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Thursday–September 3, 2015
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Mr. Roger Dale Harcrow
OBITUARIES
Age 64, of Sylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2105. Funeral services are set for 4pm Saturday, August 29, 2015 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Clay Keef and Anthony Pannell officiating. Burial will be in Greens Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Thursday and from 8am until 8pm on Friday at W. T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Janice Harcrow; sons, Chris (Kriston) Harcrow and Gary Harcrow; daughters, Melissa Mulligan and Teresa (Roger) Keel; stepsons, Steven Henderson and Michael Henderson; brothers, Roy (Ben) Harcrow, Calvin Harcrow, and Orman Harcrow; sisters, Ora Prestige, Bobbie Ann, Becky Overton, Pat Guffey, and Paulette Highland; 6 grandsons and 4 granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Pauline Harcrow; sisters, Genila Nance and Genell Owens; and brother, Doys Harcrow. He was a member of New Genesis Baptist Church and retired from The Gas House.
Mr. James Clyde Wisner
Age 96, of Rainsville passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Town Creek Cemetery. Bro. Glen Bruce will be officiating. The Family will receive Friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27,2015 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. *Survivors* Wife, Marie Carlise Wisner; Son, Rickey & Cheryl Wisner; Sister, Jane Reuter; Brother, Robert Morris; Grandchild, Amanda Brisky & Patrick Wisner; Great Grandchildren, Amberly Wisner, Andrew Wisner, Elizabeth Brisky. Flowers will be accepted or donations to Chavies Baptist Church
Ms. Teresa Doris Mason Jordan
Age 64, of Crossville passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 at 2PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, burial will follow in the Plunkett Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 from 5-8PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. *Survivors* Daughter, Kelli Simpson; Sons, Diego Reynoso with his wife, Angie, and Nakia Reynoso with his partner, Robert, and their dog, Tyson; Mother, Pauline Kirby; Sister, Alice Toler; Brother, Davis Cleveland; Grandchildren, Juan Solis, Kaden Reynoso, Heather Panell Frazier, Raven Hirst, Tiffany LaRue, Ryan LaRue, Breanna LaRue, Johnathan Simpson; Great Grandchild- Anthony Davis
Ms. Nellie Mae Perez
Age 65 of Ft. Payne passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Sept 5, 2015 at 2PM from the Abundant Life Church with Bro Autry Barnhill officiating, burial will follow in the New Testament Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, Sept 4, 2015 from 5-8PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. *Survivors* Daughters, Teresa Coftrell and Valorie Coftrell; Sons, David Briggs and Vincent Coftrell; Brothers, Willie and Eddie Briggs; 20 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren
Mrs. Betty Ruth Conally Holbrooks
Age 73, of Crossville passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 from the Crossville 1st Baptist Church with burial to follow in Lathanville cemetery. The Family will receive friends from the Crossville 1st Baptist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. *Survivors* Daughter, Marsha (Ronnie) Bearden; Son, Darren Holbrooks; Sisterin-Law, Etoyle Connally; Grandchildren, Grant Bearden, Brock Bearden, Lance Bearden, John Michael Holbrooks; Pallbearers-Danny Harding, Grant Bearden, John Holbrooks, Dylan (Buck) Courson, Brock Bearden, Lance Bearden
Mr. Rodney Preston Langley
Age 43, of Sand Rock passed away Saturday, August 30, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from the Big Rock Congregational Holiness Church with burial to follow in Big Rock cemetery. The Family will receive Friends at the Church from 12-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. *Survivors* Parents, Marvin & Gracie Langley of Sand Rock, AL; Brothers, Jason Langley & Marcia; Josh Langley; Chad Langley; Tony Brown & Trisha; Nephew, Dylan Langley & Laura; Chance Langley; Connor Langley; Cory Langley; Niece, Emily Langley; Erin Langley; Aubrey Langley; Great Nephew, Caleb Edmondson; Great Niece, GraceLeigh Langley. The Family will accept Flowers; However, Donations can also be made to Cherokee Health & Rehab or Big Rock Congregational Holiness Church in honor of Rodney’s life.Mr.
James Floyd “Jimmy” Smothers
Age 82 of Glencoe (formerly of) Geraldine passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 in Gadsden Regional Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 2PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Billy Smothers and Rev Charles Beshears officiating, burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday, Sept 3, 2015 from 1-2PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Survived by A Host of Family and Friends.
Mrs. Beatrice Dial Ramza
(June 4, 1919 - Aug. 27, 2015) Funeral 2:00 PM on Sunday 8-30-15 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne
Visitation from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM on Saturday 8-29-15 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne. Burial at Mt. Herman Cemetery. Officiating will be Dr. Perry Brindley III & Dr. John Screws. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Second Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Fund 1021 Grand Ave. Nw Fort Payne, Al 35967. Children, Jerrie Dial Brindley (Perry)-Weaverville, NC, Linda Dial Willis (Jerry)Ooltewah, TN & Charles Dial-Pell City, AL; Step-Daughters, Diane Ramza Payton (Thomas)Collinsville, AL & Elaine Ramza Thomas (Scotty)-Fort Payne, AL; Sister, Jean Scott-Decatur, AL; 7 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren & 8 Great Great-Grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Husband of 20 years Luther Dial, Husband of 34 years Ernest Ramza and Several Brothers & Sisters. Mrs. Ramza was a lifelong member of Second Baptist Church in Fort Payne, AL where she served faithfully for many years.
Mr. Coy Arnold Crow
(Jul. 17, 1950 - Aug. 30, 2015) Memorial Service at 3:00 PM on Saturday 9-5-15 at Burt Chapel-Valley Head. Visitation from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM on Saturday 9-5-15 at Burt ChapelValley Head.
Mrs. Betty Jean Portwood
Age 83 of Dawson, AL died Monday, August 24, 2015 at Collinsville Health Care. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 2pm from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com. Visitation will be Thursday, August 27th from 11am-2pm. Survivors: Husband: J.B. Portwood of Dawson, AL; 1 Son: John L. Portwood and wife Melba J. of Dawson, AL; 1 Daughter: Regina Brown and husband Ray of Dawson, AL; 3 Brothers: E.D. Nelson of Dawson, AL; Lavon Nelson of Fyffe, AL; Robbie Nelson of Crossville, AL; 4 Sisters: Virginia Marks of Rainsville, AL; Ogara Wallace of Crossville, AL; Deloise Nelson of Rainsville, AL; Shelia Armstrong of Hixson, TN. Visitation: Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. Thursday, August 27th from 11am-2pm. Services: Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 2pm. Interment: Mount Tabor Cemetery Following Service.
Ed Pettyjohn, Jr.
Age 76 of Henagar. Service Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 3:00 pm Kerby Funeral Home Chapel Officiating Bro. David Hairston Bro. Jimmy Shankles Interment Henagar Methodist Cemetery Survivors Wife: Kaye Pettyjohn of Henagar Son: Ed Pettyjohn, III and wife Ashley of Mentone Daughter: Alice Pettyjohn of Rainsville Grandchildren: Anslee, Asa, and Eli Pettyjohn Sister: Jean Pettyjohn Chesnutt and husband Pat of Tryon, NC Nieces: Sally Barrett and husband Larry Alice Krabber and husband David Kathryn Gillie and husband Craig Preceded in Death Parents: Edward Pettyjohn, Sr. and wife Alice In Lieu of Flowers please make donation to Henagar Baptist Church. Visitation: Saturday from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Services: Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 3:00 pm Kerby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Henagar Methodist Cemetery.
Edna Tate
Survivors Husband of 49 Years: Fred O. Tate 2 Daughters: Mary Ann Vargas & Theresa Tate 2 Brothers: Sonny Fuller & Sam Fuller 3 Sisters: Bonnie Stillwell, Louise Calloway & Shirley Godwin 4 Grandchildren: Alexis Vargas, Anna Vargas, Asia Vargas & Alissa Vargas Preceded in Death Parents: John & Thelma Fuller 1 Sister-in-Law: Sharon Fuller 1 Niece: Sherry Fuller. Visitation: Kerby Funeral Home Monday, August 31, 2015 from 11am-8pm Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 8am-11am. Services: Kerby Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 11am. Interment: Concord Cemetery in Villanow, GA Following Service.
Gordon Wayne Ellis
Age 77 of Ider died Wednesday, August 26 at his residence. Funeral services are Friday at 4 pm ct at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Frankie Carroll and Bro. Keith Stanford officiating. Family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time. Survivors include sons, Greg Ellis and Jason Ellis, grandchildren, Barbara Ellis, Cole Howell, Mikayla Miller, Kristy Nance(Jody), Stephanie Ray, great-grandchildren, Savannah, Alexis, Jaskson and Zander Nance, McKenzie and Gracean Cooper, Leah Howell, brother, Darrell “Sam” Ellis(Johnnie), sisters, Sue Culbert(Calvin), Penny Haswell. Mr. Ellis was a retired mechanic and member of Fairview Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Gordon and Robbie Sue Walls Ellis, wife, JoAnn Bethune Ellis, sons, Chuck Allen Ellis, Stacy Glen Ellis, brother, Kenneth Brown and sister, Bobbie Jo Davis.
Norman Everett Phillips
Age 66 of Ider died Thursday, August 27 at his residence. The family will have a private memorial service. Survivors include sons, Mitchell Phillips and Brandon Phillips, brother and sister-in-law, David and Madonna Phillips. Mr. Phillips served in the US Army and was retired from Wheland Foundry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Norman and Betty Parmer Phillips.
Clarence “Nubbin” Roberts
Age 92 of Pisgah died Friday, August 28 at his residence. Funeral service are Monday at 11 am at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike O’Dell and Bro. Neal Smith officiating. Burial will follow Friendship cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 to 6 pm on Sunday and 9am until service time on Monday. Survivors include daughter, Joan Gant, grandchildren, Nicole Gant, Jessica Roberts, Tammy Roberts, Scott Roberts, great-grandchildren, Kate Arnold, Cali Swain, daughter-in-law, Shela Roberts, sister-in-laws, Pat Shavers and Helen Shavers. Mr. Roberts was a WW II veteran serving in the US Marines and a