Charles Rayburn Baccus passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
He was born on December 12, 1932.
He has been known as “Chuck,” “Charlie,” “Ray,” or “Rayburn” depending on whether he was known as a work associate, friend, or family member. He was the oldest of six children. He and Charlene have been married for 65 years. He served as a Military Policeman during the Korean War. He often worked two jobs in his earlier adult years in order to support and care for his family.
He was a tool and die maker, and he went back to college when he was in his forties. He worked as a supervisor and in the engineering department at Federal Mogul (NTN-Bower). After retiring from the company, he worked as engineering support for the sales department of the Cincinnati Milacron Company. During his employment with Milacron, Charlene was able to travel with him as he worked in several cities around the Southeastern United States.
He also made a few work trips to Germany. After he retired for the second time he then became the mayor of Twin, Alabama after the town incorporated. He found a great deal of fulfillment in this non-salaried civic role and he got a kick out of being called “Mayor.” He has always been gentle, kind and honest. Charlene can attest to the deep stubborn streak he had, and this has been passed on to his children and grandchildren.
For the last few years vascular dementia has taken its toll on him. The family gradually saw a brilliant mind become more and more confused. However, he remained gentle and kind - and stubborn - so the family considers it a great blessing that his nature did not change. He had a quiet faith and a calm steadfastness, and because of Jesus his life in God’s love will never end. The family remains forever grateful for the positive and loving impact he has had on their lives, and on the lives of so many other friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Baccus is survived by his wife - Audrey Charlene Humber Baccus; his son - Rev. Steven Ray (Donna) Baccus; his daughter - Denise Kay (Edwin) Baccus Starbird; his grandson - Steven Matthew (Mary Beth) Baccus; his granddaughter - Christina Michelle Starbird; and three great-grandchildren - Anslee, Addie and Raylan. He is also survived by his sisters - Annie Baccus (Kenneth) Cartwright and Nellie Baccus (Jerry) Lenahan; and his brothers - Raymond Baccus and Robert Leroy Baccus.
He is preceded in death by his parents - Lander and Edna Baccus; an infant daughter - Priscilla; and a brother - Bobby Gene Baccus.
A private graveside service for Mr. Baccus was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Griggs Place Cemetery.
Donations in Mr. Baccus’ memory are requested to be made to: the Griggs Place Cemetery Fund Vernalee Harbin, 470 State Hwy 129 South, Winfield, AL 35594.
Bowen Funeral Home directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
Horace Boyett, 76, Haleyville, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. The funeral service was held on Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Memorial Gardens. Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
Mr. Columbus Cain "Toad" Butler, 77, Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 21,2021.
He was born in Marion County Alabama on July 12, 1943, to Clarence and Mary Butler. He was a 1961 graduate of Winfield City High School and a member of the Winfield Church of Christ. He was a Christian, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Butler worked for many years at Reltoc Manufacturing and later at Glen Allen Rail.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years - Janice Cleveland Butler; sons - Brett (Linda) Butler and Bart (Stacey) Butler; stepsons - Chad (Tonya) Barker and Matthew Barker; grandchildren - Spencer, Dylan and Haley Grace Barker; two sisters - Loretta (James) Wyers and Linda Sue (Lloyd Allen) Perry; three brothers - Clarence “Buddy” Butler, Tony (Margene) Butler and Samuel “Sambo” Butler; and a host of nieces, nephews and other close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Clarence Columbus Butler and Mary Susie Lee Butler; and a sister-in-law - Wanda Hallmark Butler.
The funeral service for Mr. Butler was held from the Winfield Church of Christ on Friday, April 23, 2021, with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery.
James Wyers and Mark Posey were the officiating ministers.
Chad Butler, Ryan Atwell, Evan Perry, Ryan Perry, Rhett Perry, Daryl Farris and Jake Farris served as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to: the Caregivers Organization at the Winfield Church of Christ, 151 Apache Street, Winfield, Alabama 35594.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
Betty Faye Lewis Cason, 67, Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Tupelo, Miss. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Shottsville Church with burial following in the adjoining cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
Don Kelly, 74, Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Sardis #1 Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery located in Lynn.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
Donald Wayne Mays, 86, Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Evangel Temple in Hamilton with burial following at Memorial Gardens.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
Roger Wilven McCarley, 66, Hamilton, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
He was born on Dec. 15, 1954, in Marion County to Marvin "Bud" and Helen Palmer McCarley.
He was survived by his wife - Janet McCarley; daughters - Amy (Marty) Emerson and Regina (Sonny) Tibbs; grandchildren - Carley, Ellie and JonHaston Emerson, Houston and Blakeney Tibbs; mother -Helen Palmer McCarley; brother - Ben McCarley; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by her father - Bud McCarley; and brother - Blake McCarley.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Fulton Bridge Church with burial following in the adjoining cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers were JonHaston Emerson, Houston Tibbs, Eddie Byrd, Floyd Long, Gary Mixon, Ricky Irvin, Rodney Irvin, Fred Wood, Kenneth Cooper, Ricky Sims, Richard Lucas, Daniel McCarley, Mike Refroe, David Hightower and Glendon Renfroe.
Hamilton Funeral Home directed the services.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Cir. • Hamilton, Ala. 35570 (205) 921-3197
Norma Ann Summerford, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Hamilton Nursing Home in Hamilton. She was born in Franklin County Alabama and grew up in the Burnout community near Red Bay before moving to Hamilton. She worked as a nurse and operated a photography business. She had great affection for her many cats.
She is survived by a host of cousins.
She was preceded in death by her faithful and loving husband - Elton Edgar Summerford; her parents - Blanton and Ada Weatherbee; and her grandparents - Forest and Ellen Weatherbee and Toby and Laura Shewbart.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Burial was held at the Hamilton Memory Gardens.
Bro. Steve Lindsay and Bro. David Corum were the officiating ministers.
Thanks are extended to the staff at Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton Nursing Home and Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion during her illness.
Hamilton Funeral Home directed the services.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Cir. • Hamilton, Ala. 35570 (205) 921-3197
Mr. Terry Ricky Webb, 65, Haleyville, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 28, 1955, in Marion County to Dowell and Earline Webb. Mr. Webb attended Brilliant High School and was a co-owner/operator of Anytime Contractors with Bobby McClendon. He was a carpenter, an all-around handy man, fisherman, a huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan, but most of all, a loving family man.
He is survived by his wife - Clara Watkins Webb; children - Misty (Derrick Dockins) Foster, Haleyville, Brian Webb, Winfield, Tosha Nix, Winfield; grandchildren - Cody, Erica, Monica, Savanna, Ryker, Abigale, Trenton and Klade; step-children - Scotty (Holly) Watkins, Fla., and Tracy (Joseph Traffanstedt) Crouch, Hoover; step-grandchildren - Hunter, Brayden, Emma, Allison and Lauren; sister - Gylisha (Rick Brasher) Webb, Winfield; best friend - Bobby McClendon; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son - Wesley Webb; parents - Dowell Webb and Earline Nix Webb; and a sister - Linda Whitehead.
The funeral service for Mr. Webb was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Fairview Cemetery.
Bro. Michael Walker served as the officiating minister.
Bobby McClendon, Justin Nix, Hunter Crouch, Caleb Tucker, Tarrant Williams and Joseph Traffanstedt served as pallbearers.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
Oliver "Tiny" Williams, 77, Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1943, in Detroit to the late Statewright Williams and the late Leathia Phillips. He attended Todd School. He previously worked for Pete Knight Trucking. He enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Allman Chapel CME Church.
Mr. Williams was survived by his sons - Jemiah (Crystal) Hollis, Haleyville, Oliver "Bear" Hollis, Detroit, Billy Wayne (Alice) Williams, Hamilton; daughters - Brenda (Leon) Williams, Hamilton, Lynda Wallace, Columbus, Miss., and Stephanie Coleman, Detroit; brothers - Luther Williams, Tacoma, Wash., and Leon (Brenda) Williams, Hamilton; sisters - Ada Rush, Hamilton, and Maeola (Billy) Westbrooks, Red Bay; grandchildren - Justice Hollis, Justin Hollis, Ladadrick Coleman, TyVicka Hollis,
Payton Hollis and Jonasia Gross; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Statewright and Leathia Williams; son - Kendrell "Speedy" Williams; brothers - Raymond Williams and Bluther Williams; sister - Dorothy Andrews; and mother of their children - Annie Faye Williams.
The funeral services was held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in New Church Cemetery.
Bro. Johnny Lee Stewart was the officiating minister.
Pallbearers were Audie Williams, Willie Gardner, Joel Stewart, Quinton May, Jackie Tabbs and Donell Tabbs
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net
Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent directed the services.
Otts Funeral Home • 4255 Hwy. 278 West • Sulligent, Alabama 35586
(205) 698-8668
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