GREEN
WOODLAND — Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Green, 107, will be at 1 p.m. today from Providence Baptist Church. Rainwater Funeral Home of Bowdon, Ga. in charge of arrangements.
HARGROVE
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Cunningham Hargrove, formerly of Hobson City, will be at 12 p.m. today, April 16, 2008, at Rome Missionary Baptist Church in Oakwood Village, Ohio.
Survivors include one daughter, Portia Cunningham, of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Opal Thomason, Denise DeRamus, Cassandra Cunningham, Anita Cunningham, all of Hobson City and Cora Stamps of Chespeake, Va.; brothers, Clayton Cunningham of Oakwood Village, Ohio; Joe Cunningham, of Hobson City, Rickey Cunningham and Jerome Cunningham of Anniston, and Kenneth Cunningham, of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Compliments of: Anniston Funeral services "Where Service Begins and Never Ends"
McKERLEY
BLUE MOUNTAIN — Memorial services for Sally Ann McKerley, 69, will be at a later date with K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center directing. Mrs. McKerley died Tuesday at RMC in Anniston. She is survived by her husband, Melvin McKerley Sr., of Blue Mountain; two daughters, Shelia Wilson and Patricia Butcher, both of Ohatchee; two sons, Melvin Q. McKerley Jr. and John Nix; one brother, Thurman Nix, all of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Wendy Mink, Gary Wilson, Robert Scott; nine great-grandchildren; three nieces and four nephews. Mrs. McKerley was a member of Life Tabernacle Church and worked for several years at Blue Mountain Cotton Mill and Jacksonville Cotton Mill. She loved her family, was a friend to all she knew, a homemaker, were she raised five children and loved and cared for her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded death by her one son, Howard Nix, and one brother, William Nix. Online condolences to: www.klbrownfuneralhome.com
RAMPEY
WOODLAND — Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Johnson Rampey, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today from the Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Timothy Holt, Dr. Barry Cosper and the Rev. Ronnie Puckett officiating. Mrs. Rampey will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial to follow in the adjoining church cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Rampey died Monday, April 14, 2008 at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Rampey is survived by her husband, Charlie "Charles" B. Rampey Jr., of Woodland; one brother, Benjamin E. Johnson, of Roanoke; one brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Crouch and Yvonne Rampy, of Woodland, Mrs. Horace Rampy; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Johnson, Ben Johnson, Todd Rampy, Charles P. Rampy, Philip C. Rampy, and Timothy Rampy. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mrs. Rampey was born November 2, 1925 the daughter of Robert B. and Ethel Earnest Johnson. She was an active member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, where she was known affectionately as "Miss Katherine". She loved her Lord, her husband Charles, and the church where she met Jesus and served him faithfully. Mrs. Rampey was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School class, WMU, sign and communion committees and former choir member, also Thursday's Ladies Bible Study group. She prepared each week's Sunday bulletin, and spent many hours as church clerk gathering old church records and organizing them. She leaves a legacy of commitment and dedication for everyone. Mrs. Rampey had worked in the accounting department for Marvin's Hardware. She was preceded in death by her parents. Flowers will be accepted or donations to Shiloh Baptist Church.
RUSH
PIEDMONT — Graveside services for Mrs. Elsie Rush, 85, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. (Eastern Time) at Highland Memorial Park in Knoxville, Tennessee with the Rev. Gary Black officiating and Thompson Funeral Home in charge. The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Rush died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy R. Black (Gary), of Piedmont; two sons, Barry Phillips, of Hightstown, N.J. and Dennis Rush (Cathy), of Knoxville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Jason Black, Heather B. McDivitt (Daryl), Deborah Phillips, Cynthia Phillips, Mark Phillips, Andrew Rush and Susan Rush; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rush was born February 27, 1923 in Hellier, Ky. the daughter of the late Noah and Sarah Wallace. She lived most of her life in Kentucky and New Jersey. She had been a Piedmont resident for the past five years. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Rush; her parents, and eight brothers and sisters. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the Piedmont Educational Trust, Superintendent of Education, Piedmont City Schools, P.O. Box 232, Piedmont, Ala. 36272.
STEWART
NEWELL — Funeral services for Mrs. L.C. Williams Stewart, 94, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 16, 2008 from the Smyrna Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Smith and The Rev. Keith Rivers officiating. Mrs. Stewart will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial to follow in the adjoining church cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Stewart died Monday, April 14, 2008, at Lineville Nursing Facility. Mrs. Stewart is survived by caretakers, Barry and Patsy Daniel, of Newell; grandson, Mike Stewart, of Birmingham.
Pallbearers will be Barry Daniel, Carroll Brock, Harold Herren, Robert Hurst, and Larry Hill. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Stewart, Byrd Stewart and Neal Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was born February 24, 1914, the daughter of Boss and Carrie Ellen Nolen Williams. She was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church and a seamstress inspector for Sewell Manufacturing. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Stewart; her parents; one son, Shelly Fred.
TIDWELL
LAFAYETTE — Funeral services for Thomas "Tommy" Alan Tidwell, 51, will be 2 p.m. today, April 16, 2008, from Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel.
USREY
OPA-LOCA, Fla. — Paul Wayne Usrey "Muscles", 62, formerly of Saks, passed away January 26, 2008 of natural causes. He is survived by his sister, Merelyn Usrey Underwood, and brothers, John and Ralph Usrey, all of Saks. Mr. Usrey was a 1962 graduate of Saks High School. He was involved for many years in the Anniston Parks and Recreation baseball and softball programs. A private memorial service will be at Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends afterwards at his sisters' home at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
WILLIAMS
FRUITHURST — Funeral services for June S. Williams, 61, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Paran Baptist Church. Visitation from 6-8 tonight at Dryden Funeral Home. Dryden Funeral Home "Caring Service Since 1962." 256-463-2287
YOUNG
MARIETTA, Ga. — John Young Jr., 79, died Monday, April 14, 2008. Mr. Young is retired from the Smyrna Police Dept., and he was a member of the American Legion Post 160 and the Nelm's Masonic Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War, and he is of Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Edwards Young, of Marietta, Ga.; daughters, Sabrina (Wayne) Young Jones, of Dallas, Ga., Katrina (Henry) Young Cambron, of Dallas, Ga.; grandchildren, Jonny Cambron, Jason Jones, and Sarah Jones; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Castellaw Funeral Home Jonquil Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends this evening, April 16, 2008 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Castellaw Funeral Home. Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna in charge of arrangements www.castellawfuneralhome.com
