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The Randolph Leader
The Randolph Leader
November 3, 2004
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OBITUARIES:
Curtis Nunn Sr.
(WEDOWEE) Curtis Nunn Sr., 66, of Wedowee died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at
East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.
Services were Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. at Union Chapel United Methodist
Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. William Crawford officiating. Interment was in
the church cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Curtis Nunn Jr. Wedowee; one daughter, Jearleane
Hatcher of Roanoke; two brothers, Coleman Nunn of Wedowee and Leon Nunn of
Bowdon, Ga.; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; and many other loving
relatives and friends.
Arrangements were by Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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Mae Bell Barrett
(LANETT) Services for Mae Bell Barrett, 81, of Lanett, formerly of Roanoke,
were Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Johnny Williams and the Rev. Ricky Etchison officiating. Burial was in
Cedarwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Barrett died Saturday, Oct. 30, at Bethany House in Auburn.
Survivors include one daughter, Annette Stewart of Lanett; three
grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Rachael Smith of Roanoke and Demeris Carter
of LaGrange, Ga.; one brother-in-law, Lonnie B. Norred of Roanoke; several
nieces and nephews; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Jack Stewart Jr., Duane Brown, Lamar Duffey, Willis Frank
Pinkard, Larry James Pinkard, Tommy Pinkard; Barry Owens and David Carter.
Mrs. Barrett was born Aug. 12, 1923, daughter of Willis and Lura Henry
Pinkard. She was of the Nazarene faith and a former inspector at Palm Beach Co.
Mrs. Barrett was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bennie Barrett;
four brothers and two sisters.
Memorial donations may be made to Bethany House or your favorite charity.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Carl L. Jackson Sr.
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Carl Linwood Jackson Sr., 70, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday,
Oct. 29, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.
Mr. Jackson was born April 28, 1934, in Thomaston, Ga., son of the late
Prentice Lamar and Levie Ellimay Hanson Jackson. He was a retired automotive
technician from Fling Ford. He was musically inclined and loved music, cooking
and gardening. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the
Korean War. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Jackson; sons, Carl Linwood Jackson Jr. of
LaGrange, Gurald Lamar Jackson of Wadley and Randy Wesley Jackson of LaGrange;
two daughters, Belinda Robinson and Lisa Ward of LaGrange; two step-daughters,
Jeanette Scott and Melanie Smith of LaGrange; one stepson, Jeff Crouch of
LaGrange; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;
sisters, Sherlene Stitcher of LaGrange and Judy Jackson Mingo of Bellingham,
Wash., and Vickie Jackson Mingo of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Charles Jackson of
Manchester, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Margie Elaine King; and a brother, Eugene Jackson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Hunter-Allen-
Myhand Chapel with the Rev. Olin McClain officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery, Lanett.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com
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Annie M. Knight
(COLUMBUS, Ga.) Graveside services for Annie M. Knight, 73, of Columbus,
Ga., were Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens with
the Rev. Gary Baugh officiating. Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home.
Mrs. Knight died Wedensday [sic], Oct. 27, at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus.
Survivors include two daughters, Gail Knight of Columbus and Deborah Buran
of Memphis, Tenn.; two grandsons; and one sister, Mittie Parmer of Chatsworth,
Ga.
Mrs. Knight, a former resident of Rock Mills and Valley, was born May 16,
1931, daughter of Alford and Mae Lisles Davis. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Sanford Leon Knight; four brothers, George, Henry, Earl and Alford
Dee Davis; and two sisters, Lottie Hurst and Betty Brown.
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Rosie Lee Floyd
(ROANOKE) Rosie Lee Floyd, 89, of Roanoke died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at
her residence.
Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. [at]Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church,
Roanoke, with the Rev, R. L. Heflin officiating. Interment will be in the
adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Floyd is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Catherine E. Bussey of Roanoke;
one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Floyd will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until
the funeral.
Arrangements are by Roanoke Funeral Home.
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Cathy Joan Davis
(OPELIKA) Funeral services for Cathy Joan Davis, 52, of Opelika, formerly of
Rock Mills, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at Fredericks Funeral
Home in Opelika, with the Rev. Jackie Prickett and Billy Clark officiating.
Burial followed in Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika.
Ms. Davis was born May 27, 1952, in LaGrange, Ga., and later moved to Rock
Mills where she was raised. She died Oct. 27 at The Medical Center in
Columbus, Ga.
Survivors include her daughter, Vickie Holt of Opelika; father, Hiram
Dempsey Sheppard of Chatom; two brothers, Henry Sheppard of Chatom and James
Sheppard of Opelika; sister, Carol Hannaford of Opelika and a host of other
relatives.
Serving as pallbearers were Henry Sheppard Jr., Jimmy Wayne Rowe Jr., James
Michael Sheppard, James Allen Davis, Christopher E. Roper, Allen Wayne Davis
and Jonathan C. Davis.
Arrangements were by Fredericks Funeral Home, Opelika.
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Margaret Grant
(MERIDIAN, Miss.) Services for Margaret Grant were Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004,
at 2 p.m. at Barham Chapel - Meridian, with the Rev. Dr. Raymon Leake and the
Rev. David McCubbin officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery with
Barham Funeral Home - Meridian.
Mrs. Grant, 83, of Meridian died Monday, Oct. 25, at Kings Daughters & Sons
Rest Home.
She was retired as deputy chancery clerk of Lauderdale County, Miss. Mrs.
Grant was a member of the Pilot Club and a volunteer at Riley Hospital for many
years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Meridian, where she
served on many committees.
She is survived by her husband, Joe V. Grant, a native of Wedowee; two
daughters, Terry Allen and Jill Walker of Meridian; one brother, Tom Andrews of
Lenoir, N.C.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Glen Canty, Ricky Canty, Jack Jackson, Leonard Cobb, Joe
Kieronski, Wayne Bagley and Grady Wakefield.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Meridian.
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Ruby Ethel MeLemore
(ROANOKE) Services for Ruby Ethel McLemore, 91, of Roanoke will be Thursday,
Nov. 4, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank
Sledge officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 3:30 to 7
p.m. on Wednesday.
Mrs. McLemore died Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Traylor Nursing Home.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry A. McLemore of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Donald
W, McLemore of Woodland; one sister, Dorothy Hurst of Oneonta; one brother,
Terry Beverly of Talladega; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
A Randolph County native, Mrs. McLemore was born Oct. 28, 1913, daughter of
Homer and Carrie Kirby Beverly. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.M.
McLemore.
The family will accept flowers or a donation to your favorite charity.
Arrangements are by Quattlebaum, Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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The Randolph Leader
November 10, 2004
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OBITUARIES:
Barry Neal Wright
(WEDOWEE) Services for Barry Neal Wright, 55, of Wedowee will be Wednesday,
Nov 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby
Burroughs officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Wright died Monday, Nov 8, at Randolph Medical Center.
Survivors include one brother, Charles Ned Wright of Wedowee; two uncles,
Wyatt Wright Jr. of Wedowee and Larcus Dewberry of Lineville; two aunts, Flora
Wright of Wedowee and Mable Thomas of Birmingham; and five nieces.
Pallbearers will be Benny Dewberry, Lamar Dewberry, Ronald Dewberry, Cleon
McDonald, Scott Burg, Wyatt Wright III, Donald McCullars and Jimmy McCain.
Mr. Wright was born Jan. 18, 1949, son of Charles William and Ozell Dewberry
Wright. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Wright was preceded
in death by his parents.
Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee.
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Eva Bishop Caldwell
(ROANOKE) Services for Eva Bishop Caldwell, 66, of Roanoke, formerly of
Senoia, Ga., will be Thursday, Nov 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Lebanon Christian
Church, with the Rev. Roger Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph
Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday. Mrs. Caldwell will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to
services.
Mrs. Caldwell died Tuesday, Nov 9, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Caldwell of Roanoke; one daughter,
Betty Powers of Carrollton, Ga.; four sons, Anthony Caldwell, John Caldwell and
Thomas M. Caldwell of Senoia and Emmett Caldwell of Newnan, Ga.; two sisters,
Lorene Couch of Peachtree City, Ga., and Doris O'Neal of Warm Springs, Ga.;
four brothers, George Bishop of Jacksonville, Fla., James Bishop of Riverdale,
Ga., Gerald Bishop of Hiawassee, Ga., and Bobby Bishop of Moreland, Ga.; 11
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Caldwell, Mike Caldwell, Josh McMillian, Robert M.
Bryant, Bradley J. Bryant, Robert Caldwell, Kenny Caldwell, Ronnie O'Neal,
Kenny Couch and David Burnett.
A native of Fayette County, Ga., Mrs. Caldwell was born Nov 8, 1938,
daughter of Emmett and Pearl Holt Bishop. She was a home-maker and a member of
Lebanon Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a
brother, Warren Bishop.
Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Robert Lee Olinger
(ROANOKE) Services for Robert Bob Lee Olinger, 87, of Roanoke were Monday,
Nov. 8, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lime Congregational Christian Church, with
the Rev. Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens.
Mr. Olinger died Saturday, Nov 6, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jamie Burdett, Greg Benefield, Roger Bennett, Chuck
Thompson, Clint Yarbrough and Manley Clack.
Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Lime Congregational Christian
Church.
A North Carolina native, Mr. Olinger was born March 16, 1917, son of
William Floyd and Juanita Saggs Olinger. He was a member of Bethany Lime
Congregational Christian Church, World War II veteran and had been employed by
Candlewick Yarns and Handley Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Clara Nell Bennett Olinger.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Annye Beatrice Turner Cox
(TALLADEGA) Services for Annye Beatrice Turner Cox of Talladega will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004, at Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church with
Pastor Samuel Turner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with
Sims Funeral Service in charge. The body will be at the church an hour prior
to services.
Ms. Cox died Thursday, Nov. 4, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Schreeda and Craig Johnson of
Menasha, Wis.; a sister, Essie T. Denson of Talladega; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be nephews and great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be
deacons and trustees of Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Ms. Cox, a native and lifelong resident of Talladega, was a member of Union
Springs Baptist Church. She worked in education in Randolph and_Talladega
counties for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and
four brothers.
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Benjamin Uzell Mapp
(LAFAYETTE) Services for Benjamin Benny Uzell Mapp, 72, of LaFayette were
Monday, Nov 8, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Rev.
Billy Puckett and the Rev. Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial was in the
adjoining cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers.
Mr. Mapp died Saturday, Nov 6, at Randolph Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Elena Sudduth of Roanoke; two sons, Benjamin
Keith Mapp of LaFayette and Johnathan Ashley of West Point, Ga.; three sisters,
Hazel Owens, Letha Howard and Marie Gray of Roanoke; three brothers, Jerry Mapp
of Wadley and Billy Mapp and Joe Mapp of Roanoke; three grandchildren; and one
great-granddaughter.
A Chambers County resident for most of his life, Mr. Mapp was born Feb. 15,
1932, in Randolph County, son of Emory Austin and Rosie Lee Fincher Mapp. He
was a member of Milltown Baptist Church, a Korean War Army veteran, and had
been employed as an automobile salesman by Glen Smith Chevrolet in Opelika.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Edward Golden Jr.
(ANNISTON) Services for Edward Golden Jr., 77, of Anniston will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin with the Rev. Jerry
Scott Burns officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Golden died Sunday, Nov. 7, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Isabell Golden; seven daughters, Betty Warren of
Alabama, Bobbie Roberson, Brenda Kitchens and Becky Jennings, all of Anniston,
Bernice Coefield of Randolph County, Beatrice McClenton of Oxford, and Bonnie
Walker of Jacksonville; two sons, Casey Golden and Chad Golden of Anniston; 23
grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Smith, Hershell Owens, David Trantham, Shawn
Colliar,
Keith Golden and Byron Gilbert.
Mr. Golden, a Bessemer native and longtime resident of Calhoun and Cleburne
counties, attended the Baptist church. He was employed as a forklift operator
by Anniston Army Depot for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his father,
Ed Golden Sr.; his mother, Annie Golden; and two brothers, Houston Golden and
Gene Golden.
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George Carter Wilson Jr.
(ROANOKE) Services for George Carter Wilson Jr., 37, of Roanoke were
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Elton Overton and the Rev. Mike Reeves officiating. Burial followed at
Randolph Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Wilson died Thursday, Nov 4, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.
Survivors include his wife, Kelli Laws Wilson of Roanoke; five daughters,
Samantha, Kelsea, Kyitelii, Kyva and Kia Wilson, all of Roanoke; one son, Keith
Wilson of Roanoke; mother Carolyn Patricia (stepfather Wayne) Bradley of
LaGrange; paternal grandmother, Ismur Burke of Roanoke; one sister, Brandy
Bradley of Roanoke; two brothers, Richie and Charlie Bradley of LaGrange and
one nephew.
Pallbearers were Ken Burke, Christian Hall, Richie Bradley, Eddie Laws,
Darin Thomas, Tommy Rushton, Tim Arrington and Steve Brooks. Honorary
pallbearers will be Mark Kirby, Mike Scroggie and John Scroggie.
A former resident of LaGrange, Mr. Wilson was born July 21, 1967, son of
George Carter Wilson Sr. and Carolyn Patricia Scroggie Wilson Bradley. He was
a supervisor at Laws Mechanical. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his
father, George Carter Wilson Sr., and one nephew.
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Willie Edward Noles Sr.
(WOODLAND) Services for Willie Edward "Bill" Noles Sr., 75, of Woodland were
Sunday, Nov 7, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church, with Bro. Wayne
Spradlin and Bro. Leon Mote officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Noles died Friday, Nov 5, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.
Survivors include his wife, Lonnie Wyl Walker Noles of Woodland; two
daughters, Irene Adkins of Oxford and Donna Striblin of Woodland; two sons,
James Hugh Powers and Willie Edward Noles Jr. of Woodland; six grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Sue Cantrell of Roopville, Ga.,
and Diane Wiggins of Lineville; and four brothers, Huey Noles and Charlie Ray
Noles of Roanoke; Dewey Noles of Lake City, Ga., and Stub Noles of Woodland.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Striblin, Jason Hill, Phil Cantrell, Bill Craft Jr.,
Nick Noles, Tim Noles and J. T. Noles.
Mr. Noles was born March 3, 1929, son of Madison and Lillian Harris Noles. He
was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church and a rowcrop farmer. He served in
the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Noles was preceded in death by his
parents; one sister, Mary Wyl Spradlin; and one brother, Cecil Noles. In lieu
of flowers the family requests donations to the Bank of Wedowee.
Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee.
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Kenneth James Newborn
(ROANOKE) Kenneth James Newborn, 52, of Roanoke died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004,
at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke.
He is survived by his fiancee, Adrianna Rix of Roanoke; two daughters, Katie
Mote of McDonough, Ga., and Amanda Westlake of Roanoke; one sister, Anita
Gaston of Ellenwood, Ga.; two brothers, Jerry Newborn of LaFayette and Ricky
Newborn of Georgia; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga. Services were at
McKoon Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8, with Mark Medlin officiating.
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Opal P. Brand
(ASHLAND) Services for Opal P. Brand, 59, of Ashland were Monday, Nov. 8,
2004, at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland, with the Revs.
Jim Sims and Robert Kurth officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Gilead Methodist
Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Brand died Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Clay County Hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Roberts and Marilyn Roberts of
Ashland and Teresa Take of Roanoke; two sons, Robert Thrift of Section and
Scott Thrift of Ashland; her mother, Pearl H. Butler of Ashland; a sister,
Louise Sealey of Wadley; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Marty Hodge, Shade Hodge, Mike Milford, Stanley Sealey,
Jimmy Sealey and Thomas Fant.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren.
Mrs. Brand, a Calhoun County native, lived most of her life in Clay County.
She was a graduate of Mellow Valley High School, a homemaker and a member of
Mt. Gilead Methodist Church. Mrs. Brand was preceded in death by her husband,
Ross Brand; a son, Jimmy Wayne Thrift; her father, Otis C. Butler; two sisters,
Brenda Hodge and Gail Parsons; and a brother, Otis C. Butler, Jr.
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Raymond Jordan
(HEFLIN) Services for Raymond Jordan, 62, of Heflin were Tuesday, Nov. 9,
2004, at 1 p.m. at Mount Carmel Methodist Church in Woodland, with the Rev.
MacArthur Blount officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Methodist Church
Cemetery, with Ervin Funeral Chapel in charge.
Mr. Jordan died Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Riverview Hospital in Gadsden.
Survivors include his wife, Vivan Jordan of Heflin; five daughters,
Marchelle Hollis, Melissa Blount and Teresa Anderson, all of Jonesboro, Ga.,
Phyllis Jordan of Lithonia, Ga., and Tanya Jordan of Heflin; five sisters,
Elizabeth Maffett of Newell, Oretha O'Neal of Heflin, Mamie Westbrook, Joyce
Sims and Ida Thompson, all of Atlanta; 16 grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.
Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Odisee Jordan;
and a sister, Louise Billingsley.
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Inez Laney Snow
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Inez Snow, 89, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, Nov. 3,
2004, at West Georgia Medical Center.
Mrs. Snow, born Feb. 7, 1915, in Randolph County, Ala., was the daughter of
the late Ben and Lela Harrington Laney. Mrs. Snow was a member of Baptist
Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Snow.
Survivors include a son, Johnny O. Snow of Bowdon, Ga.; a sister, Louise L.
Roberts of LaGrange; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Services were at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary,
LaGrange Chapel, with the Rev. Jimmy McMillian officiating. Burial was in
Shadowlawn Cemtery.
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Mary Hancock
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mary Ilene Hancock, 83, longtime resident of LaGrange, Ga.,
died Teusday [sic], Nov 2, 2004, at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation.
Miss Hancock, born April 29, 1921, in Randolph County, Ala., was the
daughter of the late James A. and Leona Huddleston Hancock. She retired from
the Dixie Division of West Point Stevens Manufacturing Co. and was a longtime
member of Dixie United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Vicie Holsombeck of LaGrange and LaMerle
Morris of Springfield, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by a sister, Jewell H. Daniel.
Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov 5, at Shadowlawn Cemetery with
the Rev. Rebecca McArthur officiating.
Concolences [sic] may be expressed by signing the guest book at
www.legacy.com.
Arrangements were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home.
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Ayers Ward
(MACON, Ga.) Ayers Ward, 68, of Macon, Ga., died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004.
Mr. Ward, born June 15, 1936, in Randolph County, Ala., was the son of the
late Horace and Dura Lee McCord Ward. He was an architect and a Baptist.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Tish Vaughn of Yatesville, Ga.; stepson,
Ken Lee of LaGrange, Ga.; step-grandchildren; a niece and nephew; a sister-in-
law; and other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Gene Ward.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov 7, in Union
Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Max McCord officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that contributions be
made to a favorite charity in memory of Mr. Ward. Condolences may be expressed
by signing our guest book at www.legacy.com
Arrangements were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home.
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The Randolph Leader
November 17, 2004
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OBITUARIES:
Elizabeth Robertson Hodges
(ROANOKE) Services for Elizabeth Robertson Hodges, 25, of Roanoke were
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church,
with the Revs. Don Quick and John Mann officiating. Burial was at Randolph
Memory Gardens.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Epilepsy Foundation, Attn:
Accounting Department, 4351 Garden City Drive, Landover, MD 20785-7223.
Ms. Hodges died Thursday, Nov 11, in Chambers County from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident.
Survivors include a daughter, Harlin Nicole Hodges of Roanoke; her parents,
Robbie and Lynn Robertson of Roanoke; her grandparents, Joyce Helen and Douglas
Moring of Roanoke; one sister, Margaret H. Robertson of Montgomery; and two
brothers, Bobby Robertson of Atlanta and Steven Robertson of Roanoke.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Henry, Will McMurray, Walter Carden, Gus McMurray,
Brian Wiggins, Paul McMurray, Harry Botsford and Jody Pike.
A Randolph County resident most of her life, Ms. Hodges was born Dec. 13,
1978, in Roanoke. She was a 1997 honor graduate of Handley High School and
graduated from Auburn University with a B.S.B.A. and a master's degree in
accounting. She was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi honor
societies and a member and two-time Outstanding Officer of Beta Alpha Psi, the
accounting honor society. She was employed with J.K. Boatwright & Company in
LaGrange, Ga., and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Anthony Hodges.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Carlis Henry Ledbetter
(HEFLIN) Services for Carlis Henry Ledbetter, 84, of Heflin were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at New Hopewell Baptist Church with the Revs. Adam
Ledbetter, Bobby Beason and Richard Collins officiating. Burial was in New
Hopewell Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Ledbetter died Saturday, Nov. 13, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Houston Ledbetter; two daughters,
Deborah Ledbetter Puckett of Heflin and Elizabeth Ledbetter Sprewell of
Ranburne; a sister, Pauline Edwards of Heflin; a brother, Cal Ledbetter of
Wedowee; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tracey Bradley, JD Fortson, Danny Ledbetter, David
Ledbetter, Michael Ledbetter, Rodney Puckett, Chad Sprewell and Jay Turner.
Mr. Ledbetter, a Cleburne County native and lifelong resident, was a member
of New Hopewell Baptist Church. He retired from Bremen Bowdon Investment
Company with 25 years service. A World War II Navy veteran, he obtained the
rank of Seaman First Class. He had worked in the poultry industry and at his
father's sawmill. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe Henry Ledbetter; his
parents, Charles Ab and Georgie Daughtery Ledbetter; and a grandson, Mathew
Jayson Ledbetter.
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I.V. Johnson
(WEDOWEE) I. V. Johnson, 65, of Wedowee died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at
George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley.
Services for Mr. Johnson will be Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at Union
Chapel United Methodist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. William W. Crawford and
the Rev. Betty Brady officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include five daughters, Rochelle Burdette and Angela D. Rowe of
Wedowee, Rosie Lee Johnson of Anniston, and Yvette Wallace and Katavious Farley
of Atlanta; three sons, Melvin Johnson of Tuscaloosa, Robert Johnson of Roanoke
and Datavious Farley of Atlanta; three brothers, Nathaniel Johnson Jr., Johnny
Johnson and Zebedee Johnson of Atlanta; four sisters, Geneva Laye and Judy
Johnson of Atlanta and Florence Watts and Linda Smith of Wedowee; his
godmother, Katie Stone of Wedowee; seven grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
two brothers, George Johnson and James Johnson.
The body will be placed in the church one hour before services.
Arrangements are by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke.
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Elizabeth Baird Garner Vinson
(ROANOKE) Services for Elizabeth Baird Garner Vinson, 84, of Roanoke,
formerly of Birmingham for 62 years, were Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at 2 p.m. at
Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. John Mann and the Rev. Rod Huckaby
officiating. Burial was at Cedarwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Vinson died Saturday, Nov. 13, at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Vinson of Roanoke; three step-
daughters, Pat Robinson of Roanoke, Linda Adamson of Roanoke, and Carla Langley
of LaFayette; two step-sons, Don Vinson of Alex City and Bill Vinson of
Roanoke; two sisters, Agnes Pendleton of Maryville, Tenn., and Hortense
Cornwell of Canton, Ga.; one brother, Jimmy Baird of Roanoke; 10 step-
grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were her nephews.
A Randolph County native, Mrs. Vinson was born Sept. 19, 1920, daughter of
James Dallas and Dusty Swann Baird. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church and was retired as office manager for Steel City Oldsmobile in
Birmingham.
Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Roanoke.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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James Gordon Browning Sr.
(WEDOWEE) Services for James Gordon Browning Sr., 77, of Wedowee, formerly
of Montgomery and Japan, were Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum
Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. Burial was at
Cedarwood Cemetery.
Mr. Browning died Friday, Nov. 12, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical
Center, Anniston.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Lura Sudduth Browning of Wedowee; a
daughter, Lisa Rowe of Roanoke; two sons, James Gordon Browning Jr. of Dallas,
Texas, and Steve Browning of Corpus Christi, Texas; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Browning of LaFayette; three nephews
and a niece.
Pallbearers were Cliff Tanner, Walter Sudduth, Luke Sudduth, Tommy Rushton,
Tommy Fincher and Tommy Browning.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Midway Methodist Church
Building Fund.
A Randolph County native, Mr. Browing [sic] was born May 31, 1927, son of
George Dewey and Ruby Lee Sims Browning. He was an Air Force veteran of The
Korean and Vietnam wars, served in the Navy during World War II, was a member
of the Christ United Methodist Church at Levelland, Texas, and was a Mason.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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John Robert 'Bobby' Johnson
(WOODLAND) Services for John Robert "Bobby" Johnson, 77, of Woodland were
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronnie
Puckett and the Rev. Tony Morris officiating. Burial was in the adjoining ceme
tery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Shiloh Baptist Church.
Mr. Johnson died Thursday, Nov 11, 2004, at East Alabama Medical Center in
Opelika.
Survivors include three nieces, Patsy Meadors of Lanett, Rhonda Lanier of
Bowdon, Ga., and Lynn Spratlin of Woodland; two nephews, Jack Craft of Lanett
and Kenneth Spratlin of Woodland; and a caregiver/business partner, Tim Hyatt
of Woodland.
Pallbearers were Scott Johnson, Scott Warren, Felton Buchanan, Roy Long,
David Johnson and John Meadors. Honorary pallbearers were Waymon Cook, Charles
Gore, Billy Mitchell, Bill Parmer and Jim Hogan.
A Randolph County native, Mr. Johnson was born May 24, 1927, son of Wade and
Clara Tomlinson Johnson. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, had been
self-employed as a farmer, was the owner/operator of Johnson Feed Supply, and
was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded
in death by his wife of 35 years, Johnnie Mae Hall Johnson; one brother, A.
W. "Archie" Johnson; and two sisters, Gladys Johnson Craft and Mary Johnson
Spratlin.
Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee.
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Louise Waller Milam
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Louise Waller Milam, 81, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Nov.
12, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.
Mrs. Milam was born March 12, 1923, in Roanoke, daughter of the late J.
Cliff and Etta Bugg Waller. She was a member of First Baptist Church on the
Square, where she was a longtime Sunday school teacher in the 4- and 5-year-old
class and a member of the choir. She was active in both the Boy & Girl Scouts
of America and was active in West Georgia Medical Center Auxiliary. Mrs. Milam
was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Milam; a sister, Ruby Waller Swann;
and a brother, Ernest Waller.
A loving mother and cherished sister, surviving family members include her
husband of 59 years, Wade R. Milam; a daughter, Deborah Milam Watterson; and a
son, Robert "Bobby" Milam, all of LaGrange; two brothers, Herbert Waller and
Waymon Waller of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Striffler-Hamby
Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel, with the Rev. Olin McClain and the Rev. Paul Blair
officiating.
It is respectfully requested that all flowers be omitted, and those desiring
may contribute to either Camp Viola or the Meals on Wheels program at First
Baptist Church on the Square in memory of Mrs. Milam.
Arrangements were by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange.
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Sara B. Johnson
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Sara B. Johnson, 81, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Nov. 12,
2004, at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Johnson, born Sept. 3, 1923, in Randolph County, Ala., was the daughter
of the late Sherman and Ether Parish. She was a homemaker and a member of East
Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Brannon Smith of LaGrange and James Smith of
Douglasville, Ga.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Autrey Taylor
Johnson.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at East Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev.
Don Ellison officiating. Burial was in a private ceremony in Concord Cemetery,
Roanoke.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice LaGrange in memory of Mrs.
Johnson.
Services were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home.
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John B. Messer
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) John B. Messer, 84, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Nov. 12,
2004, at Hospice LaGrange.
Mr. Messer was born Oct. 21, 1920, in Randolph County, Ala., son of the late
Allen Thomas and Edna Stephens Messer. He had lived in-LaGrange since 1939 and
was a member of Callaway Baptist Church. Mr. Messer was a retired carpenter
with Daniel Lumber Co. and was formerly employed by Callaway Mills and Milliken
& Co. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Messer of LaGrange; a daughter, Gail
Williamson of Sugar Hill, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Carol Thorgesen of LaGrange; a
sister, Clentis Bailey of LaGrange; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters;
and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Messer were at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov 14, at Hunter-Allen-
Myhand Chapel. The Rev. Sid Shelnutt and the Rev. Bob Comerford will
officiate. Interment followed at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com
Arrangements were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange.
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Lois Eva Lou Bolt Turley
(OXFORD) Services for Lois Eva Lou Bolt Turley, 80, of Oxford were at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Brown & Kughn Memory Chapel in Anniston with the Rev.
Charlie Bolt officiating.
Mrs. Turley died Friday, Nov. 12, in Birmingham.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Joyce Turley of Oxford; a granddaughter
and her husband, Denise and Shannon Jackson; and a great-grandson.
Mrs. Turley, a Randolph County native, was employed at the General Electric
plant before becoming a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Macmirah "Bill" Turley; three sons, Billy Mack Turley, Larry Turley and Johnny
Turley; three sisters, Ollie Bolt, Ada Cooper and Eunice Turley; five brothers,
Lewis Bolt, Gene Bolt, Olan Bolt, Ellis Bolt and Grover Bolt; and her parents,
Lone and Roxie Bolt.
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Larry F. Carden
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Larry F. Carden of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, Nov. 10,
2004, at Hospice LaGrange.
He was born Sept. 19, 1939, in Roanoke, the son of Bernice Carden and the
late Dewy F. Carden. Mr. Carden was a member of East LaGrange Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother of LaGrange, include three daughters,
Sherry Humphries of LaGrange, Ramona Willingham of Panama City, Fla., and
Melissa Carden of Columbus, Ga.; a son Ricky Carden of LaGrange; and a special
friend, Imogene Sampson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was at noon Friday, Nov. 12, at East LaGrange Baptist
Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Hospice
LaGrange in memory of Mr. Carden.
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Margaret Lucille Hamilton
(LANETT) Margaret Lucille Hamilton, 84, of Lanett died Friday, Nov. 12,
2004, at Beverly Health Care in Lanett.
Graveside services were Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in
Lanett with Dr. Hugh Richardson officiating.
Mrs. Hamilton is survived by one sister, Helen Daniel Lewter of Moreno
Valley, Calif.; two nieces, Melody Kittle of Cartersville, Ga., and Gail Haney
of Charlottesville, Va.; and two nephews, Fred Hadaway of Lanett and Ellis
Hamilton of Lanett.
Born Oct. 27, 1920, in Randolph County, Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of
the late Ella Maude Waller Hamilton and John Luther Hamilton. She was a
registered nurse and had served as an anesthesiologist at several hospitals.
Mrs. Hamilton loved music and was a member of the choir at Lanett First Baptist
Church. She and her sisters were known as the Little Hamilton Sisters and sang
on the radio as children.
The family respectfully declines the honor of flowers and asks that
memorials be made to Lanett First Baptist Church or to Chattahoochee Hospice in
her memory.
Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley.
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Maudine Stephens Bailey
(LANETT) Maudine S. Bailey, 74, of Lanett died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at
her residence.
Memorial services were Monday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service
Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with Brother Michael Rowe officiating.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by four daughters, Rebecca Pursley, Brenda
Washington and Jan Ozley of Lanett and Shena Davis of Prattville; one son, Bill
Bailey of Palmetto, Ga.; three sisters, Dawn Barrington of Beulah, Anne Thomas
of Woodstock, Ga., and Gale Holliday of Forest Park, Ga.; four brothers,
Charles Stephens of Valley, Ted Stephens of Columbus, Ga., Mike Stephens of
Montgomery and Randy Stephens of Lanett; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-
grandchildren.
Born Jan. 22, 1930, in Roanoke, Mrs. Bailey was the daughter of the late
Francis Maude Brown Stephens and Hubert Franklin Stephens. She was employed at
a West Point beauty shop. Mrs. Bailey was associated with the Jehovah's
Witnesses.
The family respectfully declines the honor of flowers and asks that
memorials be made to one's favorite charity in her memory.
Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley.
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Mary Lee Parton
(WEAVER) Services for Mary Lee Parton, 60, of Weaver will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in Anniston
with the Rev. Todd Parrish officiating. Burial was in Anniston Memorial
Gardens.
Mrs. Parton died Thursday, Nov. 11, in Weaver.
Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Pettus of Weaver; three sons, Donald
Parton of Heflin, Kenneth Parton of Garner, N.C., and Mark Parton of Anniston;
and two brothers, Marshall White of Philadelphia, Miss., and J.C. White of
Alexandria.
Pallhearers were Jerry White, Derrick White, Marty White, Reid Parton, Tim
Pettus, Michael Waldrep, Jacob Parton, Seth Parton and Josh White.
Mrs. Parton, a Randolph County native and longtime Calhoun County resident,
was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Weaver. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Joseph Carl and Augusta Mae White; a brother, Rudolph
White; and a sister, Julia Waldrep.
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Edyth Kerr Head
(ROCK MILLS) Graveside services for Edyth Kerr Head, 90, of Rock Mills were
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev.
Pete Grice officiating.
The family suggests the following charities for memorial donations: Covenant
Hospice (107 West 19th Street, Panama City, FL 32405); Alzheimer's Association
(255 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7633); or Rock Mills
Methodist Church.
Mrs. Head died Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Community Health and Rehabilitation
Center in Panama City.
Survivors include her son, William Mark Bill Head of West Bay, Fla.; two
grandchildren; a sister, Mildred K. Snow of Birmingham; a sister-in-law, Louise
Head of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Darby Head, Joe Snow, Carey "Bubba" Baker, Donald Marion,
James Kendrick and Gene Adamson.
A Randolph County native, Mrs. Head was born Aug. 2, 1914, daughter of
Joseph and Mary Levis Matthews Kerr. She lived in Wedowee, attended Montevallo
College and graduated from Jacksonville State College with a degree in
education. She taught school in Woodland, Wedowee and Rock Mills. During
World War II while her husband Mark was overseas, she worked at the courthouse
with Judge Brittain. She was a member of Rock Mills Methodist Church, where
she taught Sunday school for many years. She was an active member of the
American Legion Auxiliary. Her love of gardening led her to join the Crape
Myrtle Garden Club. For over 40 years, she and Mark owned and operated Rock
Mills Grocery, located in the rock building overlooking the waterfalls of
Wehadkee Creek.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Mark E.
Head; four sisters, Louise Traylor, Mary Jo Traylor, Helen Marion and Madge
Bramlett; and a brother, R. H. Kerr.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Jonathan Michael Webb
(NEWTON, Miss.) Jonathan Michael Webb, 22, of Newton, Miss., formerly of
Roanoke, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004. Services were Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 11
a.m. Jonathan Michael Webb was born on August 14, 1982. [sic]
He was born August 14, 1982.
He leaves in passing his mother Patricia Webb of Newton; his father, Dwight
Webb of Jeffersonville, Ind., three sisters, Heather Hartley of Roanoke,
Samantha Webb of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Suzy Jones of Birmingham; three
brothers, Donovan Webb of Union, Miss., and William C. Leonard and Cory Parker
of Newton; several nieces and nephews and a host of aunts and uncles.
Arrangements were by Progressive Funeral Home, Newton.
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The Randolph Leader
November 24, 2004
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OBITUARIES:
William Cecil Franklin
(ROANOKE) Services for William Cecil Franklin, 62, of Roanoke were Sunday,
Nov. 21, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Stanley
Daniel officiating. Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens.
Mr. Franklin died Friday, Nov. 19, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Myra Bright Franklin of Roanoke; two daughters,
Lisa Carr of LaGrange, Ga., and Teresa Stewart of Lanett; two sons, Rodney
Franklin of Lanett, and Randy Franklin of LaGrange; his mother, Lourraine Pearl
Franklin of Helena; one sister, Joyce Trice of Shelby; and two brothers, Samuel
Franklin and Charles Franklin of Helena.
Pallbearers were Ted Mitchell, Jamie Carr, John Ross, Richard Lynch, Randy
Trice and Bill Paullin.
Mr. Franklin was born May 30, 1942, son of William Carl and Lourraine Pearl
Stewart Franklin. He was a security guard employed by Plantation Patterns.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Ann Mackel
(WADLEY) Ann Mackel, 60, of Wadley died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at her
home.
Mrs. Mackel was a native of Shelby County, Tenn., born June 11, 1944. She
was a homemaker and a member of Abanda Methodist Church.
Services were at Abanda Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, with
interment in Concord Cemetery in Wadley. The Rev. James Duke officiated.
Surviving are her husband, Edward Mackel of Wadley; a son, James Nourse of
Wadley; a sister, Kathy Deaton of Memphis, Tenn.; and her mother, Ann Dawson of
Memphis.
Arrangements were by Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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John Seegar
(WEDOWEE) Services for John Seegar, 74, of Wedowee were Monday, Nov. 22,
2004, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Wedowee, with the Rev.
Gary Henderson officiating. Burial was in Wedowee City Cemetery.
Mr. Seegar died Saturday, Nov. 20, at University of Alabama Hospital in
Birmingham.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Perry Seegar of Wedowee; two sisters,
Gertrude Adcock of Woodland and Jane Nance of Anniston; and a brother, Ballard
Seegar of Phenix City.
Pallbearers were Billy Smith, Johnny Adcock, Jerry Adcock, Howell Seegar,
David Farnsworth and Dick Israel. Honorary pallbearers were members of the
Wedowee Kiwanis Club.
Mr. Seegar was a native of Randolph County, born May 14, 1930, son of
Charles Pearse and Lera Ballard Seegar. He was retired from ALFA insurance
company with over 28 years of service. He was a graduate of Auburn University,
a member of the Wedowee Kiwanis Club for over 30 years, and had served on the
Board of Directors for the Bank of Wedowee. He was very active in First United
Methodist Church of Wedowee, having been a member of the choir for a number of
years. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Thomas Seegar
and Billy Seegar.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist
Church Building Fund.
Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee.
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Michael Millard Chandler
(STEUBENVILLE, Ohio) Michael Millard Chandler, 57, former area music teacher
and North American Mission Board volunteer, succumbed to organ transplant
complications on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at University of Pittsburgh Medical
Center, Montefiore.
His life was celebrated with a fellowship meal, followed by a memorial
service, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Evangel Baptist Church, 204 Old Colliers Way,
Weirton, W. Va. Burial was at Valley Grove Cemetery near Wedowee.
He was born June 3, 1947, in Auburn to the late Millard and Madeline
Chandler. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Lipham Chandler of Steubenville;
three sons, Michael, Mark and David Chandler, all of Meridian, Miss.; six
grandchildren; and a sister, Madlyn (Lynn) Chandler of Auburn; along with many
students and friends.
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home handled local arrangements. The family asks
others to please consider being an organ donor as a memorial contribution.
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Melcie Reather Lawson Fincher
(OPELIKA) Services for Melcie Reather Lawson Fincher, 77, of Opelika,
formerly of Roanoke, were Saturday, Nov 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum
Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Scott Hannah officiating. Burial was at Big
Springs Baptist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Fincher died Thursday, Nov 18, at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Polk of Opelika; two sons, Jimmy
Fincher and Tommy Fincher of Opelika; and four grandchildren.
A Randolph County native, Mrs. Fincher was born May 28, 1927, daughter of
John and Lena Vowell Lawson. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church
and had been employed as a sales clerk with Haynie's Drugs. She was preceded
in death by her husband, James Marion Fincher.
Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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Lila McCarley Lovvorn
(SYLACAUGA) Services for Lila McCarley Lovvorn, 98, of Sylacauga, formerly
of Woodland, will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Baptist
Church, with the Rev. David Daniel and the Rev. Keith Pugh officiating. Burial
will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Lovvorn died Saturday, Nov. 20, at Medical Center East in Birminghma
[sic].
The family will receive friends at Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday from 12:30
till 2:30. It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Zion
Baptist Church Building Fund.
Mrs. Lovvorn is survived by two daughters, Anita Dark and Pat Bivin of
Sylacauga; a son, Nance Lovvorn of Birmingham; two sisters, Gladys Wright and
Mary Beth Strain of Woodland; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be David Bivin, Bo Cox, Tyler Cox, Mark, Adam and Gregg
Haney, Jeff Parker and Drew Shelnutt.
Mrs. Lovvorn was a native of Randolph County, born Jan. 9, 1906, daughter of
Albert and Delia Cooper McCarley. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and
Jacksonville State University. She and her late husband, Alton Lovvorn, taught
together in Randolph and Talladega County schools for over 40 years, teaching
many years at Gantts Quarry School before retiring in 1969 from Fayetteville.
She lived for most of her retirement years in Woodland near relatives, where
she was a member of Zion Baptist Church and active in the Senior Citizens
Center. In 2001, she moved to Sylacauga to be near her daughters. She was a
member of First Baptist Church of Sylacauga at the time of her passing. During
her retirement, she enjoyed frequent trips with her husband and continued those
with her children after her husband passed away in 1982. She continued to
enjoy Auburn football, attending games past the age of 90 and then closely
followed them on radio and TV. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eva
Rampy, and five brothers, Hoyt, Cooper, Carl, Robert and Landers McCarley.
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John Neumon White
Services for John Neumon White, 91, were Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at 11 a.m.
at Bethel West Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Holcombe officiating.
Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. White died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Lineville Health and Rehabilitation.
Survivors include five daughters, Rebecca Perryman of Boynton Beach, Fla.,
Sarah Bain of Heflin, Sue Wakefield of Delta, Linda Montgomery of Jacksonville,
Fla., and Ruby Bailey of Woodland; three sons, John White and Emmett White of
Wedowee, and Bobby W. White of Jacksonville, Ala.,; 23 grandchildren; and 36
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Derrell Perrman, Josh Bailey, Johnny Bain, Johnathan
Shelnutt, Benjamin White, Daniel White, David White and Jim Wakefield.
Honorary pallbearers were James Perryman, Chris Wakefield, Mike White, Mark
White and Anthony Bain.
Mr. White was born Dec. 18, 1912, son of John Tom and Mary Rebecca Reaves
White. He was a member of Bethel West Baptist Church, a deacon for many years,
a self-employed dairy farmer, and he trucked produce. Mr. White was preceded
in death by his wife, Ina Pearl White, and one grandson, Paul Wakefield.
Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee.
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Ruby Huddleston Jones
(OXFORD) Services for Ruby Huddleston Jones, 64, of Oxford were at 12:30
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at Miller Funeral Home with pastors Don Mattox
and Barry Grizzard officiating. Burial was in Valley Grove Cemetery in Wedowee.
Mrs. Jones died Monday, Nov. 14, in Ohatchee.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne Shepard and Blake Shepard of Ohatchee
and Bennie Shepard of Ashland; three sisters, Billie Moore and Pat Wilson of
Anniston and Elizabeth Elder of Coldwater; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Nick Mattox, Tyler Mattox, Weston Gray, Bobby Elder, Jeff
Huddleston, Keith Elder and Tim Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be residents
of Oxford House.
Mrs. Jones, a Randolph County native and longtime Calhoun County resident,
attended Harvest Church of God. She retired from Bostrom Seating in Piedmont.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Paul Jones; and her parents,
Virley Huddleston and Velma White.
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Alpha Omega Warren Heard
(LINEVILLE) Services for Alpha Omega Warren Heard, 87, of a Lineville route,
were Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church, with Bro.
Danny Rogers, Bro. Gerald Heard, Bro. Ray Warren and Bro. Joel Heard officiat
ing. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Heard died Tuesday, Nov 16, at her residence. She was a native and
life long resident of Randolph County, was a home-maker; had been a member of
Mt. Prospect Baptist church most of her life but currently was a member of
Landmark Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Francis New of Delta and Sue Kent of
Warrenton, Ga.; three sons, Joel Heard of Rex, Ga., Paul Heard of Gainesville,
Ga., and Gerald Heard of Lafayette, La.; one sister, Ruby Yates of Lineville;
two brothers, Johnny Warren of Lineville and Ray Warren of Chattanooga, Tenn.;
10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Heard, and a brother, George
Hendon Warren.
Pallbearers were Randy Heard, Mark Heard, Warren Heard, Roy Heard, James
Heard and Joshua Heard.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to
Hospice of Clay County.
Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville.
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Jerome Wilburn
(FIVE POINTS) Jerome Wilburn, 46, of Five Points died Wednesday, Nov. 10,
2004, at Emory Hospital, Atlanta.
A Chambers County native, Mr. Wilburn was born Aug. 16, 1958. He was a
member of Union Springs Methodist Church, LaGrange, Ga.
Surviving are his wife, Norma Theresa Wilburn of Five Points; three sons,
Theron Jerome Wilburn and Nicholas Jamal Wilburn of Five Points and Jerome
Wilburn Jr. of LaGrange; his parents, Mary Lou Wilburn of West Point, Ga., and
Robert Cotton of Rochester, N.Y.; three sisters, Necola Mann of LaGrange,
Joanne Cotton of Milwaukee, Wis., and Charlie Mae Grier of Columbus, Ga.; and
two brothers, Sylvester Cotton of LaGrange and Robert Cotton Jr. of Rochester.
Services were at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Five Points, on
Wednesday, Nov. 17, with the Rev. L. B. Houston and the Rev. Clifford Black
officiating. Burial was in Skyview Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were by Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette.
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Louise B. Richards
(WHITESBURG, Ga.) Services for Louise B. Richards, 79, of Whitesburg, Ga.,
were at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel
in Carrollton, Ga., with Caryl Strange officiating. Burial was in Whitesburg
Cemetery with Martin and Hightower Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Richards died Saturday, Nov. 20, at her residence.
Survivors include three sons, John Richards of Fayetteville, Ga., Steve
Richards of Tyrone, Ga., and Chet Richards of Whitesburg; two daughters, Sue
Payne of Carrollton, Ga., and Deborah Bartlett of Wedowee; two sisters, Joyce
Fargason of Fairburn and Betty Jones of Whitesburg; 15 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brian Bartlett, Phil Richards, Tom Richards, Daniel
Richards, Andy Joiner, Adam Joiner, Jimmy Allen and Tommy Richards.
Mrs. Richards, a native of Carroll County, Ga., was a home-maker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Richards; a son, Bobby Richards; a
sister, Doris Traylor; two brothers, Hollis and Bobby Brown; and a
granddaughter, Marie Richards.
Flowers or memorial contributions to the American Heart Association are
welcome.
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