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Fountain, Eunice A., a native of Birmingham, passed away June 16, 1999 in Sedona, Arizona. She was a member of Wayside Chapel Church in Sedona. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Brocato of Champaign, Illinois; three sisters, Dorothy Oldacre and Lydia Jackson of Birmingham, and Ida Pierce of Sedona, Arizona; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at Ridout's Elmwood Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel. Arrangements by Ridout's Elmwood Chapel (205) 252-7227.
Harris, Mrs. Edith W., of Birmingham, went home to be with the Lord on her 73rd birthday, Monday, December 13, 1999. She was a loving mother and grandmother who always put the needs of others before her own. She was retired from the State of Alabama Department of Veteran's Affairs. She is survived by her two sons, Marshall L. Harris, Jr. (Angie) and Kenneth R. Harris (Donna); daughter, Phyllis T. Harris; four grandchildren, Christopher M., Sarah N., Stephany M., and Melany B. Harris. She was the youngest of 10 children and is also survived by two sisters, Irene Gill and Nesbitt Carpenter. Funeral services will be Friday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m., at Elmwood Chapel with private burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Elmwood Chapel. Ridout's Elmwood Chapel, (205) 251-7227 directing.
Wright, John Hart, age 68, died December 8, 1999 at his home in Jacksonville, Alabama after a long battle with an illness. He is survived by his wife, Joan Clements Wright, a daughter, Amanda Lee Wright of San Diego, California, formerly of Birmingham; a son, Nathan Hart Wright of Dallas, Texas, a brother, Henry S. Wright of Canyon Lake, Texas and a beloved cousin, Jack Calvin Ellis of Lubbock, Texas and several nieces and nephews. He was a native of Greenville, Texas. After serving four years in the US Navy including a tour on Saipan, M.I., 1949-1950, he attended and graduated from Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked in research and development for the U.S. Army Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama until his retirement in 1986. Since retiring, he raised cattle and many other of "God's creatures both great and small" on his farm on Dripping Rock Road in Piedmont, Alabama. Most importantly, he was a Christian. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 19, from 2-3 p.m. in the Chapel at Cheaha State Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to cancer research, the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville or New Hopewell Baptist Church, Piedmont.
Gracia, Antonia, age 86, of Birmingham, died Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Member of Fairview United Methodist Church. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m., at Maple Grove Cemetery. Rev. Lon Euler, officiating. Survivors: son, Charles Rodriguez, Birmingham; grandchildren, Anastasia and Channing Rodriguez. Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, directing.
Seaver, Rosie Connell, age 88, of Gardendale, formerly of Trafford, died Tuesday, December 14, 1999. She was a member of Lynnwood Church of God. Funeral services will be Friday, December 17, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Memorial Gardendale Chapel with burial in Trafford Cemetery in Trafford. Rev. Fred Bryant and Rev. Johnny Bryant officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gardendale Chapel. She was preceded in death by daughter, Bonnie Swain. Survivors: daughter, Barbara (Leon) McCombs of Morris; sons, Bobby Connell of Wewahitchka, Fla., Jim (Bernice) Connell of Gardendale, and Jerome Connell of El Paso, Tex.; brothers, Hershel Thomas, James Thomas, and J. W. Thomas, all of Warrior; ten grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Oakwood Memorial Gardendale Chapel directing.
Gerald, Mr. Robert F. "Bob", age 80, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, in Madison, Fla. He was a sales rep. for N.A.P.A., a Mason and Shriner and a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran, member of Cherry Lake Methodist Church. A native of Eclectic, Alabama. Longtime resident of Birmingham, he lived in Cherry Lake since 19 87. Survived by: wife, Ida Gerald of Cherry Lake, FL; brother, Albert Gerald of Birmingham; sisters, Evelyn Penny and Emma Louise Jones, both of Birmingham. Services will be Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at Cherry Lake Methodist Cemetery. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, Fla. directing.
Hubbard, Lida E., age 94, of Bessemer, died June 14, 1999. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 19, at Noon at New Hope Baptist Church, 3209 Arlington Avenue, Bessemer with burial in Old St. Paul Cemetery. Rev. I. Dozier officiating. R. L. Lumzy Funeral Home directing.
Holley, Mr. Lemuel T. Iii, of Homewood, died Tuesday, December 14, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn J. Holley; daughter, Trina Holley; and brother, Dr. Ted Holley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Salvation Army. Johns-Ridout's directing.
Fields, Infant Michael Charles, one day old, died Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at Zion Memorial Gardens. Survivors: parents, Twanna Nelson and Michael Fields; brother, Jamarcus Porter. R. L. Lumzy directing.
Lowery, Patricia Ann, age 37, of Whites Chapel, died December 14, 1999. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at Kilgroe Chapel with burial in Moody Cemetery. Survivors: husband, Mark Lowery; daughters, Jamie and April Lowery; mother, Louise Patterson; sister, Becky Livingston (Charles); stepbrothers, Gary Lowery and Henry Butler; stepsisters, Kathy Holmes, Susie Duckett, and Peggy Butler. Kilgroe Funeral Home of Leeds directing.
Collins, Wayne Charles, age 50, of Detroit, MI, died Sunday, December 5, 1999. He was a member of Groveland Baptist Church. He lived in Detroit 30 years. His parents, Murrell Price Collins, Sr. and Hazel Harris Collins preceded him in death. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m., at Groveland Baptist Church. He is survived by wife, Lorraine Collins; three sons, Murrell, Durrell, and Michael Collins, all of Tempe, AZ; very special friend, Bessie Culbert, Detroit, MI; three brothers, Dwight (Pearl) of Fremont, CA, Donald Ray (Deborah) of Birmingham, and Murrell Price Collins, Jr. of Elmore, AL; two sisters, Theresa (Albert) Scruggs of Fayetteville, NC, and Janis (Erskine) Jones of Birmingham; host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Hawkins, Georgia Mae, age 78, of Birmingham, died Friday, December 10, 1999. She was a member of St. Luke A. M. E. Church, Birmingham. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Luke A. M. E. Church, 2801-21st Avenue North, Birmingham, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Sam J. Walker, officiating. Survivors: daughters, Mamie Denise Singleton of Riverton, CA, and Annette L. Deloach of Birmingham; sons, Marvin U. Hawkins of Denver, CO, Arthur Hawkins, and Gregory G. Hawkins, both of Birmingham; sisters, Mary Crenshaw of New Jersey and Ruth Gardner of Detroit, MI; brother, Isaac Riley of Fort Wayne, IN. Grey Memorial Funeral Home, directing.
Jordan, Mr. Charles E., age 66, of Birmingham, died Monday, December 13, 1999. He was a member of Mt. Herman A. M. E. Zion Church-Tarrant City. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 17, at 12:00 noon from the church with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Lisa Jordan Wheeler (Darryl) and Ms. Janice Pruitt; son, Brandon (Gynda) Jordan; sister, Mrs. Frances Jordan Beavers; grandchildren, Ashley, Darryl, Jr., Charles, Amber and Sade; a very special friend, Jo Ann Bolden. Arrington Funeral Home, directing.
Black, Betty Joye Carter Beason, age 66, of Arab, died December 14, 1999. Mrs. Black was a member of the Guntersville First United Methodist Church and Teacher and Librarian for the public school system and Snead Jr. College. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at Guntersville First United Methodist Church with burial in Brookwood Cemetery. Rev. Rudy Guess and Rev. Hodges officiating. Survivors: husband, Lehmon Black; son, Phil Beason of Arab; stepson, Hugh Black of Arab; stepdaughter, Joan King of Arab; one grandchild and three step-grandchildren. Carr Funeral Home directing.
