Kent Funeral Home - Because We Care
HILMA SELF
January 5, 1927 ~ April 14, 2013
Memorial services for Mrs. Hilma Inez Self, age 86, of Clayton, were held Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 3 P.M. at Corinth Baptist Church.  Rev. Steve Gunter and Bro. Clyde Hancock officiated with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing.  Mrs. Self died Sunday, April 14, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born January 5, 1927 in Texasville Community of Barbour County, Mrs. Self was the daughter of the late Wren and Dorcas Alice Creel Fillingim.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Robert Self in 1992.  Mrs. Self was always a homemaker first but also held many other jobs.  She worked at Phillips Van Heusen Company in Clayton for several years, she worked as a beautician and also as a cake maker her grandchildren recall with delight. She worked with her sons and husband in the fields farming and would always have lunch on the table when they came in to eat. Mrs. Self was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings, Gladys Rogers, Thelma Flynn, Nitia Johnson, Vera Williams and Buford Fillingim and a grandson, Allen Self.  Survivors include two sons and daughters in law, Larry and Patricia G. Self, Eufaula and Tommy and Jean Self, Clayton; four grandchildren, Matthew Self, Cindy Harbuck, Jason Self and Rene Snell; and six great grandchildren, Morgan and Clayton Self, Maggie Dowie, Cameron Snell, Madison Dowie and Cayla Snell. The family suggest that donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Attn: Donations, 1330 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
 
JEREMY WAYNE TRAMMELL
June 26, 1980 ~ April 5, 2013
Funeral services for Jeremy Wayne Trammell, age 32, of Eufaula, Alabama were held Monday, April 8, 2013 at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church in Eufaula, Alabama with Bro. Steven Doss officiating. Burial followed at Sardis Church Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Trammell passed away at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama on Friday, April 5, 2013. Born June 26, 1980 in Eufaula, Alabama, Jeremy was the son of James Edward Trammell and the late Ira Veneveline Brooks Trammell of Eufaula. He was a lifelong resident of Eufaula. Jeremy loved Alabama football. He enjoyed horses and cars. He deeply loved his friends and family and always enjoyed a crowd. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ira Veneveline Brooks Trammell.
Survivors include his father, James Edward Trammell; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Brandy Trammell of Eufaula, Alabama; sisters and brother-in-laws, Kim and Jimmy Taylor of Eufaula, Alabama, Lisa and Matt Emerson of Montgomery, Alabama, Tonya and Scott Puckett of Eufaula, Alabama, and Ashley Rasberry of Eufaula, Alabama; grandmother, Betty Brockman of Eufaula, Alabama; Aunts, Linda (William) Lewis of Eufaula, Alabama and Nadine Williams of Eufaula, Alabama; Uncle, Tip Trammell of Eufaula, Alabama; Nieces, Sharli Trammell of Montgomery, Alabama, Gabby Emerson of Montgomery, Alabama, Emily, Ellie and Edie Trammell of Eufaula, Alabama, Audri Rasberry of Eufaula, Alabama, and Nevee Kate Puckett of Eufaula, Alabama; Nephews, Cody Taylor of Eufaula, Alabama and Chase Emerson of Eufaula, Alabama; and Great Nephew, Caleb Matmanibong of Montgomery, Alabama.
Asked to serve as pallbearers were Jeff Bush, Matt Taylor, Daniel Trammell, Lance Meadows, Dexter Price, Chris O'Hearn, Tim Kilpatrick and Michael Pittman.  
 
LEILA MOONYENE "MONA" HATFIELD WINGATE
October 28, 1939 ~ April 1, 2013 
Leila Moonyene "Mona" Hatfield Wingate, age 73, of Arlington, Georgia, was called home on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Blakely, Georgia. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2 P.M. (CDT) at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Burial will follow at Old Fairview Cemetery in Eufaula, Alabama with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Visitation for Mrs. Wingate will be held Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (CDT) at Kent Funeral Home in Eufaula. Born October 28, 1939 in Eufaula, Alabama, Mrs. Wingate was the daughter of the late William Arthur "W.A." Hatfield and Jennye Elene Creel Hatfield. She resided most of her adult life in Arlington, Georgia. She was a member of Arlington Church of God. She loved flowers, birds and poetry. She is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Carl Hatfield and sister, Olivia Parmer.  Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-laws, Steven Lee and Mary Carol Jernigan of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Leonard Anthony and Donna Crisp of Robinsville, North Carolina; two daughters and son-in-laws, Daphanee Lynn and Donnie Spriggs of Georgetown, Georgia and Tobbie Arden and Richard Paul of Edison, Georgia; and three brother, William Arthur "Sonny" Hatfield, Jr.  of Leesburg, Georgia, Russell Lee Hatfield of Eufaula, Alabama, and Comer Dale Hatfield of Montgomery, Alabama; grandchildren, Randall, Matthew and Kristen Jernigan, Jason, Josh and Joel Crisp, Leigh, Samantha, Jamie and Taylor Spriggs, and Evan Paul Asked to serve as pallbearers are Phillip Hatfield, Tracy Hatfield, Noah Dansby, Johnny Dansby, Jeremy Forehand and John Morris.
 JOHN DAVID "DAVE" BEATY
March 2, 1979 ~ March 25, 2013
Graveside services for Mr. John David “Dave” Beaty, age 34, of Jenkinsburg, Ga. were held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Louisville. Bro. Don Highland officiated with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mr. Beaty died Monday, March 25, in Barnesville Ga. after an extended illness.
Born March 2, 1979 in Ozark, Al. Mr. Beaty was the son of Rita Ann Green McRae of Jackson, Ga. and the late David Roy Beaty. Survivors other than his mother are  his paternal grandmother, Evelyn B. Beaty, Louisville;  two daughters, Alexis Nicole Beaty and Julia Brooke Beaty both of Jackson, Ga.; paternal aunts and uncles, Janet Campbell, Charles Beaty and John Beaty, all of Louisville; maternal aunts and uncles, Bobby Joe Greene, Opelika, Dennis Greene, Phenix City, and Marsha Skinner, Gulf Port, MS. 
MADELINE BAXLEY MARTIN 
Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline Baxley Martin, 88, of Eufaula were held Monday, March 25, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the Pleasant Hill Community.
The Rev. Jesse James officiated and the eulogy was given by Maxine Simmons. Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directed. Special music was provided by Jeff Golden and Ricky Baxley. Mrs. Martin died Friday, March 22, at her son's home in Phenix City after a brief illness. Born in Barbour County, Mrs. Martin was the daughter of the late Colie Jackson and Nolie Teal Baxley. She was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church until shortly before her death. She loved and enjoyed her church home and family. Mrs. Martin worked many years at the infant sock mill and also at the shoe factory in Eufaula, but she worked most of her life at being the best mom, grandma and great-grandma in the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnie Martin, a daughter, Vivian Elaine Martin and three brothers.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, John H. Martin, Dothan and William H. and Wanda Martin, Phenix City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Larry Prophitt, Dothan and Martha and Jimmy Hopper, Eufaula; seven grandchildren, Alan Prophitt, Greg Prophitt, Chris Martin, Jennifer Ikle, Amber Hutchinson, Wendy Hopper and Jeremy Hopper; six great-grandchildren, Alex Prophitt, Sara Grace Prophitt, Grant Martin, Gabe Martin, Nathan Prophitt and Maddie Ikle. Active pallbearers were Carlos Baxley, Mike Baxley, Kenny Simmons, Paul Baxley, Randy Striblin and Ricky Baxley.  The family accepted flowers or suggest donations be made to Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Buchanan, 2433 Calhoun Dr., Abbeville, AL 36310.
HERMAN ROBERT RUTHERFORD
April 14, 1936 ~ March 20, 2013
Herman Robert Rutherford, age 76, was called home Tuesday, March 20, 2013 at Crowne Healthcare of Eufaula. Funeral services for Mr. Rutherford will be held Friday, march 22, 2013 at Kent Funeral home Chapel in Eufaula with Bro. Billy Brooks officiating. Burial followed at Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, Georgia with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula officiating.   Born April 14, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia, Mr. Rutherford was the son of the late Herman Ellis Rutherford and the late Ola Mae Hand Rutherford. He was a resident of Eufaula since 1982 prior to coming from Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Rutherford loved his grandchildren and playing cards. He is remembered by many as always having a great sense of humor and playing jokes on people. Survivors include daughters Robin Riggle of Georgetown, Georgia and Loretta Arroyo of North Carolina; step-daughters, Beverly Patrick of North Carolina and Kelly Arroyo of North Carolina; step-son, Chris Arroyo of Eufaula; brother, Hubert Rutherford of Hinesville, Georgia; sister, Jean Clayton of South Carolina; grandchildren, Emanuel Riggle, Samuel Riggle, Marisa Riggle, Keyon Riggle, Tarkira Glenn, Anthony Riggle, Andrea McCray, Destiny McCray, Aaliyah McCray and Jerome Francis, Jr.; and step-grandchildren, Dee Oliver, J'Quary Patrick, CJ Arroyo, Emily Waldon, Shawn Arroyo, and Jacob Waldon, Jr. Asked to serve as pallbearers were Joey Riggle, Emanuel Riggle, Samuel Riggle, David Rowland, Ryan Boomer, and Shawn Bynum.
DONNA JEAN MCCRANEY 
May 2, 1959 ~ March 17, 2013 
Funeral services for Mrs. Donna J. McCraney, age 53, of Clayton, were held Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 3 P.M. at Evergreen Baptist Church in Clayton. Rev. Wayne Williams officiated with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Memorialization was by cremation. Mrs. McCraney died suddenly, Sunday, March 17 at her home. Born May 2, 1959 in Greenville, Al. Mrs. McCraney was the daughter of the late Nelle Mae Yancy Jones and Herman Jones of Midland City. She had lived in Clayton since 1976 coming from Dothan. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Evergreen Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and had a green thumb. Survivors other than her father include her husband, Michael McCraney, Clayton, a son and daughter in law, Mickey and Diana McCraney, Ozark, two daughters and sons in law, Merrisa and Doug Ingram, Destin, Fl., and Morgan and Bren Finch, Pelham, Al.; her mother in law, Betty Jean Baxley, Clayton; a brother, Charles Jones, Dothan; five sisters, Joan Hopkins and Wanda Drinkwater, both of Ashford, Debbie Marrone, Valdosta, Ga., Janice Lewis, Rehobeth, and Kim Jones, Dothan; and seven grandchildren, Eason, Eisley, Ebner and Ellison Ingram and Mikey, Risdon and Dyson McCraney. 
WYVIAL SMITH MAYER
October 30, 1921 ~ March 11, 2013 
Graveside services for Mrs. Wyvial Smith Mayer, age 91, of Eufaula were held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Shorterville Cemetery. Mrs. Mayer died Monday, March 11, at Crowne Health Care of Eufaula. Born October 30, 1921 in Henry County, Mrs. Mayer was the daughter of the late Espy Wyvial and Elner Hayes Smith. Mrs. Mayer had lived in Eufaula since 1964 coming from Colorado. She was a member of White Oak United Methodist Church. She was a nurse for over 60 years and her final years were spent nursing at Lakeview Community Hospital now Medical Center Barbour where she retired.  She was a life time member of DAV Auxiliary, life member of the Garden Club of Alabama, she loved flowers and reading. Mrs. Mayer had a special friend, Dorothea “Dot” Futrell. Wyvial and Dot spent many years together, they sat together every Sunday on the same pew at church, they were in the garden club together, they enjoyed making crafts together and every morning they had breakfast together at Hardees. Actually they were more like sisters than best friends. Time took its toll and Wyvial spent her later years in Crowne Health Care in Eufaula and Dot spent her years at John Knox Manor in Montgomery. Separated by many miles they kept in touch by phone. God called Dot home Saturday, March 9, 2013 and He called Wyvial home Monday, March 11, 2013 and both families know that these special ladies are at home now enjoying each other’s company and reminiscing about days gone by, still best friends. Survivors include three nephews, Yancey Tipton “Tippy” Smith (Charlotte) and their daughter, Nancy (Rick) McNier; Espy Wyvial Smith (Edith) and their children Amanda (Willie Frank) Thornton, Elizabeth (Brandon) Shepard  and Katie Smith; Robert Lee Smith and his wife Teresa and their children Ashley (Andrea) Smith and Melissa (David) Berglund;  a niece, Mary Elner Teat and her husband David and their son Daniel (Jennifer) Teat; and 15 great great nieces and nephews.
 
ROBERT FULTON RICHARDS
February 5, 1928 ~ March 10, 2013
Mr. Robert Fulton Richards of Clayton died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was 85 years old. Born February 5, 1928, he was the son of the late Bob Foy and Eddie Lee Wise Richards. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Bowden Richards, Clayton; a sister, Bobbie Dean Richards Smith and a brother, Thomas Lee (Mary)  Richards; a brother-in-law, Loyd (Margaret K.) Bowden; two sisters-in-law, Elaine B. (James) Hodgson and Betty B. (Mike) Middleton; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Richards served his country 20 years in the United States Army before returning to his home town of Clayton in 1968 where he met and married Mary Ann Bowden. They married November 14, 1970 and spent over 42 happy years together. Mr. Richards was a veteran joining the army near the end of WWII and served in Korea where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He also served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. During his military career he served in many areas and received many awards. Following his military career, he worked for 16 ½ years with the State of Alabama Dept. of Mental Health at the Eufaula Adjustment Center as Food Services Supervisor where he worked with many of the patients. He was active in his church where he served as head usher for several years and as a trustee. He also enjoyed his hobbies of bird watching, raising many types of exotic birds and watching the deer and turkey. Funeral services for Mr. Richards were held on Wednesday, March 13, at 2 P.M. at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church. Bro Ron Jackson, pastor, officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery. 
DOROTHEA "DOT" RUTH FUTRELL
January 28, 1922 ~ March 9, 2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Ruth “Dot” Futrell, age 91, of Montgomery and formerly of Eufaula were held at 12 noon, Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Bro. Gerald Carroll officiated and burial followed in White Oak United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Futrell died Saturday, March 9, at John Knox Manor in Montgomery. Born January 28, 1922 in Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Futrell was the daughter of the late Posey Clyde and Velma Mae Cannon Bolton. Mrs. Futrell had lived in Eufaula from 1968 until approximately 2003 when she moved to Montgomery to be closer to her family. She was a member of White Oak UMC and was active in the garden club while she lived here.  In Montgomery she was the queen of the Red Hat Ladies for two years.  Mrs. Futrell, Dot, had a special friend, Wyvial Mayer in Eufaula.  Dot and Wyvial spent many years together, they sat together every Sunday on the same pew at church, they were in the garden club together, they enjoyed making crafts together and every morning they had breakfast together at Hardees. They even drove the same type of car, make, model and color. Actually they were more like sisters than best friends. Time took its toll and Wyvial spent her later years in Crowne Health Care in Eufaula and Dot spent her years at John Knox Manor in Montgomery. Separated by many miles they kept in touch by phone. God called Dot home Saturday, March 9, 2013 and He called Wyvial home Monday, March 11, 2013 and both families know that these special ladies are at home now enjoying each other’s company and reminiscing about days gone by, still best friends. Survivors include two sons and daughters in law, Robert L. (Linda) Futrell, and Bruce E. (Linda) Futrell; two daughters, Janice R. (Harvey) Ryals and Claudia F. (Jerry) Williams; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.  
MILDRED ELIZABETH HALE
July 25, 1929 ~ March 8, 2013
Mildred Elizabeth Hale, age 83, was called home Friday, March 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services for Mrs. Hale were held Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Clayton First Assembly of God Church in Clayton, Alabama  with Rev. Bobby Hagler officiating. Burial followed at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Louisville, Alabama with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Born July 25, 1929 in Barbour County, Alabama, Ms. Hale was the daughter of the late Claude Parmer and the late Edna Hutto Parmer. She was a lifelong resident of Barbour County and retired from Van Heusen after her 25 years of employment. Ms. Hale adored her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She loved animals and enjoyed sewing. Ms. Hale believed greatly in the power of prayer and relied on the Lord during all of life's troubled encounters. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 24 years, Fred Hurst who passed away in 1968; her second husband of 7 years, Russell "Pop" Hale, who passed away in 2006; and a great grandchild, Steven Reese Glover. Survivors include son, James R. Hurst, Sr. (Dorothy) of Clayton, Alabama; daughter, Laura J. Thomas (Ralph) of Union Springs, Alabama; sister, Betty Sue Williamson of Clayton, Alabama; grandchildren, James R. Hurst, Jr. (Brandi), Jeffrey Scott Hurst, Timothy Fred Hurst, Tony Wendell Hurst, Christopher Michael Hurst, Edward Britt Clark, Mary Elizabeth Glover (Randy), and Robin Leigh Renshaw (Melvin); 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Asked to serve as pallbearers were James Renshaw, Zack Renshaw, Jacob Renshaw, Chad Glover, Chase Glover and Jordan Hurst.
DORIS MAXINE LAWSON 
 June 23, 1924 ~ March 6, 2013 
Doris Maxine Lawson, age 88, was called home Wednesday, March 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services for Mrs. Lawson will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at Eufaula Church of God in Eufaula, Alabama with Rev. Jerry Lawson and Rev. Kip Potter officiating. Born June 23, 1924 in Oshtemo, Indiana, Mrs. Lawson was the daughter of the late Homer Pierce and the late Mabel Vore Pierce. She was a resident of the Barbour County area for the past 9 years prior to coming from Bradenton, Florida. She was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Iver John Lawson; brother, Lyle Pierce; and sisters, Helen Brouse, Lillian Gage and Betty McConnohie. Survivors include son, Gary Iver Lawson (Lois) of Eufaula; daughter, JoAnn Morris (Mike) of Eufaula; sister, Joyce Wheeler of Portage, Michigan; four grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The Lawson family extends a special thanks to all those who helped with care-taking, sitting, and attending after Mrs. Doris while she was sick.  
MILTON WAYNE SUTTON
March 5, 1943 ~ March 2, 2013
 Funeral services for Mr. Milton Wayne Sutton, age 69, of Eufaula will be held today, Monday, March 4, 2013, at 2 P.M. at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Bro. Stephen Doss will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Sutton died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born March 5, 1943 in Eufaula, Mr. Sutton was the son of the late Milton James and Bessie Thelma Arnold Sutton. He was of the Baptist faith.  Mr. Sutton enjoyed farming and truck driving and was a logger by trade. He loved his family and his Lord.  Survivors include three sons, Slade Sutton, Shane (Sharon Harris) Sutton, and Shawn (Sheena) Sutton all of Eufaula; a brother, Jerry L. Sutton, Eufaula; two sisters, Shirley S. Faulk, Abbeville, and Judy S. Thrower, Columbus, GA.; seven grandchildren, Winter Brown, McKenzie Sutton, Madison Sutton, Mason Sutton, Wyatt Sutton, Austin Sutton and Tanner Sutton and a great granddaughter, Abbigail Brown. Active pallbearers will be Randy Pittman, Mickey Pittman, Duane Griffin, B.J. Milner, Shane Sutton, Todd Smith, Charles “Doc” Faulk and Austin Cook Sutton.   
RUFUS DOYLE SANDERS
October 29, 1921 ~ March 2, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Rufus Doyle Sanders, age 91, of Louisville, were held Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 2:30 P.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Louisville. Dr. Don Hatcher officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing.  The eulogy was given by Rev. Curtis Rich and special music was provided by Sonja Sanders and Marcey Zimmerman. Mr. Sanders died Saturday, March 2, at his home after an extended illness.  Born October 29, 1921 in Louisville, Al., Mr. Sanders was one of twelve children born to the late Jim D. and Mary Ella Cutchen Sanders. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and always enjoyed farming and trying to improve the farm and agriculture.  Mr. Sanders was the first to use chemicals on his crops in this area and was also the first to buy a “walking” peanut picker.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lamar Sanders, Fred Sanders, Cora Mae Johnson, Cleona Abercrombie, Mavis Stevens, Essie Smith and Elise Baxter. Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years, Evelyn Luvenia Sanders, Louisville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Grevlyn Doyle and Sonja Sanders, Montgomery, Randy Wilson and Connie Sanders, Pike County; a brother, Willie Jim Sanders, Eufaula; three sisters, Ester S. Hickman, Eufaula, Sara S. Ammons, Dothan, and Ruby Jewel Methvin, Eufaula; five grandchildren, Tiffany S. Button, Bethany Wood, Marcey Zimmerman, Ashton Estes, Molly Estes; 10 great grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Ollie Johnson, Jeffrey Baxter, James Abercrombie, Larry Sanders, Mark Ammons and Don Stevens. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons at Mt. Zion, Johnny McLaney, Jeffrey Dykes, Julian Abercrombie, Leo Dawson, George Dewey Currie and Ronnie Sanders.   The family accepted flowers or suggested donations be made to Alacare Hospice, 824 Hwy 231 S., Troy, Al. 36079.
 
 
THOMAS RICKEY BENEFIELD
July 8, 1955 ~ February 21, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Rickey Benefield, age 57, of Clayton were held at 1 P.M., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton. Rev. Ronnie Benefield officiated with Kent Funeral Home directing. Memorialization was by cremation.  Rickey died Thursday, Feb. 21 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan after a brief illness.  Born July 8, 1955 in Barbour County, Rickey was the son of the late Lura and Emma Jean Hurst Benefield. He spent most of his life doing construction work and enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially his children and grandchildren.  Survivors include his wife of almost 41 years, Mary Benefield; a son and daughter in law, Jason and Jennifer Benefield; two daughters and a son in law, Tina and Ken Killingsworth and Nicole Benefield; two brothers, Bruce and Steve Benefield, four grandchildren, Hannah and Tyler Killingsworth, Braydan and Conleigh Benefield; two aunts, Lula Mae Shepard and Doris Hutto; and a special friend, Sue; all of Clayton.  
 
LUCY MARGARET BELL
April 14, 1934 ~ February 10, 2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Margaret Bell, age 78, of Clayton, were held Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 3 P.M. at Pine Level Baptist Church in Louisville.  Rev. Bill Brown officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mrs. Bell died Sunday, February 10, at Crowne Health Care of Eufaula after an extended illness.  Born April 14, 1934 in Louisville, Mrs. Bell was the daughter of the late Malcolm Cody and Laura Lucille Tyler Beaty.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Bell in 1997 and by her siblings, Joe Mack Beaty and Betty Jean Holmes.  She lived most of her life in Barbour County and was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church.  Mrs. Bell graduated from Louisville High School in 1952.  She played basket ball, soft ball and was a cheerleader there.  After high school she held several jobs, she was most remembered as working for the Barbour County Sheriffs Dept. as secretary.  She served under Sheriff Robert Smith, Sheriff John Hamm and Sheriff Marshall Williams. She retired from the sheriff’s department in 1996 after 17 years of service.  Before that she worked with the fertilizer plant in Clayton and later with Ed Ventress and Larry Seaborn when they individually owned the Egg Plant in Clayton.  Mrs. Bell loved flower gardening, cooking for her family and she loved her pet dogs.   Survivors include a son and daughter in law, James “Jimmy” and Cheryl Bell and a daughter and son in law, Cathy and Scott Curtis, all of Clayton; 5 grandchildren Paula (Thomas) Harbin, Dexter (Keely) Price, Pamela (William) Campbell, Roger Bell, and Kevin (Stacey) Bell; and 6 great grand-children, Shelby Faison, Paul Faison, Brayden Price, Madison Price, Dylan Campbell and Austin Campbell.  Active pallbearers were Marshall Williams, Jr., Marshall Williams III, James Williams, Thomas Harbin, Paul Price, and William Faison. The family accepted flowers or suggested donations be made to Crowne Health Care of Eufaula in memory of Mrs. Lucy Bell, 430 Rivers Ave, Eufaula, Al. 36027.
 
ERSEL L. PARKS
May 18, 1927 ~ February 3, 2013
Ersel Louvenior Parks, age 85, was called home Sunday, February 3, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services for Ms. Parks were held Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Rev. Earl Oakes officiating. Burial followed at Friendly Assembly of God Church Cemetery in Texasville, AL with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing.  Born May 18, 1927 in Bullock County, Alabama, Ms. Parks was the daughter of the late Clarence D. Riley and the late Mattie Lou Austin Riley. She was a lifelong resident of Barbour County. Ms. Parks enjoyed gardening, and always made it a point to take care and "tend to" her elderly and sick friends. She adored and loved her family greatly, but the loved the Lord first and foremost.  She is preceded in death by her children, Mryvin Parks, Agnus Norris, and Gerald Norris and her grandchildren, Kevin Turner, Lorie Turner, Lisa Spivey and Amanda Trawick. Survivors include sons, Derrell Norris (Ruth) of Troy, AL, James Parks (Brenda) of Eufaula AL, Eugene Parks of Eufaula, AL; daughters, Kathy Parker of Eufaula, AL, Linda Dean of Ariton, AL, Jackie Trawick of Ozark, AL, Connie Vidaurri (Robert) of Victoria, TX, and Carol Jordan of Brundidge, AL; grandchildren, Michelle Norris, Tracey Larkins, Shannon Parker, Steve Stenseland, Tracey Bartolome, Ryan Turner, Wesley Trawick, Jr., Eugene Parks, Jr., Rick Shirah, Jennifer Chitty, Jock Jordon, Ashley English, Shane Allen, Tammy Sawyer and Anita Gables; 27 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Steve Stensland, Ryan Turner, Deonta Chitty, Derrell Riley, Eugene Parks, Jr., and Cari Frazier. Honorary Pallbearers are Rick Shirah and Rodger Pippin.
GENEVA L. MILKOWSKI
January 27, 1929 ~ February 3, 2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva Milkowski, age 84, were held Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 2:00 P.M at Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville, IL. Visitation for Mrs. Milkowski was held from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. prior to services at funeral home. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville, IL. with Riggin-Piiatsch Funeral Home of Carterville, IL directing. Mrs. Milkowski passed away Sunday evening, February 3, 2013 at Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, AL. after an extended illness. Born January 27, 1929 in Colp, Illinois, Mrs. Milkowski was the daughter of the late Mirzio Polifronie, sr. and Lee Ola Loyd Polifronie. She was a lifelong resident of Illinois up until January 2013 when she moved to Eufaula, Alabama to be with her son, Mark Milkowski. Mrs. Milkowski enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She cherished her friends in Colp, Illinois and adored her church family at Hope Chapel Methodist Church. She loved her family greatly and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Milkowski, who passed away in 1990, daughter-in-law, Jan Milkowski, who passed away in 2006; three sisters, Helen Menese, Mary Stelorites, and Agnus Polifronie; and two brothers, Nathalie Polifronie and Mirzio Polifronie, Jr. Survivors include son, Mark Milkowski of Eufaula, Alabama; and sister, Corina Perrine of Herrin, IL.  
 
HERMAN JOHNSON GREEN
January 16, 1926 ~ January 27, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Herman Johnson Green, age 87, of Clayton, were held Monday, January 28, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church. The Rev. Ron Jackson officiated and burial was held in the church cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mr. Green died Sunday, January 27, at his home after an extended illness. Born January 16, 1926 in Clayton, Mr. Green was the son of the late Wade Green Sr. and Maudie Bell Johnson Green. He was preceded by his parents and three siblings, Marion Green, Wade Green Jr. and Juanita Greene and a grandson, Christopher Green.  Mr. Green was the oldest member of Pleasant Plains Church at the time of his death. He had lived in Clayton all of his life except the time he served in the U.S. Army.  He was a farmer of row crops, cattle and timber and loved the outdoors and the land he tended.  Survivors include his wife, Frances Green, Clayton; a son, Randy Green, Clayton; a brother and sister in law, Bennie and Vicki Green, Eufaula; a sister and brother in law, Jeanette and Lamar Glover, Dothan; two grandsons, Aaron and Jordan Green, both of Clayton and the grandsons’ mother, Leslie Singer Green, Clayton.  Ask to serve as pallbearers were Anthony Green, Kenny Keene, Corey Crawford, Bobby Joe Greene, Lance Beasley and Steve Hicks.  The family suggest in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Southern Care Hospice, 2576 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 2, Dothan, Al. or Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, % Mary Ann Richards, 58 Shady Lane, Clayton, Al. 36016
LEO LEVY SHEPARD
August 8, 1923 ~ January 14, 2013 
Funeral services for Mr. Leo L. Shepard, age 89, of Clayton were held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Clayton First Assembly of God Church in Clayton. Rev. Bobby Hagler officiated and burial followed at Pine Level Church Cemetery in Louisville with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mr. Shepard passed away at Flowers Hospital in Dothan on Monday, January 14, 2013 after a brief illness. Born August 8, 1923 in Barbour County, Alabama, Mr. Shepard was a lifelong resident of Barbour County. He was the son of the late Phil D. and Lou Ella Strickland Shepard. Mr. Shepard helped build the Clayton First Assembly of God Church in Clayton and was a charter member of it. He served as a Deacon for many years. He retired from American Buildings Company after 25 years of employment with them. He enjoyed repairing appliances, loved his family dearly, and was a friend to all who knew him.  Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Lula Mae "Lucy" Shepard of Clayton; sons, Joel (Terri) Shepard of Mississippi, Johnny (Jennie) Shepard of Clayton; sister, Lavonia Wisner of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Brandon Shepard, Brent Shepard, Ashley Russell, Matthew Shepard, and Jennifer Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Elijah and Emma Shepard, Brodie and Lauren Shepard, and Sydney Russell. 
GODFREY LAYTON GLOVER
May 28, 1926 ~ January 24, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Godfrey "Layton" Glover of Eufaula were held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church in Eufaula with Bro. Billy Bevin officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clayton, Alabama with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Glover passed away at Flowers Hospital on Thursday, January 24, 2013, after a brief illness. Born May 28, 1926 in Barbour County, Alabama, Mr. Glover was the son of the late Joncie and Leila Elizabeth Dominey Glover. He was a resident of Barbour County since 2000 prior to coming from Atlanta, Georgia where he had resided since 1950. He was a dear friend to many and greatly loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Irene Glover, who passed in 2002. Survivors include his partner and special friend, Annie Pelham of Eufaula; daughter, Charlotte (Robert) Phelan of Enterprise, AL; step-son, Douglas (Debra) George; sister, Emma (Burdell) Martin of Milton, FL; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were his nephews and honorary pallbearers were his Sunday School Class at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church.
 
 
HEZZIE L. SCHONFARBER
October 4, 1935  ~ January 19, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Hezzie L. Schonfarber of Eufaula, AL. were held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Bro. Jimmy Symons officiating. Burial will be held Friday, January 25, at 1:00 P.M. at Bisteneau Baptist Church Cemetery in Heflin, Louisiana. Pastor Mike Welch will officiate graveside services.  Mr. Schonfarber passed away at Flowers Hospital on Saturday, January 19, after a brief illness.   Born October 4, 1935 in Covington, Louisiana, Mr. Schonfarber was the son of the late Thomas K. Schonfarber, Sr. and Girldon Beatrice Schonfarber. He was a resident of Eufaula, Al. for the past 16 years coming from Monroe, Louisiana. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Schonfarber was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana aka University of Louisiana Monroe where he earned a degree in Agriculture. After a short career with a commercial solvent corporation he went on to become the manager of the farming programs at Northeast Louisiana University and retired in 1987.   After moving to Barbour County, he worked at Ace Hardware until they closed. He was employed with Wal Mart in Eufaula, AL. at the time of his passing. His passions were cooking and gardening. Hezzie will be remembered by his sweet smile and friendly personality. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Survivors include sons, Larry Schonfarber of Monroe, Louisiana, Anthony (Colleen) Schonfarber of Chicago, Illinois, and Sterling Schonfarber of Tennessee;  daughter, Adrienne (Allen) Thornell of Clayton, Alabama; brothers, John Schonfarber, Sr. of Louisiana, T.K. Schonfarber of Arkansas, and Ben Schonfarber of Louisiana; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are; Benjie Schonfarber, Eric Schonfarber, Johnny Schonfarber, Larry Schonfarber, Tony Schonfarber, and Sterling Schonfarber.
EDNA EARLINE GREATHOUSE
March 9, 1948 ~ January 11, 2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna "Earline" Greathouse, age 64, were held at 3 P.M., Monday, January 14, 2013 at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Burial followed at Epworth Cemetery in Eufaula. Mrs. Greathouse passed away Friday, January 11, 2013, after an apparent heart attack. Born March 9, 1948 in Eufaula, Alabama, Mrs. Greathouse was a lifelong resident of Barbour County. She was the daughter of late Earl and Louise Bell Stanford. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Dodie Burchette, a brother Kenneth Stanford and a nephew, Kenny Stanford. Earline was a hard worker and enjoyed her job at the Depot Food Store where she was a cook. She always made sure to speak to each of her customers. She enjoyed gambling and loved her family and grandchildren dearly. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Delmar Greathouse; daughter, Stephanie Anderson; son-in-law, Terry Burchette; grandchildren, Kristen Burchette, Molly Pittman, and Jenna Greathouse; sister, Nadine (Donnie) Brown, brother-in-law, Billy Foy; nieces, Hope Mitchell, Lynn Greene, Tammy Stanford, Ann Greathouse, Bonnie Greathouse, Doris Greathouse, Kathy Greathouse, and Dottie Greathouse; and nephews, James H. Cameron, Jr., and Billy Greathouse. Active pallbearers were Jason Pittman, Michael Pittman, Leonard Pittman, Aaron Alexander, Bill Shurtz, and Billy Greathouse.
TILLMAN ALEXANDER PERDUE, JR.
March 25, 1936 ~ January 5, 2013
Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Tillman Alexander Perdue Jr., age 76 of Clayton, were held at 1:30 (CST), Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Rev. Bill Brown officiated with Kent Funeral Home directing. Mr. Perdue died Saturday, January 5, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika after an extended illness. Born March 25, 1936 in Montgomery, Mr. Perdue was the son of the late Tillman Alexander Perdue Sr. and Daisy Idel Williams Perdue.  He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Perdue, Clayton. 
 
FRANK JOSEPH DUL JR.
September 28, 1945 ~ December 23, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Joseph Dul Jr., age 67, of Eufaula, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Burial will follow in Memory Garden Cemetery.  Mr. Dul died Sunday, Dec. 23, at his home after an apparent heart attack. Born September 28, 1945 in Wausau, Wisconsin, Mr. Dul was the son of Dolores S. Dul of Eufaula and the late Frank Joseph Dul Sr.  He was preceded in death by his son Frank Dul III in 1995. Frank was employed by Eufaula Iron Works as a welder and his joys in life were his grandchildren and work.  Survivors other than his mother include a daughter and son in law, Jane and Tom Floyd, Eufaula; three brothers, John Dul, Eufaula, Paul Dul, Oak Forest, Il. and Edward Duel, Mesa, Arizona; four sisters Diana Powers, Abbeville, Linda Selsor, St. Petersburg, Fl., Louise Dul, Lynnwood, Il., and Joyce Mustrui, Palos Park, Il.; a granddaughter, Britni Floyd and two step great grandchildren, Andrew Floyd and Aeris Floyd. Active pallbearers will be John Green, Neil Ward, Mark Thompson, Frank Gissendaner, Jim Gissendaner, and Dill Dykes.
 
CLAUDIA KAY BEARDSLEE
February 5, 1945 ~ December 13, 2012
Claudia Kay Beardslee, age 67, the beloved wife of Marvin Lee Beardslee for over 50 years, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her home after a sudden illness. She was a resident of the Screamer community near Abbeville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick Knisley and Leona Avery Knisley, and a granddaughter, Brandy Lingo, who passed away in 2006. Born February 5, 1945 in Pontiac, Michigan, Mrs. Beardslee was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed cross word puzzles, ceramics, painting and baking.  Survivors other than her husband, Marvin Beardslee include; daughters, Nicholynn Marie (Vince) Lingo of Screamer, AL, Shauna Yolanda (Stephen) Bouterse of Athens, AL, and Trista Lee Baird of Clarksville, TN; brothers, Kitt Knisley of Hawaii, Chris Knisley of Michigan; sister, Kathy Sullivan of California; grandchildren, Kelly Welch, Wesley Welch, Brittany Lingo, Kayleigh Baird, Ethan Baird, David Key and Abigail Bouterse; and 7 great grandchildren. The family suggests memorial donations be made to The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, (Phone) 1-800-622-9010.
 
ERIK PHILLIP JEFFREY
May 25, 1972 ~ December 2, 2012
Funeral services for Erik Phillip Jeffrey, age 40 of Clayton were held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 10 a.m. from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Eufaula. Bishop Keith Wade officiated and burial followed in Dunkin-Creel Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing.  Erik died early Sunday morning, December 2, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Born May 25, 1972 in Rome, New York, Erik Phillip was the son of Ronnie and Marguerite Jeffrey of Eufaula. He had lived in Barbour County since 2010 coming from Minnesota. He was of the Mormon faith.  Erik had worked at Keystone Foods for approximately a year. He loved riding his bike and tattoos. Erik had a free spirit, he loved to sing, act and be comical in entertaining everyone. He was an awesome dad and loved his daughter Kennedy very much. Survivors other than his parents are his wife, Melissa Jeffrey, Clayton; 2 daughters, Kennedy Erika Jeffrey, Minnesota, and Krista Collins, Clayton; 3 brothers, Gregg Jeffrey, Eufaula, Peter Jeffrey, Salem, Al., and Patrick Jeffrey, Great Falls, Montana; and 2 sisters, Joanna  and Katie Jeffrey, both of Eufaula.  Brothers, uncles and a friend served as pallbearers.
 
LUCY PEARL JENKINS
February 18, 1939 ~ November 29, 2012
Graveside services for Lucy Pearl Jenkins, age 73, of Clayton were held Tuesday, December 4, 201 at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville. Rev. Ron Jackson officiated with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mrs. Jenkins passed away at Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, Alabama after an extended illness. Born February 18, 1939 in Alabama, Lucy Jenkins was the daughter of George Franklin Thomas and Kathleen Unk. She was a resident of Barbour County since 1998 at attended Pleasant Plains Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She is survived by a son, Calap Jenkins of California; four daughters, Shirley Rowland of Utah, Bonita "Bonnie" Jones of Clayton, Alabama, Rebecca Stiner of Altoona, Florida, and Lottie Lott of Astor, Florida; two brothers, Robert Thomas of Ruskin, Florida and Billy Thomas of Riverview, Florida; and two sisters, Louise Miller of Ruskin, Florida and Molene Rudd of Florida.
 
RALPH C. HELMS
January 11, 1925 ~ November 30, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Colbert Helms, age 87, of Clayton, were held Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Kent Funeral Home in Clayton. Rev. Winston Jay and Rev. Bill Brown  officiated and burial  followed in the Clayton cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing.  Mr. Helms died Friday, November 30, at Medical Center Barbour after a brief illness. Born January 11, 1925 in Barbour County, Mr. Helms was the son of the late Codie Abram and Fannie Lou Norton Helms. He was a lifelong resident of Barbour County and a lifetime member of Texasville United Methodist Church, having been baptized in 1946. Mr. Helms served on numerous boards throughout his life time at Texasville UMC. He also began his career as an auto mechanic in 1946 working for Hightower Chevrolet for 8 years, then Beaty Ford for 30 years and later he worked at American Buildings in Eufaula for 6 years and retired in 1990. Mr. Helms also found time to volunteer with the Clayton Fire and Rescue squad for over 50 years and was an EMT for several of those years.  He was preceded in death by five siblings, Tommie Sumption, Norman Helms, Margaret Helms, Ruby Helms and Cody Helms and a grandson, Hunter Helms.  Survivors include his wife, Ludie Helms, Clayton; a daughter and son in law, Jane and Marty Langan, Luling, LA., and son and daughter in law, Randy and Lisa Helms, Cecil, AL.; a sister and brother in law, Bettye Rae and Don Marnon, Dothan; three granddaughters, Erin Langan, Leah Langan and Hayden Helms; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  Active pallbearers were, Marty Langan, David Helms, Cody Helms, John Helms, Anthony Helms, William Sumption, Richard Sumption and Raymond Beam. The family suggest in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Clayton Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 601, Clayton, Al. 36016, Texasville United Methodist Church, 3782 Hwy 131, Clayton, Al. 36016 or Covenant Hospice, 104 Rock Bridge Rd., Dothan, Al. 36303.
 
TOMMY LEE FORTUNE
April 12, 1937 ~ November 16, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Lee Fortune, 75, of Clayton were held Monday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church in Eufaula. The Rev. Billy Bevan officiated and burial followed at Pleasant Plains Church Cemetery in Clayton with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Fortune died suddenly at his home after a brief illness. Born April 12, 1937 in Pike County, Tommy was the son of the late Joe Tom and Ivy Jane Lassiter Fortune. He was a past preacher at Sykes Creek Baptist Church. He was an electronics instructor at Wallace Community College in Dothan for 34 years.  Tommy was a member of Gideons International and attended Sardis Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading and studying the Bible and telling others about God.  Tommy was preceded in death by a son, Lee Fortune in 1992. Survivors include his wife, Elaine N. Fortune, Clayton; a daughter and son-in-law, Gipsy and William Stewart, Knoxville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Adam Fortune, Andy (Niki) Fortune, Jamie Lee Fortune and Trey Fortune and three great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Trey Fortune, Jimmy Baxter, Scott Kline, Bobby Wright, Jimmy Coskrey and Cody Kline. Honorary pallbearers were Bernard Lee Norton, Joe McDaniel and Robert Thompson.
 
AVIS NAOMI DAVIS
November 11, 1946 ~ November 13, 2012
Mrs. Avis Naomi Davis, 66, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Noland Hospital in Dothan after an extended illness. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Born Nov. 11, 1946 in Framingham, Mass., Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Charles Roger and Winifred Olivia Leavitte Carr. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy D. Davis. Mrs. Davis had lived in Eufaula for the past 16 years coming from Columbus. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She cared for her animals and enjoyed social networking and keeping up with friends. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Kaililaau, Columbus, and Tia Dyer, Eufaula; a sister, Thalia Catherine Morris, Ashland, Mass.; six grandchildren, Hanalei Kaililaau, Keoni Kaililaau, Kalani Kaililaau, Levi Dyer, RoiAnna Dyer and Arthur Cole Dyer and a great-grandson Derek Kalei Kaililaau.
 
DELORESE BEATY
September 4, 1937 ~ November 7, 2012
A memorial service for Mrs. Delorese Casey Beaty, 75, of Eufaula was held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Carroll-Gordon will officiate with Kent Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Beaty died Wednesday, Nov 7, at Crowne Health Care of Eufaula after an extended illness. Born September 4, 1937 in Barbour County, Mrs. Beaty was the daughter of the late Robert Harvey Casey and Jessie Lou Segars Casey. She was preceded in death by two sons, Steve Eugene Smith and Mark Eugene Smith, her four brothers, Billy Joe Casey, Albert Casey, Talmadge Casey and Harold Casey. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Smith Conwell and husband Peter C. Conwell of Clarksville, Tenn; and two granddaughters, Ashley Schmidt and Avery Conwell.
 
DEMPSEY BOYD
October 18, 1927 ~ October 30, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Dempsey Boyd, age 85, of Clayton, will be held today, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 2 P.M. at the Clayton United Methodist Church in Clayton. Mr. Boyd will lie in state for one hour before services. Gaylon Benton, Chaplain for Boyd Brothers Transportion and Rev. Jabe Fincher will officiate and the eulogy will be given by Boyd Whigham. Burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mr. Boyd died at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 30 after an extended illness. Born October 18, 1927 in Barbour County, Dempsey was the son of the late William Nicky and Elma Carroll Boyd. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Boyd. Dempsey served in the US Army. He was a member of the Clayton United Methodist Church where he held various offices. Dempsey, with brothers Cecil and Hilly, began driving trucks in 1946. He founded Boyd Bros. Transportation Inc. in 1956. His brothers left the company in 1965, but Dempsey remained and has been an integral part of the Company’s operations since his retirement. His vision helped Boyd Bros. become one of the largest flatbed carriers in the country. Dempsey served as Chairman of the Board of Alabama Trucking Association in 1983 and was the recipient of the H. Chester Webb Award in 1987. Dempsey’s long time interest in real estate and development and his generosity led to his contribution to the continued growth of Harvest Time Ministries in Clayton, Al. His additional interests were in real estate, development, farming, timber and hotels. Dempsey was a true entrepreneur, who, through hard work, risk taking, and old fashioned common sense, not only built a company that has changed America but also has helped provide a future for many people. Dempsey Boyd was a true Great American who will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Frances Boyd, Clayton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Ronny Cooper, and Ginger and Darren Hartzog all of Clayton; a brother, Hilly Boyd, Dothan; five grandchildren, Chris and Mandi Cooper, Amy and Mitch Holland, Frankie and Ryan Adams, Brooke and Porter Mason and Jason Tibbs; and seven great grandchildren, Cate and Boyd Cooper, Beatrice Holland, Ava and Dempsey Adams and Sawyer and Crawford Mason. Active pallbearers were Chris Cooper, Porter Mason, Ryan Adams, Mitch Holland, Eddie Yell and Anthony Andrews. Honorary pallbearers were Boyd Whigham, Henry Watson, Edner Glover, Kendall Cooper and Benny Lindsey. The family suggest in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Clayton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 208, Clayton, Al. 36016 or Harvest Time Ministries, 4 Charles West Blvd., Clayton, Al. 36016.
 
WALTER LEE PITTMAN
March 5, 1944 ~ September 30, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Walter Lee Pittman, Sr., 68, of Clayton will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 at 2 p.m., at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Bro. Steven Doss will officiate and burial will follow in Pittsview Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home directing. Mr. Pittman died Sunday, Sept. 30, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan after a brief illness. Born March 5, 1944, in Jernigan, Mr. Pittman was the son of the late Wilton Walker and Mary Magdalene King Pittman. He was a lifelong resident of the Barbour County area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Mr. Pittman enjoyed his grandchildren and being with them. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wilton F. Pittman. Survivors include five sons and two daughters-in-law, Walter Lee and Amy Pittman Jr., Ronnie Pittman, Jason and Jessica Pittman, Leonard Pittman and Michael Pittman all of Eufaula; a brother and sister-in-law, James D. and Betty Pittman, Eufaula; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Wilma and Ursel Huff, Burlington, N.C..; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Ask to serve as pallbearers were Jarett Dismukes, Randy Glover, Stormy Rivers, Arron Alexander, Wayne Pittman, Nick Banks, Johnny Spurlock and Billy Fowler.
 
FLORA M. MILLER
March 3, 1926 ~ September 27, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Miller, age 86, of Bakerhill, will be held Friday, September 28, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Rocky Mt. United Methodist Church in Bakerhill. The Reverend Doctor Ralph Wooten will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mrs. Miller died Thursday, Sept. 27, at Crowne Health Care of Eufaula after an extended illness.  Born March 3, 1926 in Louisville, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late William Riley and Carrie Scroggins Morrison. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. “Tinkum” Miller. Mrs. Miller was a member of Rocky Mt. Church. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother with a sweet and thankful spirit. She lived by the Golden Rule she learned as a child, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, Flora was known for her generosity and spent her life showing kindness and respect to everyone she came into contact with. She had a beautiful smile and would always extend to you one of her favorite expressions of caring which were “You’re so sweet”, “Bless your heart” or “I love you”. These expressions warmed many hearts and brightened many days for those who received one of her blessings. She and her husband co-owned and operated Millers Grocery in Bakerhill for 28 years.  Survivors include two sons and daughters in law, James Edward and Gail Miller, Bakerhill and Joel Anderson and Willie Mae Miller, Eufaula; a brother, Ed Morrison, Bakerhill; two sisters, Mamie Cook (Bobby), Eufaula and Myrtle Hudson, Pensacola, Fl.; seven grandchildren, Susan (Scott) Hudspeth, James E. (Bethany) Miller Jr., Mary Jo (Chris) Wallace, Chad Miller, Casey Thomas, Cory Thomas and Joel Anderson “J” Miller Jr.; and seven great grandchildren, Kayla Hudspeth, Susanne Hudspeth, Kathryn Miller, Mary Allison Wallace, Anna Miller, Maggie Miller and Lauren Wallace. Pallbearers were Scott Hudspeth, James Miller, Chris Wallace, Chad Miller, Cory Thomas and J. Miller. The family accepted flowers or suggest donations be made to Rocky Mt. UMC Cemetery fund % Susan Hudspeth, 1809 Hwy 131, Eufaula, Al,. 36027.
 
ELISE GRACE OSTEEN MORGAN
November 7, 1921 ~ September 23, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Elise Grace Osteen Morgan, 90, of Eufaula will be held Wednesday, Sept.26, at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Chaplain Paul Cowley will officiate and burial will follow at a later date at White Oak United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Morgan died Sunday, Sept. 23, at Crowne Health Care of Eufaula after an extended illness. Born Nov. 7, 1921 in Mount Clemens, Mich., Mrs. Morgan was the daughter of the late Edgar LaPearl Osteen and Margarethe Tegeder Osteen. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Earl Morgan in 1992, her son, Charles Edgar Morgan in 1990, her brother Edgar LaPearl Osteen Jr., and son-in-law, Bill Marley. Mrs. Morgan had lived in Eufaula since 1972 coming from Newton. She was a member of White Oak Methodist Church and enjoyed shopping and the Senior Circle. She was a past president and secretary of the Azalea Garden Club.  Mrs. Morgan is survived by her loving and supportive family, a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David Earl and Dr. Virginia Morgan, Niceville, Fla.; a daughter, Vicki Marley, Pottstown, Pa.; three grandsons, William Edmond (Jessica) Marley III, Dr. Chad Henderson (Dr. Jennifer) Morgan and Michael Charles (Kelly) Marley; and seven great-grandchildren, Lily Jane Morgan, William Ryland Marley, Elise Victoria Marley, Trevor James Marley, Henry David Morgan, Caroline Morgan Marley and Keri Grace Marley.
 
JUNE ELLEN PITTMAN WHITE
July 22, 1950 ~ September 21, 2012
Funeral services for Ms. June Ellen Pittman White, 62, of Clayton were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton.  The Rev. Bill Brown officiated and special music was provided by Corrie Kent. Burial followed in Memory Garden Cemetery in Eufaula. June died Friday, Sept. 21, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 22, 1950, in Eufaula, she was the daughter of Mrs. Jennie Lou McLaney Pittman of Eufaula and the late Bill Pittman. She lived most of her adult life in Clayton.  She and her husband owned and operated PieBoys Chicken in Clayton and later in Eufaula for 12 years. She was employed with Keystone Foods for 10 years prior to her illness. June enjoyed the beach and loved being with her children and grandchildren. She loved and "raised" many children that adopted her.
Survivors other than her mother are three sons, Hugh White, Atlanta, J.J. (Leslie) White, Eufaula and Wesley White, Clayton; two daughters Cindy (Joe) Gothard an Christie (Cole) Stockberger, all of Clayton; a brother, Billy Wayne (Gayle) Pittman, Eufaula; three sisters, Vivian (Jerry) Martin and Kathy Sue (Rick) Taylor all of Eufaula and Linda Faye (Allen) Plott, Eclectic; and three grandchildren, Cade Gothard, Connor Gothard and Jackson White. Ask to serve as pallbearers were Jerry Martin Jr., Jeff Martin, Ronnie McLaney, Brad Pittman, Steven Sowell and Keith Pittman.
 
EARLENE BROWN
February 23, 1946~ September 21, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Earlene Brown, age 66 of Eufaula were held at 11 a.m.,  Monday, September 24, 2012 at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. The Rev. Jeff Hines officiated and burial followed in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Brown died Friday, September 21, at her residence after a sudden illness. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband Ben Robert Brown in December 2000. Survivors include three daughters, Melissa Brown, Robin Clark and Jennifer Brown all of Eufaula; three sisters, Pauline King, Enterprise, Betty Divers, Orlando, Fl. and Sara Weeks, Ozark; two sisters in law, Joyce Pelham, Tampa, Fl. and Jackie Covington, Andalusia; and five grandchildren, Ashley Clark, Kayla Eisele, Hunter Clark, Drake and Josh Culpepper. 
 
PAUL RONNIE FOREHAND, SR.
October 6, 1941 ~ September 20, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Paul Ronnie Forehand Sr. 70, of Georgetown, were held Sunday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. The Rev. Bobby Willis officiated and burial followed in Sardis Church Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Forehand died Thursday, Sept. 20, in Eufaula after a brief illness. Born Oct. 6, 1941 in Ozark, Mr. Forehand was the son of the late Leslie and Era B. Hardy Forehand. He was preceded in death by his arents, a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Jr., and Jennifer Forehand; a sister, Maxine Tichnell; a brother, James Forehand; and a grandson, Jeremy Forehand Jr. Mr. Forehand had lived in the Georgetown area since 1980 coming from Columbus. He was employed as a security guard at American Buildings and Cooper Lighting for many years.  Survivors include his wife, Shirley Forehand, Georgetown; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jennie Forehand, Eufaula; a brother, Donald Forehand, Florida; and three grandsons, Christopher Neumann, Jacob Forehand and Ronnie Paul Forehand. Active pallbearers were Timothy Fields, Dan Jones, Abel Jones, Jeremy Forehand, Joe Abruzzese and Nicholas Deal. Honorary pallbearers were Christopher Neumann and Jacob Forehand.
 
REV. ROBERT OWEN BISHOP
January 16, 1941 ~ September 10, 2012
 Funeral services for Rev. Robert Owen Bishop, age 71, of Eufaula, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel in Florence, MS. Rev. Joe Patterson will officiate and burial will follow at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence with Rev. Phillip Harrelson officiating and Chancellor Funeral Home of Florence, Ms. directing. Visitation for Rev. Bishop will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, from 6 until 8 p.m. at River of Life Apostolic Church in Eufaula and in Florence, MS. on Sunday, Sept. 16, at Chancellor Funeral Home from 2 until 4 p.m.  Rev. Bishop died Monday, September 10, 2012 at his residence in Eufaula after a brief illness.  Born January 16, 1941 in Jackson, MS., Mr. Bishop was the son of the late James Henry and Laura Julia Weathersby Bishop.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Shirley Jean Greer Bishop, a daughter, Vicky Lynn Bishop, a son, Robert Hunt Bishop, a sister, Laura Jane Langford and a brother, James William Bishop.  Rev. Bishop had lived in Eufaula for the past 10 years coming from Delta, LA. He had served as Sr. Pastor of River of Life Apostolic Church for the past year and as Pastor for 8 1/2 years prior to that.  Survivors include his wife, Velma Bishop, Eufaula; 2 daughters, Rebecca Hall, Virginia and Robin Sterner, Mississippi; 2 step daughters, Martha L. Deaton, Dothan, Al.  and Kimberly D. Head, Rehobeth, Al.; 2 sisters, Judith Ann Roberts and Henri Sue Johnson, Mississippi; 15 grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be John Nicholson, Ken Warren, Wayne Stafford, Steve Peples, Charlie Haynes, and Eric Bishop.  Honorary pallbearers will be John Robert Hall, Abraham Hall, Noah Sterner, Josh Walker, Kieye Walker, Seth Walker and Glen Deaton.The family suggest in lieu of flowers friends in Eufaula could make donations to the River of Life Apostolic Church % Jerome Owens, 106 Pump Station Rd., Eufaula, Al. 36027. 
 
JOHN ALLEN GABLE
February 26, 1948 ~ August 30, 2012
Memorial services for John Allen Gable, age 64, of Eufaula were held Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Friendship Baptist Church in Eufaula with Rev. Joe Sollars officiating. Mr. Gable passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. Born February 26, 1948 in Ft. Benning, Georgia, Mr. Gable was the son of the late John A. Gable, Sr. and Pamela Peake Gable. Mr. Gable was a Vietnam Combat Veteran. He enjoyed motorcycles and fishing. Mr. Gable was an ASIA-ASE certified mechanic and was employed with Rogers Auto Services at the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Gable, and brother Brian Richard Gable.  Survivors include his son, Vincent John (Leila) Gable of Charleston, South Carolina; sisters, Christine Anne (Donald) Jernigan of Eufaula, AL, Janet L. (Charles) Howard of Sylvester, Georgia, and Barbara Jean Bradshaw of Jacksonville, N.C.; grandchild, Ilex Gable; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
MARY HELEN SUGGS
November 18, 1940 - August 5, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Helen Suggs, age 71, of Eufaula will be held Friday, August 10, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Kent Funeral Home in Eufaula. Rev. Billy Bevin will officiate and burial will follow at Epworth Cemetery in Eufaula with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mrs. Suggs passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at her home in Eufaula. Born November 18, 1940 in Dale County, Alabama, Mrs. Suggs was the daughter of the late William Dallas Parrish and Mollie Annie Bell Wood Parrish. She worked for many years at McDonalds where she was a Restaurant Manager. She enjoyed NASCAR and Alabama football. She loved spending time with her family and loved her grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death by her parents William Dallas Parrish and Mollie Annie Bell Wood Parrish, sister Gayle Dean and brother Junior Parrish. Survivors include son; Keith (Cathy) Myers of Eufaula; daughters, Judi (Billy) Smith and Sandy Mathis both of Eufaula; brother, Don Parrish of Eufaula; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Keith Myers, Billy Smith, Josh English, Nick Jones, Howard Pepper, and Henry Riley.
 
PERRY WILSON ADAMS
May 10, 1936 - August 2, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Perry Adams, age 76, of Eufaula were held Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Eufaula. Dr. Ken Bush officiated and burial followed in Memory Garden Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Adams passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his home in Eufaula after an extended illness. Born May 10, 1936 in Pearson, Georgia, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Carroll Adams and Johnnie Wilson Adams. Mr. Adams resided in Eufaula since 1966 and retired from Mead Westvaco where he was a supervisor for many years. Mr. Adams was an avid fisherman and a member of Bassmasters for many years. He enjoyed puzzles, spending time with his friends and having cook-outs. Survivors include his wife, Vera Adams of Eufaula; sons, Jason (Crystal) Adams currently stationed in Africa, Charles Adams of Smith Station, AL,  James (Heather) Trimm of Birmingham, AL, David (Mary Ann) Adams of Birmingham, AL; step-sons, Ricky Trimm of Dublin, GA; daughter, Patricia Bender of Montgomery, AL; step-daughters, Donna Blankenship of Bluefield, West VA, Terri Wright of Montgomery, AL, and Tami Nolin and Tracy Wiggins both of Eufaula, AL; brother, J.C. (Gay) Adams of Fernandina Beach, FL; sister, Betty Jean Stephens of Norman Park, GA; grandchildren, Andy Adams, Anna Pugh Greene, Emily Beaty, and Lizzie Adams; and numerous step grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Dr. Jim Trimm, Dr. Jeff Bush, Andy Adams, John Bush, Dr. Kevin Royal and Dr. Scott McAllister. Honorary pallbearers are Murph Howerton, John Boley and Bennie Speights.
  
JAMES A. "SINGIE" BUSH
November 2, 1922 - August 1, 2012
Funeral services with full military honors for Retired MSGT James A. “Singie” Bush, age 89, of Eufaula  will be held today, Friday, August 3, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Rocky Mt. United Methodist Church in Baker Hill. Rev. Ralph Wooten officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mr. Bush died Wednesday, August 1, at Medical Center Barbour after a brief illness. Born Nov. 2, 1922 in Clayton, Mr. Bush was the son of the late Cliff and Addie Coree Bush Wise. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1973 after 30 years of service. Mr. Bush enjoyed fishing, gardening, wood working and repairing small engines. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Sutton, Waynesville, MO., and Elaine Coleman, Eufaula, AL.; seven grandchildren, John Rodriguez, Jennifer Walters, James Rodriguez, Charles Rodriguez, Catherine Sandifer, Roger Lee Sutton and Paula Ann Sutton; fifteen great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Members of the U.S. Military served as pallbearers.
 
SARAH “BILL" PRICE
January 19, 1926 - July 22, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Francis Dominey “Bill” Price, age 86, of Clayton were held today, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 11 A.M. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Brother Don Highland and Rev. Ron Estes officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mrs. Price died Sunday, July 22, at Crowne Health Care of Eufaula after an extended illness. Born January 19, 1926 in Midway, Al., Mrs. Price was the daughter of the late Dewey W. and Mary Christian Sinquefield Dominey. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John Lewey Price; a son and daughter in law, Timothy Lee (Tim) and Gina Price; a sister Doris Green; four grandsons, Micah, William, Benjamin and Ronnie Price all of Clayton and numerous nieces and nephews. Ask to serve as pallbearers were Braxton Green, Stan Green, Tommy Horne, Dean Brown, Ricky Caraway and David Allen Caraway. The family suggested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, Al. 36111. 
 
THOMAS JAMES DASINGER
September 23, 1938 – July 8, 2012
Clayton, Alabama – Thomas James Dasinger, age 73, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Columbus Hospice, Columbus, GA.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Kent Funeral Home, 72 South Midway St., Clayton, AL at 6:00PM – 8:00PM CST.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 11:00AM CST at Prospect Baptist Church, 1341 County Road 43, Clayton AL with graveside service immediately following with Pastor Hollis Ritter officiating.  Mr. Dasinger was born in Barbour County, AL on September 23, 1938 to the late Ouida Horn Dasinger and TJ Dasinger.  He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Lena Ruth Pruitt Dasinger, son, William Rex Dasinger both of Clayton, AL; daughter, Susan Dasinger Heinzelman of Columbus, GA;  grandchildren, Ian Dasinger (Jadine), Joseph Dasinger, Douglas Heinzelman, Kevin Heinzelman and Christopher Heinzelman; great grandchildren, Anissa and Christopher Dasinger; four sisters, Janice Fletcher, Bonnie Ard (Murry), Addie Adams (James Wallace) and Martha (Paul)Peterson; two brothers, Joel (Jan) and Rodney (Anetta) Dasinger.  Mr. Dasinger was a great supporter of his community and neighbors; a loving husband, father, brother and friend that will be forever missed. Active pallbearers were Steven King, Richard Hodge, Preston Carpenter, Bobby Carpenter, R.T. Davis, Billy Greathouse, Don Marshall and Bill Shurtz. Ask to serve as honorary pallbearers were Jack Childs, Adam Thorne and Sherman Greene.
 
JUNE CARAWAY
January 21, 1930 ~ July 4, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. June Caraway, age 82, of Clayton were held Friday, July 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton. Bro. Don Highland officiated and burial followed in Louisville Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Mrs. Caraway died Wednesday, July 4, at Henry County Health and Rehab in Abbeville. Born January 21, 1930 in Dale County, Mrs. Caraway was the daughter of the late Homer Lloyd and Lola Mae Peel Walker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willie Hubert "Hugh" Caraway, a grandson, Chad Helms and her siblings. Survivors include two daughters and sons in law, Carolyn & Jimmy Hicks and Linda and Michael Strickland; two sons and daughters in law, Mack & Jackie Caraway and Stevie & Cathy Caraway; seven grandchildren, Russell Strickland, Tonya Simpson, Shanna Wilcox, John Caraway, Sam Caraway, Derek Caraway and Trapper Caraway.
 
GAIL DOREEN BYRD
August 27, 1954 ~ July 3, 2012
 Graveside services for Mrs. Gail Doreen Byrd, age 57, of Eufaula were held Friday, July 6, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. Randall Greene officiated with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mrs. Byrd passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 after an extended illness. Born August 27, 1954 in Elmhurst, Illinois, she was the daughter of Gabriel Patryas and Helen Bumke Patryas. Mrs. Byrd was a resident of Eufaula for 22 years and was a cake decorator for most of her time living here. Prior to moving to Alabama, Mrs. Byrd resided in Florida. She loved her husband and sons and grandsons very much. She enjoyed baking pastries, cake decorating and sewing. Survivors include her husband John R. Byrd; two sons, Daniel Lee Givens of Seale, Alabama and Nicholas Gene Givens of Oklahoma City, OK; three sister, Janet Pike of Dallas, TX, Debby Hawkins of Dallas, TX and Dawn Hagen; three grandsons, Nicholas Givens, Hunter Givens and Tanner Givens.  
 
DEWEY LEE CARPENTER
March 11, 1951 ~ June 30, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Dewey Lee Carpenter, age 61, of Eufaula were held Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 2 P.M. from Grace Independent Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Montgomery officiated and burial followed in Sardis Church Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Carpenter died at his home after a sudden illness on Saturday, June 30. Born March 11, 1951 in Eufaula, Mr. Carpenter was the son of the late Dewey Preston and Agnes Marion Hartzog Carpenter. He was a charter member of Grace Independent Church. He had worked at Dixon Lumber company and was presently employed with McDonalds in Eufaula. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Ray Carpenter in 2005. Survivors include his sister and brother in law, Faye and Steven King, Eufaula;  a sister in law, Carolyn Carpenter, Eufaula; 2 nieces, Cathy (Richard) Hodge and Miranda Hart; 2 nephews, Preston Ray (Louise McLain) Carpenter and Bobby Ray (Angela) Carpenter; several great nieces, an aunt and numerous cousins.  
 
MAUDE C. MILLER
October 14, 1917 ~ June 27, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude  C. Miller will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Adams Chapel Church in Texasville, Alabama. Burial will follow at Adams Chapel Church Cemetery. Rev. Ron Jackson and Bro. Lawrence Lauder will be officiating services with Kent Funeral Home in Clayton directing. Mrs. Miller passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her home in Clayton. Born October 14, 1917 in Clayton, Alabama, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of John Chapel Self and Clemmie Dell Zorn Self. Mrs. Miller lived in Panama City, Florida from 1954 until 1984 when they moved back to Texasville, Alabama. Survivors include three sons; Clarence Michael Miller of Clayton, AL, John Wesley Miller of South Caroline, Charles Randall Miller of Florida; one daughter, Carol Kay Peel of Florida; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her late husband, Clarence Miller. 
Serving as pallbearers are Mrs. Millers grandsons; Brian Davis, Jason Davis, Pat Miller, Jeremy Miller, Ty Davis and Steve Miller.  
 
 
GRADY EUGENE BAKER
September 29, 1933 ~ June 16, 2012
           Funeral services for Mr. Grady Eugene Baker will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Kent Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula. Burial will follow at Memory Garden Cemetery in Eufaula. Bro. Chris Toole will be officiating services with Kent Funeral Home directing. Mr. Baker passed away at his home on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Born September 29, 1933 in Blakely, Georgia, Mr. Baker was the son of Jesse William Baker and Pearlie Jones Baker. He resided in Eufaula for 64 years and worked over 30 years at American Builders where he retired from his supervisor position. Mr. Baker loved Eufaula High School football and he was honored by Eufaula High School as their #1 fan. He loved the Atlanta Braves. But most of all, he loved his family. Survivors include his wife, Willie Baker of Eufaula; son, Gary (Jan) Baker of Richmond, Va; daughter, Deborah (Bobby) Sauls of Eufaula; sisters, Jaunita Childers of Lawrenceville, GA, Jewel Methvin of Eufaula, AL; and four grandchildren, Candace Sauls of Granite City, IL, Collin Ray of Ann Arbor, MI, Laurie Beth Baker of Richmond, VA, and Cameron Baker of Richmond, VA. Mr. Baker is preceded in death by sister, Estelle Smith and his brother, J.W. "Slim" Baker.   Serving as pallbearers are; Tim Nolin, Kevin Baker, David Baker, Robert Garrett, Geoffrey Bateman, Wayne Baker.
 
GRACE SELLERS SMITH
    January 17, 1931 ~ June 14, 2012  
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Sellers Smith were held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Eufaula. Graveside services followed at Pine Level Church Cemetery in Louisville, Alabama. Rev. Joseph Sollars and Bro. Steven Doss officiated with Kent Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Grace Smith passed away at Southeast Medical Center on June 14, 2012. Born January 17, 1931 in Blue Springs, Alabama, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late George Sellers and the late Elise Cox Sellers. She was a lifelong resident of Barbour County. She loved her grandchildren and her dog, Don-t. Mrs. Smith enjoyed being with her friends and family.  Survivors include two daughters, Jean Anderson of Eufaula and Carolyn Jones of Abbeville; brother, Curtis Sellers of Clio; sisters, Betty Ruth Gamble of Abbeville, Sybil Hartzog of Abbeville, Patricia Duke of Montgomery, Patsy Trammell of Clayton, and Lila Faye Trammell of Clayton; grandchildren, Donnie Anderson of Eufaula, Joshua Anderson of Eufaula, John Curtis Anderson of Eufaula, Kale Anderson of Eufaula, Mariah Rose of Jacksonville, FL, Grady Smith of Eufaula, Tonya Freeman of Eufaula, J.J. Cox of Ashville, AL, Deonne Ludwig of Cullman, AL, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild. Mrs. Grace Smith was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elise Sellers, her husband, Grady Shelburn Smith; son, Shelburn Ladon Smith; and two brothers, George Sellers, Jr., and Harold Sellers.    Serving as pallbearers were; Richard Rose, Bubba Trammell, Donnie Marshall, Gary Morris, Tim Doss and James Doss.
 
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RICKY LAMAR KENT
September 14, 1954 ~ February 23, 2011 
Funeral services for Ricky Lamar Kent, age 56, of Eufaula was held Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2 P.M. from the First Baptist Church in Eufaula. Dr. Ken Bush  officiated and burial followed in the Clayton Cemetery with Rev. Bill Brown officiating and Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. The family received friends at Kent Funeral Home in Eufaula on Saturday, February 26, 2010 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Mr. Kent died suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 23 after an apparent heart attack resulted in an auto accident.Born September 14, 1954 in Panama City, Fl. Ricky was the son of the late Versie E. and Georgia Blanche Owens Kent. He had lived in Barbour County since 1979 coming from Montgomery, Al. Ricky was a member of First Baptist Church of Eufaula, he was a past president of the Clayton Rotary Club, past president of the Barbour County Heart Association, was a member of the Royal Whiteheart Masonic Lodge in Clayton and a 1972 graduate of Rutherford High School in Panama City, Fl. He was a Licensed Alabama Funeral Director and co-owner of Kent Funeral Home in Clayton and Eufaula, a co-owner of Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City, Fl., and co-owner of Kent Thornton Funeral Home (Covenant Funeral Services) in Dothan. Ricky was a shareholder of Kent Care, which owns funeral homes in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. Ricky was a loving husband, father and friend. He enjoyed music and played for many parties, dances, weddings, receptions and special occasions. He enjoyed writing poetry and cooking. Survivors include his wife, Hope Kent, Eufaula; a son, Erick (Corrie Dukes) Kent, Auburn; three daughters, Michelle K. (Scott) Porter, Birmingham, Heather K. (Robert) McGowan, Eufaula and Dani Kent, Eufaula; a brother, Charles (Julie) Kent, Marianna, Fl.; three sisters, Jean (Joe) Stone, Millbrook, Ann (Tony) McCartha, Coosada, and Margie (Tommy) Lane, Panama City, Fl.; and 7 grandchildren, Drew McGowan, Anna Kathryn Martin, Samantha Martin, Noah Porter, Jacob Kent, Luke McGowan, and Caleb Kent. Pallbearers are Freddy Holland, Jimmy Pitts, Charles Kent Jr., Justin Kent, David Lane, Mark Presnell, Clark Presnell and Kenny Stiles. The family will accept flowers or suggest donation be made to the First Baptist Church Youth Building, 125 S. Randolph Ave. Eufaula, Al. 36027.
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