10/28/2011 – Obituary – Ms. Jo Ann Rye – Age 73 – Cumming, GA – McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA.

Ms. Jo Ann Rye
(June 25, 1938 – October 28, 2011)

Jo Ann Rye, age 73, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Visitation, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011, at McDonald & Son Funeral Home, Cumming, Georgia.  Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Cumming Baptist Church, Cumming, Georgia.  Rev. Barry Crocker and Rev. Roger Williams officiating. Burial in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.

Jo Ann was born June 25, 1938.  She was a Charter Member of the Cumming Baptist Church and she sang in the adult choir. She served as president of the Col. Hiram Parks Bell Chapter 2641, Cumming, Georgia, United Daughters of the Confederacy from 2008 – 2010, and also as Secretary/Treasurer.  She was also on the Board of Trustees of the Col. Hiram Parks Bell Research Center, Cumming, Georgia.

Jo Ann temporarily leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years, Clark Rye; 1 son, David and daughter-in-law, Dayna Rye, Cumming, GA.; 1 daughter, Tracy Rye Tuggle, Woodstock, GA.; 4 grandchildren, Kristen, Amy, Emily and Eric; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She departed this Earth surrounded by her loving family and was then welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.*

McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA., directing.

*Source:  mcdonaldandson.com

(A Personal Note!) Today, I was privileged to be able to attend my cousin’s funeral service! It was an uplifting and a tearful experience, both at the same time. Jo Ann Rye, married my first cousin, Clark Rye when I was only 8 or 9 years old. Since that time, she was ‘my beautiful cousin’…not only that but she was married to ‘my very own Handsome cousin’ as well.  I remember when they were dating. I thought she was one of the most beautiful girls I had ever seen! And I am still right! She has always been beautiful on the inside as well as the outside! Jo Ann fought a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer for many years and just when the cancer seemed to win by taking her from her loved ones, She really did win the battle by being taking into God’s loving arms! “55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. – 1st Corinthians 15:55-57 KJV (Judy Webb Mays, Obituaries Editor)

 

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10/28/2011 Obituary – Mr. Richard Arnold Lehr – Age 77 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Richard Arnold Lehr, age 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011, at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in New Hope Cemetery.

Mr. Lehr was born September 26, 1934, in Adrian, Michigan, to the late Arnold and Ethel Slayton Lehr.  He was a Veteran of the Korean War and served as the Supervisor of Guards at NTN Bower.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Lehr; 2 sons, Michael Lehr, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Richard Lehr, Hamilton, Alabama; and 2 sisters, Sandy Villegas (Jerry), Blissfield, MI., and Linda Livings Fuller (Dale), Bristol IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Ethel Lehr; and a son, Joseph Lehr.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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10/27/2011 Obituary – Ms. Willie Mae Bishop Williams – Age 97 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Willie Mae Bishop Williams, age 97, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Fairview Church, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, following visitation at the church.  James Williams, Jack Harder, and Jamie Jeffreys officiating.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Ms. Williams was born September 14th, 1914, in Lee County, Mississippi, to the late Markel Reeder and Alma Etta Herring Bishop.  She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 5 children, James E. Williams (Barbara), Bettye Sartin, J.V. Williams (Carole), Linda Pettigo, and James Doyle Williams (Sandy); 3 sisters, Flossie Carter, Jewel Shirley, and Ann Evans (JW); 1 brother, William Bishop; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams; 2 sons, Junior and Horace; 1 daughter, Glynda; and 2 grandsons.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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10/25/2011 Obituary – Mr. Jerry Thomas Feltman – Age 73 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Jerry Thomas Feltman, age 73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, following visitation at the church. Eddie Davidson officiating.  Burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Feltman was born September 29th, 1938, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Thomas Leonard and Ethel Miller Feltman. Although Jerry had “worn many hats ” in his career, we remember him best as the Retired Chief of Police with the City of Hamilton, Alabama.  He was also a Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Macky Feltman; 1 daughter, Lorie (Bill) Seignious; 2 sons, James Thomas Feltman (Kellie), and Jeffrey Macky Feltman(Michelle); 6 grandchildren, Brandon, Travis, Austin, Lauren, Rebekah, and Jacob; and 1 sister, Bettie Jane Palmer.

Jerry will be missed.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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10/22/2011 – Ms. Margie Hughes Boyett – Age 95 – Hamilton, AL – Marion County Funeral Home

Margie Hughes Boyett, age 95, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, Monday, October 24, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at at Marion County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Barnesville Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

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10/23/2011 – Ms. Lois Stidham Sullins Bannasch – Age 89 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Lois Stidham Sullins Bannasch, age 89, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, October 27, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in New Hope Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

Ms. Stidham was born September 3, 1922, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Curtis Alvin and Maude Williams Stidham.  She was a Registered Nurse.

She is survived by 3 children, Marilyn Sullins Ledford (Bob), Larry Sullins (Yanah), and Frank Sullins (Jeanne); 4 half-brothers, Harold Anglin, Charles “Butch” Stidham, Phillip Stidham, and George Stidham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Bannasch; her parents, Curtis Stidham and Maude Anglin; 1 daughter, Margaret Johnson; and 1 sister, Louiese Roberson.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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10/19/2011 – Obituary – Mr. Dale Ivan Ballard – Age 69 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Dale Ivan Ballard, age 69, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011, at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Jack Harder officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.

Mr. Newton was born February 19, 1942, in Marion County, Alabama, to Loder Ivan and Ruby Murphy Ballard. He was a Cabinet Maker.

He is survived by 1 sister, Mary Pam Nichols; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loder Ivan and Ruby Murphy Ballard; and 1 sister, Dolly Demple Robinson.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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10/21/2011 – Obituary – Ms. Nadine Atkinson Scogin – Age 57 – Hamilton, AL

Ms. Nadine Atkinson Scogin, age 57, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at her residence.

Visitation, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00, noon, Friday, October 21, 2011, at the Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 12:00 noon, Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Marion County Funeral Home.  Burial in Love Joy Cemetery, Hamilton, Alabama.  Bro. Harry Saylor and Bro. Larry Saylor officiating.

Ms. Scogin was born April 26, 1954, in Monterey, Tennessee, to Leamon and Laura Miller Atkinson.

She is survived by her husband, Richard “Rick” Scogin; 3 children, Austin Lee (Cindy) Scogin, Fairfield, OH., Aaron (Amy) Scogin, Winfield, AL. and Alina Scogin, Hamilton, AL.; 2 grandsons, Caleb and Ryan; 1 sister, Carolyn Wright, Largo,

FL.;1 brother, Lloyde Atkinson, Mount Dora, FL.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Marion County Funeral Home assisted the family.

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10/10/2011 Obituary – Ms. Martha Jean Scott Hanley – Age 59 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Martha Jean Scott Hanley, age 59, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2011, at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, October 12th, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13th, 2011, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Shane Harris officiating.  Burial in Belgreen Cemetery, Belgreen, Alabama.

Ms. Hanley was born April 18th, 1952, in Alabama, to Guy Frederick and Mary Alice Cooper Scott.  She was a Retired Mail Carrier.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Darlene Swancey & Jason; 1 son, Harold Hicks, Jr.; 1 granddaughter, Jess Beauchamp & Josh; 1 grandson, Chris Swancey; her mother, Mary Alice Scott; 3 sisters, Barbara Vernon, Deloris Harris, and Londia Hulsey; and 2 brothers, Jerry Scott and Randy Scott.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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10/07/2011 Obituary – Ms. Vernice Evans – Age 78 – Hamilton, AL – Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL

Vernice Evans, age 78, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday night, October 7, 2011, at Sunset Manor in Guin, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, October 9, 2011, at Mt. Hope Church, Highway 43 North (at Northfork), Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2011, at Mt. Hope Church.  Elvis Cochran and Randall Tice officiating.  Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Ms. Evans was born March 28th, 1933 , in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Burl and Gladys George Wiginton.  She was retired from Munsingwear as a Machine Operator.

She is survived by 6 children, Margie (Hayes) McDonald, June (Bruce) McCullar, Sandra (Danny) Harris, Mary (Wayne) Tice, Arnold (Nancy) Evans, and Gary (Melisa) Evans; 1 sister, Requina (Junior) George; and 2 brothers, Dennis Wiginton, and David Wiginton; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Evans; her Parents, Burl and Gladys George Wiginton; 1 daughter, Carolyn Saulter; and 1 son, Ronald Evans.

Hamilton Funeral Home directing, 161 Falcon Circle., P.O. Box 274, Hamilton, AL. 205-921-3197 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

Hackleburg Funeral Home – P.O. Box 169, Hackleburg, AL. 35564 – 205-935-3854 – Fax: 205-921-3790.

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