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AVERY
08-13-2008
ANNISTON — Services for Mr. Eddie Avery, 89, will be announced by Anniston Funeral services. Mr. Avery died on Monday, August 11, 2008, at RMC. "You have our deepest sympathy." Anniston Funeral services (formerly Williams Funeral Home)
BRADFORD
08-13-2008
LINEVILLE — Funeral service for Mrs. Ruby Carden Bradford, 80, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. L.C. Harris and Gordon Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 9 tonight, August 13, 2008, and until service time on Thursday. Benefield/Lineville in charge of the arrangements.
BRIGHT
08-13-2008
OHATCHEE — Graveside service for Wanda Bright, 61, of Ohatchee, who passed away August 11, 2008, will be at noon today at Pine Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Walter Lawrence will officiate. Miller Funeral Home and Crematory directing. Ms. Bright was a lifetime resident of Calhoun County and was preceded in death by her daughter, Denice Bright. She is survived by her children, Darlene (Johnny) Glasgow, James Bright, Lenell (Gerald) Gregg, Belinda (Fran) Grower; grandchildren, Crystal (Adam) McLean, Stephanie Pennington, Joshua Pennington, Hannah (Dustin) Snyder, Haleigh Bright, Kyle Gregg, Andrea Gregg, Brandon Wallace, Kelsey Williams; great-grandchildren, Brayden Snyder, Lainey McLean, Ashlyn McLean; sister, Javiolet Porter; brothers, Tommy Pinson, James Pinson, Calvin Pinson, Jake Pinson; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Gregg, Joshua Pennington, Brandon Wallace, and Dustin Snyder.
HARRELL
08-13-2008
JUPITER, Fla. — Funeral service for Mr. A.J. Harrell Jr. will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008, at Mt. Gilead Community Church in Wadley with Bro. Ray Franklin and Bro. Jimmy Brand officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and until 1 hour prior to service time on Friday. He will lie instate at the church for 1 hour. Benefield/Lineville in charge of the arrangements.
HOBBS
08-13-2008
OAK LEVEL — Memorial services for John T. Hobbs Jr., 81, will be at 11 a.m. today, August 13, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville with Dr. Derek Staples and the Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Andy Bumpus will provide the music. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary one hour prior to the service. Mr. Hobbs died Monday at Regional Medical Center in Anniston after a short illness.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Suzanne; four sons, Tom Hobbs (Cheryl), of Birmingham, Rick Hobbs (Gina), of Memphis, Tenn., Mike Hobbs, of Johnson City, Tenn., Chris Hobbs (Lauren), of Jacksonville; and a stepson, Bill Duncan, of Oak Level; three brothers, George Hobbs (Pauline), Gene Hobbs (Ruth), and Harold Hobbs (Dorothy), all of Calhoun County; his well-loved grandchildren, Jade, Jason, Mitchell, Kyle, Jon, Jordan, Alex, Cameron, Reid, Lexie, Jack, Hope, and Joshua; and many special nieces and nephews. Mr. Hobbs was a Wilsonville, Ala., native, born August 4, 1927, to John Thompson Hobbs Sr., and Mary Pluma Vansant Hobbs. After graduating from Jacksonville High School in 1946, he served in the United States Air Force and took part in the Berlin Airlift (1949) as a member of a unit providing radar direction for allied planes that brought crucial supplies to the embattled citizens of Berlin. He later earned a B.S. degree in mathematics and history from Jacksonville State University. A 35-year career with the United States Postal Service followed. His wife and children feel that his greatest achievement was designing and building their dream home in rural Cleburne County at Oak Level. In addition to using beams that he hand-hewed with his grandfather's century-old foot adz, he also fashioned a fireplace from large rocks he gathered by hand from the mountains of Borden Springs. It took John seven years to fulfill his dream, which stands as a legacy to his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Building Fund, P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, Ala. 36265.
NELSON
08-13-2008
OXFORD — Funeral services for Jimmy D. Nelson, 74, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Billy Harris and Pastor Karl Doerner officiating. Mr. Nelson will lie in state one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church. Burial will follow in the Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening from 5-8 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Nelson died on Monday at Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Janie Nelson; son, Randy K. Nelson and his wife, Kim; daughter, Cyndi Smith and her husband, Bruce; stepson, Jason Reeves and his wife, Davinna; grandchildren, Sarah Moore, Matthew Nelson, Joey Nelson, Kevin Nelson and MacKenize Reeves.
Pallbearers will be Larry Camp, Bobby Welch, Tim Harris, Randy Beshears, Cecil Whiteside and Harry Walters. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron McKinney, Tommy Davis and Bill Suddeth. Mr. Nelson was a life long resident of Oxford and Anniston area. He was a car dealer for over 50 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Nelson was a member of Parker Memorial Baptist Church and a loving father, grandfather and friend. He was a devoted golfer and a big Alabama football fan.
REEVES
08-13-2008
LINEVILLE — Funeral services for James C. Reeves, 90, of Lineville, will be at 3 p.m. today, August 13, 2008, at the Benefield Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland with the Rev. Rick Talley officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland until service time. Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland in charge of the arrangements.
SIMS
08-13-2008
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Bobby Glen Sims, affectionately known as "Bob" to his family and many friends, died peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2008, at the age of 70. Bob was born in Mt. Olive Community, Clay County, Alabama, on March 31, 1938. He had a deep love of music and was a highly accomplished and well known guitarist in the Tallahassee area. He was a proud member of The Good Times Music Company Band, Roadmasters Band, and The Bravest Little Band, and was invited up to play a tune or two whenever spotted in the audience by many other musicians in the area. In recent years, Bob was the Music Director for the Sopchoppy Opry. He held weekly practice sessions in his home studio, which displays an impressive collection of guitars, some of which he hand made. Before retiring on February 28, 2005, Bob was employed by the State of Florida as Chief Engineer of The Florida Channel Television. He attended Georgia Tech University, and was a member of Unity of Tallahassee Church and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #1075. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Sims; a son, Marty (Star) Sims, of Frisco, Texas; a daughter, Beverly (Bob) Noerr, of Colton, California; grandchildren, Connor, Lawson and Gabriel Sims and Josh, Cameron, Patrick, Anna Chae and Airel Noerr; stepchildren, Billy Ervin, Christy Ervin, Linda Ervin, Keith Thompson, Deborah Thompson, Shane Thompson and Donna Thompson-Schilling; sisters, Betty Privett, of Union City, Ga., LaNelle (Bill) Phillips, of Anniston, and Shirley (Ernie) Garcia, of Douglasville, Ga.; first cousin, Mike Cockrell, of Alabaster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was deeply loved by his family and many friends, who will remember his engaging smile and sense of humor. Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Beggs Funeral Home, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL, 850-942-2929. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Unity of Tallahassee Church, 2850 Unity Lane, Tallahassee, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. Beggs Funeral Home Apalachee Chapel (850) 942-2929
TURNER
08-13-2008
ANNISTON — Graveside services for Master Kayson Alexander Turner will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008, with the Rev. William T. Jones officiating. Kayson was born to the proud parents of Kandria Johnson and Kevin Turner on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at RMC. He is survived by brothers Seantorius Martin; sisters, Keonda Madden and Tykeria Turner; grandparents, Mrs. Shuessler (Kim) Ware, of Anniston, Mr. Keith Johnson, of Anniston, and Willie (Patricia) Turner, of Munford; great grandparents, Mrs. Ruth Ann Curry, of Eastaboga, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pearl Williams, of North Chicago, Ill.; uncles, Ryan Ware, of Anniston, and Willie Turner, of Dayton, Ohio; aunts, Brittany Ware, and Shana Johnson, of Anniston, Mashonda Turner, of Tuskegee and Tamika Turner, of Dayton, Ohio; cousins, Kierstin Woods, Jaiden Turner, Quintin Turner, Kayln Turner; and a host of great uncles and aunts. "You have our deepest sympathy." Anniston Funeral services (formerly Williams Funeral Home) 256-236-0319 "Where service begins and never ends"
WILSON
08-13-2008
JACKSONVILLE — Funeral services for George W. Wilson Jr., 58, will be announced by K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory. Mr. Wilson died August 11, 2008 at Stringfellow.
BARCLAY
08-14-2008
TALLADEGA — Funeral services for Mary Barclay, 90, will be announced by Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary. Mrs. Barclay died Friday at Talladega Healthcare Center.
CHATMAN
08-14-2008
LEESBURG — Funeral services for the Cheryl Lynne Chatman, 46, will be at 2 today at Perry Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12-2 today.
GLADDEN
08-14-2008
ANNISTON — Funeral services for Mr. Harold Gladden, 53, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel. Mr. Gladden died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Stringfellow Hospital.
KOONTZ
08-14-2008
HUNTSVILLE — Kevin Douglas Koontz, 28, passed away Saturday August 9, 2008 at Huntsville Hospital. He was the owner of Modern Renovation Concepts. Kevin was loved by many who will miss his beautiful smile, his laugh and his sense of humor. He has touched and fothe Rever changed many lives. Kevin always said, "Give until it hurts, then keep giving." He was the most giving, compassionate and loving person. The work of his hands amazed those around him. He was a wonderful daddy who loved his boys dearly. His boys looked up at him with a sparkle in their eyes. Kevin, we know where you are now. Your will fothe Rever be loved and missed. Promise. Promise. Survived by his wife, Traci Koontz; sons, Tthe Revin Koontz and Tristen Koontz; parents, Don and Buffa Koontz; brother, Mark Koontz, all of Huntsville; sisters, Carrie Kincade of Hawaii and Sheree Koontz of Leland, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Coy Hallmark and Dr. Larry Riddle officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Park, Florence, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pathfinders, Inc. 3104 Ivy Ave., SW, Huntsville, Al 35805.
MARTIN
08-14-2008
ANNISTON — Funeral services for Mr. William Martin Sr., 80, will be announced by Ervin Funeral Chapel. Mr. Martin died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center.
MOORE
08-14-2008
PISGAH — Mr. Roy A. Moore, 72, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. His funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev's Clinton Graham and Jimmy Shankles officiating. Burial will be in Green Haven Memorial cemetery at Pisgah. Visitation will be from 5-9 this evening and Friday 9 a.m. until time of service.
Survivors include, wife, Geraldine Moore, of Pisgah; sons, Jim Moore, of Atlanta, Ga., Artie Moore, of Oxford and Buddy Moore, of Huntsville; daughters, Barbara brown, of Higdon, Joyce Craighead, of Henager, Annette Parker, of Cummings, Ga., LaMerle Hubbard, of Albertville, Lynn McComb, of Oxford, and Leigh Moore, of Pell City; brother, Vernell Moore, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Dorothy Whitmire, of Spring City, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
TAYLOR
08-14-2008
ROANOKE — Graveside services for Miss Carey Beth Taylor, 77, will be 2 p.m. today from the Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
THOMAS
08-14-2008
ANNISTON — Funeral services for Willie Mae Thomas, 76, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary. Mrs. Thomas died August 13, 2008 at Regional Medical Center.
VANDEVER
08-14-2008
ANNISTON — Graveside services for Louella Mullen Vandever, 94, formerly of West Grove, Pa., will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA.
WILSON
08-14-2008
ANNISTON — Funeral services for George W. Wilson, Jr., 58, will be Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11 a.m., at the K.L. Brown Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Whites Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 this evening. Mr. Wilson died Monday, August 11, 2008, at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his former wife, Regina Wilson; two daughters, Shannon (Derek) Cannon and Leslie Wilson, all of Jacksonville; four sons, Matthew (Gina) Wilson, of Jacksonville, Christopher Wilson, of Tuscaloosa, Austin Wilson, of Anniston and Christian Wilson, of Mississippi; three sisters, Patricia (Doug) Fritts, of Plymouth, Mass., Deborah (Daniel) Kimborowicz and of Hingham, Mass. and Mary Beth (Hank) Bueniewicz, of Oviedo, Fla.; four brothers, Robert (Maggie) Wilson, of Masphpee, Mass., Thomas Wilson, of Port Orange, Fla., Donald (Leslie) Wilson, of Florida, and Andrew Wilson, of Arizona; five grandchildren, Tyler, Torren, Kaitlyn, Brooklyn and Tristan; a special niece, Julie Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents George Wilson, Sr. and Mary Wilson and a son, George Michael Wilson.
Pallbearers will be James Ramey, Ray Pledger, Kevin Sells, J.J. Taylor, Frank Whaley and Mike Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Patterson, Danny Sweet, Jimmy Woods, Jerry Gardner, Ronnie Trapenstead, Scottie Greenwood, Wayne Smith, Jim McGill, The CDL Connections, The Social Club, and the On The River Club. A special thanks to Jenny Pickette. George was an avid basketball player. He set a U.S. Marathon record in Massachusetts on May 2, 1966. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served as Post Commander of the American Legion Post #157 in Jacksonville. A die hard Red Sox fan, he loved life and people and was a friend to many.
BRADFORD
08-14-2008
LINEVILLE — Funeral service for Mrs. Ruby Carden Bradford, 80, will be 2 p.m. today, at Shady Grove Christian Church.
TURNER
08-14-2008
ANNISTON — Graveside services for Master Kayson Alexander Turner will be 5 p.m. this evening at Eaton Hills Cemetery, with the Rev. William T. Jones officiating.
AVERY
08-15-2008
ANNISTON — Funeral service for Mr. Eddie "Slim" Avery, 89, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Anniston Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. W. S. Fields officiating. Burial will be at Eden Hills cemetery with Anniston Funeral services in charge. The family will receive friends this evening, August 15, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be at the chapel until time of services. Mr. Avery died on August 11, 2008 at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include eight sons, Roy (Lidia) Avery, of Rochester, N.Y., Eddie (Divore) Avery III, and Charles "Butch" (Debra) Avery, all of Cincinnati, Ohio, Joseph Ricky (Terrell), of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Marcus Avery, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Lawarren (Lisa) Orr, of Anniston, Michael D. (Shelleva) Orr, of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Romaine (Nickey) Avery, of Cincinnati, Ohio; three daughters, Quenne Renee Avery, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Verlarne Orr (Louis) Moreland of Houston, Texas, and Syretha Orr (Chris) Story, of Laurel, Md.; five stepchildren, 39 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mr. Avery was born in Chambers County and was a long time resident of Anniston, Alabama. "You have our deepest sympathy." Anniston Funeral services (formerly Williams Funeral Home) 256-236-0319 "Where service begins and never ends"
BOOZER
08-15-2008
JACKSONVILLE — Graveside service for Walter Raleigh Boozer Sr., 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, August 15, 2008, at the Rabbittown cemetery with the Rev. Rick McClain officiating. K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends this afternoon from 12-1 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Boozer died Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Dean Boozer; two daughters, Tina Carter and her husband, Ernist and Vivian Waits; two sons, Walter Boozer Jr. and his wife, Clauida, and Lonnie Boozer and his wife, Amy; one sister, Irene West; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Boozer, Mark Boozer, Mark Boozer Jr., JoVante' Boozer and Walter Raleigh Boozer Jr. Mr. Boozer was a beloved husband and father.
