Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Patrick Loucks
LOUCKS, Jr., Patrick Earl, 46, a resident of Montgomery, AL, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial, with Reverend Lenny Bolton officiating. Burial will follow in Archer’s Chapel Cemetery in Jemison, AL, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mr. Loucks is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Loucks; four daughters, Rebecca Lambright, Samantha (Robert) Lowery, Stephanie Goddard, and Heather Goddard; his parents, Mary and Richard Ussrey; four sisters, Dorothy (Roy) Workman, Darnella (Darrell) Atchison, Rachel (Johnny) Carswell, and Shelby (Oscar) Ussrey; five brothers, Alfred (Linda) Loucks, Raymond Loucks, Mike (Mary) Loucks, Rick (Lisa) Ussrey, and Bo (Betty) Ussrey; sister-in-law, Kay VanderBiezen; brother-in-law, Robert Hope, and several nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be given to Prattville Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Saturday morning from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Perry
PERRY, Elizabeth McCrory, R.N., 86, joined her heavenly Father on Thursday, January 6, 2004. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial, with Dr. Travis Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mrs. Perry was born in Hale County December 18, 1918. She graduated from Saint Margaret’s School of Nursing in 1940 and soon after married Barnett Lee Perry on June 11, 1940. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother, granny, great-granny and friend. She was a lifelong Baptist, and at the time of her death, was a devoted and active member of The First Baptist Church of Prattville. She was a member of the Believers Sunday School Class (where she taught for many years) and was active in Prayer Ministry. Her former church homes were: First Baptist Montgomery, Snowden, Normandale, and Cloverdale; First Southern, and Pintlala Baptist. She helped establish Pintlala Baptist and was a Charter member. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Henry Register. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Barnett Lee Perry; two daughters, Annetta Perry Register (Tommy) and Lee Perry Searcy (John, Sr.); grandchildren, Angie S. Blaxton (Ben), John E. Searcy, Jr., Elizabeth Searcy (James Landwerlen, fiancé), and Sharon Register; great-grandchildren, Perry Blaxton, Mitchell Searcy, and Paul Blaxton; and one brother, Fred McCrory (Sybil). She was cared for by her family and special caregiver, Ginger Bailey. Active pallbearers will be John Searcy, Jr., Ben Blaxton, James Landwerlen, Doug Chambers, Roy McAuley, Jerald Pope, and Charles Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Believers Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to a church of your choice or favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Friday late afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.
Thelma McGuire
McGUIRE, Thelma “Nanny,” 82, a resident of Montgomery, AL, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 22, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial, with Reverend Jim Lester officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mrs. McGuire was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, L. D. McGuire, and one son, Tom McGuire. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Elmer and Phyllis McGuire; one daughter-in-law, Charlotte McGuire; six grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Carter, Jeff McGuire, Keith (Lisa) McGuire, Kandi (Ed) Allen, Kay (David) Markham, and Dawn (Forrest) Gibbs; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Roten, Florence Houlton, and Alma (Charles) Luster; and one brother, Richard (Nell) Myrick. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Norb Ostrye
OSTRYE, Norbert Benedict, (Col., USAF, Ret’d), 85, a resident of Millbrook, AL, went home to be with God, on Thursday, April 26, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Father Albert Kelly, will be held on Monday, April 30, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 495 White Road, Elmore, AL. Burial will follow, with full military honors, in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. “Norb,” as he was known by his friends, was born in Dunkirk, NY to Clarence and Anna (Schrantz) Ostrye. He was an only child. He attended Sacred Heart Church and school. He played sports, the guitar, and violin, and worked on his father’s grape farm after school. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942; served his country honorably for 30 years, and was well decorated before retiring from the United States Air Force in 1972. His exciting military career as a B-17 pilot and electronic intelligence officer, was recently published and is available online at: www.trafford.com/06-1367 A MEMOIR: PILOT DUTY WWII AND BEYOND.
Norb was also very active as an amateur radio operator during his military days known as W4-LUM “Little Uncle Mike.”
One of his favorite military assignments was Alaska. While he was there he took advantage of the phenomenal hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the beauty of the Alaskan frontier and was inspired to capture it on canvas. Consequently, he studied and became a well-respected oil painting artist. He was also a gifted teacher of oil painting, water skiing, basketball, computers, just about anything. He was always generous to share his talents and abilities with his family and others who were interested. He was an exemplary father and husband, tender, kind, and gentle, yet a man's man.
After three military tours in Montgomery, he and his wife, Helen, decided to settle among old friends in the Montgomery area. They built their "retirement" home and got busy.
They started a construction business building both residential and commercial. They also helped with the construction of his church, St. Joseph's in Prattville, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Millbrook, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Elmore.
He and a close friend developed, built, marketed, and installed the Nation's most efficient solar hot water collector, as tested by strict government regulations.
He also volunteered as the City Manager of Millbrook bringing the community from a near bankrupt condition to a city with a balanced budget. His efforts brought vital infrastructure development, purchased new police cars, fire trucks, and a telemetry equipped ambulance.
He and Helen traveled to numerous places across the country in their RV, making many friends along the way. Norb also worked as the treasurer of the International Airstream Club.
He is survived by Helen, his beloved wife of more than 60 years; his children, Ken, Tricia, and Kevin of Alabama, and Mark of Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Members of the Millbrook Police Department and the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
While it is customary to wear black at a funeral, it was Norb's stated desire that his funeral be a celebration. Colorful attire is welcome. A visitation will be held at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Sunday evening, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be contributed to the building fund at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, P.O. Box 479 Elmore, AL 36025.
James Pruett
PRUETT, James Kennith, 54, a resident of Millbrook, AL, died peacefully on Sunday evening, July 30, 2006, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial, with Reverend John Varner officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mr. Pruett proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves. He also co-owned and operated Pruett’s Painting with his brother and business partner, Ronnie Pruett. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayden Pruett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Pruett; one daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Chris Adams; one son, Kevin Pruett and his girlfriend, Tonya Ulmer, all of Millbrook, AL; one granddaughter, Sarah Adams; his mother, Jeanette Pruett, Deatsville, AL; two sisters, Gloria Williamson and Sandra (Ronnie) Brown, all of Marbury, AL; one brother, Ronnie (Sue) Pruett, Deatsville, AL; and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. Pallbearers will be announced. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Melba Post
POST, Melba Jean, 69, a resident of Prattville, AL, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 6, 2006, after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., at the Memorial Mausoleum in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Reverend Ron Davis officiating, Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mrs. Post is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Ed Hines; one son, Todd Cole; one grandson, Cole Hines, her mother, Bernice Wright, all of Prattville, AL; three sisters, Renee Murphy, Prattville, AL, Diane (Ernest) Watson, TN, Wanda (Gordon) Rawlinson, Millbrook, AL; and four brothers, Ricky (Liz) Wright, Ozea (Jean) Wright, R. D. (Jean) Wright, all of Prattville, AL, and Randy (Karen) Wright, MS.
William Nelson
Nelson, William Howard, Jr., 57 a resident of Prattville, Al died on Thursday, December 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 30, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial with Reverend Eugene Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mr. Nelson is survived by two daughters, Pam Nelson and Ashley Nelson; mother, Virginia Davis Nelson; one sister, Cathy Abbott; one brother, Steve Nelson, and one grandson, Austin Nelson. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Frank Lilley
LILLEY, Frank Fletcher, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, just shy of his l04th birthday. He was born on February 9, 1904, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was the husband of the late Felicia Thomas Lilley.
The Lilley’s were residents of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they were members of Saint James Episcopal Church. They moved to Prattville, Alabama in 1990. He lived his last year in Huntsville, Alabama. He spent his working years as a linotype operator in all aspects of the printing industry.
He is survived by two daughters, Marrin Espy of Huntsville, Alabama and Felicia Jane Rordam of Aiken, South Carolina; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., from Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Prattville, AL.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 178 East Fourth Street, Prattville, AL 36067, or to Hospice Family Care, 3304 Westmill Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805.
