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a a a a a a a a a a montgomeryadvertiser.com Monday, July 9, 2007 5B Black newspaper owner and civil rights advocate dies at 80 The Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Charles Tisdale, an Alabama native who fought for civil rights as owner and publisher of Mississippi's oldest black-owned newspaper, died Saturday. He was 80. Tisdale collapsed last week while undergoing dialysis. He had been on life support until his family decided to take him off Saturday night.

Tisdale took over the Jackson Advocate in the late-1970s, an outspoken critic of elected officials, both black and white. Activist Charles Evers, brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, said Tisdale was concerned about the welfare of all citizens, not just blacks. For 20 years, Tisdale had a talk show on Evers' radio station, WMPR in Jackson, where he often took elected leaders to task for not effectively serving their community. "Before the Jackson Advocate, there was no coverage for black folks. Because of Mr.

Tisdale's stance and fight, the newspaper has enlightened us and is a vehicle to keep us informed," Evers said. Tisdale faced repercussions for his outspokenness. Tisdale often said he was the target of death threats. His newspaper office near downtown Jackson was firebombed at least twice. The latest was in 1998, when gasoline was poured over the furniture and molotov cocktails were thrown through windows.

The 1998 attack caused Beloved: Volunteer aided by prayers From Page 1B Over the last seven months, his weight dropped more than 50 pounds, and he's had a hard time eating or doing much else. His weight now is up from 120 pounds to 145. It didn't take long for news of Dollar's condition to spread around town. Calls came in. Friends stopped by.

Once people knew what happened, they responded with something that money can't buy love and prayers. A local resident who has been one of Dollar's fans for years loves to toot his horn. "If you look up 'decent human being' in the dictionary, his picture would be there," says John Wilcox, an official with the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. "He's an awesome, outstanding gentleman." Former Dadeville High School Principal Jim Childers said Dollar's work at the school helped in many ways. He is confident his friend will recover.

"A lot of people with his physical problems would have quit," said Childers. "But he's a tough little fighter, and he won't." Flattery can be embarrassing at times, especially for modest people like Larry Dollar. But, in times like these, it's just what a doctor might order to lift a patient's spirits. Churches throughout Dadeville also have responded by holding prayer sessions for him and asking for spiritual assistance as he struggles through his recovery period. At one point, Dollar's kidneys began to fail and he was put on dialysis.

He weathered that physical storm and now is concentrating on adjusting to his new liver. "I'm trying to get my strength back right now and am able to walk a mile and a half a day," said Dollar, as he relaxed on a couch in his living room. "It hasn't been easy, but I'm doing the best I can." Medication is helping, but Dollar wonders how many pills his body can hold each day. At the moment, he's taking 26 of them from the time he gets up until the time he goes to bed. "Thank God and Blue Cross," said Dollar, who estimates his medical bills at the moment have soared well past the $400,000 mark.

The couple's love story is something special. Sharon, who taught math in Dadeville for many years, was left a widow with two young children when her first husband was killed in an accident. Sharon found love a second time when she met Larry. The two have one child of their own and are proud, doting grandparents. It all adds a couple of Dollars who are worth millions in the eyes of their friends in Dadeville.

Alvin Benn writes about people and places in central and south Alabama. If you have suggestions for story, contact him at (334) 875-3249 or e-mail him at $100,000 in damage. Clinton Moses, of Jackson, later pleaded guilty to the crime and told authorities that a member of the Jackson City Council had paid him $500 to commit the firebombing. Then-council member Louis Armstrong was never charged in the case. Alabama Heritage Funeral Home 10505 Atlanta Highway (334)215-0180 YOUNG, Ann, 73, and YOUNG, John 50, residents of Burkville, AL passed away Saturday, July 7 and Friday, July 6, 2007 respectively.

Mrs. Young was preceded in death by, her husband and John's father, W. Young, and her grandsons and John's nephews, "Chuck McCord and Chad Till McCord and her son-in-law and John's brother-in-law, Charlie McCord. Mrs. Young is survived by her daughters and John's sisters Beri (Randy) Wills and Donna Y.

McCord; her grandchildren and John's nieces and nephews, Mandy and Brad Horn, Bubba Wills and Rachel Simmons; her sister and John's aunt, Merle Garrett. Joint funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Burkville Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Turner and Rev. Rufus Pierson officiating.

Burial will follow in the Burkville United Methodist idle Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m Leak-Memory Chapel Lincoln Road (334)272-6501 COKER, William Morris, 48, a resident of Montgomery died Saturday, July 7, 2007. Funeral services will be Monday, July 9th at at LeakMemory Chapel with Pastor Robin Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Morris was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Coker.

He is survived by his wife Carole Coker, mother, Fay Coker, four sisters; Becky Brassfield (Steve), Lorreen Green (D- avid), Jessica Fail and Debra Vanessa Ellis, one brother, nieces and Coker, nephews. Morris Raymond and many loved teaching Martial arts with his wife Carole, at his school, The Family Karate Center. His students, were his greatest joy. was a greeter and usher at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, and enjoyed spending time with his church family. He and his wife rescued stray abandoned animals, and have many pets.

Morris loved his mom, brother, sisters, nieces and Karate students Instructors, best friends, and wife very much, and we feel blessed that this wonderful man was a precious part of our life. Pallbearers will be David Green, Steven Brassfield, Raymond L. Coker, David Fail, Jeremy Fail, Brandon Bazzell, Shawn Coker, and Josh Mustin. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Sanders, Larry, Alston, Don Favor, Bob Norwood, Tim Breaux, Sheriff D. T.

Marshall, Raymond Gipson, John St James, John Leger, Mike Maxwell and Patrick Stevens. In lieu of flowers if you wish, donations may be sent to the Child Abduction Prevention program set up at Regions Bank, or Aldersgate united Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Visitation will be Monday, July 9th from 10:00 until 11:00 at Leak-Memory Chapel. Leak-Memory Directing Dignity' COMPTON, Nancy Ann Fenn, 80, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born on March 26, 1927 in Clayton, AL and was a member of the Clayton United Methodist Church.

She was a 1944 Graduate of Clayton High School and attended. Montgomery Huntington from College 1944-1947. in She married George A. Compton of Myrtlewood, Alabama on June 6, 1948. She and her family were active members of Dexter Avenue United Methodist Church, First Independent Methodist Church, and Heatherton Heights Inde- Despite sagging circulation, over the past five years the newspaper has received several honors, including the National Black Chamber of Commerce Newspaper of the Year, the Nation of Islam Freedom Fighter Award and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Journalism Award.

Over the years, the 50-cents-an-issue newspaper has faced many challenges, including dwindling circulation, which dropped from 17,000 in 2000 to its current 8,000. That's only a fraction of the 425,000 people who live in the Jackson FUNERALS I To contact the Obituary Desk, call (334) 261-1551 Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday 1-4 Sunday 2-5 I Obituaries are archived online at montgomeryadvertiser.com NAME TIME COKER, William Morris 11 AM COMPTON, Nancy Ann Fenn 3 PM HILSON, Mr. Charlie HODGES, Mrs. Easter Ann 12 Noon JACKSON, Mrs. Joann JEFFCOAT, Frances Byrd 11 AM McBRAYER, William Donald MILHOUSE, Mr.

Bonner (Bernard) 2:00 PM MITCHELL, Ms. Abbie NoelCampbell 11 AM PHILLIPS, Virginia Weston 3:30 PM PIOTROWSKI, Angela 11 AM RAWLINSON, Franklin Lee STEARNS, Dorothy Moser 1:00 PM YOUNG, Ann 3:00 PM YOUNG, John R. 3:00 PM July 9, 2007 pendent Methodist Church. Mrs. Compton served as Project Director in the historical restoration and preservation of the Octagon House and the Memorial Hall (the old school) Clayton, Alabama in the 1980's.

She also served in the Barbour County Probate Judge's office for several years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, George Augustus Compton Montgomery, son, Barry Lynn, Montgomery, Compton sister, (Donna) Betty Jo of Fenn Greene of Clayton, AL, one granddaughter, three great grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Montgomery, Jackson Hospital Foundation or to the Memorial Hall, Clayton, AL. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 3:00 pm from LeakMemory Chapel with Rev. Earl Crutchfield officiating.

Burial will follow Montgomery Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from pm Monday prior to the service. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Lancaster, Kendall Cooper, Ben Rhodes, Brian Rhodes, Kevin McKinney and Dimitri Polizos. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing JEFFCOAT, Frances Byrd went to be with the Lord on July 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Byrd and daughter Margaret Anne Boone.

She is survived by her children, Nancy Shaw (Tommy) Joe Byrd (Debbie); her grandchildren, David Byrd, Jennifer Byrd, Alison Hilderbrant (Steve), Janet Shaw Hays Spires and Johnny Shaw (Dawn); great grandchildren, James Hays, Anne Marie Hilderbrant, Rachel Shaw and Quentin Shaw; one sister of Dothan, AL and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday July 10, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery with Philip Hicks officiating. Visitation will be held at Leak-Memory Chapel one hour prior to the graveside service. Special thanks to Dr. Walter Geary VistaCare Hospice Group a very special thanks wonderful caregivers, Shelia, Rosetta and Sonya.

Leak-Memory Chapel Directing PHILLIPS, Virginia Weston, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 6, 2007 while residing at the Golden Living Nursing Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday at at Greenwood Cemetery, with a visitation to be held at leak-Memory Chapel on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 from 2:00 until 3:30 with Reverend Doyle Roberson and Reverend Rick Evans presiding. She was predeceased by her parents, Johnny Ray Weston and Julia Beaty Weston, brothers Charles Weston and Johnny Ray Weston, twin sisters Janice Smith and Jean Weston, sister Frances Parker, and her beloved husband, John Edward Phillips. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ann Phillips-McDill, son-in-law Charles Jerome McDill, brother-in-law Bob Parker, sister-in-law Lynn Weston Parker, and various nieces and nephews. She was born December 2, 1922 in Louisville, Alabama.

After moving metropolitan area, which is about 43 percent black. "The thing that has become more complex is Africanicans themselves. They no longer see the need to identify with their own race," Tisdale told The Associated Press in a 2000 interview. ttie) Milhouse and Thomas Milhouse. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Reginald children: E.

Milhouse. Marcella Surviving. house, (Willie) Bruce, Greta (Kennedy) Pringle, Dawn Milhouse, Rayphel (Ronnesia) Milhouse. He also leaves behind ten granchildren: Ashley, Brittany, Ciara, Deanna, Evania, Fallan, Gabrielle, Amari, Brandon and Hamaya; one precious great Zacaria Iman; a devoted cousin, Amanda Hopkins a host of other relatives friends. and A special thanks to Dr.

Underwood and staff; and the staff of Southern Care, Inc. Special thanks also to Estella and Lashondra. Southern Memorial Funeral Home and Crematorium 3154 Highland Avenue (334)271-4404 PIOTROWSKI, Angela 96, resident of Montgomery, AL for the past 12 years, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, went to be with our Lord July 4, 2007. Preceded in death by John Piotrowski, loving husband of 64 years, and their son Michael Piotrowski. Angela was wife, mother, and grandmother.

Angela is survived by her daughter, Carol Ernest (Chuck); grandsons Paul Ernest, Beale AFB, CaliforMark Ernest (Heather), Tallassee, AL and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation for Angela will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 11, 2007, at St. Bede's Catholic Church. A memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 with Father Thomas Olszyk, of Washington D.C., officiating.

Ridout's Prattville Chapel Prattville (334)365-5982 McBRAYER, William Donald 75, a Prattville resident passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007. Funeral services will be announced later by Ridout's Prattville Chapel. Mr. McBrayer was born on September 4, 1931 to the late William H. and Mildred McBrayer.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1951 to 1954 which included a tour of duty in Germany. "Mac" continued his military service in the Alabama Army National Guard and retired from service in 1978. He also retired from South- Central Bell with thirtyyears of distinguished service. In addition his parents, Mr.

McBrayer was preceded in death by a sister Virginia Thornton, two brothers, Robert and John Wayne McBrayer and a grandson, Steven Michael McBrayer. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Gaye McBrayer of Prattville, a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Susan McBrayer of Titus, Alabama; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Golsan of Prattville; a stepson, Mark and wife Debbie Smith of Prattville; three sisters, Betty Coursey of Bakersfield, California, Marie of Billingsley and Sally Hull of Prattville; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Pine Level Methodist Church Building Fund at 1926 County Road 109 Prattville, Alabama 36066. Ridout's Prattville Chapel Directing Hudson Funeral Home Greenville-Camden 1(888)416-9990 HILSON, Mr. Charlie, a resident of Forest Home, passed Sunday, July 8, 2007.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Hudson Funeral Service. Martin Funeral Home Clanton (205)-755-3550 Franklin Lee "Frankie" RAWLINSON, 54, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at his residence. He was born on Friday, July 18, 1952 in Montgomery, Alabama, Son of the late Bryant Lee Rawlinson and Mary Adams Rawlinson. He was a Maintenance Worker for the State of Alabama. Surviving are his Wife, Brenda Jane Blackmon Rawlinson of Clanton, Son, Jeffrey Rawlinson of Clanton, AL; Mother, Mary Adams Rawlinson of Marbury, AL; Brother, Danny (Hazel) Rawlinson of Marbury, AL: Sister, Sandy (Jim) Cowen of Pike Road, AL; Several Nieces, Nephews Great Nieces Great Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Bryant Lee Rawlinson; Sisters, Sharon Rawlinson; Vivian McGehee; Pam Morris, Grandparents, John Henry Rebecca Rawlinson and Born Nov. 5, 1926, in Athens, Tisdale purchased the Jackson Advocate in 1978 from the newspaper's first owner, Percy Green. Tisdale is survived by his wife, Alice, who is assistant publisher of the paper, and three children. Samuel Mary Adams. Friends will be received from 6-8, Friday, July 6, 2007 at Martin Chapel.

Services will be held Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 3:00 pm. at Martin Chapel with Rev. Tommy Roy officiating. Martin Funeral Home directing. DATE FUNERAL HOME July 10 July 9 July 9 July 10 July 10 July 10 July 10 July 11 July 9 July 10 July 10 Leak-Memory Leak-Memory Hudson Funeral Home Ross-Clayton Ross-Clayton Leak-Memory Ridout's Prattville Ross-Clayton McKenzie's Funeral Home Leak-Memory Southern Memorial Martin Funeral Home Leak-Memory Alabama Heritage Alabama Heritage to Montgomery at age 18, she attended Sidney Lanier High School and worked at the Maxwell Air Force Base officers Club in the Billing department until 1963 when her daughter was born.

She was a member of Dalraida Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing the piano and serving her Lord with worship services at local nursing homes and at the Maxwell Federal Prison Camp for several years. She was a wonderful sweet and compassionate Christian lady who loved God and loved her family and never met a stranger. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of the Golden Living Nursing Home for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing Dignity' STEARNS, Dorothy Moser, age 82 died July 7, 2007. Mrs.

Stearns is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Britton Stearns and a son, James Britton Stearns. Survivors include One daughter: Sammie Rembert Montgomery, AL; two grandchildren: James Britton Rembert and his wife Mary Romano of Birmingham, AL and Muray Rembert Marshall and her husband Sam of Montgomery, AL; three great-grandchildren: Mary Ellison Rembert, James Britton Rembert, Jr. and Foster Stearns Marshall. Funeral services will be Monday, July 9th at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Leak- Memory. Burial will follow at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be James Britton Rembert, Samuel Allen Marshall, Ill, Ross Martin Rembert, Fred Adair Stearns, Stephen Mosely, and Michael Deep and Thomas Harold Stearns. Visitation will be Monday, July 9th from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing Ross Clayton Funeral Home 1412 Adams Avenue (334)262-3889 HODGES, Mrs. Easter Ann passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 12:00 from RossClayton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Allen Brown, Jr.

officiating, and interment to Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Burksville, AL with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home directing. She leaves to cherish her memory: two brothers, Harrison L. DeJournette of Montgomery, AL; and Pastor Jimmie (Dianne) Thorn of Chicago, IL; she will be remembered by her nieces and nephews, who affectionately called her "Big two special cousins who were very close in friendship: Marie and Katie of Detroit, MI; and other relatives and friends. JACKSON, Mrs. Joann, a resident 1 of Montgomery, Alabama expired July 6, 2007.

Funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced by Ross-Clayton Funeral Home. MILHOUSE, Mr. Bonner (Bemard), a resident of Montgomery, Alabama expired July 6, 2007. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., from RossClayton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.B.

Croskery, officiating. Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, directing. Survivors include a devoted wife, Martha Cargill Milhouse; two loving brothers, James (Ma- McKenzie Funeral Homes Tuskegee (334)727-1750 MITCHELL, Ms. Abbie Noel Campbell, a resident of Tuskegee Institute, AL, died Monday, July 2, 2007. Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.

from St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tuskegee Institute, AL with Father Liston Garfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 701 W. Montgomery Road, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 in Memory of Ms.

Abbie Noel Campbell Mitchell. Her survivors include: Arthur (Stephanie) "Mitchell and Phillip Mitchell both of Tuskegee Institute, AL; three grandchildren, Lena Mitchell, Lucy Mitchell and Ashley Nicole Green; one brother, Col. William A. (Wilma) Campbell Phoenix, AZ; other loving relatives and friends. The Delta Omega Service is scheduled for Monday, July 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., from McKenzie's Funeral Home Chapel.

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