Obituary for Thomas Lee Hallman, Age 67 of Courtland, AL (May 8, 1952 – October 29, 2019)

Obituary:

Thomas Lee Hallman of Courtland, Alabama.

Age:  67

Born:  May 8, 1952, in Arkansas.

Died:  October 29, 2019, at Russellville Hospital in Russellville, Alabama.

Visitation:  10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial:  Blue Springs Cemetery, Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama.

Survived By:

Wife:  Flinda Hallman

Children:

Lynda (Dennis) Downs

Melissa Green

James (Terk) Hallman

Brain (Amanda) Hallman

Sisters:  3

Brothers:  4

Grandchildren:  12

Great-Grandchild:  1

Preceded In Death By:

Mother:  Bernice Hallman

Father:  Thomas Homer Hallman

Son:  Homer Ray Hallman.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Exie Mae Herron Thompson, Age 86 of Detroit, AL. (July 26, 1933 – October 29, 2019)

Obituary:

Exie Mae Herron Thompson of Detroit, Alabama.

Age:  86

Born:  July 26, 1933, in Sulligent, Alabama to the late Grady Herron and Alma Harper Herron. She owned and operated Detroit Café and Hershel’s Service Station. Exie was a Charter member of the Detroit Church of God. She enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family, shopping, and working with flowers.*

Died:  Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation:  6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the Detroit Church of God in Detroit, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Detroit Church of God in Detroit, Alabama.

Burial:  Carter Cemetery

Officiating:  Bro. David Gifford and Bro. Aaron Gann.

Pallbearers: Ryan Enlow, Johnny Stanford, Blayne Saine, Judson Hulsey, Byron Gann, and Kerry Gann

Survived By:

Daughter:  Margaret (Jerry) Hanratty, Detroit, AL.

Sister:  Ruth (Tommy) Gann, Detroit, AL.

Sister-in-law:  Ann Herron, Detroit, AL.

Grandchildren:

Heath (Leigh) Hanratty, Sulligent, AL.

Brittany (Ryan) Enlow, Detroit, AL.

Great-Grandchildren:

Addison Hanratty

Jackson Hanratty

Landri Harris

Ian Enlow

Preceded in Death By:

Husband:  Alvis Hershel Thompson

Parents:  Grady and Alma Harper Herron

Brothers:  Jimmy Herron and W.G. Herron

Sister:  Maxine Tidwell

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

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Obituary for Hollis B. Brown, Age 93 of Red Bay, AL (October 24, 2019)

Obituary:

Hollis B. Brown of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Red Bay, Alabama.

Age:  93

Born:  In Itawamba County, Mississippi to Will Brown and Eliza Jackson Brown. He had been employed at American Motors and Mueller Brass. He was a member of Bethel Church of God.

Died:  Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.

Visitation:  6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Alabama.

Funeral service:  1:00 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2019, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, Alabama.

Officiating:  Bro. Murlin Johnson.

Burial:  Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers:  Derrick Nichols, Austin Scott, Glen Elrod, Logan Holder, Chase Miller, and Dreyton Holder.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Harold Shotts, Andrew Stone, Edwin Brown, Mack Brown, Gene Brown, and Jimmy Brown.

Survived By:

Children:

Linda Palmer (Rusty) of Grand Bay, AL.

Steven Brown (Teresa) of Red Bay, AL.

Grandchildren:

Adam Brown (Sarah)

Nicole Brooks (Aaron)

Ashley Hunderman (Bill)

Derrick Nichols

Great-Grandchildren:  11

Great-Great-Grandchildren:  5

Sister:  Carrie Mae Page.

Preceded In Death By:

Wife:  Faye Othene Brown

Grandson:  Keelon Holder

Brothers:

Fred Brown

Arthur Brown

Ernest Brown

Sisters:

Gertrude Emerson

Annie Ray Shotts

Evelyn Graben.

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

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Obituary for Roger Dale Spratlin, Age 68 of Hamilton, AL (July 5, 1951 – October 26, 2019)

Obituary:

Roger Dale Spratlin of Hamilton, Alabama.

Age:  68

Born:  July 5, 1951, in Monroe County, Mississippi.

Died:  Saturday, October 26, 2019, at his residence.

Visitation:  12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, following visitation, at the funeral home chapel.

Burial:  Cooper Cemetery in Marion County, Alabama.

Survived By:

Mother:  Willa Dean Spratlin

Children:

Shelley (Marty) Sanders, Aberdeen, MS.

David Spratlin, Hamilton, AL.

Angela Spratlin, Hamilton, MS.

Kim (Zach) Carter, Amory, MS.

Grandchildren:

Colton Spratlin

Hilary Jones

Jacob Knight

Aliyah Spratlin

Dalen Rackley

Elijah Carter

Isaiah Carter

Isaac Carter

Great-Grandchildren:

Bradley

Joe

Gabriel

Savannah

Emmasia

Preceded In Death By:

Father:  Elmer Spratlin

Son:  Jacky Spratlin.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Alice Ann Stovall, Age 72 of Winfield, AL (November 20, 1946 – October 25, 2019)

Obituary:

Alice Ann Stovall of Winfield, Alabama.

Age:  72

Born:  November 20, 1946

Died:  Friday, October 25, 2019, in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Visitation:  5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial:  New Hope Cemetery.

Survived By:

Husband of 56 Years:  Leburn Don Stovall

Sons:

Donny Stovall (Angie)

Scott Stovall

Grandchildren:

Hagen Stovall (Meg)

Payton Stovall

Keylee Stovall

Preceded In Death By:

Mother:  Christal Earlene Sticklin

Sister:  Willie Mae Hinton

Brother:  Billy Ray Harris.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Mary Francis Wates Porter, Age 81 of Vernon, AL (July 16, 1938 – October 26, 2019)

Obituary:

Mary Francis Wates Porter of Vernon, Alabama

Age:  81

Born:  July 16, 1938

Died:  Saturday, October 26, 2019, at her residence.

Visitation:  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  1:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, following visitation, at the funeral home chapel.

Burial:  New Hope Cemetery

Officiating:  Dr. Larry Wates.

Survived By:

Children:

Charlotte Kelver (Richie) of WI.

Gail Freeman (Ronnie) of Vernon, AL.

David Porter (Sandy) of TN.

Tommy L.C. Porter (Sharon) of Winfield, AL.

Jimmy Dean Porter of WI.

Eddie Gene Porter of MO.

James Porter of WI.

Sister:  Exie Henderson of Winfield, AL.

Grandchildren:  16

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

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  William A. Wates and Mary D. Sanders Wates

Granddaughters:

Amanda Porter

Alisha Salinas

Sisters:

May Wates

Ray Wates

Brothers:

Bill Wates

Hershel Wates

Marshall Wates

Glen Wates

Earl Wates.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL. directing.

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Obituary for Jessie Allen Clay, Age 56 of Hamilton, AL (October 24, 2019)

Obituary:

Jessie Allen Clay of Hamilton, Alabama.

Age:  56

Born: September 27, 1963

Died:  Thursday, October 24, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation:  2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 27, following visitation, at the church.

Burial:  Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Survived By:

Wife:  Tijauna Clay

Daughters:

Brittany (Jeff) Taylor

Ashtan Hicks (Andrew McClung)

Grandson:  Hayden Taylor

And Baby Boy Taylor due March 2020

Parents:  Kenneth Clay and Ann Pugh Clay

Sister:  Susan (Jay) Yarber

Very Special Aunt:  Sybil Owen

Nephew:  Clint (Sandra) Carter

His loyal companions: Harley, Bubba, and Marley that followed him everywhere.

Preceded In Death By:

Son:  Brandon Clay

Grandparents:  Allen Pugh and Ruby Pugh and Alvin Clay and Lynn Clay.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Benjamin “Troy” Hightower, Age 92 of Guin, AL (December 12, 1926 – October 23, 2019)

Obituary:

Benjamin Troy Hightower (1926-2019)
Source: Norwood Funeral Home, Guin, AL.

Benjamin “Troy” Hightower of Guin, Alabama.

Age:  92

Born:  December 12, 1926, in Guin, Alabama to the late Jelks Hightower and Grace Akins Hightower and the husband of Emma Rowell Hightower.

Died:  Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his residence.

Visitation:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Guin First United Methodist Church, Guin, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  12:00 Noon, following visitation, at the church.

Burial:  Guin City Cemetery.

Survived By:

Wife of 67 years:  Emma Rowell Hightower

Children:

Ben (Mary) Hightower of Fayette, AL.

Amy (Tracy) Parker of Guin, AL.

Sister:  Mildred Webb of Birmingham, AL.

Grandchildren:

David (Brandi) Hightower of Spring Hill, TN.

Brent (Alanna) Parker of Guin, AL.

Mark (Bethany) Hightower of Guin, AL.

Great-Grandchildren:

Palmer Hightower

Addie Grace

Cason Parker

Carson Parker

Hayden Hightower

Hudson Hightower.

And a host of Other Relatives and Friends. He was a fine gentleman and he will be greatly missed.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Jelks Hightower and Grace Akins Hightower

Brother:  Gilbert Hightower.

Bio:  He graduated from Marion County High School in 1945 and also graduated from Massey Business College in Birmingham. He started his career as a bookkeeper for D.F. Mobley and later purchased the oil business which he ran for many years. While operating that business, he always helped those in need. He served as a member of Guin City Council for 25 years until the date of his death.  He was a founding member of the MCHS Band Boosters, a charter member of the Guin Civitan Club.  He served on the Advisory Board for State Bank & Trust for 27 years and was also a Mason.*

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to Amedisys Hospice, 412 S. Court Street Suite 302, Florence, Alabama 35630.

Norwood Funeral Home, Guin, AL., directing.*

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Obituary for Barbara “Annette” Nobles, Age 74 of Pflugerville, TX (Formerly of Hamilton, AL) (May 15, 1945 – September 29, 2019)

Obituary:

Barbara “Annette” Nobles Age 74 of Pflugerville, Texas, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama.

Born:  May 15, 1945 in Hamilton, Alabama.

Died:  Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Pflugerville, Texas.

Memorial Service:  12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Marion County Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

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

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Obituary for Donna Taylor Lee, Age 65 of Winfield, AL (April 16, 1954 – October 22, 2019)

Obituary:

Donna Taylor Lee of Winfield, Alabama

Age 65:

Born:  April 16, 1954 to John Burton “J. B.” Taylor and Kittie Moore Taylor in Sulligent, Alabama.

Died:  Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at her residence.

Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Sunday October 27, 2019 at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial:  The Beaverton City Cemetery, Beaverton, Alabama.

Officiating:  Bro. Mark Dean.

Survived By:

Daughter:  Melanie Basson (Randy) of Columbus, MS.

Granddaughter:  Savannah Lawson

Sisters:

Brenda Bozeman of Winfield, AL.

Janice Atkinson (Steve) of Winfield, AL.

Brothers:

Mike Taylor (Marianne) of Beaverton, AL.

Kenneth Taylor (Earline) of Winfield, AL.

Special Caregivers:  Ted and Doris Lee of Woodville, AL.

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

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  John Burton ‘J. B.” Taylor and Kittie Moore Taylor

Sisters:

Wanda Taylor Wood

Linda Taylor

Brother:  Johnny Taylor

Grandmother: Lula Moody.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.

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