Rebecca Dawn Laughlin age 35, of Arab passed away Friday April 18, 2014, at her residence. Dawn was born on Aug. 10, 1978, in Huntsville, AL to Joseph Marvin and Phyllis Elaine Beach Rowland. She is survived by her Parents: Joseph Marvin and Phyllis Elaine Rowland of Arab; Her Son: Colin Daniel Alexander Laughlin; Brother: Eric Lee Rowland and Nephew: Ethan Rowland. Funeral Service will be Tues. April 22, 2014, at 11 AM at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6 PM until 8 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel.
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Lillian Garrett
Lillian Irene Waldrop Garrett, 89 of Joppa died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Garrett was born February 18, 1925 the daughter of Jeff and Ida Waldrop. She was married for 42 years to Afton Garrett before his death in August of 1985. She was an active member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was a lunchroom worker for many years and was born and lived in the Joppa Community. She is survived by a son: Donnie Garrett; two daughters and brothers-in-law: Dianne and Nick Beebe and Gail and Larry Cooke; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Ruth Waldrop and a host of nieces, nephews, her church family and many special friends. Preceded in death by her husband: Afton Garrett, a son and daughter-in-law: James and Mary Jo Garrett, her mother and dad: Jeff and Ida Waldrop, eight brothers: John, Noah, Bruce, Virgil, Hollis, Garvis, Bobby and Leon. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Corinth Baptist Church, Brother Buddy Strickland, officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Scott Ashbrook, Billy Burgess, Bubba Cooke, Shon Cooke, Steve Cooke, Chad Garrett, Mark Garrett and Danny Scofield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. She will also Lie-In-State at the Church on the day of the service from 12 to 1.
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Charles Vester Hardin
Charles Vester Hardin, 65 of Hanceville, the Walter Community died Monday, April 21, 2014 at his residence. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Perry AlBritten, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Oak, Ruth Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Joe Dye, Cody Harbin, Tony Hardin, Alex Richards, Jeff Richards and Chuck Shikle. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
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Mildred Geraldine “Geri” Cook
Mildred Geraldine “Geri” Cook, 81 of Pascagoula, MS passed away Friday April 18, 2014. She was born in Locust Fork, AL on March 23, 1933. Geri loved fishing and bingo but most of all she loved the Lord, her children, grandchildren and family. She was preceded in death by her husband RC Cook, a son Van McWhorter, parents Idus & Cora Mae Love and a brother Charles Love. She is survived by 2 daughters; Jean (Lee) Smith of Newport, AL, Pam (Lonnie) Harris Sr. of Hurley, MS, a son Mark McWhorter of New Orleans LA, a Son, Eric (Joanne) McWhorter of Ocean Springs, MS, a sister Helen Gaddis of Arab, AL, Daughter in law: Betty Carol Brown of Locust Fork, AL, 10 grandchildren and also 3 Step Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00pm Tuesday April 22, 2014 at Gober Funeral Chapel in Arab, AL. Services will begin at 2:00pm at Gober Funeral Chapel with Randy Evers officiating. Interment will follow at Eidson Chapel Cemetery in Baileyton, Alabama. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Brent McWhorter, Joshua McWhorter, Jonathan McWhorter, Jeremiah McWhorter, Jason Clegg and a great-grandson Drake Abbott.
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Michael Shane Baker
Michael Shane Baker age 41, of Union Grove passed away Tues. April 22, 2014. Michael was born on Jan. 31, 1973, in Marshall County, AL to James O. and Daisy Mae Corbin Baker. He was a Mechanic for K & S Automotive. He is survived by his Father: James Baker of Union Grove; Son: Michael Shane Baker, II of Boaz; Brothers: Rickey Baker of GA Mtn., William (Candy) Baker of Guntersville; Sisters: Rita (Junior) Thompson of Union Grove, Merinda Barrett of Arab and Jennie (Danny) Griggs of Arab; Host of Nieces and Nephews, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Funeral Service will be Friday April 25, 2014, at 1 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Harvell officiating. Burial will be in Beech Springs Cemetery in Parches Cove. Visitation will be Thurs. from 6 PM until 8 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Morris, Mike Porch, Junior Thompson, Danny Griggs, Dillen Baker, T.J. Quillin and Adam Quillin.
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Ray Abercrombie
James O. “RAY” Abercrombie, 85 of Somerville, the Union Hill Community died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City, Brother Eldridge Criscoe and Brother Nick Martinez, officiating. The family elected cremation Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel assisted the family with cremation arrangements and the memorial service. In Lieu of Flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Weatherly Road Assembly of God, Mission Fund; 1001 Weatherly Road South East; Huntsville, AL 35803 There will be no visitation prior to the memorial service.
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Heath Joseph Dorn
Heath Joseph Dorn, 30 of Arab died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Randy Blakely, officiating. Burial will be in New Canaan Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Stephen Amundsen, Terry Andrews, David Carr, Tony Christian, terry Denny and Tyler Thomas Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
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Ella Mae Fleming Elkins
Ella Mae Fleming Elkins age 98, of Arab passed away Wed. April 23, 2014, at Golden Living Center Arab. Mrs. Elkins was born on Feb. 15, 1916, to Luther and Gussie Maze Mann. She was retired from Arab Hospital where she worked as a custodian. She was a member of Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son: Don V. Fleming of Arab; Sister: Amy Lee Bradley of Arab; Granddaughters: Cathy Stone Hallman, Malesa Fleming Webb, Teresa Gail Fleming, Beverly Fleming Harper, Rhonda Fleming Maze and Rita Fleming; 6 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren and 1 expected arrival in June. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Leonard Fleming; Husband: Verbon Fleming and Husband: Frank Elkins; Son: Wayne L. Fleming; Brothers: Willie Mann, John L. Mann, and Unice Mann; Sisters: Tempie Mann Green, Vera Mann Powell and her Twin Sister, Dessie Mae Mann. Funeral Service will be Friday April 25, 2014 , at 11 AM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Bro. Arthur Feemster and Bro. Ennis Stone, officiating. Burial will be in New Canaan Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 8 PM Thurs. at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be: Taylor Bennefield, Jeff Bradley, Jimmy Bradley, Scott Bradley, Junior Maze and Glenn Webb. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. George Conn, Husband of Sue Conn, Niece of Mrs. Elkins, Stanley Bradley, Nephew and Heath Mann, Great Nephew.
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Peggy Dianne Lide
Peggy Dianne Lide age 52, of Arab passed away April 23, 2014, at Marshall Medical Center North. Mrs. Lide was born on August 17, 1961, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ray Jr. and Olive Charlene Stegall Haynes. She was a homemaker, was a member of Grassy Church of Christ and was an active member of the 4 C Volunteer Fire Dept. She is survived by her Husband: Mark Lide of Arab; Children: Lisa (Brady) Rodenberry, Teresa (Jose) Guzman, Joseph (Alexis) Bearden and Ashley (Cole) King; Stepchildren: Chris Barrett, Whitney Bearden, Chelsea Bearden, Andrew Lide, Jonah Lide, Zachary Lide, Samuel Lide, John Lide and Thomas Lide; Grandchildren: Tamaz, Andrew, Selena, Israel, Kinzie, Maverick, Draven, Mark Jacob, Shyer, Taylor, Jordan, Jaelun, Maleigha, Caleb, Makayla, Isaiah, Neveh, James and Jordan; Siblings: Judy (Ken) Harper, Marie Tompkins and Johnny Haynes. Funeral Service will be Sunday April 27, 2014, at 1 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Terry Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery at Grassy. Visitation will be at Gober Funeral Chapel from 6PM until 8 PM Sat.
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Kyle Patrick Martin
Kyle Martin, 25 of Lacey’s Spring died Saturday, April 26, 2014 the results of an auto accident in the Somerville area of Morgan County on Apple Grove Road. Mr. Martin was born Thursday, April 13, 1989 in Madison County, the son of Michael A. and Tisha L. Tucker Martin. He was a resident of the Union Hill, Highland Community and also a resident of the Pine Ridge Community, where he was a member of the Pine Ridge Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Brewer High School, Class of 2007 and also a college graduate. He was a wood flooring installer for Old Gin Carpets, Huntsville. He is survived by his parents: Michael A. and Tisha T. Martin; a sister: Kayla Martin; grandfather: Thomas Earl Tucker; a nephew: Zayden Martin; three uncles: Timmy Martin, Charles Martin and Phil Tucker; preceded in death by grandmother: Bonnie Sue Tucker and grandparents: John Pat and Mary C. Martin. Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City Brother Cody Wheeler, officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 3 Monday, April 28, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City. The family elected cremation, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel assisted the family with cremation arrangements with Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City directing the memorial service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Kyle to Hospice of Marshall County Shepard’s Cove, 408 Martling Road; Albertville, AL 35951.
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Donna Westbrooks
Waltraud Donna Westbrooks age 68, of Union Grove passed away Thurs. April 24, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Westbrooks was born on March 29, 1946, in Augsburg, Germany to Joseph and Grete Hollein Schneider. She worked for many years as a waitress and was married to Rayburn Byron Westbrooks who passed away in 1982. She was also preceded in death by a Son: David Peoples who passed away in 2000. Mrs. Westbrooks is survived by her Children: Claudia Smith of Shelton, WA, Alice Tiller and Michael Peoples of Guntersville, Mary Bryan and Sonia Christian of Arab; Brothers: Peter Schneider, Gunter Schneider, Bernhard Schneider of Germany; Sisters: Erica Gallapane of New York and Irmgard Schneider of Germany; 15 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Wed. April 30, 2014, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bryan Mosley officiating. Burial will be in Brock’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wed. from 12 PM until 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel.
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Spencer Douglas Knop
Spencer Douglas Knop age 68, of Virginia passed away Friday April 25, 2014, in Virginia. Mr. Knop was born on Jan. 26, 1946, in Morgan County, AL to Dovard and Versie Holcombe Knop. He retired from US Army and worked as a Contractor. He was married to Rose Marie Hayes Knop and he was a member of Welcome Baptist Church. He is survived by his Wife: Marie H. Knop of Hopewell, VA; Sons: Aaron B. Knop of Hopewell, VA and Douglas H. Knop of Hopewell, VA; Brothers: Roy N. Knop of Hanceville, Larry E. Knop, Sr. of Clarksville, TN, and Marshall C. Knop of Athens, AL; sisters: Juanita Brindley of Madison, Shirley Sweatmon of Jasper, Joy Meherg of Hulaco and Beverly Knop of Cullman along with their spouses. Also survived by his Grandchildren: Vincent Ryan Knop, Peyton A. Creel and Christian Dakota Cottrell and a host of Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by a Brother: Chester Knop and Parents: Dovard and Versie Knop. Funeral Service will be Thursday May 1, 2014, at 2 PM at Welcome Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Lake officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He will lie in state at the Church from 1 PM until 2 PM. Visitation will be Wed. from 6 PM until 8 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel.
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Albert L Royster
Albert Lewis Royster, 91 of Union Grove died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Golden Living Center, Arab. Mr. Royster was born June 24, 1922 in Marshall County, the son of Sellie C. and Hettie Henderson Royster. He and the former Evelyn I. Smith were married 73 1/2 years. Mr. Royster was a Farmer and Carpenter and attended Morgan City Church of God. He is survived by his wife: Evelyn Royster; a son and daughter-in-law: Gary and Gail Royster; three daughters and sons-in-law: Tempie Greenhaw, Faye and Doyle Duke and Mary Jo and Charlie Hollaway; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren; a brother: Billy Joe Royster and two sisters: Willodean Sanders and Nadean Smith; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends and neighbors; preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City, Brother Roland Cornwell, officiating. Burial will be in Rescue Cemetery, Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City and Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Dennis Dettweiler, Jeff Duke, Jason Hollaway, Shane Hollaway, Justin Royster and Philip Royster. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City.
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Theo Bennefield
Theo Bennefield age 75, of Arab passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1939 in Cullman Co. to Ralph and Cassie Hale Bennefield. Mr. Bennefield was a retired heavy equipment operator at C & F Coal Company. He was married to Ellen Lynette Widner Bennefield. Mr. Bennefield is survived by his daughter Becky Bennefield of Birmingham. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ellen Lynette Widner Bennefield; his parents: Ralph and Cassie Bennefield; and his brother: Franklin Bennefield. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers are Buddy Yarbrough, Kenneth Plunkett, Cory Williams, Trey Williams, Donald Ellis and Kerry Franklin.
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Era Mae Watwood
Era Mae Watwood age 89, of Arab passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Arab. She was born September 2, 1924 in Marshall County to Oben and Ada Bell Hardin Spann. She was married to James Edward Watwood. Mrs. Watwood is survived by her daughter and son in law: Judy and Terry Kelly of Arab; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: James Edward Watwood; daughter: Patricia Durham, sons: James Dale Watwood and Danny Lawayne Watwood; grandchildren: Brandon Bodine and Angie Light; and five brothers and one sister. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Shoal Creek Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers are Jason Watwood, Justin Watwood, Brian Bodine, Cole Bodine, Clay Bodine and Benji Spann.
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Bessie Junkins
Bessie Ruth Bowling Abercrombie Junkins, 87 of Guntersville, the Georgia Mountain Area died Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Junkins was born March 13, 1927 in Morgan County the daughter of Luther and Ella Lawrence Bowling. She was a high school graduate and has lived in the Georgia Mountain area of Guntersville since 1972. She was an assembly worker for G T E and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Carolyn and Glenn Marlar, Jackie Marlar, Annette McAnally, Ellen and Allen Blouir and Beth Fowler; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 5 great, great grandchildren and a sister and brother-in-law: Lutherine and Glenn Greenhaw; several nieces, nephews, other family members, her church family and many dear friends and neighbors; preceded in death by her 1st husband: G. Harold Abercrombie (1967), 2nd husband: G. W. “Bunk” Junkins, Jr. (1988), her parents, three brothers, three sisters and a son-in-law. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Chuck Oden and Brother Gary Peebles, officiating. Burial will be in New Canaan Cemetery, the Union Hill Community of Somerville, Alabama in Morgan County, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
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Florence Martin
Florence Martin age 91, of Arab passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Arab. She was born September 24, 1922 in Cullman Co., AL to Thomas and Eula LeCroy Hallmark. She retired as an assembly line worker at Stanton’s Furniture. She was married to William Martin. Mrs. Martin is survived by her brother: Quinton Hallmark of Detroit, MI; sister: Edith Pierce of Double Springs; daughter in law: Jerri Lee Martin of Baileyton; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: William Martin; son: William Larry Martin; brothers: Conrad Hallmark, Hubert Hallmark, Billy Hallmark and Bobby Hallmark; and sister: Daphine Pierce. Funeral Service will be Sunday May 4, 2014, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Bro. Greg Stone, officiating. Burial in New Canaan Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 PM until 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be: Bubba Johnson, Justin Bowen, Craig Lands and Ricky Hallmark. Honorary Ray LeCroy, Joe Willingham and James Brawley.
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Shirley Ann Taylor
Shirley Ann Reed Taylor, 68 of Lacey’s Spring, the Union Hill Community of Morgan County died Thursday May 1, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Taylor was born April 11, 1946 in Blount County, the daughter of Robert R. and Betty M. Graves Reed. She was married 48 years to James Edward Taylor and has called the Union Hill Community of Morgan County her home since 1966. She attended New Beginnings Church. She is survived by her husband: James Edward “Jimmy” Taylor; two sons: Randy Lynn Taylor and Eddie Scott Taylor; a daughter: Vickie Renee Nicholson; three grandchildren: Charter Nicholson, Briana Blankenship (Jason) and Brandon Taylor; a great grandchild: Taylor Blankenship; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Bobby and Gladys Reed and James Ray and Judy Reed; seven sisters and brothers-in-law: Inez Gilbreath, Geraldine and Larry Meeks, Nelda Sanders, Wanda Holt, Linda and Lawrence Sanders, Betty Sue and AL Tomlin and Margaret Hayes; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and many dear friends and neighbors; preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Betty Reed, a brother: Kenneth Reed and two sisters: Ruth Christa and Janice Quick. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City, Brother Gene Thrasher, officiating and eulogy by Al Tomlin. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Morgan City, Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City and Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Anthony Bowling, Jeremy Hayes, Chastin Reed, Leslie Sanders, Lee Taylor and Michael Taylor. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City.
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Ralph Byron Johnson
Ralph Byron Johnson, 82 of Arab died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Johnson was born May 12, 1931 in Cullman County, the son of Claude C. and Carrie Kelly Johnson. He and the former Joyce L. Solley were married 60 years. He was a past Elder and a member of the Arab Church of Christ. He served in the Alabama National Guards and has lived in the Arab area for most of his lifetime. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Johnson; a son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Karen Johnson; four grandchildren and spouses: Hannah Stark (Jay), Sarah White (Phillip), Andrew Johnson (Kayla) and Candace Ciobota; a brother and sister-in-law: Herbert and Nondas Johnson; preceded in death by his parents: Claude and Carrie Johnson, two brothers: Will Emmett Johnson and Howard Johnson; three sisters: Lorene Maze, Audrey Taylor and Cuemie Putnam. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Ronald Earwood, Brother Ken Tyler and Brother Randy Johnson, officiating. Burial was in Gilliam Springs Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers were Seth Darnell, Andrew Johnson, Larry Johnson, Joe Norris, Jay Stark and Tommy Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers were Rex Chapman, Bill Dodd, Johnny Hallman and Herbert Johnson. Visitation was from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
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Joseph C. Armour Jr.
Joseph C. Armour age 89, of Southaven, Mississippi formerly of Arab passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Southaven at his residence. Mr. Armour was born July 17, 1924 to Joseph C., Sr. and Cora Hayes Armour in Holly Springs, MS. He was a supervisor at Coin Cylinder. Mr. Armour is survived by his sons: Larry Armour, Gary (Sandy) Armour and Timothy Armour; daughter: Clara Kay (Johnny) Austin; sister: Mildred (Elvis) Melton; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Rubinia Armour; son: Bill Vann; sisters: Louise Jones and Wilma Roebuck. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Gober Funeral Chapel from 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. with Graveside Service immediately following at Arab Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Gary Harvell officiating.
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