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REGIONOBITUARIES Sunday, March 20, 2011 Page 3B 7 Understanding the need of honoring your loved one and the difficulty presented by the state of our economy, tee have established affordable funeral packages during these difficult economic time). AMTRAK Continued from I'ugc 1 Amtrak attributes some of the increase on rising fuel prices, said Jack Plunk, principal planner at the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. "The ridership always goes up when fuel prices go up," he said. The Increase in ridership is important for Anniston because it can bring people to the city to use the service, said Toby Bennington, Anniston city planner and a member of the Southern High-Speed Rail Commission. "It's always good to see a continued increase in usage of Amtrak because it has an impact system-wide over time," he said.

"You have that other mode of transportation here that you can offer a viable, less-costly mode of transportation for traveling a great distance." Some local residents regularly take the train; it's possible, one recent passenger said, to ride over in the morning, have time for an errand or two and catch BASIC FUNERAL PACKAGE Including Services, Casket and Vault is offered at $4,995 BASIC CREMATION PACKAGE Including a Memorial Service, Um, and Memorial Package is offered at $2,495 Staphan GrossTh Anniston Star Passengers wait for the Amtrak to stop at the Anniston station. that returns to Anniston in the afternoon. Councilman Ben Little took the train to a conference in Washington, D.C., last week and said he likes train travel rather than driving for long trips. For details call 256-83 1-4611 Locally owned and operated since 1970. CaShmm County's Continuing Small Business Recipient for 200 Hwy 78 East at Barry St Oxford, Al 3S203 258-831-4611 OBITUARIES Ida O.

Bolt, 2 p.m., Benefield Funeral Chapel David E. Mobley, 3 p.m., Perry Funeral Home Chapel William G. Ott, 2 p.m., Oaknoll Cemetery Cary Rorke, 2 p.m., Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel Evelyn Williamon, 2 p.m., Anniston Memorial Funeral Home parents, Dick and Corine Liner and sister, Jacqueline Hicks. Pallbearers will be Sean Hart, Richard Hart, Benny Holderfield, Tony Burgess, Colin Hen-drickson, Joey Singleton and Kevin Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sonny Williams and L.

J. Haynes. Mrs. Terry was a native of Anniston. She loved working, playing cards and bingo, western movies and the Atlanta Braves, but most of all, she loved her family and rocking on the porch having coffee with her girls.

Cray Brown-Service Mortuary in charge of arrangements. (256)236-3441 Online condolences made at www.graybrownseroice.com PETltew Continued from Page IB "It's a possibility it's the biggest one in Oxford," Colton, 13, said of his bearded dragon. Before Saturday, Colton had taken Sweetie only to Oxford's Fourth of July pet show. His great-aunt lives in Heflin and told Colton about the pet parade. He felt he had a shot at winning the "Most Unique Pet" title.

Colton's grandmother, Debora Kelley, agreed, while noting that there was more to the decision than competition. "We thought it'd be fun," Kelley said as they approached the county courthouse. Judges in green-sequined bowler hats looked over each pet as they filed through a small gate into a courtyard. Participants lined the edges of the courtyard as Mayor Anna Berry took the micro phone to address the crowd. It's a toss-up between the chickens and the lizard, James said in a hushed voice as Mayor Berry wrapped up.

He was glad he brought his toad, Jeremy, to the parade as well. The half-ounce amphibian is a shoo-in for the Smallest Pet award, he whispered as the judges took the microphone. "The first prize is for most unique," said Margaret Hatley, volunteer judge. After a brief pause, she said: "I'd like to recognize James and John Perry for their chickens." James and his younger brother who lets James keep the egg incubator in his playroom wheeled the chicken-bearing cart to pick up their prize bag and pose for one more picture. "I couldn't believe I didn't get 'Most Colton said as other awards were handed out.

Two small dogs split the "Smallest Pet" award, much to James's consternation. Volunteer judge Leigh Caputo explained the decision-making process' after the other awards were doled out. Lizards are fairly common pets, Caputo said. Chickens, as she and Hatley viewed it, are not usually pets. "I don't know, I liked the chickens," Caputo said.

"We were just dead set on the chickens." The seemingly subjective judgment didn't satisfy the lizard's young owner, who continued to jokingly lament his loss as he and his grandmother retraced the parade route back to their car. "It's OK," Kelley told her grandson. "We had a good time." Star staff reporter Jason Bacaj: 256 (Joan), all of Spring Garden and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Colton McCrelles, David Rogers, Stanley Rogers, John Rogers, Boyd Rogers and Brad Bowdoin.

Mr. Rogers had been a Piedmont resident since 1972 and was a member of the Highway 9 Church of Christ. He retired from the United States Air Force with over 20 years of service. After his retirement from the Air Force he operated the Sears store in Piedmont for over 20 years. He was a long time mejnber of the Piedmont Rescue Squad and enjoyed working with his horses.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Rogers. RORKE Roanoke Funeral service for Cary "Duddy" Rorke, 86, will be at 2 E.m. today from Quattle-aum Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be today from 12-2 p.m. SWAIN Talladega Ms.

Willie Louise Swain, 75, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at her residence. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in charge of arrangements. TAYLOR Union Springs Funeral service for Ricky Lewis Taylor, 50, will be announced by Anniston Funeral Service. He passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011. TERRY Anniston Graveside service for Earline (Dean) Liner Terry, 80, of Anniston will be Monday, March 21, 2011, at 11 a.m.

at Forestlawn Gardens with David Holderfield officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 10:30 a.m. at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary. Mrs. Terry died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at UAB.

Survivors include daughters, Candace Hart 1 (Richard), Marilyn Rush Holderfield 2 (Benny), Kellye Burgess 3 (Tony), all of Anniston; grandchildren, Sean Hart (Kristi), of Birmingham, Taylor Hendrick-son (Colin), of Anniston, Victoria Singleton (Joey), of Weaver; great-grandchildren, Caden, Clair, Elise, Evan, Kane and Jack Rush and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Terry is preceded in death by her husband. Rush C. Terry; BOLT Wedowee Funeral services for Ida Odessie Bolt, 92, of Wedowee will be held today at 2 p.m.

at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.D. Bearden, the Rev. David Waldrop and the Rev. Billy East officiating.

Burial will follow in the Morrison's Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Bolt passed away Friday March 18, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Bolt is survived by a son Marlin (Connie) Bolt; grandchildren, Leah (Johnny) Harlan, Beth (Kevin) Owen, Ta-bitha Jamie) Nolen; great-grandchildren, Dustin and Cody Harlan, Baylee and Bradley Owen, Danielle and Sier- ra Nolen and many nieces and nephews.

We would like to give a special thank you to Phillip and Cathy Wort-ham for the years of loving care. Pallbearers will be Kevin Owen, Jamie Nolen, Cody Harlan, Junior Holloway, Barry Johnson and Jessie Johnson. Mrs. Bolt was born July 2, 1918 the daughter of Thomas and Wilma Drucilla Puckett Gray, she was a homemaker, loved to sew, crochet and tend to her flowers. She was of the Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl Bolt; 15 brothers and sisters; a daughter-in-law, Joann and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Countryside Hospice Care and everyone for their thoughts, visits and prayers toward her. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Countryside Hospice Care, 620 Quintard Anniston, AL 36201. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of the arrangements. Leave online condolences at www.bene-fieldfhwedowee.com.

FLOWERS Hokes Bluff Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2011 at Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Chapel for Charlotte G. Flowers, 56, of Hokes Bluff, who died Thursday, March 17, 2011. The Rev. Everett Kelley will officiate.

Burial will follow at Rainbow Memorial Gardens. Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs. Flowers was bom and raised in Clay County, Ala. She was a loving wife, mother and who was oved by all.

She worked at the Anniston Army Depot for 24 years. She served as the first woman Vice-President of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1945. She held the presidential position for 11 years before being elected National Vice President of the 5th District of the Federation. She was preceded in death by Gwen McVae Graben, Herman Gra-ben and sister-in-law, Shelia Graben. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Tommy C.

Flowers; daughters, Sandra (Randall) Lane, Robbie Thomas, Marie Flowers and Casie Flowers; -stepmother, Maggie Graben; grandchildren, Heath Austin, Cody Thomas, Sky Thomas, Emily Lane and Kaley Austin; brothers, Novice (Kathy) Graben, Clyde Graben and Travis (Rita) Graben. Pallbearers will be Ray VanSchoubroek, Gary Harding, Bryant Hardison, Jerry Burgess, Jerry Strickland, and Jim Hard wick. The family would like to express a special thanks to Marshall County Hospice; Girl Scout Troop 619; as well as her brothers and sisters of AFGE for their continued support and prayers during her illness. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The ALS Association-Alabama Chapter, P.O. Box 2888, Huntsville, AL.

35804-2888. www.alsa.org. Please write in memory of Charlotte Flowers on do- nations. The family will re ceive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, IV 1 1, at me runerai home.

www.glencoehokesbluff.com FORD Warrior Carl B. Ford, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Born May 20, 1934 in Jacksonville, Alabama, to the late Estelle Wilker-son Ford and Truman Ford. He was a retired member of the UMWA of which he served for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Burnett Ford; his sister, Joann Brothers and granddaughter, Sta-cey Mason.

Survivors include five daughters, Carla Mosely, of Warrior, Patricia Writesman, of Warrior, Gina Singletary and husband, Greg, of Surprise, Arizona, Terri Malter and husband, Charles, of Slideli, La. and Angela Odom, of Jasper; one brother, Glennis Ford and wife, Dorothy, of Jacksonville; two sisters. Kay Wildman and husband, Maurice, of Alexandria, and Mary Lou Manning and husband, James, of Rockvefl, Tenn; seven grandchildren, Brandy McDowell, Ashley Garrett, Sandy Knight, D.J. Writesman, Gregory Singletary and wife, Tonia, Lysa Will-ingham and Brandon Odom; two stepgrand-children, Kody Malter and wife, Michelle and Thaan Malter, of Slideli, Louisiana; ten greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 9, 2011 at the Kimberly Community Center, Kimberly, Alabama.

A Special Thanks to Family Comfort Hospice, Nurse Barbara Best. GRICE Anniston Graveside services for Mrs. Norma Vogel Grice, 85, will be at 3 p.m. on April 1, 2011 at Forestlawn Gardens with K.L. Brown Memo- ry Chapel directing.

JAMES Oxford Funeral service for Roxxanne James, 51, will be announced by Miller Funeral Home Crematory. Ms. James died on Friday at Regional Medical Center. OTT Leesburg Graveside service for Mr. William G.

Ott, 85, will be today at 2 p.m. at Oaknoll Cemetery in Rome, Ga. Mr. Ott passed away Friday at his residence. ROGERS Spring Garden Funeral services for Msgt.

Max Donald Rogers, U.S. Air Force Retired, 77, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Mr. Norman Flynn officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Carmel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 12-2 p.m. Mr. Rogers died Friday, March 18, 2011, in Calhoun County. He is survived by two children, Alex Rogers, of Piedmont and Pam Pope (Danny), of Spring Garden; three grandchildren, Valerie Bollinger (Josh), of Alexandria, Lindsey Silvey (Jason), of Southside and Colton McCrelles, of Spring Garden; three greatgrandchildren, Taylor Bollinger, Laura Ciaire Bollinger and Seth Bollinger; one sister, Rita Bowdoin (Mike), of Southside; three brothers, Joe Rogers (Clara), of Munford, Bob Rogers (PVggy) and Paul Rogers WADDELL Weaver John Mark (Johnny) Waddell, 60, died on March 4, 2011. A life long resident of Anniston, he grew up in the Eulaton community where he attended Walter Wellborn High School and was a member of The Eulaton First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. William X. Waddell; one sister, Sally Waddell and one brother, Billy Waddell. He is survived by one son, Bart Waddell and one grandson, Dylan Waddell; one stepdaughter, Ginger Plun-kett and three step-grandchildren; four brothers, David, Jack, Danny and Wendell Waddell; five sisters, Myra Rust, Mary Glass, Julie Currie, Karen Smallwood and Janice Pritt and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service was held at the Eulaton First Baptist Church Cemetery for his family and close friends on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 2 p.m. A special thanks to Helen Smith Jackson for providing the former nome of Johnny's aunt, Mrs. Rose Waddell Smith, as a place for the family to gather following the brief graveside service. Known for his sense of humor, Johnny will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Online condolences can be made at: www.curriejefferon.com WAGERS Jacksonville Funeral service for Lucy B.

Wagers, 98, will be 10 a.m. Monday at K.L. Brown Funeral Home. Mrs. Wagers died Friday at her residence..