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Area deaths

07-29-2008

KATHERLINE COWLIN CHILDERSBURG — Katherline Cowlin, 80, died on July 26, 2008 at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Community Funeral Home. MARGIE MARIE EPPERSON WEOGUFKA — Margie Marie Epperson, 69, passed away July 26, 2008 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel will announce arrangements. ROBERT EARL FLEMING WESTOVER — Funeral service for Robert Earl Fleming, 50, will be Wednesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at Vincent The Revival Center with the Rev. Jason Allums and the Rev. Mike Andrews officiating. Burial will be in Vincent The Revival Center Cemetery. Mr. Fleming went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on July 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jimmy Fleming; stepfather, Mac McClendon. Mr. Fleming worked at Bowater Saw Mill for 27 years. He loved his family, fishing and hunting. Survivors are his loving wife, Ruby J. Fleming of Westover; daughter, Dana Fleming of Montevallo; son, James Fleming of Westover; stepchildren, Crystal Clark of Calera, Kent Atchison of Alabaster, Michele Fleming and Joshua Fleming both of Westover; grandchildren, Maria, Jeff and Michael; mother, Faye McClendon of Albertville; sisters, Sandra Artale of Westover and Nancy Terrell of Albertville; and brothers, Kenneth Fleming and Tommy Fleming both of Albertville. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29, from 6-9 p.m. at Vincent The Revival Center. Curtis and Son Funeral Home Childersburg Chapel will direct the service. ELIZABETH (LIZ) STEPHENS-FRILEY MILLBRAE, Calif. — Elizabeth (Liz) Stephens-Friley, who loved the Lord, joined him Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008, at her home, surrounded by family and friends, in Millbrae, California, after a courageous eight year struggle with breast cancer. Elizabeth resided in Talladega for several years, during which time she was employed with Brannons, Inc. and Talladega Machinery. She ended her short life and career as a Sr. Staff Consultant. She is survived by her husband, Steven Friley; two daughters, Madison and Adara; cherished daughter of Danna and Al Grochol residing in California and John and Karen Stephens in Talladega; dear sister of John Eldon (Duce) Stephens II of Atlanta, Georgia and Lindsey Prestridge of Talladega. She is survived by many family members and friends who loved her dearly. Born at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, age 46 years, a "Celebration of Life" Service was held Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Calvary Chapel, in San Mateo, Calif. Her family appreciates donations to a special education fund for her ten year old daughter, Madison at The Madison Friley Fund, c/o First National Bank, 1551 El Camino Real, Millbrae, Calif. 94030. JACK EDWARD HARRIS TALLADEGA — Graveside Rites for Mr. Jack Edward Harris, 74, will be Tuesday, July 29, at 4 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Russell Rodriguez officiating. Mr. Harris died Sunday, July 27, 2008 in Talladega. He was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega County, member of the Baptist faith and retired from Talladega creamery (Mellow Dairy). Survivors are a sister, Vera Edna Gambrell of Talladega; brother-in-law, James M. Machen of Alpine; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is Tuesday, July 29, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Usrey. Pallbearers are Bruce Ellis, Winston Pruitt and Brandon Pruitt. Usrey Funeral Home in Talladega will direct the service. LEOLA KIDD VINCENT — Funeral services for Leola Kidd, 92, will be at on Wednesday, July 30, at 12 noon at the Baker's Grove Baptist Church in Vincent. Burial will be in the church cemetery. the Rev. Donald Taylor officiating. Mrs. Kidd passed on July 25, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Kidd had numerous accomplishments throughout her lifetime. She received a B.S. degree from the Alabama State University in Montgomery and a master's degree in education from Tuskegee Institute. She taught in a one-room school in 1934 at Mt. Sinai, Alpine and from the years of 1935-1976, she taught at Hannah Mallory School in Alpine. After retirement, she performed community service as manager of foods for the Vincent area, a headstart worker during the summer with the children of Alpine in Talladega County and she received a special certification in community service at Pennsylvania State Community College. Her later years included serving as an adult Sunday school teacher, adult teacher in the Shelby Springs Sunday School Conference, member of Eastern Star (McGhee), Heron Jericho, Deaconess Wives' Club, Alabama Retirement Association, National Teachers' Association, Talladega Teachers' Association and as a notary public. She is survived by her son, Frederick (Margaret) Kidd of Vincent; daughter-in-law, Lillie Kidd of Vincent; three sisters-in-law, Mattie Hamilton of Vincent, Hattie Jones of Detroit, MI, and Juanita Hall of California; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of the family. Flower bearers will be nieces and friends of the family. Visitation will be at on Tuesday from 12-8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home. Community Funeral Home will direct the services. JAMES M. LASHLEY TALLADEGA — Mr. James Merril Lashley, 78, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Magnolia Place, in Lincoln. He was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega, member of Central Baptist Church were he attended Adult Men's Sunday School Class and served on the board of Deacons, member of Talladega Masonic Lodge 261 and Train Collector's Association. He was retired from Anniston Army Depot. Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Ruth Lashley of Talladega; sons, Jimmy Lashley and wife Ginger of Guntersville, Bobby Lashley and wife Rebecca of Woodstock, Ga., Larry Lashley and wife Donna of Talladega; five grandchildren, Morgan, Madeline, Trey, Mallory, and Jason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan and Lois Lashley. Services will be at Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 29, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Max Briggs officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, July 28. Pallbearers are Don Thrower, Hugh Wiggins, Edgar Hodges, Rex Morrison, Max Gaither, Robert Mellon. Honorary pallbearers are the Adult Men's Sunday School Class of Central Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge 261, Dr. Andrew Huang, Dr. Fazil Raheem, John Woodard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Renewal Fund, your favorite charity, or Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation. The family would like to thank Citizen's Baptist Home Health Care, Magnolia Place, and all caretakers for their love and care during James' illness. Usrey Funeral Home in Talladega will direct the service. BERTIE LEE LAYTON RAGLAND — Funeral service for Mrs. Bertie Lee Layton, 80, will be Wednesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Usrey Chapel, Pell City with the Rev. Doug Ford officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Layton died Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Ragland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Layton; by a daughter, Catherine Layton; and by a son, Gerald Layton. Survivors are a daughter, Tammy Layton; sisters, Jenette Pierce, Helen Copeland and Peggy Baker; brother, Billy Ray St. John; grandson, Robbie Shirley; great grandchildren, A.J., Brad, Christi and Dylan Shirley. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City will direct the service. ISAAC LOWERY SYLACAUGA — Isaac Lowery, 80, passed away July 27, 2008 at Talladega Healthcare Center. Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel will announce arrangements. LARRY McGINNIS HARPERSVILLE — Mr. Larry McGinnis, age 56, of Harpersville died Sunday July 27, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by The New Madden Funeral Home, 256-249-3815. HELEN R. NORRIS SYLACAUGA — Funeral services for Min. Helen R. Norris, 44, will be at on Wednesday, July 30 at 2 p.m. at the Sylacauga Church of Promise in Sylacauga. Burial will be in the Sylacauga Cemetery. Overseer Tommy Swain officiating. Mrs. Norris passed on July 25, 2008 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Norris Sr. of Sylacauga; daughter, Aquilla McKinney of Sylacauga; two sons, Exavious Goffer and Stanley Norris Jr. both of Sylacauga; mother, Janie Goffer of Sylacauga; stepchildren, Pamala Banks, Cedrick Harris and Threhea Gleason; three sisters, Pamela Goffer of Charlotte, NC, Diane Poole and Jennifer Scott both of Sylacauga; four brothers, Dexter Goffer of Kileen, Texas, Fredrick Goffer, Todd Jennings and Edward Jennings all of Sylacauga; nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Flower bearers will be friends of the family. Visitation will be at on Tuesday from 12-8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home. Community Funeral Home will direct the services. ADELINE C. OWENS PELL CITY — Funeral service for Mrs. Adeline C. Owens, 89, is July 29, at 11 a.m. at Usrey Chapel, Pell City with burial in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City directing. JERRY HOGAN SWAIN JR. "STRIKER" ALPINE — Funeral service Mr. Jerry Hogan Swain Jr. "Striker", 55, will be Wednesday, July 30, at 1 p.m. at Kingston Baptist Church with the Revs. Keith B. Lawson, Jerome Lawson, Charles Garrett and Prophet Darrell Keith officiating. Burial will be in Kingston Baptist Church Cemetery, Alpine. The body will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to service. Mr. Swain died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Citizens Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Jerry Hogan Swain Sr.; three brothers, Edward Swain, Eddie Junior Swain and Willie L. Swain. He was a member of Kingston Baptist Church and attended RR Moton and Nottingham Schools. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eliza Jane (Lawson) Swain of Alpine; daughters, Ms. Emma (Michael) Keith of Talladega and Ms. Victoria Lawson of Alpine; sons, Mr. Jerry Fomby of Buffalo, NY, Mr. Gene (Sharon) Lawson and Mr. Harry Lawson all of Alpine; sisters, Ms. Jamie Powell of Detroit, MI, Ms. Rosie Garrett of Alpine, Mrs. Betty A. (Billy) Wilson of Talladega, Ms. Dorothy S. (William) Keith, Mrs. Minnie R. (Demos) Garrett and Ms. Mary Ann Swain all of Alpine; brother, Mr. Kindness (Janelle) Swain of Talladega; and mother, Ms. Plumer (Garrett) Swain of Alpine. The wake will be Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary will direct the services.

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