Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mrs. Mildred Ventress Ragland age 86 of Alexandria, AL passed away
February 22, 2002 at the Jacksonville Health Care in Jacksonville, AL
She was preceded in death by her Parents; Thomas A. and Virginia A. Petty
Ventress, Chosen Mother; Lillian Kilgore
Brother; Paul Ventress, T. A. Ventress, Jr., Hugh Ventress, and Frank Ventress
Sisters; Mable V. Ellis, Elizabeth V. Eldridge
Son-in-law; Phil Battles
A native of Collinsville, AL but lived in Alexandria since 1951
Employed by the Dekalb County Health Department
Secretary for the Alexandria School for 24 years.
Funeral service will be Graveside service at 3pm CST with Rev. Paul David officiating.
Survivors include her Husband; Dwight L. Ragland of Alexandria, AL
Daughters; Lillian Joe Ragland of Alexandria, AL
Rebecca Owikowski of Florida,
Son-in-laws; Earl Phillips and Ret. Lt. Col. Owikowski
Grandchildren; John Phillip Battles and Kenneth Battles
7 Nephews, 3 Nieces
Several Great Nieces and Nephews
Casket Bearers; Aaron Pendergrass, William Ellis, Tom A Ventress III
Joe Eldridge, David Eldridge, Eldridge Wade, and Don Sprayberry
Mr. Milford W. Jones age 82 of Fort Payne, AL passed away Friday,
February 1, 2001 in Huntsville Hospital.
Mr. Jones was a member of the Fort Payne Masonic Lodge #437, a veteran
of WWII. He was the son of the late Elbert and Pearl Whitmire Jones. He was retired from Earth
Grains Bakery as a maintenance technician.
Mr. Jones is survived by a Son; David Jones of Mentone, AL
Grandchildren; Dori, Zechariaha, and Casey Jones all of Mentone, AL
Brother; C. D. Jones of Rainsville, AL
Graveside service will be 1pm CST Monday, February 4, 2002 at Mt.
View Memory Gardens with Rev. Jimmy Griffin officiating.
Mr. Joe Luther Franklin, age 62 of Fort Payne, formerly of Birmingham, died February 12, 2002 in Crowne Health Care. Mr. Franklin was born February 22, 1939 son of the late Clarence and Geneva Roberts Franklin. He was a charter member of the Hilldale Baptist Church, Center Point, AL.
Survivors include: his brother, William Robert Franklin, Fort Payne. Aunt, Mary Ruth Mince, Fort Payne. Several cousins also survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 11 A.M. from the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ron Pate officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Billy Joe Goza age 72 of Fort Payne, AL passed away Thursday, February 14,2002
Mr. Goza was a native of Dekalb County, AL., born August 21, 1929 son of
the late John Taylor and Ida Everett Goza. He was self employed in the Hosiery
Industry. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Survivors include his Son; David Alan Goza of Fort Payne, AL
Brother Wayne Goza of Fort Payne, AL
Sister Donna Horton of Fort Payne, AL
Graveside service will be Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 2pm CST at the
Mt. View Memory Gardens. Entombment will follow in the Mt. View Mausoleum
Ms. Bessie E. McSpadden age 61 of Mentone, AL passed away Friday,
February 15, 2002 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1940 in Dekalb County, AL
daughter of the late Deck and ester Roden Hall. She was a member of the Hammondsville
Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 2pm CST at the
Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fisher Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 16, 2002
from 3:30 pm until 8pm CST at the funeral home
Survivors include her Husband; Donald Ray McSpadden of Mentone, AL
Daughter and Son-in-law; Donna and Loyd Shelton
Son and Daughter-in-law; Donald DeWayne and Melissa McSpadden
all of Fort Payne, AL
Brothers; Bill Hall and Short Hall both of Fort Payne, AL
Grandchildren; Justin Ashley and Crystall Faith.
Mrs. Charlsie Lyons Shipp age 86 of Fort Payne, AL passed away
at the Baptist Medical Center in Fort Payne, AL on Saturday, February 16, 2002
Mrs. Shipp was a native of Dekalb County, AL a member of the Saint Paul United Methodist Church
and a retired telephone operator from Southern Bell Telephone Company.
Mrs. Shipp is survived by a Son and Daughter-in-law; Charles and Rosie Shipp
Brother; Charley P. Lyons all of Fort Payne, AL
Granddaughter; Amy Shipp of Austin, TX
Graveside service will be 2pm CST Sunday, February 17, 2002 at Glenwood Cemetery
in Fort Payne, AL with Rev. Ed Seoul and Rev. Grady Richardson officiating.
the family request instead of flowers donation can be made to the Saint Paul United
Methodist Church or the Saint Phillips Episcopal Church both in Fort Payne, AL
or your favorite charity
Mr. Kerry Don Whaley age 36 of Atlanta, GA formerly of Dogtown, AL
passed away February 15, 2002 in Atlanta, GA. He was born August 7, 1965
son of he late Don Whaley and Jolene Hollis Canata
Funeral service will be Monday, February 18, 2002 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Walker's Chapel
Cemetery.
Survivors include his Step-Father; R. Dennis Canata of Alpharetta, GA
Step-Mother; Sue Whaley of Fort Payne, AL
Half-Brother; Brandon Whaley of Fort Payne, AL
Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Mr. Wesley H. Roden, age 59, County Road 66, Section, AL, died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in Huntsville, AL. Mr. Roden was born in Jackson County, AL.
Survivors include: father, J.P. Roden, Pisgah, mother, Rachel Roden, Pisgah, son, James Roden, Pisgah, daughter, Barbara Roden, Fort Payne, brothers, Jimmy Roden, Rainsville, Junior Roden, TN., sister, Janice Elliot, Pisgah, seven grandchildren, and special friend, O.C. Bethune
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. from Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Knight officiating.
Mr. Thomas Herman Hill age 91 of Henagar, AL passed away Saturday,
February 16, 2002 at his residence in Henagar, AL Funeral service will be
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 11am at the Kerby Funeral Home Chapel
with Burial to follow in the Beulah Memorial Gardens at Fyffe, AL
Mr. E. R. Stallings, Jr. age 75 of Lookout Mtn., TN formerly of Ider, AL
passed away Thursday, February 14, 2002 in Chattanooga, TN
Funeral service will be Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 2pm CST at the Kerby
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Elder Herbert Chapman officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fuller Cemetery.
Survivors include his Wife; Ernestine Stallings of Lookout Mtn, TN
daughter- and Son-in-law; Connie and James Smith of Ider, AL
Daughter; Deborah Cook of Chattanooga, TN
Step-Daughters; Junita Moore of Chattanooga, TN and
Barbara Craig of Henagar, AL
Step-Sons; Delmis Smith of Flat Rock, AL,
Dwight Smith of Pisgah, AL, and Dean Smith of Pisgah, AL
Brothers; Ray Stallings of Ider, AL and Roy Gerald Stallings of Chattanoga, TN
Sisters; Emilie Johnson of Ider, AL and Shelby Allen of Michigan
4 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Stallings was preceded in death by his Parents; E. R. Stallings, Sr.
and Mary E. Pritchett Stallings, and a Sister; Inez Stallings
He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and Ashler Masonic Lodge #677
of Ider, AL
Mrs. Mary K. Hardman age 68 of Henagar, AL passed away Saturday,
February 23, 2002 in the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN
Funeral service will be Monday, February 25, 2002 at 1pm CST at the Kerby
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Santana officiating.. Burial will follow in the
Green Haven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include include her Mother; Mrs. Opal Kilgore of Henagar, AL
Sons and Daughter-in-law; Ronald and Cynthia Hardman of Ooltewah, TN and Lonnie Jr. and
Barbara Hardman of Harrison, TN
Sons; David Hardman of Chattanooga, TN and Dennis Hardman of Chattanooga, TN
Daughter; Katherine Hardman of Chattanooga, TN
Brother; Raymond Hardman of Kennesaw, GA
9 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her Father; Mr. Paul Kilgore
MRS. ETHEL PAULENE COOK AGE 81 OF HENAGAR, AL passed away TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 26, 2002 IN AT BMC DEKALB HOSPITAL IN FORT PAYNE, AL
FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2002 AT 11AM THE THE
KERBY FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH REV. DARRELL SEARS AND REV. GLENN TILLEY
OFFICIATING. BUTIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE GREEN HAVEN MEMORIAL GARDEN IN PISGAH, AL
SURVIVORS:
SONS AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW
WILLIAM H. AND SHELBA COOK CHATT.,TN.
JERRY AND ELtON COOK HIDON, AL.
GERRY AND LEANN COOK SECTION, AL.
DAUGHTER: EVELYN WILSON OF HENAGAR, AL.
BROTHER AND SISTER-IN-LAW
B.W. AND MARIE WARD HENAGAR, AL.
6 GRANDCHILDREN,2 STEP-GRANDCHILDREN, 9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN,1 STEP-GREAT-GRANDCHILD,
3 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
MRS. COOK WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS: HENRY;AND FLORENCE HENDERSON WARD, HUSBAND; REV. WO. COOK, AND SISTER, BERNICE GRAHAM. SHE A MEMBER OF THE MAHAN CHAPTER OF THE "OES" #433 AND CONCORD BAPTIST .CHURCH IN HENAGAR, AL.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO THE SHRINER'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.
VISITATION WILL BE WED. FEB. 27, 2002 FROM 2:00 PM CST UNTIL 9:00 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME, AND THUR. FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE
