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Praytor, Shelton W., age 59, of Trussville, died January 16, 1999. He was a member of Clay Baptist Church in Trussville. He was self-employed as a Drywall Contractor for several years. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 19, at 11 a.m. at Clay Baptist Church with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Orlando, Fla. Rev. Rick Hinkle officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Survivors: wife, Marilyn J. Praytor of Trussville; son, Ronald (Joy) Holliday of Minden, La.; daughter, Cherylonda D. Holliday of Orlando, Fla.; brothers, Richard Praytor of Altoona, Robert Praytor of Trussville, Phillip Praytor of Hanceville, and Alan Praytor of Mayo, Fla.; sisters, Shirley Massey, Pat Herber, both of Fremont, Nebr., Phyllis Bell of Altoona, and Ann Weldon of Orlando, Fla. Memorials may be made to the Medical Center East Hospice. Ridout's Roebuck East Chapel directing.
Rogers, Mr. Tommie, 79, of Fairfield, died January 24, 1999. He was retired, a member of New Birth Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, member of the #1 Usher Board and The Christian Union #1. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 30, 1:00 p.m., at New Birth Baptist Church, 2200 Avenue V Ensley, with burial in George Washington Carver Cemetery. The Rev. George M. Williams officiating. Survivors: four daughters, Mrs. Tommie Lee Wiley (Willie), Moss Point, Miss., Mrs. Wanda F. Jackson (Robert), Columbus, Ga., Ms. Arnita Young and Mrs. Sharon D. Fisher (Theodore), Birmingham; four sons, Michael, Melvin (Regina) and Tommie Rogers, Jr., all of Birmingham, and John W. Stallworth (Virginia), Alexander City; two sisters, Mrs. Katie M. Lambert and Ms. Bama McBride; two brothers, Mr. Mack McBride (Barbara) and Mr. Elmore McBride (Nazel), all of Beatrice; 25 grandparents; three grandchildren. Bushelon Funeral Home directing.
Harris, Joe C., age 72, of Gardendale, died Wednesday, January 27, 1999. He was a retired foreman at CSX Railroad with 44 years of service; member of Gardendale First Baptist Church; member of the Welcome Sunday School Class; veteran of World War II. Funeral services will be Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m. from Gardendale Chapel with burial in Oak wood Cemetery. Rev. Steve Gaines and Rev. Leon Zalenski officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, January 28, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gardendale Chapel. Survivors: wife, Alene Harris; sisters, Mary Ann Choate of Evansville, Ind. and Bonnie White of Springfield, Tenn.; brother, Thomas Harris of Woodburn, Ky.; grandchild, Charles (Lori) Storme of Groton, Conn.; great grandchild, Nikolas Storme of Groton, Conn.; several nieces and nephews; numerous friends. Oakwood Memorial Gardendale Chapel directing.
Conwell, Mrs. Mary Frances Gilbert, a ge 69 of Montevallo, made her transition on Saturday, January 23, 1999. She was a native of Bibb County, employee of the University of Montevallo for 27 years, a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Montevallo, where she served on the Usher Board, matron and member of the Missionary Society. She was a faithful member of the Harris Pride Chapter #437 Order of the Eastern Star. Service of memory will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Church, Pastor Harry Jones will officiate with interment in the Carlton Hill Cemetery Brier field. Her loving survivors are: devoted husband, James Con well; sons, Arthur (Janet) Conwell, Danny (Alma) Conwell, and Jerry Conwell; daughters, Erma (Reverend Frank) Kirksey, Lenora (Jeff) Wilson, Tammy (Kelvin) Ryans, Margie (Tony) Heflin, Loree (Earl) McDonald, and Donna (David) Haggard; brothers, Jube (Elizabeth) Gilbert, Jimmy (Henrietta) Gilbert, Richard Gilbert, Elder Robert (Mattie) Gilbert, Joe Lee (Margaret) Gilbert, Sr., Isiah (Dorothy) Gilbert; sisters, Car rie (Joe) Davis, Mary Lee (Paul) Parker, and Ruby (Joe) Hill; 28 grand children, 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The remains will repose on Friday from noon until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Westside Funeral Home, Calera, directing.
Fikes, Georgia, age 88 of Birmingham, AL died January 22, 1999. She was a retired homemaker and a member of First Baptist Zion City, Birmingham. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 11 a.m., the Rev. J. Waites officiating at First Baptist Zion City. Burial will be at Zion Memorial Gardens. She is survived by daughters, Lillie L. Whittaker (Richard), Eunice G. Carvin (Earnest)both of Birmingham; Annie J. Timmons, Paula G. Woods, Harriette Sargert (Willie), Bonnie M. Williams (James), all of Los Angeles, CA; sons, Albert F. Bates, Anthony R. Woods, Arthur R. Woods (Dorothy), all of Birmingham; Thomas D. Bates (Rosland), Willie R. Bates (Mary), Johnie H. Bates (Helen); 73 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Earnest Johnson Funeral Home directing.
Cochran, Mrs. Hazel Guined, age 85, of Graysville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 1999. She was a member of Fall City Baptist Church in Winston County. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30, at 2:00 P.M. in the Bell Forestdale Chapel with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jimmy Bradford will officiate. She is survived by: daughters, Gayle Nichols of Dora, and Martha (Bill) Chaney of Graysville; son, Bob (Mary) Guined of Pelham; sisters, Mildred Wagoner of Alabaster, Johnnie Mae Jones of Twilley Town, and Evelyn Acton of Dora; brothers, Buddy Parker of Tampa, Fla., E. J. Parker of Sumiton; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Bell Funeral Home in Forestdale is directing.
Jordan, Mrs. Elner, age 85, of Oxmoor, died Friday, April 9, 1999. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at Davenport-Harris Funeral Chapel with burial in Shadow Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors: son, Judson Jordan of Fairfield; brothers, Jessie Ray Jones of Castleberry, Ala. and Tom Jones of Gantt, Ala.; sister, Mrs. Sarah White of Oxmoor. Davenport-Harris Funeral Home directing.
Ray, Mary E., age 79, of Birmingham, died April 12, 1999. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery. Survivors: sons, John C. Ray of Springville and Charles R. Ray III of Birmingham; daughters, Noni Ray of Birmingham and Sara Byrum of Tupelo, Miss.; grandchildren, Nicholas Lang, Nicole Byrum, Charles R. Ray IV, Joshua Ray, and David Ray. Ridout's Roebuck East Chapel directing.
Saizis, Mr. Theodore, of Birmingham, AL died Tuesday, April 13, 1999. He was a former member of St. Mark's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Ebbie "Sally" Saizis; brother, Vincent Saizis (Josephine); sister, Katherine Noto; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services to be announced at a later date.
Downey, Jennie R., died April 15, 1999, in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in Commerce, Ga. on September 2, 1909 and was a long time resident of Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Downey. Mrs. Downey is survived by her sons, Robert E. Downey and wife Fatima, Thomas L. Downey and wife, Marilyn of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Harold Alan Downey of Mobile; grandchildren, Deborah, Kristi, Jeff, Greg, and Felisa; four great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Survivors also include: sisters, Edna Redd Cummings and Mildred Elizabeth Redd of Birmingham; brothers, James Harold Redd of Sun City, Fla., John Alexander Redd of Arnold, Calif. and Ronald Winters Redd of Panama City, Fla. Memorial services will be held on May 1, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Birmingham. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.
