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Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935

Durwood Griffin
Durwood Griffin, 78, of Andalusia, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001 at his residence. A funeral was held Monday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Freeman and Rev. Scott Stevens. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Gordon Smith Jones
Gordon Smith Jones, 78, of Andalusia, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 in a Montgomery hospital. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church with Rev. Judd Stinson officiating. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund of The First United Methodist Church in Andalusia or the American Diabetes Association, Always and Forever Memorial and Donor Program, Attn: ADA Web, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

John Marvin Warren
John Marvin Warren, 57, of Red Level, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, in an Opp hospital. A funeral will be held Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at River Falls Baptist Church with Rev. Buford Brady and Rev. P.J. McClung officiating. Music will be provided by Mark Gunter, soloist, accompanied by Judy Capps and Gail Williams. Burial will follow in River Falls Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home.

Clarice J. Gantt
Clarice J. Gantt, of Niagra Falls, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, in Crestwood Health Care Center, in the Town of Wheatfield, after a short illness. Born in Geneva on April 30, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Ernie and Eula (Wright) Jones. She attended schools in Alabama and graduated from Florala High School. She resided in Niagra Falls for 11 years. Mrs. Gantt was employed for several years in the Andalusia area for a shirt factory and in Winterhaven, Fla. for a grocery store. A member of the LaSalle Church of Christ, she enjoyed crafts, crocheting and quilting. She was a very family and church oriented woman. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at Cold Water Cemetery with Bro.. Terry Stewart officiating and Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home.

Amanda Lunsford
Amanda Lunsford, 15, of Andalusia, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, in a Birmingham hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Keahey Funeral Home.

Mary Frances Goolsby
Mary Frances Goolsby, 83, of Dade City, Fla., a native of Covington County, died Thursday, August 30, 2001, at her residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at Macedonia Church Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

James A. Warthen
James A. Warthen, 70, of Gantt, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, in a Dothan hospital. A funeral will be held Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery with full military rites and Keahey Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mary Frances Goolsby
Mary Frances Goolsby, 83, of Dade City, Fla., a native of Covington County, died Thursday, August 30, 2001, at her residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at Macedonia Church Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

John M. Warren
John M. Warren, of Red Level, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2001, in an Opp hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foreman Funeral Home.

Grace McNeil Salter
Grace McNeil Salter, 91, of Evergreen, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, w2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A funeral will be held Friday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at Cope Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Boles officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

James Riley “Banjo” Williams
James Riley “Banjo” Williams, 69, of Red Level, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at his residence. A funeral was held Monday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Max Lisenby officiating. Special music was provided by Robyn Johnson, soloist. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Mary Frances Goolsby
Mary Frances Goolsby, 83, of Dade City, Fla., a native of Covington County, died Thursday, August 30, 2001, at her residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at Macedonia Church Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

Minnie Lou Walker Kilpatrick
Minnie Lou Walker Kilpatrick, 80, of Andalusia, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, in an Andalusia nursing facility. She was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church and was a retiree of Alatex Laundry. A funeral was held Sunday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Gray officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Northside Baptist Church.

Minnie Matilda Neal Mitchell
Minnie Matilda Neal Mitchell, 76, of Red Level, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, in a Georgia hospital. A funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Hendrix and Rev. Woodrow Plant officiating. Special music was provided by Wayne Bodiford, Teresa Gunter and Judy McLaney. Burial followed in Bethany Cemetery.

Roscoe Martin
Roscoe Martin, 90, of Andalusia, formerly of Birmingham, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, in a Niceville, Fla. nursing home. Mr. Martin was born and raised in the Wellington community of Calhoun County. He moved to Birmingham and worked with the Seaboard-Coastline RR for 37 years. He had been an active member of Avondale Presbyterian Church, where he had served as Deacon and Elder. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. at Forest Hills Cemtery in Birmingham.

Claude H. “Buddy” Frazier Jr.
Claude H. “Buddy” Frazier Jr., 53, of Andalusia, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at his residence. A funeral was held Sunday, Sept. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Faircloth officiating. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

James Riley “Vanjo” Williams
James Riley “Vanjo” Williams, 69, of Red Level, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at his residence. A funeral was held Monday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Max Lisenby officiating. Special music was provided by Robyn Johnson, soloist. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

James W. Mills
James W. Mills, 21, of Sumrall, Miss., died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, in Sumrall. He was a student at Miss. State University. A funeral was held Monday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel. Burial followed at 3 p.m. in Harris Cemetery in Carthage, Miss.

Jessie L. Brown
Jessie L. Brown, 70, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at an Andalusia hospital. Mr. Brown was an Army veteran and an active member in Wet Highland Assembly of God Church. He worked most of his life as an insurance salesman. A funeral was held Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. Lavon Burke and Rev. C. W. Mullins officiating. Special music was provided by Helen Grissett and Sherry Henderson. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Walter Farish Bryars
Walter Farish Bryars, 68, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital after a brief illness. He retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Company as a life insurance salesman after nearly 20 years and was currently employed with Aflac Insurance Company and Keahey Funeral Home. He had served in the Army and was a member of the Andalusia Kiwanis Club and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. A funeral was held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with. Rev. Jere Hendricks and Rev. Jeff Copeland officiating. Special music was provided by Gary Thornton accompanied by Barbara Hendricks. Burial followed in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery.

Lydia Parks Wanslow
Lydia Parks Wanslow, 90, of River Falls, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, in an Andalusia nursing facility. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. at River Falls Cemetery with Brother Ben May officiating and Foreman Funeral Home directing.

Inez Sanders
Inez Sanders, 78, of Auburn, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001. Private services will be held.

Jessie L. Brown
Jessie L. Brown, 70, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at an Andalusia hospital. Mr. Brown was an Army veteran and an active member in Wet Highland Baptist Church. He worked most of his life as an insurance salesman. A funeral was held Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. Lavon Burke and Rev. C. W. Mullins officiating. Special music was provided by Helen Grissett and Sherry Henderson. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Walter Farish Bryars
Walter Farish Bryars, 68, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital after a brief illness. He retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Company as a life insurance salesman after nearly 20 years and was currently employed with Aflac Insurance Company and Keahey Funeral Home. He had served in the Army and was a member of the Andalusia Kiwanis Club and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. A funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery.

Jessie L. Brown
Jessie L. Brown, 70, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at an Andalusia hospital. A funeral will be held Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Walter Farish Bryars
Walter Farish Bryars, 68, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital after a brief illness. He retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Company as a life insurance salesman after nearly 20 years and was currently employed with Aflac Insurance Company and Keahey Funeral Home. He had served in the Army and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. A funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 24, after 6 p.m.

Grace Ellis Larson
Grace Ellis Larson, 90, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at Mount Royal Towers, Vestavia, Alabama. Mrs. Larson was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Ellis. With the exception of a few years, Mrs. Larson was a life-long resident of Andalusia. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on the Church Board and was the first person to be named Honorary Lifetime Board Member. Mrs. Larson attended Huntingdon College and was designated Alumni of the Year. The Andalusia Chamber of Commerce recognized her as Citizen of the Year and the Alabama House of Representatives passed a resolution in her honor. Through her Christian love, she provided leadership to all who knew her. She will be missed by her family and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday, August 25, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, August 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home.

Annie Ruth Worley
Annie Ruth Worley, a native of Andalusia and a resident of Mobile for over 50 years, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, in a local nursing facility. Miss Worley was the former owner of Modern Beauty Shop and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mobile. A funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jessie L. Brown
Jessie L. Brown, 70, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at an Andalusia hospital. A funeral will be held Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Woodrow Busbee
Woodrow Busbee, 83, of Gantt, died Monday afternoon, August 20, 2001, in the Andalusia Regional Hospital. The funeral will be Thursday, August 23, at 10:30 A.M., at Gantt Baptist Church. The body will be brought to the church 30 minutes

Walter Farish Bryars
Walter Farish Bryars, 68, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital after a brief illness. A funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 24, after 6 p.m.

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