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Page 8A Tuesday, December 7, 1993 Veteran actor Don Ameche dies at 85 But then I found later that I hated everything I did." He failed a screen test at MGM in 1935 "I saw it and hated it. Associated Press Coping During The Holidays- Kennedy ASHLAND Services for Franky Kennedy, 21," of Ashland, will be announced by Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville. Mr. Kennedy died Monday at University Hospitals in FREE SEMINAR Open to the Public McFry PIEDMONT Services for Park. Mr.

Galloway died Sunday at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in Birmingham. Survivors include two daughters, Gena Parker and Wendy Tymon, both of Talladega; two sisters, Hazel Flippo of Brilliant and Betty Humphries of Talladega; four brothers, Joe Wayne Galloway, Johnny Galloway and Billy Galloway of Talladega and Alvin Galloway of Dunwoody, and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Stephens, Richard Nettles, Joe Hubbard, Bobby Hubbard, Jip Elders and Chuck Sterwood. Mr. Galloway was a lifelong Talladega resident.

He was a Methodist, a member of the VFW and American Legion and a Korean War veteran. He was employed with Anniston Army Depot. Barr Services for Lillian E. Barr, 84, of 2908 Coleman Road, Anniston, will be Wednesday at Tomblyn Funeral Home, Elkins, W.Va. Burial will be in Belington Fraternal Cemetery in Belington, W.Va.

Gray Brown-Service Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Barr died Sunday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two care givers, Evelyn Willingham and Elson J. Gibson, both of Anniston.

Mrs. Barr was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Parsons, W.Va., and the Eastern Star. She was retired from the county extension service with the University of West Virginia and was a former elementary school teacher in Parsons. Subject: Speaker: Coping With Grief During The Holidays Dr. Robert Summerlin Anniston Psychological SCOTTSDALE, Ariz Don "Ameche, versatile leading man of 1930s and '40s films whose comeback in the 1980s climaxed with an Oscar as supporting actor in "Cocoon," has died, a funeral home said.

He was 85. Ameche died Monday, said Alona Jordan, operator for an answering service for Messinger Mortuary in Scottsdale. She quoted funeral home owner Paul Messinger as saying Ameche died at 6 p.m. She had no other details, including cause of death. Already a radio star, Ameche made a smooth transition to films, beginning with "Sins of Man" in 1936.

During 12 years at 20th Century Fox, he appeared in musicals, comedies and biographical dramas, most notably "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell." When his film career faded in Counseling Center Dr. Summerlin has expertise in the field of counseling people in the grieving process. Date: December 9th 6:00 PM Avers Auditorium of Anniston Howard McFry, 72, of 2371 Babbling Brook Road, Piedmont, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. McFry died today at Jacksonville Hospital.

Moore SAVANNAH, Ga. Memorial services for Mary Corish Moore, 89, were today at Church of Most Blessed Sacrament with Fox and Weeks Funeral Home of Savannah in charge. Mrs. Moore died Saturday at Savannah Square Health Center. Survivors include her husband, retired Colonel William T.

Moore, former Fort McClellan post com-, mander; a daughter, Patricia Howard of Savannah; a son, William T. Moore of Decatur; a sister, Gertrude Fay of Savannah; a brother, Walter Corish of Savannah; 13 grandchildren and eight Calhoun County pubiic Library 1948, Ameche busied himself on Broadway in "Silk Stockings" and "Can Can" and later in touring musicals and dinner theater. His second film career began in 1983 with "Trading Places," starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. Two years later, he appeared in the fantasy "Cocoon," in which he played one of a group of Florida retirees who discover a fountain of youth created by extraterrestrials. Sponsored by: GrayBrown-Service Mortuary, Inc.

No Registration Required Gennaro HUNTSVILLE Services for Mark Kelly Gennaro, 32, of Hunts-ville, will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Anniston Memorial Gardens with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge. The Rev. Keith Merritt from Weaver Congregational Methodist will sing at the graveside services. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 tonight.

Mr. Gennaro died Sunday in Huntsville. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Cutcher Gennaro of Huntsville; a son, Kyle Harrison Gennaro of Huntsville; his mother, Irene Marie Gennaro of Anniston; his father, Harry C. Gennaro of Anniston; a sister, Cynthia Ann Smith of Weaver; and a brother, Thomas Joseph Gennaro of Birmingham. Mr.

Gennaro, a Calhoun County native, had lived in Huntsville for some time. He was employed by Boeing Computer Support Services and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntsville. Si great-grandchildren. Mrs. Moore was active in military and civic events in Calhoun County from 1954 to 1958 while her husband was the commander at Fort McClellan.

She was a Grey Lady volunteer for the American Red Cross and was an honorary i i i Brooks CROSSVILLE Graveside services for Martha Jane Brooks, 95, of Crossville, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Gardens with Chapel Hill Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Brooks, formerly of Anniston, died today at Boaz-Alber-tville Hospital. Survivors include a primary care giver, Annette Perry.

A Tennessee native, Mrs. Brooks had lived in Boaz for some time. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Chapman Services for William Franklin "Bill" Chapman, 72, of 1309 Leslie Lane, Anniston, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary with the Revs.

Jerry Rinehart and Kenneth Hutto officiating. Burial will be in Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Chapman died Sunday at Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Josephine Chapman of Anniston; two daughters, Gayle Cheatwood and Sandra Pettus, both of Oxford; a son, Ronald Chapman of Anniston; three sisters, Beulah Snider of Oxford, Tula Borden of Ohatchee and Ellie Turner of Panama City, four brothers, Melvin Chapman of Weaver, Fred Chapman of Anniston, Floyd Chapman of Oxford and Amon Chapman of Dalhart, Texas; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Don Sills, Jasper Chapman, Tildan Vinson, Ricky Noell and Harmon Cobb. Mr. Chapman was an Anniston auto dealer for 40 years. He was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church.

He organized Old Timer's Day activities for the residents of Choccolocco and Pleasant Ridge communities and was a former bus driver for Anniston City Schools. member ot the Women Army Corps. The family suggests donations be made to Chatham Association for Retarded Citizens, P.O. Box 13625, Savannah, 31416. Morrison OXFORD Services for Don-nie Lee Morrison, 44, of Mobile Plaza Trailer Place, Oxford, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home, Ameche on-screen ebullience contrasted with his personal mod-esty.

When he received an Academy Award at the age of 79 in 1986, he remarked: "For all you members of the academy, this esteemed gentleman (the Oscar) says that you have given me your recognition. You've given to me your love; I hope that Ihave earned your respect." He was born Dominic Felix Amici in Kenosha, on May 31, 1908, to an Italian immigrant father and an Irish-German mother. In school his name was shortened to Don and his family name was Americanized. Ameche was a star athlete and drama club member at Columbia College in Dubuque, Iowa. He wanted to be a lawyer, but at the University of Wisconsin his passion for acting grew.

His future was set when the leading man in a local stock company was hurt in a car accident. The young Ameche replaced him. Chicago radio was strong in the early '30s, and Ameche found steady work in such series as "Betty and Bo," "Grand and as "Mr. First Nighter" on "The Little Theater off Times Square." Secure two spaces at MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY and receive a double granite monument Free Our holiday gift to you Mr. Morrison died Sundav in 820-4058 i-ainoun county.

Pettis TALLADEGA Services for Johnny "Johnny Boy" Pettis, 55, of 17 Curry Court, Talladega, were today at Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary with Dr. B.E. McKinney officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr.

Pettis died Thursday at Citizens Baptist Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Mat- Offer Expires 12-31-93 Johnson TALLADEGA Services for Richard Thomas Johnson, 61, of Talladega, were today at Usrey Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Lynn Adams officiating. Entombment was in Pine Hill Mausoleum. Mr.

Johnson died Sunday at his home. Survivors include a son, Patrick Johnson' of Tuscaloosa; a stepdaughter, Martha Claridy of Huntsville; two stepsons, Joe Carpenter pf Talladega and David Carpenter of Attalla; two sisters, Johnnie Sherrill of Alpine and Dot Wesson of Talladega; two brothers, Bill Johnson and Larry Johnson, both of Talladega; 1 1 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Larry Dale Johnson, Barry Morgan, Bill Wesson, Gene Sherrill, Wayne Hann and Derrell Hann. A Talladega native, Mr. Johnson -was a member of Stemley Baptist Church and a Mason.

He was a Korean War veteran and owned Johnson Heating and Cooling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. tie Ruth Tucker Pettis of Talladega; I zrz 1 and a brother, George Reed of Talladega. Mr. Pettis was a former Crown Textile employee and an Army veteran.

Smith Solid Gold if Services for Addie Smith, 88, of 131 Shaffer Lane, Anniston, will be announced by Gray Brown-Service Galloway TALLADEGA Services for William Junior Galloway, 59, of Talladega, were today at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home with the Rev. Penny Drummond officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Memorial Mortuary. Mrs.

Smith died today at Re gional Medical Center. Airlines offer lower holiday fares From Wire Reports 5.50 CARAT SAPPHIRE 1 KWtth JP CULTURED PEARL STRANDS Solid Gold Backs ofe, tZ, u- 4w JL. CF Carat 2499 1 Carat '599 i. 2Carat1499 Sapphire Diamond! 12 Carat 550 Mi Carat 499 -S. 'S- I cww 1 flSsMSs 14 CARAT '349 fJ LT aOOl? 12CARAT549 jS? l4Carat119 1 i i i Vj Tv 1CARAT1099 38Carat499 Um l4C.rat299 12 Carat 599 I mt 12CARAT'399 Jlm wT 1 CARAT '599 (ggggg "jfl 14 CARAT '349 'OV titf I KfPill CARAT '549 fffSgfJ ijrLi 2CARAT3840 2CARAT2799 14 CARAT '349 'j 12 CARAT '549 ICARAT United, Delta and USAir officials all said they planned to follow Northwest's lead.

Passengers already booked for Christmas travel can request new tickets at the lower fares, but they might be charged changeover fees or find few cheaper seats on desired flights. Northwest is charging passengers $50 to rebook their flights at the cheaper fares, depending on availability, Faulkner said. "That can be close to what the difference is in the ticket price," said David Stempler, counsel for the Dallas-based International Airline Passengers Association. "I think it engenders ill will among (an airline's) customer base." The cheaper fares apply only to a number of discounted seats. Some carriers said they would not charge a rebooking fee if the passenger held a discounted ticket on flights eligible for the lower fares.

United Airlines said that it would refund the difference to passengers who purchased 14-day advance fares before the sale. Ticket holders were urged to check with their travel agent or the ticket counter at their airline, said United spokesman Tony Molinaro. Airline officials said that the sale was intended to fill up flights that otherwise would not be booked during the holidays. Carriers are offering deeper discounts for off-peak days and are not discounting tickets for travel on Dec. 22 and 23 and 2.

Carriers said off-peak days are Dec. 13,14, 15, 19,20,24, 25 and 31, with discounts of 20 percent to 30 percent. The remaining days up through Jan. 5 excluding the three days taken off the discount schedule are likely to offer discounts of 15 to 25 percent, carriers said. Some carriers said that they would offer competing sales only in markets where they competed with Northwest, while others said they would extend it throughout their domestic routes.

LOS ANGELES Led by Northwest Airlines, carriers have extended their discounts to include some days during the Christmas and New Year's holiday period. The sale is considered unusual because it occurs when carriers usually try to reap the benefits of higher fares during a heavy travel period. "There's always extra seats to sell," said Jim Faulkner, Northwest spokesman. "We're trying to entice people into making travel plans." But while the sale may be great for those who belatedly have decided to visit Mom in Modesto for Christmas or to party with pals in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve, it may not be such a good deal for skiers, beachcombers or college football fans. Tom Parsons, editor of Best Fares Discount Travel Magazine in Arlington, Texas, said Monday that those seeking cheaper seats to Florida, Hawaii, the Caribbean, ski areas or cities hosting football bowl games are likely to be frustrated.

That's partly because the new fare sale is limited to travel in the contiguous 48 states. Also, airlines already have sold a lot of their available seats in the markets included in the sale and are likely to tightly limit the number of remaining seats on those flights that they'll sell at the lower fares, Parsons said. Passengers have until Friday to. take advantage of discounts of up to 30 percent on trips between Dec. 13 and Jan.

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