Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
11:21 am Monday, November 26, 2001

OBITUARIES FOR MONDAY, NOV. 26, 2001

By Staff
RICHARD E. LOCKARD
LAUREL Graveside services for Richard E. Lockard will be held today at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian. Memory Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lockard, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in Laurel. He was born in Meridian, son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Lockard, but had resided in Laurel for many years. After graduating from Meridian High School he served in the military. After serving his country, Mr. Lockard was employed with The Office Supply Company until his retirement. He was a member of First Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. T.C. Fuller of Laurel, Patricia Sanders and Mrs. Leonard Shannon of Meridian; a nephew, Dr. Gilbert Pyle of Victoria, Texas; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
IDA MAE WALLACE
Homemaker
PHILADELPHIA Services for Ida Mae Wallace will be held today at 2 p.m. at Linwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Mann officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with McClain-Hays Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Wallace, 67, of Union, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at Laird Hospital.
Survivors include four daughters, Shelley Ann Cox of Lucedale, Dainett Sue Bailey and Deborah Kay Peoples, both of Brandon, and Ethyl Elaine Johnston of Vancleave; two sons, Russell Walter Wallace of Union and Thomas James Wallace of Vancleave; a sister, Rose Barnett of Vancleave; a brother, Roland Eaken of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
LANEIL CHESNEY
Arrangements were incomplete at Barham Funeral Home of Newton for LaNeil Chesney, 77, of Euless, Texas, who died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, Texas.
PAUL MABRY
Arrangements were incomplete at James F. Webb Funeral Home for Paul Mabry, 88, of Meridian, who died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
MATIE BELL WALLACE
Arrangements were incomplete at James L. Osby Funeral Home for Mattie Bell Wallace, 72, of Toomsuba, who died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Also on Franklin County Times
LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
Franklin County, Main, News, ...
Retirement brings an end to one chapter of school
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
THARPTOWN – Over the past 21 years, Tharptown schools have seen a plethora of changes as students and teachers alike come and go and the education lan...
Investigator details charges in child porn case
Main, News, Russellville, ...
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Details from an interview between Abigail Roberts and an investigator regarding the child pornography and sodomy charges against the 22...
Generational investment has regional impact
Columnists, Opinion
April 22, 2026
On March 20 we marked the beginning of something truly significant, not just for one community, but for all of north Alabama. The announcement of a $2...
Broadway salute takes stage April 23-26
Columnists, News
HERE AND NOW
April 22, 2026
“The Roxy’s Salute to Broadway” will be held April 23-26 at the historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Russellville. The production features music from fiv...
RHS softball goes 3-1 in NW Alabama Bash
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
Brannon King For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
The Russellville High softball team went 4-2 during a week of games that included participation in the Northwest Alabama Bash at the Sportsplex in Flo...
Red Bay wins 3 of 4; Tharptown wins 2
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News, ...
Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RedBayandTharptown led the way last week in softball with Red Bay winning 3 of 4 games and Tharptown earning a couple of big wins, downing Phil Campbe...
Competitive eater completes challenge
News, Russellville
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A local restaurant is getting attention after a competitive eater finished a massive meal with just seconds to spare, turning a simple ...
$4.2M paving project nears end
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The final phase of a $4.2 million paving project funded through a Rebuild Alabama grant is nearing completion, marking the end of a lar...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *