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montgomeryadvertiser.com Thursday, January 6, 2011 7A Twain From Page 2A News about NewSouth's edition of the Twain classics first appeared in the trade magazine Publishers Weekly earlier this week, Williams said. From there, the story took on a life of its own on the Internet. National and international news outlets including The New York Times, NBC, CBS and ABC News BBC Radio have been contacting Gribben since Tuesday, and he continued to respond to interview requests from various, outlets much of the Wednesday. Both Gribben and Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Thompson appeared on "NBC Nightly News" on Wednesday. Montgomery Public Schools spokesman Tom Salter said Thompson supchange.

Thompson believes that it would allow more parents and students to appreciate the book rather than dismissing it because of the slur, said. "Huckleberry Finn" is not currently part of the Alabama course of study, Salter added. Gribben explains in his introduction that after teaching Twain for years, he has seen how the repeated use of the word has the effect of alienating many students from the book. The racial epithet is considered so offensive that it has become nearly impossible for schools to include the two Twain classics on reading lists, Gribben argues. Many middle and high school teachers across Alabama have told him that they simply no longer assign the books, he said.

The word "slave" was chosen to replace the N-word partly because it retains the effect of conveying the racism Twain intended to portray in the book, Gribben wrote. Another Twain scholar, professor Stephen Railton at the University of Virginia, said Gribben was well spected, but called the new version "a terrible Moon From Page 2A set up and I'm not making this up just before you get to the security area. (Because nothing says party like a TSA worker with his hands down your pants.) And to help out firsttime flyers, of which there are sure to be many, Cox and Montgomery Regional have provided a list of travel tips. Things like reminding passengers to check the TSA's website for limitations on carry-on items, like liquids, and prohibited items, like assault rifles and scissors. Also, for the travelers with young kids, they suggest purchasing something for them to play with.

On behalf of those sitting around you, I suggest that purchase be a babysitter. The tips from the airport folks are nice, but they're not enough. I know this because I'm already in Arizona to cover the game, and noticed a problem or two flying out. So, I think I can help with a few tips of my own. First, don't put anything in a checked bag that can't be kicked, rolled or dropped from a two-story building, because paying checked bag fee does not a absolve the airline baggage handler of his responsibility to treat your luggage like tackling dummy.

Second, if you happen through an airport that has an accelerated walkway, don't just stand on the thing like you're on some sort of carnival ride, keep walking. If you're not going to walk, get out of the way so everyone else can walk. Third, despite what you've seen on TV, the majority of TSA workers are nice people who really don't want to touch anyone's junk, so ease up on the attitude. Yes, some of TSA folks are rude, but most of them are decent people. And your experience with them can be tolerable if you just take off your shoes and coat, remove your laptop from the bag, stick your change and keys in your carry-on bag and act like a decent human being.

If you don't, two words: Cavity search. You follow these three tips and the ones from Montgomery Regional, you'll most likely be a safe and happy traveler. And most importantly, there will be little chance of anything, or anyone, preventing you from enjoying all the craziness. Josh Moon's "Just Saying" appears each Sunday and Thursday. He can be reached by e-mail at Funerals From Page 5A Directing www.leak-mc.com LAMBERT, Austin 89, died Sunday, January 2, 2011.

Mr. Lambert is survived by his son, Kenny Lambert and two daughters, Tammy Milstead and Debbie Tharp. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery for an inurnment Friday, January 7, .2011 at 1:00 pm. Leak Memory Chapel Directing www.leak-mc.com HOUSER, Roy Edward, 80, a resident of Montgomery, AL died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Leak-Memory on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Hoyt Chastain, Sr.

and Pastor Mike Northcutt officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Thursday 7:00 PM at Leak-Memory in death by his loving wife Chapel. He was preceded of 59 years, Nell Stanley Houser and two brothers, Walter and Belton Houser. Survivors include his two daughters, Linda Houser Truitt Lisa Houser Davis (Don), both of Montgomery, AL; one sister, Sarah McGough, brother, Thomas Houser; four grandchildren, Mark Hall (Kelly), Matthew Hall (Tyler), (Liz), and Tiffany Brooke Ashmore four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Kaelyn, McKenna, and Colton.

Pallbearers, will Hall, be Tyler Mark Hall, Ashmore, Don Davis, Terry Houser, and Tommy Dawson. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing www.le MARKHAM, John Robert Sr. (Bob), peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 Montgomery Al. Bob was born in Decatur Al. on November 19, 1926.

He was a graduate of Auburn University and majored in industrial design. He had an outstanding career with Broyhill Furniture Industries. He was a resident of Ft. Walton Beach, FI, Memphis, and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

before moving to Montgomery in 1974. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mary Covington Markham, his son, Decarr Logan Markham, and his Grandson Logan Decarr Markham. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Anna Markham, and his two sons, John Robert (Vicki) Markham Jr. and Alfonso Blake (Ann) Markham, his Granddaughters Abigail Christine Markham (Jake) Housewright, Lauren Ann Markham, and his grandson, John Robert Markham Ill. Bob was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, and a true friend to those who knew him.

He was loved and will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. He was an avid bridge player and was thankful to continue playing up until a few days before his death. As his health declined he focused on the positives in his life. His sense of humor and wit, and his unwavering faith in God were his strongest allies in his most trying times. Services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 906 Pike Pike Road Al.

at 1 PM, Saturday January 8, 2011. Visitation will begin at 12 in the parish hall and there will bend gathering for friends family at Blake Markham's home after the service. In lieu for flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church. Leak-Memory Chapel I McCURDY, George Reese 89, born July 2T, 1921, lifetime resident of Lowndesboro, AL departed this life January 3, 2011. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 6, at 11:00 Lowndesboro Presbyterian Church with Reverends John Boles and James Greene officiating.

Interment will follow at Oak View Cemetery, Lowndesboro, with Leak Memory Chapel directing. Mr. McCurdy is preceded in death by his father, George R. McCurdy mother, Mamie Smith McCurdy, two sisters, Frances McCurdy Smith and Florence McCurdy Crum. He is survived by his son, George R.

McCurdy Ill (Linda), two granddaughters, Lucinda McCurdy McDuffie and Mary Johnson Pate (Hal), grandson George R. McCurdy IV (Lindsey), two great grandson, Hunter and Gray Johnson, three great granddaughters, Rebecca McDuffie, Mary Claiborne Johnson and Caroline McDuffie, two -nephews, George Barton Crum and David Temple, one niece, Mary Alice Crum. Mr. McCurdy attended Gordon Military Academy (Jr. College) and the University of Alabama.

The deceased was a decorated Veteran of World War to include combat duty in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. McCurdy was a farmer for many years and later retired from the Engineering Department of Lowndes County. He was lifetime member and Elder in the Lowndesboro Presbyterian Church (PCA). He loved outdoor activities including quail hunting and fishing.

He loved to rodeo in his younger years and was a very proficient calf roper. He loved animals and always kept horses and dogs. Mr. McCurdy, was profoundly his and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Lowndesboro Presbyterian Church P.O.

Box 72, Lowndesboro, 36752. Visitation will be at Lowndesboro Presbyterian Church at 10:00 am prior to the funeral at 11:00 am. Pallbearers will be Billy McCurdy, Garrett McCurdy, Ed McCurdy, Richard Williams, Ransom Williams, David Temple and Leon McCord. Honorary pallbearers will be Caswell McCurdy, Cas Lewis Hall McCurdy David McCurdy, Keith McCurdy, Reese McCurdy, Hal Pate, Dickson Farrior, Robert Hagood, Bobby Woodruff Fred Greene. Leak-Memory Directing www.leak-mc.com age 86 passed away at her home Tuesday, January 4, 2011.

Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Rodgers. She is survived by a daughter, Edith (Dale) Mangrum; a son, Charles (Debe) Rodgers; a sister, Duane Walker; six grandchildren twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at I Leak Memory Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Paul Turner and Reverend John Morgan officiating.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Brett Weldon, Jamie Blackwell, Baker Weldon, Oswald Knight, Dale Mangrum and Tommy Danford. Honorary Pallbearers are Rose Martin, Jeannie Scroggins, Jessie McGhee and Services. Amedisys.Hospice receive friends at Leak Memory Chapel on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Donations can be made to Boylston Methodist Church or Amedisys Hospice Services, 8160 Decker Lane, Montgomery, AI 36117. Leak-Memory Directing www.leak-mc.com RODGERS, Rilzia Livingston, TUCKER, '55. Dee Ill, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 due to a heart attack. Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his father, Dee C.

Tucker, Jr. and his beloved dog Jake. He is survived by his son, Troy Tucker; daughter, Candra Dee Davis (Chris); mother, Jeanette A. Tucker; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Tucker and Madison Myrlee newborn granddaughter, ters, Linda T. Westbrook (Zeke) and Sheila T.

Sheehan; and a host of family and friends. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing www.leak-mc.com Prattville Memorial Chapel Prattville www.prattvillememorial.com (334)365-7147 WHITFIELD, Charles Milton, 79, a resident of Prattville, Alabama died peacefully on, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial with Pastor Bruce Hose and Pastor Mike Denning officiating.

Burial will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Havana Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Steve Vernon and Pastor Bruce Hose officiating, with Prattville Chapel directing. Mr. Whitfield was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He was born on April 10, 1931 in Havana, Alabama.

Charles proudly served his country in the United Sates Army and Army Reserves from October 1953 until April 1962 with a rank of Sgt. First Class. After his military career, he was in sales and truck driver. Mr. Whitfield was a dedicated member of Glynwood Baptist Church.

preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Louise Ryan Whitfield; grandparents, Rufus and Cora Dean Stokes Whitfield; and two sisters, Mary Payne and Norma Martin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Dorothy C. Whitfield; one son, Charles "Chuck" (Janis) Whitfield, one daughter, Karen W. (Paul) Bonds; three grandchildren, Taylor Bonds, Rebekah Bonds, and Ethan Whitsisters, Margie Holladay, Rebecca Jockisch, Sue (Fred) Whaley, Pat Hill, and Jean (Leon) Westbrooks; four brothers, Wayne Whitfield, John (Faye) Don Whitfield, and Danny Whitfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be his nephews.

The family would like to extend a special to fellow church and friends who expressed their love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Glynwood Baptist Church ing Fund, 1. 376 McQueen Smith Road, Prattville, AL 36066, or to one's favorite charity. The family, will receive friends Prattville Memorial Chapel on Friday one hour prior to his service. To express online condolences, please visit www.prattvillememorial.co m.

Ross Clayton Funeral Home 1412 Adams Avenue (334)262-3889 BROWN, Ms. Mary a resident of Montgomery, AL departed this life Wednesday, January 05, 2011. Funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced by Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc. ROBINSON, Ms. Christina a resident of Montgomery, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 2, 2011.

Funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced by Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc. White Chapel Greenwood 909 Lincoln Road (334)272-3181 HENRY, Alfred Coleman, 97, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed away on December 31, 2010. He was born on July 29, 1913 in China, AL, to the late Nelson Edward Henry and Mattie Viola McDaniel Henry. In 1937 President H. Council Trenholm awarded thirty -seven B.S.

Degree's, one of which Mr. Henry was a recipient. He graduated Cum Laude with a major in science and a minor in mathematics, he received his Masters in Education in 1945. Mr. Henry first began his teaching career at the Monroe County Training School from 1937 until 1941 where he taught at Chilton County Training School for one year.

In 1942 he began teaching at the Conecuh County Training School, he was there for three years. In 1945, upon invitation, he came to work at Alabama State College, now Alabama State University; his work was in College of Science Department well as in the Laboratory School. He left the university in 1969 and began teaching the MontgomCity School at both Robert E. Lee and George Washington Carver. After thirty-seven years of teaching he retired on June 1, 1974.

In 1946 he joined Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church under Reverend C.L. Wilcox. He was invited to become a member of Beta Kappa Chi Honorary Society, of which he became a member. In 1947 He was initiated into the Free and Accepted Masons with John L.

Patton as Master. After his retirement his hobby was traveling, including a trip to the Holy Land. In 2005 he had two publications, "Looking autobiography as recalled by Alfred Coleman Henry; "The Life of Alfred Coleman in photographs. is survived by his sister, Mamie H. Clemons, Pittsburgh, PA; Godson, Jimmie L.

(Mildred) Cal, Montgomery, AL; Goddaughters, Yolanda R. Cal, New Orleans, LA; Tiffany J. (Byron) Altman, of GA; Great Goddaughter, America Marie Altman, Atlanta, GA; Nephews, E. Lamar Henry, Netson E. (Katherine) Henry, Ill, Montgomery, AL; Harold (Marlene) Ruston, Upper Marlboro, MD; Jason Henry, Hickory, NC; Nieces, Eva R.

Henry, Tampa, FL; Annie H. (Junuse) Solomon, 29 Palms, CA; Faye Henry, Montgomery, AL; Alfreda H. (Sylvester) Anderson, Trussville, AL: Mamye J. (Czerny) Britt, Stone Mountain, GA; a special cousin, James Porter Dozier. A visitation will be held at White Chapel Greenwood Funeral Home on Friday evening January 7th, from 4:00 p.m.

until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January, 8, 2011 at 11:00 from Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Claude Shufford officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of family request donations to: The Edwards-Thomas-Neal Neal Scholarship Fund, Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church, 455 West Jeff Davis Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 White Chapel-Greenwood Directing PRATT, Mrs. Eddie Mae Taylor (Biddy), 95, of Montgomery, AL passed away January 4, 2011 peacefully in her sleep. Funeral services and survivors will be announced at a later date. Gassett Funeral Home Wetumpka (334)567-8433 www.gassettfuneralhome.net Wetumpka, AL; died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Montgomery after an extended illness.

He was born in Montgomery, January 11, 1935 and a graduate of Wetumpka High School. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. at Pine View Memorial Gardens with a military service. A eulogy will be given by his nephew Wren Aaron. He is survived by his brother, William Warren Aaron; sisters, Mary Aaron Williams, Vivian Aaron Martin; 17 nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews; also many Navy retirees, Hank Williams fans, school mates, and lifelong buddy, James M.

(Billy) Hicks of Wetumpka. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilbur Fester and Jewell Burdette Aaron; sisters Francis Aaron Rountree, Ruby Aaron Andress, and Marie Aaron Panhorst. Bill was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer. He is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was an avid sports enthusiast and was on the All Navy Volleyball, Softball and Basketball teams.

He was a Charter Lifetime Member of the Hank Williams Museum. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, Alabama 36104. SHAW, Keith D. age 53, resident of Wetumpka, AL; passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January, 6, Central 2010 at Baptist 11:00 Church with Rev.

Chad Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Mr. Shaw is preceded in death by his daughter, Hollee Shaw. He is survived by his parents, James Sarah Shaw, sons, Robert Eli Shaw, Noah Dewayne Shaw, daughter, Heather Shaw, his soul mate, Debra Taylor, brother, Ronnie D.

(Sandy) Shaw, sister, Melinda A. (Bill) Gray, 4 grandchildren and nieces, Kayla Kristen Shaw. Active Pallbearers will be Bill Gray, Mark Shaw, Brent Shaw, Jeff LanBoswell, Garry Shewmake. Honorary pallbe Mark Lanier, Tom Royal, Randall Flournoy, Jim Green, and Peter Bush. The family would like to acknowledge the staff and physicians of SICU of Baptist Medical Center South for their wonderful care and compassion.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gassett Funeral Home. Mr. Shaw will lie in state one hour prior to service time at Central Baptist Church.

Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net SPARKS, John Dwight Jr: age 67, a resident of Eclectic, AL. passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Providence Primitive Baptist Church with Pastor Marvin Paulk officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing.

Mr. Sparks is preceded in death by his parents, John Dwight Sparks, Sr. and Juanita Sparks Teague. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Bryan) McLaughlin, stepson, Vaughn Fuller, granddaughters, Regan Hailey McLaughlin, Faith Fuller, sisters, Anita Rae AARON, Wilbur (Bill) age 75, a resident of Condolence Trays Delivered chappy (334) 279-7477 (Clyde) Holley, Connie Cheatham. Mr.

Sparks was retired as the Chief of Police of Eclectic after serving from January 1990 to 2004. He was also, Elmore County Deputy for 8 years and Police Officer of Eclectic for 3 years. He presently worked for First Community Bank. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

at Gassett Funeral Home. Mr. Sparks will lie in state 30 minutes prior to service time at Providence Primitive Baptist Church. Online Guest Book available at www.gassetttunera- lhome.net Hillside Mortuary Wetumpka (334)514-5350 HAYES, Mr. Billie, 62, a resident of Wetumpka, AL, died Tuesday, January 4 4, 2011.

Funeral Services and Survivors will be nounced later by Hillside Mortuary. KENDRICK, Miss Kenyatta, 6, a resident of Eclectic, AL, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Funeral Services and Survivors will be announced later by Hillside ROSS, Mrs. Yolanda, 47, a resident of Montgomery, AL.died Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Funeral Services and will be announced by Hillside Survivors, Brookside Funeral Home Crematorium and Memorial Gardens of Millbrook, AL directing Other Memorials ASHWORTH, Rosalyn Turner Brown of Montgomery, Alabama, died January 4, 2011.

She is survived by Don C. Ashworth, her husband of 45 years, and her two sons, Michael R. Ashworth (Jennifer) of Springfield, Tennessee, and John E. Ashworth (Ivy) of Montgomery, Alabama, and three grandchildren, Rebecca, William, and Robert. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry R.

and Corrine T. Brown, and by her brother, Charles R. Brown, Sr. She was a graduate of Auburn University where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was active at Trinity Presbyterian Church as well as the Jasmine Garden Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Montgomery County Historical Society.

Funeral services will be held on Friday January 7, 2011 at 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church with visitation from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the church, following a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church or the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. Milibrook (334)285-7442 MANLEY, Mrs. Eileen Yvonne age 79 a resident of Millbrook, AL passed away at a local facility on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Funeral services for Mrs.

Manley will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Brookside Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Mason officiating and burial to follow at Brookside Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Manley was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Prattville, AL.

She is survived by her daughters Dixie Truitt (James) of Millbrook AL, Kathy Jewell of Jacksonville, FL, sons Dennis Weverink (Julie) of Montgomery, AL, Craig Weverink (Eva) of Deer Park, TX, brother Gilbert Anderson of Ludington, MI, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Brookside Funeral Home 'uneral Service Floral Directory COMPLETE FUNERAL $3995 EXCELLENT SERVICE LOWEST PRICES IN MONTGOMERY 334-613-1866 MASSEY MEMORIAL Funeral Home Chapel 3048 Dorchester Drive Montgomery, AL. 36116.

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