Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
J.C. Reese
J.C. Reese age 65 of Smithville, MS, formerly of Guin, AL died Thursday March 13, 2008 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
He was born in Fayette County to the late Clyde and Sarah Head Reese. He was a resident of Smithville, MS since 1995 and was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ. J. C. had worked for Morris Rowell Construction, the State Hwy. Department and Hardin Manufacturing.
Survived by his Wife: Carolyn Reese of Smithville, MS, One Daughter: Melody (Joey) Nethery of Smithville, MS One Son: Louis Reese of Holly Springs, MS, One Sister: Lockie Noe of Sulligent, AL, Five Brothers: Buddy Head of Haleyville, AL, Tommy Reese of Fayetteville, TN, Jim Reese of Guin. AL, Rodger Reese of Winfield, AL, and Sammy Reese of Louisburg, TN, Four Grandchildren: Olivia Franklin, Megan Nethery, Kagan Nethery, and Skylar Reese, One Great Grandchild: Haly Franklin.
Services held Saturday March 15, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Mr. Hoyt Hathcock and Mr. Micky Beam officiating.
Visitation will be Friday from the Smithville Church of Christ from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in Smithville, MS.
Visitation Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm at the funeral home.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin Alabama directing.
Hilrid Michael Northington
Hilrid Michael Northinton was born July 19, 1947 to Hilrid and Dorothy Norton Northington. He passed away on March 6, 2008 at the age of 60.
To his grandchildren he was known as “paw paw” and to his nieces and nephews he was known as “Unc”.
Born the son of a farmer, he quickly learned what hard work was about. Michael attended Sulligent High School where he played football. He was All Conference and All State. After graduating from Sulligent High, he signed to play football with Ole Miss.
After college he moved to Louisiana where he went to work on oil rigs. This began his many different endeavors from driving trucks to owning his own service station and finally starting his own carpentry business. He returned back to his home town of Detroit and began doing carpenter work. In 1990 he built Harry and his family’s house. If you talked to people in the area he touched many lives with his hands through his work.
To Michael spending time with his family was what life was all about. Whether he was riding his grandkids around on the tractor, helping his sons and daughter-in-law out with whatever they may have needed or helping his brother, Harry taking care of his parents. Michael was about taking care of his family. He will be deeply missed though our love for him will forever be in our hearts.
He is survived by his Parents, Hilrid and Dorothy Norton Northington, of Detroit, AL, Three Sons, Michael Lynn (Beverley), Northington Thomas Scott Northington all of Detroit, AL and David Brooks of Jasper, AL, 4 Grandchildren, Erin Bailey and Michael Blake Northington and Courtney and Cody Brooks, A Brother, Harry Holt (Libby) Northington, Two Nieces, Mary Elizabeth (Kevin) Carter and Emily Harriette (Wade) Burton, A Nephew, Hilrid Lyle Northington, and Special Friends, Rita Cline, Stephen Taylor, Kim (Max) Vaughn, Bailey and Taylor Vaughn.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Phinis “Bama” and Heltie Parr Northington and Thomas J and Mary Etta Turman Northon.
Services held Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 2:00 pm from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Jeff Scott and Bro. Tim Harris officiating.
Pallbearers were: Mike Gilmore, Don Barnes Jr., David Barnes, Larry Scott, Stephen Taylor, Lyle Northington.
Honorary Pallbears were: Steve Spruiel, Curtis Barksdale, Gary Millican, Chris Stockman, Chris Robison, Don Barnes, Charles Scott, J.B. Markham JR.
Visitation Saturday 6 – 8 pm at the funeral home.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Sulligent directing.
Geraldine Collins Hyatt
Geraldine Collins Hyatt, age 77, passed away Tuesday following a brief illness. Her last days were spent just as she wanted, on her farm, surrounded by flowers, friends, and family photos, with her children and grandchildren nearby. Born Neva Geraldine Collins in Charleston, West Virginia, she spent much of her youth growing up in Guin, Alabama, where her father, Cecil Collins, ran the local appliance store and hardware store and her mother, Chloe Collins, ran the dry goods store next door. She has lived in Owens Cross Roads for many years.
Gerry was an active volunteer in her community, donating many hours to the New Hope Public Library and the New Hope United Methodist Church. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church and the Hunt Springs Chapter, Daughters of the America Revolution.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Chloe Collins, and her son, Arthur Jack Hyatt, Jr. She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Kevin) Millen of Nashville, TN, Peter (Beth) Hyatt of Dallas, TX, Tim (Nicolette) Hyatt of Bellingham, WA and David (Vicky) Hyatt of McDonough, GA as well as her sister, Ann (Edward) Lee of Madison, AL and her grandchildren Amelia Millen, Bill Millen, Linden Hyatt and Colleen Hyatt.
There will be a memorial service at New Hope United Methodist Church, Friday March 7, 2008, at 2:00pm.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 8, 2008, 2:00pm, Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Guin, Alabama with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Bro. Tim Alexander officiating.
Visitation from noon until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 420, New Hope, AL 35760.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
Bill Wright
Bill Wright age 86 of Guin AL died Monday, March 3, 2008 at his residence.
Born February 1, 1922 in Ft. Collins Colorado he was the oldest child of William Henry and Evelyn Dorothea Wolverton Wright. He lived a very vivid life around the country, but settled down in God's Country with the love of his life Mary Margaret Cromwell Wright. On April 20th they would have celebrated 35 years of marriage.
Bill was very well known for his humor and beautiful artistry. He was the owner of Wright Advertising in Guin. As a young man Bill worked out west building railroads with the Civilian Conservation Core until he was old enough to join the Army. He served our great country during World War II.
He is survived by his Wife, Mary Margaret Cromwell Wright of Guin, AL, A Daughter, Carolyn Sue (Mike) Lesley of Garland, TX, A Son, Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Wright of Carson City, NV, Step Daughter, Alisa Ellis of Atlanta, GA, Step Son, Frank Ellis of Guin, AL, Two Brothers, Lyle (Jackie) Wright of Quincy, FL and Paul (Mary Katherine) Wright of Decatur, GA and A Sister Lois Ann Cleary of Elmira, NY, Four Grandchildren, Chena Cline, Jessica Wright, David Wright, and Brandon (Amy) Wright, and Three Great Grandchildren, Kayne Thompson, Oma and Henry Wright and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a Son William "Beaver" Wright, and Three Brothers, Dwayne, Marion "Glen" and Dale Wright.
Memorial Services held Friday, March 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM from the Guin First United Methodist Church. Bro. Tim Alexander officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Guin First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 515, Guin, AL 35563.
Norwood Funeral Homes, Inc. of Guin, AL directing.
