A private graveside service for Billy Wayne Evans will be Wednesday, September 1st at Union Hill Church of Christ Cemetery. Minister Bret Walters will be officiating. For those that are attending masks are encouraged.

Mr. Evans was a longtime member of Homewood Church of Christ. He was born on May 10, 1938 in Cullman and died at the age of 83 on August 29, 2021 in Hoover.

Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, Louis C and Ethel (Pichelmayer) Evans and 10 siblings.

Survivors include his devoted wife and best friend of 64 years, Ann Evans; children, Deborah Ann Alhadeff (Dr. Les) and Barry Gamble Evans (Geri); grandchildren, Lindsey Davis (Jordan), Logan Wayne Evans, Parker Cole Evans and William Nissim Alhadeff; two sisters, Glenda Gorham and Diana Harris; loving church family, friends, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Hill Church of Christ Cemetery Fund at 17220 AL HWY 91, Hanceville, Alabama 35077.

Re: Michael O'Neal Hurst Obituary

Updated Obit:

Funeral services for Michael O'Neal Hurst of Hanceville, Alabama will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 7:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to service from 5:00-7:00 P.M.Matt Owens officiating.

Mr. Hurst passed away at the age of 60 at his home on August 26, 2021. He was a good man and devoted Auburn fan. Most importantly, he loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife, Nichole Hurst; children, Michael Shane Hurst, Jason Hurst, Leslie (Kevin) Giles, Heather Hurst, Dakota Hurst (Micah Hudson), Kage Hurst, Katelyn Hurst, and Haley Whitehead; grandchildren, Courtney Underwood, Jay (Lauren) Hurst, Samantha Giles, Aston Hurst, Madalynn Hurst, Brianna Hurst, Easton Hurst, and Skylar Fite; great grandson Travis Holt; brothers Terry (Mary) Hurst, and David Hurst; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by his parents Emris O'Neal and Nina (Arthur) Hurst.

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, 12:17:34 PM CDT, mark bement <hfh@bellsouth.net> wrote:

Funeral services for Michael O'Neal Hurst of Hanceville, Alabama will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 7:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Matt Owens officiating.

 Mr. Hurst passed away at the age of 60 at his home on August 26, 2021. He was a good man and devoted Auburn fan. Most importantly, he loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife, Nichole Hurst; children, Michael Shane Hurst, Jason Hurst, Leslie (Kevin) Giles, Heather Hurst, Dakota Hurst (Micah Hudson), Kage Hurst, Katelyn Hurst, and Haley Whitehead; grandchildren, Courtney Underwood, Jay (Lauren) Hurst, Samantha Giles, Aston Hurst, Madalynn Hurst, Brianna Hurst, Easton Hurst, and Skylar Fite; great grandson Travis Holt; brothers Terry (Mary) Hurst, and David Hurst; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by his parents Emris O'Neal and Nina (Arthur) Hurst.

Michael O'Neal Hurst Obituary

Funeral services for Michael O'Neal Hurst of Hanceville, Alabama will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 7:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Matt Owens officiating.

 Mr. Hurst passed away at the age of 60 at his home on August 26, 2021. He was a good man and devoted Auburn fan. Most importantly, he loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife, Nichole Hurst; children, Michael Shane Hurst, Jason Hurst, Leslie (Kevin) Giles, Heather Hurst, Dakota Hurst (Micah Hudson), Kage Hurst, Katelyn Hurst, and Haley Whitehead; grandchildren, Courtney Underwood, Jay (Lauren) Hurst, Samantha Giles, Aston Hurst, Madalynn Hurst, Brianna Hurst, Easton Hurst, and Skylar Fite; great grandson Travis Holt; brothers Terry (Mary) Hurst, and David Hurst; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by his parents Emris O'Neal and Nina (Arthur) Hurst.

Wanda Mays Obituary

 

A funeral service for Wanda Gay Mays, 64, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Rice's Chapel Cemetery in Bremen. Rev. Jared Jackson will officiate. A time of visitation will begin at  6:00 p.m. at the funeral home on

 Sunday, August 29, 2021.

 

She is survived by her husband, James Mays; daughters, Tara (Eric) Twilley, Sandy (Jonathan) Brinson, Jennifer (Isaac) Smith, Chris McClure, father of Jennifer Smith's children, Britney (Spencer) Crawford, Diane (Terry) Rape; sister, Lisa Alexander; 9 grandsons; 8 granddaughters; 4 great grandchildren, a host of nephews and nieces; and best friend, Debra Smith.

 

She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.D. "Bimbo" Goodwin Jr; second husband, Von Roberts; son, Joel Derrick Goodwin; two brothers; one sister; and parents, Alvin and Mary McGraw Alexander.

Funeral services for Freda Annette Batten, 77, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 27 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Welti Cumberland Cemetery. Reverend Lonnie Goodwin will officiate. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 26 at the funeral home.

 

Mrs. Batten was born on November 22, 1943 to James and Harriett Armstrong in Cullman. She died at the age of 77 in Birmingham.

 

Survivors include her children, Rhonda King, James Self, Regina McAlister and Gary Self; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Teal, Jimmie Durham, Cathy Jensen and Debbie Ferrell.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Batten was preceded in death by her sister, Shelby Jean McAnnally.

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In loving memory of Glenn Edward Byrd.

 

The family of Mr. Byrd has elected cremation and a memorial service will be announced later by the family.

 

Mr. Byrd was born on December 6, 1946 to the late Leonard and Virginia (Reese) Byrd in Anderson County, South Carolina. He died at the age of 74 on August 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.

 

Survivors include his wife, Carol Byrd; children, Paula K. Byrd Woods and Paul Edward Grund Jr.; grandchildren, Gabby Woods, Tristan Grund, Olivia Grund, Eric Cherry and Lauren Byrd Guinn; great grandchildren, Sawyer Guinn and Mia Cherry; 1 sister; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Terry Lynn Taylor, 59, of Hanceville will be held at 3PM Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville with Jon McCoy officiating.

His family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday afternoon 1-3PM.

 

Funeral services for Louise Temples of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 P.M. Reverend Richard Booher will officiate.

 

Additional services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 25 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care Chapel in Haines City, FL. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. A committal service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Davenport, FL.

 

Mrs. Temples was born on October 10, 1944 in Chipley, FL to the late Leslie and Monette (Odom) Justice. She died at the age of 76 on August 19, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama. She had a flower shop for several years that she ran with her sister. Cooking was also a talent of hers. Aside from the cooking of her delicious meals she spoiled all with her very own recipes. Mrs. Temples was a strong and self-motivated individual, her family was the joy of her life and tending to loved ones in need was the greatest passion of them all.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Vicki and Richard Southeard and Brittany and Richard Booher; grandchildren, Helen, Lindsay, Cody, Zach, Richard, Joshua, Lee, Madi, Jackson, Anna and Abby; and great grandchildren, Remi, Carter, Jalyn, Tori, Landon and C.J.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Temples was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Essing.

Funeral services for William Henry Sullins will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 22 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will not be announced. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, August 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home. At the family's request face masks are encouraged.

 

Mr. Sullins was born on March 4, 1958 to the late David and Margaret (Culwell) Sullins in Cullman. He died at the age of 63 on August 17, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham.

 

Survivors include his daughter, Marie Sullins; siblings, Carolyn Jones, Larry Sullins, Jerry (Polly) Sullins and Jack (Louise) Sullins; fiancé, Kathy Nation, her children, Chris (Page) Nation and Zachary (Autumn) Nation and grandchildren, Emily Nation, Parker Nation and Cambrey Nation; mother of his daughter, Rebecca Sullins; and a host of many nieces and nephews.

A private committal service for Erma Barnett of Hanceville, Alabama was held on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.

 

Mrs. Barnett was born on January 9, 1937 to Aubrey and Opal White in Cullman, Alabama. She died on August 13, 2021 at the age of 84 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

 

Mrs. Barnett is survived by her daughter, Rita Wood; son, Stanley and Kathy Barnett; and grandchildren, Colleen Barnett and Justin Barnett.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Barnett and granddaughter, Sarah Wood.

Funeral services with Masonic Rites for Daniel L. Evans, age 84 of Hanceville will be at 2PM on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Union Hill Church of Christ in Hanceville. The visitation will be from 12-2PM on Wednesday.

 

Daniel was a welder and a member of UMWA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an avid fisherman. Daniel was a Freemason for 59 years and member of Union Hill Church of Christ.

 

Daniel was born October 28, 1936, to Louis C. Evans, Sr. and Ethel Pichelmayer Evans. Daniel was predeceased by his parents; nine siblings; and his grandson, Colton Evans, son of Brant Evans, Beth Calvert Evans.

 

Daniel is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sue Rice Evans, three sons, and one daughter. His children are Blake Evans and his wife Shelia Miller Evans; Brant Evans and his children Jesse Evans and Garrett Evans; Drew Evans and his wife Leann Lamar Evans and their children, Lauren Grace Evans and Landon Evans; Brooke Evans Freeman and her husband Brent Freeman and their son, Luke Freeman. He is also survived by goddaughter, April White Bloomingburg.

 

Pallbearers will be his children and grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are Jamey Hammock, Bart Hammock, Jason Keith, Terry Melton, Nathan Melton, Durwood Dean, Bobby Blalock, Alan Gamble and Allen Baker.

 

The family requests those attending wear masks.

Funeral services for Nelda Faye Grantham of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 19 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating. The family will be having a private graveside service. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mrs. Grantham was born on February 10, 1938 to the late William Floyd and Mabel (Batemon) Baker in Cullman. She died on August 14, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center in Hanceville at the age of 83.

 

Survivors include her son, Mike (Tammy) Grantham; grandchildren, Lauren (Nicholas) Hillman and Angie (Waid) Yarborough; great grandchild, Emory Hillman; brothers, Billy Ray Baker and Jerry Wayne Baker; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Grantham was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Grantham.

Funeral services for Ronda Lynn Miller, 50, of Hanceville will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Damascus Cemetery in Hanceville.  Reverend Wayne Wisener will be officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service on Tuesday beginning at 12:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons, Justin Clowdus and Trent Miller; and her mother, Corlotta Miller.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Clowdus; and father, Jimmy Miller.

A graveside service for Karen Rexana Taylor, 67, of Hanceville will be 3:30 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home prior to the service on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

 

Mrs. Taylor was born to the late Cylvin and Dorothy (Donahoo) Gillespie on November 25, 1953 in Jefferson County. She died at her residence in Hanceville on August 11, 2021.

 

Survivors include her husband, Terry Taylor; son, Martin (Kenna) Taylor; daughter, Layla Lynch; step-daughter, Christina (Joe) Savage; and grandchildren, Chloe Taylor, Cody Taylor, Tanner Talley, Kaitlyn Lynch, Jarrett Lynch, Ryan Savage and Savannah Savage.

Graveside services for Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger, 53 of Waverly, Georgia will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. There will be a celebration of life at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Mary's, Georgia on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 6-8pm. She passed away on August 10, 2021.

Felicia enjoyed on-line shopping, quilting, traveling, sun bathing, and going to NASCAR races.

She is preceded in death by her brother Christopher Adam Nichols.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Rodenbarger Sons: Cameron Nichols (Jessica)  Shawn Glaze (Tonya) Daughter: Casey Rodenbarger. Grandchildren Keith and Ciara Glaze. Mother Betty Greenwood. Father Charles Nichols. Brothers Perry Nichols and Derrick Nichols(Cari) Anthony Nichols (Michelle). Sisters: Tabatha Nichols, Tiffany Henderson (Daryl) &Terri Sweat (Don). Mother in law, Carolyn Curnutt, a Sister in law, Cary Carver, a brother in law, Shane Rodenbarger (Gidget). Nieces, Tamera Harris, Kharissa Howell, Ashtin Henderson Pinegar, Madison Nichols Johnson(Jeremy), Ashley Carver(Bryan), Bailee Rodenbarger, Misti Sweat, Lisa Sweat Dunkster(Seth). Nephews, Justin Harris(Katie), Noah Rodenbarger, Austin Hamner, Brad Nichols, Eric Sweat, Chandler Nichols, Thomas Duckett(Amara) Riley Henderson, Gavin Benny, and Taylor Webber and many great nieces and nephews. 

A funeral mass for Christine Ann Turner of Mount Vernon, Kentucky will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman, Alabama. Burial will follow the service at Christ the King Cemetery in the Simcoe Community. A rosary will be held prior to the service on Thursday at Sacred Heart beginning at 9:00 A.M.

 

Mrs. Turner was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1959 to Joseph and Theresa Tremblay. She died at the age of 62 on August 8, 2021 at Danville Center for Health and Rehab in Danville, Kentucky.

A graveside service for Jack Wayne Mitchell of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Cemetery. Reverend Kip Green will be officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Mitchell was born in Jefferson County on August 8, 1939 to Alphonzo and Helen (Smith) Mitchell. He died at the age of 82 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman on August 9, 2021.

 

Survivors include his children, Van Mitchell, Charlie (Karen) Mitchell and Wes (Ginger) Mitchell; grandchildren, Seth Mitchell, J.J. Mitchell, Bradley Davis, Zander Mitchell and Miley Mitchell; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Joe Mitchell; sister-in-law, Laura Harris; and brother-in-law, Jerry Thompson.

 

Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife Helen (Thompson) Mitchell.

Funeral services for Jack Mitchell, 82, of Hanceville, AL and Christine Turner, 62, of Danville, KY will be announced at a later time.

Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 PM Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday beginning at noon at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Byron Twitty of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Twitty will lie in repose at the church from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Visitation will be from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Twitty was born to Albert and Ella (Nall) Twitty on April 6, 1968 in Cullman. He died at the age of 53 at his residence on August 2, 2021.

 

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Purifoy Twitty, son, Keith Twitty II; mother, Ella Marie Sims; brothers, Albert Twitty Jr., Ronaldo Smalley, Michael Twitty and Marvis Sims; a sister, Demtrice Sims; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Mr. Twitty was preceded in death by his father Albert Twitty.