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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
BILLY JO COOK - OBITUARY
The graveside service for Billy Joe Cook, 77, of Elkmont will be at 2 p.m. today at New Salem Cemetery with Don Smith officiating. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. today at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
He passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at home.
Billy Joe Cook was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Limestone County to Otis Cook and Ethel Deemer Cook. Mr. Cook was the owner and operator of Salem and Cross Key groceries. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Ethel Cook; daughter, Carrie Cook; brothers, James Cook, Earl Cook, Otis Cook Jr. and George Cook; and sisters, Margaret Cook Williams and Mary “Peg” Cook Edelbrook.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Cook of Elkmont; son, Jimmy Cook and wife Tracie of Madison; daughter, Billie Vanslyke and husband Lester of Houston; grandchildren, Sumner Adcock of Dallas, Kellie Cook and Kylie Cook of Madison; sisters, Betty Burnett of Las Vegas, Judy Humphreys of Clarksville, Tenn., and Nancy Mader of Foley; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. today at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
He passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at home.
Billy Joe Cook was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Limestone County to Otis Cook and Ethel Deemer Cook. Mr. Cook was the owner and operator of Salem and Cross Key groceries. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Ethel Cook; daughter, Carrie Cook; brothers, James Cook, Earl Cook, Otis Cook Jr. and George Cook; and sisters, Margaret Cook Williams and Mary “Peg” Cook Edelbrook.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Cook of Elkmont; son, Jimmy Cook and wife Tracie of Madison; daughter, Billie Vanslyke and husband Lester of Houston; grandchildren, Sumner Adcock of Dallas, Kellie Cook and Kylie Cook of Madison; sisters, Betty Burnett of Las Vegas, Judy Humphreys of Clarksville, Tenn., and Nancy Mader of Foley; several nieces and nephews.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
ARDMORE BEATS JV RED DEVILS ON LAST SECOND TOUCHDOWN
The Dare Devil Reports:
JV Football – Elkmont vs Ardmore
Aug. 29, 2011
Elkmont won the coin toss and deferred to the 2nd half. Both teams struggled early on to move the ball, the first couple of possessions for both teams resulted in three in and out or getting stopped on fourth down. Ardmore had the ball and drove down the field to Elkmont’s three yard line. The next play, Ardmore’s Miller was picked off in the end zone by Jordan Adams who returned it out to Elkmont’s own 5.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 0 – 0.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 0 – 0.
The second quarter started with Elkmont on its own 5 yard line. The offense looked good, moving the ball down field, picked up a couple of first downs and with an Ardmore personal foul penalty, Elkmont seemed to be in business. With the ball on Ardmore’s 40 yard line, Jared Bailey hit Mike Tucker for a 10 yard pass which moved the ball to the 30. The next play, Elkmont was charged with a block in the back and this drive went downhill from here. The next play had a bad snap go over Bailey’s head with the following play being intercepted. Ardmore got the ball back and had a good drive going when Elkmont stopped them on fourth down. With 1:00 remaining till half time, Bailey connected with Emmanuel Sanchez on a 52 yard touchdown strike and Sanchez’s PAT was good.
Halftime: Elkmont 7, Ardmore 0.
To start the 3rd quarter, Elkmont’s Jordan Adams made a good kickoff return to give the Red Devils good field possession. The offense had a drive going in Ardmore territory when Jared Bailey was intercepted. Ardmore took the ball and drove it down the field both passing and running. Ardmore has the ball deep in Elkmont's territory with 4th & 1 to go and the ball resting on the five. Ardmore got the first down and ended up scoring the next play. Ardmore elected to go for two but Elkmont’s defense held strong, denying the two point conversion. At the end of the third quarter, the Red Devils were still in the lead, 7-6.
The fourth quarter started with Elkmont’s Jordan Adams returning the kickoff 65 yards for a TD and when we thought things were looking good, we see a flag on the field for a block in the back. The touchdown was called back and the score did not stand. The next play, Elkmont was again penalized for holding. A couple of plays later, Mike Tucker picked up a crucial first down on 3rd and 15 with a 20 yard run. The drive stalled and Elkmont had to punt. With 1:29 left in the game, Ardmore’s QB Miller went to work, completing several passes and driving the ball deep into Elkmont territory. Cody Clark came up big with a QB sack with 25 seconds to play. A couple of plays later, Miller was picked off by Elkmont’s Sanchez in the end zone.
With 11 seconds left to play, Elkmont had the ball on the 1 yard line. Elkmont fumbled and Ardmore recovered the ball at the one foot line with 1 second left on the clock. Ardmore then goes in to score with 1 second left to play and won 12-7.
The JV boys did a great job, just came up a little short. With continued hard work and dedication, they have the potential to be really good.
GEORGE HARRISON COOK - OBITUARY
— A memorial service for George Harrison Cook, 74, of Athens will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Spry Funeral Home with Steve Williams officiating.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
He died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at Huntsville Hospital
George Cook was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Limestone County. He was a U.S. Navy and Marine Corps veteran. He was the former owner of Cooks Travel Agency in Athens and Huntsville for 30 years. He was also an employee at Greenbrier Restaurant.
Mr. Cook was a member of First Baptist Church in Athens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Cook and Ethel Deemer Cook; wife, Shirley Cook; brothers, James Cook, Earl Cook and Otis Cook; sisters, Margaret Williams and Mary Frances Edelbrock.
Survivors include son, Scott Cook and wife Christie of Elkmont; brother, Billy Cook of Elkmont; sisters, Betty Burnett of Las Vegas, Judy Humphries of Clarksville, Tenn., and Nancy Mader of Magnolia Springs; two grandchildren, Jackson Cook and Anna Grace Cook; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Adelia Howell of Huntsville.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Sign the guestbook at spryfuneralhome.com.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
He died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at Huntsville Hospital
George Cook was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Limestone County. He was a U.S. Navy and Marine Corps veteran. He was the former owner of Cooks Travel Agency in Athens and Huntsville for 30 years. He was also an employee at Greenbrier Restaurant.
Mr. Cook was a member of First Baptist Church in Athens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Cook and Ethel Deemer Cook; wife, Shirley Cook; brothers, James Cook, Earl Cook and Otis Cook; sisters, Margaret Williams and Mary Frances Edelbrock.
Survivors include son, Scott Cook and wife Christie of Elkmont; brother, Billy Cook of Elkmont; sisters, Betty Burnett of Las Vegas, Judy Humphries of Clarksville, Tenn., and Nancy Mader of Magnolia Springs; two grandchildren, Jackson Cook and Anna Grace Cook; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Adelia Howell of Huntsville.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Sign the guestbook at spryfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
SHERRI ADAMS - OBITUARY
| Name: Sherri Denise Adams Dates: Birth date: January 13, 1967 Death date: August 27, 2011 Obituary: Sherri Denise Adams age 44 of Athens, passed away Saturday, 27, 2011 at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Adams was born January 13, 1967 in Limestone County to Donavan Lovell and Margaret Dugger Lovell. Services will be Tuesday, August 30, 2011 4:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, August 29, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bottoms Cemetery with Robert Fudge and Donnie Rogers officiating. Mrs. Adams was a member of Ephesus Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her father, Donavan Lovell. Survived by her husband, Rickey Adams of Athens; three daughters, Summer Adams and fiancé Drew Stanford, Tiffany Adams and Skylar Adams all of Athens; mother, Margaret Lovell of Athens; three brothers, Larry Lovell (Jean), Dwight Lovell (Debbie) both of Athens and Brian Lovell (Lynicia) of Cullman; two sisters, Donnette Smith (Tom) of Huntsville and Linda Rogers (Donnie) of Athens; in-laws, Billy Adams (Linda), Billy Adams (Peggy) , Lisa Taylor (John) Darlene King (Bobby) all of Athens. Pallbearers will be Keaton Lovell, Stevie Lovell, Nick Lovell, Darrin Robison, Derrick Lovell and Matt Lovell. Honorary pallbearers will be co-workers from Limestone Health Facility. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Susan G. Coleman Breast Cancer Foundation. Thoughts from friends: "She lost her courageous fight this morning, and she is now at peace with the Lord. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was one of those people who could put a smile on anyone's face. Thank you, Sherri for all you did for others and know that your legacy lives on." "When I think of Sherri, I think about her amazing laugh and beautiful smile. Her love for family was so evident. Summer, Tiffany and Skyler meant the world to her. You could always find her at the field or court watching whichever sport her girls were playing. She will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. - Heather Hobbs" |
LONNIE KING - OBITUARY
Lonnie Cicero King, 72, of Ardmore died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Floyd E. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with Cheryl Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Pettusville Cemetery in Elkmont.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 tonight at the funeral home.
Born Thursday, May 4, 1939, in Veto, Lonnie King was the son of the late Robert L. King and the late Mable Davis King. He was the husband of Jane King.
He returned to Ardmore more than four years ago after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force. He attended Boyds Chapel Methodist Church. He loved woodworking, nature and antiques, but most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David R. and Ricky D. King.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Schrader of Ardmore and her mother, Barbara M. King of Woodstock, Ga.; brothers, James Calvin King and wife Pattsy of Elkmont, Lee King and wife Joan of Ardmore, Bill (Donnie) King of Ardmore, and Roger King or Ardmore, Tenn.; sisters, Martha Thomas and husband Vernon of Elkmont, Kathy Nave and husband Deverl of Toney, and Renee Wales of Ardmore.
The family requests donations are made to Hospice of North Alabama, 3311 Bob Wallace Ave., Suite 101, Huntsville, AL 35805, and Alzheimer’s Association of North Alabama, 117-A Longwood Drive S.E., Huntsville, AL 35801.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with Cheryl Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Pettusville Cemetery in Elkmont.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 tonight at the funeral home.
Born Thursday, May 4, 1939, in Veto, Lonnie King was the son of the late Robert L. King and the late Mable Davis King. He was the husband of Jane King.
He returned to Ardmore more than four years ago after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force. He attended Boyds Chapel Methodist Church. He loved woodworking, nature and antiques, but most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David R. and Ricky D. King.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Schrader of Ardmore and her mother, Barbara M. King of Woodstock, Ga.; brothers, James Calvin King and wife Pattsy of Elkmont, Lee King and wife Joan of Ardmore, Bill (Donnie) King of Ardmore, and Roger King or Ardmore, Tenn.; sisters, Martha Thomas and husband Vernon of Elkmont, Kathy Nave and husband Deverl of Toney, and Renee Wales of Ardmore.
The family requests donations are made to Hospice of North Alabama, 3311 Bob Wallace Ave., Suite 101, Huntsville, AL 35805, and Alzheimer’s Association of North Alabama, 117-A Longwood Drive S.E., Huntsville, AL 35801.
ELECTRICFIL PLANS A $11 MILLION EXPANSION
On the same day Gov. Robert Bentley cut the ribbon on Phase II of the Robotics Technology Park, he met with representatives from Elkmont-based Electricfil to discuss expansion plans.
Bentley met Wednesday with executives Daniel Marchand, Pascal Auburtin and Lynn Lane about the company’s goal to grow and add more jobs.
Headquartered in Beynost, France, Electricfil manufactures sensors for engine and transmission systems. An aggressive $11 million expansion over the next three years would establish the Elkmont location as the North American headquarters for the company, according to a press release from the Limestone County Economic Development Association.
“The expansion will be twice what they were expecting, so the project has grown considerably,” said Tom Hill, president of the LCEDA.
He wasn’t certain about the amount of jobs that would accompany the expansion, but said jobs will probably be added starting late next year and continue through 2016.
“They’ve been here seven years now, so it’s looking like they’re going to continue to grow,” Hill said. “We’re real encouraged by (the expansion plans) and we hope it continues.”
Bentley was in Limestone County earlier this month as part of his Road to Economic Recovery Tour. During that visit, he met with representatives from Turner Medical, Steelcase and Athens-Limestone Hospital.
The governor said he planned to visit one county each weekend to thank existing businesses while scouting locations for potential new industries.
Bentley met Wednesday with executives Daniel Marchand, Pascal Auburtin and Lynn Lane about the company’s goal to grow and add more jobs.
Headquartered in Beynost, France, Electricfil manufactures sensors for engine and transmission systems. An aggressive $11 million expansion over the next three years would establish the Elkmont location as the North American headquarters for the company, according to a press release from the Limestone County Economic Development Association.
“The expansion will be twice what they were expecting, so the project has grown considerably,” said Tom Hill, president of the LCEDA.
He wasn’t certain about the amount of jobs that would accompany the expansion, but said jobs will probably be added starting late next year and continue through 2016.
“They’ve been here seven years now, so it’s looking like they’re going to continue to grow,” Hill said. “We’re real encouraged by (the expansion plans) and we hope it continues.”
Bentley was in Limestone County earlier this month as part of his Road to Economic Recovery Tour. During that visit, he met with representatives from Turner Medical, Steelcase and Athens-Limestone Hospital.
The governor said he planned to visit one county each weekend to thank existing businesses while scouting locations for potential new industries.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
JOHN WILLIAM FRANKLIN - OBITUARY
John William Franklin, 66, of Elkmont passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at Athens-Limestone Hospital. A private remembrance will be held at Mr. Franklin’s residence.
Mr. Franklin was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Ohio to Ralph Franklin and Margaret Rice Franklin.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Jayden Hartman.
Mr. Franklin is survived by his wife, Sandra Franklin of Elkmont; daughter, Stacy Ann Mathis of Elkmont; son, John Franklin Jr. of Elkmont; brother, Bud Franklin of Florida; five sisters, Jean Hogan of Ohio, Donna Gardner of Florida, Laura Kronz, Grace Bauman and Carole Mason, all of Ohio; three grandchildren, Jessica Hartman and husband Jason, Joshua Miller and Hannah Camp.
Mr. Franklin was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Ohio to Ralph Franklin and Margaret Rice Franklin.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Jayden Hartman.
Mr. Franklin is survived by his wife, Sandra Franklin of Elkmont; daughter, Stacy Ann Mathis of Elkmont; son, John Franklin Jr. of Elkmont; brother, Bud Franklin of Florida; five sisters, Jean Hogan of Ohio, Donna Gardner of Florida, Laura Kronz, Grace Bauman and Carole Mason, all of Ohio; three grandchildren, Jessica Hartman and husband Jason, Joshua Miller and Hannah Camp.
ELKMONT SMASHES ARDMORE - DUSTDEVIL IN THE STANDS
GAME SUMMARY:On Friday night at Boss Hill Stadium, Sean's Holt's Elkmont football team showed the potential to be an outstanding team this year by beating Ardmore 41-7.
To start the game, Ardmore used a two tight end, 3 back, no receiver set to try to power the ball at the middle of the Elkmont defense. Ardmore had some early success and made a couple of first downs with this strategy. However, Levi Terry's defense adjusted and shut down the Ardmore offense for most of the night.
In the first quarter, Skyler Gant had a 95 yard punt return TD worthy of aESPN top ten play. He broke 2 tackles, spun out of trouble and outran the Ardmore defenders to the end zone. Jose Hernandez added the PAT and Elkmont led 7-0. Also in the first quarter, Sloan Hawkins recovered an Ardmore fumble and Hernandez missed a 37 field goal. The first quarter ended with Elkmont 7, Ardmore 0.
In the second quarter, the Elkmont defense completely shut down the Tiger offense. Elkmont added 2 scores - a 6 yard Skyler Gant touchdown run and a 6 yard TD by Chase Renew. At halftime, Elkmont led 21-0.
Elkmont continued to pile up the points in the third quarter. Hayden Huseth threw a pair of touchdown passes; 27 yards to Cole Glass and 74 yards to Skyler Gant. Quarterback Huseth also had a 42 yard TD run. The third quarter ended with Elkmont ahead 41-0.
In the fourth quarter, Elkmont was able to play a lot of younger players giving them needed varsity experience. Ardmore added a late touchdown to make the final score 41-7.
OBSERVATIONS:
Elkmont played outstanding football Friday night. The coaches had the team well prepared. The defense was aggressive and tackled well. The offensive line played well, opening up holes for the running game and giving the quarterback plenty of time to throw. Hayden Huseth showed great skill as a dual threat quarterback. Skyler Gant had a great game and reminded fans of first team all-state David Solomon from a few years ago. The kicking game was outstanding, both kicker Jose Hernandez and punter Logan Murphy are experienced and have strong legs. Murphy had a 68 yard punt in the game.
PREDICTION:
Elkmont will have a good week of practice and will beat the West Morgan Rebels 35-24 next week.
Friday, August 26, 2011
LISTEN TO THE ARDMORE/ELKMONT GAME ON THE RADIO
WSLV will be carrying the Ardmore Tigers and Elkmont Red Devil football game this Friday. Join each play with game announcers Jeff Hodges and Tony Fogg. Tune in to AM 1110 this Friday night or catch the game streamed live on the web at the official WSLV website: WSLV RADIO .
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