11/24/1999
Mrs. Reccie D. Long
A longtime resident of Mobile, died at a local hospital on Monday, November 22, 1999. She was a member of Airport Blvd. Baptist Church for over forty years. Mrs. Long is preceded in death by her husband, William ``Billy" Long and is survived by her children, Sharon Mooring of Tampa, FL, Paul Long of Salem, OR, Raymond ``Ray'' Long of Mobile, Donald ``Don'' Long of Mobile, Jerry Long of Mobile, Lynda Young of Mobile and Kathryn ``Kathy'' Long of Salem, OR; sisters, Edith Armstrong of Mobile, Dina Adkins of Munford, TN, Benny Garcia of Orlando, FL, Amonda Davis of W. Monroe, LA and Lettie V. Berry of Alexandria, LA; fourteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 200 P.M. with Interment
in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 600 P.M. until 800 P.M. Memorials may be sent to the American Kidney Fund at 6110 Executive Blvd. #110 Rockville, MD 20852. Funeral arrangements are by MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 6040 Three Notch Rd, Mobile, AL 36619.
Mrs. Bessie Waldron McDade
Funeral services were held from the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 12 noon. Officiating was Rev. Paul Montalvo. Honorary Pallbea rers were, Bob Draughon, Doyle Stewart, John Dees, Alton Pierce, Charles Logan, Ty Irby and Frank Mosley. Active Pallbearers were, Keni Herren, Ken Herren, Greg Logan, Tracy Logan, Kenneth Driskell, Yony Dees and Everett Driskell. Interment
was in Pine Crest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dauphin Street Extension, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Mrs. Ethel L. Pearson
Funeral services were held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 1000 A.M. Officiating was Rev. Arnold Tillman. Pallbearers were Ken Purcell, Jake Brandenburg, Jr., J.H. Richards, Mark Miller, Charles Miller and Seth Peden. Interment
was in Pine Crest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 6040 Three Notch Rd, Mobile, AL 36619.
Mrs. Ruth Zirlott ``Granny'' Shores
A native of Fowl River and a resident of Grand Bay died on November 20, 1999 at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Flora Zirlott and a sister Marion Zirlott. She is survived by her husband, Clyde W. Shores and four daughters, Adelia (Thomas) Hamburger of Grand Bay, AL, Mary (Matthew) McGehee of Grand Bay, AL, Patricia Anderson of Grand Bay, AL and Grace (Rick) Krauzyk of Grand Bay, AL; one son/grandson, Bryan Wesley Shores of Gra nd Bay, AL; five sisters, Mary Johnson of Irvington, AL, Bernice Thompson of Coden, AL, Emogene Goodwin of Irvington, AL, Merle Rubl y of Crestview, FL, Sandra Williams of Irvington, AL; eight grandchildren, Bryan Wesley Shores of Grand Bay, Al, Nicole Hamburger of Grand Bay, AL, Tommy ``Pero'' Hamburger of Grand Bay, AL, Gena Hamburger of Gra nd, AL, Bradley Hammack of Grand Bay, AL, Annie Anderson of Grand Bay, AL, Max Parfait of Grand Bay, AL and Casey parfait of Grand Bay, AL; three step grandchildren, Matthew McGehee of Hurley, MS, Ashley McGehee of Hurley, MS, and Kyle Krauzyk of Carrolton, MS, many other friends and relatives. Mrs. Shores served as Den Leader of Troop #177 for many years and also served as Cub Master of the Grand Bay Area. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Interment
will be in Grand Bay Cemetery. Visitation was on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL.
Mr. Fred Earl Sloan
Age 78. A native of East St. Louis , IL and a long time resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, November 22, 1999. Mr. Sloan was retired from the U. S. Air Force and International Paper. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ferrestine N. Sloan of Mobile, AL; four children, Catherine (William)
Whalen of Homestead, FL, Teresa Baxley of Mobile, AL, Leroy (Voncille) Sloan of Leesburg, Virginia, Mark (Cheryl) Sloan of Mobile, AL; 8 grandchildren, Dionne, Amy, B.J., Brad, Tara, Casey, Jay, Catherine; two great grandchildren, Kaityln, Cage. Graveside services and interment
will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 1 p.m. from Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are by RADNEY BELMANY FUNERAL HOME, 6110 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL.
Mrs. Laura Gray Hamilton Stewart
Died November 22, 19 99 after a lengthy illness. She was a native Mobilian and was preceded by her parents, Jessie and Jennie Hamilton, her sisters, Jennie Marty and Annie Mary Hamilton, her son, Edward Martin Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Rear Admiral William Hart Stewart, USCG (Ret.); a daughter, Karla Bohn (Ronnie) of Lake wood, WA; daughter in law, Karen Yee (Al) of Winchester, VA; four grandsons, William Hart Wilson of Key West, FL, James Bohn, Robert Bohn, and David Bohn, all of Lakewood, WA; and many friends. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Monday, November 29, 1999 at Radney Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30, at Christ Church a t 10 AM, followed by graveside services at Magnolia Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Edward Martin Wilson Memorial Fund at Christ Church or to the Dauphin Island Foundation, P.O. Box 945, Dauphin Island, AL. Funeral arrangements are by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL.
Mrs. Margaret G. Terrell
A native of Mobile, AL, died on Monday, November 22, 1999 at a local hospital in Pascagoula, MS. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Trice Tucker an d Frank Joseph Terrell, sister, Mrs. Artie Mae Druhan, and one brother, Frank Graham. She is survived by one son, H. Graham (Myrna) Tucker, Moss Point, MS; one sister, Mrs. Edna Bella, Mobile, AL; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 26, 1999 from St. Catherine's Catholic Church at 11 00 AM. Visitation will be from 1000 AM to 1030 AM Friday morning at the funeral home. Interment
will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Dauph in Street, Mobile, AL.
Dorothy Frances Weddle
Born September 22, 1925, St. Louis, Missouri passed away November 21, 1999 in Houston, Texas. Her family and friends will forever remember her grace and unselfish spirit. Dorothy was a registered nurse for 56 years working and giving of her time; most recently at University of South Alabama in Mobile. Dorothy and Walt Weddle made Mobile their home for over forty years. They were members and actively involved at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by husband, Col. Walter M. Weddle. Survived by children, Walter M. Weddle, Jr. and wife Celeste and Kathie Weddle King and husband Randy; sisters, Martha Burrell of Houston and husband Wayne and Barbara Pierce of Roanoke, Virginia and husband Doug; four grandchildren, Daniel, Joyann, Paul, Rachel and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 25, 1999 from 500 p.m. until 800 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 6040 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL., where Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 26, 1999 at 1000 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested you consider memorials to Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are by MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 6040 Three Notch Rd, Mobile, AL 36619.
John F. Collier, Jr.
A native and lifelong resident of Bayou La Batre, AL, died Tuesday, November 23, 1999. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sonya Deanna Collier. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and Annie Ruth Collier, Bayou La Batre, AL; one daughter, Kelli Collier, Coden, AL; four sons, Gregory (Leslie) Collier, Irvington, AL, John Tracy (Darrisha) Collier, Coden, AL, Scott Collier, Coden, AL, and Barry (Vallerie) Collier, Irvington, AL; five grandchildren; one sister, Georgia Carol (Doug) Kendrick, Lucedale, MS; two brothers, James V. (Deborah) Collier, Sr., Mobile, AL, and Terry Dean (Deanna) Collier, Irvington, AL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 26, 1 999 at 12 Noon from the Chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Funeral arrangements by SERENITY FUNERAL HOME, 8691 Old Pascagoula Rd., Mobile, AL.
Mr. Ralph Edward Compton
Funeral services were held from the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 2PM with Father John Lynes officiating. Active pallbearers Wayne Boling, John Pownall, Billy Compton, Willie Watkins, Marty Emerson, Donel Kidd, Chester Ellison, Pete Petry. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Compton and Curtis Childress. Full military honors were rendered at the graveside by VFW Post 49 Honor Guard Unit. Interment
was in Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, AL.
Mrs. Victorine Mandeville Nelson
Age 88 . A native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL for over 66 years died Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Nelson was a member of Daphne Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Tillie Mae Mandeville, Daphne, AL; one son, Braxton E. (Brenda) Nelson, Pensacola, FL; three daughters, Sylvia Nelson (Ranny) Bauer, Daphne, AL, Sandra Nelson (Charles) Thompson, Fairhope, AL, Mary Lou Nelson (Harold) Yeager, Silverhill, AL; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Mandeville, Mobile, AL;, Frances Nelson, Daphne, AL; 1 brother-in-law, Jeff Nelson, Mobile, AL, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27 , 1999 at 10 a.m. from the Daphne Chapel of Wolfe Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Barber officiating. Graveside services will follow at 12 noon at Shellbanks Cemetery, Fort Morgan Road, Shellbanks, AL. The family will receive friends at Wolfe Funeral Home, Daphne, AL on Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Shellbanks Cemetery Fund c/o Wilhelmina Ryan, 1753 Galloway Lane, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Funeral arrangements are by WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, 28720 U.S. Hwy 98, Daphne, AL.
Mary Lou Dixon
Departed this life on Thursday, November 18, 1999. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Services of love entrusted to Azalea Funeral Home, 352 State Street, Mobile, AL 36603.
Mrs. Amanda R. Dotson ``Rosetta''
A native of Sweetwater, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL was born February 26, 1940 and passed Tuesda y, November 23, 1999 at her residence. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She leaves to cherish her memories, h er husband, Larry C. Dotson of Mobile, AL; five children, Mack E. Pitts, Jr., Dion Pitts, Jacqueline (Johnnie) Payne and Lakeshia Dotson all of Mobile, AL; and Sharon (Kenneth) Battles of Orlando, FL; father, Jimmy D. Adams of Mobile, AL; stepmother, Bobbie Jean Adams of Mobile, AL; three sisters, Carolyn (Ike) Miller and Evelyn (James) Hall of Mobile and Shirley Weaver of Los Angeles, CA; two stepsisters, Edra Adams and Lannie J. Adams of Mobile; two stepbrothers, James Adams of Mobile and Jimmy McMillian, U. S. Army; 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, mother and father-in-law, Lugine and Velma Seals of Mobile; 5 sisters-in-law, 5 brothers-in-law , 2 aunts, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Her remains will lie in state at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Friday, November 26, 1999 after 9 a.m. Visitation and Rosary will commence at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment
will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are by CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT FUNERAL HOME, INC, 201 N Hamil ton St, Mobile, AL 36603.
Mrs. Mary Ann Gillespie Greene
Born September 28, 1955 , a native and resident of Mobile, AL. She was the third child of seven children in the union of Clint and Ruth Gillespie, Sr. Mary Ann departed this life November 21, 1999 at her home. She leaves to cherish her memory and mourn her passing, husband, Arnold C. Greene; three daughters, Te-Keisha (Frederick) Roberts-Sheffield, Tamicka (Darryl) Roberts-McCloud of Atlanta, GA and LaShydra Greene of Mobile; one step-daughter, Gyzelle (Calvin) Watkins of Chicago, IL; two stepsons, Isaac C. and Darren Greene; three grandsons, Martin Roberts, Telvin Roberts and Labarron Perkins of Mobile, AL; devoted parents, Clint and Ruth Gillespie, Sr; grandmother, Estella James of Jacksonville, FL; four sisters, Leevones Dubose, Bonita (Wilfred, Jr.) Durrah, Darlene (Daniel, Sr.) Henderson, and Alice (Johnnie) Pruitt; one brother, William (Deborah) Gillespie of Oceanside, CA; one uncle, Jimmie E. Malone; one aunt, Susie James of San Jose, CA; brothers-in-law, Isaac Greene, Ceasar Greene, John B. (Romana), LaChester (Barbara), Paul (Julia); sisters-in-law, Beulah Greene, Sarah Jordan, Susye (Willie O.) Gaillard, LaDresta Sims; goddaughter, Aisha Ward, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins and three devoted friends. Visitation will be held Frid ay, November 26, 1999 from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at 11 a.m. at Nazaree N o. 2 Full Gospel Church with Rev. Joseph Phillips, Pastor and officiating minister. Interment
will follow in Lawn Haven Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Ave, Prichard, AL 36610.
Hilda Eunice Raley Hutchinson
Mass of Christian Burial was Celebrated on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 from St. Margarets Catholic Church at 1000 A.M. Celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Patrick Madden. Minister in the Sanctuary was Rev. Jimmy Gandy. Pallbearers were Brandon Johnson, Gene Clark, Clint Clark, Charlie Beiza, Jr., Vance Cain, IV, Sean Hornacek, David Grissett and Ricky Godwin. Interment
was in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dauphin Street Extension, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Frank Edward Jackson (Brusier)
A native of Mobile departed this life on Friday, November 19, 1999 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and 2 brothers. he leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Jermaine Zine; a sister, Rev. Evelyn (Jesse) Dixon, two brothers, Richard (Fannie) Harris, Wesley (Sandra) Harris all of Mobile, AL, a host of devoted nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Aimwell Baptist Church on Friday, November 26, 1999 from 9 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral hour. Rev. Michael Jackson, Pastor, Rev. Ruthi Johnson officiating. Interment
will be in Whispering Pines Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1302 Viaduct Street, Prichard, AL 36610.
Mrs. Margie Long
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 12 noon in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Barr officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. William Daniels, Paul McKee, Kenny Finch and Leo Gibson. Active pallbearers were Charles Lewis, George Haggard, Tommy Finch, Steven Lewis, Chris Steward and Jimmy Butler. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL.
Mrs. Reccie D. Long
Funeral services were held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 200 P.M. with Rev. Jeff Spiller and Rev. Fred Wilson officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Peterson, Johnny Wink, Glenn Smith, Daniel Long, Harold Doyle, Charles Doyle, Ernie Miller. Active pallbearers were, Andy Long, Donni e Long, Chad Long, David Long, Bobby Young, Bobby Mooring. Interment
was in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are by MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 6040 Three Notch Rd, Mobile, AL 36619.
Barry O'Neal McCorvey
A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, departed this life on Saturday, November 20, 1999. He was a 1987 graduate of B.C. Raine High School and an outstanding athlete during his high school years. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joe and Fannie McCorvey, one aunt, Vernise McCorvey. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving daughter, Brittney McCorvey of Mobile; two precious sons, LaBarron and LaDarron Lewis of Phoenix, AZ; loving parents, Volentina and Arthur L. William, Sr. of Mobile; two brothers, Arthur L. Williams, Jr, and Anthony Molette; one sister, Roshandra Williams, all of Mobile; three aunts , Victoria (James) White of Columbus, OH, Jacqueline (Augustus) Warrick and Debra (Dale) Moulds of Mobile; three uncles, Joseph, Jr., Patrick (Darlene), both of Houston, TX, William (Jamie) of Columbus, OH; a devoted cousin, Terrell (Karla) of Mobile; four great aunts, Willie Morris of Pensacola, FL, Mary Ethel Crenshaw San Francisco, CA, Frenzell Irvin and Leola Irvin of Akron, OH; six great uncles, Woodrow (Dorothy) of Atmore, AL, Edward (Peacho) Pensacola, Rufus of Cleveland, OH, Raymond (Clara) and Quincy Marshall, both of Moss Point, MS, and Benjamin Marshall of Yuma, AZ; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at the Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, Theodore, AL on Friday, November 26, 1999 from 10am until the 11am funeral hour, Rev. Howard Nelson, Pastor and Officiating Minister. Interment
will follow in the Mobile Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Ave, Prichard, AL 36610.
Mrs . Cecilia Maria Coleman McCorvey
A beautiful and young life ended when Cecilia Maria McCorvey was called to rest on Friday, Novem ber 19, 1999. She was a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL and was born on February 14, 1971. She was a 1990 graduate of Ben C. Rain High School, Century 21 and Southeast Technical College all in Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by David Coleman, Sr. She leaves to cherish, loving and devoted mother, Vera Coleman; one child, Brittany Coleman McCorvey (Alexis); three brothers, Vernon (Cynthia) Brown, David Coleman and Daniel Coleman; eight sisters, Doris Brown, Gloria (Martinez) Herron, Edith (James) Eaton, Adriane (John) Sampson, Magdalen (Ledyard) Sampson, Cheryl (Edward) Purdue, Erica Black, Davener (Ashley) Coleman; devoted grandparents, Ada (Elijah) Brown, Theresa Coleman; one devoted aunt, Mary Brown; two devoted uncles, Porter Gunn and Elijah Brown; two devoted friends, Jeannie Smith and Roderick Williams; 17 nieces, Valena, Valencia, Kenyetta, Shauna (Dynell), Carletta (Jessica), Sharletta, Aladrine, Toccara, David, Crystal, Shateria, Alicia, Teanisha, Alissa, Shalexis; seven nephews, Jake, John, James, Therantylis, Anthony, David, Dorian; a host of aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Friday, November 26, 1999 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral hour with Rev. James Murphy officiating. Interment
will be in the Whispering Pines Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to HODGES FUNERAL CHAPEL, 701 Dr. M. L. King Ave, Mobile, AL 36603
Mrs. Bessie Waldon McDade
Funeral services were held from the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 12 noon. Officiating was Rev. Paul Montalvo. Honorary Pallbearers were, Bob Draughon, Doyle Stewart, John Dees, Alton Pierce, Charles Logan, Ty Irby and Frank Mosley. Active Pallbearers were, Keni Herren, Ken Herren, Greg Logan, Tracy Logan, Kenneth Driskell, Tony Dees and Everett Driskell. Interment
was in Pine Crest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dauphin Street Extension, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Lemoil Myles
Departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 1999. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Services of love entrusted to Azalea Funeral Home, 352 State Street, Mobile, AL 36603 .
Ricky and Kelvin Nettles
Passed this life on Thursday, November 11, 1999 in Los Angeles, CA. Services will be held Friday, November 26, 1999 from the Lang's Chapel Church, McIntosh from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral hour, Rev. David Richardson, Pastor, Prophetess Patsy Moultrie officiating. Interment
will follow in the Vaughn Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1302 Viaduct Street, Prichard, AL 36610.
NETTLES, SR.
Mr. Willie Roy Nettles, Sr.
A native of Mobile, AL and a Vietnam Veteran departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Nettles; one loving son, Willie (Traci) Nettles, Jr.; future grandchild; three sisters and three brothers, Clara Owens, Hester Smith of Mobile, Delores Sellers of Detroit, MI, Gentle Nettles, Jr., Jack Nettles of Mobile, and Roosevelt Nettles or Phoenix, AZ; five sisters-in-law, Jacqueline F. Nettles of Mobile, Maureen Nettles, Phoenix, AZ, Ceola (Allen) Williams of North Carolina, Lelia Lucious, Annie (Willie) Jackson of Mobile; two brothers-in-law, Paul (Lois) Bradley of Atlanta, GA and George (Nina) Bradley of Clarkesville , TN; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 1999 at Hodges Chapel from 5 until 9 p.m. with funeral services on Saturday, November 27, 1999 from the chapel at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lorenzo Bennett officiating. Interment
in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to HODGES FUNERAL CHAPEL, 701 Dr. M. L. King Ave, Mobile, AL 36603
G. Kenneth Newton
Age 81, a retired Petroleum Geologist died Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at a local hospital. He was a native of Dallas, TX and a resident of Fairhope since 1994. Mr. Newton was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Geological Society of America and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. He was a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX and entered the oil business in Midland, TX and later worked in New Orleans, El Dorado, AR and Houston. Mr. Newton retired in 1982 to Pass Christian, MS before moving to Fairhope. He was a lifelong avid golfer and was a volunteer for Friends of the Library in Fairhope. Mr. Newton is survived by his loving wife Melba Bowman Newton of Fairhope; a son, George Kenneth Newton, Jr. of Allen, TX and Saratoga, CA; a daughter Nancy Newton Cummins of New Orleans, LA; a brother, Charles Samuel Newton of Brownsville, TX; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be h el d Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 1100 AM from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope. The family requests memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity of choice in memory of Mr. Newton. Funeral arrangements were by BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairhope, AL.
Mr. Clifton (Spanish) Reid
A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Prichard, AL, born September 10, 1924 departed this life at a local hospital on November 19, 1999. He accepted Christ at an early age and later united with Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. J. W. McDaniel, Sr . He served as a faithful member and trustee until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reid of Mobile, AL, and his sisters. Loretha Martin and Odel White. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife for over 51 years, Selma Reid, Prichard, AL; one son, Arthur Patterson, Prichard, AL; sisters, Charletta Sellers, Mobile, AL and Earnestine (Elder Caesar) Conico, Prichard, AL; three sisters-in-law, Irene Robinson, Prichard, AL, Carrie Turner, Millry, AL and Mary Turner, Prichard , AL; god son, Lewis James, Jr., devoted nephew, Dea con James Leverett, devoted niece, Bettie Rembert, devoted cousin, Robert Williams , devoted friend, David Adams; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains will lie in state at Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Friday, November 26, 1999 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and after 9 a.m. at Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 354 Highlands Ave. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at which time Rev. Charles Bradley, Pastor will conduct the funeral service. Interment
will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT FUNERAL HOME, 20 1 N Hamilton St, Mobile, AL 36603.
Rev. James Howard Shelley
Funeral services were held from the Excel Assembly of God in Excel, Alabama, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, at 2:00 PM. Officiating ministers were Rev. David Edwards, Rev. Roy Creamer, Rev. Cecil Turner, Rev. Lance Faylor, Rev. Jack Howell, Rev. Leonard Leverett, Rev. Kamaill Campbell, Rev. Morris Hyatt, Rev. Vaudie Lambert, Rev. Guy Mims and Rev. Glen Byron. Honorary Pallbearers were Ministers of the General Council of t he Assemblies of God. Active pallbearers were McNiel , Roy Johnson, Johnny Hines, James Shelly Hines, Clayton Johnson, Melvin Johnson , Jerry Johnson and James Jordan. Interment
was in Excel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by VALHALLA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Semmes, AL.
Mrs. Ruth Zirlott ``Granny'' Shores
Funeral services were held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home, Dauphin Street on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 200 P.M. Officiated by Brother Glenn Cooper, Rev. Jimmy Moore, and Rev. Jim Allison . Pallbearers were Bryant Catron, Mikey Catron, Michael West, Jessie Bosarge, Jo hn Frank Johnson, and Chris Hester. Interment
was in the Grand Bay Cemetery, Grand Bay, AL. Funeral arrangements are by RADNEY FUNER AL HOME, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL.
Mrs. Vera L. Smith
A lifelong resident of Mobile died Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at a local hospital. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Gorman P. ``Smitty'' Smith (a meat cutter for Delchamps for 30 years.) Mrs. Smith was empl oyed by Delchamps for a number of years. She is survived by her children, Terry W. Smith of Mobile, Jackie S. Lisenby of Daphne and Donna L. Smith of Hendersonville, TN; brother, Rev. Larry Busby of Chicago, IL; sisters, Katherine Barnes of Mobile, Pat Bailey of C hicago, IL and Jean Buxton of Birmingham, AL; seven grandchildren, eight great g randchildren, one great great grandchild, other rela tives and many friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, November 26 , 1999 at 200 PM with interment
in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 1100 AM unt il service time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the American Cancer S ociety. Arrangements by MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 6040 Three Notch R oad, Mobile, AL 36619.
Freddie A. Wilson
A native of Greenville, AL and a life long resident of Mobile departed this life on Sunday , November 21, 1999 at the age of 47. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Services of love are entrusted to AZALEA FUNERAL HOME CO ., 352 State St., Mobile, AL.
Ma ster Carl Jerome Able, Jr.
A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, born December 22, 1991, entered to rest Friday, November 19, 1999 at a local hospital. He attended Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Carl Jerome Able Sr. and Gail Denise Able; one brother, Michael Crusoe Jr .; five sisters, Sherra Dena Able, Darnell Portis, Carla (Terrell) Able-McCorvey , LaShaun (Roy) Perkins, and Crystal Able; grandpare nts, Ocie and Helen Hall, James & Jeanette Lee; two great grandparents, Mary A. Taylor and Lizzie Johnson; four uncles, Johnny Able Jr., Tommy Lee Able, Ronald Able, all of Mobile, AL, and Wayne Able of Birmingha m, AL; four aunts, Darlene (Robbie) Pickens of Houst on, TX, Glenda Able of Mobile, AL, Deloris Mack of Fayetteville, NC, and Bertha Stephens of Montgomery, AL; one great uncle, Thomas F. Hall; two great aunts, Gloria (Virgil) Bandy of Manassas Park, VA, and Mary T ay lor; one nephew, Deontrez Roy Jermichael Perkins; two nieces, Kayla Marcina Vern ice McCorvey and Roytisha Perkins; God-parents, Shar on Pettis and Michael Crusoe Sr.; God-sisters, Nastoshia Pettis, Shemeca Crusoe, and Shanna Corbin; one God-brother, Cedric Crusoe; three devoted friends of the family, Deborah Able, Jackie Crusoe and Lagretta To dd; devoted friends of Carl's Jessica Able; the Eigh th Grade Class of Government St. and Craighead Elementary Schools; one best frie nd, Bernard Patterson; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 27, 1999 at Hodges Funeral Chapel from 1130 A.M. until 1230 P.M. Funeral serv ices will begin at 100 P.M. at the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 860 Sou th Warren St., Mobile, AL with Rev. W. C. McNeil, Pa stor, Rev. Darryl Brooks officiating. Interment
in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to HODGES FUNERAL CHAPEL, 701 Dr. M. L. King Ave, Mobile, AL 36603
Mr. Willie Armstead, Jr. (Buster Todd)
A native o f Thomasville, AL and a resident of Mobile departed this life on Monday, November 22, 1999. He was a WWII Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Williams (Johnnie) Roberts; two sons, Carl F. White and Jonathan (Dorothy) White; seven grandchildren; nine g reat grandchildren; one sister, Earlie Mae (Robert) Moore from Saginaw, MI; one aunt, Dora Burroughs from Thomasville, AL; one godso n, Cedric Jasper; a host of other relatives and many devoted friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 27, 1999 at Hodg es Funeral Chapel from 830 am until the 930 am fun eral hour with the Reverend W. Marshall Officiating. Interment
in Whispering Pin es Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to H ODGES FUNERAL CHAPEL, 701 Dr. M. L. King Ave, Mobile, AL 36603
Mrs. Irene B. Carter
A native of Tallahoma, TN and a resident of Mobile, AL for the past 60 years died Monday, November 22, 1999 at a local hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth (Bill) Clement of Mobile, AL; two sons, Jackie R. M cAfee of Mobile, AL and Wayne Dees of Mobile, AL; three grandchildren, David You ng, Devin Clement and Jessica McAfee; two great-gran dchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Satur day, November 27, 1999 at 200pm from the Chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. The familt will receive visitors Friday at the Fuenral Ho me from 500 until 800pm. Interment
will take place in Serenity Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are by SERENITY FUNERAL HOME , 8691 Old Pascagoula RD, Mobile, AL.
Mr Billy Ralph Cole
A native of Ruleville, MS and a resident of Mobile died Wednesday, November 24, 1999. Funeral services will be held today at 200 P.M. from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 noon until servi ce time. Interment
will take place in Serenity Memorial Garden. Arrangements by SERENITY FUNERAL HOME, 8691 Old Pascagoula Rd, Mobil e, AL.
John F. Collier, Jr.
A native and lifelong reside nt of Bayou La Batre, AL, died Tuesday, November 23, 1999. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 26, 1999 at 12 Noon from the Chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. The family wil l receive friends one hour prior to service time. Funeral arrangements by SERENI TY FUNERAL HOME, 8691 Old Pascagoula Rd., Mobile, AL.
