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Jacqueline Coleman WilliamsObituaryAthens Jacqueline Coleman Williams (Feb. 8, 1963 - Nov. 13, 2022) passed away. Funeral service will be 12pm Saturday, November 19th at the Round Island Creek Mission Center. Interment will be in the Thatch Mann Cemetery. Royal Funeral Home Mason Chapel, directing.
Lula M Freemon (Lora)Obituary 1941 - 2021Athens Funeral service will be noon, Tuesday, December 7, at Little Elk Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Barbara Clemons officiating. Interment will be in Little Elk Cemetery. The Freeman family received guests from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021 at Royal Funeral Home-Mason Chapel. Public viewing was 12 pm until 6 p.m., Monday, December 6th and...
William David BrundidgeObituaryAthens William David "Willie B." Brundidge, 67, was born in May 1954 and died July 29, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Johnnie Brundidge. Survived by his wife, Cynthia Brundidge; brother, Rodney Brundidge; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 5,...
Maria Lanette BridgeforthObituary 1982 - 2020Maria Lanette Bridgeforth was born November 11, 1982, in Athens, Alabama, to the late Milton W. Bridgeforth and Pearlie Jackson Bridgeforth. She is a 2001 graduate of Tanner High School and received both her bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She was employed with Children's Hospital of Alabama for more than 15 years....
Freeman Malone (Freeman)Obituary 1940 - 2019Athens Freeman Malone Jr., 79, of Athens, Alabama, departed his earthly home and went to rest in the arms of Jesus on December 23. Freeman was born June 5, 1940 in Athens, Alabama, to Freeman Sr. and Cora Malone. He had a total of 14 siblings, four of which preceded him in death. The Malone family was founded by faith, bound by love, and kept by God. Freeman received...
Ural SmithObituary 1939 - 2019Tanner It is with much sadness that the family of Ural Smith Jr. announce his passing on May 10, 2019. He recently resided in Canterfield Senior Living in Kennesaw, Georgia. Mr. Smith was born in Tanner, Alabama, on July 16, 1939, and lived in Decatur, Alabama, for his early years until the family moved to Indianapolis, where he lived until 2016. Mr. Smith worked...
Fannie Mae ScalesObituary 1934 - 2019Athens Fannie Mae Scales, 84, of Athens, transitioned peacefully Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Annie Ruth Jamar; son, James Willie Scales; and brother, Charlie B. Smith. She is survived by five daughters, Johnnie Kate Rogers, Odell Robinson of Athens, Peggy Ann Williamson of Madison, Jenise Watts and Cleophra Scales...
Annie Mae Yarbrough FarrarObituary 1918 - 2018Athens Annie Farrar, 100, of Athens, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Farrar. She was a member of Little Elk Missionary Baptist Church, Athens, Alabama. She loved caring for others and helping those in need. She enjoyed her cars and taking care of animals. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept....
Willie Mae PryorObituary 1931 - 2018Athens Willie Mae Pryor June 13, 1931 - June 27, 2018 Willie Mae Pryor, 87, of Athens, Alabama, transitioned peacefully Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Antioch C.P.C.A. with pastor Robert Rice officiating. Interment will be in Thatch Mann Cemetery. Ms. Pryor will lie in repose one hour before the funeral. Royal Funeral...
Mattie Elizabeth Leslie LaceyObituary 1932 - 2018Huntsville Mattie Elizabeth Leslie Lacey, age 85, of Huntsville, transitioned Saturday, May 12, at her home. Survivors include daughters, Carol L. Lacey and Angela L. Lacey; sons, Michael (Ann) L. Lacey and Gregory (Gloria) L. Lacey; sisters, Doris (Roosevelt) Durden and Caulyne (Marion) Hayden; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be 8-9:30pm, Friday, May 18, at...
Vivian Louise Bridgeforth SmithObituary 1915 - 2017Mrs. Vivian Louise Bridgeforth Smith recently resided in Riverside Senior Living in Decatur. She was born and reared in Tanner and for many years lived on the land farmed by her father and grandfather in Tanner. She is survived by son, Ural Smith Jr. (Lelia) of Tanner; daughter, Shirley Ann Smith Lynch (Jesse) of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren, Melissa...
Nazerine J. HarrisObituary 1943 - 2017Athens Mar. 11, 1943 - Aug. 4, 2017 It is with saddened hearts the Royal Funeral Home Mason Chapel Family announces the passing of Mrs. Nazerine Harris, longtime colleague and devoted professional in funeral services and past co-owner of Mason Funeral Home from 2000 until 2007. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Bright Hope Cumberland...
Milton Wayne BridgeforthObituary 1950 - 2017Tanner Milton Wayne Bridgeforth, age 66, of Tanner, AL passed Saturday, Feb. 4. He was born Oct. 11, 1950. Survivors include: wife, Pearlie Bridgeforth, Tanner, AL; daughters, Jackie B. Lacy (Ira), Athens, AL, Maria Bridgeforth, Veronica Bridgeforth, Birmingham, AL and Millicent Langford, Huntsville, AL; step mother, Willie E. Bridgeforth, Athens, AL; siblings,...
Dorothy Ann LovettObituary 1951 - 2017Athens Dorothy Ann Lovett, age 66, of Athens, AL died Thursday, February 2, 2017. Born January 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Alberta Gardner Fletcher and James Marvin Bush, Jr. Dorothy was a former administrator and teacher, retiring after 38 years in the field of education. She had a beautiful voice and loved to share her talent with all she came in...
Roy G. TurnerObituary 1952 - 2016Athens The graveside service for Roy G. Turner, 64, is 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. Royal Funeral Home-Mason Chapel in Athens is handling arrangements. Mr. Turner died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
"Mother" Lillian PeoplesObituary 1932 - 2016Athens The funeral for "Mother" Lillian Peoples is noon Friday, Nov. 18, at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Houston Cemetery with Royal Funeral Home-Mason Chapel of Athens directing. Mrs. Peoples died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.
Logan Q. TisdaleObituary 1968 - 2016The funeral for Logan Q. Tisdale will be noon, Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Round Island Creek Mission Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, with Apostle Willie L. Ford officiating. Viewing time is one hour before the service. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery with Royal Funeral Home-Mason Chapel in Athens directing. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the...
James A. GilbertObituary 1956 - 2016The funeral for James A. Gilbert, 59, will be noon, Thursday, Oct. 13, at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Thatch-Mann Cemetery with Royal Funeral Home-Mason Chapel directing. Mr. Gilbert died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
Denise Loraine OrrObituary 1964 - 2016The funeral for Denise Loraine Orr, 52, is 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, at Hartselle First Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery with Royal Funeral Home - Mason Chapel in Athens directing. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. until noon Sunday at Royal Funeral Home - Mason Chapel. Ms. Orr died Monday, Sept. 19,...
Jeffery Pierre KirbyObituary 1967 - 2016Athens The funeral for Jeffery Pierre Kirby, 49, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Round Island Creek Mission Center in Athens with Pastor Harold Goodloe officiating. Burial will be in Thatch-Mann Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Tuesday at Royal Funeral Home - Mason Chapel in Athens. Mr. Kirby died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.
Carl B. DraperObituary 1953 - 2016Funeral service for Carl B. Draper, 63, will be 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, at True Light C.O.G.I.C. Interment will be in Meadowlawn Garden of Peace. Royal F.H. directing.
Carl B. DraperObituary 1953 - 2016The funeral service for Carl B. Draper, 63, will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at True Light C.O.G.I.C. Interment will be in Meadowlawn Garden of Peace. Royal Funeral Home directing.
Jareka Sharae BridgeforthObituary 2016Athens The funeral for Jareka Sharae Bridgeforth, 38, of Athens is 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Round Island Creek Misson Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road in Athens with Pastor Willie L. Taylor officiating. Viewing hour is 10-11 a.m. Burial will be in Bridgeforth Cemetery in Tanner with Mason Chapel directing. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Mason Chapel...
Mary E. SanderferObituary 1929 - 2016The funeral service for Mary E. Sanderfer will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 at Little ElkM.B.Church with pastor Anthony Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Little Elk Cemetery. Viewing is one hour prior to funeral time. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 at Greater Hope M.B. Church. Mrs. Sanderfer died Thursday, June 30, 2016.
Patrick FreemanObituary 1940 - 2016Athens The funeral service for Patrick Freeman, 75, will be 11 a.m., Monday, April 25, at Little Elk Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Little Elk Cemetery. Royal Funeral Home-Mason Chapel is directing. Mr. Freeman died Wednesday, April 20, 2016.
