Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mrs. Girthel Dunlap age 81 of Scottsboro, AL passed away Friday,
March 15, 2002 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL
Mrs. Dunlap was a member of the Davistown Baptist Church
Survivors include her Sons; Charles Dunlap of Dallas, GA., Rickey Dunlap
of Morgan City, LA., and Jeff Dunlap of Guntersville, AL
Sister; Sharon Gilbreath of Battlecreek, MI
2 Grandchildren and 3 Step-Grandchildren
Visitation will be Sunday, March 17, 2002 from 3pm CST until 9pm CST
and Monday, March 18, 2002 from 9am CST until time of service. Funeral service
will be held Monday, March 18, 2002 at 2pm CST at the Sand Mountain Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Randy Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount
Pleasant Cemetery in Crossville, AL
Mr. Shelby Lamar Vann age 73 of Collinsville, AL passed away
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at his residence. Funeral service will be 6pm CST
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Collinsville Funeral Home - Sharpe Chapel
with Rev. Joe Robinson, Rev. Rick Jones, and Rev. James Owen Watkins officiating.
Survivors include his Wife; Olga Vann of Collinsville, AL
Children; Shirley Vann of Columbia, S. C., Mark Thomas Vann of
Jefferson, GA., and Norma Elaine James of Seaford, Delaware
9 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren
Brother; Joseph Vann of Ozark, AL
Number of Nieces and Nephews
The family request no flowers.
Mr. Robert E. (R. E.) Dowdy age 90 of Collinsville, AL passed away
Tuesday, march 26, 2002 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in
Gadsden, AL. Funeral service will be Friday, March 29, 2002 at the
Collinsville Funeral Home Sharpe Chapel at 11am CST with Rev. Wayne Dowdy,
rev. Danny Blevins, and Rev. Jerry Patton officiating. Burial will follow in the
Green wood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
on Thursday, March 28, 2002 from 5 until 8pm CST
Survivors include his Daughters; Betty Fisher of Florida, and Lillian Rothell of Collinsville, AL,
Sons; Robert L. Dowdy, of Lucedale, MS., Donald W. Dowdy, Sr. of Leesburg, AL,
and Bruce Dowdy of Green sboro, AL
10 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild
Brother; Hoyt Dowdy of Florida
sister; Mildred Cochran of Fort Payne, AL
Casket Bearers; Jimmy Fisher, Kenny Hall, Blaine Rothell, Bill Rothell,
Bobby Dowdy, and Rickey Dowdy.
Mrs. Julia Cunningham age 101 of Ringgold. GA formerly of Fort Payne, AL
passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at East Ridge Hospital.
Funeral service will be Thursday, march 7, 2002 at 2pm CST at the
Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Cagle and Bill Wallace
officiating. Burial will follow in the Town Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include her Granddaughter; Joann Gonzalez of Ringgold, GA
Great-Grandson; Jeff Morrison of Fort Payne, AL
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Lindsay Morrison and Kayla Morrison both
of Fort Payne, AL
Mrs. Blanch Wiggington Baker age 87 of Attalla formerly of Gadsden, AL
passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at Gadsden Regional Center.
Funeral service will be Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 2pm CST at the Rainsville Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Mark Baught and Rev. Leon Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the
New Canaan Cemetery.
Survivors include Sons and Daughter-in-laws; Hancell and Katherine Baker,
Harold and Suvellar Baker all of Gadsden, AL, Freddy and Edith Baker, Leon and
Donna Baker all of Boaz, AL and Jerry and Effie Baker of Rainsville, AL
Daughters and Sons-in-laws; Mauvileen and Oscar Black of Memphis, TN,
Joyce and O'neal Roden of Rainsville, AL, Betty Jane and Ray Lanning of Attalla, and Rita
and Terry Carr of Gadsden, AL
Sisters; Iris Baker of Gadsden AL, Imogene Wigley of Rainsville, AL, and
Willie Lee of Henagar, AL
48 Grandchildren, 84 Great-Grandchildren, and 26 Great-Great-Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her Husband; H. B. Baker, Son; Hugh Merlin Baker,
and 3 Grandchildren
Mrs. Patricia Caves Grider age 56 of Powell, AL passed away Wednesday,
March 13, 2002 at a Hunstville Hospital. Funeral service will be Saturday,
March 16, 2002 at 11am CST at the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. John York and Rev. Melvin Dawson officiating. Burial will
follow in the Kirk Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her Son and Daughter-in-law; randy and Olivia Grider of North Port.
Daughter and Son-in-law; Sonja and Edward McAnelly of Rainsville, AL
Brothers; Charles Caves of Mexico and Jimmy Caves of Texarkana, TX
Sister; Jean Whiston of Powell, AL
Grandchildren; Nikki McAnelly, Michell McAnelly, and Ansley Grider
Several Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Husband; Perry Grider
Mrs. Mary Bouldin Stiefel age 82 of Fort Payne formerly of Fyffe, AL
passed away Friday, March 15, 2002 at BMC Hospital in Fort Payne, AL
Funeral service will be Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 2pm CST at the Rainsville
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Graham officiating. Burial will follow
in the Mt. View Memorial Gardens
Survivors include a Son and Daughter-in-law; Charles and Greta Stiefel of Rainsville, AL
Sister; Ida Lee Richey of Fyffe, AL
Grandchildren; Marshall and Lacie Stiefel
She was preceded in death by her Husband; Floyd Stiefel.
Mr. G. R. Horton, Jr. age 88 of Sand Valley, AL passed away
Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Dekalb BMC Hospital in Fort Payne, A:
Funeral service will be Monday, March 18, 2002 at 11am CST at the
Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Orien Ledford officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Herman Cemetery.
Survivors include his Wife; Maggie E. Horton of Sand Valley
Son and Daughter-in-law; B. J. and Sarah Horton of Fort Payne, AL
Daughters and Son-in-law; Betty H. and Bill Baswell of Cullman, AL., and
Patsy H. Higgins of Rainsville, AL
Sister; Dorotha Wood of Hanceville, AL
11 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Fred Yates age 85 of Henagar, AL passed away Tuesday,
March 19, 2002 at Dekalb BMC Hospital in Fort Payne, AL
Funeral service will be Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11am CST
at the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Wilborn,
Rev. J. C. Harper, Rev. Charles Hilley, and Rev. Hubert Wilborn officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Survivors include his Wife; Mrs. Zellar Yates of Henagar, AL
Son; Mr. Ollie Yates of Rainsville, AL
Daughters; Mrs. Ovie Kenimer of Henagar, AL., Mrs. Shirley Lewis of Ider, AL.,
and Mrs. Jane McElyea of Dutton, AL
Brothers; Mr. Edker Yates of Section, AL., Mr. John Yates of Grove Oak, AL.,
Mr. Henary Yates of Sylvania, AL., and Mr. Chalmer Yates of Midland, TX.
Sisters; Mrs. Mertie Gables of Scottsboro, AL., Mrs. Inez Yates and Mrs.
Imogene Baldwin both of GroveOak, AL
7 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Mary Bowen age 62 of Holiday, FL formerly of this area. passed
away Friday, march 22, 2002 in the Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 2pm CST at the
Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arland Welden officiating
Burial will follow in the Beulah's Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include her Sons; Weaver Frazier, T. J. Frazier both of New Port Richey, FL
Raymond Frazier and Lowell Bowen both of Holiday, FL
and Ronald Frazier of Hudson, FL
Daughters; Glenda F. Bronson of Dothan, AL and Kimberly Dodson of Hudson, FL
Mother; Annie Mae Welden of Rainsville, AL
14 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Ethel Vera Jones age 89 of Rossville, GA formerly of Dawson
passed away Saturday, march 30, 2002 at Parkside Nursing Home
Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 1pm CST
at the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gurney Beard and
Rev. Ray Kittle officiating. Burial will follow in the Lusk Chapel Cemetery
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 1, 2002 from 3 until 8pm CST
at the funeral home.
Survivors include her Daughter; Lottie Beard of Ooltawah, TN
Son; Bobby Jones of Cleveland, TN
Brother; Alyus McKelvey of Centre, AL
8 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Arroll Brown age 83 of Albertville, AL formerly of Fyffe, AL
passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at the Albertville Nursing Home
Funeral service will be Friday, March 29, 2002 at 11am CST from
the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melvin Hilley officiating
Burial will follow in the Green 's Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include his Sons; Steve Brown of Fyffe, AL and Jimmy Brown of Fyffe, AL
Sister; Willadean Lynch of Albertville, AL
Brothers; Lavaugh Brown of Geraldine, Rayburn Brown of Albertville, AL,
and Barney Brown of Boaz, AL
4 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Gary "Eagle" Tucker age 52 of Ashville formerly of Mentone, AL
passed away Sunday, March 31, 2002 at his residence. Funeral
service will be Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 3pm CST at the Rainsville Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Ramsey and Rev. Max Turner officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday,
April 1, 2002 at 11am CST.
Survivors include his Wife; Freda Tucker of Ashville
Sons; Michael Tucker and Robert Tucker both of Valley Head, AL
Daughter; Amanda Bain of Pisgah, AL
Step-Sons; Eugene Robertson, Tommy Bryant, and Johnny Bryant all of Ashville
Step-Daughter; Nancy Phillips of Ashville
Sister; Mildred Jacobs of Norfolk, VA
11 Grandchildren
Mrs. Christine "Roden" Robertson age 67 of Ooltewah, TN passed away
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at her residence. Funeral service will be a Graveside
Service at the Friendship Cemetery in Pisgah, AL at 12 noon CST on Thursday, March 21, 2002
with Chaplain David Swanson officiating.
