Treaver P. Owen, born on Feb. 18, 1931, in Barnesville, Ala., passed peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the age of 93. He was the beloved son of Taft Owen and Amanda Burrow, and the cherished older brother to Bobby Owen, Ernest Owen, Martha Emerson and Peggy Sue Cooper. Known for his unwavering faith and steadfast spirit, he was a man who lived by example, showing love, humility and strength to all who knew him.
Leonard Gordon Metts, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Marion Regional Nursing Home. He was born in Florida on Feb. 25, 1940, to George Metts and Inez Pike Metts.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Michele Metts Sauls; granddaughter, Dawn Sauls Highland; grandsons, Jacob Sauls and Joshua Sauls; great-grandson, Jasper Highland; great-granddaughter, Jupiter Highland; sister, Shirley Metts Hobbs; brother, Kenith Brooks; also, the Helms family, Mike, Gwen, Ashlee and Tesney Holbrook; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John L. Ingle, 91, of Hackleburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Nov. 10, 2024, at the Hackleburg First Baptist Church with burial at Cedar Tree Cemetery.
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Mrs. Ramona Aldridge Hollingsworth, 67, of Eldridge, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Ricky Hollingsworth; brother, Harold Aldridge (Nancy); sisters-in-law, Marion Aldridge, Brenda Tucker (Roger) and Rhetta Tucker (Marrill); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and caregivers, Shirley McCollum and Pat Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Agatha Aldridge; and brothers, Charles Aldridge and Jerome Aldridge.
John Darracott, 62, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 3, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
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William C. (Butch) Braley, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Tupelo. He was born in Alabama on March 17, 1948, to William Braley and Mary Beth Dotson Braley.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Judy Braley; son, Jeff Braley; sister, Debbie (Roy) Scott; sisters-in-law, Diane (Jerry) Lawson and Doris (Billy) Quinn; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Dotson Braley; brothers, Johnny Braley, Albert Braley and Buddy Braley.
Mrs. Linda Jeanette Berryhill, 90, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Berryhill was born in Glen Allen, Alabama to James and Lucille Hughes Stewart. Jeanette was a member of the Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Hubbertville High School and later attended Montevallo University. Jeanette retired from Vulcan Materials in Birmingham, Alabama. In her spare time Jeanette enjoyed traveling.
Jaqueline Marie Fikes, 62, of Winfield passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Fikes was born in Tecumseh, Michigan to George Jackson and Agnes Louise Baumea Hughes. Jackie was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. She spent much of her life as a carpenter in the mobile home industry. In her spare time Jackie enjoyed going to the beach, white water rafting, riding ATVs, fishing, working in her yard, and interior decorating.
Freda Langston Hubbert, 78, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Miramar Beach, FL.
Mrs. Hubbert was preceded in death by her Husband-George Franklin Hubbert; Mother-Alma Webster Langston; Father-Johnnie Loyd Langston; Brothers-Maurice Langston, Jimmy Langston and Glen Langston; and Sister-Mary Frances Langston Beasley (Stewart).
Royce Lee Brooks Jr., 63, of Hamilton, passed away October 25, 2024 at his residence. Family will receive friends, Saturday November 2, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
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Mrs. Audra Lee Addison Harbin, 82, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her residence.
Melissa Ingle, 47 of Hackleburg, passed away October 28, 2024 at UAB.
Graveside services were on Wednesday October 30, 2024, at Cedar Tree
Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Mrs. Lovetta McCaleb, 83, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. McCaleb was born on March 7, 1941 to Marvin and Minnie Tucker. Lovetta was a member of the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ and a 1959 graduate of Hubbertville High School. After high school she attended Hobson State Technical College where she earned her license in Cosmetology. Lovetta spent 22 years as a hairdresser and makeup artist in Thomasville, AL where she was the owner/operator of Family Hair Center and Merle Norman Studio until her retirement.
Mrs. Gail Webb, age 86, of the Brilliant community passed from this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her residence. Gail was born on October 10, 1938 to Claude and Pauline Caudle Berryhill. She was a member of the Brilliant Church of Christ and a 1957 graduate of Brilliant High School.
In addition to her parents Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Webb, and grandson, Dallas Webb.
Joyce Cooper Williams, 79, of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on October 22, 2024, surrounding by her loving family.
She was born on June 9, 1945 in Hamilton, Alabama to the late Cleveland Ottis and Clara McCurley Cooper. She was a member of Hamilton Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her Husband of 62 years, RC Williams and their Children: Renita Williams Crumpton and Rodney (Carole) Williams; Grandchildren: Dalton Cecil Williams and Tyler Craig Williams; Sisters: Nina Lindley and Jean (Jimmy) Isom.
David Carter, 75, of Hamilton, passed away on October 31, 2024 at the North Ms. Medical Center in Tupelo.
Visitation were held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, AL 35570
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Jerry 'Alan' Swinney, 66, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at NMMC Amory, Miss. He was born on Feb. 28, 1958, to Jerry R. Swinney and Vinna Lou Wade.
Jerry will be remembered as a man of strong and quiet character, unfailing loyalty and profound integrity. He loved his home, his family and his Lord. He accomplished many great deeds in his life while working his land and enjoying the outdoors, but he considered the family he leaves behind to be his greatest accomplishment.
Joyce Lockhart Sims, 79, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services were held on Oct. 20, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Barnesville Cemetery.
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Hamilton, AL 35570
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Mr. Bill Ray McCraw, 85, of Hubbertville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. Bill was born in Marion County, Ala., on Sept. 1, 1939. He was a member of the Berea Church of Christ. Bill retired from Continental Conveyer after 40 years of service. Bill was a hardworking man; some might say he was the hardest working man they had ever met. He worked hard to build a name for himself and for a family that would be proud to be his legacy. Bill was a proud man, a polite way of just saying he was stubborn. He would seldom ask for help but would drop everything he was doing to help anyone in need.
Mrs. Nellie Sue Baccus Lenahan, 77, of Winfield, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Lenahan was born in Winfield on Feb. 4, 1947, to Lander and Edna Atkins Baccus before moving to Chicago, Ill., in the 8th grade. Nellie was a 1965 graduate of Steinmetz High School. She was employed as a dental assistant in Chicago until her return to Alabama in 1969. After returning to Alabama, Nellie was employed with Sears Service Center in Winfield and later with Perry Kelly in Fayette selling appliances and parts.
Mrs. Marie Garrard Heathcock, 79, of Guin, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Heathcock was born in Fayette County, Ala., on April 27, 1945, to Elzie and Lillie Burleson Garrard. Marie was employed for many years with Clifford Industries, before becoming a homemaker to care for her husband and children. She enjoyed many hobbies, some of which were gardening and working in her flower beds, fishing, watching soap operas, Alabama football and the Hallmark Channel, drinking coffee and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Evelyn Franks, 90, of Guin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in the Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton.
Born April 3, 1934, in Marion County, Ala., she is the daughter of the late Howard Lee and Ollie Franks Bozeman and the wife of the late J.P. Franks. She had lived in the Pea Ridge community most of her life and was a member of the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. She had retired from Munsingwear Garment Plant and loved going to the Smoky Mountains.
Don Norwood, 75, of Guin, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jeffery Harbin
Jeffrey David Harbin, 57, of Nauvoo, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Walker Baptist Hospital.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 14, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Ashbank Cemetery in Nauvoo.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Janice Franks
Janice Perry Franks, 91, of Guin, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at her residence.
Born Oct. 5, 1933, in Guin, she is the daughter of the late William Rance and Vertie Lenore Guin Perry and the wife of the late John Billy Franks. She had lived in Guin most of her life and was a member of the Church Of Christ.
James Arnold
James “Bud” Arnold, 82, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Family received friends Oct. 15, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
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Mrs. Martha Sue Weaver, also known as "Granny," 91, of Guin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at her home accompanied by her family.
Born Oct. 3, 1933, in Guin, she is the daughter of the late Eli Alexander and Dorothy Eubanks Plyler. She graduated from Marion County High School. Martha Sue was a devout Christian and member of the New Hope Church of Christ in Guin. She had a passion for quilting, embroidery and needlepoint. She enjoyed reading, traveling, sewing and spending time with family and friends.
Lela Rae Shotts, 94, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at UAB hospital on Sept. 28, 2024.
Lela Rae was an elementary school teacher in Marion County for 38 years. She taught Sunday school until she was 90 years old, and afterward, she taught her great-grandchildren about the love of Christ until the last weeks of her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Cheryl Wood and husband Steve; granddaughter, Sarah Purswell and husband Jody; and great-grandchildren, Grace and Henry Purswell.
Jerry Lee Pugh, 83, of Guin, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
Jerry was an insurance agent for many years. He was also a member of the Hamilton Alliance Church and an avid Auburn fan. His hobbies included singing and listening to gospel music, riding horses, camping and fishing. Jerry was a devoted husband to Yvonne Fikes Pugh for 64 years.
His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive and love will be forever ingrained in all our hearts.
John Ralph Evans, 91, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Alabama on Dec. 19, 1932, to Sam Evans and Norma Woodham Evans.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Julia Evans; sons, Tony Evans and Terry Evans (Taryn); grandchildren, Jeremy and Jared Evans; brother, Charles Evans (Alice); brother-in- law, George McCracken; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Norma (Woodham) Evans; sister, Louise McCracken; and nephew, Samuel McCracken.
Willard Preston Emerson, 89, of Hodges, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Burns Nursing Home. He was born in Alabama on April 5, 1935, to William Willard and Ruby McKinney Emerson.
He was a member of New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He also served his country in the United States Army and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was loved deeply by his family and his community and will always be remembered for his heart for people and his love for the Lord. He will deeply be missed.
Mrs. June Holt East, 91, of Millington, Tenn., formerly of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Kasey Robinson, 36, of Hackleburg, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at the Huntsville Hospital after her battle with kidney disease.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 4, 2024, at Rocky Top Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Mr. John Thomas Cross, better known as Tommy or Pops, 72, of Guin, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
Mr. Cross was born in Fayette County, Ala. on Sept. 10, 1952, to Thomas Perry Cross and Barbara Jean Sims Cross. Thomas was a member of Guin First Freewill Baptist Church and attended Hubbertville High School. Mr. Cross enjoyed riding and working with his horses. Mr. Cross was in the trucking business for over 42 years; he was an owner/driver of his own truck and worked for various other companies throughout the years.
Mr. Hoyt Wayne McMillan, 81, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
Mr. McMillan was born on Dec. 17, 1942, to Francis (Mac) and Kathleen McMillan. Hoyt was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winfield. He was a graduate of Winfield High School and attended the University of Alabama. Hoyt was employed with the State of Alabama Board of Registrars for 20 years.
Elizabeth Thomas McKinley, 83, of Guin, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin.
Born Feb. 14, 1941, in Gordo, Ala., she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Maggie Edwards Thomas. She had lived in Guin most of her life and had retired from the garment plants. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Guin.
She is survived by a daughter, Tina Roberts; a son, Eddie (Jennie Morris) Roberts; and a grandson, Jon Roberts, all of Guin.
Dr. Gary Dane Randolph, 86, of Guin, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at his residence.
Terry Lee Pearce, 69, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, after a short stay at Marion Regional Nursing Home.
Terry is survived by his dad, James Leslie Pearce; his children, Adam (Lottie) Pearce, Bethany Stewart and Cory Pearce; grandchildren, Tanner and Parker Stewart; brother, Ricky (Pam) Pearce; and niece, Tesney (Greg) Davis.
Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Mamie Morrow and James and Kizzie Pearce and his mother, Era Nell Pearce.
Terry was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Verna Mae Crow Johnson, 96, of Adrian Mich., formerly of Hamilton, passed away Sunday Sept. 22, 2024, in Adrian.
Graveside services were held on Sept. 29, 2024, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Hamilton.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Mrs. Terry Belle Hallmark, 88, of Eldridge, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in the UAB Medical Center. Mrs. Hallmark was born in Fayette County, Ala., on June 11, 1936, to Claude and Cassie Johnson Dozier. She was a member of the New River Baptist Church and attended Hubbertville High School. Terry Belle worked with various textile plants in the area until her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her flower bed and gardening, sewing and cooking.
Jessica Lee Chavez, 44, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
Funeral services were held on Sept. 28, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Cooper Cemetery in Hamilton.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, AL 35570
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Charlotte Bowling
Charlotte Bowling, 52, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.
Funeral services were held Sept. 22, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Palmer Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, AL 35570
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Raymond Edward Cantrell
Raymond Edward Cantrell, 93, of Hackleburg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held on Sept. 21, 2024, at Hackleburg First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Cedar Tree Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, AL 35570
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Polly Chambless
Josie "Polly" Chambless, 91, of Beaverton, Ala., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at her residence.
Born Feb. 11, 1933, in Mississippi, she is the daughter of the late Addie and Elsie Ruth Pugh Aldridge and the wife of the late Delmers Chambless. She had lived in the Webb community most of her life and was a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church. She loved working in her flowers and gardening.
