James Evon Craft
Services for James Evon Craft, 74, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001 at Simcoe Methodist Church, Bros. Tony Thomas and George Canoles officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Craft died Friday, July 13 at his residence. He was born in Cullman County on March 7, 1927 to James Robert and Pearl Lovvorn Craft. He was self-employed as a roofing and siding contractor and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Earnie Craft; three sisters, Helen Hudson, Vela Hendrix, Bobbie Maddox; and one grandson, Shonn Walker. Survivors include his wife, Veda Sparks Craft of Cullman; two sons, James H. Craft of Decatur, John Craft of Cullman; three daughters, Janna Walker, Gayla (Keith) Smith, Sheila (Eddie) Woods, all of Cullman; two brothers, Eugene Craft of Arab, Fred Craft of Cullman; one sister, Glennis Screws of Orlando, Fla; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Laura Ann Jones
Services for Laura Ann Jones, 71, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Leon Mauldin officiating, with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home in is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Jones died Friday, July 13 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1930 to Charles and Ira Shaver Nigg. She was a teller. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, George Nigg. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Vanhorn of Hanceville; a brother, Quentin Nigg of Garden City; and a sister, Lela Simpson of Hanceville. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Eva Lois Baker
Services for Eva Lois Baker, 76, of Huntsville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church, the Rev. Tim Aris officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state an hour before the service. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Baker died Friday, July 13, 2001 at Windsor House Nursing Home. She was born in Marshall County on Nov. 7, 1924 to Ernest and Girdie Dowdy Anderson. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include two sons, Doug Baker of Vinemont, Mike Baker of Huntsville; daughter, Sondra Turner of Huntsville; sister, Yvone Sterling of Cullman; three brothers, W.H. Anderson of Huntsville, Bobby Anderson of Birmingham, Billy Anderson of Pinson; three granddaughters, Leah Baker, Lori Baker both of Vinemont; Tammy Trimble of Huntsville; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was Saturday.

Tressie Azalee Fricks
Services for Tressie Azalee Fricks, 74, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, the Rev. Clyde Ledlow officiating, with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Fricks died Friday, July 13, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center, Princeton. She was born in Morgan County on Oct. 10, 1926 to Tom and Mary Woods Raley. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Joe Fricks of Vinemont; daughter, Brenda (Ricky) Burks of Cullman; two brothers, Elton (Navada) Raley of Vinemont, Felton (Jackie) Raley of Michigan; two grandchildren, Tracy (Greg) Strong of Joppa, Sherry Burks of Cullman; and two great-grandchildren, Trevor Strong and Levi Strong. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Enis Ary Brown
Services for Enis Ary Brown, 86, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel with burial at Jones Chapel Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brown died Friday, July 13 at his residence. He was born in Cullman on April 21, 1915 to John William and Dovie Selida Laney Brown. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Brown of Cullman; four sons, Hulon Brown of Michigan, Bendon (Donna) Brown, of Akron, Ohio, Gerald (Patsy) Brown of Winder, Ga., Rickey Brown of Cullman; three daughters, Linda (Larry) Davidson of Barberton, Ohio, Peggy Tiffner of Akron, Ohio, Vickey Brown of Cullman; four brothers, Douglas (Doris) Brown of Cullman, Maxwell (Georgia) Brown of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Dwane (Flora) Brown of Crane Hill, John (Mary) Brown of Bonita Springs, Fla.; two sisters, Sylva Massey of Goodrich, Mich., Margie (Lewis) Hornick of Akron, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Laura Ann Jones
Services for Laura Ann Jones, 71, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Bro. Leon Mauldin officiating, with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Jones died Friday, July 13 at her residence. She was born in Cullman on March 28, 1930 to Charles and Ira Shaver Nigg. She was a teller She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, George Nigg. Survivors include her husband, Lewis Jones of Hanceville; step-daughter, Linda Vanhorn of Hanceville; brother, Quentin Nigg of Garden City; sister, Lela Simpson of Hanceville; nephew Robert Nigg of Jefferson County; and three step-grandchildren. Visitation was Saturday.

Ruth Elrod Gunter
Services for Ruth Elrod Gunter, 84, of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001 at Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Sherman Bailey and Clatus NeSmith officiating, with burial at New Hope No. 2 Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gunter died Saturday, July 14 at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born in Blount County on Aug. 26, 1916 to E.A. and Janie Doyle Elrod. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope No. 2 Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Hoyt T. Gunter. Survivors include her son, Donald Wayne (Joyce) Gunter; four daughters, Helen (Jack) Watts, Agnes (Frank) Grimes, Geraldine (Wayne) Morris, Brenda (Donald) Wright; brother, C.E. Elrod; sister, Rebecca Pruitt; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Frances W. Elliott
Services for Frances W. Elliott, 78, of Pinson, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at First Baptist Church of Palmerdale, Randy Pope officiating, with burial in Fairview West Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Elliott died Sunday, July 15 at her residence. She was born Oct. 1, 1922 in Blount County to Pinkie and Hester Battle Hitt. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Palmerdale and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Ira Elliott of Pinson; a sister, Inez Bishop of Remlap; and a brother, Morris Hitt of Hanceville. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Carraway Hospice. Visitation is at 5 p.m. today at the church.

Herschel Franklin Chafin
Services for Herschel Franklin Chafin, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at New Prospect Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard Bailey officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Chafin died Monday, July 16 at Hanceville Nursing Home. He was born in Blytheville, Ark. to Bertha McLeroy Chafin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include a daughter, Gilda (Gerald) Stricklin of Cullman; a granddaughter, Ginger Johnson of Cullman; a sister, Joy Gurley of Cullman; a brother, O.D. (Edna) Chafin; two nephews, Greg Chafin and John Chanti; three nieces, Joslyn, Joy and Vanessa; an aunt, Ruby McNeal; an uncle, Robert McLeroy; seven great-nephews; and one great-niece. Visitation was Monday.

Kevin Lester Veigl
Services for Kevin Lester Veigl, 40, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, the Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Veigl died Monday, July 16 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Pulaski County, Ark. on Nov. 8, 1960 to Robert and Shirley Veigl. He was retired from the United States Air Force, was a veteran of Desert Storm and will receive full military honors. Survivors include his parents; his wife, Debbie Tucker Veigl of Vinemont; two sons, Andrew Veigl, Patrick Veigl both of Vinemont; daughter, Ashley Veigl of Vinemont; and two brothers, Robert J. (Gladys) Veigl Jr. of Cullman, Joseph Charles (Julie) Veigl of Ohio. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Ray Tipton
Services for Ray Tipton, 73, of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Jr. Plunkett and Johnny Waldrop officiating, with burial at Brooklyn Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Tipton died Sunday, July 15 at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Cullman County on Aug. 24, 1927 to Earl and Dee Poole Tipton. He was a retired mechanic from Chicago Bridge and Iron where he worked for 27 years and was a member of Brooklyn Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Fortner Tipton of Holly Pond; two sons, Tim Tipton of Arab, Mike Tipton of Atlanta; and one sister, Fay Hicks of Fulton, Miss. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Hulit Smith
Services for Hulit Smith, 85, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Randall Edmondson officiating, with burial at Brooklyn Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith died Monday, July 16 at his residence. He was born in Cullman County on July 4, 1916 to Sam and Laura Porter Smith. He was a farmer and member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Billy (Doris) Smith of Holly Pond; daughter, Joahn (J.W.) Edmondson of Holly Pond; two sisters, Della Wiggington, Sylvia Hicks; two grandchildren, Randall Edmondson, Kathy Johnston; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda Edmondson, Adam Edmondson, Karissa Reynolds.

Beatrice ‘Ma Bea’ Bruce
Services for Beatrice “Ma Bea” Bruce, 76, of Tupelo, Miss., were Monday, July 16, 2001 at Lee Memorial Funeral Home, Wayne Cox and Charles Tharpe officiating, with burial in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bruce died Saturday, July 14 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1925 in Hardin County, Tenn. to David and Lois Harmon Jones. Along with her late husband, she started Maywood Christian Camp in 1960. She was a member of the Verona Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elza Ray Bruce; a grandson, Mac Bruce; a brother, Virgil Jones, a sister, Dean Jones; and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Bruce. Survivors include a son, David Bruce of Tupelo, Miss.; a daughter, Fay (J.L.) Gillentine of Cullman; a sister, Betty (John) Collins of Tupelo, Miss.; two brothers, Louie (Sue) Jones of Savannah, Tenn. and Joe (Bonnie) Jones, both of South Fulton, Tenn.; five granddaughters, Tanya Bruce Cox, Gaye Orsborn Lamons, Leigh Ann Bruce, Cherry Orsborn, and Kandy Orsborn Hutchinson; five great-grandchildren; and three special friends, Pat Pounders, Mary Goff and Pam Elrod. Pallbearers were Bobby Goff, Ricky Turner, Larry Malone, Larry Lamons, Cleveland Smith, Wayne Orsborn, Mike Willis, Tracey Goff and David Elrod. Honoarary pallbearers will be the staff of Maywood Christian Camp and all nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maywood Christian Camp, 120 Cedar Lane, Tupelo, Miss. 38801 in care of Tanya Cox. Visitation was Friday.

Edward L. ‘Ed’ Rivers
Services for Edward L. “Ed” Rivers, 73, of Bessemer, formerly of Walker County, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at Collins-Burke Chapel, the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating, with burial in Curry Cemetery. Collins-Burke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Rivers died Saturday, July 14 at Brookwood Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Susie Wilson Rivers; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Rivers; and his brothers, Charles “Bud” Rivers and Kenneth “J.W.” Rivers. Survivors include four daughters, Donna Rivers (Jackie) Cottingham of McCalla, Judy Rivers (Ralph) Bradford, Sherry Rivers (William) Calvert, and Mary Rivers, all of Cullman; four sisters, Lawassel R. Campbell, Juanita R. Chaney, both of Cullman, Freda R. Forrester, Wanda R. Lanier, both of Jasper; and five grandchildren, Eric and Elliott Cottingham of McCalla, Christa and Stephen Calvert, and Emily Bradford, all of Cullman. Pallbearers will be Mike Lanier, Allen Calvert, Dormal Campbell, Patrick James, Randy Forrester and Jeffery James. Visitation was Monday.

Jettie Gene Hendrix
Services for Jettie Gene Hendrix, 68, of Portage, Ind. will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, the Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with burial in New Hope No. 1 Cemetery in Jones Chapel. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hendrix died Saturday, July 14 at his residence. He was born in Cullman on Sept. 28, 1932 to Albert Grady and Alma Jewel Self Hendrix. He was a restaurant owner, a member of the U.S. Air Force and the Chesterton Moose Lodge No. 1623. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Agnes Markweritz Hendrix; and three brothers, Junior Hendrix, Jack Hendrix and Jerry Hendrix. Survivors include three daughters, Gilann (Neal) Rowell of Cullman, Janica Gene (Dan) Traylor of New Carlisle, Ind. and Debra Gene (Randy) White of Chesterton, Ind.; a brother, J.C. (Clovis) Hendrix of Boaz; three sisters, Joyce (Oakland) Wood of Huntsville; Janette Lockler of New Orleans, La. and Joan Walker of Cullman; six grandchildren, Scott Rowell, Aaron Daniel Traylor, Amber Jewel Traylor, Adam White, Alyssa White and Ashley White; and one great-grandson, Sean Austin Rowell. Visitation is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

James E. Warren
Services for James E. Warren, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Jim Warren officiating, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Warren died Monday, July 16 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mt. Hope on May 6, 1924 to Avery August and Mae Viola Bemastus Warren. He was a bus driver. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Warren of Cullman; three sons, James Ronald Warren of Homewood, Jerry Don Warren of Hoover and Larry Allan Warren of Corner; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ethel Blankenship of Decatur; and a brother, Leon Warren of Birmingham. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hulit Smith
Services for Hulit Smith, 85, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Randall Edmondson officiating, with burial in Holly Pond Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith died Monday, July 16 at his residence. He was born in Cullman County on July 4, 1916 to Sam and Laura Porter Smith. He was a farmer and member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Billy (Doris) Smith of Holly Pond; daughter, Joahn (J.W.) Edmondson of Holly Pond; two sisters, Della Wiggington, Sylvia Hicks; two grandchildren, Randall Edmondson, Kathy Johnston; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda Edmondson, Adam Edmondson, Karissa Reynolds.

Terry A. Stewart
Services for Terry A. Stewart, 61, of Hartselle will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Peck Funeral Chapel, the Revs. W.G. Henry, Jeri D. Hunt and Harold Thompson officiating, with burial in Hartselle City Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Stewart died Tuesday, July 17, at his residence. He was born in Etowah, Tenn. on April 12, 1940 to Proyce Edward and Edith Davis Stewart. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hartselle where he served as president of the Care and Share Sunday School class. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was retired after 34 years with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Mary Edith Thompson Stewart of Hartselle; and two brothers, Ronnie Stewart and Kenny Stewart, both of Etowah, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Bob Cargo, Ray Crabtree, Duane Dawson, Robert Dunn, Ike Groover, Ron Hodgen, Ralph Nelson and Charles Smith. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ernest Lee Johnson
Services for Ernest Lee Johnson, 86, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2001 at Cullman Heritage Chapel, the Rev. Chris Hester officiating, with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, July 17 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cullman on Oct. 14, 1914 to Herman Ernest and Pearl Baker Johnson. He was the former owner of Johnson’s Generator Repair Shop. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Delphia Reid Johnson of Cullman; two sons, Harold (Helen) Johnson of Atlanta, Ga. and Ernest Dean Johnson of Cullman; two daughters, Mary Sue (Charles) Patton of Gary, W. Va. and Kay Cagle of Hanceville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Ruth Brock
Services for Ruth Brock, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2001 at Fairview First Baptist Church, Horace Hall officiating, with burial at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour before the service. Williams-McCracken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brock died Wednesday, July 18 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Carrollton, Ga. on Aug. 5, 1913 to Ryburn Harrison and Nannie Pope Chambers. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Luther Brock; and two daughters, Marlyn Jenkins, Louise Kennemur. Survivors include her son, Harold (Dianne) Brock of Cullman; four grandchildren, Karri (B.J.) Oden, Sharon Kennemur, Steven Kennemur, Gary Kennemur; all of Cullman and four great-grandchildren, Todd, Josh and Blake Phillips and Jeremy Kennemur. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today.