This is taken from the Thursday, February 17, 2005 Evergreen Courant To be used for genealogical purposes only I have no connection to these people. DR. WILLIAM C. ROBBINS , SR. Dr. William C. Robbins, Sr., age 92 died Friday, February 11, 2005, in a Brewton nursing facility after a brief illness. He was a native and long time resident of Texas before moving to Evergreen in 1999. He was born May 15, 1912, in LaTexo, Texas , to the late Levi Adolphus Robbins and Willie Green Prothro. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rugh H. Robbins and a daughter, Alice R. Goodall. Dr. Robbins was a former pastor and minister of education and served on church staffs across Texas, including Sherman, Texas City, Bay City, Victoria and Summer. He was a member of the faculty and coaching staff at Huron College in Huron, S. D. from 1964-1967. From 1967-1981 he served as professor of psychology and as the directo4r of counseling and dean of the School of Social Science at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. Following his retirement from Howard Payne University, he and his wife served in various locations with the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. From 1984-1988 he served as dean of Yellowstone Bible College and later as president of Yellowstone Baptist College in Billings, Montana. During the last ten years of his ministry, he was involved in pastoral counseling for the Heart of Texas Baptist Area Association in Brownwood, Texas. Dr. Robbins earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University , a master of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a master's degree and a doctoral degree in psychology from the University of North Texas. Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at 10 a. m. at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Texas with Dallas Huston officiating and Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include one son, De. William C., Robbins , Jr., (Judy) of Evergreen; one daughter, Carolyn R. Rutledge (David) of Clarkston, Ga.; one sister, Bobbie Reese of Hattiesburg, Miss.; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. SERVICES HELD FOR LOCAL CIVIC LEADER MARTHA ELIZABETH WILSON SALTER (sizable article on front page and on second page..photo included) Martha Elizabeth Salter, born Martha Elizabeth Watson, age 75, a resident of Evergreen for 55 years, died Sunday, February 13, 2005, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery after a 10 year battle with multiple ailments following a defeat of Leukemia in 1995. Mrs. Salter was born in Bermuda, Alabama on October 27, 1929, the second child of Joseph C. and Lucy Watson. She married Mr. J. V. Salter in 1946 and moved to Evergreen. The couple had two sons, Marvin and Gerald Salter, and one daughter Diana Crabtree. She was a faithful member of the Evergreen First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Lydia Circle. In 1969 Mr. and Mrs. Salter started Salter's Evergreen Supply, a company that has supplied natural greenery to special events all over the United States and Canada, from the Rose Parade to many Presidential Inaugurations Mrs. Salter was very involved in the American Cancer Society, especially Relay for Life where she was one of the top individual fundraisers for several years. She was also a member of The Asulkit Club and Magnolia Garden Club. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen First united Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed ( More Salter page two) Deabler officiating. Burial was in the Bermuda Community Cemetery, cope Funeral Home directing. Survivors include two sons, Marvin D. Salter, and his wife, Jane of Wetumpk and Gerald V. Salter and his wife, Sharon of Evergreen, one daughter, Diana S. Crabtree and her husband, Harry of Rincon, Ga.; two brothers, Plamer Watson of Bermuda and Frank Watson of Hewitt, Texas; two sisters, Louise Nicholas of Mobile and Thera Conner of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren, Brent I. Salter and his wife, Nicole of Evergreen, Carmon S. Bayles and her husband, Tony of Monroeville, Heathers S. Taylor and her husband, James of Atlanta, Ga., Kevin O. Crabtree and Caroline M. Crabtree, both of Rincon, Ga., and Allison D. Crabtree of Knoxville, Tenn.; three great grandchildren, Alexandria Taylor, Cody Taylor and Eli Bayles and 16 nieces and nephews. IN MEMORY OF: IN LOVING MEMORY ( photo) MARY N. BROWN March 17, 1939-Feb. 8, 2004 Because we loved you, you will never really be gone from us. Time will pass but it will never erase the love our hearts shared with you. We miss your smile, we miss your laughter, we miss your caring heart that touched us all in a special way. We know that you are living in the shelter of our Lord. Although it's been a year, you will never be forgotten. The memories that we hold will always keep near. We Love You. Sadly missed by Your daughter, grandsons, mother, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. IN MEMORY OF (photo) SARA MICHELLE LYONS Dec 29, 1985-Feb. 22, 2003 We love and miss you very much. Sadly missed by Your Loving Family Hope this will help someone find family members...good luck