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til: www.postherald.com Birmingham Post-Herald, Friday, March 29, 2002 PAGE A15 DEATHS aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Christian Center with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. R.L. Lumzy Funeral Home, directing.

HARMON, MRS. JEANETTE, age 87, of Demopolis, Alabama, passed March 26, 2002. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. from the Hopewell Baptist Church (Demopolis, Alabama). Interment: church cemetery.

Larkin Scott Funeral Directors of Demopolis, Alabama is directing. HARRIS, MR. ROBERT, of Detroit, Michigan, died March 15, 2002. Funeral service at 25th Avenue Baptist Church will be held Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 A.M. Burial is at Dynasty Gardens.

Poole Funeral Chapel is directing. HARVEY, MARY of Birmingham, died Friday, March 22, 2002. Funeral service at Bushelon Chapel will be held Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:00 P.M., with burial at Carver Memorial. Survivors include: one sister, Anna B. Moore; one brother, Smith Beal (Virlelia); nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bushelon Fu- neral Home is directing. on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. He was the son of Claire Mapes Nice and the late Judge Charles M. Nice, Jr. of Birmingham.

He was born in Birmingham, attended Indian Springs School, graduated from the University of North Carolina, and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Alabama. He served in the United States Army. He was Assistant Attorney General for the Court of Appeals for the State of Florida until he retired and returned to Birmingham in 1991. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity, the Florida Bar Association, and St. John's Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida.

He is survived by his mother; his brother, Pete Adams Nice (Lisa); nephew, Cayman AdamsNice; niece, Alice Adams-Nice. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials sent to St. Mary's on the Highlands Episcopal Church. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, 879-3401, in Homewood.

HATCH, WILLIAM AVERELL HARRIMAN, age 58, passed away HODGE, DANIEL "BUDDY" age 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2002 at his residence in Quinton. He was formerly of Columbus, GA. and resided in Alabama for the past 22 years. Survived by: wife, Stella Rose; four sons, Dan, Allen, Jason and Jeff, all of Columbus, mother, Estelle Fuller of Douglasville, two sisters; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, March 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

at Patterson Funeral Home, Hueytown. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 2 PM at Patterson. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, request donations be made to American Heart Association. Patterson Funeral Home of Hueytown and Abanks Mortuary Crematory of Birmingham Directing.

HOPPER, WILLIAM "BILL" age 73, of Anniston, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. He was a retired manager from South Central Bell with 37 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Anniston. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp for 21 years during the Korean War, retired as a Sargent Major.

He was an outstanding husband and father. Survivors include his wife, Mildred M. Hopper of Anniston, two daughters, Janie Hopper Pontero of Anniston and Connie Hopper Brown (Wade) of Trussville, son, William E. Hopper, Jr. (Kathy) of Anniston, two sisters, Ida Dawes (Beric) of Chelmsford, Mass.

and Jean Cole of Centerville, two brothers, M.D. Hopper (Sarah) of Alabaster, AL. and James D. Hopper of Chapel Hill, seven grandchildren; numerous family members and close friends. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

Reverend Tom Bell officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2002 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing. Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Gardens Trussville 322-0544 Brown Service Funeral Home "Our family serving your family. HUGHES, BURRELL age 73, of Birmingham, retired United Methodist Minister, died March 27, 2002.

He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 28, 1928, the son of Burrell B. and Irene Hamner Hughes. He received his B.S. degree from the University North Alabama and his Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1964. He was a Resident Fellow at the Harvard University Divinity School in 1985.

He served as a minister in the North Alabama Conference for forty years, serving churches in Tuscaloosa, Florence, Gadsden, and Birmingham. At the time of his retirement from the active ministry, he was Associate Minister of Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham. During his retirement, he served as Executive Secretary of the Methodist Educational Leave Society of the Dixon Foundation. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his service in the Marine Corps, he served in the Alabama Highway Patrol before entering the ministry.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Baird Hughes; two sons, John Mark Hughes and his wife, Vicky of Hoover, James Wesley Hughes and his wife, Catherine of Homewood; one daughter, Lynn Spires and her husband, Spin of Vestavia Hills; six grandchildren, Jennifer and Jameson Hughes Ann Casey and Molly Hughes and Kendal and Carter Spires. He is also survived by three sisters, Irene Abt of Cullman, Grace Case of Tuscaloosa, and Martha Jackson of Knoxville. Funeral services will be held at Highlands United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 30th with Dr. Hughey Reyand Rev.

Emily Freeman Penfield officiating. Interment at 3:00 P.M. at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be at Elmwood Chapel on Friday, March 29th, from P.M. The family suggests memorials to Highlands United Methodist Church, 1045 20th Street South, Birmingham, Al.

35255 or to the church or charity of your choice. JohnsRidout's Elmwood Chapel is di- recting. HYATT, CECILA ANN, age 51, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on March 28, 2002. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Her hobbies were reading, playing bridge, and her friends and family.

Ann recently retired from HYCON, after helping found the company and working as a bookkeeper for 16 years. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Terry L. Hyatt; son, Brian Hyatt (Heather); daughter, Amanda Hyatt who is a senior at Auburn University; brothers, Larry Gene Smith and Bobby H. Smith. Services will be Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 2:00 P.M.

at Jetferson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Reverends Mike and Barbara Harper officiating.

Jefferson Memorial Trussville is directing. Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Gardens Trussville 322-0544 Authorind Brown-Service Funeral Home "Our family serving your family. IRWIN, LEONARD, 80, of Amelia Island, Florida, died on March 26, 2002. Leonard was a native of Pensacola, Florida, son of Basil Lee and Emmie Green Irwin. Leonard is survived by his wife, the former Johnnie McDonald of Birmingham, Alabama; his daughters, Michele Griswell of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Gay Irwin of Wake Forest, North Carolina; his sister, Nona Irwin Storey of Laguna Nigel, California and four grandsons.

He was a graduate of Auburn University, class of 1947 and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, class of 1955. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Leonard Irwin was a pastor in various Southern Baptist churches. He joined the North American Mission Board (formerly the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board) in Atlanta, Georgia in 1960. He retired as Vice President of Planning in 1989.

After retirement, Leonard and his wife moved to Westminster, South Carolina where they were faithful members of the First Baptist Church of Westminster. Leonard enjoyed traveling, tennis, fishing and boating. A memorial service, conducted by Dr. Carlisle Driggers and Rev. Mark Ford, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2002, at the First Baptist Church of Westminster, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the building fund for the First Baptist Church of Westminster, 426 West Oak Highway, Westmin- ster, SC. 29693 or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL. 32257. Oxley-Heard Funeral Direc- tors JACKSON, MRS. ADA MAE, age of BirmingAlabama, March 22, in 1 BirmingShe was a homemaker and a of ComBaptist Birmingham.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Community Baptist Church. Pastor Ronald McFarland, Sr. officiating. Burial at Zion Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include: daughters, Mrs. Melissa Smith, Mrs. Michelle Patterson, and Mr. and Mrs. Orsie Rogers all of Birmingham, Mrs.

Laura Dukes of Detroit, sons, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lee Stafford, Jr. of Detroit, Mr. Andrew Stafford, Mr.

James Stafford, Mr. Antonio Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Stafford, and Mr. Bruce Stafford all of Birmingham; sisters, Mrs.

Dorothy Dukes of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvia Williams of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Jeanette Hubbard of L.

A. 28 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Earnest Johnson Funeral Home is di- recting. KNIGHT, MS. KATIE MAE, of Birmingham, died March 26, 2002.

Funeral service at Lily Grove Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Don Solomon, officiating. Burial is at G. W.

Carver Memorial Gardens. Survivors: son, Darryl Knight, daughter-in-law, Vickie J. Knight; five grandchildren, Chauncey, Darryl Brandon, Jasmine, and Christina. Poole Funeral Chapel is directing. LARKIN, MRS.

JULIA, age 75, of Demopolis, Alabama, passed March 25, 2002 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. from the Morning Star Baptist Church (Demopolis, Alabama). Interment: Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Demopolis, Alabama). Larkin Scott Funeral Directors of Demopolis, Alabama directing.

LENON, REV. JONATHAN, age 86, of Birmingham, died Friday, March 22, 2002. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 30, 11 AM at 54th Street Baptist Church of God, Fairfield with burial in Grace Hill Cemetery. Pastor Barbara Chapman. R.L.

Lumzy directing. LEWIS, MR. ALFRED, JR. Obsequies will be Noon Saturday at First BaptistHueytown, 3244 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive. Pastor C.

W. Thompson, Officiant. Military Rites and Interment will follow at Forest Grove. This Hueytown resident was a Bessemer native and united early in life at Jerusalem Baptist Church. He was a Dunbar High School graduate and retired from Griffin Wheel.

Constantly laboring to do God's will, he served faithfully at First Baptist as Deacon, Sunday Teacher, President of Number One Usher Board, Junior Usher Advisor, Bible College student, Minister's Conference attendee and worked throughout the state with the Layman's Department. A Brother of Steele Scepter Lodge he was vital in organizing the Lewis' Family reunion. Three children predeceased him, Celestine, Wanda and Alfred, Ill. Mourners include the widow, Shirley; children, Sabrina Harris, Loretta Pratt, Michael and Douglas Lewis; sisters, Rebecca Wimberly, Ethel (Joe) Walton and Queen (Clifford) Daniel. Calling Hours at Johnson Memorial, Bessemer, Friday Noon until 9:00.

Johnson Memorial Funeral Directors, Inc. Personal Service In The Nicest LOYDE, KENDALL. DEWAYNE, age 25, of Birmingham, died March 22, 2002. Funeral service at Bushelon Funeral Home Chapel will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:00 A.M., with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors include: mother, Wanda Loyde; father, Gil Maiden; sisters, Lashandra Deon Loyde, Tiffany Maiden, Juanica Marsha Loyde, April Maiden, Gilneshia Maiden, and Nicole Maiden; brothers, Charles Terrell Smith and Khaddarrius Daniel; grandparents, Georgia Loyde, Annie Bell Williams, and Lewis Williams; special friend, Cynthia Watson.

He was preceded in death by a Jacob Loyde. Bushegrandfather, Ion Funeral Home is directing. McCONICO, MRS. MARY ANN, 54, of Birmingham, died on Monday, Mar. 25, 2002.

Funeral Sat. at 3:30 pm. Davenport-Harris Funeral Home. MOORE, DENNIS 54, died March 25, 2002 in Phoenix, AZ. Survived by his sons, Dustin Kyle Moore of Birmingham; sister, Mimi Anderson; 2 brothers, Steve Jeff Moore.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Frances George Moore. He will be buried in Rockwell City, IA. MORRIS, BOOKER age 76, of Bessemer, Alabama, died March 25, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a retired Driver from General Electric Company. He was a member of First Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bessemer and a Veteran of U.

S. Military. Funeral service at First Seventh Day Adventist Church will be held Saturday, March 30th at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Douglas Johnson officiating. Burial at Highland Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include: four daughters; nine sons; one sister; four brothers; 25 grandchildren. Scott McPherson Funeral Home, "Golden Rule Service with is directing. Scott-McPherson Funeral Home, Inc. "GOLDEN RULE SERVICE WITH NORRIS, EARNEST, age 75, Birmingham, died Monday, March 25, 2002. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 2:30 PM at Pinehill Cemetery.

R.L. Lumzy Funeral Home directing. RINER, MYRTLE LOU, age 87, of Leeds, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. A native of Lawrence County, she lived in Spruce Pines for over 30 years and for the past several years made her home in Leeds, AL. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius C. Riner. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Riner and wife, Ann of Leeds, Douglas Riner and wife, Janice of Powder Springs, Georgia, and Loyd Riner and wife, Jane of Hamilton, daughter, Betty Streetman and husband, Billy of Russellville, brother, Zollie Carpenter of Dresden, sisters, Annie Cameron of Moulton, Mae Alesi of Athens, Lela Brown, Sue McClure and Zeda Callicott, all of Paris, Lucille Meckert of Ft. Richey, Florida, and Louise Sharpston of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 2 29, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.

at Pinkard Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Spruce Pine Cemetery. Bennie L. Williams officiating. Visitation was held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Bobby Streetman, Curtis Riner, Charley Riner, Wayne Riner, Dennis Hatton, and Wade Sweatman.

Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. directing. SANDERS, CHARLES, age 65, of Birmingham, died Friday, March 22, 2002. He was born on February 21, 1937 to the late Leola Hardy and Charles Sanders, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories a cousin, Louise (LC) Hilliard of Birmingham and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Roberts Central Park Chapel, 1337 Bessemer Road with burial in George W. Carver Cemetery. Rev. Bernard Williams officiating.

Roberts Central Park Chapel direct- ing. SIMPSON, WINKFIELD, of For- estdale, cumbed day, 2002. Mr. served United Navy member sucon SunMarch 24, Simpson in the States and was a of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr.

Simpson was employed as a Licensed Embalmer, Funeral Director, and Manager of DavenportHarris Funeral Home, Inc. for over forty -five years. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00 P.M. at George W. Carver Memorial Gardens with Father Paul Oberg as officiant.

He leaves pleasant memories to be cherished by his devoted wife, Patricia Davis Simpson; loving and caring daughters, Kimberly Dawn Simpson, Karla Dionne (Quincey) Brown both of Atlanta, Ga; one sister, Jacquelyn (John) Rollins of Eastman, Georgia; one brother, Joseph Simpson of Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; one brother-in-law, Richard Earl (AL- ice) Davis; one sister-in-law, Janice E. Davis (Cleotis) Ramsey; other relatives, friends, staff of Davenport Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Our Lady of Fatima School in Mr. Simpson's memory. Davenport-Harris Funeral Home is di- recting.

A SMITH, MRS. SMITH, MRS. ANNIVERSARY BESSIE LEE, age 78, of Birmingham, Alabama, died March 22, 2002 at her residence. She was a retired Cook from the Jefferson County Courthouse. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church of Enon Ridge where she was a member of the Senior Choir.

Funeral service at New Salem Baptist Church of Enon Ridge will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 12:00 Noon. Rev. Stanley B. Hall officiating. Burial at George W.

Carver Cemetery. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Ida Bell (John) Thompson of Cerritos, California and Ms. Juanita Smith of Los Angeles, California: one son, Jonathan Smith Birmingham; a host of grandchildren. Scott McPherson Funeral Home, "Golden.

Rule Service with is directing. Scott-McPherson Funeral Home, Inc. "GOLDEN RULE SERVICE WITH SUMNER, JAMES LAMAR, age 73, of Adamsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Beloved father, grandfather and uncle to many nephews and nieces. He was retired from the Birmingham Police Department.

He was a Deputy Federal U.S. Marshal and proudly served his country as a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Taylor of Adamsville, AL. and Carolyn Suell of Humble, grandson, Douglas Michael Suell, Jr. of Houston, sister, Alice Wise of Dora, numerous cousins, uncles and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church, Hoover, AL. with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Bill Giles officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Crestview Memorial will be serving the Sumner family, 674-1616. THRASH, HERBERT, passed away on March 26, 2002. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m.

at New Bethel Baptist Church, East Avondale. Rev. Rufus McGhee officiating. Burial at Rosemont Cemetery. Mullins Funeral Home Directing.

TOWNLEY, MR. ROBERT HILL, age 72, of Winfield (Fayette County), died Thursday, March 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Ann Townley of Winfield; son, Robert Wayne (Vickie) Townley of Fayette; step-sons, Milton (Sharon) Crawford of Tuscaloosa, Jimmy Crawford of Fayette, and Willie (Christy) Tucker of Winfield; daughters, Deborah (James) Dobbins of Tuscaloosa, Brenda (Doug) Humphres of Fayette; step-daughters, Teresa Bowles of Glen Allen, Tina (Mike) Simmons of Memphis, 18 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Raymond Vickery, Jr. of New Bern, NC. and other relatives.

Funeral Services to be held Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 A.M. from the Miles Funeral Home Chapel. Jeff Norris to be the minister. Visitation Friday, 6 to 9 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens at Fayette with Miles Funeral 67, ham, died 2002 ham. Since 1967 Home of Winfield, directing. VAUGHN, DELORIS LOUISE, age 69, of Birmingham. She was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church, -2901 31st St. S.W.

Birmingham. She attended Praco High School and was a faithful member of New Macedonia Baptist Church where she served as the active superintendent of the Sunday School and one of the Mothers of the Church. Survivors include sons, Valentine (Faye) Bell, Bruce Vaughn, both of Birmingham, Calvin Vaughn, Jr. of Louisville, KY. and Ronnie Vaughn of Lawton, brothers, Samuel Bell of Birmingham and Andrew (Mary) Bell Jr.

of Chicago, seven grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 12:00 noon at New Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Rev. Robert Larkin, Sr. officiating.

Grey Memorial directing. VINES, MRS. BEATRICE, age 79, of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2002. She was a member of Crestway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben H.

Vines; brother, Elton Howell; and sister, Vivie Betts. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home-Forestdale. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M.

on Saturday, March 30th at Forest Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ben H. (Marilyn) Vines, Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; daughter, Beverly H.

(Gary) Taulman of Olive Branch, MS; sisters, Ina J. Smith and Margaret Ann Sewell of Birmingham; brother, James Coy Howell of Birmingham; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Bell Funeral Home, Forestdale is directing. Bell Funeral Homes 798-2890 SINCE 1910 Forestdale "We help you plan for tomorrow." WARD, MR.

ADAM, age 96, of Forkland, Alabama, passed March 25, 2002 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. from the Birdine A.M.E. Zion Church (Jefferson, Alabama). Interment: church cemetery.

Larkin Scott Funeral Directors of Demopolis, Alabama directing. WILLIAMSON, MR. M. LAMAR, age 75, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mr.

Williamson was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Jacoby Williamson; sons, Lamar Williamson, Jr. of Birmingham and Edward N. Williamson of Atlanta, daughters, Jane Nelson of Birmingham and Mary Anne Brodie of Kansas City, seven grandchildren, Peyton, Will and AnnGarner Williamson, Sara Anne and Thomas Nelson, all of Birmingham, and Derrick and Sarah Katherine Brodie of Kansas City, MO. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.

at Johns-Ridout's Funeral Home, Southside. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on April 1 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The family suggests memorials be made to The American Cancer Society. Johns-Ridout's Southside Chapel directing. Obituary Information In addition to our complimentary obituaries, you can also run a larger, more personalized obituary.

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