Freda Ellen Bice
Services for Freda Ellen Bice, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Sherman Bailey officiating, with burial in Duck River Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at a Cullman Hospital. She was born in Cullman on Feb. 28, 1923 to Herman and Vittie Ellen Ledbetter Vest. She was a nurses aid at Hanceville Nursing Home for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include a son, Stanley Jerome Bice; daughter, Rebecca Ann Butts of Blountsville; two sisters, Nell Baker, Dean Jacobs; brother, Billy Ray Vest; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bobby Baker
Services for Bobby Baker, 50, of Hanceville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at Faith Restoration Church, the Rev. Brad McDonald officiating, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Baker died Thursday, Sept. 13. He was born April 18, 1951 in Jefferson County to Harvey Judson and Dorothy Louise Gurley Baker. He was a minister and full-time evangelist. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps for seven years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Mary Baker of Hanceville; three brothers, Harvey J. Baker of Clay, John B. Baker of Mary Esther, Fla., and Johnny J. Baker of Smoke Rise; and a sister, Louise Ray of Forestdale. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Bonnie Ruth Rigsby Evers
Services for Bonnie Ruth Rigsby Evers, 75, of Navarre Beach, Fla., formerly of Arab, were held Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, at Gober Funeral Chapel in Arab. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Arab Memorial Cemetery. Gober Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Evers died Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Gulf Breeze Hospital in Florida. She was born April 14, 1926 in Cullman. She was a retired accountant with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ida Lou Rigsby. Survivors include her husband, John E. Evers of Navarre, Fla.; a sister, Barbara Russell of Huntsville; four sisters-in-law, Lorene Apel of Cullman, Kay Evers of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Millie Evers of Cullman, and Margaret Seymore of Raleigh, N.C.; four brothers-in-law, Ervin Apel of Cullman, Alex Evers of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Otto Evers of Cullman and Bill Russell of Huntsville; four nieces; and three nephews. Pallbearers will be Ervin F. Apel, Greg Apel, Alex Evers, Otto Evers, William Russell, William Russell Jr. and John O. Seymore. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the University of Alabama Arthritis Center, PHT 429 Thomas, 530 3rd Ave. South, Birmingham, Ala. 35294-0006. Visitation was Friday.

William Warren Carter
Services for William Warren Carter, 88, of Hartselle will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 at Peck Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Chuck Smith officiating, with burial in Andrews Chapel Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Carter died Friday, Sept. 14 at his residence. He was born in Morgan County on March 7, 1913 to Thomas Pendlenton and Bertie Mae Wilhite Carter. He was a farmer and barber. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosa Lee Carter; and a son, William Paul Carter. Survivors include his son, Jackie D. Carter of Decatur; four daughters, Louise Carter White of Vinemont, Joe Carter Lawrimore, Ruth Carter Lewis both of Falkville, Edith Carter Etheridge of Thomaston, Ga.; two brothers, Mack Carter of Vinemont, Jack Carter of Birmingham; one sister, Ona Holladay of Danville; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. His grandson will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leroy Pope
Services for Leroy Pope, 76, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 at First Baptist Church of Vinemont, the Rev. Jim Abbott 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. Mr. Pope died Wednesday, Sept. 12 at his residence. He was born in Cullman County on July 29, 1925 to William and Emma Johnson Pope. He was a lineman for L & N Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ester Rodgers Pope. Survivors include a son, Roger Lee (Carolyn) Pope of Decatur; three daughters, Janice Paulette Pope, Wanda (Brian) Hawkins and Rhonda Horn, all of Vinemont; two sisters, Alice Haynes of Vinemont and Ethelene Robertson of Holly Pond; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Furman Culberson
Services for Furman Culberson, 86, of Falkville will be Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 in Manila, Ark., with burial in Manila Memorial Cemetery. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Culberson died Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Pickens, S.C. on May 6, 1916 to William and Evaline Davis Culberson. He was a brick mason and a veteran of the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Minnie Palmer Culberson; a son, Walter Culberson; and a stepdaughter, Edna Montgomery. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mildred (Len) Starling of DeSoto, Texas; five grandchildren, Joel Starling of Medlofton, Texas, Gina Starling Langley of Portland, Ore., Nancy Stover and Vivian Johnson, both of Falkville, and Melissa Holladay of Hartselle; 14 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was Thursday.

Robert William Boatright
Services for Robert William Boatright, 38, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at Arab-Heritage Funeral Home, the Revs. Terry Lynn and Wayne Thrasher officiating, with burial in Garden City Cemetery. Arab-Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Boatright died Wednesday, Sept. 12 at his residence. He was born Dec. 18, 1962. He was a member of Dewey Heights Baptist Church. He had a great love of cars. Survivors include a daughter, Shauna Boatright of East Lake; his mother and stepfather, Wanda and Marvin Bradshaw, both of Holly Pond; four brothers, Terry Boatright of Trafford, Dennis Boatright and Randy Boatright, both of Remlap and Jerry Boatright of Holly Pond; a stepbrother, Jerome Bradshaw of Leeds; a sister, Tammy Gossett of Holly Pond; a stepsister, Betty Tarlton of Moody; 10 nieces; five nephews; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. Family members will be pallbearers.

Melvin Leland Hutson
Services for Melvin Leland Hutson, 55, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hutson died Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Alabama on June 30, 1946 to Dewey Thomas and Gertha Kelsoe Hutson. He was a farmer. Survivors include a sister, Barbara Hutson of Bronson, Kansas; two nieces, Debbie Foshee of Hueytown and Becky Carter of Cullman; two nephews, Terry Kelley of Good Hope and Timothy Smith of Cullman; three great-nieces, Brandi Kelley, Haley Foshee and Cheyanne Carter; and two great-nephews, Dillon Foshee and Jacob Carter. Visitation was Wednesday.

William E. Ravenscraft
Services for William E. Ravenscraft, 78, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ravenscraft died Monday, Sept. 10. He was born Aug. 9, 1923 to Elbert and Gertrude Ravenscraft. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Shirley Ravenscraft. Survivors include two sons, William Paris of Arab and Thomas Paris of Cullman; a daughter, Cathy Damptz of Bonfield; and seven grandchildren, Amanda, Mindy, Melanie, Madeline, Jennifer, Michael Jr. and Kelly. Visitation is at 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charles Larry Smith
Services for Charles Larry Smith, 60, of Bethel will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, the Rev. Jerry Lake officiating, with burial in Emeus Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 7, 1941 in Cullman County to Grover Chester and Vera Butler Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Steve Smith. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Oldacre Smith of Bethel; two sons, Randall Smith and Craig (Candy) Smith, both of Bethel; two sisters, Betty Holsonback of Guntersville and Nancy Steele of Cullman; five grandchildren, Lance Smith, Dustin Smith, Cameron Smith, Kyle Smith and Hannah Smith; and a nephew, Clint Smith of Bethel. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wanda Violet Sanders
Services for Wanda Violet Sanders, 65, of Warrior will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at Moss Service Chapel with burial in Cold Springs Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Sanders died Monday, Sept. 10 at Carrawy Hospital. She was born Dec. 4, 1935 to Fred and Minnie Dooley Florence. She was a dietician. Survivors include three sons, Charles Ronald Sanders of Warrior, Edward Bert Sanders of Susan Moore, David Wayne Sanders of Sasoon; three brothers, George Florence of Warrior, Vertis Florence of McCalla, Forest Florence of Gardendale; and one grandson, David Sanders of Susan Moore. Visitation is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Ottis Charles Hall
Services for Ottis Charles Hall, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 at Moss Service Chapel, Charles Ervin officiating, with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hall died Tuesday, Sept. 11 at his residence. He was born May 11, 1911 to Charlie and Gracie Wilhite Hall. He was a school teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Oree Douglas Hall, and a sister, Odel Hall. Survivors include his wife, Mary Grace Gerstman Hall; two daughters, Carolyn Ann Hall of Atlanta, Ga., Betty Hall (Gary) Nicodemus; five grandchildren, Patrick Joseph Kennelly, Trulee Grace Hall, Jennifer Kristen Gagliano, Katherine Mae Hall, Amy Lynn Kennelly; and one great-grandchild, Magnolia May Gagliano. Visitation is at 5:30 p.m. today.

Kirby Royce Key
Services for Kirby Royce Key, 53, of Cullman were Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at Addison Church of God, with burial in White Oak Cemetery. Nichols Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Key died Saturday, Sept. 8 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served as crew chief on a cobra. Memberships included DAV, VFW, and Vietnam Veterans of America. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Diann Key of Cullman; a son, Kenny Alan (Melissa Lee) Key of Cullman; his parents, Andrew Talmadge and Hattie Ethelene Key of Addison; and three brothers, Ronald Key of Double Springs, Terry Key of Cullman; and Danny Key of Addison.

Marshall Louis ‘Junior’ Bartee III
Services for Marshall Louis “Junior” Bartee III, 46, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, with burial in Patton Chapel Cemetery in Hoover. Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bartee died Saturday, Sept. 8. He was born Dec. 19, 1954 in Decatur. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Louis Bartee Jr. Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Laveda Bartee; a son, Marshall Louis Bartee IV of Cullman; his mother, Mary Edna Taylor Bartee of Atlanta, Ga.; and two sisters, Mary Jeanette Bone of Decatur and Janice Marie Lynn of Atlanta, Ga. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Ersil Andrew Jones
Services for Ersil Andrew Jones, 79, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 at Moss Service Chapel, Michael Bedford officiating, with burial in Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Jones died Sunday, Sept. 9 in Mobile. He was born in Cullman County to W.O. and Grace Jones. He was a gunsmith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Jones; his brother, Joseph P. Jones; and his sister, Bonnie Ruth Clem. Survivors include two sons, Stanley (Beverly) Jones of Mobile and Charles (Karen) Taylor of Chickashay, Okla.; and three sisters, Faye (Bill) Harris and Gladys (Troy) Bradford, both of Cullman, and Betty (Howard) Ratliff of Atlanta, Ga. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

George William Smith
Memorial services for George William Smith, 51, of Cullman were Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, Ray Latham officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith died Saturday, Sept. 8 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 13, 1950 in Columbia, S.C. He worked for the Social Security Administration. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry V. and Alice Brown Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jane Bowden Smith of Cullman; and three brothers, Henry V. Smith Jr. of Huntsville; Kenneth Melton of Stone Mountain, Ga. and Gerald Melton of Stewart, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association. Visitation was Monday.

Manard Buddy Nicholas
Services for Manard Buddy Nicholas, 58, of Sturgis, Mich. will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Johnson Grove Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Nicholas died Saturday, Sept. 8 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1943 in Bremen to Elmer and Rachael Louise Powell Nicholas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and has worked as a machinist for Grumman Olson for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Whipple Nicholas; two stepdaughters, Michelle (Robert) Slawinski of Manistee, Mich. and Monica (Brian) Jarvis of Sturgis; a stepson, George Johnson of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Kristopher Slawinski of Manistee, Mich., Vincent Smith, Alisha Smith, and Aaron Smith, all of Grand Haven; his mother, Rachael (Gerstel) Nicholas Nail of Cullman; and a sister, Luverne (Robert) Osborn of Memphis, Tenn. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society; also at www.legacy.com

Kirby Royce Key
Services for Kirby Royce Key, 53, of Cullman were Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at Addison Church of God, with burial in White Oak Cemetery. Nichols Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Key died Saturday, Sept. 8 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served as crew chief on a cobra. Memberships included DAV, VFW, and Vietnam Veterans of America. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Diann Key of Cullman; a son, Kenny Alan (Malissa Lee) Key of Cullman; and three brothers, Ronald Key of Double Springs, Terry Key of Cullman; and Danny Key of Addison.

Mary Natye Beam
Services for Mary Natye Beam, 89, of Blountsville were Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at Blountsville Funeral Home Chapel, Bruce Dial officiating, with burial in Duck River Baptist Church Cemetery. Blountsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Beam died Saturday, Sept. 8 at her residence. She was born Feb. 27, 1912 in Cleburn to Jesse T. and Ludie Brown Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Methodist Faith Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambers Riley Beam. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lou (Joe Lynn) Gray of Blountsville and Ruth McDivitt of California; a son, Perry Beam of Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jim Putnam, Preston Weston, Travis Beam, Chris Beam, Kenneth Herrington and Jim Wise.

James M. Newton
Services for James M. Newton, 78, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at New Hope North Missionary Baptist Church, the Revs. Nathan Childers and Milan DeKich officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Newton died Sunday, Sept. 9 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1923 in Lawrence County to James Marvin and Lois Lue Ester Rushing Newton. He was a farmer, a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II, a member of New Hope North Church and the Masonic Lodge at Vinemont. He was preceded in death his parents. Survivors include his wife, Lettie Newton Budd of Falkville; two sons, Steve Newton and Marty Newton, both of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Linda Newton and Wanda Chaney, both of Falkville; a sister, Pauline Holloway of Mobile; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Bradley Newton, Jim Newton, Austin Smith, Greg Smith, Michael Smith and Tommy Smith. Visitation was Monday.

Billy Joe Anderson
Services for Billy Joe Anderson, 72, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at Moss Service Chapel, the Rev. Charles Ervin officiating, with burial in Cullman Memory Gardens. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Anderson died Friday, Sept. 7 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Ohio on July 31, 1929 to G.F. and Myrtle Bradford Anderson. He was the owner of Anderson Boats for 42 years and was very active in the marine business, earning many prestigious awards, including the Top Dealer Award in the United States from Mercury Marine. He was an active participant and promoter of boat racing and bass fishing and was a member of Longview Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Frances Anderson of Cullman; two daughters, Sue Anderson (Paul) DeLucia of Cullman, Teresa Anderson of Knoxville, Tenn.; son, Rickey (Cathy) Anderson of Cullman; grandson, Robby (Dena) Harbison; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Caleb Harbison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Rita Cordes Hancock
Services for Rita Cordes Hancock, 71, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at First Baptist Church of Cullman, Drs. Rick Lance and Edwin Hayes officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery. The body will lie in state an hour before the service. Moss Service Funereal Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hancock died Saturday, Sept. 8 at her residence. She was born Dec. 20, 1929 to Alfred and Dolly Livingston Cordes. She was a homemaker, an active member of the Quest Club, a member of First Baptist Church and a former member of the Chancel Choir. Survivors include her husband, Thomas A. Hancock Jr.; two daughters, Becky (Larry) McDonald of Huntsville, Cindy (Ron) Golub of Madison; and three grandchildren, Nick McDonald, Michael McDonald, Tiffany Golub. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 672648, Marietta, Ga., 30006. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Nancy Ruth Butterworth
Services for Nancy Ruth Butterworth, 57, of Center Hill will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, Mac Buttram officiating, with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Anniston. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Butterworth died Friday, Sept. 7 at her residence. She was born in Cullman County on Oct 18, 1943 to Rufus S. and Ollie V. Carter Smith. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard J. Butterworth; and two brothers, Jerry T. Smith and Ernest L. Smith. Survivors include her husband, C. Robert Butterworth of Center Hill; two sons, Robert P. (Regina) Butterworth of Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Fla., John C. (June) Butterworth of Center Hill; daughter, Susan (Charles) Kendzierski of Hazel Park, Mich.; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Brady I. Hardin
Services for Brady I. Hardin, 80, of Brooksville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 at New Center Baptist Church, the Revs. Harold Brown and Alfred Palmer officiating. Military graveside honors will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Priceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hardin died Friday, Sept. 7 at Decatur General Hospital. He was born in Oneonta on Oct. 26, 1920 to Isaac B. and Cammle Lee Frost Hardin. He was a retired postmaster at the Hillsboro Post Office. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the infantry division. He was a member of New Center Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Myron Harbin. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Hardin of Brooksville; two sons, Larry G. Hardin of Somerville, Tommy Hardin of Brooksville; two daughters, Cynthia Nobinger of Falkville, Elaine Perry of Brooksville; sister, Myrtle “Tiny” Oaks of Eva; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be members of the New Center men’s Sunday school class and deacons.

Sue E. Lorenz
Services for Sue E. Lorenz, 84, of North Charleston, S.C. will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. Harold Hermetz officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lorenz died Friday, Sept. 7. She was born Oct. 1, 1916 in Marshall County to F.M. and Kate Clemons. She was retired from AmSouth Bank. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert Lorenz Sr.; and her son, Albert Lorenz Jr. Survivors include a son, Robert R. Lorenz of North Charleston, S.C.; a granddaughter, Autumn Lorenz of State College, Penn.; and a brother, Pete Clemons of Cullman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Paul’s Church. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bill Anderson
Services for Bill Anderson, 72, of Cullman are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Anderson died Friday, Sept. 7 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.

Matthew Livingston
Memorial services for Matthew Livingston, 21, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001 at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Livingston died Wednesday, Sept. 5. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carmen Johnson Livingston. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Patricia Livingston of Hanceville; a brother, Kris Livingston of Birmingham; two sisters, Anna Livingston of Hanceville and Kathryn Walsh of Harrogate, England; grandparents, Arthur L. Livingston of Lillian and L.C. and Robena Hannah of Piedmont; his fiancee, Carrie Michelle Ryan of Hanceville; and a niece, Madyson Walsh of Harrogate, England. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, St. Bernard Prep School, or to a favorite charity.

Vedmer Poodry
Services for Vedmer Poodry, of Huntsville will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at Hopewell Baptist Church, with burial in adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Poodry died Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Huntsville Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Daniel) Towery of Texas and Laura Poodry of Huntsville; three brothers, Mitchell Strawbridge of Rossville, Ga., Charlie Strawbridge of Birmingham and Buford Strawbridge of Nashville, Tenn.; four sisters, Gertrude Sellers of Tamps, Fla., Pearl Curvin of Vinemont, Vida Duke of Somerville and Ardie LeCompt of Nashville, Ga.; and special friend, Marty Pascoe of Cullman. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday.

Virginia Alice Phillips
Services for Virginia Alice Phillips, 47, of Sumiton will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 at Williams-McCracken Funeral Home Chapel, Kent Pershall officiating, with burial in Dripping Springs Church of Christ Cemetery. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Phillips died Thursday, Sept. 6 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1954 in Cullman to Leo and Edith Williams Woods. Survivors include two daughters, Melinda Evans of Vinemont and Marlene Godfrey of Jacksonville; a brother, Gary Leo Woods of Vinemont; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today.