Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Mary Obeal Hankins Belk
TUSCALOOSA - Mary Obeal Hankins Belk, 96, died July 30, 2002 at Heritage Health Care Center in Tuscaloosa. Graveside services will be held in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, today at 10 a.m. Rev. Alan Head will officiate. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home of Northport is directing.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Roy Belk, and her son, Thomas Darrel Belk, Sr.
Survivors include her son, Jerry Belk, Sr. (Loretta); daughter-in-law, Peggy V. Belk; grandchildren, Jerry Belk, Jr. (Patti), Tommy Belk (Liz), Kelly Belk (Marie), Mary Jo Belk, Ansley Gentry (Jim); great-grandchildren, Cravens Belk, Virginia Belk, Jerry Belk III, and Jack Gentry.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She and her husband owned and operated a family grocery store near the University of Alabama for 30 years.
Active pallbearers will be Jerry Belk, Jr., Tommy Belk, Jr., Kelly Belk, Cravens Belk, Jim Gentry, Michael Ryan, Leo Colburn, and James Henderson.
Honorary pallbearers are Members of Trinity United Methodist Church, Heritage Health Care Center Staff, Members of the Eastern Star, and the Needle Craft Club, Dr. Ted Cone, and Dr. Omer Baker.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
Mattie Howe
GUIN - Mattie Howe, age 91, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002. Services will be held 11 a.m. today, Guin First United Methodist Church with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Norwood Funeral Home of Guin is directing.
Sara Beth Jones
NORTHPORT - Funeral services for Sara Beth Jones, age 17, of Northport, will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Shelton Funeral Home in Decatur with Mark Posey and Jimmy Clark officiating. Interment will be in Johnson Chapel Cemetery.
Miss Jones died on Monday, July 29, 2002 in rural Lawrence County. She was born on April 24, 1985 in Decatur to David Malcolm Jones and Shelia Elaine Reeves. Miss Jones attended East Lawrence Elementary and Middle Schools and currently attended Tuscaloosa County High School.
Miss Jones is survived by her father, David M. Jones of Northport, her mother, Sheila Rutherford of Trinity, her grandparents, Malcolm and Lorene Jones of Neel and Willowdean Reeves of Trinity, and her great-grandmother, Ruby Jones of Neel.
Pallbearers will be Gary Reeves, Brandon Reeves, Jason Reeves, Jeff Jones, Kenny Way and Brian Way.
Leonard William Werner
TUSCALOOSA - Leonard William Werner, passed away at his home on August 1, 2002. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on December 12, 1908 and grew up in Cullman and Birmingham. He moved to Tuscaloosa in 1935, where he was employed with Gulf States Paper Corporation until his retirement in 1972.
Mr. Werner is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Bennie Shurett Werner. They have one child, a daughter, Mary Lynn Werner-Minges, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Werner’s older sister, Minnie Williams, is the only one of his four siblings to survive him.
The deceased was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.
A memorial service in his honor will be held Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, located at 1401 University Blvd., East, Tuscaloosa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of West Alabama, 1800 McFarland Blvd., N., Suite 310, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 or Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Hershel (Red) Cook
BERRY - Hershel (Red) Cook, age 77, of 799 Red Cook Road, died July 30, 2002, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Studdards Crossroads Church with Rev. Harchel Burkett officiating. Burial will follow in adjoining cemetery with Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directing. Visitation is tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home. The body will lie in state from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynell Cook; son, Donald (Butch) Cook; sisters, Dorothy Simpson and Ann Nelson; brothers, Berthel Cook and Vester Cook.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Sanders, Berry; sons, Perry L. Cook, Tuscaloosa and Jerry G. Cook, Cottondale; sisters, Jean Garner, Theodore and Midge Files, Mobile; brother, Clifton Cook, Carbon Hill; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Owen Cook, Don Craft, Tim Pryor, Glenn Gann, Virgil Kilgore and Phillip Rinehart.
Honorary pallbearers are friends and neighbors in the community.
Idelle C. Wyatt
TUSCALOOSA - Idelle C. Wyatt, 93, formerly of Big Sandy, died July 31, 2002 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Big Sandy Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Ehr officiating. Burial will follow in Big Sandy Cemetery. Visitation is tonight from 6-8 at the funeral home. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home, South is directing.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richmond Wyatt and son, Raymond Wyatt and grandson, Dwight Leonard.
Survivors include three daughters, Corenlia Ruiz, San Fransisco, Calif., Jean Lawless, Tuscaloosa and Margie Wright, Pearl River, La.; a son Stanley Wyatt, Tuscaloosa, a sister, Alene Key, Tuscaloosa; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends; one special family friend, Terra Lanier.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy R. Davis, Larry Crawford, Randy Key, J.C. Carpenter, Searcy Crawford, Wayne Crawford and Buster King.
Honorary pallbearers are Deacons of Big Sandy Baptist Church, Rusty Hunt, Jeff Neighbors, Ed Hunt, Betty and Dotson Latham Glen and Myrtle Crimm, Special friends and care givers, station 2 at Forest Manor Nursing Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Big Sandy Cemetery Fund.
A. A. Chandler
VERNON - A. A. Chandler, age 85, died July 31, 2002. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Vernon with burial in the Vernon City Cemetery. Norwood Funeral Home of Sulligent is directing.
Roy A. Bence
TUSCALOOSA - Roy A. Bence, died July 29, 2002, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, today. Visitation 2 p.m. with service time at 3 p.m. in Radney Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillview Memorial.
Sarah N. Weaver
FOLEY - Sarah N. Weaver, 72, died August 1, 2002 at her residence. Complete arrangements will be announced later by Memory Chapel Funeral Home.
Clyde Valentine
NORTHPORT - Clyde Valentine, of 2622 Snow Mill Avenue, died July 26, 2002 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Services will be held at New Zion Baptist Church in Northport, Saturday at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in Cedar Oak Memorial Garden. Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Room. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service. Druid Funeral Service is directing.
Dorothy White Hulsey
TUSCALOOSA - Dorothy White Hulsey, Old Green sboro Road, died August 1, 2002, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 2 p.m. today, Big Sandy Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Ehr officiating. Burial will follow in Big Sandy Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hulsey; son, John W. Hulsey, Jr.; parents, Perry G and Lurley White.
Survivors include daughters, Ardith H. Mills of Demopolis and Cherry "Grady" Jones of Birmingham; sons, Randall Hulsey of Mobile and daughter-in-law, Martha Hulsey of Tuscaloosa; sister, Delma Taylor, Mobile; nine grandchildren and 17 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law.
Honorary pallbearers are employees of Old Town Home in Linden, employees of Heritage Health Care Center, Dr. George Miller, Nurses and Staff 6th floor DCH, Ladies 1 Sunday School Class at Big Sandy Baptist Church, Frances and Gene Richardson.
Ethel C. Thomas
TUSCALOOSA- Funeral Services for Mrs. Ethel C. Thomas will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2002 from the Saint Paul Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa. Burial will follow in the Cedar Oak Memorial Park. Mrs. Thomas will lie in state at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to service. Viewing hours will be today, August 2, 2002 from 10:30 until 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Van Hoose and Steele Funeral Home. Professional Services Provided by Van Hoose and Steele Funeral Home.
Louise People
GREENSBORO - Mrs. Louise People, 71, of 1108 Ward Street, died July 28, 2002 at her residence. Services will be held at Rising Star Baptist Church, August 3, 2002 at 12 Noon. Rev. Freddie Robertson will officiate. Burial will follow in Green sboro City Cemetery. The body will lie in state on hour prior to service. Washington-Paige Rollins Mortuary of Green sboro is directing.
Jack Sparks
COTTONDALE - Jack Sparks, 75, of 13280 Clements Road, died August 1, 2002 at his residence. Complete arrangements will be announced later by Memory Chapel Funeral Home.
Albert Augustus "Gus" Elliott Jr.
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - Albert Augustus "Gus" Elliott, Jr., formerly of Birmingham, passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at his home. Witness to the Resurrection will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at the Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church with Dr. Ken Churchill officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:45 until service time. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2403 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL 32405 is assisting family with arrangements.
Edener R. Sanders
DUNCANVILLE - Edener R. Sanders, died July 25, 2002, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Agnew Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Star of Bethlehem Church Cemetery with Agnew Funeral Home of Green sboro directing.
Vera Newman Otts Burnette
SULLIGENT - Vera Newman Otts Burnette, age 92, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Care Center of Vernon. Services will be held today, 2 p.m. Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Fayette. Bro. Don Taggart and Bro. Edward Puckett officiating. Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent directing.
Bettie Ann Harris
TUSCALOOSA - Bettie Ann Harris, age 71, died July 28, 2002, at Glen Haven Nursing Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. W. J. Long officiating. Rollins’ Mortuary is directing. Dorthea Star O.E.S. #878 will perform the burial ceremony on Friday evening, August 2, 2002, during the family hour, 6-7 p.m. at Rollins’ Mortuary, 2701 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
Survivors include sisters, Mezlie Prince, Birmingham, Seretha Gamble (Johnny), Cleveland, Ohio; daughters, Phyllis Harris (Isaiah), Chicago, Ill., Brenda Webster and Alicia Jackson (Fletcher) of Tuscaloosa; sons, Frederick Harris (Flendora), the late Willie Harris (Lillie), Curtis Harris (Vanessa), Roosevelt Harris (Teresa), Joey Simmons (Denita), and Stanley Simmons, all of Tuscaloosa. And a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
