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Sherry Cole Luckie

LUCKIE, Sherry Cole, 61, a resident  of Forest Home, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

She was preceeded in death by her father, Jerry K. Cole. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James Travis Luckie, Forest Home, her mother Christine Green Cole, Eclectic,Al., one daughter, Christy Luckie Cooper (Dale), Eclectic, Al., one granddaughter, Dale Lynn Cooper,Two double first cousins, Johnny Cole (Janice), Bobby Cole (Pat), Greenville. Brothers-in-law, Robert Luckie (Jean), Calvin Luckie (Linda). Sisters-in-law, Georgia Ann Horney,, Sara Brown, Jane Burkett (Gwin), Bonnie Tibbs (Ed), Jewell Conway (Max), Barbara Luckie.

She is loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held at Harrison Funeral Home on Thursday night from 6-8 P.M. Services will be held at Harrison Funeral Home, Greenville, AL, on Friday at 3 P.M. Harrison Funeral Home Directing. Internment will follow at Forest Home Cemetery with Mike Philips and Allen Stephenson officiating. She was a member of Forest Home Baptist Church and the Greenville High School Class of 1969.


Mary Frances Davis

DAVIS, Mary Frances, 91, a resident of Ft. Deposit died Saturday, April 6, 2013. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Flatwoods Church of Christ Cemetery with Ministers Greg Wilkes and Tim Croley officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be in the church from 1 til 2 PM.

Survivors include 2 granddaughters, Darlene Davis, Greenville and Tara Lowe, Deatsville, 1 sister, Annette Tillery, Montgomery, 1 great granddaughter, Hope Gibson, Greenville as well as 9 other great grandchildren. Mrs. Davis was preceeded in death by her  husband, Henry Wesley Davis, parents, Charles Henry Duncan and Beulah Estelle Cleghorn Davis, daughter, Sylvia Faye McGough and grandson, Donald Middleton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Flatwoods Church of Christ Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 386, Ft. Deposit Al. 36032.

 


 

Ruth Elma Owens

 

OWENS, Ruth Elma, age 82, a resident of Honoraville, AL. died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home, at 2 PM with Reverend Eric Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held from 1 until 2 PM .

Survivors include:

Daughters: Betty Selby, Honoraville,AL.

                Nita (Floyd) Heath, Honoraville, AL.

Sons: Steve (Judy) Selby, Dundee, FL.

         Danny Selby, Melborne, FL.

Brother: Bill (Glenda) Williams, Bartow, FL.

Step - Children: Lou (Frank) Arnold, Michigan.

                        Pete Owens, Florida.

26- Grandchildren, 25 - Great - Grandchildren & 1 - Great-Great- Grandchild.

Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by 3 Sons: Richard , Donald & David Selby. Also 2 - Step- Sons,  Troy and Billy Owens

 


 

Sharon K. McGough

 

McGOUGH, Sharon K., age  49, a resident of Honoraville, AL. died Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 11 am in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home, Greenville, AL. with Minister Greg Wilkes and Reverend Danny Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Berea Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held from 9 am until 11 am service time. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to The Wellness Foundation c/o Montgomery Cancer Center.

Survivors include:

Husband: Lonnie P. McGough, Honoraville, AL.

Son: Neal McGough, Honoraville, AL.

Mother and Step Father: Kay and Haywood Cowles, Highland Home, AL.

Brother: T.H. (Robin) Cowles, Highland  Home, AL.

Sister: Teri Spivey, Hope Hull, AL.

Step Mother: Winnie Loftin,

Nieces: Anna Grace Cowles, Highland Home, AL. & Jordan Spivey, Hope Hull, AL.

Mrs. McGough was preceded in death by her Father, Gilbert Loftin  and Brother, Gilbert Edward Loftin, Jr.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Barnes & Staff at Montgomery Cancer Center for their love & care to Sharon during her years of sickness.


Willie Grace Brown Hargrove

HARGROVE, Willie Grace Brown, 87, a native of Greenville, died in Sunnyvale, Ca. March 1, 2013. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Sunrise Memorial Park at 2PM. Visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home Saturday from 12 noon til 1 PM.

Mrs. Hargrove was survived by three sons, Eulon D. Hargrove, San Antonio, Tx., Willie H. Hargrove, Montgomery, Al., Charles R. Hargrove, Sunnyvale, Ca., one brother, Charles R. Brown, Blaine, Tn., 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mrs. Hargrove was preceded in death her husband Eulon F. Hargrove.

 


 

Betty Jane (Callins) Jones

 

JONES, Betty Jane (Callins), age 82, a resident of Pine Apple (Awin), AL. died  Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 at 3 PM in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Cleve Stabler officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

6 Children: Linda (Barney) Owens, Gladys (Lewis) Anderson, James W. (Pat) Jones, Brenda S. (Ricky) Sheffield, Johnny R. (April) Jones, Henry F. (Victoria) Jones.

13 - Grandchildren, 9 - Great - Grandchildren.

Brother: Bobby (Lola) Callins, Greenville, AL.

Sister: Mary Hester, Mobile, AL.

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband: Johnny W. Jones, Sister: Ila Ruth Callins & Brothers: Donald and John Edwards.

She was born in Butler County and was a member of Awin Baptist Church.


Bernice Clyde Owens

OWENS, Bernice Clyde, 88, a resident of Graceville, Florida died Wednesday February 13, 2013. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 16, 2013 at 2 PM at Faith Assembly of God, Graceville, FL with Rev. Charles Carlton, Rev. Glenn Tate and Rev. Joel Snell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL directing. A Visitation will be held from 1 PM until 2 PM Saturday at the church.

Mrs. Owens is survived by her daughters, Linda (Rex) Wilson, Graceville, FL., Peggy (Felter) Alderman, Graceville, FL., Sherry (Larry) Butler, Slocomb, AL., Kay (Glen) Tate, Hartford, AL., Kim (Buddy) Berry, Graceville, FL. and sons, Danny (Brenda) Snell, Graceville, FL., Joel (Retha) Snell, Greenville, AL.

Brother: David (Oma) Bass, Dothan, AL.

17 - Grand children

31 - Great -  Grand Children

1- Great-Great- Grandchild

 


 

Eloise Nichols Eddins

 

EDDINS, Eloise Nichols, age 66, born June 2, 1946 died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her residence in Milton FL. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home, Greenville, AL at 2 PM with Pastor Gordon Dillashaw & Pastor Kermet Groat officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will beheld from 12 noon until 2 PM at the funeral home.

 

Mrs.Eddins was a strong loving wife, mother & Grandmother. Her short life ended due to the battle of cancer. Through all the pain and suffering she still had the grace of God to give her strength to enjoy what she loved most. Camping, fishing, and spending time with family. Always smiling as she made the best of everything.

 

Mrs. Eddins is survived by here husband of 50 years: Albert Eddins, Milton FL.

Daughter: Janet (Billy, Sr.  McCormick.

2 - Sons: Daniel Eddins and Patrick Eddins

Grandson: Billy (Courtney) McCormick

2 - Grand - daughters: Katrina (Lannie) Finney and Jasmine (Jason) Hatfield.

4 Great - Grand - daughters & 5 Great - Grandsons

2 - Sisters: Betty (Richard) Siggler and Willie Mae Powell

Numerous Brother and Sister in laws. And numerous Nieces & Nephews that will always remember & love her very much.


Mary M. Rodrigue

RODRIGUE, Mary M. (Margie), 46, a resident of Honoraville, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 18, 2013 at 1 PM from the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Elder Scott Sexton officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening 6 til 8 PM at the funeral home.

She is survived by her husband John Rodrigue, Honoraville, mother, Gayle Knighten, Greenville, sisters, Tonya (Ronnie) DeRamus, Prattville, Becky (Dave) Mosley, LaPine, brother, Lee (Adrian) Knighten, Highland Home. Nieces and nephews, Rebecca Knighten, Buddy Knighten, Rachel Jones, Joshua Jones, Katie DeRamus and McKenzie Mosly.


Doris A. Grant

GRANT, Mrs. Doris A., 80, a resident of Honoraville, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Spring Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Dean and Rev. Alan Winn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening at Harrison Funeral Home from 6 til 8 PM. Mrs. Grant will lie in state thirty minutes prior to services.

She is survived by her husband, Muryle Grant, Honoraville, sons: Kyle Grant, Three Rivers, Mi,Kevin Grant, Highland Home, AL; sisters: Norma Jerke, Kalamazoo, MI, Alice Heib, Deluth, MN; brother: Alan Aman, London, KY. Several other friends and relatives.



Sherry Ann Gonsalves

GONSALVES, Sherry Ann, 54, a resident of Greenville, died January 4, 2013. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2 PM from the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery. Visitation will preceed services from 1 until 2 PM Sunday. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Ward of Greenville, Three sisters, Kathy Fox, Dothan, Barbara Bell, Honoraville, Linda Watson, Greenville. Three stepchildren, several nieces and nephews.


Newton E. Givens

GIVENS, Newton E. "Rusty", 63 a resident of Highland Home died Dec. 30, 2012. Funeral services will be held Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013 at 11 a.m.  at Harrison Funeral Home.  Mr. Givens is survived by three children Mack, Terri and Chris Givens, All of Luverne. Two brothers, Larry Givens, LaPine and Bill Givens, Highland Home. Sister, Pat Givens, LaPine. Four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assn.


Robie S. Hall

HALL, Robie S. age 92, a lifelong resident of Greenville, AL. died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Ministers Tommy Gaffod and Terry Gafford officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service starting at 10 AM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

Brother: J. W. Stringfellow (Mollie), Greenville, AL.

Sister- in - Law: Dorothy Williams, Greenville, AL.

Step-Children:

Mable Till, Greenville, AL.

Ralph Douglas Hall, Charlston, SC.

Sandra Shirley, Greenville, AL.

7 -  Grandchildren
6 Great- grandchildren and 1 - Great-Great - grandchild.



Delano Drake Gillian

GILLIAN, Delano Drake, age 102, a resident of Greenville, AL., died December, 18, 2012. She was born to Colburn and Mary Drake of Dozier, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Hubert L. (Pug) Gillian. She attended Hair dresser school in Jacksonville, FL. in 1937. Mrs. Gillian purchased The Vanity Beauty Salon in 1945 and worked there until the age of 94. She also enjoyed gardening & needle work.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. at  First Baptist Church with Doctor Johnny Padalino & Reverend Jerry Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Veasey Cemetery in Crenshaw County, with Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL. directing. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:15 until 11 a.m. Saturday morning.

Survivors include:

3 - Sisters: Edith Grumbine, Union Bridge, Maryland. Collyer Grider, Pensacola, FL. & Ollie Jo Meeks, Montgomery, AL.

Also, Numerous Nieces, Nephews (5) Generations.

 


 

Dale Steven Faulk

 

FAULK, Steven Dale, age 40, a residence of Greenville, AL. died Saturday, December 8, 2012.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11 AM in The Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Minister, Louis Johnson officiating.

Interment will follow in the Salem Church of Christ Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home.

 

Survivors include:

Daughter: Darion Faulk, Brantley, AL.

Son: Morgan Faulk, Brantley, AL.

Mother and Step Father: Della and Jimmy Owens, Greenville, AL.

Sister: Melissa McCullough, Butler County, AL.

Brother: William Wood, Goshen, AL.

Fiancee: Leslie Solomon, Greenville, AL.

 


 

Ira E. Thompson

 

THOMPSON, Ira E. age 9 a resident of Greenville, AL. died Friday, December 7, 2012 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10 AM in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Burney Enzor and Robert Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in The Antioch East Baptist Church Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing.

A visitation will be held Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM.

Flowers may be sent or donations can be made to The Antioch East Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2303 Old Stage Rd. Greenville, AL 36037


Survivors include:

Son: Robert (Jeanette) Thompson, Greenville, AL.

3 - Grandchildren :

   Michael (Kim) Thompson, Elgin, SC.

   Gayle Kirby, Greenville, AL.

   Leigh Duke  Dothan, AL.

Great- Grandchildren:

   Ryan (Kat) Thompson, OH.

   Erin Thompson , Rock Hill, SC.

   Briar Kirby, Greenville, AL.

   McKinna Duke, Dothan, AL.

Pallbearers  are as follows: Wayne Dunn, Burl Atwell, Bill Hawthorn, Wayne Henderson, Robert Johnson and Grandson Briar Thompson.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Wiley Duncan and Fred Harrison.

 


Ann Rosemblum Campbell

 

CAMPBELL, Ann Rosenblum, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Monday, November 30, 2012. Mrs. Campbell was 75.

A Graveside service was held, Friday November 30, 2012 in the Church of Christ Cemetery of Industry, AL. with Reverend Joel Snell officiating. Interment followed with Harrison Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband Billy Lee Campbell.

Survivors include:

Sister: Helene (Albie) Schiller, Westport, CT.

And special Friend and Caregiver: Donna Smith, Greenville, AL

 


 

David Wayne McGough

 

McGOUGH, David Wayne, a resident of Greenvile, AL. died  Tuesday  November 20, 2012 at his residence. Mr. McGough was 55. A visitation was held at 10 AM at the funeral home Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Memorial services are to be held at a later date.

Survivors include:

Wife: Cynthia McGough, Greenville, AL.

Son: David C. McGough, Greenville, AL.

Daughter: Jennifer McGough, Greenville, AL.

Brother: Rex McGough, Jr., Athens, AL.

Sisters:

   Darlene Gibson, Greenville AL.

   Peggy Kilburn, Prattville, AL.

   Cathy McGough, Greenville, AL.

3 -  Grand children

 

Coleman D. Heartsill

HEARTSILL, Coleman D., a resident of Greenville, AL. died Friday, November 30, 2012. Mr. Heartsill was 82. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Randy Harville officiating. Interment followed in Liberty Baptist Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation was held from 1 PM untill service time at the funeral home.

Survivors Include:
Daughter: Janice (Roy) Rogers, Greenville, AL.

2 - Sisters:

   Francis Stokes, McKenzie, AL.

   Margaret Kelso, Mobile, AL.

2 - Grandchildren

3 - Great - Grandchildren

 


Judy M. Williamson

WILLIAMSON, Judy M., 64, a resident of Georgiana, died Monday November 19, 2012. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 23, 2012 from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Paul officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow at Sunrise Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday at Harrison Funeral Home  12 til 1 PM.

Survivors include three children, Melissa W. (Cyril) Hargrove, Eden T. Williamson and Charles E. (Nicolle) Williamson II. Sisters, Hazel (Willie Ray) Alexander, Carolyn (Jimmy) Mitchell, Sue ( James) Mobley, Shirley (Bobby) Killough, Janice Counts. Brothers,  Glen McCarthy, Elbert McCarthy and Robert (Kim) McCarthy. Grandchildren, McCarthy (Mac) Everette Williamson, Austin Trent Hargrove, Richard Thomas Williamson, Aaron Thomas Hargrove, Charles (Charlie) Everette Williamson III.


Mary Julia Edge

EDGE, Mary Julia, 84, a resident of Ft. Deposit, died Wednesday October 31, 2012. Funeral services will be held Sunday November 4, 2012 from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Jackson and Rev. Josh Price officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery.  Visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home Saturday from 6 til 8 PM.

Survivors include: 1 child, Irish (Phillip) Adams, Ft. Deposit. Two grandchildren, Tammy Adams (Chip) Williams, Ft. Deposit and Phillip Todd Adams, Ft. Deposit. Great grandchildren, Christopher Adams, Chance and Haley Williams, Rocky, Hunter, Kasey and Bently Harrell. Sisters-in-law, Janie Bowen, Sarah Edge and Georgia Edge. Numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edge was preceeded in death by her husband, Arthur William Edge and great grandson, Phillip Chase Williams.


Mary Magdalene Stinson Godwin

GODWIN, Mrs. Mary Magdalene Stinson, 101,  a resident of Greenville, AL. died Saturday October 13, 2012. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home  with Reverend Jerry Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Awin Baptist Church Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 until 3 pm at the funeral home.

Mrs. Godwin is Survived by five children, Betty Irene Godwin Murchison, Awin,AL. Henry Sebastion Godwin and wife Katheryn of Pace , Fl., Harold Leo Godwin and wife Pamela, Sylacauga, AL. Peggy Ann Godwin Nall and husband Leonard, Lowndesboro, AL. W.S. Godwin and wife Rebecca, Greenville. AL. One daughter-in-law, Carolyn Godwin, Awin, AL. 23 Grandchildren, 52 Great grandchildren and 6 Great, Great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her husband Edward Godwin, son, James Edward Godwin, son-in-law, George Ray Murchison and Granddaughter, Debra Jean Kizziah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Awin Baptist Church. Grandsons will be pallbears.


Louise O. Sup

SUP,  Mrs. Louise O., 83, a resident of Greenville, died Monday October 8, 2012. Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Brown officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday morning from 10 til 11 a.m.

She is survived by her son, Joe Max Quates, Greenville, 3 step children, Linda Hutchison, Colorado, John Kramar, Colorado, Bob Kramar, Arizona. 2 sisters-in-law Mary Frances Quates, Greenville and Carol Quates, Titus, Al. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Edward L. Sup.


James R. Rossi

ROSSI, Mr. James R. "Jimmy", a resident of Greenville died September 19, 2012. Memorial services will be announced by his family at a later time. Mr. Rossi was survived by one son, Alexzander Len Rossi of Greenville. He was preceeded in death by his son, Jamie Rossi and brother, Brian Rossi. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 555, Greenville, Al. 36037


Billy Jack Majors

MAJORS, Billy Jack, 79, a resident of Greenville died Monday September 3, 2012. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Friendship Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Sam Frank Lowery officiating. Masonic Rites will be observed. Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville directing.

Survivors include two children, Diane Herring of Greenville and Terry Majors of Honoraville. Four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.


Janice Hall Phelps

PHELPS, Janice Hall, 61, a resident of Luverne, AL died Thursday, August 30, 2012. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 31, 2012 at 2 PM from the Centenary Assembly of God Church with Rev. Robert Carter officating and Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville directing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church at 5 PM Friday.

Mrs. Phelps is survived by her husband Jim Phelps, Luverne, Son Jimmy Phelps, Luverne, daughter Jennifer Phelps, Luverne and mother, Frances Hall, Luverne.


Christine Heartsill Segars

SEGARS, Christine Heartsill, 74, a resident of Montgomery died August 30, 2012 in a Montgomery Hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at 2 PM at the Bethel Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Lisenby officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home Saturday evening from 6 til 8 PM.

She is survived by two children, Susan Arnette and Shannon Cannon. Six grandchildren, Brittany Arnette, Dawn Arnette, Mabry Arnette, Curtis Davis, David Bearden and Bryce Lambeth. One great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Cartwright and one friend Allen Coker. Four Sisters, Nadine Bell, Corrine Perdue, Maxine Farnham and Laurice Goorley. Four brothers Henry Heartsill, Clifford Heartsill, Zollie Heartsill and Richard Heartsill.

She was preceeded in death by by her parents, James and Flora Heartsill, her sisters Faye Dantzler, Imogene Ham, Kathleen Hardin and Danice Costes as well as her daughter Tina Lambeth.


Jessie Barganier

BARGANIER, Mr. Jessie, age 72, a resident of Ft. Deposit, AL. died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 . Funeral services will be held Saturday July 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. from the Fort Deposit Methodist church with Reverend Dennis Carlson officiating and Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL. directing. Interment will follow in Myrtlewood Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 until 11 a.m.

He is survived by his sister Betty Hare and her husband Bryan Hare of Ft. Deposit,AL.
Maternal Aunt, Mary Young, Sister in - law, Annie Laura Barganier, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Barganier worked with his father in construction for many years. For the past 30 plus years he has been a dedicated employee of Priester's Pecan Company and a Loyal Alabama Football fan.

Memorials may be made to the Fort Deposit Methodist Church or your favorite charity.

 

Ella Jewel Thompson Hendrix

HENDRIX, Ella Jewel Thompson, age 92, a resident of Navarre, Florida formerly of Greenville, AL. died July 16, 2012 after an extended battle with health problems. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 20, 2012 in the Chapel at 11 AM with Reverend`s  Travis Barnes and Gene Elder officiating. Internment will follow in St. Paul Methodist Church Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held Thursday evening, July 19, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

Son: Jack A. Hendrix, Houston, TX.
Daughter: Alma J. Henry, Navarre, FL.
3 - Grandaughters:
   Elizabeth (Beth) A. Urbanczyk, Nashville, TN.
   Amy E. Lehman, Harvest, AL.
   Cyndi Hendrix, New York, NY.
5- Grandchildren:
   Willem Wheeler, Korbin and Pressly Lehman, Karson and Peyton Lehman.
Also Numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be nephews: Malcolm Thompson, Tom Thompson, Carey Thompson, Percy Thompson, Wiley Thompson, Harold Thompson and Conrad Thompson.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Greenville, AL.
 

Arthur Ray Nichols

NICHOLS, Arthur Ray, age 78, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Monday, July 9, 2012. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 11 AM in the Chapel with Reverend  Wesley Little officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation was held from 10 AM until 11 AM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

Son: Jeff Nichols, Greenville, AL.
Daughter: Sherry
2 - Nieces: Annette (Walter) Cartwright, Greenville, AL.
Sonya (Tom) Moore, Prattville, AL.
Nephew: Buddy (Yvonne) Stewart, Montgomery, AL.
1 - Grandchild.
 

Donald Thrower

THROWER, Donald, a native of Butler County, Al. and a resident of Mobile, AL. for the past 25 years, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Thrower retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Sergeant Major as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Funeral services will be held at Harrison Funeral Home, Saturday, July 14,2012 at 11 AM. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM in the Chapel.

Interment will follow at Siloam Cemetery with full Military Honors, followed by a CELEBRATION of LIFE Service for all Family and Friends at the home of Johnny and Janice Piggott, 112 Northgate Road, Greenville, AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny James Thrower, and Winnie Lee Manning Thrower. He is survived by his son Brent Thrower and stepdaughter Terri Thrower. Three sisters, Glenda Wilkes, Janice Piggott, Deborah Killough. Three brothers, James Thrower, Randy Thrower and Travis Thrower. Numerous Nieces and Nephews and other relatives.

 

Exa Pritchett Cates

CATES, Exa Pritchett, age 89, a resident of Honoraville, AL. died Monday, July 9, 2012. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 2 PM in the Chapel with Ministers, Steve Foster and Jack Cates officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing.

A visitation was held Tuesday from 6 until 8 PM at the Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Daughter: Gelia Cates, Honoraville, AL.
Son & Daughter in law:  Jack Gordon (Linda S.) Cates, Lowndesboro,AL.
Brother: Stringer Pritchett, Honoraville, AL.
Sisters: Delores Lewis, Greenville, AL.
Jane Demerse, Ft. Deposit, AL.
Granddaughter & Grandson- in- Law: Elizabeth C.(Darrell G.) Smith, Montgomery, AL.
Grandson: Joseph E. Cates Hayneville, AL.
Great - Grandaughter: Belinda Jane Smith, Montgomery, AL
 

Cytthia Ann Hartin

HARTIN, Cytthia Ann, 52, a resident of Dothan died Saturday July 7, 2012. Funeral services will be held Tuesday July 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. George Ellison and Rev. Ken Mitchell officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow at Brushy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home Monday from 6 til 8 p.m.

Mrs. Hartin is survived by her husband Douglas Hartin, Sr. of Dothan, Three Children, Heather Height, Covington, Ga., D.J. Hartin, Georgiana, and Josh Hartin, Dothan. Eight brothers and sisters, O'Neal Cartwright, Milledgdville, Ga, Clarence Cartwright, Atmore, Walter Cartwright, Greenville, Ricky Cartwright, Greenville, Jerry Cartwright, Honoraville, Betty Jean Reeves, Brantley, Bessie Mosley, Greenville, Frances Basom, Greenville. 5 grandchildren.

 

Joseph A. McCraney

McCraney, Joseph A. "Joe", 74, a resident of Ft. Deposit died Sunday, June 17, 2012. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 3 PM from the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Pastors Gayle Woodard and Rick Taylor officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow at Bethel Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 until 3 PM Tuesday afternoon.

Survivors include his wife: Janice McCraney, Ft. Deposit; Sister: Rebecca M. (Mack) Kirkland, Dothan, AL, sisters-in-law: Mary David McCraney & Katie Hicks, Ft. Deposit, Anne P. Gafford, Montgomery, and several nieces & nephews. Mr. McCraney was preceeded in death by his parents, Ulric and Thelma McCraney and brothers William E. & Ben McCraney.

 

Peggy Ann Giddens

GIDDENS, Peggy Ann, age 76, a residence of Greenville, AL., died Sunday, June 10, 2012. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11 AM in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend  Andy McKeown officiating. Burial will follow in Giddens Chapel Cemetery with Harrison Funeral directing. A visitation will be held, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Giddens Chapel Cemetery Fund, 3936 Manningham Rd. Greenville, AL. 36037.

Survivors include:
Husband: Lamar "Cotton" Giddens, Greenville, AL.
Sons:
   Andy Giddens, Mobile, AL.
   Jeff Giddens, Greenville, AL.
Brothers:
   Donnie Flowers, Greenville, AL.
   Kenny Flowers, Alpine, AL.
Sisters:
   Betty Morgan, Greenville, AL.
   Merle Petty, Greenville, AL.
   Carolyn Newton, Greenville, AL.
4 - Grandchildren
2 - Great-Grandchildren.
Several Nieces and Nephews .
 

Laura H. Oswald

OSWALD, Laura H., age 91, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Friday, June 8, 2012. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 11, 2012 at 11 am  Sunrise Cemetery with Reverend Lane Simmons officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held Monday, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 am at the Funeral Home.

Survivors include:
3 - Children:
   Wayne (Sarah) Oswald, Greenville, AL.
   Betty (William) Love, Greenville, AL.
   Charles Oswald, Greenville, AL.
4 - Grand Children:
   Jeff (Lisa) Bush, Magan (Jason) Holt, Kenneth (Jennifer) Oswald and Kim Oswald.
7 - Great - Grand Children:
    J. J., Jessica, Barrett, Kenny, Josh, Maggie and Kim.
A Special Friend: Little Miss Claire
Brother: Phillip (Barbara) Herring, Greenville, AL.
Sister: Grace (Haywood) Bradley, Greenville, AL.
Sister: Merle Degraff
Mrs. Oswald was preceeded in Death by Father and Mother, Jim and Mary Herring; Brothers, Earl Herring, James Herring and Felix Herring; Sisters, Mary Belle Harrison and Elizabeth Roddy.
 

Louise Brown Waller

WALLER, Louise Brown, age 81, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Friday, June 8, 2012 at her residence. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM at Sunrise Cemetery with Reverend Ricky Hall and Chaplain Jim Wilson officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held from 11 AM until 12 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu  of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Make A Wish Foundation  or Joy To Life Foundation or First Baptist Church of Greenville, Al. c/o (Organ Fund).

Survivors include:
Daughter: Debra Ann Waller, Greenville, AL.
Son : Elton ( Danny ) D.Waller, (Jill), Moody, AL.
Grandson: Jason (Rebekah) Waller, Pellham,AL.
Great - Grandchildren:
Elijah Waller, Micah Joy Waller and Isiah James Waller, all of Pellham, AL.
Brother: Charles (Sarah) Brown, McKenzie, AL.
Sister - In - Law: Joyce Brown, McKenzie, AL. 
 

Ruby C. Bowen

BOWEN, Ruby C., age 70,a resident of Greenville, AL. died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11 AM in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Gafford officiating. Interment will follow in Panola Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held Saturday from 10 am until 11 am at the funeral home.

Survivors include:
Son: Gerald A, (Susan) Sexton, Ft. Deposit, AL.
Sister: Mary Frost, Luverne, AL.
Several Nieces and Nephews
Mrs. Bowen was preceeded in death by her Mother and Father, Roy Davis, Sr. and Princess Pauline Cumbie, Husband`s, Rufus Bowen and 1st Husband: Robert L. Sexton. Also, Brothers, James Lee Davis & Roy Davis, Jr.
 

Katie Rhodes Parmer

PARMER, Katie Rhodes, age 93, a resident of Greenville, AL, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at her residence. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10 AM in the Gravel Hill Cemetery with Reverend Joe Lizenby officiating and Harrison Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include:

Son: Walter R. Parmer, Greenville, AL.
Grandchildren:
   Mary Kathryn Kroening, Chapel Hill, NC.
   Walt (Edith) Parmer, Houston, TX.
Great - Grand daughters:
   Grace Parmer, Houston, TX.
   Carolyn Parmer, Houston, TX.
Several Nieces & Nephews

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Gravel Hill Cemetery Fund C/O Sam Parmer 1682, Gravel Hill Rd. Greenville, AL. 36037 or a charity of choice.

 

Melvin D. Saucer

SAUCER, Melvin D., age 77, a resident of Grand Bay, AL, a former resident of Greenville, AL, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 1 pm in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home, with Reverend Mark Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Memorial Park with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held from 11 am until 1 pm at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

Wife of 56 years: Doris Giddens Saucer, Grand Bay, AL.
Daughters: Lisa (Jack) Thomas, Mobile, AL.
                Liz Murphy, Tampa, FL.
Grandchildren:
Denise (Daniel) Garvin, Brianne (Julius) Harbison, Crystal Murphy, Cathy Rillo and Laura O`Neal.
Great-Grand Children:
Madelyn Harbison, Nicholas Gravin, Bethany Garvin, Mason Rillo and Lily O`Neal, And one soon to be born.
Numerous Nieces and Nephews and Friends.
 

Charles Clifton Bentley

BENTLEY, Charles Clifton, age 80, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Sunday April 22, 2012 at his residence.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:AM from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Watson Wasden officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation was held from 9 AM until 10 AM at the funeral home.

Mr. Bentley was a 22 year retired veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include:
Children:
Kerry Bentley, Muskegon, MI.
Rebecca Mann, Muskegon, MI.
Michael Bentley, Muskegon, MI.
Brother:
Joe Bentley, Bettendorf, Iowa
 

Herman G. Lee

LEE, Herman G., age 86, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Monday, April 23, 2012. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 3 PM from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home, with Reverend Mason Halacker officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation was held from 1 PM until 3 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Lee had  been a long-time businessman in Greenville, AL and Butler County for many years in the Heating and Electrical Industry.
He also served 4 years in the U.S. Marines as well as 2 years in the United States Army and took great pride in being able to serve his country.
Survivors Include:
Wife: Dickie Sue Lee, Greenville, AL.
Sister:  Bama Wilson, Prattville,AL.
Grandaughters:
Courtney Maraman, Greenville, AL.
Lindsey Rhodes, Greenville, AL.
Lauren Taunton, Greenville, AL.
3 - Great - Grandchildren
 

John Kenneth Tillery

TILLERY, John Kenneth "Kenny", age 64, a resident of Honoraville, AL. died Friday, April 20, 2012. Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL is handling all arrangements with no services pending. 

Survivors include:

Wife: Mona Tillery, Honoraville, AL.
Daughter: Stacey Eastland, Montgomery,AL.
Son: Chris (Melanie) Faulk, Montgomery, AL.
5- Grandsons.  and 2 - Great - Grandchildren.
Brothers: Jimmy Tillery, Montgomery, AL.
                Floyd Tillery, Montgomery, AL.
Sisters: Brenda Tillery, Montgomery, AL.
              Deborah Miller, North Carolina.
Numerous Nieces & Nephews.
 

Dorothy E. Moorer

MOORER, Dorothy E., age 81, a resident of Montgomery, AL. former resident of Greenville, AL. and Fort Deposit, AL. died Monday, April  9, 2012. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 2 PM from the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Myrtlewood Cemetery of Fort Deposit, AL. with Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL. directing.

A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service on Thursday starting at 1 PM. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to The American Heart Association  or The National Kidney Foundation.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Lynda Vierra, Montgomery, AL., Doris Owens, Greenville, AL. and Donna Lee, Luverne, AL.
2 - Nieces: Deborah (Jim) Beasley and Peggy (Thalon) Hobbs
9 - Grandchiuldren: Leigh Rohan, Sissy (Richard) Shaw, Nancy Dates, April Owens, Michele (Byron) May, Forrest (Leigh) Small, Farrell Small and Robert (BriAnna) Small
12 - Great - Grandchildren: Lyndsay Rohan, Peyton Vierra , Amber (Darrick) Mack, Antonio (Jessica) Dates, Haven Dates, Corey Owens, Brandon May, Branson May, Brady Small, Isabella Small, Andrew Small and Saige Small.
3 - Great - Great - Grandchildren: Brayden Dates,  Dominic Mack and Jace Dates.
Numerous Neices & Nephews.
Mrs. Moorer was preceded in death by: Husband Howard Earl Moorer, Parents Archie D. and Maude E. Seale, Grandson John Owens,  Sisters: Myrtle Moorer and  Cathreine Perkins. Brothers: Forrest Seale and Farrell Seale.
 

Willie Ervin Boutwell

BOUTWELL, Willie Ervin, age 97, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 29, 2012 in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home at 3 PM with Reverend Donnie Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held from 1:30 until service time at 3 PM.

Mr. Boutwell loved and served his Lord many years as a Deacon at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. He also proudly served his Country in WWII.

Survivors include:

Wife of 57 years: Gloria S. Boutwell, Greenville, AL.
Son: Tony E. (Linda) Boutwell, Greenville, AL.
Daughter: Janis (James) Boggan, Greenville, AL.
Son - in - Law, Robert Sirmon of Greenville, AL.
Grandchildren: Rhonda Clanton, Christy Sirmon, Bobby Sirmon, Devin Boggan, Sydni Boutwell  and Mollie Boutwell.
Great - Grandchildren : Jade Sirmon and Nicholas Sirmon .
Mr. Boutwell was preceded in death by: Father and Mother: William Henry and Mollie Savanah Boutwell, Daughter: Bonnie Sirmon, Brother: Grover Boutwell and Sisters: Ina Stringfellow, Corrie Chance and Edna Lowery.
 

Christopher Alan Phelps

PHELPS, Christopher Alan, age 37, a resident of Luverne, AL. died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 2 PM at Centenary Assembly of God with Reverend`s Robert Carter and David Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL. directing. Mr. Phelps will lie in repose for one hour before service time at the church. A visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

Children: Colton, Jesse and Kaitlyn Phelps of Warner Robbins, GA.
              Joey and Jasmine Phelps of Texas.
Parents: Jim & Janice Phelps, Luverne, AL.
Brother: Jimmy (Linda) Phelps, Luverne, AL.
Sister: Jennifer Phelps, Luverne, AL.
Niece: Sienna Phelps, Luverne, AL.
Nephew: Dale Baugh, Luverne, AL.
Maternal Grandmother: Frances Hall, Luverne, AL.
Paternal Grandmother: Myrtice Phelps, Greenville, AL.
 

Era Pearl Raybon Foster

FOSTER, Era Pearl Raybon, age 94, a resident of Greenville, AL. died Friday, March 2, 2012. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 2 PM from the Chapel with Reverend  Wallace Newton and Don Yancey officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home of Greenville, AL. directing. A visitation will be held from 1 PM until 2 PM on Sunday as well.

Survivors include:

James (Virginia) Foster, Greenville, AL.
Betty (John) Kidd, Greenville, AL.
Linda (John) Hummel, Montgomery, AL.
Danny (Louise) Foster, Greenville, AL.
15 - Grandchildren, 24 - Great Grandchildren and 4 - Great - Great - Grandchildren

Mrs. Foster was a Lifelong member of Damascus Baptist Church and was preceeded in death by her husband, L.R. (Roy) Foster.

 

Ernest Boyd Schultz

SCHULTZ, Ernest Boyd, age 81, a lifelong resident of Honoraville, AL. died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at 11:AM from the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Donnie Smith and Reverend Bruce Coker officiating. Interment will follow in Damascus Baptist Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to funeral service beginning at 10 AM.

Survivors include:

Wife: Velma Schultz, Honoraville, AL.
Son: Mickey (Anita) Schultz, Midway, GA.
Daughter: Vickie (Richard) Reeves, Montgomery, AL.
Grandchildren: Lieutenant Andrea B. Schultz, Afton (Joe) Morgan, Kelly Reeves, Austin Schultz
Great-Grandchild: Cameron Morgan.
 

Docia Lee Woodruff

WOODRUFF, Docia Lee, age 88, a lifelong resident of Greenville, AL. died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Dean Moore, officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Voncille Majors, Troy, AL. and Marie (Sherrill) Nichols, Greenville, AL.
Son: Curtis (Thelma) Woodruff, Alabaster, AL.
11 - Grandchildren, 20 - Great - Grandchildren and 5 Great - Great - Grandchildren.
Mrs. Woodruff was preceded in death by:
Husband: Cloyed Woodruff.
Parents: Comer & Ida Wagnon.
Sister: Margaret Crysell.
 

Kathryn Luckie Wingard

Wingard, Kathryn Luckie, age 93, a resident of Morrow, GA, native of Forest Home and one time resident of Greenville died on  Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn R. Wingard, a brother Pat Luckie and a brother Sam Luckie. 

Survivors include sister Mary Alice Parker of Montgomery, George Luckie of Montgomery, sons Joe Wingard of Morrow, GA, Sam Wingard of Hodgenville, KY and Dennis Wingard of Atlanta, GA along with 5 grand children, 4 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. 

She was a graduate of Butler County High School, Huntingdon College, a Navy veteran, and an elementary school teacher for many years until her retirement.

 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 5320 Phillips Drive, Morrow, GA  30260.  Funeral services will be at 11am on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012  at Jones Memorial with burial at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Forest Home at 4 pm on Feb. 2,2012.  Harrison Funeral Home is in in charge of local arrangements and burial.
 

Helen Hartin McNew

McNEW, Helen Hartin,  age 94, a life long resident of Greenville, Al.  died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at her residence.  Funeral services were held, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at 2:30 PM from the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home, with Reverend Joel Snell officiating. Burial followed in Sunrise Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation was held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Survivors include:
Daughter: Sue Cowden, FT. White, FL.
Son - In - Law: Wayne Williams, Luverne, AL.
Life Long Friends: Wylie & Gladys Duncan, Greenville, AL.
5 - Grandchildren, 7 - Great - Grandchildren & 2 - Great - Great - Grandchildren.
Mrs. McNew was preceded in death by her husband, H.L. McNew, Daughter Sherry Williams and  Brother, Albert (Mack) Hartin.
The family would like to express so many thanks to all of the caregivers for there loving care to Mrs. Helen in the late years of her needed care. May God bless you all.
 

Paul Raymond Hutchens, Jr.

HUTCHENS, Jr. Paul Raymond, age 48, died Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was residing in Greenville, AL. but was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at 10 AM from the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Brady officiating. Burial will follow in Alabama National Cemetery in Montavello, AL.

Survivors include His Mother, Delores East, Children, Paul Justin Hutchens & Caitlin Brook Hutchens, Brother David Hutchens and 2 Sisters Debbie Martin & Ann Feth: His Fiancee Alice Lancaster and her children Amanda Lancaster, William H. Lancaster, Jr. Hunter Lancaster and numerous, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends. Mr. Hutchens was preceded in death by his Father Paul Raymond Hutchens, Sr.

Mr. Hutchens retired from the Army National Guard 1206th out of Wetumpka, AL. He showed continuous dedication & loyalty to the Army National Guard and his country for over 25 years. He was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal/ Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal / Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award)/ National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) / Army Lapel Button / Southeast Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Star (Bss) / Humanitarian Service Medal / Armed Forces Reserve Medal / Armed Forces Reserve Medal With " M " Device (2nd Award) / Army Service Ribbon / Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon / Kuwait Liberation Medal (K) / Kuwait Liberation Medal (SA) / Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.

He was a loving father, brother, son and friend who will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to The Disabled American Veterans Association.

 

Melba Ruth Gafford

GAFFORD, Melba Ruth, age 82, a resident of  Greenville, AL died Tuesday January 3, 2012. Funeral services will be held Thursday Jan. 5, 2012 in the Chapel of Harrison Funeral Home with Elder Scott Sexton and Elder Allen Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Black Rock Cemetery with Harrison Funeral Home directing. A visitation was held Wednesday from 6 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include:

4 - Children: Patricia Elrod, Greenville, AL.
                   Jerry Gafford, Honoravile, AL.
                   Guy E. Gafford, Honoraville, AL.
                   Melissa G. Rowell, Greenville, AL.
1 - Sister: Hazel Huggins, Montgomery, AL.
Half Brothers: Jimmy Russell, Greenville, AL.
                      Sammy Russell, Lowndesboro, AL.
                      Jerry Russell, Hayden, AL.
Half Sister: Lelia Faye Ososinak, Hanceville, AL.
3 - Grandchildren and 1 Great - Grandchild