Funeral service for J C Helms 81, of Garden City will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 2, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Brother Vernon Alvis will officiate with burial following at the Garden City Cemetery.

J C was the son of the late Julius and Irene Dempsey Helms and was retired from the upholstery business.

His family includes his wife, Sharon; Children and step children, Tammy Gooch, Tracy (Earle) Ginn, Rachel Ray, and Daryl (Betsy) McAvoy.  10 Grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.  Also surviving are brothers Shirley, Fred and Julius Helms.

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Funeral services for Ollie Christine Graham, 91, of Bremen, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Sunday, November 29, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Hackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Saturday, November 28.

 

Mrs. Graham is survived by her daughter, Bobbie (Gary) Graves; grandson; Timmy (Lori) Graves; great grandchildren, Mellissa (Dewayne) Light, Michael (Mollye) Graves, Elizabeth Vance, and Ethan Graves; great-great grandchildren, Makenzie Light, Bailee Light, Meya Graves, Layla Graves, and Linkon Graves; special niece, Lorene Vincent; brother, Curtis (Mary) Casey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ila (Edwards) Casey, husband, Willard J. Graham; sisters, Clara Black, Irene Vincent and Mary Brown; and brothers, William F. Casey and James Casey.

Funeral services for Ollie Christine Graham, 91, of Bremen, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Sunday, November 29, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Hackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Saturday, November 28.

 

Mrs. Graham is survived by her daughter, Bobbie (Gary) Graves; grandson; Timmy (Lori) Graves; great grandchildren, Mellissa (Dewayne) Light, Michael (Mollye) Graves, Elizabeth Vance, and Ethan Graves; great-great grandchildren, McKennsie Light, Bailey Light, Meya Graves, Layla Graves, and Linkon Graves; special niece, Lorene Vincent; brother, Curtis (Mary) Casey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ila (Edwards) Casey, husband, Willard J. Graham; sisters, Clara Black, Irene Vincent and Mary Brown; and brothers, William F. Casey and James Casey.

Myra Wise

Obituary for Myra Wise was sent earlier with her name as Martha in the body.  Here is corrected version

A graveside service for Myra Ruth Wise, of Hanceville, AL will be 11 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville.

 Myra was born June 9, 1935 in Cullman County, AL to J.H. and Mary (Pugh) Hunt. She died on November 23^rd at the age of 85 in Birmingham, AL.

 Mrs. Wise is survived by her children, Tony (Patricia) Wise and Sonya (Mike) Gibbs; grandchildren, Tammy Gibbs Russell, Monica Cheatwood, Erin Wise and Benjamin Wise; great grandchildren, Lacey Russell, Isabella Hawkins and Sawyer Cheatwood; 2 brothers, Loyce Hunt and Junior Hunt; a sister, Nellie Fines; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 Mrs. Wise is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wise; son, Billy Myron Wise; brothers, Jimmy Hunt, Ervin Hunt, Harvey Hunt, Raymond Hunt and Doyle Hunt; and a sister, Lillie Mae Lee.

Funeral service for Mrs. Willie Mae Graves, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Friday November 27, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Randall Waldrop officiating. Her burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 11a.m. until service time.

She is survived by her sons Butch (Teri) Graves of Hanceville and Bo (Brenda) Graves of Huntsville.  Grandchildren; Tonia, Doug, Tracy, Brandon and Jason and also Great Grandchildren; Jonathan, Jessica, Chloe and Callie.

A graveside service for Martha Ruth Wise, of Hanceville, AL will be 11 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville.

 

Myra was born June 9, 1935 in Cullman County, AL to J.H. and Mary (Pugh) Hunt. She died on November 23^rd at the age of 85 in Birmingham, AL.

 

Mrs. Wise is survived by her children, Tony (Patricia) Wise and Sonya (Mike) Gibbs; grandchildren, Tammy Gibbs Russell, Monica Cheatwood, Erin Wise and Benjamin Wise; great grandchildren, Lacey Russell, Isabella Hawkins and Sawyer Cheatwood; 2 brothers, Loyce Hunt and Junior Hunt; a sister, Nellie Fines; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Mrs. Wise is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wise; son, Billy Myron Wise; brothers, Jimmy Hunt, Ervin Hunt, Harvey Hunt, Raymond Hunt and Doyle Hunt; and a sister, Lillie Mae Lee.

Graveside services for Elvia "MeMaw" Lynn, 97, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 27^th at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope, Alabama.

 

Mrs. Lynn was born to Earl and Bertha (Browning) Lindsey in Walker County.

 

Elvia Lynn is survived by her daughter, Marion (Emery) Parker; daughter-in-law, Dianne (Grady) Christian; grandchildren, Denise (Tim) Hardin, Johnny (Pat) Lynn, Wayne Parker, Tammy (Danny) Buchanan, Cindy (Keith) Hancock and Donald "Jr." (Leigh) Lynn; 13 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; 2 great-great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Jessie Cantrell.

 

In addition to her parents, Elvia is preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Lynn; son, Donny Lynn; sister, Earline Downy; and a brother, Melvin Lindsey.

obits

Hanceville Funeral Home

 

Roscoe Lay

service  Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Cullman 7^th Day Adventist Church. Burial following at Addington Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation Monday evening 5-8 pm at the church.

Elvia Lynn

graveside service, 2 pm Friday Nov. 27^th Valley Springs Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home 12:30 to 1:30 prior to service.

Funeral services for Krystal Cason, 38, of Hanceville, AL will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 20^th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Brothers Jim Deason, Jared McCrary, and Cody Hairston will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 19^th at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mrs. Cason is survived by her father, Ricky D. Cason Sr.; sister, Michelle (Lynn) Talley; brother, Ricky D. Cason Jr.; niece, Abby Holt; nephew, Zaius Byrd; grandmothers, Erma L. Wamsley and Marie Cason; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

 

Mrs. Cason is preceded in death by her mother, Doris L. Cason; grandfather, Richard C. Wamsley; and aunts, Beverly Ritchey and Deborah J. Cunningham.

 

Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Lion's Club and Hanceville Civitan.

Funeral services for Randy C. Morgan of Hanceville will be 1 O'clock P.M. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Jeremy Stone and Josh Stone will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12 O'clock P.M. until service time at the funeral home.

 

Randy was born in Cullman, A.L. on April 2, 1957 to Wilbert and Joann (Medlock) Morgan. He died at the age of 63 at Brookwood Hospital in Jefferson County, A.L. on November 16, 2020.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Morgan is preceded in death by his twin brother, Ronnie Morgan.

 

Mr. Morgan is survived by his significant other, Jill Green; two sons, Blake (Monica Jones) Morgan and Shawn (Anna) Morgan; step-sons, Christian and C.J. Green; grandchildren, Raiden (Isabella) Morgan, Malorie Morgan, Shawn Tyler Morgan Jr., Matty Morgan, Weston Green, Chip Green, Cru Green, Rosie Green and Mason Isbell; brother, David (Marilyn) Morgan; best friend, Sophie Morgan; and mother of his children, Sandra Jane Morgan.

Funeral services for Walter Kenny Walker, 74, of Vernon, FL will be 11 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Brandon Stripling will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for Mr. Walker will be from 10 O'clock A.M. until funeral time at the funeral home on Wednesday.

 

Mr. Walker was born in Mississippi in 1947 to Legette and Clara (Moore) Walker. He died on November 13, 2020 at Bay Medical Center- Sacred Heart Health System in Panama City, FL due to an unexpected illness at the age of 74.

 

Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Judy Walker; children, Kenny Wayne (Lynn) Walker, Chris Walker, and Michelle (Carl) Walker; step-daughters, Lisa Jones and Jennifer Longston; grandchildren, Kendra Walker, Kyle Walker, Brandon Walker, Emilee Walker, Owen Walker, Eli Walker, Blake Hubbard, Katelynn Hubbard, Sarai Hubbard, Alan Williams, Sue Cain, Sonya Langston, and Kyle Langston.; a sister, Diane Warnock; and a host of great grandchildren and friends.

Funeral services for James Garvie Bennefield 91, of Hanceville will be 1P.M. Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel, Rev. Paul Rivers and Brother Larry Craig officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Cemetery in Holly Pond. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Ruth Doty will be Saturday, November 14, at 1 O'clock P.M. at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 11 O'clock A.M. until service time at the church. Face masks are required.

 

Ruth passed away Thursday November 12, 2020 at the age of 97 1/2. Ruth was born March 13, 1923 to Patrick Jefferson and Rhoda Montana Hill Yarbrough.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Verbon A. Doty; son Max A. Doty; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Doty.

 

She is survived by her son Terry Doty, daughter-in-law, Frances Doty; and grandchildren, Jason, Brandon (Shannon), Ashley (Sara) Doty, Kyle Doty and Kaci Doty Fowler; great grandchildren, Ethan and Xander Fowler, Zachary, Olivia, and Alyssa Doty and Carter Doty; sister, Rhoda Howard; brother, Dewey (Von) Yarbrough ; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Ruth lived on the farm, raised chickens for a number of years and enjoyed her garden and being outside. She attended Riverside Church as long as health permitted and loved to lead the church in singing.

Funeral services for Ruth Doty will be Saturday, November 14, at 1 O'clock P.M. at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 11 O'clock A.M. until service time at the church.

 

Ruth passed away Thursday November 12, 2020 at the age of 97 1/2. Ruth was born March 13, 1923 to Patrick Jefferson and Rhoda Montana Hill Yarbrough.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Verbon A. Doty; son Max A. Doty; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Doty.

 

She is survived by her son Terry Doty, daughter-in-law, Frances Doty; and grandchildren, Jason, Brandon (Shannon), Ashley (Sara) Doty, Kyle Doty and Kaci Doty Fowler; great grandchildren, Ethan and Xander Fowler, Zachary, Olivia, and Alyssa Doty and Carter Doty; sister, Rhoda Howard; brother, Dewey (Von) Yarbrough ; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Ruth lived on the farm, raised chickens for a number of years and enjoyed her garden and being outside. She attended Riverside Church as long as health permitted and loved to lead the church in singing.

Graveside services for Rose Marie Brittain, 85, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. The family of Marie will have a visitation at Hanceville Funeral Home on Friday beginning at 2:00 P.M.

 

Mrs. Brittain is survived by her daughter, Lisa Wilson; grandchildren, Kristie Gilley, Brian Sullins, and Jessica Law; great-grandchildren, Colton Gilley, Samantha Gilley, and Elizabeth Sullins; great-great grandchildren, Jaylon and Ember.

 

Mrs. Brittain is preceded in death by her daughter, Gwen Sullins; granddaughter,  Amy Thompson; husband, Alton Ray Brittain; sister, Joann Walls; son-in-law, Wayne Wilson; and parents, Harry Joseph and Evelyn Louise (Moore) Hartley.

Harold Sachs was born in the same small town where he will be laid to rest, but this gentle man touched the lives of people all over the world. Harold began life on his parents' farm in Houston Alabama. His parents taught him his faith in God and the value of honesty, humility, and hard work; Faith and values that accompanied him his whole life.

 

Harold's career in telecommunications began with installing telephone equipment and culminated as the Director of Major Accounts for Celestica Corporation. Harold had a unique ability to bring disparate people together, creating successful teams that benefited both his company and his customers.

 

It was this and other fine qualities, along with his deep love for the United States and the State of Alabama, that propelled him into the world of politics. He held many positions at the county and state level for the Republican party. After his retirement he pursued this second career full-time. His rise in the party was fueled by his staunch conservative beliefs and the integrity of his actions. He became the Chief of Staff for the Alabama GOP in 2011. He drove 150 miles round trip every day to serve the Republican cause for the people of this great state.

 

We could list all his professional and political accomplishments, but those don't begin to describe this exceptional man. At his core he was lover of Christ; a dedicated and faithful servant. Christ's light and love shined clear through this man to those around him. There are countless stories of how he advanced the love of Christ here on earth. He was a lover of family; his precious wife, daughters and grandchildren. His and wife Bonnie's love story is simply beautiful. Fifty years of loving each other exactly the way God intended, unconditionally and without reservation. His children Dallas and Debbie were his pride and joy, but their gift, his grandchildren, were his whole world. Harold could be in a meeting with Congressmen and would still take a call from any of his grandchildren just because they needed to talk to their Poppy. He was lover of people in general; his humility and gentle nature making friends in all walks of life. To know Harold was to be his friend, and to be his friend was a special gift.

 

Harold was preceded in death by his loving parents Dallas and Esther Sachs and his brother in law Ronnie Nichols. Leaving to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy is his best friend and other half, wife Bonnie (Nichols) Sachs. Precious daughters Dallas and husband Kevin Baldwin, Debbie and husband Kenneth Alvis. His priceless grandchildren Jake (Drew) Baldwin, Jud (Krista) Baldwin, Emee Baldwin, Tess and Bonnie Alvis. He also leaves his loving sister Dianne and husband Earl Estill, Brothers in law Jimmy (Donna), Tommy(Marilyn), Johnny(Zelma) and David (Melinda) Nichols.

The viewing will be held at Destiny Church 566 County Road 1339 Cullman, AL on Thursday November 12, 2020 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. The service will be held at the church on Friday 1:00pm. Internment will be in Houston, AL with Pastor Fred Rivers and Kevin Baldwin officiating.

Funeral services for Carol Sue McPherson, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Thursday November 12, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Danny Harris will be officiating. Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery in Blount County, Alabama. The family of Mrs. McPherson will accept friends for a visitation beginning at 5:30 PM Wednesday November 11 at Hanceville Funeral home.

 

Carol is survived by her husband, Marvin McPherson; 2 sons, Ronald Dale Cole and Hubert William Cole; 1 step-daughter, Amy Cole; 1 granddaughter, Naomi Cole; 2 grandsons, Zachery Cole and Ryan Campbell; 2 great-grandsons, Liam Alexander Cole and Nolan Robert Cole; 1 brother, Bedford Dunn; 4 sisters, Ruthie (Charles) Price, Annie Mae Terry, Patricia (Glenn) Williams, and Rebecca Dunn; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, Clarence William and Alta Ozella (Hitt) Dunn, Mrs. McPherson is also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Lou Nichols, Catherine Dunn and Ozella Dunn; and a brother Boe William Dunn.

Funeral services for Jo Ann Calvert will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Paul Campbell and Wendell Prince will be officiating. Burial will follow at Livingston Chapel Cemetery in Crane Hill. The family will welcome guests for a visitation beginning at 6:00 PM Friday, November 6 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mrs. Calvert was born to Joseph A. Nichols and Hazel (Shelton) Metzler on August 15, 1947 in Jefferson County. She died at the age of 73 at her residence in Cullman County.

 

Mrs. Calvert is survived by her children, Brian (Shannon) Calvert, Kristi (Wendell) Prince, and Amy (Sean) Toomey; grandchildren, Damon Calvert, Makayla Calvert, and Zoe Taylor; mother, Hazel Metzler; and siblings, Marteen (Phyllis) Nichols, Rebecca (Jim) Gibson, Razel (Jim) Acton, Melissa (David) Mays, and Richard (Misty) Nichols.

 

In addition to her father, Joseph A. Nichols, Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Calvert, brother, Phillip Metzler; step-father, Robert Metzler; and step-mother, Dot Nichols.

Funeral services for Roger "Dale" Crane, 61, of Guntersville, AL will be 12 O'clock P.M. Sunday, November 8, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Blountsville, AL. Reverend Kenny Barnett will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Sunday from 11 O'clock until funeral time.

 

Mr. Crane is survived by his siblings, Helen Crane, Jerry Crane, Harold Ray Crane, Nell Parker, Betty Davis, and Mary Elizabeth Woods; and 19 nieces and nephews.

 

Mr. Crane is preceded in death by his sisters, Gertrude Brumblow, Ruby Jean Barnett, and Eva Cox; a brother, Billy Joe Crane; and parents, Willie and Maggie (Hyatt) Crane.

 

Jonathan Derek Cone, 37 of Charlestown, MD, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Graveside service will follow at 2:30 at Fairview West Cemetery, in Hanceville

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm

Funeral services for Bobby Kent Moore, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral home Chapel. Visitation will begin at 5:30 P.M. November 3, 2020 at the funeral home.

 

Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Kay Moore; daughter, Donna (Phillip) Nunnely; and grandson, Tyler Nunnely.

 

Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his son, Brad Moore; and parents, Clarence Houston and Beaulah Marie (Moody) Moore.