Kenneth Dalton Crook
Services for Kenneth Dalton Crook, 30, of Addison were held Monday, Aug. 6, 2001 at Nichols Funeral Chapel, Ronald Gilbreath and J. H Maze officiating, with burial in Enmondfield Cemetery. Nichols Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Crook died Saturday, Aug. 4, at UAB Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Duke Crook; and his grandparents, John and Flora Crook. Survivors include his wife, Judy Crook; a son, Tony Crook of Addison; his grandparents, Mavis and Dalton Duke of Morris, his father, Robert Crook; his stepmother, Estell Crook, both of Cullman; a brother, Robbie Crook of Morris; and a sister, Kristy Crook of Hayden.

Nancy Kirk Neal Cheuvront
Graveside services for Nancy Kirk Neal Cheuvront, 77, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Cullman Memory Gardens, Sherril Hill officiating. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cheuvront died Sunday, Aug. 5 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 12, 1924. She worked as a nurse and as a volunteer for Hospice. She also worked as a registered nurse for Hanceville Nursing Home until retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita Fleming Patterson and James Beverly Neal; her husband, William A. Cheuvront; a daughter, Evelyn Elizabeth Cheuvront; a sister, Lucy Neal Turner; two brothers, James B. Neal Jr. and Charles L. Neal Sr.; and grandson, Jason Cheuvront. Survivors include two sons, James Kirby (Betty) Cheuvront of Cullman and Allan Neal (Karen) Cheuvront of Baton Rouge, La.; two daughters, Juanita Ann (Chuck) Chatham of Cullman and Laura Ellen (John) Bennett of Huntsville; two brothers, John P. (JoAnne) Neal of Dumfries, Va. and Joseph F. (Cindy) Davis of Warrenton, Va.; a sister-in-law, Betty Neal of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Dana Chamblee of Vinemont, Christa Cheuvront of Anniston and Shelley Roberts of Hazard, Ky. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Doyle Edwin Pinyan
Services for Doyle Edwin Pinyan, 55, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, J.W. Hicks and Bobby Smith officiating, with burial in Eva Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pinyan died Monday, Aug. 6 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 3, 1946 in Denton, Texas to Clelle Pete and Willie Gaye Floyd Pinyan. He was a carpenter and a member of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Janna Sue Martin. Survivors include his wife, Faylene Fulenwider Pinyan of Eva; and his son, Lessley Doyle Pinyan of Eva. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robie Newt Slaten
Services for Robie Newt Slaten, 88, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Enon Baptist Church, Perry Brown officiating, with burial in Enon Baptist Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Slaten died Monday, Aug. 6 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 1, 1912 in Morgan County to Charles Robe and Susie Halbrooks Slaten. He was a carpenter/farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Grace Hardin Slaten of Cullman; three sons, Edwin “Mr. Ed” (Elaine) Slaten, Kenneth (June) Slaten, both of Vinemont, and Dwight Slaten of Walker County; two brothers, James Slaten of Decatur and Charles Slaten of Sommerville; six sisters, Nannie Whaley and Mary Bennett, both of Falkville, Katherine Lilback of Ohio, Helen Thomas of Sommerville and Betty McCarley of Decatur; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today.

Gwendolyn Hamrick Fuller
Services for Gwendolyn Hamrick Fuller, 74, of Moulton will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 at Moulton Baptist Church, Dr. Darryl Wood officiating, with burial in Moulton Memory Gardens. Elliott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Fuller died Monday, Aug. 6 at her residence. She was born June 29, 1927 in Cullman to Leo and Doris Mackland Hamrick. She worked for Moulton Implement Company for 18 years and then retired from the Department of Human Resources after 18 years. She was a member of Moulton Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Bill Fuller. She is survived by a son, Charles A. Fuller of Huntsville. Pallbearers will be Roger Weatherwax, Tommy Praytor, Steve McLemore, Jerry Carroll, Larry Gilley, and Keith Gilley. Visitation was Tuesday.

Eddie F. Howard
Services for Eddie F. Howard, 83, of Hartselle will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 at Peck Funeral Chapel, the Rev. W.G. Henry officiating, with burial in Burningtree Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Howard died Monday, Aug. 6 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 30, 1918 in Morgan County to William Jasper and Annie Eubanks Howard. He was a retired machine operator for Monsanto. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Mary Evelyn Howard of Hartselle; three sons, Jimmie A. Howard, Ronald Howard, and Jeffrey L. Howard, all of Hartselle; a daughter, Myra H. Garrett of Hartselle; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Craig Garrett, Blake Garrett, Steve Howard, Kelly Howard, Clint Howard and J.D. Cross.

David ‘Cooney’ Richard Roberson Sr.
Services for David “Cooney” Richard Roberson Sr., 45, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Holly Pond First Baptist Church, the Revs. Tom Williams, Ralph McGowan and Brad McDonald officiating, with burial in Holly Pond Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Roberson died Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Medical Center Montclair. He was born Feb. 11, 1956 in Cullman County to Robert and Eula Bates Roberson. He was retired from Good Year Tire and a member of Plainview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Janey McGinnis Roberson of Holly Pond; a son, David Richard Roberson Jr. of Holly Pond; a daughter, Jana Denise Roberson of Holly Pond; his mother, Eula Benefield of Blountsville; five brothers, Cobb Roberson of Walter, Bobby Roberson of Muscle Shoals, John Benefield of Blountsville, Lowell Roberson of Sumter, S.C., and Jerry Roberson of Birmingham; and three sisters, Shirley Davis of Smith Lake, Sue Jones of Douglas, Texas, and Ann Foster of Lincoln. Pallbearers will be Bruce Roberson, Brent Roberson, Richie Davis, Kenny Waters, Tommy Trucks, Todd Trucks, Alan Sparks and Radford Parrish. Visitation was Wednesday.

Vera Thomas
Services for Vera Thomas, 73, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home, the Revs. David McDonald and Clyde Ledlow officiating, with burial in Cullman Memory Gardens. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thomas died Monday, Aug. 6 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 15, 1927 in Hanceville to W. R. Hicks and Lou Vertia Walker. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Finis Thomas of Cullman; and two sisters, L. Z. (Ray) Allen of Cullman and Faye Underwood of Anniston. Visitation was Wednesday.

Mitchell Ward Johns
Services for Mitchell Ward Johns, 39, of Blountsville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Blountsville Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Robert Sawyer, Tim Blackmon and Bob Smallwood officiating, with burial in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Blountsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Johns died Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born in Blount County on March 5, 1962 to Fred and Lorene Knight Johns. He was a school bus driver for Blount County Board of Education, a self-employed logger and a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. He was also a 1980 graduate of J.B. Pennington High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Johns. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Sandlin Johns; two sons, Mitchell Fred Johns and Matthew Brian Johns; his mother, Lorene Knight Johns; a sister, Denise (Don) Newman; a niece, Megan Nicole Newman; and a nephew, Chad Daniel Newman, all of Blountsville. Pallbearers will be Tim McCoy, Jason Butts, Tim Stewart, Johnny Rutherford, Jerry Rutherford, Sherril Knight, Jerry Black and Larry Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicky Holt, Roy Posey, Barry Smith, John Cornelius, David Smith, David Tucker, Robert Murphy, Mikey Ratliff, Randy Stephens, Keith Blocker, Joe Gossett, James Hathcock, Freddie Moore and Bill Nichols.

Gregory Turney Childers
Services for Gregory Turney Childers, 55, of Hartselle will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at Peck Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Ron Wilson officiating, with burial in Cook Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Childers died Monday, Aug. 6 at Decatur General Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1945 in Pine Bluff, Ark. to Brady Lewis and Bessie Vanell Turney Childers. He was a self-employed electrician. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Childers. Survivors include his wife, Jan Childers of Hartselle; a son, Jesse Calem Childers of Hartselle; a daughter, Jamie Danelle Childers of Hartselle; two brothers, Anthony Childers of Oden Ridge and Keith Childers of Hartselle; a half-brother, Lewis Childers of Sanford, Fla.; a sister, Suzanne Childers of Hartselle; and two half-sisters, Betty Eastham and Dorothy Childers. Pallbearers will be Connie Walling, Jim Montgomery, Eric Turney, Johnny childers, Terry Miller and Bill Bearden. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Charles Robert Stewart
Graveside services for Charles Robert Stewart, 57, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, the Rev. Perry Knight officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Stewart died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was born July 25, 1944 in Cullman County to Willie Richard and Ophia Waters Stewart. He was a logger. He is survived by his wife, Linda Myrick Stewart of Cullman; four sons, Shane Stewart, Shawn Stewart, Patrick Stewart and Brian Stewart, all of Cullman; one brother, Willie Stewart of Hayden; and four sisters, Imogene Hinkle of Oneonta, Patricia Stewart and Mary Jane James, both of Cullman; and Evelyn Conn of West Point. Visitation was Thursday.

Annie Elender Smith
Services for Annie Elender Smith, 86, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001 at Bethel Methodist Church, Doug Raburn officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at her residence. She was born June 17, 1915 in Cullman to James J. and Nannie Goodlet Martin. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Edward Evon Smith; and her grandson, Kenneth Ross Brown Jr. Survivors include her husband, Verlon Wesley Smith of Cullman; a son, James D. Smith of Birmingham; three daughters, Myrtle O. (Milford) Howard of Attalla, Monteze (Kenneth) Brown of Stockbridge, Ga. and Sandra K. Thomason of Cullman; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren Pallbearers will be Lawrence Howard, Scott Howard, Donnie Smith, Tim Smith, Patrick Smith and Wesley Brown. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bessie Lee Christian
Graveside services for Bessie Lee Christian, 101, of Medford, Ore., formerly of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001 at Hopewell Cemetery, the Rev. Buel Hunkeapillar officiating. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Christian died Sunday, Aug. 5 in Medford, Ore. She was born in Johnson Crossing April 4, 1900 to Thomas and Nancy Morgan. She was a school teacher and was a graduate of Cullman High School and Sacred Heart Academy of Alabama. She also worked as a counselor for girls in St. Vincent Hospital Nurses Training in Alabama. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was active in the missionary society and choir, a member of the Council on Aging, the Reames Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Senior Bridge Club, and was secretary for AARP for two terms and served on the board of directors. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Christian; and her son, Richard Christian. Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Rhodes of Medford, Ore.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford, Ore. 97501. Visitation was Thursday.

Edna Jacqueline Moore
Services for Edna Jacqueline Moore, 71, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at Moss Service Chapel, the Rev. Mac Buttram officiating, with burial in Cullman Memory Gardens. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Moore died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 24, 1929 in Alabama to A.A. and Meryle Griffin Giles. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Griffin Moore; two sons, Michael (Glenda) Moore and Mark Moore; two brothers, Arthur Giles and Wayne Giles; three sisters, JoAnn Brown, Leona Smith and Judy Mayse; three grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation was Thursday.

David ‘Cooney’ Richard Roberson Sr.
Services for David “Cooney” Richard Roberson Sr., 45, of Holly Pond were held Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at Holly Pond First Baptist Church, the Revs. Tom Williams, Ralph McGowan and Brad McDonald officiating, with burial in Holly Pond Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Roberson died Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Medical Center Montclair. He was born Feb. 11, 1956 in Cullman County to Hobert and Eula Bates Roberson. He was retired from Good Year Tire and was a member of Plainview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Janey McGinnis Roberson of Holly Pond; a son, David Richard Roberson Jr. of Holly Pond; a daughter, Jana Denise Roberson of Holly Pond; his mother, Eula Benefield of Blountsville; five brothers, Cobb Roberson of Walter, Bobby Roberson of Muscle Shoals, John Benefield of Blountsville, Lowell Roberson of Sumter, S.C., and Jerry Roberson of Birmingham; and three sisters, Shirley Davis of Smith Lake, Sue Jones of Douglas, Texas, and Ann Foster of Lincoln. Pallbearers were Bruce Roberson, Brent Roberson, Richie Davis, Kenny Waters, Tommy Trucks, Todd Trucks, Alan Sparks and Radford Parrish.

Marion Franklin Atkins Jr.
Services for Marion Franklin Atkins Jr., 76, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001 at Moss Service Chapel, the Revs. Bobby Smith and Dewey Briscoe officiating, with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Atkins died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. He was born July 12, 1929 in Georgia to Marion Franklin Sr. and Beaulah Jerusha Keel Atkins. He was a funeral director for Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II and Korea, was president for National Quartet Association-Alabama Chapter, taught CPR with the American Red Cross for four years, Woodmen of the World Fraternalist in 1996, captain of Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Dept. for two years, president of Woodman Lodge No. 1894, member and trustee of Houston Congregational Christian Church in Houston, and lead singer of the Harmoneers Quartet for 18 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Inez Moormann and Bernice Moore. He is survived by his wife, Winnie Lou Rowe Atkins of Hanceville; five daughters, Marilyn (Jack) Whatley of Northport, Jane (Jerry) Campbell of Danville, Beverly (Roger) Wright of Hanceville, Carol Atkins and Joyce Atkins, both of Cartersville, Ga.; two brothers, W.E. “Gene” Atkins and Hardie Atkins, both of Cartersville, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

George Verdie Knight
Services for George Verdie Knight, 58, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, Ray Ponder and Frank Butts officiating, with burial in Flint Creek Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Knight died Thursday, Aug. 9 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was born April 10, 1943 in Cullman County to James Jefferson and Verdie Harbinson Knight. He was a street foreman for the city of Cullman and a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Freda Louise Pope Knight of Cullman; a daughter, Penni Georgette Knight of Cullman; a granddaughter, Keitha Nikol Swain; and two brothers, Wilburn Paul (Ruby) Knight of Jefferson County and Willis Ray (Betty) Knight of Cullman. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Powell Hand
Services for Mary Powell Hand, 71, of Falkville will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001 at Peck Funeral Chapel, with burial in Bell Springs Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hand died Friday, Aug. 10 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 20, 1930 in Morgan County to Walter Jasper and Daisy Thomas Powell. She was a homemaker and a member of Bell Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Hand and Bobby Hand, both of Falkville; a daughter, Barbara Hand Duke of Falkville; two brothers, John Powell of Cullman and David Powell of Decatur; five sisters, Jewell Ball, Dorothy Shadix, Bea Murphy, Gracie Etheridge, all of Cullman, and Martha Cobb of Hartselle; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Grady E. Young
Services for Grady E. Young, 83, of Birmingham, formerly of Blountsville were held Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, the Revs. Randy Burtram and Odis Epps officiating, with burial in South Cemetery. Blountsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Young died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Medical Center East in Birmingham. He was born in Blountsville to John Thomas and Frances Henderson Young. He was retired from Hays International Aircraft and was a member of 25th Avenue Baptist Church in Center Point. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Sexton. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Haynes Young of Birmingham; a son, Charles R. (Betty Jean) Young of Blountsville; a daughter, B Karen (Greg) Crauswell of Trafford; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Chris Richards, Steve Farmer, Darrin Young, John Rippentrap, Dale Phillips and Shawn Stone.

Elaine Marie Durham
Services for Elaine Marie Durham, 17, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2001 at Williams-McCracken Chapel, the Rev. Jim McClurkan officiating, with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Miss Durham died Saturday, Aug. 11 at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1984 in Cullman to Monty and Susie Peek Durham. She was a student. Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Brooke Durham and Christy Durham, both of Cullman; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Peek and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Durham, all of Cullman; and great-grandmother, Lena Denton of Cullman. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jack Self
Services for Jack Self, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2001 at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Al Dean officiating, with burial in Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery where a Masonic graveside service will be held. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Self died Saturday, Aug. 11 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1928 in Alabama to Henry Mancil and Sara Pearline Green Self. He was a retired auto dealer, a Mason and a Shriner of the Zamora Temple for 37 years. He was a veteran, having served in World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Sharon Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ilene Ogletree Self; two daughters, Sheila Self (Alan) House of Fultondale and Jennifer Self (Steve) Fultz of Cullman; two brothers, Billy Ray Self of Cullman and Rimel Self of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Betty Graves of Cullman and Lana Jones of Decatur; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one godson, Buddy Hubble of Birmingham. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Shriners Children Burn Foundation in care of the Zamora Temple. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.