Charles E. Amos, 93, of Fayetteville, died Monday (March 12, 2012) at Huntsville Hospital. He was a native of Lincoln County, the son of the late Dillard and Sarah Dubois Amos. He was a missile model maker for Redstone Arsenal, a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the American Legion and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Amos was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Louella Davis Amos; grandson, Zach Amos; seven brothers; and one sister. Survivors include daughters, Mary (David) Cobb of Meridianville, Ala., Martha (Lyle) Tipton of Fayetteville; sons, John (Margarete) Amos of Fayetteville, David (Connie) Amos of Petersburg; half-sister, Wanda Spradlin of Saraland, Ala; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with the Revs. Don Schultz and Ed Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Prosperity Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Bean, 65, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday (March 13, 2012) at her residence. Mrs. Bean was a native of Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Robert O. and Jimmie Beatrice Stone Jones. She was a cook and a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by husband, Wilbert Bean of Fayetteville; daughter, Regina Ramsey Tate of Murfreesboro; sons, Vernal Ramsey, Jimmie Ramsey, both of Fayetteville; sister, Judith Louise Jones of LaVergne; brothers, William D. Word of Hazelitt, Mich., Clyde Word of Pontiac, Mich., Tommy Jones of Fayetteville, Kenneth Jones of Fayetteville; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. Burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Vennie Elizabeth Boaz, 88, of Taft, died Monday (March 19, 2012) at Donalson Care Center. She was a native of Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Robert Henry and Allie Swinford White. Mrs. Boaz was a homemaker and a member of the Kirkland Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Freddy Mark Boaz (Debbie) of Taft; daughter, Joan Boaz Reynolds (Terry) of Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren, Fred Alan Boaz of Franklin, Shena Pitts Jeans of Kelso, Adela Reynolds of Huntsville and Alyssa Reynolds of Huntsville; and great-grandchildren, Logan and Neyland Jeans. Private services are planned for a later date. Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family.
David Nelson Bowman, 49, of Taft, died Wednesday afternoon (March 7, 2012). A native of Wyandotte, Mich., he was the son of James Nelson and Martha Ann McAlister Bowman, and a truck driver for Titan Truck Lines. Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by his infant brother, Jeff Bowman, and his first wife, Tammy Bowman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Yvette Bowman, of Taft; children, Melissa Bowman of Taft, Amanda Palmer Jolly and husband, Cody, D.J. Tanner, Becca Tanner, Reed Tanner and Christina Palmer, all of Fayetteville; sisters, Kelly Mooney and husband, David, and Amy Phillips and husband, Kyle, of Fayetteville; niece, Katie Mooney; nephews, Nate Mooney, Ryan and Jack Phillips; and sister-in-law, Cindy Williams and husband, Tony. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Lon Ostrycki officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Edwin Lewis (Punkin) Cannon, 70, of Flintville, died Sunday morning (March 18, 2012). He was a native of Lincoln County and the son of the late Fred and Victoria Sisk Cannon. Mr. Cannon retired from Lee Manufacturing and was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ Church. Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Jane (Kelly) Williams of Cowan; son, Timothy Scott Cannon (Jennifer) of Strawberry Plains; brother, Billy Joe Cannon (Shirley) of Belleville; grandchildren, Latasha Wilson of Fayetteville, Eddie-Wayne Hayes Cannon (Chrissa) of Norfolk, Va., Noah Dayne Cannon of Strawberry Plains; special friend, Kathy Patterson (Ronnie) of Fayetteville; and great-granddaughter, Macie Jane Jett of Fayetteville. Mr. Cannon was preceded in death by his brothers, J.B. Cannon, Bobby Cannon and Harold Cannon. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Johnie Eugene Eaves, Jr., 75, of Athens, Ala., died Saturday (March 17, 2012) at Athens Rehab and Senior Center in Athens. Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning at Roselawn Cemetery in Athens with Bro. Bobby Hudson officiating. Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Marvin Daniel Elkins Jr., 65, of Toney, Ala., a longtime auto mechanic, died Tuesday (March 13, 2012) at his home. The family received friends Thursday evening at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Ala. Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Louise Gardner, 84, of Elora, died Thursday (March 15, 2012) at Golden Living Center Mountainview in Winchester. She was born Jan. 27, 1928 in Madison County, Ala., the daughter of the late Ernest and Savella Bell (Hill) White. Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Gardner Sr.; brothers, Bud and Junior White; and daughter, Ina Faye Gardner. Surviving are sons, Alton Larry (Kala) Gardner of Estill Springs and Jimmy Dale (Jennie) Gardner of Dellrose; daughters, Sue (Bill) Anderson of Elora, Vickie (James) Ricketts of Fayetteville, Billie Gay (Larry) Fowler of Meridianville, Ala., and Teresa (Johnny) Rector of Huntland; brother, Tom White of Meridianville; sisters, Agnes Langford of Huntsville, Ala., and Pauline Christa of Huntsville; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lincoln County. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Glover, 75, of Lebanon, died Tuesday (March 13, 2012) at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1937, in Smith County, the son of Daisy Watson Glover Ramsey of Lafayette and the late Leon Glover. He was a 1954 graduate of Gordonsville High School and was in the Tennessee National Guard. He worked for 30 years for Sammons Pennington Vending in Nashville. He also started the Ken Glover Band. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a cousin, Florence Ray West, and a special aunt, Vallie Glover. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Gayle Caldwell Glover; sister-in-law, Nell (Mike) Jones of Fayetteville; niece, Michelle (Shayne) Jones of Smyrna; two nephews, Brian (Jennifer) Jones of Townsend, Del., and Scott (Ginger) Jones of Fayetteville; special friend, Brenda McFarlin of Lebanon; cousins, Tommy and Darlene Plumlee, Sammy and Sandra Vantrease, Gary and Barb Vantrease, Ronnie and Mary Vantrease, Janice Vantrease and Deanna and Jimmy Mullinax. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Wendell Wilkie Winfree officiating. Interment followed at the Kelso Cemetery in Kelso. Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home of Lebanon in charge of arrangements.
Melissa T. Hayes, 47, of Fayetteville, died Friday (March 16, 2012) at her residence. Mrs. Hayes was a native of Lincoln County, the daughter of Rex Cannon and the late Birdie Lou Watkins Cannon. Along with her father, she is survived by husband, William Hayes; sons, William Hayes, Jr., Jamar Hayes, all of Nashville; aunts, Lurlie Henderson, Shirley Henderson, both of Fayetteville, Emma Sue Bailey of Albion, Mich., Freda and David Cox of Nashville; uncle, Michael and Sheila Henderson, Antonio Henderson both of Fayetteville, TN; devoted cousins: Fred Henderson, Cornesse Archibold, both of Nashville, Fonda Henderson of Fayetteville; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Carmichael officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Martin Hiebert, Sr., 81, of Prospect, died Tuesday (March 13, 2012) at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville. He was born Oct. 4, 1930, in Berrian Springs, Mich., to parents Martin Hiebert and Auda Boorem Hiebert, later of Brooksville, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Ligia Saravia Hiebert; his ex-wife, Bette Lashley Johnson; his children, Martha Bush of Palmer, Alaska, Wayne Martin Hiebert, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Aracely Turcios Hiebert of Fayetteville, Kaysey Hasslock of Covington, La., Oran Hiebert of Athens, Ala., Linda Hiebert Ashby of Toney, Ala.; his grandchildren, Carmen Hiebert Rathbun, Cynthia A. Hiebert, Cassidy L. McLoughlin, William M. Hiebert, Eli O. Hiebert, Tristan W. Ashby, Laurel C. Ashby; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Minon Hiebert Hamm of Maryville; and his granddaughter, Rhaen Lynn Hiebert. Mr. Hiebert was a devoted family man whose wry humor and unwavering encouragement will be missed by his family and many friends, from North to South America. The family requests that in lieu of flowers those interested may make a donation to OxFam America (www.oxfamamerica.org.)
Edna Jones, 87, of Fayetteville, died Friday (March 16, 2012) at Lincoln Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was a native of Madison County, Ala., the daughter of the late John and Susie Moore Holder. She was a nurse’s aide at the Lincoln County Nursing Home and a member of the Vanntown Church of Jesus. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Jones, and sons, Clarence, Lawrence and Jerry Jones. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Bryant of Fayetteville; grandsons, Coit Palmer, Kevin Jones, Michael Bryant and Jimmy Bryant; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lincoln Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Edward Keathley, 81, a resident of Fayetteville and a former resident of White County, passed away Wednesday (March 14, 2012). He was born Oct. 21, 1930, in the Peeled Chestnut community of White County, the son of the late James and Verta Hutchings Keathley. After graduation from White County High School, he moved to Detroit and worked for General Motors. After retiring, he moved closer to family in Tennessee. He was preceded in death by wives, Jessie Lotte and Joyce Winn, daughter, Sharon Bryant, and brother, Charles Keathley. Survivors include three daughters, Michelle Burkey (Mikel) of Eagleville, Karen Burak of Spring Hill, and Debbie Carrillo (Greg) of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren, Tammie Esser, Tina Wright, John DeBono, Christina DeBono, Stephanie Burak, Stacie Burak, Victoria Carrillo, and Gregory Carrillo; six great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Keathley (Marise) of Nashville; sister Mildred Sparkman (Bill) of Cleveland; sister-in-law, Geneva Keathley of Mt. Juliet; five nephews, five great-nieces, three great-nephews, and several cousins. Memorials may be made to the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery Fund in care of Hunter Funeral Home, P.O. Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583. You are invited to share a memory or send your condolences by visiting the memorial page at www.hunterfuneralhome.net. Hunter Funeral Home, Sparta, in charge of arrangements.
Ruben “Junior” Oden, 82, of Fayetteville, died Thursday (March 15, 2012) at his residence. Mr. Oden was a native of Fogville, Ala., a veteran of the United States Air Force and an employee of Amana. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Mayberry Street Church of Christ. Burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Roy Lee Pearson, 91, of Fayetteville, died Sunday (March 18, 2012). A native of Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Adams and Lee Roy Atchison. She was retired from Food Service Industry, a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, a 66-year member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Extension Homemaker Club and the Women’s Mission Society. Survivors include her daughters, Jo Robertson and husband, O.L., of Murray, Ky., Ruth Damron and husband, Wayne, of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Rebecca Gleghorn, Jason Robertson, Jennifer Swindall, Jon Robertson and Jessica Carolan; great-grandchildren, Evan, Taylor, Carter and Bailey Gleghorn, Owen and Olivia Swindall, Laci Robertson and Allie and Devon Carolan. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tommy Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens in Centerville. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Gertrude Ragan, 81, of Fayetteville, died Saturday (March 17, 2012) at Donalson Care Center. Mrs. Ragan was a native of Madison County, Ala., the daughter of the late William L. and Nellie O. Billions Jones. She was employed by Serbin and also a door greeter for Wal-Mart. She enjoyed canning and collecting coffee cups from different places. She was a member of the Brogan Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Billy and Pat Ragan of Fayetteville and Kathy Ragan of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Kandi Dodson of Tullahoma, Dwight Stephens, Jr., of Tullahoma, Tammy Ragan of Meridianville, Ala.; sisters, Joyce Hillard, Doris Cartwright, both of Huntsville, Ala.; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. William Prichett officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Garry Gordon Reavis, 65, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday (March 6, 2012) at his residence. He was a native of Lincoln County and the son of the late Leslie Gordon Reavis and Sybil Leatherwood Reavis Whitaker, who survives. Mr. Reavis was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 101st Airborne Special Forces during the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of the Huntsville Performance Center and Garry Reavis Engines where he was a race engine manufacturer. He was a member of the Lincoln Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of forty-five years, Linda Barnes Reavis; brother, Terry Reavis and wife, Bonnie; and nieces, Nicole and Allison Reavis, all of Fayetteville. There will be a memorial service held Saturday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Prospect Baptist Church. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn A. Schloss, 85, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday (March 14, 2012) at the Lincoln Medical Center. A native of Pennsylvania, she was an IRS worker. Memorial services were conducted Sunday at the Fayetteville Church of God with Pastor Ron Wood officiating. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home assisted the family.
John Lawson Sherrell Jr., 92, died at Kirby Pines Nursing Home in Memphis on Thursday (March 8, 2012). Mr. Sherrell was born in Dellrose on Aug. 24, 1919, graduated from high school in Fayetteville and then went on to the University of Tennessee to study agriculture. His studies were interrupted when he was drafted into the Army Signal Corp as a radio repairman. After his discharge, he earned his electrical engineering degree at Vanderbilt University. It was there in Nashville that he met Ellen Taylor, and they were married for 54 years prior to her death in 2001. Mr. and Mrs. Sherrell were charter members of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid horse enthusiast and gardener after he retired from his job at Redstone Arsenal in 1977. He was known for his love of family, good food and a wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his son, Daniel Lawson Sherrell and wife, Linda, of Memphis and his daughter, Donna Sherrell Martin and husband, Barry, of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren, Robert Lawson Sherrell and wife, Kristi, David Jeffrey Sherrell and wife, Sonya, and Stephanie Martin Pratt and husband, Charles; three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Jacqueline and Matthew Sherrell. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Ala., with the Rev. Charles Gattis officiating. Burial followed at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. The family requests memorials to the National Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
JoAnn Graves Towry, 72, of Fayetteville, died Monday (March 12, 2012) at Donalson Care Center. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Ennis Hyman officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Raymond L. Whitaker, 57, of Vanntown, died Thursday (March 8, 2012) at Huntsville Hospital. Graveside services were conducted Friday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Buchanan officiating. The family requests donations be made to the funeral home. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Enos Lloyd Yeager, 75, of Fayetteville, died Saturday (March 17, 2012). A native of Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of the late Ibra and Francis Luvenia Burke Yeager. He was retired form the U.S. Army, was a dulcimer maker and a member of the Egam Community Church. Survivors include sons, Roy Yeager of Flintville, Danny Yeager of Belleville, Darrell of Hazel Green, Ala.; daughters, Janice Vaughn of the Booneville Community, Brenda Ashford of Minor Hill; sister, Charlotte Tallman of Alabaster, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Sullivan, and two grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Marine Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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