Obituaries for Wed., June 14, 2017

Published 11:30 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017

C. L. Dyess

Rev. C. L. Dyess, 93, of the Straughn community, passed away Mon., June 12, 2017, in the Andalusia hospital.

Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Wed., June 14, at Cross Way Ministries with ministers Derrick Stewart, Chad Griggs, and Jackie Davis officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Cross Way Ministries.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at South Church of God Cemetery in Red Level with Foreman Funeral Home directing.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Dyess of the Straughn community; four daughters and sons-in-law, Unita and Wimpy Gillespie of Hillsboro, Ala., La Verne Heffner, La Ferne and Gene Griggs of Andalusia, and Mary Jo and Jackie Davis of Evergreen; three sons and daughters-in-law, Danny L. and Dorothy Dyess of Dothan, Wendell F. and Shirley Dyess, and Adrian and Tina Dyess of the Straughn community; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, John Dyess of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Dorothy Morgan and Sarah Hawkins of Mobile.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Danley, Jeff Ramsey, Mark Hidle, Stanley Peters, Dustin Dyess, Dylan Dyess, and Chad Griggs.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Josh Danley, Trevor Ramsey, Spencer Ramsey, Troy Hidle, Ben Varner, Brody Stewart, Bryce Stewart, and Michael Riley.

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

 

Halcotte DeMarr Curry

Mr. Halcotte DeMarr Curry, age 88, formerly of Red Level, passed away Sun., June 11, 2017, at his residence in Montgomery. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., June 15, at Fairmount Cemetery in Red Level. A visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Foreman Funeral Home prior to the graveside service.

He is survived by his wife, Amelia Cannon Curry of Montgomery; sons, Joe Glenn Curry of Red Level and Garel DeMarr Curry of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Curry and Charles Close of Montgomery; grandchildren, Jason Close, Jeff Close, Amelia Close Campbell, and Jessica Curry Thomas; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Jason Close, Charles Close, Junior Curry, Terry Ballew, and Mickey Cannon.

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

 

Marjorie Carnley

Ms. Marjorie Carnley of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Andalusia, passed away May 31 in North Mesa, Ariz.. She was 92 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wed., June 14, at Keahey Funeral Home of Andalusia with the Rev. Billy Boles officiating. Burial will follow at Adellum Baptist Church Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.

Ms. Carnley is survived by her brothers, Phillip Ivey of Arkansas, Buck Ivey of Mobile, and Ferrel Ivey of Prattville; sister, Sarah Grice of Andalusia; and grandchildren, Ken Carnley, Michelle Dickerson, Rod Earl and Brandon Carnley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Carnley; son, Clay Carnley; and daughter, Mildred Earl.

 

Autrey R. Taylor

Mr. Autrey R. Taylor of Mobile, formerly of Andalusia, passed away Sun., June 14, in Mobile. He was 79 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wed., June 14, at the Keahey Chapel in Andalusia. The Rev. Eddie Gossett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Bethesda Cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing. The family received friends Tuesday at Keahey Funeral Home.

Survivors include, his wife, Rose M. Taylor of Mobile; stepsons, Vincent Dibennedetto (Van) of Millbrook, Brandon Kirksey of Mobile, and Brady Kirksey (Rain) of Mobile; step-daughters, Joanne Roberts (Mike) of Pace, Fla., and Tessa Kirksey of Andalusia; brothers, Larry Taylor (Joan) of Red Level and Donald Taylor of Red Level; sisters, Jewel Rodriguez of Mobile and Rachel Pollard of Montgomery; grandchildren, William T. Smith, Courtney King, Bladen Kirksey, Victor King, and Comer King; and great-grandchildren, Clara and Lexie.

 

Janice Sue Bolling Kelley

Janice Sue Bolling Kelley, 58, of Andalusia, passed away Mon., June 12, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Keahey Funeral Home of Andalusia.