L. B. Sheppard, 77 of Union Grove, the Morgan City Area died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the home of his daughter; he had been staying with her during his illness. Service information is incomplete at present time and will be posted just as quickly as possible.
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Jason Ray Buckley
Jason Ray “Buck” Buckley, 47 of Union Grove, the Morgan City area died Friday, September 12, 2014 in Madison, the results of a tree trimming accident. Mr. Buckley was born October 28, 1966 in Tyler, Texas, the son of Truitt and Alice Buckley. He was married 7 years to the former Kimberly Goben (Shelton) and has lived in the Morgan City area for the past 2 years. He was owner, operator of Bucks Tree Service and enjoyed riding dirt bikes, motorcycles, video gaming and fishing; he also loved cars and was active in pet rescues. He is survived by his wife: Kim Shelton; two daughters: Dale Drinkard and Nicole Drinkard; two grandchildren: Micah Hostios and Ava Drinkard; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Jimmy Don and Tonya Johnston, Jesse Wayne Buckley, Tracy Lee and Rhonda Buckley and Jim and Ester Oettle; a sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Jimmy Rice; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City, Brother Randy Blakely, officiating. The Family elected cremation to follow the service, Brindlee Mountain Chapel and Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel assisted the family with direction of the service and cremation arrangements. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City.
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Janet Carol Sutton
Janet Carol Lemons Sutton, 61 of Union Grove died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Sutton was born July 19, 1953 in Madison County the daughter of Leonard and Lois Lemons. She was a lifetime resident of the Morgan City area and a 1971 graduate of Union Hill High School. She was a secretary with Redstone Arsenal; she loved her children and family, enjoyed going to town and Face Book. She was married 19 years to Gary Dale Sutton when he preceded her in death November 6, 2002. She is survived by a son: Derek Alexander Sutton; a daughter: Pamela Renee Sutton; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Hilda and Richard Buckshaw, Judy and Hershel Metcalf and Ernestine and Bill Carter and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City Brother Mylon Metcalf, officiating. Burial will be in Rescue Cemetery, Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City and Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Danny Carter, James Coble, Alan Crouch, Brian Ingram, Greg Metcalf, Jeff Rogers, Mike Rogers and Chuck Sutton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City.
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Franklin Purser
Franklin Purser age 73, of Arab passed away Monday Sept. 15, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Purser was born on April 15, 1941, in Marion Co., AL to James Gurley and Verley Westbrook Purser. He worked as a Sawmill operator and was married to Betty Burgans Purser. He was a member of New Beginning Church. He is survived by his Wife: Betty Purser of Arab; Children: Tony (Judy) Purser of Holly Pond, Bo Purser of Hulaco, Robin (Harold) Fowler of Cotaco and Rena Hayes of Arab; Brother: Grady Purser of Russellville; Host of Nieces and Nephews; 13 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Wed. Sept. 17, 2014, at 1 PM at New Beginning Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Hamaker and Bro. Junior Berry will officiate. Pallbearers will be: Eric Fowler, Russell Hayes, Adam Hayes, Tony Purser, Jr., Tommy Purser, Zackary Purser, Nathan McClain and Bryan Jones. Visitation will be begin at the New Beginning Church at 5 PM Tues.
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Willie Jo Couch
Willie Jo Reeves Couch, 86 of Union Grove died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at her residence. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Shane Wheeler, officiating. Burial will be in Brookwood Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
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Dorothy Sue Miller
Dorothy Sue Miller age 92, of Arab passed away Monday Sept. 22, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Miller was born on March 9, 1922, in Baileyton, AL to Larkin and Gladys Thompson Benefield. She was a retired teacher and she was married to Roger I. Miller who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a Son: Randall B. Miller. Survivors include: Sons: Roger I. Miller, Jr. and Wife, Joyce of Joppa and Stanley L. Miller and Wife, Vickie of Arab; Brother: Craig Williams of Canada; Granddaughter: Haley Rae Wilks; Great Grandchild: Payton Wilks. Funeral Service will be Wed. Sept. 24, 2014, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with burial in Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tues. from 6 PM until 8 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be: Bobby Joe Burden, Gary Lynn Burden, Jeffery Byron Burden, Alan Miller, Russell Dowling Miller and Ken Gregory with Philip Mann serving as alternate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc.
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John Albert Medlin
John Medlin age 87, of the Georgia Mountain area in Guntersville, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Marshall Medical Center North. He was born October 11, 1926 in Madison County to John Albert and Mazilee Carothers Medlin. He had lived in Guntersville since 1987. He was retired from UAH and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Guntersville. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII aboard the U. U. S. NERRUS, submarine tender in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Medlin is survived by his wife: Helen Hall Medlin of Guntersville; son: John Paul (Vicki) Medlin of Guntersville; daughter: Gail Ruth (Gerald) Daniel of Guntersville; brothers: Robert E. Medlin of New Market, AL and Leroy Medlin of Jefferson City, IN; sister: Charlene Wages of Sheffield, AL; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Graveside Service will be Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville with Donald Hall officiating.
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Jerry Wayne Smallwood
Jerry Wayne Smallwood age 50, of Arab passed away Monday Sept. 22, 2014, at his residence. Jerry was born on May 23, 1964, in Marshall Co. AL to Curtis Ray and Tempie Virginia Perkins Smallwood. He had worked previously for Classic Cadillac in Cullman as a salesman. He is survived by Sisters: Lola Vincent of Villa Rica, GA, Deborah Keeton of Union Grove, and Sheila (Matt) Laleme of Alaska. Brother: James (Melissa) Smallwood of Arab; Nieces: Summer (Brandon) Sims of Arab and April Stafford of Arab; Host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service will be Friday Sept. 26, 2014, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Gary Harvell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12 PM until 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel.
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Rhonda Ponder
Rhonda Jones Ponder, 69 of Arab died Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Hospice of Marshall County Shepherd’s Cove. Mrs. Ponder was born October 11, 1944 the daughter of Harve and Della Jones. She was a life time resident of Marshall County, the Union Grove and Arab area, a 1963 graduate of Arab High School and a member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church. She retired from Chrysler. She and her husband, Davis L. Ponder were married July 13, 1984. She is survived by her husband of 30 years: Davis L. Ponder; a son and daughter-in-law: Mitch and Melissa Stone; step daughter and spouse: Amanda and David Sloan; grandson: Landon Stone; six step grandchildren: Morgan Ponder, Cody Mayo, Katelyn, Jacob, Andrew and Christian Sloan; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Nell Jones Kelly and Sarah and Barry Wright; brothers and sisters-in-law: Wayne and Arlene Jones, Johnny and Glenda Jones, Donald Jones and her twin brother and his wife: Ronald and Sue Jones and a host of nieces, nephews other family members and many dear friends and neighbors; preceded in death by two sons: Jonathan Stone and Douglas Lee Stone, her parents: Harve and Della Jones and a sister: Laura Black. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Donald Cox and Brother Mike Whitt, officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Rodney Jones, Roger Jones, Ronnie Jones, Charlie Shumate, Jimmy Shumate and Shannon Wright. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Black, Chris Jones, Jarod Jones, Jeff Jones, Mark Jones, Randy Jones, Cody Mayo and Allen Ponder. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
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James F. Bridges
James F. Bridges, 88 of Union Grove, the Mountain View Community died Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Decatur Morgan Hospital. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Mountain View Baptist Church, Brother Radford Pritchett and Brother Dennis Shadix, officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Bryan Bridges, Lee Bridges, Robert Bridges, Wayne Cooper, Danny Dunn, Steve Hill, Buddy Kelley and Marcus Stegall. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. He will also lie-in-state at the church from 11 to 12. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to the… American Cancer Society Marshall County Memorial 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 201 Birmingham, AL 35205 In memory of James F. Bridges.
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Ezma Faye Harrington
Ezma Faye Harrington age 85, of Holly Pond passed away Thurs. Sept. 25, 2014, at Marshall Medical Center North. Mrs. Harrington was born on Jan. 8, 1929, in Cullman County, AL to Grover and Lois Hubbard Cummings. She was a homemaker and was married to Jackson Ridley Harrington who passed away in 1989. She is survived by her Children: Robbie Pitts of Sylacauga, Randall Harrington of Blountsville, Sherry Bradley of Holly Pond, Ronnie Harrington of Blountsville, Perry Harrington of GA, Stevie Harrington of Hartselle, Jackie Harrington of Holly Pond and Donna Gardner of Sylacauga; Brother: Lynn Cummings of Wilsonville; 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Sat. Oct. 4, 2014, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Harvell officiating.
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Sherriel NeSmith
Sherriel NeSmith age 66, of Arab passed away Sat. Sept. 27, 2014, at his residence. Mr. NeSmith was born on Nov. 15, 1947, in Arab, AL to Chester and Maxine Marsh NeSmith. He was a former Store Manager for Food World. Sherriel is survived by his Sons: Pat (Stephanie) NeSmith of Watkinsville, GA and Jeff (Rhonda) NeSmith of Fayetteville, TN; Daughters: Susan Bazzel (Cecil Hunt) of Arab and Sheryll Griffin (Jeremy Smith) of Arab; Brother: Dennis (Glenda) NeSmith of Arab; Sister: Sandra (Elvis) Blade of Arab; Grandchildren: Elizabeth NeSmith, Quinton NeSmith, Emilee Burgett, Addy Bazzel, Chase Griffin and Drake Smith; Aunt: Sylvia (Sherrill) Collins of Arab; He was preceded in death by his Parents: Chester and Maxine NeSmith. The family is planning a Memorial Service at a later date. Gober Funeral Chapel assisted the family.
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Walter Maurice Whitlow
Walter Maurice Whitlow, 84 of Arab died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Marshall Medical Center North E. R. Service information is incomplete at present time and will be posted just as soon as possible.
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Brenda Jean Sutherland
Brenda Jean Roberts Sutherland, 67 of Somerville, the West Point Community of Morgan County died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Sutherland was born in Shelby County, Alabama June 28, 1947, the daughter of Obert W. and Opal E. Roberts. She was a high school and college graduate. She and her husband, Robert Lee Sutherland were married 30 years. She retired in 2013 from NASA, the data management department. She is survived by her husband: Robert Lee Sutherland; a son and daughter-in-law: Scott and Janice Sutherland; a daughter and son-in-law: Dawn and Henry Hagstrom and a brother and sister-in-law: J. P. and Dorlis Roberts. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City, Brother Harry Saint, officiating. Visitation will be 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Brindlee Mountain Chapel, Morgan City. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Phil Campbell, Alabama in Franklin County following a Graveside Committal Service there at the cemetery; Brindlee Mountain Chapel and Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing.
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Lyn Whisenant
Lyndon Dean “Lyn” Whisenant, 76 of Arab died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Whisenant was born January 26, 1938 in Marshall County, the son of L. D. Jr. and Robbie Satterfield Whisenant. He was a former resident of Union Grove, but has called Arab his home for the past 7 years. He and the former Mary Nell Latta were married 33 years; his first wife, Shirley Ann Tolton Whisenant preceded him in death September 1, 1979. Mr. Whisenant was owner, operator of his own business, a dump truck, trucking business and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church, south of Arab. He is survived by his wife: Mary Latta Neal-Whisenant; a son and daughter-in-law: Dale and Brenda Whisenant; three step sons and spouses: David Neal, Clifton and Tammy Neal and Greg and Lisa Neal; 2 grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Jerry Burgett, officiating. Burial will be in Brock’s Chapel Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Clark, Aaron Neal, Clifton Neal, David Neal, Greg Neal, Kyle Neal, Dale Whisenant and Dusty Whisenant. Honorary Pallbearers will be April Clark, Michael Hankins, J. R. Neal, Justin Neal and Ryan Neal. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in memory of “Lyn” Whisenant to: Holly’s Home Post Office Box 357 Albertville, AL 35950
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Mike Mardis
Mike Mardis age 67, of Arab passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 1, 1947 in Gadsden, AL to Malcolm and Ilene Mardis. He was a retired school teacher and also retired Civil Service from the Redstone Arsenal. Mr. Mardis is survived by his wife: Kay Mardis of Arab; son and daughter in law: Jeff and Michelle Mardis of Birmingham; daughter and son in law: Jennifer and Ty King of Arab; brother and sister in law: Kenny and Linda Mardis of Guntersville; and his grandchildren: Anna Mardis, Mallory Mardis, Kayleigh King and Lawson King. He was preceded in death by his parents: Malcolm and Ilene Mardis. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 3 at 2:00 P.M. at Arab First Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Murphy and Dr. Clint Landry officiating. Burial will be in Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 2 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Arab First Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Ron Hunt, George Bright, John Hyatt, Dan Smalley, Donny Parker and Edwin Cooley. In Lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to Arab First Baptist Church.
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Gene Austin Bonner
Gene Bonner age 67, of Arab passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1947 in Pickens County, AL to Wardie Lawton and Mildred Odessa Bates Bonner. Mr. Bonner is survived by his wife of 48 years: Linda Goens Bonner of Arab; sons: Larry (Linda) Bonner, Dennis (Rebecca) Bonner and Tim Bonner all of Arab; sisters: Mildred Guy of Reform, AL, Louise Isbell of Reform, AL and Helen Woolbright of Sulligent, AL; brothers: Jimmy Bonner of Tuscaloosa, AL and Willie Bonner of Reform, AL; grandchildren: Maverick Bonner, Cheyenne Bonner and Dakota Bonner. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 6 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Brad Hadley and Bro. Arthur Feemster officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, October 5 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers are David Wise, Jackie Needham, William Denny, James Williams, Seth Hadley and Brad Byrums. Honorary Pallbearers are David Lynn, Bo Marks, Roger King and Deacons at Zion Grove Baptist Church.
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Johnny Shumate
Johnny Shumate, 47 of Arab died Monday October 6, 2014 in Huntsville Hospital. Service information is incomplete at present time and will be posted just as quickly as possible.
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Jimmy Bonds
Jimmy Wayne Bonds of Union Grove, the Morgan City area died Monday, October 6, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Bonds, a life time resident of Marshall County was born June 29, 1947; he was the son of Claris and Tiny Bonds. As a child he grew up in the Guntersville area and later moved to the Scant City, Grassy area. He and the former Bonita “Bonnie” Robinson were married 38 years and have called the Morgan City area of Union Grove their home for several years. He was a member of the Baptist faith and had worked as a painter, in construction, Jim’s Painting. He is survived by his wife: Bonnie Bonds; three daughters and sons-in-law: Delores and Richard Sloan, Teri Henry and Kari and Scotty Whisenant; a son: Pete Winn; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; three brothers: Leon, Terry and Lynn Bonds; a sister-in-law: Barbara Bonds, brother-in-law: Marty Upton and preceded in death by a sister: Judy Upton and two brothers: Ed Bonds and Sonny Carter. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel Brother Alvin Martin and Brother Lavon Winn, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Eddie Bonds, Leroy Bonds, Matt Farley, Chuck Lytle, Mitch Mitchell, Mark Upton, Scotty Whisenant and Pete Winn. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
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Laverne Durham Grace
Laverne Durham Grace age 62, of Joppa passed away Tues. Oct. 7, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Grace was born on April 25, 1952, in Alabama to William Harvey and Mattie Mae Smith Durham. She was married to Lelton Grace, was a homemaker and had worked as a Cook at Dairy Queen. She was a graduate of Arab High School and she was a member of the Ryan Baptist Church. Mrs. Grace is survived by her Husband: Lelton Grace of Joppa; Sons: Timothy (Sonya) Grace of Joppa; Daryl (Chantz) Grace of Joppa; Brother: Howard (Wanda) Durham of GA; Sisters: Sue (John L.) Bright of Arab, Linda (Willie) Watwood of Joppa, Judy Warren of Arab and Patricia (Perry) Blocker of Joppa; Grandchildren: Shayla, Heather, Garrett, Tristan and Ty. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Harvey and Mattie Durham and Grandson: Jake Grace. Funeral Service will be Thurs. Oct. 9, 2014, at 3 PM at Ryan Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry Hudson, Eldridge Criscoe and Michael King officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel directing. Pallbearers will be: Casey Franklin, Brad Franklin, Lamar Grace, Chad Hoke, David Warren and Tyler Hardin. Visitation will be Wed. from 6 PM until 8 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Grace’s Body will lie in state at the Church on Thurs. from 2 PM until service time at 3 PM.
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