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/581.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any info on Clarence Smith, Sr who married Laura May Higgins Herrington. They had a son, Clarence Smith, Jr.?

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/735 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 24, 2006. Ronald Lee Dorough Leeds --Funeral service for Ronald Lee Dorough, 66, was Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 10 A.M. at Mr. Hebron Baptist Church. Burial was a Masonic graveside service in the adjacent cemetery. MR. Dorough died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. He was a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad; member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church; past Master of Leeds Lodge 446 and Irondale Lodge 506 F&AM; Sr. Grand Stweward of the Grand Lodge F&AM of Alabama; A&A Scottish Rite--Valley of Birmingham; Zamora Shrine --Knights of Mecca; and Ham Radio Unit. He is survived by his wife; Mary Ann Dorough; daughter, Kelley Dorough Beavers (Martin); son, Casey James Dorough (Shana); sister, Anita Moore (Manuel); grandchildren, Ashton Keith, Casey Orion, and Kayla Michele, and severalaunts, uncles, and cousins. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leed 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/734 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 24, 2006. Margaret Louise Brasher "Lucy" Leeds--Funeral service for Margaret Louise Brasher "Lucy", 57, was Friday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds. Pastor Brett Hogland officiated. Burial was in Grantswood Baptist Cemetery. Ms. Basher died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 Lucy was dearly loved and cherished. She will be missed by all her numerous friends and family. She attended the Overton Road Family Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland & Jean Brasher; a sister, Peggy Brasher; and her grandm other, Lillian Lee. She is survived by sisters, Faye Johns (Wendell) and Wanna Davis (Charlie Mac); brothers, Boda Brasher and Barney Brasher (Annette); aunts, Christine Tucker (clarence), Mary Lou Davis and Audrey Brasher; Uncle, Roy Reid. Nephews were pallbearers. 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/581.3.1 Message Board Post: I have received several responses but not specific enough. We know that George and Andrew were twins; I have found their names as having been married in St. Clair co.; no further info in census records however. My g-aunt said her father, Solomon Jasper Smith (S.J.), told her that "my father and brother(s?) were killed in a lightening strike." I searched for several years for verification and was blessed by a wonderful man-- who is not a Smith--, who sent me information he had found. S.J.'s mother's will was being probated by his brother, Francis, and an affidavit was included from a friend of William Smith's (her first husband, the boys' father) that "he (William) was killed in a lightening strike." There was no reference, however, to any one else being hit. So whose brother was it? William's or S.J.'s? We don't know and have not been able to find a newspaper article referring to it. The date of the lightening strike was April 9, 1865; is that a familiar date, or what? William was said to have served in the WBTS, but this family has a serious hereditary cataract condition. It's also possible he was actually considered a patriot and did not serve in the military, but was a! provider of food, etc., for the CSA. So he survives the war only to die the very day of the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Irony, eh? Thank you for replying. If any of this information will help you in ascertaining that these are the twins and/or family you have info, I will be happy to pay copy/postage costs to receive the info. Sandra Perry

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/581.3 Message Board Post: Since this is an old post you probably have your answer by now. If not, e-mail me & I'll look through my files & send you what I have.

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/733 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. Ruby E. Pearson Pell City--Funeral Service for Ruby E. Pearson, 81, was Friday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home with burial in Mr. Pisgah Cemetery in Cropwell. Mrs. Pearson died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006. Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel Lynn Moncrief. She is survived by sons, James Pearson (Dorothy) and Elijah Pearson (Janice); daughters, Gloria Self (Walter) and Mary Ferguson (Mike); brother Ed T. Bowers; 16 grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Keith Pearson, Mark Pearson, Pac-Man Todd, Scott Pardue, Steven Pardue, Roger Ferguson, Kenneth Skelton, and Justin Washington. 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/732 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. Margret Mecke Odenville--Margret Mecke, 59, died Aug. 8, 2006. A caring wife and mother, she devoted her time and energy in helping others. Margret is survived by her husband, Peter Otto Mecke; two daughters, Alexis Kristin (Derek) Walrond and Bettina (Joe) Foster; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Kristin Walrond and Steven Bradley Foster. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Destiny Life Church in Springville. Memorials may be made to Destiny Life Church. Ridout Trussville Chapel will direct 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/731 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. William Henry Hollis Huntsville-- Funeral service for William Henry Hollis, 74, formerly of Leeds was Saturday, Aug. 12, @ 3 p.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Hollis died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. He ministered at several local churches over a period of several years. Brother Hollis was a member of Trinity Church of God of Prophecy in Moody. He retired from Dr. Pepper Corporation. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was also employed by Lumber Jack Meats in Leeds for several yrs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Howard Hollis. He is survived by daughter Deena St. Clair (Scotty); son, Mike Hollis (Susan); brother Billy Wayne Hollis Sr.; sisters, Frances Jeanette Reszel and Virginia Sue Thompson, 5 grandchildren, Michael, Miranda, Matthew, Beth and Emily; one great granddaughter McKinzie. "He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all." 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/730 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. James Lawrence Hassett Tarrant--Graveside service for James Lawrence Hassett, 78, were Friday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. at Forestlawn Cemetery in Anniston. Mr. Hassett died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006 He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Hassett. He is survived by daughters, Karen Ashley (Dennis) & Kathy Blackmon (Greg); sons, Kerry Hassett and James Hassett (Dana); sisters Edna Yarbrough and AliceOwen; brother Claude Hassett (Wanda); grandchildren, Ashley, Dustin and Kevin Hassett, Ryan, Cody, and Shelby Jo Ashley, Haylee and Lindsay Blackmon. 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/729 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. Bobby Joe Handley Cullman--Funeral services for Bobby Joe Handley, 69, of 1416 Katherine St., were Thursday, August 9 at 2 p.m. at Moss Chapel with Pastor Max Hagood and Rev. Dudley Brock officiating with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Mr. Handley died Aug. 8 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He was self employed/retail sales and a veteran of the Navy. He is preceded in death by mother Ethel Hite and father Print Handley. He is survived by dauthers, Pam (Scott) Adamson, and Lisa (Steve) Worthington; brother Clifford Handley; grandchildren, Cassady (Chris) Luster, Miles Mathis, and Abbye Mathis; two great grandchildren Adyson Luster and Kayla Luster Moss Service Funeral Home, Cullman 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/728 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. Mary Hellon Duke Leeds--Funeral service for Mary Hellon Duke, 66, was Saturday, Aug. 12, at 12:30 p.m at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds. Burial was in Forest Crest Cemetery. Ms. Duke died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jay & Pearl Prater. She is survived by daughters, Lisa Box (Terry) and Sandy Wesley (Kian); grandchildren, Michael and Stephen Box and Karmon Wesley; sisters, Jean Gossett (bob), and Joyce Watkins (Jim); brothers, Foy Prater (Shamerian), John Prater (Kay), and Ernie Prater (JoAnn). 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/727 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. Ben Dismukes Ashville- Funeral Service for Ben Dismukes, 51, was Saturday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at Collier-Bulter Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Dismukes officiating. Gene Swader provided the music. Mr. Dismukes passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. Ben was a native of Rainbow City and a long time resident of Ashville. He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Dismukes. He is survived by his son, Chance Dismukes; daughters, Bonnie (Scotty) Hawkins, Mexi (Jimmy) Green, Mary (Scotty) Putman; mother Agnes Dismukes; grandchildren, Holly and Brian Hawkins, Josie and Connor Green and AnnAleese Putman. Collier-Bulter Funeral Home in Gadsden 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/726 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 17, 2006. Nancy C. Becton Pell City- Funeral service for Nancy C. Becton, 72, was Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Hoover with Dr. Earl Tew officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Becton died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006. She retired from South Central Bell with 32 yrs of service. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Chruch in Hoover. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mable Anstead. She is survived by her husband, M.C. Becton; daughters, Jana Scott Doke and Nancy Gale Manfre; stepdaughters, Lisa Becton Kemp and Lori Becton Cathey; son Steven Earl Scott; step-son Thomas Kevin Becton; sister Sara Graham of Memphis TN; brother, Bobby L. Corbin of Logansville GA; 6 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. 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/an/YS.2ADE/545.1 Message Board Post: I HAVE BEEN TRACING MY FAMILY AND I CAME ACROSS YOUR FAMILY HISTORY, AND I AM WONDERING IF YOUR FAMILY AND MINE MAYBE RELATED, MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS FREDERICK ALISON THORNBURG AND HE MARRIED DELANIE JANE ROBINS.THEY WERE MARRIED IN BLOUNT COUNTY, ALABAMA. DO YOU THINK THERE MAYBE A CONNECTION? P

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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/725 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 10, 2006. Louise B. Tomlin Pell City--Funeral service for Louise B. Tomlin, 88, was Friday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Rich officiating. Burial was in St. Clair Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Tomlin died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Julius R. Tomlin; and by a son, David Tomlin. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Wayne) Thomas of Orange Park FL; son, Bert (Ded) Tomlin of Tuscaloosa; daughter-in-law Nancy Tomlin; six grandchildre, Treasure Pickett, Tamara Ward, Kelly Crumpton, April Barnett, Sean Tomlin, Brent Tomlin; seven great grandchildren, Carson Pickett, Caroline, Weston, and Cole Crumpton, Seanna and Chris Tomlin and Walker Tomlin. Pallbearers were Mike Pickett, Sean Tomlin, Kirk Kendrick, Wayne Thomas, Kevin Ward, Brent Tomlin and Kirk Barnett. 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/724 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 10, 2006. Travis Scott Price Odenville-- Travis Scott Price, age 30 of Odenville, Alabama. "Scott" worked as a HVAC Mechanic with Price Heating and Air, and was a Dirt Track Driver, 1999 Track Champion, Childersburg, Alabama. "Travis Scott Price won his land and greatest race when he went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ Our Savior, August 2, 2006". He is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Allen Price; parents, Dewey "Bud" (Julie) Price and Aileen Blanton (Thomas) Barnard; sisters Tracy Price (Michael) Kent, and Tiffany Glenn (Michael), brothers Jamey (Lea) Price, Patrick Price and Cory Price; grandparents Gary and Betty Wright, all who loved him. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. The family would like to express their thanks to all of Scott's friends and family who loved and supported him and helped his dreams come true. A chapel service was held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006. Pastor Russ Donaho officiated the service, followed by burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. To help defray medical cost, donation may be made to Colonial Bank, Odenville Branch, in the name of Nicole Price. Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home directed.

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/723 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 10, 2006. Mae Agerton Polk Pell City---Graveside service for Mae Agerton Polk,87, was Friday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. at Cooksprings Cemetery. Mrs. Polk died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006. She is survived by one son, Frank Agerton Polk of Montevallo; and one brother, A.V. Agerton of Fayette. 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/722 Message Board Post: I am NOT related to this family. This obituary was taken from the St. Clair Times, Thursday August 10, 2006. Gwendolyn Shepard Lane Cropwell--Funeral services for Gwendolyn Shepard Lane, 51, of 4412 Voncile Street, were Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Revs. Maurice Keller, W.J. Posey, Ronnie Garrett & W.L Martin officiating, burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lane died Thursday, Aug. 3rd at her residence. She was a member of Mt. Hillary Baptist Church; was a former student at Pell City High School; was a graduate of Leeds School of Cosmetology; was self-employed as a cosmetologist. She is survived by husband, Bobby Ray Lane, Cropwell; son Broderice Lamer Lane & his wife Christie Lane of Cropwell; parent Velma L. Reynolds Shepard, Cropwell; sister, Peggy Swain, Beverly Scott, Alesia Threatt all of Cropwell & Lacresia McCrimon, Vincent; brothers Danny Lane of Tuskegee; Henry Shepard of Pell City; Tryone Shepard of Norfolk, VA; Brolin Shepard of Mobile; two grandchildren. Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary directed the service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thomson, Thomason, Goodwin, Brooks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YS.2ADE/721 Message Board Post: Bruce Brooks married Mary A. Thomson. They lived in the Springville area.