03/25/2013 – Obituary – Ms. Fay Grace Williams Harris – Age 84 – Hamilton, AL

Ms. Fay Grace Williams Harris, age 84, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2013, at her residence.

Visitation, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton.  Burial in Nix Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Ms. Harris was born September 23rd, 1928, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Robert Delmar and Lillie ( née Williams) Williams.  She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Bronda (Ronald) Loveless, and Kimberly (Kerry) Rodgers; 2 sons, Ronald “Buster” (Linda) Harris, and Shane (Karen) Harris; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Delmar and Lillie Williams; her husband, S.T. Harris; 1 son, Robert A. Harris; 1 daughter, Barbara Cochran; and 1 grandson, Heath Loveless.

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

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03/20/2013 – Obituary – Ms. Edith Jean Smith Brown – Age 87 – Hamilton, AL (Widow of the late Merlon Brown)

Ms. Edith Jean Smith Brown, age 87, (widow of the late Merlon Brown), passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24th, 2013, at the Barnesville Freewill Baptist Church in the Barnesville Community, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama. Burial in Hamilton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Ms. Brown was born April 23rd, 2013, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Pope L. and Nellie Ruth Hamilton “Doll” Smith. She was retired from Munsingwear, Inc. and was a Homemaker.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Glyndia (Tony) McAbee, and Elizabeth J. Fawcett; 1 son, David L. (Catharine) Brown; 4 grandchildren, Tracy, Gina, April, and Tony, Jr.; 5 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Claire, Austin, Ethan, Abby Grace, and Kyleigh; 2 sister-in-laws, Christene Brown, and Jean Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and especially her beloved church family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlon Brown; her parents, Pope and Nellie Ruth “Doll” Smith; and 2 brothers, Jack Smith, and James Smith.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Barnesville Cemetery.

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

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03/20/2013 – Obituary – Ms. Anna Eathel Pratt – Age 93 – Hackleburg, AL

Ms. Anna Eathel Pratt, age 93, of Hackleburg, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, at her residence.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21st, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 22nd, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Hamilton, Alabama. Burial in New Hope Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

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

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03/19/2013 – Obituary – Mr. John Michael Taylor – Age 45 – Birmingham, AL

Mr. John Michael Taylor, age 45, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Graveside service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21st, 2013, at Cedar Tree Cemetery, Hackleburg, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Joyce Taylor; grandmother, Eula Dunkin; 1 nephew, Jeff Taylor; and a host of cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Jeffrey D. Taylor; grandparents, Carl D. Taylor, Geneva M. Taylor, and Jack Dunkin; and 1 niece, Gail Taylor.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Hamilton, Alabama, directing.

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03/17/2013 – Obituary – Mr. Ruble Lee Mills – Age 71 – Vina, Shottsville Community, AL (Formerly of Hamilton, AL)

Mr. Ruble Lee Mills, age 71, of Vina, Shottsville Community, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2013, at the Red Bay Hospital in Red Bay, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, at Shottsville Methodist Church.  Funeral service, 3:00 p.m., following visitation, at the church.  Buster Timmons, officiating.  Burial in Shottsville Cemetery with full military honors.

Mr. Mills was born August 16th, 1941, in Hamilton, Alabama, to the late David and Nettie Duncan Mills.  He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1961 and married LaVale Kennedy September 25th, 1965.  He served 38 years in the military and retired in 1998.  He was an avid “TIDE” fan.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, LaVale Kennedy Mills, Shottsville Community; 2 daughters, Michelle Lee Mills, Hamilton, AL., and Dawn Mills (Matt) Wilemon, Red Bay, AL.; 2 grandchildren, Anna Caroline Wilemon and Kennedy Lee Wilemon, both of Red Bay, AL.; 1 brother, Loy (Ann) Mills, Palmyra, MI.; 3 sisters, Lois Tyree, Brilliant, AL., Louise Norris, Hamilton, AL., and Jean McCarley, Hamilton, AL.; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Nettie Duncan Mills; 1 brother, Foy Lee Mills; his mother-in-law, Estelle Kennedy; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pope Mills, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan.

Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL., directing.

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03/16/2013 – Obituary – Mr. Charles Colburn – Age 63 – Hamilton, AL

Mr. Charles Colburn, age 63, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2013, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, at the funeral home.  Burial in Rocky Grove Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

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

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03/13/2013 – Obituary – Ms. Ruth Clanton – Age 101 – Zion, IL (Formerly of Hamilton, AL)

Ms. Ruth Clanton, age 101, of Zion, Illinois, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, at Winchester House.

Visitation, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, at Shottsville Church in the Shottsville Community of Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.  Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, following visitation, at the church.  Burial in Shottsville Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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03/11/2013 – Obituary – Mr. Alexander Woods – Age 73 – Sulligent, AL

Mr. Alexander Woods, age 73, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 11th, 2013, at Shadescrest Health Center in Jasper, Alabama.

Visitation 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16th, 2013, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama, prior to service.  Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16th, 2013, at the Otts Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Alabama.  Bishop Foster Wallace will officiate.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Mr. Woods was born March 6th, 1940 to the late Clyde and Selma Wallace Woods. He attended school in Lamar County, Alabama. At an early age, Alexander gave his life to God at Roxana Baptist Church.

He is survived by 3 brothers, Milton Woods, Richard Woods, Terry (Callie) Woods; 2 sisters, Mary Mae Woods, and Shirley Woods; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Selma (née Wallace) Woods; 3 brothers, Willie Jean Woods, Willie T. Woods and Rufus Woods; and 1 sister, Louise Frank.

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.

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03/13/2013 – Obituary – Miss Freda Anderson – Age 94 – Hamilton, AL

Miss Freda Anderson, age 94, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, at Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16th, 2013, at Pleasant Ridge Church in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16th, 2013, at the church.  Bobby Duncan officiating.  Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Miss Anderson was born September 9th, 1918, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late Gus and Catherine (née Wiginton) Anderson.

She is survived by 2 sisters, Sadie (Louis) Goggans, and Selma Taylor; 3 nieces, Janice (Jim) Padgett, Annette (Jim) Burrow, and Sharon Brown; 1 nephew, Brent Anderson; 9 great-nieces and great-nephews, Jennifer Burrow Grissom, Allison Burrow Sanders, James Padgett, Alicia Padgett, Mary Padgett, Catherine Brown, Megan Brown Obrien, Jamie Anderson, and Derrick Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Catherine (née Wiginton) Anderson; and 3 brothers, Emit Anderson, Sunny Anderson, and Willard Anderson.

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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03/13/2013 – Obituary – Mr. Denver Shotts – Age 85 – Hamilton, AL

Mr. Denver Shotts, age 85, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, at the Great Lakes Specialty Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Visitation, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 15th, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama.  Funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16th, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.  Bill Duncan and Keith Spencer officiating.  Burial in Fairview Church Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. Shotts was born July 26th, 1927, in Marion County, Alabama, to the late John Grover and Viola Lindsey Shotts.  He was a Veteran having served in the United States Armed Forces.

He is survived by 1 daughter, Lorine (Charles) Cantrell; 4 grandchildren, Jason Shotts, Linsey Shotts Honeycutt, Ashley Cantrell; and Emily Cantrell Anderson; and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Shotts; 2 sons, Gene Shotts, and Terry Shotts; 1 daughter-in-law, Marsha Mitchell Shotts; and 10 brothers and sisters.

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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