CHESTER THOMAS LADNER

Mr. Chester Thomas Ladner, 90, of Andalusia, passed away Tues., Dec. 30, 2014, at Mizell Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Fri., Jan. 2, 2015, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Breedlove and the Rev. Wayne Weeks officiating. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at Foreman Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Ladner of Andalusia; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Beverly Ladner of Crestview, Fla.; his grandchildren, David (Danielle) Ladner and Jennifer (Bill) Hanley; and six great-grandchildren, Hunter, Joshua, Sarah, Jacob, Michael and Matthew.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Janie Ladner Barnett; and brother, Grady Ladner.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home.

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

 

MATTIE CURRY WELLS

Mrs. Mattie Curry Wells, 85, of Andalusia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Mon., Dec. 29, 2014. She was a resident of the Andalusia Manor.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 31, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Helen Grissett, a life-long friend and sister in Christ, officiating, and special music will be by Brother Gary Holloway. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Wells is survived by her brother, Tommy Jackson of Andalusia; sisters, Voncile Lawson of Andalusia, Gercile Spears of Opp, and Eunice Dubose of St. Augustine, Fla.; her daughter, Barbara Ray of Andalusia; her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Curry of McDonough, Ga., Kenneth and Dianne Curry and Randy and Penney Curry of Andalusia; her grandchildren, Tonya Barber, Dorri Ray, Kim Ray, David Curry, Jay Curry, Anna Reeves and Jason Curry; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Lomax “Mac” Curry and Roy L. Wells; three brothers, R.D., Arthur and T.J. Jackson; and three sisters, Martha Spears, Annie Mae Barlow and Carolyn Jackson.

Pallbearers will be William Blair, Brandon Ray, Hal McGhee, Clark Crates, Jason Curry and Jay Curry.

Mrs. Wells, a devoted wife and mother, also dedicated her life to walking in the footsteps of Jesus.

She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

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

 

Billy W. Grimes

Billy W. Grimes, 78, of Mobile, died Sun., Dec. 28, 2014, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held today at 10 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 31, from Good News Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be one-hour prior to services in the church.

Billy was a retiree of Teledyne Continental Motors in Mobile, as well as a retired sergeant with the Army National Guard.

Mr. Grimes is survived by his three children, Rene Williams, Matthew W. Grimes and Myron Grimes, all of Mobile; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Driver Grimes.

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