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Mr. Hubert Blue,age 83 of the Beulah Community passed away
Wenesday 03 14 2012.
Visitation will be Friday 03 16 from 6pm-8pm at Wyatt Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be Saturday 03 17 12, at 10:00am at Wyatt
Funeral Home Chapel.
Family request to receive friends at Bill Blue's residence at
Beulah Church Rd.
Survivors Include: Wife: Mary Josephine Blue
Sons: Doug & Vickey Blue
Bill & Tammy Blue
Roger & Lisa Blue
Brother: Gene Blue
6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren
Leslie William Roberts (December 4, 1938 - March 3, 2012)
Written by StaffMr. Leslie William Roberts, age 73 of Andalusia died on Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Andalusia. Funeral services for Mr. Roberts will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 3pm from the Foreman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Reverend Josh Wilson will officiate and eulogies will be given by Tim Frey, Tom Medlock and Vann Roberts.
Pallbearers will be Tim Glisson, Randall Summerford, Chase Glisson, Olin Hackney, Tom Medlock and Vann Roberts.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Sandra Roberts of Andalusia and three daughters, Vickie Roberts, Leslie R. Glisson and husband Tim of Andalusia, and Connie R. Summerford and husband Randall, Jr. of League City, Texas; four grandchildren, Chase Glisson, Ashlan Glisson, Paul Summerford, and Isaac Summerford.
Mr. Roberts was a member of Bethany Baptist Church for several years and was also a retired investment broker. He founded Roberts and Roberts, a regional investment firm headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, in 1977 and served as it’s president until his retirement in early 2007. During this time Mr. Roberts also became an avid runner and founded the McQuire’s Running Club in Pensacola which today now has over 800 members. McQuire’s Running Club was featured in an article in Runner’s World Magazine in 2008.
Mr. Roberts was also a published author whose novel The Poison Plum, was published in 2006 and is based upon his experiences with Lyme Disease.
The body will lie in state at 1pm Monday at Foreman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Youth Ministry Fund.
Family and friends unable to attend may sign the online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.
Edith Madonna Blackmon (January 2, 1930 - March 1, 2012)
Written by StaffMrs. Edith Madonna Blackmon, age 82, of Andalusia (Point A), AL died Thursday March1, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2PM Saturday at Foreman Brown-Service Funeral Home with Reverend Hank Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Blackmon is survived by her husband, Bill Blackmon of Andalusia, sons, Terry Glenn (Patsy) Blackmon of Panama City, FL and David Michael (Nancy) Blackmon of Andalusia, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister, Frances (James) Nelson of Pensacola, FL.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Friday at Foreman’s.
Moses Gordon Hallford (February 20, 1925 - February 29, 2012)
Written by StaffMr. Moses Gordon Hallford, age 86, of Andalusia , AL died Wednesday February 29, 2012 at a Mobile Hospital. Funeral services will be 2PM Tuesday at Foreman Brown-Service Funeral Home with Reverend John Eiland and Reverend Keith Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hallford is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Randy Gordon Hallford (Cindy Locke) of Garner N.C, one grandchild Amanda Marie Hallford of Anderson, S.C, lifelong friend and confidant Helen Hallford Sarkis of Mobile, AL, three sisters Bessie Reynolds of Mobile, AL, Bertie Mae Spears of Atlanta, GA, Virginia Norwood of San Antonio, TX, one brother and sister-in-law Junior “Red” Hallford (Jackie) of Red Level, AL, and his dog Sancho.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Hinson, DeWayne Locklier, Danny Sightler, Gene Jackson, Benedict Fern and Buck Henderson.
Visitation will be 10 AM Tuesday at Foreman’s.
Arlis Chapman Adams, Sr. (July 2, 1924 - February 28, 2012)
Written by StaffMr. Arlis C. Adams, Sr., 87, of Andalusia, died Tuesday February 28, 2012 in the Andalusia Manor Nursing facility.
Graveside services will be at 1 PM Saturday March 3rd at the Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore, AL with Rev. Larry Bottoms officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday at Foreman Funeral Home.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Val and Ricky Woods of Grand Bay, AL, his sons and daughter-in-law, Chip and Mary Adams of Andalusia and Phil Adams of Millbrook, AL, his stepsons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Elaine Wiggins of Vestavia Hills, AL and Tommy and Debbie Wiggins of Decatur, AL, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren, a sister and brother-in-law, Audie Mae and Charles Thomasson of Andalusia, two sisters-in-law, Betty Adams of Warner Robbins, GA and Jane Ferguson of Bethel, AL.
Family and friends unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.
Clyde Taylor (November 11, 1927 - February 29, 2012)
Written by StaffMr. Clyde Taylor, 84, of Andalusia, died Wednesday February 29, 2012 in the Opp Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM Friday March 2nd from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Boles officiating, interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1 PM Friday at Foreman Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine K. Taylor of Andalusia, his daughters and sons-in-law, Lindal and Robert Smith of Wetumpka, AL, Sandra and Billy Henley of Wing, his son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Tammie Taylor of Loango, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a great grandchild, Christopher Brown.
Family and friends unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.
Clara Helen Martin (October 20, 1925 - February 28, 2012)
Written by StaffMrs. Clara Helen Martin, 86, of Florence, AL, formerly of Andalusia, died Tuesday February 28, 2012 in a Florence Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 11 AM Friday March 2nd at the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Sharpe and Rev. Ed Ganus officiating, and Foreman Funeral Home directing the service. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at Foreman Funeral Home.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Jean Martin of Florence, AL, a step grandson, Mat Davis of Johns Creek, GA, her niece, Wanda Moore of Gantt, AL.
Family and friends unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.
Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory
1301 Neal Metcalf Rd., Hwy 167 N
Enterprise,Alabama
Phone(334)393-2273
Mary E. Moore of Enterprise passed away Friday, February 24,2012, at
her son's home in Andalusia,Al., She was 75.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 26,2012 at
Searcy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert McWaters and Rev. Larry
Grimm Officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Cemetery with Searcy
Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at
the funeral home on Saturday, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Byrd(Donnie), Enterprise,Al.;3 sons,
Ray Slawson(Sheila),Elba,Al, Kenneth D. Slawson(Eunice),Andalusia,Al,
Wayne Slawson(Judy),Enterprise,Al; 4 sisters;2 brothers; 8 grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family to the family
at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com
Donnie Hugh Brooks (January 9, 1937 - February 7, 2012)
Written by StaffDonnie Hugh Brooks, age 75, of Dadeville, AL died Tuesday February 9, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday February 10, 2012 at Foreman Brown-Service Funeral Home with an Army Chaplin officiating. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery with full Military Honors. Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife, Carolyn Brooks of Dadeville, AL, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Don (Cheri) Brooks of Savannah, GA, Lannie (Sharon) Brooks of Millbrook, AL, Chad (Allison) Brooks of Indianapolis, IN, two daughters and son-in-law, Lynn Akin of Montgomery, AL, Shotsie (Rickey) McDuffie of Eclectic, AL, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sisters, Hazel Adams and Myrtle Boyette both of Andalusia.
Visitation will be after 5PM Thursday at Foreman’s.
Rev. J. T. Castleberry, age 82 of the Carolina Community passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Andalusia hospital. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012 at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Meadows and Rev. Lamar Brown will officiate. Special music will be provided by Beverly Coon. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Keahey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery with military honors and Keahey Funeral Home directing. He was born on February 24, 1929 to G.C. and Alene Castleberry of Red Level, Alabama. He served in the Korean War, and upon his discharge he married Luria Lucas on March 24, 1952. They had one daughter, Carol. Luria preceded him in death, and he later married Lois Blackwell in 1980. He was a Baptist minister and served churches in and around Covington County for more than 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He especially enjoyed giving produce from his garden to friends and family. He was a loving husband and a kind, loving father who was always there and always provided the best he could materially, spiritually and emotionally. In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hillery, Ray, Thomas and Wallace and a step grandson, Andrew Byrd. He is survived by his wife, Lois Castleberry of Carolina Community; Carol (Tommy) Welch of Andalusia; brothers, Douglas (Frances) Castleberry of Andalusia; Jerry (Jane) Castleberry of Boliver, Tennessee; step son, Pete (Teresa) Blackwell of Andalusia; step daughter, Sue Williams of Andalusia; Sisters-in-law, Caudy Faye Castleberry and Linda Castleberry, of Andalusia Many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Ernest Brite. Step grandchildren, Krystal (Jesse) Walden Lamar Sutton, Paul (Leslie) Blackwell, Amanda Bush, Ashley (Kevin) Watley Step great grandchildren, Macie Walden, Preston Walden, Austin Sutton, Evan “Hambone” Sutton, Carnett Bess, Nolan Blackwell, Parker Blackwell, Michael Findley, Justin Bush, Bodie Watley, Rivers Watley.
Mr. Willie Lester "Bill" Pugh age 91, of Opp.
Past away Wed. Feb. 8th at his residence.
Funeral will be Fri. Feb. 10th at 2pm at
Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel. with
Wayne Sharpe, Bill Carr and Randy Breedlove
Officiating. Interment will follow at the
Opp City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 12:30 to
2pm prior to service at the funeral Home.
Survivors Include: Wife: Jeanette Pugh
Son & Daughter in Law: Jack & Sandra Pugh
Daughter & Son in Law: Linda & Bruce Watkins ;
Janice & Henry Hornsby
Grandchildren: Jay Pugh,John Pugh, Traci Watkins,
Jamey Hornsby,Jeb Hornsby,Jacob Hornsby & Families
6 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in Death by 3 brothers & 3 Sisters
Family request omission of flowers. Memorials can
be made to the Gideans or First Baptist Church of Opp.
Wyatt Funeral Home Is Directing.
Mr. Dykes Taylor Rushing, Sr. age 72 of Elba, AL departed this life Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at Westside Baptist Church on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ken Wilson officiating. Committal services will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery Elba; AL. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Rushing family request in lieu of flowers contributions to the Alabama Chapter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 Chase Park, Birmingham, AL 35244.
Survivors include Wife-Linda Rushing of Elba, AL, Daughter-Katie Steinwinder of Montgomery, AL, Son-in-Law-Jimmy Steinwinder of Montgomery, AL, Son-Taylor Rushing of Boone, NC, Daughter-in-law-Kim Rushing of Boone, NC, Granddaughter-Jesse Tyer of Andalusia, AL, Grandson-in-law-Dustin Tyer of Andalusia, AL, Granddaughter-Torie Peters of Elba, AL, Grandson-in-law-Luke Peters of Elba, AL, Granddaughter-Becca Hodge of Elba, AL, Grandson-Elliot Steinwinder of Montgomery, AL, Granddaughter-Ellery Rushing of Boone, NC, Granddaughter-Vivian Rushing of Boone, NC, Grandson-Will Steinwinder of Montgomery, AL, Great Grandson-Houston Tyer of Andalusia, AL, Sister-Betty Rogers of Elba, AL, Sister-Mary Argo of Millbrook, AL.
Mr. Rushing was preceded in death by his parents Mr. John Rushing Jr. and Mrs. Jessie Lee Taylor Rushing, and a son Will Brazelton. Mr. Rushing was a registered Civil Engineer and retired as Office Engineer Bureau Chief after working 46 years with the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Rushing family.
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