Signal Knitting for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt H. Morrow. Survivors include two daughters, Julia Adcock of LaGrange and Sharon Williamson of Columbus; a son, Bobby Ray Morrow of LaGrange; a brother, C.W. Brown of LaGrange; a sister, Ann Howell of Trussville; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at Shadowlawn Cemetery with Larry Thompson, minister, officiating. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Vanessa Culbertson Autrey (FIVE POINTS) Funeral services for Vanessa Culbertson Autrey, 47, of Five Points, were Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at 1 p.m. CST at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Todd Henderson officiating. Burial followed at Wehadkee Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Autrey died Monday, Nov. 20, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Autrey of Five Points; her parents, Pete and Faye Culbertson of Five Points; one daughter, Randi Smith of LaFayette; one son, Jamie Yarbrough of Roanoke; one brother, Gregg Culbertson of Roanoke; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee Owens, Kevin Bailey, Ted Henderson, Grant Culbertson, Zack Culbertson and Leon Wessinger. Mrs. Autrey was born May 1, 1959, daughter of Pete and Faye Sharpe Culbertson. She was a member of the Lowell Methodist Church. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Katherine Point Smith (PITMAN, N.J.) Katherine Frances Point Smith, 32, died Saturday, Nov 25, 2006, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Katie is survived by her husband, James Edward Smith of Pitman, N.J.; her parents, Lawrence W. and Frances Key Point of Woodstown, N.J.; her sister, brother-in-law and niece, Teresa, Matthew and Olivia Sussman of Atlanta; and her grandmother, Ruth Jackson Key of Roanoke. Katie was a family outreach therapist with Robins' Nest in Glassboro, N.J. A graduate of Woodstown High School and Penn State University, Katie held a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Harding University and had completed all course work toward a PhD in marriage and family therapy with Florida State University. All friends are invited to attend a celebration of Katie's beautiful life Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at Pitman Church of Christ, 115 E. Holly Ave., Sewell, N.J. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Katie's memory to PanCan, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 (www.firstgiving.com/katieshug) or the Pitman Church of Christ Expansion Fund, 115 Holly Ave., Sewell. __________ Resa Lee Tortolani (OAKLAND, Calif.) Graveside services for Resa Lee Tortolani, 86, of Oakland, Calif., formerly of Randolph County, will be Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke, with the Rev. Ricky Etchison officiating. The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Survivors include one daughter, Carol Noel Tortolani of Oakland; and one brother, Thomas Lemons of Monroeville, Ala. Mrs. Tortolani was born April 23, 1920, daughter of Thomas B. and Effie Nevada Ledford Lemons. She had been a housewife. Mrs. Tortolani is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Tortolani. Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. _____________________________________________________ This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 56.6 Kb