Obituary for William Hubert “Bill” “Price” Pearce, Age 79 of Fulton, MS (Formerly of Guin, AL) (February 23, 1940 – July 29, 2019)

William Hubert “Bill” “Price” Pearce aka Bill Pearce, KC4ATA (SK) formerly of Guin, Alabama

Age:  79

Born:  February 23, 1940

Died:  July 29, 2019, at The Meadows Assisted Living Fulton, Mississippi.

Memorial Service:  Will be announced later by the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, AL.

Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Mattie Elnoria McCann South, Age 57 of Detroit, AL (June 23, 1962 – July 29, 2019)

Obituary:

Mattie Elnoria McCann South, of Detroit, Alabama

Born:  June 23, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois to the late Barbara Joan Mills and Robert McCann.

Died:  Monday, July 29, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.

Age:  57

Visitation:   6:00 -8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at the funeral home chapel.

Burial:  Carter Cemetery.

Officiating:  Bro. Richie Dubilak and Bro. B.J. Mills

Pallbearers:  Bro. B.J. Mills, Duray Ely, Maurice Truelove, Caleb South, Terry Webbe, and Brandon Hayes.

Survived By:

Husband: Benny South, Detroit, AL.

Son: Rev. Dean (Brittany) South, Fayette, AL.

Daughters: Melissa South (Trever), Detroit, AL.

Ruth Ann South (Brandon), Detroit, AL.

Carol South (Tyler), Guin, AL.

Brothers: Robert McCann, Detroit, AL.

Randy (Debbie) McCann, Peoria, IL.

Grandchildren:  12

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Robert and Barbara McCann

Sister:  Barbara Ann Webber

Grandparents:  William and Lillian Mills

Uncle:  Max Mills

Bio:  Mattie was born on June 23, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois to the late Barbara Joan Mills and Robert McCann. She was a graduate of East Peoria High School.  Mattie previously worked at Buccaneer in Hamilton, Alabama and was a Caregiver. She loved her kids and her grandchildren and enjoyed working crossword puzzles.*

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.*

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Obituary for Frasure Flynn, Age 82 of Sulligent, AL (November 26, 1936 – July 28, 2019)

Obituary:

Frasure Flynn of Sulligent, Alabama

Age:  82

Born:  November 26, 1936, to the late John Henry Frank Flynn and Minnie Jenkins Flynn.

Died:  Sunday, July 28, 2019, in the North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory, Mississippi.

Visitation:  12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church “Shake Rag”

Shake Rag Road

Sulligent, AL, 35586

Service:  3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, following visitation at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church “Shake Rag”.

Burial:  Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church “Shakerag” Cemetery.

Officiating:  Bro. Glenn Hughes.

Pallbearers:  Jeff Taylor, Calvin Canterbury, Jr., Joe Mac Hawkins, Johnny Hawkins, Lucas Reeves, Phillip Hosch, Ricky Flynn, and Rex Shackleford.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Tommy Ray and Joe Reeves.

Survived By:

Wife:  Wanda Scott Flynn of Sulligent, AL.

Brothers-In-Law:

James (Carol) Scott of Winfield, AL.

Clarence (Kathy) Scott of Gardendale, AL.

Lloyd Scott of Birmingham, AL.

Sister-In-Law:  Ida Mae Flynn of Sulligent, AL.

Nieces and Nephews:

Kevin Scott

Christopher Scott

Dewayne (Debbie) Flynn

Wendell Flynn

Rhonda (Craig) Huskey

Lynette Holloway.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  John Henry Frank Flynn and Minnie Jenkins Flynn

Brother:  Damon Flynn.

Bio:  Born November 26, 1936, he is the son of the late John Henry Frank Flynn and Minnie Jenkins Flynn and the husband of Wanda Scott Flynn.  He had lived in the Lost Creek Community and Sulligent, Alabama all of his life,  had retired from Amory Garment Company in Amory, Mississippi after working 40 years and was a member of the Sulligent United Methodist Church.

Norwood Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL directing.

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Obituary for Patricia Lea “Pat” Hoffman Manasco, Age 69 of Guin, AL (October 25, 1949 – July 28, 2019)

Obituary:

Patricia Lea “Pat” Hoffman Manasco of Guin, Alabama.

Age:  69

Born:  October 25, 1949, in Oregon, Illinois to the late Leo Hoffman, Sr. and Mary Good Hoffman.

Died:  Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.

Graveside Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win, Alabama.

Burial:  West Alabama Memorial Gardens.

Survived By:

Husband:  Donald “Don” Manasco of Guin, AL.

Son:  Todd (Debbie) Manasco of Guin, AL.

Daughter:  Kimberley Hoffman of Phoenix, AZ.

Step-Sons:  Edward Dewayne Manasco of TX.

Kenny Manasco of OK.

Brother:  Leo (Debi) Hoffman, Jr. of TN.

Sisters:

Christine Gilroy of Byron, IL.

Debbie (Jerry) Russell of Oregon, IL.

Grandchildren:

Garrett Hoffman, of MS.

Seth (Laura) Manasco of Guin, AL.

Caleb Manasco of Guin, AL.

Alisha Manasco of TX.

Zach Manasco of TX.

Jordan Perry of Guin, AL.

And a host of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Leo Hoffman, Sr. and Mary Good Hoffman.

Brother-In-Law:  John Gilroy.

Bio:  Pat was born on October 25, 1949, in Oregon, Illinois to Leo Hoffman, Sr. and Mary Good Hoffman. She was raised in Oregon where she lived most of her life before moving to Winfield, Alabama in 2010. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1967. She worked for over 20 years as a cook and hostess for Black Hawk Presbyterian. She was a member of Winfield City Family Church where she enjoyed spending time with her church family and helping with activities. She was a good mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family who affectionately refers to her as “the pretty one”.*

Miles Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.

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Obituary for George Albert Reph, Sr., Age 88 of Detroit, AL (January 19, 1931 – July 22, 2019)

Obituary:

George Albert Reph, Sr. of Detroit, Alabama

Age:  88

Born:  January 19, 1931, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Mary Ann Milligan Reph and Raymon Reph.

Died:  Monday, July 22, 2019, at NWMC Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.

Burial:  Military Graveside Services and Burial follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Officiating:  Bro. Jason Clifton.

Pallbearers: Sheldon Ergle, Richard Hock, Dale Hock, Kenny Hock, Harvey Wallace, Ray Alvarez.

Survived By:

Wife:  Marie Reph, Detroit, AL.

Sons:

George Albert “Al” Reph, Jr., FL.

Billy (Kristina) Reph, N.Y.

Brian (Tonya) Hock, North Hampton, PA.

Richard (Margarita) Hock, Bethlehem, PA.

Kenneth (Leah) Hock, Haleyville, AL.

Dale (Nicola Foreman) Hock, Detroit, AL.

Daughters:

Linda Reph, N.Y.

Mary Jane Reph, N.Y.

And a host of Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Other Relatives and, Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Mary Ann Milligan Reph and Raymon Reph

And Several Brothers and Sisters.

Bio:  Albert George Reph, Sr. was born January 19, 1931, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Mary Ann Milligan Reph and Raymon Reph.  He was a retired United States Army veteran who received the following service awards Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medals, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal, and Korean Service Medal W/1 Silver Service Star.  Albert previously worked for Grumman Aircraft in New York City, New York.  He was a member of the Detroit Methodist Church, Detroit, Alabama. Albert enjoyed watching wrestling and spending time with his grandchildren, especially dressing as Santa Claus for them during the Christmas season through the years as his health would allow.  Albert also loved and enjoyed his dogs and other animals.*

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.*

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Obituary for Clyde David White, Age 66 of Winfield, AL (May 10, 1953 – July 23, 2019)

Obituary:

Clyde David White of Winfield, Alabama

Age:  66

Born:  May 10, 1953, in Germany, to the late Clyde White and Sadie Motes White.

Died:  Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation:

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the New Life Fellowship Church in Winfield, Alabama.

Burial:  Mount Willing Cemetery, Fayette County, AL.

Officiating:  Bro. Jerry Norris.

 

Survived By:

Daughters:

Crystal Michelle White of Winfield, AL.

Melissa Ann Bullard of Montgomery, AL.

Son:  Shane David White of Florida

Grandchildren:  2

Brothers:  3

Fran, Wolfgang, and Peter, all of Germany

And a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Wife:  Doris Bullard White

Parents:  Clyde White and Sadie Motes White

Bio:  Clyde David White, born May 10, 1953, in Germany, to the late Clyde White and Sadie Motes White, had lived in Winfield, Alabama the past 29 years.  He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church, loved music and playing the keyboard.*

Norwood Funeral Home of Guin, AL directing.*

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Obituary for Douglas D Emerson, Age 80 of Guin, AL (March 8, 1939 – July 21, 2019)

Obituary:

Douglas D. Emerson of Guin, Alabama

Born:  March 8, 1939 in Shottsville, Alabama to the late Norman T. Emerson and Argo Kennedy Emerson.

Died:  Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin, Alabama.

Age:  80

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2019, at the Free Water Free Will Baptist Church.

Burial:  Mt. Olive Cemetery

Officiating:  Bro. Dwayne Hammontree

Pallbearers:  Chad Williams, Ryan Adkins, Ronnie Emerson, Dylan Cornelius, Darren Pollard, Jerry Ezekiel.

Born on March 8, 1939, in Shottsville, Alabama to the late Norman T. Emerson and Argo Kennedy Emerson and the Husband of the late Martha Gail Pollard Emerson. He had lived in the Pea Ridge Community in Marion County most of his life. He was a member and Deacon of the Free Water Free Will Baptist Church, a member of the Pea Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, and had served in the National Guard.*

Survived By:

Son:  Kevin (Vickie) Emerson of Guin, AL.

Sister:  Lynda Emerson of Boaz, AL.

Brother:  Norman (Betty) Emerson of Hamilton, AL.

Granddaughter:  Heather (Dylan) Cornelius of Bear Creek, AL.

Special Friend:  Marlene Carter of Hamilton, AL.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Norman T. Emerson and Argo Kennedy Emerson

Norwood Funeral Home of Guin, Alabama directing.*

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Obituary for Mertie Bell Nelson, Age 86 of Russellville, AL (Formerly of Guin, AL) (September 5, 1932 – July 20, 2019)

Obituary:

Mertie Bell Nelson of Russellville, Alabama

Born:  September 5, 1932, in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Garfield Stewart and Lillie Hankins Stewart.

Age:  86

Died:  Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.

Visitation:  Body will Lie-in-state at the funeral home from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019, at the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Guin, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, following visitation, at the funeral home chapel.

Burial:  Beaver Creek Cemetery, Lamar County, AL.

The Grandsons will be Pallbearers.

Born September 5, 1932, in Lamar County, Alabama, to Garfield and Lillie Hankins Stewart. Mertie was a member of First Baptist Church in Guin, Alabama. She was a member of the Eastern Star and lived in the Guin area most of her life. She loved singing, flowers, gardening and love her children and grandchildren.

Survived By:

Daughters:

Mary (John) Randall of Russellville, AL.

Ethel (LC) Doughty of Guin, AL.

Step-Daughter:  Irene Thomas of Georgiana, AL.

Grandchildren:  21

Great-Grandchildren:  20

And a host of Great-Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.

Norwood Funeral Home of Guin Alabama directing.

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Obituary for Jimmy Carrol Smith, Age 72 of Beaverton, AL (December 9, 1946 – July 27, 2019)

Obituary:

Jimmy Carrol Smith, of Beaverton, Alabama

Born:  December 9, 1946, in Sulligent, Alabama to the late Robert Addison Smith and Ruby Maxine Smith.

Died:  Saturday, July 27, 2019, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Age:  72

Visitation:  12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the funeral home chapel.

Burial:  Webb Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama.

Officiating:  Bro. Danny Stanford.

Survived By:

Sons:

Foster Smith, Guin, AL.

Jason (Stephanie) Smith, Hamilton, AL.

Grafton (Aurora) Smith, Sr., Brilliant, AL.

Daughter:  Raney (James) Hawkins, Sulligent, AL.

Sister:  Wanda Sue (Randy) Blake, Beaverton, AL.

Grandchildren:

Alisha Hawkins

Charles Hawkins

Grafton Smith, Jr.

Shelby Smith

Brett Holmes

Niece:  Suzanne Ballard, Mobile, AL.

Preceded In Death By:

Wife:  Sammy Jo Black Smith

Parents:  Robert Addison Smith and Ruby Maxine Smith.

Bio:  Jimmy was born on December 9, 1946, in Sulligent, Alabama, to the late Robert Addison Smith and Ruby Maxine Smith.  He attended Sulligent High School.  Jimmy worked in the garment factory and was retired from McCoy Manufacturing in Sulligent, Alabama. He enjoyed fishing and watching Alabama football.*

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.*

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Obituary for Jimmy Charles “Jimm” Webb, Age 66 of Adrian, MI (October 8, 1952 – July 21, 2019)

Obituary:

Jimmy Charles “Jimm” Webb, age 66, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Visitation will be  5:00 – 7:00 P. M. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Michigan.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the funeral home.

Bernie Callis officiating..

Jimm is survived by his wife Betty Carter Webb: his parents Jimmy Lee Webb and Alice (McGraw) Webb; his children, Tracy (Andie) Webb, Heather (James) Nipper, Eric Webb,  Kelly (Monte) Ward, Billy (Melissa) Yoakum, Justin Webb and Andrew (Tabitha) Webb; 1 sister, Vicki Webb and 12 grandchildren.

Jimm Webb was born on the Fort Jackson military base in Columbia, South Carolina on October 8, 1952, to Jimmy Lee Webb and Alice (McGraw) Webb.  He married Betty Carter March 14, 1988 .  He was a 1972 graduate of Adrian High School. He was an avid CB Radio operator and had the handle of “Yellow Jacket”.  He was a proud Dad and PawPaw and loved planting a big garden every year, using his John Deere tractor, and would help do anything for anyone!  He loved his beautiful wife, Betty, known as “Little Lady” with all his heart.*

J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI., directing.*

Author’s Note:  Jimm was my 2nd cousin, the son of my 1st cousin, Jimmy Lee Webb.  I want to thank Hamilton and Hackleburg Funeral Home for sharing the obit on their Facebook.

Photo Source:  Jimm’s Facebook

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