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Johnson, Mrs. Nina, age 93, of Fairfield, died April 17, 1999. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Wylam. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 22, at Noon at Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. W. M. Williams officiating. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Velma Mason of Fairfield; granddaughter, Mrs. Shirley Dorsey of Birmingham; two great-grandsons, two great-great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter-in-law. Scott-McPherson Funeral Home "Golden Rule Service With Dignity" directing.
Studdard, Alfreda S., age 78, of Birmingham, died April 18, 1999. She was a member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church; member of the Southside Matron. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, at 1 p.m. at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with Entombment in Elmwood Mausoleum. Survivors: husband, Virgil C. Studdard, Sr.; daughters, Virgien Netta Ptomey and Eloise S. Junior Wormely; son, Virgil C. Studdard, Jr.; sister, Mar cella Jackson; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Bushelon Funeral Home directing.
Fox, Ronald Eugene, age 34, of Birmingham, passed away April 20, 1999. He was a member of Iron Workers Local Number 92. Survivors include his wife, Penny Fox; sons, Matthew Fox and Michael Fox, both of Laurel, MS; parents, Ronnie and Carol Fox of Pell City; brother, Daniel Lee Fox of Birmingham; sister, Rhonda Grissom of Hattiesburg, MS. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Ridout's Roebuck East Chapel with burial in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 21, from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Roebuck East Chapel is directing.
Bryan, Ruby Nell Weaver, of Vestavia Hills, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama and a native of Blount County, passed away April 19, 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Bryan, retired sergeant major of the U. S . Army. She was of Baptist faith and a retired U. S. Army employee. She had resided at Chateau Vestavia in independent living since December 1998 and was very happy there. She is survived by one brother, Bains Weaver of Boise, Idaho, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Helen Hamilton of Hoover, Alabama and Mrs. June Waldrep of Fairview, Alabama; one brother-in-law, Robert Bryan of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be at Elmwood Chapel on Wednesday, April 21, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Graveside ser vices will be at Liberty Cemetery adjoining Antioch Baptist Church off Highway 79 in Blount County on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Elmwood Chapel directing.
Tucker, Fred, passed away October 28, 1999. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Johns Ridout's Southside Chapel (251-5254).
Erwin, Fred, Jr., age 8 2 of Tarrant, died Wednesday, October 27, 1999. Retired Chief of Master Mechanical Department, U.S. Postal Service, a member of Springdale Baptist Church, formerly active in the Tarrant Youth Baseball League, where he coached approximately 15 years. A member of the American Legion and the Eagles. He was a Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, where he served in the 51st Dixie Infantry Division. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gar dens. Bro. Winston McNeil officiating. Visitation will be Friday, October 29, from 6 -7:30 p.m. Survivors: wife, Ruby Lee Erwin; daughters, JoAnn (Jim) Tatum, Freda Poole; one brother, John Milton Erwin; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Springdale Baptist Church. Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home - Trussville directing.
Williams, Mrs. Frances, age 72, of Bessemer, passed away Monday, April 19, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Williams. She is survived by her son, Mike Williams and his wife, Theresa of Pleasant Grove, AL; brother, Bill Pitts, and his wife, Joyce of Graceville, FL; sisters-in-law, Betty Pitts and Elaine Pitts of Bessemer, AL; grandchildren, Jason Williams, Holly Williams, Karli Williams, Tom Williams, and Kirk Williams. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 1999 at 1 p.m. graveside at Marvin Chapel Cemetery in Graceville, FL. Visitation will be April 21, 1999 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. at Bessemer Brown Service in Bessemer, AL; and on April 22, 1999 from 6 until 8 p.m. at James and Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville, FL. Bessemer Brown Service directing.
Moore, Mr. Edwin Hastings, Iii, age 19, of Leeds, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at Ridout's Southern Heritage Cemetery in Pelham. The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood. Survivors include his father, Edwin Hastings Moore, II, and wife, Laurie of Leeds; mother, Pamela Bridges Moore of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; three brothers: Frank Allen Yeilding and Christopher Lynch Yeilding, both of Birmingham, and Shawn Moore of Ft. Walton B each, FL; grandparents: Sara Brooks McDonald and the late James W. Moore, Jr.; grandparents, Frank and Claire Lynch, all of Birmingham; and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Edwin attended Shades Valley High School and was a graduate of Leeds High School. The family suggest memorials be sent to the UAB Medical Center, Attention: Adolescent Psychiatric Unit located at the UAB Gift Records Office, 701 South 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35294. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (879-3401) in Homewood.
Godfrey, Mr. Fulton Sr., of Birmingham, AL died Mon day, April 19, 1999. The funeral will be held Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Bright Lilley Baptist Church with burial in Shadow Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cora Foster, of Birmingham; three sons, Mr. Fulton Godfrey Jr., Mr. Bernard Godfrey, Mr. Darryl Godfrey, all of Birmingham; six sisters, Mrs. Lelia Smith, Mrs. Willie Lee Feagan, Mrs. Kath erine Hall, Mrs. Shirley Ann Stringer, Mrs. Patricia Martin, Mrs. Bertha McCurdy, all of Birmingham; three brothers, Mr. Eugene Godfrey, Mr. Sam Godfrey, Mr. Wallace Williams, all of Birmingham and nine grandchildren. Davenport-Harris directing.
Douglass, Mr. Harvey J., of Birmingham, AL died April 19, 1999. Funeral will be held Thursday at 12 noon at Davenport-Harris Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. He was a Veteran of WW II. He is survived by his niece, Mrs. Priscilla Arnett of Birmingham, AL. Davenport-Harris directing.
Fuller, Howard Cleveland, age 75, of Birmingham died April 20, 1999. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Robert's Central Park Chapel with burial in Carver Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Fuller; three children, his grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Robert s Central Park Chapel directing.
Hooper, Mrs. Judy S., of Birmingham, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999. She was a member of Metropolitan Church of God and a former member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Born and raised in Oxford. Besides being active in both churches she was also active in the Birmingham Jaycees. She was a loving mother, cherished grandmother and beloved daughter and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas D. Hooper. Survivors are; daughters, Denise Gardner and husband John, Carole Little and husband Michael; grandchildren, Sarah Gardner, Jennifer Little, James Little, Chelsie Little and Teslin Little; parents, Lester and Geneva Sewell; sister-in-law, Kathi Hooper. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, 1999, 2pm at Southern Heritage with burial in Southern Heritage. Raymond F. Culpepper officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, April 1st, 1999, 5:30-8:00pm. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Ridout's Southern Heritage directing.
Clopton, Carrie Lou Tweed, age 86, of Birmingham, Alabama, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999. Several times president and Lifetime Member of Presbyterian Women, she also taught Sunday School in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee, Meridian, Mississippi, and Birmingham. She joined South Highland Presbyterian in 1956 where she advised the Senior High Fellowship and often took them to Mont reat, North Carolina for camp. An avid reader and former teacher, she instilled a love for books in all her family. Survivors include: her beloved husband for 63 years, James M. Clopton of Birmingham; daughter, Larry Ann Bridg man and husband, Stewart, of Staunton, Virginia; daughter, Linda Clopton of Atlanta, Ga.; granddaughter, Cara Lin Bridgman of Taiwan; grandson, James C. Bridgeman and wife, Carrie Mook Bridgman of Springfield, Virginia; grandson, Stewart G. Bridgman, Jr. and wife, Allen Booth Bridgman of Louisville, Kentucky; great-grandson, Benjamin J. Bridgman of Springfield; and sister, Doris T. Brokaw of Canton, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 2, at South Highland Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the Campus Counseling Center, UAB Inc., P. O. Box 55104, Birmingham, AL 35255, or to South Highland Presbyterian Church.
McCool, Julia Margrette, of West Blocton, Alabama, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in a local medical center. Chapel service will be Thursday, April 1, at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Bob Praytor and Rev. David Hodnett officiating. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery (West Blocton, Alabama). Visitation: Wednesday, March 31, 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Rockco Funeral Home-Centerviille. Survivors: daughters, Shirley Stamps of Hueytown, Ala., Jonette Ross of West Blocton, Ala., Sandra Everse of West Blocton, Ala., and Debbie Cobern of Wood stock, Ala.; son, Billy Vic McCool of McCalla, Ala.; sister-in-law, Lorene Pope of West Blocton, Ala.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two special friends, Ronald Barnes and Ann Buttrey. Pallbearers: John Stamps, Bryan Ross, Martin Everse, Gerald Cobern, Matt Arnold and Bobby Caldwell. Honorary Pallbearer: Dr. Hugh M. Hood. Rockco Funeral Home-Centreville is directing.
Kelley, Arleana C., age 88, of Birmingham, died November 2, 1999. Graveside service will be Friday, November 5, at Noon at Highland Memorial Gardens. Survivors: caretaker, Vera M. Thomas and other nieces, relatives and friends. Smith and Gaston North Side directing.
