Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mrs. Bessie Nichols Hegwood of Graceville, Fla., and formerly of the Rehobeth Community, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Montgomery. She was 96. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25 at Williams Funeral Home in Graceville, Fla., with Pastor Travis Free officiating. Burial will follow at Big Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Christopher S. Howell of Coffee Springs died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 32. Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva will announce the arrangements later, 334-684-9999.
Mr. Ollie Jackson Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Slocomb, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003. He was 73. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Jan. 25 at Countyline Missionary Baptist Church in Slocomb where Acy Tucker is pastor, with the Rev. Paul Grider officiating. Burial will follow at Countyline Historical Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to services. The Cortege will assemble at 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Lucille Hicks (Granny) McCraney of Henry Road, Columbia, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, 2003, at Westside Terrace in Dothan after an extended illness. She was 85. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Jan. 25 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Dr. Fred Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today at the church sanctuary.
Janie Bogert Pate of Third Avenue Extension died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was 61. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today, Jan. 25 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with George Bogart officiating. Burial will follow at Espy Cemetery in Campbellton, Fla.
Mrs. Rose Kripper Pohl of Enterprise died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Medical Center Enterprise. She was 89. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Graveside services for BeLinda Adcock Sager of Opelika will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at Garden Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Frederick's Funeral Home.
Glenda R. Scott, a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday night, Jan. 21, 2003, at Flowers Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Singletary officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to service time on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2346 W. Main St., Dothan, Ala. 36303.
Mrs. Nellie Dean Tankersley of South Edgewood, Dothan, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Extendicare Health and Rehab Center following a brief illness. She was 93. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25 at Ward-Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chuck Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Ward-Wilson Memory Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Florine Sherrer Thompson of Daleville died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Westside Terrance in Dothan. She was 85. Funeral arrangements may be obtained by calling Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark, 334-774-4551.
Mrs. Lorraine Vickers of Graceville, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay of a sudden illness. He was 52. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by James & Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville, Fla., 850-263-3238.
Michael Louis Whiddon of Route 8, Ozark, formerly of Newville, died Friday morning, Jan. 24, 2003, in the emergency room at Dale Medical Center. He was 52. Complete funeral arrangements and a list of survivors will be announced by Holman-Headland Mortuary of Headland, 334-693-3371.
Mrs. Fleetie Blair of Stroud Avenue, Elba, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Gadsden Nursing Home in Quincy, Fla. She was 93. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Milford Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Elba. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hayes Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sylvia Clark of Ozark passed away Wednesday, Jan., 22, 2003, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was 78. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trawick Funeral Home, 334-774-8374.
Roy Connell, II, a native of Mobile and a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at his home in Dothan. He was 69. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24 at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 1103 N. Pontiac Ave., Dothan, with the Rev. David C. Jamison and the Rev. Sam Williams officiating. Flowers are being accepted or memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Ala. 36027.
Audrey Mae Fain of Ozark Road, Newville, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. She was 91. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Newville with the Rev. Eddie W. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Levite Funeral Home in Dothan. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services.
Catherine Holmes Harp of Hickory Grove Road, Abbeville, died Tuesday night, Jan. 21, 2003, at Henry County Nursing Home. She was 97. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. today, Jan. 24 at Haleburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Haleburg Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services.
Mrs. Willie Bell Harris of Gordon passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at The Church of Dothan. Burial will follow at Church of Dothan Cemetery in Newville. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Allen Funeral Home, 1059 N. Range St., Dothan. Mrs. Harris will be placed in the church one hour prior to services.
Mr. Ollie Jackson Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Slocomb, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003. He was 73. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Countyline Missionary Baptist Church in Slocomb where Acy Tucker is pastor, with the Rev. Paul Grider officiating. Burial will follow at Countyline Historical Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to services. The Cortege will assemble at 10:45 a.m. at the church.
The Rev. Ernest Kizer of West College Street, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. He was 43. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Ozark Memorial Chapel of Ozark, 334-774-1528.
Keith Antonio Lewis, formerly of Dothan, resided in Richmond, Va., for many years, passed Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, in Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Park Chapel AME Church. Burial will follow at Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Allen Funeral Home. Mr. Lewis will be placed in the church one hour prior to service.
Lucille Hicks (Granny) McCraney of Henry Road, Columbia, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, 2003, at Westside Terrace in Dothan after an extended illness. She was 85. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Dr. Fred Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in the church sanctuary. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, c/o Craig Nall, 11731 N. State Highway 95, Columbia, Ala. 36319.
Janie Bogert Pate of Third Avenue Extension died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was 61. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with George Bogart officiating. Burial will follow at Espy Cemetery in Campbellton, Fla. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James M. Purcell of Bellwood passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. He was 79. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Hartford with Dr. Dewey Davidson officiating. Burial will follow at Hartford City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Glenda R. Scott of Dothan died Tuesday night, Jan. 21, 2003, at Flowers Hospital following an extended illness. She was 45. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Singletary officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to service time on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2346 W. Main St., Dothan, Ala. 36303.
Mrs. Cora Lue Snell of Cottonwood Road, Cottonwood, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at her daughter and son-in-law's home following a brief illness. She was 61. Funeral services for Mrs. Snell will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Union Hill Baptist Church in Cottonwood with the Rev. Billy Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Viewing and visitation for Mrs. Snell will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hammond Funeral Home in Dothan.
Mrs. Nellie Dean Tankersley of South Edgewood, Dothan, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Extendicare Health and Rehab Center following a brief illness. She was 93. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Ward-Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chuck Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Ward-Wilson Memory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, Ala. 36302.
Mrs. Florine Sherrer Thompson of Daleville died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Westside Terrance in Dothan. She was 85. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Beasley officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence Baptist Church Cemetery Trust Fund.
Elnah Smith Trawick of County Road 7, Newville, died late Wednesday night, Jan. 22, 2003, at Dale Medical Center in Ozark after an extended illness. She was 86. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, 2003, at Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Glover officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church fellowship hall. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Center United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Lindy Alexander, 1110 County Road 89, Newville, Ala. 36353.
Larry Williams of Fountain Street, Dothan, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center after an extended illness. He was 51. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at King of Kings Ministry in Dothan with the Rev. Johnny Walker, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 24 at Varner Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services.
Melba Blankenship Brannon of Montgomery died early Monday night, Jan. 27, 2003, in a Montgomery hospital. She was 82. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at New Hope Baptist Church (Bertha Community in Dale County) with the Rev. Gary Aldridge and the Rev. Dan Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will also be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at Leak-Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Montgomery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Thorington Road Baptist Church, 450 Ray Thorington Road, Montgomery, Ala. 36117 or to a favorite charity.
Mrs. Jennie Smith Cassady, a resident of Wiregrass Nursing Home and formerly of Wicksburg, died Sunday night, Jan. 26, 2003, after an extended illness. She was 86. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Slocomb. Interment will follow at the Goodwater Free Will Baptist Church near Wicksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8p.m. Friday.
Michael Anthony Coleman of Woodlawn Drive, Dothan, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at his home. He was 42. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Memory Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Orrin Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Holman-Headland Mortuary in Headland. At other times, the family will be at the home of his brother, Ricky Coleman, 3788 Hartford Highway, Dothan, Ala. 36305. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 6267, Dothan, Ala. 36302.
Dr. James Hudson Crowdis Jr. of Lucille Road, Blakely, Ga., died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at his residence. He was 84. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at First United Methodist Church with interment in Blakely Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Bass and the Rev. David Crowdis will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Building Fund of First United Methodist Church of Blakely.
Jimmie Jr. Holley of Dothan died late Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2003, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center following an extended illness. He was 75. The funeral will be 3 p.m. today, Jan. 29 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eddie Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Selma Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Brenda Sue (McCarty) Jarrell, a resident of Parthenon Health Care in Crestview, Fla., formerly of Samson, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003. She was 52. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Geneva with Sister Jean Free officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Assembly of God Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Geneva. At all other times the family will be at the home of Gaffney & Donna Logan, Columbus Holley Road, Samson.
Mr. James Adam McKnight of Church Street, Pinckard, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Flowers Hospital. He was 22. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Jan. 29 at New Covenant Church in Newton. The Rev. Robert Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Mr. James "Jimmy" Edmond Milburn Jr. of Coe Road, Hartford, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2003, after a short illness. He was 17. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Jan. 29 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev Phillip Kirkland, the Rev. Terry Glover, and the Rev. Scott Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Slocomb City Cemetery.
Mr. Roy Ming of Graceville died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Campbellton-Graceville Hospital following an extended illness. He was 77. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 29 at New Hope Assembly of God Cemetery with the Rev. Searborn Miles, the Rev. G.W. Morrison, and the Rev. Ronnie Wright officiating.
Mrs. Pauline Nance of Midland City died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan following an extended illness. She was 55. Funeral arrangements may be obtained by calling Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark, 334-774-4551.
Jimmy Louis Parker Sr. of Ashford died at his residence. He was 52. A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Mr. James Purser of Ozark died Sunday morning, Jan. 26, 2003, in a Dothan hospital after a short illness. Funeral arrangements may be obtained by calling Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark, 334-774-4551.
Mindy W. Reynolds, a resident of Wesley Manor Retirement Home, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center following an extended illness. She was 97. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 29 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Cuthbert, Ga., with the Rev. Tim Willis officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon today at Ward-Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted.
Charles Sellers of Dothan died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 28, 2003, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, 334-702-1712.
Estelle H. Tisdale of Dothan died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Westside Terrace. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Byrd Funeral Home of Dothan, 334-793-3003.
Mrs. Naomi Vesta Jones Weimer of Ariton died Monday evening, Jan. 27, 2003, at her home with her loved ones at her side. She was 91. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later through Holman Funeral Home of Ozark, 334-774-5348.
Mr. Edward Lewis Allen, of Campbellton, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at a Dothan hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by James & Lipford Funeral Home, 850-263-3238, of Graceville.
Mrs. Opal Ruth Aycock of State Lake Road, Midway, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Crowne Health Care after an extended illness. She was 71. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints in Dothan with Kent-Thornton-Meadows Funeral Home directing. Officiating will be Second Counselor Mike Hornsby and Home Teacher Ron Jeffreys. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Hill Cemetery. Kent-Thornton-Meadows Funeral Home of Dothan, 793-1117, is in charge of arrangements.
