This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAVIS;DORSETT;GANN;MANNING;MADDOX;McKINNEY;PEACE;RODGERS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/779 Message Board Post: Does anyone come down from James Melton McKINNEY of Ga., sons Nathan Leander and William J.? How about John Wesley RODGERS, or daughters Mary Ellander and Angeline? Would love to hear from you, John

Obits are a valuable source for anyone doing geneaolgy and someone is spending a lot of effort to share these. Obits can also be reached through www.dailyhome.com, a local paper from the Pell City area. For other local papers in Alabama with obits, check www.hometownnews.com/al.htm. You can also go to hometownnews.com to go to other states. ----- Original Message ----- From: "JDBein" <JDBein@hughes.net> To: <alstclai@rootsweb.com>; <ALSTCLAI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [ALSTCLAI] Obituaries??? > Someone was nice enough to list these in order to help others researching > those names. There is a good bit of information on the death > announcements > that can be helpful... > Have a good day! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bert" <rolandfuentes1@comcast.net> > To: <ALSTCLAI-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 10:20 AM > Subject: [ALSTCLAI] Obituaries??? > > >> Why are recent obituaries appearing in a geneological newsletter? >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALSTCLAI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALSTCLAI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Someone was nice enough to list these in order to help others researching those names. There is a good bit of information on the death announcements that can be helpful... Have a good day! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert" <rolandfuentes1@comcast.net> To: <ALSTCLAI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 10:20 AM Subject: [ALSTCLAI] Obituaries??? > Why are recent obituaries appearing in a geneological newsletter? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALSTCLAI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Why are recent obituaries appearing in a geneological newsletter?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/760 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Essie Mae Vaughn Pell City--Funeral service for Essie Mae Vaughn, 92, was Thursday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Brother Ted St. John and Brother Zane Smith officiating. Burial was in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Vaughn died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband J.B. Vaughn. Essie was born in 1913, the first-born and only girl of George and Ader Tollison. She was married in 1932 to J.B. Vaughn. Her family was one of the founding families of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Pell City. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for 79 years. At her passing she was the oldest living member of the Church. She was a mother of three children of her own and also helped to raise two children of her brother, Leon Tollison, who was killed in WWII, Jerry Tollison and Shirley Stanley. With the passing of her husband in 1983, she became actively involved in the Pell City Senior Citizens Center and remained a beloved member for 21 years. She was very blessed to have a loving family, special friends and a host of loved ones. She touched the lives of all who knew her. She has a strong Christian influence that will live on for many generations. She is survived by her son, Billy Wayne Vaughn (Linda); daughters, Juanita Savage (Howard) and Bobbie Jean Bishop; 7 grandchildren, Steve Bishop, Carol Middlebrooks, Gary Savage, Joan Golden, Jeff Vaughn, Jason Vaughn and Joey Vaughn; 8 great-grandchildren, Caleb Middlebrooks, Amanda Middlebrooks, Gracie Vaughn, Any Kearley, Jim Golden, Blair Savage, Tyler Savage and Jodi Bishop; two great-great-grandchildren Jack Golden & Dani Kearley; several nieces & nephews. Pallbearers were Steve Bishop, Gary Savage, Jeff Vaughn, Joey Vaughn, Jason Vaughn and Caleb Middlebrooks. Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Tollinson, Wayne Pike, Jerry Tollison, and Dr. William McClanahan. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/759 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Jacquetta Deann Skipper Pell CIty- Funeral service for Jacquetta DeAnn Skippper, 35, was Monday, Spet. 4, at 11 a.m. at Usrey Chapel, Pell CIty with the Rev. Ray Speakman and the Rev. Donald Jennings officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Ms. Skipper died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Rapier of Odenville; son Cameron Urick of Pell City, daughter, Jazzmine Alexander of Morris, mother & step-father Sue and Rev. Ray Speakman; father & step mother, Donald & Linda Skipper; brothers, Daniel Speakman and Mike Speakman both of Decatur; sisters, Donna Overton of Pell City, Mary Katheryn Linton of Moody, Kim Miller, Shei Grant, and Renae Speakman, all of Decatur; grandparents Cecil and Luci Paul of Trussville, Betty Graham of Pell City, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Speakman of Decatur. Pallbearers were Steve Allison, Lee Morgan, Shane Skipper, Jay Paul, Daniel Speakman and Mike Speakman. Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/758 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Carrie Castleberry Russell Cropwell--Funeral services for Carrie Castleberry Russell, 30, were Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Kilgroe Chapel. Bro. Glenn Horsley officiated. Interment was in Kendrick Cemetery. Ms. Russell died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006 Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell CIty directed the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/757 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Randall Hyson Norwood Dunnavant--Funeral service for Randall Hyson Norwood, 48, was Thursday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Burial was in Kendrick Family Cemetery. Mr. Norwood died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006. He is survived by daughters, Kim Norwood and Brandy Norwood; mother, Clara Norwood; famther Hyson Norwood; sisters, Susan Norwood and Sherry Simmons; brothers Neal Norwood, Mike Norwood, and Timmy Norwood; and three grandchildren. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/756 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Pauline T. Moore Pell City- Funeral services for Pauline T. Moore, 94, were Friday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Kilgroe Chapel with Bro. David Houston and Bro. Wendle Dobb officiating. Interment was in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Moore died Tuesday, Aug. 29 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Buren "Bud" Moore; two sons, William & Lowell Hardy. She is survived by daughter, Sandra (Norm) Dicks, two sons Rick (Linda) Moore and Donnie Moore; brother, Albert Thompson Jr.; five grandchildren, Rikki (steven) Hurston, Brett (Christy) Moore, Donnie (Jeremy) Patterson, Jodie Moore, and Wesley Wood; 10 great- grandchildren, Symatha Dandreano, Steven Hurston III, Kodee Hurston, Buren Drake Hurston, Avery Wood, Dayton Guercio, Breelyn Moore, Triston Patterson, Life Patterson and Ethan Moore; special niece, Bonnie Isbell; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Dale Isbell, Rodney Isbell, Jeff Cox, Brain Boyd, Kenny Boyd, and Speck Gentry. Kilgroe Funeral home in Pell City directed the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/755 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Mollie Jane Masters Pell City- Funeral service for Mollie Jane Masters, 84, was Monday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at Coosa Valley Church of God with Brother Harlen Harris and Brother Nelson Kimberly officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Masters died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.G. and Ada Hollis and a sister. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, W.W. Masters; daughters, Francis Greene and Dean Kirby; sons Billy Masters and Johnny Masters; sisters, Mary Ware and Mildred Hawkins; brothers J.W. Hollis, O.V. Hollis and W.B. Hollis; 8 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Andrew Kimberly, Keith Kimberly, Ronald Kimberly, Kevin Kimberly, Lalan Kirby and Chris Masters. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/754 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. J.L. "Ben" Isbell Ragland--Funeral service for J.L. "Ben" Isbell, 79, was Thursday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at Usrey Chapel with the Rev. Ray Speakman and the Rev. Burnett Hughes officiating Burial was in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. Mr. Isbell died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006. He is survived by his wife Jo Isbell; step-daughters Sara Phillips (Haskell), Janice Crews (Robert), Frances Isbell (Joey), and Deborah Forsyth (Wayne); step-son Steve Sweatt, brothers, JW Isbell, Fred Isbell, Ray Isbell, Troy Isbell, Roy Isbell and Roger Isbell; sisters Velma Weis Louene Thomason, Mattie Pearl Clements, Virginia McGowen, Dorothy Ramsey; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/753 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Barbara Hodges Riverside--Graveside services for Barbara Hodges, 73, formerly of Leeds, were Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. at Forest Crest Cmetery. Ms. Hodges passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006. She is survived by daughters, Denise Wilson, Darlene Hoffman, and Stephanie Hodges; sisters Mavis Ellsworth, Janice Hood, Sue Hollis, and Cathy Sanders; brothers, Bill Adair, Buddy Adair, and Joe Adair, 6 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds directed the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/752 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Jesse Barnes Clem Pell City-Funeral services for Jesse Barnes Clem, 77, were Friday, Sept. 1, at Eden Westside Baptist Church with the Rev. Jacky Connell and the Rev. Bill Ayres officiating. Interment was in Hardins Capel Cemetery. Mr. Clem died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Barnes and Minnie Payne Clem, brothers, Grover, Claude, and John Clem; sisters Ida Lee Curd and Bessie Edge; and son, Wallace Usrey. Mr. Clem was a lifelong resident of St. Clair County. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a WWII Veteran. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to John and Melissa Herron, James Baggett, The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Staff and Nurses, Southern Care Hospice, and Kilgroe Funeral Home for their many acts of love and kindness shown to our family during our time of need. He is survived by his wife, Edna Talley Clem; daughters, Teresa Belcher, Rhonda Rogers, Belinda Jowers, Robin (Doug) Pike, Pat Usrey, Ruth Dement, Charlotte Carr, Joyce (Same) Yancey, and Teresa (Scott) Bradshaw; sons, Steve Clem, Ryan Clem, David (Earnestine) Clem; Gene Clem, Harold (Helen) Usrey, Glenn (Sabina) Usrey; 30 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and two nieces Helen Bryant and Mildred (Doug) Ford. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. until service time at the Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the building fund at Eden Westside Baptist Church, 223 Wolf Creek Rd N., Pell city, Al 35125. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were the Liberty Sunday School Class of Eden Westside Baptist Church. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City directed the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/751 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Lola Christine Brown Pell City--Lola Christine Brown, 91, went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior Aug. 27, 2006. Born April 11, 1915, Lola was the first of five children born to Ophelia & Ausborn Bowman and the granddaughter of Zechariah & Mary Sweat Bowman, an activist of Sacred Harp Singing. Known affectionately as Granny Brown, Lola's existence centered on God and her family. Embracing life with zealous energy Lola shared operations of L.A. Brown Grocery/Gas with her husband. Lola managed the store during school hrs, Auldon relieved her after his shift at Avondale Mills so Lola was home with their daughters after school. Being a dedicated homemaker, she was active in PTA and various college events in her daughters lives. Lola's talents included gardening, flowers and being a skilled seamstress creating sequined prom-growns, dresses or stylish suits for her daughters. Lola was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 yrs, Lonnie Auldon Brown; and her two precious baby sons, Auldon Freeman Brown and Lonnie Richard Brown; parents, Alice Ophelia and Ausborn Freeman Bowman; sister, I.V. Layton; and brothers, L.E Herbert and Cecil Bowman. Left to cherish her memories are daugthers and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bill Vaughn of Gladsont, Ore and Dinah and Wayne Sparks of Pell City. Grandchildren, David Sparks of Pell City, and Alicia and Darrin Hughes; and great grandchildren, Carlie and Rhian Hughes of Gladstone Ore.; sister-in-laws Pearl and Hazel Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and her brothers and sisters in Christ at Stemley Baptist Church. Lola loved and was loved by family and friends; treasured memories of her remain with us. The family thanks Lakeside Hospice, Dr. Matic, and special caregiver, Jackie Bradshaw. Funeral services, a celebration of her life were held Aug. 31 in the Chapel at Kilgroe Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Lynn Adams officiated. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City directed the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/749 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Flora Jane Barber Pell City-Funeral service for Flora Jane Barber, 85, was Monday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. at Harvest Center Church of God with the Rev. Paul A. Lett and the Rev. David Houston officiating. Burial was in Coosa Valley Church of God Cemetery. Mrs. Barber died Friday, Sept 1, 2006. She was a member of Harvest Center Church of God in Pell City. She is survived by her sons, James Barber and Howard Barber; daughters Dean Brasher and Alice Bush; sister, Mandy Alexander; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/748 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday September 7, 2006. Jessie Williamson Armstrong Pell City--Funeral Sevices for Jessie Williamson Armstrong, 97, were Monday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. at Kilgroe Chapel with the Rev. Sherry Reynolds officiating. Interment was in Valley Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Armstrong died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Elsie and Jessie Collins Williamson; her husband, O.H. "Jack" Armstrong; brothers, Harry, Gordon, Martin, and Hugh Williamson. She is survived by her nephew, Gaston (Cynthia Wilder) Williamson; great-niece, Meg Williamson; great nephews, Collins Williamson, Jackson Williamson, and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; sisters Margaret Scott of Pasadena, TX, and Mary Belle Cram of El Paso, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pell City Library Guild, Inc. Foundation, P.O Box 1572, Pell City, Al 25125. Kigroe Funeral Home in Pell City directed the services.

sandra i have some smiths in my dunlap line in st. clair cty, al...julia smith married james dunlap...his 2nd wife...they moved to texas around 1910 but she came back to st. clair cty, al after his death and is buried there. kit dunlap edmonds

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/747 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 31, 2006. Deloris Jean Wolfe Ragland--Funeral sevices for Deloris Jean Wolfe, 56, were Thursday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. at Usrey Chapel with the Rev. Doug Ford officiating. Mrs. Wolfe died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Harold Wolfe of Ragland; son, Jackie McDill of Ragland; daughters, Wilda Barnett of Lincoln and Sharon Ratliff of Gadsden; brothers, Robert Earl McDill (Susie) of Russelville and Jeffery McDill (Peggy) of Ragland; sisters, Mary Ann Campbell (Emeris) of Wattsville and Susie Isbell (Ronnie) of Ashville; grandchildren, Xavier McDill of Ohio, Derek Wolfe of Lincoln, Brandi and Brittney Wolfe of Ragland, and Jennifer Barron of Gadsden; two great grandchildren, Nathan & Destiny; and several nieces and nephews. Usrey Funeral Home in Pell CIty directed the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/746 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 31, 2006. Josie Elnora Vann Leeds--Graveside service for Josie Elnora Vann, 82, was Friday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Vann died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jonathon Patterson. She is survived by daughter, Mary Claudine Vann, and Ruth Vann Kitchens; son, Larry Vann (Ruddie); three sisters; two brothers, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-granchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/745 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 31, 2006. Otis James Phillips Pell CIty- Funeral Services for Otis James Phillips, 85, were Friday, Aug. 25, at 12 noon at Usrey Chapel with the Rev. Vint Arnold officiating. Burial was in Cossa Valley Cemetery. Mr. Phillips died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006. He was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Mickey Otis Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Annie Louise Phillips; sons Wayne (Becky) Moore of Harpersville; daughters, Liz (Ken) Nock of Pell City and Ann (Rick) McKelvey of Pell City; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry Wayne Rich, Keith Rich, Lloyd Ray Brewster, Jesse Brewster, Ira Brewster, and Kenny Nock. Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City directed the services.