Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mrs. Alice Carr Tomlin, 74, a retired garment worker and avid gardener of Ariton, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at her home following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. William Hart Jr., and the Rev. Isom Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Holman Funeral Home, 995 South Union Ave., Ozark, Ala., 774-5348, with the family receiving friends during this time.
Mrs. Tomlin was a Barbour County native and lived in Ozark and the surrounding area most of her adult life. She worked with Wal-Mart, Roses, and with Van Heusen for 30 years.
Mrs. Tomlin had been a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church since 1948, where she taught children's Sunday School for more than 20 years.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Minnie Carr and Erie Pritchett, and three brothers, Dennon Carr, Ide Carr and Harrison Carr.
Survivors include her husband, James "Boots" Tomlin of Ariton, two sons and daughters-in-law, Elton and Linda Tomlin of Ozark, and Stanley and Dian "Diz" Tomlin of Dawson, Ca.; one brother, Otis Carr of Samson; two grandchildren, Wesley Tomlin of Atlanta, and Ben Tomlin of Ozark.
Ruth Godwin Andrews, 98, of Ozark died Tuesday morning, Aug. 20, 2002, in Dale Medical Center following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday from the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev W L. Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be in the funeral home parlors from 3 p.m. today until service time on Thursday. The family will receive friends in the funeral home parlors from 1-2 p.m. Thursday
Mrs. Andrews was a native and lifelong resident of Ozark, where she was a seamstress for Hilboldt's Men Shop for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Derwood Franklin Andrews in 1994.
Survivors include four nephews, Dr. Joseph L. Godwin and his wife, Lucille of Ozark, Gene T. Godwin and his wife, Claire of Ozark, Howard Godwin of Gainesville, Fla., and Joe H. Godwin and his wife, Shelby of Ozark.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Mrs. Sarah Myrtis Watson Mathison, 87, of Skipperville died Monday Aug. 19, 2002, in the Ozark Nursing Facility following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Skipperville United Methodist Church with the Rev Pam Freeman and Bishop B. Michael Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be in the funeral home parlors from 6 p.m. today until one hour before the service Thursday when the body will be placed in the church. The family will receive friends in the funeral home parlors from 6-8 p.m. today. At other times, the family will be at the home of Whigham and Imogene Mixson, 3846 East County Road 36.
A native and lifelong resident of Skipperville, Mrs. Mathison was a faithful member of the Skipperville United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities, including the administrative board, Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, Sunday School Class, and United Methodist Women. She especially enjoyed singing in the
Church Choir for many years.
Mrs. Mathison was a Charter Member of the Dale County Gideon's Auxiliary and participated in this ministry for some time. She was also a loyal friend of the United Methodist Children's Home. A kind loving, generous person of good humor and goodwill, she was devoted to her faith her church, her family and her friends through the years, consistently providing encouragement, assistance and support. She truly enjoyed and appreciated many wonderful people who added so much joy to her life .Before her retirement, she worked for a number of years at Skipperville Junior High School G. W. Long Schools as manager of the cafeteria.
Mrs. Mathison was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, John Thomas (Tom) Mathison; her parents, Emmaline Fralish Watson and Benjamin Arthur Watson; and two brothers, Excell Watson and Carl Watson.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Dr. Imogene Mathison Mixson and David Whigham Mixson; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eravoy Powell of Skipperville; Louise Cameron of Dothan; Gladys Wimberly and her husband Thomas of Montgomery; Ann Collister and her husband, Bill of Montgomery; one brother and sister-in-law, Hoover "Buddy" Watson and his wife, Lavada of Lithonia, Ga.; two sisters-in-law Allie Watson of Dothan, and Wilma Mathison Brown of
Ozark; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of dear friends.
Serving as active pall bearers will be her nephews, Keith Collister, Neal Powell, Norman Powell, Garry Wimberly, Max Brown, James E. Brown, Merlin Hughes and Wendell Payne. Honorary pall bearers will be members of the Dale County Gideon's Auxiliary and the staff of the Ozark Nursing Facility who have provided loving care for her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Skipperville United Methodist Church, P O. Box 235, Skipperville Ala., 36374; the Dale County Gideon's Auxiliary P O. Box 291, Ozark Ala., 36361; or the United Methodist Children's Home, P O. Box 830, Selma, Ala., 35702-0830.
Dorothy E. Fulton, 82, Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Faith Christian Center in Ozark with the Rev. Roger Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the service. Keahey Funeral Home of Clio is in charge of local arrangements. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Scranton Cemetery in Scranton, Iowa, with Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home of Carroll, Iowa, directing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Faith Christian Center Building Fund, Ozark.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Alice Olson; and one grandson, Wally Olson and his wife, Brandy, all of Ozark.
Mrs. Nettie Mirah Danner Garner, 92, a Tampa, Fla., resident for the past 40 years, formerly of Ariton, passed away Wednesday Aug. 14, 2002, in a Tampa hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Holmes Baptist Church Cemetery in Ariton with Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home until service time.
Mrs. Garner worked many years in Cowikee Mills in Eufaula.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Elizabeth Danner; her husband, Marion Mercer Garner; and a daughter, Yvonne Garner.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Katherine Ragan and Kenneth of Prattville, Ala., Elizabeth Patricia Baxley and Eugene of Anthony, Fla., and Annette Garner of Tampa, Fla.; two sons, James M. Garner and Joyce of Augusta, Ga., Jerry A. Garner and Betty of Valdosta, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Archie Montgomery Gibbons, 79, of Ozark went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2002.
He passed peacefully in the Hospice Wing of Extendicare in Dothan with his family present. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Westview Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phillip Craddock and the Rev. Ed Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery with Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Gibbons will be placed in the church one hour prior to services Friday. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, 980 D East Andrews Ave., Ozark, Ala., 36360 or to Westview Heights United Methodist Church, 600 Camilla Ave., Ozark, Ala., 36360.
Mr. Gibbons was born Nov. 25, 1922, in Abbeville. He was instrumental in organizing Bridlewood Chapel Methodist Church and was a member of Westview Heights .United Methodist Church. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His favorite hobby was his cane mill and gardening. He retired in 1986 from Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Martha Gibbons; a sister, Martha Ann; and sons, Stephen Daniel (infant) and David.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 50 years, Dorothy S. Gibbons of Ozark; two daughters and a son-in-law Emily Gibbons of Hickory, N.C. and Elaine and Rick Smith of Enterprise; a daughter-in-law, Christine Gibbons of Midland City; five grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and a special friend/caregiver Brenda Clemmons.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons John Kemp, Matthew Smith Stephen Gibbons Mark Gibbons; son-in-law, Rick Smith; and nephew Robert Smith.
Mr. James Adrian Skipper, 59, of Ozark died Tuesday Aug. 13, 2002, in Flowers Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday from Holman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Onley officiating. Internment in Westview Memorial Cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home parlors with the family receiving friends during this hour.
Mr. Skipper was an Ozark native and a graduate of Carroll High School. He worked at Fort Rucker with various maintenance contractors for 35 years prior to his medical retirement in 1999. Mr. Skipper was a member of the International Association of Mechanics, Local #2003.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and Breck Barnes of Midland City and Shannon and Bobby Peters of Phenix City; grandchildren, Jay Barnes, Allison Barnes, Chance Peters, Dalton Peters and Brianna Peters; step-mother, Sue Skipper of Ozark; one sister, Denise Kamerer of Ozark; two step-sisters, Sheryl Peavy of Ozark and Gina Etheridge of Ozark; one step-brother, Phillip Brewer of Birmingham.
Mr. Eddie Chartier, 46, of Ozark died early Tuesday morning, Aug. 13, 2002, at Dale Medical Center following a brief illness.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Sequim Valley Chapel Funeral Home in Sequim, Wash. Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Compassionate Friends Inc., P.O. Box 5655, Dothan, Ala., 36302.
Mr. Chartier was a native of Sequim, Wash., but lived in Ozark since November 2000. He was most recently employed by Lowes of Dothan. He was the former co-owner of Canal Pumps in Sequim.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Lee Chartier of Washington; and his eldest son, Jessie Garon Chartier.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Chartier of Ozark; four sons, Jamie Chartier and Matthew Chartier, both of Sequim, Corey Moseley and Rick Moseley both of Guntersville, Ala.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Donna Myers of Sequim, and Shelley and Doc Henderson of Moses Lake, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Thelma Baker Hutto, 84, of Ariton, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, in a Birmingham hospital.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Saturday from Ariton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Franklin Bird and the Rev. Frank Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today in the funeral home parlors until one hour prior to service time Saturday when it will be in the church. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p.m. today in the funeral home parlors.
Mrs. Hutto was a native and lifelong resident of Ariton, an active member of Ariton United Methodist Church, and a volunteer at Dale Medical Center for six years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood Hutto.
Survivors include three daughters, Jennifer Green e of Fayetteville, Ga., Cecelia Hutto of Birmingham, and Anita Taylor of Johnson City, Tenn.; one son, Richard Hutto of Russellville, Ky.; five grandchildren, Dylan Taylor, Mary Hutto, Susan Hutto, Joey Green, and Colin Taylor; one sister, Grace Mann of Fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. Gussie Mae Gassett Phillips, 91, of Skipperville died Monday Aug. 12, 2002, in the Ozark Nursing Facility following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Skipperville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Pam Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in Skipperville Cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be until one hour prior to service time today in the funeral home parlor. The body will be moved to the church one hour before the service. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home parlors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Skipperville United Methodist Church Building Fund or Skipperville Cemetery Fund.
Mrs. Phillips was a native of Skipperville, where she was a member of the Skipperville United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress for the Barkett Clothing Stores in Ozark for 35 years until her retirement. Mrs. Phillips was active in the Skipperville Home Demonstration Club.
Her husband, K. T. Phillips, preceded her in death. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Eldessa Phillips of Skipperville; three grandchildren, Pam Martin and her husband, J. P., of Wetumpka Ala., Jo Ann Camarata and her husband, Bill of Skipperville, and Glenn Phillips and his wife, Carol of Dothan; one sister, Frances Beaty of Louisville, Ala. and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Dewey Phillips, 85, of Ariton died Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2002, in Pike Manor following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ariton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Franklin Bird officiating. Interment will follow in Ariton Cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be in the funeral home parlors from 6 p.m. today until one hour prior to service time Thursday when it will be in the church. The family will receive friends in the funeral home parlors from 6-8 p.m. today.
Mr. Phillips was a native and lifelong resident of Dale County. He worked in the radio and television repair business, and was a member of Ariton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Smith Phillips of Ariton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Teresa and Pete Peterson of Alabaster, Ala., Linda Riley of Ariton, and Susan and Tom Dunn of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Terri Phillips of Ariton; and Greg and Susan Phillips of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Annie Hansson, 83, of Ozark died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, in Oakview Manor Nursing Facility following a brief illness.
Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kirk Miller officiating.
Mrs. Hansson was a native of Norway·, moved to the United States in 1948, and lived in Dale County since 1974. She was a homemaker and a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Hansson was an avid seamstress and had an alteration business in Dothan in the 1970's.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Anne Marie and Ben Harris of Ozark, and Jenny Hansson of Panama City, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law Kris and Darlene Hansson of Nacogdoches, Texas; one sister and brother-in-law, Else Marie and Knut of Norway; six grandchildren, Karlene Dowling of Daleville, Nicole Crosby of Albertville, Minn., Kristine Rounds of Sneads, Fla., Kris Rounds of Sneads, Fla., Angel Cloud of Grand Ridge, Fla., and Eric Harris of Ozark; four great-grandchildren Brandon Worley of Ozark, Marissa Cloud of Grand Ridge, Fla., Autumn Crosby and Miranda Crosby of Albertville, Minn.
Mrs. Laverne Bone Stasyszyn, 79, of Ozark died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, in Dale Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday from Holman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Clanton Ala., with the Rev. Jason Clouse officiating and Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be in the funeral home parlors Saturday from 10 a.m. with the family receiving friends during this time.
Mrs. Stasyszyn was a native of Chilton County, Ala., but lived in various locations while her husband served in the U.S. Air Force. She has made her home in Ozark since 1963, where she was a member of the Westview Heights United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Stasyszyn was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter Joseph Stasyszyn, in 1998.
Survivors include two sons, Rick Stasyszyn of Ozark and Rodney Stasyszyn and his wife, Kitty of Verbena, Ala.; two grandchildren, Camille Stasyszyn and Gray
Stasyszyn.
