Obituaries for Tues., May 1, 2012

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, May 1, 2012

RHONDA WALKER

Rhonda Walker, 31, of Andalusia passed away unexpectedly Mon., April 30, 2012.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Keahey Funeral Home.

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JOHN ALBERT ‘SAMBO’ JOHNSTON

John Albert “Sambo” Johnston, 65, of Red Level, passed away unexpectedly Sat., April 28, 2012, in the Andalusia hospital.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., today, Tues., May 1, at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brent Cook officiating and burial following in the Pigeon Creek Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Johnston of Red Level; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jackie Johnston of Century, Fla.; daughter, Elizabeth Miller of Andalusia; brother, Robert Johnston of Red Level; and grandchildren, Andrew Johnston, Tyler Johnston, Hunter Johnston, Meredith Johnston and Hillary Miller.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Holli Miller.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kent Calloway, Frankie Colvin, Billy Joe Cook, Gerald Wells, Ronnie Edson and Terry Josey.

LARRY BOLLING

Larry Bolling, 61, of Andalusia passed away Fri., April 27, 2012, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., today, Tues., May 1, at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Stone Lake Gardens with military honors.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Bolling of Andalusia; brothers, Tommy Lee (Sarah) Bolling, Guy Bolling, John Walker and Eddie “Duney” (Sandy) Bolling, all of Andalusia; sisters, Mary Sue (T.J.) Davis of Andalusia, Janice Kelley of Andalusia and Joann (Buddy) McAdams of Zephyrhills, Fla., and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Bolling; father, Johnny Bolling; brother Gathrol Ray Bolling; sister, Annie Maude Kelly, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the funeral fund at Keahey Funeral Home.

JACK COOK

Jack Cook, 85, of Andalusia, died Mon., April 30, 2012, in the Andalusia hospital.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wed., May 2, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Meadows officiating and burial following in Goodhope Cemetery. Visitation will be at Foreman Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Bruce Robertson of Pace, Fla.; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Mary Upchurch of Knoxville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

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

WILLIAM CLARENCE BATES

William Clarence Bates, age 96 of Red Level passed away Sunday in the Andalusia Manor.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Turman and Rev. Brent Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Pigeon Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at Keahey Funeral Home.

He is survived by his daughter, Betty King of Destin, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Janice Bates; sister, Sue (Alvin) Ratcliff of Red Level; grandchildren, Becky (Ronnie) Owens, Rudy (Cathy) King and Tammy (Gary) McKay; great-grandchildren, Todd Rutledge, Torey Cobb and Angie Morey; great-great grandchildren, Aaron and Allison Rutledge; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hester Bates; his son, Billy J. Bates; his brother, Cleveland Bates; and sisters, Adell Browder Spears and Maybelle Davis.

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