Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Cindy L. Jackson
19, student, Moulton
Funeral for Cindy LaShawn Jackson, who died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at University Hospital in Birmingham, was held Sunday, March 23, at Moulton Heights Church of Christ in Decatur. The 1 p.m. service was officiated by Harold Gilmore.
Burial was in the Moulton Memory Gardens with Thompson and Sons Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Jackson was born in Morgan County. She was a graduate of Lawrence County High School, where she served as Color Guard Captain in the band and played varsity basketball. Ms. Jackson was attending Alabama A&M University, where she was a member of the band.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Louise Jackson of Moulton; three brothers, James F. Jackson of Huntsville, Marvin L. Jackson of Moulton and Curtis M. Jackson of Decatur; one sister, Ava Carlisle of Decatur; and her grandfather, Fernando Jackson of Inkster, Mich.
Members of the A&M University band and football team were the pallbearers.
Sandra Thomas
56, homemaker, Town Creek
Funeral for Sandra Louise Thomas was held Saturday, march 22, 2 p.m., at Elliott Funeral Home with Hollis Rutherford officiating.
Burial was in the Chalybeate Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence.
She was born in Indiana and was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Thomas; one son, Danny Thomas of Athens; two daughters, Karen Drane of Falkville and Sue Manley of Decatur; one brother, Ronnie Miller of Kentucky; two sisters, Donna Mandrell of Kentucky and Carol Stacey of Indiana; and 10 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Billy Thomas, Dalton Thomas, Clayton Thomas, Mitchell Drane, Ronnie Miller and John Mann.
Nola Jane Simmons Wood
81, homemaker, Town Creek
A graveside service was held for Nola Jane Simmons Wood on Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m., at Elmwood Cemetery with Elmer Fowler and Phil Russell officiating and Elliott Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Wood died Friday, March 21, 1997, at her home.
She was born in Lawrence County.
Survivors include one son, James Wood of Town Creek; one daughter, Faye Hill of Town Creek; one sister, Katie Lee Bankston of Hartselle; and four grandchildren.
Grandsons and nephews were the pallbearers.
Constance Dickerson
70, homemaker, Trinity
Funeral for Constance "Connie" M. Dickerson, who died Saturday, March 22, 1997, in her home, was held Monday, March 24. The 11 a.m. service was held at Roselawn Funeral Home with the Rev. John Caltfelter officiating.
A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. that day at Hayes Cemetery in Hayden.
Mrs. Dickerson was born in Cullman County.
She is survived by her husband, John C. Dickerson; one son James G. Dickerson of Panama City, Fla.; one brother, Aaron Morgan of Pea Ridge, Ark.; and one grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Decatur General Hospital Foundation or Hospice of the Valley.
Joe C. Farr
92, retired farmer, Courtland
Funeral for Joe C. Farr was held Wednesday, March 19, 1 p.m., at Friendship North Baptist Church with the Revs. Ernest Dillard and Hyrom Argent officiating.
Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Hamilton Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Farr died Sunday, March 16, 1997, at Decatur General Hospital.
He was born in Detroit, Ala. To John and Eddie Murray Farr. He was the widower of Mildred Farr.
Survivors include one son, Billy Joe Farr of Marrero, La.; one daughter, Elizabeth F. Reding of Courtland; one brother, Lester Farr of Caldwell, Ga.; one sister, Mattie Lee Taylor of Tupelo, Miss.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Billy Chenault, Denver Wright, Leon McKenzie, Johnny Farr Jr., Ricky Wright, Brian Tessitore, Buddy Simmons and Stanley Alexander.
Thursday April 3, 1997
Susie White Hardy
65, homemaker, Courtland
Funeral for Susie White Hardy, who died Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at Parkway Medical Center, was held Tuesday, April 1. The noon service was held at North Courtland Primitive Baptist Church with the Rev. Marshall Garner officiating.
Burial was in the Annie Mae Willingham Memorial Garden with Reynolds Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Hardy was born in Limestone County and was a member of North Courtland Primitive Baptist Church.
Silas Daniel
80, retired farmer, Hillsboro
Funeral for Silas Daniel, who died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at Lawrence Baptist Medical Center, was held Tuesday, April 8. The 2 p.m. service was held at Lawrence Funeral Home with the Revs. Junior Hale, Jerry Hood and Carold Hall officiating.
Burial was in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Daniel was born in Lawrence County to Lucas and Shirley Daniel. He was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Daniel; one son, Billy Wayne Daniel of Hillsboro; seven daughters, Vickie Lauderdale and Margrette Hurst, both of Moulton, Wanda Terry of Town Creek, Shelia Pearson, Judy Kelly, Shirley Sparks and Lola Dishon, all of Hillsboro; two sisters, Louise Heflin of Moulton, Maybell Cartee of Hayti, Mo.; 28 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Delmar Sparks, Chris Hurst, Faron Terry, Edward Kelly, Wayne Daniel and Jonas Hobbs.
Clarence "Shady" Terry
86, Trinity Stone and Gravel retiree, Decatur
Funeral for Clarence "Shady" Terry was held Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m., at Roselawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen Caudle officiating.
Burial was in the Blackground Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Mr. Terry died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at Medical Park Convalescent Center.
He was born in Wheeler to the late Tiller and Ella Kimbrell Terry.
Mr. Terry was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He managed Decatur Tomboys softball team and was a champion checkers player.
Survivors include one sister, Bessie Bolton of Trinity; two brothers, Rayburn "Buster" Terry and Thomas "Tennie" Terry, both of Decatur.
Pallbearers were Jim Watson, Eddie Watson, Glenn Bibb, Richard Smith, Loyd Maner and Barry Maner.
Honorary pallbearers were members of his Sunday school class.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church.
Mattie Mae Hallmark
96, homemaker, Town Creek
Funeral for Mattie Mae Hallmark was held Sunday, April 6, 2 p.m., at Donald Baptist Church in Town Creek with the Revs. Mickey Brackin and Milton Burks officiating.
Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery with Lawrence Funeral Home Directing.
Mrs. Hallmark died Thursday, April 3, 1997, at home.
She was born in Colbert County to Meredith and Sarah Elizabeth Gargis. She was the widow of Eliga Hallmark. Mrs. Hallmark was a charter member of Donald Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Irene Brackin and Estelle Bradford, both of Town Creek; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brice Brackin, Paul Brackin, Robert Bradford, Bobby Hallmark, Gary Hallmark and Cheston King.
