Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mr. Jeremy Ray Smothers age 24 of Pisgah, AL (Rosalie Community)
passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2001 at BMC Dekalb Hospital
Born in Dekalb County, AL and was of Baptist Faith
He is Survived by his Wife; Shelia Smothers of Pisgah, AL
Son; Austin Ray Smothers of Pisgah, AL
Father and Step-Mother; Teddy and Frances Smothers of Augusta, GA
Mother and Step-Father; Shelia and Mike Brown of Pisgah, AL
Grandparents; L. J. and Lorene Benefield of Pisgah, AL
Alvin and Nell Smothers of Henagar, AL
and Bea and Jesse Pullen of Pisgah, AL
Brother; Jamie Brown of Dawson, AL
Sisters; Whitney L. Brown of Pisgah, AL., and Tonya Smothers of
Station Island, N. Y.
God-Mother and Father; Regina and Eugene Crawford of Pisgah, AL
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 1pm CDT at the
New Home Baptist Church in Rosalie, AL with Rev.
David Smith, Bro. Keith Christopher, and Bro. Eugene Crawford
officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers; Jason Bailey, John Seals, Ben Pickett, Anthony Hill,
Chris Hamby, and Bill Seals.
Body will lie in state at the Church 1 hour prior of service.
Mr. Herschell Marion Crye age 86 of Cedartown, GA (Formerly of Henagar, AL)
passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at the Beverly Health Care in Rome, GA
Born in Bradley Co, TN and member of the Henagar Baptist Church,
was a member of Woodman of the World Society, served on the Farmers
Telephone Co-op board of Directors for 23 years and served
on the ASCS and Federal Housing Authority.
He as preceded in death by his Parents; John and Mary E. "Kelly" Crye and a
Brother; Sherman Crye.
He is survived by his Wife; Evelyn Pauline Crye of Cedartown, GA
Daughters; Yvonne Crye of Bonita, CA., and Veronica Holsomback
of Cedartown, GA
Brother; Loyd Crye of Henagar, AL
Sisters; Mildred Campbell of Pinellas Park, FL.,
Hazel King of Nashville, TN., and
Cyrene Richmond of Cleveland, TN
Grandchildren; Jason Holsomback of Cedartown, GA and
Lori Holsomback of Cedartown, GA
Funeral services will be Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 2pm CDT at the
Henagar Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Crye and Gerald Lacy and Eddie
King delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Henagar
Community Cemetery in Henagar, AL
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday,
July 28, 2001 from 6pm CDT and Sunday, July 29, 2001
from 9am CDT until 11am CDT. The Body will lie in state at the
church from 1pm CDT until time of service.
Mr. Sam Roden age 56 of Pisgah, AL passed away Saturday, July 28, 2001
Funeral services will be Monday, July 30, 2001 at 11am CDT at the Kerby Funeral
Home Chapel with burial in the Pisgah Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, July 30, 2001 from 9am CDT until
time of service.
Mr. Melvin Armstrong age 73 of Grove Oak, AL passed away Wednesday,
July 4, 2001 at his residence. Funeral services will be Friday, July 6, 2001
at the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. M. B. Bailey and
Dr. Donald Cotton officiating, Burial will follow in the New Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include his Wife; Gertrude Armstrong of Grove Oak, AL
Sons; Melvin Eugene Armstrong of Grove Oak, AL., Charles Wade
Armstrong of Riceville, TN., and James C. (Jimmy) Armstrong
of Melbourne, FL
Brother; James Hobson Armstrong of Albertville, AL
Sisters; Audre Shadow of Chattanooga, TN., Edwina Davis of Rainsville, AL.,
and Betty Jo MacLeish of Reeds Spring, MO
7 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Pascal Rogers age 79 of Rainsville, AL passed away Saturday,
July 7, 2001 at Rockledge, FL. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
July 10, 2001 at Rainsville Church of Christ at 2pm CDT
with Douglas Farmer officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining
cemetery.
Survivors include is Daughters; Cheta McNutt of Cosoa, FL.,
Jena Rogers Mann of Plano, TX., and Janett Lee Rogers - Hughes
of Rockledge, FL
Brothers; Curtis Rogers of Rainsville, AL and Lelon Rogers of Henagar, AL
Sisters; Geneva Jenkins, Audrey Heinemann, Barbara Ingram and Doris
all of Rainsville, AL
1 Grandchild
Mr. Charles Whitfield age 68 of Sylvania, AL passed away Tuesday,
July 10, 2001 at his residence. Funeral services will be Friday, July 13, 2001
at 2pm CDT at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Dudley and}
Rev. James Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens.
Survivors include his Wife; Ann Whitfield of Sylvania, AL
Sons and Daughter-in-laws; Robert and Debbie Whitfield
of Paducah, KY., and Dale and Brenda Whitfield of Rainsville, AL
Daughter and Son-in-law; Jeanese and Roy Rogers of Sylvania, AL
Foster Children; Kim Stinnett of North Carolina, and Brent Smith
of Birmingham, AL
Step-Father; Robert Hancock of Fyffe, AL
Sisters; Eloise Bethune of Rainsville, AL., Wilma Stiltner and
Jean Jones of Boca Raton, FL
8 Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his Father; Judson Whitfield and
Mother; Lela Whitfield Hancock and Brother; Roy Whitfield
Mr. Cecil McElmoyl age 82 of Dawson, AL passed away Wednesday,
July 11, 2001 at Kindred Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday,
July 14, 2001 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Simmons officiating
Burial will follow in the Beulah Cemetery.
Survivors include his Wife; Lorene McElmoyl of Dawson, AL
Sons; Gary McElmoyl of Fyffe, AL., and Benny McElmoyl of Maypearl, TX
Daughters; Kathy Jones of Dawson, AL and Karla Cook of Fyffe, AL
Sisters; Lucille Davis of Boaz, AL., Inez Roberts of Kathleen, GA.,
and Bonnie Goggans of New Ellenton, S. C.
8 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Bessie Pearcey age 84 of Valley head, AL passed away Thursday,
July 12, 2001 at Crowne Health Care in Fort Payne, AL
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 12 noon CDT
at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Haynes and Rev. Jerry Owens
officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Survivors include her Sons;; Raymond Pearcey, Clyde Peardey,
and Billy Pearcey all of Henagar, AL
Daughters; Betty Sue Adams, Eloise Pearcey, both of Henagar, AL,
Tommie Lee Justice of lake Wales, FL and Dorothy Mae Badgett
of Rainsville, AL
Brother; Hobert Lee Ray of Henagar, AL
Sisters; Estelle Teague of Trion, GA., Barbara Sue Shirley of Ider, AL.,
and Hazel Phillips of Cloudland, GA
9 Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her Husband; George Wesley Pearcey
and Parents; Wilborn and Lottie Ray.
Mrs. Bobbie Sue Watkins Edmondson Fairris age 62 of Chattanooga,TN
formerly of this area passed away Sunday, July 15, 2001
at St. Barnabas Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday,
July 18, 2001 at 2pm CDT at the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel
with Sister Dora Landers and Bro Melvin Dawson officiating.
Burial will follow in the New Straight Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include her Daughters; Debbie Choate of Cleveland, TN,
Susan Burton of Soddy Daisy, TN abd Karen Slater of Hixon, TN
Mother; Clara Fairris of Dutton, AL
Brother; Doyle Edmondson of Rainsville, AL
Sister; Leoada Benefield of Dutton, AL
2 Grandchildren; Elizabeth and Sydney
Mrs. Gloria Dean Mitchell age 63 of Rainsville, AL passed away
Sunday, July 15, 2001 at Marshall Medical Cemter South.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at the Rainsville
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Morrell Upchurch and Billy Hedgepath
officiating. Burial will follow in the MT. View Memory Gardens
Survivors include her Daughters; Sue Broyles, Evelyn Huffman. Bobbie
Ledbetter all of Rainsville, AL Paula Johnson of Addison, AL and
Melisssa Overby of Albertville, AL
Brothers; Charles Poole of Rainsville, AL and Paul Poole of Sylvania, AL
Sisters; Beulah Williams of Rainsville, AL, Wilma Trussell and Nelda Poole
both of Hixon, TN
10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Evelyn Savage age 74 of Crossville, AL passed away Monday,
July 23, 2001 at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral services
will be Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 2pm CDT at Freeman's Chapel
Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Dwight Gary, Rev. Kerry
Bryant, and Rev. Tommy Williams. Burial will follow in the adjoining
cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, July 24, 2001 from 1 until 9pm CDT
Wednesday, July 25, 2001 after 12 noon CDT at her home in Crossville, AL
Survivors include her Son; John H. Savage of Crossville, AL
Sister-in-law; Goldie Bearden of Crossville, AL
Grandchildren; Judy Martin and John Savage both of Crossville, AL
9 Great-grandchildren
Special Friend; Ervena Holloway of Crossville, AL
Rev. Robert Wagner, Sr. age 82 of Fort Payne, AL passed away
Sunday, July 22, 2001 at Dekalb BMC Hospital. Funeral services
will be Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 2pm CDT from the
Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eulas Hughes and Rev.
Jimmy Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery.
Survivors include her Wife; Majorie Jeane Wagner of Fort Payne, AL
Sons; Robert Lee Wagner, Jr. of Fort Payne, AL., Charles Richard
Wagner of Rome, GA., and George Glenn Wagner of Fort Payne, AL
Daughter; Patricia Ruth Wagner of Fort Payne, AL
Brothers; Newton Wagner of Rome, GA., Silas Wagner and Thomas
Wagner both of Fort Payne, AL
Sisters; Pauline Houston and Lula Mae Hughes both of Fort Payne, AL
5 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his Parents; Newton and Lula
Wagner, Brothers; Mason Wagner, John Wagner, John Wagner,
Paul Wagner, and Jasper Wagner.
