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Tl tc Mc tit? a ixry AchertistT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1991 PAGE 1C Burton's EpsieL. Burton, Owner TUSKEGEE JOHNSTON, Walkins 84. a resident of Montgomery. AL. died Thursday, December 26.

1991 in a local hospital after an extended illness. Graveside services will be held Friday. December 27. 1991 at 11 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with Kev.

John Michael Van Dvke officiating. Survivors include his wife. Edith Kushlon Johnston; three sons. Watkins Johnston. Frank Johnston and Ray Johnston; daughter, Edith Crook, all of Montgomery, AL; ten grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to The Church Of The Ascension Episcopal Church. The family and friends will assemble at the gravesite. Leak-Mcmeory Chapel Directing LEE, Jimmie 80. a resident of Montgomery. AL, died Thursday, December 26.

1991. Chapel services will be held Saturday. December 28. 1991 at 1 p.m. from Leak-Memory Chapel with Rev.

Nolan Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Alice Elijah, Hope Hull, AL and Dimple Williford, Montgomery. AL; five grandchildren. Dr.

Ronnie Elijah, Gary Elijah, Fredis Newman, Machelle Williford and John Williford, 111; five great grandchildren, Charlie Elijah, Kristen Elijah, Shea Newman, Megan Newman and Raistlin Williford. Visitalion will be Friday evening from p.m. at Leak-Memory Chapel. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing MCCLURKIN, Samuel Preston II, retired Colonel USAF, 68, died Wednesday, December 25, 1991 at Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 pm from the Me-, morial Presbyterian Church with graveside services and military honors to follow at 2 pm at Greenwood Cemetery with Dr.

Dick Druary officiating. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Me-Clurkin, Montgomery, AL; two daughters, Marcia Macrory, Montgomery, AL and Janet Bridges, Mobile, AL; one son, Sam McClurkin III, Savannah, GA; two sisters, Lu Ella Mckenna, Birmingham, AL and Carolyn Horton, Chala-nooga, TN; one brother, Charles McClurkin, Livingston, TX; eight grandchildren, Mathew Macrory, Robert Macrory, James Macrory, Margie Bridges, Valli Bridges, Sam McClurkin es will be held Saturday. December 28, 1991 from the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Babies officiating.

Interment will follow in Hale Cemetery, Lee's Funeral Home, directing. Survivors include a devoted wife Mrs. Josephine Hill; one son Louis (Elbise) Hill; Montgomery; one daughter Lizzie (Elbert) Brasher; Indianapolis IN: one brother Joe Hill, Hope Hull, AL; one sister Sarah Brown; Sanford, FL; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two sister-in-law Mary Pope and Minnie Hill; Montgomery, AL; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. MARTIN, Mr. Freddie, a resident of Youngslown, OH and a former resident of Lowndes County, Alabama died December 19.

1991 in a Youngslown, Ohio hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 from the chapel of Lee's Funeral Home at with Rev. Charlie Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery, Hayneville. Alabama.

RUDOLPH, Mr. Major, a formal resident of Lowndes County. AL expired Sunday December 22, 1991 in a Cleveland Ohio Hospital. Funeral services and arrangements will be announced at a later date by Lee's Funeral Home SELMAR Ms. Rosa a resident of Montgomery, AL expired Tuesday December 23, 1991 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held Sunday December 29, 1991 from the Lee's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Algie Morgan officiating. Lee's Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow in East Eastwood Cemetery. WALKER, Mr. George, a resident of Tuskegee, Alabama, died December 23, 1991 at his residence.

Funeral services and survivors will be announced by Lee's Funeral Home. Phillips-Riley 243-0477 COOPER, Mrs. Eva, a resident of 5237 W. Shades Valley died Tuesday, December 24, 1991. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 al 1 pm from Abraham Baptist Church with Rev.

H.L. Garrett officiating. Interment in Mountain Hill Cemetery with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to funeral service. EMMETT, Mrs.

Alberta, a resident of 510 S. Holt died Friday, December 20, 1991 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 29, 1991 at 1 pm from Morgan Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Davis officiating. Burial will be held l'J till 1 1 I -) A Name Time Date Funeral Home tOCO, Mi.

Willie pm December Burton; AltXAHDiH, Mr Chortle MolUlew WANT, Betty Helms pm December leak -Memory BAKER, Ms Mary leon I pm December It (erters IQttDHMH, Blanche Kirklond Horn White Chapel BBOMiB, Mrs Mercjeret 30 pm December lee BOOKS, Be. Albert 0. Carter BUSH, Mrs. Mildred Item December Kent-Brocewell CHBISIIAH, Mr tames W. I pm December Carter CLARK.

Bichere1 P. 10 am December 2t tit-Memory COOPEB. Mrs Eve December 28 Pbillips-Biley CRENSHAW, Elnorio lames Herbert DAVIS, Mrs Valria Ward I pm December 21 Alabama Heritage DEAH, Mr. Elijob 1 pm December Hudson OBEWRY, Mr Aarea 1:30 pm December 21 lee EMMETT. Mrs.

Alberta I pm December Phillips -Biley FLEMING. Ms. luanita I pm December 28 Phillips-Riley flOWERS, Mr DwigM E. II em December 28 Phillips Biley GROOMS, Mrs. Ethel lones 2 pm December 28 Trewich HA1E, Zero W.

2 pm December 27 Cochin's HAll, Noomi Best 10 em December 27 leak Memory Hill, Essie I pm December 28 Rose Getter Hill, Mr Robert W. 1 pm December 28 lee's HOUGH, Mr. George I pm Decembec 28 Allen HOLIITON, Reberco Videll December 21 White Chopel JACKSON, Angela 12 Noon December 28 Ross-Cloytan IACKS0N, Mrs Ruby lee 2 30 pm December 28 Carter 1ARREIT, Robert Ray 12 Noon December 27 leak -Memory JOHNSTON, Wotkins Sr. Horn December 27 leak Memory JONES, Mr. Jecksan, Jr.

I pm December 30 Phillips-Biley JORDAN. Mr. Eddie 12 Noon December 28 Ross-Cloytan tEAVEll, William Mack Ham December 27 Ridouts LEE, Jimmie V. I pm December 28 leok-Memocy MARTIN, Clyde J. II am December 27 Martin MABTIN, Mr.

Freddie 1 1 am December 28 lee's McCtUBKIN, Somuel Preston, II I pm December 28 leok-Memery Met 011EV, Mr. tenia I pm December 28 E.G. Cummings McGHEE, Mrs Corn I. I pm Oecmeber 28 Phillips-Riley MEHNEFEE, Mrs Ernestine S. Burton's MOSS, Mr Nathaniel 1 pm December 28 Burton's PERDUE, Mr Johnny lee 2 pm December 26 Hudson RAY, Mr.

lerk 12 Noon December 28 Hudson ROETEN, Mr Woodrow 1:30 pm December 28 White Chopel RUD01PH, Mr. Major lees SANKFY, Jesse Jr. 2 pm December 21 Phillips-Riley SEILARS, Mr. Willie lee leak-Memary SFLMAR, Mr lames Phillips-Riley 1 SELMAR, Mrs. Rase N.

December 71 tee's SHAHKLIN, Mr. Zebedee 2 pm December Hudson SMITH, Mrs. Mary I. Ham December 28 Burton's STINSOH, Shunta I pm December 28 E.G. Cummings SUTTON, linda Jeonne Ham December 28 leok-Memory TOWHSEND, Mrs.

Clara R. 3 pm December 29 Burton's TUCKFB. Mary Crawley 3 pm December 28 VAUGHAN, Mr. C.T., Sr. Ham December 28 Turners WAIKEBS, Mr.

Geerge lees WAIKEB, Mrs, tome December 27 Ross Cloyton WALLS, lemes A. 10 am McKeniie's WEATHFRBY, lurline 3 pm Oerembor 28 leak Memory WRIGHT, Mrs. Flora I pm December 28 Phillips-Riley WRIGHT, lois I. 2 pm Decembec27 Gnssett brothers. John E.

Johnson, Daniel Selmar, Montgomery. AL, Walter M. Johnson, Detroit. MI. Norman Selmcr, Sacramento.

CA and Samuel Selr.ar, San Francisco. CA; four s'-ters, Salena S. Mon-. Montgomery, AL, Mildred A. Selmar.

Arru. S. Horton, Washington, C. and Dorothy S. Barlow.

Detroit. MI; three aunts, Ida Mae McCree, Wetumpka, AL, Ardella T. Jackson, Montgomery. AL and Beatrice T. Smith, Detroit, Ml; one uncle, Willie F.

Thomas, Detroit, Ml; 13 grandchildren nd a host of relatives and friends. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. The family can be contacted al 3472 So. Perry St. plans and survivors will be announced by Phillips-Riley Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Mrs. Flora, a resident of Rt. A-12. Box 524. Montgomery, died Monday.

December 23. 1991 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. from First C.M.E. Church with Rev.

James Moffelt officiating. Interment in St. Paul CME churchyard, Gordonville, AL. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Mrs. Annie L.

(Robert) Goldsmith and Mrs. Inez (Campus) Smith of Montgomery. AL; one sister, Mrs. Bina Grant, Anniston, AL; 10 grandchildren (one preceded her in death); 19 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. The body will lie in slate one hour prior to funeral services.

Ross-Clayton MONTGOMERY JACKSON, Mr. Angelo, a resident of 3854 Governors expired December 24, 1991. F'uneral services will be Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 12 p.m. from First Baptist Church with Rev. E.

Baxter Morris officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Annex Cemetery with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home directing. Survivors include sons, Angelo and Un-terrio Julian; mother, Minnie Jackson; father, Eugene Jackson; sisters, Sher-manita, Hope and LaSaundra Martin; grandmother, Shirley Patterson; grandfather, Len Patterson; aunts, Gwendolyn Clayton, Carta Faye (Sabastian) Smith, Patricia and Mattie Moore; uncles. Leon and Aurthur (Faye) London, Willie J. (Mary), Alfonza (Janice) Jackson, Donald (Anita) Clayton, Elaine Smith, Geraldine Reese, Thelmal Bradley; a host of other relatives and friends including a special friend, Rita Julian.

JORDAN, Mr. Eddie, a resident of 1210 Clay expired December 13, 1991. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 28, 1991 ala 12 noon from Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Barbour County, AL with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home directing. WALKER, Mrs.

Janie, a resident of 1882 French expired Sunday, December 22, 1991 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27, 1991 at 1 pm from St. Stevens Baptist Church with Rev. Willie Paul officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include son, Tom (Coreen Walker, of Irvington, NJ; sister, Leslie Drummond; brother, Joseph Artes, Cuba, AL; uncle, Gable Artes, Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Jonjia A. Walker, Katina S. Walker, Irvington, NJ, Darrly Jarvin, Delores Wilson, Montgomery, AL; eleven great grandchildren; one brother-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Rosie P. William and family. Gassett Funeral Home WETUMPKA WRIGHT, Lois 71, a resident of Titus, AL, died Tuesday, December 24, 1991 after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27, 1991 at 2 p.m. from New Home Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Bush officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Survivors include four sons, Johnny Wright, Weoka, Lynn Wright, Lonnie Wright and Don-nie Wright, all of Titus; two daughters, Mertyce Williams, Demascus, GA, Mildred Kennedy, Honolulu, HI; one brother, Thomas Earl Walburn, Montgomery, AL; one sister, Ruth Glasscock, Montgomery, AL; 20 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.

Matthews PRATTVILLE Cummings MONTGOMERY ADCOX. Mr. Willie, a resident of Little Rock, AR, formerly of Tuskegee. AL. Graveside services will be held Salur-day.

December 28, 1991 at 2 pm. MENNEFEE, Mrs. Ernestine a resident of Tuskegee, AL, died December 24, 1991 in an out-of-town hospital. Funeral services and survivors will be announced by Burton Funeral Home. MOSS, Mr.

Nathaniel, a resident of Rt. 3, Box 685. Tuskegee, AL. died Sundav, December 22. 1991 in Pensacola.

FL. Funeral services will be held Saturday. December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. in Tallapoosa County at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Lee officiating.

Burial in the church cemetery with Burton's Funeral Home Staff directing. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Loretta Moss; 11 children; nine grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; other relatives and friends. SMITH, Mrs. Mary a resident of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Tuskegee. AL, died Saturday, December 21.

1991 al her daughter's residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday. December 28, 1991 at 11 am from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church wilh the Rev. Grady Bulter.

pastor and Rev. L. Harris officiating. Burial in the Ashdale Cemetery. Burton's Funeral Home Stall' directing.

Survivors include one daughter, Lula (Charles) Tony, Huntsville. six sons, John (Lilian) Smith, Montgomery, AL, Robert (Maxine) Studmire, Thomas Studmire, Oliver Studmire, Roosevelt Studmire, and John Studmire, all of Cleveland, OH; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchild ren. and other relatives and friends. TOWNSEND, Mrs. Clara a resident of Fitzpalrick, AL, died Tuesday, December 24, 1991 in an out-of-town hospital.

Funeral services will he held Sunday, December 29, 1991 at 3 pm from the Allen Chapel AME Church, Fitzpalrick, AL, with pastor Eugene Borom officiating. Burial in churchyard cemetery, Burton's Funeral Home Staff directing. Survivors include one niece, Clara Fleming, Detroit, MI; a devoted cousin, Mrs. Jessie M. Harris, Montgomery, AL; a devoted friend, Elize-beth Burton; a number of nieces, neph-ews, other relatives and friends.

Carter's UNION SPRINGS BAKER, Ms. Mary Jean, a resident of Rt. 1, Box 296-X, Union Springs. AL. died Friday night, December 20, 1991.

Funeral services will be held Sunday. December 28, 1991 at 1 pin from the Old Sardis Baptist Church wilh the Rev. E.D. Glover officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Carter F'uneral Home directing.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Carstella Baker; father. Mr. William Baker, both of Union Springs, AL; six sisters, Marilyn Scott, Barbara (Randy) Braxton, Jacqueline Baker, Carrie Manuel, Wonda Weiluryj Baker, all of Union Springs. AL.

WmLl ta (Willie) Kumph, Midway, AL imh'i brother, Larry (Flora) Warren, Ft -I ton Beach, FL; a host of nieces, tii ijii ews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and pn'-l cial friend, Mr. Micheal Baynes 'l3u body will lie in state al the church ji m( 12 noon until funeral hour. j-l BROOKS, Rev. Albert a Midway, AL, died early Thutita.v' morning, December 26, 1991 ui Ins home. Funeral services and survivors will be announced by Carter's KuQe(ul Home.

i -r-T-t- CHRISTIAN. Ret. Major Jame' Rochester, NY, a formerly of Iiullikk County, AL. Aberfoil Commttmly, (Union Springs, AL), died Decern lie zo, it in ivew orK. runerai services will be Saturday.

December 28, tiiiii at 1 p.m. Irom the Elizabetn Baptist Church with Rev. L. B. Days, Pastor.

Rev. Hawthorne Reed officiating. Buri-; al in the churchyard cemetery. Carter Funeral Home directing. Survivors in-r elude one brother, Mitch (Cleo) Chris-', tian, Akron, OH; two sisters-in-law numerous nieces, nephews, other rein--lives, and friends.

The body will lie in' stale at the church from 12 noon until funeral hour. JACKSON, Mrs. Ruby Lee, a resident, of Newtown Community, Union Springs, AL, died Sunday al her home. -Funeral services will be held Saturday. December 28, 1991 at 2:30 p.m.

from. First Baptist Church, Union Springs. AL, wilh Rev. A. B.

Clark, Pastor, officiating. Burial in Mason Cemetery with Carter Funeral Home directing. Stirvi- vors include one devoted son, Darnell Jackson, daughter-in-law, Martha Jackson, both of North Augusta, SC; four grandchildren, Anthony D. (Jaequelyn) Jackson, Karlo LaShone Jackson, liuh-mon Mason, all of Union Springs, AL, and Tracey Mason, South Carolina; Iwo sisters-in-law. Ruby C.

Harris, and Oceola Jackson, both of Union Springs, AL; two brolhers-in-law, Genrgo H. Jackson, Birmingham, AL, and James H. Harris, Union Springs, AL: fie, great grandchildren; several nephews, nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends. The body will lie in stale at church from 1:30 until funeral hour, Corbitt's TUSKEGEE HALE. Zora 83.

a resident of 112 Ashurst East Tallasscc, died December 24, 1991 at The Community Hospital in Tallassee. F'uneral services will be Friday, December 27. 1991 at 2 p.m. from the Carrville Church of God with Rev. Brent Wright officiating.

Burial will follow in the Bullurd Cemetery in Eclectic. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Christine Pattillo. East Tallassee; one son-in-law. Gilder T.

Pattillo, East Tallassee; four grandchildren, Cynthia Rowe, Montgomery, AL, Susan Starr, Tallassee, Monia Jarvis. Tallassee and Jimmy Baker. Tallassee; eight great grandchildren; one step firancldaughter, Darlene Botsford, Ope-ika; one sister, Mabel Cottrell. San Antonio, TX; one brother, Ralph Watson, Central, AL; several nephews and two nieces. Hudson GREENVILLE DEAN, Mr.

Elijah, a resident of Simpson Quarters, Greenville, AL, died Sunrlay. December 22. 1991. Funeral semes were held Thursday, Decemlier 26. 1991 at 2 p.m.

from the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A.M. Scales officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Hudson Funeral Home Staff Directing.

He leaves to cherish his memories a mother. Mrs. Annie Perdue; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie V. (Leroy) Lipkin.

Mrs. Flora Perdue, all of Greenville. AL: two brothers, Mr. Willie George Williams, Mr. Jessie Leo (Minnie) Perdue: three aunts.

Mrs. Tis-sie Baugh, Mrs. Mattie Gray, Mrs. Maggie Lee Gray; two uncles, Mr. Elick Gray, Jr.

and Mr. Willie J. Gray; a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, other relatives and friends. PERDUE, Mr. Johnny Lee.

a resident or Simpson Quarters. Greenville. AL, died Sunday. December 22, 1991 i'u-neral scrvies were held Thursday. I e-eember 26.

1981 at 2 pm from the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A.M. Scales Burial followed in Magnolia Cemeterv. HuU in Funeral Home Staff Directing lie leaves to cherish his memories a II1I, John McClurkin, and ausan McClurkin. Mr.

McClurkin was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, he was a board member of the Auburn A club, a member of the Montgomery Rotary Club, was a member of the Retired Officers Club, he was captain of the Auburn Football Team, 1946, Wing Commander Craig Air Force Base, and was Administrative Assistant to U.S. Senator Howell Heflin. Family will receive friends at Leak-Memory Friday from 7 until 8 pm. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing ROETEN, Mr. Woodrow, age 77, a resident of Deatsville, AL, died Tuesday, December 24, 1991 in a local hospital.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 26, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. from White Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Mims officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Cemetery. Mr.

Roeten was survived by three daughters, Margaret Keller, Montgomery, AL, Florence McDowell, Deatsville, AL and Sue Brantley, Montgomery, AL; four sons, Alton Roeten, Prattville, AL, Al Roeten, Pine Level, AL, Larry Roeten, Wetumpka, AL and Rex Roeten, Prattville, AL; 29 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Barlow, Richard Taylor, Harry Holmes, Raymond Williams, Randy Newman and Roland Rhodes. White Chapel Directing SELLARS, Mr. Willie Lee, 72, a dent of 3205 Southmount Dr. and a former lifetime resident of Snowdoun, died suddenly at his home December 26, 1991.

Survivors Include two sons and daughter-in-law, James E. Sellars, Lee A. and Cindy Sellers, all of Montgomery; one brother, Jacob A. Sellars, Millbrook; three grandchildren, Ryan Lindley and Jamie Sellars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Kendrick Sellars.

Arrangement to be announced by Leak-Memory Chapel. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing SUTTON, Linda Joanne, 49, a resident of Montgomery, AL, died Tuesday, December 24, 1991. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 11 a.m. from Leak-Memory Chapel with Rev. Hayes McKay, Jr.

officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include son, Michael Christopher Wallers, Montgomery; brother, John Michael Sutton, Montgomery; niece, Christie Sutton, Montgomery; nephew, Brett Alexander Sutton, Montgomery; step-mother, Lois Foster Sutton, Montgomery; step-sisters, Joanne Dew, Brooklin, MI, Marie Walters, Birmingham, AL, Patricia Hartuniewcz, Grand Rapids, MI. Pallbearers will be Harold Ledbetter, Eddie Burton, Gary Brantley, Greg Jones, John P. Russell and James Collins.

Visitation will be 6-8 p. Friday at Leak-Memory Chapel. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing WEATI1ERBY, Lurline Pierson, widow of Harold L. Weatherby, and a resident of Montgomery, AL, died Thursday, December 26, 1991. Survivors include her son, Harold L.

Weatherby, Nashville, TN; several nieces and nephews. The body will be at her home after 12 noon. Friday until 2 p.m., Saturday. There will be a prayer service at 1:30 p.m. at her home on Saturday.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 1991 at Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Jay Wolfe and Rev. Harold Hancock officiating. Pallbearers will be Ward S. Allen, William S.

Brewbaker, Stuart W. Patton. John B. Scott, James W. Fuller, Thomas D.

Conner. Leak Memory Chapel Directing Lee's, Inc. J.O. Pendarvii. Mgr.W.H.

Hayes, Owner DREWRY, Mr. Aaron, a resident of 230 Barlow Street, Haynevillei Alabama died December 20, 1991 in a Montgomery hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday. December 28, 1991 at from the Bethel Hill Baptist Church, Hayneville, Alabama with Rev. James McBride.

pastor, officiating. Internment will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery, Lees Funeral Home directing. Survivors include one daughter. Mrs. Bernice Jones, Hayneville, AL; one son Drewry Aaron, Jr.

(Mary) Gordonville, Alabama; nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many devoted friends including a devoted friend Gladys Grant. BROMER Mrs. Margaret, a resident of Rt. 1 box 528 Grady. AL died in Crenshaw County Hospital on December 23, 1991.

Funeral services will be held Sunday December 29, 1991 at 2:30 from Helicon Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves in loving memroy two daughters, Mrs. Helen Shepherd, Grady. AL and Mrs. Jereline (Willie) Bryant of Highland Home, AL; five sisters, Mrs.

Annie L. Canty, Chicago, 1L. Ms Fannie (Earnest) Foster, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Bessie Whatley, Birmingham, AL, Mrs. Gertha Clayton, Grady, AL and Mrs.

Mary Leon (John) Mcroy of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Mr. Sam Whatley Grady, AL; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren, a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, a devoted sister-in-law. Mrs. Emma Whatley, Grady, AL.

HILL, Mr. Robert (Will), 81, a resident of 2420 North Street, died in a local hospitrl. Dec. 21, 1991. Funeral servic- at Greenwood Cemetery with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing.

FLEMING, Ms. Juanita Gay, a resident of 1301 Finley Ave. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. from Rice Temple with Rev. Franklin McNeal officiating.

Interment in Mt. Zion, Pine Level with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing. She leaves to cherish her memories a mother, Barbara Fleming. Cleveland, OH; father, Parker Gay, Montgomery, AL; three sisters, sherry Gay, Romulus, NY, Michelle Fleming, Montgomery, AL, Tiffany Fleming, Cleveland, OH; one brother, Larry Gay, Cleveland, OH; two loving grandmothers, Lula Gay, Montgomery, AL, Mary L. Fleming, Cleveland, OH; five uncles; eight aunts; two nieces and a host of friends and relatives.

The body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral services. FLOWER, Mr. Dwight Edward, a resident of 2037 N. Lincoln Terrace, died December 1991. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 11 a.m.

from Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Edward Martin, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Remount Cemetery. Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing. Survivors include a loving mother, Mrs.

Willie T. Flowers; father, Mr. Raymond Flowers, grandmother, Mrs. Johnnie T. Eek-ward, all of Montgomery; two sons, Dwight Flowers, Jr.

and Brandon Britt; one brother, Mr. Raymond (Steela) Flowers, one sister, Mrs. Janet Wright; uncles, R.F. (Agnus) Curry, East Orange, NJ, Arthur S. (Lillie) Tyson, Montgomery, AL, Henry D.

(Lillie) Flowers, Brundidge, AL; aunt, Mrs. Patsy (Ruben) McCall, Montgomery, AL; a devoted friend, Ms. Coretta Britt; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The body will lie in state one hour in the church prior to funeral hour. JONES, Mr.

Jackson, a resident of 2601 Whispering Pine died Tuesday, December 24, 1991 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, 1991 at 1 p.m. from Phillips-Riley Chapel. Interment in Kindle Cemetery with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing. McGHEE, Mrs.

Cora a resident of 130 E. Woodland died Monday, December 23, 1991. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. from Finley Avenue Church of Christ, Minister to be announced. Interment in Kindle Cemetery with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing.

She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Julia Lee Williams; three sons, Willie H. Williams, John B. Williams and Bennie J. Williams; a sister, Viola Laster, 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; three nieces; three nephews; a host of relatives and friends. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to funeral servic- SANKEY, Jesse, a resident of 3125 Fairwest Place, died Tuesday, December 24, 1991 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 2 pm from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2106 Mill Montgomery, AL, with Rev. Edward E. Martin officiating. Burial in Kindle Cemetery with Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing. Survivors include his mother and father, Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Sankey, Sr. (Mary Lee), Montgomery, AL; two daughters, Shirley Ann Harris and Tonya Renee Harris, Montgomery, AL; three sons, Gregory Barnes (Deceased), Rico Barnes, Ramer, AL, and Antonia Deon Sankey, Montgomery, AL; three grandchildren, Kendall Demon Harris, Latundra Shanice Harris Joshua Will Harris, Montgomery, AL; four brothers, Theodore Sankey (Elizabeth), Larry Sankey (Mary), Melvin Sankey, Montgomery, AL, Willie Sankey (Ann), Cleveland. OH; seven sisters, Paralee Murphy (Robert), Mavis Jenigan, Mattie Hood (Elijah), Lillie Hood (Eugene), and Dianne Gray (Nathaniel). Montgomery, AL, Linda Haigler (Willie), Ozark, AL, and Sarah Sankey, Denver, CO; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family hour will be Friday night. December 27, 1991 from 8:15 pm until 9:15 pm at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to funeral services. SELMAR, Mr. James, 3609 Carrage Place, died December 22, 1991 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28. 1991 at 1 p.m. from Revelation Baptist Church with Rev. Broadnax officiating. Interment in Campgroung Cemetery, Sandy Ridge, AL, Phillips-Riley Funeral Home directing.

He leaves to mourn a devoted ex-wife and friend, Callie L. Selmar; two sons, Jame Jr. (Bonnie), and Jerome (Joiann), both of Montgomery, AL; one daughter. Gloria Jean (Bobby) Oayton, Chicago, 1L; five at the cemetery just prior to service time. White Chapel Directing CLARK, Richard 88, a resident of Montgomery, AL, died Monday, December 23, 1991.

Survivors include wife, Mercied Clark, Montgomery, AL; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard P. and Patricia Clinton Clark, Dunwoody, CiA, Jean A. and Melody Clark, Milling-ton, TN, Norvelle and Anne Y. Montgomery, AL, and JoAnn Davis Clark, Deland, FL; sister, Gladys Allene Holloway, Pensacola, FL; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Mr.

Clark was preceded in death by a son, Fred E. Clark, Deland, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. from Memorial Cemetery with Rev.

Winston Brooks officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 pm at Leak-Memory Chapel. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing DAVIS, Mrs. Valria Word, a resident of 306 Pierce Montgomery, died in a local hospital Thursday, December 26, 1991 after a brief illness. Funeral ser-.

vices will be at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Neil Mc David ollicialing. Burial in Alabama Heritage Cemetery. Survivors include her husband.

Charles E. Davis, Montgomery, AL; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne D. (Robert Corwin, Montgomery, AL, Patricia D. (James Downs, Kingsport, TN, Martha D. (William Rogers, Montgomery, AL; one sister.

Delors Horn. Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren, Jennifer L. Corwin, Karen E. Corwin, John David Cor-win. Brian J.

Downs, Gregory T. Downs. Davis A. Rogers. Hillary Kate Rogers.

Visitation will be at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home Friday from 6-8 p.m. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Capitol Heights United Methodist Church and a school teacher in Montgomery County for many years. Alabama Heritage HALL, Naomi Best. 84.

a resident of Letohatchee. AL. died Tuesday, December 24. 1991. Funeral services will le held Friday.

December 27. 1991 at 10 a.m. from Leak-Memory Chapel with Rev. Charles Francisco officiating. Graveside at 11:30 a.m.

from Bethlehem Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, J.I). Hall. Letohatchee, AL; four sisters; three brothers. Pallbearers will be Terry Best, Ronnie Best.

Raymond Reagan. Cary Reagan, Jimmy Heagan and David While. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Friday at Leak-Memory Chapel. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing HOI XTON.

Rebecca Videll. 98. a resident of Chesapeake, VA, died Thursday. December 26, 1991 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday.

Deeemlter 28. 1991 at 2 p.m. from the Dublin Church of Christ with Minister Charles Blair officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include a sister.

Laura Belle Bryant. We-tumpka. AL; four grandchildren. The body ill lie in stale at the church one hour prior to the service. White Chapel Directing JARRETT, Robert Ray.

56. a resident of Montgomery. AL. died Tuesday. December 24, 1991 at his residence.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held F'riday, December 27, 1 1991 at 12 noon, entombment in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Mary Jarrett, Montgomery, AL; mother, Francis Jarrett, Montgomery. AL; daughters, Victoria Dyess. Pe-nascola, FL, Jennifer Kirklin, Montgomery. AL; sons.

Robert R. Jarrett, II, Columbus. GA. Mark Jarrett, Hamilton, AL. Steven Jarrett, Montgomery.

AL; five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the Military Honor Guard. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing McEOLLEY, Mr. Lewis, a resident of Kt. 2, Box 528, Kamer, AL, died December 22, 1991.

Funeral services will he held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. from Galilee Baptist Church, Kamer, AL with Kev. C.L. Johnson officiating. Interment in Hickory Chapel Cemetery E.G.

Cummings Memorial directing. Survivors include a loving and devoted wile, Mrs. Maltic B. Me-Kolley; one daughter. Miss Shirley McFolley (Robert Lee), Kamer, AL; two sons.

Master Kendrick McFolley and Lewis McFolley. both of Kamer, AL; one sister Beatrice (Jerry) Sankey, Ramer, AL; four brothers, Mr. Roosevelt McFolley, Ramer, AL, Mr. Lee' (Mary) McFolley, Mr. David (Viana) McFolley, Louisville, KY, Mr.

Willie Lee (June) McFolley, Columbus, OH; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Allene Baxter, Ramer, AL; one sister-in-law. Evelyn Baxter, Ramer, AL; one brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Brown, Ramer, AL; one aunt. Mrs.

Beatrice Murray, Montgomery, AL; one uncle, Jimmy Sankey, Ramer, AL; one devoted (iodson, Robert Lee Sankey, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. STINSON. Shunta. a resident of 1225 Buckingham died December 23, 1991. Funeral services will be held Saturday.

December 28. 1991 at 1 p.m. form E.G. Cummings Memorial Chapel with Bishop Tumberlin officiating. Interment in Kindle Cemetery, K.ti.

Cummings Memorial directing. Survivors include a mother and father, Luverla and Frank Stinson: four sisters. Veronica, Lakesha. Tanisha. Anna Marie; two brothers, Willie Jones, Derek Dewy-ane: two grand mothers.

Bertha Patterson, Montgomery, AL and Mary Pledger. Mobile. AL; two grandfathers, James Jones. Mobile. AL and William Patterson, Montgomery.

AL; nine aunts; 4i host of relatives and friends. White Chapel E. John Lowe J42-JSOI 43 Sourh Jackton St. Alabama Heritage Donald VW. Jorws 270-01M lOMSAIMntaHwv.

Leak-Memory Chapel T.A.Car9ile2H-eS01 945 Lincoln Rd. Montgomery, Ala. AVANT. Betty Helms. 64.

a resident of Montgomery, died Monday. December 23. 1991. Funeral services were held Thursday. l)ecemler 2ti.

1991 at 2 pm from Leak-Memory Chapel with Minister Phillip Black officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Baltzcr Avanl. Montgomery, AL; mother. Sibyl Helms.

Montgomery, AL; daughter. Laraine Warren, Birmingham. AL: one grandson. Seth Messer; two brothers. Billy R.

Helms. Alabaster, AL and Robert M. Helms. Tampa. FL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Hospice. Active pallbearers will be Dave Jim Carroll. Pete Helton. Dan Brock, Bill English, and Webster Sullivan. Leak-Memory hapel Directing BOUDEMAN.

Blanche Kirkland. 92. a resident of Montgomery, AL, died Wednesday. December 25, 1991 at a local nursing facility. Graveside services will be held Friday.

December 27. 1991 at 1 1 a.m. from Montgomery Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Hosteller officiating. White Chapel directing.

She is survived by one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Missouri City, TX: two sons. Joseph R. Kirkland. Montgomery, AL. William N.

Kirkland. Sweana, SC; three brothers. Shelby Neyman, D.H. Neyman, Wallace Neyman; one sister, Christine Smith, all of Arkabutlea, MS; eight grandchildren: ten great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet .1 ALEXANDER, Mr.

Charlie, a resident of 229 Peagler Prattville, AL, died Thursday morning, December 26, 1991 in Baptist Medical Center. Funeral arrangements and relatives will be announced by Mathews Funeral Home. Ridout's Eddie B. Huev, Manager MS-S9I1 LEAVELL, William Mack, 68, a resident of Millbrook, AL, died Tuesday, December 24, 1991 in a Montgomery hospital. Graveside services with full military honors will be held Friday, December 27, 1991 at 11 a.m.

from Memorial Park Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, AL with Rev. Don Nixon and Fletcher Comer officiating, Ridout's Prattville Chapel directing. Survivors include wife, Goldie Leavell, Millbrook, AL; two daughters, Judith Dixon and Deborah Cook, both of Millbrook, AL; two sons, Malcolm McDanal, Lawrenceville, GA, Steven McDanal, Montgomery, AL; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Virginia Do-minick, Tuscaloosa, AL; two nieces, De-loris Smith and Dona Jordon, both of Tuscaloosa, AL. Pallbearers will be Malcolm McDanal. Steven McDanal, Michael Cook, Jack Dixon, Terry Smith and Johnny Jordon.

Rose-Geeter Artandere Washington Julius Gactef HILL, Essie, a resident of Eclectic, AL, died Saturday, December 21, 1991 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Central, AL with Rev. E.L.

Leonard, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery with Rose-Geeter Funeral Home directing. She leaves to cherish her memories, three daughters, Mrs. Stella Mae (Jimmy) Hardin, Patricia Ann Russell, both of Eclectic, AL, Opal Moore, Birmingham, AL; one son, Willie Joe Hill, Eclectic, AL; one daughter-in-law, Frances Russell, Central, AL; one aunt. Edna Russell, Alex City, AL; 22 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Allen UNION SPRINGS HOUGH, Mr. George, a resident of Pittsburg, PA and formerly of Union Springs, AL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 1 p.m. from New Hope Baptist Church, Union Springs, Post Oak Community, with Rev.

Tom Cook officiating. Burial in churchyard cemetery with Allen Funeral Home directing. Survivors include one daughter, Gladys Simmons, Los Angeles. CA; one son, Jimmy Bovd Hough, Hamilton, OH; nine grandchildren; great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Coral Carter, Pittsburg, PA and Mrs.

Katie Haynes. Ft. Walton Beach, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The body will lie in slate at thj church from 12 to 1 p.m. ''J Pleas OBITS, 2C.

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