Thurs., Apr. 26, 2018 – Obituary – Larry Webb – Age 68 – Guin, AL

Larry Webb age 68 of Guin, AL passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at his residence.

Born February 16, 1950 in Guin, AL, he is the Son of the late William Doss and Gaitha Elois McKay Webb and the Husband of Loretta Doss Webb. He had lived in Guin most of his life, was a member of the Philadelphia Methodist Church and a member of the FOP Lodge # 32. He was a 1968 graduate of MCHS and graduated from Walker College and attended Livingston University. He graduated from the University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy and served 40 years in Law Enforcement. He retired from the Guin Police Department.

He learned carpentry early in life from his dad, Doss Webb. Besides the love for his family that was his first love. He was very active with his grandkids and was their number one fan in anything they did.

He is survived by his Wife, Loretta Doss Webb of Guin, AL, A Daughter, Laurissa Webb Ball of Hartselle, AL, a Son, Lyle Doss Webb (Brandi) of Guin, AL, 4 Grandchildren, Brooke Webb, Sarah Webb, Savana Ball and Grayson Ball, A Sister, Betty Widner of Decatur, AL, 2 Brothers, Leon Webb (Linda) of Guin, AL and Michael Webb (Nina) of Winfield, AL, Sisters-In-Law Linda Doss, and Linnie Simms (Ricky) and a Brother-In-Law, Larry Doss (Brenda) all of Winfield, AL, and a host of Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Doss and Gathia Elois McKay Webb, Father and Mother-In-Law, Glen and Alta V. Doss, and a Brother-In-Law, Grady Widner.

Services held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Guin City Cemetery. Bro. David Sullivan officiating.

Visitation Saturday from 12 noon – 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Larry Webb Scholarship Fund at State Bank and Trust.

Norwood Funeral Home of Guin, AL directing.

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Thurs., Apr. 26, 2018 – Obituary – Nannie B. Dozier – Age 86 – Hubbertville, AL

Hubbertville, AL – Mrs. Nannie B Dozier, age 86, of the Hubbertville community, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. Nannie B is preceded in death by her parents, Riley and Daisy Sprinkle Brazil, her husband, Verlon Dozier, brother, J. D. Brazil, granddaughter, Ashley Nichole Dozier and sisters in law, Ruby Smith, Faye Beasley and brother in law, J.D. Dozier. She is survived by her children, Janice Owens (Steve) of Fayette, Karen Tucker (Dennis) of Bankson, Bobbie McCraw (Bill) of Hubbertville, James Dozier (Barbara) of Northport, Wayne Dozier of Lamar Co., Jimmy Dale Dozier (Susan) of Brierfield, Jacky Dozier (Annette) of Bankston, Andy Dozier of Hubbertville and Donald Dozier of Hubbertville, grandchildren, Jo, Nick, Stephanie, Courtney, Jodi, Debbie, Paul, Matt, David, April, Steven, Jonathan, Amanda, Melissa, Brandon, Jack, Coby, Brittany, Brian, Lindsey and Kevin, 38 great grandchildren, brother, Ted Brazil, sisters, Loutine Thomas, Joyce Ferguson (Gene), Maxine Barton and Estell Rushing, sisters in law, Rosa Lee Box and Remona Dozier, special friend Lounell Tucker, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Nannie B will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel in Winfield with burial to follow in the Berea Church of Christ cemetery in Hubbertville. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Larry Alexander and Jeff Rutledge will officiate.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Dozier family.

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Tues., Apr. 24, 2018 – Obituary – Patricia “Patsy” Roberts Brasher – Age 82 – Winfield, AL

Winfield, AL – Mrs. Patricia “Patsy” Roberts Brasher, age 82 of Winfield, passed away and was reunited with the love of her life on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Patsy and Max were married for 65 years.
Mrs. Brasher was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church and retired from GTE telephone company after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband Max C. Brasher, her parents, Joe Murphy and Sally Elizabeth Roberts, grandson Noah Brasher and a brother, Richard A. Roberts.
She is survived by her sons, J. Max “Little Max” Brasher (Pam) and Allen Brasher (Melissa) both of Winfield, grandchildren, Clay Brasher (Kristen) of New York, Meagan Emerson of Hodges and Madison Brasher of Winfield, great-grandchildren, Alyssa Emerson, and one “on the way”, Thomas Clay Brasher, brothers, Tom Roberts (Martha) of Birmingham, Joe Roberts (Mindy) of Sandy Springs, Maryland, sister in-laws, Jane Roberts of Canfield, OH, Shirley Ann Gladden (George Ray) of Fayette, brother in-laws, Dale Brasher, Sr. of Winfield, John Brasher (Doris) of Fayette, special caregiver, Michelle Gunnin and grand pups, Tide and Oliver.
Funeral services for Mrs. Brasher will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 12:00 noon from the Winfield First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon (service time) on Thursday at the church. Bro. Earl Freeman and Tom Roberts will officiate. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Brasher family.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL. directing.

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Mon., Apr. 23, 2018 – Obituary – Virgil Milton “Junior” McGuire, Jr. – Age 79 – Hamilton, AL

Hamilton, AL – Virgil Milton McGuire, Jr., also known as “Junior” McGuire, age 79, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Monday April 23rd, 2018 at his residence.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, from 11:00 a.m., until service time at 1:00 p.m., at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, Alabama with burial in Poplar Log Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Mr. McGuire is survived by his wife, Helen McGuire; 3 sons, Ricky McGuire, Greg McGuire, and Chris McGuire; 2 great-grandchildren, Jaxson and McKenna; 2 sisters, Delores McGuire Watson and Linda Gail McGuire (Lonnie) Hopson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Milton and Ruby Edmonds McGuire; and siblings, Iva Dean, Marie, Elmer, Dave, J.C., Harvey, Hulas and James McGuire.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Sun., Apr. 22, 2018 – Obituary – Betty Faye Nichols Downs – Age 75 – Hamilton, AL

Hamilton, AL – Betty Faye Nichols Downs, age 75, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at the Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, Alabama.

Visitation will be Wednesday April 25th, 2018, from 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m., at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton with burial in the Hamilton City Cemetery.

Ms. Downs is survived by 3 children, Debbie Downs Milynn Levio, Rhonda Downs Crane and Scotty Nichols Downs; 4 grandchildren, Anthony Blake Cantrell, Dakoda Kelly, Audie Ray Crane and Scott Logan Downs; 2 sisters, Joyce Nichols Johnson and Wilma Nichols Kelly; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Sat., Apr. 21, 2018 – Obituary – Herbert Glenn Karr – Age 80 – Moody, AL

 

 

 

 

H. Glenn Karr (March 23, 1938 – April 21, 2018)

Moody, AL – Herbert Glenn Karr, Age 80, of Moody, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 21st, 2018.

Visitation, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home, 1750 Ashville Rd., Leeds, Alabama. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m., following visitation, at the funeral home. Graveside service and burial to follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Sulligent City Cemetery in his hometown of Sulligent, in Lamar County, Alabama.

Glenn Karr and Evelyn Woods Karr married on March 15th, 1957.

Glenn is survived by 2 daughters, Kim Karr Isdell, Moody, AL. and Kay Karr (Randy) Gunter, Gadsden/Rainbow City, AL.; 2 brothers, James Arnold “Jim” Karr, Gulfport, MS., and Danny (Kay) Karr, Hueytown, AL.; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and 1 sister-in-law; and a host of other family and friends who will miss him so much.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Woods Karr (June 21, 1940 – March 28, 1990); his parents, Arnold and Bernice McCormack Karr; grandparents, George Hamp and Izy Rye Karr, and Grover Cleveland and Ludie Mae McCormack.

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Follower of Christ, Father, grandfather, extraordinary story-teller and self-proclaimed jokester, H. Glenn Karr, 80, of Moody, Alabama, died peacefully Saturday morning, April 21, 2018. A funeral service was held Monday, April 23 at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, AL. He spent his last days surrounded by his family and friends. Glenn and his late wife Evelyn, raised two wonderful daughters, Kim Karr Isdell and Kay Karr Gunter(Randy). Glenn is also survived by 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two brothers and a sister-in-law, much family and an over abundance of friends. Glenn loved to serve his community through his church, Bethel Baptist, and the Moody Lions Club. Visit us online at http://www.kilgroefuneralhome.com

Kilgroe Funeral Home, 1750 Ashville Rd., Leeds, AL. directing.

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Sat., Apr. 21, 2018 – Obituary – Eunie Franks Giddy – Age 82 – Guin, AL

Guin, AL – Eunie Giddy, age 82 of Guin, passed away Saturday April 21 at her residence. Visitation will be Monday April 23 from 1:00 until service time at 4:00 at the Antioch Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include, Daughters: Janette McLemore, Angelia Robbins, Shay Sizelove. Sons: Artchie Giddy, Shawn Giddy, Fifteen Grandchildren, Fifteen Great Grandchildren, Two great-grandchildren, Sister: Nellie Green, Brothers: Coy and Roy Franks, She was preceded in death by, Parents: Loyd and Ollie Franks, Husband: R.J. Giddy, Sons: Donald Ray Giddy and Jeffrey Giddy, Daughter: Diane McKinley and Sister: Ruthie Mae Pratt.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Wed., Apr. 18, 2018 – Obituary – Max Clinton Brasher – Age 83 – Winfield, AL

Winfield, AL – Mr. Max Clinton Brasher, age 83 of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 in the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Max was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church, past President, past District President, and very active member of the Winfield Lions Club. Mr. Brasher was co-founder of the famed “Mule Day” event in Winfield, leading to the award of “emeritus” board member of the Winfield Chamber of Commerce. Max served on the Winfield City Council for 25 years and was a supervisor for GTE telephone company for almost 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C.C. “Shorty” and Eunice Hubbert Brasher; 2 sisters, Linda Smith and Sue Davis; 4 brothers, Jake, Tommy, Jerry Brasher, and Billy Ray Brasher; and a grandson Noah Brasher.

Max is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy Roberts Brasher; 2 sons, J. Max “Little Max” Brasher (Pam) and Allen Brasher (Melissa) both of Winfield, AL.; 4 grandchildren, Clay Brasher (Kristen) of New York, Meagan Emerson of Hodges, AL., and Madison Brasher of Winfield, Jeremy Fikes of Anniston, AL.; 3 great-grandchildren, Alyssa Emerson, and one “on the way”, Thomas Clay Brasher; 2 brothers, Dale Brasher Sr. of Winfield, AL., and John (Doris) Brasher of Fayette, AL.; 1 sister, Shirley Ann Gladden (George Ray) of Fayette, AL.; special caregiver, Michelle Gunnin; and grand-pups, Tide and Oliver.

Funeral services for Max will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Winfield First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. (service time) on Saturday at the church. Bro. Earl Freeman and Tom Roberts will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Winfield First United Methodist Church sound booth fund, or the Bethlehem Methodist Church in Fayette, AL.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Brasher family.

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Wed., Apr. 18, 2018 – Obituary – Neely Fray Stone – Age 93 – Hamilton, AL

Hamilton, AL – Neely Fray Stone, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be Saturday, April 21 from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service Sunday April 22, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Survivors include Wife: Maxine Abbott Stone, Children: Deborah S. Hales and Janice Stone, Grandchildren: Jesse Fray Handley and David Thomas Handly, great-grandchildren: Emily Handley and Iilah Grace Handley, He was preceded in death by, Parents, Daughters: Kathy Stone Bowers and Dana Marie Stone.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Thur., Apr. 12, 2018 – Obituary – Ricky Keat Howell – Age 63 – Hamilton, AL

Hamilton, AL – Ricky Keat Howell, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away Thursday April 12th, 2018, at the Glenwood Center in Florence, Al. Visitation will be Monday April 16th, 2018 from 12:00 until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the Hackleburg Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Survivors include, Sister: Jerita Whitehead (Danny Whitaker), Nephews: Patrick (Jessica) Whitehead and Tyler Whitehead, Aunt: Faye Gaskin. He was preceded in death by, Parents: Joe and Willodean Clark Howell.

Hackleburg Funeral Home, Hackleburg, AL., directing.

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