11/21/1999
MOBILE COUNTY
Carl Jerome Able Jr.
Carl Jerome Able Jr., a student at Craighead Elementary School, died Friday at a local hospital. He was 7.
He is survived by his parents, Carl J. Able and Gail D. Able of Mobile; a brother; five sisters; grandparents; and great-grandparents.
Arrangements will be provided by Hodges Chapel in Mobile.
Verta Viola Clarke
Verta Viola Clarke, a Seaboard native and Citronelle resident, died Friday at a local hospital. She was 82.
Mrs. Clarke, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, attended Citronelle United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four sons, Elmer Clarke of Biloxi, J.D. Clarke of Asheville, N. C., Kenneth Clarke of Citronelle and Dan Clarke of McIntosh; a brother, George Richardson of Aiken, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Freeman Funeral Home. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Seaboard.
Dora W. Davis
Dora W. Davis, a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, died Thursday at a local hospital. She was 95.
Mrs. Davis was a Loango native and a Mobile resident.
She is survived by a nephew, Willie Johnson of Andalusia; a great niece, Sandra Johnson of Montgomery; and five cousins.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Casher Cemetery. Arrangements are by Christian Benevolent Funeral Home in Mobile.
Robert Earl Little Sr.
Robert Earl Little Sr., a resident of Theodore, died Friday. He was 64.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Little; three sons, Robert Little Jr., Joseph Little and Kenneth Little; two daughters, Ann Hall and Brenda Whitehurst; a brother, Cecil Little; a sister, Pauline Jones; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Serenity Funeral Home. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens.
DeWillis M.A. Young
DeWillis Marchello Alphonzo Young, a Milwaukee, Wis., native and Semmes resident, died Wednesday in a car accident. He was 18.
Young, a senior at Mary G. Montgomery High School, was a member of the high school basketball team.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Blevins; his father, Alphonzo Charles Young; three brothers, Terry Lee Robbins Jr., Terrell Overton and Jarvis Braggs; a sister, LaDestiny Payton; and grandparents, Richard and Mattie Walker, Lillie Blevins, William Duncan and Odie Young.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morelight Tabernacle of Prayer Church in Prichard. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bluff City, Ark. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery. Memorials and donations may be made to any Regions Bank in the name of DeWillis "Chello" Young. Arrangements are by Reese Funeral Home.
BALDWIN COUNTY
Betsy Phillips Hines
ORANGE BEACH - Betsy Phillips Hines, a Little River native and Orange Beach resident, died Saturday at a Fairhope hospital. She was 56.
Mrs. Hines, a teacher in many Mobile County Christian schools, including Faith Academy, served as president of the Joy Fellowship Ecumenical Woman's Group in Mobile. She was the pastor for Chunchula United Methodist, Washington Street United Methodist and Whistler United Methodist from 1984-95.
She is survived by her husband, Al Hines of Orange Beach; her mother, Ruby Mae Phillips of Chatom; two sons, Curtis Hines of Atlanta and Tony Hines of Theodore; three brothers, Franklin Phillips of Baton Rouge, La., Jesse Phillips of Theodore and the Rev. Cornelius Phillips of Uriah; and a sister, Naomi Phillips Black of Chatom.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight in the family's home at 5606 Louisiana St. in Orange Beach. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at Whistler United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to a local United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Baldwin Funeral Home in Gulf Shores.
Ronald E. Huggins
SILVERHILL - Ronald Edward Huggins, a Mobile native and Silverhill resident, died Thursday at his home. He was 45.
Huggins, a lab technician for Scott Paper, was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Huggins of Eight Mile; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland. Services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mobile Memorial Gardens.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Bill Elliot Weaver Jr.
McINTOSH - Bill Elliot Weaver Jr., a Chatom native and McIntosh resident, died Friday at a local hospital. He was 25.
He is survived by his father, Bill Elliot Weaver Sr. of McIntosh; his mother, Dovie Jean Weaver of McIntosh; a brother, Preston Weaver of Mount Vernon; and three sisters, Roxanne Weaver of Mount Vernon, and Johanna Fields and Jennifer Lang, both of McIntosh.
Visitation will begin at 5 tonight at Memorial Baptist Church. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Weaver Family Cemetery in McIntosh.
MONROE COUNTY
Ethel Kilpatrick Falls
MONROEVILLE - Ethel Kilpatrick Falls, a Monroeville resident, died Thursday at home. She was 94.
Mrs. Falls, a member of Monroeville Church of Nazarene, is survived by a son, Calvin Falls of Monroeville; two daughters, Margie Hernandez of Monroeville and Dorothy Mixon of Houston; a sister, Verter Floyd of Mexia; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home.
Lawrence R. Luker
Lawrence R. Luker, a Monroe County native and resident, died Friday at a local nursing facility. He was 87.
He was a member of Excel Assembly of God and worked for the town of Frisco City for many years.
He is survived by three sons, Bobby L. Luker and Gregg Luker both of Old Salem Community and Randy Luker of Frisco City; five brothers, Calvin Luker of Monroeville, Ulus Luker and Ira Luker, both of Phenix City, Jack Luker of Old Stage Road, and Earl Luker of Laurel, Miss.; a sister, Bertha Bowen of Frisco City; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home in Monroeville. Burial will be in Excel Cemetery.
English H. Cody
A native and resident of Mobile died Friday, November 19, 1999 at a local health care facility. He was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, a Veteran of WWII and was retired from Brookley Air Force Base. He is survived by a brother, Wilmer S. Cody, Sr. of Mobile; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from St. Paul Episcopal Church on Monday, November 22, 1999 at 100 P.M. with interment
in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, from 300 P.M. until 500 P.M. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dauphin Street Extension, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Mrs. Dora W. Davis
A native of Loango, AL and resident of Mobile, AL, born August 16, 1904 passed Thursday, November 18, 1999 at a local hospital. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missiona ry Baptist Church where she formerly served as a member of the Senior Usher Board, Senior Choir, Nurses Guild and Sunday School Teac her. She leaves to mourn, one nephew, Willie Johnson of Andalusia, AL, great niece, Sandra Johnson of Montgomery, AL., cousins, Edna Rice, Eddie Lee (Mamie) Giles, Jr., Vernett Giles, Darry Sanders I, Darry Sanders II, all of Mobile. Her remains will lie in state at Christian Benevolent Funeral Home Tuesday, November 23, 1999 from 12-5 P.M. and after 12 noon Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 461 Texas St. Visitation will be from 1-2 P.M. at which time Rev. James Murphy, Pastor will conduct the funeral service. Interment
Casher Cemetery. Arrangements by CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 201 N. Hamilton St., Mobile, AL., 36603.
Mr. Odes C. Lindsey
A native of Covington Co., AL and resident of Whistler died at a local health care facility Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at the age of 87. Mr. Lindsey was a charter m ember of the Carpenter, Millwright and Fabricators L ocal #89. He was presented the Gold Card and carried the 50 Year Book from Local #89. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Cole Lindsey, son, Odes Ferrill Lindsey, two grandsons, Todd Layman Harden and Tracy Lynn Harden. He is survived by six daughters, Evelyn Jeanette Harden, Wanda Juanita (Jerry) Wilkins, both of Mobile, Barbara Ann (Jack) Bridgeman of Chattanooga, TN, Frances Lucille (Fred) Dawkins of Eight Mile, Vivian Louise (Buddy) Randall of Daphne and Linda Jane (Maurice) Chavers of Semmes; four sisters, Evelyn Mildred McCloud, Sarah Inez Lindsey, both of Pensacola, FL. Edith Pauline Morley of San Antonio, TX and Carmel Marie Lindsey of Mobile; two brothers, James Crawford (Dallas) Lindsey of New Foundland and Curtis Oneal (Mary) Lindsey of Flomaton, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitat ion will be held on Monday, November 22, 1999 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 10 AM from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home with graveside services following at 1230. Interment
will be in Galilee Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Stapleton, AL. Funeral a rrangements were by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, AL.
Mrs. Bessie Waldon McDade
A native of Jackson, AL resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, November 21, 1999 at the family residence. Mrs. McDade was a member of the American Orchid Society, the Mobile Orchid Society and First Baptist Church of Semmes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clint McDade and her son, Allen P. Waldon. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dolores M. Waldon of Mobile, AL and two step-sons, Neil McDade of Mobile, AL and Everest McDade of Ashville, NC; two sisters, Mammie Spooner of Leaksville, MS and Alice Golden of Bascom, FL; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 from 10 AM until 12 noon followed by funeral services at 12 noon in the chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Interment
will be in Pine Crest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Dauphin Street Extension, Mobile, AL.
Ethel L. Pearson
A native and life long resident of Mo bile passed away on Friday, November 19, 1999 at the age of 89 at a local health care facility. She was the daughter of the late Charles T. Lane and was also preceded in death by her husband, O.R. Pearson. She is survived by three sisters, Martha Bowman of Gulf Breeze, FL, Helen Harrison of Mobile and Lois Bedwell of Mobile; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Radney Funeral Ho me on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 1000 A.M. with interment
in Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 500 P.M. until 800 P.M. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dauphin Street Extension , Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Gladys Viola Welch
A native Flat Rock, AL and resident of Mobile died Saturday, November 20, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Welch is preceded in death by her husband, James Welch, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Charles) Stahly, of Mobile, Sandra (William) Mandigo of Beacon, NY.; one son, James (Carol) Welch , Jr. of Mobile; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be today from 12 noon until 230 P.M. at Serenity funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 230 P.M. in the Chapel. Interment
will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are by SERENITY FUNERAL HOME, 8691 Old Pascagoula RD, Mobile, AL.
DeWillis Marchello Alphonzo Young (Big Perm)
A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former resident of Bluff City, Arkansas, was presently residing in Semmes, AL., died on Wednesday, November 17 , 1999. He was a senior at Mary G. Montgomery High School and a member of the Hi gh School Basketball Team. He is survived by his mot her, Sharon (William) Blevins; his father, Alphonzo Charles Young, and Terry Lee Robbins, Sr. who raised him; three brothers, Terry Lee Robbins, Jr., Terrell Overton and Jarvis Braggs; one sister, LaDestiny Payton; grandparents, Mattie and Richard Walker, Lillie Blevins, William Duncan and Odie Young; a very special aunt, Sharon Rembert and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at the Morelight Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 417 Whistler St., Prichard, AL on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. Elder Daniel R. Moore, Pastor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 1999 from the Union Grove Baptist Church, Bluff City, Arkansas at 2 P. M. with Rev. Leon Parham officiating. Interment
will be in the Union Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to any Region's Bank in the name of DeWillis ``Chello'' Young. Interment
will follow in the Whispering Pines Cemetery. REESE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. 925 Bessemer Ave. Prichard, AL.
