Mrs. Cora Hill
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Hill, age 96, who died Monday May 7, 2001 at her residence, will be held Wednesday May 9, 2001 at 3 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Bevills Chapel cemetery. Mrs. Hill was a native of Madison County, AL, a member of the Bevills Chapel Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Dolphus Hill and daughter Atlas Tucker. Survivors include daughters Christine Phillips of Taft, TN, and Evelyn Louise Platt and Veleria Driggers both of Hazel Green, AL, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren, and 2 step-great great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hilda S. Lones
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda S. Lones, age 93, who died Wednesday May 9, 2001, will be held Friday May 11, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Elder Don Hackney officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview cemetery. Mrs. Lones was a Native of Ashley, Illinois and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Sharon McBride of Huntsville, AL, son Daniel D. Lones of Huntsville, AL, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Minnie Pearl Self
Funeral Services for Mrs. Minnie Pearl Self, age 61, who died Saturday May 12, 2001, will be held Monday May 14, 2001 at 1 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Troy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Huntsville Memory Gardens. Mrs. Self was a member of Bethal Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Allen E. Self of Huntsville, AL, daughters Martha Winkles of Huntsville, AL, Linda Neal of Fayetteville, TN, and Diane Moody of Childersburg, son Wayne Warner of Huntsville, AL, stepdaughters LaNita O'Kesky and Linda Holland both of New Market, AL, sisters JoAnn Hicks of Huntsville, AL, Lucy Sanders of Ardmore and Ruby King of McMinnville, TN, brothers Jerry Arrington of Arab, AL, and Tom Allen of Fayetteville, TN, 7 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 5 great step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ester Worsham Damron
Funeral services for Mrs. Ester Worsham Damron, age 62, who died Friday May 18, 2001 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be held Monday May 21, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Donny Hillis officiating. Burial will follow in Stateline cemetery. Mrs. Damron was a native if Madison County, AL, the daughter of the late George Erskine and Dolly Laster Worsham, and assembly line worker at Chrysler and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Wayne Damron of Huntsville, AL, grandchildren Lee-Ann Neely of Huntsville, AL, Jason Hyde and Ashley Hargrove both of Toney, AL, sisters Alma Gladden of New Albany, Ind., and Gail Medley of Toney, AL, and brother Fred Worsham of Huntsville, AL. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Donald Paul Powell
Funeral services for Donald Powell, age 34, who died Sunday May 20, 2001 as a result of an automobile accident, will be held Wednesday May 23, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Stateline Cemetery. Donald was a native of Wayne County, Michigan and a Quality Control Technician at Bowden Industry. Survivors include his wife Mary Connally Powell, daughter Nichole Powell, sons Kevin Powell and Justin Powell all of Merdianville, AL, mother Alice Powell of Hazel Green, AL, sister Valerie Arnold of Hazel Green, AL, and brothers Ronald Powell of Hazel Green, AL, and John Powell of Big Cove, AL. Donald is preceded in death by his father Johnnie (Shorty) Powell and brother Jeffery Allen Powell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Jeremy Dwayne Beard
Funeral services for Jeremy Beard, age 20, who died Sunday May 20, 2001 as a result of an automobile accident, will be held Thursday May 24, 2001 at 4 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity cemetery. Jeremy was a native of Lincoln County, TN, a carpenter and a member of the West End Baptist Church. Survivors include his father Tom Beard of Huntsville, AL, mother Donna Harod of Mansfield, Ohio, half-sisters Holly Marie Beard and Terry Dale Beard of Mansfield, Ohio, and half-brother Tommy Dean Poth of Mansfield, Ohio. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Kaitlyn Sierra Boyett
Funeral services for Kaitlyn Sierra Boyett, infant daughter of Scott Boyett and Amy Jones, will be held Thursday May 24, 2001 at 2 P.M. at the Hazel Green Church of God of Prophesy with Rev. Harold St. Clair officiating. Burial will follow in Charity cemetery. In addition to her parents she is survived by sister Julie Edwards of Toney, AL, grandparents Deborah Jones of New Market, AL, Robert Jones of Glenbernie, Maryland, Karen Boyett of Watha, N.C., and Dorothy Lord of Salisbury, Maryland, great grandfather Thomas Boyett of Toney, AL and great grandparents J.C. & Maeroy McDonald of Castle Haynes, N.C. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Billy Hunter
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Hunter, age 73, who died Thursday May 24, 2001 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be held Saturday May 26, 2001 in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Leslie Sharp and Rev. James Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Stateline Cemetery. Mr. hunter was a native of Madison County, AL, a Building Contractor for Tall Pines Construction, and a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife Joyce Lewter Hunter, daughter Leigh Ann Anderson, son William Jeff Hunter all of Hazel Green, AL sisters Pauline Campbell of Harvest, AL, Evelyn Layne, Gwen Potter, and Linda Sibley all of Hazel Green, AL, brothers Collins (Tooter) Hunter of Hazel Green, AL, Willard Hunter of Hazel Green, AL, and Albert Hunter of Meridianville, AL, grandchildren Marcus Hunter, Mallory Hunter, and Nicholas Anderson all of Hazel Green, AL. Visitation will be Friday from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Iris Inez Hayes Williamson
Funeral services for Mrs. Iris Williamson, age 84, who died Thursday May 31, 2001 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be held Saturday June 2, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Charity Cemetery. Mrs. Williamson was a native of Lincoln County, TN, a housewife and a member of the Carters Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Ann & Ronald Corum of Huntsville, AL, sons Thurman Walter Williamson of Ardmore, TN, Len Hayes & Brenda Williamson of Hazel Green, AL, James Donald & Marilyn Williamson of Hopkinsville, KY, sister Wilma Phillips of Hazel Green, AL, 18 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Jessie Helton
Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Helton, age 70, who died Wednesday June 6, 2001 at his residence, will be held Friday June 8, 2001 at 1 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Johnson, Rev. Gary Solberg, and Rev. Eligah Pinshon officiating. Burial will follow in Bellview cemetery. Mr. Helton was a native of Madison County, AL, and a truck driver for Alabama hide and Tallow Company. Survivors include his daughter Carol Peterson of Huntsville, AL, son Michael Helton of New Market, AL, sister Cleo Williamson of Woodville, AL, brother Billy Helton of Huntsville, AL, and 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Valeria K. Mires
Funeral services for Mrs. Valeria K. Mires, age 82, who died Wednesday June 6, 2001 at her residence, will be held Saturday June 9, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Amason and Rev. Cleo Moon officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln cemetery located in Lincoln County, TN. Mrs. Mires was a housewife and a member of the Taylor Sunday School Class at Union Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters Wilma Lanford of New Market, AL, Doris Mires of Fayetteville, TN, Geneva Twadell of New Market, AL, Joyce O'Sullivan of Wilmore, KY, Cindy Jean of Hazel Green, AL, sons Billy Mires of Hendersonville, TN, Wade Mires of Elora, TN, Clyde Mires of Huntsville, AL, Wayne Mires, James 'Bull' Mires and Carl J. Mires all of New Market, AL, 27 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Potts Simmons
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Potts Simmons, age 87, who died Friday June 15, 2001 at her residence, will be held Monday June 18, 2001 at 1 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Elder Harless Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Miller cemetery. Mrs. Simmons was a native of Madison County, AL, a housewife, and a member of the Mountain Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons Loyd A. Simmons of Frankewing, TN, and Harold Eugene Simmons of New Market, AL, 10 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Tony Dewayne Worsham
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Dewayne Worsham, age 40, of Shelbyville, TN, formerly of Hazel Green, AL, who died Sunday June 17, 2001 at his residence, will be held Wednesday June 20, 2001 at 1 P.M. in the Bevills Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Smith & Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Bevills Chapel cemetery. Mr. Worsham was a native of Madison County, AL, a printer for Bemis Custom Products in Shelbyville, TN, and a member of the Bevills Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother Faye Talley Rigsby, daughter Amber Leighann Worsham of Hartselle, AL, son Matthew Dewayne Worsham of Shelbyville, TN, stepmother Elaine Worsham of Hazel Green, AL, and grandmother Irene Talley of New market, AL. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vivian Brady
Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Brady, age 79, who died Sunday June 17, 2001 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be held Wednesday June 20, 2001 at 3 P.M. in the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Bevills Chapel cemetery. Survivors include daughter Alley Green and son Stan Brady both of Hazel Green, AL, sisters Jimmie Self and Pauline Gray both of Huntsville, AL, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dolores Howlett
Funeral services for Mrs. Dolores Howlett, age 91, who died Friday June 22, 2001 at the Lincoln Regional Hospital will be held Tuesday June 26, 2001 at 1 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Boruff officiating. Burial will follow in Valhalla Cemetery. Mrs. Howlett was a homemaker and a native of Odessa, Russia. Survivors include her son John Howlett of Kelso, TN, stepdaughter Charlotte Amidon of Las Vegas, Nevada 4 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 5 step-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Racheal 'Peggy' Willingham Taylor
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Racheal 'Peggy' Willingham Taylor, age 79, of Hazel Trace Drive, Hazel Green, AL, who died Monday, June 25, 2001 at her residence, will be conducted Friday, June 29, 2001 at 10 A.M. at the Guy cemetery in Colbert County, AL, with Rev. Jim Stringfellow officiating. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Colbert County, AL, and a housewife. Survivors include son Morris 'Pete' Willingham of Hazel Green, AL, sisters Tommie Borden of Barton, AL, Jean Love and Hazel Willingham both of Romeoville, IL, a special niece Donna Lynn Willingham of Odessa, TX, grandchildren Timothy Robert and Monica Willingham of Rochester, MN, Anne Leslie Willingham of Nashville, TN, Elizabeth Susan and Ben Marler of Columbia, TN, and several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Mack Bernard Gray
Funeral services for Mr. Bernard Gray, age 81, who died Friday June 29, 2001 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be held Sunday July 1, 2001 at in the Chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. David Jones, Rev. James Brazier, and Rev. Mark Teet officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Tennessee. Mr. Gray was a native of Limestone County, AL, an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Holiness Church for 63 years. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Gray of New Market, AL, sons Tony Gray of New Market, AL, and Don Gray of Fayetteville, TN, brothers Tinsley Gray of Woodville, AL, Leo Gray of New Market, AL, Tom Gray of Fayetteville, TN, and Edward Gray of New Market, AL, half-brother Randy Gray of Seattle, WA, 4 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday form 4 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ruth G. Rigsby
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth G. Rigsby, age 79, who died Thursday July 5, 2001 at her residence, will be held Sunday July 8, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Rigsby was an assembly worker at the Pencil Company, and a member of the locust Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband James W. Rigsby of Hazel Green, AL, sons Jimmy Rigsby of Toney, AL and David Rigsby of Hazel Green, AL, daughters Florence E. Darwin of Montgomery, AL, Mildred L. Conner of Huntsville, AL, and Margaret C. Rigsby of Hazel Green, AL, sister Pauline K. Brewer of Hazel Green, AL, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Georgia Joyce Walker
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Joyce Walker, age 64, who died Sunday July 8, 2001 at her residence will be held Tuesday July 10, 2001 at 1 P.M. at the Bevills Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Bevills Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Walker was a native of Dellrose, TN and a retired production operator for S.C.I. in Huntsville, AL. Survivors include her husband Jerry Wallace of Hazel Green, AL, daughters Sherry Taylor of Hazel Green, AL, and Linda Wilson of Murfreesboro, TN, step-daughters Debbie Logan and Vickie Carter both of Fayetteville, TN, sisters Louise Porch of Lewisburg, TN, Violet McKin of Flintville, TN, Maggie Mitchell and Imogene McKin both of Fayetteville, TN, brothers Carl Hobbs and John Allen Hobbs both of Fayetteville, TN, 3 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. The body will lie in state hour prior to the service at Bevills Chapel Baptist Church.

Mr. James Patrick Musselman
Memorial services for Mr. James Patrick Musselman, age 61, who died at his residence Sunday July 8, 2001 at his residence, will be held Wednesday July 11, 2001 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma with the Gallant Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include sisters Judity Lynn Musselman, Martha Ellen Hawk, and Georgie Irene Smith.

Mrs. Gay Kennedy
Funeral services for Mrs. Gay Kennedy, age 52, of New Market, AL, will be held Saturday July 14, 2001 at 3 P.M. at in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Lon Ostrycki officiating. Burial will follow in Charity cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy was a Retail Manager and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband William Kennedy of New Market, AL, daughters Angela Miller of Hazel Green, AL, and Amanda Bodie of Boaz, AL, sons Carl Yancey Jr. of Hazel Green, AL, and Rick Yancey of Toney, AL, mother Catherine Roland of Hazel Green, AL sisters Marcia Staples and Sharon Kelly both of Hazel Green, AL, brothers Fred Anderson of Madison, AL, Steve Anderson, Chuck Anderson, and Jimmy Anderson all of Hazel Green, AL, Chris Anderson and Johnny Anderson both of Huntsville, AL, step-brother Bobby Roland of Huntsville, AL, and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. James Randall Brand
Funeral services for Mr. James Randall Brand, age 49, who died Wednesday July 18, 2001 at his residence, will be held Saturday July 21, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with James Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Fowlkes cemetery. Mr. Baker was a native of Madison County, AL, and an employee of Bragg Farms. Survivors include his wife Margie Ann Brand of Hazel Green, AL, daughters Demetra Michelle Jones of Hazel Green, AL, Angela Tiffany Holmes of New Orleans, LA, Tabitha Perry of Hazel Green, AL, Jennifer Marie Pendergrass of Hazel Green, AL, and Demetra Michelle Perry of Hazel Green, AL, sons George Walter Brand and Daniel Scott Perry both of Hazel Green, AL, sister Joyce Smotherman of Huntsville, AL, half-sister Brenda Brand of Huntsville, AL, step-sisters Dorothy Sledge and Patricia Hopkins both of Hazel Green, AL, brother Ray Brand of Hazel Green, AL, half-brothers Wayne Kollie of Hazel Green, AL, and Larry Kollie of Birmingham, AL, step-brothers Jerry Perry of Hazel Green, AL, and Kerry Perry and Leo Perry both of Huntsville, AL, and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday evening and the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Frank Edward Long
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Edward Long, age 33, who died Thursday July 19, 2001 at the Lincoln Regional Hospital, will be held Sunday July 22, 2001 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Carwile and Rev. Lon Ostrzycki officiating. Burial will follow in New Sharon cemetery. Mr. Long was a native of Madison County, AL and a carpenter. Survivors include his wife Shelia Long, daughter Whitney Long, and son Jordan Long all of Taft, TN parents Edward and Gracie Long of Brownsboro, AL, sisters Angela Bates of Gurley, AL, and Sherry Vandiver of Taft, TN, brother Ricky Long of Brownsboro, AL, and grandmother Jennie Long of Hazel Green, AL. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Norman Stanley Taylor
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Norman Stanley Taylor, age 67, who died Thursday July 19, 2001 at his residence, will be held Saturday July 21, 2001 at 11 A.M. at the Huntsville Memory Gardens with Chaplain Gary Formby officiating. Mr. Taylor was a Native of Madison County, AL, a retired veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include daughters Kathy Bentley of Albertville, AL, and Sheila Taylor Cantrell of New Market, AL, sisters Roberta Angle of Richmond, KY, and Lodema Ingram of Quinwood, West Virginia, brothers Nelson Taylor of Minot, N. Dakota, Thornton Taylor of Quinwood, West Virginia, and Jimmy Taylor of Detroit, MI, grandchildren Taylor Bentley and Alana Bentley both of Albertville, AL. Visitation will be Friday from 7 P.M. until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.