ADKINS, BONITA P.
Oct. 12, 1920-Nov. 1, 2008
Bonita P. Adkins of Huntsville passed away Saturday. She was 88.
Mrs. Adkins, a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, was predeceased by her husband, Ray Alvin Adkins. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Skip and Jenell Adkins; daughter and son-in-law, Karmon Kay and Andy Lewallen; brother, Bud Parker; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Berryhill Funeral Home. Chapel services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Skip Adkins and Pastor Dan Doty officiating. Interment will follow in Madison City Cemetery. [Huntsville Times, 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

ADKINS, ELIZABETH
Died 4th inst. Elizabeth, daughter of Maj. Henry Adkins of Morgan County, late of Sussex County, Virginia, aged 5. (Huntsville Democrat, September 28, 1824; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

ANDERSON, ZELL E.
Died Oct. 31, 2008
Zell Elizabeth Clemons Anderson, 94, of Owens Cross Roads died Friday at South Hampton Nurse and Rehabilitation Center in Owens Cross Roads. She was the daughter of the late Monroe Clemons and Octy Price Clemons. She is survived by two sons, Floyd "Buster" Anderson Jr. and wife Judy of New Hope and Larry D. Anderson and wife Lynn of New Market; four daughters, Gladys Anderson Hill and husband Roy of New Hope, Mildred Anderson Thompson and husband Charles of Huntsville, Glenda Anderson Cambron and husband Jerry of New Hope, and Mary Anderson Johnson and husband Wayne of Athens; one sister, Edna Colter of Huntsville; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. today at New Hope Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Miller officiating. Interment will be at Byrd Cemetery in Owens Cross Roads. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

ARCHER, ANNIE L.
May 15, 1912-Nov. 1, 2008
Graveside services for Annie Lois Johnson Archer, 96, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Talley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at Higgins Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Tenn. [Huntsville Times, 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

ARNOLD, BETTY ANN
Jan. 15, 1973-Oct. 31, 2008
Funeral services for Betty Ann Arnold, 35, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Tenn. Burial will follow in Elora Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Ron Brabo March 11, 1947-Nov. 1, 2008
Ron Brabo of Hazel Green died Saturday. He was 61 and was retired from Chrysler Corp.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lynne Brabo; his mother, Gladys Redlin; three sons, David Brabo, Frank Brabo and wife Tabitha, and Darren Jones and wife Carrie; three daughters, Marian and husband Billy Miller, Kris Jones, and Wendy and husband Shawn Manke; his brother, Bob Brabo; three sisters, Barbara Payne, Shirley Deal and Debbie Brabo; grandchildren, Ashley, Ariel and Arika Miller, Max, Bo and Nic Brabo, Dusty Jones, Taylor and Kennedy Edwards, and Austin and Alec Manke; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and his best friend, Bill Spence.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hazel Green Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Ann Arbor, Mich. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

BROOKS, LOUISE A.
July 22, 1922-Nov. 1, 2008
Louise Ashby Brooks, 86, of Petersburg, Tenn., died Saturday.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Higgins Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Tenn. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery.[Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

BADLUN, ELIZABETH
Died near Huntsville on Wednesday the 4th inst. Mrs. Elizabeth Badlun, aged 43, the wife of Mr. William Badlun. (Alabama Republican, September 6, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

BARNETT, RONALD VAN
Nov. 5, 1939-Oct. 31, 2008
Ronald Van Barnett, 68, of Union Grove passed away Friday.
Mr. Barnett received his bachelor's degree from the University of California and his master's degree from the University of Southern California. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1978. He received a Bronze Star for Vietnam War service. He served many years as a missile man on Kwajalein and at Vandenburg Air Force Base. He worked for 10 years at Science Applications International Corp. in logistics and systems analysis.
Mr. Barnett was an avid collector of vintage vehicles, both two wheeled and four wheeled. He especially loved driving the bride and groom for weddings and driving in parades. He was active in the North Alabama region, Antique Automobile Club of America, serving as president and national meet chairman. He was a member of the AACA board of directors for 15 years and served as president in 1991. He was also the recipient of five national awards for service and achievement.
Survivors include his wife, Sally Dupree Barnett; sons, Kevin Van Barnett of Tacoma, Wash., Sam Dupree Barnett and wife Angela of Columbiana, and Edward "Ted" Allen Barnett of Montevallo; and grandsons, Charles Van Barnett, Austin Dupree Barnett and Carl Alexander Barnett.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 12200 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803 with the Rev. Carl Bright officiating. A reception will follow. Laughlin Service Funeral Home is assisting the family. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

BRADY, DON W
March 5, 1951-Oct. 31, 2008
Don Warren Brady, 57, of Huntsville passed away Friday at his home.
Survivors include his mother, Hazel J. Brady of Huntsville; sisters, Gail Ayres and Kay "Katy" Knupp of Madison; brother, Kem Brady of Huntsville; and two stepchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Valhalla Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tom Oakley officiating. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

BRANDON, JOSIAH
Died on Wednesday last, Josiah Brandon, brother of the Brandons of Huntsville. (Alabama Republican, August 16, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

BRAGG, PHEREBA
Died on 10th inst., Phereba Bragg, consort of William Bragg of Morgan Co. (Alabama Republican, August 24, 1821; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

BURRUS, ELIZABETH
Died 19th Nov., Mrs. Elizabeth Burrus, consort of Col. Charles Burrus of Madison County in her 40th year. (Alabama Republican, November 30, 1821; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM JR.
Died on 26th July Mr. William Campbell, Jr., aged about 20. (Alabama Republican, August 2, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

CASH, BENJAMIN
Died on Sunday the 10th inst., Benjamin Cash, Esq., aged about 39. (Alabama Republican, June 22, 1821; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

CHAMBERS, ELIZA
Died on the 18th inst., Mrs. Eliza, wife of Dr. Henry Chambers. (Huntsville Democrat, April 19, 1823; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

CHENAULT, WESLEY
Died Oct. 23, 2008
Wesley Dwight Chenault passed away on Oct. 23 in Huntsville Hospital after a chronic heart condition. He was 82.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1924 in Decatur.
He is survived by three children, Shannon LaRue Newson, Dwight LaMar Chenault, and Shawn Wesley Chenault; as well as six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Chenault was a local business owner for years in Huntsville in the grocery business after having worked as an industrial project manager in Painesville, Ohio. He was also an avid bowler and outdoorsman. Later on in life, he spent time with his friends and helping the needy with food and shelter.
Although not a religious man for most of his life, he did turn to the Lamb of God in his last hours and found refuge and forgiveness in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. He passed on a strong work ethic to his children and left a strong example for others to follow in his last decision when he found out that the Lord Jesus Christ saves sinners.
As a business man he was able to recognize a good deal. On his death bed he recognized the best one ever: "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." He never found opportunity to fly in a plane but his ashes will be scattered from such, fulfilling the promise from dust thou didst come and to dust thou shalt return.
[Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

CHEEK, NANCY
Died the 17th of September, 1824, Miss Nancy Cheek, aged 22 years. (Huntsville Democrat, October 12, 1874; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

CRAIGHEAD, THOMAS B. REV.
Died at his residence near Haysborough, Tenn. On the 10th inst. Rev. Thomas B. Craighead in his 71st year. (Huntsville Democrat, September 28, 1824; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

DRAIN, CHARLOTTE
Died Oct. 31, 2008
Funeral services for Charlotte Drain, 43, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Piney Grove Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

FLOURNOY, JAMES GIBSON
Died at his seat in this county on the 19th inst., Mr. James Gibson Flournoy. (Alabama Republican, October 26, 1821; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

FOOT, ANN I.
Died in Huntsville, Madison Co., Ala., Mrs. Ann I. Foot, consort of Capt. George Foot. (Alabama Republican, November 21, 1820; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

GILLASPIE, CAROLINE M.
Died in the neighborhood of Huntsville at the residence of Mr. William B. Harris on the morning of 22nd of Mar., Miss Caroline M. Gillaspie in the 17th year of her age, daughter of Mrs. Frances Gillaspie of Franklin Co., Tenn. (Alabama Republican, March 29, 1822)

GOLDEN, GAYRAH
Died Nov. 1, 2008
Gayrah Golden of Dutton passed away Saturday. She was 81.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dutton.[Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

HATCHETT, JOHN
Died 21st of August, Mr. John Hatchett, in Limestone Co., native of Charlotte Co., Va. Having lost his parents in early period of his life, he emigrated to this Co. last spring and boarded with a private family. He was an orator. (Huntsville Democrat, October 19, 1824; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

HERRING, JOHN A. H. DR.
Died in Triana on 24th ult. Dr. John A. H. Herring in his 23rd year. (Huntsville Democrat, February 21, 1823; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

HINES, RUTH T.
July 8, 1912-Oct. 13, 2008
Ruth T. Hines, 96, of Huntsville was called home Friday.
She is survived by three sons, James O. Newell, Bobby Hines and Eddie Hines; one daughter, Betty Velentino; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Valhalla Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Sims of Weather Assembly of God officiating. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

HUGHES, RACHEL
Died Nov. 1, 2008
Rachel Hughes, 87, of Fyffe passed away Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

INGE, JOHN JOHNSON
Died on 26th of August at his residence in Tuscaloosa, Col. John Johnson Inge, a member of the Alabama Bar and a native of North Carolina. (Alabama Republican, September 6, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

JAMES, FREDERICK W.
Died on 25th ult. at his residence in this Co., Mr. Frederick W. James in his 53rd year. (Huntsville Democrat, February 21, 1823; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

JEFFRIES, FRANCES
Died in Madison Co., Mrs. Frances Jeffries, consort of Alexander Jeffreis, aged 52. (Huntsville Democrat, September 28, 1824; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

LAMKIN, WILLIAM
Died in this county on Friday the 30th ult. Mr. William Lamkin in the 49th year of his age. (Alabama Republican, September 6, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

LAVANS, WILLIAM
Died Wednesday evening, 30th July, Mr. William Lavans, a young man, who was a native of Ireland. (Alabama Republican, August 2, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

LOCKE, ROSA MAE
June 27, 1921-Oct. 31, 2008
Funeral services for Rosa Mae Fullington Locke will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Locke was predeceased by her husband, John H. Locke Jr., and two brothers, James and Joe Fullington. She is survived by one brother, Bobby Fullington of Florida. She is also survived by her son, James R. "Jim" Lewis and wife Peggy, of Chapin, S.C.; her grandchildren, Annette Nash, Mike Lewis, Michelle Williams, Libby Powers, Lynn Semino; and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Locke's life was based upon service: first, service to her Lord and second to her family to which she served both with honor and love. Mrs. Locke spent her last years with her son in Chapin.
Please join us as we celebrate her life and welcome her to her new home in heaven. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

McCARLEY, MOSES
Died on 14th inst. at his father's seat in Morgan Co., Moses McCarley, aged 21. (Alabama Republican, August 24, 1821; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

MCELYEA, TERRY W.
Jan. 7, 1962-Nov. 1, 2008
Terry Wayne McElyea, 46, of Huntsville died Saturday in Birmingham.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville. Chapel service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday with interment at Concord Cemetery. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

MITZNER, ROBERT JACK
Services for Robert Jack Mitzner, former Lexington resident, were Thursday at Spry Funeral Home, Huntsville, Ala., with burial in Huntsville Memory Gardens. Mr. Mitzner died Jan. 7. He retired in 1972 after civil service employment at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Lee Mitzner, Huntsville; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Mulac, Huntsville, Mrs. Jacequeline Fairchild of Champaign, Ill., and Mrs. Paula Burrow of Birmingham; a son, Jerry Mitzner of Clearwater, Fla., and a brother, Paul Mitzner of Bloomington, Ill.
[The Lexington Progress, Lexington Tennessee, January 15, 1975;  Submitted by Amanda Jowers]

MURPHY, MARY P.
Died in Morgan County, Alabama, on the 13th inst. after a short illness, Mrs. Mary P. Murphy, aged 36 years, consort of Mr. George Murphy, left five little children. (Huntsville Democrat, November 5, 1824; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

OGLE, JIMMY
Died Nov. 1, 2008
Funeral services for Jimmy Ogle, 67, will be held at 4 p.m. today at Guntersville Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]


PARKS, OPAL LEE
Feb. 23, 1920-Nov. 1, 2008
Funeral services for Opal Lee Polly Parks, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Tenn. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

PECK, JACK
Died Oct. 31, 2008
Jack Peck, 49, of Southaven, Miss., passed away Thursday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Peck of Southaven; daughter, Jessica Crowe of Madison;
son, Joshua Crowe of Madison; mother, Maxine Peck of Hawaii; and brothers, Bill Peck of New Jersey, Greg Peck, Jerry Peck and Jim Peck, all of Rockford, Ill. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

RATHER, FRANCES
Died in this town yesterday, the 8th, Mrs. Frances Rather, consort of Mr. Daniel Rather. (Alabama Republican, August 9, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

REISINGER, ERIK H.
Erik H. "Pudge" Reisinger, 20, of Huntsville died Wednesday.
June 14, 1988 - Oct. 22, 2008
He was a graduate of Sparkman High School.
Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Terry Reisinger; sister, Pamela Reisinger; grandmothers, Justine Monte and Margaret Reisinger; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Berryhill Funeral Home.
He will be laid to rest in Christ the King Cemetery, located in Franklin Lakes, N.J. [The Huntsville times. Nov. 3, 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

SCOTT, HENRY C.
Feb. 22, 1945-Oct. 31, 2008
Funeral services for Henry C. Scott, 63, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.[Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]


SMITH, HANNAH L.
Died Oct. 30, 2008
Hannah Lorraine Smith, 64, of Henagar passed away Thursday at the residence.
Mrs. Smith was a member of Henagar Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Brooks Smith of Henagar; sons, Hunter Brooks Smith of Maine, Reid Brian Smith of Birmingham, Cole Brandon Smith of Florida, and Ryan Braden Smith of Virginia; parents, Morgan J. and Jimmie Faye Smith Williams of Henagar; brothers, Charles Thomas Williams of Hoover and Hon. Judge Bruce Edward Williams of Huntsville; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held Monday at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Birmingham. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

SPURRIER, PATRICIA M.
June 16, 1945-Nov. 1, 2008
Patricia Spurrier, 63, of Huntsville passed away Saturday.
Mrs. Spurrier worked for WAAY-TV Channel 31 for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Long.
Survivors include her husband, Donald N. Spurrier; daughters, Robin Striplin of Huntsville and Donna Spurrier of Memphis; grandson, Sam Striplin of Huntsville; mother, Jewell Long Wonders and husband Ernest of Huntsville; and sister, Pamela Long Brackley of California.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Dr. David Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 2 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

TATE, SOPHIA
Died on Sat., 16th, Mrs. Sophia Tate, wife of Captain John Tate of Limestone Co. She left four small children. (Alabama Republican, February 22, 1822; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

TATE, MARY
Died the 30th Sept. Mrs. Mary, wife of Captain John Tate of Limestone Co. Left children. (Huntsville Democrat, October 12, 1824; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

VINCENT, JULIA ANN
Died Nov. 2, 2008
Julia Ann Vincent, 60, of Crossville died Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Albertville Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cave Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. [Huntsville Times, Nov. 3 2008, Submitted by Jen White]

YORK, JOHN
Died in Jefferson County (Jones' Valley) on 13th inst., Mr. John York (Alabama Republican, June 22, 1821; Submitted by Peggy Thompson)

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