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Red Bay Archived Obituaries
GRACE “GRANNY” PRUITT
GOLDEN, MS – Grace “Granny” Pruitt passed Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice at the age of ninety-six. She was born in Kemper County, MS and had worked as a seamstress. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for the past forty-six years.
Graveside services will be Friday, January 1, 2 p.m. at Hodge Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. Dean Warren officiating. Burial will be in Hodge Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters – Glenda Thomas, Golden, MS and Debbie Johnson (Jimmy) Fulton, MS; one grandson – Donnie Johnson (Angela) Fulton, MS; three granddaughters – Sheila Wooten (Roger) Belmont, MS; Vikki Stanphill (Chris) Tremont, MS and Konny Lindsey (Jerry) Golden, MS; great-grandsons – Ethan Johnson, Stacey Steele (Anna), Jeffery Holt (Leah), Thomas Stanphill (Lacy) and Isaac Wooten (Tori); great-granddaughters – Magan Bostick (Nathan), Adrianna Sartain (Brady), Bailee Blakney (Hunter) and Marina Grace Stanphill; great-great-grandchildren - Austin, Amberly, Sam, Keegan, Dixie, Ellie, Jasper, Mila, Laila, Sophie, Evan and Matthew and one sister – Gladys Stewart (Red) Meridian, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Flois Pruitt, her parents, J.T. and Onie Vaughn.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Lindsey, Brady Sartain, Hunter Blakney, Chris Stanphill, Roger Wooten, Donnie Johnson and Ethan Johnson.
BOBBY NORRIS JOHNSON
RUSSELLVILLE, AL – Bobby Norris Johnson, 84, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at North Al. Medical Center, Florence, AL. He was born in Franklin County, AL and was retired from Reynolds Aluminum after thirty-two years. He was a member of James Chapel Baptist Church and a member of Belgreen Masonic Lodge.
Graveside services will be Saturday, January 2, 11 a.m. at Dempsey Cemetery, Russellville, AL with Bro. Kenneth Bond and Frank Spires officiating. Burial will be in Dempsey Cemetery, Russellville, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years – Georgia Johnson; three children – Ben Johnson (Amy), Vickie Pounders (Jimmy) and Amy Rickard (Jeff); eleven grandchildren– Katie Barnett (Colby), Shelby Johnson, GeorgeAnne Whitehead, Carly Whitehead, Dannon Whitehead, Alexander Bush, Tori Bendall (Colby), Wes Pounders (Heather), Daniel Thorne (Amy), Trenton Thorne (Paige) and Justin Thorne (Karli); fourteen great-grandchildren – Benjamin Barnett, Ivey Kate Barnett, Emma Grace Bendall, Madelyn Bendall, Jaxson Pounders, Sawyer Pounders, Clayton Thorne, Ethan Thorne, Abbey Thorne, Peyton Thorne, Isla Reese Thorne, Lane Thorne, Walker Thorne, and Willa Kate Thorne and one brother – Joe Johnson (Jean).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lance and Ora Johnson, one brother, Delano Johnson and his wife, Tallulah, one sister, Mary Ann Scruggs and a great-grandson, Tristan Thorne.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Thorne, Trenton Thorne, Justin Thorne, Wes Pounders, Colby Barnett and Colby Bendall. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene McCalmon and Dallas Bragwell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to James Chapel Baptist Church, c/o Deb Jones, 421 Hwy. 424, Russellville, AL 35653.
ANNA MARIE SPENCER LOCKETT
VINA, AL – Anna Marie Spencer Lockett, 66, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Alabama and was retired as a waitress.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
She is survived by four children – Jeannie Hendrix, Billy Wright, Maggie Albarran and Erik Albarran; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister – Angie Evans and one brother – Bob Covington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Nellie Trentham Spencer, two brothers, Johnny Spencer and Jimmy Spencer, two sisters, Mary Nell Darracott and Nellogean Plunkett and her step-father, Calip Barrett.
JIMMY E. WYLIE
GOLDEN, MS – Jimmy E. Wylie, 66, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Red Bay, AL and worked as a plant manager in furniture manufacturing. He was a member of Pineville Baptist Church.
Services will be Thursday, December 31, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Robert Wood officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Site Cemetery in Marion County, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his spouse – Jennifer Spencer; one son – Jeremy Blake Wylie Melson; three step-children – Rebecca Lawrence, Beth Williams and Jeremy Reid; nine grandchildren; one sister – Judy Wylie and a nephew – Mike Sartin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Porter and Essie Mae Wylie and three sisters.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Wood, Rodney Lawrence, Harold Vinson, Gary Vinson and Jeremy Reid.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JERRY WAYNE HUMPHRES
RED BAY, AL – Jerry Wayne Humphres, 66, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Red Bay and had worked as a caregiver.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December 27, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Hamilton, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter-Sheena Borria; his grandchildren-Ashton and Penelope; his mother-Myrtle Humphres; brother-Roger Humphres and sister-Karen Sue Luras.
He was preceded in death by his father-Lecil Humphres.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
BRO. TIMOTHY DUANE HUMPHRES
RED BAY, AL – Brother Timothy D. Humphres, age 55, met his Savior on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1965 in Waukegan, IL. On January 24, 2010, at the age of 45, he accepted the Lord as his Savior. Shortly after, he became a pastor at Bethel Church of God, but he stepped down when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. He attended Cornerstone Church of God in Red Bay, Alabama. He was a true man of God, loved and respected by the church and community, and everyone he met was going to hear about Jesus. He worked as a foreman at Wood Industries.
Services will be Saturday, December 26, 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Ben Young, Bro. Rick Bradley and Patrick Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Tammy Humphres; daughters – Brandy and Erica Humphres; his mother – Wilma Faye Humphres; a sister – Teiah Roberts and her family (husband Joe and children Adam, Brody and Cayden) and many other beloved family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. Humphres; his grandmother, Idell Baker and grandfather, Elbert Barker.
Pallbearers will be Mark Hardin, Brody Roberts, Terry Underwood, Ricky Hopkins, Jeff Wood and James Evetts.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 26, 12-2 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God.
RICKY HOGAN
GOLDEN, MS – Richard Alton “Ricky” Hogan Jr., 50, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Augusta, GA. and worked as a carpet installer for 35 years. He was a minister in Church of God.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 22, 1:30 p.m. at Belmont City Cemetery with Bro. Scotty Young officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Al. will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife- Meredith Hogan; a daughter- Whitney Hutcheson and her husband, Corey; four sons- Shawn Hogan and his wife, Kaitlin, Corey Hogan and his wife, Katlyn, Alec Hogan and Matthew Hogan; four grandchildren- Aiden and Wyatt Hutcheson and Andrew and Evelyn Hogan; parents- Richard Hogan, Sr. and Annette Hogan; two brothers- Stacy Hogan (Jennifer) and Michael Hogan (Misty); one sister- Elizabeth Newman (Rusty); six nephews- Gabriel, Eli, Timothy, Tyler, Grady and Levi Hogan; three nieces- Hannah, Jessica and Zoe Hogan; father-in-law- Rex Leitner; mother-in-law- Suzanne Leitner and brother-in-law- Eric Leitner.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Hogan, Corey Hutcheson, Rusty Newman, Grady Newman, Gabriel Hogan, Eli Hogan.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
CLIFFORD PAGE, SR.
GOLDEN, MS – Clifford Leon Page, Sr., 85, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Mississippi and was a factory worker for fifteen years.
Graveside services will be Sunday, December 20, 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS with Bro. Jackie Hastings officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are five children – Clifford Leon Page, Jr. (Nelda), Wanda Hastings, Patti Epps (Doug), Ronald Page and Randy Page (Sonya); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers – Jimmy Page and David Page and a sister-in-law, Myra Page.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Page, a son, Robert Page, his parents, Will and Jennie Page and a brother, Joe Page.
Pallbearers will be Tony Deaton, Bobby Page, Ronnie Eaton, Eric Smith and Stanley Page.
JOHNNIE MAE DEES COMI
RED BAY, AL – Johnnie Mae Dees Comi, 74, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in the Halltown Community, worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and was retired from World Pet. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was of the Christian Faith.
Services will be Saturday , December 19, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Glen Bridgmon officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four children – Richard Comi II (Yumi), Deborah Alford (Johnny Gilmore), Christine Mills (Teddy) and Anthony Comi (Amy); nine grandchildren – Corinthia Wilson (Zack), Cynthia Comi, Justin Comi (Shelby), Kadie Comi, Merissa Landingham (Steven), Jonathon Smith, Joseph Smith, Christian Smith and Kyleigh Smith; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers – Gary Dees (Delores) and Thomas Dees (Vicki); one sister – Jackie Dees Harris; one aunt – Bertha Mae “Tot” Faulkner; one uncle – Owen Burns and a brother-in-law – Ben Schade.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Delilah Burns Dees, a sister, Martha Dees Schade, two nephews, Joey Schade and Michael Dees and aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers will be Justin Comi, Jonathon Smith, Joseph Smith, Jordan McDonald, Zack Wilson and Greg Dees. Honorary pallbearer will be Anthony Patterson.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 19, 11-1 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
CHARLES DEXTER “BABE” EZZELL
VINA, AL – Charles Dexter “Babe” Ezzell, 83, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at North Al. Medical Center, Florence, AL. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS to Floyd and Pearl Parrish Ezzell. He was retired from Champion International after thirty years. A retired farmer, he was President of Franklin County Farmer’s Federation for twenty-six years and was active in the Cattleman’s Association. He was a member of Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.
Services will be Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Bro. Billy Nichols and Bro. Danny Stanford officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years – Shirley Thorn Ezzell; three children – Dexter Ezzell (Lisha), Susan Ezzell and Douglas Ezzell (Emily); four grandchildren – Dane Ezzell (Faith), Jade Alexander (Luke), Lauren Ezzell and Connor Ezzell; two great-grandchildren – Claira Beth Ezzell and Warner Dane Ezzell; three sisters – Ouida Bolton, Geneva Thomas and Lottie Thorn as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Preston Ezzell (Mary) and Kenneth Ezzell (Nell).
Pallbearers will be Dane Ezzell, Connor Ezzell, Luke Alexander, Dale Hester, “Sonny” Martin and Jimmy Murphree. Honorary pallbearers will be L.O. Bishop, Robert Thorn, David Tiffin, Ronald Burgett, Norman Thorn, Cleston Bolton and Donald Gober.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 13, 1-3 p.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.
ROY HOUSTON BROWN
VINA, AL – Roy Houston Brown, 75, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, MS. He was born in Moulton, AL and was a truck driver.
Services will be Saturday, December 12, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Andy Barnett officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three children – Loretta Higginbottom (Robert Bradley), Alvin Brown (Bridget Bridges) and Michelle Brown; nine grandchildren – Anna, Michael D., Tristan, Austin, Michael “Mike” B., Jeanie, Matthew, Brad and Kayla; twelve great-grandchildren – Aiden, Elaine, Aubree, Kelly, Ryan, Madelyn, Alexis, Braxton, Bentley, Noah, Camine and Edward; one brother – Raymond Brown; two sisters – Olene Moore (James) and Peggy Ford (Jimmy) and mother of his children – Martha Parker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Dosamay Letson Brown, two sons, Martin and Hubert Brown, a grandson, Kyle Parrish, one sister, Opal Brown and two brothers, Billy Joe Brown and Daule Brown.
Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JIMMY RAY
GOLDEN, MS – Jimmy Ray, 81, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to Thomas Eugene and Ruble Lucille Grissom Ray. He worked as a meat cutter for Piggly Wiggly, Red Bay, AL for many years. He was a member of Palestine Church of God.
Graveside services will be Thursday, December 10, 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. Marshall Green and Bro. Ethan Ray officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years – Helen Ray; five children – Nancy Stidham (Billy), Darrell Ray (Shelia), Dale Ray, Donald Gene Ray (Melissa) and Donny Ray (Lisa); seven grandchildren – Anthony Stidham (Elisabeth), Erick Stidham, Kevin Stidham (Brianna), Ethan Ray, Andrew Ray, Hank Ray and Emily Grace Ray; five great-grandchildren – Braylon, Garrett, Maria, Brooklyn and Kurt; two brothers – Doug Ray (Becky) and David Ray (Debbie) and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wayne Ray, his parents, a sister, Glenda Ledbetter, a brother, Tommy Ray and a granddaughter-in-law, Kolby Stidham.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers – Anthony Stidham, Erick Stidham, Kevin Stidham, Andrew Ray, Ethan Ray and Hank Ray.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
ELOIS UNDERWOOD PAGE
RED BAY, AL – Elois Underwood Page, 83, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born in Mississippi to Lois and Ethel Holcomb Underwood. She was a homemaker and member of Northside Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 8, 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Bro. Joshua Payne and Bro. Billy Turbyfill officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four sons-Roger Lee Page (Nena), Ronald Dale Page (Karen), Timothy Glen Page (Debbie) and Barry Wayne Page; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother-Eucellis Underwood and one sister-Lavell Mayfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Freeman Page and her parents.
Her grandsons, Zachary Lee Page, Ronald Shane Page, Barry Drew Page, Justin Dale Page and Austin Brandon Page will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 8, 12-12:45 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
ILENE SIMS
RED BAY, AL – Ilene Sims, 80, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County, AL to Willie and Letry Gann Sartin. She had worked at Fred Kings, Red Bay, AL and was a member of Red Bay Church of God.
Graveside services will be Friday, December 4, 3 p.m. at Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. Gary Puckett and Bro. Billy Allen officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years - Ray Sims; one son – Stevie Sims (Barbara) and two grandchildren – Brady Sims and Sarah Sims.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, David Sims and a brother, Harvey Sartin.
Pallbearers will be Phillip Cooper, Jeff Pharr, Wayne Sims and Jimmie Adams.
GARRY LEE PARKER, SR.
RED BAY, AL –Garry Lee Parker, Sr., 70, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Alabama and had worked at Tiffin Motor Homes for ten years. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Graveside services will be Saturday, November 28, 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. J.C. Blackburn and Bro. Timothy Thorn officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Icy Creekmore Parker; one son – Lee Parker and wife, LaDonna; one daughter – Melissa Stanphill Thorn and husband, Timothy; one brother– Earnest Parker and wife, Sue; grandchildren – Blake Thorn, Heather Thorn, Payton Thorn and Annslee Parker; two great-grandchildren – Emma Grace Thorn and Greyson Thorn and lots of friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Nadine Parker.
Pallbearers will be Blake Thorn, Payton Thorn, Zack Creekmore, Danny Mitchell, Phillip Orrick and Larry Creekmore.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
PAULINE YIELDING PITT
GOLDEN, MS – Riley Pauline Yielding Pitt was born September 25, 1930, the tenth of eleven children born to John Riley and Mary Etta Watkins Yielding in Red Bay, AL. She died November 22, 2020 at Southern Magnolia Estates in Golden, MS.
She grew up in the main Section House of ICC Railroad in Red Bay, Alabama. Pauline worked in retail sales in Red Bay at the Yellow Front Store and White’s Five and Dime. She married Otho Yarber and moved to Belmont and worked many years in a clothing store. Later she was Nanny to Michael, Diana, Sarah and Franklin Long in Florence, AL. Pauline was a member of Eastern Star for over fifty years. She enjoyed watching football and game shows and was an avid cruciverbalist (a person who solves crossword puzzles-she would surely know this).
There will be a private family service with Gary Smith and Jason Humphres officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four girls – Amita and Gary Smith of Russellville, AL, Penny and Tony Bennett of Tyler, TX, Paulette and Hub Humphres of Vina, AL and Cynthia and Gary Simpson of Georgetown, KY; five grandchildren – Nikki Tutich of Russellville, AL, John Cole of Tyler, TX, Paul Humphres and Jason Humphres of Vina, AL and Chrystal O’Dell of Georgetown, KY; eight great-grandchildren – Nicholas Tutich, Zachary Tutich, Laken Ivey, Morgan Humphres, Anna Belle Humphres, Emma Humphres, Madelyn Humphres and Lillian Grace O’Dell; three great-great-grandchildren– Pyper, Kaleigh and Hayden; two sisters-in-law – Jane Yielding and Geray Yielding and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Candace Cole Ludwig, by her parents and three brothers and seven sisters, John D. Yielding, Geneva Hellums, Edna Stepp, Lucille Gahagan, Mildred Purser, AC Yielding, Flotilla Dunaway, Grace Brand, Inez Lindsey and Roland Yielding.
Pallbearers will be Paul Humphres, Jason Humphres, Hub Humphres, Mike Tutich, Nickolas Tutich and Zachary Tutich.
RUBY NEWELL
RED BAY, AL – Ruby L. Newell, 79, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Southern Magnolia in Golden, MS. She was born in Lawrenceburg, TN to Johnny and Eascie Robinson Taylor. She was retired from banking and attended Pentecostal Faith Church.
Private graveside services will be held at Halltown Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Massey officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangments.
She is survived by her husband-Travis Newell; four sisters-Avis Van Tilburg (William), Pat Taylor Campbell (Malcolm), Betty Quinn (Butch) and Brenda McRae (Terry) and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister-Clara Lindsey and one brother-L.Z. Taylor.
DOROTHY STOGNER
FLORENCE, AL – Dorothy Mae Stogner, 87, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her son’s residence in Florence, AL. She was born in Alabama and was a homemaker.
Services will be Saturday, November 14, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by six children- Shannon Lewis, Fawn Stogner, James R Stogner, Dennis (Susie) Stogner, Denise (Jim) Buchli, Stan (Jessica) Stogner; three brothers, William (Nan) Humphries, Lee Humphries and Laymon (Barbara) Humphries; one sister- Doskie O. (John) Jackson; one sister-in-law Mary Humphries; Grandchildren- Brittany (Matt) Woods, Amber (Nathan) Schmidt, Carly Lewis, Sabrina (Jeff) Bernauer, Micheal (Linda) Cardwell, Erica (Michael) Olloque, Sara Stogner, Ashley Stogner, April Stogner, David Stogner, Caitlin Stogner, Bethany Stogner, Ricky Bilbro, Ariel Scott, Gavin Dudley, Eli Dudley, Madison Dudley and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents -Thomas Humphries and Beadie Rollins Humphries, her brother- Waymon Humphries and her husband-James Stogner.
Her children will serve as pallbearers.
PATRICIA LOU KELLY
RED BAY, AL – Patricia Lou Kelly, 86, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Red Bay, AL to Alvie and Maude Griffus Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
Services will be Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Matthew Haney officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two sons – Thomas H. Kelly, Jr. (Ronda) and Timothy Kelly (Fiancé Alexandra Wilhelm); four grandchildren – Trey Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Anna Shavers and Sarah Bailey and two great-grandchildren – Brelin Kelly and Christian Kelly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hayes Kelly, Sr. and her parents.
Pallbearers will be Royce Miller, Bob Killingsworth, Kelly McCarley and Johnny Adams.
Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 5-7 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
W.D. HUMPHRES
VINA, AL - Reverend W.D. Humphres, 87, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at home with family and loved ones by his side. He was born in Vina, Alabama to Dalton and Gladys Humphres. He was member of the First Baptist Church of Red Bay.
Services will be Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Bro. Larry Hill and Bro. Bill Harper officiating and will be private, attended by the family only due to the pandemic. The family is asking everyone else who would want to attend to remain in their vehicles. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery and those that want to pay their final respects may go the graveside during burial, as there will not be a family receiving line. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-eight years – Faye Humphres; two daughters- Victoria Dehart (Kerry) and Teresa Thornton (John); son-in-law -Donnie Jackson (Shirley); five grandchildren - Derek Jackson (Jessica), Adam Lesley (Summer), Sarah Sibley (Tyler), Christopher McDaniel (Emily) and Elizabeth Cortez (Carlos); eight great- grandchildren - Anna Claire Jackson, Lilly Grace Lesley, Dawson Lesley, Zoey Halbert, Abigale and Conner McDaniel, Deborah Jane Sibley and Johnathan Dee McDaniel; brother - H.B. Humphres and sister - Vula Fay Edwards.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Jackson, a grandson, Joshua Lesley, a brother, Trenton Lee Humphres and his parents.
Pallbearers will be Adam Lesley, Derek Jackson, Donnie Jackson, Tyler Sibley, John Thornton and Glen Vinson.
DESSIE DEES
RED BAY, AL – Dessie Dees, 92, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to Hobson and Rose West Vick. She was member of the Church of God of Red Bay for over 70 years.
Graveside services will be Monday, November 9, at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Bro. Marshall Green officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one son-Homer Dees (Sally); two granddaughters-Deanna Holland and Donna Sparks; five great-grandchildren-Jonathan Sparks, Hayden Holland, Hogan Holland, Michael Sparks and Natalie Sparks; four great-grandchildren-Anna Headly, Callen Lunn, Charlee Sparks and Avery Sparks; four sisters; two brothers; special nephew and caregiver-David Elrod and caregivers-Dianne Cummings, Joyce Bates and Carolyn Palmer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden Dees, her parents and four sisters.
Pallbearers will be Hayden Holland, Hogan Holland, Jonathan Sparks, Michael Sparks, Scott Lunn and Rick Gonzales.
Visitation will be Monday, November 9, 12-1 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
VERNELL T. WINCHESTER
RED BAY, AL – Vernell T. Winchester, 87, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born December 15, 1932 to Arvin Thorn and Carrie Moore Thorn. She had worked as a seamstress for forty years and was a member of Red Bay Church of Christ.
Graveside services will be Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m. at Pleasant Site Cemetery, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Scott Webster officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Site Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children – Peggy Powers, Arthur Winchester (Kathy) and Dexter Winchester (Vickie); five grandchildren – Susan Lewis (Kevin), Misti Hall (Robert), Kristin Ivy (Jason), Keri Newton (Jake) and Lee Winchester; one step-grandson – Michael Powers (Donna); nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother – Eugene Thorn (JoAnn) and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vinson Winchester; her parents; one brother, Joe Thorn and two sisters, Katie Coltart and Helen Presley.
Pallbearers will be Lee Winchester, Robert Hall, Matt McNatt, Cody Howard, Jason Ivy and Andy Thorn. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Thorn and Michael Powers.
JEAN HARDIN
RED BAY, AL – Jean Hardin, 86, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at The Meadows, Fulton, MS. She was born December 14, 1933 in Itawamba County, MS to Garvin Davis and Lida Singleton Davis. She was a hairdresser and a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 3, 2 p.m. at Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Randy Hargett officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two children – Alan Hardin (Anita) and Suzan Hardin Howard (Allen); five grandchildren – Nash Hardin (Cayla), Ashley Hardin, Charli Ellis (Allen), Emma Turbyfill (Jordan and Lexi Howard; seven great-grandchildren – Britley, Addie and Chloe Hardin, Sim Holley, Lida Beasley, Lucy Ellis and Brody Ellis and one sister – Hazel Thomas (Owen).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Hardin; a daughter, Debi Hardin; her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Alan Hardin, Nash Hardin, Joe Jackson, Allen Howard, Allen Ellis and Jordan Turbyfill.
HOLLIS PALMER
RED BAY, AL – Hollis Palmer, 76, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to William “Will” and Zera Shotts Palmer. He was a truck driver and member of Providence Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 28, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Terry Parrish officiating. Burial will be in Shady Valley Cemetery, Tremont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two children-Ricky Wayne Palmer and Sonya Ivy (Brad); four grandchildren-Jonathan Williams, Nicole Rayburn (Tommy), Paige Thorne (Trenton) and Emily Palmer; special great-grandson-Caseyn Rayburn; five great-grandchildren-Peyton, Reese, Lane, Braxley and Sadie; three sisters-Nellie, Bertha and Jean.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife-Nina Jeanette Palmer and four brothers-Junior, Buddy, Jimmy and Robert.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 27, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
PAULINE ORRICK
WINTHROP HARBOR, IL – Pauline U. Orrick, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 at Kenosha Memorial Hospital in Kenosha, WI with her boys by her side.
Pauline was born on March 8, 1933 in Red Bay, Alabama to Dr. F.R. Underwood and Mattie Lou Underwood. Pauline grew up in Red Bay and married Billy M. Orrick of Vina, Alabama on October 5, 1952. They settled in Lake County, Illinois and eventually moved to Winthrop Harbor where they raised their family. Pauline obtained her Associate Degree at Kenosha Technical Institute. Widowed in 1973, Pauline raised three teenage boys as a single parent. Pauline worked for Abbott Laboratories for 26 years, retiring in 1996. She was an active member of the Church of Christ in Zion and a faithful Christian. After retirement, she was free to travel and pursue her passion for gardening. Her yard was her pride and joy and the envy of many.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 30, at 12:00 at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of local arrangements.
Pauline is survived by her children, Billy (Lisa) Orrick, Floyd (Sue) Orrick, both of Winthrop Harbor, and Don (Nora) Orrick, of Pleasant Prairie, WI; her 5 grandchildren, Joslin (Chris) Fiene, Brian (Allyson) Orrick, Richard (Jenn) Orrick, Jonathan Orrick, Amy (Edgar) Staren; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jake and Kaden Oatsvall, Aubrie and Elsa Orrick, Lydia Orrick, Edgar and Grace Staren; her loving twin sister, Irene (Roy) Bolton of Red Bay, AL; along with many other nieces and nephews; and her dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy M. Orrick Sr.; and her brother, John R. Underwood of Texas.
The family would like to thank Rolling Hills Place and Dr. Neil Shepler for the compassionate care Pauline received.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL. A visitation will also be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JIMMY EARL MILLER, JR.
RED BAY, AL – Jimmy Earl Miller, Jr., 58, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Chula Vista, CA and had worked at Wal-Mart.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 21, 11 a.m. at Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. Ralph Culp and Bro. Matthew Fancher officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Melanie Miller; four children – Hannah, Zachary, Nathan and Emily Miller; one sister – Gwendolyn Miller; one brother – Kenneth Miller; parents– Jimmy Earl and Peggy Miller; several nieces and nephews and his father and mother-in-law, Terry and Gail Gann.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, W.C. and Florence Hastings and Edgar and Annie Miller.
EVELYN ENGLE
HODGES, AL – Evelyn Walker Engle, 60, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Waukegan, IL to Oscar Fred and Cherry Fay Wilson Walker. She was a homemaker and member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Hodges, AL.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 20, 2 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Hodges, AL with Bro. Marty Guidry officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years-Clarence Engle; her daughter-Jessie Engle (Sam Guseman); two grandchildren-Lynleigh Faye Guseman and Jayson David Walker and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother-Henry Joey Walker.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 20, 1-2 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Hodges, AL.
TOMMY O. FOWLER
ATOKA, TN – Tommy O’Neil Fowler, 69, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to Elvin Oneal and Arvilla Ann Scott Fowler. He worked as a contractor.
Graveside services will be Sunday, October 18, 2:30 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery with Joe Madison and Tracey Gatlin officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter-Tracey Gatlin (Chad); his son Patrick Fowler (Ashley); six grandchildren-Jordan Barnes (Cody), Natalie Duncan, Miles, Landon, Bailey and Audrey; six sisters-Barbara Mitchell, Sue Masters, Carolyn Duncan (Louis), Sandra Gallagher, Debbie Smith and Lisa Ross (Harry); three brothers-Joe Fowler (Ann), Danny Fowler (Susan) and Gary Fowler and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son-Gregory Scott Fowler; one sister-Joan Fowler and one brother-Kenny Fowler.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 18, 2-2:30 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery.
DWIGHT NICHOLS
SEVIERVILLE, TN – Dwight “Paw” Nichols, 75, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Franklin County, AL and worked at NTN Bower as a machinist for thirty-three years. Dwight was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Vina Church of Christ.
Services will be Saturday, October 17, 3 p.m. at Single Springs Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. John Oliver and Kenny Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Single Springs Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years – Betty “Maw” Nichols; four children – Shane Nichols (Michele), Tyrel Nichols (Deanna), Krisenda Barretta (Pete) and Teleia Stewart (James); grandchildren – Tyler “Tank” (Rachel), Shantell (BJ), Kaleb, Kolby, Casey, Logan (Destiny), Matt Matt (Hunter), Jamie (Sage), Savannah and Tanner; great-grandchildren– Sophia, Bentlee, Luca, Casen, Chloe, Nellee Jo and Laker; one sister – Judy Pearl Clemmons (Frank); brother-in-law – Ralph “RoRo” Duren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oran and Prue Nichols and a sister, Sarah Duren.
Pallbearers will be Tank Nichols, Kaleb Black, Kolby Black, Tanner Nichols, Keith Duren, Robert Timmons and Rodney Timmons.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 17, 2-3 p.m. at Single Springs Cemetery, Vina, AL.
EVELYN SWEENEY
GOLDEN, MS – Evelyn Bernice Sweeney, 81, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Erin, TN to Will and Mary Flick Finch and worked in the deli at Publix Supermarket for fifteen years.
Services will be Thursday, October 15, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Donnie Riley and Franklin Sweeney officiating. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Garden, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters – Mary Evelyn Sweeney Diehl (Robert Alan) and Martha Diane Diehl (Daryl R.); two sons -Bernice Holmes Sweeney III (Lisa) and Franklin Daune Sweeney (Jacqueline); two sons/grandsons – William Junior Sweeney and Bernice Holmes Sweeney (Stacy); nine grandchildren – Michael Alexander Harland (Selina), Trudy Melissa Liadacker (Josh), Robert Alan Diehl, Jr., Daryl Richard Diehl, Jr. (Renee), April Pounders, Shondra Gail Sweeney, Nikki Kennedy (Kevin), Lynne Carranza (Anthony) and Tonya Alonso; great-grandchildren – Savannah, Benjamin, Clayton, Devin, Bryan, Molly, Richard, Emilee, Gracie, Sara, Zachary, Jacob, Randy, Mackenzie, Ariana, Anthony, Jr., Michael Angel, Sophia, Joshua, Aaron, Noah, Melissa and Clarissa and one sister, Irene Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice Holmes Sweeney, II and a grandson, Michael Brian Clement.
Pallbearers will be Benny Sweeney, William Sweeney, Bernie Sweeney, Michael Harland, Daryl Diehl, Franklin Sweeney and John Brown.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
ROBERT WAYNE McKELROY
SHEFFIELD, AL – Robert Wayne McKelroy, 70, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Bruce, MS and had worked as a junior high coach. He was a member of Family Worship Center.
Services will be Sunday, October 11, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry Hester officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Faye McKelroy; two children – Carla Belue (Rodney) and Brian McKelroy; three grandchildren – Dylan McKelroy, Allyson Elliott and McKenna McKelroy; one sister – Lynn Dobbs (Jim) and two brothers – Charles McKelroy (Margaret) and Rodney McKelroy (Tammi).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Louise McCormick McKelroy.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Belue, Anthony Williams, Micah Jackson and Chris Berry.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 11, 3-4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SANDRA DEMPSEY BEASLEY
RED BAY, AL – Sandra June Dempsey Beasley, 77, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 6, 1943 to Mr. John Thomas and Mrs. Opal Lemay Dempsey in Russellville, AL. Sandra graduated from Belgreen High School in 1961. Married right after graduation to Joseph Wheeler Beasley, Jr., they recently celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage. Together, the Beasleys were long-time members of First United Methodist Church in Red Bay, AL.
There will be a private family service with Bro. Mitch Nethery officiating. Burial will be in Dempsey Cemetery, Russellville, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Beasley, Jr.; daughters – Angela Boyd (Sonny), Melissa Beasley and Cynthia Beasley; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and her life-long friend – Joyce Ezzell Davis. Sandra had many close cousins and sweet loving friends, too many to mention.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Kevin Thomas Beasley and her brother, John Douglas Dempsey.
Pallbearers will be Alex Beasley, Cody Dill, Chase White, Bradley Lindsey, Brandon Long, Greg Beasley and Brett White.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that any donations made in memory of Mrs. Beasley to be made to the First United Methodist Church, Red Bay, AL.
KENNETH FARRIS
GOLDEN, MS – Kenneth Farris, 85, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to Nolan and Arvilla Stockton Farris. He was retired from Sunshine Mills after thirty-four years. He attended Antioch Baptist Church.
Services will be Saturday, October 10, 2 p.m.at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Dean Warren officiating. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years – Ora Nell Farris; three children – Tommy Farris (Barbara), Angela Richardson (Chris) and Brenda Richardson; seven grandchildren– Tony Posey (Sarah), Danielle Birdge (Robert), Lee Farris (Lindsey), Gretta Richardson, Meagan Richardson, Andrew Richardson (Kyla) and Anna Grace Richardson; six great-grandchildren – Ginavee Posey, Katelyn, Jasper and Aubrey Birdge and Owen and Austin Farris; three sisters – Marie Franks, Lorene Pierce (Bill) and Mary Ellen Rice (Thomas); one brother – Rabon Farris and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Brandon Ray Farris, a brother, Kermit Farris; a sister, Earline Jackson and a brother-in-law, Tulon Franks.
Pallbearers will be Lee Farris, Andrew Richardson, Tony Posey and Bobby Mullins.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 10, 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JAMES H. "JIM" BRYSON
GOLDEN, MS – James H. “Jim” Bryson, 72, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Mississippi and had worked as a hardware salesman for over thirty years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Vietnam.
There will be no funeral services. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
He is survived by his wife – Lucille Bryson; one sister – Polly Garnet; step-children – David Grimes (Tonia) and Dana Grimes (Ros Barker); step-grandchildren - Brady Grimes (Holley), Kara Grimes (Fiancé Kevin McClaran), Devin Nichols and Hayden Nichols and special friend – Mike Parker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Carmen Coggins Bryson and a sister, Mary Helen Cox.
DELLA P. EMERSON
VINA, AL – Della P. Emerson, 73, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to Dock and Charlie Kelton Pearson. She had worked as a supervisor at Lance Garment for twenty years and was a member of Shottsville Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 7, 2 p.m. at Shottsville Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. J.C. Blackburn officiating. Burial will be in Shottsville Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband – Wayne Emerson, Vina, AL; five sisters – Jetty Jackson, Janie Robinson, Betty Brown, Hilda Tanner and Eunelda Parrish (Tom); one brother – Frank Pearson (Joan) and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charlie Pearson.
Pallbearers will be Teresa Horton, Eunelda Parrish, Richard Pearson, Frank Pearson, Hilda Tanner, Daniel Tanner and Davin Tanner.
GLADYS PARKER
RED BAY, AL – Gladys Moore Parker, 70, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS to Paul and Willard Faye Crane Moore who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and was a member of Red Bay Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 6, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with David Conley and Mike Miller officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband-Joe Dale Parker; three children-Michelle Raper, Melissa Swindle (Dale) and Michael Boyd (Alison); step-daughter-Stacey Parker; nine grandchildren-Casey Swindle, Haley Holloway (Jacob), Harlee Raper, Brett Raper, Bailey Boyd, Megan Parker, Brayden Parker, Chandler Raper and Brock Raper; one great-granddaughter-Louisa Grace Holloway; one sister-Brenda Miller (Hoyt) and two brothers-Jerry Moore (Pat) and Johnny Moore (Teresa).
Pallbearers will be Dale Swindle, Dennis Raper, John Moore, Scottie Moore, Ricky Johnson and Mike Miller.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, 12-2 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
TRAVIS BERLIN
BRANDON, MS – Travis Merl Berlin, 88, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his residence. Travis was born and raised in Red Bay and graduated from Red Bay High School. He married Norma J. Burton and joined the Air Force and ventured the world till he settled in Ocean Springs, MS. He then moved to Brandon, MS with his son.
Graveside services will be Monday, October 5, 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Bradley Long officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three children-Michael Berlin and wife, Emma R. Berlin and his beloved dog, Mimi, Phillip R. Berlin and wife, Devlyn D. Young and Beverly G. Cook and husband, Edwin T. Cook; his grandchildren-Stephen K. Berlin, Cody N. Berlin, Randi J. Ward, Tabitha J. Berlin, Shadow E. Hudson, Angelique L. Underhill, Elizabeth E. Parrish and Nathan D. Cook; eleven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents-Turner M. and Liza J. Berlin and one sister-Mary J. Burks and his grandson-Lane C. Combs.
Pallbearers will be Michael Berlin, Randy Berlin, Aiden Berlin, Zachary Morrison, Tim Seibert and Stephen Berlin
Visitation will be Monday, October 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JERRY O. BULLEN
RED BAY, AL – Jerry O. Bullen, 74, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Red Bay, AL and had worked as a machine mechanic at Abbott Laboratories. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
There will be no funeral services. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
He is survived by his wife of forty-five years – Linda Bullen; one daughter – Melissa Ann Bullen; two grandsons – Isaiah and Dylan Bullen and one sister – Donna Dulaney (Eddie).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Millie Bullen and two brothers, Larry Bullen and Eddie Bullen.
CORA ANN WINCHESTER DURHAM
ANNISTON, AL – Cora Ann Winchester Durham, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Anniston, AL. She was born March 22, 1933 near Pleasant Site in Franklin County to Joseph Fred Winchester and Vivian Carter Winchester. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Saks, Anniston, AL, where she actively participated in the Golden Jewels Senior Group and her Sunday School class. She was a member of Pleasant Site Church of Christ when she lived in the Pleasant Site Community. Cora Ann was an avid seamstress who pieced and quilted many quilts which she gave away to family and friends.
Graveside services will be Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. at Pleasant Site Cemetery, Red Bay, AL with Dr. Todd Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Site Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Family left to cherish her memory are a daughter – Polly Crow (Douglas); son - Steven Durham; grandchildren – Jason Crow (Jessica), Shannon Durham (Jasmine), Zachary Crow (Ashley) and Dustin Durham (Natasha); seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law – Mary W. Craig and Charlotte Winchester, nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Lillie Mae Durham and her husband, Herbert, two brothers, James and John Winchester and a niece, Laura Winchester.
Pallbearers will be Douglas, Jason, Zachary and Jackson Crow, Brandon King and Tifford Bordon.
She diligently donated school supplies every year to help elementary students. In her honor, donate supplies to the class of your choice.
GUY RAY SMITH
RED BAY, AL –Guy Ray “Jabo” Smith, 67, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. He was born in Alabama and was a Baptist.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 28, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Bobby James and Tony Brown officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Phil Campbell, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one daughter – Candy Shane Oswalt; one grandson – Christan Oswalt; one brother – Mike Smith (Rita) and three sisters – Louise Brown (Tony), Dianne Bennett (Gary) and Dorothy Orrick (Donnie).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Smith and Myrl Horton; one brother, Johnny Smith, Jr. and one sister, Betty Smith.
Pallbearers will be Gary Bennett, Tony Brown, Dale Grabitt and Donnie Orrick.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 27, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JAY WAYNE BOLTON
RUSSELLVILLE, AL – Jay Wayne Bolton was born on November 15, 1971 at Red Bay Hospital. Jay died on August 23, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital. He went to school at Vina High School, Shoals Community College, Muscle Shoals, AL, UNA and the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Jay loved his family, the farm, all kinds of movies and comic books. He loved going to the Comic Book Conventions with his friends and his daughter, Bree. He loved to cook and experiment with spices. He also watched many shows on television. He would always help his mother cook Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, steaks, and other times she would call him to come eat with them. He enjoyed being with his friends and just hanging out and having fun. He had been working on building a pond for the farm which he enjoyed so much. He was very excited about stocking it with fish and building a pier for fishing. The pond will be named “Jay’s Pond” in his memory. He was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church since he was a young child. He was a simple person and stayed home most of the time. He was a good person and a wonderful, caring and loving, son, father, brother, uncle and friend.
Jay will be cremated at his request and there will be no funeral but there will be a private memorial of his immediate family at a future date. This is what he always wanted. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
Jay is survived by his parents – Wayne and Jerline Bolton of Red Bay, AL; three daughters – Brianna Leigh Bolton, Tuscaloosa, AL and Katelyn Brooke Bolton and Darby Shea Bolton, both of Sylacauga, AL; sister – Angela Jo Bolton, Red Bay, AL and one nephew – Johnathon Wayne Bolton, Red Bay, AL.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marlie and Lora Bolton of Red Bay, AL and George and Mary Winstead of Belgreen, AL.
The family wishes to thank everyone for your prayers, messages and friendship and to the nurses at the IDU at Helen Keller. It will never be forgotten.
DANNY DAVIS
TUSCUMBIA, AL – Danny Eugene Davis, 67, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital. He was born in Tupelo, MS to Edward Eugene and Clytra Spearman Davis. He was employed at Tiffin Motor Homes. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Red Bay and attended Faith Church in Florence, AL.
Graveside services will be Monday, August 24, 11 a.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery with Bro. Dallas Culver officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by four children-Mitch Davis (Marie), Bart Davis, Kelli Davis Thrasher (Brendan) and Drew Davis; four grandchildren-Gracie Davis, Kelsey Davis, Kruze Thrasher and Kooper Thrasher; three step-grandchildren-Jade Walker Fabian, Dylan Thrasher and Brycen Thrasher and one brother-Brooks Davis (Lisa).
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers will be Barry Page, Ronald Bolding, Jason Humphres, Horace Stepp and Tim Burton.
Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 9:30-10:30 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
TOMMIE JEAN FOWLER
RED BAY, AL – Tommie Jean Fowler, 78, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Franklin County, AL and was retired from Blue Bell. She was a member of New Union Missionary Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
Graveside services will be Sunday, August 23, 3:30 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Daniel Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years – John Horace Fowler; three children– Carl Fowler (Karen), Craig Fowler and Larissa Miller (Rick); step-son - Tim Fowler (Lynda); six grandchildren – Katie Hess (Marshall), Jessica Fowler, Brock Miller, Brett Miller, Logan Fowler and Kara Miller; one great-grandchild – Hank Hess and one sister-in-law – Edith Taylor.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, LaShea Fowler, her parents, Chester Andrew and Reba McKinney Taylor and a brother, Vernon Taylor.
Pallbearers will be Rick Miller, Brock Miller, Brett Miller and Logan Fowler. Honorary pallbearer will be Marshall Hess.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 23, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sanctuary Hospice or New Union Missionary Baptist Church.
BOBBY W. BARKSDALE
RED BAY, AL – Bobby W. Barksdale, 68, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Franklin County, AL and worked at Tiffin Motor Homes, Red Bay, AL.
Graveside services will be Friday, August 21, 2 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Adam Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years – Gale Barksdale, Red Bay, AL; two children – Chris Barksdale and Steven Barksdale (Marsha); eight grandchildren – Jordan Barksdale (Paige), Keith Seal (Christina), Kayla Fowler (Brandon), Tyler Harris (Chainy Flanagan), Estell Barksdale, Donald Barksdale, Sam Messer and Doug Messer; eight great-grandchildren; one sister – Marie Cole; three brothers – David Barksdale (Mary), Joel Barksdale and Lebern Barksdale.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Ida Lindsey Barksdale; brother, Curt Barksdale and daughter-in-law – Gracie Barksdale.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Barksdale, Tyler Harris, Donald Barksdale, Brandon Fowler, Doug Messer and Sam Messer.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 20, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HELEN JANE MICHAEL
RED BAY, AL – Helen Jane Michael, 79, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Red Bay, AL and was retired from Sunshine Mills.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 11, 4 p.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by five children – Steve D. Garrison, Jeffery Garrison, Sherry Williams (Mark), Shelia Lofton and Deborah Wooten (Steven); fifteen grandchildren – Donnie Sides, Brent Sides, Jeffery Garrison, Tasheena Gates, Stephanie Johnson, Keesha Adams, Laura Thorn, Amber White, Keitha Hallmark, Brad Smith, Austin Smith, Jessica Hubble, Gregory Williams, Dakota Wooten and Shiann Wooten; twenty-five great-grandchildren and one brother – Dan Hamm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Michael, a daughter, Debra Kay Garrison, her parents, Alvis Orbin “Mack” and Minnie Marveline Mitchell Hamm; a brother, Roy Hamm and a sister, Rita Hisaw.
Pallbearers will be Brad Smith, Austin Smith, Jason Mitchell, Donnie Sides and Bruce Stewart.
LEE BURDEN OSBORN
DENNIS, MS – Lee Burden Osborn, 67, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Vina, AL. He attended Samford University School of Law and practiced law for over twenty years.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
He is survived by his son - Jonathan Lee Osborn (Tamra); a grandson – Nathan Ridge Osborn and step-children – Casey Pardue and LeeAnn Hicks Adams.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Jan Osborn and his parents, Oscar Lee and Laura Burden Osborn.
PAUL LESLIE TAYLOR
LIBERTY, MS - Paul Leslie Taylor, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence in Amite County, Mississippi. Born in Itawamba County in 1938 to Dewey Lexter and Edna Edge Taylor, he was the fifth oldest child and the oldest surviving son.
Paul graduated from Fairview High School and Itawamba Junior College before it was IJC. Paul became an engineer working in the garment industry with Blue Bell/Lady Wrangler, Inc., where he met his wife of forty-eight years, Eula Lindsey. Paul and Eula had a strong faith in Christ, a strong work ethic and a love for travel. They both had very generous hearts and raised their children to rise to these same standards. Paul loved his family and gardening and wanted everyone to grow at least some of their own food. Although he had a serious heart condition that he managed with diet, exercise and medication, he practiced what he preached and The Good Lord blessed him with enough health to raise a garden up until he was called home. Nothing made him happier than digging in the dirt and sharing the fruits of his labors with family and friends.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 4, 10 a.m. at Sandy Springs Cemetery, Fulton, MS with Bill Waddle and Mike Deaton officiating. He will be laid to rest next to Eula in Sandy Springs Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi. They have finally been reunited with each other and their Lord. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Left behind to cherish his memory are two children – Dawn Taylor and Paul Taylor (Jean); three grandchildren – Bobbie, Avery and Jehu; siblings – Edath McDowell, Nadine Waddle (William), Leland Taylor (Betty), Troyce Taylor (Lavelle), Betty Jean Lindsey (Leamon) and Cathy McAllister, along with nieces and nephews too numerous to name.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2006, his parents, an older brother, Elvin Lexter and older sister, Lavern Pharr.
His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the American Heart Association or Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Mississippi.
Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
DAVID PAUL THORN
RED BAY, AL – David Paul Thorn, 66, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Russellville, AL and was a graduate of Red Bay High School. He was a sales manager and agent for Liberty National Insurance Co. and was a member of Dominion Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL.
A private family service will be held with Bro. Bobby Amos officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Ann Thorn; three children – Valarie Burton (Barry) Birmingham, AL, Beth Eubanks (Johnny) and Jonathan Thorn (Jessy) all of Tuscaloosa, AL; six grandchildren; three brothers – Ronald Thorn (Karen) and Donald Thorn (Dawn), both of Red Bay, AL and Mike Thorn, Columbus, MS and one sister – Shewana Ashe (Jeff) Pontotoc, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Margie Thorn.
GAIL WILES
RED BAY, AL – Gail Lynne Wiles, 65, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Norfolk, VA and raised in Detroit. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit, MI.
A private family service will be held. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
She is survived by six children-Shannon Wiles, Timothy Selepak, Patrick Selepak, Amy Jarman, Nicole Wilkins and Samantha Southers; nine grandchildren-Robert Wiles, Jeremy Wiles, Matthew Wilkins, Christopher Wilkins, Haylie Wilkins, Benjamin Wilkins, Emma Jarman, Robert Jarman III and Holden Saint Grey; one great grandchild-Daemon Wiles; one sister-Mary Wright and her cousin-Kathy Bogucki.
She was preceded in death by her father-Wellington Wiles, her mother-Marlene Damoth Kreger; her step-father-Larry Kreger; step-mother-Hazel Timmons and three sisters-Judy Thompson, Shirley Wiles and Jeanette Powell.
CEPHUS NOBLE, JR.
VINA, AL – Cephus “Junior” Noble, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Kentucky to Cephus and Ida Turner Noble, Sr. He was retired as a D.C. police officer after twenty years and was a member of Fraternal Order of Police. He served in the U.S Marines for four years. He is now reunited with his wife of fifty-two years, Mary Ann, who was the love of his life.
Graveside services will be Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m. at Baggett Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Jerry Edgil officiating. Burial will be in Baggett Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two sons – Cephus Noble III (Cheryl) and Joseph Noble; six grandchildren – Ashley Marie Noble, Joseph Scott Noble, Jr., Michele Anne Noble, Cephus Noble IV (Rebecca), Michael Ryan Noble and Chaney Semola; one sister – Jacqueline Noble Davidson (Bud) and three great-grandchildren – DaKotah Noble, Jesiah Noble and Cullen Noble.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, Cephus and Ida Turner Noble, Sr., two brothers, Joe Noble and James Noble and a sister, Betty Ann Bailey.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 25, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HOWARD JOHNSTON
RED BAY, AL – Howard Johnston, 79, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Franklin County, AL to Thomas Husie “T.H.” and Lonnie Humphries Johnston. He was a farmer and a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m. at Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Billy Myrick and Bro. Greg Thorn officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years – Virginia Johnston, Red Bay, AL; four children– Benny Johnston (Karen), Red Bay, AL, Rita Pounds (Andy) Golden, MS, Kristie Thorn (Greg) and Lynn Quinn (Neal) Red Bay, AL; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three sisters – Marie LeMay, Russellville, AL, Averine Ledbetter and Sue Davis, both of Red Bay, AL and one brother – Billy Johnston (Jane) Red Bay, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Belton Johnston and Thurman Johnston and two sisters, Lorene Hardin and Edith Ledbetter.
Pallbearers will be Austin Thorn, Nick Thorn, Luke Pounds, Blake Northington, Colby Cook, Danny Johnston, Chad Quinn and Hugh Johnston. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Morphis and Dylan Cornelius.
BILLY EMERSON
RED BAY, AL – Billy Ray Emerson, 81, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Winfield Hospital in Winfield, AL. He was born in Franklin County, AL to Henderson and Dove Lou Hardin Emerson. He worked at Sunshine Mills for many years and was a member of the Burleson Masonic Lodge #143.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries and Cody Watson officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Mary Emerson of Red Bay; four children-Tammy Emerson (Don Humphries), Teresa Watson (Steven), Tony Emerson (Tonya) and Michael Emerson; seven grandchildren-Courtney Watson (Tyler Emerson), Jon Emerson, Jacob Pruitt, Cody Watson (Ashley), Hunter Emerson, Austin Emerson and Dalton Emerson; one great-grandson-Braxton Watson; two brothers-Robert Emerson and Mack Emerson (Kathleen); one sister-Mildred Burleson (Ricky) and a sister-in-law-Gidget Emerson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister-Helen Cole; one brother-Steve Emerson and a sister-in-law-Alice Emerson.
Pallbearers will be Cody Watson, Jon Emerson, Hunter Emerson, Tyler Emerson and Steven Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Pruitt, Austin Emerson, Dalton Emerson and Braxton Watson.
A walk-through visitation will be Monday, July 20, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
LARRY STANLEY WILLIAMS, SR.
WINFIELD, AL – Larry Stanley Williams, Sr., 69, died Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Diversicare of Winfield. He was born in Red Bay, AL, worked as a welder and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Graveside services will be Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. at Macedonia Cemetery, Russellville, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two sons and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lurtis Williams and Rosa Vernell Williams Rider and two brothers, Donald Wayne Williams and Donnie Dale Williams, Sr.
EARL ERVIN PADEN
RED BAY, AL – Earl Ervin Paden, 97, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS and married Demple Kent December 26, 1942. He joined the Navy and moved up north later. They moved to Arkansas in the mid forties and raised two daughters there. He was manager for Howell Lumber Co. in Wasbash, AR where he farmed 3500 acres for twenty-five years. He was a member of American Legion in Elaine, AR. They moved back to Alabama, where they celebrated their seventy-fourth anniversary. He retired from Heil Fabrication Dept. in 1988. He and Demple had a huge garden every year and loved working it and canning. His biggest enjoyment was spending time with his brothers, Floyd and Charles.
Graveside services will be Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. at Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. David Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by one daughter – Joan Ray (Joe) Skiatook, OK; four grandchildren – Jeff Middleton (Debbie) Hollywood, FL, Bryan Ray (Wendy) Clarksdale, MS, Shane Ray, Catoosa, OK and Monica Ray Grein (Peter) Tonkawa, OK; two brothers – Floyd Paden (Jean) and Charles Paden (Becky); ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Demple Kent Paden, a daughter, Martha Paden, his parents, Charlie and Minnie Searcy Paden, three brothers, Cecil, Grady and Kenneth Paden, two sisters, Reba Swindle and Sybil Haber and one great-great-grandson, Ryker Ray.
Pallbearers will be Joe Ray, Bryan Ray, Shane Ray, Jeff Middleton, Floyd Paden and Charles Paden.
Visitation will be Friday, July 10, 10-10:30 a.m. at Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS.
SHERRY ANN FISHER
RED BAY, AL – Sherry Ann Fisher, 49, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Port Charlotte, FL and had worked at Golden Manufacturing, Golden, MS.
Graveside services will be Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. at Single Springs Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. David Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Single Springs Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three daughters – Ashley Fisher, Casandra Spencer and Lacie Spencer; one grandchild – Elena Roseberry; her mother – Shelley Fisher; three sisters – Nicole McKinney (Joel), Shilo Pardue and Kendra Chadwick; one brother – Richard H. Fisher and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard A. Fisher.
Pallbearers will be Josh McKinney, Joel McKinney, Tyler Pardue, Tony Roseberry, Cody Watson and Jamie Colburn.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 9, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
EDDIE JOSEPH BLUNT
RED BAY, AL – Eddie Joseph Blunt, 61, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Red Bay, AL, was a factory worker for forty years and was of the Baptist faith.
Graveside services will be Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Robbie Crane officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-four years – Rita Sheryl Blunt; two sons – Brandon Blunt (Chana) and Tony Rogers (Tiffany); two daughters – Tonya Dillard (Michael) and Laura Rogers; five grandchildren – MaKenna Gober, Jadi Rogers, Cayden Rogers, Aleigha Stidham and Braylie Stidham; three brothers – James Franklin Blunt (Thelma) and Danny Ray Blunt, both of Tishomingo, MS and Ronald Keith Blunt (Susie) Adel, GA and three sisters – Carolyn Sammons (Alvis), Tishomingo, MS, Hazel Walters (Bruce) Orlando, FL and Sarah Ferrell (Harold) Smyrna, TN.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lois and Herman Blunt, a brother, Tommy Oscar Blunt and two sisters, Rebecca Francis Blunt and Martha Blunt.
Pallbearers will be Tony Rogers, Brandon Blunt, Mikey Mauldin, Michael Dillard, Don Spencer and Wayne Enlow.
Visitation will be Friday, July 3, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SHIRLEY PETREE
RED BAY, AL – Shirley Petree, 76, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Belmont, MS. She was born in Alabama and was a homemaker.
There will be a private family service with Bro. Jerry George and Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four children – Yuanna Seawright (Bruce), Tony Collum, Sonya Page (Randy) and Wendy Lynch (Brian); seven grandchildren – Harlee Henry (Matt), Adron Seawright, Seth Page, BreAnna Lynch, Lexi Collum, Brady Collum and Andon Collum; two great-grandchildren – Mattox Henry and Axton Osbirn (unborn); one brother – Jerry Gober; one sister – Charlene Oliver and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Collum, her second husband, Orville Petree and her parents, Charles and Ardie Dell Coats Gober.
Pallbearers will be Tim Oliver, Randy Page, Brian Lynch, Jeff Gober, Colby McGough and Matt Henry. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be Friday, July 3, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HASKIEL "HACK" MASSEY
RED BAY, AL – Flavius Haskiel “Hack” Massey, 83, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital, Sheffield, AL. He was born in Franklin County, AL and worked as a guard at Sunshine Homes, Red Bay, AL. He was a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Saturday, June 27, 3:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by one sister – Imogean Mitchell, Red Bay, AL; three nieces – Kim Lindsey, Patty Robbins and Joyce Orrick; six nephews – Randy Massey, Jackie Massey, Tommy Massey, Tony Massey, Ricky Mitchell and Johnny Cleveland and one sister-in-law – Ruby Faye Massey.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Louise Massey, his parents, L.A. and Omie Lee Jackson Massey; brothers and sisters, Newman Massey, Louise Cleveland, Bertha Lindsey and Troy Massey and three nephews-Larry, Terry and Barry Attaway.
Pallbearers will be Freddie Watson, Joe Johnson, Drent Robbins and Phillip Orrick.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 27, 12-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
ZACKERY KYLE EWING
RED BAY, AL – Zackery Kyle Ewing, 21, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Itawamba County, MS. He was born in Tupelo, MS and was a factory worker.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 23, 4 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Smith Lilley officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his mother – Dora Rose Ewing; one sister – Amber Rose; his fiancé - Destiny Lyons; one niece – Abby Gail Rose and one nephew – Trevor Lee Rose.
He was preceded in death by his father, Chucky Ewing, a brother, Luke Rose, his grandmother, Mary Rose, grandfather, William Luther Rose and grandparents, J.W. and Reba Ewing.
Pallbearers will be Adam Porter, Dustin Ewing, Jordan Bray, Matthew Morris, Sean Martin and Paul Lyons.
Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SAMUEL COLTON EMBREY
RED BAY, AL – Samuel Colton Embrey, 8, died Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Franklin County, AL. He was a student at Red Bay Elementary School and loved his hometown of Red Bay and the Red Bay Tigers. He loved to build Legos, riding his bike and hunting and fishing.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 17, 4 p.m. at Berry Cemetery, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Wayne Miller officiating. Burial will be in Berry Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his mother – Michelle Barron, Red Bay, AL; his father – Jesse Dale Embrey, Red Bay, AL; brothers and sisters – Skylar Embrey, Annabel Embrey, Kimberly Barron, Hunter Embrey, Chinoah Embrey and Caanan Sai Embrey; his grandfather – Dale Embrey and his great-grandparents – Eulon and Faye Pruitt.
Pallbearers will be Jalen Vinson, Cameron McKinney, Hunter Burks, Braiden Holcombe, Joshua Savage and Landon Fell. Honorary pallbearers will be Kyser Jackson, Alex Kennedy, Nick Pounders and Brady Hardin.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL and Wednesday, June 17, 3-4 p.m. at Berry Cemetery.
BETTY C. RAY
GOLDEN, MS – Betty C. Ray, 77, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to D.E. and Viola Lee Brown Gullick. She attended Altar Baptist Church and worked at Lindsey & Winchester Drapery for 44 years.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Bro. Billy Turbyfill and David Ray officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children-Tunya Scott (Ronald) and Terry Ray (Tracy) all of Golden, MS and Angie Vandiver (Jason) of Belden, MS; eight grandchildren-Jonathan Scott (LeAnn), Kayla Humphries (Dallas), Brittany Brunt (David), Brock Ray, Zeke Lofton, Chloe Lofton, Ben Lofton and Bryson Vandiver; six great-grandchildren-Macie Humphries, Allie Beth Scott, Addison Scott, Leighton Humphries, Jon Luke Scott and Cannon Snead and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Tommy Lee Ray; her parents and one sister-Marie Parr.
Pallbearers will be Brock Ray, Ben Lofton, Jonathan Scott, Gary Lindsey, Chase Lindsey, Dallas Humphries and David Brunt.
Visitation will be Monday, June 15, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
DEBBIE GLASS
GOLDEN, MS – Debbie Diane Glass, 59, passed from this earth into eternity on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Bartow, FL to Archie and Imogene Shannon Stanphill. She enjoyed life to the fullest and her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She attended Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Friday, June 12, 5 p.m. at Altar Baptist Church Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. David Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Altar Baptist Church Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters – Crystal Owens (Derek Cole) and Jennifer Manns (Billy Don Hall); one son – Cole Glass; seven grandchildren – Hailey Smith Boyd (Nathan), Ashton Brown, Eric Cole Smith, Carson Lee Robinson, Parker Pounds, Kyson Hall and Hanley Glass; was expecting her first great-granddaughter – Rayleigh Claire Boyd; her mother – Imogene Ray and four brothers – Jeff Stanphill, Scott Stanphill, Johnny Stanphill and Clay Stanphill.
She was preceded in death by her father and her step-father, Robert “Pops” Ray.
Pallbearers will be Matt Taylor, Cole Glass, Mark Brumley, Dustin Lucas and Jeremy Harris.
Visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2-4:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
KOLBY STIDHAM
RED BAY, AL – Kolby Brook Weaver Stidham, 30, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lawrence County, TN and worked as an accountant for five years at Generations of Red Bay. She was a member of Pilot Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
Kolby lived a life filled with joy and faith. Her love for husband, children and family was all-consuming. Her journey through life was an inspiration to many. Kolby accepted Christ as her Savior as a child and followed Him faithfully. Kolby will be deeply missed, but is now rejoicing in Heaven.
Graveside services will be Saturday, June 6, 4:30 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Jeff Lentz officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband – Erick Stidham, Red Bay, AL; two children – Garrett Stidham and Maria Stidham, both of Red Bay, AL; her father – Ricky Weaver (Dawn) Red Bay, AL; her mother – Melissa Hollis (Matthew) Leoma, TN; one sister – Emily Taylor (Nicholus) Belmont, MS and her grandparents – Wilma Tucker (Glen), Robert and Wanda Wallace and Chris Oden.
She was preceded in death by her two grandfathers, Milton Weaver and Errol Oden.
Pallbearers will be Nicholus Taylor, Flint Rohling, Tyler Newton, Derrick Newton, Anthony Stidham and Kevin Stidham.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 6, 12-4 p.m. at Pilot Hill Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
BILLY LEE TOWNSEND
RED BAY, AL – Billy Lee Townsend, 88, died Monday, June 1, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born in Alabama and attended Halltown Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 3, 4 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Scott Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by one brother – James Townsend; one sister – Betty Wells and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Annie Beechum Weatherbee Townsend and two sisters, JoAnn McKinney and Nancy Smith.
Pallbearers will be Dony McKinney, Gary McKinney, Tim McKinney, David Walls and Tim Smith.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 3:30 – 4 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery.
IRENE WILLIAMS
GOLDEN, MS – Mrs. Irene Shewbart Williams, 88, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Franklin County, AL and lived most of her life in the Banner community near Red Bay, AL. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She leaves a legacy of love for her family and church. She will be remembered for her love of cooking and publishing cookbooks, compiling family genealogy and painting beautiful pictures. She retired as a medical transcriptionist from the Red Bay Hospital.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 3, 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Itawamba County, MS. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughters – Cathy Lindsey and Carolyn Barksdale (Wade); grandchildren – Carrie Pharr, Jeff Barksdale (Mandy), Leah Wooten (Cody) and Lana Parrish (Daniel) and two great-grandchildren – McKenna and Deacon Wooten.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, James Mordie Williams, her parents, Toby and Laurie Johnston Shewbart and three sisters, Ada Weatherbee, Alta Boyd and Arvie Williams.
Pallbearers will be Roger Holland, Randy Holland, Cody Wooten, Daniel Parrish, Jeff Barksdale and Wade Barksdale.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL
DiAnne Martin-Crayton
FULTON, MS – DiAnne Martin-Crayton, 64, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Lamar County, MS to Curlie and Annie Mae Hollis Blanchard. She was a supervisor at Golden Manufacturing, Golden, MS. She attended Warren Chapel C.M.E. Church in Mantachie, MS.
Graveside services will be Monday, June 1, 12 p.m. at Burgess Cemetery, Golden, MS with Pastor Loretta Stafford, Pastor Johnny Smith and Pastor DeVantae Doty officiating. Burial will be in Burgess Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are her husband – Charles Crayton, Fulton, MS; son – Jamie Martin (Brandy); nine grandchildren – Jordan Martin, Jarah Martin, Briannah Brazell, Hunter Jackson, Aubree Martin, Jayce Taylor, Camdyn Taylor, Avian Martin and Amari Martin; her mother – Annie Mae Hollis Blanchard; eight sisters – Brenda Kay Anderson, Cynthia Johnson, Sharon Cain, Debbie Massey, Debra Hampton, Felissa Hampton, Amy Hampton and Teresa Cannon and four brothers – Charles Blanchard, Shawn Roberson, Ken Hampton and Kevin Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Arthur Martin, Jr., her father, a son, Eric Martin and two brothers, Curlie Blanchard, Jr. and Douglas Gray Blanchard.
CUTAW MANASCO
VINA, AL – Cutaw Manasco, 91, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at The Meadows, Fulton, MS. She was born in Franklin County, AL to Delton and Arrie Rollins Holland. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Matthew Haney and Bro. Billy Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children- William “Bob” Manasco (Dawn) of TX, Tom Manasco of Tuscumbia and Russell Manasco (Diane) of Vina; three grandchildren-Lisa Roesler (Kyle) of TX, Matthew Manasco (Meredith) of TX and Ryan Manasco (Sydney) of Moody, AL; three great-grandchildren-Jade Manasco, Cameron Roesler and Kylie Roesler; two step-grandchildren-Valerie Gallegos and Angelo Gallegos; one brother-Thurston Holland (Faye) and one sister-Brenda Humphres (Loyd).
She was preceded in death by her husband-Orvel Manasco; her parents; brothers and sisters-Lorene Singleton, Fred Holland, Mildred Caudle, J.T. Holland, F.V. Holland, Geneva Griffus and R.B. Holland and her daughter-in-law-Pam Manasco.
Visitation will be Friday, May 29, 10-11 a.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery.
MORRIS HESTER
RED BAY, AL – Morris Johnson Hester, 97, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born in Alabama, served in the U.S. Army in World War II and served and retired from the U.S. Air Force after more than twenty years.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 27, 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Steve Lindsay officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Velsor Hugh Hester and Audrey Johnson Hester; one sister, Eloise Davis and one brother, Hugh Hester.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27, 1-1:45 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SCOTTY C. MARTIN
RED BAY, AL – Scotty C. Martin, 51, passed from this world on Sunday, May 24, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Red Bay, AL on March 25, 1969 to the late Kenneth Martin and Mary Martin. He enjoyed dirt track races, country music and gathering with family and friends. He was a member of Burleson Masonic Lodge #143.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 26, 11 a.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery with David Corum officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by Kim Martin, Red Bay, AL; two daughters – Haley Harris (Chris) and Hannah Martin, all of Red Bay, AL; one grandson – Denver Tritt Harris, Red Bay, AL; his mother – Mary Martin, Red Bay, AL; one brother – Jeff Martin, Russellville, AL; one nephew – Benji Martin (Bonnie), Muscle Shoals, AL; a great-nephew – Case Martin, Russellville, AL as well as a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Martin and a nephew, Tritt Martin.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne Palmer, Benny Johnston, Gary Horton and Torrey Lewey.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 10-11 a.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery.
MURL H. BERRY
VINA, AL – Murl H. Berry, 92, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay, Red Bay, AL. She was born in Belgreen, AL to Luther and Cora Hargett and worked as a seamstress. She was a member of Old Burleson Missionary Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
Graveside services will be Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m. at Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Walter Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two children – Jimmy Berry (Ella) Red Bay, AL and Doris Lindsey (Bill) Vina, AL; eight grandchildren – David Berry, Sonya Jackson, Mark Berry, Chris Berry, Michael Lindsey, Randall Lindsey, Robin Helvey and Alison Bearden; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one sister – Nettie Roe Lindsey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Weatherford Berry, her parents, a daughter, Deborah Sue Smith, seven sisters and four brothers.
Pallbearers will be Jack Hargett, Freddie Pounders and Doug Pounders.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 23, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
J.M. POORS
RED BAY, AL – J.M. Poors, 60, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Franklin County, AL and was a truck driver. He attended Vina First Baptist Church and Center of Hope in Anniston, AL.
Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
He is survived by four children – Jessica Poores, Middleton, TN, Bridget Poores and James Cody Poores (Kay) all of Vina, AL and James Casey Poores (Lena) Red Bay, AL; eight grandchildren – Harleigh Bynum, Makayla Neal, Kolby Neal, Chaston Poores, Miller Poores, Ryleigh Poores, Brayson Thrasher and Greyson Thrasher and two sisters – Joy Massey and Caroline Poores.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Muril Massey (Bob) and two brothers, Gene Massey and Darren Massey.
JO DAVIS
GOLDEN, MS – Juanita Jo Davis, 84, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home. She was born in Birmingham, AL to Luther B. and Ludie Ann Cox Wilson. She was Vice President at Colonel Bank in Red Bay and manager at Valley State Bank. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery with Bro. Larry Hill officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters-Sheree Ann Humphries, Madison, AL; Sandi Johnston Grissom (Steve) of Fulton, MS; four grandchildren-Ashleigh Heather Richardson (Ryan), Zachary Hight Humphries (Melinda), Jodi Johnston Reed (Pat Jr.) and Jake Johnston (Haley); eight great-grandchildren-Skylar Reed, Tucker Thorn, Brodie Humphries, Brylee-Grace Reed, Isaiah Hight Humphries, Elijah Davis Humphries, Christopher Lee Richardson and Madison Jo-Leigh Richardson; two sisters-in-law-Jean Hardin and Hazel Thomas (Owen) and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Floyd “Red” Davis; her parents and two sons-in-law-Ricky Hight Humphries and David Lee Johnston.
Pallbearers will be Jake Johnston, Tucker Thorn, Brodie Humphries, Pat Reed, Jr. and Ryan Richardson.
ROIS D. SHOOK
BALDWYN, MS - Rois D. Shook, 78, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Golden, MS and was a truck driver for more than twenty years.
Graveside services will be Saturday, May 9, 12 p.m. at Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS with Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Emma Shook; eight children – Rachel Pendergraph, Cindy Parker (James), Walisa Jeffries (Jimmy), Gilbert Shook (Georgette), Mary Bearden, Sara Jenkins (Robert), Michael Bearden (Samantha) and Susan Shook (Pepper); seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and one brother – Eugene “Clois” Shook (Val).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Shook and Mabel Howard.
Pallbearers will be Nick Bearden, Jacob Bearden, Gilbert Shook, Brandon Shook, Jimmy Joyner and Pepper Gibson.
VERNICE ONICE HUMPHRIES
RED BAY, AL – Vernice Onice Humphries, 87, died Monday, May 4, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Red Bay, AL and worked in manufacturing. She was a member of Red Bay Church of God of Prophecy.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 6, 5 p.m. at Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL with Rev. Mark Barnett and Bishop John Butler officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children – Quinn Humphries (Linda) Golden, MS, Garry Humphries (Denise) Red Bay, AL and Melinda Pharr (Dennis) Golden, MS; one grandson– Bradley Rhodes (Johnine); two great-grandchildren – Kendon Rhodes and MaKagan Rhodes; one granddaughter-in-law – Amy Rhodes; one sister – Louise Woods (Gene) Copley, OH and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.S. Humphries, a grandson, Kevin Rhodes and two sisters, Virginia Conner and Hazel Bain.
MYA JAYDE WHITE
RUSSELLVILLE, AL – Mya Jayde White, 17 months, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. at Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Michael Powell officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, Al. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her parents – Tiffani McCalpin and Kevin White; one brother – Maximus White and her grandparents – Sharon and Shannon McCalpin, Cynthia Taylor (Tim) and Robin Wigginton (Suzanne).
ROBERT NORRIS BOLTON
BELMONT, MS – Robert Norris Bolton, 98, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born to Robert Nelson and Emma Powers Bolton and was a machine operator for thirty years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion in Red Bay, AL.
The family will have graveside services at a later date. Burial will be in Berry Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are eight children – Freddie Norris Bolton (Lynn) Red Bay, AL, Charlotte Eaton, Belmont, MS, Dennis Michael Bolton (Karen) of Wisconsin, Ricky Nelson Bolton of Louisiana, David Allen Bolton (Betty) Spring, TX, Jeffrey Quinn Bolton, Belmont, MS, John Robert Bolton (Dorothy) Gurnee, IL and Steven Eric Bolton (Sue) Burlington, WI; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother – Wilbert Bolton, Red Bay, AL and one sister – Frauline Winters of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Bolton, a son, Timothy Wayne Bolton and his parents.
MARCUS DANIEL
RED BAY, AL – Marcus Durant Daniel, 64, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Red Bay, AL to Otho and Aberdeen Smelser Daniel. He was a farmer for many years and then became a truck driver. He attended New Union Missionary Baptist Church. His cancer fight was helped by Kc and Maggie.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Rita Daniel, Red Bay, AL; three daughters – Lora Childers, Red Bay, AL, Julia Daniel Gilley (Patrick) Corinth, MS and Emily Daniel, Knoxville, TN; one sister – Sharon Joan Aday (David Russell) Huntsville, AL; one sister-in-law – Brenda Daniel, Russellville, AL; one niece – Amanda Daniel Ridge, Russellville, AL; and two nephews – Barry Daniel and Michael Aday, both of Killen, AL.
JUDY HAITHCOCK
VINA, AL – Judith Faye “Judy” Haithcock, 77, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at North Alabama Medical Center. She was born in Hodges, AL to Daze and Shellie Williams Cantrell. She was a homemaker and member of Hodges Convention Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Monday, April 27, 1 p.m. at Hodges Cemetery with Bro. Marshall Emerson officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two sons-Channing Haithcock of Vina, AL and Jason Haithcock (Elaine) of Hoover, AL; two step-daughters-Dana Morgan (Chris) of Dalton, NE and Dreema Rogers (Mike) of Oil Trough, AR; three grandchildren-Hayden Sartin, Xander Allen Loden and Aidan Haithcock and one sister-JoAnn Williams.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Bud Haithcock; her parents; two sons-Keith Cantrell and Shannon Cantrell and her brothers and sisters-Wanda Watson, Jewel Cole, Johnny Cantrell, Jimmy Cantrell and Jack Cantrell.
Pallbearers will be Tim Cantrell, Kevin Watson, Shannon Fralix, Heath Childers, Shannon Upton, Aaron Hester and Ethan Hammock.
RICKY WHITE
RED BAY, AL – Ricky L. White, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Nashville, TN to Leonard and Rosa Nell Brooks White who preceded him in death. Ricky loved being around people and he worked for Local 78 Insulator.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
He is survived by his wife Donna White; two children-Jared White (Amber) and Brandi Johnson (Matthew); four grandchildren-Chloe Mae White, Colton White, Brayden Johnson and Sophia Faye Johnson and two brothers-Carl White and Jerry White.
WILLIAM TAYLOR
RED BAY, AL – William James "Bill" Taylor, 85, passed away on Friday April 17, 2020 at Cypress Cove Care Center in Muscle Shoals, AL.
He was born on June 12, 1934 in Toledo, OH to Ralph and Mary Taylor. Bill is survived by his son, Steve (Donna) Taylor; grandchildren, Sarah, Erin and Evan; daughter, Mary "Terri" Taylor; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen "Corkey" Taylor; parents, Ralph and Mary Taylor; brother, Richard Taylor and sister, Phyllis Newman.
Bill's family and friends will remember him as being an avid NASCAR fan as well as an enthusiastic lover of anything Aviation. He was known to sit with his wife on the back porch, sipping cocktails. He was in his element every time he was able to do any type of flying. He loved being in his office, crunching numbers and operating his flight simulator.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Cypress Cove Care Center for their loving care of William. He and his family wanted to mention 2 specific Ladies; Asena & Lynn, for understanding him, for going above and beyond in their care of him and for being the "Calm" in his storm.
There will be a Celebration of Bill's Life at his home in Alabama. Due to current circumstances the date has yet to be determined.
CHARLES LINDSEY
RED BAY, AL – Charles Haston Lindsey, 78, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Southern Magnolia in Iuka, MS. He was born in Franklin County, AL to Glen Haston and Lonnie Louise George Lindsey. He retired from TVA as a welder.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 21, 11 a.m. at Halltown Cemetery with Bro. Danny Stanford officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Lindsey of Red Bay; three daugthers-Pam Burgett (Greg) of Hamilton, AL, Missy Nichols (Ricky) and Charlene Brewer (Nick) all of Red Bay; five grandchildren-Heath Burgett (Heather), Gretta Burgett, Chadrick Nichols, Lindsey Stone and Noah Brewer; four great-grandchildren-Tenley and Kiptyn Burgett and Cayson and Raleigh Stone and two sisters-Nancy Neill and Bonnie Gray (Phillip).
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-Paul Glen Lindsey.
BETSY FAYE CHILDERS
HAMILTON, AL – Betsy Faye Childers, 62, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County, AL and worked as a seamstress.
Graveside services will be Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m. at Holly Springs Cemetery, Hodges, AL with Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her son – Nicholas Childers; one sister – Cindy Ables and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Wyna Faye Davis McCarley and two brothers, Bobby McCarley, Jr. and Donnie Wayne McCarley.
CHARLES RIDGE
GOLDEN, MS – Charles Robert Ridge, 82, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at NMMC, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Red Bay, AL to Earl and Janie Parsons Ridge. He was a machine mechanic for Blue Bell in Red Bay and retired from H.I.S. in Belmont. He also worked on the family farm. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was the first Fire Chief of the Banner Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Graveside services we be Monday, April 13, 2 p.m. at Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. David Holcomb and Bro. Billy Nichols officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years-Barbara Tharp Ridge; four children-John Ridge (Emily) of Chattanooga, TN, Rita Maxwell (LD) and James Ridge (Wanda) all of Golden and Donna Shurlds (Dudley) of Maben, MS; fifteen grandchildren-Jordan, Katlynn, Jackson, Conner, Kate, Bradley, Zackary, Morgan, Heather, Josh, Kevin, Clay, Elizabeth, Henry and Richard; thirteen great-grandchildren including Harleigh and Grayson Ridge both of whom he helped raise.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-Earl Homer Ridge and two sisters-Jean Kennedy and Lola Faye Ridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
DOUG HAMMOCK
RED BAY, AL – Doug Hammock, 55, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Waukegan, IL to Joe and Mary Sue Webb Hammock and worked as a logger.
Graveside services we be Monday, April 13, 4 p.m. at Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Todd Kemp and Kevin Watson officiating. Burial was in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Amanda Hammock, Red Bay, AL; four children – McKenzye Lindley (Jacob Parrish), Zachary Hunt (Charlise), Elizabeth Hunt and Anna Grace Hunt (Blake Bowling); seven grandchildren; one sister – Melissa McGee; one brother – Ken Elrod; his step-father – David Elrod and H.W. Watson and Son Logging Crew and Trucking.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pam Elrod.
ANNETTE PETREE
RED BAY, AL – Annette Petree, 85, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Southern Magnolia in Golden, MS. She was born in Red Bay to Neil and Blanche Malone Parrish. She was retired as a teacher from Red Bay High School and was a member of Red Bay Church of Christ.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
She is survived by two sons-Jon Petree and Laura Petree and Tom Petree; four grandchildren-Shane Petree, Mark Petree, Nathan Petree (Anna) and Tasha Petree; two great-grandchildren-Landon Petree and Abriana McMillian and two great-great grandchildren-Zander Henry and Autumn Owens.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law-Judy Petree.
LOUCILLE CARTER
VINA, AL – Loucille Keller Carter, 89, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Phil Campbell, AL to John and Shellie Baggett Keller.
Graveside services will be Thursday, April 2, 2 p.m. at Dempsey Cemetery with Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Dempsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by five daughters-Deborah White (Donald), Martha Long (Craig), Kathie Chandler (William), Reba Carter and Barbara Mitchell; eight grandchildren-Michael White (Anita), Rickey White (Dee), Mark White (Jennifer), Belinda Orrick (Jody), Nathaniel Long (Kristin), Ronnie Chandler (Renea), Sherri Peck (Justin) and Eddie Mitchell (Melissa); eleven great-grandchildren-Erica White, Anabel White, Justin Orrick, Madison Orrick, Holly Orrick, Mason Long, Isabella Long, Ethan Chandler, Autumn Chandler, Corben Triplett and Piper Mitchell and one sister-Dean Keller.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Roy Edward Carter; her parents; five brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers will be Mark White, Ronnie Chandler, Eddie Mitchell, Nathaniel Long, Michael White and Rickey White.
JIMMY MAYFIELD
RED BAY, AL – Jimmy Oneal Mayfield was born on August 25, 1942 in Franklin County, AL to Emeric B. and Estelle Thorn Mayfield. He was a graduate of Red Bay High School (class of 1961), Itawamba Junior College (class of 1963), and Mississippi State University (class of 1966) where he obtained his B.S. in Physical Education. Coach Mayfield also held two Master’s degrees in Driver’s Education (Montevallo) and School Administration (UNA).
Mayfield was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Red Bay, AL and served on the Red Bay City Council for eight years. He was inducted into the Franklin County Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Lawrence County Sports Hall of Fame. During Mayfield’s time as coach at Red Bay High School, he established the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Coach Mayfield served as the head football coach for Belmont, Hatton, Russellville, and Red Bay. As well as coaching football, Mayfield also served as the baseball and golf coach at Red Bay.
Graveside services will be Monday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. At the family’s request, Jack Ivy will be streaming the service live on his Facebook page-JackW.Ivy Sr. Dallas Culver will be officiating the funeral. Eulogy will be given by Ricky Johnson and Donald Kidd and closing prayer will be given by Brex Anderton. Pallbearers are Clinton Yarbrough, Larry Witt, Frankie McMillan, Felton King, David Jeffreys, Ricky Yarbrough, Brex Anderton and Michael Terry. All former players under Coach Mayfield will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation with limitations on the number of people in the building will be from 5-8 Sunday, March 29 at Deaton Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents along with his wife, Barbara Collum Mayfield and a step-son-Bob Armstrong. He is survived by his wife Lavell Mayfield; one daughter-Cris Mayfield Cashion (Chuck Cashion); one grandson, Adam Mills (Molly Mills); one great-granddaughter-James Anna Mills; step-children-Mark Armstrong (Cindy), Janice McNatt; step-grandchildren, Kirk Armstrong (Elizabeth), Eric Armstrong (Brittany), Clay McNatt (Angel), Levi McNatt, Cort Armstrong and Jason Oliver and an unborn step-great-grandchild-Myka McNatt.
ONEDA PARRISH
RED BAY, AL – Oneda Humphres Parrish, 78, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Vina, AL to Galveston “Vess” and Dora Bell Jackson Humphres. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Red Bay.
A private graveside service will be held at Forrest Grove Cemetery with Bro. W.D. Humphres and Bro. J.C. Blackburn officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years-Leon Parrish; two children-Angela Parrish Haley (Donald Haley) and Clifford Paul Parrish (Mary Lofstedt-Parrish); four grandchildren-Madison Haley, Matthew Haley, Michael Clifford Parrish and Mitchell Paul Parrish; two sisters-Marie Holland and Verneese Holland and three brothers-Jerry Humphres, Lloyd Humphres and Hubert Humphres.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother-Marvin Humphres.
DOROTHY SELF
RED BAY, AL – Dorothy McCalpin Self, 78, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Alabama and was a nurse for 40 years at the Red Bay Hospital. Mrs. Self was a member of the Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church in Red Bay, Al.
Services will be Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m. at Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Steve Lindsay and Bro. Danny Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, Al.. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are 2-Children- Rhonda Hester (Dray), Michael Self (Juatrina), 5-Grandchildren- Bryan Hester (Jill), Katie Bullen, Danielle Wilson (Adam), Shelby Marquez (Alfredo), Kera Johnson, 3-Great Grandchildren- Mason and Stella Marquez, Harvey Lee Wilson, 1-Sister- Judith Jackson (Scotty), 1-Brother- Joe McCalpin (Judy) and a host of Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Husband Elmer Lee Self, Parents-Kenneth and Lucille McCalpin, a Brother- Paul McCalpin, a Sister- Jane Ashley.
Pallbearers will be John Jackson, Briley Mills, Kenny Holland, Justin Roberts, Tony McCalpin, Brian Self.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 1-3 p.m. at Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
JOHNNY VETO GANN
GOLDEN, MS – Johnny Veto Gann, 73, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Belgreen, AL to Eules Veto and Pearlie Mae Keeton Gann and worked as a logger.
Services will be Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Pastor Toby Allison officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Rita Gann, Golden, MS; two daughters – Christina Miller (Deshun) Red Bay, AL and Jennifer Mayhall, Golden, MS; one son – Johnny Brian Gann, Golden, MS; six grandchildren – Dalton Mayhall, Abagail Mayhall, Jackson Mayhall, Toby Mayhall, Grace Miller and Colton Thompson; three sisters – Brenda Gail Reese, Nancy Riddle and Sandra Palmer; three brothers – Leroy Gann, Charles Gann and Terry Gann; two step-brothers – Phillip Palmer and Michael Palmer and his step-mother– Birdie Mae Gann.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Betty Barnett and a step-sister, Shirley Patterson.
Pallbearers will be Larry Young, Brian Gann, Dalton Mayhall, Steve Reese, Chris Pierce and Jarod Scott.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 18, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
ALTON CURTIS BLACK
VINA, AL – Alton Curtis Black, 88, died Tuesday, March 9, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Alabama and was owner and operator of a restaurant in Waukegan, IL for thirty-two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a Christian and a farmer.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, March 17, 10 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one sister – Vennie Stufflebeem and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlis and Margie Hazel Black and his brothers and sisters, Doyle, Lloyd, J.W., Gene, Sue, Betty and Hershel.
MILTON O’NEAL HUMPHRIES
BELMONT, MS – Milton O’Neal Humphries, 72, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Franklin County, AL and worked at Ford Motor Co. He was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church, Golden, MS.
Services will be Tuesday, March 10, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jackie Hastings officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by one brother – Ed Humphries and his adopted family – Sarah Peppers, Faith Adams, Colin Peppers, Lindsey Peppers, Greg Peppers and the Sparks family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Jean Gagnon Humphries and his parents, Lother Lee and Bertha Patterson Humphries.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Sparks, Jackie Hastings and Patrick Hastings.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 10, 3-4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
BOBBY RAY LEDLOW
RED BAY, AL – Bobby Ray Ledlow, 81, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Hamilton, AL and was a truck driver.
Services will be Sunday, March 8, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Lee Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Mantachie Cemetery, Mantachie, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Jeanette Ledlow, Red Bay, AL; four children – Jerry Ledlow, Peggy Sparks (James), Rose Taylor and Amanda Hardy (Jerry); eleven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one brother – Eddie Ledlow.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Retha Ledlow; three children, Tammy Ledlow, Kathy Ledlow and Travis Ledlow; two sisters, Doris Taylor and Tina Hyde and two brothers, Jimmy Ledlow and Leonard Ledlow.
Pallbearers will be Lester Taylor, Stephen Poores, Chase O’Connor, Michael Smith, Terry Ledlow, Heber Melendez and David Hyde.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 8, 2-4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
WYNA FAYE McCARLEY
MOULTON, AL – Wyna Faye McCarley, 84, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at North Al. Medical Center, Florence, AL. She was born in Franklin County, AL and worked as a seamstress. She attended Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Moulton, AL.
Services will be Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two daughters – Betsy Childers, Moulton, AL and Cindy Ables; five grandchildren – Nicholas Childers, Chris McCarley, A.J. McCarley, LaShea Stewart and Amber McCarley; thirteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby McCarley, Sr., two sons, Bobby McCarley, Jr. and Donnie Wayne McCarley, a granddaughter, Mandy McCarley, four brothers, Clinton Davis, Lester Davis, James Ed Davis and Shelby Davis and three sisters, Mamie Lou Baggett, Amy Baggett and Evie Jane Brooks.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 7, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HOLLIS HARDIN
VINA, AL – Hollis Hardin, 79, died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Terrace Manor Nursing Home, Russellville, AL. He was born in Franklin County, AL to James Floyd and Ione Johnson Hardin. He was a machine operator for Ocean Spray in Kenosha, WI for thirty-five years and was a member of Zion Second Baptist Church, Zion, IL.
Services will be Thursday, March 5, 3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Steve Lindsay officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one daughter – Holli Fontenot, Richmond, TX; one grandson – Dakota Fontenot; one great-grandchild; three sisters – Mazelle Hardin, Muscle Shoals, AL, Ernestene Kerby, Birmingham, AL and Darlene Hester, Russellville, AL; a twin brother – Horace Hardin, Vina, AL; nieces - Theresa Hester Mays (Rex) and Marilyn Montez Hester and nephews - Don Hester (Jeanne) and Mike Kerby (Gina).
Pallbearers will be Don Hester, Kerry Hester, Rex Mays, Joe Hardin, Mike Kirby and Mark Hardin.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JAMES STEVEN SCOTT
TUSCUMBIA, AL – James Steven Scott, 68, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Russellville, AL and was a truck driver. He was a member and deacon of Victory Missionary Baptist Church, Muscle Shoals, AL and a member of Washington Masonic Lodge in Tuscumbia, AL.
Services will be Thursday, March 5, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Danny Stanford and Bro. Buford Parker officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years – Carolyn Scott, Tuscumbia, AL; two children – Stephanie Glass (Jeff) Russellville, AL and Brent Scott (Amy) Muscle Shoals, AL; four grandchildren – Briana Champion (Ryan), Colten Cochran, Lillie Glass (fiance’ Joshua) and Paylen Scott; one brother – Randall Scott (Wanda); three sisters – Rena Campbell, Deborah McKay (Donald) and Jackie Whitworth (Scott); step-father – Rayford Campbell; three sisters-in-law – Karen Smith, Sharon Stacy (B.D.) and Tammy Cook (Ronnie) and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford Scott and Shirley Campbell, two brothers, Stanley Scott and Richard Scott, father and mother-in-law – Bill and Evonne Singleton and a brother-in-law – Roger Smith.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Smith, Corey Davis, Colby Cook, Jon Stacy, Brian Foreman and Josh Dobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Nichols, Trevor McKay, Landry Whitworth, Jeremy Scott, Jason Scott and Richard Scott.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JACKIE LEE HARRISON
RED BAY, AL – Jackie Lee Harrison, 79, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Ocala, FL and was a school bus driver for Red Bay Schools for twenty-seven years. She was a member of Palestine Church of God where she was a part time minister.
Services will be Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Greg Pace and Margaret Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three daughters,- Janice Beal, Red Bay, AL, Judy Barrett, Killen, AL and Jennifer Puckett (Eddie) Vina, AL; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one brother – Guy A. Fisher (Ann) Sedgewickville, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Harrison and her parents, Roy Lee and Maudie F. Bohannon White.
Pallbearers will be Tim Harrison, Thomas Epps, Dale Ray, Darrell Ray, Donnis Elrod and Steve Bates. Honorary pallbearer will be Nathan Miller.
Visitation will be 12:30 – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
LYNETTE NELSON MANN
RED BAY, AL – Lynette Nelson Mann, 58, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Zion, IL and worked in customer service for Wal-Mart for sixteen years.
Services will be Wednesday, March 4, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Dallas Culver officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children – Emilee Russell (Justin) Houston, TX, Erik Mann (Brandi) Sheffield, AL and Evan Mann (Eva), Brooklyn, NY; three grandchildren – Grayson Mann, ZZ Kidd and Charlie Russell; her parents – Bobby and Betty Nelson; two sisters - Connie Nunley (Mark) and Lindley Hollander (Dustin); two nieces – Molly Parker (Brandon) and Sophia Hollander; two nephews – Canaan and Carsten Hollander and one great-niece – Hazleigh Parker.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Grace Armstrong and Maurice and Cora Nelson and two uncles, Terry Armstrong and Tommy Nelson.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Parker, Mark Nunley, Dustin Hollander, Carsten Hollander, Canaan Hollander and Chris Broom.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sanctuary Hospice, 5159 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SARAH JOYCE BRADLEY
RED BAY, AL – Sarah Joyce Bradley, 79, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Florence Nursing and Rehab, Florence, AL. She worked in food service at Generations of Red Bay for more than ten years.
Services will be Tuesday, March 3, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Daniel Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3, 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
CECIL CLARK EVANS
VINA, AL – Cecil Clark Evans, 80, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Marion County, AL, was retired from General Motors and was a Captain with Alabama Charter Boat Co.
Services will be Saturday, February 29, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Marshall Emerson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Angie Evans, Vina, AL; three children – Robert Evans, Ronnie Evans and Deanna Perkins (Russ); three step-sons – Bobby Ashley (Sherry), Jonah Greathouse and Joshua Greathouse; a step-daughter – Nellie Moore; six grandchildren – Mariah, Amber, Daniel, Jared, Robbie and Michael; seven great-grandchildren; a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two sisters – Delora Bishop and Patricia Cole and one brother – Charles “Red” Evans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Zellar Emerson Evans, his first wife, Paulette Whitlock, his second wife, Donna Marie Evans and a sister, Mary Lou Scott.
Pallbearers will be Dan Young, Jared White, Craig Baker, Robert Evans, Jr., Bobby Ashley and Jonah Greathouse.
Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
FRANK ESTES
WINFIELD, AL – Frank Estes, 89, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Kemp Meadows, Winfield, AL. He was born in Birmingham, AL, was a carpenter and had worked at Underwood True Value in Red Bay, AL for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Services will be Friday, February 21, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Pastor Scott Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his daughter – Karen Franson, Burlington, WI; great-grandson – Michael David Estes and special friend – Erin Williams.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Estes, a grandson, David Joshua Estes and a son-in-law, Todd Franson.
Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
TERRY ARMSTRONG
RED BAY, AL – Terry Armstrong, 73, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Alabama, worked as a carpenter for more than thirty years and served in the U.S. Army.
There will be no funeral services. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
He is survived by his wife – Ramona Armstrong; one daughter – Lutisha Murphy (Scott); one grandson – Kaleb Murphy; one sister – Betty Nelson (Bobby); three nieces– Lynette Mann, Connie Nunley (Mark) and Lindley Hollander (Dustin); three great-nieces – Emilee Russell (Justin), Molly Parker (Brandon) and Sophia Hollander; three great-nephews – Erik Mann, Evan Mann (Eva), Carsten Hollander and Canaan Hollander; two great-great-nieces – Zakiaya Kidd and Hayleigh Parker and two great-great-nephews – Grayson Mann and Charlie Russell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and Grace Armstrong.
R. LEE REED
FULTON, MS – R. Lee Reed, 75, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Detroit, AL and worked as a maintenance supervisor. She was a member of The Church of God and did evangelist work.
Graveside services will be Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. Billy Darracott officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two sisters – Belvie Ferdon, Fulton, MS and Ruth Swindle (Edward) Norfolk, VA. She was Nana to Daniel Garrison and Christy Garrison and Great Nana to Kya Pounders and Clarissa Diehl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zack and Gladys Terry Reed.
DAVID GRIMES
RED BAY, AL – David Charles Grimes, 68, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Tupelo, MS to Albert Thomas and June Johnston Grimes. He was a member of The Church of God in Moulton. He had worked for Page Chevrolet for ten years and was currently employed at Bay Diesel.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 10, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Brandon Keel and Bro. Tim Winters officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two children-Dana Grimes (Ros Barker) and David Grimes Jr. (Tonia); his very special friend-Marie Cole and her son Michael Cole (Kelley); grandchildren-Kara Grimes, Brady Grimes (Holley), Devon Nichols, Hayden Nichols, Derek Cole (Crystal), Matthew Cole (Renee), Brandon Cole (Bailey), Cody Wilkinson (Skylar) and Katie Johnston (Tristan); great-grandchildren-Lannah Lovelace, Brynlee Cole, Madelyn Cole, Bentley Cole and Olivia Wilkinson; one sister-Lynette Norris (Chester); one brother-Donalhue Grimes (Becky); brother-in-law-Hal Johnson and special friend-David Barksdale.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother-Thomas Lavonne Grimes and one sister-Janice Johnson.
Pallbearers will be Josh Anders, Brian Denard, Kenneth Denard, Dustin Graves, Frankie Graves, Mitchell Chance and Tim Seal. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Morrow, David Reynolds, Anthony Spencer, Thomas Pantoja, Aaron Cagle, Jason Massey, Jimmy Creekmore, Benny Parrish and Brandon Kennedy.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 9, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
BOBBY C. ROBINSON
VINA, AL – Bobby C. Robinson, 84, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born in Mississippi and was a truck driver for thirty-five years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
Services will be Tuesday, February 4, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Marshall Emerson officiating. Burial will be in Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one daughter – Teresa Davis (Russell); two grandchildren – Tracy Gordon and Brian Davis (Mandy) and two great-grandchildren – Raegan Gordon and Case Davis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Robinson, a son, Eugene Robinson and his parents, Coleman and Bessie Robinson.
Pallbearers will be Tim Fowler, Larry Creekmore, Louis Upton, Thomas Upton, Kevin Upton and Tracy Hovater.
Visitation will be Monday, February 3, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
DORIS JEAN MALONE
RED BAY, AL – Doris Jean Malone, 92, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Burns Nursing Home in Russellville, AL. She was born in Franklin County, AL to James Thomas “Tommy” and Vassie Cordelia Lindley Humphries. She worked as a seamstress and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 3, 3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. David Holcomb and Bro. Dayton Martin officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children-Elzie Malone (Martha), Scotty Malone and Nina Wood; ten grandchildren-Wanda Boyd, Kim McDonald, Cyndi Taylor, Chris White, Gina Jones, Jeremy Malone, Chad Malone, James Malone, Jesse Venable and Eli Venable; seventeen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; one sister-Marvalene Shewbart (Jack) and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Buford Elzie Malone; her parents; one son-Phillip Malone; one daughter-Barbara White; granddaughter-Jamie Humphres; great-granddaughter-Abby Stallsmith; son-in-law-Ralph Wood; grandson-in-law-Mike Taylor; four sisters and three brothers.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons-Jeremy Malone, Chad Malone, James Malone, Christopher Boyd, Jesse Venable and Eli Venable. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons Chris White and Phillip McDonald.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 2, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HAROLD GARRISON
RED BAY, AL – Harold Garrison, 84, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Alabama to Johnnie and Lola Rutherford Garrison. He was owner and operator of Hardwood Furniture Manufacture for 25 years. He was a charter member of Cornerstone Church of God where he served as trustee for over 50 years. He served on the church and pastor council and as church clerk for several years.
Services will be Monday, January 20, 3:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God with Bro. Rick Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years-Kay Garrison of Red Bay; two children-Wayne Garrison (Frances) and Barbra Humphries (David) all of Red Bay; five grandchildren-Randy Garrison (Anissa), Dustin Humphries, Derek Humphries (Sheena), Alicia Garrison and Dallas Humphries (Kayla); four great-grandchildren-Jacob Garrison, Abby Hicks, Macie Kate Humphries, and Leighton Humphries; one great-great grandchild-Kayden Garrison and one sister-Laura Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and six brothers.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday, January 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God.
JOHN H. STARLING
TUPELO, MS – John H. Starling, 89, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at The Meadows, Fulton, MS. He was born in Laurel, MS, was an ordained minister and a member of Tupelo Church of God. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Services will be Tuesday, January 14, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Judd Vowel and Bro. Gene McMinn officiating. Burial will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens, Mobile, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Ann Starling, Tupelo, MS and her children – Jettie Faye Parson, Judy Ann Pitts, Frank Earl Garrison and Jim Garrison; three daughters – Kathryn Culver, Dari Ann Ray and Lynette McGlown; six grandchildren – Keri Ray, Jeremiah Ray, Jason Culver, Benjamin Culver, Justin McGlown and Anthony McGlown and three great-grandchildren – Giovanni Martello, Jaxon Truong and Matthew Culver.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Starling and seven brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL.
ELLA MAE SANDERS
HODGES, AL – Ella Mae Sanders, 76, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Red Bay, AL and had worked in retail sales at Ben Franklin Five and Dime, Faust Rexall Drugs, Bills Dollar Store, Big Star, Piggly Wiggly and most recently at Dollar General. She was a member of Vina First Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
Services will be Thursday, January 9, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Billy Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-six years – Gary Sanders, Hodges, AL; one son – Larry Wayne Sanders (Marsha) Southaven, MS; one grandson – Larry Blake Sanders; one great-granddaughter – Sophia Rose Sanders; brothers and sisters – Barbara Barksdale (Bill), Brenda Hand, Nancy Tina Devad, James Ray Mink and Gary Wayne Mink and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Audie Crafton and Myrtle Lee Burns Mink and three sisters, Betty Mink, Virginia Mink and Dorothy Inmon.
Pallbearers will be Tony Behl, Terry Hardin, Blake Sanders, Wade Inmon, Phillip Weaver and Keith Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Sanders and Randy Sanders.
Special thanks to Tony and Jennifer Behl for all of their help.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
BOBBIE NELL EWING
RED BAY, AL- Bobbie Nell Kennedy Ewing, 84, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Nauvoo, AL and was retired as a nurse at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. She was a member of Zion Second Baptist Church in Zion, IL and Al-Anon Group which she started in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
Services will be Sunday, January 5, 3 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of God, Red Bay, AL with Bro. David Kelley and Tracie Ewing officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two daughters – Tracie Lee Ewing, Red Bay, AL and Stacey Nell Ewing, Florence, AL; four grandchildren – Bradford Ray, Lexington, KY, Cody Allen Johnson (Lauren) Belmont, MS, Avanell Victoria Stark, Florence, AL and Conroy Wade Johnson (Ashley) Golden, MS and two great-grandchildren – Kathryn Mia Johnson and Harper Grace Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Voyd Lee Ewing, a son, Allen Dale Kerr, her parents, Albert Terry and Jessie Lee Ferguson Kennedy, five sisters, Evelyn Coleman, Adeen Spencer, Marcene Johnston, Johnnie Ruth Young and Agnes Moran and one brother, Charles T. Kennedy.
Pallbearers will be Bradford Ray, Cody Allen Johnson, Conroy Wade Johnson, Austin Ewing, James Allen Vick and Avanell Victoria Stark.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2-3 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of God.
CLARENCE GREEN
VINA, AL – Clarence “Gen” Green, 76, passed away quietly at his home surrounded by his family Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born in Sulligent, AL and was a maintenance welder with John Deere for thirty years. He was a wonderful father, husband and friend to all that knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Services will be Sunday, January 5, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Ronald Watson officiating. Burial will be in Pilot Hill Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He leaves behind a wife of fifty-six years of marriage - Ann Green of Vina, AL; two daughters – Deana Marie Vallejo and Kathy Lynn Moomaw, both of Vina, AL; one son– Bobby Joe Green of Cordova, Il; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Kate Green of Sulligent, Alabama, ten brothers and six sisters.
Special thanks to Michael Moomaw for all you do.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Green, Braden Moomaw, Talon Vallejo, Bobby Green, Jr., Dalton Green and Chase Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashley Moomaw, Chana Blunt and Ali Green.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HERBERT D. HALL
GOLDEN, MS – Herbert D. Hall, 91, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Dothan, AL and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty-one years and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a Mason for almost seventy years.
Services will be Sunday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two sons – Les Hall and Carl Hall (Freda) all of Golden, MS; three grandchildren – Brandon Hall (Mylodi), Paige Cresap (Brian) and Lindsey Hall; four great-grandchildren – Reagan Cresap, Peyton Cresap, Mason Jones and Chloe Hall; three brothers – Jessie Hall, Danny Hall and Gene Hall and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Hall, his parents, Manual D. and Addie Spivey Hall, two sisters, Clyde Hall and Francis Meadows and five brothers, Forbie, Fred, Harvey, Luther and Leon Hall.
Pallbearers will be Carl Hall, Les Hall and Brandon Hall.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
MARGARET OZBIRN
VINA, AL – Margaret Sylvia Ozbirn, 94, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Alabama and was a seamstress for more than twenty years. She was a member of Killen United Methodist Church for more than seventy years and attended Atwood Baptist Church in her later years.
Services will be Sunday, January 5, 2 p.m. at Atwood Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Bro. Jerry Edgil and Bro. Darren Pollard officiating. Burial will be in Atwood Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two sons – Billy Ozbirn (Barbara) Tuscumbia, AL and Timmy Ozbirn (Diane) Vina, AL; six grandchildren – Randy Ozbirn (Kim), Ricky Lee Ozbirn (Pam), Shannon Ozbirn (Mindy), Alicia Ozbirn Jenkins (Brian), Johnathon Ozbirn (Ashley) and Adam Ozbirn; eight great-grandchildren – Taylor Ozbirn, Tate Ozbirn, Connor Ozbirn, Allie Grace Ozbirn, Kyler Jenkins, Kinsley Jenkins, Jon-Michael Ozbirn and Brantley Ozbirn and one sister – Frances Newbern, Florence, AL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Ozbirn.
Pallbearers will be Marty Hester, Pat Cochran, Mike Franklin, Bud Davidson, Glen Gober and David Humphres. In memory of J.T. Miller, an honorary pallbearer.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Atwood Baptist Church.
THOMAS WILLIAM HAMM
RED BAY, AL – Thomas William “Tom” Hamm, 46, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Waukegan, IL and was a semi-truck salesman. He was a former police officer in Kenosha, WI and he attended Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be Saturday, January 4, 1 p.m. at Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Steve Lindsay officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Christina Hamm, Red Bay, AL; his father – Tommy and Diane Hamm, Russellville, AL; mother – Pat and Ralph Harrington, Ramsey, MN; one daughter– Mariah Hamm; one son – Hunter Hamm; three grandchildren – Malachi, Myles and Jett; one sister – Amy Castillo (Carlos); two brothers – Michael Hamm and Greg Harrington and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ottis and Ruth Hamm and a sister, Tracy Dinan.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church.
JOHN WAYNE JOHNSON
BELMONT, MS – John Wayne Johnson, 76, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Russellville Hospital. He was born in Marianna, AR, worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a Christian.
Services will be Friday, December 27, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Tim Thorn officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Site Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife of thirty years – Peggy Johnson, Belmont, MS; one daughter – Deanna Comer (Jerry), Stantonville, TN; one son – Dwayne Johnson (Amy) Belmont, MS; grandchildren – Samantha Bennett (Brandon) Saltillo, TN, Anthony Comer (Stacy) Stantonville, TN, Meta Armstrong (Cody) Red Bay, AL, Stefanie Lott (Nic) Adamsville, TN, Tehla Bell (Zachary) and Kaitlin Bolton, all of Belmont, MS; several great-grandchildren and brothers-in-law – Nolan Bailey (Jan) and John Bailey (Peggy).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Anna Earlene Hill Johnson and a step-daughter, Melissa Bolton.
Pallbearers will be Nolan Bailey, Kevin Bolton, Zachary Bell, Cody Armstrong, Anthony Comer and Tim Boyd.
Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
PHONA RAY HOLLAND
WAUKEGAN, IL -Phona Ray “Pony” Holland, 88, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI after a long journey with Alzheimers/Dementia. Phona was born October 19, 1931 in Hurricane Creek in Franklin County AL. He served in the Korean War from July, 1952 to June, 1954 as a Sargeant in USAR Infantry Signal Corp. He worked as a wholesale truck driver, machinist, maintenance mechanic and had a love of woodworking, “whittling”, playing the guitar and banjo, crossword puzzles, reading and travel.
Services will be Saturday, December 7, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Berry Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter - Melody Kay Wolwark (Jeff), Waukegan, IL; son - Roy Gene West, Vina, AL; son-in-law – L.V. Russell, Vina, AL; granddaughters -Jennifer Bingham (Ryan), Kenosha, WI, Debbie Aldridge (Joel), Vina, AL, Cindy Friend (Randy), Wadsworth, IL; one grandson - Matthew Wolwark of Indiana; great-grandchildren -Benjamin Bingham, Noah Bingham, Seth Bingham, Samantha Jones, Joel Bruce Aldridge (Truly), Daryl Ray Aldridge, Duell Russell Aldridge, Danielle Sadovi (Igor) and Eric Friend; great-great-grandchildren - Addyson Aldridge, Declan Aldridge and Kai Aldridge and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one years, Esther Irene Holland, parents, James Jefferson and Dona Isabelle Holland, daughter, Carolyn Russell, great- granddaughter, Stacie Marie Aldridge, brother, Roy Holland, sisters, Roxie Singleton, Clarice Jackson, Nellie Humphres and Cleta Ozbirn.
Thank you to all the staff, nurses, CNA’s at Hospice Alliance who made Dad’s last few months and moments comfortable and peaceful with a genuine caring spirit. A special “thank you” to his hospice team, Julie Feuerbach, Elaine Lewis, Charlie Hansen and Alec Fuhrer.
Donations made to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158-1946 in remembrance of Phona Ray Holland will be appreciated.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Wolwark, L.V. Russell, Joel Aldridge, Duell Aldridge and Daryl Aldridge.
Visitation will be Saturday December 7, 10-12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JACOB COX
RED BAY, AL – Jacob Cox, 22, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Red Bay, AL. He was born in Tuscumbia, AL and worked at Tru Homes in Hackleburg, AL.
Graveside services will be Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m. at New Hope Cemetery, Hamilton, AL with Chaplain Chance Hall officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Hamilton, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his parents – David and Tina Cox, Red Bay, AL; one brother – Travis Cox, Red Bay, AL; one sister – Lorna Gifford (Nathan) Florence, AL; grandparents– A.B. Hall and Helen Hall and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 7, 10:30 – 11 a.m. at New Hope Cemetery, Hamilton, AL.
GEORGE B. SHAW, SR.
RED BAY, AL – George B. Shaw, Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Southern Magnolia in Golden, MS. He was born in Fulton, MS to James O. Shaw and Vela Horton Shaw. He graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School and Itawamba Jr. College. He then served as a medical surgical technician in the United States Army. Following his military service he attended the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and became a registered pharmacist. He owned and operated Shaw Pharmacy in Red Bay from 1968 until his retirement.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 26, at 2 p.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery with Bro. Bill Harper officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years - Janie Shaw of Red Bay; three children-George Shaw Jr. (Christy), Philip Shaw (Susie) and Emily Ezzell (Doug) and four grandchildren-Lauren Ezzell, Savannah Shaw, Connor Ezzell and Haden Deaton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-Ellis Troy Shaw and Ed Shaw and one sister-Sue White.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Sparks, Terry Sparks, Gary Page, Connor Ezzell, Haden Deaton and Dr. Dick White.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
MICHAEL JOE CARTER
ARCADIA, FL – Michael Joe Carter, 55, passed away on November 15, 2019. He was born January 12, 1964 to Dorothy Jean Ozbirn and the late Audie Corporial Carter in Red Bay, AL. He was a member of the Arcadia community for twenty-two years, having moved from Golden, MS in 1997 and served in the National Guard.
Michael worked as a truck driver for many years. In his free time, he loved being outdoors. He could often be found fishing or camping in one of his favorite spots, however spending time with his family was his greatest love and he never missed an opportunity to combine the two with those he held dear.
Services will be Friday, November 22, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Sandy Springs Cemetery, Fulton, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife – Annie Carter, Arcadia, FL; one son – Michael Carter (DeAndrea) Belmont, MS; one daughter – Trista Carter (Kyle) Arcadia, Fl; his mother – Dorothy Daniels; two brothers – Randy Carter (Shane) Mooreville, MS and Don Carter, Chattanooga, Tn; one sister – Lisa Lovelace (Keith) Tishomingo, MS and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Gary Carter.
Pallbearers will be Keith Lovelace, Buddy Ford, Mike Pafford, Michael Hodgin, Scotty Swindle and Quinton Sartain.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 21, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
LINDA GAIL MORROW GOBER
GODFREY, IL – Linda Gail Morrow Gober, 74, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Integrity Health Care in Godfrey, Il following an extended illness. Born January 20, 1945, Linda was the second of six children (all girls) of Sam Houston and Christine (Vinson) Morrow of the Halltown Community, Red Bay, AL. She attended Red Bay Schools and was in the Red Bay High School band as a French horn player and also as a drum majorette. She attended New Union Missionary Baptist Church.
She married Marlin Gober, Jr. in 1962 and they lived in Clarksville, Tn, while he served the last months of his three-year enlistment in the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell, KY. Their daughter, Cynthia Denise, was born in 1963 at Fort Campbell Hospital. Following fifteen months of married military life and his discharge from the Army, they moved from Clarksville to Zion, IL for employment. After three years of working, they decided that he would attend college on the G.I. Bill. From early 1967 to 1973, Linda helped finance his college education by working in library offices at Southeast Missouri State University and then at Southern Illinois University.
In August, 1973, they moved from Carbondale, IL to Godfrey, IL where Linda worked as an accounting clerk for an automobile dealership for several years. She then enrolled in Lewis and Clark College, where she studied for an associate degree in accounting but then felt that she wanted very much to study nursing. She earned a nursing degree and as a Registered Nurse, she worked in hospitals in St. Louis and in Alton, IL until she retired in 2010. Most of her career was spent as an Emergency Room nurse at Alton Memorial Hospital. For her, as a nurse helping those in need of care, was very rewarding.
Services will be Saturday, November 23, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Daniel Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter - Cynthia Gober; her sisters – Peggy Hendrix, Marilyn NeSmith (Jack) and Sara Gray and seven nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Jane Shewbart Johnson and Pam Hardin.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation.
TERRY JOE ELLIOTT
RED BAY, AL – Terry Joe Elliott, 64, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Helen Keller Hospital, Sheffield, AL. He was born in Cleveland, OH and worked at Tiffin Motor Homes, Red Bay, AL. He attended Red Bay United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be Sunday, November 17, 3 p.m. at Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS with Bro. Dallas Culver officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife of forty-one years – Peggy Elliott, Red Bay, AL; two children – Renee Crites (David) Southaven, MS and Beau Elliott (Hally) Muscle Shoals, AL; three grandchildren – Callie Crites, Ethan Elliott and Maggie Elliott; two sisters – Lisa Mink and Debbie Slayton and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe Elliott and Barbara Sue Askew Elliott Mauldin.
Pallbearers will be Jason Slayton, B.J. Mink, Scott Hamm, Chris Seahorn, Brian Seahorn and Randy Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Elliott, Jack Elliott, Steve Askew and David Crites.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 17, 12-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
DEBRA P. SAUVAGEOT
RED BAY, AL – Debra P. Sauvageot, 51, died Friday, November 8, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center, Haleyville, AL. She was born in Tupelo, MS and was a substitute teacher for ten years. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God, Red Bay, AL.
Services will be Sunday, November 10, 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Rick Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are three children – Natasha Patterson Jimenez (Riky) Russellville, AL., Whitney Patterson, Red Bay, AL and Bradley Patterson, Fulton, MS; five grandchildren; her parents – Junior Inmon (Regina) Golden, MS and Sue Inmon, Red Bay, AL; three brothers – Billy Inmon (Marsha) Littleville, AL, Greg Inmon of Louisiana and Tim Inmon (Misty) Nesbit, MS.
Pallbearers will be Dale Wilburn, Allen Hooker, Colby Hester, Alex Martin, Brad Parrish and Joshua McCalpin.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 10, 1-3 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God.
SAMANTHA POTTER
TUSCUMBIA, AL – Samantha Michelle Potter, 23, died Thursday, October 31, 2019. Memorial services will be Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 10-10:30 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
J.W. GRIFFUS
DECATUR, AL – J.W. Griffus, 95, died Monday, October 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1923 in Red Bay, AL to Mary Melvirda and Jesse Nelson Griffus. He worked at Johns Manville in Illinois and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Decatur, AL.
He was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy Seabees on Okinawa during the war. He loved his country and always jumped to the defense of U.S. servicemen. He was devoted to God, family and country, in that order.
Services will be Saturday, November 2, 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Pastor Dale Dilbeck and Rev. Stan Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by a daughter - Barbara Baccus and son-in-law, Bob Baccus of Braselton, GA; grandson – Andrew Griffus of Johnson City, TN; daughter-in-law – Carla Griffus of San Ramon, CA; brother – Bill Griffus; sister – Birda Mae Gann and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost seventy-two years, Cleo Stockton Griffus and his dear son, Steven Griffus.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Loyd Griffus, Arlie Griffus, Murvin Elrod, Nelson Elrod, Danny Elrod and family friend, David Maxwell.
If one chooses to make a donation in his memory rather than sending flowers, gifts may be made to the veterans’ charity, Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365 (online at garysinisefoundation.org) or to Hospice of the Valley, P.O. Box 2745, Decatur, AL 35602.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Valley and especially to our loving caregivers, Chatan Robinson and Elaine Cain.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 2, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
HOLLIS BROWN
RED BAY, AL – Hollis B. Brown, 93, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to Will and Eliza Jackson Brown. He had been employed at American Motors and Mueller Brass. He was a member of Bethel Church of God.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 28, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Murlin Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two children-Linda Palmer (Rusty) of Grand Bay, AL and Steven Brown (Teresa) of Red Bay, AL; four grandchildren-Adam Brown (Sarah), Nicole Brooks (Aaron), Ashley Hunderman (Bill) and Derrick Nichols; eleven great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and one sister-Carrie Mae Page.
He was preceded in death by his wife Faye Othene Brown; his grandson-Keelon Holder; three brothers-Fred Brown, Arthur Brown and Ernest Brown and three sisters-Gertrude Emerson, Annie Ray Shotts and Evelyn Graben.
Pallbearers will be Derrick Nichols, Austin Scott, Glen Elrod, Logan Holder, Chase Miller and Dreyton Holder. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Shotts, Andrew Stone, Edwin Brown, Mack Brown, Gene Brown and Jimmy Brown.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 27, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
VIRGINIA HIGGINBOTTOM
GOLDEN, MS – Jewel Virginia Higginbottom, 93, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Itawamba County, MS and worked at Lance Garment, Red Bay, AL for many years. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Golden, MS and attended Northside Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and loved cooking for her family and friends.
Services will be Sunday, October 20, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Josh Payne and Bro. Chris Higginbottom officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one son – Jimmy Higginbottom (Jan), Red Bay, AL; one daughter – JoAnn Johnson, Red Bay, AL; daughter-in-law – Reggie Higginbottom, Red Bay, AL; six grandchildren – Jason Higginbottom (Jennifer), Jeffrey Higginbottom (LaSha), Lisa Holland (Jamie), Chris Higginbottom (Ashley), Terry Johnson and Janine Dunlap (Justin); fourteen great-grandchildren – Jeremy Higginbottom (Paige), Chandler Higginbottom (Nicole), Caylie Ginn (Tanner), Austin Holland (Lexi Ray), Ashley Holland, Alexis Holland, Sawyer Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Clayton Johnson, Stella Higginbottom, Millie Higginbottom, Jacob Dunlap, Callie Higginbottom and Casen Higginbottom; three great-great-grandchildren – Darbi Higginbottom, Austyn Higginbottom and Braxton Holland; one sister-in-law – Maxine Cooper, Red Bay, AL and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Higginbottom, a son, Johnny Higginbottom, her parents, John B. and Mackie Smith, three brothers, Doyle, Otis and Leon Smith and her son-in-law, Dwight Johnson.
Pallbearers will be Terry Johnson, Jeffrey Higginbottom, Jason Higginbottom, Jeremy Higginbottom, Chandler Higginbottom, Chris Higginbottom and Austin Holland.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 19, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
MAC UNDERWOOD
RED BAY, AL – Mac Underwood, 79, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS. He worked in carpet installation for many years and was owner of Underwood Carpets. He was a member of Bethel Church of God and attended Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.
Services will be Saturday, October 19, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry George officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Lorene Underwood, Red Bay, AL; two children – Tamela Jan Renfroe and Lori Dawn Underwood Parrish, both of Red Bay, AL; five grandchildren – Liza Tamela Ewing (Jay), Timothy James Renfroe, Shawn McKenzie Parrish (Lauren), Lacey Dawn Blassingame (Ronny) and Zachary Tyler Parrish (Hannah); one great-grandson – Carson Drake Gray; three brothers – Tracy Underwood, Billy Ray Hardin and Roy Lee Hardin; one sister – Patsy Rock and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Carmen Underwood and Edith Justice Underwood; two sons, Shannon and Shane Underwood; one brother, Randall Underwood and four sisters, Carolyn Underwood, Betty Ann Long, Beverly Lynn Nesbitt and Sandra Kay Spurgeon.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Blassingame, Jay Ewing, Shawn Parrish, Zachary Parrish, Rocky Harris and Jeff Holland.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
BUDDY McKINNEY
RED BAY, AL – Buddy McKinney, 49, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Red Bay, AL and was an automotive mechanic for thirty years. He attended New Union Missionary Baptist Church. He loved Chevy Monte Carlos, professional wrestling and Vietnam history.
Services will be Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m. at New Union Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Daniel Merritt and Kevin Williams officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Carla Nunley McKinney, Red Bay, AL; two daughters – Hollie McKinney and Haley McKinney; one sister – Jan Williams (Kevin); nieces and nephews – Mary Kate Williams, Jackson Williams, Charlie Williams and Macy and Molly Bolton; sister-in-law – Amber Bolton (T.J.) and father and mother-in-law – Joe and Debra Nunley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lois McKinney and his grandparents, L.B. and Audrey McKinney and Will and Mae Carrithers.
Pallbearers will be Johnnie Weatherford, Ronald Bolding, Homer Petree, Robert Gober, Frankie Smith and Gerald Collum. Honorary pallbearer will be Eddie Allen.
Visitation will be be Friday, October 4, beginning at 5 p.m. and 12-2 p.m. on Saturday at New Union Missionary Baptist Church.
WAYNE BRAND
RED BAY, AL – Wayne Brand, 59, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Indiana and worked as a mechanic for the City of Red Bay for twenty-eight years.
Services will be Saturday, September 28, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Thomas Kelton officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Sue Brand, Red Bay, AL; his mother – Ivylene Brand, Red Bay, AL; seven children – Jennifer Garrett (Robert) Red Bay, AL, David Brand (April), Golden, MS, Tanya Raper (Josh) Vina, AL, Bill Carter, Red Bay, AL, Diana Brand, Belmont, MS, Steven Vinson (Lindsey), Muscle Shoals, AL and Keith Vinson (Terica) Muscle Shoals, AL; two sisters – Lesa Warren (Rocky) and Martha Brand, both of Red Bay, AL; eighteen grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father – Tracy S. Brand and a brother, Stevie.
Pallbearers will be Josh Raper, Walter Allen Lambert, Eddie Deaton, Zach Garrett, James Vinson and D.J. Hone.
Honorary pallbearer will be Mike Boyd.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SANDRA L. SHEWBART
VINA, AL – Sandra L. Shewbart, 76, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Tuscumbia, AL. She was born in Gary, IN and received a degree from secretarial school. She was retired as a postal carrier and was a member of Halltown Methodist Church.
Services will be Thursday, September 26, 2 p.m. at Halltown Methodist Church with Bro. Scott Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two children – Mike Jones (Liz) Red Bay, AL and Beth Beaver (Randy) Tuscumbia, AL; two grandchildren – Abbey Jones and Adrienne Nielsen (Morten) and one great-grandchild – Kieran Nielsen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Vernice Samuelson Shewbart.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 25, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL and she will lie in state Thursday, September 26, 1-2 p.m. at Halltown Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Halltown Methodist Church.
CHESTER LEE EDWARD BROWN
GOLDEN, MS – Chester Lee Edward Brown, 78, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born in Belmont, MS and worked as a school custodian in Zion, Il. He was retired from the U.S. Army.
Services will be Sunday, September 22, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two sisters – Myrtle Humphres and Linda Folks, both of Red Bay, AL; two nieces – Karen Luras and Kay Austin and four nephews – Roger Humphres, Jerry Humphres, Tony Folks and Don Barnes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Addis Pascal and Allie Lee Ivy Brown, a sister, Vera Mae Barnes and one brother, Addis Ray Brown.
Pallbearers will be Jack Ivy, Larry Ivy, Tony Folks, Hugh Ivy and Roger Humphres.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 22, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
TROY R. KELTON
GOLDEN, MS – Troy R. Kelton, 80, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Itawamba County, MS and worked in woodworking in furniture manufacturing.
Services will be Friday, September 20, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Joe Ball and Bro. Marshall Green officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Virginia Kelton; children – Eddie Kelton (Renee), Lawana Burns (Eddie), Brady Sartin (Adrianna), Alivia Kelton and Brayden Kelton; step-children– Rita Sartin, Emily Murphree and Wade Sartin (Michelle); brothers and sisters– Doc Kelton (Mildred), Paul Kelton (Faye), Murl Kelton (Azalee), Judy Boyd, Betty McMickin and Martha Ball (Joe); seven grandchildren – Dustin Kelton (Jennie), Amie Underwood, Lori Lawrence, Matt Tyra (Vickie), Cody Kelton, Katie Kelton and Kestia Pannell (Patrick); thirteen great-grandchildren – Sam Morgan, Josh Morgan, Eliot Underwood, Cole Underwood, Alex Tyra, Kloe Tyra, Bradon Holcomb, Tyler Holcomb, Preston Kelton, Austin Kelton, Gracie Kelton, Allyssa Pannell and Sarah Pannell and one great-great-grandchild – Jax Underwood.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vernell Kelton, a son, Donald Kelton, a grandson, Nathan Kelton, a great-grandson, Gage Kelton, his parents, Bill and Oda Johnson Kelton, two brothers-in-law, Arthur Boyd and Rickey McMickin.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Burns, Patrick Pannell, Adam Ball, Matthew Ball, Chris Kelton, Tony Kelton and Thomas Kelton. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Parker and Preston Kelton.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 19, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
REX EUGENE EDWARDS
VINA, AL – Rex Eugene Edwards, 77, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Franklin County, AL and was a truck driver. Rex was a member of the Burleson Masonic Lodge, a Baptist preacher and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Services will be Tuesday, September 17, 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Bro. Matthew Haney officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years and eight months – Faye Edwards, Vina, AL; four children – Randy Edwards (Robin) Vina, AL, Regina Archie (David) Fulton, MS, Rhonda Hester (Mike) Vina, AL and Ronnie Edwards (Marguerite) Keller, TX; nine grandchildren – Eugene Edwards (Kim), Rebecca Moore, Phoebe Darracott (Darryl), Tiffany Archie (Coty), Anthony Hester (Casey), Kelly Eugene Hester, Clarissa, Trenton and Bryant Edwards; two step-grandchildren - Kim Thomason and Tina Webb and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Gladys Haney Edwards; a son, Rickey Edwards and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dalton and Gladys Humphres.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Hester, Kelly Eugene Hester, Trenton Edwards, Donnie Jackson, Eugene Edwards and H.B. Humphres. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryant Edwards, Jason Moore and David Coggin.
Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL and he will lie in state 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
BRENDA MORGAN
GOLDEN, MS – Brenda Gail Morgan, 69, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at North AL Medical Center. She was born in Itawamba County, MS and was retired from Lindsey Winchester Drapery in Red Bay, AL.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 10, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Burial will be in Maud-Burns Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two sons-Robert Haney and Robbie Burns both of Golden.
She was preceded in death by her husband-Tommy Morgan; her mother-Reba Mae Burns; her daughter-Melinda Gail Haney and a brother-Vicky Burns.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
WILMA VERNELL FUNDERBURK
RED BAY, AL – Wilma Vernell Funderburk, a prime example of a virtuous woman, Proverbs 31:10-12, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the age of 93, at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Itawamba County, MS and was a seamstress for thirty-three and one-half years. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Services will be Sunday, September 8, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Mark Barnett and Bro. Steve Lindsay officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She leaves one son – Oneal Funderburk (Charolette); two daughters – Mary Lou Saint (Marlin) and Peggy Ewing (Joe); ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, C.R. Funderburk, a son, M.C. Funderburk, her parents, Marvin and Mary Crowder, three brothers and two sisters.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Funderburk, Shane Funderburk, Scottie Funderburk, Jeremy Funderburk, Micah Funderburk and Darrell Ewing. Her great-grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 8, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
LORINE TAYLOR
RED BAY, AL – Elsie Lorine Taylor, 91, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Southern Magnolia Estates, Golden, MS. She was born in Red Bay, AL and worked at Wrangler for over forty years. She was a member of Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church.
Services will be Thursday, August 29, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Steve Lindsay and Bro. Ray Burks officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four children – James Taylor (Karen) Lawrenceville, GA, Bobby Taylor (Belinda) Belmont, MS, Jackie Credille (Stanley) Red Bay, AL and Mary Pendergraph Holland (Gary) Southaven, MS; ten grandchildren – Chuck Hall, Tammy Hill, Carla Hawkins, Brittany Taylor, Kristina Taylor, Alexandria Taylor, Jamie Green, Nikki Stacy, Amber Williams and Kelsey Taylor; seventeen great-grandchildren – Peyton Green, Hanna-Grace Green, Haven Stacy, Luke Stacy, Hunter Hill, Haley Hill, Allie Taylor, Karley Taylor, Caty Hawkins, Aubrey Dodson, Caroline Smith, Cadence Smith, Caleb Williams, Bethany Williams, Seth Williams, Bethany Mansell and Joshua Rogers; one sister – Edith Scoby, Arnold, MO and a daughter-in-law – Eloise Hall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie L. “Cork” Taylor, a son, Charles A. Hall, two brothers, R.C. Umfress and R.B. Umfress, one sister, Eula Mae Pace, one granddaughter, Vickie Rogers, one great-granddaughter, Addison Mae Hall, a daughter-in-law, Jacquline Byram Taylor and a son-in-law, Thomas Pendergraph.
Pallbearers will be Josh Stacy, James Brazzel, Josh Smith, Shane Hill, Hunter Hill and Peyton Green.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 28, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SHIRLEY MAE DRADDY
VINA, AL - Shirley Mae Draddy, 82, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Helen Keller Hospital. She was born in Alabama and worked in banking.
There will be no funeral services. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL assisted the family.
She is survived by two daughters – Sherry Ann McCarthy (Steve) Red Bay, AL and Teresa Joy Weatherly (Greg) Olive Branch, MS; four grandsons – Eric Clay McCarthy, Nikolas McCarthy, Kegan McCarthy (Scarlett) and Dustin McCarhty (Aimee) and one brother – Willis Strickland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Draddy, her parents, Clint and Flora Garrison Strickland, one sister, Nell O’Dell and two brothers, Glen Strickland and Norris Strickland.
JEAN KENNEDY
GOLDEN, MS – Jean Kennedy, 81, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Alabama to Troy and Robbie Gentry Holland. She was a factory worker for over forty years and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 20, 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Lee Davis and Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one son-Dennis Kennedy (Martha) of Golden; one grandson-Seth Kennedy (Lisa) of Golden; three great-grandsons-Adam Strickland, Mitchell Kennedy and Bryce Kennedy; one sister-Jeanette Underwood (Carthell) and two brothers-Arvis Holland (Kris) and Jerry Holland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband-Lewis Kennedy; one granddaughter-Lisa Strickland and a brother-Donald Holland.
Pallbearers will be Greg Pharr, Seth Kennedy, Michael Underwood, Gunner Pruitt, Peyton Wooten and Paul Wood. Her great-grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday, August 19, 6-9 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
GUY BLACKBURN
VINA, AL – Guy Blackburn, 84, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Golden, MS. He was born in Franklin County, AL to Arthur Lee and Floy Idell Thorne Blackburn. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for TVA and was a member of Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 19, 11 a.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Nichols and Bro. Steve Lindsay officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters-Kim Cook (Mike) of Vina, AL and Edith Hand of Dora, AL; six grandchildren-Linc Hand, Tyann Harrison, Kristi Poss, Kayla Bowlin, Terry Blackburn and David Blackburn; eight-great-grandchildren; one sister-Clyneice Ledbetter and two brothers-Raymon Blackburn and Larry Blackburn.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Blackburn; his parents; three sons-David, Terry and Phillip Blackburn and two brothers-Noble and Barney Blackburn.
Pallbearers will be Mike Cook, Kenny Blackburn, Larry Blackburn, Hoytt Humphries, Gary Blackburn, Carl Holland, Michael Cook and Johnny Moore.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 18, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL and he will lie-in-state Monday from 9-11 a.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.
LISA DARLENE WINCHESTER
RED BAY, AL –Lisa Darlene Winchester, 43, died Monday, August 12, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL. She was born April 26, 1976 in Red Bay, AL and was co-owner of Lindsey & Winchester Drapery. She loved to play music, ride her Harley and being with people. She was loved by many.
Services will be Saturday, August 17, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Larry Hill and Bro. David Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her sister – Beverly Winchester, Red Bay, AL; one nephew – Ethan Winchester, Red Bay, AL and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Paulette Thorne Winchester.
Pallbearers will be Billy Terrell, David Green, Michael Paul Nichols, J.M. Eddinger, Gary Lindsey and Mark Mann. Honorary pallbearers will be Ethan Winchester, Weston Terrell and Byron Underwood.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 5-9 p.m. and 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
RICHARD FLOYD GILLETTE
HOHFROSCHEN, GERMANY – Richard Floyd Gillette, 54, died on July 25, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1965 in Red Bay, AL. He was working under a government contract as a biomedical technician at a local hospital in Germany. Ricky had traveled to many different areas of the country with his job but always considered Red Bay his home. He had many lifetime friends that he maintained both from Red Bay and all the places he lived.
Services will be at Saturday, August 10, 2019 at noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Rickey Kennedy officiating. There will be no graveside service and burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter - Alexandria Murray; two grandchildren -Taylen and Swayze; his sister - Stephanie Gillette Alexander and four nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Mills Gillette; his father, Wayne W. Gillette and two brothers, Johnny W. Gillette and Roger A. Gillette.
Visitation will be at Saturday, August 10, 11a.m. until 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
DR. JAMES C. JONES
RED BAY, AL – Dr. James C. Jones, 78, born on August 17, 1940, met Jesus to receive his heavenly reward on August 8, 2019. He was a pastor for over fifty years and was a member of New Union Missionary Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
Dr. Jones surrendered to the ministry in 1960 and was ordained in 1962. He married the former Gail Powell on December 30, 1962. Dr. Jones pastored churches in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Illinois, Arkansas and Texas. He was also the president of Oxford Baptist Institute from 1991-1998. He served as the Adult Sunday School Editor for Bogard Press located in Texarkana, TX from 1999-2014.
Services will be Sunday, August 11, 3 p.m. at New Union Missionary Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Danny Stanford, Bro. Buel Lewallen, Bro. Daniel Merritt and Bro. Nicky Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his two daughters – Sharon Bolding (Joel) Red Bay, AL and Karen Neal (Tim) Booneville, MS; first cousins – Ruthie and Norm Piper, Phoenix, AZ; one grandson – John Ross Bolding, Red Bay, AL; three granddaughters – Heather Long (Tony) Iuka, MS, Karissa Roach (Michael) Cairo, MS, Anna Petree (Nathan) Burnsville, MS; great-grandchildren – Sheridan Shinar, Carter Shinar, Landon Roach, Layla Murphy, Kaylee Adams, Kai Long, Kadence Long and Sterling Platt-Long and a host of family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, Richard and Claire Roberts Jones and a grandson, Craig Henderson.
Pallbearers will be Mark Massey, Nathan Petree, Michael Roach, Tony Dill, Tony Long and Chris Barnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Morrow, Gerald Collum, Greg Cummings, Tim Neal, Carter Shinar and Landon Roach.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 5-8 p.m. at New Union Missionary Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
BETTY LOUISE CLARK
RED BAY, AL –Betty Louise Clark, 81, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her residence. Memorial services will be Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
HILDRED PHILLIPS
RED BAY, AL – Hildred Phillips, 98, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Southern Magnolia Estates, Golden, MS. She was born in Burnsville, MS and was a bookkeeper at Page Chevrolet, Red Bay, AL for forty years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 6, 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Bill Harper officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one brother – Norris P. Rogers (Carol Ann) Red Bay, AL; one sister – Louise Bonds, Red Bay, AL; one nephew – Thomas Bonds (Dale) Tupelo, MS and one niece – Krista Thomas (Paul) Spring, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskle Phillips and a niece, Martha Bonds.
VESTER “RAY” WILLIAMS, JR.
TREMONT, MS – Vester “Ray” Williams, Jr., 63, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Red Bay, AL, was a carpenter and was of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed painting, coloring and playing music and pool.
Services will be Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Wayne Bridges and Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one daughter – Dwana Sides (Brian) Golden, MS; three grandchildren – Austin Sides, Breana Sides and Braylon Sides; four sisters – Deborah Tucker (Dalton), Deloria Ewing, Denise Golebiewski and Regina Frederick (Mike); one brother – Pat Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vester Ray “Raz” Williams, Sr. and Irene Ruth Allison Williams.; a nephew, Matthew Tucker and two brothers-in-law – George Ewing and Pat Golebiewski.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Brown, Chris Brown, Freddie Brown and Ed Ivey. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Williams, Branigan Ewing, Dalton Tucker, C.J. Blackburn, Drew Williams and Mike Frederick.
Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
WILLIAMS RIDER
RED BAY, AL – Vernell Williams Rider, 87, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Franklin County, AL and was a homemaker. She attended Free Will Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 1, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one son – Larry Williams, Sr., Hamilton, AL; two grandchildren – Donnie Dale Williams, Jr., Hamilton, AL and Emily R. Goldsworthy, Elizabeth City, NC; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four sisters – Vernice Lynn, Bonnie Patterson, Barbara Primm and Sarah Mercer and one brother – Billy Stanphill.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James L. Williams and Lawrence Ray Rider; two children – Donald Wayne Williams and Donnie Dale Williams, Sr., one granddaughter, Elizabeth Williams; two brothers, Edward Stanphill and James Stanley Stanphill and two sisters, Shirley Stanphill and Lona Mae Letostak.
Pallbearers will be Dale Williams, Tim Deaton, Tim Thorn and Harold Shotts.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, 10-12 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
TOM HAMILTON
GOLDEN, MS – Franklin D. “Tom” Hamilton, 82, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Lawrence County, AL and was a factory worker for more than thirty years.
Memorial services will be Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Andy Barnett officiating. Burial will be Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m. in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Hillsboro, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by four children – Raymonda Vinson (Gary), Sharon Bowen and Michael Hamilton, all of Golden, MS and Kenny Hamilton, Red Bay, AL; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters – Faye Aday, Moulton, AL and Gearldine Shaw, Kissimmee, FL and the mother of his children – Mamie P. Hamilton.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 27, 10-11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
STEPHEN L. BROWN
GOLDEN, MS – Stephen L. Brown, 65, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Gary, IN and was a mobile home service technician.
Graveside services will be Friday, July 19, 4 p.m. at Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS with Tony and Traci Seger officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of forty-three years – Pamela Brown; one son – Joshua Brown; three grandchildren – Taylor, Dominick and Matthew Brown; two sisters – Teresa Ozbirn (Johnny Mac) and Kathy Hudson; brothers and sisters-in-law and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Doris Payne Brown.
MARY MELLONS
HODGES, AL – Mary Jane Mellons, 67, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Michigan to Paul and Harriet Kline Neverth. She had worked as a seamstress at Wrangler for twenty-five years. She was currently employed at Sunshine Mills World Pet.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Ricky Collum and Bro. Loyd Ray Griffus officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children-Tammy Lynn Holland (Shannon), Shane Doyle Scott and B.J. Scott; three grandchildren-Briley Holland, Cody Holland and Amber Sigafus (Will); one great-granddaughter-Marley Sigafus; one sister-Barbara Wyatt (Frank); sister-in-law-Carol Neverth; nieces and nephews-Renee Stoll (Steve), Heather Rottman (Jay), Sarah Wyatt, Rhonda Neverth and Brent Neverth and a host of great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother-Mike Neverth.
Visitation will be Monday, July 15, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
NICKY WIGGINS
RED BAY, AL – Phillip Nixon “Nicky” Wiggins, 66, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Russellville, AL and was a lab technician at Sunshine Mills for thirty-two years.
Services will be Friday, July 12, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. David Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of forty-three years – Debbie Wiggins, Red Bay, AL; two children – Andy Wiggins (Mary) and Jenny Miller (Justin) all of Red Bay, AL; two grandchildren – Corilee and Johnathon; one sister - Liz LaBorde (Don) Charlotte, NC and three sisters-in-law – Rena Wiggins, Breman, GA, Wanda McNeil (Sherrill) Red Bay, AL and Sophia Martin, Grenada, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oval Woodrow and Zevie Sims Wiggins, a brother, Jimmy Wiggins and a brother-in-law, Harold Martin.
Pallbearers will be David Wiggins, Steve Wiggins, Shane McNeil, Tommy Townsend, Dustin Wilson and Justin Miller.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL.
LARRY ATTAWAY
RED BAY, AL. – Larry Evans Attaway, 62, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Alabama and married June Paden on July 12, 1975. He was a member of First Baptist Church Vina, AL and worked for Asplundh tree service for thirty-eight years.
Services will be Tuesday, July 9, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, ALwith Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Al will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of almost forty-four years- June Attaway; a daughter- Donirea Blackburn (Jerry); a son- Derek Attaway (Shannon), two sisters- Kim Lindsey (Karen) and Michelle Attaway; one brother- Herb Attaway; four grandchildren- Marley Timms (Tee Jay), Josh Wilson, Kyler Blackburn and Kaley Attaway and two nieces- Jessica Perkins and Jacqlyn Perkins.
He was preceded in death by his mother- Bertha Massey Lindsey; his father- Herbert Evans Attaway and two brothers- Terry and Barry Attaway.
Pallbearers will be Kyler Blackburn, Josh Wilson, Kent Moore, Josh Young, Zach Young and Chris Bolden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Derek Attaway and Jerry Blackburn.
Visitation will be Monday, July 8, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Al.
PANSY McKINNEY
RED BAY, AL – Pansy McKinney, 70, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Alabama and was a homemaker.
Services will be Thursday, July 4, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Loyd Ray Griffus and Bro. J.C. Blackburn officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are her grandkids – Gregory Blanton and A.J. Blanton; one sister – Clara Faye Holland (R.V.); two nieces – Sandra Shaw (Ken) and Sherry Owens; one nephew– Robert Holland (Chrissy); great-nieces and nephews – Kim Brown (Matt), Craig Young (Maggie), Kristi Hall (Jonathan), Sonya Red (Chad) and Kanah Johnson (Gavin) and a host of great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston McKinney, her parents, Lois and Ruby Burks and her godson, Michael Blanton.
Pallbearers will be Robert Holland, Gavin Johnson, Jonathan Hall, Matt Brown, Chad Red and Craig Young.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 3, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
WAYNE HOLLAND
TOWN CREEK, AL – Wayne Holland, 67, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Birmingham, AL and worked for thirty years in Water Works for Franklin and Lawrence County. He was a Grade 4 Water Operator for Moulton Water Works, Moulton, AL
Services will be Monday, July 1, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Steve Ledbetter and Bro. Tony Wood officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one son – Brandon Holland (Carolina) of Sydney,Australia; two step-sons – Rodney Scott (Beth) Moulton, AL and Dean Scott (Tammy) Vina, AL; one granddaughter – Gracie Holland; eight step-grandchildren – Bailey, Braydee, Alexia, Cordale, Arthur, Lauren, Nathan and Andrea; one step-great-grandchild – Memphis; his mother – Sarah Holland, Vina, AL and two sisters – Donna Norris and Doris McCarley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Holland, a nephew, Keith Allen Spencer and a great-niece, Marley Thompson.
Pallbearers will be Randy Knight, Jason McCarley, Kevin Spencer, Alton Barksdale, Donnie Holland and Cody Watson.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HENRY JOEY WALKER
HODGES, AL – Henry Joey Walker, 61, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Russellville Hospital. He was born in Iuka, MS and worked at Tiffin Motor Homes. He was a member of New Mt. Carmel Church, Hodges, AL.
Services will be Saturday, June 29, 4 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hodges, AL with Bro. Tony Wood and Bro. Dwayne Satterwhite officiating. Burial will be Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-two and one-half years – Keri Walker, Hodges, AL; two sons – Henry Joshua Walker and Henry Aaron Walker; one sister – Evelyn Engle (Thurl) Hodges, AL; sisters-in-law – Debbie Sargent (Dave) Ocala, FL, Cheryl Scofield,, Ocoee, FL; brother-in-law – Doug Keller (Jodi) Ocoee, FL and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar F. and Cherry Faye Wilson Walker.
Pallbearers will be Austin Oliver, Cody Colburn, Anthony Lovett, Shane Lovett, Koty McCarley and Ronnie Palmer.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 29, 2-4 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
AZZIE LEE MARTIN
RED BAY, AL – Azzie Lee Martin, 91, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at North Al. Medical Center, Florence, AL. She was born in Mississippi and was a factory worker for fifty years.
Services will be Saturday, June 29, 12 p.m. at the former Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Johnny Smith and Bro. Mark Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Burgess Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one daughter – Wanda Martin, Red Bay, AL; five grandchildren – Anthony Hackman, Jamie Martin, Nathan Martin, Jessica Walker and Joy Phillips; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Martin, Sr., two sons, James A. Martin, Jr. and Walter Martin, one daughter, Janie Phillips, one infant daughter, one grandson, Eric Martin and her parents, William and Mary Gillis Humphrey.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Martin, Anthony Hackman, Jamie Martin, Michael Cannon, Derrick Anderson and Daniel Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Tabbs and Cornelius Walker.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 29, 11-12 p.m. at the former Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
JAMES SPARKS, SR.
RED BAY, AL – James Sparks, Sr., 91, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay, Red Bay, AL. He was born in Alabama, was a factory worker and a member of The Church of God, Red Bay, AL.
Services will be Tuesday, June 25, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Bobby Clark officiating. Burial will be in Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are three children – James Sparks, Jr. (Cathern), Walter Sparks (Patricia) and Frances Garrison (Wayne) all of Red Bay, AL; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother – William Sparks, Linden, AL and one sister – Virginia Hill, Linden, AL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelene Sparks, an infant son, Thomas Sparks and his parents, Walter and Willie Beverly Sparks.
Pallbearers will be Josh Elrod, James Earl Sparks, Eddie Cothrum, Ricky Lindley, Andrew Huston and Ryder Johnson.
Visitation will be Monday, June 24, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
WESLEY MANCO JACKSON
BEACH PARK, IL - Wesley Manco Jackson, 91, died June 7, 2019. He was born September 7, 1927 in Vina, AL to Luther and Annie Jackson. Wesley enjoyed fishing, rummaging and playing solitaire. He was a kid at heart and loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be Monday, June 17, 2 p.m.at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Robert Wood officiating. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years - Mildred “Mit” Jackson; two daughters- Deborah Foster and Sherrie Ostrander, both of Beach Park, IL; five grandchildren - Christopher Foster, April Foster, Wendi Good, Jamie Ostrander (Debbie) and Dana Ostrander and thirteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and ten siblings.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Ostrander, Dustin Ostrander, Trevor Ostrander, Wade Irby, Lucas Holden and Alex Good.
Visitation will be Monday, June 17, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JACKIE FAY FOWLER
NORTHPORT, AL – Jackie Fay Fowler, 82, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County, AL and was a supervisor at Aeros Instruments. She attended South Hamilton Baptist Church, Hamilton, AL.
Services will be Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two children – Wanda Taylor (Raymond) Hamilton, AL and Lisa Fowler Reid (Eric) Northport, AL; five grandchildren – Bobby Taylor, Tina Turner, Michael Taylor, Britney Lockhart (Tim) and James Nix; eleven great-grandchildren – Zach Turner, Jaden Turner, Drake Taylor, Cassie Taylor, Cade Taylor, Savannah Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Noah Taylor, Mischa Taylor, Emmie McCullar and Taylor George and two great-great-grandchildren – Nolan Taylor and Sawyer Madrie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert O’neal Fowler, her parents, Herman and Opal Hamm Hammock and three sisters, Jean Warren, Margie Plumley and Doris Kelley.
Pallbearers will be James Nix, Bobby Taylor, Timothy Lockhart and Raymond Taylor.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
MARGIE POUNDERS
TREMONT, MS – Margie Sue Harrell Pounders, 94, went Home to be with the Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to Joe and Mich Cantrell Harrell. Margie was a member of the Bounds Homemaker’s Club and a devoted member and long-time Sunday School teacher at Providence Baptist Church. She retired after teaching at Banner and then Red Bay for more than thirty years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening and cooking.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Elvis Carter and Bro. Joshua Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Tremont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her son-Gayre Pounders and wife Pat Barnett Pounders of Tremont; two granddaughters-Amy Emerson and husband Dwain of Hamilton, AL and Audrey Wylie and husband Lee of Saltillo; three great-grandchildren-Drew Emerson, Kayden Wylie and Vada Wylie and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband of almost 77 years, Leon Pounders; her brothers-Morris, Murvin and Underwood Harrell and her sisters-Lennice Chism (Bascom), Michel Alverson (Bill) and Enola Pounders (Travis).
Pallbearers will be Dwain Emerson, Lee Wylie, Drew Emerson, Terry Harrell, Johnnie Weatherford and Lee Page.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 11-1 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Providence Baptist Church.
ANGELYN BOYD
RED BAY, AL – Angelyn Boyd, 68, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Halltown to William David and Esterlene Wilson Boyd. She had worked as a seamstress for Wrangler for thirty years.
Graveside services will be Sunday, June 16, at 3:30 at Halltown Cemetery with Gerald Collum officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her brother- Randy Boyd (Pam); her sister-Wanda Boyd; nieces and nephews-Tiffany (Bob), Richard (Katie) and a great niece Caroline; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her family will serve as pallbearers.
FRANKIE HAMM
RED BAY, AL – Frankie Oscar Hamm, 63, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Cottage of the Shoals, Tuscumbia, AL. He was born in the Halltown Community and worked at Sunshine Mills for thirty-six years. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL.
Services will be Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Billy Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Halltown Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three sons – Jared Hamm (Crystal) Russellville, AL, Jason Hamm and Joel Hamm, both of Colbert Heights, AL; two grandchildren – Alex and Alyssa; parents – Oscar and Willodean Hamm, Red Bay, AL and one sister – Peggy Chaffin, Red Bay, AL.
Pallbearers will be Rob Hall, Steve Hall, Zach Hall, Jared Hamm, Jason Hamm and Joel Hamm.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 15, 9:30 -11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JIMMY LEE SPARKS
VINA, AL – Jimmy Lee Sparks, 81, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born in Franklin County, AL and was retired from Sunshine Homes.
Graveside services will be Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. at Sparks Chapel Cemetery, Vina, AL with Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Sparks Chapel Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two children – Judith Agee (Willie) and Steven Lee Sparks (Laurie), all of Killen, AL and two grandchildren – Gage and Jace Agee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Auburn and Rilla May Barker Sparks and a brother, Charles Sparks.
ALLEN C. “CARL ALLEN” JOHNSON
GOLDEN, MS – Allen C. “Carl Allen” Johnson, 72, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to Lyle Lamar and Thelma Louise Ewing Johnson and was owner of a trucking company. He was a member of Red Bay Holy Church of Christ and served in the National Guard for six years.
Services will be Friday, May 31, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Wayne Bumgart and Bro. Rex Riddle officiating. Burial will be in Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years – Barbara Johnson; two daughters – Tina Morrow (John) Tremont, MS and Regina Holland (Randall) Red Bay, AL; six grandchildren – Tara Baggett (Justin), Curtis Morrow (Josi), Sara Green (Kyle), Grant Holland (Kalee), Maddie Henson (Adam) and Jacob Holland (Kristen) and ten great-grandchildren – Jessie Baggett, Lyvi Baggett, Raigan Henson, Rilynn Henson, Tyson Holland, Ava Holland, Gatlin Morrow, Marlee Holland, Tucker Green and Charney Green.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Morrow, Grant Holland, Jake Holland, Justin Baggett, Kyle Green and Adam Henson. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Peck, Hugh Scott, Ricky Ewing and Jackie Johnson.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
HAL PATTERSON
TREMONT, MS – Hal Aston “Dave” Patterson, 85, went to his forever home on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was a lifelong resident of Chickasaw County, MS and worked in furniture manufacturing for forty years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He attended Providence Baptist Church.
Services will be Monday, May 27, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jeff Lentz, Bro. Randy Parchman and Bro. William Warren officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate of sixty years – Bonnie Faye Patterson; daughter – Teresa Joyce Engle (Rodney) Golden, MS; grandchildren – Tanya Goodloe, Jasper, AL, Crystal McDonald, Corinth, MS, Austin Engle (Megan) Dennis, MS and Samantha McDonald, Tremont, MS; great-grandchildren – Kassy, Harley, A.V. and Jena Holcomb, Levi Engle, Katelyn Tanner and Haley Engle and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanza McDonald, his parents, Ray and Annie Mae Patterson, a granddaughter, Jessie Faye Engle, a grandson, Rocky Engle and siblings, Paul Patterson, James “Jimmy” Patterson, Martha Ann Mitchell and Fannie Sue Chaney.
Pallbearers will be John Raymond Patterson, Ronnie Mills, Tim Thorne, Dennis Mitchell, Jerry Morgan and Scott Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Bridgman and Harold Shotts.
Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
REV. LOWELL BAGGETT
RED BAY, AL – Reverend Lowell Dayton Baggett, 91, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. He was born July 23, 1927 in Vina, AL. to Elbert Baggett and Nonnie Armstrong Baggett. He married Charlene Ledbetter on December 23, 1944 and together they served the Lord in music and ministry for seventy-four years. Reverend Baggett served as Sr. Pastor of General and Southern Baptist congregations in Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Arizona and Tennessee before retiring from Community Center Baptist Church in Red Bay, AL in 2010. Originally his calling to serve the Lord was in music where he attended the Vaughn School of Music and Conservatory of Music in Detroit, MI. At the age of thirty, he was called to preach yet continued his love for the music notes wherever he served by teaching choirs and his family the importance of reading music, singing the scales, and worshiping the Lord through song. Lowell’s children have lasting memories around the living room and sanctuary pianos practicing and memorizing gospel music. His songs were published later in his life by the Cumberland Valley Music of Knoxville, TN, as well as other Tennessee publishers of congregational songbooks. He loved his Savior and faithfully served God’s people and looked forward to hearing God say, “Well done”.
Services will be Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Bill Harper officiating. Burial will be in Pilot Hill Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL. will be in charge of arrangements.
Reverend Baggett is survived by three children – Glenda Baggett, Pensacola, FL, Terry Baggett (Jan) Houston, TX, and Karen Tilford, Birmingham, AL; five grandchildren– Christopher Sprabary (Christina), Hayley Cavin, Lindsey McGovern (Brad), Dr. Sean Tilford (Margaret Anne) and Tyler Tilford (Ashleigh) and five great-grandchildren.
SUSAN LEE PUGH
RED BAY, AL - Susan Lee Pugh, 63, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. She was born July 10, 1955 in Sheffield, AL and was a homemaker.
Services will be Saturday, May 25, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are three children – Sean Martin, Red Bay, AL; Regina Vessey (Sean) Deland, FL and Tammera Keller (Nathan) Tishomingo, MS; seven grandchildren – Chloe, Devyn, Brendan, Sasha, Alexis, Camden and Aurora; great-grandchildren; one sister – Janice Lynch (David) Belmont, MS and two brothers, Charles Handley and Bill Handley, both of Red Bay, AL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Bonnie Handley, grandparents, Flois and Eula Brown and a brother, Jerry Handley.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Malone, Adam Lynch, Chad Malone and Leo Laffler.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
ARCHIE T. HARDIN
VINA, AL – Archie T. Hardin, 83, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Southern Magnolia Estates, Golden, MS. He was born to Taft and Eunice Hudson Hardin on October 12, 1935 in Franklin County, AL. Archie was retired from the State Highway Department. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the kids play ball. He loved the Crimson Tide of Alabama. He was a member and deacon at Pilot Hill Baptist Church and loved his family and God.
Services will be Wednesday, May 22, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Arthur Hardin and Alton Hester officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three children – Alice Pitts (Tony), Joe Hardin (Laura) and Rita Parrish (David) all of Vina, AL; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother – Arthur Hardin (Lisa) Belmont, MS; four sisters-in-law – Yvonne Williford, Hodges, AL, Joyce Holland, Carol Jones (Kinneth) Russellville, AL and Lorna Strickland of Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Hardin; his parents; two brothers, Howard and Andy Hardin; two sisters, Beulah Thornton and Sharon Ball; son-in-law, Joe Clack and daughter-in-law, Gina Hardin.
Pallbearers will be Shane Clack, Stuart Clack, Joshua Parrish, Sam Pennington, Mark Hardin and Anthony Hardin.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JOHN BARKER
VINA, AL –John Barker, 45, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Red Bay, AL and was a clearing contractor.
Services will be Thursday, May 16, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Ros Barker officiating. Burial will be in Sparks Chapel Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are one sister – Judy Austin, Centerville, Iowa; two brothers – Ronald Barker and Ros Barker, both of Vina, AL; one nephew – Stephen Austin; two nieces – Jenny Little and Katie Austin and one great-nephew – Austin Little.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Tamara Furman Barker and his wife, Melissa Cole Barker.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 15, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
RITA JEFFREYS
RED BAY, AL – Rita Faye Harris Jeffreys, 62, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Haleyville, AL to George and Imogene Aderholt Harris who preceded her in death. She was a beautician for over twenty years and was a God fearing woman who loved her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 15, 2 p.m. at Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Lindsay, Brad Bolton, Bro. Mitch Nethery and Bro. Yohan Hong officiating. Burial will be in Posey Mill Cemetery in Haleyville, AL.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years-Brente Jeffreys of Red Bay; her daughter-Georgia Jeffreys of Red Bay; two brothers-Jimmy Dale Harris (Sharon) of Houston, AL and Larry Harris of Haleyville, AL; one sister-Jean Robinson of Russellville, AL; three nieces-Shonda Price, Shay Riddle and Shellie Behrens.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Hicks, Darit Riddle, Mike Price, John Behrens, Kolby Galloway and Cooper Riddle.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14, 6-9 p.m. at Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church.
BERTRAM HUDSON HESTER
VINA, AL - Bertram Hudson Hester, 94, passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019, at Helen Keller Hospital. Bert was a lifelong resident of Franklin County, worked as a teamster, and retired from TVA.
Bert was a World War II veteran, having joined in 1943 and served in the US Navy in the South Pacific on the USS Amsterdam CL 101. Bert was an active member of the American Legion and served in many posts. Bert was a member of the Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.
Services will be Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Mike Deaton officiating. Military honors and burial will be at Burnout Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Bert is survived by daughter, Pam Hendon (David) of Sheffield, AL; granddaughter, Laryessa Holmes (John) of Soddy Daisy, TN; grandson, Corey Hendon (Kelly) of Athens, AL; great grandson, Ian Holmes; great grandson, Casey Hendon; great granddaughter, Coraline Hendon; brother, Charles Hester of Pensacola, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Bert was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Jean Hester; daughter, Sandy George; granddaughter, Jeannine Hendon; great granddaughter, Olivia Hendon; and several brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
KAY CREEKMORE NEWELL
RED BAY, AL– Kay Lynn Creekmore Newell, age 65, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church from 12:00-3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at the church at 3:00 PM. Her son-in-law, Joel Davis, pastor of Westside Baptist Church, Talladega, AL, will officiate with assistance from Steve Lindsay and David Corum of Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Kay was born on October 5, 1953, in Russellville, AL, to Raymond and Edith Creekmore. She lived her entire life in Red Bay, graduated from Red Bay High School in 1972 as co-valedictorian, then attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College. At Northeast, Kay participated in the band and majored in music education with an emphasis on piano, earning her associate degree and graduating summa cum laude.
Upon graduation, Kay married Robert Newell in 1974 and began her first career teaching private piano lessons from 1974-1989, building a thriving studio where she often taught over 60 students per week. In 1986, Mrs. Newell enrolled in the University of North Alabama and started preparing for her second career as an elementary teacher. She graduated summa cum laude from UNA in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree with dual certification in both elementary and early childhood education. While teaching at Red Bay Elementary, she returned to UNA and earned a master’s degree in 1994. Before retiring in 2013, she taught several different grades at Red Bay during her 24 years of service. During her teaching career, second grade was her favorite grade to teach, and she was selected as Teacher of the Year during the 2009-2010 school year.
Kay attended Red Bay Free Will Baptist Church from 1956 until her death, and starting at the age of 13, played either the piano or organ nearly every Sunday for over 50 years. She also taught Sunday School, VBS, and for many years co-directed the church’s children’s choir that competed annually at the National Association of Free Will Baptists.
Mrs. Newell was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Marie Gilliland Creekmore; and grandparents, Eugene and Estelle Gilliland, Hersey and Flora Creekmore, and Gurtie Carnes.
Kay is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert Newell; son, Jerrod Newell of Northport, AL; daughter, Emily Newell Davis (Joel) of Moody, AL; grandsons, Noah and Micah Davis; father, Raymond Creekmore; brother, Keith Creekmore; niece, Madison Creekmore Adkins, and numerous cousins, friends, and church family members.
Kay enjoyed spending time with her family cooking meals and celebrating holidays, spoiling her grandsons, growing flowers, and participating in church activities. Her family would like to thank the staff at Kindred at Home and Hospice of North Alabama and numerous family members, special friends, and church family members for their love and support during Kay’s battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Gideon Bibles be purchased in her memory.
ELOWESE HUMPHRES
RED BAY, AL – Elowese Humphres, 90, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to Hoy Eugene and Eddie Odean Ledbetter Davis. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Services will be Monday, May 6, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Daniel Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three children – Faye Spraggins, Jackie Humphres and Bobby Humphres (Barbara) all of Red Bay, AL; three grandchildren – Daniel Spraggins, Jessica Ozbirn (Robert) and Adam Humphres and two great-grandchildren – Aubrey Ozbirn and Annabelle Ozbirn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virdo Humphres and a son, Dexter Humphres.
Visitation will be Monday, May 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
EDWARD ONEAL BOLTON
GOLDEN, MS – Edward Oneal Bolton, 80, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS. He and his brother, James Bolton, owned and operated Bay Radio & TV Service for over thirty years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion.
Services will be Saturday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. David Kelley and Bro. Cory Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years – Barbara Bolton, Golden, MS; two daughters – Edwina Harris and Jacqueline Kennedy; three grandchildren – Madonna Pruitt (Cory), Justin Roberts and Madyson Bolton; four great-grandchildren – Ayden Sartin, Cohen Pruitt, Cullen Pruitt and Kahlynn Bolton and one sister – Brenda Stepp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Bolton and Lonie Blanton Bolton, a son, Jeff Bolton, a son-in-law, Chuck Harris and a brother, James Bolton.
Pallbearers will be Terry Sparks, Gerald Sparks, Wayne Emerson, J.P. Wilemon, Robert Cashion and Charles Searcy. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Witt, Clifford Page, Harold Ginn and Johnny Weatherford.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 27, 2-3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
WILLODENE PETREE
TREMONT, MS – Willodene Elizabeth Petree, 90, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County, AL to Rather and Ruby Mitchell Shewbart. She was a homemaker and member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 22, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Terry Paul Graham and Bro. Arthur Hardin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Tremont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four children-Ann Robinson (Charles) of Mooreville, MS, Sue Norris (Ronnie) of White Pine, TN, Sandra Dill (Danny) and Mike Petree (Candace) all of Tremont, MS; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one brother-Billy Shewbart (Sue) of Russellville, AL; one sister-Doris Berry of Tuscumbia, AL and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband-Trilles Petree; one son-Randy Petree; her granddaughter-Anita Robinson; one brother-Edgar Shewbart and one sister-Charlene Hacker.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 12-3 at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
SHELLIE COATS SCOTT
VINA, AL – Shellie Lou Coats Scott, 99, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Franklin County, AL to Obe and Mattie Bonds Coats. She was a factory worker for 25 years and a member of Burnout Missionary Baptist Church. She was a gifted seamstress for many years.
Funeral services will be Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Quinn and Bro. Danny Stanford officiating. Burial will be in Burnout Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by four children-Louise Shewbart (Forbus) of Vina, AL, Truman Scott (Jackie) of Hodges, AL, Charlotte Spearman of Muscle Shoals, AL and Sue Leiser (Bert) of Tuscaloosa, AL; daughter-in-law-Kay Scott of Hodges, AL; ten grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and two sisters-Dot Honeycutt and Dorothy Rollins both of Red Bay, AL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband-Bill Scott and one son-Billy Joe Scott.
Pallbearers will be Lance Rozelle, Joseph Emerson, Kevin Scott, Brian Scott, Kaleb Scott, Blake Taylor, Bryan Hester and Austin Scott.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 14, 1-3 p.m. at Burnout Missionary Baptist Church.
BILLY JOE SCOTT
RUSSELLVILLE, AL – Billy Joe Scott, 62, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Helen Keller Hospital, Sheffield, AL. He was born January 21, 1957 in Alabama and was a carpenter for more than thirty years.
Services will be Thursday, April 11, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Bill Burcham officiating. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his wife – Tammy Scott, Russellville, AL; six children – Joshua Shae Scott, Belmont, MS., Joshua Paul Clark, Jacob Scott (Sundea), Jared Scott (Samantha), Billie Jo Scott and Jeromy Scott, all of Russellville, AL; nine grandchildren – Alex Scott, Allyssa Leonard, Kayleigh Scott, Kaden Wilson, Sara-Katheryn Scott, Atley Scott, Katie Jo Scott, Aliyah Scott and Anniston Scott; three brothers – Lee Scott (Geneva), Roger Scott (Jane) and Mike Scott; two sisters – Mary Elrod (David) and Patty Scott; his mother – Lillie Mae Scott, Hamilton, AL and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Medford Scott, a son, Billy Jason Scott, a brother, Stewart Scott, a sister, Lucille Martin and a brother-in-law, Mike Whitehead.
Pallbearers will be Adam Whitehead, Joey Sliman, Casey Poores, Kaden Wilson, Travis Lunctot and Jake Hamilton. Honorary pallbearer will be Kenneth Pilkinton.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
MICHAEL P. (MIKE) SPARKS
June 13th, 1938 – March 20th, 2019
On Wednesday, March 20th, Mike Sparks of Red Bay, Alabama, slipped the bonds of Earth and passed into Heaven after a well-lived 80 years.
Mike is survived by his sons: Michael Brent Sparks and David Blake Sparks and wife, Heather Sparks; grandchildren: Jonathan Sparks, Natalie Sparks, Michael Sparks, Skyler Sparks, and Ethan Sparks; and great-grandchildren: Anna Headley, Charlee Sparks, Callen Lunn, and Avery Sparks. He was preceded in death by his parents John F. Sparks & Lena K. Sparks, sibling’s four sisters and two brothers, and wife Patricia B. Sparks.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Mike’s adventurous and driven spirit was evident at an early age. Mike majored in marketing at the University of Alabama which lead to a wide range career as Director of Retail Marketing, Marketing and Sales Promotion Manager, Advertising and Sales Manager and entrepreneurship in restaurant and furniture industries. He was extremely successful and eventually led to answering the call he felt in ministry and counseling, his willingness to try something new and drive to succeed was unmatched.
He believed deeply that it was by God’s help and grace alone he was able to overcome many obstacles and struggles in his life, and he never failed to credit God for it. As a result, Mike became well-known for big hugs, big laughs, and big help. He was grateful for the opportunity to help others in any way he could, always reassuring, “If there’s hope for me, there is hope for anyone.” with a laugh and a smile.
Mike enjoyed the great outdoors, traveling, and riding his motorcycle. His love for learning never diminished, even earning his master’s degree in later adult years. Of all the loves in Mike’s life, undoubtedly, he loved God and his family the most.
Mike spent 56 years alongside his wife Patricia, and together they went on many adventures including long distance moves, raising their two sons Brent and Blake, having grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all while sharing an unbreakable bond and an unconditional love and devotion for each other.
A memorial service celebrating Mike’s life will be held on Thursday April 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 509 4th Ave SW, Red Bay, Alabama. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception after the service. Private burial arrangements are being handled by Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay Alabama.
Mike was a man of many stories, and as we celebrate his life, we hope you will bring your stories to share. Flowers may be ordered by Consider the Lilies Tel: (256) 356-8313.
WILLIAM ARCHIE “BIG A” HARDIN
VINA, AL – William Archie “Big A”Hardin, 75, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Red Bay Hospital. He was born December 4, 1943 in the Old Burleson Community in Franklin County, AL. He was a steel worker for U.S. Reduction for eighteen years and then retired as a truck driver. He was a member of Old Burleson Baptist Church, Old Burleson Masonic Lodge and Cahaba Temple Shriners.
Services will be Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with James Overton officiating. Burial will be in Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters – Cynthia Gober (Larry Creekmore) Red Bay, AL and Loretta Hovater (Tracy) Tuscumbia, AL; three grandchildren – Adara Cromeans (Kevin) Muscle Shoals, AL, Lakota Hovater and Brady Hovater, both of Tuscumbia, AL; three sisters – Marie Upton, Bob Ann Fowler and Polly Loden, all of Vina, AL and a brother-in-law – Bobby Robinson of Vina, AL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marvalene Lewey Hardin, his parents, Stirl and Topsy Gober Hardin, a sister, Carolyn Robinson and brother-in-law, Arvie Upton.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Upton, Steven Scott, Steven Webb, Kevin Cromeans, T.J. Fowler, Brian Davis and Darrin Lewey. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Fowler, Jim Jackson and Russell Davis.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 30, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Red Bay Hospital Nursing Staff and Dr. Kristy Crandell.
ALICE MAE EMERSON
RED BAY, AL – Alice Mae Emerson, 70, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born March 30, 1948 in Opelika, AL and was a homemaker. She was a member of Single Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Vina, AL.
Services will be Saturday, March 30, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Single Springs Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband – Robert Junior Emerson; three children – Jean Ann Pendley (Christie), Joyce Marie Wright (Kenny) and Larry Travis Emerson (Cindy); seven grandchildren– Austin Chance Williams, Jessica Renee McBride, Alaina Lou McBride, Larry Alexander Emerson, Aaron Wayne Pitts, Veronica Leigh Pace and Brad Parrish; one brother – Michael Flournoy and three sisters – Catherine Woods, Kay West and Teresa Guntharp.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Alvin Flournoy, her mother, Murlene Flournoy, two sons, Robert Alan Emerson and Harlon Wayne Bartlet, three brothers, Eddie Flournoy, Frankie Flournoy and Timothy Ralph Flournoy and six sisters, Jean Griggs, Joyce Harrison, Bonnie Watson, Shirley Pounders, Louise Hamm and Joan Knecht.
Pallbearers will be Larry Emerson, Marcus King, Shannon Cochran, Chris Lindley, Jeremy Malone and Clayton Diehl. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommie Hindman, Dwain Strickland, Kenny Wright and David Barnes.
Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
BRO. BOBBY MASSEY
GOLDEN, MS – Bro. Bobby Glen “Paw” Massey, 76, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the North AL Medical Center. He was born in Franklin County, AL to Marshall and Geneva Humphries Massey. He began his ministry at Providence Baptist Church and Northside Baptist Church. He founded and pastored at Friendship Baptist Church. He then became the pastor at Forrest Grove Baptist Church and was the current pastor at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Kevin Merritt and Randy Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by four children-Myra Coats (Ricky) of Vina, Sheila Smith (David) of Dennis, Angie Gilliland (Dallas) of Red Bay and Tony Massey (Angie) of Golden; Eighteen grandchildren-Beth James (Matt), Josh Phifer (Kim), Matt Phifer (Sami), Duston Mills (Heather), Ashley Mills, Will Weeks, Haven Massey, , Logan Massey (Melissa), Zak Coats (Katrina), Chase Coats (April), Josh Coats (Britni), Sonya Burns (Brian), Dee Smith, Stephanie Smith, Wendy Stanley (Josh), Breeze Gilliland, Autumn Higginbottom and Hunter Higginbottom; 29 great-grandchildren-Lexi, Brady, Mattie Brooke, Jace, Maddox, Marlie, Xander, Weston, Tatum, Lydia, Kurtis, Jesse, Jolie, Ava, Paisley, Lilli, Caleb, Autumn, Asher, Reed, Libbi, Lizzi, Beau, Cole, Colton, Parker, Anna, Grethen and Bryant; two sisters-Linda James and Kathy Coats (Harold); sister-in-law-Mayola Massey; seven nieces; three nephews and a host of other friends who called him “Paw.”
He was preceded in death by his loving wife-Doris Massey; two grandchildren-Cory and Brooke Mills; his brother-Jimmy Massey; sister-Nella Jean Massey; his parents and his brother-in-law-Robert James.
Pallbearers will be Tony Massey, Logan Massey, Josh Phifer, Duston Mills, Matt Phifer, Brady Collum, Mark Massey, Greg Strickland and Jarod Massey. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Benson, Jeff Holland, Freddie Watson and Bobby Raines.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
TALMADGE LEWEY
RUSSELLVILLE, AL – Talmadge “T.B.” Lewey, 76, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Franklin County, AL. He was born May 31, 1942 in Franklin County, AL and worked with the State of Alabama Highway Department for thirty-five years. He was a member of Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, a member of Franklin County Cattlemens Association and president of White Oak Hunting Club. He had served in the U.S. National Guard.
Services will be Saturday, March 16, 12 p.m. at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Silas Oliver and Bro. Stephen Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Dempsey Cemetery, Russellville, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three brothers – Carl Lewey (Karen), Russellville, AL, Horace Lewey (Pam) Russellville, AL and Norris Lewey (Brenda) Red Bay, AL; two sisters – Racine Holt (Ed) and Berlene Puckett, all of Cleveland, Ohio; eleven nieces and nephews; twenty great-nieces and nephews and a step-grandson – C.J. Bennett, Cherokee, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Lewey and Gladys Jarnigan Lewey, an infant brother, Joseph Lewey, one niece, Emily Skidmore and a brother-in-law, Jim Puckett.
Pallbearers will be Torrey Lewey, Brandon Lewey, Charles Kemp, Jon Pruitt, Sonny Allen and Aiden Lewey. Honorary pallbearers will be White Oak Hunting Club members and Northwest Alabama Salebarn friends.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church and continue until service time on Saturday.
CHARLES EDWARD SPENCER, SR.
VINA, AL – Charles Edward Spencer, Sr., 77, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 26, 1941 in Franklin County, AL to Jerome Spencer and Bessie King Spencer. He worked in maintenance at Sunshine Homes for twenty-nine years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.
Services will be Friday, March 15, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Larry Hill and Bro. Barry Holcomb officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven and one-half years – Ann Spencer, Vina, AL; two children – Sarah Nichols (Kenny) Hamilton, AL and Charles Edward Spencer, Jr. (Misty) Vina, AL; six grandchildren – Brandie Davis (Jason), Tracy Wells (Kollin), Erica Grimes (Zach), Samantha Stallworth (Trei), Logan Spencer and Chad Nichols (Kelli); ten great-grandchildren – Jacob Davis, Jaycee Davis, Gretchen Davis, Bryce Wells, Addison Grimes, Rykki Stallworth, Donnie Stallworth, Cameron Nichols, Asher Nichols and Deacon Nichols and one sister – Barbara Kennedy, Belmont, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, James Robert Spencer, Larry Spencer, David Spencer and Danny Spencer, a brother-in-law, Gene Kennedy and a son-in-law, Ricky Holland.
Pallbearers will be Jason Davis, Jacob Davis, Kollin Wells, Zach Grimes, Trei Stallworth, Chad Nichols, Logan Spencer and Anthony Spencer.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
FRED JUNIOR GRAHAM
THOUSAND PALMS, CA – Fred Junior Graham went to be with the Lord March 5, 2019 of a heart attack. He was born January 1, 1931 to Fred and Vivian Graham. He married Rachel James on January 3, 1953. He was a factory worker at Johnsmanville in Illinois, truck driver at Gunite A Go Go, in his retirement he did cleanup for HUD housing in California. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1, 1948 to April 1, 1952.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL with military graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife – Rachel Graham; son – James C. Graham; grandchildren – James R. Graham and Laurie Lynn Blankenship; great-grandchildren – Gage and Emily Ann Graham, Bryan Marx, Ethan and Raydon Blankenship; sisters – Helen Hall, Faye Young and Virginia Graham and a brother – Johnny Graham.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David Elrod, sisters, Mary Jo Holly and Wanda Pendergraph and brothers, Waymond, Burl and George Graham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
JEANETTE GOBER
HODGES, AL – Aden Jeanette Gober, 93, passed from this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born March 29, 1925 in Franklin County, AL to William Roebuck Wallace and Mary Lula Puckett Wallace. She was a member of Hodges Convention Baptist Church.
Services will be Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Pastor David George and Pastor Adam Pharr officiating. Burial will be in Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons – Glyne Gober (Janet) and Steve Gober (Betty); eight grandchildren – Andy Roberson (Shelia), Lane Roberson, Robin Pharr (James), Dana Stidham (Greg), Briana George (David), Jennifer Frederick (Brad), Jessica Linam (Randall) and John Gober (Courtney); eighteen great-grandchildren – Amanda Hester (Josh), Tyler Roberson, Adam Pharr (Lexy), Ethan Pharr, Gabe Stidham, Mason Stidham, Lucas Stidham, Emma Stidham, Marlee George, Reagan George, Ava George, Davis Rhett George, Hayes George, Nora George, Connor Frederick, Teddy Frederick, Sarah Linam and Cole Linam and two great-great-grandchildren – Paige Hester and Skyler Hester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Gober; a daughter, Gerelene Overton and twelve brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Andy Roberson, Tyler Roberson, Ethan Pharr, Gabe Stidham, Mason Stidham, Lucas Stidham and Skyler Hester.
The family would like to thank the staff at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, AL for their kindness and care.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 10, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
JUNE BOLTON
RED BAY, AL – June Bolton, 89, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Generations of Red Bay. She was born July 11, 1929 in Waukegan, IL to Alvin Jenson and Daisy Ladwick Jenson. She was a homemaker and attended Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Services will be Monday, March 11, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Pastor Tony Pitt. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years – Wilbert Bolton, Red Bay, AL; daughter – Joy Taylor, Red Bay, AL; two sons – Dale Bolton, Red Bay, AL and Kenneth Bolton (Jodi) Beach Park, IL; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be Monday, March 11, 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
KATHY EMERSON
VINA, AL – Kathy Jean Beasley Bridges Emerson, 65, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Russellville Hospital. She was born in Alabama to Alvie and Nellie Chambers Beasley. She was a homemaker, a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and the Gideon Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Clint Holcombe, Bro. Greg Beasley, Bro. Brian Bridges and Bro. Cody Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Shottsville Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband -V. H. Emerson of Vina, AL; Son-Brian Bridges (DeAnn) of Hartselle, AL; step-son-Mark Emerson (Cindy) of Russellville, AL; step-daughter-Christy Franks of Muscle Shoals, AL; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law-Frances Beasley, Ramona Beasley and Marie Beasley and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death her parents; her first husband-Ed Bridges; four brothers-Hubert, Frank, Gene and Dewey Beasley and one sister-Stella Mae Beasley.
Pallbearers will be Mark Emerson, Dwayne Emerson, Cody Tucker, Braden Holcombe, Kerry Beasley, Clint Robinson and Casey Beasley.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
CECIL COLE
RED BAY, AL – Cecil Cole, 82, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Ligon, KY to James and Bertha Tackett Cole. He was retired from General Motors.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 6, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. James Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hodges, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by wife of 61 years, Patricia Cole of Red Bay; three children-James Cole of OH, Cecil Cole (Cher) of Durand, MI and Pamela Cole of Dundee, MI; seven grandchildren-Walter Cole, Stephanie Cole, Cierra Cole, Brandee Meadows, Victoria Latta (Kyle), Jessica Perez and Richard McLaughlin (Erin); two great-grandchildren-Cooper Latta and Aubrey White; one brother-Charles Cole; one sister-Esta Cottrell and a very special friend-Alan Wood.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-Marie Woodrum.
Pallbearers will be Charles Cole, Stan Cole, Richard McLaughlin, Evan Bishop, Alan Wood and Jeremy West. |
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