Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Vera DeWitt
Vera Lillian Williams DeWitt, who had worked as a cashier at a local grocery store, died June 23 at a local hospital. She was 90.
Mrs. DeWitt was a native of Texas and a resident of Theodore, where she was a member of Theodore First Baptist Church.
Among her survivors is a sister, Loren Hooper of Houston.
Services took place Saturday. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 07/01/1999]
Samuel Martin Sr.
Samuel Martin Sr., who had worked for 35 years with Alcoa Aluminum Co., died Wednesday at a medical facility in Daphne. He was 89.
A native of Marion, Ala., Martin was a resident of Mobile since the 1930s.
He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church for more that 60 years and had served as chairman of the deacon board, a youth counselor and member of the laymen's association.
He was also a Mason.
Survivors include 12 children, Samuel Martin Jr. of Columbus, Ga., Delores Martin McDuffie, Tommie Martin, Mary Mabins, Cleophus Martin, Clara Thornton, Robert Martin, Marie Carter, Linda Martin and Joyce Martin, all of Mobile, Alonzo Martin of Canton, Ohio, and Sherrie Kelly of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Joel Martin of North Chicago, Ill.; 36 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements will be announced by Reese Funeral Home.
[Published date: 07/01/1999]
Mary E. Presnall
Mary Estelle Presnall, a member of Parkway Evangelical Church and lifelong resident of Whistler, died Tuesday at a local hospital. She was 93.
Mrs. Presnall had taught Sunday school at her church for more than 60 years.
She enjoyed quilting and crocheting.
Survivors include a daughter, Lucille Presnall Smith of Saraland; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at noon Friday at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland, followed by services at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Whistler Cemetery.
[Published date: 07/01/1999]
Lottie M. Wainwright
PENSACOLA - Lottie Mae Wainwright, a native of Brewton, Ala., and resident of Pensacola, died Tuesday.
Mrs. Wainwright, 94, was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Edmond S. Ridgway of Pensacola; three daughters, Lillian Smith of Pensacola, Irma Jean Baker of McDavid, Fla., and Bobbie Jean Davis of Davisville, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 this evening at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, Ala., where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
[Published date: 07/01/1999]
Betty L. Harbin
Betty L. Harbin, a native of Birmingham and resident of Saraland since 1967, died Wednesday at a local nursing facility. She was 68.
Survivors include a daughter, Angie Adams of Saraland; a son, Paul W. Harbin of Saraland; two stepdaughters, Debbie Harbin and Wanda Terry, both of Satsuma; two sisters, Beatrice Green of Fairhope and Ellen Evans of Andalusia, Ala.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland, with graveside services at noon in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 07/02/1999]
Clayton R. McVay
Clayton R. McVay, a retired federal employee, died Wednesday at a local hospital.
McVay, a native of McVay, Ala., was a longtime resident of Mobile.
He had been a federal employee from 1939 to 1969, assigned to Maxwell Air Force Base, Fort McClellan, Brookley Air Force Base, Middleton, Pa., and Warner Robins, Ga.
A veteran, he served from 1943 to 1946. He received the Service Ribbon for Vietnam as a civilian from the Air Force Chief of Staff, commander of the 7th Air Force. Other commendations included the China Liberation Medal; China-Burma-India Service Ribbon; World War II Victory Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon; the Presidential Unit Citation with a cluster; and the Good Conduct Ribbon.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Mobile, the Air Force Association, National Association of Federal Retirees, Air Force Sergeant Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans Association.
Survivors include his wife, Irene West McVay of Mobile; and a sister, Dell Burns of Gulf Shores.
Services are set for 2 p.m. today in the Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum in Pine Crest Cemetery, with entombment to follow. Radney Funeral Home on Dauphin Street is handling arrangements.
[Published date: 07/02/1999]
George Rice
George Rice, who had worked for roofing company, died Saturday at his residence. He was 74.
Rice was a native of Uriah, Ala., and a longtime resident of Mobile.
Among his survivors is a godchild who served as his caregiver, Delores Parker.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Lovett's Funeral Chapel, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, follwed by services at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Rising Sons Cemetery.
[Published date: 07/02/1999]
