07/28/2012 – Obituary – Mr. Billy H. Cantrell – Age 75 – Hamilton, AL

Mr. Billy H. Cantrell, age 75, Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 28th, 2012, at his residence.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29th, 2012, at the Hamilton Church of Christ in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 30th, 2012, at the Hamilton Church of Christ.  Burial in Antioch Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. Cantrell was born July 1st, 1937, in Marion County, Alabama to the late Marvin Cantrell and Loma (Hall) Cantrell.

Mr. Cantrell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jimmie Cantrell; 2 daughters, Angela (Joe) Bryowsky, and Krista (Mike) McClinton; 1 son, Timothy Cantrell; 2 grandsons, Christopher Gann, and Jonathan Cosby; 2 granddaughters, Scout & Steele McClinton; 1 sister, Jean (Jerry) Daniels; and 1 brother, Sam (Kaye) Cantrell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Cantrell, and his mother, Loma (Hall) Cantrell; and his sister, Bobbie (Joe) Walker.

(Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, AL. directing.

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07/24/2012 – Obituary – Mr. William Merchant – Age 45 – Sulligent, AL

(February 4, 1967 – July 24, 2012)

Mr. William Merchant, age 45, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence.

Graveside funeral service and burial, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Crews Cemetery. Bro. William Kirkman officiating. The body was cremated and no public visitation held.

Mr. Merchant was born February 4, 1967 in Lamar County, Alabama, to the late Anderson C. and Johnnie Cunningham Merchant. He was a graduate of Sulligent High School.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Robert (Susan) Merchant, Modesto, CA., and Tony Merchant, Sulligent, AL.; 2 sisters, Barbara (Ray) Stockman, Sulligent, AL., and Eunice (Tommy) Love, Amory, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson C. and Johnnie Merchant; and 1 sister, Rebecca Jones.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.

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07/23/2012 – Obituary – Ms. Ora Taylor – Age 94 – Hamilton, AL

Ms. Ora Taylor, age 94, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2012, at Sunset Manor in Guin, Alabama.

Visitation, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, following visitation at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, Alabama.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, AL. directing.

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07/23/2012 – Obituary – Mr. Charles Young – Age 73 – Hamilton, AL

Mr. Charles Young, age 73, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 23rd, 2012, at his residence.

Visitation, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday morning, July 25th, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel following visitation.  Burial in the Hamilton City Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. Young was born December 2nd, 1938, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Fred McKeiver and Jessie Lee Kellum Young.

He is survived by 1 brother, Lincoln “Ricky” Young; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Johnny Ruth Kennedy Young; his mother Jessie Lee Kellum Young; his father, Fred McKeiver Young; and 2 brothers, Lawrence Wesley (Mary Dale), and Berry Monroe Young.

(Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, AL. directing.

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07/22/2012 – Obituary – Ms. Marzell McCarley – Age 78 – Hamilton, AL

Ms. Marzell McCarley, age 78, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 22nd, 2012, at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, at Antioch Church, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, at Antioch Church.  Wayne Mays & Elvis Cochran officiating.  Burial in Antioch Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Ms. McCarley was born July 6th, 1934, in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama, to Dewey A. and Zonie Vell Frederick Hamrick.  She was married to L.C. McCarley.

She is survived by her children, Ronnie J. McCarley (Debra), and Rosa E. Foxworthy; grandchildren, Michael McCarley (Mary), and Robin Foxworthy (Kayla); great-grandchildren, Tori McCarley and Aiden Grissom; nieces, Angie McCann and Lisa Fowler; nephews, Jeff Jones, Johnny McCarley, and Donald McCarley.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, AL. directing.

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07/20/2012 – Obituary – Mr. Haston Williams – Age 99 – Hamilton, AL

Haston Williams, age 99, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday night, July 20th, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Sunday evening, July 21st, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 22nd, 2012 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Elvis Cochran and Bobby Duncan officiating. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. Williams was born June 23, 1913, in Marion County, Alabama, to Peter Paul and Elizabeth Palmer Williams.

He is survived by 1daughter, Doris Nix; 1 son, Howard (Beverly) Williams; 6 grandchildren, Tommy (Teresa) Nix, Timmy (Billie Jean) Nix, Cindy (Randall) Morris, Bryan Williams, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Stidham; and Sandy Tucker; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

he was preceded in death by his wife, Freddie Williams; his parents, Peter Paul and Elizabeth Palmer Williams; 1 son, Troyce Williams; 1 grandson, Brett Williams; and 1 great-grandson, Brandon Williams.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, AL., directing.

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07/20/2012 – Obituary – Ms. Peggie Mae Gasaway Webb – Age 72 – Hamilton, AL

Peggie Mae Wylie Gasaway Webb, age 72, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 20th, 2012, at her residence.

Visitation, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial in Happy Hill Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Ms. Webb was born May 1st, 1940, in Tremont, Mississippi to the late Porter and Essie Mae Wylie.

She is survived by children, Linda Gasaway Moore (Alan), Joan Gasaway Morrow (Tommy), Brenda Kay Gasaway Mills, Marty Edward Webb, Belinda Mae Webb Harrison (Ronnie), and Jesse Wayne Webb; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; and 1 brother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Essie Mae Wylie; her husband, Edward Turner Webb; 1 granddaughter, Chelsea Webb Hacker; and 1 sister, Sue Woods.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, AL. directing.

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07/17/2012 – Obituary – Mr. Clyde Hampton – Age 82 – Hamilton, AL

Clyde Hampton, age 82, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 at Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 20th, 2012 at the Hamilton United Methodist Church, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 20th, 2012, following visitation, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church. Burial in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.  Mac Buttram and Billy Weems officiating. Pallbearers: Danny Alexander, Gary Chafee, Steve Robinson, Adam Alexander, Marc Alexander and Patrick Hampton Honorary Pallbearers: Benjamin Alexander, Teague Hampton, Kevin Chafee, Tristan Hampton, Jim Schuh, John Pike, Bob Rawls, Walter Haney, Larry Thrasher. and Bro. Eldridge Fleming.

Mr. Hampton was born in Bear Creek ALabama June 23, 1930 to the late Earl and Delma Pike Hampton. Mr. Hampton has been known for appearing on local TV Station WMTY where he hosted and interviewed guests on his
noon-time show, “Clyde’s Corner”.

He is survived by 4 children, Dale (Danny) Alexander, Leslee (Gary) Chafee, Richard (Rori) Hampton, and Cynthia Hampton; 9 grandchildren, Leah & Rachel Craig, Kevin & Maggie Chafee, Taryn & Teague Hampton, Benjamin Alexander, Alisa Robinson, and Adam Alexander; 1 great-grandchild, Sydney Robinson; 4 siblings, Glynda (George) Jones, David (Toni) Hampton, Martha (Jim) Schuh, and Mary (Larry) Thrasher; and a host of nieces, nephews & special friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Goggans Hampton; and his parents, Earl & Delma Pike Hampton.

Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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07/14/2012 – Obituary – Mr. James Aaron “Jimmy” Presley – Age 48 – Brilliant, AL (Formerly of Hamilton, AL)

James Aaron “Jimmy” Presley, age 48, of Brilliant, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at his residence.

Visitation, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 16th, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Monday evening, following visitation at the funeral home chapel. Elvis Cochran, E. H. Peterson, and Bobby Barnes, Sr. officiating.  Burial in Love Joy Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. Presley was born December 29th, 1963, in Adrian, Michigan, to James and Gloria “Marie” Peterson Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Lora Gale Presley; 3 children, Janet Chereé Taylor, Shanna Leigh Taylor, James Aaron Taylor; his mother, Gloria “Marie” Peterson Taylor; his father, James Taylor; his grandmother, Veiler Peterson; sisters, Kimberly Ann Taylor Cochran, and Sandra Gail Taylor Keith; brothers, Steven Dwayne Taylor, and Anthony “Tony” Lee Taylor; 14 stepchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Golden Peterson; his grandfather, Frank Taylor; his grandmother, Thelma Taylor; 1 sister, Christy Taylor; great-grandparents, Marvin & Arvillie Peterson, Willie & Alpha Clark, William & Margarete Taylor, and Clifford & Matilda Martin.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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07/11/2012 – Obituary – Ms. Joann Rea Mills – Age 65 – Albany, GA (Formerly of Hodges, AL)

Joann Rea Mills, age 65, of Albany, Georgia, formerly of Hodges, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, at Palmyra Nursing Home.

In Albany, GA. – The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Mathews Funeral Home.

In Hamilton, AL. – Visitation, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., following visitation, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Danny Carter officiating.  Burial in Old Line Cemetery, Hodges, Franklin County, Alabama.

Ms. Mills was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Douglas Rea and Leatrice Joy Lawler Ramsey.  She had resided in Albany, Georgia since she was a child except for the time she was employed at Roosevelt Warms Springs Institute for Rehabilitation in Warm Springs, Georgia.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by 1 sister, Joyce Rea (Jim) Bridges of Las Vegas, NV.; 3 brothers, Juston Rea, Ricky Rea, and David Rea, all of Hamilton, AL.; 3 nephews, James Bridges, Clint Bridges, and Jeff Bridges; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and special friends, Becky Weaver, Julie Burnell, and Gene Corley, all of Albany, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Douglas Rea and Leatrice Joy Lawler Ramsey, two brothers, James Rea, and Jerry Rea.

Those desiring to make memorials may address them to:  Shriner’s Hospital Transportation Fund, c/o Hasan Shrine Center, 1822 Palmyra Rd., Albany, GA, 31701.

Hamilton Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

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