Obituaries for Tues., May 21, 2013

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, May 21, 2013

MILAN ALFRED BARNETT

Milan Alfred Barnett, 72, of Martinez, Ga., passed away on Sat., May 18, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral services will be private with Elliott Sons Funeral Home directing.

Born in Andalusia, he was the son of the late Alfred Dorsey Barnett and Jewel Ester Bane Barnett. He worked as a mail clerk at Foot and Davies for more than 25 years. He enjoyed animals, gardening, reading and working in his flower garden. He was an avid collector of memorabilia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dorsey Barnett and sister, Floyce Mack.

He is survived by his daughter, Melody Hadfield and her husband Robert of Commerce, Ga; son, Reese Barnett and his wife Beth of Andalusia; brother, Manford Barnett; sisters, Gladys Dolphin and Tiny McDaniel; grandchildren, Amanda Hadfield, Amiee Hadfield, Waylon Barnett, Jonathan Barnett and Abbigail Barnett; and best friend, Connie Braddock.

 

MARVIN ONNICE COXWELL

Marvin Onnice Coxwell, 99, of Wing, passed away on Mon., May 20, 2013, in the Andalusia hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wed., May 22, at Bradley Assembly of God Church in Wing with Keahey Funeral Home directing and the Rev. Roy Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bradley Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Keahey Funeral Home tonight from 6 to 8 and at the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Bradley Assembly of God Mission Fund.

Survivors include his sons, Larry (Nancy) Coxwell of Alabaster and Glenn Coxwell of Wing; daughter, Helen Coxwell of Wing; grandchildren, Lee (Michelle) Coxwell and Marianne (Brian) Earnest; and great-grandchildren, Cameron Coxwell and Cade Coxwell.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roselle Coxwell.

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BERNARD GRIMES

Bernard Grimes, 81, of Rose Hill, passed away on Mon., May 20, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Fri., May 24, at Good News Chapel with Keahey Funeral Home directing and the Rev. Jay Driver and the Rev. Jeff Grimes officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Special music will be provided by Jessica Walker and Ronnie Driver.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thurs., May 23, at Keahey Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Grimes of Rose Hill; son, Bernard Lee (Ann) Grimes of Wetumpka; daughters, Cynde (Rich) Dessecker of Weatherford, Texas, Beth (George) Spires of Barney, Ga., Jo Anna Straughn, Victoria Willhite and Candice Willhite, all of Rose Hill; brother, Walter Thermon (Joyce) Grimes of Rose Hill; sister, Dr. Jo Marshall of Summerset, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

To sign the quest book, visit keaheyfuneralhome.com.