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Monday, January 15, 2007 Montgomery Advertiser House: Expert says Hammett's three terms as leader are 'remarkable' From Page 3B out opposition in the often contentious House has been "remarkable," but said the speaker might find the going much tougher in a statewide political race. He pointed out that Albert Brewer, the lieutenant governor who became governor when Lurleen Wallace died in 1968, is the only House speaker to become governor in recent Alabama history. "He's an extremely qualified Alabama Heritage Funeral Home 10505 Atlanta Highway (334)215-0180 HARTMAN, Agnes Mallene, 64, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed away Saturday, ary 13, 2007, at Baptist Medical Center East. Mrs. Hartman was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Ray L.

Hartman. She is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Mike) Spears and Raelene (Jay) Barnett; son, Ray L. (Jeanie) Hartman, three grandchildren. Daniel (Christy) Spears, Casey Spears, Wyatf Barnett; one great-grandchild, Cole Spears; her parents, Ocie and Evans; three sisters, Diane Lowrance, JoAnne (Clarence) Headley and Angie (Donald) Threadgill; two brothers, O'Neal (Sue) Evans and Allen Evans. Pallbearers will be Jason Evans, Bert McCord, Joe Corley, Bubba Headley, Randall Rogers and Threadgill.

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COBB (334) 261-1551 obits a person, but I think when one's been in the Legislature for so long they get type cast. There's not a good record of people moving from long legislative careers into governorships," Stewart said. Hammett ties the late. Jimmy Clark of Eufaula as the only Alabama speakers to serve three consecutive three-year terms. "He's a good people person and he relates well to his constituency, primarily the House Dem- ing.

Leak-Memory Chapel Di gomery. She is survived by one daughter, Dixie Anne Cooper and son-in-law, Darrell Cooper; three grandchildren, Karie Wilkerson, Jim Cooper and Kinyon Cooper; two great-granddaughters, Taylor Wilkerson and Kaitlin Wilkerson; two nieces, Anne Elizabeth Farr (John) and Jeannie Elise Colburn (Billy); four nephews, Robert "Bob" F. Dunbar (Ann), William "Bill" Dunbar (Ann), William "Bill" H. Pace and Leonard Nichols. Mrs.

Bass was a member of First United Methodist Church. She retired after 37 years with Union Bank. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Auburn, AL Minister Robert Dunbar officiat- Directing BRANUM, Kelly Kristin, 33, a precious child of God, died on January 13, 2007. Funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced by Leak-Memory Chapel.

Leak-Memory Announcing DENNIS, Jerry, Frank 65, a resident Sellers, died January 12, 2007 in a local hospital. Survivors his Mary Dennis; include. Frank (Tanya) Dennis; daughter, Fay (Earl) Hall; two granddaughters, Amber Hall and TaIvor Dennis; sister, Irenell (Doug) Cole; several nieces and nephews; 6 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Leak-Memory Chapel, Monday, January 15th, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Family and friends will gather at Bethlehem Cemetery, Sellers, Tuesday, January 16th at 11:00 AM for a graveside service with Minister Allen Tucker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Montgomery Cancer Center or Mt. Carmel UMC. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing EVANS, Katherine age 97, a resident of Montgomery, AL on Thursday, January 11, 2007. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. S.

Michael Howell, Assistant Minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church officiating. Miss Evans was born on January 9, 1910 in Montgomery, to James T. Evans and Fannie Cosby Evans, both deceased. Miss Evans was a retired educator, Baldwin having Jr. taught English at High School and Sidney Lanier High School.

She received her A.B. degree from Huntingdon College and her M.A. degree from Auburn University. Survivors include cousins and her devoted friend, Mrs. B.M.

(Lorena) Thompson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Oaks Girl's Ranch, 6000 Shelley Springville, AL 35146 or to the Kings Ranch. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing Memorial LISENBY, Clarence M. March 4, 1940 January 13, 2007. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Leak-Memory Chapel with Rev.

Warren Culver officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Leak-Memory. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Edith Lisenby. He is survived by two sisters, Lisenby Moore of Montgomery, Nancy Lisenby Borders of Byron, GA; two brothers, Crowell A. "Tony" Lisenby (Reba) of Montgomery, Jimmy Lisenby of Montgomery; aunt, Lois Allred of Byron, nieces; 13 nephews; grandnieces; 17 grandnephews, and longtime friend, Hazel Dixon of Monfgomery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing 2284 Fairview Avenue Phillips (334)263-0477 DAVIS, Mrs. Carrie, a resident of Montgomery, AL, expired red. Saturday, January 13, 2007. neral services and survivors will be announced later by PhillipsRiley Funeral Home, Ross Clayton Funeral Home 1412 Avenue (334)262-3889 JOHNSON, Mr.

Frank a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, expired January 13, 2007. Fu- ocrats, without being abrasive," Stewart said. One longtime legislative observer, the Rev. Dan Ireland, said Hammett cares about people and has an attitude that has made him a successful speaker. "He's accessible.

He wants to talk about things. He has expertise at building relationships between people," said Ireland, who often lobbies the House and Senate on moral and religious issues and is considered by some to be the unofficial chaplain of the Legislature. Ireland attends funerals whenever a legislator, former legislator or family member dies. "Seth's always there too," he said. In recent years, Hammett's ability to be a peacemaker has been challenged as the House has become more partisan, with votes often dividing along political lines.

The Democrats hold a 61-43 margin in the House, but FU FUNERALS ALS To contact the Obituary Desk, call (334) 261-1551 Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday 1-4 Sunday 2-5 1 Obituaries are archived online at NAME TIME BASS, Marilyn 11 am BOWMAN, Mr. Jessie 1 pm BRANUM, Kelly K. BRIGHTWELL, James E. 2 pm BROWN, Mr. Robert BUCHANON, Mr.

Isaac 11 am CARR, Callie 3 pm COLEY, James H. Sr. 2 pm DAVIS, Mrs. Carrie DENNIS, Jerry F. Sr.

11 am ELMORE, Mr. Michael EVANS, Katherine 2 pm FREEMAN, Mrs. Rebecal HARTMAN, Agnes M. 2 pm HENDERSON, Mary Lee HERRMANN, Lester JACKSON, Troy M. 2 pm JOHNSON, Mr.

Frank D. KNIGHT, Kenneth W. 10 am LISENBY, Clarence M. 11 am NEWMAN, Nathan M. 11 am RICHARDSON, Annie Pearl 1:30 pm TOMPKINS, Brenda K.

2 pm January 15, 2007 neral arrangements and survivors will be announced by Ross-Clayton Funeral Home. Southern Memorial Funeral Home and Crematorium 3154 Highland Avenue (334)271-4404 resident of Montgomery, AL passed away January 13, 2007 at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 15, 2007 at 10am from Southern Memorial Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Michael Northcutt Pastor Art Long officiating. He was a member of Eastmont Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, John R. Knight. He is survived by his mother, Colleen Knight Allen; half sister, Becky (Jeff) Cox and half brother Donnie (Carol) Allen. Southern Memorial Directing from 6-8pm at Southern Memorial Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, January 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

at Green Hills Cemetery in Troy, AL. She is survived by her husband, William R. Tompkins; children, Leighanne Tompkins, Stacey Tompkins, Jessica (Buck) Painter, Jacob Tompkins; grandchild, Hayden Messer; father step-mother, Kenneth (Linda) Culliver; sister, Janet Whitehead; brothers, Danny, Dewayne, Terry and Marty Culliver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dalraida Church of Christ. TOMPKINS, Brenda a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away, January 12, 2007 at the 47.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 14, 2007 White Chapel Greenwood 909 Lincoln Road (334)272-3181 COLEY, James Harold, 81, passed away at home January 13, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at White Chapel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oakwood Annex Cemetery. Mr. Coley is survived mother, Florence C.

Young; one brother, William L. Coley (Jackie); one son, James H. Coley, Jr. (Marie); two daughters, Linda C. King (Jimmy), Paula M.

Brown (JohKing, Marla Vickie nny); grandchildren, Blake Jernigan, Laurie C. Price, Trey Coley, MaGala Creeden, Kevin Brown, Jamie Brown, Jonie Brown, Pamela Brown; and thirteen great children. Memorials may be sent to any Hospice. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M.

at White, Home. Chapel- Greenwood Fu- White Chapel -Greenwood Funeral Home Directing Republicans have enough votes to stop legislation. House Minority Leader Rep. Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, criticized Hammett last week for taking him off of a key budget committee and for reducing the number of Republicans on three important committees. "I don't think he's quite as fair to both sides as people would like to think," Hubbard said.

Hubbard said he thinks Hammett was re-elected speaker part- p.m. at the funeral home. RIDOUT'S PRATTVILLE CHAPEL DIRECTING family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 DIRECTING HERRMANN, Lester 84, a resident of Prattville, AL, died Thursday, January 11, 2007. Mr. Herrmann was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Estelle Herrmann.

He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Mr. Herrmann is survived by his three daughters, Catherine (Jim) Matthews; Sherry (Steve) Hawkins Carole (Durl) Hudson, all of Prattville, AL; seven grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren. The family would like to express a special thanks to the Odyssey Hospice Home Team for their love and care. RIDOUT'S PRATTVILLE CHAPEL Brookside Funeral Home Memorial Crematorium Gardens and Millbrook (334)285-7442 JACKSON, Troy Mason, age 17, a resident of Marbury, AL passed away January 13, 2007.

Funeral service will held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 2 PM from Brookside Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Maston Dennis and Rev. Dan Kintner officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Gardens, Millbrook, AL. Troy is survived by his parents, Darrell Angela Jackson of Marbury, AL; Sister, Kristin Jackson of Marbury, AL; Brother, Brandon Jackson of Marbury, AL; Grandparents, Cecil Betty Jackson of Millbrook, AL; HarIan Phyllis Manning of Prattville, AL: God Parents, SFC Retired Robert Karen) Rance of Belton, TX: Aunts and Uncles, Sherry Wade Campbell of Prattville, AL Mark Amelia Manning of Highland Village, TX; David Wanda Shoemaker of Tinley Parrk, IL; Beth Parker of Elmore, AL; Joel Jackson of Rockford, AL: Kenny Kay Dobbs of Millbrook AL and a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Jackson, Chad Hall, Josh Ingram, BJ Causey, Cortes Gill, Robert Tomberlin, Matt Johnson, Adam Morrell, Keith Morrell and Robert Dennis. Family receive friends on Monday, January, 15, 2007, 6 to 8 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, Millbrook, AL. Brookside Funeral Home Directing Dillard Funeral Troy (334)566-1720 HENDERSON, Mary, Lee Chap103 Montgomery, formerly of Troy, died SatJanuary 13, 2007 in Montgomery. will A be private Memoheld at a later date in Montgomery. Survivors include: Daughters, Mrs.

James Taylor of Andalusia and Mrs. Wylie Poundstone of Montgomery; Grandchildren, Cathy and Ronnie McDaniel of Montgomery, James Taylor of Dothan, Merrily, and John McCary of Birmingham, Abbie and Tony Miller of Birmingham, John and Kay Taylor of Andalusia, Lore and Skip Parks of Montgomery, Wylie Poundstone Jr. of Montgomery, Haygood and Beth Poundstone of Montgomery; 14 Great Grandchildren; 1' Great Great Grandchild, At the time of her death her loving caregivers, Georgia, Nell, Elizabeth, and Dot. Turner Funeral Home Luverne (334)335-5891 BRIGHTWELL, James Edward, 72, a resident of Andalusia, AL, died Saturday, January 13, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2007 from Turner Funeral Home Chapel with Bro.

Steve Zetterlund and Bro. Ron Westerlund officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery with Turner Funeral Home of Luverne directing. Mr. Brightwell is preceded in death by a son, Curtis Lynn Brightwell; three sisters, Margaret Brightwell, Lucille Brightwell, and Mary Louise Brightwell; and a brother, James William Brightwell.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Clark Brightwell; five children, Sandra B. (Ron) Westerlund, Vicky B. (Steve) Zetterlund, Clark, well, Martha "Beth B. James Edward, (Patty), Bright(Clint) Goff; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Boatwright and six brothers, Horace Brightwell, Thurman Brightwell, Bruce Brightwell, Bobby R. Brightwell, Robert W.

Brightwell, and Huey Brightwell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until service time on Tuesday. ly because he was successful in raising money to help the campaigns of incumbent legislators. Hammett said presiding over the House has gotten more difficult as the body has gotten more partisan. "I just try to abide by the rules and make sure all sides of an issue get heard," he said, saying that includes making sure Republicans have an opportunity to push their agenda.

montgomeryadvertiser.com DATE FUNERAL HOME January 15 Leak-Memory January 1 16 Hillside Mortuary Leak-Memory January 16 Turner Hillside Mortuary January 16 Hillside Mortuary January 15 Ridout's January 15 White Chapel Phillips Riley January 16 Leak-Memory Hillside Mortuary January 16 Leak-Memory Hillside Mortuary January 16 Alabama Heritage Dillard Ridout's January 16 Brookside Ross-Clayton January 15 Southern Memorial January 16 Leak-Memory January 20 Langley January 15 Langley January 15 Southern Memorial Hillside Mortuary Wetumpka (334)514-5350 BOWMAN, Mr. Jessie Lee, 83, a resident of Marshall Street, Wetumpka, Alabama, died Thursday, January 11, 2007. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at 1:00 PM from the Spring Chapel Baptist Church, Wetumpka, Alabama. Pastor Anthony Austin the Churchyard Cemetery. HillOfficiating.

Burial will follow, in side Mortuary Directing. He leaves a legacy of memories to his children: Ms. Sarah Bowman and Mrs. Betty (StaIlworth) Smith, all of Wetumpka, AL; six grandchildren, Demetrius Bowman, Atlanta, GA, Sharon Gunn, Conyers, GA, RegiJulian of Wetumpka, (Ronetia), Bowman and AL, Manya Smith, Conyers, GA, and Shannon Smith, South Bend, IN; grandchildren; one brother, Claude Bowman, Columbus, GA; one sisterin-law, Mary Bowman, Cincinnati, OH; one brother-in-law, Julius Geeter, Wetumpka, AL, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. BROWN, Mr.

Robert, 84, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, died Saturday, January 13, 2007. Funeral Services and Survivors will be announced later by Hillside Mortuary. BUCHANON, Mr. Isaac, 71. a resident of Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, January 9, 2007.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at 11:00 AM from the Flatrock Baptist Church, Tallassee, Alabama, Dr. Belvie Brice Officiating Minister, Rev. Norman Douglas Pastor. Burial will follow in the Oak Valley Cemetery, Tallassee, Alabama. Hillside Mortuary Directing.

ELMORE, Mr. Michael, 33, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, died Friday, January 12, 2007. Funeral Services and Survivors will be announced later by Hillside Mortuary. FREEMAN, Mrs. Rebecal, 98, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, died Saturday, January 13, 2007.

Funeral Services and Survivors will be announced later by Hillside Mortuary, Ridout's Prattville Chapel Prattville (334)365-5982 CARR, Callie Louise Brown, 46, a LaGrange, GA resident, passed away Friday, January 12th. Funeral services will held Monday, January 15th at 3:00 p.m. from Ridout's Prattville Chapel with the Reverend Mitch Henry officiating. Burial will follow in Oakhill Cemetery. Ms.

Carr is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Chasity and John Rainwater of LaGrange, Georgia; her fiance', Robert McLendon of Montgomery, Alabama; two brothers, Johnny Wall and Carlton Wall and two special nieces, Casey and Kaylee Wilkes. Pallbearers will be Christopher Royals, Cody McLendon, Johnnie Rainwater, Jay Rainwater, Flint Wilkes and Ozea Wright. The State ANNIE PEARL RICHARDSON Funeral services for Annie Pearl Richardson of Dadeville, will be at Langley Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, January 15, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Dadeville City Cemetery. Rev.

Jim Pate and Rev. Bob Morris will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007 at Langley Funeral Home.

Born on Thursday, May 23, 1918, Mrs. Richardson passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the age of 88. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dadeville. She fought a courageous battle and died after a lengthy illness. She was loved by everyone who knew her and she never met a stranger.

She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed dearly. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Morris B. Richardson, parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Lee Haggerty, sister, Myrtle Stephens and brothers, Heath, Elmer and Joe Haggerty. Her loving family survivors include: daughter, Jo Ann (Bob) Yates of Montgomery, AL; daughter, Carolyn (Larry) Ingram of Alexander City, AL; daughter, June McClendon of Dadeville, AL; daughter, Rhonda (Danny) Brewer of Montgomery, AL; sister, Christine Lester of Alexander City, AL; brother, Ralph O. Haggerty of Jacksonville, AL; brother, Albert Lee Haggerty of Tallahassee, FL and 12 grandchildren, Steve Yates, Melody Yates Tucker, Glenn Ingram, Michelle Ingram Lesley, Jimmy Ingram, Phil McClendon, Mark McClendon, Cynthia McClendon Bush, Stanley McClendon, Kellie Brewer Blackmon, Kristie Brewer Northern and Kerrie Brewer McCracken and 24 greatgrandchildren. The family would like to express a special thanks to Odyssey Hospice of Montgomery for their love and care. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Contributions may be made to: Cure Alzheimer's Fund, In care of Tim Armour (President), 880 Winter St. Suite 300, Waltham, MA, 02451 (781) 622-2201, www.curealzfund.org. Langley Funeral Home of Camp Hill is handling arrangements. Nathan 'Sonny Glenn' M. Newman.

Funeral services for Nathan Monroe Newman of Auburn, formerly of Camp Hill, AL Manorial will be at Auburn United Methodist Church, Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Town Creek Cemetery. Chaplain Craig Holofficiate. Visitation will from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Friday, January 19, 2007 at Langley Funeral Home. Born on Friday, June 6, 1941, Mr. Newman passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2007, at the age of 65. He graduated president of his class from Camp Hill High School and received his Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University in 1964 where he was a proud brother of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a registered architect practicing in the states of Alabama and Georgia.

He worked for the South Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he established unique criteria for professional design contracts for architects and engineering services and developed and managed a customer design oriented process to improve customer satisfaction and design quality. He was currently working at AL-CFMO, NaGuard Headquarters serving as Architect for the Alabama National Guard Headquarters in the Construction Facilities Management Office (CFMO). His passions were following Auburn football and woodturning. He created several hundred pieces of which select pieces were shown at Art Exhibits.

He was a member of Georgia Association of Woodturners. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winford Worth and Mary Jean Glenn. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Deborah Newman of Auburn, AL; brother, Ted Newman of Opelika, AL; two half sisters and one half brother, Angela and Karen and David of Long Beach, California. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lee Co. Humane Society, 1140 Ware Auburn, AL, 36830.

Langley Funeral Home of Camp Hill is handling arrangements..