Obituaries
Mrs. Sharon Margaret Milam, 73, of Ardmore, Ala., died June 2, 2010, at her residence with her family and friends at her side.
She was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Northport, Mich., and also is a former resident of Hastings, Mich. She is preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Margaret McCormick LaLonde; her husband of almost 30 years and love of her life, W.T. (Billy) Milam; son Dennis Sottille-Bell; brother Claude LaLonde; and sisters, Sheila Sottille and Mary Shively.
Survivors include sons, Kip Morris of Battle Creek, Mich., Todd Morris and wife Susan of Littleton, Colo., and Billy Bell of Ardmore, Ala.; daughters, Darcy Woodard of Middleville, Mich., and Peggy Sue Morris of Belvidiere, Ill.; step-son Billy (Bubba) Milam of Decatur, Ala.; step-daughters, Bonnie Madison and Frances Patterson, both of Decatur; brothers, Dwight LaLonde of Middleville, Mich., and Jim LaLonde of Virginia Beach, Va.; special grandchildren, Shannon Woodard and Joshua Woodard; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Robert Paul Hitchcock, 61, of Prospect died June 1, 2010, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A former Chief Investigator and Chief Deputy for the Giles County Sheriff Department, he had a distinguished career in law enforcement.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Irwin Hitchcock and Inez Eunice Perry Hitchcock Hodges.
A memorial service was held June 4 at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Mark Johnson and Rodney Livingston officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore.
Survivors include daughter Cassie Sanders and husband Mark of Prospect; son, Paul Hitchcock of Ohio; sister Pamela Bland of Florida; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Glenn (Pappy) Pierce Hamlett, 67, of Falkville, Ala., died June 1, 2010, at his residence.
Born July 17, 1942, in Pulaski, he was a 1960 graduate of Giles County High School. He was employed with United Parcel Service for 28 years, enjoying working with his fellow UPS’ers.
After retirement, Mr. Hamlett was employed a short time training drivers for their CDL license.
He was a member of and deacon at Hartselle Church of Christ.
His favorite pastime was being with his family; he loved his grandchildren dearly. Family and friends will miss him greatly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard B. and Hazel P. Hamlett; and brother David Wayne Hamlett.
Funeral services were held June 3 at Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home with Phillip Hines officiating. Burial was in Hartselle City Cemetery.
The family gives special thanks to Hospice of the Valley, Dr. Dukes, Mike Pruitt, Hartselle Hospital employees and all his doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt Transplant Center. The family also is very thankful to all for your prayers, love and support given during Mr. Hamlett’s illness.
Memorials may be made to Hartselle Church of Christ youth Group and Hospice of the Valley.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Linda Garner Hamlett; daughter Rhonda Lanelle Hilliar and husband Jeff; sons, Kevin Zane Hamlett and wife Tara and Kerry Lane Hamlett and wife Andrea, all of Hartselle, Casey Glenn Hamlett and wife Anita of Prattville, Ala., and Jonathan Ray Hamlett and wife Misty of Cullman, Ala.; sister Martha H. Flanagan of Rogersville, Ala.; and grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Hilliar, Jon Alex Hilliar, Zane Alexander Hamlett, Kyle Stephens Hamlet, Kenzie Elizabeth Halett, Gracie Marie Hamlett, Landon Pierce Hamlett and Adrian Lashay Busby.
Mr. John Lamar Tucker Jr., 63, of Prospect died June 3, 2010, at his residence.
He was a member of Elkton United Methodist Church, and he served for 16 years on the Farm Bureau Board. Also, he was a member of the South Giles County Utility Board, the Gideons and a former Giles County Commissioner. He participated in many productions of the Giles Heritage Theater.
He is preceded in death by his father, John L. Tucker Sr.
Funeral services were held June 6 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Davis and the Rev. Bill Miles officiating. Burial was in the Tucker Family Cemetery with full military honors.
The family suggests donations be made to Elkton United Methodist Church, The American Cancer Society or the Giles County Public Library.
Survivors include son John L. Tucker III and wife Betsy of Prospect; mother Kittie Tucker of Elkton; brother Tex Tucker of Elkton; sisters Peggy Widener and husband Mike of Phoenix, Ariz., Betty Foster and husband Doc of Pulaski and Sylvia Wilmer and husband John of Mooresville, Ala.; aunt Elise Tate; grandchildren, Kylee Tucker and John Will Tucker of Prospect; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Ella Lee Rose, 85, of Nashville, formerly of Pulaski, died June 4, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman Clarence and Viola Garrett Rose.
Funeral services were held June 7 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with the Rev. James Nave officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include brother Walker Rose and wife Elizabeth of Ethridge; sisters Marie Parker and Corinne Nave and husband James, all of Pulaski; nephew Johnny Cox and wife Lori of Old Hickory, great nieces and nephews; Woodbine Baptist Church Friends; special friends Tommy and Betty Cox of Nashville and a host of other nieces and nephews.
Mr. Glen Harold Silas, 72, of Toney, Ala., died June 6, 2010.
He was born May 13, 1938, in Athens, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vinard Dean and Catherine Pollitz Silas; and an infant son, Thomas Wayne Silas.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Silas of Toney; sons, Glen Farrell Silas and wife Maia of Ardmore, Ala., and Christopher Wayne Silas and wife Audrey of Hazel Green, Ala.; brothers, Ruffus Allen Silas, James Calvin Silas, both of Athens and Joe Almond Silas of Toledo, Ohio; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Melba McKinney, 95, of Pulaski died June 6, 2010, at Hillside Hospital.
She was born Jan. 10. 1915, in Lincoln County.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joel and Minnie Robinson Carpenter; and her husband, Elsie McKinney.
Funeral services were planned for today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include son Joe McKinney of Goodspring; daughter Janelle Law of Nashville; sister Marjorie Carman of Arkansas; and grandson Jason Law.
Mr. James Dwain Glossup, 75, of Pulaski died June 6, 2010, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
Born April 6, 1935, in Giles County, he was a retired salesman.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Allen and Laura Lee Bailey Glossup; sons, Jerry Dwain Glossup and Stephen Glossup; and four brothers, Robert Allan Glossup Jr., Lowell Thomas Glossup, Wendell Gale Glossup and Freddy L. Glossup.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Delois Glossup of Pulaski; son Tim Glossup and wife Renea of Goodspring; daughter Freda Glossup Wade and husband George of Pulaski; brothers, Samuel Glossup of Ardmore, Tenn., Joe Lee Glossup of Georgia, Harold Glossup and Carl Glossup, both of Pulaski; sisters, Joann Vanhooser of Dechard, Glenda Simmons and Peggy Farrar, both of Pulaski; seven grandchildren.
Mr. Herbert Grady Taylor Sr., 98, of Pulaski died June 10, 2010, at NHC HealthCare, Pulaski.
He was retired from Genesco.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Norton Sr. and Betty Ann McDonald Taylor; his wife, Ruby Lee Woods Taylor; son Herby Taylor;
sisters, Minnie Cochran, Annie Cosby, Bessie Tyler, Robbie Armstrong, Lillie Bee Williams, Elizabeth Fogg; and brothers, Clifford Taylor, Edward Taylor Jr., Virgil Taylor, Bernard Taylor, J.D. Taylor and Robert Taylor.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 12, in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Giles Memory Gardens.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
He is survived by daughters, Barbara Taylor Bee of Nashville and Melody Taylor of Pulaski; sons, Charles Taylor and wife Paula of Huntsville, Ala., Ricky Taylor and wife Bonnie of Pulaski; daughter-in-law Cathy Taylor of Texas; sister Margaret Wooten and husband Shelby of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Pardon Holley, 84, of Pulaski died June 10, 2010, at NHC HealthCare, Pulaski.
She was born April 17, 1926, in Giles County. She was employed as a cafeteria worker at Beech Hill and Richland schools.
She is preceded in death by her parents,
William Forrest and Annie Bell Bevels Pardon; and her husband, Billy Holley.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Frankewing Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Survivors include son Paul Holley and wife Nina of Frankewing; brothers, Carl Pardon of Cornersville, Dean Pardon of Lewisburg and Elbridge Pardon of the Bunker Hill community; sisters, Jean Edwards and Nancy Sumners, both of Pulaski; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Louise Spivey Hickerson, 85, of Lynnville died June 10, 2010, at NHC HealthCare, Pulaski.
She was born June 29, 1924, in Lynnville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Morton and Maggie Lena White Spivey; her husband, James R. Hickerson; brothers, Charlie Spivey, Roy Spivey, Otis Spivey and Ollie Spivey; and sister Willie Nix.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lynnville Church of Christ.
Survivors include nieces, Norris Nix of Lynnville, Paula Gatlin of Minor Hill and Shelia Walker of Pulaski; nephew Steve Spivey of Pulaski; and several other nieces and nephews.
Mr. Richard (Sonny) W. Smith, 82, of Huntsville, Ala., died June 12, 2010, at his residence.
Born Feb. 17, 1928, in Louisville, Ky., he was a graduate of Jones High School in Lynnville and attended Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville.
He retired as a Major after serving 22 years in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and was retired from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Dallas Turner Smith; and sister Betty Allen.
Private family services will be held.
Survivors include wife, Erica F. Smith; son Wayne Smith of Columbia; daughters, Yvonne Moore and husband Larry of Lynnville and Gina Scales and husband Allen of Birmingham, Ala.; grandsons, David Smith of Chapel Hill and Chris Campbell and wife Dedra of Lynnville; granddaughters, Olivia Scales and Alisha Scales of Birmingham; and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Luthene McGee, 73, of the Brick Church community, died June 12, 2010.
She was retired as a surgical nurse at Hillside Hospital.
Mrs. McGee is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Thelma Henderson Wray.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in Shores Memory Garden.
Survivors include her husband, J.C. McGee; son Ricky McGee and wife Cindy of Brick Church; daughter Pam Hargrove of Pulaski; brothers James Wray and wife Barbara of Pulaski and Joe Wray and wife Marilyn of Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hinshaw Smith, 96, died June 13, 2010, at her son’s residence in Prospect.
She was born July 27, 1913, in Wirtz, Va., and was a Navy veteran, serving in Washington, D.C., during World War II. She retired from a nursing career in Dayton, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Barbara Wray Hinshaw; husband Paul Charles Smith; brothers Walter Hinshaw, James Hinshaw, Joseph Hinshaw, Mesh Hinshaw; step-daughters Carol Temple, Suzanne Balwin, Jacqueline Wonderlick.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 19, at Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home in Vandalia, Ohio. Burial will be in the National Veterans Cemetery in Alexandria, Va.
Williams Funeral Home of Columbia is in charge of arrangements; condolences may be sent to www.williamsfh.com
Survivors include son Gary G. Smith and wife A. Katharine (Kiss) of Prospect; step-children Edwin Smith and wife Joan of Oregon, Ill., Richard Smith and wife Jean of West Milton, Ohio, Terry Smith of Tipp City, Ohio, Zola Schnelle and wife Jean and Norman Smith, all of Vandalia; sister Lucia Davis and husband Lee of Kettering, Ohio; grandson Brian C. Smith; step-grandchildren Deborah Starkey and husband Brandon, Samantha Mowery and husband Chad and Jeremy Kelso and wife Michelle; six step-great-grandchildren.
Mr. W.T. Hickman, 82, of Lynnville died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at NHC HealthCare, Pulaski.
The Maury County native attended Jones High School in Lynnville. He was owner/operator of W.T. Hickman Market in the Lynnville community for 50 years.
He was a long-time member of Stiversville Church of Christ, serving for 48 years as an elder. For 12 years, he operated a bus route for the Giles County Board of Education.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Carmack and Lois Hubbell Hickman.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Stiversville Church of Christ with Barry Farris, Ricky Clay and Larry Benderman officiating. Burial was to have been in Lynnwood Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Stiversville Church of Christ, c/o Larry Benderman, 3837 Pulaski Highway, Culleoka, TN 38451, or Alzheimer’s Association, 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216, Nashville, TN 37215 or Parkinson’s Foundation, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.
Notes of sympathy may be sent to www.oakesandnichols.com.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lois Brown Hickman of Lynnville; daughters, Lynda Hanna and husband Donnie and Phyllis Worsham and husband Don of Lynnville; brothers, Howard Hickman of Nashville and Wayne Hickman and wife Ann of McCains; grandchildren, Tracey Norman and husband Randy and Scott Hanna and wife Martha; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Infant William Dean Townsend died June 8, 2010, at Camp Lejune Naval Hospital in North Carolina.
He is preceded in death by great-grandfather Victor Tiny Parker.
Graveside services were held June 13 at Giles Memory Gardens. Brandon Britton officiated.
Survivors include his parents, Bill and Lindsey Townsend; sister Taylor Grace Townsend; grandparents Randy Townsend, Scherri Townsend, Tony and Jo Ann Townsend, Brenda Parker Hooie and Bill Hooie; and great-grandparents Willa Jo Dye and Mildred Parker.
Mr. Bobby Dean Hargrove, 67, of Giles County died Friday, June 10, 2010, at his residence.
He was a former auto mechanic and is preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Yant Hargrove.
A memorial service was held at Shores Baptist Church with the Rev. James H. Hargrove officiating.
The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Relay For Life fund at First National Bank, Pulaski.
Survivors include daughter Laura Stephanie Hargrove of Murfreesboro; sisters, Frances Brown and husband John of Cross Plains, Barbara Ann Goats and husband Bobby, Martha Ruth Williams, all of Pulaski, Stella Mae Adcock and husband Jeff of Murfreesboro and Nancy Mae Holder and husband Randy of Fayetteville; five brothers, William T. Hargrove and wife Linda of Pulaski, James C. Hargrove and wife Betty of Murfreesboro; Larry P. Hargrove and wife Sherrie of Pulaski, Kenneth Earl Hargrove of Murfreesboro and Danny Ray Hargrove of Pulaski; plus numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Annette Rush, 45, of Ardmore, Ala., died June 14, 2010.
She was born Aug. 12, 1964. She moved to the Ardmore area five years ago from Hattisburg, Miss.
Survivors include husband Jack Rush III of Ardmore; son Scott Wilson of Modesto, Calif.; her parents, Clyde and Janice Clark of Sumrall, Miss.; and sister Kristen Andrus and husband Steven of Newhebron, Miss.
Mrs. Marie Stone Rose, 71, of the Goodspring community died June 15, 2010, at NHC HealthCare of Pulaski.
She was retired from LeeMar Shirt Factory.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Royce Rose; parents, Henry and Ruth Prentice Stone; brother Charles Stone; and sister Jewell Peden.
Funeral services were June 18 at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Neil Price and David Ford officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include sons, Clifford Rose and wife Eddie Ruth of Goodspring and Randy Rose and wife Debbie of Pulaski; daughter Carol Corbin and husband Alan of the Bunker Hill community; sister Mary Breeding of Pulaski; brother John Stone of Ethridge; grandchildren, Will Rose, Jeremy Rose, Laura Corbin, Charlie Corbin, Jennifer Mack and David Rose; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Louise McMahan Powers, 86, of Athens, Ala., died June 16, 2010, at Limestone Health Facility.
She was born March 16, 1924, in Limestone County, Ala., the oldest of seven children. She grew up in the Horton Hollow community in West Limestone, Ala.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Posey Carl and Ella Rose McMahan; husband Rabon W. Powers; sons, Ronald (Ronnie) W. Powers and Larry Wayne Powers; grandson Rabon Morris Powers Jr.; sister Elizabeth McMahan; and brother Thomas Carl McMahan.
Funeral services were held June 19 at McConnell Memorial Chapel with Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery.
Survivors include sons, Morris Powers and wife Dianne of Athens, Glenn Powers of Ardmore and Steve Powers and wife Mary of Pulaski; daughters, Judy Rose of Lawrenceburg and Janice Murphy and husband Ray of Huntsville, Ala.; brothers Cecil McMahan and wife Mamie, Chuck McMahan and wife Betty and Donald McMahan and wife Judy, all of Athens; sister Robbie Nell Craig of Athens; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Shirley Maebelle Hunt, 61, of Limestone County, Ala., died June 16, 2010, at Athens Limestone Hospital.
She was born March 9, 1949 in Delrose, was a member of Elkmont Church of Christ and is preceded in death by her father, James Wiley Bryant.
Funeral services were held June 19 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Roger Jackson and Steve Ferguson officiated. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery.
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Survivors include two sons, Leonard Dunnam and wife Jodi of Elkmont and James Dunnam of Minor Hill; daughter Estrella Burney and husband Brandon of Elkmont; mother Caroline Bryant of Minor Hill; sister Doris Hammond of Minor Hill; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Joan Marie Yarbrough, 69, of Harvest, Ala., died June 17, 2010.
She was born April 7, 1941, in Athens, Ala. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harttselle and Ethel Wales Schrimsher; brother Jimmy Schrimsher; and sisters, Nancy Curley, Joyce Cribbs and Catherine Schrimsher.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Martin Yarbrough of Harvest, Ala.; sons, Jerry Kim Yarbrough and wife Charlotte and Douglas Martin Yarbrough and wife Trina, all of Harvest; brother Douglas Schrimsher of Ardmore, Tenn.; sisters, Barbara Atchley of East Limestone, Ala., Ann Holmes of Athens, Ala., and Charlotte Davis of Florence, Ala.; granddaughter Kimberly Gilreath of Toney, Ala.; step-grandson Heath Shaneyfelt; great-granddaughter Taylor Marie Gilreath; and step-great-grandchild Gavin Shaneyfelt.
Mr. Audie Coell Shelby, 90, of Pulaski died June 17, 2010, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 16, 1919, in Giles County and was a lifelong resident. He was retired from the trucking and excavation business.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Gilbert and Minnie Lee Drake Shelby; his wife, Sallie Boatright Shelby; sisters, Virginia Flaurice McGee, Lela Grace Malone and Velma Hesta Irvine; and brother Hazel Edward Shelby.
Funeral services were held June 19 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Donations may be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Inc., 410 Allied Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.
Survivors include son Edward Shelby and wife Anita of Pulaski; daughter Judy Lamar and husband Tom of Pulaski; brothers, Winford Martin Shelby and wife Mary Frances of Madison, Donald Jackson Shelby and wife Nannye of Donelson; sister Wylodene Boyatt of LaVergne; grandchildren, Tiffany Lamar, Tommy Lamar, Joseph Shelby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Renee Elaine Johnson Kennedy, 49, of Pulaski died June 17, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
The Detroit, Mich., native was an employee of Goodman Industries of Fayetteville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Winfred and Melonise Williams Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Thursday, June 24, at the Greater Richland Creek Central Building with Louis Houston officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul-Agnew Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 23, in the chapel of the Rose of Sharon Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday, June 24, from 11 a.m. until time of the service.
Survivors include five children, Shelly Matthews, Renessa Tenant, Ryan Johnson, all of Pulaski, Victoria Johnson and Rahman Apacanis, both of Detroit, Mich.; six brothers, Zeneus Johnson and wife Karen of Southfield, Mich., Jerome Q. Johnson and wife Ora of Kentwood, La., Richard L. Johnson and wife Gloria of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dwayne L. Johnson of Taylor, Mich., Leon A. Johnson of Kentwood and Dominic A. Johnson and wife Shameca of East Point, Mich.; three sisters, Winifred Blanding and husband Bobby, Melanise Brown and husband Don, all of Pulaski, and Kim L. Johnson of Colorado Springs; four grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rebecca Odell Bryant, 68, of Athens, Ala., died June 19, 2010, in that city.
She was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Lauderdale County, Ala., was retired from Delphi and Cutler Hammer and was a member of the Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Jessie Haygood; husband William (Sonny) Bryant Jr.; and brother Jimmy Haygood.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Spry Funeral Home, Athens, with Bobby Ogles officiating. Burial will be in Hodges Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter Sherry Evans of Goodspring; sisters, Martha Gibson of Athens, Jane Cowan Word of Minor Hill, Gail Hargrove of Piney Chapel, Ala.; and Cynthia Haygood of Athens; brother Alton Haygood of Rogersville, Ala.; grandchildren Troy Evans and Tracie Evans, both of Goodspring; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Vicki Jo Haynes, 68, died June 20, 2010, at Meadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pulaski.
She was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Waterloo, Iowa. Prior to illness, she was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Mountain Grove, Mo., where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir and worked in the nursery. She also spent more than 20 years as a childcare giver in her home. The love and care she gave, along with her walk of faith, changed and shaped the lives of numerous children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ivan Vern and Lola Jo Strange Berry; and grandmothers who reared her, Ada Marie Cotton and Lillian Berry.
Funeral services were to have been held today (Tuesday) at Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore, Ala. Memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include husband, whom she married June 25, 1977, Robert M. Haynes; four children, Robin Lopez and husband Henry of Galena, Mo., Anthony Roe and wife Mary of Colorado Springs, Colo., Claudia Offill and husband Mike of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Loren Roe and wife Connie of Prospect; step-mother Thelma Berry of Waterloo; one step-sister; four step-brothers; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; an uncle of Missouri; and a multitude of friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Evelyn Estelle Rolin, 87, of Goodspring died June 21, 2010, in Pulaski.
Retired from Arvin, she is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Wilton Chandler Pratt.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Rickey Rolin officiating. Visitation was scheduled for today (Tuesday) from 4-8 p.m.
Survivors include sons, Billy Rolin of Florence, Ala., Dale Rolin of Goodspring and Melvin Wilburn and wife Alvie of Prospect; sisters, Mary Jackson of Westlake, Ohio, Peggy Hall of Burbank, Calif., and Pat Sanderson of Charleston, S.C.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Easther Marie Bailey Clinard, fondly known as Marie or Doosie, 80, died June 19, 2010, at her son’s home in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Clinard was a kind and loving soul, a friend and mother to all. There was always a place for you at her table and never did she utter a harsh word against anyone. Born during the Depression, her life had many hardships yet many joys. Her greatest treasures in life were her family, her friends, her memories and her faith in God. Although her body failed, her love and faith never weakened.
“If it were possible and I could turn back the pages of time,
I’d like to visit once again, the kitchen that belonged to the Dear Mom of mine.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, Loyce Vestal Bailey and Ether Correne Moore.
Funeral services were held June 28 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Dobbins Cemetery in Appleton.
Those who lovingly remember her and are so saddened by her loss are her husband Everett; son Randy; sister-in-law Dot Clinard; uncle Leroy Moore, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mom, we miss you.
Mr. Graham Pollock Jones, 73, of Pulaski died June 20, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He was a longtime employee of Hays Distributing and Columbia Mid-South Distributing companies.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Henry and Mary Lee Pollock Jones.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, at Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Montgomery and Rand Hayes officiating.
Visitation was to have been held from 4-8 p.m., today (Tuesday) at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Wilkes Jones of Pulaski; daughters, Mary Lynn Douglas and husband Forrest of Murfreesboro and Melissa Pierce and husband Ricky of Pulaski; and grandchildren, Kristen Eubank, Katie Eubank, Hunter Douglas and Samuel Graham Douglas.
Mrs. Fred B. Stevenson, 87, of Huntsville, Ala., died June 22, 2010.
He was born and reared in Ardmore, Tenn., moving to Huntsville, where he had been a lifelong resident. He is preceded in death by his wife, Christine Mullins Stevenson; parents, Cletis J. and Francis Mae Merrell Stevenson; and brother, Dr. James H. Stevenson.
Survivors include daughter Patty Baldwin and husband Curtiss of Huntsville/Grant, Ala.; sister Doris Secrest of Ewing, Ky.; granddaughters, Christen Cannon, Courtney Baldwin; two grandchildren; nephew Jim Mullins and wife Lynette; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews; and a long list of lifetime friends.
Mrs. Hazel Agnes Ferguson, 86, of Ardmore, Ala., died June 26, 2010, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Ardmore, Ala. She is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mary Velma McKee Chandler; husband William Dalton Ferguson; and two sons, Dalton (Corney) Ferguson and Ricky Clay Ferguson.
Survivors include son Dale Ferguson of Ardmore, Ala.; daughters, Eyvon Hopkins of Taft, Diane Ballard and Darleen Mullins, both of Ardmore, Ala.; brothers, V.B. Chandler of Fayetteville, Joe Chandler of Huntsville, Ala., and Tom Chandler of Ardmore, Ala.; sisters, Coy Campbell of Athens, Ala., and Peggy Ruff of Soddy Daisy; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
Mrs. Nora Whitt Bannard, 84, of Ardmore, Tenn., died June 27, 2010, at Ardmore on Main.
The Madison County, Ala., native had lived in the Ardmore area for five years, coming from Palmdale, Calif. She is precede in death by her husband, Raymond Otto Bannard; and parents, Robert Franklin and Lillian Ruth George Whitt.
Survivors include brother J.B. Whitt of Toney, Ala.; sisters, Robbie Spinelli of Huntsville, Ala., Dorothy Lusk of Toney, Ala., and June Boggs of Ardmore, Tenn.; nieces, Ann Bridges and Susan Raby; nephews, Robert Boggs, Joe Bob Whitt and Wade Boggs; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Mr. James Claude Shaw, 85, of Selma, Ala., died June 27, 2010.
He was a native of Giles County.
Mr. Shaw was a faithful member of Orville Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge Fulton 98 and a longtime horseman and farrier.
Mr. Shaw is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sallie Burns Shaw.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at New Live Oak Cemetery with the Rev. George K. Jones officiating.
Visitation was to have been 6-8 p.m., today (Tuesday) at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
The family request that memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice or to Orville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, Buc Shaw and wife, Gwen, and Bill Shaw; grandchildren, Kim Shaw and David Shaw; close personal friend EmmaGene Walton; numerous nieces and nephews, including Greg Dixon, Rod Dixon, Tommy Burns, Faye Hamlett, Martha Lovell, Randall Shaw, Barry Shaw, Susan Shaw and Jeff Shaw.
Mr. Michael Hugh Claiborne II, 25, of Winchester died June 27, 2010, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center.
He was a native of Orange Park, Fla., and a deputy for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 2-5:30 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up for Mr. Claiborne’s son, Kollin, at U.S. Bank.
Survivors include his parents, Michael Hugh and Lori Carbone Claiborne of Fayetteville; son Kollin Reese Claiborne; grandmother Nelda Dye of Fayetteville; aunts, Judy Vallese of Rhode Island, Nancy Shipley of Pensacola, Fla., Kathy Baker and husband Phillip, Jean Baker and husband Paul, all of Kelso; uncle Lynn Dye and wife Donna of Fayetteville; cousins, Christopher Baker, Jonathan Baker, Shannon Baker and David Baker, Brandie Rogers, Jenna Dye, Clint Dye, all of Kelso, Kim McCleary, Paul, McCleary, Kasey McCleary, Savannah McCleary and auren McCleary, all of Pensacola, Tammy Vallese and Patty Vallese of Rhode Island and Tommy Vallese of Connecticut.