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Joseph Michael Watkins

COLUMBUS, MISS Joseph Michael Watkins, age 45, of Columbus, Miss., died Feb. 5, 2011, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Miss. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Montgomery and Bro. Terrell Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Nelson Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church.

He was survived by his parents, John and Linda Watkins of Columbus, Miss.; sister, Tammy Price of Columbus, Miss.; nephew, Steven Price, Jr.; nieces, Kayla Price and Karla Price; and great-niece, Kenize Brasfield.

Published in Tuscaloosa News on February 7, 2011

THIS IS SON OF JOHN DOYAL WATKINS AND LINDA LEE PHILLIPS, D/O JOSEPH BELTON PHILLIPS AND LAVADA CLARABELL WATSON, D/O NEWBURN HANSFORD WATSON AND FRANCES MAEBELL SANFORD, D/O HENRY WILLIS SANFORD, S/O JACOB THOMAS SANFORD AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR. submitted by Dennis Gurley

Blanton Watson

FAYETTE Blanton Watson, age 72, of Fayette, died Jan. 15, 2011, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Terrell Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Nelson Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Published in Tuscaloosa News on January 17, 2011

THIS IS SON OF EARLY DAVID WATSON AND VIDA IRENE HALLMAN, D/O BOSWELL FREEMAN HALLMAN AND SPICIA JANE SANFORD, D/O WILLIAM ABSALOM SANFORD, S/O THOMAS JEFFERSON SANFORD AND JULIA ANN MONTGOMERY.

THERE MAY BE A MORE COMPLETE OBIT FORTHCOMING. submitted by Dennis Gurley

Wayland Bacle Whiteside
77, of Center, passed Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1933 in Center to J. Smith Whiteside and Lena McKennize Whiteside. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, October 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.Pallbearers will be Aaron Stockton, Zach Mahan, Shawn Whiteside, Shane Whtieside, Michael Whiteside, Cecil Jackson, Randy Hughes and Kenny Hudson.
He is survived by:Wife, Dixie Whiteside of Center
Son, Darrell Whiteside of Center
Daughter, Dannie Helton of Center
Twelve Grandchildren
Ten Great Grandchildren
Sister, Ella Nobles & husband Rev. Dee of Evans, Louisiana
Preceded in death by:
Sons, Donese Whiteside & David Whiteside
Grandson, Casey Whiteside
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
reprinted with permission
THIS IS SPOUSE OF DIXIE MURRELL MITCHELL, D/O GEORGE W. MITCHELL AND LELA AGNES HUGHES, D/O GEORGE WILLIAM HUGHES, S/O ENNIS/ENOS CRAFT HUGHES AND BELINDA CAROLINE SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALINE WEAVER. submitted by Dennis Gurley

Arland Eugene Wheeler
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 77 year old, Arland Eugene Wheeler, of Garrison. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation is this (Friday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice in the Pines, in Lufkin. Among Mr. Wheeler’s survivors are two sons, Tony Wheeler, of Nacogdoches, and Tim Wheeler, of Austin, and two daughters, Arlou Downing, of Gary, and Jeannie Thompson, of Hempstead. reprinted with permission September 16, 2005

SHELBY COUNTY TODAY 08/20/2010

Kathrine “Kathy” (Sherrod) Wilburn, age 69 of Vidor passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 .

Services will be 3pm Sunday, August 22, 2010 , Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jacob Casey, Bro. Lamar Denby & Bro. Jesse Wright officiating.
Burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be Saturday, 3pm to 8pm at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas .

She was born September 14, 1940 in Shelby County to parents, Burnis Wright & Anna Lee (Andrews) Sherrod. She was a member of the Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Mrs. Wilburn worked for Vidor High School for 32 years where she was the Cafeteria manager.

She is preceded in death by her parents, B.W. & Anna Sherrod,
Husband, Kenneth Wilburn, Son, Randall Wilburn and an infant brother.

She is survived by: Husband, Willard Philmon, Sr. of Vidor. Son, Ralph Wilburn & wife, Melissa of Vidor. Sister, Bonnie Kaemmerling & husband, David of Lufkin.
Granddaughter, April Rene’ Wilburn of Livingston, LA. Step Granddaughter, Summer Nichole Lewis of Carthage, Mississippi. 1 Great Grandson, Greg Harper, Jr.
4 Step-Children: Willard Philmon, Jr. & wife, Glenda of Vidor. Mark Philmon, Sr. & wife, Pete of Vidor. Lynette Shafer & husband, Robert of Buna. Roy Philmon of Orange.
Step Grandchildren: Mark “Corky” Philmon, Jr. of Vidor, Nickie Philmon, Kayla Reed, Billy Woodward.. Numerous other relatives, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends. Special pet, her dog named Sassy.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center , TX. reprinted with permission THIS IS DAUGHTER OF BURNIS WRIGHT SHERROD, S/O ETHAN ALLEN SHERROD AND AENA MELVINA SAMFORD, D/O SIMON ZERAH SAMFORD AND HANNAH ELIZABETH SNIDER. submitted by Dennis Gurley

DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE, JASPER, ALABAMA , DECEMBER 29, 2010 - Charles Virgil Wilhite Sr.

Daily Mountain Eagle

Charles Virgil Wilhite Sr. 78, of Verbena, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 , at Prattville Baptist Hospital in Prattville . He was born on Saturday, June 18, 1932 , in Walker County . He was the son of the late Olen Wilhite and the late Swansie Pate Wilhite. He was a mechanic.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 29, 2010 , at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Chandler and Roger Vines officiating. Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton. Martin Funeral Home directing.

He is survived by his two sons, Charles V. (Kathy) Wilhite Jr. of Verbena and Richard (Audrey) Wilhite of Mooresville, N.C.; two daughters, Deborah Wilhite (Johnny Hillestad) of Birmingham and Marie (Don) Odom of Birmingham; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Phifer of Parrish and Eunice Yates of Parrish.

You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website, www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

Martin Funeral Home, Clanton; 205-755-3550

THIS IS HUSBAND OF THE NORMA FAYE KEY WILHITE I SENT A FEW MINUTES AGO. submitted by Dennis Gurley

Verbena couple killed in wreck

By Stephen Dawkins Published 12:05pm Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Two Verbena residents and longtime members of Concord Baptist Church died Monday evening as the result of a wreck near Prattville “We’re still all in shock,” fellow Concord member Linda Foshee said.

The Charles and Faye Wilhite attended services at Concord for about 25 years. Charles had served as a deacon, and Faye was the church’s organist, among other contributions. “They were just active in everything—just pillars of the church,” Foshee said.

Charles and Faye Wilhite had visited a funeral home in Prattville and were turning onto the Interstate 65 entrance ramp at the intersection with Highway 14 between Prattville and Millbrook when their vehicle collided with a vehicle traveling west at about 7 p.m., according to Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson.

Faye Wilhite was pronounced dead on the scene. Charles Wilhite was transported to Prattville Baptist Hospital but passed shortly thereafter.

Johnson said an investigation is ongoing but that he does not expect alcohol or drugs to be contributing factors.

“Our heart and prayers go out to their families,” Johnson said. “Obviously, there’s never a good time to lose a family member, but certainly not this close to Christmas.”

Charles Wilhite was 78 years old, and Faye Wilhite was 75.

The Wilhites had two sons, Charles V. Wilhite of Verbena and Richard Wilhite of Mooresville, N.C.; and two daughters, Deborah Wilhite of Birmingham and Marie Odom of Birmingham.

Martin Funeral Home is directing the funeral, which will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday.

submitted by Dennis Gurley

DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE, JASPER, ALABAMA , DECEMBER 29, 2010 - Norma Faye Wilhite

Daily Mountain Eagle

Norma Faye Wilhite, 75, of Verbena, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 . She was born on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1935 , in Walker County . She was the daughter of the late Arlis Key and the late Irene Woods Key. She was a teacher’s aide.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 29, 2010 , at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Chandler and Roger Vines officiating. Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton. Martin Funeral Home directing.

She is survived by her two sons, Charles V. (Kathy) Wilhite Jr. of Verbena and Richard (Audrey) Wilhite of Mooresville, N.C.; two daughters, Deborah Wilhite (Johnny Hillestad) of Birmingham and Marie (Don) Odom of Birmingham; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Key of Birmingham; and sister, Amelia Elliott of Huntsville.

You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website, www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

THIS IS DAUGHTER OF ARLES/ARLIS SAMPSON KEY, BROTHER OF IRENE "RENIE" KEY, WHO MARRIED SIMON PETER JENT, SR., S/O JAMES DANIEL JENT AND SARAH ANN SANFORD, D/O ISAIAH SIMON SANFORD AND LUCINDA WHITE. submitted by Dennis Gurley NORMA FAYE KEY WILHITE IS ALSO A SISTER OF KENNETH NEIL KEY, A FRIEND AND FELLOW GENEALOGIST.

Dorothy Pearl Gann Wilson

NORTHPORT --Dorothy Pearl Gann Wilson , age 80, of Northport, died Jan. 15, 2011 , at Glen Haven Nursing Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home with Dan Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Woodrow Wilson; parents, Ruby Touchstone Sanders and Alvin E. Gann; brothers, Milton Gann, Billy Gann, and Donald Ray Gann; and sister, Charlene Harris.

Survivors include her daughter, Rita Wilson Hyche of Tuscaloosa; sons, James Wilson (Deborah) and John Wilson (Debbie), both of Northport; grandchildren, Amy Colburn Noland (Jason), Jill Colburn, Tammy Wilson Carnes (Brian), Connie Wilson Patterson (William), Nathan Wilson (Katie), and Matthew Powell, all of Northport; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, A. E. Gann (Bertie Lou) and Bobby Gann (Emma), both of Northport; sister, Wanda Vanzant of Parkville, Md.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Michael Gann, Billy Eugene Gann, Jeff Gann, William Patterson, Nathan Wilson, and Stephen Wright.

Honorary pallbearers are employees of Glen Haven Nursing Home, Alacare, and members of Harvest Church .

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alacare Hospice or the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Condolences may be offered at www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com.

Published in Tuscaloosa News on January 17, 2011

THIS IS SISTER OF A. E. GANN, WHO MARRIED BERTIE LOU HALLMAN, D/O JOHN WESLEY HALLMAN AND PENINA MAE SANFORD, D/O MARION JEFFERSON SANFORD AND MARY EVA FALLS. submitted by Dennis Gurley

Cecil W. Wood

The Pryor Daily Times Wed Dec 29, 2010, 02:32 PM CST

Funeral services for Cecil W. Wood, 83, Pryor, are Thursday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m., at Key Funeral Home Chapel in Pryor. The Rev. Andy Nichols will officiate. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Key Funeral Home in Pryor.

He died on Christmas day with his family at his side. He was born on Jan. 27, 1927, in Locust Grove to Ernest Herbert and Ada Winnie (Sanford) Wood. He grew up and attended schools in Oklahoma and California. He was drafted into the United States Army on March 28, 1945, at the age of 18. He served in the 1061st Headquarters Company Port Construction and Repair Battalion where he was only one of six men to work as a diver on the underwater marine railway. He also repaired boats in Manila Harbor, recovered radar equipment and worked on oil tankers in the harbor. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 16, 1946; he received three medals for his service, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

After the service, he lived in California and worked for C.E. Houchin and Company as a heavy equipment operator for 15 years. He and Mildred Nickell were married on Aug. 18, 1945, in Bakersfield, Calif. They made their home in California until 1960, then moved to Pryor. They owned two farms in Pryor and he farmed and ranched for the rest of his life. He never completely retired, although he slowed down from farming, he continued to be a rancher until just four weeks ago when he became ill. He was a hard-working and honest man.

Wood loved his family dearly and he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved his cattle, which he had names for, and also his dogs. He enjoyed gardening and supplying his family and friends with fresh vegetables throughout the summer. He also enjoyed watching western movies, Wheel of Fortune and The Price Is Right.

Survivors include three children, Peggy Campbell and husband Paul of Shawnee, Randy Wood and wife Diane of Pensacola, Fla., Pamela Wood of Pryor, eight grandchildren, Michelle Heckman, Stacey Morris, Kristi Grass, Susan Beadle, Jennifer Chenoweth, Melissa Campbell, Randall Wood and Tara Wood; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; sister Lois Shellenberger of Bakersfield, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 1 granddaughter and 7 siblings.

THIS IS SON OF ERNEST HERBERT WOOD AND ADA WINNIE SANFORD, D/O JEFFERSON DAVIS SANFORD, S/O WILLIAM BERRY SANFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley

THIS IS MOTHER OF OPAL LEE WRIGHT WHO WAS FIRST MARRIED TO MELVIN VESTER SANFORD (MAY 31, 1938 - APRIL 30, 1995), S/O MELVIN LESTER SANFORD, S/O DAVID JOHN SANFORD, S/O JOHN T. SANFORD, S/O THOMAS JEFFERSON SANFORD AND JULIA ANN MONTGOMERY.

THE DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE, JASPER, ALABAMA , JANUARY 6, 2010 –

Opal Bernice Wright

Daily Mountain Eagle

Opal Bernice Wright, 91, of Cordova, passed away on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 , at Walker Baptist Medical Center . Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 , at Collins-Burke Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Walker Memory Gardens . Ronald Sanders and Vaughn McCaleb will officiate. Visitation will be today, Jan. 6, 2011 , from 6 to 8 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home Parlor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. Wright; daughter, Betty Hubbard; grandson, Brian Woods; father, George Handley; mother, Cora Handley; sister, Gladys Handley; and brother, Stancil Handley.

She is survived by her daughters, Opal Lee Dill (Vertis) of Cordova and Rachel Woods (Larry); grandchildren, Chris Hubbard, Amy Woods and Amanda Woods; and great-grandchildren, Andrew Kellum, Aaron Kellum and Hunter Keeton.

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