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Brittney L. Bolden
Funeral services for Brittney L. Bolden were held Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Millry, with Pastor Charles L. Hurd officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Brittany L. Bolden was born February 15, 1990, to Cassandra Campbell, and the late Eugene Bolden Sr. in Grove Hill. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia Baptist Church. Shortly after graduating from high school, she moved to Conyers, Ga., where she worked as a medical assistant. At the time of her passing, Brittney was living in Tuscaloosa, and attending nursing school. She leaves to cherish her memories: her mom Cassandra Campbell; God mom Eva Mitchell; two daughters Hailey Bolden, Kyndalk Bolden; two sons Kasean Abston, Isaiah Jackson; three sisters; one brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. The celebration of life service was rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.
Ashley Boone
Ms. Ashley Boone of Demopolis entered into eternal rest January 11, 2025, at USA Health Providence Hospital, Mobile. Funeral services for Ms. Ashley Boone will be held Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. from Morning Star Baptist Church, Demopolis. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 43 S., Demopolis. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC, entrusted with arrangements.
Ronald Wayne Bonner
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. Ronald Wayne Bonner, 72, of Aliceville on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa. There was no public viewing or visitation at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration and graveside services were Monday, January 13, 2025, at noon at Magnolia Memorial Gardens, Aliceville. Mr. Bonner lay in state before the graveside service. Interment followed the graveside service in Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Apostle Jeffery Ball, pastor of Spirit and Truth Pentecostal Church, Aliceville, was the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Bonner family.
Ida Mae Cockrell
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Ida Mae Cockrell, 95, of Ethelsville on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home, Aliceville. Visitation was Monday, January 13, 2025, at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration was Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 11 a.m. at James & Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel, Aliceville. The body lay in state at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Interment followed the service in Strawbridge Cemetery, Ethelsville. Rev. Tonnie Jones, Pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Carrollton, was the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing.
Bridget Renae Crosby
Service for Bridget Renae Crosby was held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 111 Everette Circle, Silas, with Rev. Ennis Rankins, officiating. Interment, Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Silas. The celebration of life service rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.
Bridget was born on September 9, 1981, to the late Anderson and Christine Crosby. She joined Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age. She then joined the Army National Guard 2101st Transportation Unit, and moved to Tuscaloosa. She loved the Lord and was big on family. Bridget R. Crosby, at the age of 43, of Silas passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memories: one devoted daughter Ameera Colvin, Tuscaloosa; one devoted sister Sharon Crosby, Silas; a devoted niece Danielle Collins, Tuscaloosaa; a nephew Anderson Crosby, Silas; three godchildren; a host of relatives, friends, and three devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Eleece and Martina Crosby.
Donna Newell Dial
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Newell Dial, age 73 of Livingston, Alabama. She was born in Meridian, Mississippi on July 13, 1951, and entered the gates of heaven on January 10, 2025. Donna grew up in York, Ala., and was the baby girl to Rufus Newell and Dolly Harper. She had two sisters, Diane (Chris) and Brenda (Reid). On March 2, 1967, she married her high school sweetheart Jim Allen Dial, Jr., and celebrated 57 years with him. She had always told us about when they first got married all she could cook was a Chef Boyardee Pizza, and we all can see how that turned out! Donna’s love and legacy of cooking she leaves behind will not be forgotten anytime soon. Cooking was her love language. She always wanted to serve you food and not just in small amounts. She opened her home and always had enough for everyone. Donna was a generous and caring woman who loved the Lord and lived out her faith daily. She had 4 children, 1 son, Jimmy (Deanna), and 3 daughters, Tammy (Mike), Melissa (Bram), and Shannon (Bryan). She spent many years going back and forth to Sumter Academy following her kids around to sporting events, cheer camps, and many Halloween carnivals. Once her children married, the grandchildren began to arrive. Donna, better known as Nana, had seven grandchildren, J. J. (Morgan), Blake (Alex), Addison (Blayze), Michael Alan, Avery, Parker, Bella, and two great grandchildren, James and Briggs. In 2005, Donna and Jim opened Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s. The restaurant was where you could always find her serving up the best steak in the state and the famous caramel cake. Her legacy will live on through her family and the recipes she leaves behind. What a joy and honor it was to know, love and be loved by Donna Dial. Until we see you again… We love you.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11 A.M. from Hadden Presbyterian Church with Rev. Matt Kelley and Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 4- 7 p.m. from Christian Valley Baptist Church.
She is survived by: her beloved husband Jim Allen Dial, Jr.; son Jimmy Malcolm Dial (Deanna); daughters Tammy Dial Cole (Mike), Melissa Dial Fuller (Bram), Shannon Dial Rumley (Bryan); sisters Diane Newell Ward (Chris), Brenda Newell Lovell (Reid); grandchildren, J. J. Dial (Morgan), Blake Dial (Alex), Addison Fuller Franklin (Blayze), Michael Alan Cole, Avery Fuller, Parker Rumley, and Bella Rumley; great grandchildren, James Dial and Briggs Dial; and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father Rufus Malcolm Newell (Barbara) and mother Dolly Treadaway Harper (James). Pallbearers include J. J. Dial, Blake Dial, Michael Alan Cole, Parker Rumley, Blayze Franklin, Christopher Dial, Lucas Dial, Tommy Plott, Michael Hutchins, and Robert Lard. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
Sedalia “Coonie” Gains
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Ms. Sedalia “Coonie” Gains, of Aliceville on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence in Aliceville. Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2025, from 1-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Saturday, January 25, 2025, at noon at Aliceville National Guard Armory, Memorial Parkway, Aliceville. The body will lie in state at the Aliceville National Guard Armory one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the service in Old Bethany Cemetery, 4425 Vienna Rd., Aliceville. Reverend Quinton Prude, Pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Aliceville, will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Gains family.
Ellen Fulton Green
Ellen Fulton Green, 95, died peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the Saad Hospice Retreat Center in Mobile. She is survived by: her son-in-law Ricky Keller, of Mobile; daughter-in-law Bonnie Green and granddaughter Jane Frances Green, of Charlotte, N. C.; cousin Margaret Annie Ramsay of Athens, Ala.; nieces Deborah Green Williams (Gilbert), of Epes, Ala., Susan Fulton King (Austin)of Huntsville, Ala.; nephew Thomas Allen Green, Jr. (Gayle) of York, Ala.; and the entire Lancaster family of Nashville, Tenn., who loved and adored her, especially cousin Shawn Marie Lancaster Wade (Brett). She was preceded in death by: her parents Lawrence and Stella Rainer Fulton; her husbands Francis Lee Revere and Aubrey DeWitt Green; her daughter Mary Ellen Keller; and her son Fulton DeWitt Green.
Ellen was a graduate of Judson College. In her final year of college, she was chosen to be May Queen for the annual May Day Pageant. During her time at Judson College, she met the dashing Lee Revere, who was attending Marion Military Institute. Lee joined the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1950. Upon his graduation from West Point in 1954, Lee was commissioned in the Air Force; following those ceremonies, Ellen and Lee were married in the Cadet Chapel in a wedding ceremony with full military honors. In 1957, Lee died in a flight training exercise in Massachusetts. At the time, Ellen was expecting her first child, a daughter, Mary Ellen. After Lee’s death, Ellen returned to Sumter County, Alabama, to be near her family. The birth of Mary Ellen brought Ellen great joy. After returning to Sumter County, Ellen met and married Aubrey Green. Aubrey was a World War II veteran and an Alabama State Senator. Aubrey also served as the International President of Lions Clubs. Aubrey and Ellen traveled extensively during and after his tenure with Lions International. They met President Lyndon Johnson at the White House and were received as dignitaries by many global world leaders. Ellen was charming and had the poise and confidence to interact with world leaders. She extended grace to all the people she met during her travels with Lions International. Although Ellen and Aubrey enjoyed traveling, they always returned to their home in York, Alabama. Ellen and Aubrey welcomed a son, Fulton, in 1967, also with great joy. Ellen was a life-long Presbyterian. Her faith was central to her life. Each week, she and Aubrey prepared and printed the bulletins for worship services at York Presbyterian Church. She also taught Sunday School and led hymns and music at the church. Aubrey was a founding member of the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Ellen succeeded Aubrey as a Board Member of the University of South Alabama Foundation, serving on the USA Foundation Board with dedication from 2007-2016. Ellen loved and accepted her son-in-law Ricky and her daughter-in-law Bonnie as her own children, always making them feel loved and cherished. She loved spending time with her granddaughter Janie celebrating holidays and reading and singing with her. At her home in York, Ellen grew zinnias—their bright pink, red, orange, and yellow colors matching her cheerful disposition. For years, she enjoyed walking daily with several neighborhood friends. Ellen was cared for in her later years with devotion by her daughter Mary Ellen and son-in-law Ricky Keller.
A memorial service celebrating Ellen’s life will be held on February 15, 2025, at York Baptist Church, 314 Broad St., York, AL 36925. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the USA Foundation, 211 N. Conception Street, Mobile, AL 36603, for the Aubrey D. and Ellen Fulton Green Scholarship, or to York Lions Club, P.O. Box 95, Cuba, AL 36907, or online at www.lionsclubs.org. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
John F. Neuhauser
John F. Neuhauser, 91, of Coatopa, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home in Demopolis. Born on May 31, 1933, in Birmingham to John C. and Carrie Ethel George Neuhauser, he dedicated many years to running his business, Livingston Waste, until his retirement. John had a passion for tinkering with vintage cars and mining silver. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and his absence will be profoundly felt.
He is survived by his sons David Stephens and wife Betty, Kelly Stephens, and Mark Neuhauser and wife Debbie; daughter Terri Smith; brother, Frank “Snooky” Neuhauser; 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ima J. Neuhauser; parents, John C. and Carrie Ethel George Neuhauser; brother, Thomas Neuhauser; and daughter-in-law, Zelia Stephens.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. from the Livingston Church of Christ, 704 N. Washington Street, Livingston, Alabama 35470. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
Thomas Walton “Tommy” Rogers
Thomas Walton “Tommy” Rogers, 93, of Aliceville died January 7, 2025 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services was 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Panola United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Boothe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directed. Visitation followed the service at the church.
He was preceded in death by: his wife Gladys House Rogers; two stepsons Wayne E. Harvey, Harold Harvey; stepson-in-law, Gerald B. Cobb.
Survivors include: his son Jerry Harvey (Eunice); daughters Sylvia Cobb and Karla Howard (Calvin); special stepdaughters Sherry Harvey, Sandra Harvey Ascew; cousins, James Rogers (Maggie), Fred Rogers, Betty Rogers.
Tommy was born January 16, 1931, in Sumter County, Ala., to the late Walton Rogers and Helen Young Rogers. He was a farmer, a member of Panola United Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of Sumter County.
Pallbearers were Patrick Allen, Bill Goodwin, Doug Lewis, Keith McClure, Justin Bryan and Terry Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. James Parker, Barbara Jordan, members of Panola United Methodist Church, Tammy Fikes and employees of Tri-County Co-op.
Mattye Young Terrell
Mattye Young Terrell, 86, of Ward, Sumter County, Ala., was born May 28, 1938, to the blessed union of the late Johnny and Susie Ward Young. She peacefully transitioned and God welcomed her into His Holy Kingdom at her residence on January 7, 2025. Service of remembrance and life celebration is slated for Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 a. m. in the Weatherly Chapel. Her nephew, Rev. Samuel Ezell, will deliver the eulogy offering words of comfort and consolation. Interment will follow in Saint John Cemetery, 1225 Shorts 15, Ward. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled Friday, Janunary 17, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. from the Weatherly Chapel. To the entire Young/ Terrell family, we at Weatherly Funeral Home offer to each of you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Our prayer remains that your abiding faith in God will continue to lend to you a measure of comfort that will strengthen and sustain you during your time of bereavement.
Baby Kinsley Brielle Williams
Graveside Services for Baby Kinsley Brielle Williams were held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Ward. Kinsley Brielle Williams was born July 6, 2024. She passed on January 3, 2025, at UAB Children’s Hospital, Birmingham. Kinsley was the daughter of Shayna Coleman and Kevin D. Williams. The celebration of life service was rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.