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Covington County, Alabama Obituary and Death Notices Collection

GenealogyBuff.com - Covington County, Alabama Obituary and Death Notice Collection - 52

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Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935

Josephine Benton McAdams
Josephine Benton McAdams, 89, of Florala, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a Florida nursing facility. A funeral was held Monday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. John White and Rev. Clyde Northrop officiating. Special music was provided by Red Oak Baptist Church choir. Burial followed in North Creek Cemetery.

Larry Ray
Larry Ray, 56, of Andalusia, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Foreman Funeral Home.

Clara Mae Mahaffey
Clara Mae Mahaffey, 67, of Andalusia, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Miller officiating. Burial followed in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery.

Michael Walker
Michael Walker, 24, of Florala, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in a Dothan hospital after a brief time of cancer. He was a 1996 graduate of Florala High School. A funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. David Dean officiating. Special music was provided by the family. Burial followed in the Walker Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

James Larry Ray
James Larry Ray, 56, of Andalusia, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Lavon Burke officiating. Burial will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the home of Mattie Wells on the Moore Road Extension.

John G. “Jay” Scherf, III
On Monday, November 5, 2001, Jay lost his courageous battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord. Jay was born February 4, 1943 in Andalusia as the first born to Mr. and Mrs. John G. Scherf, Jr. Jay completed his primary and secondary education in Andalusia, graduating from Andalusia High School in 1961. While attending high school, sports were his primary interest where he lettered in football, basketball, golf and was all state in track for two years. Jay was active in other clubs as well including Glee Club, Male Chorus, Dramatic’s Club, A-Club and was selected to Senior’s Who’s Who. Jay was an Eagle Scout and represented Andalusia High School at Boy’s State in his junior year. Upon graduating High School, Jay attended the University of Alabama where he majored in Sociology and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1967. While in college, Jay was a member of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity and selected as the outstanding pledge in 1961. In sports Jay was an all-campus intramural selection in football and golf for 1963 and 1964. Upon graduating college Jay returned to Andalusia and joined the family business founded by his grandfather. Jay started in the Engineering Department, was promoted to Assistant Account Manager and eventually became Customer Service Manager and Assistant to the Vice President of Sales. The family business, Alatex, Inc., was the second largest manufacturer of men’s dress shirts at that time. He eventually declined a promotion to the New York office of Alatex, Inc. and moved to Fort Walton Beach, Fla. with his growing family. Jay was self-employed with The Equitable Life Assurance Society for the remainder of his life where he was a Senior Agent and Registered Representative. Jay was heavily involved in community and civic organizations in Andalusia and Fort Walton Beach, including: Board of Directors of the Andalusia Jaycees, First Methodist Church in Andalusia; Andalusia Chamber of Commerce, Instructor at Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College, Scherf Memorial Foundation, President of the Andalusia Pee Wee Football League, Pack Leader of the Andalusia Cub Scout program, Pack #46, and was nominated to the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce, and selected to appear in the 1973 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America. Jay also served as a member of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Life Underwriters, Miracle Strip Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association (where he served as its president in 1983), Board of Directors of the Okaloosa Chapter of the American Cancer Society (where he served on the organizing committee for the Bid for Bachelors fund raising effort which raised over $350,000.00 in both 1986 and 1987), past President of the Fort Walton Beach Rotary Club and President of the Fort Walton Beach Rotary Scholarship, Inc. Jay also was a Life Member of the Okaloosa-Walton Division of the American Heart Association and was one of four area professionals selected to run for the King of Hearts fundraising effort which raised over $30,000.00 in 1988. Jay was a member of Elk Lodge in 1975 of Fort Walton Beach. To say that Jay had a zest for life would be an understatement. Jay was an avid Alabama fan and friends will always remember the bar-b-ques and pig roasts at Jay’s home which became stuff that legends were made of. Jay was a gentleman in all respects who counted his many friends as part of his family. He truly enjoyed children and would go out of his way to indulge them. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the building fund of Saint Simon’s Episcopal Church, 28 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at Saint Simon’s Episcopal Church at 3 p.m.

James Larry Ray
James Larry Ray, 56, of Andalusia, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. A funeral was held Friday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Lavon Burke officiating. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Hester Beatrice Willcutt
Hester Beatrice Willcutt, 86, of Andalusia, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Beda Cemetery.

James Wood Cheshire
James Wood Cheshire, 79, of Andalusia, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at his residence. A funeral will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at Red Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Aulton Easley and Rev. Clyde Northrop officiating. Burial will follow in Red Oak Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 10, from 5 to y p.m. at Foreman Funral Home and at the church 30 minutes prior to services.

Dollie Mae Rodgers
Dollie Mae Rodgers, 88, of Andalusia, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, in an Opp nursing facility. A funeral will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Cole officiating. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.

G.W. “Dub” Nelson
G.W. “Dub” Nelson, 84, of Andalusia, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Keahey Funeral Home.

G.W. “Dub” Nelson
G.W. “Dub” Nelson, 84, of Andalusia, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital., A funeral was held Monday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Good News Chapel in Rose Hill with Rev. Jay Driver officiating. Music was provided by the Driver Trio Quarter accompanied by Pam Miller, pianist. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

Foy B. Scroggins
Foy B. Scroggins, 76, of Andalusia, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at his residence. A funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Frankie McVay and Rev. Melvin Kilpatrick officiating. Special music was provided by the Zion Hill Baptist Church choir. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Evelyn Thompson
Evelyn Thompson, 83, of Red Level, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, in a Georgianna hospital. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Fairmount Baptist Church. She retired from Red Level Fashions and then worked at the Covington County Health Department for the past ten years until earlier this year when she retired due to illness. A funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Williams officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery in McKenzie.

Steven Brant DuBose
Steven Brant DuBose, 16, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at his residence. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 19, at 3 p.m. in Green wood Cemetery in Teague, Texas with Ricks Funeral Home of Teague directing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Southside Baptist Church Music Department.

Hugh Harris
Hugh Harris, 82, of Dozier, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in a Montgomery nursing facility. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Wanda Sowell
Wanda Sowell, 52, of Andalusia, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at her residence. A funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Miller officiating. Burial will follow in New Home Congregational Church Cemetery.

Effie T. Harrelson
Effie T. Harrelson, 91, a long-time resident of Searight, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Edwin Patterson and Rev. Byron Hogg officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity or church of one’s choice.

Betty Hall
Betty Hall, 64, of Wetumpka, formerly of Andalusia, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital. Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ed Ganus officiating and Keahey Funeral Home directing.

Carlo Spitaleri
Carlo Spitaleri, 80, of Andalusia, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital. He attended Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home with Father Hollerman officiating. Burial followed in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Betty Hall
Betty Hall, 64, of Wetumpka, formerly of Andalusia, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital. Graveside services will be held Friday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 9 a.m. until time to depart to the cemetery at Keahey Funeral Home.

Lucile Jordan Eiland
Lucile Jordan Eiland, 85, of Andalusia, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at her residence. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Cole officiating. Burial will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Exa Lee Jones
Exa Lee Jones, 91, of Andalusia, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. Graveside services were held Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Melvin Kilpatrick officiating and Foreman Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Marie Josey
Marie Josey, 88, of Andalusia, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, in an Andalusia nursing facility. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery with Minister Herb Carlisle officiating and Foreman Funeral Home directing. Music was provided by Patty Meyer.

Carlo Spitaleri
Carlo Spitaleri, 80, of Andalusia, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in a Montgomery hospital. He attended Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 1 p.m. until time of services.

Sandra W. Manning
Sandra W. Manning, 65, of Lillian, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at her residence. Born Oct. 7, 1936, in Andalusia, she was the daughter of Cage and Bonnie May Wiggins and the granddaughter of Dollie Colvin of Oak Street. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Andalusia and was a current member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church of the Bethlehem community near Sellers. A 1955 graduate of Andalusia High School, she was a longtime employee of the federal government at Maxwell AFB. A funeral was held Monday, Nov. 19, at Leak-Memory Chapel in Montgomery with Rev. Gary Burton and Father Charles Troncale officiating. Burial followed in Bethlehem Cemetery on Butler Mill Road with Rev. Bob Crumbley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Clyde J. Nowling
Clyde J. Nowling, 67, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Dec. 11 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, he was a retiree of the U.S. Navy after serving twenty two years. Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. with Chaplain Horne officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors by Pensacola Naval Air Station. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.

James Arlen Dunn Sr.
James Arlen Dunn Sr., 68, of Andalusia, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. Retired from the military, he served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. A funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at Foreman Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Kilpatrick and Rev. William Goodson officiating. Music was provided by Carol Carnley and Rev. John McGukin. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the U.S. Navy.

Carlo Charles Spitaleri Jr.
Carlo Charles Spitaleri Jr., 54, of Hope Hull, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at a Montgomery hospital. Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be after 12 p.m. Monday.

Clyde J. Nowling
Clyde J. Nowling, 67, of Andalusia, died Tuesday, Dec. 11 2001, in an Andalusia hospital. A veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, he was a retiree of the U.S. Navy. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Foreman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to charity of choice.

Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967

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