Funeral services for Nona Mae (Speegle) Phillips will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Huey Parnell Hartsell, 85, passed from this life on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Cullman, Alabama while surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Hartsell grew up in Haynesville, LA and worked on his family's dairy farm. By the age of 15, he had begun to take an interest in preaching the gospel. He later attended Freed Hardiman College in Hendersonville, TN where he met Betty Ellis of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. After college, he began preaching full-time in Cleveland, MS where he married Betty on August 15, 1950. They moved throughout the south working with local congregations of the Lord's people in Mississippi, Illinois, Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, and Texas. He also devoted much of his time to writing hymns of worship to God and songs of admonition to the saints. In 2008, he retired from full-time preaching and moved to Cullman, AL where he resided until his death.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Shack Hartsell; his mother, Nicie Sue Hartsell; his brother, SB Hartsell; his sister, Anne Iverson; and son-in-law, Bruce Hall.
He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Betty, along with his 7 children – Dana Chappell (husband John), Carol Partain (husband Joseph), David Hartsell (wife Belinda), Beth Crawford (husband Dennis), Danny Hartsell (wife Katie), Jana Marshall (husband Matt), BJ Dutton (husband Tarry). He had 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will take place at Moss Funeral Home in Cullman. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and again from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. preceding the funeral. The funeral will be Saturday, March 19, at 12 p.m. with burial to follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Gardendale, AL.
Friends can leave a message of sympathy for the family or upload memorable pictures which will be used to create a family keepsake at www.mossservicefh.com.
Rebecca Sue Wright Edge of Cullman passed away on March 17, 2016 at her residence at the age of 74. She was born on August 8, 1941 to Authur and Mable Fuller Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Charles Edge and brother: Gwyn Wright.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jack Collins officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City cemetery.
Survivors are: Daughter: Pamela Marks, Son: Ray Edge, Sisters: Regina (Danny) Pennington, Rita (Delton) Lawrimore, Brother: Lynn (Judy) Wright, Sister-In-Law: Elaine Wright, Grandchildren: Deana (John) Smith, Mackenzey (Jase) Smith, 1 Great Grandchild.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.
Funeral services for Winfield "Bully" Moon, 88, of Cullman will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Cullman First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bob Kurtz officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m at Cullman First Baptist. Interment will be at Flint Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Vinemont, AL. Mr. Moon passed away Saturday, March 19 at Cullman Medical Center.
He was born September 17, 1927 in Vinemont, AL to Boyd and Tressie Moon. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Johnny and Iowa Drake, his parents and one sister, Wilda Moon Corley.
Bully is survived by his wife of 68 years, Theolene Harbison Moon, along with 4 children: Debbie (Buddy) Shear, Kathy Davis, Winfield Jr. (Caryl) Moon, and Amy (Randy) Braswell plus 8 grandchildren, Josh,Jake and Joey Shear, Ben Kreps, Dr. Jennifer Cupp, Dr. Heather Small, Winfield Moon III (Trey) and Conner Moon. Great grandchildren include, Natalie and Jackson Cupp, and Reef and Ramsey Shear. He is also survived by brothers Alta Drake, Talmadge Drake, and sister, Imogene Lawrence; additionally, a host of nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Mr. Moon was an Army Veteran, long time member of the Cullman Elks Lodge, a Mason and Shriner. He was also a member of St. John's United Evangelical Church.
Mr. Moon was a well-known colorful character around town, always having a story to tell. He was well traveled, and a very successful business man, having business interests from Las Vegas to West Virginia, but he always returned to Cullman which he loved so much. He had a big heart and was generous to all who came in contact with him, especially his family. He was fun to be around and loved to share his experiences with anyone who would listen and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Pall Bearers will be his grandsons: Josh, Jake and Joey Shear, Ben Kreps, Trey and Conner Moon.
Funeral services for Baylor Kent Cooper will be Tuesday, March 22, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman, AL.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Mr. Mack Daniel Turney of Falkville Alabama passed away on March 19, 2016 at his residence at the age of 75. He was born in Cullman County on February 14, 1941 to Oscar and Flora Holmes Turney. He was a veteran of The United States Army.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Terry Nappier officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Survivors are: Daughter: Pamela T. (Arlon C.) Ward of Cartersville, Ga., Granddaughters: Anna and Amy Ward , Son: John D. (Kim) Turney of Falkville, Al., Grandchildren: Abbie Yancy and Jarred Overton, Sister: Dora Pope of Cullman, Brother: Walter Turney of Cullman.
Funeral services for Geneva Susan Duke will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. at Oak Level Cemetery, located at 1272 County Road 1635 in Cullman, AL 35058.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held at Moss-Service Funeral home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services for Buddy Franklin McLeroy are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Marie Harris, age 67 of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Pastor John Bussman officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Level cemetery. Moss-Service Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Harris passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Cullman September 28, 1948 to Martin and Doris Mainard Messersmith. She was self-employed as a consultant for a trucking company.
Survivors include her husband; Eddie Harris, mother; Doris Messersmith, daughter; Gidget Forrester, son; Patrick (Stephnie) Harris, sister; Pam Hulsey, brother; John Messersmith, grandchildren; Aimee, Aaryn and Alaynna Forrester, Alevandria and Taylor Harris.
Services for Rev. George William Benefield, 76, of Holly Pond Alabama, will be as follows: Visitation: From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home. The service will be Saturday, March 26, 2016 with lying in state from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. The service will be held at Holly Pond United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Hagood and nephew Jimmy Allison officiating with internment at Brooklyn Cemetery in Cullman County.
Rev. Benefield died Wednesday, March 23, in Holly Pond, Alabama. He was born January 15, 1940. He was a retired minister from the United Methodist Church of North Alabama Conference. Having served as a minister for more than 50 years, he became born again in Christ about midnight June 7, 1957.
Rev. Benefield attended high school at Holly Pond School where he met his wife to be, Martha Lorine Dyson. In 1992, he graduated from Brewer State Community College with an Associate Degree in Arts. In that same year he completed his seminary training at Emory University School of Theology and became an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. In 2003, he received "Clergy of The Year" for the Gadsden District UMC. He was also a member of the Baileyton Masonic Lodge where he previously served as Chaplain and President. In his retirement, he enjoyed becoming, in his words "A Gentleman Farmer growing the world's best sweet potatoes".
Rev. Benefield was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Benefield and Ollie Stewart Benefield, his son SSG Robby Benefield, and his siblings: Lela May Allison, John Louis Benefield, and Mary Verlene Benefield. Survivors include: his wife Martha Dyson Benefield of Holly Pond; his siblings Thomas Charles Benefield, Clarence Edward Benefield, Patsy Vernell Lawson, and John Wayne Benefield; one sister-in-law Jeannie Walker Benefield; one son Raymond Benefield of Holly Pond; two daughters, Janet Benefield Williams of Toney, AL and Saundra Benefield Raynak of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Megan Benefield (Jamie) Danish, Kristen Benefield (Josh) Denny, Walter Lewis (Haley) Williams, Matthew Raynak, Jonathan Williams, Jessica Williams; two great-grandchildren, Mallory Denny, Levi Denny. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Rev. Benefield's charity of choice to the Gideon International.
Miss Willie Jean Harris of Crane Hill Alabama passed away on March 24, 2016 at Princeton Medical Center at the age of 81. She was born in Crane Hill Alabama on November 14, 1934 to William Constatine and Mamie Irene Patterson Harris. She worked as an operator and engineer clerk for then South Central Bell where she retired. She was a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Hison, Johnnie Mae and Nita Harris, brothers-in-law: Elwin Harbison and Mahlon Calvert.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Crane Hill with Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. She will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Survivors are: Sisters: Frances Harris, Ruby Harbison, Shirley Calvert, Margaret (Larry) Morton, Charlotte (Darrell) Brock, Brother: William Ray (Lyndia) Harris, 10 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews and 4 great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Moss Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Maxine Driver Collett of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 25, 2016, at her residence at the age of 89. She was born in Cullman on September 25, 1926, to Helton Dee and Finis Deska Brown Farley. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband: Raphael M. Driver, brothers: Harold and Ted Farley.
Funeral services will be on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at 12 noon with the Rev. Jimmy Baker officiating. Interment will be in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Survivors are: husband, Aaron D. Collett of Cullman, daughter, Mary (Clark) Boyd of Alabaster; son, Joel (Elaine) Driver of Baileyton; , Six granddaughters: Kate Boyd, Joelle (Phillip) Brooks, Cindy (Michael) Martin, Kelly (David) Corbin, Victoria (Michael) Brown, Susan Boyd and one grandson: Thomas Boyd and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Moss Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until service time.
Cleopatra "Pat" Clark Selby, 75, of Huntsville passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born April 25, 1941, in Winston County to Woodrow and Nellie Miller Denton.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Anthony Clark officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Kim (Billy) Roberson; son, Chris (Loretta) Clark; sister, Faye Anderson; grandchildren, Amanda (Chad) Collum, Sheena (A.J.) Yenchak, Will (Mollory) Roberson, Carla Clark, Chloe Clark and Clara Clark; six great-grandchildren; nephew, Anthony Anderson.
Mrs. Helen Burrow Blalock passed away March 26, 2016. She was 89 years old.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Blalock will be March 30, 2016 at Moss Service Chapel at 1 p.m. with interment at Dorsey Creek Cemetery with Rev. Marty Raybon officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
She is survived by her daughter: Jean (Pete) Hayes, Sons: Ted (Claudine) Blalock and Dillard (Suzanne) Blalock, Sister: Wynell Blalock and 7 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great- Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her Husband: H. O. "Jake" Blalock and a grandson: Teddie Blalock Jr.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Dorsey Creek Mission. 320 Co. Rd. 68 Crane Hill Al. 35055
Larry Wallace Stidham age 60 of Cullman, died Sunday, March 27, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery Stidham
He is survived by his sister, Linda O'Neil (Mike), his brother, James Stidham (Cindy) and several nieces and nephews.
Larry was a special friend to and loved by everyone in Cullman County. He never met a stranger and remembered everyone he met.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Baileyton United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Baileyton United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Moss-Service Funeral Home Directing.
Funeral services for Willodean Trussell Smith will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 01, 2016 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Jimmie Wayne Judkins, age 69, of Cullman died Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Johnson Judkins; daughter, Tara Jo (Shane) Philyaw; son, Jams Nathan (Krystal) Judkins; grandchildren: Jaiden Levi Philyaw, Sylar Lee Philyaw, & Autumn Jade Haney.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 1, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home with burial to follow in Missionary Grove Cemetery.
Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Don was born August 25, 1933 in Holly Pond. He passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, 2:06 a.m. at his residence, 1035 Edwardian Way, Cullman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maudie Crutchfield Tidwell; sister, Dot Tidwell Sims; and brother, Trevor Tidwell.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jewell; sister-in-laws: Brenda Lovell (Larry) Holly Pond, Charlotte Pugh (Ray) Arley, Beverly Horton (Junior) Eva and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He has been a member of First Presbyterian Church for many years. He attended school at Holly Pond School and was an avid basketball player. After graduation from high school he joined the Army and served his country. After his service in the military he attended and graduated from Saint Bernard College majoring in education. He taught school at Dowling Junior High School and worked as a basketball coach and then held the position of principal. After his stint in education he ventured into the floor covering business and established a very successful business in Cullman, Tidwell Carpets.
During all of these years he was active in playing fast-pitch softball with a local independent league. He and his brother-in-law, Larry, became quite a duo with Don pitching and Larry playing the hind-catcher position. He was also a big, I mean big, fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He and Jewell even spent their honeymoon in New Orleans, LA in 1963 watching the Sugar Bowl game (IN THE SNOW!) She knew then what she was up against - The Tide! So she joined with him wearing the crimson and white proudly. When he was not attending or watching a live game, he was watching the re-runs over and over. Again he loved the Tide! Another favorite past time was spending time on the water at Smith Lake or Orange Beach, Gulf Shores. He was even given the nickname "The Captain." Don also loved Jewell and would be very involved in her "remodeling projects." She would spend money and he got "involved."
They never had any children of their own, however Jewell's sisters made sure they were "exposed" to the child raising adventures. The sisters' children became their children and then the race was on to see the end results of those years. The results were love, love and more love for family. He always wanted to know how things were going with each one and how he might encourage them to succeed. He has left us with many, many treasures but most of all his unending smiles, hugs, trips taken together and love.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday, April 4, at First Presbyterian Church in Cullman with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be at Holly Pond Cemetery following the service. Officiating the service will be David Palmer and Ted Cramer.
In lieu of flowers make contributions to: First Presbyterian Church, 615 3rd Ave., SE, Cullman, AL 35055 or St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
We want to take this time to extend a very special thanks to so many people especially the Folsom Center (2nd Floor), Southern Care Hospice, the home care givers who immediately fell in love with Don and all of those who have prayed, sent cards, food and calls during this time. May God bless all of you.
Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A memorial service for Matthew Douglas Johnson will be held Tuesday, April 05, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at Longview Church of God, located at 2025 County Road1269, Vinemont, AL 35179.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Service information for Eligah K. Graves is unavailable at this time.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
