Funeral Services for Ruth M. Kanaday, 95, of Hanceville Alabama will be 12 O'clock P.M. December 31, 2019 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Her burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will welcome guests for a visitation prior to the service beginning at 11 O'clock A.M. at the Church on Tuesday December 31.

Funeral Services for Ealon A. Linkous, 78, of Cullman, AL will be 11 O'clock A.M. Monday December 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley Springs Cemetery. The family will welcome guests for a visitation from 5:30 P.M. until 8 O'clock P.M. Sunday December 29 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

Mrs. Linkous was self-employed and owned and operated Valley Grove Grocery. She is the daughter to the late Wendell and Novel (Hancock) Kugler.

Mrs. Linkous is survived by her four children, Randy Hollis, Mitch Hollis, Kelly Hollis and Tracey (Wayne) Reburn; grandchildren, Kyle, Taylor, Nathan, Stephanie and Tori Hollis; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Cason, Lorelai, Dakota, Colten and Caleb Hollis; brothers, Guy Kugler and Stan (Diane) Kugler.

Mrs. Linkous is preceded in death by her husband John T. Linkous and two brothers, Terry and Marshall Kugler.

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Memorial Services for James Michael "Jimmy" Johnston, 59, of Hayden, AL will be 11 O'clock A.M. December 28, 2019 at Charis Community Church located in Hanceville, Alabama with services led by Reverend Randy Mahaffey.

Mr. Johnston was a supervisor for Willoughby Roofing for many years. He enjoyed working and spending time with his loving family. Mr. Johnston will be missed by many.

Mr. Johnston is survived by his grandson Ryan Johnston; step-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Gavin, and Chaz; siblings; Linda (Brad) Reinhold of Turlock, CA, David (Ginger) Johnston of Vinemont, AL, Marsha Price of Holy Pond, AL, and Diane (Jeff) Wright of Hayden, AL.

Mr. Johnston is preceded in death by his son Michael Johnston, sister Carolyn Johnston and his parents Joseph and Annie (Tolbert) Johnston.

Funeral service for Mary Charlotte Guthery, 65, of Hanceville will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with interment following at Hopewell Cemetery.  Mary's family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8.

   

Memorial Services for Larry Vail Hall, 33, of Hanceville, AL. will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday December 28, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

Mr. Hall was a selfless and compassionate individual who loved nothing more than to be surrounded by the family and friends he thought so highly of. Mr. Hall was an employee of TQI where he worked as a box handler for several years. His job was his passion and he desired nothing more than to be at work everyday. He was a huge Alabama Football fan and loved his president, Donald J. Trump. Mr. Hall is loved and will be missed by everyone.

Mr. Hall is survived by his parents, Larry Hall Sr. and Tamela Hall; siblings, Demetrus Hall, Jasmine Hall and Timothy Cook; aunts and uncles, Deryll (Yvonne) Thomas, Marie (Charles) Turner, Sonja (Charles) Morrison, Gregory Thomas, Yevette (Dennis) Wolfe, Sandra Thomas, Lewis (Jackie) Thomas, Sherrell Ervin, Michelle Hall, Shereal Hall, Jeffrey Hall, Thomas Hall and Laverne Davis; niece Everleigh Smith; nephew Bryson Smith; and a host of many cousins.

Mr. Hall is preceded in death by his grandparents Eugene & Maude Thomas and Tommy & Sallie Hall.

Funeral services for Martha Ann White, 78, of Hanceville, AL. will be 2 O'clock P.M. Friday December 20, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. The family will welcome friends for a visitation from 6 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. Thursday December 19, 2019.

 Mrs. White was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and business owner. Mrs. White owned and operated Martha White's Kitchen located in Phelan. From there she relocated and started Garden City Café. Cooking was her passion. She enjoyed prepping, cooking, and serving hot meals to anyone who walked through her doors; especially those she loved so dearly within the Hanceville and Garden City communities. Everyone that knew Mrs. White knows she was a beautiful and loving woman and will be missed by many.

 Mrs. White leaves behind her two children Rhonda (Marlowe) Jett and Stephen Harold White; three grandchildren, Christopher Harold Purdy, Jessica Ann White, and John Paul White; seven great grandchildren including Madelyn Elizabeth Purdy who was always known as "Maw Maw's Boss Lady"; three siblings, Myra Estes, Faye Brown and James Murcks as well as a host of loved nieces and nephews.

 Mrs. White is preceded in death by her husband Harold White; siblings, Milton Murcks, Ola Taylor, Magdeline England, Jimmy Murcks and Jerry Murcks; and parents Melvin and Etta (Smith) White.

Funeral services for Maxie "Max" Arnell Doty will be 1 O'clock P.M. Saturday December 14, 2019 at Riverside Baptist Church located in Hanceville, AL. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will welcome friends for a visitation prior to the service beginning at 10 O'clock A.M. at Riverside Church. Mr. Doty was born June 8, 1946 and died December 11, 2019

Mr. Doty grew up in Cullman County and spent the majority of his life within the Walter Community. He had a strong love for his community and was involved with several activities including being on the water board and working with the Walter Fire Department for many years. Mr. Doty retired from Greif Brothers also enjoyed being on his farm where he raised poultry and cattle. Mr. Doty was a generous and kind hearted man. He loved being able to get out and help his neighbors in time of need. Mr. Doty will be missed very much by several family members and his community.

Mr. Doty is survived by his wife of many years, Frances Doty; sons, Jason, Brandon (Shannon), Ashley (Sara) Doty; grandchildren, Zachary, Olivia, Alyssa, and Carter Doty, his brother, Terry Doty; his mother Ruth Doty; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Mr. Doty is preceded in death by his father, Verbon Doty; sister-in-law, Sandra Doty; mother & father-in-law Margaret & Robert F. McGukin; brother-in-law, Robert E. "Bob" and sister-in-law, Mary Rose McGukin; and a niece Carla H. Weldy.

Funeral services for Allyson Marie Cofield, 41, of Cullman, AL. will be 1 O'clock P.M. Thursday December 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Welti Cumberland Cemetery in Welti, AL. Visitation will be from 6 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cofield is survived by her two children, Bethany and Colyn Cofield; siblings, Brad, Julie, and Anthony Hamilton; parents, James and Debra Hamilton; niece, Adeline Hamilton; nephew, Owen Hamilton; fiance, Josh Jackson; and a host of many aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends.

Mrs. Cofield is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest A. and Marvorene Hamilton and Delos and Alice Schuldt; and a brother Brad Schuldt.

Graveside services for Nadene Hitt, 87, of Hanceville, AL. will be 2:30 P.M. Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County, AL. The family will welcome guests for a visitation from 1 O'clock P.M. to 2 O'clock P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Phillip Sessions will be officiating.

Mrs. Hitt is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hitt is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Elise (Harris) Holcomb; husband, James G. Hitt; children, Deborah Faye, Charlotte Lorenne, and James Keith Hitt; and sisters, Ruth Gartman, Jewl Hitt, Geneva Hewitt and Virginia Little.

Funeral Services for Ms. Purifoy will be 11 O'clock Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Pleasant Grove church located in Colony, Alabama. She will lie in state from 10 O'clock to 11 O'clock prior to the service. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will welcome guests for a visitation beginning at 6 O'clock P.M. Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

Ms. Marion "Mike" Purifoy died peacefully in the hospital on Friday, December 6, 2019 in Cullman at the age of 86. Marion is survived by her children, Darrell Anthony Purifoy (Lynda) of Lutz, Florida; Casandra Purifoy of Colony, Alabama, Michael Purifoy of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Steven Perry of Gardendale, Alabama, and Katie (Brian) Porterfield of Conyers, Georgia; six siblings, Arnell Williams of Los Angeles, CA, Delores Anderson of Nashville, TN, Willard (Dr. Joan) Boyd of Youngstown, OH, Carrol Craig of Cleveland , OH, Evelyn Howard of Colony, Alabama and Roger (Jackie) Boyd of Colony, AL; Wilbur Brown of Birmingham, Alabama ; Robin Ridgeway and Joann (Otis) Minnitt of Colony , Alabama; Leroy Purifoy of Fultondale, Alabama and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her son William Henry Purifoy and daughter Mavis Joyce Purifoy; her brothers Melvin Boyd and Cecil Boyd; her sisters, Burgess Boyd, Vivian Allen, Margaret Taylor, Janice Grier and Emma Jean Robinson and grandson, William Maurice Purifoy and great-great granddaughter Journee Rose Pruitt.

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Funeral Services for Allyson Cofield, 41, of Hollypond, AL will be announced at a later time.

Funeral Services for Garland Crabtree, 61, of Hanceville will be 2 O'clock Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Johnson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Grove Congregational Cemetery located in Hanceville. The family will welcome friends for a visitation starting at 5:30 P.M. at the funeral home on Tuesday December 3, 2019.

Mr. Crabtree is survived by his children, Patty Crabtree, Candy (Robert) Grantland, and Kevin Crabtree; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Sheila Dill and Sharron (Adam) Krock; and a niece, Rachel (J.R.) Fillmore.

Mr. Crabtree is preceded in death by his parents J.G. Crabtree and Margie Moore Johnson; a daughter, Tiffany Crabtree, a brother Ricky Wheatley; and a nephew, Justin Dooley

Funeral Services for Carol Dean Jones, 80, of Cullman, AL will be 3:30 P.M. Sunday December 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Vernon Alvis will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in West Point, AL. The family will welcome friends for a visitation from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. November 30, 2019 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Jones was retired and spent many years in the nursing field. She is the daughter of the late Dale and Ethie White Johnson.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her most beloved dog Toby; her children, Kenneth Langley, Calvin Langley, Geraldean Smith, Eugene Langley and Brian Jones; step-children Randall Jones, Eugene Jones, Milton Jones, Michael Cason, and Diane Floyd; twenty-eight grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; a sister, Shelby Baker; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Jones and sisters, Robbie Lou Green, Wavely Norton, Jo Ann Doty, and Mary Glenn Cole.

Funeral Services for Barbara Jean Doss, 87, of Hanceville, AL will be 2 O'clock P.M. Monday December 2, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dudley Brock will be officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery located in Arkadelphia. There will be a visitation prior to the service beginning at 12 O'clock noon.

Mrs. Doss is the daughter of the late Clarence and Wilma Davis Brock.

Mrs. Doss is survived by her son, Bryant Keith (Ellen) Doss; grandchildren, Maggie Doss and Ben Doss; siblings, Dudley (Frances) Brock, J.C. (Ann) Brock, Donald (Marlane) Brock, Cathy Murphree, Peggy (Bill) Walker; a sister-in-law Carlista Brock; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Doss is preceded in death by her husband Homer Doss; two sons, Kevin and Steven Doss; siblings, Ann Young, James "Sonny" Brock, Billy Brock, Adrian Brock, Earl Miles Brock, Larry Brock, and Kenneth Brock

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Carol Jones who will have visitation from 5 to 8 pm on Saturday November 30. details on her funeral service will be  Sunday December 1 time to determined.

Funeral services and visitation for Garland Crabtree have yet to be determined by his family.

Funeral Services for Colene P. Shelton, aged 81, of Hanceville, Alabama are 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 29 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends will be prior to the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Shelton had been a teacher at the Church Day Care, Birmingham. Most recently Mrs. Shelton was a parishioner at Prospect Baptist Church, Hanceville

Mrs. Shelton is survived by her brother, Marrell (Glenda) Parker, sister-in-law, Gertrude Darnell and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Shelton is preceded in death by her husband, Vetta Shelton, sister, Irene Stewart, and three brothers, Orlin Parker, Thurman Parker and J.R. Parker.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Colene P. Shelton's name to your favorite charity.

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Funeral services for Frances R. Harrington 86, of Hanceville, Alabama will be two p.m. Tuesday November 26, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday November 26, prior to funeral service. Reverend Jimmy Sawyer will be officiating.

Mrs. Harrington is the daughter of the late D.R. and Verna Mae (Burgess) Roberts and is originally from Blount County.  Mrs. Harrington worked in retail sales.

Survivors include daughter, Janice (Ken) Bass. Sisters; Virginia Leighber of Hanceville, Sarah Miller of Vinemont, Rena Meade of Garden City and Jean Copland of Blountsville. Grandchildren include Alyssa (Jamie) Jones, Matthew (Heather) Bass and Roxanne (Michael) Green, great grandchildren, Marliegh Green, Monroe Green and Rowan Bass.

Mrs. Harrington is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Harrington, a son, Ronnie Lindsey and brother, Frank Roberts.

Funeral services for Francis R. Harrington 86, of Hanceville, Alabama will be two p.m. Tuesday November 26 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday November 26, prior to funeral service. Reverend Jimmy Sawyer will be officiating.

Mrs. Harrington is the daughter of the late D.R. and Verna Mae (Burgess) Roberts and is originally from Blount County.  Mrs. Harrington worked in retail sales.

Survivors include daughter, Janice (Ken) Bates, sisters, Virginia Leighber of Hanceville, Sarah Miller of Vinemont, Rena Meade of Garden City and Jean Copland of Blountsville. Grandchildren include Alyssa (Jamie) Jones, Matthew (Heather) Bass and Roxanne (Michael) Green, great grandchildren, Marliegh Green, Monroe Green and Rowan Bass.

Mrs. Harrington is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Harrington, a son, Ronnie Lindsey and brother, Frank Roberts.

Funeral service for Brenda Kay Watson, 74 of Hayden will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Vernon Alvis officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville.  Visitation will be Sunday evening beginning at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Valerie Denise Calvert, age 52, of Hanceville, AL passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at CRMC.

Funeral service will be Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM at The Chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home.  Internment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery.  Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home, Sunday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Monday from 1:00 PM until Funeral Time. 

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Funeral services for Mr. Claud Day, aged 86, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday December 1, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dennis Reeves will be officiating. Visitation by friends will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday November 30, 2019 at the funeral home.

Mr. Day had been a fabricator at Alter Utility Manufacturing, held an Associates Degree and was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force.

Mr. Day is survived by his son Leon (Carolyn) Day of New York City, New York, two sisters, Mary Burns of Hanceville and Loraine Day of Birmingham and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Day is preceded in death by his parents John Alton and Jura (Nichols) Day.

Funeral services for Mr. Claud Day, aged 86 of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday November 24 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dennis Reeves will be officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home, 5:30 p.m.

Mr. Day had been a fabricator at Alter Utility Manufacturing, held an Associates Degree and was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. 

Mr. Day is survived by his son Leon (Carolyn) Day of New York City, New York, two sisters, Mary Burns of Hanceville and Loraine Day of Birmingham and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Day is preceded in death by his parents John Alton and Jura (Nichols) Day.

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Funeral Services for Velma Louise Jacobs aged 90, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday November 23, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends is Saturday November 23 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Officiating Reverend Samuel Tucker. Final disposition will be at the Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery, Cullman, Alabama.

Mrs. Jacobs was a self-employed farmer and homemaker.

Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her son, Larry Edward Jacobs, of Ellabelle, Georgia, a daughter Rebecca Eloise Sprowl of Hanceville, sisters, Mary Hughes, of Hanceville, Alabama and Doris Briscoe, of Gardendale, Alabama and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Jacobs is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Jacobs, sons, Mancel, Harold and Timothy Jacobs, sisters, Clara Starnes, Cleo Herndon and Vivian Graham, brothers, Dewey, Clifford and Leonard Hutson.

Funeral Services for Velma Louise Jacobs aged 90, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday November 23, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends is Saturday November 23 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Officiating Reverend Samuel Tucker. Final disposition will be at the Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery, Cullman, Alabama.

Mrs. Jacobs was a self-employed farmer and homemaker.

Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her son, Larry Edward Jacobs, of Ellabelle, Georgia, a daughter Rebecca Eloise Sprowl of Hanceville, sisters, Mary Hughes, of Hanceville, Alabama and Doris Briscoe, of Gardendale, Alabama and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Jacobs is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Jacobs, sons, Mancel, Harold and Timothy Jacobs, two sisters, Cleo Herndon and Vivian Graham, brothers, Dewey, Clifford and Leonard Hutson.

Bobby Allen Curtis born November 12, 1943, in Lawrence County, Alabama, to Robert Allen and Virginia Miller Curtis. He died November 17, 2019, in Cullman, Alabama. He retired from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office with 25 years as a deputy and 8 years as a reserve deputy.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenneth Curtis; two nephews, Allen Curtis and Blake Landers.

 

Survived by two sons; Jeff (Susie) and  Jason(Carla) Curtis, Sherron Miller, mother of his children and partner, one sister; Jewel (Nathaniel) Waits, Three brothers; Charles (Betty) Curtis, Dannie Curtis, Dennis (Kathy) Curtis, sister-in-law Sarah Curtis,  6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

 

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday November 21 at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church, interment in the adjoining cemetery. Reverends Tommy Graves and Brandon Stripling officiating. Family receiving friends at the church starting at 11:00 a.m.

Bobby Allen Curtis born November 12, 1943, in Lawrence County, Alabama, to Robert Allen and Virginia Miller Curtis. He died November 17, 2019, in Cullman, Alabama. He retired from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office with 25 years as a deputy and 8 years as a reserve deputy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenneth Curtis; two nephews, Allen Curtis and Blake Landers.

Survived by two sons; Jeff (Susie) and  Jason(Carla) Curtis, Sherron Miller, mother of his children and partner, one sister; Jewel (Nathaniel) Waits, Three brothers; Charles (Betty) Curtis, Dannie Curtis, Dennis (Kathy) Curtis, sister-in-law Sarah Curtis,  grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday November 21 at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church, interment in the adjoining cemetery. Reverends Tommy Graves and Brandon Stripling officiating. Family receiving friends at the church starting at 11:00 a.m.

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Funeral services for Nellie Elizabeth Brown, 98, of Hanceville, will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 18 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at the Funeral Home. Reverend Trueman Davis will officiate. Burial will be at the Hopewell Cemetery.

Mrs. Brown is a retired inspector at Blue Bell Sewing Plant.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Danny (Doc) Brown of Hanceville, grand daughters, Kelly (Chris) Lambert of Cullman and Briana (Shannon) Bauer of Hanceville, grandsons include , Harlan (Martha) Green of Hanceville, Craig Green of Cullman, Brandon (Emily) Brown of Hanceville, great grandchildren, Adam, Spencer, Jacob, Jenna, Lilly, Adyson, Isaac, Kollin and Sarah Grace, and a sister Mary Lou Phillips.

Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Brown, her daughter, Sandra Green and a granddaughter Mandy Patrum.

Funeral services for Nellie Elizabeth Brown, 98, of Hanceville, will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 18 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at the home. Reverend Trueman Davis will officiate. Burial will be at the Hopewell Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Brown is a retired inspector at Blue Bell Sewing Plant.

 

Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Danny (Doc) Brown of Hanceville, grand daughters, Kelly (Chris) Lambert of Cullman and Briana (Shanon) Bauer of Hanceville, grandsons include , Harlan (Martha) Green of Hanceville, Graig Green of Cullman, Brandon (Emily) Brown of Hanceville, great grandchildren, Adam, Spencer, Jacob, Jenna, Lilly, Adyson, Isall, Kollin and Sarah Grace, and a sister Mary Lou Phillips.

 

Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Brown, her daughter, Sandra Green and a granddaughter Mandy Patrum.

Funeral services for Lottie Velma Johnson Terry, 84, will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral home Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the home. Officiating will be Reverend Kenneth Terry. Burial will be at the Mount Zion Nazarene Cemetery.   

Lottie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to this she was employed at Precision Press Company.

Lottie is survived by a brother Cecil (Georgia) Johnson of Smokerise, Alabama, a son Rodney (Lisa) Terry of Decatur, Alabama, grandchildren include Xalyn (Emily) Peek, Maisey (Will) Karrh and Haleigh (Nichol Winters) Peek, a great grandchild Anna James Peek and multiple nieces and nephews.   

Lottie is predeceased by her husband Austin Terry, her parents George and Mattie (nee Fallin) Johnson, brothers, Samuel, Howard and Russell Johnson, sisters, Martha Johnson and Marie Green.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Plant A Tree or Flowers in her name.

Funeral services for Martha J. Aldridge will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday November 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. There will be a visitation prior to the funeral service at the church from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

 

Martha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

 

Martha is survived by her husband Charles Aldridge, Sons, Greg (Kerri) Aldridge and Dwight Aldridge, four grandchildren, Chandler (Blake) Hoffman, Chastin (Austin) Scott, Evan Aldridge and Conner Aldridge, two brothers Glenn and Benny Yarbrough, a sister Diane Stewart as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Martha is predeceased by her parents John and Audrey (Entrekin) Yarbrough.

Funeral services for Joyce Dean Mann, 67, of Hanceville Alabama will be 3 O'clock P.M. Friday November 15, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Grove Congregational Cemetery located in Hanceville. Reverends Heath Riggs and Matt Griffin will be officiating. The family will welcome friends for a visitation on Friday prior to the service beginning at 2 O'clock P.M.

Mrs. Mann was a nurse in the healthcare industry for many years.

Mrs. Mann is survived by her son Jason Tyree (Savann) Mann; grandchildren, Tristan Kade Mann, Troy Ellis Mann and Magnus Tallon Mann; a sister Fay Yearwood and a brother-in-law James Yearwood. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmo and Nellie (Stone) Johns.

Pallbearers will include Ronald Stone, Ricky Stone, Jackie Stone, Russell Dunn, Elliot Bennett and Gerald Tucker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Pete Mallard, Ricky Harris and J.R. Criddle.

Funeral services for Martha J. Aldridge will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday November 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. There will be a visitation prior to the funeral service at the church from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

 

Martha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

 

Martha is survived by her husband Charles Aldridge, Sons, Greg (Kerri) Aldridge and Dwight Aldridge, four grandchildren, Chandler (Blake) Hoffman, Chastin (Austin) Scott, Evan Aldridge and Conner Aldridge, two brothers Glenn and Benny Yarbrough, a sister Diane Stewart as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Martha is predeceased by her parents John and Audrey (Entrekin) Yarbrough.

Funeral Services for Barbara Sue Scott Johns affectionately known as "Grannybob" will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday November 13 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Randy Butram and Bob Holley will be officiating. Visitation for friends is 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday November 12 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Bethlehem East Cemetery.

 Barbara worked at Nicholson File for 34 years as a machine operator. She was also the longest active member (70 years) at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church.

 Mrs. Johns is survived by her children Linda Johns Quick, James Alan (Angela) Johns, and Michael Anthony Johns. Grandchildren include Brandon (Kerry) Quick, Brittney (Robyn) Canady, Brent Quick, Shawna Manning,  Amanda Johns, Scott (Brooke) Johns, Kimberly Johns, Will (Tesla) Johns and Katie Johns. Great grandchildren include, Collin Harris, Josie McDonald, Sagey, River and Barrett Susanna Canady, Addyson Manning, Ellie Wells, Brycen Johns, Donavan and Carter Morgan, Colt and Blaklee Johns, Kyhlie, Jake and Silas Johns and Naomi Eady, a sister Dean (Ray) Murphree, a brother, Dan (Brenda) Scott and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

 Mrs. Johns is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Johns, parents Ennis and Alene Scott, sisters, Maxine Holley, Brenda Glista, brothers, Rayburn and Bill Scott, and son-in-law James (Ronnie) Quick.

Funeral Services for Wayne Wilson, 65, of Hanceville will be 11 O'clock A.M. Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Paul Campbell will be officiating. The family will welcome friends for a visitation at the funeral home from 6 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. Monday November 4, 2019.

Mr. Wilson served in the Army National Guard and was a truck driver for many years at Jones Motor Company. He was loved by many family members and friends. Mr. Wilson was a man of strong faith and a member of First United Methodist Church of Hanceville, AL. where he stayed active within his church family and community.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife of many years, Lisa Wilson; his children, Shawn Hageman and Kristie Gilley; grandchildren Samantha Gilley, Colton Gilley, Robyn Hageman and Brittney Hageman; a great great grandson Jaylon Graves; his brother Kenneth (Rose) Wilson; mother Drucilla Wilson and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his father Sonny Wilson, sister Anita Cornelius, step-daughter Amy Thompson and a sister-in-law Gwen Sullins.

Funeral Services for Robert "Bobby" Rogers, 83, of Cullman, AL., will be 2 O'clock P.M. Thursday October 31, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will welcome friends for a visitation prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 1 O'clock P.M. and lasting until 2 O'clock P.M.

Mr. Rogers, formerly known as "Bobby" worked several years in the maintenance field at an apartment complex.

Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 64 years, Melbaline Rogers; children Frankie Marlow, Eugene Rogers, Elwood Rogers, and Helen Brooks; 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren; a sister Betty Horrell, and a brother Jimmy Rogers

Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by his parents Robert Rogers Sr. and Doris (Galloway) Rogers.

Funeral services for Kenneth Lynn "Kenny" Phillips, 62, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m., Wednesday October 30, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home, Tuesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Reverend Caleb Elrod will be officiating. Burial will be at the Duck River Baptist Cemetery.

Mr. Phillips was the son of the late William O. Phillips. "Kenny" as his family and friends knew him had worked in the automobile repair industry as a diesel mechanic.

Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Shelia Kay Phillips of Cullman, his mother, Eva Phillips of Walter, Alabama, two brothers, Melvin Phillips of Athens, Alabama, Robert Phillips of Ardmore, Alabama and a grandson, Gabriel Lee Sams of Huntsville, Alabama.

Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by his daughter April Christina Sams and his father William O. Philips.

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Funeral services for William Lee Sanders, 60, of Hanceville, will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday October 27, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home, Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. until 3:00 pm. Close friend and pastor Hilda Walker and Andy Johnson will be officiating. Burial will be at the Garden City Cemetery. Mr. Sanders was the son of the late Billy Ray and Virginia Fay Sanders. He had been disabled for some time. Mr. Sander's was engaged to Miss Delinda Bliss.

Mr. Sander is survived by Miss Bliss and his brother Larry Sanders as well as a host of cousins and friends.

Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray and Virginia Fay Sanders, a brother Tommy Sanders, grandparents Julius and Vera Johnson, aunt and uncle Nelva and Roland Johnson.

Funeral services for William Lee Sanders, 60, of Cullman, will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday October 27, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home, Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. until 3:00 pm. Burial will be at the Garden City Cemetery. Mr. Sanders was the son of the late Billy Ray and Virginia Fay Sanders. He had been disabled for some time. Mr. Sander's was engaged to Miss Delinda Bliss.

Mr. Sander is survived by Miss Bliss and his brother Larry Sanders as well as a host of cousins and friends.

Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray and Virginia Fay Sanders, a brother Tommy Sanders, grandparents Julius and Vera Johnson, aunt and uncle Nelva and Roland Johnson.

Funeral services for Rollan Frank Edwards, 75, of Cullman, AL will be 2 O'clock P.M. Saturday October 26, 2019 at Shelton Grove Baptist Church located in Hanceville, Al. Burial will follow at Shelton Grove Cemetery. The family will welcome friends for a visitation prior to the service beginning at 12 O'clock noon.

 Mr. Edwards was the son of the late Monroe and Lily (Blaylock) Edwards. He retired from the Cullman County School System serving many years at Garden City Elementary School. Also, Mr. Edwards served several positions within the community of Hanceville, Al.

 Mr. Edwards is survived by his three sisters Mary Powell, Melba Hipp, Clarcie Jones; a brother Douglas "Buck" Edwards and a host of several nieces and nephews.

 Mr. Edwards is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Hazel McPherson.

Funeral services for William Curtis Cantrell, 68, of Hanceville, will be 11:00 a.m., Sunday October 20, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home Saturday, beginning at 5:30 until 8:00 pm. Mr. Cantrell was the son of the late Roland and Elenor Cantrell. He worked at the Paper Mill Company having held several different positions.

Mr. Cantrell is survived by his daughter Jennifer Marie Shoemaker, step-children include Jerry, Ricky, Michael, Krystal, Leigh Hamm and Zelda Brown, a grandson Devan Johnson, a sister Marion Eloise Stafford and soul mate Linda Patterson.

Mr. Cantrell is preceded in death by wife Deelia Hamm, step-son Don Hamm, grandson Blake Johnson and sister Marlene Windsor.

Graveside services for Nora J James, 88, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday October 20, 2019 at Sulphur Springs Cemetery located in Hayden, AL. Mrs. James was the daughter of the late Walter and Ada (Coffman) Millican. Mrs. James was a former bank teller at Amsouth Bank.

Mrs. James is survived by her daughters Camilla (Randy) Slogan & Sheila Malone, grandchildren Kristi (Neal) Brooks, Andy (Nicole) Roan and Michelle (Jeff) Thomas; sisters, Correne Lewis and Wynell Neely; twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sisters Ednelle Watson and Venita Gardener and a brother Carl Millican.

Graveside services for Nora J. James, 88, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday October 20, 2019 at Sulphur Springs Cemetery located in Hayden, AL. Mrs. James was the daughter of the late Walter and Edna Millican. Mrs. James was a former bank teller at Amsouth Bank.

Mrs. James is survived by her daughters Michelle (Jeff) Thomas, Camilla (Randy) Slogan, Sheila Malone, Kristi (Neal) Brooks and son Andy (Roan) Nicole. Twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sisters Ednelle Watson and Venita Gardener and a brother Carl Millican.

Graveside services for Edith M. Dean, 95, of Hanceville will be 11:30 Saturday October 19, 2019 at Arkadelphia Cemetery located in Hanceville, AL. Her family will welcome friends for a visitation prior to the service at Hanceville Funeral Home from 10 O'clock to 11 O'clock.

Mrs. Dean was the daughter of the late Alton Therlow and Anna Mae (Creel) Cone. Mrs. Dean served as Nutrition Manager for many years at the Colony Senior Citizen organization.

Mrs. Dean is survived by her daughters; Joan Hill, Dot Mays, Patricia Ponder and Beverly Dean, a sister; Ethelene Woods, a sister-in-law; Sharron Cone, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dean is preceded in death by her husband; S.A. Dean, a son; Paul Nelan Dean, a grandson; Kevin Paul Dean; 2 sisters; Pauline Ballard and Evelyn Goodwin and 3 brothers; Robert Cone, David Cone and Buddy Cone.

Funeral services Alpha Ervalean Edwards, 83, of Cullman, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Friday October 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Her family will start welcoming friends for a visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. Friday October 4, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Cullman Catholic Cemetery following the funeral service.

Alpha was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Ervin and Elizabeth Boyd in 1935. Alpha had attained an Associates Degree and was employed by Greyhound Bus Company as a welder.

Alpha is survived by her three children, Joseph Ervin Fromhold, Susan Myria Miller and Elizabeth Arlene Busby, her sister, Laqueta Whilcamp, five grandchildren, Michael Miller, Alexandria J. Bushby, Brittany Jordan and Samantha Fromhold, great grandchildren include Arleanna Graben and Avery Miller.

Alpha is preceded in death by her parents Ervin and Elizabeth Boyd, and siblings Dairl Boyd and Bonnie Bartlett.

Funeral services for James T. Jones, 73, of Blountsville, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Saturday October 5, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in West Point, Alabama. His family will start welcoming friends for a visitation beginning at 5:30 P.M. Friday October 4, 2019 at the funeral home.

 Mr. Jones was a long-time brick mason and was also self-employed for years. He leaves behind a great and wonderful loving family.

 Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Maria Jones; children, Sharron Jones (Mark Dabbs), Regina Nix, Charlene (Tony) Price, Rhonda (Frankie) Peek, David Jones, Teresa Jones, and Joe (Liz) Eveland; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Quick and Lenita Bynum; and two brothers, Johnny Wayne Jones and Harold Jones.

 Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his parents Johnny Clyde and Una Christine (Williams) Jones; also 3 brothers, Meryl, Darrel, and Martin Jones.

Funeral services for Glenn J. Weeks of Hanceville will be  

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 1^st  at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Campbell officiating. Interment following at Fairview West Cemetery.  Glenn's family will receive friends Monday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

                           

Funeral services for Jo Ann (Evans) Mayhew will be 4:30 p.m., Wednesday September 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at the funeral home Wednesday September 25 at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the Crestview Cemetery, Adamsville, Alabama.

 

Mrs. Mayhew, 84,  was born in Marion County and died at her Hanceville residence. Jo Ann was retired and had been a school secretary at West Birmingham Christian School.

 

Mrs. Mayhew is survived by her daughter, Susan (Terry) Melton, granddaughters, Allyson Mayhew, and Lauren Melton, grandsons, Michael (Brittnie) Mayhew and Nathan (Kaylee) Melton, a sister Jean Black and a sister-in-law Peggy Mayhew. There are three great grandchildren, Raelyn Henderson, Lillian Henderson and Joanna Mayhew.

 

Mrs. Mayhew is preceded in death by her husband, Sterling "Syd" Mayhew, her parents McLarreen ("Mack") and Eva Evans and two sons, Syd Mayhew Jr. and Paul Mayhew.

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Memorial Services for Barbara Wisdom, 89 of Hanceville, will be Saturday September 21, 2019 starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 1730 Eva Road, Cullman, Alabama 35055. Family will receive friends for visitation Sunday September 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wisdom is survived by two daughters, Judy (Marlyn) Price, Deborah (Jerry) Kelley, a son, Alan (Darla) Wisdom, a brother, Joe Heeb of Matlacha, Florida, as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Wisdom is preceded n death by her husband Albert Wisdom, a son, Joel Glenn Widsom, her parents, Roy William and Minta Luellen Heeb, two sisters, Laura Gunn, Elizabeth Daniels and a brother, Eddie Heeb.

Memorial Services for Barbara Wisdom will be Sunday September 22, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 1730 Eva Road, Cullman, Alabama 35055. Family will receive friends for visitation Sunday September 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice McKinnon will be noon, at Shelton Grove Baptist Church Thursday September 12. Visitation at the church, ten a.m. to noon. Ernest McKinnon officiating. Burial will be at the Shelton Grove Baptist Cemetery.

Funeral services for Dearl Russell Moore, 74, of Bremen, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday September 8, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends will be 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday September 7, at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Valley View Cemetery Bremen, Alabama with Reverend Harce Swann officiating.

Mr. Moore was born in Jefferson County and was retired from the coal industry.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Moore, a daughter, Cindy (Hilton) Mullins, and two sons, Bobby (Kathy) Moore and James Moore. Other survivors include grandchildren, Bobby Moore Jr., Jeremy Moore, Christopher Moore, Austin Moore, Des Marie Moore, Cody Vandiver and Tyler Jones. Great grandchildren include Nadalyn Moore, Elijah Moore, Kenseley Moore, Jesslyn Moore, Caleb Moore, Emily Moore and Houston Vandiver.

Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Gertrude (Pugh) Moore.

 

Barbara Sue Rogers of Garden City, Alabama, 81, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Rogers was born on April 12, 1938, in Hayden, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents Onis and Imogene (Turner) Thomas. Mrs. Rogers was a Health Care worker.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday September 7 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastors Matt Smith and Sam Hollis, of Eastside Baptist Church will be officiating. Mrs. Roger will be laid to rest at the Nectar Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday September 6, 2019 at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Rogers is survived by her husband Ralph Rogers of Garden City and two brothers Joe Thomas of Gardendale, Alabama and Steve Thomas of Oneonta, Alabama.

Jean Campbell Hall of Hayden, Alabama 92, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home.

Mrs. Hall was born on December 11, 1926 in Blount County. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe B. Hall. They raised 3 sons - David (Pat) Hall, Daniel (Pat) Hall, Jeff (Kim) Hall.

She is preceded in death by one sister & three brothers & survived by her sister Carole Melton.

She had six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She was a lifetime member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held on September 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home from ten o'clock to eleven o'clock with funeral at Hanceville Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Hayden, Alabama.

Funeral services for Glenda Moon, 70, of Cullman AL., will be 3 O'clock P.M. Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation prior to the service starting at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Moon worked and retired as an office assistant at UAB Hospital.

Mrs. Moon is survived by her husband Randy Moon; children Laura Moon and Paul Moon; a sister Gloria (George) Weimer; a niece Haley (Carl) Richards; nephew Jon Roth; and a great nephew Andrew Roth.

Mrs. Moon is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Hazel (Slaughter) Herman

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Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruth Elaine Russell, 91, of Hayden, Alabama will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 1, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 1:30 pm, Sunday, September 1, at the funeral home. Reverend Scott Arnold will officiate and burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery.

Mrs. Russell is survived by daughters, Donna (Larry) Grantham, Leigh Anne Russell, sons, Jerrold (Melanie) Russell, Terry (Cindi) Russell, nephews, Mike Hines, Barry Hines and Evan Hines. Mrs. Russell leaves thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

Mrs. Russell is preceded in death by her husband Derrol Russell, daughter, Sherry Dake, great granddaughter Aubrey Russell and brother, Harold Hines. She is the daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl (Quick) Hines.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested for donations to be made to Fischer Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at Alzinfo.org

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruth Elaine Russell, 91, of Hayden, Alabama will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 1, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 1:30 pm, Sunday, September 1, at the funeral home. Reverend Scott Arnold will officiate and burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery.

Mrs. Russell is survived by daughters, Donna (Larry) Grantham, Leigh Anne Russell, sons, Jerrold (Melanie) Russell, Terry (Cindi) Russell, nephews, Mike Hines, Barry Hines and Evan Hines. Mrs. Russell leaves thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

Mrs. Russell is preceded in death by her husband Derrol Russell, daughter, Sherry Dake, great granddaughter Aubrey Russell and brother, Harold Hines. She is the daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl (Quick) Russell.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested for donations to be made to Fischer Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at Alzinfo.org

Funeral Services for Mrs. Janice C. York, 71, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 29 at the Hanceville Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 pm, Wednesday August 28 at the funeral home.

Announcements for the Hanceville Funeral Home for August 27 include the following

Graveside Services Alice Braswell will be Tuesday August 27 at 4:00 pm, at the Lineville City Cemetery.

Funeral Services Bettye Whitaker will be Tuesday August 27 at 11: am at the Hanceville Funeral Chapel. 

Graveside Services for Larry Anderson will noon, August 28 at the Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be at 11 am at the Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Janice York will be announced when the family makes arrangements.

This concludes announcement from the Hanceville Funeral Home for August 27, 2019.

 

Graveside Services Alice Braswell will be Tuesday August 27 at 4:00 pm, at the Lineville City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home on Monday, August 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Funeral Services for Marie White will be Tuesday August 27 at 2:00 pm, at Hanceville Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Services Bettye Whitaker will be Tuesday August 27 at 11: am at the Hanceville Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home on Monday, August 26 5:30 p.m. Burial will be at the Hopewell Cemetery.