Obituaries for Tues., Dec. 9, 2014

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 9, 2014

HAZEL H. RAWLS

Mrs. Hazel H. Rawls, 100, of the Goodhope community, died Mon., Dec. 8, 2014, at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Foreman Brown-Service Funeral Home.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

LETHA ADAMS BARROW

Mrs. Letha Adams Barrow, 89, of Andalusia, passed away Sun., Dec. 7, 2014, in the Andalusia Manor.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wed., Dec. 10 from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Morgan and the Rev. Ed Ganus officiating. Interment in Fairmount Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foreman Funeral Home.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Carolyn Barrow of Andalusia; her daughter, Susan Kay Henderson of Andalusia; her grandchildren, John Henderson, Patrick Barrow, Jason Barrow and Jody Barrow; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Adams of Mobile; two sisters, Myra Condren of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Sara Asarisi of Pensacola, Fla.

Pallbearers will be John Henderson, Patrick Barrow, Jason Barrow, Jody Barrow, Lane Henderson and Ryan Mock.

Family and friends unable to attend may sign an online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

MARY EVELYN SAVAGE SCOTT

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Savage Scott, 73, of Andalusia, passed away Sun., Dec. 7, 2014, in the Andalusia Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m., Wed., Dec. 10, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be one-hour before services.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Steven and Felicia Savage and Stanley and Colleen Savage, all of Andalusia; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Clodine Archie of Andalusia; and several nieces.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

CHARLENE K.

ERICKSON

Mrs. Charlene K. Erickson, 65, of Andalusia, passed away Sun., Dec. 7, 2014, at Opp Health and Rehab.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 10, at Scripture of Truth Baptist Church with the Rev. Carroll Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foreman Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Louis J. Erickson of Andalusia; her daughters and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tommy Hutto of Andalusia, Roxanne Loden of Popularville, Miss., and Shawn Strong of Anchorage, Alaska; two sons and daughter-in-law, Steven Strong of Rogers, Neb. and William and Brenda Loden Jr. of Gulfport, Miss.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Nick Batchelor, Quate Justice, Josh Bird, Nick Bird, Steven Watts Jr., and Adrian Summerset

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

ROGER WILLIAM NORRED

Mr. Roger William Norred, 67, a resident of Pine Apple, died Sat., Dec. 6, 2014, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery.

A graveside service will take place today at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine Apple at 10:30 a.m., with Dr. Harrell Cushing officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing.

Visitation was held on Mon., Dec. 8, at Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home of Greenville.

Mr. Norred was preceded in death by his father, William S. Norred; and infant brother, Bruce E. Norred.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Norred of Montgomery; daughter, Wendy A. Norred of Montgomery; mother, Doris S. Norred of Pine Apple; sisters, Kitty Lamkin (John) of Pine Apple and Pennye Anderson (Ziba) of Andalusia; brother, Keith Norred (Lee) of Columbus, Ga.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Louis Cannon, Donnie Flowers, David Garrett, Pierce Lane, Mike Melton, Von Memory, Joby Norman and Mike Norman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sara Silas, Leo Hollinger, James Lawler and Ned Lee.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Chris Stone, 15200 Highway 10E, Pine Apple, AL 36768, or to the charity of your choice.

For online condolences, please visit www.dunklinanddanielsfh.com

 

GERALDINE KELLEY

TAYLOR

Mrs. Geraldine Kelley Taylor, 84, of Andalusia, passed away Sat., Dec. 6, 2014, in the Florala Nursing facility.

Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. today at Foreman Funeral Home.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Lindal and Robert Smith of Dozier and Sandra and Billy Henley of Wing; her son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Tammie Taylor of Loango; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Taylor.

Family and friends unable to attend may sign an online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

EDWIN DURWOOD BASS

Mr. Edwin Durwood Bass, 88, of Andalusia, passed away Sat., Dec. 6, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Bass was a WWII veteran and worked for 30 years for the U.S. Postal Service. He was an active member of Southside Baptist Church, where he served the congregation as one of the deacons.

Funeral services will be today at 10 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Yopp officiating. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the church 30 minutes prior to services.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Bass; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Reggie Powell of Andalusia and Sue and Gary McCurley of Hartwell, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son, Eddie Bass.

Pallbearers will be Donald Maddox, Lowe Dillard, John Thomas, Jamey Hawkins, Jeffery Hawkins and Jim Yant. Honoarary pallbearers will be the Deacons and members of the Adult Mens #3 Sunday School Class of Southside Baptist Church.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

GILMER N. “BOOTS” WALKER

Mr. Gilmer N. “Boots” Walker, 81, of Red Level, passed away Sat., Dec. 6, 2014, at his residence.

Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Walker and the Rev. Ertis Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Charlie Chance, of Red Level; one son, Kenneth Walker, of Red Level; two sisters-in-law, Loyette Walker of Red Level and Francis Walker of Cantonment, Fla.; and special family friends, Memory Chance and Chase Burkett.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer and Lena Walker; his wife, Vera Walker; two grandchildren, Andrew Niles Straughn and Amber Nicole Straughn; brothers, Charles Walker and his wife, Keturah, James Walker and Hayward Walker; and sister, Operea Mitchell and her husband, John.

Family and friends unable to attend may sign an online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

 

WILLIAM C. “BILL” MEEKS

Mr. William C. “Bill” Meeks, 83, of Andalusia, passed away Sat., Dec.6, 2014, at his residence.

Funeral services will be today at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Madsen and the Rev. Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Meeks was a former owner of Covington Stores until its closing in 1977. In 1991, Mr. Meeks retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army National Guard with 42 years of service. After his retirement, Mr. Meeks enjoyed playing golf, traveling, particularly in Germany and he loved Auburn football.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Sylvia Hartzog Meeks of Andalusia; his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jimmy Davis of Dothan and Becky and Strud Young of Laurel Hill, Fla.; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Joni H. and Tommy J. Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepson and daughter-in-law, Gary and Kathy Hartzog of Auburn; two grandchildren, Ben Davis and Bill Davis; stepgrandchildren, Marshall Hartzog and Joshua Taylor; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Jo Meeks of Montgomery and Robert and Ann Meeks of Auburn; and a sister in law, Mrs. Dot Brooks of Andalusia.

Mr. Meeks was preceded in death by his first wife, Joy Dunn Meeks.

Pallbearers will be Ben Davis, Bill Davis, Gary Hartzog, Marshall Hartzog, Tommy Taylor and Joshua Taylor. Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Ballard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Family and friends unable to attend may sign an online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.