Mildred Taylor

By Staff
February 3, 2008
Mildred Taylor, of Isbell, died Feb. 3, 2008, at her residence surrounded by family and close friends. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Russellville to Louis H. and Mossie Ethel Willis. She graduated from Russellville High School and was a lifelong resident of Franklin County.
She married Howard F. Taylor on June 27, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2007 and they have two sons, Glenn W. Taylor and wife, Cindy, of Florence, and Dale F. Taylor and wife, Sharon, of Birmingham. They also have two grandchildren whom they dearly loved, Melanie Taylor Laird, and husband, John, and Chad Taylor.
Ms. Taylor also had three sisters who were dear to her, Polly Grissom and husband, Homer; Jimmie Lou Hamilton and husband, Billy; and the late Velma Barnes.
Most of all, Mildred loved people and they in turn loved her.
She had a contagious joy in living and a talent for gardening, cooking and really listening to others, always ready to share a laugh or a comforting hug. Her endearing sense of humor often made her the center of attention, but she was unaware of it-an unselfish person who will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew her.
A celebration of Ms. Taylor's life will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the start of the service at 1 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville. Pastor Corey Cochran will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Franklin Memorial Gardens.
The family appreciates the care and support of her special hospice caregivers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Isbell Methodist Church, 10821 Highway 43, Russellville, AL 35653.
Spry Memorial Chapel of Russellville assisted the family.
Luther Nix
February 2, 2008
Luther Marion Nix, 86, of Tuscumbia, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. He was a member of the Masons for 50 years, IBEW Local out of Michigan and retired from Ford Motor Company.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. James Joyce officiating. Burial was in the Dempsey Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service included Jason Simpson, Kelvin Nix, Keith Nix, Berry Laster, Jacob Nix, Jerry Inmon, Doug Presley and Samuel Smith.
Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah E. Shed Nix.
Mr. Nix is survived by his wife, Beatrice Flossie Hughes Nix; sons, Leonard Nix and wife, Patricia Fisher Nix, Rayburn Nix and Timothy Nix; daughters, Lorraine Presley and husband, Larry Presley, Christine Inmon and husband, Jerry Inmon, and Marie James and husband, Gerald James; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Spry Memorial Chapel of Russellville assisted the family.
Marveline Fuller
February 2, 2008
Marveline Fuller, 82, of Winfield, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Winfield Hospital. She was a loving mother and friend. She will be missed by all.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jim Lumpkin officiating the service. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Ms. Fuller was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Selman; son, Terry McMurray; and parents, Birdie Whitehead Nix.
Ms. Fuller is survived by her daughters, Barbara Tittle, of Russellville, and Rita Garvin of Russellville; sons, Danny McMurray and wife, Patty, of Indiana, and Eric Fuller of Russellville; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Spry Memorial Chapel of Russellville assisted family.
Beulah Thornton
February 1, 2008
Beulah E. Thornton, 77, of Red Bay, died Feb. 1, 2008, at Red Bay Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Franklin County to Joseph Taft and Eunice Estelle Hudson Hardin. She was a retired nurse and member of Burnout Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Greg Thornton and Ronald Thornton and sister, Sharon Ball.
Funeral services were held Feb. 3, 2008, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay, with Bro. Dan Hindman officiating the service. Burial was in the Burnout Cemetery.
Ms. Thornton is survived by son, Jeff Thornton, and wife, Patricia, of Tuscumbia; brothers, Howard Hardin of Waukegan, Ill., Archie Hardin and Andy Hardin, both of Vina, and Arthur Hardin of Red Bay; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Deaton Funeral Home in Red Bay assisted the family.
Kenneth Martin
January 31, 2008
Kenneth Martin, 71, of Red Bay, died Jan. 31, 2008, at the Care Center of Red Bay. He was born on March 31, 1936, in Marion County to Addie Austin and Ruble Florence Powell Martin.
He was owner of 4-M Monuments and attended Oak Grove Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Deaton Funeral Home with Bro. J.E. Jackson and Bro. Glen Smith officiating. Pallbearers for the service included Tritt Martin, Ben Martin, Jimmy Williams, Gene Hargett, Mickey Campbell and Ray Kuykendall.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Martin, of Red Bay; sons, Jeff Martin and wife, Dianne, of Russellville, and Scotty Martin of Red Bay; sisters, Jewel Emerson of Vina, and Louise Horton of Golden, Miss.; nephews, Wayne Emerson of Vina and Gary Horton of Tremont, Miss.; special friend, Kim Martin; and grandchildren, Ben Martin, Tritt Martin, Haley Martin, and Hannah Martin.
Ronnie McAnally
January 30, 2008
Ronnie Lynn McAnally, 51, of Hamilton, died Jan. 30, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 22, 1956, in Waughen, Ill., to Bobby and Helen Lindley McAnally. He was an automobile detailer. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, Floyd and Bertha Lindley; niece, Sharon Sheri McAnally, aunt, Delores Irby and uncles, John Lindley and Billy Lindley.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay with Bro. Scott Tharp officiating. Burial was in the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Pallbearers included Kenny Lindley, Keith Lindley, Marc Lindley, Dwayne Lindley, Michael Lindley and Bro. Jeffery Roark.
Mr. McAnally is survived by his wife, Mary McAnally of Hamilton; mother, Helen Lindley McAnally Roark of Hamilton; siblings, Joan Garrison of Auburn, Wash.; Bro. Royce McAnally of Hudson, Fla., Wanda Beatty, Jeffery Roark, and Teresa Wilson, all of Hodges, and Kerry Roark of Chicago, Ill., and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay assisted the family.
Charlene Marie Taylor
January 27, 2008
Charlene Marie Taylor, 81, of Vina, died Jan. 27, 2008, at Helen Keller Hospital. She was born Dec. 12, 1926, to Albert and Elma Pitts Holland.
She was a factory worker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were Jan. 30, 2008, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay.
Burial was in Berry Cemetery.
Pallbearers included Ricky Holland, Robert Isbell, Chris Isbell, and Paul Isbell.
Ms. Taylor is survived her by son, Kenneth Martin, of Vina; sisters, Jetta Brown and husband, L.B., of Dallas, N.C., Judy Isbell and husband, Paul, of Florence, and Brenda Sexton of Dallas, N.C.; brother, Jerry Holland of Red Bay; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay assisted the family.
Irene Marbutt Clement
January 30, 2008
Irene Lucy Marbut Clement, 96, of Haleyville, died Jan. 30, 2008, at Haleyville Healthcare Nursing Home. She was born in Marion County and a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville with Bro. Ronnie Marbutt officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Ms. Clement is survived by her children, Guy Clement, Dorthy Frost, and Jean Dodd, all of Haleyville; siblings, Welford Marbutt of Dora, Thelbert Marbutt of Phil Campbell, and Deria Terry of Decatur; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Ms. Clement was preceded in death by her husband, Walton Clement; son, Charlie Clement; granddaughter, Janice Lee Nolen; brothers, Otho Marbutt, Arnold Marbutt, and Harold Marbutt, and sisters, Eullala Cornelius, and Gertrude Duggar.
Pinkard Funeral Home of Haleyville assisted the family.
Carey Waid
January 30, 2008
Carey Benson Waid, 37, of Haleyville, died Jan. 30, 2008, at Helen Keller Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Winston County and a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Feb. 2, 2008, at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville with Terry Duncan officiating. Burial was in Winston Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Waid is survived by his wife, Carolyn Baccus Waid of Haleyville; children, Kassidi Waid, Austin Waid and Jonathon Hicks; parents, Sue and Rayford Kelly and Jerry and Shirley Waid; grandchild, Morgan Hicks; brothers, Jerry Jay Waid and wife, Marsha, Gary Glenn Waid, Gregory Kelly, and Dennis Kelly; sister, Clarissa Martin; sister-in-law, Leisa Baccus; grandfather, J.C. Garrison; grandmother, Vesta Waid; father-in-law, Veto Baccus; brother-in-law, Davis and Anita Baccus; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other family members.
Mr. Waid was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Benson Waid; grandmother, Billie Parker; grandfather, Noah Benson Waid; great grandmother, Virgie Waid, and mother in law, Gwenell Baccus.
Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville assisted the family.