Obituaries for 3/25/2003

Published 12:00 am Monday, March 24, 2003

William C. McGhee

William C. McGhee, 75, of Conshohocken, Penn. died Friday, March 21, 2003 at his residence. He has lived in Conshohocken for the last 36 years, formerly of Norristown, Penn. and Dozier, where he was born and raised. After retiring, he worked at several main homes as a grounds keeper. He was an avid gardener, sports fan and pool shooter.

Funeral mass for William C. McGhee will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 10 a.m. from the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Robert J. Grudowski officiating. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Dozier Cemetery with Foreman Funeral Home directing and Father John Holliman officiating.

Mr. William C. McGhee is survived by his wife, Barbara McGhee of Conshohocken, Penn.; daughter, Janice Landy of Norristown, Penn.; brother, Waverly Kent McGhee of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Ann Wilcox of Woodland, Calif.; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Foreman Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to Bells of St. Mary's Church, 140 West Hector Street, Conshohocken, Penn., 19428.

J.D. Driver

J.D. Driver, 88, of Dozier died Saturday, March 22, 2003 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2003 at Good News Baptist Chapel with Rev. Jay Driver and Rev. Bob Kendrick. Special music was provided by John and Traci Bell. Burial will follow in Good News Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lee Driver of Dozier; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Janice Driver of Dozier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Jimmy Miller, Travelus Rest, S.C.; Rhonda Driver of Dozier; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Sterling Driver, Trevor Driver, Trenton Driver, Joshua Driver, Shannon Driver, Jimmy Miller.

John Betterton

John Betterton, 84, of Florala died Friday, March 21, 2003 in the Andalusia hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24, 2003 at Keahey Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Dean officiating. Special music was provided by pianist, Teresa Blount. Burial followed in the North Creek Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Betterton of Florala; father-in-law, James N. Turner of Florala; brothers, Bill Betterton and Bud Betterton, both of Georgiana; sisters, Doris Cooper of Red Level, Ethel Morton of Rains and Grace Holley of Georgiana.