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Girardi ============================================= February 2004 The Randolph Leader January 7, 2004 ________________ OBITUARIES: Charles Worth Jordan    (ROANOKE) Services for Charles Worth Jordan, 91, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Roanoke, with Dr. Bill Dean and Dr. Doug Turner officiating.  Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens.    Mr. Jordan will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services.    Mr. Jordan died Friday, Jan. 2, at Oconee Regional Medical Center in Milledgeville, Ga.    Survivors include his wife, Helene Collins Jordan of Roanoke; a daughter, Jane Jordan Gammon of Trion, Ga.; two sons, Bill Jordan of Brea, Calif., and Charles W. Jordan of Concord, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Sara Moore of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Avon Williams of LaGrange, Ga.; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.    Pallbearers will be Hookie Young, James Sheppard, Lavoy Caldwell, Spec Bonner, Sam Shelnutt and Tommy Yarbrough.  Honorary pallbearers will be friends from the military.    A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mr. Jordan was born July 26, 1912, son of Charles Webb and Ida Kennedy Jordan. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War and retired from a career in the military.  He was also a retired mail carrier for the Roanoke post office, a member of First Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Inez Florence Jordan.    Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Irene Louise Wright McManus    (WEDOWEE) Services for Irene Louise Wright McManus, 92, of Wedowee, were Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Liberty Grove Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Norred officiating.  Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge.    Mrs. McManus died Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston.    Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte McManus of Huntsville; five sons, Sherrell McManus of Roanoke, James. T. "Tommy" McManus of Anniston, Benny Ray McManus of Spencer, Tenn., Wilson Wright McManus of Huntsville and Phillip Eugene "Gene" McManus of Kingsport, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie McKeen of LaGrange, Ga., and Mrs. Clara Kerr of Auburn; a sister-in-law, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.    Mrs. McManus's grandchildren served as pallbearers.    Mrs. McManus was a native and lifelong resident of Randolph County, born Nov. 15, 1911, the daughter of James W. and Josie H. Wright, in the Leven's community.  She was baptized in the Little Tallapoosa River and became a member of Cavers Grove Christian Church and later a member of Leven's Baptist Church. In 1935 she moved to the Friendship community, where she resided until her death.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Ferris Sherrel "Fed" McManus; three sisters, Edna Wright, Lula Reaves and Lena W. Rampy; and three brothers, Jeptha Wright, Sam Wright and John Wright. __________ Jessie Odell Bolan Stewart    (LANETT) Mrs. Jessie Stewart died Jan. 1, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange following a lengthy illness.    Mrs. Stewart leaves behind her husband of 74 years, Allen Stewart, who resides at the Florence Hand Home in LaGrange.  Mr. and Mrs. Stewart lived in Lanett for 49 years after moving from Rock Mills in 1953.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lanett.    Mrs. Stewart was a loving mother of six children, Roy Gherson Stewart, Betty Stewart Morris, Jimmy Jerrell Stewart, Calvin Jackson Stewart and Allen Jerry Stewart, all of the Lanett-Valley area, and an infant, Ruby, who preceded her in death.  She also leaves behind her brother Nick Bolan of Randolph County.    She took joy in being a part of the lives of her children and their spouses whom she loved as her own.  She enjoyed her 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends who found her home a loving and comfortable place and visited often.    Mrs. Stewart was born in Guntersville, Marshall County, Ala., Dec. 22, 1911. She was the daughter of Newton Leroy and Fannie Latham Bolan who preceded her in death.  Five brothers and sisters also preceded her in death.    Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley with interment following at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett.  The Rev. Donnie-Erwin Brown and the Rev. Bill Williams officiated.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lanett or Plant City United Methodist Church. __________ Emma Sue Nolen    (FIVE POINTS) Emma Sue Nolen, 48, of Five Points died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.    Services were Friday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. at Lanett First Baptist Church with Dr. Hugh Richardson officiating.  Burial was at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in the Welch community.    Born Oct. 12, 1955, in Randolph County, Mrs. Nolen had retired from West Point Stevens Langdale Mill with 25 years of service with the company.  She loved fishing, the outdoors and reading scriptures.  She was devoted to and constantly encouraged her family.  She was a member of Lanett First Baptist Church.    She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ricky Nolen; a sister, Mary Lou Laws of Rock Mills; her father, J. W. Siggers of Waverly; her mother, Arene Pike of Rock Mills her grandmother, Suzie Pike of Rock Mills; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law; one nephew; five nieces; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Albert Pike and Walt Siggers; and her grandmother, Mary Emma Siggers.    The family respectfully declines the honor of flowers and asks that memorials be made to Lanett First Baptist Church or to the Cystic Fibrosis Association in her memory.    Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Erbis D. Scott    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Erbis D. Scott, 78, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.    Mr. Scott, born March 18, 1925, in Randolph County, Ala., was the son of the late Hiram and Beulah Brown Scott.  He had lived in LaGrange most of his life and was an Army veteran of World War II.  He retired from the Live Oak Plant of Milliken & Company.    Survivors include two daughters, Diane Brown of LaGrange and Carol Yohn of Five Points; three grandchildren; a sister, Erma Lashley of LaGrange; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Segrest Scott.    Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. in the Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel in LaGrange with the Rev. S. T. Janney officiating. Burial was in Shadowlawn Cemetery. __________ Dorothy Mae Cummings Story    (WEDOWEE) Services for Dorothy Mae Cummings Story, 71, of Wedowee were Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church with the Revs. Vernon. Willis, Wayne Jeton and Harold Cummings officiating.  Burial followed at Highway Memory Gardens with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge.    Mrs. Story died Thursday, Jan. 1, at Clay County Hospital in Ashland.    Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca Ann Smith of Valley, Susan Darlene Cater of Roanoke and Benita Rollins a Wedowee; a son, Robert Earl Story of Warner Robins, Ga.; two sisters, Wilma Mickler of Fayetteville, N.C., and Leona Jenkins of Valley; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Jason Cummings, Bobby Young, Max Cummings, Caren Cummings, Dion Peoples and Rudd Cummings.    A Randolph County native, Mrs. Story was born Feb. 16, 1932, daughter of Oye and Annie Holloway Cummings.  She was a homemaker and a member of Highway First Congregational Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Story; two sisters, Juanita Pool and Gladys Young; and two brothers, Winston and Charlie Will Cummings. Note: The Randolph Leader, January 14, 2004    Correction:  In the obituary for Dorothy Mae Cummings Story, who died on Jan. 1, one of Mrs. Story's daughter's names were [name was] misspelled.  Her name is Susan Darlene Carter. __________ Owen Nathaniel Shelnutt    (ROANOKE) Services for Owen Nathaniel Shelnutt, 82, of Roanoke were Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Antioch Christian Church with the Rev. Wes Kinsey and the Rev. Ken May officiating.  Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge.    Mr. Shelnutt died Wednesday, Dec. 31, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.    Survivors include his wife, Nell Landers Shelnutt of Roanoke; two sons, Dr. Sam Shelnutt of Roanoke and Joe Shelnutt of Mt. Meigs; and four grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Wade Shelnutt, Chase Shelnutt, David Meddick, Jim Lane, Jimmy Landers and Dave Landers.    A lifelong resident of this area, Mr. Shelnutt was born Nov. 22, 1921, son of Edgar Lee and Mammie Cook Shelnutt.  He was a World War II Navy veteran, a member of Roanoke Christian Church and had been employed as a veteran service officer with the state of Alabama for 30 years.    Memorials may be floral or contributions to Roanoke Christian Church, c/o John Frank Burdette, 479 Fincher Rd., Roanoke, AL 36274. __________ James Roger 'Meatball' Nolan    (NEW CASTLE, Del.) James Roger "Meatball" Nolan, 51, a resident of New Castle, Del., formerly of Roanoke, died on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Millcroft Nursing Facility in Newark, Del.    Funeral services for Mr. Nolan were on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 2 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Roanoke, with the Revs. Gilbert Staples and Lathonia Wright officiating.  Interment followed in East Roanoke Cemetery. Roanoke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.    Mr. Nolan is survived by his wife, Geri L. Nolan of New Castle; eight children, James R. Nolan Jr., Patrick Nolan, Shanta Calloway, Rochelle Calloway and Santwania Thompson of Roanoke, Shandrel Daniels of Fort Dix, N.J., Tanya Tucker of New Castle and Nathaniel Henry of Atlanta; two sisters, Catherine White and Dicie Sims of Roanoke; and two brothers, Walter and Angelo Nolan of Roanoke; and 19 grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Jefferson Nolan, Dennis White, Randy Nolan, Jimmy Ware, Walter Henry and Curtis Joiner.  Honorary pallbearers were Walter Nolan, Alfred Hill, Samuel Hopkins, Baine Woods and Jonathan White. __________ Rudene Bowen    (VALLEY) Rudene Bowen, 76, of Valley died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.    Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. at Lion of Judah Church in Huguley with the Revs. Shon Bryan, Milford McClain and David Copeland officiating.  Burial followed in the Potash Cemetery in Randolph County.    Mrs. Bowen is survived by one son, Kenny Bowen of Lanett; three daughters, Kathy Killcreas of Bay Minette, Karen Higgins of Athens, Tenn., and Katrina Crane of Valley; six sisters-in-law; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.    Born April 21, 1927, in Randolph County, Mrs. Bowen loved people, enjoyed cooking and attending her church, Lion of Judah.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Durrell Bowen.  She was the daughter of the late Matilda Cantrell Spears and James Monroe Spears.    Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lion of Judah Church in her memory.    Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ William 'Bud' Harvel    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) William "Bud" Harvel, 77, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Twin Fountains Nursing Home.    Mr. Harvel, born Sept. 16, 1926, in Randolph County, Ala., was the son of Eva Harvel of LaGrange and the late J.D. Harvel.  He had lived in LaGrange most of his life and was retired from the Kex Plant of Milliken and Company.    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of 53 years, Mamie Lee Harvel; a daughter, Cathy Barnes of LaGrange; a granddaughter; three sisters, Margie Hayes of Albany, Ga., and Bobbie Dantin and Maude Duhon, both of Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews.    Graveside services were 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in Shadowlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Hodge officiating.    Arrangements were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Wanda Gentry Bevilacquer    (FREDERICKSBURG, Va.) Memorial services for Wanda Gentry Bevilacquer, 62, of Fredericksburg, Va., were Sunday, Jan. 4, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Ashland with the Rev. Ben Rosser officiating and Clay County Funeral Home in charge.  Full military services were Nov. 16 in Quantico, Va.  Burial was in the National Cemetery in Virginia.    Mrs. Bevilacquer, died Nov. 12 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.    Survivors include her husband, retired Marine Gen. Allen Bevilacquer; two daughters, April Downs of Fredericksburg and Danielle Allen of Cory, N.C.; her mother, Sue Pearson of Ashland; a brother, Larry Weems of Wadley; and three grandchildren.    Mrs. Bevilacquer, a Calhoun County native, was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  She served as a Marine for two years and a marine wife for 32 years. She had been employed by Russell Manufacturing Company of Alexander City.  She was preceded in death by her father, James Roy Gentry; two sisters, Jimmy Sue Gentry and Sonja Gentry; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hawthorne.    Contributions may be made to Liberty Baptist Church or a favorite charity. __________ Lucy Nell Bartlett Keeble    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Lucy Nell Bartlett Keeble, 85, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.    Mrs. Keeble, born April 26, 1918, in Randolph County, Ala., was the daughter of the late James Hester and Carrie Belle Pittman Bartlett.  She had lived in LaGrange since 1939, was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church.    Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Earl Keeble of LaGrange; a daughter, Virginia Bittinger of Fayetteville, Ga.; three sons, Gary Earl Keeble of Dalton, Ga., J. Wallace Keeble of Columbus, Ga., and Dennis M. Keeble of LaGrange; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.    Graveside services were Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. in Shadowlawn Cemetery with Drs. William Conine and Douglas DeCelle officiating.    Those desiring may contribute to a favorite organization in memory of Mrs. Keeble. __________ Frankie Turner Sims    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mrs. Frankie Sims, 85, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.    Mrs. Sims, born Nov. 28, 1918, in Rock Mills, was the daughter of the late Frank Brantley and Bessie Mae Cooper Turner.  She had lived in LaGrange since 1935, retired from the Dunson Division of West Point Pepperell and was a member of Dunson Baptist Church.    Survivors include two daughters, Sheron Stanfield of LaGrange and Shelia Bates of Hogansville, Ga.; a son, Jeffery Sims of LaGrange; two sisters, Stella Brown of LaGrange and Mary May of Opelika; a brother, Herman Turner of LaGrange; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Sims; a granddaughter, Amanda Sims; and two sisters, Julia Holliday and Loyette Lewis.    Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. in the Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel with the Rev. William T. Bates officiating.  Burial was in Shadowlawn Cemetery. __________ Willie Lee Houston    (NEWARK, N.J.) Willie Lee Houston Jr., 66, of Newark, N.J., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, N.J.    Services will be Sunday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. Hollis Boykin and the Rev. Jeffery Watson officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.    Survivors include his mother, Willie Mae Houston of Wadley; his wife, Francis Houston of Newark; a daughter, Twanda Jenkins of Atlantic City, N.J.; two brothers, Melvin Houston of Chicago, Ill., and Charlie Houston of Wadley; and two sisters, Barbara Wright of LaFayette and Beatrice Watson of Montgomery.  He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Lee Houston Sr.    Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10.  The body will be placed in the church one hour before the services. __________ Carlos Estuardo Perez    (WEDOWEE) Services for Carlos Estuardo Perez, 14, of Wedowee, formerly of Oklahoma, were at 2 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at Oak Grove Baptist Church at Pine Mountain, Ga., with the Rev. George Crenshaw officiating.  Burial was at Meadoway Gardens in LaGrange, Ga.    Carlos died Saturday, Jan. 3, at his home.    Survivors include his parents, Luis Felipe and Tina Joyce Long Perez; two brothers, Luis Alberto Perez of Wedowee and Byron Emanueale Perez of Bethany, Okla.; his grandparents, Jerry and Carol Brown of Wedowee; an aunt and uncle and numerous cousins and friends.    Pallbearers were Jeff Clay, Jerry Brown, Luis Perez, Luis Alberto Perez, Wayne Harris and Ricky Daniel.    A resident of Oklahoma until recently, he was a native of Oklahoma City, born Jan. 5, 1989.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Mary Jo  Shelnutt Brocker    (MONCURE, N.C.) Mary Jo Shelnutt Brocker, 71, of Moncure, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, N.C.    Services were Monday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Strider officiating.    Mrs. Brocker was a native of Wedowee and a homemaker.    She is survived by her husband, William A. "Bill" Brocker of Moncure; two sons, William A. Brocker Jr. and Walter L. Brocker of Moncure; seven brothers, Doyle Shelnutt of Roanoke, Sammy Shelnutt and James Shelnutt of Sylacauga, Calvin Shelnutt of Birmingham, Grady Shelnutt of Wedowee and George Shelnutt of St. Charles, Mo.; two sisters, Irma Boyd of Wedowee and Ada Hallman of Sylacauga; and two grandchildren.    Arrangements were by Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, N.C. __________ Lotis Banks Baron    (ROANOKE) Graveside services for Mrs. Lotis Banks Baron, 90, of Roanoke were held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with John Sudduth delivering the eulogy.    Mrs. Baron died Friday, Jan. 2, at Roanoke Healthcare Center.    Survivors include one sister, Nola Bartlett of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews.    A Randolph County native, Mrs. Baron was born Dec. 14, 1913, daughter of William Brantley and Amanda Serena Johnston Banks.  She was a member of Rock Mills Baptist Church.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral. Home, Roanoke. __________ Eron C. McCain    (NEWELL) Services for Mrs. Eron C. McCain, 82, of Newell will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Cavers Grove Christian Church, with the Rev. Clayton Scott and the Rev. Donald Spradlin officiating.  Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.    Mrs. McCain will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services.    Mrs. McCain died Monday, Jan. 5, at University Hospital-Birmingham.    Survivors include her husband, Kermit McCain of Newell; two sons, Edward McCain and Tony Ray McCain of Newell; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, William Clyde Campbell of Columbus, Ga., and Frank Campbell of Wedowee.    Pallbearers will be T. W. Wortham, Bill Nelson, David Haynes, Neal McCain, Rance Meadows and Bobby Bolt.  Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Adamson, Anthony Herren and William C. Campbell Jr.    A Randolph County native, Mrs. McCain was born Oct. 15, 1921, daughter of Thomas and Cordie Parker Campbell.  She was a member of Cavers Grove Christian Church and had retired from Handley Mills.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Dan McCain; a brother, Timothy Campbell; and two sisters, Eloise Wortham and Catherine Suchaskie.    Arrangements are by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 14, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: James Ussery Cantrell    (WEDOWEE) Services for James Ussery Cantrell, 50, of Wedowee were Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ronnie Perkins and the Rev. Vernon Willis officiating.  Burial was at Highway Memory Gardens.    Mr. Cantrell died Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Atlanta Medical Center.    Survivors include two daughters, Stacy Bryant of Ephesus, Ga., and Angela Carol Williams of Roopville, Ga.; a stepson, Jimmy Greenway of Temple, Ga.; four sisters, Annette Sinns of Hogansville, Ga., Louree Richardson and Annie Ruth Dye of Woodland and Carolyn Fields of Roanoke; four brothers, Emory Cantrell and Viron Cantrell of Woodland, Rance Cantrell of Roopville, Ga., and Earl Cantrell of Powder Springs, Ga.; and seven grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Bobby Butler, Kenny Fields, Jeff Cantrell, Steve Cantrell, Tony Richardson and Chris Dye.    A Randolph County native, Mr. Cantrell was born Oct. 21, 1953, son of Herman V. and Katie Belle Scott Cantrell.  He had been employed as plant manager with E&C Chemicals in Carrollton, Ga.  Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his parents; a stepson, Andy Greenway; and the mother of his children, June Cantrell Garner.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Sherry Huskey Engel    (DULUTH, Ga.) Sherry Huskey Engel, 36, of Duluth, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004.    Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Clarks Grove Cemetery, Rockford, Tenn., with the Revs. Russ Maples officiating.    She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Roanoke.    Mrs. Engel is survived by her husband, Lester B. Engel III of Duluth; her mother, Lou Ellen Huskey of Roanoke; a sister, Andrea Huskey of Suwanee, Ga.; her paternal grandmother, Kate Huskey of Suwanee; and several other family members.    Memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 5 Dunwoody Park, Suite 110, Dunwoody, GA 30338 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 672648, Marietta, GA 30006-0045.    Arrangements were by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, Ga. __________ Jamia La'Keriana Lewis (infant)    (ROANOKE) Baby Jamia La'Keriana Lewis of Roanoke died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley.    Services will be Thursday, Jan. 15, at noon at Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Elijah Jackson Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.    Survivors include parents Latoya Hendricks and Jamie Lewis of Roanoke; a brother, Aquemini Burton of Roanoke; grandparents Jerome and Helen Lewis of Roanoke, Tatum Baker of Franklin, Ga., and Rita Hendricks of Roanoke; great-grandmother Audrey Phillips of Roanoke; great-grandfather J. E. Hendricks of Roanoke; and seven uncles.    Arrangements are by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Earl T. Carter    (ROANOKE) Earl T. Carter, 66, of Roanoke died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Bethany House in Auburn.    Services will be at Vines Funeral Home Chapel, LaFayette, on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Edgar Berry officiating.  Interment will be at Handy Cemetery, LaFayette.    Born Aug. 28, 1937, Mr. Carter was a native of Philadelphia, Pa.  He had recently moved to Roanoke to be near his children.    Surviving are a son, James Carter of Wedowee; two daughters, Donna Williams of LaGrange, Ga., and Shanta Carter of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren and a special friend, Shirley Reid of Philadelphia.    Arrangements are by Vines Funeral Home Inc., LaFayette. __________ Bobby G. Grant    (ALEXANDRIA) Services for Bobby G. Grant, 49, of Alexandria will be Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Oxford with Donald Coggins and Mark Collier officiating.  Burial will be in Randolph Memory Gardens.    Mr. Grant died Monday, Jan. 12, at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital in Anniston.    Survivors include his wife, Nancy Grant; five children , Duane Mitchell of Locust Grove, Ga., Cody Grant and Kelly Grant, both of Wedowee, Amy Lewis of Troy and Jennifer Talbot of LaFayette; his mother-in-law; his parents, L. B. and Lona Grant of Jonesboro, Ga.; two sisters, Sharon Benbrook of Niceville, Fla., and Teresa Thompson of Shalimar, Fla.; and four grandchildren.    Pallbearers will be Tom Benbrook, Epi Moliga, Roger Coggins, Robert Collier, John Collier and Jessie Peoples.    Mr. Grant was a director at Commercial Drivers Institute. __________ Ivey Dennis Dean    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Ivey Dennis Dean, 63, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at Hospice LaGrange.    Mr. Dean, born Sept. 27, 1940, in Miami, Fla., was the son of the late Miron Seaber Dean.  He had lived in LaGrange since 1943 and was an Air Force and Army National Guard veteran.  He was maintenance manager at LaGrange Travel Center and was Methodist.    Survivors include his wife, Glenda Mae Dean of Roanoke; two sons, John Dean and Robert Dean of LaGrange; two daughters, Ellen Dean and Laura Scott of LaGrange; a stepson, Robert Scott of Roanoke; a sister, Leona Dean Mulkey of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.    Memorial services were at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with the Rev. Olin McClain officiating.    Those desiring may contribute to Hospice LaGrange in memory of Mr. Dean.    Arrangements were by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Billy Jerrel Richardson    (WEDOWEE) Services for Billy Jerrel Richardson, 58, of Wedowee were Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Rocky Branch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clayton Scott and the Rev. Lendon Fields officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mr. Richardson died Tuesday, Jan. 6, at his home.    Survivors include his wife, Rachel Fields Richardson of Wedowee; two daughters, Susan Cofield of Roanoke and Carry Richardson of Georgia; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, Joseph Richardson of Bowdon, Ga.    Pallbearers were Josh Cofield, Joey Cofield, Troy Cofield, Jeff Fields, Joey Fields and Handel Brady.  Carla Boyd and Phil Thompson served as honorary pallbearers.    A former resident and native of Bowdon, Mr. Richardson was born June 8, 1945, son of A. G. and Melba Adamson Richardson.  He was Baptist by faith and had been employed with the Wedowee Utilities Board for 16 years.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Bobby G. Waldrop    (ANNISTON) Services for Bobby G. Waldrop, 60, of Anniston were Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Dinglers Chapel Congregational Methodist Church in Lineville with Revs. James King and Jimmy Dan Clayton officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mr. Waldrop died Monday, Jan. 5, at University Hospital in Birmingham.    Survivors include his wife, Martha Waldrop; three daughters, Shernail Tubbs of Cedartown, Ga., Sherlana Davis of Gadsden and Angie Fowler of Anniston; a son, Sonny Waldrop of Gadsden; his mother, Maurine Waldrop of Lineville; two sisters, Betty Braswell of Wedowee, and Barbara Parker of Woodland; a brother, Bennie Waldrop of Atlanta; and five grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Danny Braswell, Clayton Crenshaw, Wayne Cobb, Patrick Mims, Blair Parker, Cheyenne Good and Lewis Holcomb Jr.    Mr. Waldrop was a Wedowee native, a former resident of Piedmont and lived in Anniston.  He was a member of Dinglers Chapel Congregational Methodist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a granddaddy to all of the children.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lesslie Waldrop.    Arrangements were by Thompson Funeral Home, Piedmont. __________ Hubert Alton Kirby    (ROANOKE) Services for Hubert Alton Kirby, 87, of Roanoke were Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Billy Prince Jr. officiating.  Burial was at Taylor's Crossroads Church Cemetery.    Mr. Kirby died Thursday, Jan. 8, at Bill Nichols Veterans Home in Alexander City.    Survivors include two sisters, Audrey L. Kirby and Louise K. Cofield, both of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Cloie Kirby of Bynum; one nephew; and several cousins.    A lifelong Roanoke resident, Mr. Kirby was born Feb. 1, 1916, son of Hariam and Hattie Jane Kirby.  He was a farmer and a member of Taylors Crossroads Church of Christ.  Mr. Kirby was a World War II Army veteran who served in the Pacific theatre from 1941 to 1945.    Pallbearers were Len Martin, Bobby Kirby, Mike Strain, Ron Tiemersma, Earnie Falco, Charles Ester and Wylow Marton.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Jessie 'Mr. Dee' Ramsey    (VALLEY) Jessie "Mr. Dee" Ramsey, 93, of Valley died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at Beverly Health Care in Lanett.    Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. EST at Zion Rest Baptist Church in Valley with the Revs. Charles Jackson, Sam Marshall Jr., Richard Magby and W. F. Smith officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.    Mr. Ramsey is survived by one daughter, Tina Ramsey Kellum of Atlanta; three sons, Walter Lee Ramsey of Valley, Willie Jessie Ramsey of Elmira, N.Y., and Walter B. Ramsey of Tuscaloosa; three nieces and two nephews; 62 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins and other relatives.    Born Aug. 12, 1910, in Randolph County, Mr. Ramsey was an exemplary father, husband and friend.  He was employed with WestPoint Stevens as a transportation supervisor with 38 years of service with the company.  Mr. Ramsey was a member of Zion Rest Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and treasurer.  He was a dedicated and hard-working family man and father.  He was a mason builder for WestPoint Stevens and was honored in 2003.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Willie Ree Ramsey.    Arrangements were by Foreman Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Joseph Scott Garner    (WOODLAND) Services for Joseph Scott Garner, 21, of Woodland were Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Daniel officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mr. Garner died Thursday, Jan. 8, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Roanoke.    Survivors include his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. John Garner of Woodland; his fiancee, Tabethia Hyatt of Woodland; two half-sisters, Stacy Bryant of Franklin, Ga., and Angela Carol Williams of Roopville, Ga.; two half-brothers, Jeremy Garner of Alexandria and John Garner of Salem, Ore.; two step-sisters, Kelly Gunstanson and Randi Pike of Woodland; and a step-brother, Kyle Gibson of Woodland.    A Baldwin County native, Mr. Garner was born Aug. 4, 1982.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and had been employed as a shipping clerk with Wal-Mart.  He was preceded in death by his mother, June Marie Daniel Garner.    Pallbearers were Ronnie Smith, Jason Smith, Justin Smith, Daniel Higgins, Phillip Dennis, Kyle Gibson, Jeremy Stewart and Matt Akins.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Winnie Leola Blackmon    (ROCK MILLS) Services for Winnie Leola Blackmon, 68, of Rock Mills were Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Greg Norred and the Rev. Tom Russell officiating.  Burial was in Wehadkee Cemetery.    Mrs. Blackmon died on Thursday, Jan. 8, at her home.    Survivors include her husband, Oscar Blackmon of Rock Mills; one sister, Claudia Hardy of Ragland; one brother, Ernest Burgess of Birmingham; and several nieces and nephews.    A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mrs. Blackmon was born Oct. 3, 1935, daughter of J. W. and Murphy M. Adamson Burgess.  She was a homemaker and a member of Rock Mills Methodist Church.    Pallbearers were Jeff Hardy, Wade Taylor, Pete Boswell, Earl Hall, Jeff Hall and Buddy Patton.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ PraKoshia Na'Bril Abner    (LAFAYETTE) PraKoshia Na'Bril "Koshia" Abner, 12, of LaFayette died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at Children's Hospital, Birmingham.    Survivors include her parents, Tammy Turner of LaFayette and Tracy Abner of LaFayette; three sisters, ShaQuita Burton of LaFayette, Markita Brooks of Roanoke and Shunbril Abner of Lanett; four brothers, Desharrio Abner of LaFayette, Brandon Laney and Marcellous Brooks of Roanoke, Travarius Abner of Lanett; her grandmother, Sadie M. Burton of LaFayette; three aunts and seven uncles.    Services were at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, with the Rev. Justin Freeman officiating.  Burial was in Handy Cemetery.    Koshia was born in Randolph County Nov. 11, 1991.  She was a member of the youth choir and praise team at Greater Pine Hill Baptist Church, a lead singer of The Spiritual Voices gospel singers, a honor roll student at J.P. Powell Middle School, member of the Just Organization and Student Government Association, trainer for the junior high girls basketball team, a member of the 4-H Club, played basketball in the E.C.E.Z. league for three years, a pee-wee cheerleader and a band student in the LaFayette High Marching Band.    Arrangements were by Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home, LaFayette. __________ Thomas Ray Shelnutt    (ROANOKE) Services for Thomas Ray Shelnutt, 64, of Roanoke were Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Edward Herren officiating.  Burial was at Taylor's Crossroads Church Cemetery.    Mr. Shelnutt died Thursday, Jan. 8, at Roanoke Healthcare Center.    Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Manning of Roanoke and Tracy Roxanne Shelnutt; one sister, Lafonda Dunlap of Opelika; two brothers, Charlie Eugene Shelnutt and Terry Lee Shelnutt of Roanoke; and two grandchildren.    A lifelong Roanoke resident, Mr. Shelnutt was born June 2, 1939, son of Thomas Gross and Vester Cofield Shelnutt.  He was a retired store owner/operator and a member of Taylor's Crossroads Church of Christ.    Pallbearers were Greg Shelnutt, Rex Shelnutt, Eugene Shelnutt, Keith Farmer, Denson Dunlap and Richard Shelnutt.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Patricia Ann Brown    (GRAHAM) Services for Patricia Ann Brown, 42, of Graham were Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Prestridge and the Rev. Charles Benefield officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mrs. Brown died Friday, Jan. 9, in Carroll County, Ga., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.    Survivors include her husband, Donnie R. Brown of Graham; her mother, Adell Cofield of Wedowee; her stepfather, Odell Henry of Wedowee; a brother, Jimmy L. Cofield of Wedowee; a sister, Kathy McCormick of Heflin; her grandmother, Bessie Breed of Graham; a stepsister, Sheila Jean of Franklin, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.    Pallbearers were Randy Cosper, Shane Cosper, Leo Cosper, Larry McCormick, Billy Cofield and Richard Craft.    A lifelong Graham resident, Mrs. Brown was born Jan. 27, 1961, daughter of Roy E. Cofield Jr. and Adell Breed Cofield.  She was a nurse employed with Riverside Treatment Unit at Cedartown, Ga., and was a member of Union Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her father.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Margaret D. White    (LAKELAND, Fla.) Graveside services for Margaret D. White, 78, of Lakeland, Fla., were Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Lineville City Cemetery, with the Rev. Jerry Colquett officiating.    Mrs. White died Monday, Jan. 5, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland.  She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Pascal C. White, D.C. of Lineville.  Mrs. White was a native of Lakeland and a former resident of Lineville, but she returned to Lakeland in 1966.  She was a retired accounts receivable manager with Watkins Motor Lines and a lifelong member of Concept-Therapy Institute.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville. __________ James Lee Powell    (ROCHESTER, Minn.) James Lee Powell, 55, of Rochester, Minn., and a former resident of Newnan, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, in Rochester.    Services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, Ga.  The Rev. Glover McCormick officiated.  Interment was in Luthersville Cemetery.    Born Aug. 16, 1948, in Lineville, Mr. Powell was employed as an auto mechanic.    Survivors include one son, Jamie Dean Powell of Newnan; two daughters, Kerrie Ann Powell and Janet Lee Daniels of Newnan; his mother, Minnie Meigs of Roanoke; two sisters, Esther Smith of Roanoke and Ara Willene Nelson of Cusseta; one stepsister, Joyce Caldwell of Marietta, Ga.; three stepbrothers, Kenneth Murphy and Floyd Murphy of California and Roger Murphy of Florida; and five grandchildren.    Arrangements were by Claude A. McKibben and Sons, Hogansville. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 21, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: Osbon Milford Wright    (ROANOKE) Services for Osbon Milford Wright, 77, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gerald Sheppard officiating.  Burial will be at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.    Mr. Wright died Sunday, Jan. 18, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke.    Survivors include his wife, Laura Ussery Wright of Roanoke; two daughters, Linda Ann Wright and Rebecca Jean Mitchell of Roanoke; one son, Bobby Lee Wright of LaGrange, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, James William Wright of Jacksonville, Fla.    Mr. Wright was born March 28, 1926, in Ben Hill County, Ga., son of John Robert and Mary Susan Denton Wright.  He was a member of Rock Mills Baptist Church and had been employed as a textile card tender at Wehadkee Yarn Mills.    Pallbearers will be Gary Wright, Lee Wright, Michael Sprouse, Wayne Edmondson, Matthew Mitchell and Marty Ivery.    Arrangements are by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Alice L. French McManus    (WOODLAND) Services for Alice L. French McManus, 90, of Woodland were Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Mike Samuels, Lee Parrish and Gary Henderson officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mrs. McManus died Sunday, Jan. 18, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke.    Survivors include a daughter, Judy Parrish of Woodland; two sons, Hobert McManus and Gerald McManus of Woodland; two sisters, Nona Mae Parrish of Roanoke and Lois Woodham of Wedowee; two brothers, Henry Alton French and Floyd French of Wedowee; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Richard and Greg Parrish, Mark and Randy McManus, Brandon and Brent Wilson, Jarod Ziegler, Matthew and Maddison McManus, Scott Carpenter, Kaleb Parrish and Daniel Sikes.    Mrs. McManus was a Randolph County native, born Dec. 3, 1913, daughter of J.R. "Bob" French and Martha Leola Sikes French.  She had worked at Sewell Manufacturing Company and at Woodland and New Hope schools lunchrooms.  She was a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lewis McManus; a daughter, Beatrice Gross; two sisters, Cora Daniel and Burmice Stewart; and three brothers, Joe French, Jimmy French and Larkin French.    The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bear Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Leon A. Shelnutt    (ARLINGTON, Va.) Memorial services for Leon A. Shelnutt, 92, of Arlington, Va., were Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. EST at Arlington Funeral Horne in Arlington, Va.  Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.    Mr. Shelnutt died Wednesday, Jan. 7.    Survivors include his wife, Emily Shelnutt; two children, Steven Shelnutt of Arlington and Suzanne Shelnutt Matonek of Montclair, Va.; and two grandchildren.    Mr. Shelnutt, a Wedowee native, was a World War Il Navy veteran and served as a lieutenant commander and retired as a senior foreign service officer with assignments in Germany, Hungary and Sri Lanka.  After retirement, he worked as an educator for the Arlington County School System until May 2003.  He graduated from the current Jacksonville State University.    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Washington and Lee High School Education Fund, 1300 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201. __________ Fannie Eva Alsabrook    (VALLEY) Services for Fannie Eva Alsabrook, 85, of Valley were Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Revs. Eugene Striblin and Earl Rollins officiating.  Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.    Mrs. Alsabrook died Friday, Jan. 16, at her home.    A native of Randolph County, she was born to the late Martha Frances Woodfin Rollins and William Lawson Rollins on May 17, 1918.  Mrs. Alsabrook was a retired employee of West Point Stevens Fairfax Mill and a member of Huguley Baptist Church.    Survivors include four children, Joyce Gibson, Glynnis Jackson, Melton Alsabrook and Felton Alsabrook; a brother, Harvey Rollins; a son-in-law; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Alsabrook; her daughter, Sue Williams; her grandson, Rodney Williams; and her granddaughter, Kira Alsabrook.    Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Huguley Baptist Church in her memory.    Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Diana Louise Curry    (WEDOWEE) Memorial services for Diana Louise Curry, 61, of Wedowee were Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Ava United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Samuels officiating, with Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of arrangements.    Mrs. Curry died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Wedowee Hospital following an extended illness.    Survivors include her husband, Joseph W. Curry of Wedowee; a daughter, Jennifer H. Ranke of Marietta, Ga.; a son, Joseph W. Curry II of Gulf Port, Miss.; her father, John Ronald Covington of North Alabama; her mother, Dorothy June Wann of Boynton Beach, Fla.; a granddaughter; a sister, Dorothy Gamble of Sylva, N.C.; two brothers, Robert Owen Covington of Winter Haven, Fla., and Richard Wilson Reid of Boynton Beach.    Mrs. Curry was a native of Chicago, Ill., born the daughter of John Ronald Covington and Dorothy June Frase.  She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught in Clayton and Henry counties in Georgia and later at New Hope Christian School in Wedowee.  She was a member of the Shrinettes of South Fulton County, Ga.    The family suggests that contributions be made to The American Cancer Society or to Wedowee Hospital. __________ Emma Lee Clark    (WADLEY) Services for Emma Lee Clark, 85, of Wadley were Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with the Revs. Eddie Paul Carter and Tim Whaley officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mrs. Clark died Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke.    Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Cindy-Clark; and three grandsons, all of Wadley.    Pallbearers were Steve Welch, Edwin Hodnett, Michael Clark, Jerry Windsor, Charles Clark and Jimmy Clark.    A Randolph County native, Mrs. Clark was born Nov. 15, 1918, daughter of Henry and Callie White.  She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and had been employed with Clegg Manufacturing in Wadley.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Rev. C.H. Clark.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Lola Siggers Cook    (WEST POINT, Ga.) Lola Siggers Cook, 95, of West Point, Ga., died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at Hospice LaGrange in LaGrange, Ga.    Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at McCarthy Funeral Home Chapel in West Point with Dr. Jerome King and the Rev. Frank Sledge officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett.    Mrs. Cook is survived by two sons, retired Col. Herman Cook of Lake Harding and William Hugh Cook of Scottsboro; one daughter-in-law; two sisters, Lillie Merritt and Sara Jenkins, both of Lanett; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.    Born July 25, 1908, in Randolph County, Mrs. Cook was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class and an active member of the local AARP.  She was presented a 30-year Faithful and Willing Leadership Award in 1974 by the Alabama Baptist Association for service as a Sunday school teacher and nursery worker. Mrs. Cook continued her commitment to her church as long as she was physically able, including singing in the choir andother activities.  She recently received a 50-year membership pin from the Woodmen of the World Lodge.  Mrs. Cook was very active in First Baptist Church of Shawmut.  She lived all of her active life in Chambers County, where she worked at the WestPoint Manufacturing Company in Shawmut and several florists. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Cook, and her son, Jessie M. Cook.  She was the daughter of the late Nora Nix Siggers and Jessie James Siggers.    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Shawmut.    Arrangements were by McCarthy Funeral Home, West Point. __________ Mary F. Boyd    (OHATCHEE) Services for Mary F. Boyd, 95, of Ohatchee were Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Anniston with the Revs. Boyd Blair and John Clark officiating.  Burial was in Caver's Grove Cemetery in Randolph County.  Mrs. Boyd died Monday, Jan. 12, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston.    Survivors include a daughter, Marvis Blair Tatum and her husband, Horace, of Ohatchee; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren, and a great-great-great-grandchild.    Pallbearers were grandsons.    Mrs. Boyd, a Newell native, had lived in Ohatchee 35 years.  She was a member of Caver's Grove Christian Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boyd; and a daughter, Mavis Fowler. __________ James W. Simpson    (CARROLLTON, Ga.) James Wender Simpson, 71, of Carrollton, Ga., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.    Mr. Simpson was born in Cleburne County, Ala., on Dec. 17, 1932, the son of the late Robert Davis "R.D." Simpson and Mamie Jewell Buchanan Simpson.  He was retired director of transportation for the Carroll County School System and a member of Pine Hill Church of Christ in Newell.    Survivors include his wife, Glenda R. Simpson of Carrollton; a daughter, Carol Shaw of Carrollton; a son, Paul Simpson of Carrollton; three grandchildren; and a brother, Hal Simpson of Carrollton.    Services were Thursday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Almon Funeral Home with minister J. L. Sparks officiating.  Music was provided by Brooke Bass, Lane Dixon and Theresa Stapler.  Burial was in Pine Hill Church of Christ Cemetery, Newell.    Pallbearers were Tim Cole, Terry Cole, Craig Simpson, Kirby Laye, Mike Stedham and David Runyan.    In lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so may make contributions to Hospice Care, P.O. Box. 1136, Carrollton, GA 30112.  Those desiring may sign the online register book at www.almonfuneralhome.com.    Arrangements were by Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton. __________ Christine Earl    (LANETT) Services for Christine Earl, 78, of Lanett were Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at 2 p.m. EST at Shawmut Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. John Shipman and Floyd Aiken officiating.  Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.    Mrs. Earl died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.    A native of Randolph County, Mrs. Earl was born April, 13, 1925, to the late Richard Baldwin and Bessie Rollins Baldwin. She was an avid gardener, who loved to spend time with her grandchildren.  Mrs. Earl was a lifetime member of the City of Valley Ceramic Club and a member of Huguley Church of the Nazarene.    She is survived by her husband, Bill Earl of Lanett; a daughter, Jennifer Monroe of Valley; four sons, Benny Earl of Douglasville, Ga., Maxie Earl of Pine Mountain, Ga., Damen Earl of Roanoke and David Earl of Lanett; two sisters, Leona Smith of Roanoke and Eunice Aikens of LaFayette; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.    Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Cora Sue Hines Paige    (ATLANTA) Funeral services for Cora Sue Hines Paige, 66, of Atlanta were Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta with the Rev. Elliot Williams, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta.    Ms. Paige died Saturday, Jan. 10.    The daughter of the late Andrew Jefferson Hines and Clara Lee Mitchell Hines, she was born March 7, 1937, in northern Chambers County.  Ms. Paige was the 1955 salutatorian of Five Points High School and attended Canaan Baptist Church in the Welch community.  She and her former husband, Lester Paige, moved to Atlanta in 1962, where she was a homemaker by day and worked nights at St. Joseph Hospital.  Ms. Paige later enrolled at Atlanta Area Technical School to study social work and was later employed by Fulton County.  She worked at South Central Mental Health for more than 25 years as a mental health specialist, retiring in 1999.  Ms. Paige was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and worked on the Usher Board.  She was president of the Neighborhood Society in the Carver Hills community.    She is survived by four children, Ronald Paige of Jonesboro, Ga., Sandra Paige Wall of Decatur, Ga., Opal Miller of Riverdale, Ga., and Evelyn "MeMe" Paige of Atlanta; two brothers, Charlie Hines of Long Beach, Calif., and Ozell Hines of Abilene, Texas; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends.  Ms. Paige was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Cofield and Thelma McGuire[.]    Pallbearers were members of the Atlanta Fire Department, and flower ladies were from the Usher Board No. 2 of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.    Arrangements were by Knox Funeral Home, Atlanta. ______________________________________________________ The Randolph Leader January 28, 2004 ___________________ OBITUARIES: James Askew    (GRAHAM) James Askew, 80, of Roanoke Healthcare Center, formerly of Graham, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at Randolph Medical Center.    Services were Monday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. at Bethena United Methodist Church, Graham, with the Rev. William Crawford officiating.  Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mr. Askew is survived by a sister, Alberta Prothro of Graham; a special niece, Mary Alice Houston of Graham; a devoted great-niece, Kim Phillips of Graham; and a special great-nephew, Ben Phillips of Graham.    Pallbearers were Ben Phillips, Howard McKay, William Askew, Harris Stephens, Johnny Boyd and Calvin Ellis.    Arrangements were by Roanoke Funeral Home. __________ Eddie Jo Henderson    (ROANOKE) Mrs. Eddie Jo Henderson, 61, of Roanoke died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at her home.    Services will be Thursday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Five Points, with the Revs. Lonnie B. Houston, William Dillard, R. L. Heflin and Jeffery Rosser officiating.  Burial will be in Skyview Memorial Gardens.    Survivors include a beloved friend, Frank Johnson of Roanoke; four daughters, Eddie L. Henderson and Casey Adamson of Roanoke, Anita Joe Hudson of Austell, Ga., and Toya Morgan on Opelika; two sons, Timothy J. Henderson of Carrollton, Ga., and Nicholas Henderson of Roanoke; a brother, Euless B. Henderson Sr. of Bynum; two sisters, Velma Keeler and Audrey Lee of Roanoke; three aunts and 12 grandchildren.    Public viewing will be at Clark Memorial Funeral Service from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday.  The body will be placed in the church one hour before services.    Arrangements are by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Richard C. Wadsworth    (AUGUSTA, Ga.) Richard C. Wadsworth, 57, of Augusta , Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta.    Mr. Wadsworth was born on Aug. 21, 1946, in Anniston to the late Jack W. Wadsworth and the late Hazel Brown Wadsworth and grew up in Roanoke.  Mr. Wadsworth was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War.    Survivors include his brother, Jack Wadsworth; aunts and uncles, Geneva Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Coggins; three nieces and nephews and a cousin.    Memorial services for Mr. Wadsworth will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga. Friends may visit the family following the service.    Arrangements are by Conner-Westbury, Griffin. __________ Agnes A. Smith    (PINEVILLE, La.) Services for Agnes A. Smith, 78, of Pineville, La., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Robert Warner officiating.    Mrs. Smith died Sunday, Jan. 25, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.    She was a native of Randolph County and preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Mittie Mickle Waldrep.    Survivors include her husband of 43 years, W. R. "Bill" Smith of Pineville; her sons, Eugene McLeroy of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kenneth McLeroy of Death Valley, Calif.; her daughter, Rebecca Vanvliet of Hemet, Calif.; her brothers, Thomas Waldrep of Charleston, S.C., and Eugene Waldrep of Lexington, S.C.; her sister, Janie Waldrep of Conyers, Ga.; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.    Arrangements are by Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. __________ Curtis, Allen    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Curtis Allen, 69, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.    Mr. Allen, born May 20, 1934, in LaGrange, was the son of the late Willie T. and Pearl Pilgrim Allen.  He retired as a maintenance technician for the city of LaGrange and was a member of Baptist Tabernacle.    Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Karen Allen of LaGrange; three daughters, Tanya Mallory, Angela Wrinn and Lisa Folds, all of LaGrange; a son, Curtis Ray Allen of Florence, S.C.; stepchildren, Sue Slaughter, Sharon Wright and Terry Folds, all of LaGrange; one brother, Dolphus Allen of Randolph County; two sisters, Willie Arndt of LaGrange and Betty Jean Lollar of Valley; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a son, Keith Pike.    Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. at Eastside Community Church with the Rev. Jimmy Little officiating.  Burial was in Shadowlawn Cemetery.    Arrangements were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange. __________ Mattie LaMerle Mann    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mattie LaMerle Mann, 84, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at Brian Center Nursing Home.    Mrs. Mann was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late John and Bessie Lee Landers.  She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was retired from Callaway Mills.    Survivors include her sister, Glenys Mann of LaGrange; and several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and a great-nephew, Justice Bice, who provided care for Mrs. Mann.    Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 24, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary's LaGrange Chapel with the Rev. ST. Janney officiating.  A private entombment followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens.    Arrangements were by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange. __________ Willis Brown Herren    (WOODLAND) Services for Willis Brown "Uncle Sap" Herren, 91, of Woodland were Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Herrens Grove Baptist Church, with Bro. Ralph Posey, the Rev. Ridley Parmer and the Rev. Paul Widener officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mr. Herren died at his residence on Friday, Jan. 23.    Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Jewell and Leon Mote of Woodland; a sister-in-law, Ione Herren of Woodland; a special caretaker, Jackie Madden of Woodland, and several nieces and nephews.    Pallbearers were Matt Herren, Jackie Herren, Ben Johnson, Cory Johnson, Heath Mitchell, Jason Merrill, Keith Watkins and Eric Lovvorn.    A Randolph County native, Mr. Herren was born Dec. 11, 1912, son of Steven W. Herren and Nancy M. Traylor Herren.  He had been employed at Herrens Sawmill and was a cattle farmer.  He was a World War II veteran, having served in the 17th Airborne Division where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.  He was a member of Herrens Grove Baptist Church.    He was preceded in death by his wife, Lonie Lanier Herren; two brothers, Horace Herren and S. T. "Bud" Herren; and five sisters, Ilene Lovvorn, Janie Hinton, Nancy Williams, Curtis Johnson and Myrtice Green.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Cora Lee Waller Fomby    (HACKNEYVILLE) Services for Cora Lee Waller Fomby, 82, of Hackneyville were Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City with the Rev. Dan Keith officiating.  Burial was in Alexander City Cemetery.    Mrs. Fomby died Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Dr. C. P. Horn Clay County Nursing Home.    Survivors include two daughters, Ruby Lee Denney of Ashland and Angela Lucas of Alexander City; a son, Preston Lamar Fomby; two brothers, Thomas Waller and Lovell Waller of Birmingham; a sister, Shirley Coker of Alexander City; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.    Mrs. Fomby, a Wadley native, was a member of Hackneyville Baptist Church. She worked as a seamstress for Embassy Mobile Homes.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Preston Fomby; a son, Olin Fomby; a brother, Wilford Waller; three sisters, Ruby Collins, Pauline Guise and Nellie Gipson; and a granddaughter, Robin Denney.    Flowers will be accepted, or contributions may be made to Children's Harbor, 1 Our Children's Hwy., Alexander City, AL 35010.  Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. __________ Carrie Lee Winston    (ROANOKE) Carrie Lee Winston, 91, of Roanoke died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.    Services were Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, Roanoke, with the Rev. Tommie L. Finley officiating.  Burial was in Skyview Memorial Gardens.    Survivors include nieces Candice Gresham and Judith Carole Gresham of Atlanta; nephews Stephen McCarthy of Atlanta and Ryan Warfield, Craig Warfield, Derrick Warfield and Keith Warfield of Lorraine, Ohio; caregivers Frances Drake of Welch and Rosie Rowland of Roanoke; and three cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Gresham Sr. and Beulah Gresham; a sister, Josephine Black; two brothers, Fred Gresham Jr. and Julius Gresham; and her husband, Harry Winston.    Arrangements were by Clark Memorial Funeral Service, Roanoke. __________ Wayne Burke    (ROCK MILLS) Services for Wayne Burke, 56, of Rock Mills were Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Frank Foster officiating.  Burial was at Randolph Memory Gardens.    Mr. Burke died Thursday, Jan. 22, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange.    Survivors include his wife, Ismur Burke of Rock Mills; two daughters, Tammy Whaley of Rock Mills and Vickie Guizar of Roanoke; one son, Nick Burke of Rock Mills; a stepdaughter, Sandy Brooks of Roanoke; three sisters, Margaret Burke, Ruth Rushing and Lois Wilson, all of Woodland; one brother, Wallace Burke of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.    Pallbearers were Gene Laws, Edward Barrett, Irvin Barrett, Larry Wilson, Mike Rushing, Tim Rushing and Joe Bob Gilham.    A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mr. Burke was born May 31, 1947, son of Jay Hugh and Talitha Lipp Burke.  He was a member of Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene and had been employed with Wal-Mart Distribution Center in LaGrange. He was preceded in death by two stepchildren, Wayne Johnson and Patricia Jenkins.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Judith Ann Garey    (ROANOKE) Services for Judith Ann Garey 40, of Ronaoke[Roanoke] were held Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clifford DeLee officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.    Mrs. Garey died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 22, at Randolph Medical Center.    Survivors include one daughter, Leslie Ann Kirby of Roanoke; one son, Charles Louis Garey Jr. of Roanoke; two grandchildren; her parents, Bobby and Betty Laster of Five Points; her grandmother, Lillie Benefield of Franklin, Ga.; two sisters, Barbara Ann Laster of Roanoke and Brenda Sue Hammock of Standing Rock; two brothers, Terry Lee Laster of Roanoke and Robert Gene Laster of Franklin, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.    A former resident of Plant City, Fla., Mrs. Garey was born April 17, 1963, daughter of Bobby Gene and Betty Ann Benefield Laster.  She had been employed as a security guard with Southern Union State Community College.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Bobbie Neely Knight    (ROANOKE) Services for Bobbie Neely Knight, 89, of Roanoke were Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial was at Cedarwood Cemetery.    Mrs. Knight died Wednesday, Jan. 21, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.    Survivors include three daughters, Martha Farmer of Newnan, Ga., Melba Duquene of Seattle, Wash., and Nelda Hand of Opelika; a sister, Ellen Joiner of Alexander City; two brothers, Lee Neely of North Carolina and Charles Neely of Roswell, N.M.; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.    Grandchildren served as pallbearers.    A native of Troup County, Ga., Mrs. Knight was born July 1, 1914, daughter of Emmett Madison and Edna Iola Martin Neely.  She was a member of Midway Full Gospel Church and had worked as a nursing assistant with Randolph County Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, E. W. Knight Jr.; a sister, Bettie Brown; and two brothers, Austin and Burton Neely.    The family suggests memorial contributions to her church of [or]the Alzheimer's Association, 700 E. Lake, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Holly Parmer    (LAGRANGE, Ga.) Mr. Holly Parmer, 92, of LaGrange, Ga., died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Hospice LaGrange.    Mr. Parmer, born Dec. 27, 1911, in Randolph County, Ala., was the son of the late James W. and Josephine Gosdin Parmer.  He was a retired truck farmer and had lived in LaGrange most of his life.    Survivors include his children, John D. Parmer of Lineville, Billy Joe Parmer of Lincolnton, N.C., J. Gerald Parmer of Wrightsville, Ga., William Earl "Bill" Parmer of Joshua, Texas, Judy Nixon, Reuben Parmer and Jane Spivey of LaGrange, Nadine Moore of Jeffersonville, Ga., Mary Lou Parsons of Cochran, Ga., Margie Noles and Susan Ross of West Point, Ga., and Hollis Parmer of Pine Mountain, Ga.; 41 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Jewel Hill of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Rudy Parmer of LaGrange and William "Pinky" Parmer of West Point; and a number of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Bobby Gene Parmer and Charlie Lee Parmer.    Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 22, at noon at Hunter-Allen-Myhand chapel with the Revs. Eugene Boyette, Roland Cross and G. Randall Parmer officiating.  Burial was at Lebanon Cemetery.    Arrangements were by Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange. [Note: Believe it should read "13 great-great-grandchildren" survive]. __________ Eugene G. Hawes Sr.    (WEDOWEE) Memorial services for Eugene G. Hawes Sr., 82, of Wedowee will be held at a later date.    Mr. Hawes died Thursday, Jan. 22, at Lineville Nursing Facility.    Mr. Hawes is survived by his wife, Mrs. Loleta Hawes of Wedowee; two sons, Gene Hawes of Wedowee and Karl W. Hawes of Butte, Mont.; two sisters, Shirley Campbell of Sharpsburg, Md., and Delores Kawiecki of Pasadena, Md.; a brother, Charles Hawes of Esteron, Fla.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.    Mr. Hawes was a native of Brunswick, Md., born April 2, 1921, son of Charles G. Hawes and Fannie Irene Dinterman Hawes.  He was retired from Westinghouse Electric as an expeditor.  He was a staff sergeant in World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps.    Arrangements were by Benefield Funeral Home, Wedowee. __________ Helen B. Stewart    (WADLEY) Services for Helen B. Stewart, 75, of Wadley were Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Phares officiating.  Burial was at Highway [1st]Methodist Church cemetery.    Mrs. Stewart died Saturday, Jan. 24, at University Hospital in Birmingham.    Survivors include her husband, J. B. Stewart of Wadley; two sons, Jack Stewart of Gainesville, Fla., and John Stewart of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Linda Baldwin of Roanoke; and two brothers, Victor Baldwin and Mac Baldwin, both of Roanoke.    A former resident of central Florida, Mrs. Stewart was a Randolph County native, born Dec. 18, 1928, daughter of Dewey and Mattie Sue Robinson Baldwin. She was a member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church and had been employed with Terry Manufacturing Company.    Arrangements were by Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke. __________ Bobby Jack Chaffin    (BIRMINGHAM) Services for Bobby Jack Chaffin, 73, of Birmingham were Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Mike D. McLemore officiating.  Burial was at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.    Mr. Chaffin died Saturday, Jan. 24.    Survivors include his wife, Martha Minton Chaffin; two sons, R. Jack Chaffin of Atlanta and Mark Minton Chaffin of Birmingham; a sister, Betty Katherine Turner of Anniston; four grandchildren; and four aunts.    Mr. Chaffin was retired as regional sales manager for Gerber Products Company.  He attended Lakeside Baptist Church and was a Mason and a Shriner.  He was a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War.  He graduated from Randolph County High School.    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Foundation. __________ Manley S. Parmer    (LANETT) Manley S. Parmer, 67, of Lanett died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at his residence.    Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. EST at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Milford McClain officiating.  Burial followed in the Bethel [East] Baptist Church Cemetery at Woodland at 3:30 p.m. EST.    Mr. Parmer is survived by three daughters, Lydia Stringfellow and Carol Holly, both of Opelika, and Lynn Parmer of Florida; four sons, Steven Parmer of Augusta, Ga., Manley S. Parmer Jr. of Opelika, and Jimmy Parmer and Jerry Parmer, both of Valley; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.    Born April 1, 1936, in Woodland, Mr. Parmer loved music.  He was very talented and could play many musical instruments.  He loved his family and his friends.  He was a member of Three Pines Baptist Church in Huguley and the Disabled Veterans Association.  Mr. Parmer was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Parmer; and his son, Dewey Phillips.  He was the son of the late Ivy Gosdin Parmer and Virgil Parmer.    The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 24, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley.    Arrangements were by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley. __________ Mildred Catherine Terry    (BRANCHVILLE) Services for Mildred Catherine Terry, 73, of Branchville were Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City with the Rev. Robert Dunn officiating.  Burial was in St. Clair Memorial Gardens.    Mrs. Terry died Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Birmingham.    Survivors include her husband, Oscar C. Terry; four daughters, Ginger Murphy of Randolph County, Toni Mattox of Pinson, JoAnna Burgess of Springville and Tammy Jo Tieree of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; two sons, Wayne Robertson of Branchville and Tommy Robertson of Covington, Ga.; a sister, Jo Dunn of Allgood; a brother, Bud Curvin of Pinson; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. __________ Earl K. Knudsen    (ROANOKE) Earl K. Knudsen, 81, of Roanoke died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004.    Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, with Bro. DeFoor officiating.    Mr. Knudsen was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.    He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Mary Knudsen; a son, William R. Knudsen; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, John Knudsen; and a sister, Mary Frank.    Arrangements were by Ridouts Roebuck Chapel, Birmingham. __________ Jettie Mae Vowell Mathews    (BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz.) Jettie Mae Vowell Mathews, 85, formerly of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nev., after a short illness.    Mrs. Mathews, born in Randolph County, Ala., spent most of her life in Fairfax, S.D., where she was cafeteria supervisor at Fairfax Consolidated School.  After the death of her husband, Roy, she returned to LaGrange, where she was an active member of Southwest Baptist Church and West Georgia Medical Center Auxiliary.  She has resided in Bullhead City, Ariz., for the last few years.    Survivors include a son and his wife, Bill and Nan Mathews of Bullhead City; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and 12 nieces and nephews.    Burial will be at a later date in Fairfax, S.D.    In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Southwest Baptist Church, Washington Street, LaGrange. ______________________________________________________