OPAL DEAN SCOTT - OBITUARY

 

Opal Dean Scott, age 81 of Prospect,TN, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Hillside Hospital, Pulaski, Tennessee.

She was born Thursday, January 16, 1936 in Pulaski, TN, She was the daughter of John Willie Hargrove and Janie Alberta Hargrove. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband-Lewis Allen Scott ,a granddaughter-Ashley Dean Woodfin, a brother Joe Morris Hargrove and a sister Sandra Scott.

She is survived by daughters - Gearldean (Phillip) Brewer,Prospect, TN, Sheila (Michael) Watkins, Elkmont, AL, Sandy (Gary) Bryant, Ardmore, TN, Karen Brown, Elkmont, AL, Joy Gates, Ardmore, AL, and sons - Michael Scott, Prospect, TN, and Mark Scott, Prospect, TN, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and sisters-Willie May Phillips, Prospect, TN and Reda Johns, Athens, AL.

She was a faithful member of Pettusville Church of Christ. She loved all animals, especially her pets. Sher also loved her flowers, gardening and canning.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 5 -8 pm at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home.

A Funeral service will be held Thursday January 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.

Pallbearers will be- Austin Pierce, Logan Hargrove, Adrian Brewer, Jessie Woods, Cheston Riddle and Justin Bullington. Honorary pallbearers are-Levi Brewer, Logan Pierce, Lucas Brown, Jackson Woods and Dylan Brewer.

WILLIAM MORRIS VICKERS - OBITUARY

 

William Morris Vickers 76, of Toney,AL died Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at Limestone Health Facility, Athens, Alabama. He was born Tuesday, December 30, 1941 in Limestone Co., AL, He was the son of Johnie S Vickers and Mary Evelyn Vickers. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill Vickers.

He is survived by his daughter - Tina (Laurence) Bailey, Florence, MS, sisters - Patsy (Dale) Lewter, Elkmont, AL, and Nancy (Berry) Cook Elkmont, AL, granddaughters - Sabrina (D.J.) McGinty and Katrina (Bob Mobley) Shrader, and 3 great-grandchildren-Shyanne Hickson, Kambria Howell, and Kamden Mobley.

Mr.Vickers was a member of American Quarter Horse Association and a horse trainer for many years. He also was retired from Monsanto.

Public/Visitation will be held on Friday, January 05, 2018 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

A Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home at 3:00 PM with Bro. Doug Colwell officiating. Burial will be in Sylone Cemetery, Elkmont, AL.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to American Cancer Society, Hospice of Limestone County or Parkinson's Disease Foundation .

LAUGHING WITH DONNA

One winter morning at breakfast a couple was listening to the radio. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 8-10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplow can get through." The wife went out and moved her car.
A week later while they are eating breakfast, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 10-12 inches of snow today, you will need to move your car to the odd-numbered side of the street so the snowplow can get through." So the wife went out and moved her car again.
The next week, while they were eating breakfast, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 12-14 inches of snow today and you must park..." Then the power went off! The wife was very upset. With a worried look on her face she said, "Honey, I don't know what to do. Which side of the street am I supposed to park on?"
With the love and understanding in his voice that all men who are married to blondes exhibit, her husband said, "Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time."

GARY ANTHONY LOVELL - OBITUARY

Gary Anthony Lovell, age 59 of Athens, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. Lovell was born November 13, 1958 in Limestone County, AL to Leroy Lovell and Nellie Blankenship Lovell. Mr. Lovell was a member of O’Neal Church of Christ. He was a Corrections Officer for Limestone County Sheriff’s Department for 14 years and Fire Chief for the Owens Volunteer Fire Department and a member for 24 years.  As part of the Limestone County Volunteer Fire Departments community, he will be missed by many in Elkmont.

Preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Nellie Lovell; one sister, Dianne Lovell; nephew, Josh Dollins.

Survived by his wife, Teresa Nixon Lovell; one daughter, Casey Lovell Burroughs and husband, Brent; one granddaughter, Parker Burroughs; two grandsons, Ian Burroughs and Braxtyn Burroughs; three sisters, Shirley Lovell Dollins, Dale Lovell White and Deborah Lovell; nine nieces and nephews, Amanda Chapman Blake, Dr. Alex White, Alicia Moss Woodfin, Emilee White Griggs, Kate Dollins Hayes, Jessica Durham, Blake Durham, Hayden Nixon and Ensley Nixon; numerous other family and friends.


Services will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Mike Davis, Ron Andris, Jr. and Matt Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Higgins Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers will be Greg Nixon, Brent Chapman, Tim Moss, Matthew Hayes, Steve White, Dustin Griggs, Brent Burroughs, Ian Burroughs, Braxton, Burroughs and Parker Burroughs. Honorary pallbearers will be Owens Volunteer Fire Department.

SAVE MONEY ON THE HOUND DOG

Happy Holidays! We have a coupon that will let you register for $65! So, for those of you waiting to sign up....don't wait too long! The coupon expires on Dec 31 at midnight! The coupon code is HOHO65 If you registered and paid $80 - check your email.....
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Elkmont/ElkmontHalfMarathon

Elkmont's Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon  - aptly renamed to Elkmont's Hound Dog Half Marathon after local hound dog, Ludivine steals the show by wandering to the starting line in time to join the runners and finish 7th overall in our inaugural event to raise funds for the track and cross country programs at Elkmont High School.

COACH'S CORNER:
Just want to assure everyone I fully realize the consideration in the cost of races. This race proceeds go to our kids in Elkmont that run XC and track. We have $0 proceeds as do many XC and track programs in rural areas. We do not have a track and no equipment. We are purchasing equipment with these proceeds. We have purchased starting blocks, hurdles and shot puts (indoor and outdoor) with proceeds. We come from a rural school and county and instead of charging the athletes upwards of $130 in fees, I can now open the team to many, many kids who could not afford the fees. Each race we enter is an average of $150.00. That is for XC, indoor, and outdoor meets. With an average of 25 meets per year that is $3750.00 for kids to compete in their sport that is not supplied by the school or revenue from gates as other sports. This does not even include travel and hotels for out of town meets. The race profits 100% goes to the teams and fosters kids love of running and competing. So many more have gotten to try out and travel with us to races. So when considering registering for our race please know you are helping a kid who may not have ever been able to know the great feeling of wind in your face and sweat down your back and the sheer feeling of accomplishment when finishing a race....hopefully for years to come!!!

CHASE PRATER - ALL AREA CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER

We are very proud of our Cross Country High School program here in Elkmont. The Elkmont Running Devils Cross Country boys and girls teams had another great season.   The boys team had one runner selected to the Decatur Daily 2017 All Area Cross Country Team, Chase Prater.  Congrads to this dedicated runner for making the All Area team, which recognizes his efforts this fall.  He will be running with the Martin Methodist Red Hawks next fall.

*Decatur Daily Article Link
*Chase is a Red Hawk Article Link

TROY LENDON CARPENTER - OBITUARY

 
Troy Lendon Carpenter, age 65 of Elkmont, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his residence.  He was born December 29, 1951 in Birmingham, AL to William C. Carpenter and Maudie Terry Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was a painter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jeffrey Stewart.
 
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Carpenter, three sons, Paul Carpenter, Lee Carpenter and Jamie Smith; four daughters, Christy Clinard, Crystal Bolin, Tracy Burton and Jenny Smith; two brothers, Dwight Carpenter and Terry Carpenter; two sisters, Brenda Ryder and Mary Ann Carter; ten grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

REGINA GATES - OBITUARY

Regina Gates, age 62 of Elkmont, AL died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama. Born Tuesday, January 25, 1955 in Moulton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Wlliam Cook and Julia Burch Cook. She has lived in the Ardmore area the past 40 years, she was a member of Community Baptist Church of Ardmore, worked with Dr. Turner for 25 years and Dr. Besherse for 15 years, she was one heck of a cook and her family and helping others. 

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dwight Gates, Elkmont, AL, Son, Steven (Heather) Gates, Ardmore, AL, Daughters, Julie (Mark) Goodman, Muscle Shoals, AL, Stefanie Gates, Elkmont, AL, Brothers, Berry Cook, Ardmore, AL, Greg Cook, Athens, AL, Sisters, Sandra Marberry, Toney, AL, Edith Jorgensen, Eustis, FL, 2 Grandchildren Addie and Noah.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama , at 11:00 AM with Bro. Steve Hargrove and Rev. Heath Haney officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.

PATRICIA GAIL HODGE - OBITUARY

Patricia Gail Hodge, age 73 of Dellrose, TN died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home. She lived in the Ardmore area for the past 10 years coming from South Carolina. She was a member of the Wheelerton Baptist Church, and loved crocheting, reading her Bible and working with her flowers out in yard. Born Thursday, June 15, 1944 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Arthur Eldridge Bailey and Helen Alice Bonder Bailey. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Grandsons, Steven Gurley, Joshua McKnight , Keith Wiley and Aunt , Margarett Eldridge.

She is survived by her Son, Steven Arthur Hodge, Columbia, TN, Daughters, Jackie(Martin "Scooter") Williams, Elkmont, AL, Tammy (Steve) Wiley, FairView, AL, Cheryl Hodge, Cincinnati, OH, Sister, Cheryl (Rich) Campolmi, Marietta, GA, 14 Grandchildren, Johnathon, Laura, David, Amanda, Amber, Rachel, Caleb, Tracy, Crystal, Robin, Kristen, Preston, Jackson, Ayden, and 7 Great-Grandchildren, Anneliese Newman, Landon, Caden, Haley, Tristan, Kailana McKnights, and Steven Gurley, Jr.

A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Wheelerton Baptist Church, Dellrose,TN, at 4:00 PM with Rev. Paul Mason officiating.

HELEN RUTH BERZETT - OBITUARY

Helen Ruth Berzett, age 89 of Ardmore, TN passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Limestone Manor. Mrs. Berzett was born December 9, 1928 in Limestone County, AL to Carl Herman Leake and Ida Myrl Billions Leake.
Mrs. Berzett was a member of Community Baptist Church in Ardmore. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold David “Pete” Berzett; one son, Harold Wayne Berzett.

Survived by one daughter, Nell Powers and husband, Glen “R.C.” of Toney, AL; one son, Grady Berzett and wife, Sharon of Elkmont, AL; five grandchildren, Kim Campbell, Daniel Newton, Clint Newton, Bruce Berzett and Brad Berzett; one sister, Carol Hampton and husband, Randy of Athens, AL.


Services will be Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Steve Hargrove officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Bottoms Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Berzett, Brad Berzett, Clint Newton, Daniel Newton, Corey Hampton and Brandon Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Adult Women’s Class.

In lieu of flowers make memorials to Community Baptist Church Building Fund.