Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Clara Willodean Stanford
Clara Willodean Stanford age 86 of Mobile formerly of Guin, AL died Friday, April 4, 2008 in Mobile.
Born in Winfield, AL, she is the Daughter of the late Jeff and Donnie Vernon McDonald and the Wife of the late James Hal Stanford. She was a member of the Cypress Shores Baptist Church where she was a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class.
She is survived by A Daughter, Charlie (Bill) Donald of Semmes, AL, Two Brothers, Harding (Frankie) McDonald of Guin, AL and Stanley (Irene) McDonald of Winfield, AL, Three Grandchildren, Donnie, Beth, and Sara Donald all of Semmes, AL, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Services held Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens.
Visitation Thursday noon until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cypress Shores Baptist Church, 4327 Higgins Rd., Mobile, AL 36619.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
Warren Hollis
Warren Hollis age 76 of Gadsden, AL died Sunday, April 6, 2008 in the Riverview Medical Center in Gadsden.
Born in Lamar County, AL. He is the Son of the late Guy and Ruby Gray Hollis.
He was a former resident of Guin and had operated the Hollis Motel in Guin for several years. He had lived in Gadsden the past 2 years, was a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church in Bessemer and was a Veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Army.
He is survived by A Brother, Terry (Ann) Hollis of Gadsden, AL, A Sister-In-Law, Tommie Hollis of Hueytown, AL, 2 Nieces, Maureen Hollis and Jan Campbell, 2 Nephews, Robert and Jimmy Hollis, Great Nieces and Nephews, Josh Hollis, Lee Hollis, Samantha Sullivan, Rob Satterwhite, Shan Campbell and Andrea Campbell, A Step Niece, Pam Rose Brasher and Step Nephew, Jason (Darlene) Rose and 5 Step Great Nieces and Nephews and Several Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, and a Brother, Paul G. Hollis.
Services held Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Hollis Cemetery. Bro. William E. Atkinson officiating.
Visitation Tuesday 6 - 8 pm at the funeral home.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
Matha Hollis
Matha Hollis age 67, of Sulligent, AL passed away Friday April 4, 2008 at the Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, Mississippi.
She was born in Kemper County Mississippi to the late J.T. and Jessie Hammond Harbour. She has been a resident of the Sulligent area since 1968 and was a member of the Academy Baptist Church near Vernon, AL. Mrs. Hollis retired from the Lamar County Health Department from the Home Health Division were she was a Registered Nurse.
Survived by her Husband: Lecial Hollis of Sulligent, AL, One Daughter: Gwendolen Rynn (Captain Justin, USAF) Hendricks of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Two Sons: Michael Ruben (Carolyn) Hollis of Caledonia, MS and Steven Ryan (Katie Jo) Hollis of Nashville TN, Two Sisters: Louise Wing of Houston, TX and Jackie Hollowell of Jackson, MS, One Brother: Tyrone Harbour of Collinsville, MS Three Grandchildren: Ashley Dannielle Hollis, Benjamin Thomas Hendricks, and Sophie Joy Hollis. A host of Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in death by her Parents and Three Brothers: Tom Harbour, Lamar Harbour and Cleve Harbour.
Services held Monday April 7, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Furnace Hill Cemetery at Vernon, AL. Bro. Danny Dean and Bro. Don Baggett officiating.
Visitation: Sunday from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Honorary Pallbearers were Dr. Laura Washington, Dr. Dan Moore, and the Gideon’s.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent, Alabama directing.
Fred Brown
Fred Brown age 93 of Guin, AL died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at his residence.
Born in Higdon, Arkansas, he is the Son of the late John and Cora Brown. He had lived in Guin the past 33 years and was a member of the Philadelphia Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of World War II having served in the US Army.
He is survived by his Wife, Inez White Brown of Guin, AL, Two Sons, Darryl (Ann) Brown of Biloxi, MS and David Brown of Gulf Port, MS, Two Grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley, and A Sister Mary Tuggle of Joplin, MO.
Services Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 2:00 pm from the Philadelphia Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Shane Harris officiating.
Visitation Saturday from 1 – 2 pm at the church.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
