Audine Morrow Jordan – Age 97 – Vernon, AL (June 30, 1925 – May 13, 2023)

Verbel Audine Morrow Jordan, age 97, of Vernon, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her residence.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Chandler Funeral Home, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama.

Funeral service: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Chandler Funeral Home, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama. Bobby Coward and Darryl Ballew officiating.

Burial in Friendship South Cemetery, Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama.

Pallbearers: Chris Jordan, Jeff Wilson, Garrett Wilson, Collin Wilson, Bobby Cowart, and Grover Hankins.

Audine was born June 30, 1925, in Beaverton, Lamar County, Alabama, in the Webb Community, to the late Lillie Lou Francis Webb Morrow and John Walter Morrow.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Jordan, one son, James Jordan, her father, John Walter Morrow, her mother, Lillie Lou Francis Webb Morrow, her stepmother, Gladys Webb Morrow, 3 brothers, Xavier Morrow, Cleo Morrow, and Ben Jack Morrow, and her half-brother, Thurman Morrow.
She is survived by 1 son, Harold Jordan, 4 grandchildren, Donna (Jeff) Wilson, Chris (Kasey) Jordan, Michael Jordan, and Ashley Guthery, 7 great-grandchildren, Garrett (Whitney) Wilson, Collin (Ashley) Wilson, Levi Jordan, Ava Jordan, Leia Thomas, Weldon Thomas, and Weston Thomas, 3 great-great-grandchildren, Rooks Wilson, Hollis Wilson, and Davis Hood, 1 half-sister, Lanetta (Jimmy) Crowe, 1 half-brother, Dwight (Mary) Morrow, one sister-in-law, Eunice Morrow, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins (of which I am one, Judy Webb Mays, author), and friends; 4 special caretakers, Mary Cantrell, Jeanette Westbrook, Diane Franks, and Rhonda Johnson, and her nurse, Angie Cranford.

Audine was the granddaughter of the late Charles Anderson Webb and Dora Ann Hilburn Webb.

For the full obituary, please visit Chandler Funeral Home Here.

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Joan Kurasaka Cox (September 5, 1935 – March 6, 2022)

Joan Kurasaka Cox, age 86, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence.

Joan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5, 1935, to Sego Kurasaka and Minnie Green Kurasaka.

Visitation, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Marion County Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Max Frye and Alfred Cochran, officiating. Burial in Love Joy Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Burlon Cox; son, Terry Cox; sisters, Irene Barnes, Jean McCurdy, and Marie Frye Jones; and her parents, Sego and Minnie Green Kurasaka.

She is survived by her daughters, Rose Hall, Melissa Terrell, Dana Rye (husband, Darryl); grandchildren, Bryan Cook, Kyle Jones, Sam Cook, LeAnn Rye, Haley Purser, Payton Purser; great- grandchildren, Parker Cook, Logan Cook, Kyran Jones, Ellie Jones, Kullen Dudley; siblings, Doug Kurasaka (wife, Janice), Dwight Kurasaka, Dwayne Kurasaka (wife, Joan), Jan Moyer (husband, Sam); caregivers, Lois Harper, Alex Kelly, Mary Hubbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Billy Fay Norton Real, Age 93 of Detroit, AL (December 27, 1928 – October 4, 2020)

Obituary:

Billy Fay Norton Real, died in Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 93. Born December 27, 1928 to the late Claude Norton and Ella Norton, she grew up in the Pine Springs community near Sulligent, AL and graduated from Sulligent High School where she was elected Homecoming Queen her senior year. She and Dexter D. Real were married June 8, 1946. They worked side-by-side on their Rolling Store, in their country store, and later in their bowling center. Later, she assisted and traveled with him, as he served as Marion County Emergency Management Director. She was a member of Hamilton First Baptist Church. She was multi-talented: a fabulous cook, decorator, hostess, clothes designer, and seamstress. She enjoyed working in her flowers, and her immaculate garden beds were proof of her devotion. She always took great pride in her appearance and loved her jewelry!

She was preceded in death by her parents: Claude Norton and Ella Norton; siblings, Avis Irvin, Grace Anderson, Louree Otts, Burlin Norton, and Paul Norton, and her husband, D.D. Real.

She is survived by her daughter, Lanetta Real Phillips, and husband, Ron Phillips of Russellville, AL, son, Kenneth Real, and wife, Brenda Hamilton Real of Hamilton, AL., grandchildren, Hannah Real of Jasper, AL. and Matthew Real and wife, Allie Lyle Real and great-grandchildren, Collyn and Rhett of Hamilton, AL, and sister-in-law: Anita Real, Hamilton, AL.. and a host of Other Relatives and Friends.

Graveside services will be held on Monday October 5, 2020, 11:00 am at Kingsville Cemetery in Detroit, AL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kingsville Cemetery Fund, 66042 State Highway 17, Detroit, AL. 35552.*

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.*

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L. O. Boyette, Age 90 of Hamilton, AL (December 18, 1929 – October 4, 2020)

Obituary:

L.O. Boyett of Hamilton, Alabama

Age: 90

Born: December 18, 1929, in Marion County, Alabama

Died: October 4, 2020 at North Ms. Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi

Visitation: Tuesday, October 6, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Barnesville Freewill Baptist Church

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Barnesville Freewill Baptist Church, 8650 AL 19, Marion County, Alabama.

Burial: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Barnesville Cemetery, AL 19, Marion County, Alabama.

Survivors Include:

Wife: Anita “Cricket” Boyett

Son: Keith (Catherine) Boyett

Granddaughter: Claire Boyett

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

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

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Lisa Ann Wilkins Hughes, Age 59 of Hamilton, AL (December 30, 1960 – September 9, 2020)

Obituary:

Lisa Ann Hughes of Hamilton, Alabama.
Age: 59

Born: December 30, 1960 in Missouri.

Died: Wednesday September 9, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial:  Hamilton Memorial Gardens (Hamilton Memory Gardens), Hamilton, Alabama.

Survived By:

Husband: Terry Hughes

Sister: Carol Purigraski

Brothers:

Bob Wilkins

Roy Don Wilkins.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Barney Pugh, Age 69 of Guin, AL (March 25, 1951 – September 3, 2020)

Obituary:

Barney Pugh of Guin, Alabama.

Age: 69

Born: March 25, 1951, in Alabama to Hubert Cecil “Bill” Pugh and Gracie Lee York Pugh.  He was a member of The Shepherds Fields Church, a 1969 graduate of Marion County High School. Mr. Pugh served in the United States National Guard Army for 23 years as Ssgt-E6. He retired from The Hyster Co. in Sulligent after 33 years of service.*

Died: September 3, 2020, at his residence.

Visitation: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial: West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win, Marion County, Alabama.

Survived by:

Children:

Kandy Carlton (Perry) of Hamilton, AL., Chris Pugh (Tiffany) of Winfield, AL.

Grandchildren:

Ashton Inman, Nicklas Smith, Carter Pugh, and Andrew Pugh

Step-Grandchildren: Kelsi Carlton and Hunter Carlton

Step-Great-Granddaughter: Bryleigh Carlton

Sister: Carolyn Zoglmann (Ray) of Guin, AL.

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, military family, and friends.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.*

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Doris E. Reynolds McCracken, Age 90 of Cropwell, AL (July 23, 1930 – August 28, 2020)

Obituary:

Cropwell, Alabama

Doris E. Reynolds McCracken of Cropwell, Alabama.

Age: 90

Born: July 23, 1930

Died: August 28, 2020

Visitation: 1:30 – 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2020, at the Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City, Alabama.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2020, at the Kilgroe Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial: Valley Hill Memorial Cemetery in Pell City, Alabama.

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Raphel W. McCracken

Parents: William M. “Bill” Reynolds and Dena Daisy Reynolds

Brothers:

Jim Reynolds

J.W. Reynolds

R. B. Reynolds

Olen Reynolds

Gene Reynolds

Survived by:

Daughters:

Peggy (Dow) Gann

Regina (Gary) Gardner

Grandchildren:

Carmin R. Hicks

Shawn Hicks

Eric Gann

Erin Gann

Great-Grandchildren:

William Hicks

Amber Hicks

Casey Hicks

Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.kilgroefh.com

Kilgroe Funeral Home, Pell City, AL., directing.

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Charles Raymond White, Age 58 of Hoover, AL (Formerly of Winfield AL. and Guin, AL) (July 19, 1962 – August 19, 2020)

Obituary:

Charles Raymond White

Charles Raymond White of Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Guin and Beaverton, Alabama.

Age: 58

Born: July 19, 1962, in Guin, Alabama to Martha Webb White and the late James Raymond White.

Died: August 19, 2020, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

A Memorial/Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced here.

Charles is survived by:

Sons:

Christopher “Chris” (Jessica) White of TX.

Adam (Amber) White of AL.

Sister: Melanie White (Jim) Hughes of AL.

Mother: Martha Webb White of AL.

Fiancée: Joyce Randolph Miller of AL.

Aunts:

Martha “Micky” White (A.G.) McReynolds, AL.

Verla White Stephenson, MS.

Peggy Webb King, AL.

Judy Webb Mays (Don Gann), AL.

Janice Nichols Webb, AL.

Mother of his children: Sheri Lucas White

And a host of other cousins, relatives, and friends.

Preceded in death by:

Father: James Raymond White

Aunts:

Bernice Webb (Guy Hardin) Mills

Lottie Mae White (Leon) White

Beatrice “Bea” White (Jim) Peoples Reeves

Uncles:

Donald Travis “Don” Webb

JC King

Gary Wayne Mays, Sr.

Willie Stephenson

Grandparents:

Floyd P. White and Cora Benton Carruth White

Grady L. Webb and Eather Annie Rye Webb

Bio: Charles was born July 19, 1962, in Guin, Alabama to James Raymond White and Martha Webb White. He was a 1980 graduate of Marion County High School where he was the class salutatorian, a 1982 graduate of Brewer State Jr. College, and a 1986 graduate of Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. He worked in both retail and hospital pharmacies through the years, most recently being employed at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. Charles was actively involved in Boy Scouts of America for several years as a troop leader and Cub Master, and an avid photographer. He especially enjoyed photographing the Auburn University Marching Band and was a die-hard Auburn fan. Charles was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.

*Author’s Note: This is a tribute to my sweet nephew, Charles White. You will be greatly missed. I’ve loved you since the first time I saw your sweet face on July 19th, 1962 and I will remember you and the good times we’ve had. We had a great family and lots of family gatherings over the years. Sweet memories…Love you, Aunt Judy

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Denver Loggins, Age 77 of Detroit, AL (June 7, 1943 – August 19, 2020)

Obituary:

Denver Loggins of Detroit, Alabama.

Age: 77

Born: June 7, 1943, in Alabama

Died: August 19, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi

Visitation: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral Service: 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel

Burial: Cooper Cemetery, Marion County, Alabama.

Survived By:

Children:

Eddie Loggins

Wade Ross

Jimmy Ross

Nikki Wells

Grandchildren:

Kyle Loggins

Hayden Ross

Brianna Ross

Justin Ross

Karly Ross

Austin Wells

Jackson Wells

Great-Grandchildren:

Parker Loggins

Payton Loggins

Harper Ross

Ellie Mae Gersh

Preceded in death by:

Wife: Glenda Loggins

Great-Grandson: Karson Gersh.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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Gary Gann, Age 58 of Hamilton, AL (March 18, 1962 – August 19, 2020)

Obituary:

Gary Gann of Hamilton, Alabama

Age:58

Born: March 18, 1962, in Zion, Illinois to Lowell Dow Gann and Willene Byrd Gann.

Died: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Hamilton, Alabama.

Visitation: 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, Alabama.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at the funeral home chapel.

Survived by:

Daughter: Elizabeth Ann Gann (Matt)

Brothers:

Dow (Peggy) Gann

Roger (Julie) Gann

Don Gann (Judy Mays)

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Preceded in death by:

Wife of 34 years: Jacquelyn Ann Dickinson Gann

Parents: Lowell Dow Gann and Willene Byrd Gann

Grandparents:

Hiram “Harm” Gann and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Shotts Gann

Chester Walter “Chess” Byrd and Ophelia Young Byrd.

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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