Obituaries

Mr. Gregory Dean Shaw, better known as Greg, 60, of Hubbertville passed away on July 21, 2024, in the UAB Medical Center. Greg was born on May 11, 1964, to James Shaw and Connie Kimbrell Montgomery. He attended Hubbertville High School and served in the Army National Guard for 13 years. He was a truck driver, moving mobile homes and hauling logs. Greg was a loving family man and provider to his family. He loved his family and spending time with them and teaching them the value of hard work and enjoying the little things in life like fishing.

Mrs. Betty Jean Vickery, 90, of Winfield passed away on July 18, 2024. Mrs. Vickery was born in Marion County on June 22, 1934, to Bryan and Ollie Beasley Marcum. Betty was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ. She spent much of her life as a homemaker caring for her husband and children. In her spare time Betty enjoyed working outside in her flower beds, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Dora Lee Atkinson, 91, of Winfield passed away on July 17, 2024, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  Mrs. Atkinson was born in Alabama to Leslie and Minnie Trimm. Dora was married to Carl Ray Atkinson in 1952 and was a member of Winfield Freewill Baptist Church. She worked for Health-Tex Manufacturing in Guin until her retirement.  After her retirement, she volunteered with the Christian Center of Concern until its closure. She spent her life dedicated to her church, family, and children. She enjoyed sewing for people in her shop and growing large gardens.

Jimmie Ray Casey, 77, of Guin passed away peacefully at his residence on July 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmie was born on November 28, 1946, in Russellville.  He was the son of the late Williard Ray and Agnes Palmer Casey and the husband of Margaret Markham Casey.  

Mrs. Ann James, better known as Ann or “Nanna”, 80, of Winfield passed away on July 15, 2024, in the Grandview Medical Center. Ann “Nanna” was born in Benton, Ark. on November 23, 1943, to Charles Ferman and Ruby McDonald May. Ann “Nanna” was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Winfield and a graduate of Deshler High School. She spent much of her life as a homemaker caring for her family.

Georgia Faye Burleson Galbreath, 85, of Hamilton passed away on July 13, 2024, at her son’s residence. She was born in Marion County on February 26,1939, to Hudson Burleson and Vella Wiginton Burleson.

Tammy Prescott, 57, of Winfield passed away July 16, 2024, at her residence.
Services were held on Thursday, July 18, 2024,  at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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Mrs. Mary E. Vintson, 81, of Winfield passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. She was born in Centre, Ala. on December 29, 1942, to Claud Trantham and Verna Louise Owens Carroll. Mary was a member of Guin First Baptist Church. She was employed with Walmart of Winfield as an associate and later as assistant manager until her retirement after 30 years of service. Mary loved God, she dearly loved her husband Jim, and she loved her children and grandchildren.

Morman B Terrell “Red”, 86, of Hamilton, passed away July 7, 2024, at his residence. Services were held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Rocky Grove Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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Mrs. Barbara Joyce Maddox Stiles, 74, of Winfield passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Stiles was born in Fayette on August 10, 1949, to Leamon and Exie South Maddox. She was a member of the Brilliant Methodist Church and a graduate of Fayette County High School. Barbara retired from the phone company as supervisor of phone service installation. She continued to work after retirement with Drive Line as a merchandiser. Barbara loved gardening, her family and spoiling her fur baby, Toby, and her nieces and nephews, whom she treated like her own children.

Connie Frances McNatt, 44, of Haleyville, passed away July 3, 2024, at the North Alabama Medical Center. Services were held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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Edith Holland, 85, of Sulligent, passed away July 8, 2024, at her residence. Sevices were held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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David Michael Collins, 55, of Hamilton, passed away July 8, 2024, at the North Alabama Medical Center. Services were held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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Infant William Jacob Box was born sleeping on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Northport DCH Regional Medical Center.
William is survived by his parents, Jacob and Alana Box; grandparents, Jamie and Mandi Ballard, and Michael and Stacey Box; aunts and uncles, Jake Blake, Hayden Ballard, Austin and Elizabeth Dean, and Katherine Box; cousins, Samuel and Matthew Dean; great-grandparents, Larry and Pat Moore, Warren Ballard, Charolette Box, and Charlette Moore; great-great-grandparents, Danny and Faye Price; as well as a host of great aunts and uncles, cousins, and other family.

Erma Dean Davis, 83, of Hackleburg passed away on June 25, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Haleyville on January 28, 1941, to Richard Lee Farris and Lella Cagel Farris.

Mrs. Delores Corcoran Griffin, 81, of Niceville, Fla. formerly of Winfield, passed away on June 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Delores was born in Memphis, Tenn. on March 29, 1943, to Fred and Lenora Ratliff Dacus.  Mrs. Griffin was a graduate of Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tenn. While living in Alabama, she was a faithful member of the Brilliant Church of God. Delores was a caregiver to many, a homemaker to her family and an avid reader. Most of all, she enjoyed  making new friends and traveling.

Mr. Jay Michael Pridmore, better known as Mike,  63, of Winfield passed away on June 26, 2024, in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Mike was born in Moline, Ill. on July 6, 1960, to James and Grace Norris Pridmore. He attended Eldridge Church of Christ. Mike was a 1978 graduate of Winfield High School and was a very talented shortstop in baseball. Mike received college baseball scholarship offers to continue his play after high school, but he decided on a different route; he married his high school sweetheart Debbie Box. They were happily married for almost 45 years.

Mr. Jarrad Lee Tesney, 40, of Brilliant passed away on  July 2, 2024, at his residence. Jarrad was born March 6, 1984, in Georgia to James Tesney and Virginia Skelton. He attended Marion County High School. Jarrad spent much of his life employed with ADM River Boats as an engineer. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, golfing and playing video games.

Mrs. Lila Rae Tomaw, 74, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024, in the North Mississippi Medical Center. Mrs. Tomaw was born in Danville, Ill. on July 25, 1949, to Raymond Clarence and Eleanor Sykes Ollis. Lila spent much of her life caring for others as a private in-home caregiver. In her spare time, she enjoyed working puzzles, watching the Hallmark Channel and Food TV and spending time with her great-granddaughters.

Mary Plunkett, 75, of Hackleburg passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville.  She was born in Russellville on November 18,1948, to James C. Welch and Ura Faye Nichols Welch.

Ruby Williams, 92, of Hamilton passed away June 20, 2024, at her residence.
Services were held on Monday, June 24, 2024,  at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Shottsville Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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Terry Anderson, 79, of Winfield, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at his residence.
Born June 29, 1944, in Barrie, Vt., he was the son of the late George Philip and Evelyn Myra Guyette Anderson and the husband of Sadie Stafford Anderson.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, retired from Roadway Trucking Company and was a member of the Landmark Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sadie Anderson of Winfield; daughters, Kathy Anderson and Cheryl Anderson of Springfield, Mo.; son, Kevin Anderson of Wichita, Kan.; and several grandchildren.

Mrs. Edith June Mixon Byrd, 73, of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Byrd was born in Haleyville on September 6, 1950, to Berlon and Wilma Hightower Ballard. She attended the Barnesville Freewill Baptist Church and was a 1968 graduate of Hamilton High School where she served as homecoming queen and cheerleader. After high school, she attended Northwest Alabama Technical College where she earned her barber certificate. June worked in the community as a barber until the birth of her children.

Ruby Lee Grissom, 88, of Russellville passed away June 23, 2024, in Russellville.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Hackleburg First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Cedar Tree Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
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Arthur Dewey Hanson, 70, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at DCH Tuscaloosa.  He was born on June 06,1954, to Author J. Hanson and Opal Lou Baker Hanson.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Kim Hanson; sons, Matthew Hanson, Jimmy Hanson and Andy Hanson; siblings, James Hanson, George Hanson, Charles Hanson, Shirley Hosch, Bertie Parkera and Gege Stidham; grandchildren, Christopher Hanson, Jeremia Hanson, Isaiah Garcia, Isabella Rojas, Angelia Hanson and Haley Hanson; and a host nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. James Emerson Norris, 88, of the Twin area passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Norris was born in Guin on February 1, 1936, to Emerson and Annie Dickinson Norris. James was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. He was employed for much of his life as a crane operator with Alabama Bridge Builders until his retirement. In his spare time, James enjoyed farming, hunting, and riding his tractor.

Dock Lynn, 86, of Guin  passed away June 19, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Freddy Alexander Harbin better known as Ted, 85, of Salyersville, Kent., formerly of Winfield, passed away on Friday,

Jackson Brodie Umfress, our beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, ran into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Jackson was born on October 30, 2006 in Gulfport, Miss. to Ryan and Shellie Umfress.He was a senior at Hamilton High School, Class of 2025, where he was a gifted athlete who excelled in football and basketball. He was an all-around well loved member of the HHS student body.

Benjamin Mitchell, 56, of Hackleburg, passed away June 14, 2024, at his residence.
Services were held on Saturday, June  22, 2024,  at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Union Hill Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Olene Lucas, 85, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her residence.
Services were held on June 17, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Barnesville Cemetery.

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Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Jeffery L. Hulsey, 57, of Hamilton passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at NMMC-Tupelo. He was born on October 16,1966, in Alabama to Lenard Dee Hulsey and Londia Scott Hulsey.
He leaves to cherish his memory, the mother of his daughters, Deborah Hulsey; daughters, Emily Hulsey (Brandon) and Beverly Hulsey; grandchildren, Jacob Macky, Caleb Macky, Mason Angwin; parents, Lenard Dee and Londia Hulsey; brothers, Joey Hulsey and Jamie Hulsey; sister, Nicole Hulsey; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sonja Janice Wiseman Westerfield was born on August 17th, 1938, in Borger, Texas and went home to be with her Lord on June 13th, 2024, in Winfield. She was truly a remarkable woman who strove for excellence all of her life.

Mr. Tony Ray Vickery, 48, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Tony was born in Hamilton on March 29, 1976, to Alon and Linda Crumpton Vickery. He was employed for many years as a general contractor with Star Construction. Some of the many hobbies Tony enjoyed were spending time with his children and granddaughter, going to Talladega, watching Alabama Football, fishing, and working on race cars.

Joy Fay Smith Robinson peacefully departed this life at home on June 17, 2024. She was a gentle soul and a devoted woman of God whose quiet strength and unwavering faith touched the hearts of who knew her. Joy cherished her family and friends deeply, finding joy in every moment spent with them. Her love was a beacon of warmth and kindness, always ready with a comforting word or a listening ear. She was greatly devoted to her bible study group, the Lady Birds, who provided a pillar of support and encouragement throughout her life.

Robert H. "Bunk" Hughes, 94, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Shades Crest Nursing Home in Jasper. He was born in Hamilton to Bob and Lena Hughes, who preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Mike Hughes, Steve Hughes, Jim (Pam M.) Hughes, Denise Crowe and Lillie Hughes; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great grandson, nieces, nephews and friends.

Mrs. Janet Susan Holt, better known as Jan, 93, of Brilliant, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in the Haleyville Health Care Center. Mrs. Holt was born in Marion County, on October 7, 1930, to Woodard Ira and Fammie Agnes Holcomb Bates. Jan was a member of the Northside Church of Christ and a resident of Brilliant all her life. She was employed for much of her life with various clothing manufacturing companies in the area, and as a cashier for Piggly Wiggly of Winfield before its closing. In her spare time, Jan enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, and spending time with family.

Mr. John Terrell Hendrickson, 67, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Hendrickson was born on March 29, 1957, to Ernest Nathan Hendrickson II and Eleanor Smith Hendrickson. Mr. Hendrickson served his country in the United States Air Force from 1981 until 1992 and was employed as an aircraft mechanic for much of his life.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hendrickson was preceded in death by brothers, Ernest Nathan Hendrickson III and Donald Hendrickson; and sister, Mary Ann Hendrickson.

Jane (Janie) Williams Garrett, 60, of White House, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her residence.  She was born in Hamilton on August 31,1963, to Hubert Williams and Vona Green Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Bethany Jayne GamBrell (Brix) and Audrey Allison Burleson (Grant); siblings, Hubert Edsel Williams (Sue), James Roy Williams (Gale), Jeronia Harriger, Vivian Norman, Peggy Skelton (Rick), John “Bo” Williams, Joy Ford (John) and Timothy Williams; and a host nieces, nephews and friends.

Henry Dwain Byrd, 86, of Hamilton entered his heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Dwain, born on May 17, 1938, was the son of John Henry and Era Carter Byrd.

Mr. Edward Dell Bowen, 90, of Fayette passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Marion County on August 16, 1933, to Odie and Ada Belle Head Bowen. He was a member of Rehobeth Baptist church and a 1953 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He served his country in the United States Army from 1953 until 1961. He was employed with Arvin Manufacturing for many years until his retirement.

Mrs. Barbara Gail Humbracht, 78, of Winfield, formerly of Bartlett, Ill. passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her residence. Barbara was born on November 29, 1945, in Muscle Shoals to Samuel Webb Bracken and Cecile Marie Bracken Robertson. She was employed for many years with Flexonics in Illinois. She and her husband Larry later created a successful restaurant/bar called “Bracht’s Place” which they owned and operated for more than 35 years. After their retirement in 2017, Barbara and her husband moved to Alabama where she lived the remainder of her life.

Jennifer Carole Clark, 47, of Tuscumbia, Ala. passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Huntsville Hospital.
She was born in Florence on  January 12, 1977, to Ronald Clark and Dianne (Armstrong) Clark.

Heyward Verlon Lolley, 91, of Guin, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Mr. Lolley was born August 14, 1932, in Hackleburg. Mr. Lolley was a car salesman for over 40 years working for Bob Arnold, Jim Skinner and Lonnie Russell Ford in the Birmingham area before moving back to his childhood home in Guin.

Mrs. Nona Faye DuBose Miles, 87, of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. Nona was born on August 11, 1936, in Vernon, Ala. to W. V. “Verdo” and Epsie McClung DuBose. Mrs. Miles was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church and a 1954 graduate of Lamar County High School. She worked for many years in the textile industry in the Marion County area. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, gardening, sewing and traveling.

Mr. M.P. “Rusty” Myles Jr., 69, of Mobile passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence. Rusty was born on July 21, 1954, in Mobile to Marion Pratt Myles Sr. and Cynthia Holt. He spent much of his life employed as a facilities manager with Core Industries in Mobile. In his spare time, Rusty enjoyed being at the lake, sitting by the fireplace, and watching Alabama Football.

Joyce Ladell Scogin Raynor, 83, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the NMMC- Hamilton.
She was born in Eustis, Fla. on December 23, 1940, to Robert Lee Scogin and Olive Miranda Durham Scogin.
She is survived by her son, Daryl Raynor; daughters, Susan Albert and Cynthia Hosmer; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Olive Scogin; husband, Howard Raynor; brother, Richard Scogin; and son, Rick Raynor.

Emma Kate Sanderson, 84, of Detroit, Ala. passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Sulligent on December 13, 1939, to Clyde Lockhart and Brooksie Webb Lockhart.

Tommy Wayne Baker, 82, of Hackleburg, passed away on June 7, 2024.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 10, 2024, at Pinkard Funeral Home. Burial followed at Cedar Tree Cemetary.
You may leave online condolences at www.pinkardfh.com

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