Area deaths

05-10-2008

TARRICE SECBORN BRAZIER DMD WETUMPKA — Dr. Tarrice Secborn Brazier, D.M.D., 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Wetumpka Wednesday, May 7, 2008, following a courageous battle with leukemia. A memorial service will be at Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with visitation with the family beginning at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his only child, Zebbie and her husband, Richard Nix of Evergreen, Ala.; and two beloved grandchildren, Kelsey and Davis. Born July 30, 1938, in Pell City to the late Buster and Florene Brazier, Tarrice was an only child and was raised and attended school there and graduated from Pell City High School in 1956. He was a strong student and was motivated to further his education. He was the first in his family to attend college. Accepted by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, he was initiated into the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity on Sept. 21, 1957 and was a true brother for life. There was never a bigger fan of Alabama football, he attended every game possible, always taking family members and sharing the experiences with his many fan friends. Many seasons included Tarrice in the stadium for every home game and many away games, cheering on the Tide through good years and not so good years. He was also an avid white-water rafting enthusiast and deep sea fisherman, once winning the Destin Rodeo with the largest white marlin. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1961, Tarrice entered dental school and earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama in 1965. Thereafter, he began a long and successful dental practice, first in Georgiana, then in Montgomery, helping many patients over the years. He was a member in good standing of the Alabama Dental Association all of his professional life, and was elected to lifetime membership in 2003. He was also a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Delta, a national dental fraternity. Dr. Brazier was a member of Frazer United Methodist Church, serving faithfully on the Board of Stewards and on mission trips to Central and South America. Alabama Heritage Funeral Home directing. VERNON WAYNE BRYANT SYLACAUGA — Memorial service for Vernon Wayne Bryant, 66, will be Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at The Sanctuary with the Rev. Michael Trull and the Rev. Freddie Edwards officiating. Mr. Bryant passed away on Friday, May 9, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bryant; son, Gene Bryant; daughters, Amie Dison and husband Randall and Janice Crawford; step-daughter, Dona Brown; brother, Charles Clifford Bryant and wife Betty; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com. Radney-Smith Funeral Home will direct the service. EMMA CRAYTON DADEVILLE — Emma Crayton died May 9, 2008 at Bethany House. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Wright's Funeral Home. JOE LEE DOROUGH PELL CITY — Graveside service for Joe Lee Dorough, 38, will be Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Leeds. Mr. Dorough passed away Friday, May 9, 2008. He is survived by a son, Bradley Mills; mother, Judy Dorough Reid; step-father, Bob Reid. Visitation will follow graveside service at 4 p.m. at 584 Eagle Point Lane, Pell City. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City will direct the service. MARY J. GARRETT ALPINE — Mrs. Mary J. Garrett, 59, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008 at her residence. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary will announce arrangements. WILLIE LEE "CHICKEN BILL" LEDFORD ALPINE — Funeral services for Mr. Willie Lee "Chicken Bill" Ledford, 79, will be Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at St. Campbell Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Fair officiating. Burial will be in St. Campbell Baptist Church Cemetery, Alpine. Mr. Ledford will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to service. Mr. Ledford passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Citizens Baptist Medical Center. He was educated in the Talladega County School System, employed by Allen Excavating Company as a heavy equipment operator, member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Labor Local 559. He was preceded in death by his son, Spencer; parents, Otis (Lula) Ledford; a grandson, seven brothers and one sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eva L. Garrett Ledford of Alpine; sons, Audrey (Sandy) Garrett, Stanley Ledford, Terry (Evelyn) Ledford, Samuel (Sarah) Ledford all of Alpine; daughters, Bertha (Alvin) Clark of Los Angeles, Calif., Cynthia (Joe) Briggins, Jean (Emmett) Garrett, Sandra (Michael) Tuck, Jacquelyn (Eli) Johnson all of Alpine, Teresa (Willie) Robinson of Greenville, Ala.; brother, Clarence (Barbara) Ledford of Cincinnati, OH; sister, Rose L. Garrett of Cincinnati, OH; 28 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary will direct the services.

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