Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Edna Faye Whitehead - Age 66 - of School House Road, Baileyton died Sunday, July 20, 2008 shortly after 1:00 a.m. in her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Mrs. Whitehead was born in Blount County, Alabama, November 9, 1941, the Daughter of Hugh Lee Shedd and Lucille Banister Shedd. She was a Homemaker, a member of Roswell Creek Baptist Church, married November 20, 1961 to Lowell Whitehead.
Edna Faye is survived by Husband: Lowell Whitehead of Baileyton; Two Sons and Daughters-In-Law: Charlie A. & Mary Whitehead and Phillip W. & Dianne Whitehead all of Baileyton; Four Grandchildren: Stephanie Dye, Hunter Whitehead, Tanner Whitehead and Briley Rose Whitehead and One Great Grandchild: Kamden Dye; Five Brothers: Wendell Shedd, Roy Shedd, Billy Shedd, Donald Shedd all of Baileyton and Hugh Shedd, Jr. of Holly Pond; Two Sisters: Patricia Peterson and Teresa Griffin both of Baileyton and was preceded in death by a Granddaughter: Mary Faith Whitehead.
Funeral Service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from the Eidson Chapel Presbyterian Church, Brother Duwayne Kelley and Brother Jeff Landers, Officiating. Burial was in the Eidson Chapel Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Directing.
Pallbearers were: Donnie Garrett, Billy Shedd, Donald Shedd, Hugh Shedd, Jr., Roy Shedd and Monroe Thompson. Honorary Pallbearer: Wendell Shedd.
Visitation for Mrs. Whitehead was from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday - July 21, 2008 here at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
1340 North Main Street - Arab, Alabama 35016
William Ross "Bill" McGraw, Sr. age 76 of Cullman died Tues. night at Cullman Regional Med. Ctr. Funeral was Sat. Aug. 9, 2008 at 11 AM at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Baileyton Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Melvin Leon Freeman age 58 of Sunset Circle, passed away Friday morning from a motorcycle accident on Highway 69 in Arab. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., August 6, 2008 at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Rice Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Edna Collins Hambey age 99 of Arab passed away Friday at her residence. The funeral service was held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Gober Funeral Chapel. Burial followed the funeral service at Arab Memorial Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Gladys Dyson of Birdsong, passed away Thursday morning at her residence. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in New Canaan Cemetery in Morgan County.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Johnny Leon Wales age 42 of Arab, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Marshall Medical Center North. A private service for family was held at 4:00 p.m. at Gober Funeral Chapel.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Andrew "Drew" David Myers age 19, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Huntsville Hospital. A private memorial service will be held for family and friends.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Shirley Faye Allen age 60 of Arab, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at her residence. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Mt. View Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Mr. Carl A. Davis age 76 of Union Grove, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Marshall Medical Center North. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Sweet Home Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
James Ed Corbin age 93 of Arab, passed away Saturday afternoon. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2008 at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Arab Memorial Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Mrs. Christine Allen age 83 of Arab died Sun. at Shepherd's Cove. Funeral was Wed. July 16, 2008 at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Union Hill Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Robert Francis McGinn - Age 90 - of Kenmore Road, Arab died Thursday, August 14, 2008 shortly after 12:30 p.m. in the Marshall Medical Center North.
Mr. McGinn was born in Chicago, Illinois April 25, 1918, the son of Frank McGinn and Fannie Workman McGinn. He was retired from Sears Roebuck as an accountant, served his Country during World War II in the United States Army, had lived in Arab area for the past two years having previously lived in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was married to the former Frances Louella Elliott who died December 25, 1990.
He is survived by Two Sons and Daughters-In-Law: Stephen E. & Sue McGinn of Tampico, Illinois and Stanley & Cora McGinn of Arab; 9 Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be conducted by Kays-Ponger Royal Palm Funeral Home; 635 East Marion; Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3815; Phone: (941) 639-1133.
2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Kay-Ponger Royal Palm Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Royal Palms Cemetery, Charlotte County. Visitation will also be at the funeral home in Florida on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 12 Noon until service time at 2.
There will be no local service or visitation for Mr. McGinn here at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
1340 North Main Street - Arab, Alabama 35016
Thelma Juanita Bryan, age 86 of Joppa, died Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Marshall Medical Center North. Funeral Service was Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with Brother Sherman Bailey and Brother G. C. Kelly, officiating. Burial was in the Old Union Hill Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Visitation was Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Bryan was born in Cullman County, Alabama, December 25, 1921, the Daughter of Henry McGraw and Zonia Presley McGraw. She was a Homemaker, a member of Union Hill United Methodist Church and the widow of the late Chester Bryan who died in June of 1982.
She is survived by a Daughter-In-Law: Wanda Haga Bryan of Daphne, Alabama; Two Granddaughters: Darlene (Sam) Martin of Joppa and LaJuana Bryan of Spanish Fort, Alabama; Three Great Grandchildren: Corey Martin, Olivia Martin and Isaac Bryan and was Preceded In Death By her Husband: Chester Bryan, a Son: Radford Bryan and by her Parents: Henry & Zonia McGraw.
Pallbearers were: Leonard Haga, Oliver Haga, Scott Haga, Seth Moore, Mickey Waldrop and James Willis.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
1340 North Main Street - Arab, Alabama 35016
Jackie Alvis Barber, age 52, of Joppa, the Hulaco Community died Sunday, August 10, 2008 at his residence. Graveside Service was Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Rice Cemetery. Visitation was also on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Barber was born in Decatur, Alabama, May 28, 1956 the Son of James Wallace Barber and Sellver Louise Jones Barber. He was married to the former Margaret Collins, his wife of 36 years. He was a carpenter, a member of the Baptist Faith and they had previously lived in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife: Margaret Barber of Joppa; a Daughter: Desera Ann Barber of Joppa; Six Grandchildren; Four Brothers: James Edward Barber, James Allen Barber, Elvis Wayne Barber and Charles Brent Barber all of Hartselle; Five Sisters: Mary Ruth Blackmon of South Carolina, Linda Mae Kitchens of Trinity, Brenda Dean Leathers of Falkville, Willie Jean Taylor of Hartselle and Jenny Louise Moree of South Carolina and was preceded in death by a Son: Paul Byant Barber; Parents: James & Louise Barber and by Four Brothers: Bobby Joe Barber, Billy Joe Barber, Donald Lee Barber and David Lee Barber.
Pallbearers were: Jimmy Barber, Tony Barber, Jesses Daniel, Bobby Hanner, David Harper and Donald Taylor.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
1340 North Main Street - Arab, Alabama 35016
James Richard Bethune, Jr. age 52 Somerville, died Monday, August 11, 2008 at his residence. Funeral service was held Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Brindlee Mountain Chapel. Visitation was Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mr. Bethune was born in Dekalb, Alabama, May 3, 1956 the son of James R. Bethune, Sr, and Selma Irene Templin Bethune. He was married to the former Debbie Anderson, his wife of six years. He was retired from Chrysler and had served in the Army Reserves for the past six years.
He is survived by his Wife: Debbie Bethune of Somerville; a Son: Christopher Michael Bethune of Hampton Cove; Daughter: Kimberly Dawn Bethune of Gurley; Step Daughters: Kelly Pate of Albertville and Shana Cantrell Harrison of Somerville; Two Step Grandchildren: Alex Cantrell and Emily Balch both of Somerville and Parents: James, Sr. and Selma Bethune of Albertville.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Bethune's Family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley, Post Office Box 2745, Decatur, AL 35602.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
1340 North Main Street - Arab, Alabama 35016
Edith Jarrett Parker age 69 of Arab died Tues. morning at her residence. The family has requested cremation with a memorial to be held later. In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Marshall County.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Mr. Phillip Bentley age 81 of Tuscaloosa and formerly of B'ham passed away Mon. Graveside service was Wed. at 2 PM at Brookwood Cemetery. Visitation was from 1 PM until time for service at Gober Funeral Chapel. Tuscaloosa Memorial Funeral Home directing.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Mr. Charles Henry Caswell age 68 of Joppa died Sun. night at his residence. Funeral was Wed. Sept. 17, 2008 at 11 AM at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Gilbreath Cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
Mr. Thomas G. "Tommy" McCrackin age 67 of the Hopewell Community died Wed. morning at his home. Funeral was held Friday Sept. 5, 2008 at 2PM at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Gober Funeral Chapel
Serving Since 1954
1331 Guntersville Road
Arab, Alabama 35016
