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Funeral service for Mrs. Patsy Lackey Hall, age 51, of Opelika will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. The Rev. Clarence Trimble will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 20, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City.
Mrs. Hall passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in Montgomery. She was born on January 24, 1954 in Los Angeles, CA to Jack Lackey and Georgie Pitchford Lackey. She attended school at Southern Union State Community College and Troy State University. She worked as a Manager for Bruno’s. She loved to cook, collect antiques and “bargain shop”. She always put others before herself.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Larry Hall of Opelika; sons, Keith Hall of Opelika, and Chris Lackey of Columbus; grand-daughter, Kierstan Hall of Opelika; father, Jack Lackey of Columbus; sister, Deborah Mixon of Fort Son, GA; brothers, Steven Lackey and Tim Lackey, both of Alexander City and Paul Lackey of Tallassee and many nieces, nephews, and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Georgie L. Lackey and brother, David Lackey.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com
Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City is in charge of the arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News May 20, 2005 page 2A
James Fred Mitchell, 86, of Brewton, Alabama passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, at his home in Keego Community surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on December 15, 1918, in Decatur County, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Robert and Sallie Grimsley Mitchell. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty three years, Sybil Frances Mitchell of Brewton. Surviving him are four children; James Fred Mitchell, Jr. (Anne) of Foley, Alabama, Alfred Henry "Buddy" Mitchell (Dawn) of Montgomery, Alabama, R. Douglas Mitchell of Brewton, Alabama, and Tanya Mitchell of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is survived by six grandsons: James Fred Mitchell, III (Joy) of Daphne, Alabama, Douglas Bolton Mitchell (Holly) of Auburn, Alabama, Jesse Benjamin Mitchell (Amanda) of Durham, NC, Alfred Henry Mitchell, Jr. of Auburn, Alabama, Jason Green Mitchell (Lisa) of Montgomery, Alabama and Justin Mitchell Carte of Redwood City, California He is also survived by four great grandchildren: Constance Cary Mitchell, Olivia Brantley Mitchell, Thomas Jason Mitchell and John Patrick Mitchell. Also surviving is his brother Henry Mitchell of Scotts Hill, Tennessee.
Preceding him in death was his grandson Cary Thomas Mitchell of Auburn, Alabama.
James Fred Mitchell was educated in the public schools of Decatur County, Tennessee. He attended the Wabash Institute in Vincennes, Indiana and studied engineering at Tennessee Tech University in Cookesville, Tennessee before moving to Brewton, Alabama in the late 1930's. On April 20, 1942, he married Brewton native Sybil Frances Wiggins, Daughter of John Benjamin Wiggins and Thelma Mae Jernigan. Fred and Sybil Mitchell have been married for 63 years.
Colonel James Fred Mitchell entered the United States Army on October 11, 1941, prior to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and served his country for three decades. He was a veteran of three wars including World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. His duty stations included England, France, Germany, India, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Sicily, Korea, Vietnam, Israel, Nationalist China, Thailand and Japan. Colonel Mitchell was awarded numerous military medals including the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Double Bronze Oak Leaf, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Knot, American defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Five Battle Stars, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Korea Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Battle Stars, Army Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal with Palm, Vietnam Training Service Honor Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Marksman Badge with Carbine, Pistol and Rifle Bars.
Major General Kenneth J. Quinlan. When presenting Colonel Mitchell with the Air Medal, Called the veteran of three wars and "American Hero." Quinlan said, "It truly is an honor to be the one to recognize Mr. Mitchell. He is a great soldier, a great father, a great Husband and a model citizen." Colonel Mitchell was past Chairman of the USS Alabama Battleship Commission serving eight years including terms as vice chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. He was appointed by two Alabama governors to terms on the State of Alabama Veterans Affairs Board. He was elected by the military veterans of his state to serve as the Alabama Department Commander of the American Legion. Colonel Mitchell serves on the National American Legion Magazine Commission, Escambia County Alabama Veterans War Memorial Committee and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Additionally Colonel Mitchell is Past Committeeman for the Boy Scouts of American, Past President of the Brewton Rotary Club, Past National Committeeman for the American Red Cross, Past Chairman of the Escambia County Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross and Past Vice Co-Chairman of the American Red Cross for the State of Alabama. In 1980 he was named Man of the Year by the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce. He was first licensed by the Department of Commerce, Civil Aeronautics Administration in 1948 to pilot single engine aircraft. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Brewton where has served on the Board of Deacons. Colonel Mitchell was a long time supporter of Auburn University both in academics and athletics.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 20, 2005, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Brewton, Alabama. A service of Celebration and Remembrance of the Life of James Fred Mitchell will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at the Brewton First Baptist Church with the Reverend Jack Fitts officiating. Internment with full military honors will follow at Union Cemetery in Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. The family can be contacted at P.O. Box 654, Brewton, Alabama 36427. Floral contributions will be accepted or memorials made to the charity of choice.
Opelika-Auburn News, Sunday, June 19, 2005 page 2A
Mrs. Janie Sue Ward Baker was born October 10, 1911, in Wilcox County, Alabama, the daughter of the late Janie Permelia Steen Ward and Carlisle Jackson Ward. She grew up in a large loving family in Pine Apple, Alabama.
Although Mrs. Baker was first a wife and mother to her family, her lifelong calling was that of a teacher. She began her teaching career after two years as a student at Troy Sate Teachers’ College in the early 1930’s. Janie spent summers completing her BS degree, and later, her MA degree at Auburn University. Among the schools in which she taught in those early years were Forest Home and Furman in Butler County, and later Lanett. After her children were school aged, she returned to teaching, first at Dixie in Russell ‘county and for many years at Beauregard in Lee County.
Mrs. Baker was a long time resident of Lee County. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she taught the women’s Sunday School class for many years.
Survivors include one son, William O. Baker, Jr. (Linda) of Opelika; three daughters, Joan Baker Maguire (Reed) of Las Gatos, Calif., Dolly Baker Wallace of Charleston, S.C. and Betty Baker Blanton of Opelika, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, one sister, Lois Ward Bonner of Camden, AL, twelve nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, W.O. (Bill) Baker.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Baker is 2:00pm, CST, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel in Opelika. Burial is in Garden Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Pat Nobel and Rev. George Palmer are officiating.The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bethany House 1171 Gatewood Dr., Building 100, Auburn, AL 36830. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News Wednesday, June 15, 2005 page 2A
Ouida Cook McClendon, age 87, died at her Azalea Place home early Wednesday evening, June 29, 2005.
Ouida was born on July 15, 1917 in Juliette, Georgia to the late Conrad Fauster Cook and Fannie Ogletree Gibson Cook.
She spent her childhood years in Opelika but moved to Franklin, VA when she was thirteen.
She graduated from Franklin High School in 1934 and attended Business School.
She was united in marriage to William Crawford McClendon, Jr., her childhood sweetheart, on May 16, 1943.
On February 11, 1946 Ouida and her husband Bill opened the doors of Swiss Cleaners, a business that they owned and operated together for 29 years.
She served the community through her volunteer work with United Way, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, Lee County Hospital Auxiliary, and Opelika Historic Society.
She was a faithful and active member of Opelika First United Methodist Church and held a special love for her friends in the Strickland Sunday School Class.
Predeceased by her husband, William Crawford McClendon, Jr., Ouida is survived by her daughter, Ouida McClendon Stough and husband Butch, of Gainesville, GA, her son, William Crawford McClendon, III and wife Patrice, granddaughters, Vera McClendon Lee and husband Chris of Martinez, GA and Virginia McClendon Crawford and husband Mike, great grandsons William Matthew Crawford, and a sister-in-law, Vera Pruett Bright and husband Ladson of Wilmington, NC.
She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A private family service at Garden Hills will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2005. The Reverend Doctors Jim Sanders and Bill Dudley will officiate at a memorial service celebrating Ouida’s life at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of Opelika First United Methodist Church.
The McClendon family is especially deeply appreciative for the extraordinary care, help, support, and love extended by Pat Jackson Woody, companion and friend, Cathy Rowe, EAMC Hospice nurse and the Azalea Place staff. Memorials may be made to Opelika First United Methodist Church or Hospice of EAMC.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News, Friday, July 1, 2005 page 2A
On May 31, 2005, Margaret Elizabeth Parmentier Hartwig died at home in Auburn, Alabama with her husband Chet and her daughters, Chris and Carol at her side. Ultimate cause of death was late on-set Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosed at the age of 80. She was born on April 29, 19191 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was class valedictorian in the 86h and 9 th grades at McKinley Jr. High School and graduated from Tremper High School as 5 th academically out of 158 students. Margaret graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin in 1943. In 1951, she and her young family moved to Auburn, where Chet became a professor of Sociology at Auburn University. That same year, Margaret, an excellent swimmer, saved a baby from drowning at Prather’s Lake. After raising her girls and completing a Master’s degree in Mathematics in 1965, Margaret taught in the Math Department at Auburn University for 11 years and at Southern Union College in Opelika, Alabama. She was active in the Girl Scouts, the League of Women Voters and as a volunteer tutor in math and reading until her late 70’s.
Margaret believed that a happy life involved a close-knit family, assisting those in need, responsible citizenship, intellectual challenges, lots of exercise, a lean diet and practical economical living. Margaret was an enthusiastic camper, keeping a detailed logbook of the family travels each summer to National and State Parks and Forests all over North America. These travels inspired her daughters to live in the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia where Margaret and Chet enjoyed hiking and extracting honey on Carol’s bee-keeping farm. Margaret was active physically, swimming a mile at a time and playing golf, 9 or 18 holes daily at Indian Pines for 20 years until the age of 80.
Margaret Hartwig is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Chester Wendell Hartwig of Auburn, Alabama, who cared for her at home throughout her illness; daughters, Christine Carrie Gilbertson of Ta Ta Creek, British Columbia (step-son and wife and three children) and Carol Lee Hartwig (husband Raymond Demarchi) of Duncan, British Columbia (his two sons, their wives, and four grandchildren), elder sister, Mary Ross of Charlotte, North Carolina, and younger sister Jeanette Dega (husband Donald) of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, and five nieces and four nephews and children. She was pre-deceased by older brother, John Parmentier of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. She will be sorely missed as a light-hearted, warm, empathetic, strong, modern woman with the most delightful, sincere smile and many contributions to students, friends and family.
Heartfelt thanks to members of the East Alabama Medical Center Personal Care and Hospice. Sincere thanks for your professional and import services, valuable friendships, hugs and even warm meals!
In accordance with the deceased and family member wishes, no funeral or memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice. The deceased donated her body to the advancement of medical science through the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center, Belmont, Massachusetts and the Alabama Organ Center, Birmingham.
Opelika-Auburn News, 9 June 2005 page 2A
Mr. Timothy J. Cotter, Sr. 80, of Lake Martin died July 6, 2005 at the Bethany House, Auburn, AL. Funeral services will be hold Monday, July 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Timothy Cotter, Sr. was born May 22, 1925 in Lackawanna, New York. He served his country faithfully during WWII in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Sea Poacher. Mr. Cotter worked for the Nickelplate Railroad in Buffalo, NY and the Ralston Purina Co. for 38 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4 th Degree.
Surviving are his wife, Rose Ann Cotter, Lake Martin; his children, Nadine Cotter (deceased); Kathleen Cotter, Auburn; Timothy John Cotter, Jr. and his wife Lisa, Louisville, Kentucky; Patrick Cotter (Dee & Skye), Opelika; Mark Cotter and his wife Rhonda, Wetumpka; and six grandchildren, Timothy John III, Cameron Rose, Tristin, Craig, Corey and Justin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society and/or the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home.
Jeffcoat-Linville Funeral Home of Tallassee directing.
Opelika-Auburn News, July 9, 2005, page 2A
Warren Alton "Doc" Jordan, Jr. Funeral services for Doc Jordan, 88 of Alexander City, will be Sunday, July 24, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Alexander City. The Rev. Dr. Gerald Hallmark and the Rev. Dr. Skip Lowery will officiate. Burial will follow in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, July 23, 2005, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.
Doc Jordan died on Thursday, July 21, 2005, at Chapman Nursing Home. He was born on June 17, 1917, in Laurinburg, NC to W. A. Jordan, Sr. and Rodney Flack Jordan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Alexander City, where he was a deacon, song leader, and sang in the choir. He received his degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1941 form Auburn University where he taught from 1942-1945. Doc was a veterinarian in Alexander City from 1947 until his retirement. He officiated football, baseball, and softball for Alexander City, Benjamin Russell High School, and Tallapoosa/Coosa County schools for forty four years. He was selected to umpire at the World Series Little League Tournament in Pennsylvania in 1971. "Doc Jordan Day" was declared by Alexander City in 1967 and the high school baseball field at the Sportsplex was named for him in 1987. Doc was named Alexander City Man of the Year in 1954, and he was nominated for the Alabama Athletic Directors and Coaches Associated Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Beth Jordan of Alexander City; son and daughter-in-aw, Rod and Linda Jordan of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law TeDo and Jim McKemie of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law Carol and Danny Champion of Alexander City; son Mike Jordan of Alexander City; one sister-in-law Thea Cotney of Roanoke; twenty-five grandchildren, Sondra and Greg Parmer of Auburn; Chris and Anne Champion of Marietta, GA; Shane and Jim Grider of Madison; Julie and Terry Chapman of Los Angeles, CA; Stephanie and Tommy Solomon of Auburn; Brooke and Matthew Stuart of Boston, MA; Jody and Bryan Cook of Katy, TX; Shay and Rhonda White of Tuscaloosa; Roth and Katherine Jordan of Bozemna, MT; Maggie and Jon Chesser of Birmingham; Amy Moore of Auburn; Wes McKemie of Auburn, Margie and Travis Reynolds of Dadeville; and Matthew Champion of Auburn; sixteen great grandchildren, Erin White of Auburn; Forrest Reynolds of Alexander City; Jacob Parmer of Auburn; Cole Solomon of Auburn; Graham Champion of Marietta, GA; Will Solomon of Auburn; Jordon Moore of Auburn; Payton Reynolds of Dadeville; Emma Grider of Madison; Eliza Stuart of Boston, MA; Grace Champion of Marietta, GA; Avery Cook of Katy, TX; and Hadley Chapman of Los Angeles, CA.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfunderalhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benjamin Russell High School Athletic Department, 225 Heard Boulevard, Alexander City, AL 35010.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News July 23, 2005, page 2A.
Funeral service for Dr. William J. “Bill” Clements, 73, of Auburn is Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Burial is in Garden Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Scoggins is officiating. Visitation is Tuesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.
Dr. Clements, who died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at his residence, was born March 20, 1932, in Haynes City, FL.
Dr. Clements was a longtime resident of Lee County and a graduate of Lee County High School. He was a graduate of the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1956. Dr. Clements served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corp and had a practice I Opelika and Phenix City for many years. Bill was a former member of the Cattlemen’s Association and a member of the First Baptist Church of Opelika.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years: Carole Clements of Auburn; two daughters, Cheryl (Michael) Ray of Birmingham, AL, Cynthia (Dan) Atkinson of Montgomery, AL; four grandchildren, Robin and Mitch Ray and Joshua and Joy Atkinson; three sisters, Irma Tuggle of Villa Rica, GA, Virginia Tuttle of Marietta, GA, Ann Whatley of Montevallo, AL; one brother, Larry Clements of Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News July 13, 2005 page 2A.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for Wendell Loraine Sowell, Sr., 85 of Houston, Texas, who died July 2, 2005.
Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Greene County, Mississippi.
Mr. Sowell received BS and MS degrees from Auburn University, Law degree from Jones Law School, and PhD form University of Oklahoma Medical School.
Mr. Sowell started as a policeman in Mobile, AL. He served as a Military Policeman in the Army air Corps during World War II. After the war he became a State Toxicologist for the State of Alabama. He then set up the crime laboratory for the Forth Worth, Texas police department and was the Director. He was the Director of the Crime Lab for the State of Ohio. Later he taught at the gradate and undergraduate level at several universities before retiring. Mr. Sowell belonged to many law enforcement societies, which included the American Academy of Forensic Scientist, National Academy of Criminal Justice Services and was a charter member of the American Chemical Society. In 1960 he was among ten people selected to represent the United States in the world forensic science conferences held at Scotland Yard, Interpol and in Italy.
Mr. Sowell was preceded in death by his parents, Larkin Andrew Sowell and Sallie Brewer Sowell; wife, Alva Webb Sowell; daughter, Darlene, Son, Darrell.
Survivors include a brother, S. L. Sowell; daughter Bashaba Gibbons; son, Wendell L. Sowell, Jr.; plus grandchildren and other relatives.
Freeman Funeral Home of Leakesville was in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News July 13, 2005 page 2A.
Louise Oeschle Salmons, 94, peacefully passed into the Loving Arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2005 at the Covenant Hospice residence in Pensacola. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pensacola, with Reverend Arnie Maves officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Pensacola.
Louise Salmons was born on September 13, 1910 in Atlanta. She was a devoted wife to James Dalton Salmons, Jr. also preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother to her sons, Jim and Paul and, to their grandchildren Juanita and Joseph. She enjoyed spending time with her family, relatives and friends. She had a precious servant heart and her quick sense of wit was enjoyed by many. She was a member of McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include Paul (Carol) Salmons – Opelika, Alabama and four grandchildren: Juanita Salmons Nall (Vince)- Pace, Florida, Joseph Douglas Salmons – Pensacola, Florida, Jonathan and Matthew Salmons – Opelika, Alabama.
Survivors also include four great-grandchildren: Charlie Nall, Jr., Dalton Nall, Felisha Nall and Savannah Nall, all of Pace, Florida. Mrs. Salmons was fortunate to have as devoted caregiver Vera White.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1220 E. Blount Street, Pensacola, Florida 32503 or Sav-A-Life/Women’s Hope Medical Clinic, 820 State Road, Auburn, AL 36830.
Waters & Hibbert Funeral Home Directing.
Opelika-Auburn News July 6, 2005 page 2A.
The graveside service for Mr. Elmer L. Wilson, Sr, age 69, of Opelika is Friday July 8, 2005, at 11:00 A.M.. Burial will be in the Shady Gove Cemetery with the Reverend Joe Wilson officiating. A private family visitation will be held.
Mr. Wilson died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 10, 1936 in Hamilton, Georgia.
Mr. Wilson had been a resident of the Opelika area for the past 63 years. He was the owner/operation of Elmer Wilson Plumbing Company in Opelika until his retirement in 1977. He continued to work with William Wilson Plumbing Company for the remainder of his life. Mr. Wilson attended Hephzibah Primative Baptist Church and assisted in the church building's reconstruction.
He is survived by (3) sons: Elmer L. (Colleen) Wilson, Jr. of Hampton, Virginia; Ricky (Jackie) Wilson of Opelika; William (Billie) Wilson of Opelika (3) Daughters: Rejena (Dennis) Teel of Cusseta, AL; Bonnie Webster of Opelika and Teresa (Jeff) Beck of Cusseta, AL. Mother: Ruthie Lee Wilson of Opelika (2) Sisters: Eunice Deas of Cusseta, AL & Mryle Burdette of Cusseta, AL (7) Brothers: Bailey Wilson of LaGrange, Ga.; Albert F. Wilson of Cusseta, AL; Leman Wilson of Vacaville, Calif.; John Wilson, Joseph Wilson & David Wilson all of Opelika; Mike Wilson of Cusseta, AL and (15) Grandchildren and (2) great grand-children.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley Jean Wilson; his brother, Talmadge Wilson and sister, Vivian Andrews.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News July 7, 2005 page 2A.M. Jeanine Salvas; 62 of Auburn, Alabama, died Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jeanine was born in Dover, NH the daughter of Albert and Irene (Ouellette) Salvas. She lived in Dover for a period of time before moving to Florida and then to Auburn, Alabama where she has resided for the past 8 years.
While living in Auburn, Alabama, Jeanine was a communicant of St. Michaels Church as a member of the Schola Choir at the church. She was also part of the Civic Corral Choir.
Although Jeanine loved signing, classical music and the beach, her grandchildren were her life. She loved them very deeply.
Family members include her daughter Andrea and her husband Jim Folmar of Auburn, Alabama; three sisters, Blanche Therrien of Somersworth, NH, Alice and her husband Armand Croteau of Somersworth, NH and Denise and her husband Earl Handley of Cover, NH; three grandsons, Will, Sam and Ross all of Auburn, Alabama, along with many nieces and nephews and many beloved friends in the seacoast area and in Auburn, Alabama.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Church in Auburn, AL.
Those who wish to make memorial donations in Jeanine’s name the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032. Opelika-Auburn News July 7, 2005 page 2ARuby Jones Simmons, age 77, of Salem, AL., passed away on July 11, 2005 at East Alabama Medical Center, in Opelika, AL.
Funeral services will be held at Concord Baptist Church on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. (EDT) with Rev. Bud Passmore and Rev. James Mooney officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Mrs. Simmons nephews, Jackie Thomaston, bobby Jones, Kenneth Jones, Chad butts, Randall butts and James Jones will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Concord Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Vance Memorial Chapel this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. according to Vance Memorial Chapel, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867.
Mrs. Simmons, daughter of the late William Henry Jones and Eldora Lashley Jones was born in LaGrange, GA on July 14, 1927. She was retired from A.C. Simmons Auto Parts as secretary. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Concord Baptist Church.
Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, A.C. Simmons and a brother Harold Jones.
She is survived by one son, Rev. Jerry Simmons and his wife Janet of Valley; one brother, Cecil Jones and his wife Sylvia of Opelika; three sisters, Bertha Thomaston of Opelika, Lorene Adams of Franklin, GA, and Mary Kenady of Valley; three grandchildren, John Simmons and his wife Leia Huntsville, AL, Jana Godwin and her husband Lee J. of Grove Oak, AL, and Joy Jackson and her husband Brian of Scottsboro, AL; three great grandchildren, Harley Nichole Godwin, Parker Willie Godwin of Grove Oak, AL and Joshua Clay Simmons of Huntsville, AL and a host of other relatives and friends.
Flowers will be accepted, however contributions can be made to the ICU Unit, East Alabama Medical Center, 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801 or Concord Baptist church in Salem, AL.Vance Memorial Chapel is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News July 14, 2005 page 2A
Funeral services for Archie Coker of Valley, AL will be 2:00 p.m. (EST) Friday, July 15, 2005 at Langdale United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Langdale Cemetery. Rev. Roger Thompson and Rev. Roland Cross will officiate.
The family received friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Langdale United Methodist Church Family Life Center.
Mr. Coker was born January 25, 1952 in Georgia, and passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in Cullman, AL at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his father Archie Coy Coker, Jr. and his mother Jo Jan Floyd Hart.
Mr. Coker was an avid baseball fan and was heavily involved in sports events for youth and young people in the Valley area. He was an employee of the Chambers County Board of Education at the J.P. Powell Alternative School. He served as Vice-President of the Dizzy Dean, Pony League, and Babe Ruth Baseball organizations. He had worked at the Langdale pool, where he taught many children to swim and had been a Valley Swim Team coach.
He was named head coach for the Babe Ruth baseball team in 2003, a team he took to the World Series games in North Dakota and placed fifth in the games. In addition, he had served as an umpire and referee.
Mr. Coker had attended Southern Union and Auburn University. While at Southern Union, he played on the baseball team. He later graduated from LaGrange College. He also attended Langdale United Methodist Church.
He was known as a loving father and friend.
Mr. Coker is survived by his wife, Kathy Coker; daughter, Crystal (Jason) Hill of Lanett; sons, Cody Jordan Coker and Adam Coy Coker both of Valley; sister, Connie (Mike) Jones of Town Creek, AL; nieces, Katie and Betsy Spangler; and nephews, Hank and Joe Spangler.
Flowers will be accepted.Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News July 15, 2005 page 2A
The Memorial Services for Dr. David William Icenogle will be held Saturday July 16, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Founders Chapel of Auburn United Methodist Church.
Dr. Icenogle passed away Saturday, July 9, 2005, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
He was born November 19, 1937, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Clement Arthur and Eleanor Grandt Icenogle.
He was educated in the public schools of McDonough county Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education form Western Illinois University, a Masters of Science from the University of Illinois and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Louisiana Sate University. He taught Geography at Auburn University for 29 years and continued to teach part time at both Auburn University and Kennesaw State University after his retirement in 1997. In 1990 he was awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct research on American explorers in Egypt.
He was preceded in death by is parents and infant son, Andrew David Icenogle. He is survived by his wife Carol Icenogle of Auburn, his son John Icenogle of Huntsville, and daughter Joy Rabun and her husband John of Atlanta, Georgia, four brothers, Robert Icenogle of San Antonio, Texas, Paul Icenogle of Paletine, Illinois, Roger Icenogle of Waterville, Maine, and Alan Icenogle of Rushville, Illinois, his sister, Carol Ashbacker of Davenport, Iowa and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Department of Geography, 108 Tichenor Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
Opelika-Auburn News July 15, 2005 page 2A
Funeral services for Archie Coker of Valley, AL will be 2:00 p.m. (EST) Friday, July 15, 2005 at Langdale United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Langdale Cemetery. Rev. Roger Thompson and Rev. Roland Cross will officiate.
The family received friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Langdale United Methodist Church Family Life Center.
Mr. Coker was born January 25, 1952 in Georgia, and passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in Cullman, AL at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his father Archie Coy Coker, Jr. and his mother Jo Jan Floyd Hart.
Mr. Coker was an avid baseball fan and was heavily involved in sports events for youth and young people in the Valley area. He was an employee of the Chambers County Board of Education at the J.P. Powell Alternative School. He served as Vice-President of the Dizzy Dean, Pony League, and Babe Ruth Baseball organizations. He had worked at the Langdale pool, where he taught many children to swim and had been a Valley Swim Team coach.
He was named head coach for the Babe Ruth baseball team in 2003, a team he took to the World Series games in North Dakota and placed fifth in the games. In addition, he had served as an umpire and referee.
Mr. Coker had attended Southern Union and Auburn University. While at Southern Union, he played on the baseball team. He later graduated from LaGrange College. He also attended Langdale United Methodist Church.
He was known as a loving father and friend.
Mr. Coker is survived by his wife, Kathy Coker; daughter, Crystal (Jason) Hill of Lanett; sons, Cody Jordan Coker and Adam Coy Coker both of Valley; sister, Connie (Mike) Jones of Town Creek, AL; nieces, Katie and Betsy Spangler; and nephews, Hank and Joe Spangler.
Flowers will be accepted.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News July 15, 2005 page 2A
Funeral service for Mary Louise Matherly Hay, 76, of Valley, AL., is Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Jeff Jones Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Danny Spear is officiating.
Mrs. Hay, who passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Lake Martin Community Hospital, Dadeville, AL., was born April 15, 1929 in Tennessee. She was a member of First Christian Church of Fairfax, AL.
She is survived by: her husband, Wallace Hay, Valley, AL.; two daughters, Jill (Steve) Baggett, Beulah, AL., Loria Gabert, Beulah, AL.; four sisters, Nell Matherly, Elizabethton, TN., Ethel Matherly, Elizabethton, TN., Jean Matherly, Elizabethton, TN., Sue (Glen) Hampton, Elizabethton, TN.; one brother, Howard (Lois) Matherly, Elizabethton, TN.; two special sisters-in-law, Gail Blankenship, Annette Clanton; three grandchildren, Rebekah Baggett & Benjamin Baggett, Beulah, AL., Shawn Gabert, Savannah, GA.; nieces, Ann Thompson, Bristol, TN., Sandy Cole, Johnston City, TN, Missy Carr, Elizabethton, TN; nephew Daniel Matherly, Kingsport, TN.; great nieces, Meghan & Brett Matherly, Kingston, TN., Julianna Cole, Johnson City, TN; great nephews, Dillion Carr, Elizabethton, TN, Jordan Cole, Johnson City, TN., Chris Thompson, Johnson City, TN.
Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, AL.
Opelika-Auburn News Saturday, August 20, 2005, page 2A
Mrs. Bertie Sossomon Wickham, age 86, of Auburn, AL, formerly of Lanett, passed away on August 13, 2005, surrounded by her beloved family. Mrs. Wickham was born on November 28, 1918, in Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, NC, the daughter of Kate Reed Henderson Sossomon and Walter Christian Sossomon. She graduated from Fairfax High School, and later finished at Perry Business School, Opelika, AL.
On February 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to her devoted husband of sixty years, Vernon Thomas “Joe” Wickham. Mrs. Wickham was a long-time member of Lanett First United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women.
Mrs. Wickham was a loving mother who was very involved with her daughters’ activities, working with the Girl Scouts program, Band Parents’ Association and various school organizations. She was a room mother and participated in TA functions.
Mrs. Wickham began her career with West Point Pepperell in the Communications Department where she assisted in the publication of the magazine The West Pointer, and was directly involved with the “Textile Travelers” program. She later worked in the Purchasing Department and retired after 25 years of service with the company. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing bridge with her friends and treasured time spent with the family.
Mrs. Wickham was preceded in death by two infant brothers and by her husband, Joe. She is survived by two daughters, Bobbie Joe (Charles “Mack”) Abercrombie of Auburn, AL and Ann (Terry) Stinson of Birmingham, AL; four granddaughters, Kathy (Mike) King, Nancy (Bobby) Herring, Sandy (Tommy) McKinnon and Amy (bill) Keaton; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and many friends and relatives. Her family extends their gratitude for the special care provided by Lettie Jones of Monarch Estates and to the entire staff at Morningside Assisted Living in Auburn, AL.
Flowers will be gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Lanett, AL, or to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends and loved ones at Johnson-Brown Service Funeral Home, Lanett, AL., from 6:00to 8:00 p.m. EDT, Monday, August 16. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Mrs. Wickham’s life on Tuesday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at Lanett First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Salem, Neb.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Lanett in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News August 15, 2005 page 2A
Funeral service for Retired Sgt First Class Willie Simmons of Columbus, GA will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Main Post Chapel, Ft. Benning, GA. Burial will follow in the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL.
Visitation was at Taylor Funeral Home Wednesday September 7, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Simmons was born December 15, 1932 in Pine Bluff, AK to the late Euszette Simmons and Julius Simmons and passed away September 3, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA at the age of 72. He was retired from the U.S. Army after twenty-two years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Simmons of Columbus, GA; two sons, Rodney Simmons of Houston, TX and Larry (Anna) Tolbert of Opelika; one daughter, JoAnn Tolbert of Opelika; one brother, William ( Dee) Simmons of Milwaukee, WI; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Taylor Funeral Home of Phenix City is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 8, 2005, page 2A.
Funeral services for Bill B. Whelchel, 76, of Auburn , AL will be at 11:00 a.m. CST , Friday, September 2, 2005 at Fredericks Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Jeffers and Dr. Jim Evans officiating.
Interment will be at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun , GA at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 1, 2005 from 5 to 8:00 l p.m. at Fredericks Funeral Home.
Mr. Whelchel was born August 4, 1929 to Ernest and Mabell Whelchel in Resaca, GA.
He died August 29, 2005 at Morningside Assisted Living in Auburn, AL.
Mr. Whelchel served his country in the USAF in the Korean War.
He was a life long pilot, past President of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), he had a great love for traveling and flying, a member of Elk Lodge #1834, a Baptist by faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of Auburn, AL.
Mr. Whelchel was predeceased by his parents and wife.
He is survived by two sons, George (Georgia) Whelchel of Auburn, AL and Rick (Julie) Whelchel of Bridgton, ME; one daughter, Katrina (Gary) Ford of Charlotte, NC. Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A long time companion and dear friend, Vivian Johnson of Auburn, AL. A half brother Leo Whelchel of Gainsville, GA.
Fredericks Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News September 1, 2005, page 2A.
A celebration of life for Mrs. Irene Chapman Hawkins age 68, of Lake Martin, formerly of Auburn, was held 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Lake Martin Baptist Church in Dadeville, Al, with Rev. Steve Poteat and Rev. Terry Herron officiating.
Mrs. Hawkins was born January 21, 1937 in Kosciusko, MS and passed away August 14, 2005 at EAMC in Opelika, AL. She was an executive secretary with Auburn University until retirement in 1996. Irene was an active charter member of Lake Martin Baptist Church where she served as a volunteer secretary, chair nominating committee, chair of the church pictorial directory, chair of the publicity committee, Bible School secretary, nursery school coordinator, Bible school teacher, member and secretary church council, preparation of Lord's supper, church bulletin and assistant church clerk with responsibilities including updating church directory and membership lists.
Mrs. Hawkins is survived by her husband of 48 years Bill Hawkins; two sons Billy Hawkins, Jr. of Lake Martin and Joseph A. Hawkins of Opelika; one sister Denise Roth (Lamar) of Jacksonville, FL; one brother Wendell Greer (Mary) of Saint Mary's Ga. and one granddaughter Ashley Hawkins of Auburn, AL.
Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents Joe Walker Chapman and Sybil Sweatt Greer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Irene Hawkins, to Lake Martin Baptist Church 9823 Hwy. 34 West Dadeville, AL 36853.
Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Dadeville are in charge of the arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News August 17, 2005 page 2A.
Funeral services for Charlie Smith, 68, of Loachapoka, AL, will be Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Auburn with burial in Church cemetery.
Mr. Smith, who passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005 at his residents in Loachapoka, AL, was born in Atlanta, GA.
Survivors include: two daughters, Vanessa S. Smith of New York, Charlene Smith of Mississippi; one son, Emanuel Smith of Mississippi; one brother, Joe Lewis Smith of Laochapoka, AL; five sisters, Sayball. Smith and Maybell Smith both of Auburn, AL, Ruthie Mae Smith and Katie Mae-Knight both of Opelika; Helen (Tommy Lee) Jackson of Brooklyn, NY; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Harris Funeral Home is Directing.
Opelika-Auburn News August 17, 2005 page 2A.
Funeral services for Marvin Ray Ponder, 84, will be Monday, Aug. 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Starkville, Miss with visitation prior from 12 to 2 p.m. Burial will follow funeral at Oddfellows Cemetery. Rev. Steve McCuller will officiate.
Ponder, who passed away Aug. 26, 2005, at Monarch Estates Retirement Home in Auburn, was taken care of by loving caretakers Lettie Jones and Linda Bayes. Ponder, who was born in Winston Co., Miss, was a long time Starkville resident. He retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Co and was a Navy veteran and part of the American Legion. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who was sometimes known as the "guide" for Bluff and Loakfoma Lakes.
Survivors include: two daughters Joan Ponder Kimbro of Old Hickory, Tenn., and Carolyn Ponder Rogers of Auburn; son Forrest J. Ponder of Starkville, Miss.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Welch Funeral home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News August 28, 2005 page 2A.
Funeral services for Kaye "Hottie Dottie" Rutland, 63, of Opelika will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Lilly officiating. Burial will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Fredericks Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rutland, who passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at EAMC, was born April 9, 1942 in Morristown, TN to Robert and Voncille Ledbetter Wadkins.
Mrs. Rutland as employed with Ampex. She enjoyed line dancing. She was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Harry Baxter.
She is survived by two sons, Troy (Brenda) Rutland of Opelika and Todd (Katherine) Rutland of Lexington, KY; one daughter, Tracy (Dan) Coombs of Washington, DC; two brothers, Donald (Sharon) Wadkins of Ft. Wayne, IN and Chuck (Michelle) Meadows of Tallassee, AL; one sister, Sherry (Ricky) Adkins of Tallassee, AL; two grandchildren, Harrison Coombs and Zoe Rutland. A host of nieces and nephews.
Fredericks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News August 25, 2005 page 2A.
Mrs. Lois Perkins Scroggins, 86, of Opelika passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at Summers Landing Assisted Living in Griffin, Ga.
Mrs. Scroggins was born in Columbus, Ga., daughter to the late John Perkins and Nell Teel Perkins. She was a member of Central Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a charter member of the Tulip Garden Club, member of the Emblem Club and the East Alabama Medical Center Auxiliary. She worked the polls for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Nelson Scroggins and three brothers and a sister.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Pat Scroggins of Griffin, Ga.; granddaughters, Claire Scroggins Eisentrout and husband Jeff of Rock Hill, SC, and Amy Patricia Scroggins of Atlanta; great-granddaughter, Libby Vining Eisentrout; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Mabel Starnes.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at 11 a.m. central time at Central Baptist Church in Opelika. Rev. Gerald Sykes and Rev. Buford Senn will officiate. Friends may visit the family on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fredericks Funeral Home in Opelika.
Those desiring may make contributions to Central Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Scroggins.
To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road and Fredericks Funeral Home in Opelika are in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News August 29, 2005 page 2A.
The funeral service for Christopher James Taylor, 22, of Opelika, AL, will be at in 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2005, at Greater Peace Baptist Church in Ope lika, AL., with burial in St. Mark C.M.E. Church Cemetery in Motts, Alabama, Elder Kenneth J Carter will officiate.
Sergeant Taylor, who died Sunday, July 24, 2005, in Balad Iraq, was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Taylor was a graduate of Opelika High School in 2001, and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division from Ft. Stewart, Georgia.
Public Viewing will be Friday, August 5, 2005, at Harris Funeral Home.
The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to he service.
Survivors include: his wife, Janina Taylor; two children, Xavie'r Taylor and Aaliyah Taylor; parents, Diana Lynn Taylor; and James Lee (Stephany) Taylor; a brother, Nathaniel Eli Taylor; a sister, Tiffany Ann Taylor; grandmother, Sarah Frances Taylor; one uncle, Jessie (Carla) Taylor; three aunts, Gloria Jean (Walter) Ashford, Mamie Taylor, and Willie Ann (Ellis) Bedgood; mother-in-law, Joanna (Willie) Cogman; father-in-law, Perry Ray; brother-in-law, Darius (Quida) McKency; sisters-in-law, Kimberly Cogman and Jasmine Ray; grandfather-in-law, Rev. Joseph (Ella) Smith; grandmother-in-law, Mae Hemphill; nieces, Ka'Zariah Denson, and Shabreua Hopkins; nephews, LaDarius & Dorien McKency, and Ja'Quarious Fitzpatrick; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family of Sergeant Taylor would like to give a special thanks to: 3rd Infantry Division from Ft.Stewart,GA,Pastor Clifford E. Jones and the Greater Peace Baptist Church Family, Elder Kenneth Carter and the Apostolic Fellowship Holiness Church Family, the Staff of Harris Funeral Home, St. Mark C.M.E. Church Family of Motts, AL Church of Christ Church Family of Motts, AL. Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council, the entire Opelika Police Department, Opelika-Auburn News, and the community for all your support and prayers.
Harris Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News August 5, 2005 page 2A.
Funeral service for Roy Dennon Welch, 73, of Salem, AL is Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Burial is in Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastors Gary Nix, Bud Passmore, and Chris Jordan are officiating. Visitation is Wednesday at 6-8 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.
Mr. Welch, who died Monday, September 5, 2005, at Bethany House, was born November 25, 1931 in Georgia.
Mr. Welch had lived most of his life in Columbus, GA., and he was retired from the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Welch of Salem; daughters, Barbara "Bobbie" Price (Jeff) of Auburn; two sons, Royce "Lavaughn" Welch (Glenda) of Atlanta, GA, Anthony "Tony" Welch of Salem; five sisters, Ola Belle Purvis, Jimmie Ruth Wilkes, Shirley Hunter, Linda Gasperson all of De Land, FL and Cindy Maskell of Tallahassee, FL; five brothers, W. L. Welch, Floyd Welch, Paul Welch, Gene Welch, Donny Welch all of De Land, FL; three grandchildren, Abbie Price, Emily Price and Cory Welch; a host of nieces and nephews.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 7, 2005 page 2A.
Mr. Roy Woods, Jr Funeral services for Roy Woods Jr., 53, of College Park, GA, will be Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Harris Funeral Home Chapel in Opelika, AL, with burial in the Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church in Waverly, AL; Rev. Tony Avery will officiate
Mr. Woods, who passed away Monday, September 19, 2005 at his residence in College Park, GA, was born in Chambers County, Alabama.
Survivors include: mother, Fannie M. Robinson of Notasulga, AL; two sons, Kenneth Nunn of Opelika, AL and Marcus Wilson of Tuskegee, AL; three sisters, Christine Woods of Atlanta, GA, Rena Mims and Delois Ray both of Notasulga, AL; two brothers, Willie Woods of Radcliff, KY and Arthur (Lennis) Robinson of Notasulga, AL; sister-in-law, Selena Robinson of Notasulga, AL; uncles, Robert (Onell) Bledsoe of Opelika, AL, Willie (Emma) Bledsoe of. Loachapoka, AL, Jonathan (Gennie) Avery of Opelika, AL; aunts, Izolder Montgomery of Notasulga, AL, Lula Mae Woods and Mae Emma Woods, both of Latayette, AL; host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Harris Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 23, 2005 page 2A.
Graveside services for Mrs. Patricia "Pat" James, 73, of Waverly, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Loachapoka Cemetery with Rev. Charles Cummings officiating.
Mrs. James was born on May 20, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland. She died Sept. 24, 2005, at East Alabama Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Her husband, Dr. Charles W. James, D.V.M., preceded Mrs. James in death. Mrs. James had worked at Gayfers and J.C. Penney's and was retired from the Auburn City School System.
Survivors include her children, Patti and Jerry Householder, Bill and Kathy James, Kelly and David Turner and Stuart and Carol James, all of Waverly; grandchildren, Andy Householder, Ashley and Bert Sammons, Michelle Turner, Richard Turner, Caitlin James, Major Horton' and Katie Poole.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 22, 2005 page 2A.
Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Thomas F. Lally, 78, of Opelika is Friday, September 23, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Burial is in Garden Hills Cemetery. The Father John E. Kane is officiating. Visitation is Thursday at 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.
Mr. Lally, who died Monday, September 19, 2005, at Bethany House, was born August 30, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to Mary Higgins Lally and John Martin Lally.
He graduated from Mount Carmel Catholic high' school in 1946. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force where he served as a Personnel Specialist. He also attended Business School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Mr. Lally served as a Transportation Manager for Morton Salt in Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA and New Iberia, LA. He also worked as a Transportation Manager for West Point Pepperell in Lanett, AL retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Opelika, AL where he served as an usher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lally, two infant sons, his parents, and three brothers. Survivors are his daughter, Susan Wood of Wrightsville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J. and Maria Lally of Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Michelle Wood of Atlanta, GA, Christopher Wood of Athens, GA, Alexis Lally of Honolulu, Hawaii; sisters, Mary Theresa McGorrin of Traverse, City, Michigan,Laguna Woods,CA; Betty Anne Licka of Chicago, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 22, 2005 page 2A.
Leoto Dudley Mason, 80, of Benton, AL died Friday, September 16, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Good Hope Presbyterian Church. in Benton with Rev. John Boles and Rev. M.R. Bradley officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation will follow the service at the Southern Sportsman Hunting Lodge on Hwy 80.
Mr. Mason was born on September 2, 1925 in Atlanta, GA and is preceded in death by his parents, Leoto Logan and Lucille Dudley Mason and his wife, Nancy Shanahan Mason. He grew up in Galveston, TX and spent summers in Benton. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute ( Auburn University) with a degree in Industrial Design. After graduating from API, he married Nancy Shanahan July 16, 1952. He served as a pilot in the Air Force and was a member of the Fighting 61st Squadron. After leaving the Air Force he continued his military career with the Alabama Air National Guard and the Alabama Army National Guard. He served as the Mayor of Benton from 1976 to 1988 and as President of the Lowndes Academy Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1986.
He is survived by his children, James Logan (Jim) Mason and wife Tammy of Benton, Nancy Mason Bernard and husband David of Auburn, AL, and Susan Mason Hand and husband Jerome of Montgomery, AL; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Kayla, and Logan Mason; Mason and Mallory Bernard; and Meredith, Matthew, and Milton Hand. Active Pallbearers will be Pierce Lane, Dave Lyon, Perry Woodruff, Mike Wood, Duke Logan, Dan Rhyne, Hoffman Rhyne, Jr. and Billy McCurdy. Memorials may be made to Good Hope Presbyterian Church. C/O Donnie Cooper, 379 Washington St Benton, AL 36785.
Opelika-Auburn News September 20, 2005 page 2A.
Parker A. Van Wettering, 64 of Opelika, AL died Monday, September 19, 2005 at East Alabama Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. CST at St. Stephens Episcopal Church with Father Francis Pippins officiating. InTerment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens, according to Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tues. and Wed. evening from 6-8 p.m. CST.
Mr. Van Wettering was born September 8, 1941 in Teaneck, New Jersey son of Florence Wolter Van Wettering of Phenix City and the late Cornelius Van Wettering. He was employed by West Point Stevens in maintenance and was a former assistant scoutmaster. Mr. Van Wettering was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by two uncles, Wilbur and Henry Van Wettering. Other than his mother is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dolores Van Wettering of Opelika, AL.
He is survived by two sons, Guy Van Wettering and wife Mandie and Tad Van Wettering and wife Marie both of Opelika, AL; grandchildren, Jonathan and Rebecca Van Wettering and Jakob Van Wettering, niece and a Godchild, Christina Maloof; sister, Joyce Van Wettering of Salem, AL; brother, Neil Van Wettering and wife Mary of LaCreame Valley, CA; three brothers-in-law, Bill Traughber of Opelika, John Woitasek and wife Irene of Smiths, AL and Robert E. Barnes of Beulah, AL; nieces and nephews, Daniel Barnes, Jay Hunt, Mary Sanders, Linda Reyal and John Woitasek, Jr. and Sherrie LUnsford; several great-nieces and nephews.
He will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father.
Vance Memorial Chapel of Phenix City is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 20, 2005 page 2A.
Funeral services for Juanita Golden, 81, of Auburn will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Fredericks Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Teel officiating. Burial will follow at Elam Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8pm, at Fredericks Funeral Home.
Mrs. Golden was born October 1, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas and passed away on September 12, 2005 at the Bethany House. She is preceded in death by her husband Cyril T. Golden. Mrs. Golden was a member of Farmville Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Jerry (pat) Golden of Auburn; one daughter, Shirley (Avard) Hall of Columbus, GA; four granddaughters Tierney, Timbre, Jennifer. Golden of Auburn and Natalie Kernodle of Columbus, GA and two great grandchildren Austin and Audrey Kernodle.
Fredericks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News September 20, 2005 page 2A.
Visitation for Frances M. Teague of Auburn is Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Teague, who died Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at Bethany House, was born in Shelbyville, TN.
Mrs. Teague lived in Chappaqua, NY before moving to Auburn. She graduated from API, now Auburn University from the school of Architecture.
Mrs. Teague was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and was a beloved wife, mother, and friend.
She is survived by a daughter, Melanie Giardina (Tony), Pottstown, PA; one son, John Russell Teague (ILisa), Marshall, NC; two grandsons, Ryan Matthew Teague and. Scott Patrick Teague.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, F. Teague.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Bethany House.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News August 5, 2005 page 2A.
Robert Varner Corry, 89, passed away, September 17, 2005, in his residence at Monarch Estates in Auburn. Memorial service and interment will take place at Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois, at a later date.
Mr. Corry was born in Alma City, Minnesota, on December 13, 1915 to Robert Varner Corry and Adeline Mary Jones Corry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Addie Corry; his sister, Adeline Corry Russell; and his brother, Arthur Earl Corry; and his beloved wife of 64 years, Jane Marie Presco Corry.
During his lifetime, Mr. CorRy was a skilled tool and die maker at the Hawthorne Works of Western Electric (Bell System) in Cicero, Illinois; an avid amateur aviator, and a member for 56 years of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite at the River Forest-Austin Lodge #650 in Riverside, Illinois.
He is survived by three daughters, Johann Corry (Robert) Kucik of Opelika, AL;
Kathleen (Dan) Morris of Franklin, TN; and Joyce Schar of Whitefish, MT; brothers-in-law, Carmen (Violet) Presco of Berkeley, II. and Vito (Patricia) Zotto of Davis, II.; and sister-in-law Lucy (Bob) Salvatore of Westchester, IL; eight grandchildren, Amy Nabors of Huntsville, AL.; Amanda Landrum of Opelika, AL; Corry Jeb Kucik of Bethesda, MD; Kristin Schar of Champaign, II.; Jennifer Schar Hutt of Seattle, WA; Katherine Schar of Whitefish, MT; Michelle Morris of Franklin, TN, and Kimberly Morris of Nashville, TN; seven great-grandchildren, Justin Nabors, Gage and Libby Landrum, Corbin Morris, Collin and Lily Kucik, and Josephine Hutt; and a host of devoted nieces and nephews.
Because of constraints of time and distance, the family request in lieu of flowers, memorials honoring Mr. Corry be made to the ETS department of East Alabama Medical Center, 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801.
Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers is in charge of arrangements in Alabama as is Grove Memorial Chapel in Illinois.
Opelika-Auburn News September 20, 2005 page 2A.
Graveside service for Willie Elon Blackard, 91, of Auburn is Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Garden Hills Cemetery. Rev. Earl Ballard is officiating.
Mr. Blackard, who died Sunday, October 2, 2005 at Bethany House, was born August 13, 1914, in Valliant, Oklahoma.
Mr. Blackard was a longtime resident of Bastrop, LA, having moved there after serving his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Mississippi River Fuel Gas Company in 1979 (Union Pacific) after 33 years. He also enjoyed his farm and raised cattle. He was a longtime and active member of First Baptist Church of Bastrop, Louisiana. He and his wife moved to Auburn, AL in 2003 to live at Azalea Place.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eddie J. Blackard of Auburn; daughter, Linda Blackard Warren of Opelika, granddaughter, Lisa Warren (Mark) DeGrange of Columbus, MS; grandson, David (Joy) Warren of Birmingham, AL; four great grandchildren, Thomas and Hanna DeGrange and Will and Jack Warren; sister, Eunice Raiford of Valliant, Ok; five brothers, Frank Blackard, Drew Mac Blackard, and Odell Blackard of Valliant, OK, Sammie Blackard and Otis Blackard of Baton Rouge, LA; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Addie Blackard; sisters, Eddie Mae Shuler, Gaye Smith, and Fay Nichols; and a brother, Jeff Blackard.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be directed to Bethany House, 1171 Gatewood Drive, Building 100 Auburn, AL. 36830.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News October 4, 2005 page 2A
Funeral service for Bettye Anglin of LaFayette, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at First Baptist Church of LaFayette. Interment will follow at LaFayette City Cemetery with Revs. Bill Hand and Charles Whitson officiating.
Visitation was at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.
Mrs. Anglin was born January 1, 1926 in Thomaston, Georgia and passed away Monday, September 26, 2005 at East Alabama Medical Center at the age of 79.
Mrs. Anglin was retired from the Chambers County Extension Service after 31 years of service, and from Farmers & Merchants Bank in LaFayette after 10 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of LaFayette.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Anglin of LaFayette; daughter, Rita (Thomas) Gauntt of LaFayette; three sons, Mike Sims, Dennis (Tammy) Anglin both of LaFayette, John (Terry) Anglin of Washington, DC; five grandsons; nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Herron, David Denton, Steve Kelly, Adam Young, Ken Moore and Jason Herron.
Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette is directing.
Opelika-Auburn News September 28, 2005 page 2A
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery in Auburn, Alabama for Chesley Brown Marshall.
Mr. Marshall, who was born December 2,1914 in Reynolds, Georgia, passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on September 26, 2005 at the age of 90. He was a graduate of Purdue University and a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife Geneva W. Marshall; family members Dixie and Andy Lamar; Pam and Andy Lamar and Family; Angela Mauldin and family; and close personal friend, Gerald Cooper.
Fredericks Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Opelika-Auburn News September 28, 2005 page 2A
Funeral services for Dr. William R. Mountcastle, Jr. 83, of Auburn will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Fredericks Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Frank Covington officiating. Burial will follow in Auburn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Wednesday, 5-7:00 pm at Fredericks Funeral Home.
Dr. Mountcastle passed away Monday, October 4, 2005. He was born in Smyrna, Georgia on October 31, 1921.
Dr. Mountcastle received his B. S. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech and his M. S. and Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Alabama in 1958. He taught Chemistry for 8 years at Birmingham Southern and 25 years at Auburn University. He loved teaching and was loved by his students. He was a member of Auburn First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Sigma Xi Honorary Research Fraternity and was an Eagle Scout. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was a Mason and member of the Auburn-Opelika Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Mountcastle, one son Randy Mountcastle, of Montgomery; one daughter, E. Ann Mountcastle, MD and husband, Ben Coker of Montgomery and one grandson, Henry Coker. He had one sister, Betty Skinner, deceased, and her husband Dr. James Skinner. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully declines flowers, and memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at 143 E. Thach Ave., Auburn, AL 36830.
Fredericks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral service for John Carlton "Johnny" Sheridan, 61, of Opelika is Friday, October 7, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Burial is in Garden Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Harold Cummings is officiating. Visitation is Thursday at 6-8 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.
Mr. Sheridan, who died Monday, October 3, 2005, at East Alabama Medical Center, was born November 10, 1943, in Monroe, Georgia.
Mr. Sheridan had lived most of his life in Opelika was retired from Uniroyal.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Robinson Sheridan, Opelika; two sons, Randy Sheridan (Angela), Opelika, Danny Sheridan (Debra), Opelika; three grandchildren, Tyler, Ansley, and Logan Sheridan; several cousins.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
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Funeral service for Lynn Eugene Lane, 70, of Lumpkin, GA., will be Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Lumpkin, GA.
Mr. Lane, who passed away October 3, 2005, was born September 22, 1935 in Stewart County, GA.
He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a farmer since 1964. He loved the land and was a Board member of the Stewart County Farm Bureau.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alline Cherry Lane and Mack J. Lane, three brothers, Mack, Jr, Ralph and Jimmy Lane and three nephews, Jimmy, Tracy, Tyrus Lane.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Eady Lane; two sons Robby & Terry Lane, Omaha, GA.
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Funeral service for Bertha Sigalis Malley, 93, of Opelika is Saturday, October 8,2005, at 10:00 EST a.m., at Matthew Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY. Burial is in Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. Visitation is Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. EST. at Matthew Funeral Home. Mrs. Malley, who died Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at Northside Assisted Living, was born July 11, 1912, in Santorini, Greece.
Mrs. Malley had been a resident of the Auburn-Opelika area for the past 10 years. She was retired from City Bank in Manhattan, NY with 30 years service in the Advertising Department. Mrs. Malley had earlier been active in the Auxiliary of East Alabama Medical Center and was active at Auburn United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four daughters; Sophie Thompson, Arcadia, CA, Rosalee Hagan (Dr. David), Opelika, Irene Malley, Staten Island, NY, Margo Darzano (Gary) Staten Island, NY; one son, Tony Malley, Hamilton, Mont.; eleven grandchildren including Jessica Burney Cho (Bryan), previously of Auburn; eighteen great-grandchildren. Her husband, Chris Malley and son Nicholas Malley preceded her in death.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
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Funeral service for Peggy Perry, 75, of Auburn is Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 2:00 p.m.at Grace United Methodist Church.
Burial is in Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Robbins Sims is officiating. Visitation is Friday at 6-8 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Perry, who died Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at Bethany House, was born May 9, 1930,in Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. Perry lived most of her life in Auburn. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church and Monarch Estates. She was best known for her love and. compassion for others, and the expression of her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She is survived by: three sons, Fred B. Perry ill (Donna), Lawrenceville, GA, William E. Perry (Jackie), Lawrenceville, GA, Jim H. Perry (Jill), Auburn; son-in-law, Dale F. Maddox, Enterprise, AL; twelve grandchildren; Katie M. Faulk (Doug), Ben Maddox (Ashley), Buddy Maddox (Carol), Charlie Maddox (Borda), Sarah Maddox; Jason Perry, Jennifer Perry, Emily Perry, Jack Perry, Chris Perry, Chris Perry, Jessica Perry & Robert Perry; four great grandchildren; Paige Faulk, Kaegan Faulk, Israel Maddox & Sarah Grace Maddox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick B. Perry, Jr.; daughter, Susan Beryl, Perry Maddox, and sister, Mary Alice Cohen.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany House.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.
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