Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Woodrow DeMoss
Woodrow DeMoss, 81, of Red Level, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at his residence. A funeral was held Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Griel D. Smith and Rev. Curtis Williams officiating. Music was provided by Frances Johnson accompanied by Elbert Craig, Randy Walden, and J.C. Walden. Burial followed in Fairmount Cemetery.
Eula Frances White
Eula Frances White, 67, of River Falls, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at her residence. A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in River Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice.
Wesley Grant “Dub” Bush
Wesley Grant “Dub” Bush, 75, of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 15, 2001 in a local hospital. He retired from the U.S. Army and served during World War II. A funeral was held Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with U.S. Army Chaplain officiating. Eulogy was provided by his son, Wesley Bush. Private inurnment services will be handle later by the family.
Ella Reid Lamothe
Ella Reid Lamothe, 76, died in Frederick, Md., April 13, 2001, after a brief illness. She grew up in Andalusia and graduated from Judson College. She was the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Robert S. Ried of Andalusia. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Reid was Ruth O’Neal a daughter of the late Cyrus A. and Ella Law O’Neal. Ella Lamothe was an accomplished pianist and singer. She was employed by the USO Camp Shows during World War II. During this time she traveled extensively in Europe entertaining the troops. While with the USO she met Jack Lamothe and they were married in 1947. They raised five children and spent most of their lives in Massachusetts and retired to Naples, Fla. They settled at the Wilderness Country Club where they enjoyed golf and many friends. She relocated to Frederick, Md. in December 2000, to be near her children. A memorial mass was conducted at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick, Md., Tuesday morning, at 10 a.m. Arrangements were handled by Keeney and Basford Funeral Home with P. Ryan McMillan as Funeral Director.
Wesley Grant “Dub” Bush
Wesley Grant “Dub” Bush, 75, of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, in a local hospital. A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home one hour prior to services.
Virginia Armstrong Knowles
Virginia Armstrong Knowles, 57, of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at her residence. A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Wilkerson and Rev. Herbert Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Music will be provided by Lisa Rolling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brain Tumor Treatment and Research, R.W.V.H., 1813 6th Ave., M030, Birmingham, AL 35294; Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Box 1, Andalusia; or Hopewell Cemetery Fund, Rt. 4, Box 408C Andalusia, AL.
Athen Morris Smith
Athen Morris Smith, 84, of Andalusia, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A funeral was held Sunday, April 15 at 4 p.m. with Rev. Barry Wilkerson and Rev. Melvin Smith officiating. Music was provided by Lisa Rolling.
Lowell Shelby Vickery
Lowell Shelby Vickery, 71, of Senoia, Ga., died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, in Senoia. A funeral will be held Saturday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Valemont officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery.
Annette F. Sowell
Annette F. Sowell, 66, of Red Level, died Thursday, April 11, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A funeral will be held Friday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Fairmount Baptist Church with Rev. Drexel Copeland officiating.
Susan Stephens Taylor
Susan Stephens Taylor, 36, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died April 7, 2001, in Houston after an extended illness. A funeral was held Wednesday, April 11, at 2 P.M., at Williams Funeral Home. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Morris officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 10, from 6 to 8 P.M. and one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Doris Craig Scroggins
Doris Craig Scroggins, 65, of Andalusia, died Friday, April 13, 2001, in a Dothan hospital. A funeral will be held Sunday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. John Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in South Church of God Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, April 14, after 6 p.m.
William Samuel McGaughy Jr.
William Samuel McGaughy Jr., 77, of Birmingham, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. Mr. McGaughy was a member of the The F.O.P., the V.F.W. Post 3407, The 82nd Airborne Association, and The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Association. He was an Alabama State Trooper, stationed in Andalusia, for 15 years, as well as a veteran of The U.S. Army and a retired Deputy Sheriff for Jefferson County. His late wife worked for Turner’s Dress Shop that was formerly located on the square in Andalusia. A funeral will be held Friday, April 13, at 1 p.m. at Angwin Mortuary Center’s Birmingham Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Emily Estelle Castleberry
Emily Estelle Castleberry, 89, formerly of Andalusia, died Friday, April 6, 2001, in Citronelle. Graveside services were held Monday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at Buck Creek Cemetery with Rev. P.J. McClung officiating.
Pamela Patterson Maloy
Pamela Patterson Maloy, 46, of Birmingham, formerly of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at her residence. Pam was a loving wife and mother and was able to make a difference in many lives through her love for teaching children and volunteer work. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and volunteered at the Hope Lodge, a housing center for cancer patients who must travel to receive treatment, located in Birmingham. A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at Hunter Street Baptist Church with a graveside service at 4 p.m. in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society’s Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge. These memorials can be made directly to Hope Lodge at 1104 Ireland Way, Birmingham, AL 35205, or through Rideout’s Southern Heritage who will be directing the funeral.
Gussie Mae Griggers Taylor
Gussie Mae Griggers Taylor, 93, of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, in Tallahassee, Fla. A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Dr. James Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bethesda Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing.
Johnnie Preston Norris
Johnnie Preston Norris, 94, of Plant City, Fla., died Sunday, April 9, 2001, in a Plant City nursing facility. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foreman Funeral Home.
Lila Rabren
Lila Rabren, 82, of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at her residence. A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Little officiating. Burial will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Sophia E. Tisdale
Sophia E. Tisdale, 92, of Andalusia, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in an Andalusia nursing facility. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Joel Faircloth officiating and Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home.
Eula Frances White
Eula Frances White, 67, of River Falls, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at her residence. Mrs. White and her husband lived in Elizabethtown, Ky. prior to moving to River Falls, 13 years ago. Mrs. White attended the Cedar Grove Church of Christ in Andalusia. A funeral was held Wednesday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Mike Jones and Mike Ray officiating. Burial followed in River Falls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice of Andalusia.
Eula Frances White
Eula Frances White, 67, of River Falls, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at her residence. Mrs. White and her husband lived in Elizabethtown, Ky. prior to moving to River Falls, 13 years ago. Mrs. White attended the Cedar Grove Church of Christ in Andalusia. A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Mike Jones and Mike Ray officiating. Burial will follow in River Falls Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice of Andalusia.
Florence Bonner Mancuso
Graveside services for Mrs. Florence Bonner Mancuso, 86, of Georgetown and formerly of Eufaula were scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at 3 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery Addition. Dr. Ken Bush was to officiate with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mrs. mancuso died Sunday, March 25, at Calhoun Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Gal, after an extended illness. Born July 24, 1914, in Andalusia, Mrs. Mancuso was the daughter of the late John Robert and Anna Lightner Bonner. She was married to the late Robert Mancuso Sr. Mrs. Mancuso was a 1932 graduate of Andalusia High School. She attended Troy State University and after her graduation she worked as the secretary at the courthouse in Andalusia. Mrs. Mancuso moved to Eufaula in 1945 and worked with her husband at their store and tax service until their retirement. Prior to her declining health Mrs. Mancuso worked with many civic, educational and church organizations in the community.
Mary G. Harrison
Mary G. Harrison, 83, a homemaker, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at her residence. She graduated from Rawls High School in Covington County as salutatorian of her class and attended Browns College of Cosmetology in Andalusia. She was the widow of Robert E. Harrison. They worked together in their retail furniture store for more than 30 years. “She was a loving wife and mother, and caring homemaker,” said her daughter, Sandra Apostolos of River Ridge, La. “She loved people in the truest sense of the word.” She enjoyed community activities and chaired numerous civic organizations and drives. She and her husband were charter members of citizens Southwest and were instrumental in its organization. She love horticulture and enjoyed using her artistic talents in creating flower arrangements that won her many awards. She was a member of numerous garden clubs, the Iris society and the Hemerocallis Society. She was a member of the Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in South Jackson, joining with her husband in 1952. “She was one of the strongest Christians I have ever known,” said her daughter. “She loved her church and being involved with church work. She was a dedicated Sunday school teacher and church worker for over 45 years. Her life was centered around her Christianity and her family,” her daughter went on to say. A funeral was held February 2, 2001 with burial following in Lakewood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Children’s Village, P.O. Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060.
Wesley Grant “Dub” Bush
Wesley Grant “Dub” Bush, 75, of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 15, 2001 in a local hospital. He retired from the U.S. Army and served during World War II. A funeral was held Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with U.S. Army Chaplain officiating. Eulogy was provided by his son, Wesley Bush. Private inurnment services will be handle later by the family.
George W. Fuqua
George W. Fuqua, 94, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Andalusia, died Sunday, April 29, 2001 in Jacksonville. A funeral will be held Friday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at West Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Leroy Coal officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the church 30 minutes prior to services.
Odis Rex Mitchell
Odis Rex Mitchell, 65, of Rose Hill, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at his residence. A funeral will be held Friday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Driver and Rev. John Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Goodnews Baptist Chapel Cemetery.
Veryl “Swede” Hartjen
Veryl “Swede” Hartjen, 77, of Red Level, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at his residence. A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. M.S. Pohl officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing.
Rickey Allen Ainsworth
Rickey Allen Ainsworth, 32, of Andalusia, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at his residence. A funeral was held Monday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Brother Monroe Sasser officiating. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.
Robert Morgan Cobb
Robert Morgan Cobb, of North Carolina, formerly of Covington County, died Tuesday, May 2, 2001, in North Carolina. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 8, at 3 p.m. at River Falls Cemetery with full military rites and Keahey Funeral Home directing.
William Thomas Henderson
William Thomas Henderson, 80, of Andalusia, died Friday, May 4, 2001, in a Crestview, Fla. nursing facility. A funeral was held Monday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. John Hunt officiating. Burial followed in Antioch Congregational Church with Keahey Funeral Home directing.
Rickey Allen Ainsworth
Rickey Allen Ainsworth, 32, of Andalusia, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at his residence. A funeral was held Monday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.
Eli “Junior” Josey
"Eli “Junior” Josey, 73, of Red Level, died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital. A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 11 a.m. with Minister Bill Huggins and Minister Jeff Grimes officiating. Burial will follow in Mott Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Central Church of Christ Building Fund.
