Miscellaneous Alabama Obituaries

CEMSEARCH - OBITUARY CENTRAL - OBITUARY LINKS PAGE - SURNAME SEARCH UTILITY


 
First Name:
Last Name:

Barnhill
OXFORD - Services for Norman H. "Doc" Barnhill, 82, of 301 W. 8th St. will be announced by Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Barnhill died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Beasley
OXFORD - Services for Sidney Beasley, 81, of 119 E. 6th St. will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service. 
Mr. Beasley died Thursday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.   [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Hewett
OXFORD - Memorial services for Annie Lois Hewett, 94, of 1130 Hale St. will be today at 2 p.m. at Praise and Worship Center of Saks Church of God of Prophecy with Revs. Krameon Martin and Jack Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hewett died Thursday at Colonial Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Francis Henderson of Burrego Springs, Calif., and Louise Dickinson of Jacksonville; and a sister, Alice O'Shields of Oxford.
Mrs. Hewett, a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County, was retired from Anniston Cortage. She was a member of Saks Church of God of Prophecy.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Hufham
Services for Sonja Iola Hufham, 79, of Anniston, formerly of Augusta, Ga., will be today at 4 p.m. at Parker Memorial Christian Life Center Chapel with Dr. Billy Harris officiating. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hufham died Monday at Beckwood Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Lee Hufham of North Augusta, S.C.; a brother, John Henry Warren of Augusta; two grandchildren, Carol Jean Maye and Jacqueline Ann Hufham, both of Augusta; and two great-grandchildren, James Trey Bell and Carolyn Ann Bell.
Mrs. Hufham, a native of South Carolina, had spent most of her life in Augusta where she owned and operated the Hickory Log Restaurant. She had been a resident of Beckwood Manor for 12 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parker Memorial Baptist Church.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Jones
LOS ANGELES - Services for Clinton Jones, 61, of Los Angeles, formerly of Anniston, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Benjamin Little officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends this afternoon at Anniston Funeral Service.
Mr. Jones died Nov. 28 at California Medical Center in Los Angeles. 
Survivors include three daughters, Kandris Jones-Miller of Bynum, Lois Galloway of San Antonio and Marydel Alford of Akron, Ohio; and four grandchildren.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Newton
PELL CITY - Services for Estella A. Newton, 93, of Pell City will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel of Pell City with Revs. Ted St. John and Ronnie Venable officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Newton died Wednesday in Pell City.
Survivors include a daughter, Tinnie Edge of Pell City; three sons, Bill Newton and Buddy Newton, both of Pell City, and Joe Newton of Bridge City, Texas; a brother, Andrew Arnold of Anniston; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Newton, a native of St. Clair County, was a resident of Pell City. She was retired from Avondale Mills and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.   [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Oden
ALEXANDRIA - Services for Lela Mae Oden, 79, of 115 Sun Valley Drive will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Oklahoma City with Rev. Robert Griffin and Bill Presnell officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Oden died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Nellie Donahoe of Alexandria; a son, William Henry Oden of Harligen, Texas; three sisters, Mary Jane McMahill of Texarkana, Texas, Catherine Jo Looney and Virginia Griffin, both of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Charles McMahill of Hemet, Calif., and Robert Dean McMahill of El Cajon, Calif.; and seven grandchildren, Russ Donahoe, Jennifer Donahoe, Todd Oden, Tonya Oden, Travis Oden, Lee John Poland and Ricky Gene Jones. 
Pallbearer will be Russ Donahoe, Todd Oden, Travis Oden and Ricky Gene Jones.
Mrs. Oden, a native of Cherryville, Kan., was a longtime resident of Oklahoma City and a resident of Alexandria for the past two years. She was a charter member of the Walker Avenue Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. She was the owner and operator of Oden Red and White Food Market.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Simpson
LEESBURG - Services for Linton O. "L.O." Simpson, 81, of Leesburg will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Keith officiating. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. 
Mr. Simpson died Thursday at Collinsville Nursing Home. 
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Crowson of Leesburg; a brother, Alvin Simpson of Hokes Bluff; a grandson, Barry Crowson; and two great-grandchildren. 
Mr. Simpson, a native of Cullman County, was retired from Bynum Air Service Depot. He was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, Sam Dixon Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.   [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Sweat
TALLADEGA - Graveside services for Richard Merrell Sweat Sr., 74, of 775 Shocco Road will be today at 3 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. A. Scott Greenwood and Dr. William C. Davis officiating. Usrey Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sweat died Thursday at Talladega Health Care.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara D. Sweat of Talladega; a daughter, Glenn S. Owings of Covington, La.; a son, Richard M. Sweat Jr. of Talladega; two sisters, Elizabeth S. Tatum and Frances S. Upchurch, both of Talladega; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Richard F. Bliss, James Montgomery, W.C. Sullivan, Cleve Jacobs, Jake Montgomery, Larkin Coker, Tom Richardson, Neal Rodgers, Reed Moore, Tim Hackney and Fred Hahn.
Mr. Sweat, a native of Montgomery, had been chairman at First National Bank. He was preceded in death by a son, Graham Dowling Sweat. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Building Fund.   [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Qualls
PIEDMONT - Services for James Qualls, 57, of 2119 Mack Alexander Road will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Pike officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery in Centre. The body will be at the church an hour before services. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Qualls died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Reynolds Qualls of Piedmont; two daughters, Misty Qualls of Piedmont and Ann Mitchell Grierson of North Beach, Md.; a sister, Joyce Qualls of Piedmont; two brothers, John Holbrooks and Sammy Holbrooks, both of Piedmont; and two grandsons, Dustyn Tyler Qualls and Bobby Gill.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth McGatha, Bill Davis, Billy Ray Gunnels, Norman Smith, Jeff Holbrooks and Ricky John Holbrooks. 
Mr. Qualls, a native of Cherokee County, was a resident of Piedmont for the past 27 years. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was employed by Old Dominion Freight Lines. 
Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, MidSouth Division, 504 Brookwood Blvd., Birmingham 35209.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Wilkins
Graveside services for Bertie L. Wilkins, 88, of 2823 Gurnee Ave. will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Gardens with Rev. Herbert Hicks officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Mrs. Wilkins died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include a husband, Lamar L. Wilkins of Anniston.
Mrs. Wilkins had lived in Calhoun County most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anniston.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to a favorite charity.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Williams
Services for Donald Jefferson Williams, 58, of 71 Lena Lane will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Larry Riddle officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Miller Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors include his mother, Irene Williams of Anniston; two daughters, Tonya Cobb of Luthersville, Ga., and Tina Bassett of Saks; a son, Rodney Williams of Carrollton, Ga.; two sisters, Georgia Walker and Sandra Bronson, both of Anniston; two brothers, James Williams and Vernon Williams, both of Anniston; and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Walker, Camp Stevens, Shane McDaniels, William Mitchell, Brian Williams, David Waites and Mike Hunter. 
Mr. Williams was a native of Anniston and a long-time resident of Douglasville, Ga.  [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Wright
Services for Archie Wright, 89, of 126 Front St. will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Nathaniel McRath officiating. Burial will be in the Thankful Cemetery. The family will receive friends today at noon.
Mr. Wright died Monday at Caraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary Beaty, Mattie Tuck and Lena Ivory, all of Anniston.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.   [The Anniston Star, 12-04-1998]

Barganier
WOODLAND - Services for James Callen Barganier, 79, of Woodland will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Brittan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 4-8 at Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee. The body will be at the church an hour before services.
Mr. Barganier died Thursday at Wedowee Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Norine Reid Barganier of Woodland; three daughters, Lucretia Lane of Guilford, Conn., Melonie Nelson of Carrollton, Ga., and Marla Lipham of Anderson, S.C.; a son, J. Michael Barganier of Atlanta; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Barganier, a Butler County native, was a self-employed general contractor and a member of Zion Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Greenville.   [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Barnhill
OXFORD - Services for Norman H. "Doc" Barnhill, 82, of 301 W. 8th St. will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Barnhill died Thursday at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include five daughters, Joyce Barnett of Eastaboga; Jane Bradshaw of Newport, N.C., Joan Hall of Jackson, Miss., Theresa White of Beaufort, N.C., and Shelia Guiterrez of Sea Level, N.C.; two sons, L.G. Barnhill of Newburg, Ore., and Jimmy Barnhill of Havelock, N.C.; a brother, James Barnhill of Oxford; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Mr. Barnhill, a native of Leeds, was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He was a Baptist and was preceded in death by a son, Norman Frank Barnhill.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Bell
ROANOKE - Services for Mable Bell, 100, of Roanoke will be today at 2 p.m. at Deliverance Temple Church with Bishop C.L. Wilkes officiating. Burial will be in Wehadkee Cemetery. Silmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bell died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include four daughters, Lillie Mae Almond of Carrollton, Ga., Betty Richardson of Stone Mountain, Ga., Carrie Ethel Jones and Lera Jean Bell, both of Roanoke; two sons, Jim Bell of Rochester, N.Y., and Leroy Bell of Oxford; 35 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bell was a member of Deliverance Temple Church of Roanoke.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Brown
CRAGFORD - Services for Travis L. Brown, 68, of Cragford will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Lineville with Rev. Frank A. Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 and Sunday until service time.
Mr. Brown died Thursday at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen Dennis of Montgomery and Luann Hendrix of Hogansville, Ga.; a son, Tom Brown of Baton Rouge, La.; a sister, Lucille H. Moore of Goodwater; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Brown, a native of Calhoun County, was a former resident of Louisiana and had moved back to Clay County four years ago. He was an off-shore oil worker in Louisiana, a salesman, had served as a paratrooper in the Korean Conflict and was a member of the County Line Baptist Church in Dudleyville.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

McKinney
SPRINGVILLE - Services for Vivian McKinney, 79, of Springville will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Springville with Rev. Ed Massey officiating. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-8 at Roebuck East Chapel.
Mrs. McKinney died Thursday.
Survivors include a daughter, Delores Barnett of Trussville; three sons, Jimmy McKinney of Roanoke, Larry McKinney of Trussville and Gary McKinney of Pinson; a brother, Clyde Owens of Argo; two sisters, Earline Smith and Hortense Jennings, all of Argo; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. McKinney was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springville and the Autumn Agers at the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O. McKinney.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Thompson
WADLEY - Graveside services for Mary Magaline Thompson, 77, of Wadley will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Cornelius Reese officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday at 1 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service of Roanoke.
Ms. Thompson died Monday at her home.
Survivors include a son, John W. Thompson of Wadley; and a granddaughter, Linda Gail Thompson of Jackson.
Ms. Thompson was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Floyd.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Webb
CEDAR BLUFF - Services for Roland Steve Webb, 73, of Cedar Bluff will be today at 2 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Alfred Inman and Leonard Cordie officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Webb died Thursday at his home.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Lamar Webb and Donald Arthur Webb, both of Cedar Bluff, and Ken Alan Webb of Centre; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Webb, a native of Cherokee County, was a veteran of World War II and a retired truck driver. He was a member of the D.A.V. and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Webb.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Wilkins
Graveside services for Bertie L. Wilkins, 88, of 2823 Gurnee Ave. will be today at 2 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Gardens with Rev. Herbert Hicks officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory in charge.
Mrs. Wilkins died Wednesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Lamar L. Wilkins of Anniston.
Mrs. Wilkins had lived in Calhoun County most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anniston. She was a former employee of Blue Mountain Industries and retired from Anniston Manufacturing Co.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to a favorite charity.  [The Anniston Star, 12-05-1998]

Adkison
BIRMINGHAM - Services for Franklin Eugene "Gene" Adkison Jr., 30, of Birmingham, formerly of Spring Garden, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Renee Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Campground Cemetery.
Mr. Adkison died Tuesday at his home.
Survivors include his companion, Alan Lane Keener of Birmingham; his mother, Zelma Boner Adkison of Spring Garden; his father, Frank Adkison of Spring Garden; two sisters, Tammy Ledbetter of Gnatville and Sandra Ledbetter of Piedmont; and his grandmother, Jewell Adkison of Spring Garden.
Pallbearers will be friends. 
Mr. Adkison was a native and resident of Cherokee County most of his life. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lessia Ann Adkison.
  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Craven
Services for Joseph Anthony Craven, 40, of 20 Big Shoals Road, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Beason Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Dodson and J.R. Morris officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery with Dryden Funeral Home of Heflin in charge. 
Mr. Craven died Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sevesta Roberts Craven of Anniston; his mother, Ida Craven of Heflin; a daughter, Savannah Craven of Carrollton, Ga.; a son, Thomas Andrew Craven of Carrollton, Ga.; three brothers, James Lynn Craven of Oxford, and Wesley Dean Craven and Jason Scott Henry, both of Heflin; three sisters, Sherry Renae Headford of Villa Rica, Ga., Wanda Michelle Brown of Heflin and Melissa Jean Wilson of Tallapoosa, Ga.; his grandfather, Roland Craven of Texas; and his grandmothers, Agnes Rollins of Heflin and Nina Russell of Anniston. 
Pallbearers will be Steven Cosper, Chris Hightower, Shanon Harris, Jeffery Rollins, Scottie Hudgens, Ray Cosper and Tracy Turner.
Mr. Craven was a native of Georgia and lived in Anniston most of his life. He was an employee of Wallace Higgins Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his father, James Thomas Craven; and his grandfather, Amos Rollins.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Haynes
EASTABOGA - Services for Marion "Big" Haynes, 67, of Eastaboga, will be announced by Usrey Funeral Home. Mr. Haynes died Tuesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Holder
WEDOWEE - Services for Bovene Knight Holder, 86, of Wedowee, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Noon Day Christian Church with Rev. Harold Bonner officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge. The body will be at the church one hour prior to service time.
Mrs. Holder died Tuesday in Austell, Georgia.
Survivors include her husband, James Donald Holder of Wedowee; two sons, Danny Holder of Birmingham and Wayne Holder of Douglasville, Ga.; three sisters, Katheleen Jackson of Carrollton, Ga., Dorothy Brooks of Canton, Ga. and Pat Brimer of Weaver; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Mrs. Holder was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. She was employed as a teacher with Randolph County schools, was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Noon Day Women's Fellowship and Noon Day Congregational Christian Church.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Knight
TALLADEGA - Graveside services for Jimmie Thomas Knight, 68, of Talladega will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Clair Memorial Gardens with Rev. Larry Haywood officiating and Talladega Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Knight died Monday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include a brother, Luther Knight of Talladega, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Knight was a native of Nine Mile, Tenn., and had lived in Talladega since 1989. He was retired from Avondale Mills.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Molan
TUSCALOOSA - Graveside services for Willie Lucille Molan, 90, of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Anniston, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Edgemont Cemetery with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge.
Mrs. Molan died Monday at Glen Haven Nursing Home.
Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Joyce and Bob Mullins of Tuscaloosa, Polly and Donald Mitchell of Anniston and Melanie and Charles Selick of New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Borden Horne of Anniston.
Mrs. Molan was a native of Clay County and lived in Anniston most of her life.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

New
WEDOWEE - Services for James Lloyd New, 57, of Wedowee, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Church of God with Revs. James Abernathy and Keith Dodson officiating. Burial will be in Union Hill Congregational Methodist Church cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge. 
Mr. New died Monday in Randolph County.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Rollins New of Wedowee; three sons, Rev. Michael Felix New of Munford, Kerry Lee New of Wedowee and Calvin R. New of Roanoke; four sisters, Lillie New and Willene New, both of Wedowee, Anne New Vaughan of Anniston and Pauline New Logan of Riverside; a brother, Doyle G. New of Newell; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Donald New, Charles Burks, Scott Rollins, Lamar Browning, John Buitendyk and Johnny Lee New.
Mr. New was a native of Randolph County. He was employed with Wedowee Concrete and attended Zion Church of God.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Quinn
LEESBURG - Services for Buford Jerald Quinn, 52, of Leesburg, will be announced by Perry Funeral Home.
Mr. Quinn died Tuesday at his home.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Sanford
SPRING GARDEN - Services for Vertice Ethel Sanford, 88, of Spring Garden, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sanford died Tuesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Sparks
PIEDMONT - Services for Horace Ollie Sparks, 82, of Piedmont, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Revs. Don Henley and Tony McCain officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Sparks died Monday at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Sloan Sparks; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sherwood and Roswitha Sparks and Don and Anita Sparks, all of Piedmont; one brother, Robert J. Sparks of Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a special family friend, Buford Rolin of Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Stacey Sparks, Clay Sparks, Alex Sparks, Eddie Rich, Greg Shaddrick, Zack Sparks and Cody Sparks. 
Mr. Sparks was a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont. He was retired from Sears and Roebuck with 33 years of service, attended Liberty Baptist Church, was a Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Rusty Sparks.
Memorial contributions may be floral or donations may be made to the Piedmont Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 333, Piedmont, AL 36272.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Sullivan
WINFIELD - Services for Marty Sullivan, 34, of Winfield will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Rock Springs Christian Church in Roanoke with Rev. Larry McDaniel and Gussie Clark officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Miles Funeral Home of Winfield and Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Miles Funeral Home and Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home. The body will be at the church one hour prior to service time.
Mr. Sullivan died Sunday.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Maddox Sullivan of Winfield; one stepson, Micah Dye of Winfield; one stepdaughter, Leslie Dye of Winfield; his father, Robert Sullivan of Tuscaloosa; his mother, Virginia Moreman of Roanoke; and two half-sisters, Sandra Price and Jennie Sullivan, both of Tuscaloosa.  [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Wheeler
WELLINGTON - Services for Clyce R. "Tex" Wheeler, 75, of Wellington, are to be announced by Anniston Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Wheeler died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.   [The Anniston Star, 8-09-2000]

Burroughs 
ASHLAND - Services for Charles K. Burroughs, 62, of Ashland will be Friday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Ashland with Revs. Bruce Willis and Ben Kosser officiating. Burial will be in Clay County Memory Gardens with Clay County Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends Thursday after 6 p.m. and until service time on Friday at the funeral home. 
Mr. Burroughs died Tuesday at Clay County Hospital. 
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Burroughs of Ashland; a son, Ken Burroughs of Ashland; a sister, Helen Pope of Ashland; a brother, Hilton Burroughs of Cullman; and a grandson, Trey Burroughs. 
Pallbearers will be Bruce Horn, Charles McVey, Frank Young, Bobby Terrell, Jeff Burroughs and Mike Saxon. 
Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Alabama Power Co., Little's crew and coaches of Clay County High School. 
Mr. Burroughs was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. He was retired from Alabama Power Co., where he had been employed as a supervisor more than eight years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland and Ashland Quarterback Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Burroughs. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church youth sound system.   [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Cantrell 
OXFORD - Memorial services for Marjorie Anne Cantrell, 61, of 809 Timothy Drive, will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home with Ray Whitaker officiating. 
Mrs. Cantrell died Wednesday at her home. 
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Cantrell of Oxford; three daughters, Dolly Grupp of California, Monnette Williams of Oxford and Lori Driscoll of Palm Bay, Fla.; two sons, William Duckett of California and Ralph Cantrell Jr. of Birmingham; two sisters, JoAnne Sprague of New York and Mary Ellen Best of Florida; a brother, Steve Joyce of Florida; and six grandchildren. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of East Alabama, 1302 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Elkan 
Services for Margaret van Elkan, 82, of Anniston, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory. 
Mrs. Elkan died Wednesday at her home.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Goforth 
DELTA - Services for Farrell David Goforth Sr., 47, of Delta, will be Thursday at Woodland First Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Earl Rollins officiating and Benefield Funeral Home in charge. The body will be at the church one hour prior to service time. 
Mr. Goforth died Tuesday at his home. 
Survivors include his wife, Jean Goforth of Delta; five sons, David Goforth Jr. of Temple, Ga., Curtis D. Goforth of Union Springs, Robert Steve Rollins, Wade Timothy Rollins and Kenneth Dewayne Rollins, all of Woodland; a brother, Danny Goforth of Rockmart, Ga., and two grandchildren. 
Pallbearers will be Beau Rollins, Ken Britt, Carl Britt, Junior Rollins, Michael Hancock, Curtis Hancock, John Barfield, Kenny Goforth, Josh Rollins and Michael Manley. 
Mr. Goforth was a native of Atlanta. He was employed as a manager with the Eckerd Corp., and was a member of Woodland First Congregational Methodist Church.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Guinn 
CEDAR BLUFF  - Services for Buford Gerald Guinn, 52, of Cedar Bluff, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Revs. Jeff Chamblee, Verlon Stiefef, George Moses and Alfred Inman officiating. Burial will be in Green's Chapel cemetery with Perry Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home and Friday after 5 p.m. at the church. 
Mr. Guinn died Tuesday at his home. 
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Mae Robey Guinn; a daughter, Melissa Ann Bissonette of Louisville, Ky.; a son, Leonard Guinn of Geraldine; a stepdaughter, Jami Mae Beck of Centre; two stepsons, Wallace Clay Martin of Katyz, Texas and Robert James Martin of Lancaster, Ky.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Guinn of Fyffe; a sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Richard West of Hokes Bluff; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Dana Isbell of Ft. Payne, Johnny and Kathy Guinn and Jimmy and Lisa Guinn, all of Fyffe; seven grandchildren, Magan Guinn, Tabatha Bissonette, Audra Martin, Brittany Martin, Nicholas Martin, Austin Beck and Hannah Martin; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wallace and Myrtle Robey; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dean and Patsy Hudson; and his niece and nephew, Randy and Tammy Green. 
Pallbearers will be Mark Isbell, Chris West, Jeremy West, Timothy Guinn, Joel Worley, John Holloway, Robert Beck and Wayne Carlisle. 
Mr. Guinn was a native of Ft. Payne. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Fyffe and attended Enon Grove Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff, was a member of Bassmasters, and was a satellite technician with Satellites Unlimited.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Hamilton 
OHATCHEE - Graveside services for Louise Hamilton, 91, of Ohatchee, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Gardens with Rev. Vernon Hayes officiating and Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Mrs. Hamilton died Wednesday at Regional Medical Center. 
Survivors include a son, Bobby G. Hamilton of Madison; two daughters, Dorothy L. Lewis of Anniston and Frances Walker of Sylacauga; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. "Buster" Hamilton.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Haynes 
EASTABOGA - Graveside services for Marion "Big" Haynes, 67, of Eastaboga, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Eastaboga Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Pritchett officiating and Usrey Funeral Home in charge. 
Mr. Haynes died Tuesday at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital. 
Survivors include his wife, Ann G. Haynes of Eastaboga; two daughters, Greer Cheatwood of Eastaboga and Greta Bittle of Saks; a son, Paul Haynes of Saks; five grandchildren, Chris Cheatwood, Ben Cheatwood, Drew Bittle, Brooke Bittle and Blake Haynes; two sisters, Mildred Bridges of Dade City, Fla. and Evelyn Stough of Golden Springs; four brothers, Roy L. Haynes of Taylors, S.C., William H. Haynes of Eastaboga and John M. Haynes and Milford Haynes, both of Lincoln. 
Pallbearers will be nephews. 
Mr. Haynes was a native of Talladega County and had lived in Talladega County and Calhoun County all of his life. He was retired from Anniston Army Depot, a veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the VFW, American Legion and Eastaboga Masonic Lodge. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eastaboga Baptist Church Building Fund.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Sanford 
SPRING GARDEN - Services for Vertice Sanford, 88, of Spring Garden will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony McCain officiating. Burial will be in Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 
Mrs. Sanford died Tuesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. 
Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Holland and Anna Sides, both of Spring Garden; three sons, John Dan Sanford and Tom Sanford, both of Spring Garden and Jim Sanford of Decatur; a sister, Gladys Wilson of Calhoun, Ga.; a brother, Bill Snead of Rome, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Ada Rhinehart. 
Pallbearers will be Mackie Sides, Ricky Sides, Shane Sides, Jimmy Little Sanford, Tommy Gentry Sanford, Ashley Penton, Brian Allen, Fred Rhinehart, Russ Thomas and Shane Molock. 
Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. 
Mrs. Sanford was a native of Spring Garden and lived there most of her life. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Sanford; and a great-grandson, Hunter Sides.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Sledge 
ROANOKE - Services for Leonard Sledge, 72, of Roanoke, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home with Revs. Bob Howard and S.T. Janney officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Mr. Sledge died Wednesday at his home. 
Survivors include four daughters, Sybil Heard of Wadley, Janice Knight and Lisa Nobley of Roanoke and Ethel Lumpkin of Roswell, Ga.; three sons, Manuel Smith, Douglas Smith and Chad Parker, all of Roanoke; 15 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. 
Mr. Sledge was a lifelong Randolph County resident. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of Roanoke First Methodist Church, and had been employed with Candlewick Yarns.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Treadwell 
ROANOKE - Graveside services for infant Chloe Madison Treadwell will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Rock Stand Christian Church Cemetery with Junior Bowen officiating and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10 a.m. - noon at the funeral home. 
The infant died Tuesday at University Hospital Birmingham. 
Survivors include her mother, Brandi Treadwell of Roanoke; her father, Dennis Cato of Griffin, Ga.; her grandparents, James and Novis Treadwell of Roanoke, Buford and Lucy Cato of Griffin, Ga., and Richard and Grace Lambert of Rome, Ga.; her great-grandmothers, Inez Mitchell and Ora Treadwell of Roanoke; and a sister, Scharlett Treadwell of Roanoke.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Vandiver 
LEESBURG - Graveside services for Jack G. Vandiver, 67, of Leesburg, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Friendship Cemetery with Larry Tucker officiating and Jordan Funeral Home in charge. The body will be at the funeral home until service time. 
Mr. Vandiver died Monday at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden. 
Survivors include a sister, Era Tucker of Trenton, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Rena Vandiver of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. 
Pallbearers will be friends. 
Mr. Vandiver was a native of Cherokee County. He was a Baptist and retired from the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Anthony and Callie Lois Davis Vandiver.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Wheeler 
WELLINGTON - Services for Clyce R. "Tex" Wheeler, 75, of Wellington, will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home with Revs. Mike Owens and Ray Clevenger officiating. Burial will be in Anniston Memorial Gardens. 
Mr. Wheeler died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center. 
Survivors include a daughter, Kristin Wheeler of Spain; a stepson, James Ray Harris of Anniston; a stepdaughter, Peggy Ward of Anniston; a sister, Pat Murray of Pampa, Texas; four grandchildren, Barry Ward, Scott Harris, Joe Harris and Jennifer Harris; and three great-grandchildren, Bradley Ward, Brandon Ward and Brittany Harris. 
Pallbearers will be Barry Ward, Bradley Ward, Joe Harris, Jimmy Landers, Ken Brown, Dewey Huddleston, Harold Warren and Gray Warren. 
Honorary pallbearers will be volunteers and staff of East Alabama Hospice. 
Mr. Wheeler was a World War II veteran, a member of the VFW, a Hospice volunteer and retired from AAFES. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Alabama, 1302 Noble St., Anniston, AL 36201.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]

Wyatt 
TALLADEGA - Services for Gladys Ruth Wyatt, 67, of Talladega, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Moore officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Talladega. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Mrs. Wyatt died Wednesday at her home. 
Survivors include her husband, Whit Junior Wyatt of Talladega; five sons, Charles Lee Wyatt and Kenneth Dean Wyatt, both of Pell City, Leslie Ray Wyatt of Clairmont Springs, Ark., Robert Keith Wyatt of Talladega and Thomas Len Wyatt of Ohatchee; a sister, Irene Darlick; and eight grandchildren. 
Pallbearers will be family members. 
Mrs. Wyatt was a native of Shiner Texas, but had lived in Talladega County 24 years. She was retired from the Alabama Thrift Store, and was of the Lutheran faith.    [The Anniston Star, 8-10-2000]


Search this massive database of obituaries, cemeteries, and death records:


CEMSEARCH - OBITUARY CENTRAL - OBITUARY LINKS PAGE - SURNAME SEARCH UTILITY