Obituaries

Mr. Truman C. Herren Jr., 81, of the Whites Chapel Community, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at his residence.

Mrs. Sharon Paige McDonald Herren, 80 of Richmond, Ky., formerly of the Whites Chapel Community, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Ky.
She was born on Oct. 12, 1942, in Carbon Hill to the late Bernice Jane Baker and Hollie McDonald. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a 1961 graduate of Hubbertville High School. Mrs. Herren was a homemaker who enjoyed golf, quilting and cooking, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

John Kenneth Boyett, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at the Fulton Bridge Church with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
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Larry Wayne Baldridge, 68, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at his residence.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at the Bethlehem Church with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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George Reese Ansley, 63, of Hackleburg, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at his residence.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at the Hackleburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Cedar Tree Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Larry Wayne Raper, 72, of Vina, passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at the Helen Keller Hospital.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Liberty Baptist Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Shelby Puleo, 84, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home in Duffield, Va.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at the Middle Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Mr. Claudie Randolph Phillips, better known as Randy, 73, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
He was born on June 28, 1949, in Royston, Ga., to Thomas and Ruby Pullian Phillips. Mr. Phillips served his country in the United States Army where he fought in the Vietnam War. He was employed with Continental Conveyor before retiring after 34 years of service. In his spare time, he loved to fish and spend time with his family.

Helen Palmer, 90, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
The Mass service was held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield. The graveside service followed at the Barnesville Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Sherry Moore, 74, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at her residence.
The family received friends on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
 Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Mr. Robert Benjamin Miles, Jr., better known as Bobby, 78 of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Marion County on Sept. 24, 1944, to Robert Benjamin Miles, Sr. and Lucille Black Miles.

Linda (Bottoms) Michael, 83, of Hillsdale, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.  
She was born in Hamilton on July 24, 1939, to Harvey and Velma (Seales) Bottoms.  

Millard Howell Mays, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.

Louis Richard Hall, 74, of Hackleburg, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
He was survived by his wife - Myra Hall; children - Jennifer (Tim) McLemore, Michelle Hall, Nataline (Tommy) Pennington; son-in-law - David Kerr; grandchildren - Gavin and Garrett Pennington and Samuel Kerr; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Howard and Elvie Hall; brothers - James and Edward Hall; and three infant brothers.

Alfred Arnet “Apple” Cox, 89, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at his residence.
The funeral service was held onSunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the New Hope Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Mrs. Freda Mae “Dede” Wallace, 80, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Wallace was born in Marion County on Dec. 5, 1942, to Neal and Willie Mae Warren Williams.
Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and spent most of her life as a homemaker. Dede enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family.

Melody Ann Robart, 66, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Mt. Hope Church with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Vickie Pruitt, 64, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at her residence.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Mrs. Ruth M. Lee, 100, formerly of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at her residence in Grayson, Ga.
Mrs. Lee was born in Cookeville, Putman County, Tenn., on Aug. 16, 1922, to James B. and Ova S. Mills.  
Mrs. Lee was the oldest living member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Winfield. She lived a life full of grace, which was strengthened by her faith in God. She remained a member of Harmony Grove even after moving to Georgia to live with her daughters. She loved her church family and was devoted to the members there.

Norma Jean Couch Moore, 98, of Fayette, passed away on Jan. 29, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Moore was born in Wayne, Okla. on Sept. 21, 1924, and moved to Alabama as a young child. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and worked with the youth as well as many other aspects of the church. She was an artist who painted beautiful pictures. She did China painting and used her kiln to make Christmas gifts and other treasured items. She was a master cook, gardener, quilter and seamstress.  

Bryan Allan Garza, 31, of Guin, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at his residence.  

Mr. Clinton Eugene Webster, Sr., 90, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility.
Mr. Webster was born on May 11, 1932, in Winfield to Samuel Lee and Biba Pate Webster. He was a 1952 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church and the Winfield Masonic Lodge # 304.  

Mildred Hightower Webb, 93, of Birmingham, formerly of Guin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Fair Haven Methodist Nursing Home in Birmingham.
She was born on March 4, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Jelks and Grace Hightower of Guin. She was married to the late Hermon Webb of Sulligent. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and their spouses. Gilbert and Dot Hightower of Birmingham, and Troy and Emma Hightower of Guin.

Mr. Glenn Lincoln Taylor, 82, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Diversicare Nursing Facility.
Mr. Taylor was born on Feb. 12, 1940, to Romie and Doris Flynn Taylor. He was of the Baptist faith and spent much of his life employed as a security guard for Reltoc Manufacturing and Blackhawk Industries in Winfield.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his son - Ken Taylor of Winfield; special friend and caregiver - Shelia (Stevie) Gann of Winfield; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.

John Seal, 88, of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Generations of Red Bay.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Hackleburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the New Prospect Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Mark Sanderson, 60, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday  Jan. 17, 2023, at his residence.
The memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Mr. Gary Tommy Robison, 78, of Beaverton, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at his residence.

Cerell Metcalfe, a man of dedication, love, honor, and laughter, was born on May 27, 1944.
He was the son of the late Ned and Portras Metcalfe. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Cedar Grove CME Church in Sulligent where he served as a stuart of his church for many years. He also served as an associate member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Kennedy.

Linda Fay Perry Howell, 78, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Northwest Regional Medical Center.

Bobby Frederick, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2022, at the Senior Care Center in Winfield.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Barnesville Church with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
  Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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John Billy "Bill" Franks, 90, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at his daughter’s residence.
He was born on March 30, 1932, in Lamar County. He is the son of the late Woods Henry and Earlie Virginia Miller Franks and the husband of Janice Perry Franks.
He lived in Guin most of his life, retired from NTN Bower, was a Veteran having served in the US Army, and was a member of the Guin Church Of Christ.  He loved his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Mrs. Willodean Evans Cagle, 93, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility in Guin.  
Mrs. Cagle was born on July 19, 1929, in Marion County to William Rufus and Eunie Bishop Evans.  
Mrs. Cagle was a lifelong resident of Marion County in the Pea Ridge, Hamilton and Guin areas.  Mrs. Cagle was a member of the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. She loved being outdoors, gardening, and visiting with her family and friends.

Gary Bowling, 59, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at the Cherryhill Church of Christ.
 Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Jack Antisdel, 71, of Hackleburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Niles, Mich., on Friday, Feb. 9. 1951, to Roy Antisdel and Phyllis Zoleman Antisdel.

Donna Reeves Abbott, 43, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Trinity.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Palmer Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Manorah Dee Wilson, Jr., of Carutherville, Miss., passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, at the Gideon Health Care Center.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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Hamilton, Ala.  35570
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Lyndon Vann, 86, of Hamilton, passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, at The Courtyards Community Living Center in Fulton, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Palmer Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Jerry Pruitt, 67, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Ms. Betty “June” Earnest Trull, 87, of Daphne, formerly of Winfield, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Robertsdale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Robertsdale.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1935, in Fayette County, to Fred Dalton Earnest and Melia McMillian Earnest. She was a 1953 graduate of Winfield City High School. He was a homemaker as well as bookkeeper for Trull Building Supply. She was a long-term dedicated member of Winfield First Baptist Church and taught three-year-old Sunday school children for many years.

Mr. Richard Earl Moore, 91, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
Mr. Moore was born in Winfield on Jan. 8, 1932, to Vandiver Clarence and Margaret Ellen Weeks Moore.
Mr. Moore was a member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church and a graduate of Winfield City High School where he played football in the early 1950’s.

Jimmy Linwood Miller, 90, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at The North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
He was born in Hamilton on Oct. 2, 1932, to James Miller and Flora Sanderson Miller.

Thermon H. McDonald, 94, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1928, in the Wayside Community. He is the son of the late Leonard Curtis and Ellena Blankey McDonald and the husband of the late Betty Atkins McDonald.  
He lived in the Wayside Community, Guin and Winfield most of his life and retired from 3M Company. He was a Veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church.

Lula Belle Ledbetter Cohoon Franks, 83, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at her residence.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Barnesville Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Tyra, 83, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
Mrs. Tyra was born on Jan. 4, 1940, to Luke and Millie Nails Rozelle. She was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ.
Mrs. Tyra was a graduate of Guin Colored School and later attended Hamilton Technical School earning her LPN Certification. Mrs. Tyra spent much of her life employed as a nurse; she worked with Dr. Aubrey Sewell in Winfield for over 20 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Tyra enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and being a caregiver for others.

Amy Michelle Taylor, 48, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Winfield, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.  
She was born on Dec. 18, 1974, in Amory, Miss., to Ronald and Jean Taylor. She was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church and a 1993 graduate of the Winfield City High School.
She is survived by her parents - Ronald and Jean Trentham Taylor; sister - Denise Taylor Stanback; her brother - Zach Taylor; and a niece - Jenna Caroline Borden.  
She was preceded in death by her sister - Tiffany Rena Taylor Borden.

Wilma Bly Sullins, 90, of Buford, Ga., peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 19, 1932, in Winfield to the late Walter Bly and the late Lillie Bly.
She was of the Christian faith and a former member of Norcross First Baptist Church. Her hobbies included listening to music and singing, plants, needlepoint and traveling. The most precious times to Mrs. Sullins were the moments she spent with her grandsons, Sawyer and Bailey.

Marvin Cecil Rye, 98, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
He was born in Alabama on Oct. 30, 1924, to John G Rye and Millie Jeffreys Rye.
He leaves to cherish his memories, sisters - Eva Dell Williams and Jimmie Lou Williams; brothers - Olan (Jo Ann) Rye and Hershel (Gail) Rye; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife - Virginia Rye; parents - John and Millie Rye; siblings - Laymon, Sanford, Jessma, Evelyn, Archie, Lemuel, Wilburn and Johnny.

Patsy Lolley Reese, 76, of Decatur, formerly of Guin, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Guin. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Martin Lolley and the wife of the late Jimmy Dean Reese.  
She lived in Guin most of her life and had lived in Decatur the past 11 years. She worked at Health Tex, Walmart and helped start the Salvation Army in this area. She was a member of the West Meade Baptist Church in Decatur.