MR. MORGAN
WEST POINT -- Mr. John Thomas Morgan Jr., 93, of West Point died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 . A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of West Point with the Rev. Joe Watson officiating. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lavinia Buckner Morgan; his nieces, Bonnie Jean Morgan Meredith (Gil) of Dawsonville, Ga., Lachlan McIntosh Morgan Lambert (Gerald) of Atlanta, Ga., Charlotte Buckner Bird (Tom) of Austin, Texas, Karen Buckner Fredenburg (Pete) of Bolton, Texas, Bettye Buckner Bryant (Gary) of Houston, Texas, Cindy Buckner Gill (the Rev. Philip) of Argyle, Texas, and Jan Buckner Anderson (Glen) of Birmingham, Ala.; his nephews, Ben F. Buckner III of Dublin, Ohio, Edward Buckner (Diane) of Smyrna, Ga., and Major Tom Morgan Buckner (Laura) of the U.S. Air Force; one great-nephew, Brinson Gilbert Meredith (Pagent) of Atlanta; one great-niece, Morgan Meredith Tjepkema (Wesley) of Atlanta; one great-great-nephew, and four great-great-nieces; special friends, Otis Higgins (Mary Ann) of West Point, and Bruce Mayer (Anne) of Copper Canyon, Texas, who was an officer on the amphibious ship, LCJ (L) 977 in World War II that Mr. Morgan commanded. Born Oct. 24, 1910 in LaGrange, Mr. Morgan was educated in the public schools of LaGrange and graduated from West Point High School in 1930. He graduated from Emory University of Atlanta in 1934, with a degree in political economy and engineering. Mr. Morgan joined the U.S. Navy in August 1943, and after five-and-a-half months training, was given command of the amphibious ship LC(L) 977, serving in the Pacific Area. He was a Troup County representative in the Georgia Legislature 1947-1948. He served as mayor of West Point 1956-1965, was vice president of the Georgia Municipal Association and chairman of the National Committee on Waterways. Mr. Morgan was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Point where he had been active in the Scout Troop, was licensed as a local preacher (while serving in South Georgia), taught Sunday school and was the active LaGrange District Lay Leader for some 20 years. He was an honorary member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in West Point. Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his only brother, Joseph Warner Morgan. He was the son of the late John Thomas Morgan Sr. and Bula Edna Warner Morgan. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that contributions be made to First United Methodist Church of West Point, or to the Boy Scouts of America. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 13 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the residence. McCarthy Funeral Home in West Point is handling arrangements.

MRS. BROWN
LANETT -- Mrs. Mary Ellen Brown, 83, of Lanett died Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2004 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. John Dye officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Brown is survived by one daughter, Barbara (Stanley) Lewis of Lanett; one son, Jerry (Deborah) Brown of Tampa, Fla.; four sisters, Nellie (Clifford) Lynn, Faye (Gene) Yarbrough and Glenella (Charles) Hall, all of Valley, and Sara Moore of LaGrange; three brothers, Charlie (Vondell) Fetner of Ashland, Ala., George Fetner of Valley and Marvin (Dottie) Fetner of Beulah; seven grandchildren, Darren Lewis, Damen Lewis, Jerome Brown, Daniel Brown, Rick Brown, Robin Brown and Susan Brown; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Born March 1, 1920 in Clay County, Ala., Mrs. Brown was a retired employee of WestPoint Stevens Fairfax Mill. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Avery Brown. She was the daughter of the late Effie Amerson Fetner and Frank Fetner. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association in her memory. The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 12 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MRS. MYHAND
LAGRANGE -- Mrs. Frances S. Myhand, 90, loving mother and devoted friend and neighbor of Pine Mountain, Ga., died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Hospice LaGrange. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. in the Pine Mountain City Cemetery with Dr. Mabry Collins officiating. Mrs. Myhand is survived by one son, Jim (Sue Ellen) Myhand of Pine Mountain; one daughter, Ann M. (J.T.) Cox of Fayetteville, Ga.; one nephew who grew up in her home, Stephen Joseph (Audrey) Head; three grandchildren, Carol Wells of Fayetteville, Doug H. and Julie Cox of Raleigh, N.C., and Todd and Jan C. Franks of Newnan, Ga.; five great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Katie Franks of Newnan, and Sarah, Caroline and John Cox of Raleigh; a large and loving family of nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Born Feb. 14, 1913, Mrs. Myhand lived most of her life in Harris County where she enjoyed baking and sewing for friends and family after her retirement from International Playtex Mfg. Co. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. Myhand was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Myhand. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Florence Hearn Satterwhite. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice LaGrange, 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, Ga., 30240. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in LaGrange. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in LaGrange is handling arrangements.

MR. YATES
LANETT -- Mr. William E. Yates Sr., 78, of Lanett died Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with Pastor Jim Luttrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Fredonia Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Yates is survived by his wife, Rudine Thompson Yates; his son, Bill (Julie) Yates of Auburn, Ala.; three daughters, Wanda (Johnny) Smith of Kodak, Tenn., Cindy (Bryan) Bentley of Cedartown, Ga., and Christy Yates of St. Augustine, Fla.; one brother, Arthur M. Yates of Mobile, Ala.; one sister, Velma Shirey of Valley; three granddaughters, Karen (Troy) Kelley of Sevierville, Tenn., Crystal (William) Lashley of Huntingdon, Tenn., and Katherine Bentley of Cedartown; and one great-grandson, William Jonah Kelley of Sevierville. Born Nov. 9, 1925 in Tallassee, Ala., Mr. Yates loved his family very much and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was the former owner and operator of the Yates Grocery Store in the Lakeview Community. Mr. Yates was a member of Community Chapel Church of God in Lanett. He was the son of the late Maud Fortune Yates and Jesse Leonard Yates. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice in his memory. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. ADCOCK
VALLEY -- Mr. William T. "Spot" Adcock, 83, of Valley died Monday evening, Feb. 9, 2004 at Beverly Health Care in Lanett. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. at Fairfax Cemetery with the Rev. Stan Brumbeloe officiating. Mr. Adcock is survived by one daughter, Trula Harrison of Valley; one son, Donald Adcock of Valley; one sister, Margie Green of Huguley; one grandchild, Sheryl McGinnis of Valley; and two great-grandchildren, Macabe McGinnis and McKeyan McGinnis, both of Valley. Born May 15, 1920 in Randolph County, Ala., Mr. Adcock had been a resident of the Valley area most of his life and was a retired employee of WestPoint Stevens Fairfax Mill with 49 years of service with the company. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. YATES
LANETT -- Mr. William E. Yates Sr., 78, of Lanett died Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with Pastor Jim Luttrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Fredonia Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Yates is survived by his wife, Rudine Thompson Yates; three daughters, Wanda (Johnny) Smith of Kodak, Tenn., Cindy (Bryan) Bentley of Cedartown, Ga., and Christy Yates of St. Augustine, Fla.; one brother, Arthur M. Yates of Mobile, Ala.; one sister, Velma Shirey of Valley; three granddaughters, Karen (Troy) Kelley of Sevierville, Tenn., Crystal (William) Lashley of Huntingdon, Tenn., and Katherine Bentley of Cedartown; and one great-grandson, William Jonah Kelley of Sevierville. Born Nov. 9, 1925 in Tallassee, Ala., Mr. Yates loved his family very much and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was the former owner and operator of the Yates Grocery Store in the Lakeview Community. Mr. Yates was a member of Community Chapel Church of God in Lanett. He was the son of the late Maud Fortune Yates and Jesse Leonard Yates. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice in his memory. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. HARDNETT
DAVISTON, Ala. -- Mr. Josh Hardnett, 93, of Daviston died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. (CST) at Coga Hill C.M.E. Church in Daviston with the Rev. James Carlisle officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Hardnett is survived by his wife, Emma Hardnett of Daviston; five daughters, Moline Rowe of Daviston, Gladys Staples and Louise Thomas, both of Wadley, Ala., and Pauline Walker and Mable Nkanta, both of Queens, N.Y.; one son, Vernon (Nina Mae) Hardnett of Roanoke, Ala.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Born Jan. 1, 1911, Mr. Hardnett was a lifelong resident of Tallapoosa County, Ala. He was a member of Coga Hill C.M.E. Church in Daviston. Vines Funeral Home Inc. in LaFayette handled arrangements.

MRS. POLLOCK
LAGRANGE -- Mrs. Lellie Brumbeloe Pollock, 92, of LaGrange, formerly of Lanett, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. (EST) at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Lanett with the Rev. Tim Irwin officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pollock is survived by two step-daughters, Ellen Heggood of Columbus, Ga., and Peggy Davis of Phenix City, Ala.; one step-daughter-in-law, Frankie Pollock of Columbus; nieces Elsie Grogran of Pine Mountain, Ga., Betty Wingard of Opelika, Ala., Reudene Moncus of Fitzgerald, Ga., Joyce Hart of Pine Mountain and others; nephews B.H. Brumbeloe, Durward Brumbeloe, Edgar Brumbeloe, Kenneth Brumbeloe and others; six step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchiild. Born Jan. 16, 1912 in Randolph County, Mrs. Pollock was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Troup County Senior Citizen Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Pollock Sr. The family will receive friends Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 until 8 p.m. (EST) at Resthaven Funeral Home in Lanett. Resthaven Funeral Home in Lanett is handling arrangements.

MR. BULLARD
LAFAYETTE -- Mr. Hilyard Carl Bullard Sr., 85, of LaFayette died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with Pastor Ricky Lipp and the Rev. Shon Bryan officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. Mr. Bullard is survived by his wife, Georgia Jones Bullard; two daughters, Wanda (Wayne) Lloyd of LaFayette and Verlinda (Bill) Herrington of Pine Mountain, Ga.; two sons, Donald (Ann) Bullard and Carl (Mary) Bullard, both of Lanett; a special niece, Sandra Kay (Fred) Shaver of Columbus, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Born July 8, 1918 in Chambers County, Mr. Bullard was a retired employee of WestPoint Pepperell's Lanett Mill, with over 40 years of service with the company. He was a member of the Lion of Judah Church in Huguley. Mr. Bullard was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Bullard. He was the son of the late Bertha Lackey Bullard and J.W. Bullard. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Chattahoochee Hospice in his memory. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 6 from 6 until 9 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. HICKS
CAMP HILL, Ala. -- Mr. Roger Hicks Sr., 45, of Camp Hill died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill with the Rev. Donald Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Hicks is survived by a loving wife, Nora Black Hicks of Camp Hill; a loving mother, Myra Hicks of Camp Hill; three sons, Roger Hicks Jr., Isaiah Hicks and Kodi Hicks, all of Camp Hill; two daughters, Whitney Hicks of Camp Hill and Kinyetta Hicks of Opelika; five sisters, Lillie Hicks and Joann (Willie) Bryant, both of Camp Hill, Pauline Ware of Auburn, Ala., Eddie Acosta of Long Beach, Calif., and Carolyn Hicks of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Ricky Hicks of Camp Hill; a father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Jannie Black of Camp Hill; two granddaughters, Takajah and Taquajah, both of Camp Hill; three sisters-in-law, Ditiz Hicks of Lanett, Connie (Stacy) Pressley of Camp Hill, and Deborah (John) Ivery of Houston, Texas; a best friend, Tony Hill of Camp Hill; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Born May 20, 1958 in Tallapoosa County, Ala., Mr. Hicks was a 1976 graduate of LaFayette High School. He was employed with ATS Wheels in Auburn. Mr. Hicks was a member of Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill. Vines Funeral Home Inc. in LaFayette is handling arrangements.

MRS. WILLIAMS
LAFAYETTE -- Mrs. Annie Lou Williams, 92, of LaFayette died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. CST at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in LaFayette with the Rev. Michael T. Stiggers officiating. Burial will follow in Handy Cemetery in LaFayette. Mrs. Williams is survived by three daughters, Annie P. Vines, Betty Smith and Dorothy Nell Williams, all of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Mattie E. Armstead of LaFayette, Geneva Scott of Atlanta, Ga., and Naomi Brooks of Hartford, Conn.; a very special extended family: Bill and Maxine Frazer and family of West Point; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Born July 11, 1912 in Chambers County, Mrs. Williams was the fourth child of seven sisters and six brothers. She was a very active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where she served faithfully as supervisor/director of the Junior Missionary Society, a member of the senior choir, and as a hostess for the kitchen committee. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Williams. She was the daughter of the late the Rev. Marcus and Sister Laura Darden. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 6 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Vines Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Vines Funeral Home Inc. in LaFayette is handling arrangements.

MR. DeLEE
WADLEY, Ala. -- Mr. Herbert DeLee, 70, of Wadley died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at Community Baptist Church in LaFayette with the Rev. Clifford DeLee officiating. Burial will follow in the Five Points Cemetery. Mr. DeLee is survived by his wife, Mary Anne DeLee of Wadley; seven children, Jessica Amber Poore and Jeremy Brent Sheppard, both of Wadley, Justin Miles of Valley, Clinton (Anita) Royster, Robbie (Cheryl) Royster and Anne (Bill) Callahan, all of LaFayette, and Debra Hornsby of Langdale; one sister, Fannie Mae Ward of LaGrange; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Born March 20, 1933 in Chambers County, Mr. DeLee was retired from the Chambers County Board of Education. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette. Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette is handling arrangements.

MR. JONES
VALLEY -- Mr. James Harold Jones Sr., 72, of Valley died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at his residence. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. (EST) at Shady Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Simmons officiating. Mr. Jones is survived by three sons, Milton Ray Jones of Valley, Bobby Byron Jones of Lanett and James H. Jones Jr. of Prattville, Ala.; one brother, Cecil Jones of Auburn, Ala.; four sisters, Bertha Thomaston of Opelika, Ala., Ruby Simmons of Lake Harding, Ala., Mary Kenady of Valley and Lorene Adams of Franklin, Ga.; his companion and best friend for over 12 years, Neanie Bryan of Valley; his friend, Cilla Clark of Opelika; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born Jan. 24, 1932 in Troup County, Ga., Mr. Jones loved to hunt and fish. He was a wonderful man who was kind to everybody. He loved car racing. Mr. Jones was the son of the late William Henry Jones and Eldora Lashley Jones. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 6 from 6 until 8 p.m. (EST) at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. PHILLIPS
LAFAYETTE -- Mr. Willie Luther Phillips, 80, of LaFayette died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church in LaFayette with W.H. Trammell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alberta Phillips; four sons, the Rev. William (Georgia Ann) Phillips and Kenneth (Nenette) Phillips, both of Roanoke, Ala., Raymond (Jackie) Phillips of Oxford, Ala., and Bennie Higgins of LaFayette; two daughters, Denia J. Crosby of Crestwood, Ky., and Bernice Holman of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Walter (Lera) Phillips of Roanoke; three sisters, Dera Phillips, Vera Heath and Evelyn Gates, all of Roanoke; 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Born May 10, 1923 in Chambers County, Mr. Phillips was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Wadley. He was the son of the late Willie and Mattie L. Phillips. Vines Funeral Home Inc. in LaFayette is handling arrangements.

MR. WOOD
FT. PAYNE, Ala. -- Mr. Dorsey Ray Wood, 62, of Ft. Payne, formerly of Valley, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Ala. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. (EST) at Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Cook officiating. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Agnes Lenora Smith Wood; two daughters, Sherri Wood Hardwick of Ft. Payne and Sharon Wood (Tracy) McLemore of Opelika, Ala.; two sons, Gregory Ray (Susan) Wood of Roanoke and Gerald Wayne (Jennifer) Wood of Opelika; his mother, Girtie Mae Wood of Valley; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Born Aug. 13, 1941 in Randolph County, Ala., Mr. Wood retired from the Ampex Corporation in 2003 after 36 years of service with the company. He was a member of Friendship Christian Church. He was the son of the late Charlie H. Wood. The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6 until 8 p.m. (EST) at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. BILLINGSLEY
VALLEY -- Mr. Willie Lewis Billingsley Sr., 69, of Valley died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004 at Capitol Nursing Home in Montgomery, Ala. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. (EST) at Foreman Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Louis Upshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Valley. Mr. Billingsley is survived by his wife, Jimmie Mae Billingsley; five daughters, Clenza Billingsley and Stacey Ricks, both of Lanett, Phyllis Billingsley, Jean (O'Neal) Hutchinson Jr. and Tracey Ricks, all of Valley; two sons, Willie (Phyllis) Billingsley and Jimmy Frank Billingsley, both of Lanett; one daughter-in-law, Tarwado Anderson of LaGrange; a host of cousins and friends; 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Born June 16, 1934 in Chambers County, Mr. Billingsley has been a resident of Valley all of his life. He was employed at Langdale Mill where he was a hard worker for 37 years. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Valley. Mr. Billingsley was preceded in death by his daughter, Ophelia Billingsley. The family may be contacted at the home of Jean Billingsley Hutchinson Sr., 113 MLK Drive in Valley. Foreman Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MRS. BOOKER
HUGULEY -- Mrs. Etheleen S. Booker, 67, of Huguley died Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 2004 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Shawmut First Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Jimmy Blackman and Eugene Boyett officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett. Mrs. Booker is survived by her husband, Clarence Booker; three sisters, Iry Smith of Huguley, Geneva Webb of West Point and Mary Hand of LaGrange; and two brothers, Luther Spraggins of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Joe Spraggins of West Point. Born May 20, 1934 in Troup County, Ga., Mrs. Booker was a homemaker and had been a resident of the Huguley area for over 50 years. She was a member of Shawmut First Church of the Nazarene. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Harpe Spraggins and Johnnie Elmo Spraggins. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

MR. BURKS
CAMP HILL, Ala. -- Mr. Vacher Burks, 89, of Camp Hill died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004 at Cambridge Place in Opelika, Ala. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5 at noon at New Canaan Baptist Church in Camp Hill with Pastor Paul Lawson Jr. and the Rev. C.L. Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Burks is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Burks; one daughter, Carolyn (the Rev. W.F.) Smith of Opelika; three grandchildren, Willie F. Smith Jr. of Smyrna, Ga., Monique (Jerome) Gadson of McDonough, Ga., and Minister Patrick (Johnelle) Smith of Detroit, Mich.; two great-grandchildren, Imani and Nia Gadson; one foster son, Michael Eason; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Born Oct. 31, 1914 in Talladega, Ala., Mr. Burks spent most of his adult life in Tallapoosa County. He was a well-known farmer in the community and worked for a number of years at Wilder's Nursing Home. Mr. Burks was an Army veteran of World War II. He was also a member of New Canaan Baptist Church in Camp Hill. Vines Funeral Home Inc. in LaFayette is handling arrangements.

MR. SHIVERS
ROSWELL, Ga. -- Mr. Robert Doss "Big Bob" Shivers, 55, of Roswell died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at his sister's house in Greenville, Ga. A memorial musical service will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church of River View in Valley. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Valley. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 17 (Big Bob's 56th birthday) at 3 p.m. at the Southern Skillet Restaurant in Roswell. Mr. Shivers is survived by two sisters, Lorene Kelley of Greenville and Elizabeth Baker of Auburn, Ala.; one brother, Coven Shivers of Montgomery, Ala.; several nieces and nephews, Joey and Carol Johnston of Manchester, Ga., Thomas Johnston of Greenville, Chuck Kelley and Leslie and Janet Baker Jr., all of LaGrange, Lea and Joe Leghorn of Sarasota, Fla., and Melanie Shivers of Birmingham, Ala.; several cousins, Marion Longshore, Doss Leak, Jewell Ann Christian, D.S. Leak III, J.G. Leak, Douglas Leak, Wesley Leak, Mary Alice Bledsoe, Bill, Bob and Marvin Leak; and a large number of great-nieces, great-nephews and loving friends. Born March 17, 1948 in Troup County, Mr. Shivers was a real estate broker. He was the son of the late Henry Gladstone and Mamie Leak Shivers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one's favorite charity. Louie E. Jones Funeral Home in Alpharetta, Ga., is handling arrangements.

MRS. DANIEL
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Mrs. Grayce Lamb Daniel, 86, of Huntsville died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003 at Carington Health Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel in Huntsville with Dr. David Hull officiating. Burial and graveside services will be Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. (EST) in Valley with the Rev. Steve York officiating. Mrs. Daniel is survived by her sons, Michael Lamb of Nashville, Tenn., and Patrick Lamb of Pacifica, Calif.; three grandchildren, Corey Lamb of South San Francisco, Calif., Abby Lamb of San Francisco, Calif., and Scott Lamb of Pacifica; one great-grandson, Nathan Lamb; three sisters, Ruth Hicks of Valley, Hazel Blakely of Jackson, S.C., and Arlys Allen of Evans, Ga.; three step-children, Ouida Dickinson of Huntsville, the Rev. Homer C. Daniel Jr. of Arkansas City, Kan., and Scott Daniel of Decatur, Ala.; and five step-grandchildren. Mrs. Daniel was a long time, active member of First Baptist Church of Huntsville. She worked at NASA as a contract specialist, and retired from federal service in 1978. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank W. Lamb and Homer C. Daniel Sr., both of Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Ala., 35801. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Laughlin Service Funeral Home in Huntsville. Laughlin Service Funeral Home Inc. in Huntsville is handling arrangements.

MR. FULGHUM
LANETT -- Mr. Charlie Monroe Fulghum, 86, of Lanett died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003 at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett with the Rev. Mike Hawkins and Father Marty McGeough officiating. Mr. Fulghum is survived by one son, Phillip Fulghum of Lanett; three grandchildren, Rick (Cheryl) Fulghum of West Point, Chris Kirk of Lanett and Bethany Fulghum of Valley; three great-grandchildren, Jessica Fulghum, Sierra Kirk and Jordyn Fulghum; and three sisters, Daisey Hodge of Lanett, Mary Kate Hendricks of Valley and Alleen Patton of Montgomery, Ala. Born Aug. 4, 1917 in Chambers County, Mr. Fulghum had been a member of the Lanett Masonic Lodge No. 656 F&M for over 50 years, and had been one of the founding members of Lanier Baptist Church. He retired from WestPoint Pepperell after 45 years of service with the company. Mr. Fulghum was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Nellie Fulghum. He was the son of the late Attie Moore Fulghum and Memory R. Fulghum Sr. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that memorials be made to C.V.C.I. in his memory. The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Lanett. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Lanett is handling arrangements.

MRS. LOVELACE
LAFAYETTE -- Mrs. Marie Lovelace, 84, of LaFayette died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003 at Bethany House in Auburn, Ala. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11 a 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in LaFayette with the Revs. Wayne Barrett and Taylor Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lovelace is survived by two daughters, Sandy (Frank) Bonham of Gladwin, Mich., and Charlotte DeWeese of Opelika, Ala.; one son, Henry (Patsy) Lovelace of LaFayette; one brother, Wilbur High of Waverly, Ala.; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Born Jan. 3, 1919 in Tallapoosa County, Ala., Mrs. Lovelace was retired from the old Playtex Plant in LaFayette and later retired from Tatum's Dry Goods. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethany House in Auburn, or to Alzheimers research. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette. Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette is handling arrangements.

MRS. SANDERS
CAMP HILL, Ala. -- Mrs. Mary Burton Sanders, 92, of Camp Hill died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003 at LaFayette Nursing Home in LaFayette. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Powell officiating. Mrs. Sanders is survived by one son, Joe Milford (Vicki) Sanders of Camp Hill; one daughter, Ruth (Jimmy) Coggins of Camp Hill; two brothers, Charlie Burton of Camp Hill and Guy Burton of Lanett; four sisters, Annie Laurie Sanders of Alexander City, Ala., Ruby Drake of Auburn, Ala., Claude Isabell of LaFayette and Jimmie Parris of Rainbow city, Ala; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born Aug. 3, 1911 in Tallapoosa County, Ala., Mrs. Sanders was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Tillers Cross Roads. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Malvin Buddy Sanders; her son, Malvin Lynn Sanders; and three brothers and four sisters. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church or to The American Bible Society. The family will receive friends Wednesday, one hour prior to the graveside service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette is handling arrangements.