June 2007 Obituaries

Ms. Sprinkle was born on May 3, 1919 in Fayette Co. a daughter of Christopher Columbus Sprinkle and Bessie Mae Howton Sprinkle; lifelong resident of Glen Allen area; retired from Reltoc Mfg. at Winfield as a Supervisor with 32 years experience; and a member of Berea Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Basil Sprinkle; and four sisters, Polly Johnson Hunt, Kate Nichols, Lois Henderson and Lynette Davenport.

Survivors include three sisters, Myrl Smith of Fultondale, AL, Virgie Key of Carbon Hill and Robbie Vaughn of B’ham; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:00 PM from the Berea Church of Christ. John Robertson was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the Berea Cemetery.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.

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Palmer, Peggy Lawler - Age 73 - Hodges, AL

Mrs. Peggy Palmer, age 73, of Hodges, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at her residence.

Funeral service, Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Marty Giddy and Bro. Danny Carter officiating. The body will lie-in-state at the Church from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. just prior to the service. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday night, June 4, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, AL. Burial in Old Line Cemetery.

Peggy Lawler Palmer was born November 23, 1933, in Marion County, Alabama, to Clint and Carrie Bailey Lawler. Peggy was a Homemaker and retired from Munsingwear, Inc., in Hamilton, AL.

Survivors include 10 sisters, F. E. Brumley, Ophelia Skinner, Georgia (Duran) McCleskey, Martella (Van) Penton, Leatrice Ramsey, Marley Vickery, Fay (Jerrel) Brumley, Maron (Eugene) Frederick, Wanda (Larry) Yancey, and Judy Barksdale; children whom she loved and helped raise, Shelia Hyre, Pat Shenoski, Jenny Watts, Billy Vaughn, and Scotty Vaughn; brother-in-laws & sister-in-laws, J. C. & Mae Palmer, Olen & Essie Fay Palmer, Riley & Virginia Palmer, and Jerry & Carolyn Palmer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde N. Palmer; her parents, Clint & Carrie Bailey Lawler; 1 brother, Millard (Pete) Lawler; 1 sister, Emma Jean Jones; brother-in-laws, Casey Jones, Freeman Brumley, Colen Skinner, Oscar Vickery, and Robert Barksdale.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

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Brown, Anne - Age 70 - Guin, AL

Anne Brown age 70 of Guin, AL died Sunday, June 3, 2007 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, AL.

Born in Montgomery County, Alabama. She is the Daughter of the late Bird Fuller Dailey Watson and the late James Marvin Dailey II. She was a graduate of Escambia County High School in Atmore, AL and attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. She fought for Civil Defense Monitors in schools, worked for Earthquake Consortium in Memphis. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a Certified United Methodist Lay Speaker.

She is survived by her Husband, Joel Earl Brown of Guin, AL, Three Daughters, Anne Corinne Hale Broxson (Eugene Jr.) of Merryville, LA, Alison Leigh Hale Nadeau (Dana) of Kilauea, HI, Kelly Elaine Hale Morse (Bill) of Ballwin, MO, Four Sons, Curtis "Clark" Hale Jr. (Melanie) of Round Rock, TX William Michael Brown (Donna), Matthew Allen Brown and Stephen Andrew Brown all of Meridian, MS. 13 Grandchildren, Preston Eugene Broxson, Sarah Grace Broxson, Jordan Keith Hale, Katherine Brooke Hale, Cody Clark Hale, Emily Catherine Morse, James Arthur Morse, Margaret Anne Morse, Molly Joy Crane, Michelle Rene Nadeau, Jacob Michael Brown, Allison Claire Brown and Michael Patrick Wayne Brown, A Great Grandson Wyatt Tyler Crane, 2 Sisters, Carolyn Watson Liley (Joey) Pensacola, FL, and Laura Joe Hataway (Wilton) of Belleville, IL, A Sister In Law, Sue Richards Dailey of Fairhope, AL, other survivors, Clark and Dianne Hale of McComb, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Birdie Fuller Dailey Watson and James Marvin Dailey and Stepfather, James Robert Watson, and a Brother James Marvin Dailey III.

Memorial Services held Wednesday June 6, 2007 at 4:00 PM from the Guin First United Methodist Church with Bro. Art Rowe officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Guin First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
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Herston, Rev. Dr. Jerry - Age 56 - Ft. Payne, AL (Formerly of Guin, AL)

Rev. Dr. Jerry Thomas Herston age 56 of Ft. Payne, Alabama formerly of Guin, died Monday, June 4, 2007 in Huntsville, AL.

He was born May 18, 1951 at Elgin Crossroads, Lauderdale County, AL. He is the son of the late Thomas Bud and Ruby Pearl Springer Herston. He attended Sweet Gum Elementary School and graduated from Lexington High School, Class of 1969. He married Martha Clark on May 28, 1976. He had worked at National Floors in Florence, AL for four years as well as the 3M Company in Decatur, AL. He felt the call for the ministry and entered pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church in 1975. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in 1979, and Asbury Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 1982 and Received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Memphis Theological Seminary in 1996. Dr. Herston was ordained as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 1981 and Ordained Elder in 1985. He celebrated 32 years in pastoral ministry while serving Asbury United Methodist Church in Fort Payne, AL. He was a member of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church, a Volunteer Chaplin at DeKalb Baptist Hospital, a member of Fort Payne Ministerial Association, served on the Gadsden District Board of Ordained Ministry, a member of the Board of Directors for Dekalb Faith Free Medical Clinic and a member of the Masonic Lodge # 437 of Fort Payne. His hobbies were fishing, making cushions and his favorite, spending time with grandchildren.

Survivors are his wife of 31 years, Martha Clark Herston of Fort Payne, AL, a daughter, Mary Herston of Florence, AL, a Son, Jonathan (Katie) Herston of Tuscaloosa, AL, a sister, Jane (Charlie) Quigley of Rogersville, AL, a twin brother, Rev. Terry (Vickie) Herston of Rogersville, AL, two grandchildren, Cari Abigail and Samuel Joshua Herston, Nieces and Nephews, Dana (George) Crummie, Kristi (Scott) Nix, Jeremy (Shelly), Matthew and Jenni Herston. Several Aunts, Uncles, Brothers and Sisters-In-Law, Cousins and a host of friends and church family.

Services were held Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. from the Guin First United Methodist Church with burial in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Tremont, MS. Rev. Jonathan Herston, Rev. Terry Herston, Bro. Jacob Wilkerson and Bro. Brad Linville officiating.

Visitation Thursday 3 - 6 pm at the church

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2007 at 2:00 pm from the Asbury United Methodist Church in Fort Payne, AL.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to

Mount Olive United Methodist Church
4781 Cotton Gin Road
Tremont, MS 38876

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.

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Sullins, Gerlene Clark - Age 81 - Hamilton, AL

Mrs. Gerlene Sullins, age 81, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, AL.

Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bobby Duncan and Bro. Widdie Atkins officiating. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday night, June 8, 2007 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, north of Hamilton.

Gerlene Clark Sullins was born July 11, 1925 in Mississippi, to William Marion and Alpha Ginn Clark. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Brady Sullins; 2 daughters, Janice (Jim) Piotter, and Sandy (Charlie) Karlein; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Eva Dale Stutzman, Ernesteen Ligon, Veiler Peterson, and Ida Fay Clark Overton; 1 brother, Marvin Clark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Ray Clark.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

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Farris, Willis Alvin - Age 83 - Brilliant, AL (Whitehouse Community)

Mr. Willis Alvin Farris, age 83 of Brilliant in the Whitehouse Community, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007 in the Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.

Mr. Farris was born on February 17, 1924 in Winston Co. a son of Ed and Nora Jane Collins Farris; resident of the Whitehouse Community most of his life; resident of Indiana from 1967 – 1975; worked as a Farmer and Truck Drive and dealt in scrap metal; member of Whitehouse Church of Christ; he loved to talk, garden and animals; and he was an avid fisherman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a wife, Edna Faye Burleson Farris; three brothers, Calvin, Louis and Jimmy Farris; and five sisters, Eardine Farris, Myrtie Dickinson, Lela Tittle, Etta Keaton and Ethel Miles.

Survivors include one son, Ricky Farris of Halls, TN; four daughters, Betty (Jimmy) Cook and Pam (Bud) Wilson of Haleyville, Peggy (Terri) Mann of Bear Creek and Doris (Bobby) Sanderson of Winfield; 13 grandchildren, Michael Cook, Analisa James, Melissa Roberts, Jefferey Roberts, Donna Smith, Brandy Weeks, Brooke Spann, Heath Alan Smith, Adam Farris, Kristy Crihfield, Nichole Annette Farris, Jake Wilson and Riley Wilson; 13 great-grandchildren, Anadashia Cook, Jonathan Roberts, Cherie Smith, Skyler Bowen, Joshua Johnson, Kyle Roberts, Dakota Smith, Kaitlyn Weeks, Haley Spann, Taylor Spann, Kennedy Crihfield, Grant Crihfield and Miranda Farris; one sister, Willowdean Justus of Forestdale; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Funeral Home. Bryan Longcrier was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the Whitehouse Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were Mike James, Adam Farris, Jeff Roberts, Timmy Weeks and Jamie Colburn.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.

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Irvin, Jean Knight - Age 78 - Detroit, AL

Jean Irvin, age 78, of Detroit, AL passed away Saturday June 9, 2007 at the Care Center in Vernon, AL after an extended illness.

She was born in Detroit, AL. to the late Horace Burton and Allie Mae Stephenson Knight and was the wife of the late James Verlon Irvin. She had lived in the Detroit, AL area most of her life and was a member of the Detroit Baptist Church. She was retired from the McCoy Manufacturing Plant as a Seamstress and she loved Quilting and spending time with her family.

Survived by Three Daughters: Cheryl (Steve) Wilson of Sulligent, AL, Carolyn (Jerry) Hall and Connie (Phil) Frye both of the Splunge Community. Two Sons: John (Debbie) Otts and Jim Otts both of Sulligent, AL, Three Sisters: June King and Frankie Channell both of Detroit, AL, and Ann Gosa of Sulligent, AL, One Brother: Bobby Joe Knight of Detroit, AL, Seven Grandchildren: Lisa (Tim) Clark of Sulligent, AL, Jennifer Otts of Moline, IL, Holly (Tyrone) Stewart of Guin, AL, Chrissy Otts of Moline, IL, Jaime (Damon) Coleman of Sulligent, AL, Christopher (Kristen) Hall of Smithville, MS, and Brandon Hall of the Splunge Community. 17 Great-Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by one Brother L.B. Knight, two infant Brothers James and Billy Knight, one Sister Eleanor Frederick and two infant Sisters Jewell and Verleen Knight.

Services held Tuesday June 12, 2007 at 4: 00 P.M. from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Danny Stanford, Bro. Tim Markham and Bro. Kelvin Price officiating.

Visitation Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Christopher Hall, Brandon Hall, Tim Clark, Damon Coleman, Tyrone Stewart and Thomas Lucas.

Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. W.C. Box, Dr. William Davis, John Seals, J.C. Carter, Randy Rye and Dewayne Oliver.

Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent Alabama directing.
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Graham, Ruth Bell - Age 87 - Montreat, NC

Ruth Bell Graham Dies
Wife of Billy Graham Succumbs to Lingering Illness, Surrounded by Loved Ones at Her Deathbed

MONTREAT, N.C., JUNE 14—Mrs. Ruth Bell Graham, beloved wife of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, died at 5:05 p.m. today, at her home at Little Piney Cove in Montreat, N.C., surrounded by her husband and all five children. She was 87. A public funeral service to honor Mrs. Graham has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 in Anderson Auditorium at the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, N.C. Details for this service will be released when available.

“Ruth was my life partner, and we were called by God as a team,” Mr. Graham said of his life-long marriage and ministry partner. “No one else could have borne the load that she carried. She was a vital and integral part of our ministry, and my work through the years would have been impossible without her encouragement and support.

“I am so grateful to the Lord that He gave me Ruth, and especially for these last few years we’ve had in the mountains together,” Mr. Graham continued. “We’ve rekindled the romance of our youth, and my love for her continued to grow deeper every day. I will miss her terribly, and look forward even more to the day I can join her in Heaven.”

Mr. Graham confirmed today that his wife’s final resting place will be at the foot of a cross-shaped walkway in the Prayer Garden on the grounds of the recently dedicated Library bearing his name adjacent to his ministry headquarters in Charlotte. Earlier this year the Grahams agreed together that they would be buried side-by-side at the Library, a decision made by the two of them alone.

Ruth Bell was born June 10, 1920, in Qingjiang, Kiangsu, China, the daughter of medical missionaries L. Nelson and Virginia Leftwich Bell. She attended high school in Pyongyang, (now North) Korea. She first came to the United States at the age of 7, while her parents were on furlough. She returned to the U.S. at the age of 17 to attend Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. Shortly after his arrival on campus, she was introduced to “Preacher,” the nickname other students gave the strapping Billy Graham from Charlotte, North Carolina. They were married in August, 1943, following their graduating together that June.

Between 1945 and 1958, Mrs. Graham gave birth to five children, whom she raised—sometimes single-handedly—while her husband was away on extended national and international evangelistic crusades. The three daughters and two sons who survive her are all actively involved in ministry, including eldest son Franklin, who heads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) founded by his father.

“My father would not have been what he is today if it wasn’t for my mother,” Franklin said. “She stood strong for what was biblically correct and accurate. She would help my father prepare his messages, listening with an attentive ear, and if she saw something that wasn’t right or heard something that she felt wasn’t as strong as it could be, she was a voice to strengthen this or eliminate that. Every person needs that kind of input in their life and she was that to my father.”

In 1959, Mrs. Graham published her first book, “Our Christmas Story,” an illustrated volume for children. She went on to write or co-author 13 other books, many of them works of poetry she wrote as an emotional release while her husband was so often on the road through the years.

“I don’t believe Mother has adequately been recognized and honored for what she had done; because, without her, Daddy’s ministry would not have been possible,” said Ruth Graham, youngest daughter—and namesake—regarding her mother’s influence and partnership in her father’s ministry.

“How does one live with one of the world’s most famous men?” daughter Ruth continued. “God began training my mother for this position years ago in China. Her parents exercised a profound effect upon the development of her character, and laid the foundations for who she was. What she witnessed in her family home, she practiced for herself—dependence on God in every circumstance, love for His Word, concern for others above self, and an indomitable spirit displayed with a smile.

“Her happiness and fulfillment did not depend on her circumstances,” the younger Ruth concluded. “She was a lovely, beautiful and wise woman, because early in life she made Christ her home, her purpose, her center, her confidant, and her vision.”

Mrs. Graham’s significant role in Mr. Graham’s ministry was recognized in 1996, when they were jointly awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a special ceremony in the Capital Rotunda in Washington, which reflected a consensus of love and support from all branches of government in attendance.

Ruth Graham was always a vital part of Mr. Graham’s evangelistic career, and he turned to her for advice and input about many ministry decisions. One of the early uses of media by the BGEA was the “Hour of Decision” radio program begun in 1950, which she named. After her upbringing in China and high school experience in Korea, she continued to have a burden for the people of Asia. She encouraged her husband to visit and later accompanied him during his historic visits to the People’s Republic of China.

Ruth Graham has been in frail health since suffering spinal meningitis in 1995. That was exacerbated by a degenerative back condition that began with a fall out of a tree while helping a grandchild fix a swing in 1974 that resulted in chronic back pain for many years. Bedridden or wheelchair-bound since the late 1990s, Mrs. Graham wasn’t able to accompany her husband during his last few years of ministry, but was always a continued source of inspiration and support for him through her prayers and wise biblical counsel.

Mrs. Graham is survived by her husband Billy; daughters Virginia, Anne Morrow, and Ruth Bell; sons William Franklin, III, and Nelson Edman; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

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Burnett, M. C. - Age 82 - Hackleburg, AL

Mr. M. C. Burnett, age 82, of Hackleburg, Alabama passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, AL.

Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Hackleburg Church of Christ. Bro. Mike Lane officiating. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Hackleburg Church of Christ. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, AL.

Mr. Burnett was born March 27, 1925 in Marion County, AL., to Thomas and Maudie Williams Burnett. He was a Painting Contractor.

He is survived by his wife, Willadean Marquiss Burnett; children, Danny (Brenda) Burnett, Morris, AL., Tommy (Jackie) Sullins, Haleyville, AL., and Sherrel (Bobby) Barnwell, Hackleburg, AL.; grandchildren, Kevin Barnwell, Phil Campbell, AL., Bridgett Barnwell, Hackleburg, AL., and Kim (James) Gann, Hamilton, AL.; great grandchildren, Tesha Vickery, Haleyville, AL.; 1 brother, Ottis (Vauline) Burnett, Hackleburg, AL.; and a host of nieces, nephews & other relatives.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

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Ledbetter - Hand, Arvenia Marie "Marie" - 82 - Hamilton, AL

Arvenia Marie Ledbetter Hand, better known as Marie Ledbetter, age 82, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007 in Sunset Manor in Guin, Alabama.

Marie was born August 3, 1924, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Joseph Sewell and Lillie Rosetta Loveless Wylie. She was retired from Musingwear and then worked at McDonald's for 11 years baking biscuits. She was a Baptist.

Funeral service, 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2007 at Hamilton First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama. Bro. Eddie Davidson officiating. Same day visitation will be at the Church, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial in Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, AL.

She is survived by her daughter, Jolene Ledbetter (Jimmy) Clement; 2 grandchildren, Amanda Clement and Ashley Clement Williams; 2 great -grandchildren, Peyton Christopher Williams and Hudson Obryan Williams; and 1 sister, Pauline (Murry C.) Gregg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Eugene "Bill" Ledbetter; a grandson, Jonathan Christopher Clement; her parents, Sewell and Lillie Wylie; 1 brother; and 1 sister.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

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Pierce, "Jerry" Miles - Age 74 - Randle, WA. (Husband of Jimmie Nell Lawler formerly of Hodges, AL)

"Jerry" Miles Pierce passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007, from complications related to a recent surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor. Born on April 5, 1934. Miles was originally from Citronelle, Alabama and married Jimmie Nell Lawler from Hodges, Alabama, his wife of 56 years. He joined the Army-Air Force in 1948, and served honorably for 24 years in the Air Force and Army before retiring in Anchorage, Alaska, where he worked as a carpenter and builder for over 35 years. He and Jimmie recently moved from Alaska to Randle, Washington, a place he loved immediately. He spent his last few months building decks to his new home and making plans for a garage/shop, hanging out drinking coffee in the local cafe, taking care of his yard, enjoying his cats, and making many new, caring friends.

Within the past few weeks. Miles had many family and friends from around the country visit him and Jimmie in their new home. He had been making steady progress with improved speech, strength, appetite, and attitude, convinced that he could beat this...On Sunday, he ate very well, laughed a lot, joked with everyone, enjoyed the company of his beloved cats, and resolved himself to the radiation therapy that was to begin that coming week. He checked into the Seattle, VA Hospital on Monday, June 11, and Jimmy received the call that his progress deteriorated without warning at 11:30 p.m. that evening. Family hastily traveled to Seattle to be by his side. Miles was surrounded by his wife and immediate family members during his passing approximately 5:55 a.m. on Tuesday.

During his military service, he served in a number of duty stations around the worked including two tours of combat in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was awarded a number of medals including the: Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device. Two Overseas Service Bars, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Medal, and two Bronze Star Medals for valor in combat. He will be buried with military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name can be sent to the:

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children
3573 S. Waverly Road
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
800-424-8360
mail@vfwnationalhome.org

Miles was a true patriot who loved this country. His hero was Nathan Hale, whose famous words, "I regret that I only have one life to serve my country." was his motto. He served as former Post Commander of VFW Post 9785, Eagle River, Alaska, as well as, the State Commander and the Americanism Chairman for the VFW, Department of Alaska. He was well-known and loved for his integrity, sense of humor, and gentlemanly manner.

He will lay at rest in Mr. Olive Cemetery, Alabama, near his family members who have passed before him. Visitation is at 12 noon on Monday, June 18, at Hamilton Funeral Home; the graveside ceremony will be at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Miles is survived by his wife Jimmie Nell, sons and their families: Larry, Brenda and Daysha Pierce of Washington State; Cecil, Delia and Michael Pierce of Washington State; grandchildren: Jena Pierce and Michelle Miller and several great-grandchildren of Colorado; and sisters Jeroline Martin, Betty Shadrack and Bobbi Pierce of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Carolyn Walker of Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, and by his second-born son, Donald Ray. He is with them in Heaven, along with his sisters, Joyce and Katie, his beloved mother, Mamie (Gartmen) Pierce and father, Jerry Pierce, and parents-in-law, Akillis Moorman Lawler and Eula (Partain) Lawler. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

For additional information regarding his funeral services, well-wishers can contact:

Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc.
150 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Alabama 35570
Phone: (205) 921-3197

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.
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Mayfield, Ruben Monroe - Age 86 - Winfield, AL

Ruben Monroe Mayfield, age 86, of Winfield, Alabama passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007.

Services, 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2007 at Marion County Funeral Home, Hwy. 278 East, Hamilton, AL. Same day visitation at the funeral home from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. time of service. Burial will take place in Marion County Memorial Gardens.

Marion County Funeral Home in charge of services.

This announcement provided by Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

(This obituary will be updated as soon as information is received by 49 County News.Net)

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Palmer, Gay Miles - Age 85 - Hamilton, AL

Mrs. Gay Miles Palmer, age 85, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 at Shepard's Cove Hospice House.

Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama, Bro. Mac Buttram and Bro. W. G. Henry officiating. Visitation, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2007 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Marion County Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, AL.

Gay Miles Palmer was born May 21, 1922 in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Olin and Ellis Weeks Miles. She owned and operated Gay's Flower Shop in Hamilton for many years.

She is survived by 2 sons, Billy Douglas (Jenny) Palmer of Albertville, AL., and Bob (Linda) Palmer of Hamilton, AL.; 3 grandchildren, James Douglas Palmer of Albertville, AL., Paige Palmer Lightsey of Albertville, AL., and Anna Palmer Gilmore of Dothan, AL.; 3 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Billy Miles of Hamilton, AL.; and a sister-in-law, Rethie Ballard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin and Ellis Weeks Miles and her husband, Howard Palmer.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

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Roberts, Marjorie - 83 - Florence, AL (Formerly of Hamilton, AL)

Marjorie Roberts, age 83, of Florence, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Florence, Alabama.

Viewing, 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral services will be held, 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Elvis Cochran officiating. Burial will be Ridge Cemetery in Red Bay, AL.

She was the daughter of the late William and Rosa Lee Parks Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Roberts Grissom and Margurette Roberts Holliman; brothers, Edward, Eddie, Marion, Joe, Howard and Noel Ray Roberts.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 205-921-3197

This announcement supplied by Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL.

Marjorie Roberts

83 Years Old

"Marge", as she was so lovingly called, lived a very simple life. Her thoughts and accomplished were not of this world. She may not have achieved a lot of fame and fortune in her life here on this earth but throughout her 83 years, she understood this world was not eternal.

Marge made friends wherever she went. She spent almost a year in a nursing facility that showed her love and care and she returned that love and respect to her caregivers.

She had a great love for her family. Her mom and dad were rewarded with not only love and loyalty but countless hours of tenderness and devotion as a caregiver.

A special great-niece that she spoke of so often was Melinda Roberts. Although, a young lady, she was still a little girl to Marge.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. While they tried to give HER care and strength, They were the ones that received the joy and honor and blessings from knowing her.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., supplied this obituary.

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Spann, Jr., Benny Frank “Franky” - Age 33 - Houston, TX (Formerly of Winfield, AL)

Benny Frank “Franky” Spann Jr., age 33 of Houston, TX , formerly of Winfield, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007 at his residence in Texas.

Franky was born on May 30, 1974 in Marion Co. a son of Benny Frank Spann Sr. and Barbara Ann “Bobbie” McConnell Spann; resident of Winfield most of his life; attended Winfield High School and also attained his GED; resident of Houston, TX past nine years; currently employed with Union Pacific Railroad in Houston, TX; formerly employed with Quality Housing at Winfield and Hamilton; and his church affiliation was Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, W. O. “Mack” and Marie McConnell and Roston and Myrtie Belle Webster Spann.

Survivors include his mother, Bobbie McConnell Spann of Winfield; father, Benny Frank Spann Sr. of Winfield; fiancée, Denise Buchanan of Houston, TX; host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Venlon Bradford was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the McConnell Cemetery.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.

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Ingram, Geva Wayne - Age 74 - Winfield, AL

Mr. Geva Wayne Ingram, age 74, of Winfield, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 in the Care Center at Vernon.

Mr. Ingram was born on January 24, 1933 in Marion Co. a son of W.E. and Icy Eldona Baccus Ingram; resident of Winfield most of his life; previously employed as a Welder for Drummond Coal Co.; and a member of Philadelphia Deliverance Tabernacle in Lynn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ingram; a daughter, Lynn Ingram Mather; one brother, Edward Ingram; and three sisters, Charlene Barnes, Irene Davis and Elva Chambers.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Davis Ingram of Winfield; one son, Stanley (Shirley) Ingram of Winfield; two step-sons, Hughey and Carlton King; three daughters, Jennifer Dona (Reuben) Baccus of Eldridge, Belinda (David) May of Sulligent and Tammy Hitt of Winfield; host of grand and great-grandchildren; three step-grandsons; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 4:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Gerald Gann and John Autry were the officiating ministers. Burial followed in the Union Chapel Cemetery.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.

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Crews, Louise Miles - Age 81 - Guin, AL

Louise Miles Crews, age 81 of Guin, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 in the Physician’s Medical Center at B’ham.

Mrs. Crews was born on November 26, 1925 in Fayette Co. a daughter of Clarence and Lola Anna Mobley Miles; resident of Marion Co. most of her life; she was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church; and loved her flowers, gospel music, redbirds, humming birds and animals.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Garvin H. May; two sisters, Betty Mae Ripley and Clarie Laun; and three brothers, Oveat, Will and J. W. Miles.

Survivors include 1 daughter, Margaret (William) Spiller of Guin; 2 grandchildren, Todd (Consuelo) Spiller of Guin and Karen Spiller of Guin; four
great-grandchildren, Lauren, David, Jay and Anna Grace Spiller; 1 sister, Tootsie Gann of Guin; 2 brothers, Ed Miles of Winfield and Ray Miles of Clarksville, TN; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Randy Wright was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the Winfield City Cemetery.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.

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Mitchum, Robbie Perry - Age 91 - Winfield, AL

Mrs. Robbie Perry Mitchum, age 91, of Winfield, AL., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007 at her residence.

Mrs. Mitchum was born on August 31, 1915 in Fayette Co. a daughter of Vess and Emma Pate Perry; resident of Winfield most of her life; widow of R. B. Mitchum; and a faithful member for over 75 years of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, William Burt Mitchum; three brothers, Guston, Preston and Nelson Perry; and three sisters, Lucy Trimm, Beular Estes and Willie Mae Perry.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Robbie Ann Perry) Mitchum of Texas and Robert Howard (Lois) Mitchum of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Mark (Kim) Mithcum, Melodee Richards, Tana Fuller, Melissa Horn, Michelle Vasquez, Terra Mitchum, Kristen (Adam) Scribner and Kathy (Jim) Esterby; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Annie Lee Perry of Winfield; host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Tim Meherg and C. W. Box were the officiating ministers. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing the service.

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Hamm Jr., Raymond - Age 55 - Fayette, AL

HAMM, RAYMOND JR., age 55, of Fayette, died June 26, 2007.

Raymond is survived by two special nephews, Jessie Lee (Debra) Chaniey, Jr. and Jerry "Pete" Hamm. Uncles, Aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special friends.

Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at West Highland Church of Christ Cemetery in Fayette. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 PM until service time.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.

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Pearce, Letha "Lois" - Age 97 - Hamilton, AL

Letha "Lois" Pearce, age 97, of Hamilton, AL., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007

She was the daughter of the late John William Henry and Callie Idella Lewis Brown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She always made sure everyone was taken care of before herself. Precious memories will live on forever. Some of our memories are her saying for everyone was that they were a little angel, and tea times were so special to us and will never be forgotten. Jim's granddaughter, Kelsey, having the opportunity to feed her last meal. We will never forget Mom's hat blowing off coming home from church during a thunderstorm. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Callie Pearce.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. from Pleasant Ridge Free Will Baptist Church in Hamilton with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Bobby Duncan was the officiating minister.

Survivors include her daughters, Lee Felicio, California and Shirley Faye (Lloyd) Ponds, Hamilton, AL.; sons, James Gorden "Jim" (Dodie) Pearce, Chicago, IL., Henry Marion (Lucille) Pearce, Hamilton, AL., and Herbert Calvin (Debbie) Pearce, Hamilton, AL.; sister, Exine Lindsey; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Active pallbearers were grandsons Timmy and Thomas Pearce and great-grandsons, Jesse Brown III, Parker Chastain, Christian Stults, and Dereck Heath. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Williams, Dewey Crowe, Herschel Rye, Jimmy Peterson, Dr. Stephen Chastain, and Mike Shotts.

Marion County Funeral Home directed the services.

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Guin, Jennie Lee Shirey - Age 91 - Winfield, AL

Mrs. Jennie Lee Shirey Guin age 91,of Winfield died Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.

Mrs. Guin was born November 23, 1915 in Marion Co. a daughter of Martin Floyd and Eva Pearl Henderson Shirey. She is the widow of Hal Guin. She made her home in Fayette Co. the past several years with her daughter Linda Benton. Jennie retired from the Winfield Cotton Mill with 45 years of service. She was a member of the Gu-win Baptist church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband ; three brothers, Paul, Gilbert, and John Clifton Shirey; three sisters, Jessie Norris, Jimmie Starr and Nell Bailey; also a son-in-law, Billy Roy Benton.

Mrs. Guin is survived by her daughter Linda Benton of Winfield; her brother Billy (Sue) Shirey of Athens, Ga.; special companions Snowball and Zulu and a host of nieces nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 2, 2007 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Funeral Home. Rev. Hardy Robinson was the officiating minister. Burial followed in the West
Alabama Memorial Garden at Gu-win.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directed.

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Cofield, Travis W. - Age 72 - Russellville, AL (Formerly of Logansport, IN)
(February 21, 1935 - June 28, 2007)

Travis W. Cofield, age 72, Russellville passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007.

Mr. Cofield was formerly of Logansport, Indiana. He was born on February 21, 1935 to Buren Cofield and Willie West Cofield.

A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by a son, Jerremy Cofield, Logansport, In; sisters, Bobbie Boyles of Russellville, Al and Jeanell Disel of Owensburg, Ky; several nieces and nephews; friend, Steve Raper of Russellville, Al.

Spry Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.
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Taylor, Bobby "Bob" - Age 76 - Russellville, AL
(November 30, 1930 - June 20, 2007)

Bobby "Bob" Taylor, age 76, Russellville passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007.

The visitation will be 6-8 pm at Spry Memorial Chapel on Friday, June 22, 2007 from. The 2:00 pm funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, June 23, 2007. Bro. Philip Farris will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Home Presbyterian Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by first wife, Lora Crawford Taylor; parents, Eugene and Mattie Devaney Taylor; sister, Martha Baird; brothers, Elmer, Earl, Jim, Bill and Lil' Archie Taylor .

He is survived by wife, Mattie Ross Malone Taylor; sons, Steven B. Taylor of Sheffield, Jerry Pace & wife, Bonita of Russellville, Steve Pace & wife, Pat of Russellville; sister, Ruth Durrett of Russellville; brothers, Willard Taylor & wife, Gladys of Spruce Pine, Alf Taylor & wife, Delores of West Brooklyn, Illinois; granddaughters, Sheree Holt & husband, Paul, Christa Martin & husband, Michael; great grandsons that was his pride and joy, Vance Martin, Chance & Pace Holt; a host of nieces & nephews.

He was a member of Mt. Home Presbyterian Church, member of Love's Park Masonic Lodge, Rockford, Ill, VFW and Isbell Water Board Authority. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Army 40th Infantry Division. He retired from Woodard Governor Company, Rockford, Illinois after 39 years of service where he help build fuel controls for jet aircraft. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Home Cemetery Fund. We want to extend our appreciation and thanks to Hospice of the Shoals for their wonderful care and support during Bob's illness.

Spry Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.

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Hargett, Oscar Cotton - Age 68 - Russellville, AL
(October 28, 1933 - June 13, 2007)

Oscar Clay Hargett (Cotton), age 68, Russellville passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007.

The visitation will be held on Friday, June 15, 2007 from 6 pm - 9 pm at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. Stanley Hargett officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Memory Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Estelle Green Hargett; sister, Mae Wilson; brother, Junior Hargett.

He is survived by wife, JoAnn Pierce Hargett; sons, Roger Hargett, Jeff Hargett, Scott Hargett and wife, Angela, Kevin Hargett and wife, Kim; daughters, Tereisa Burcham and husband, William, and Cindy Scott; sister, Joy Puckett; brothers, Stanley Hargett and wife, Carol and Johnny Hargett and wife, Jane; stepchildren, Deborah Woodard, John Cook, Stephen Cook, Jason Brown, and Lisa Beckerstaff.

The family expresses their thanks and appreciation to Good Samaritan Hospice especially Lori Pace, Karen Garcia and Holly, Dr. Keith Morrow, Spry Memorial Chapel and staff and residence of Village Square Apartments.

Spry Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.

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McCarley, Pearl Sarah - Age 87 - Russellville, AL
(October 14, 1919 - June 12, 2007)

Pearl Sarah McCarley, age 87, Russellville passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 11am-1pm at Spry Memorial Chapel. The 1 pm funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Wayne Black officiating. Interment will be in Edgars Chapel Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Price McCarley; parents, Thomas Jefferson Kelley and Martha Nix Kelley; brothers, John and Anice Kelley; sister, Dena Cochran.

She is survived by daughter, Faye Pipkins; sons, Ray McCarley and Johnny McCarley; sisters, Tresie Duncan and Mary Pounders; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

The family expresses their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Terrance Manor Nursing Home for the loving care given to their mother.

Spry Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.

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Hendrix, Arnie Mae - Age 94 - Russellville, AL
(September 17, 1912 - June 9, 2007)

Arnie Mae Hendrix, age 94, Russellville passed away Saturday, June 09, 2007.

The 4:00 p.m. graveside funeral service will be held at Franklin Memory Gardens on Monday, June 11, 2007 with Bro. Dan C. Hindman officiating.

She was preceded in death by husband, William Dewey Hendrix; daughter, Ruth Poss Hester; parents, Joseph and Flora Pace Willis.

She is survived by grandson, Randy E. Hester and wife, Sharon; granddaughter, Felechia Clingan; great granddaughter, Nichole Clingan; son-in-law, Horace M. Hester; several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the employees of Russellville Health Care for the love and care of their grandmother since October 04, 2002.

Spry Funeral Home of Russellville, AL in charge of arrangements.

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Seal, Frances Martin - Age 88 - Russellville, AL
(January 8, 1919 - June 7, 2007)

Frances Martin Grissom Seal, age 88, Russellville passed away Thursday, June 07, 2007.

The visitation will be held at Spry Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 09, 2007 from 1-3 pm. The 3:00 pm funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Coye Marbutt officiating. Interment will be in Robison Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Willis, Billy Willis, Donny Willis, Kenneth Clement, Kevin Clement and Burt Reynolds.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Emmitt Seal and Roy Seal; sons, Wayne and Larry Seal; an infant daughter; parents, William Allan Grissom and Lou Edna Martin Grissom; brothers, Luther, Allan, Jr. and h Grissom; sisters, Mary Lee Willis and Lucille Frederick.

She is survived by grandson, Allan Kitterman and wife, Vicki; 3 great grandsons, Tyler, Austin and Houston Kitterman; brother, Charles Grissom; sister, Martha Woods; several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Siloam Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Star Homemakers' Club.

Spry Funeral Home of Russellville in charge of arrangements.

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Smith, Edra Faye - Age 84 - Winfield, AL 6/2/07

Smith, Edra Faye, age 84 of Winfield, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007.

Survivors include daughter, Brenda (Dennis) Moore, Winfield; grandson, Randy (Tracie) Moore, Winfield; great-grandchildren, Colton and Nikki Moore; brother, James Lowell Fowler, Chesterfield, MO; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Chapel service will be Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 2:00 pm with burial in Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 4, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.

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Yarbrough, Flora Moore - Age 86 - Ft. Pierce, FL (Formerly of Lamar County, AL)

Yarbrough, Flora Moore, 86, of Ft. Pierce, FL, formerly of Lamar County, AL., passed away.

Funeral service, Friday, June 1, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Furnace Hill Cemetery.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL directing.

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