Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Brown
Walter Brown Jr., 43, of Jackson died June 10, 2003 at his residence.
Survivors include his parents Walter and Ruthie Brown, Jackson; three sons, Demond Williams, New Mexico; Takeary Williams, Quantvius Williams, both of Cleveland, OH; five sisters, Annie Brown, Jackson, Jackie Brown, Los Angeles, CA, Reginia Brown, Latony Harold, both of North Carolina; Mechelle Brown, California; one brother, Kenneth Brown, Jackson.
A memorial service was held June 18 at 6 p.m. at the chapel of Jackson Memorial Funeral Home.
Thomas
Ethel A. Penn Thomas, 93, of Grove Hill died June 1, 2003 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital.
She was a former member of the Spencer Chapel A.M.E. Church of Fulton. She was a member of the Carlton AOH Church where she was the mother of the church.
Survivors include her husband, Elder Frank Thomas Sr., Grove Hill; three sons, Willie Penn, Thomasville, George Penn, Mobile, Jimmie Penn, Tampa, FL; two step-sons, Elder Frank Thomas Jr., Winn, Lonnie Thomas, Bronx, NY; six daughters, Lorean Berry, Fulton, Joyce Cowan, Bertha Mae Slaughter, both of Thomasville, Jewel Slaughter, Zimco, Mary Ethel Moore, Prichard, Annie Lee Sullivan, Mobile; five step-daughters, Elizabeth Taylor, Nancy Chapman, both of Jackson, Mable Chapman, Mobile; A. Mary Harmon, Ethel Mae Burke, both of Zimco; one brother, William Timmons, Monroeville; one stepbrother, O誰eal Jones, Mobile; 41 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; 37 step-grandchildren; 65 step-great-grandchildren; five step-great-great-grandchildren.
The service was held June 6, 2003 at the Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in Jackson. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery in Fulton. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home directed.
Watts
Mary Bettis Watts, 97, of Jackson died June 4, 2003 at Jackson Hospital.
She was a native of Suggsville. She was a member of the Star of Zion A.M.E. Zion Church of Jackson.
Survivors include one daughter, Willie Rocker, Jackson; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
The service was held June 8 at the Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in Jackson. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Jackson. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home directed.
Harrison
Fraudie Mae Harrison, 97, of Grove Hill died June 14, 2003 at Washington County Nursing Home.
She was born in Thomasville April 12, 1906. She was a member of the Hebron United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, John Earl Harrison, Grove Hill; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Claudie Harrison, Danny Harrison, Ronald Harrison, John Harrison, Travis Kelly and Robert Pruitt.
A graveside service was held June 16 at 2 p.m. at the Grove Hill Cemetery. Lathan Funeral Home directed.
Miller
Matthew Fitzgerald Miller, 20, of Jackson died June 14, 2003 at his residence.
He was born in Florence April 22, 1983. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a student at Alabama Southern Community College.
Survivors include his father and mother, Jesse and Christine Fitzgerald Miller, Jackson; one brother, Erik Miller, Atlanta, GA; one sister, Robin Nunley, Blountstown, FL; maternal grandparents, Ellie and Willie Fitzgerald, Florence; two nephews, Josh and Caleb Nunley.
A graveside service was held June 17 at 3 p.m. at the Tri City Memorial Cemetery in Florence. Lathan Funeral Home directed.
Overstreet
A.C. Overstreet Jr., 81, of Walker Springs died June 13, 2003 at Thomasville Nursing Home.
He was born in Clarke County May 6, 1922. He was a member of the #857 Masonic Lodge of La Porte, TX. He had worked as a construction worker with Brown 創 Root Construction Company.
Survivors include his wife, Nora Motes Beck, Jackson; one brother, Armond Overstreet, Phoenix, AZ; three sisters, Grace Odom, Wilda Blackmon, both of Jackson, Rose Westgate, New Orleans, LA.
The service was held June 16 at the chapel of Lathan Funeral Home in Jackson. Burial was in the Trinity Memorial Gardens in Jackson.
Butler
Jennie Butler, 69, of Thomasville died June 8, 2003 at Keithly House Nursing Facility in Cleveland, OH.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, David Shoemaker, Buffalo, NY; four daughters, Cora Blackmon, Thomasville, Zaddie Spencer, Cleveland, OH, Debra Kennedy, NY, Tammy Thornton, Coffeeville; one sister, Mary Dixon; 14 grandchildren.
The service was held June 8 at 11 a.m. at the New Hope #1 Baptist Church with Rev. James G. Curry officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery. Reese Funeral Home directed.
Active pallbearers were friends.
Dunn
Wilmer Allen Dunn, 66, of Thomasville died June 11, 2003 at Thomasville Infirmary.
He was born in Nicholsville near Thomasville. He was a member of the Nicholsville Baptist Church. He was a retired electrician with Georgia Pacific.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Dunn, Thomasville; his mother, Louise N. Dunn, Troy; two sons, Dean A. Dunn, Nicholsville, Darrin Dunn, Thomasville; one daughter, Melissa Dunn Smyly, Saraland; one sister, Martha D. Gibbs, Nicholsville; one grandson, Darrin Allen Dunn; three granddaughters, Krystle Alyse Smyly, Heather Jewel Dunn, Cearra Nicole Dunn.
The service was held June 14 at 10 a.m. at the chapel of O達ryant Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Earley officiating. Burial was in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Nicholsville.
Active pallbearers were Buford Knight, Harold Phillips, Jerry Loftin, Pat Knight, William Phillips, Michael Nichols, Ricky Knight and Bill Martin.
Wiggins
Peggy Joyce Wiggins, 44, of Grove Hill died June 8, 2003 in an auto accident at 48.6 mile marker Hwy. 84 in Whatley.
She attended Monroeville United Pentacostal Church. She worked as a stocker at Wal-Mart.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Raymond Wiggins, Mexia; one son, Ronnie Walker, Fulton; two daughters, Donna Walker, Cincinnati, OH, Lacie Wiggins, Grove Hill; five brothers, William Lee (Buddy) Rush, Thomasville, Bobby Joe Rush, Tommy Lamar Rush, both of Jackson, Alex C. Rush, Fulton, Marcus Wayne Rush, Grove Hill; one sister, Betty Jean Rush, Jackson; one grandson, Thomas Austin Trace Walker, Cincinnati, OH.
The service was held June 11 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of O達ryant Chapel Funeral Home with Revs. Ronald Rivers and Verlin Blackwell officiating. Burial was in the Choctaw Corner Cemetery in Thomasville.
Active pallbearers were Don Harvell, Ronnie Thurston, Jerry Wayne Godwin, Glenn Harvell, Clark Holloway and Blane Guy.
Honorary pallbearer was Kenneth Robertson.
Wilson
Jack Roland Wilson, 59, of Dickinson, died June 8, 2003 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital.
He had worked as a store manager at Alabama Medical.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Wilson, Dickinson; one son, Phillip Averitt, Fulton; one brother, James Wilson, Phenix City; one sister, Margaret Mitchell, Troy; one grandson, Austin Averitt, Fulton.
The service was held June 10 at 2 p.m. at the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Bealie Harrison officiating. Burial was in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Scyrene. O達ryant Chapel Funeral Home directed.
Active pallbearers were Michael Nelson, Allen Powell, Jason Powell, Tim Powell, Rusty Powell, Ricky Jackson, Darrin Powell and Thomas Powell.
Honorary pallbearers were Anthony Garrick, Lamar Hicks, Billy Hicks and Charles Powell.
Chandler
William J. "Bill" Chandler of Grand Bay died June 13, 2003 at a local hospital.
He was a native of Monroeville. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Grand Bay. He was retired from Coastal Refinery after 11 years. He became owner operator of B&D Yard Work.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Deatra "Dee Dee" Chandler, Grand Bay; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Michael Gillette and their son, Scott Gillette, all of Saraland; one brother, Rev. Roy Chandler, Monroeville; two sisters, Doris Gibson, Monroeville, Irene Hammac, Theodore; mother-in-law, Darlene Sterrette, Grand Bay; brother-in-law, Randy Sterrette, Theodore, nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends.
The service was held June 17 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. Burial was in the Serenity Memorial Gardens will full military honors by the VFW Post 49 Honor Guard.
Pugh
Robert Tollie Pugh, 72, of Mobile died June 12, 2003 at a Mobile hospital.
He was a native of Winn. He was a retired electronic technician with McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Winn.
Survivors include one son, Reginald Pugh, Dallas, TX; two daughters, Michelle Coleman, Sacramento, CA, Renee Momon, Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The service will be held Saturday, June 21 at 12 noon at the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Winn with Rev. Don Sterling, pastor, to officiate. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Andrews Funeral Home will direct.
York
Treva E. York, 81, of Robertsdale died June 16, 2003 at a local health care facility.
He was born in Salitpa. He was retired from Coca-Cola after 26 years.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years Helen York, Robertsdale; four sons, Larry York, Loxley, Mike York Silverhill, Dean York Summerdale, Travis York, Pensacola, FL; three daughters, Judy Peterson, Foley, Grace Gree, Betty Childress, both of Robertsdale; two sisters, Eunice Roberts, Jackson, Wintry Faile, Fulton; two brothers, Jesse York, Monroeville, Therman York, Salitpa; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The service was held June 18 at 10 a.m. at the St. Patrick痴 Catholic Church with Father William James officiating. Burial was in the Belforest Catholic Cemetery. Mack Funeral Home of Robertsdale directed.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the St. Patrick痴 School Building Fund.
Slater
Hattie Scruggs Slater, 95, of Coffeeville died June 16, 2003 at her residence.
She was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Coffeeville. She served in the Missionary Society and the Bladon Springs Women Association.
Survivors include six sons, Vernon Slater, Coffeeville, James Slater, Jimmy Slater, both of Detroit, MI, Rev. Evander Slater, Johnny Slater, both of Uniontown, Earl L. Slater, San Diego, CA; three daughters Frankie Fluker, Pearlie Bell, both of Coffeeville, Lucile Rocker, Choctaw Bluff; one brother, Fate Scruggs, Detroit, MI; 42 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
The service was held June 21 at 1 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church in Coffeeville. Burial was in the Coffeeville Cemetery. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home of Jackson directed.
Guy
Annie Lauria Guy, 76, of the Pleasant Grove Community near Coffeeville died June 22, 2003 at her residence.
She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons Roland J. Guy, Laurel, MS, Gene L. Guy, Jackson; three grandchildren, Tammy G. Spillers, Jackson, Mary G. Reaves, McDonough, GA, Ramona G. Robinson, Mobile; one great-grandson, Tanner Eugene Spillers, Jackson.
The service was held June 25 at 11 a.m. in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Lathan Funeral Home of Jackson directed.
Active pallbearers were Kenny Finch, Randy Bumpers, Jimmy Lee McIntyre, Dewayne Wilkerson, Scotty Finch and Alvin McIntyre.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Kellen
Michael Zack Kellen Jr., 21, of the Antioch Community between Jackson and Grove Hill died June 20, 2003 as a result of an accident on the Walker Springs Road in Jackson.
He was a native of Grove Hill. He was employed at New Era Cap Company in Jackson as a machine operator.
Survivors include his mother Ellen Williams, Grove Hill; two sisters, Charlotte Smith, Natasha Williams, both of Grove Hill; his grandfather, Johnny Estis, Grove Hill.
The service was held June 24 at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Lathan Funeral Home in Jackson. Burial was in the Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Jackson.
Porter
Terisa Dianne Porter, 54, of Grove Hill died June 23, 2003 at a local hospital.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church near Grove Hill. She had worked as a seamstress for Vanity Fair Mills in Monroeville.
Survivors include her husband Lary S. Porter, Grove Hill; one son, Dean Porter, Grove Hill; one daughter, Regina Carr, Macon, GA; one brother, Charles Gates, Grove Hill; three grandchildren, Kaylie Porter, Coner Porter, both of Grove Hill, Melody Carr, Macon, GA.
The service was held June 25 at 2 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church near Grove Hill. Burial was in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Lathan Funeral Home of Grove Hill directed.
Horner
James Lansford "Lance" Horner Jr., 32, of Grove Hill died June 22, 2003 at the Coffeeville Lock and Dam.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Rifle Association, Police Benevolent Association, Alabama State Employee Association and the Alabama State Police Association and the Thomasville Baptist Church. He had worked as a conservation officer with the State of Alabama.
Survivors include his wife Jessica D. Horner, Grove Hill; one son, Jacob Lance Horner, Grove Hill; one sister, Lori Wilkinson, Eufaula; his father, James Lansford Horner Sr., Eufaula; his mother, Susan Horner, Eufaula; one grandmother, Alice Horner, Mercer, WI; one mother-in-law, Sharon Dozier, Grove Hill; one father-in-law, Mike Dozier, Grove Hill; one brother-in-law, Wayne Dozier, Grove Hill; one sister-in-law, Leigh Ann McGilberry, Thomasville; one niece, Sydney Wilkinson, Eufaula.
The service was held June 26 at 2 p.m. at the Thomasville Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Enfinger officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Thomasville. O達ryant Chapel Funeral Home directed.
Active pallbearers were Johnny Reed, Buster Hough, Mike Casalini, Gene Wiggins, Robbie Tillman, Garrett Maund, Keith Hutto and Eric Prater.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Alabama Department of Conservation District 5, Henry Balkom, Mike Coleman, Tim Jacobs, Todd Draper, Alan Roach, Jack Brewer, Ken Spinks, Larry Hicks, Bobby Moore, Lloyd Gilchrist, Donnie Grace, Jimmy Postma, Kenny Blalock, Robert Hill, Craig Hill, Allen Andress, Mike Murphy, Lem DuBose, Mike McNeil, Thad Holmes and Steve James.
Agee
Vivian Olene Sheffield Agee, 88, of Pine Hill died July 5, 2003 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Alonzo Agee, Pine Hill; one son, Kennon R. Agee, Pine Hill; one daughter, Jeanette Agee Parker Auburn; one brother, Clay Sheffield, Hoover; one sister, Dolly Johnson, Selma; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, George Sheffield, John Sheffield; and two sisters, Vera McKinney, Dora Crocker.
The service was held July 7 at 10 a.m. at the chapel of O達ryant Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Wilson Kendrick officiating. Burial was in the Pine Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Kennon Agee Jr., Benjamin David Agee, Marcus Parker, Scott Parker, Brett Parker, Don Crocker, Rex Sheffield and Billy Johnson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kimbrough Methodist Church, c/o Gladys Jordan, Treasurer, 7525 Hwy. 5 North, Pine Hill, AL 36769 or to a favorite charity.
Dews
Ollie Mae Alford Dews, 84, of Grove Hill died July 3, 2003 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of the Grove Hill Methodist Protestant Church. She was a retired cook with the Clarke County Schools.
Survivors include her husband, Grady Guy Dews, Grove Hill; five sons, James Alford, Thomasville, Elroy Alford, Fulton, Harold Alford, Coffeeville, Johnny Alford, Grove Hill, Buster Alford, Foley; one daughter, Glenda Schwendeman, Blountstown, FL; two step-daughters, Ann Sheets, Sunflower, FL, Alice Sullivan, Wagarville; two sisters, Oddie Seals, Louisiana, Kattie Allday Everett, Coffeeville; 37 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
The service was held July 5 at 2 p.m. at the Grove Hill Methodist Protestant Church with Rev. Benny Crawford officiating. Burial was in the West Bend Community Cemetery in Coffeeville. O達ryant Chapel Funeral Home directed.
Active pallbearers were Jamie Murphy, Josh Alford, Chuck Andrews, Randy Alford, Craig Alford, and Robbie Dunagan.
