Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mr. Hoyt Pursell age 88 of Albertville, AL passed away Friday,
May 11, 2001 at his residence.
Graveside services will be Monday, May 14, 2001 at 2pm CDT at the
Zion Hill Cemetery in Daviston, AL with Rev. Wayne Tarvin officiating.
Family will receive friends at 5:30 pm CDT Sunday, May 13, 2001
at the funeral home.
Survivors include his Sisters; Mollie Gravitt of Crossville, AL.,
and Larue Thomsasson of Andalusia, AL
Brother; James Roy Pursell of Fyffe, AL
Mr. Frederic Dowdy Nicholson age 71 of Gadsden, AL passed away
May 11, 2001 at Riverview medical Center in Gadsden, AL
Memorial services will be Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 1:30pm CDT
at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Gadsden, AL with Rev.
James Elliott, Jr. officiating. Graveside services will be 3pm CDT
at the Collinsville Cemetery.
Mr. Nicholson was retired from the U. S. Civil Service.
He was a member of the Northeast Genealogical Society,
the Etowah Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution,
the Etowah Historical Society, Gadsden Museum of the Arts and a active
volunteer at the Gadsden Public Library. He was a native of Collinsville, AL:
He was preceded in death by his Parents; Rufus Percy and Fanny Dowdy
Nicholson,
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to a favorite charity.
Survivors include his Wife; Lee Hood Nicholson of Gadsden, AL
Sons; Dr. William Frederic (Stephanie) Nicholson of Racine Wisconsin,
Walter Dow Nicholson of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Daughter; Freda Leonora Nicholson of Memphis, TN
Grandchildren; Eric, Lucas, Quinn, and Larissa Nicholson
Brother; Hugh Percy Nicholson of Madison, AL
Sister; Frances Byrd (Jim) Currie of Huntsville, AL
Mother-in-law; Ada Lea Hood Cox of Gadsden, AL
Many Friends and Relatives
Mrs. Clara K. "Ken" Bartlett age 83 of Ardmore, AL
Mrs. Bartlett was a native of Kentucky. She taught school
in Collinsville, AL and Ardmore, AL.
Funeral services will be Graveside services at 1pm CDT at
the Collinsville Cemetery on Friday, May 25, 2001. with Rev. Frank Teal
officiating.
Survivors include her Husband; Frank K. Bartlett of Ardmore, AL
Daughters and Son-in-law; Kathy and Jerry McCown of Huntsville, AL
Barbara and Gary Daly of Elkmont, AL
Sister; Ruth Hobbs of Pulaski, TN
Grandchildren; Ellen Emfinger, Beth Freeman, Collin Daly,
Nobie Daly, Janet Williason, Susan Burcham, and Emily Weber
4 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Charles Preston Dobbs age 81 of Collinsville, AL Passed away
Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at BMC Dekalb Hospital. Funeral services will be
2pm CDT Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Collinsville Funeral Home - Sharpe Chapel
with Rev. John Morgan and Rev. James Young officiating. Burial will
follow in the Copeland Bridge Cemetery.
Survivors include his Sister; Delma Tidmore of Collinsville, AL
and a number of Nieces and Nephews
Casket Bearers; Shane Barkley, Shane Gilliland, Nick Barkley,
Jason Bryan, Tim Simpson, and Norman Simpson
Honorary Casket Bearers; Bill Cook and Bill Myers
Mr. Earl McKeehan of Fort Payne, AL passed away Wednesday,
May 2, 2001 at his residence. Mr. McKeehan was born Jan. 12, 1947
Son of the late Leroy Houston McKeehan. He was supervisor at
McKeehan Mills and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 4, 2001 at 2pm CDT at Wilson
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Bouldin and Rev.
Kenneth parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Survivors include his Wife; Tammy Busby McKeehan of Fort Payne, AL
Mother; Eloise C. McKeehan of Fort Payne, AL
Sister; Margaret Dawson of Fort Payne, AL
Brothers; Jimmy McKeehan, Bobby McKeehan and
Steve McKeehan all of Fort Payne, AL
Mr. H. P. Griggs age 70 of Fort Payne, AL passed away Wednesday,
May 2, 2001 at BMC Montclair Hospital in Birmingham, AL
Mr. Griggs was born July 27, 1930 in Fort Payne, AL
Son of the late Henry Leslie and Lucy Emeline Dean Griggs. He
was retired from Bell South where he worked as a plant manager
and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. he was a member of the First Baptist Church,
Fort Payne Masonic Lodge #437, and Scottish Rites.
Graveside services will be Friday, May 4, 2001 at 2pm CDT at Glenwood
Cemetery with Rev. Jim Griffin officiating. The family will receive friends
Friday, May 4, 2001 from 12:00 - 1:30 at the funeral home.
Survivors include his Wife; Bobby Traffanstedt Griggs of Fort Payne, AL
Son and daughter-in-law; Charles and Nancy Griggs of Fort Payne, AL
Son; Tony Griggs of Montgomery, AL
Granddaughter; Stacey Griggs of Gadsden, AL
Mrs. Vera B. McSpadden Ellis, 90 of DesotParkway, Fort Payne died Monday at her residence.
Mrs. Ellis was born in Dekalb County May 27, 1910, daughter of the late
James W. and Brownie Norton McSpadden. She was a member of the
New Oregon United Methodist Church, Red Cross Volunteer with 25 years of
srevice, Garden Club and United Methodist Women. She was preceeded in death
bu her husband, Fitzhugh Ellis.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday from the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel
witht the Rev. Eric Bell and Rev. Gary Heathcock officiating. Burial will be in the Fischer
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his granddaughter: Susie Jones, McCalla, AL, grandson:
Ellis Hawkins. Sister: Janie Biddle, Fort Payne and 2 great grandchildren.
Mr. Ricky Don Fox age 44 of Fort Payne, AL passed away Thursday,
May 17, 2001 at his residence. Mr. Fox was a native of Dekalb County, AL
The son of the late Clyde and Lora Burt Fox. He was a member of Minvale
Baptist Church in Fort Payne, AL and the Ruhama Masonic Lodge #902
He was a maintenance engineer at the BMC Dekalb Hospital in Fort Payne, AL
Mr. Fox was survived by his Wife; Beverly Wills Fox
Daughters; Rachael Suzanne and April Sabrina Fox all of Fort Payne, AL
Brother; Clyde Fox, Jr.
Sister; Katherine Fox Richey of Geraldine, AL
Funeral service4s will be Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 2pm CDT
at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alton Vaughn and
Johnny Lingerfelt officiating. Burial will follow in the Walker's Chapel
Cemetery.
Mr. Richard Duncan Baxter age 83 of Chamblee, GA passed away
at his residence on May 18, 2001. Mr. Baxter was a native of Fort Payne, AL
the son of the late Stephen Elisha and Jessie Duncan Baxter. He was retired from
Boise Cascade, a member of the Wieuca Road Baptist Church. and a Naval
veteran of WWII
Graveside services will be Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 2pm CDT from
the Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Pat McFadden officiating.
Survivors include his Wife; Viola Ellis Baxter of Chamblee, GA
Sons; Ellis Baxter and Steve Baxter both of Chamblee, GA
Brother; Robert "Bob" Baxter of Fort Payne, AL
Grandchildren; Andrew Baxter, Amanda Baxter, and Ashley Baxter.
Mr. Elmer Hallman age 75 of Fort Payne, AL passed away Thursday,
May 24, 2001 in a Gadsden Hospital. Mr. Hallman was a native of Tuscaloosa,
AL and retired from Burns Security, he was a member of the New Testament
Holiness Church.
Graveside services will be 12 Noon CDT Saturday, May 26, 2001 from the
New Testament Cemetery with Rev Ronnie Highfield officiating.
Mr. Hallman was survived by his Sisters; Flora Cato, of Little Rock, AK.,
and Lora Ann Barfield of Bristol, FL
Mrs. Lelia Carroll of Bakersfield, CA formerly of Fort Payne, AL
passed away May 15, 2001. Mrs. Carroll was a native of Helena, AL and a
member of the Mt. Herman Baptist Church
Mrs. Caroll is survived by her Daughter; Linda Hufstedler of Bakersfield, CA
2 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 pm CDT Saturday, May 26, 2001 at
Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Griffin officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Herman Cemetery.
Mr. Wilburn D. Osbourn age 80 of Fort Payne AL passed away
Tuesday, May 22, 2001. He was born the son of the late Robert
Lee and Fronia Cole Osbourn. He was a native of Clay County, AL
he owned Osbourn Barber Shop in Fort Payne, AL. He was a member
of Godfrey Avenue Baptist Church. and a veteran of WWII.
Funeral services will be 2 pm CDT Thursday, May 24, 2001 at
Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Grandstaff
officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Survivors include his Son and Daughter-in-law; David and Mikki Osbourn
of Fort Payne, AL
Daughters and Son-in-laws; Gloria (Dodie) and James Blevins of Rainsville, AL
Jan and Winford Smith of Rainsville, AL
Sister Mrs. Excel Sharp of Florida
10 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren
