Donald “Don” Ray Weeks, Age 67 of Sulligent, AL (June 8, 1952 – June 1, 2020)

Obituary:

Donald “Don” Ray Weeks of Sulligent, Alabama.

Age: 67

Born: June 8, 1952 in Sulligent, Alabama to Walter Weeks and Mandy Humbers Weeks.

Died: Monday, June 1, 2020, at his residence.

Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the Peoples’ Tabernacle Church, 234 Gattman Road, Sulligent AL 35586

Funeral Service: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the Peoples’ Tabernacle Church.

Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Shake Rag Road, Sulligent, Alabama.

Officiating: Bro. Phillip Blaylock and Bro. Ricky Fesperman.

Pallbearers: Harold Haynes, David Haynes, Nathan McMurrey, Phillip (Bubba) Blaylock, Jamie Tucker, and Andrew Tucker

Survived By:

Wife: Marlene Blaylock Weeks, Sulligent, AL.

Daughter: Hannah Robison (Jeremy), Sulligent, AL.

Brother: Doug Weeks (Judy), Beaverton, AL.

Sisters: Mary Nell Perkins (James), Beaverton, AL.

Carolyn Haynes, Sulligent, AL.

Dean Loftis (Frank) Columbus, MS.

Margaret Nolen (Dale), Sulligent, AL.

Marilyn Wilson (Red), Sulligent, AL.

Grandchildren:

Jennah Robison

Jessa Robison

Hadley Robison

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

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Walter Weeks and Mandy Humbers Weeks

Bio: Don was born on June 8, 1952 in Sulligent, AL to the late Walter Weeks and the late Mandy Humbers Weeks. He attended Sulligent Schools. Don was retired from Marathon Equipment Co. in Vernon, AL. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and granddaughters. Don was an avid Alabama Football fan. He was a member of People’s Tabernacle Church.*

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

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James Robert “Rob” Nethery, Age 75 of Sulligent, AL (August 24, 1944 – May 19, 2020)

Obituary:

James Robert “Rob” Nethery of Sulligent, Alabama

Age: 75

Born: August 24, 1944, in Bloomingdale, Michigan to the late Vance Olen Nethery and Ruby Mae Humphries.

Died: Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi.

Visitation: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Love Joy Freewill Baptist Church, Beaverton, Alabama.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Love Joy Freewill Baptist Church, Beaverton, Alabama.

Burial: Love Joy Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Beaverton, Alabama.

Officiating: Bro. Mitch Nethery

Pallbearers: Josh Otts, Coy Pickle, Chris Carruth, Ethan Downey, Garret Northington, Colton Guyton

Survived By:

Wife: Brenda Joyce Nethery, Sulligent, AL

Son: Rodney (Sarah) Nethery, Sulligent, AL

Daughter: Suzanne Ives (Luke Otts), Sulligent, AL

Katie (Ethan) Downey, Vernon, AL, Karen Stanford, Sulligent, AL

Brothers: Doug (Connie) Nethery, Sulligent, AL, Wayne Nethery, Michigan

Sisters: Dean (James) Otts, Hamilton, AL.

Grandchildren:

Michael Wright

Skyler (Dustie) Nethery

Rylee Nethery

Josh Allen

Keely Allen

Braylen Holloway

Great-Grandchildren:

Kadence O’mary

C.J. Nethery

Skylen Nethery

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Vance Olen Nethery and Ruby Mae Humphries Nethery

Wife: Daisy Guyton Nethery

Daughter: Elisha Nethery

Brothers:

Dan Nethery

Frank Nethery

Donnie Nethery

Sister: Doris Williams

Bio: Rob was born on August 24, 1944 in Bloomingdale, Michigan to the late Vance Olen Nethery and Ruby Mae Humphries. He attended Sulligent Schools and the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall Okolona, MS. Rob was a hard worker for many years in the furniture industry as a sewing machine repairman. Rob enjoyed fishing. He was also an avid guitar player, who enjoyed spending time with his family playing music.*

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.

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William Lewis Johnson, Age 77 of Sulligent, AL (October 9, 1942 – April 22, 2020)

Obituary:

William Lewis Johnson of Sulligent, Alabama.

Age: 77

Born: October 9, 1942 in Lamar County, Alabama to Lewis Guy Johnson and Mary L. Johnson.

Died: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his residence.

At the request of the family, no funeral services were held.

Burial: Crews Cemetery.

Survived By:

Wife: Mary Chloe Johnson, Sulligent, AL.

Sister: Sarah Johnson Romans, Caledonia, MS.

Niece: Angela Kinard

Nephew: Michael Romans

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Lewis Johnson and Mary L. Johnson

Bio: William was born on October 9, 1942 in Lamar County, Alabama to the late Lewis Guy Johnson and the late Mary L. Johnson. He attended Lamar County High School. William retired from 3M after 40 years. He enjoyed gardening and shooting pool. William was a member of Sulligent First Freewill Baptist Church.*

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL, directing.*

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Eloise Humphreys Esteb, Age 86 of Detroit, AL (July 6, 1933 – April 22, 2020)

Obituary:

Eloise Humbers Humphreys Esteb of Detroit, Alabama.

Age: 86

Born: July 6, 1933, in Lamar County, Alabama, to Thomas Humbers and Myrtle Corbell Humbers.

Died: Monday, April 20, 2020, at her residence.

Private Family Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Officiating: Bro. Richard Dubielak and Mr. Charles Humphreys.

Survived By:

Sons:

Dale Humphreys (Sherian), Smithville, MS.

Leon Humphreys, Detroit, AL.

Dale Esteb, Greenwood Springs, MS.

Howard Esteb (Lisa), Salem, WI.

Daughters: Gloria Hood, Tremont, MS.

Patricia Jones (Russ), Long Beach, MS.

Sister: Ruby Murphy, Sulligent, AL.

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

Preceded In Death By:

Husband: Charles Humphreys

Husband: Howard Esteb

Daughters:

Thelma Humphreys

Mary Ann Humphreys

Son: Jimmy Esteb I

Parents: Thomas and Myrtle Humbers

Siblings:

Ida Capps

Evie Ives

Cecil Humbers

Grandchildren:

Justin Jones

Jimmy Esteb II

Bio: Eloise was born on July 6, 1933 in Lamar County, AL to the late Thomas Humbers and the late Myrtle Corbell Humbers. She was a former sewer at a garment factory. Eloise was of Christian faith and enjoyed going to worship at both Carter Church and New Church. She loved her family and enjoyed reading her Bible and spoiling the family dog, Butch. Eloise remained faithful in her Bible study until the Lord called her home. She also enjoyed making flowers and crocheting in years past.*

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

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Guy Redden Stanford, Age 83 of Sulligent, AL (May 12, 1936 – April 12, 2020)

Obituary:

Guy Redden Stanford of Sulligent, Alabama.

Age: 83

Born: May 12, 1936 in Sulligent, Alabama to the late Lecil Stanford and the late Stella Hawkins Stanford.

Died: Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Generations of Vernon in Vernon, Alabama.

Private Family Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama. The funeral was streamed live on the Otts Funeral Home Facebook Site (Click Here to View)

Burial: Sulligent City Cemetery, Sulligent, Alabama.

Officiating: Bro. B.J. Mills.

Survived By:

Son: Keith Stanford, Sulligent, AL.

Daughter: Deanna (Dennis) Downey, Vernon, AL.

Grandchildren:

Parker Stanford (Jessica), Hamilton, MS.

Jesse Dyek (Chris), Greenville, S.C.

Ryan Price (Hanah Roberts), Beaverton, AL.

Emilee Price, Winfield, AL.

Great-Grandchildren:

Finley Price, Beaverton, AL.

Kinsley Stanford, Hamilton, MS.

Skylar Stanford, Hamilton, MS.

Liam Stanford, Hamilton, MS.

Sisters:

Frances Cantrell, Beaverton, AL.

Willie Gray (William) Nichols, Hamilton, AL.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Lecil Stanford and Stella Hawkins Stanford

Brothers:

Willis J. Stanford

Flavious Stanford

Brother In Law: Rayburn “Kitty” Cantrell

Bio: Guy was born on May 12, 1936 in Sulligent, AL to the late Lecil Stanford and the late Stella Hawkins. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Sulligent, AL. Guy worked at McCoy’s Manufacturing in Sulligent and Beaverton for 23 years. He spent his Saturdays watching Alabama football and Nascar on Sundays. Guy was an avid fan, there was not a game the Crimson Tide played that he missed. He enjoyed spending time outside and helping people in the community as much as he could. He spent summer days helping people tend to their lawns by doing yard work and mowing for them. Guy also enjoyed going to watch his grandson Ryan play sports and going to Jay’s Country Squire eating a fish plate with his granddaughter, Emilee. He had the biggest heart for everyone he met, but most importantly, his family. His love for his child, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was unconditional.*

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

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Ethel Louise Sizemore Flurry, Age 86 of Bellevue, ID (Formerly of Beaverton, AL) (September 3, 1933 – April 5, 2020)

Obituary:

Ethel Louise Sizemore Flurry of Bellevue, Idaho, formerly of Beaverton, Alabama.

Age: 86

Born: September 3, 1933 in Beaverton, Alabama to the late Leroy Roy Sizemore and Eula Pauline Stockman Sizemore.

Died: Sunday, April 5, 2020 at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center in Ketchum, Idaho.

Private Family Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama. The funeral service will be streamed live on the Otts Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Burial: Love Joy Cemetery, Beaverton, Lamar County, Alabama.

Officiating: Bro. James Gillentine.

Survived By:

Son: Roy Joseph Evans (Glenda), Columbus, MS

Daughters:

Esther Louise Scott, Hailey, ID.

Judy Kay (Michael) White, Bellevue, ID.

Kathy Smith, Amory, MS.

Sisters:

Imogean Woods, Greenwood Springs, MS.

Claudine Powers, Una, MS.

Sarah Jo Langley, Una, MS.

Grandchildren:

Mark Scott

Joshua Scott

Rachel Yocom,

Michael Wilson

Misty Oswalt, Jessica Nielsen,

Michal Grigsby

Leslie Forbis

Pamela Holcombe,

Christy Bennett

Brittany Evans

Great-Grandchildren: 24

Great-Great-Grandchildren: 10

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Leroy Roy Sizemore and Eula Pauline Stockman Sizemore

Daughter: Delores Faye Wilson

Great-Grandchild: Reagan Wilson

Brothers:

Kenneth Alan Sizemore

Thomas Jerry Sizemore

Archie Kermit Sizemore

Sisters:

Jeffie Lee Williams

Wanda Mae Pederson

Bio: Ethel was born on September 3, 1933 in Beaverton, AL to the late Leroy Roy Sizemore and the late Eula Pauline Stockman Sizemore. She attended Sulligent Schools. Ethel was born in Beaverton, AL, but has lived in Hailey, Idaho for several years. She was previously employed at Gattman Sportswear, a garment factory in Georgia, and as a clerk in a family business in Milan, GA. Ethel also worked in the sewing department of a variety store and worked in housekeeping in private homes and local resorts in Idaho as well as serving as a Nanny. She enjoyed playing guitar, singing Gospel music, cooking, collecting cookbooks, reading, and taking road trips. Ethel also loved chocolate and Mexican food. Her favorite color was green. She loved all her family and church. Ethel was a member of Wood River Assembly of God, “The Rock Church”.*

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

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Daisy Lee Birmingham Egger, Age 93 of Sulligent, AL (May 18, 1926 – April 25, 2020)

Obituary:

Daisy Lee Birmingham Egger of Sulligent, Alabama.

Age: 93

Born: May 18, 1926, to Thomas Birmingham and Molly Otts Birmingham.

Died: Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Generations of Vernon in Vernon, Alabama.

Private Family Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Otts Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Alabama.

Burial: New Prospect Cemetery.

Officiating: Bro. Randy Raper.

Survived By:

Daughter: JoAnn (Clark) Northington, Sulligent, AL.

Sons: Donald (Mary) Egger, Beaverton, AL.

Timmy (Robin) Egger, Sulligent, AL.

And a Host of Loving Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren

As well as many Nieces, Nephews, Other Family, and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Husband: Roland Egger

Son: Kevin Doyle Egger

Grandchildren:

Barron Scott Egger

Teena Wilcutt Brasher

Great-Grandchild: Dustin Wade Egger

Parents: Thomas Birmingham and Molly Otts Birmingham

Siblings:

Ray

Delbert

Clifton

Clarence

Ralph

Hazel

Gertrude

Myrtle

Ellie

Evelyn

Grace.

Bio: Daisy was born on May 18, 1926 to the late Thomas and Molly Otts Birmingham. She was the youngest of 12 children. She married Roland Egger as a young girl and together they had 4 children, Donald, JoAnn, Kevin and Timmy. Daisy was a hard worker from the very beginning and worked at home to raise her children when they were young. She raised their food in the garden and worked in the corn and cotton fields to help provide for her growing family. She then began a career working at both McCoy Manufacturing in Sulligent and Munsingwear in Guin. While working she went to classes at night and earned her GED from Sulligent High School. She was also married to Bill Boman during this time. After her retirement from the garment plant, she began working as a Senior Aide for several years helping to distribute food to homebound seniors in the community. Her last and favorite job was working at Sulligent School in the offices of both the high school and the elementary school. She rarely missed a ballgame through the years as the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren began playing sports and was a fierce Blue Devil and Alabama fan. She was a faithful and active member of the Sulligent First Freewill Baptist Church for many years and later attended Crews United Methodist Church. Her signature chicken and dumplings were loved by many through the years at both family and church dinners. Daisy’s greatest love of all was her large and ever growing family. She needed no reason to call everyone for breakfast with biscuits and chocolate gravy or supper with peas, potatoes and cornbread. A real favorite was when she called and had homemade chocolate pudding hot and ready. She “raised” several generations of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and many of their friends throughout the years. She was everyone’s “Mom” in Sulligent and if you went to her house you were welcomed with open arms and food. She ran a loving but tight ship for most (except for a chosen few, you know who you are) and she believed in taking care of things and making the most of what she had. It is said best by Grandson Michael Egger’s words, “Her truth was absolute and that was it! Not only did I learn, possibly a bit of her stubbornness, and to ‘turn off the light’, ‘close the refrigerator’ and ‘no long distance calls, ever’ but she taught me that there is plenty for everyone and everyone is welcome. She is responsible for my faith and the beliefs in my heart, kindness, equality, generosity and to do the right thing, always. She touched many, many people in the community and was loved by them all. I’m grateful she was my grandmother and comforted knowing she is in a better place today.”

Daisy is loved and missed and she leaves a void that will never be filled. No doubt that she is now walking, talking and praising Jesus with a clear mind and a healthy body. We were all blessed to have had her love and guidance. We will hold tight to our happy thoughts of this beautiful and amazing woman and pray that we all may live a life that she and her Lord will approve of so that we may see her again.*

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL, directing.*

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Curtis Conner, Jr. Age 71 of Winfield, AL (June 3, 1948 – March 3, 2020)

Curtis Conner, Jr. of Winfield, Alabama.

Age: 71

Born: June 3, 1948, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Curtis S. Conner, Sr. and Beatrice Yielding Conner. He lived in Winfield, Alabama and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Guin, Alabama. Curtis was retired from Reltoc/Cotler in Winfield, Alabama where he had worked in management for over thirty-five years. He loved the outside and duck/geese hunting with his son and grandsons. His grandchildren were his delight.*

Died: Monday, March 3, 2020, at his residence.

Private Funeral Services are planned for Wednesday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Alabama. The Funeral service will streamed live on Otts Funeral Homes Facebook page at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.  https://www.facebook.com/Otts-Funeral-Home-101500056616169.

Burial: Following the service, in the Sulligent City Cemetery, Sulligent, Alabama.

Officiating: Bro. Mark Maddox.

Survived By:

Wife: Bettie S. Lockhart Conner, Winfield, AL

Son: Curtis S. Conner, III “Trae” (Kari), Northport, AL

Daughters: Angie Otts (Richie), Sulligent, AL

Brooke Wood (Mike), Pensacola, FL

Grandsons: Matthew Huffman, Winfield, AL.

Tristen Huffman, Sulligent, AL.

Riggs Conner, Northport, AL.

Granddaughter: Maggie Jane Conner, Northport, AL.

Step-Granddaughter: Santana Otts Wallace, El Paso, TX.

Step-Great-Granddaughter: Sadie Mase Wallace, El Paso, TX.

Sister: Patricia Conner King, Sulligent, AL.

Nephew: Michael King, Greenwood Springs, MS.

Great-Nephews: Cade King, Greenwood Springs, MS.

Conner King, Greenwood Springs, MS.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Curtis S. Conner, Sr. and Bea Conner

Brother In Law: Charles King

Niece: Danielle King

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: http://www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.

Obituary courtesy of Miles Funeral Home, Winfield, AL*

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Trenidell Jackson Christian, Age 69 of Sulligent, AL (May 28, 1959 – January 3, 2020)

Obituary:

Trenidell Jackson Christian of Sulligent, Alabama.

Age:  69

Born:  May 28, 1950, in Sulligent, Alabama to Morris Glenn and the late Virginia Mae Jackson. She attended Todd High School. Trenidell was on the Ladies Ministry at Greater Victory Church of God, where she was also Mother of the church. She previously worked for Detroit Slacks and was a caregiver.*

Died:  Friday, January 3, 2020, at her residence.

Visitation:  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  12:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, following visitation, at the Otts Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial:  The Gilmer Addition of Sulligent City Cemetery.

Officiating:  Reverend Andre Evans.

Survived By:

Sons:

Tony Jerome (Beverly) Jackson, Sulligent, AL.

Tracey (Varlisa) Jackson, Sulligent, AL.

Daughters:

Gloria Denise Jackson, Sulligent, AL.

Retonyia Jackson, Sulligent, AL.

Sister:  Gwen Eva Stewart, Sulligent, AL.

Sister-In-Law:  Doris Jackson, Sulligent, AL.

Grandson:  Trent Jackson, Sulligent, AL.

Special Friends:

Nell Bonman, Sulligent, AL.

Ollie Smith, Memphis, TN.

And host of Family, Friends, and other Relatives

Preceded In Death By:

Mother:  Virginia Mae Jackson

Brother:  Curly B. Jackson

Sister:  Evon Bobo and Host of Sisters.

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

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Obituary for Bettyann Sumrall McGee, Age 50 of Sulligent, AL (June 19, 1969 – December 28, 2019)

Bettyann Sumrall McGee of Sulligent, Alabama.

Age:  50

Born:  June 19, 1969 in Greenville, Mississippi to the late Joe Sumrall and Betty Borteaux Sumrall. Bettyann was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ and she enjoyed reading.*

Died:  Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi.

Visitation:  1:30 – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, Alabama.

Memorial Service:  2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 5, following visitation, at the Otts Funeral Home Chapel.

Officiating:  Mr. Travis Brown.

Survived By:

Husband: Keith McGee, Sulligent, AL.

Mother: Betty Borteaux Sumrall Kellum, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Son: Caleb Newton, Bay Minette, AL.

Daughter: Courtney Newton, Bay Minette, AL.

Brothers: Lindsey Sumrall, Cullman, AL.

Larry Sumrall, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Michael Sumrall, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Preceded In Death By:

Father: Joe Sumrall

Otts Funeral Home, Sulligent, AL., directing.

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