Funeral services for Virginia Mae Long-Gunter of Bremen, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 22^nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Dorsey Creek Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the service.

 

Mrs. Gunter was born on August 24, 1929 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Everett and Lucy (Gerling) Long. She died at her residence in Bremen on October 19, 2021.

 

Survivors include her children, Donna Jean (Porter) Bryant, James Long, Charlotte Ann (Marlin) Bailey, Mary Elizabeth (Galin) McClendon, Michael Larry Gunter, George Edward (Rachel) Gunter, Lillie Diane (Perry) Lloyd and Kimberly Lorraine (Briana) Gunter; 33 grandchildren; 60 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gunter was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edwards Gunter Sr.; children, Patricia Louise Oden, Horace Calvin Oden, Sherry Lee Anderson and Thomas Edward Gunter Jr.; grandchildren, Keith Oden, David Bryant, Michael Wayne Gable and Draik Lanier; great grandchildren, Christopher Gable, Michael Gable and Tristan McGill; siblings, Virsil Long, Vernon Long and Maurceen Weldon; and a son-in-law, Jimmy Kilgore.

Mr. William (Billy) Edwards, Jr., son of William (Bill) Edwards, Sr. and Mary Louise Edwards was born on August 21, 1969. He transitioned on October 18, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Venicia Edwards; two daughters, Xandria Minnitt and Alexia Edwards; a brother, Clarence Webster; a sister, Cynthia Coleman; an uncle, Charles Webster; an aunt, Ethel Mae Webster; his in-laws, Rev. Odis and Jo Anne Minnitt; a sister-in-law, Beverley Webster; and a brother-in- law, Vincent (Ilia) Minnitt.

 

William was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Eugene and Will Webster.

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Funeral services for Ophelia Fields of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 23^rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 22^nd at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Ophelia Fields was born March, 15, 1932, Colony Alabama.

 

On December 26, 1949, she married James Cleophus Fields, Sr., and to this union twelve children were born; five still birth, seven lived. She took pride in staying home and raising her children. When the coal mines shut down, she sought a public job and started her career at Golden-Rod Broiler, Poultry Processing Industry to help with the expense of raising children. She ended her public working with Americold Compressor Industry until she retired. During those years Ophelia taught herself to drive. And a driver she was!

 

At an early age, she became a member of Pleasant Grove CME Church. In 1968, the church made a move and became known as Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She played a number of roles in the church: church school secretary, church treasurer, and faithful choir member to name a few. But most importantly, Ophelia had a relationship with GOD. Ophelia was also known to have a beautiful penmanship.

 

On October 19, 2021, at her home, Colony, Alabama, she answered the call to join her beloved Cleophus in eternal rest.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mural and Eddie Vaughn; all her brothers; husband, James C. Fields, Sr.; daughter, Geri (Henry) Brank;

son, Maylon Jerome (Willie Rose) Fields.

 

Willie Rose – A devoted and loving daughter-in-law until the end.

 

She leaves behind one daughter, Natalie Regina DeMoss; four sons, Odis Lee (JoAnn) Minnitt, Howard Louis (Rosemary) Fields, James C. (Yvette) Fields, Jr., and Terry Wayne Fields; twenty-eight grand children; fifty great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering for Stephen Alan Frenchko of Bremen, Alabama will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Frenchko was born on April 8, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to Stephen and Elizabeth (Warner) Frenchko. He died at his residence in Bremen, Alabama on October 14, 2021 at the age of 57.

 

After Glow

 

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an after glow

Of smiles when life is done.

 

I'd like to leave an echo

Whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days.

 

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories

That I leave when life is done.

Funeral services for Helen Marie Corbin of Hanceville will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M.

 

Mrs. Corbin was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on June 30, 1929 to Ernest and Daisy (Johnson) Morgan. She died at the age of 92 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center on October 17, 2021. Mrs. Corbin loved and cherished her family and home with everything she had.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Corbin and Brenda Lucas; grandsons, Corbin Lucas and Matthew Lucas; special sons, Gene Hall and Scott Lucas; sister, Judy Dyer; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Vester Corbin; and brothers, James, Wilburn and RC Morgan.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to Hospice of Cullman County.

Funeral services for Girtsell Clarise Harper, of Hanceville, AL will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 18^th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery. Reverends Wendell Peterson, Richard Roberts and Barbara Trussell will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a visitation at the funeral home on Sunday, October 17^th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

 

Mrs. Harper was born on March 8, 1929 to Grover and Dora (Byrum) Roberts in Blount County, Alabama. She died at the age of 92 on October 16, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center in Hanceville.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dennis Harper; sons, infant Robert Harper and James Earl Reynolds; great grandson, Skyler Morton; sister, Era Walker; and brother Jerold (Georgia) Roberts.

 

Survivors include her granddaughters, Dana Reynolds Leipert and Donna Reynolds Segers; daughter-in-law, Dianne (Reynolds) Stewart; great grandchildren, Jeremiah Thompson, Alana Leipert, Dylan (Laura) Morton; great-great grandson due in January; sister, Dot Cole; nieces and nephews; friends; and Riverside Church family where she attended until her health declined.

Funeral services for Therisa Anita Thornton of Hanceville will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 13^th at The Refuge Church in Cullman. Reverend Tim Dubberly will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 12^th at The Refuge Church. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Mrs. Thornton was born on May 15, 1960 to Kirby and Katie Lou (Powell) Woodard in Bartow, Florida. She died at the age of 61 on October 10, 2021 at her residence in Hanceville.

 

Survivors include her husband, Rickey Thornton; children, Kayla Garner, Karly Hood and Katina Robbins; grandchildren, Brittany Davila, Christian Davila, Raylyn Sky Hood and Alexis Brooke Hood; great grandchildren, Baylor Cane Monfort, Blakely Iris Monfort and Charlie Ann Davila; and sisters, Sarah Driggers and Sandy Tijerina.

Update: Sandra Schultz Obit

If possible, family wanted to change "Graveside services" to "Celebration of life services" on the obit.

Thank you.

Sandra Schultz Obit

Graveside services for Sandra Henderson Schultz of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Jimmy Sawyer and Phillip Wiggly will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Sandra was born January 28, 1941, in Cullman County to Asa B. and Mattie Ruth Bradford Henderson.
After graduating college, she and her husband moved to Starkville, Mississippi, where she taught school for many years.
Upon retirement, Sandra moved to Hanceville, Alabama and became a member of Hanceville First Baptist Church.
Sandra served as a Gideon, and enjoyed worshiping with her brothers and sisters in Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schultz is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Schultz; brother, Jeral Henderson; and a special sister-in-law, Virginia Henderson.

Sandra is survived by a brother, Phillip Henderson; sister, Brenda (Jerry) Dew; brother-in-law, Don (Marie) Schultz; sister-in-law, Martha Ann Alldredge; nephews, Cory (Donna) Freeman, Patrick (Jaime) Freeman, Brad (Karen) Henderson, and Nick Henderson; nieces, Hannah freeman Erickson, and Carrie Dew; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sandra's name to The Gideons International.

 

The Gideons International

PO Box 140800
Nashville, TN
37214-0800

 

Funeral services for Clifta Fay Hunt, 78, of Cullman, Alabama will be 12:00 P.M. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home beginning at 10:30 A.M.

Funeral services for Charles Thomas Lovell, 85, of Hanceville who died Sunday, October 3, 2021 will be held Friday the 8^th at 2pm at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Barbara Trussell will officiate. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home beginning at 11:30.

Charles was retired from Carraway Hospital as a Security Guard and also was a retired U.S. Navy Gunners Mate.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; Son, Tommy (Cindi) Lovell ; Daughters, Ronda (Kenny) Burnham and Connie Lowell; 4 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren; stepchildren; Ferrell (Jennifer) Reynolds and Barbara Waid.  Also, 3 step grandchildren and a brother Howard (Martha) Lovell.

Funeral services for Shelia Kay Phillips of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery. Reverend Caleb Elrod will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 9, 2021.

 

Mrs. Phillips was born on June 24, 1957 in Cullman, Alabama to Herman and Opal (Bradford) Henderson. She died at the age of 64 on October 4, 2021 at her residence in Cullman.

 

 Survivors include her sister, Ann Lisle; grandson, Gabriel Simms; nieces, Leslie Taylor, Ladenna Phillips, and Sabrina Crowe; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends; brothers-in-law, Robert Phillips and Melvin Phillips; and mother-in-law, Eva Phillips.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Phillips and daughter, April Simms.

 

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Duck River Cemetery.

Funeral for Mary Jane Martin, 72, of Hanceville will be 2 pm Wednesday, October 6^th at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverends Rickey Maroney, James Fields and Max Hagood officiating,  Interment following at Center Grove Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Tuesday evening bginning at 5:30 at the funeral home.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Jerry D. Fowler, 86, of Crane Hill who died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, October 5^th at Hopewell Cemetery. No visitation

Donald Lee SHARP

The first obituary says Donald Lee Hamby... Below is the correct revised edition

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Funeral services for Donald Lee Sharp of Hanceville will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 4, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Edwin Hays and Tom Richter will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

 

Mr. Sharp was born on August 29, 1939 to Bernard and Hattie (McCoy) Sharp in Cullman, Alabama. He died at the age of 82 on October 1, 2021 at his residence in Hanceville. He was a member of the Alabama National Guard and an active member of the 1^st Baptist Church in Cullman. Mr. Sharp also enjoyed Alabama football, playing golf, fishing, gardening, and listening to the Gaither's on Saturday evenings.

 

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Welsh Sharp; children, Robbie (Shannon) Sharp, Kathy (Greg) Voce, Geoffrey (Caren) Ryan and Jennifer Swann; grandchildren, Chris (Carla) Gilliam, Brandi (Kenneth) Duncan, Kendall (Kortney) Sharp, Ethan Voce, Zachary Ryan, Mason (Hayden) Voce, Riley Voce, Destiny (Bobby) Mashburn; great grandchildren, Charis Gilliam, Kylee Gilliam, Auston Sharp, Oliver Mashburn and Weston Voce; sister, Linda (Buddy) Whitaker; sister-in-law, Ruth Sharp; brother-in-law, Leon White; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Mr. Sharp was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Funeral services for Donald Lee Hamby of Hanceville will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 4, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Edwin Hays and Tom Richter will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

 

Mr. Sharp was born on August 29, 1939 to Bernard and Hattie (McCoy) Sharp in Cullman, Alabama. He died at the age of 82 on October 1, 2021 at his residence in Hanceville. He was a member of the Alabama National Guard and an active member of the 1^st Baptist Church in Cullman. Mr. Sharp also enjoyed Alabama football, playing golf, fishing, gardening, and listening to the Gaither's on Saturday evenings.

 

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Welsh Sharp; children, Robbie (Shannon) Sharp, Kathy (Greg) Voce, Geoffrey (Caren) Ryan and Jennifer Swann; grandchildren, Chris (Carla) Gilliam, Brandi (Kenneth) Duncan, Kendall (Kortney) Sharp, Ethan Voce, Zachary Ryan, Mason (Hayden) Voce, Riley Voce, Destiny (Bobby) Mashburn; great grandchildren, Charis Gilliam, Kylee Gilliam, Auston Sharp, Oliver Mashburn and Weston Voce; sister, Linda (Buddy) Whitaker; sister-in-law, Ruth Sharp; brother-in-law, Leon White; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Mr. Sharp was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.