• Subscribe
    • Franklin Living Magazine
    • Services
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
    • Classifieds
    • E-editions
    • Public Notices
      • Public Notices
      • Alabama Public Notices
    • Subscribe
    • Franklin Living Magazine
    • Services
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
    • Classifieds
    • E-editions
    • Public Notices
      • Public Notices
      • Alabama Public Notices

Franklin County Times
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyles
  • Obituaries
  • Records
  • Subscribe
  • Services
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
  • Policies
  • Terms of use
  • Submit a news tip
  • Submit a photo
  • Birth Announcement
  • Birthday announcement
  • Engagement announcement
  • Wedding announcement
  • Submit a Classified Ad
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
    Franklin County Times
      • Site logo
      • Home
      • News
        • Russellville
        • Red Bay
        • Phil Campbell
        • Franklin County
        • Photo Galleries
        • Sponsored Content
      • Sports
        • Belgreen Bulldogs
        • Phil Campbell Bobcats
        • Red Bay Tigers
        • Russellville Golden Tigers
        • Tharptown Wildcats
        • Vina Red Devils
        • College Sports
        • Sports Columnists
      • Opinion
        • Letters to the Editor
        • Columnists
        • Editorials
      • Lifestyles
        • Birthdays
        • Births
        • Couples
        • Food
        • Features
      • Obituaries
      • Records
        • Sheriff’s Report
        • Marriages
        • Land Transactions
        • Police Reports
      • Special Sections
      • Site logo
      • Home
      • News
        • Russellville
        • Red Bay
        • Phil Campbell
        • Franklin County
        • Photo Galleries
        • Sponsored Content
      • Sports
        • Belgreen Bulldogs
        • Phil Campbell Bobcats
        • Red Bay Tigers
        • Russellville Golden Tigers
        • Tharptown Wildcats
        • Vina Red Devils
        • College Sports
        • Sports Columnists
      • Opinion
        • Letters to the Editor
        • Columnists
        • Editorials
      • Lifestyles
        • Birthdays
        • Births
        • Couples
        • Food
        • Features
      • Obituaries
      • Records
        • Sheriff’s Report
        • Marriages
        • Land Transactions
        • Police Reports
      • Special Sections
    Archives
     By  Staff Reports Published 
    5:16 pm Friday, January 19, 2001

    OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 19, 2001

    By Staff
    STEVE M. PURVIS
    Seismographer for Grant G.O. Physical Inc.
    NEWTON Services for Steve M. Purvis were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken McLemore officiating. Burial was in Sharon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
    Mr. Purvis, 44, of Newton, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, in his home. He was a member of Lake Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army.
    Survivors include a daughter, Angel Purvis of Newton; three sisters, Sheryl Madore and Rita Faye Braddock, both of Columbia, Tenn. and Nelda Purvis of Carthage.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve D. and Bobby May Purvis.
    Pallbearers were Jeff Griffin, Danny Bennett, Wayne Withers, Joel Monk, Ronnie Richardson and Jeff May.
    GEORGE W. SMITH JR.
    Retired carpenter
    Services for George W. Smith Jr. will be held today at 11 a.m. at Buckatunna Baptist Church with Revs. Ronnie Cooper and Buddy Braddock officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Barham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Mr. Smith, 82, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at King's Daughters &Sons Rest Home. He served in World War II.
    Survivors include his wife, Rosie McCary Smith of Meridian; three sons, LaNoyette Smith and his wife, Maureen, of Meridian; Leland Smith and his wife, Charlene, of Hazelhurst and Stevie Smith of Meridian; a sister, Christine Williams; a brother, Robert Smith of Quitman; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    The family requests memorials be made to Buckatunna Baptist Church.
    Visitation will be today beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church.
    MILDRED ALLEN MORGAN
    Office manager for Morgan's Nursery &Plant Farm
    Graveside services for Mildred Allen Morgan will be held today at 11 a.m. at Toomsuba Cemetery with the Revs. Duaine Morgan, Jay Cook and Raymond Leake officiating. Barham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    Mrs. Morgan, 63, of Toomsuba, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at The University Medical Center in Jackson. She was a member of Toomsuba Baptist Church, a former member of Meridian Community College Chorus and member of Mississippi Horticultural Association.
    Survivors include her husband, Philip L. Morgan of Toomsuba; two daughters, Deanna Morgan Phariss of Toomsuba and Jayna Morgan Robinson and her husband, Everett, of Meridian; her mother, Lottie Allen of Toomsuba; two sisters, Dr. June Pegues of Hattiesburg and Jane Allen of Kentucky; a brother, Millard R. Allen Jr. of Toomsuba; and three grandchildren, Shane Phariss, Summer Robinson and Jake Robinson.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Millard R. Allen Sr.
    The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Foundation.
    Pallbearers will be Todd Morgan, Tim Morgan, Daryl Davis, the Rev. Mike Allen, David Bailey and Dane Morgan.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Grant Allen, Dale Davis, Clarence Butler, Roger Giroux, James Pegue and Allen Pegue.
    OTIS PRICE JACKSON
    Retired seamstress for Wells Lamont Corporation
    PHILADELPHIA Services for Otis Price Jackson will be held today at 2 p.m. at John E. Stephens Chapel with the Revs. John Stephens and Mike Price officiating. Burial will be in Noxapater Methodist Church Cemetery.
    Mrs. Jackson, 70, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, in her home.
    Survivors include her husband, Fulton Jackson, a daughter, Cathy Jackson Smith, her mother, Earline Price, all of Philadelphia; and a brother, James Price of Vicksburg.
    JAMES ROUNDTREE
    Retired National Guard security guard
    Services for James M. Roundtree will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Newbaker officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville at 12:30 p.m.
    Mr. Roundtree, 83, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a Blue Grass music fan.
    Survivors include two sons, Thomas S. "Tommy" Roundtree and his wife, Linda, of Athens, Ala. and Jimmy W. Roundtree and his wife, Linda, of Collinsville, five grandchildren, Pamela Gay Hayes, Amy Files, Jamie Roundtree , Clay Roundtree and Douglas Waselesky; four grandchildren and several cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Watson Roundtree and a daughter, Patricia Waselesky.
    Visitation will be today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
    MAVIS BURROW
    Homemaker
    PHILADELPHIA Services for Mrs. Mavis Burrow will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at McClain-Hays Chapel. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in Philadelphia.
    Mrs. Burrow, 75, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
    Survivors include three daughters, Marylin Hughes of Hanover, Md., Dovie Cox of Philadelphia and Carolyn Ray of DeRidder, La.; three sons, Thomas Burrow of Madison, Calvin Burrow Jr. and Lonnie Dee Burrow both of Fannin; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    Visitation will be held from 5-8p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
    RICHARD W. CLARKE
    Manager of Roses
    LAUREL Services for Richard W. Clarke will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Memory Chapel with the Revs. Robby Johnson and Joe Stringer officiating. Burial will be in Myrick Cemetery in Jones County.
    Mr. Clarke, 46, of Laurel, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, in Jasper County. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with his son, Hunter. He was a devoted husband and father and a Baptist.
    Survivors include his wife, Pam Clarke of Laurel; a son, Hunter Clarke of Laurel; a daughter, Leah Clarke of Anderson, Ind.; his parents, John and Mary Clarke of Meridian; a sister, Nan Wade and her husband, Steve, of Meridian; a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Levell and Sue Sharp of Meridian; three nieces, Kristina Sharp, Jennifer Olson and Krystal Sharp; and three nephews, Johnny Sharp, Alan Sanders and Matthew Sanders.
    Pallbearers will be Kenny Parker, Mark Thornton, Steve Wade, Edward Clarke, Frankie McGee and Dennis Bush.
    Visitation will be today from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
    WADDIE T. WEIR SR.
    Retired maintenance for La-Z-Boy South Chair
    NEWTON Services for Waddie T. Weir Sr. will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Mason officiating. Burial will be in Garlandville Cemetery.
    Mr. Weir, 82, of Newton, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at Newton Regional Hospital. He was a member of Garlandville United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a VFW member.
    Survivors include his wife, Pauline Maslen Weir of Newton; four sons, Waddie Weir Jr. and his wife, Terri Lynn, of Poencianna, Fla., Levi Charles Weir and his wife, Babara, and Larkin Darrel Weir, all of Newton and David Allen Weir of Kissimee, Fla.; two sisters, A.Z. Lewis of Newton and Mamie Alice Thomas of Decatur; a brother, Jim C. Weir; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his parents Levi Ebb and Mary Rowena Weir.
    Pallbearers will be Larkin Weir, Charlie Weir, Richard Weir, Forest Lee Masien, Ricky Jaskson and Donald Godwin.
    Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Elmore, Abe Mattox, Sammy Weir, Sam T. Weir, Justin Weir and J. Paul Everett.
    Visitation will be today from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

    Also on Franklin County Times
    PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
    Franklin County, Galleries, Lifestyles
    PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
    Griffin Traylor 
    July 9, 2025
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    Main, News, Russellville, ...
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    July 9, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE -- The city has received what its auditor called a “clean opinion” on its fiscal year 2024 audit, meaning no significant deficiencies or ...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    Franklin County, Main, News, ...
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    July 9, 2025
    The Place of Grace has opened a new recovery home in Franklin County, offering women a structured, faith-based environment to continue their journey a...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    Main, News, Russellville, ...
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
    July 9, 2025
    R U S S E L L V I L L E – Franklin County Superintendent Greg Hamilton is concerned about the status of more than $6 billion in federal education gran...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    Main, News, Russellville, ...
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    July 9, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters and city officials showed off the Fire Department’s new $2.2 million 100-foot platform fire truck in a safety demonstration ...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Palmer certified for fourth term on Russellville Council
    News, Russellville, Z - News Main
    Palmer certified for fourth term on Russellville Council
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    July 9, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE – The city council approved a certificate of election stating Councilman David Palmer was the only candidate to qualify for Council Distr...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    Summer camps nurture faith, friendship and growth
    Columnists, Opinion
    HERE AND NOW
    Summer camps nurture faith, friendship and growth
    July 9, 2025
    Susie Hovater Malone Columnist During the summer many Franklin County youths enjoy attending summer camps, where they engage in hiking, swimming, spor...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}
    The prosperity we enjoy depends on Sea Lanes of Communication
    Columnists, Opinion
    The prosperity we enjoy depends on Sea Lanes of Communication
    July 9, 2025
    The Pax Americana, the period since World War II when there have been no major world wars, has led to the greatest period of freedom the world has eve...
    {"epopulate_editorials_prism":"epopulate_editorials_prism"}

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

    ❮ ❯
    Latest Local News
    PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
    PHOTO GALLERY: Jam at Sloss Lake
    July 9, 2025
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    Auditor says city’s financial health is very good
    RUSSELLVILLE -- The city has received what its auditor called a “clean opinion” on its fiscal year 2024 audit, meaning no significant deficiencies or ...
    July 9, 2025
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    Place of Grace opens recovery home in Franklin County
    The Place of Grace has opened a new recovery home in Franklin County, offering women a structured, faith-based environment to continue their journey a...
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    Hamilton: Title II funding freeze is a concern
    R U S S E L L V I L L E – Franklin County Superintendent Greg Hamilton is concerned about the status of more than $6 billion in federal education gran...
    July 9, 2025
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    Fire Department receives new $2.2M platform truck
    RUSSELLVILLE Firefighters and city officials showed off the Fire Department’s new $2.2 million 100-foot platform fire truck in a safety demonstration ...
    July 9, 2025

    More Local News

    Latest Stories
    Municipal elections: Let your voice be heard on Aug. 26
    Qualifying for municipal races across the state, including Franklin County, closed on June 24 leaving several contested races leading up to the Aug. 2...
    July 9, 2025
    TVA surcharge to raise August bills for customers
    RUSSELLVILLE Electricity customers should expect higher bills in August as TVA passes along a surcharge driven by high summer demand and a recent outa...
    July 9, 2025
    Hutcheson participates in CCHS program
    Hutcheson participates in CCHS program
    PHIL CAMPBELL — Rising Phil Campbell High School senior Hudson Hutcheson spent most of his summer at the University of Alabama. An aspiring dentist, h...
    July 9, 2025
    Being struck by lightning was ‘shocking experience’
    Being struck by lightning was ‘shocking experience’
    RUSSELLVILLE — Lisa Henderson was lying on her bed, scrolling through social media sites on her phone and enjoying a cozy, rainy Sunday afternoon with...
    July 9, 2025
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    RED BAY -- Tyler Jeffreys has been named the new head coach at Red Bay High School. Jeffreys is stepping in to replace Heath Childers, who recently re...
    July 9, 2025
    Latest Sports
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    RED BAY -- Tyler Jeffreys has been named the new head coach at Red Bay High School. Jeffreys is stepping in to replace Heath Childers, who recently re...
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    RED BAY -- Red Bay High School’s Reed Hamilton has officially signed a scholarship to continue his education and baseball career at Blue Mountain Coll...
    July 9, 2025
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season. Darby Allison, a 2007 gradua...
    July 2, 2025
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has signed 6 Franklin County students to its 2025–26 Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)...
    July 2, 2025
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
    RUSSELLVILLE -- A young generation of golfers teed off this summer at Twin Pines Country Club, thanks to a local effort to create opportunities for ch...
    July 2, 2025

    More Sports Stories

    x

    Sections

    • Home
    • News
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyles
    • Obits
    • Special Sections
    • Sponsored Content
      • Home
      • News
      • Sports
      • Opinion
      • Lifestyles
      • Obits
      • Special Sections
      • Sponsored Content

    Services

    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Advertise With Us
    • Policies
    • Terms of use
    • Submit a news tip
    • Submit a photo
    • Birth announcement
    • Birthday announcement
    • Engagement announcement
    • Wedding announcement
    • Submit a Classified Ad
    • Letter to the Editor
    • Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter
      • About Us
      • Subscribe
      • Advertise With Us
      • Policies
      • Terms of use
      • Submit a news tip
      • Submit a photo
      • Birth announcement
      • Birthday announcement
      • Engagement announcement
      • Wedding announcement
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Letter to the Editor
      • Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter

    Follow Us

    Copyright

    © , Franklin County Times