Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Evelyn Hudson Beck
TUSCALOOSA - Evelyn Hudson Beck, 71, died June 1, 2002 at Heritage Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held in Little Hurricane Baptist Church Cemetery, Tuesday at 11 a.m. M.L. Price will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Memory Chapel. Memory Chapel Funeral Home is directing.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Murel W. Beck.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Langford (Don); son, Larry Beck (Susan); sister, Dorothy Porter; grandchildren, Heather and Heidi Beck.
Pallbearers will be Keith Porter, Eugene Porter, Dale Porter, Steve Hudson, Phillip Hudson, and Don Langford.
William Jackson Lawrence
NORTHPORT - A faithful servant was called home to receive his Heavenly reward today. William Jackson Lawrence, 90, of Heritage Health Care Center, died June 2, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at the Johntown Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Jones officiating and Memory Chapel Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Gracie Marchant Lawrence and sisters Mary Cook and Nellie Cook and a brother, Byron Lawrence.
Survivors include his wife, Willie J. Lawrence, and children Jackie Boyd (Harvey, Jr.) of Brookwood, Linnie Corley (Harry) of Cottondale, Glenn Lawrence (Freda) of Cottondale, Lois Howard of Austell, Ga., Faye Caddell of Vance, Ann Pickett (Curtis) of Dallas, Ga., and Billy Lawrence (Molly) of Northport. He is survived by twenty grandchildren, Twenty-two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, aunt Lela Crawford, Uncle Quint Marchant, and other nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lawrence was retired from logging and enjoyed gardening, handyman work, visiting the sick and doing for others. Friends and family members enjoyed listening to the many stories of his life. Each morning started with his daily Bible reading and he was a person grateful for any kindness shown to him. His favorite saying was "The Lord has been good to me".
Pallbearers will be grandsons Wade and Daryl Corley, Jerry Lawrence, Brad Lawrence, Bobby and David Howard, Andy and Charles Caddell, Bo McQueen and Jim Standifer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. McDermott, Joanna Bundrum, Dr. Pridgen, Dr. Wesley Spruill and staff, faithful visitors Dan Turman, James South, and Jim and Doris Standifer, Manley Carr, Station 1 Nurses and staff of Heritage Health Care Center, special friends and caregivers Mike Rollins and Joe Webster, and friends of Holt, Vance and West Blocton communities.
Earnest Lucas
TUPELO, MISS. - Mr. Earnest Lucas, 75, formerly of Sulligent, passed away Saturday June 1, 2002 at the residence. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. at LoveJoy Freewill Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Bro. Parish Hartley officiating. Visitation will be tonight at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent is directing.
Billy Ray Flynt
TUSCALOOSA - Billy Ray Flynt, 73, of 1402 Paxton Circle, died May 31, 2002 at his residence. Graveside services will be held in Big Creek Cemetery in Jones County, Miss., Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Lynwood Duncan will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Memory Chapel. Memory Chapel Funeral Home is directing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Mattie Flynt and brother, Bobby Flynt.
Survivors include a number of cousins.
No flowers, the family request you make donations to your favorite charity.
Arnold Poe
TUSCALOOSA - Arnold Poe, 86, died June 3, 2002 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced later by Memory Chapel Funeral Home.
Linda Boyd Stuart
LINDEN - Linda Boyd Stuart, 61, 2007 Center Ave. West, died Sunday June 2, 2002 at her home. Services were held June 4, 2002 at Linden Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. Burial followed in Linden Memorial Park. O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home of Linden directed.
Geraldine Barton Hughey
MARION - Geraldine Barton Hughey, age 65, died June 2, 2002, at her residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will follow in church cemetery with Kirk Funeral Home of Marion directing. Visitation is tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Theodore Williams
CENTREVILLE - Mr. Theodore Williams, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2002 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Cahaba Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Rising Star Cemetery. Cahaba Memorial Funeral Chapel of Brent is directing.
Annie Lee Stephens Moody
TUSCALOOSA - Annie Lee Stephens Moody, 76, of 14650 South Rosser Road, died June 2, 2002 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held in Big Sandy Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, today at 11 a.m. Rev. Albert Lyles will officiate. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home-South is directing.
Survivors include her sons, John Kube, Jr., and Ron Kube, both of Whilethorn, CA.; sisters, Sallie Hunter, and Katie Harbin, both of Tuscaloosa; brother, Foster (Vonnie Mae) Stephens, Northport; and one granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be her nephews.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Larry Skelton and Staff, Fifth Floor Nursing Staff of DCH, and Caring Hands Hospice.
Elizabeth Henry
VERNON - Ms. Elizabeth Henry, 89, passed away Saturday June 1, 2002 at the residence. Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 4, 2002 at Murray Chapel CME at 2 p.m. with burial in the Kennedy Community Cemetery. Rev. J. Williams officiating. Visitation will be today, June 5, 2002 at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent is directing.
Frank "Step" Green
DEMOPOLIS - Frank "Step" Green , age 85 of Demopolis, Ala. passed May 31, 2002 at Marengo Nursing Home, Linden, Ala. Funeral Services will be held will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Rangline Road, Linden, Ala. Rev. Alfred Hudson, pastor. Rev. Randy Bowen, officiating. Interment church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church on Wednesday beginning at 10:30 a.m. Public viewing will be held Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 7 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Larkin and Scott Funeral Directors of Demopolis is directing.
Rufus E. Harrell
TUSCALOOSA - Rufus E. Harrell, 65, of 3000 Shannon Drive passed away. Complete announcements to be made later by Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home-North.
Aubrey Jackson Taylor Coker
TUSCALOOSA - Aubrey Jackson Taylor Coker, 90, died Feb. 11, 2001, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Memory Hill Gardens on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bryan Bond officiating.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Williams Coker.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Coker Jollit (William O.) of Tuscaloosa; sisters, Zadie Dunson of Eclectic, Lucille Cosby of Tallassee, Lena Norrell of Tallassee and Clara Magnon of Arlington, Va.; brothers, Thurman Coker of Tallassee, LeRoy Coker of Tallassee, Charles Coker of Crystal River, Fla., and Eugene Coker of Montgomery; grandchildren, Karen Jollit Brannan (Thomas F.) of Birmingham, William O. Jollit Jr. of Birmingham and Matthew Coker Jollit of Tuscaloosa; great-grandchildren, Patrick B. Brannan and Molly Rose Brannan, both of Birmingham.
Pallbearers will be William O. Jollit Jr., Matthew C. Jollit, Thomas F. Brannan, Sam L. Jollit, LeRoy Coker Jr. and Dr. Richard Saylor.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Riverwood Presbyterian Church.
James Britton
TUSCALOOSA - James Britton, 84 of 1300 Hargrove Rd. Apt. 56-A, died May 28, 2002 at his residence. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. today at Williams Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Burroughs Cemetery, Green sboro. Williams Service Funeral Home is directing.
Kathy Sue Smith
TUSCALOOSA - Kathy Sue Smith, age 44, of 11768 Reese Road, died June 5, 2002, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Chapel of Heritage Chapel Funeral Home with Donald Payne and Mike Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home directing. Visitation is tonight from 7-9 at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas W. Smith; sister, Phyllis Smith and brother, Donald Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Martin Scruggs; son, Marty Hubbard (Casey); brothers, Thomas W. Smith, Jr., (Camilla), Tuscaloosa and Steven Dale Smith (Connie), Tallahassee, Fla.,; mother, Frances Smith and grandson, Bailey Hubbard; stepson, Mathew Hopkins, several nieces and nephews and lifelong "sister" Doris Wise.
Kathy Sue Smith was called home to be with Jesus on June 5, 2002. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, friend and co-worker. She was truly loved by all who knew her.
Kathy was a member of Forest Lake Baptist church and worked for over 25 years for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Co.
Pallbearers will be Evan Smith, Chris Smith, Brian Smith, Keith Campbell, Mike Thomas and Jeremy Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Krispy Kreme Employees, DCH 3rd Floor staff, friends of Picadilly Cafeteria, doctors and staff of DCH Cancer Center.
Mattie Lee Kelly Davis
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Mattie Lee Kelly Davis, of 974 Lisa Ave., died June 3, 2002 in Fayetteville, N.C. Services will be held Sunday June 9, 2002 at 19th Street Pentecostal Rapture Church at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Travis Cemetery in Sawyerville, Ala. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. today at the funeral home. The body will be placed in The Martin Luther King, Jr. Room for public viewing. Druid Funeral Services is directing.
Lawrence Brent Smith
TUSCALOOSA - Lawrence Brent Smith, 57, of 1711 St. Charles Pl., died June 2, 2002 Graveside services will be held in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 3 p.m. Rev. Gary Wendt will officiate. Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home is directing.
He is preceded in death by his father, V. Brent Smith; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gomer Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. William Uriah Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Carol G. Smith; daughter, Candace Michelle Smith; sons, Lawrence Brandon Smith, and Hampton Brent Smith; sister, Linda McCrory Mullins and her husband B.G. Mullins; stepsister, Debbie Tennyson Scott of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; brother, William Anthony Smith and his wife Susan Shirley Smith; mother, Elizabeth Smith Tennyson; aunts and uncles, Betty Jo and James Watkins, Northport, Ala, Jackie and William Keller, Columbus, Ga.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Brent Smith, Anthony Smith, William Prewitt, Christopher Hutt, Campbell Jeffries, Craig Keller, and Mike Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama.
