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Wixson, Mr. Mike, age 33, of Huntsville, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Mr. Wixson was a Dive Master and fully certified Cave Diver. He was employed by Uni Graphics Solutions. His hobbies were photography, pool, chess, and a life Boy Scout. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at Laughlin Service Chapel with the Rev. Leland Caulder officiating. Visitation will be at Laughlin Service Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Survivors: parents, Steve and Janet Wixson of Chattanooga, Tenn .; sister, Laura Hanson of Tampa, Fla.; grandfather, Cliff Wixson of Tulsa, OK; grandmother, Ruby Jerome of Shell Knob, MO; uncle, Jim Wixson of Dallas, TX; aunt, Betty Schofield of Kansas City, KS; companion, Nina Donath of Huntsville. Laughlin Service Funeral Home directing.
Jefferson, Mr. Ben, of Birmingham, died Thursday, April 15, 1999. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 22, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Kingston with burial in Shadow Lawn Cemetery. Survivors: daughters, Ms. Louise Jefferson of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Marzetta J. Pitts, Ms. Queen E. Jefferson, both of Birmingham, Mrs. Sandra F. Dixon of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Shelia J. Washington of Birmingham; sons, Mr. Bennie L. Jefferson, Mr. Sylvester Jefferson, both of Birmingham, Mr. Charles E. Jefferson of Detroit, Mich., Mr. Billy Joe Jefferson, Mr . Leon Jefferson, Mr. Melvin Jefferson, and Mr. Arnold Jefferson, all of Birmingham; brother, Mr. Nor man Hudson of Chicago, Ill.; 37 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Davenport-Harris Funeral Home directing.
Hall, Mrs. Annie Mae, age 79, of Calera, died April 19, 1999. She is survived by her son, Billy Lee Hall of Ooltewah, Tenn.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; five sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, at Concord Baptist Church, burial at Shelby Memory Gardens. Rev. Jerry East officiating. Bolton Brown Service directing.
Seale, Carolyn Brown, age 73, died April 19, 1999. Survived by: brothers, Edgar P. Brown of Bessemer and Bobby Joe Brown of St. Augustine, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; many friends and loved ones. A graveside memorial service will be held at Union Chapel Cemetery in Jasper at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 1999. Abanks Mortuary and Crematory, Birmingham.
DeTurk, Virginia Eagles, age 85, of Birmingham, died April 20, 1999. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, and former member of 76th Street Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Manning Eagles and his wife, Sally. She was a retired teacher of Alabama Education Association and YWCA of New York. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at Roebuck Chapel with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Rev. Don Rosser officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. until service time. She is survived by relatives in North and South Carolina, Florida and Virginia. She also leaves a host of friends. Roebuck Chapel directing.
Garrett, Samuel Forrest, age 78, of Butler, AL died on April 19, 1999. He was born on March 3, 1921 in Mt. Olive, AL and raised in Gardendale, AL. He was a Veteran of WW II, having served as a Marine on the USS Saratoga that was bombed at Pearl Harbor. He was a member of the Beasley Hunting Club, a Mason and was retired from the Vulcan Materials Co. in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Sallie D. Garrett; a step-daughter, Debra Jenkins, and one brother, G.P. Garrett of Vestavia, AL and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Bumpers Funeral Home in Butler, AL. Bumpers Funeral Home directing.
Littlepage, Michael, age 44, of Birmingham, died April 14, 1999. He was an auto mechanic at East Lake Auto Clinic. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at Earnest Johnson Funeral Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. Lonzel Davis, Jr. officiating. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Louella Littlepage; father, Mr. James Earl Littlepage; sisters, Betty J. (Roy) Smith of Killen, Tex., Wanda L. Vasser (Duane) and Marlyn Littlepage, both of Birmingham, James E. Littlepage, Jr. (Janice), Garry Littlepage (Annie) and Robert E. Littlepage and Frederick Littlepage, all of Birmingham; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Earn est Johnson Funeral Home directing.
Whetstone, The Reverend Johnnie, age 80, died April 16, 1999. He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on November 18, 1918. He was a retired minister and moderator of the Mount Zion Coosa Valley District Association. He pastored in Jefferson, Walker, and St. Clair Counties, which included the Mt. Avery Baptist Church (Margaret) for 25 years. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church (Overton) until his death. Survivors include: brother, Mr. Will Reed; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive visitors and friends on Wednesday, April 21, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mt. Avery Baptist Church, Margaret. Final Rites will be held on Thursday, April 22, at 1 p.m. from the First Baptist Church, Graymont. Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery. Poole Funeral Chapel directing.
Parker, Joseph W., age 75, Cape Coral, FL, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999. He was born in Bessemer and was the son of Allen W. and Thular (Biddle) Parker. During WWII, Mr. Parker served in the U.S. Air Force and he received his B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1950. He worked as an insurance adjuster for forty years before retiring. In 1996, Mr. Parker moved to Cape Coral, FL, from Terre Haute, IN. He was a m ember of Cape Coral First United Methodist Church and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks #2596. Mr.Parker is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; two daughters, Pamela (Bob) Hughes, Terre Haute, IN, and Cathy Perdieu, Gaffney, SC; one stepson, Tom Tetrault, Mason City, IA; one stepdaughter, Lisa Tetrault, Madison, WI; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Letty Yother and Beatrice Heaton, both of Birmingham. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adelaide (Harbin) Parker, four brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 1999, at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Johns-Ridout's Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham. The family suggest donations in Joseph's name be made to the American Cancer Society or Hope Hospice.
Ray, Mr. Eldred Malcomb, age 83, of Wilsonville, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. He is survived by: two daughters, Diane Armstrong of Kentucky and Kathy Rayfield of Columbiana; two sons, Mackie Ray of Wilsonville and Allen Ray of Columbiana; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Stone of Bessemer, Willie Fae Bradley of Wilsonville, and Sarah Vansant of Wilsonville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday, April 19, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilsonville Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Thomas officiating. Burial in Wilsonville City Cemetery. Bolton Brown Service directing.
Smith, Thelma Pattillo Addington, age 95, a resident of Galleria Woods in Hoover, passed away April 19, 1999. Mrs. Smith was a former resident of Tarrant and a long-time member of Tarrant Rock United Methodist Church. She attended Athens College and retired as Manager of the Tarrant Housing Authority in Boyles, after many years of service. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Billy Martin of Birmingham, and Carolyn and Elmer Hill of Destin, FL; grandchildren, Mike and Joy Patterson, David and Bonnie Martin, Nanci and Larry Sexton, Pam and Don McNutt, all of Birmingham; Marlene and John Bowman of Auburn, AL Great-grandchildren, Lark and Ty Patterson; Hunter, Will and Michael Martin, Lindsey and Blake Sexton; Kali and Molly McNutt, all of Birmingham; Brady, Corey and Jenna Bow ma n of Auburn, AL; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at Ridout's Roebuck Chapel, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve her as pallbearers. The family will receive friends form 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family suggests that memorials may be made to Tarrant Rock United Methodist Church. Ridout's Roebuck Chapel, 205-833-7171, is directing.
Vance, Doris Davis age 69, of Hueytown, died April 20, 1999. She was given a life membership pin from UMW. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hueytown. Mrs. Vance was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. S he is survived by her husband of 46 years, Rev. Hil lard C. Vance of Hueytown; two daughters, Kathryn (Roger) Vance Burnett of Opelika, and Vivian (Greg) Vance Brueckner of Holtville; grandchildren: Leigh Davis Brueckner, Roger Burnett, Jr. and Robert Burnett; mother, Irene Davis Brasher of Hueytown; sister, Myra N. Mosholder (William) of Lakeland, FL. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hueytown with burial in Forest Crest Cemetery. Rev. John Simmons and Rev. H.C. Hendricks will be officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:30-8 p.m. at Roebuck Chapel.
Roubdioux, Mrs. Bitty Gladys, age 86, of Bessemer passed awy April 20, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Roubdioux Sr. and daughter, Lena B. Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Humphrey of Bessemer; sons, Carl Roubdioux and his wife, Dorthey, of Bessemer, Rickey Roubdioux of Bessemer; son-in-law, James Hughes of Bessemer; sister, Laney Aldridge of War rior; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, at 11:30 a. m. at Brown Service Bessemer Chapel with Allen Kendrick officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 22, from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Brown Service Bessemer is directing.
Alexander, Margaret Boyd, beloved wife of the late Joseph Alexander Sr., passed away on Monday, April 19, 1999, in Birmingham, AL. Survived b y a son, Joseph Alexander Jr. and wife Lois; grandchildren: Kevin (Maria), Leigh Ann Sisson (Tommy), and Chris (Lisa); and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Alvina Boyd and Lucille Alexander of Cleveland, Ohio, and brother-in-law, Robert Alexander and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wadsworth of Ireland. In addition, she leaves a host of other loving friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the Canterbury Chapel. She was a member of the Western Reserve Chapter of O.E.S. and East Blvd. Presbyterian Church. Gifts may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, Methodist Children's Center or a charity of your choice. Ridout's Valley Chapel is directing.
Washburn, Paul C., of Homewood, passed away Monday. He was a graduate of Amherst College in 1950. Mr. Washburn was a pilot in U.S. Air Force and served in Korea from 1951 to 1955. He was employed by Norton Company in Worcester, Mass. as a sales engineer from 1956 to 1971, and currently the owner and president of Washburn Company, Inc, since 1971. He was actively involved in numerous clubs and social groups in the Birmingham area. He was the beloved father of Mrs. Clare Washburn Tidmore (James) of Pinson and Ms. Jennifer Washburn Qualls of Birmingham, and grandfather to Jessica Anne Tidmore, Daniel James Tidmore and Matthew Jarrett Qualls. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to "Camp Smile A Mile", P.O. Box 550155, Birmingham, AL 35255. Funeral arrangements by Ridout's Valley Chapel (879-3401) in Homewood.
