WILLIAM HANFORD KNOTTS

Mr. William Hanford Knotts (known to many as Bill or Pop Bill), age 86, of Opp, Alabama, died Mon., Dec. 31, 2018, in Mizell Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Manheim, W.V., on July 5, 1932, to his late parents, Nellie and Everett Knotts. He grew up in the town of Grafton as one of 11 siblings.

William met the love of his life, Emma Gean Knotts, at a carnival in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., while he was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base. They married in Crestview, Fla., on July 9, 1952, and began growing their family. He served our country for more than 40 years in the Air Force and worked for the Department of Defense. During this time he earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting.

He loved spending time with family and traveling the country with Emma. While at home he spent his time gardening and watching the birds and butterflies.

William is survived by his son, William L. Knotts; daughters, Carol A. Ambrose, Debra J. Chassey and Rebecca L. Knotts; grandchildren, Kerry, Brad, Erik, Paul and Tina; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Emma Gean (Richburg) Knotts.

A visitation will be held at Wyatt Funeral Home from 4 until 5:30 p.m., on Thurs., Jan. 10, 2019, with burial following at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. He will be laid to rest with his loving wife of 66 years.

STACEY EVANS McVAY

Mr. Stacey Evans McVay, 49, of Andalusia, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 10, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday at Foreman Funeral Home. Brother Frankie McVay and Brother Walter Brewer will officiate the service.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Odom McVay; his mother, Sheila Wells; grandmother, Juanita Duncan all of Andalusia; two daughters and son-in-law, Leslie and Mike Sgroi of St. Louis, MO, Katon King of Andalusia; sons and daughters-in-law, Evens and Somer McVay of Dozier, Avry and Brooke King, Ethan King of Andalusia; his grandchildren, Lavada Sgroi, Harper Sgroi, Lylie Henderson, Jack King, Easton King, Kaylee Williams, Courtland Williams, Boe McVay; brother and sister-in-law, Will and Bridget McVay of Andalusia; sisters and brother-in-law, Monica Robertson of Opp, Debra and Marvin McGinnis of Andalusia; his father-in-law, Jack Odom of Andalusia; sister-in-law, Kim Odom Roland and husband Charles; brother-in-law, Marty Odom; and many nieces and nephews.

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

STEVEN “KENNY”

KENNETH JOHNSON

Mr. Steven “Kenny” Kenneth Johnson, of Dozier, passed away Sun., Jan. 6, 2019, in Pensacola, Fla. He was 65.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wed., Jan. 9, 2019, at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel of Andalusia; with the Rev. Derwood Cleland officiating.  Interment will follow in Elizabeth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in McKenzie, Ala. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services (1 p.m.) at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel of Andalusia. Asked to serve as pallbearers are: Hansi McClellan, Stevie Watts, Pat Watts, Ricky Watts, Jessie Ward, and Ricky Ward.

Mr. Johnson is survived his significant other, Barbara Shoemaker; three children, Brandon (Krystal) Johnson, Steven Ivy Johnson, and April Johnson; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alan (Gabrielle) Johnson, and Victor Johnson.

Please join us in remembering Mr. Johnson by visiting his memorial page at www.keaheyfuneralhome.com.

Walter Lee “Pop” Perkins

Mr. Walter Lee “Pop” Perkins, of Andalusia, passed away Monday, January 07, 2019, at Andalusia Health. He was 83.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Andalusia Full Gospel Tabernacle church; with the Rev. John Hunt and the Rev. Travis Day officiating. Special music will be provided by Teresa Hunt and Travis Day. Interment will follow in the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Keahey Funeral Home of Andalusia has been entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel of Andalusia.

Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia Perkins; his children, Wesley (Nancy) Perkins, Johnny (Jaime) Perkins, Jamey (Bobbie) Perkins, Sandra (Mike) Little all of Andalusia; his grandchildren, Falla (Robbie) Bradford, Justin Gibson, Lance (Tiffany) Gibson, Chris (Alicia) Perkins, and Haden Perkins; and two great-grandchildren, Kennedy Bradford, and Xander Bradford. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley David and Bestus Elizabeth Perkins; and brothers, Bill Perkins and Charles Perkins.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to A.F.G.T.’s “Take a Seat” campaign.

A.F.G.T.

1600 Stanley Ave.

Andalusia, AL. 36420

Please join us in remembering Mr. Perkins by visiting his memorial page at www.keaheyfuneralhome.com.

RUTH VIOLA

MCKATHAN

Mrs. Ruth Viola McKathan, of Semmes, Ala., passed away Sun., Jan. 6, 2019, at her residence. She was 88.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wed., Jan. 9, 2019, at Pleasant Home Baptist Church Andalusia, Ala., with the Rev. Fred Kelly, the Rev. George Riek, and the Rev. Ashley McKathan officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., until 11 a.m. Wed., Jan. 9, 2019, at the church. Keahey Funeral Home of Andalusia has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. McKathan is survived by her husband, Miles McKathan of Semmes, Ala.; one son, Wayne Earl (Helen) McKathan of Mobile, Ala.; one daughter, Sherry Jean (Bill) Hanners of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jason Hanners, Corey Hanners, Denzil McKathan, and Megan McKathan Costes; and six great-grandchildren.

Please join us in remembering Mrs. McKathan by visiting her memorial page at www.keaheyfuneralhome.com.