The funeral for Mable Huber Hastings, 100, of Elkmont will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Spry Funeral Home with Terry Lamar officiating.
Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Athens City Cemetery.
Mrs. Hastings died Thursday, May 29, 2012, at Limestone Health Facility. She was born Oct. 25, 1911, to Will and Lizzie Huber of Limestone County. She was the oldest member of Elkwood Baptist Church in Elkmont.
The family wishes to express its thanks to the staff of Limestone Health Facility for the love and care shown to our mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo “Tub” Hastings; her parents; four brothers; two infant children; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.
She is survived by two sons, William Hastings and wife Jo of Hanford, Calif., and Leo “Bookie” Hastings and wife Cheryl of Libby, Mont.; five daughters, Frances Rogers and husband Buddy of Elkmont; Rachel Hougom and husband John of Hurdle Mills, N.C.; Faye Michael and husband Leo of Lester; Dale Boyd of Elkmont; and Deb Stevenson and husband Randy of Athens; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; one great-great-great grandchild; sister, Rachel Carter of Tucson, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
THOMAS WALTER JOHNSON - OBITUARY
 | Name: Thomas Walter Johnson Dates: Birth date: September 12, 1938 Death date: March 27, 2012 Obituary: Thomas Walter Johnson, 73 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Born Monday, September 12, 1938 in Elkmont, Alabama, he was the son of the late Kirby Lee and Nora Orene Moore Johnson. He had booths at Limestone Flea Market for 20 years, worked at Prestolite for 40 years, and was a member of the Hollands Gin Church of Christ . He was a jack of all trades, he loved his yard work, flowers, gardening and farming. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother: David Johnson and sister: Margaret Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hamlin Johnson of Elkmont, AL, son, Tracy Johnson of Elkmont, AL, brother, Mike Johnson of Elkmont, AL, grandchildren Chris (Whitney) Johnson of Elkmont, AL and Ashley (Lee) Rodgers of Athens, AL, great-grandchildren Dylan and Andrew Rodgers. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Carl Witty and Bro. Steve Hargrove officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ardmore, AL. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama. |
LAURA BEATIE HAYNES - OBITUARY
| Name: Laura Beatie Haynes Dates: Birth date: April 16, 1920 Death date: March 27, 2012 Obituary: Laura Beadie Haynes age 91 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mrs. Haynes was born April 16, 1920 in Hardin County, TN. to Ulssyes Grant Stricklin and Caldona Smith Stricklin. Services will be Friday, March 30, 2012 11:00 a.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery with Dwight Raburn and Anthony Anderson officiating. Mrs. Haynes was a member of New Oakland Independent Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Haynes; son, Billy Haynes; granddaughter, Laura Beth Haynes. Survived by three daughters, Sue Newberry of Elkmont, Shelia Haynes and Sandra Dugger (Glen) both of Athens; two sons, Lynn Haynes (Carolyn) and David Haynes (Cathy) both of Athens; grandchildren, Tammy Maness, Carla Fichtner, Mitch Haynes, Blake Haynes, Anthony Haynes, Ashley Russell, Nikki McNeal and Chris Smith; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Anthony Haynes, Blake Haynes, Mitch Haynes, Joey Russell, Javie McNeal, Joel Fichtner and Scott Maness. Mrs. Haynes always had a smile on her face and will be truly missed by everyone. |
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
KELLER/ BOYD WEDDING
Alexandra Lynn Keller of Athens and Adam David Boyd of Decatur were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony Jan. 7, at Audubon Park in New Orleans with the Rev. Donald Bohn officiating.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Todd C. Keller of Elkmont. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keller of Athens and Betty W. Allen of Elkmont and the late John “Jack” H. Allen.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Boyd of Clements. He is the grandson of Sarah Boyd of Birmingham and the late David Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Butler.
Witnesses were Dr. and Mrs. Grayson Menard, the bride’s first cousin and her husband.
After a wedding trip to New Orleans, the couple returned home to Florence.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
LYNN JOHNSON WALES - OBITUARY
 | Name: Lynn Johnson Wales Dates: Birth date: December 18, 1952 Death date: March 26, 2012 Obituary: Lynn Johnson Wales, 59 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Monday, March 26, 2012, at her home. Born December 18, 1952 in Decatur, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Herbert "Pug" Johnson and the late Elizabeth "Beck" Magnusson Johnson. Mrs. Wales was a lifelong resident of this area and was a member of Ardmore First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening and loved her grandchildren. She was associalted with Your Community Shopper for years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters: Jo Ann Camp, Doris Daly, Dora Johnson, and brothers: Stanley and Stanford Johnson. Surviving are her husband: Ray Wales of Elkmont, AL; son: Jason (Cecilia) Wales of Sylacauga, AL; brother: Murray "Sonny" (Sharon) Johnson of Ardmore, AL; and two grandchildren: Shelby Dakota Wales and Sawyer Brock Wales. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Ardmore First United Methodist Church with Debbie Eubanks officiating. Burial will be in Hasting Cemetery, Ardmore, AL. Pallbearers will be Tim Camp, Bill Faulkner, Tim Phillips, Gary Dubois, Jamie Cook, and Blake Dorning. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama. |
Monday, March 26, 2012
HOW OUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE VOTED - MARCH 26
In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Vote Passed (73-26, 1 Not Voting) This bill would ease reporting and regulatory requirements for small businesses trying to raise capital in order to take the company public. The House passed the bill on March 8, 2012. The Senate adopted an amendment to the bill which will require the House to vote again. It is expected the House will pass the bill this week and send the bill to the president. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jeff Sessions voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (223-181, 4 Present, 23 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would eliminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) and cap damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. IPAB was created by the 2010 health care law and is charged with finding savings in Medicare spending. It has no members yet. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act - S.2204 This Senate bill would eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry. 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 - S.1789 The Senate is scheduled to hold a test vote on this bill to overhaul the U.S. Postal Service. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - H.R.4239 The House is scheduled to take up a 90-day transportation bill in order to give congressional leaders time to work out a long-term bill. 2013 budget resolution - H.CON.RES.__ Later this week, the House will take up its fiscal 2013 budget proposal. | |
Sunday, March 25, 2012
WHAT IS DEVILICIOUS?
is the brain child of Starr Pepper and her sister Amy Posey. A little "at home" place where you can find true Southern cookin', Devilicious fills a special spot in Elkmont's tummy. Besides breakfast and lunch, Starr will also be serving ice cream for those of us that remember when the little blue building was the Elkmont ice cream shop. We were all very sad when that closed a few years ago. Devilicious has it's own facebook page as well. Click HERE to see what is the special of the day.Starr's Thoughts:
My sister Amy Posey and I are the owners. It takes the both of us cooking nonstop to get it done! We are very lucky to have daughters that have been wonderful help in working the front windows taking orders with a smile! This has been a dream of ours because we love to cook and really enjoy watching someone eat! We opened yesterday, March 23. The response has been great! We open at 5:30 am Monday- Friday for breakfast and at 7 am on Saturday. Lunch starts at 11 am each day with a lunch special. We stop serving lunch at 2 pm. We have homemade biscuits, country sausage and a variety of meats for those biscuits, sausage gravy and chocolate gravy, and muffins! Monday is pinto beans and cornbread muffins with a couple of side items!
WOW!! I KNOW WHERE TO FIND CUPCAKES
Every sweet tooth in Elkmont is blessed to have a wonderful bakery now open within 5 minutes of town. The Elkmont Bakery has lots of sweet treats to encourage you to drop by and visit. They serve breakfast as well as make sinful cupcakes, cakes and other desserts. Located across the interstate to the east and next to the railroad tracks, they are easy to find. Creative birthday cakes are their speciality.
Welcome to The Bakery at Elkmont! The Bakery was an idea started from a friendship & a love of baking! Now, it's a reality! We offer an assortment of ready-to-go sweets & breakfast items, as well as custom cakes, & more! We can supply all your baked needs for weddings, showers, anniversaries, birthdays & more! It's not just about dessert, but about making memories! Let us help you make memories you will never forget!
The Bakery at Elkmont...Where Memories Are Baked!
SPRING CLEANING? FREE DUMP DAY
We always have lots of warm weather guests here in Elkmont for the next six months so we want to show off our cute community. Take this opportunity to get rid of that junk around the house.
Remember: Recycle FIRST! Please make sure you have recycled and given away all that you can before taking items to the transfer station.
Click HERE for a list of items accepted by our recycling center. Usable items can be donated to a local thrift store.
The Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. until noon on March 25. Be sure to get there early so you won't be turned away. Gates close at noon.
It is suggested that residents bring along a picture ID and a utility bill in case proof of residency is required.
RESTRICTIONS: Only four (4) automobile tires will be accepted per load. No appliances with compressors (air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators) unless the compressor has been removed from the appliance or is accompanied by a certificate indicating that the freon has been professionally removed. No medical or hazardous waste will be accepted. Gates close at noon. CONTRACTORS MAY NOT DUMP FREE.
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL **** MARCH 26 - 31
MARCH 26
- VARSITY AT DANVILLE @ 4:30 PM (first game of area series)
- JV AT DANVILLE @ FOLLOWING VARSITY GAME
- MIDDLE SCHOOL DOUBLEHEADER AT ELKMONT @ 4:30 PM
MARCH 27
- VARSITY DANVILLE AT ELKMONT @ 4:30 PM (second game of area series plus tie breaker game if needed)
- MIDDLE SCHOOL AT DECATUR HERITAGE @ 4 PM
MARCH 29
- VARSITY ARDMORE AT ELKMONT @ 4:30 PM
- JV ARDMORE AT ELKMONT @ FOLLOWING VARSITY GAME
MARCH 30
- VARSITY DOUBLEHEADER AT MARS HILL @ 4:30 PM
MARCH 31
- MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMES AT ELKMONT @ 10 AM
Articles about last week's games are over on the Elkmont Baseball Blog
Sandra Owens-Davis - OBITUARY
 | Name: Sandra Owens-Davis Dates: Birth date: July 12, 1949 Death date: March 23, 2012 Obituary: Sandra Elaine Owens-Davis July 12, 1949- March 23, 2012 Funeral services and the celebration of the life of Sandra Owens-Davis will be Monday, March 26, 2012 at Limestone Chapel in Athens, Alabama at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Her service will be officiated by her brothers and brother-in-law. Burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ and a life-long resident of Athens. Mrs. Davis passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at her home in Athens, Alabama. She was mother to two grateful daughters and a son and the grandmother to three beautiful children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Irma Owens and two brothers, David and Eddie Owens. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years William "Billy" Cecil Davis, two daughters Monica Davis, Carmen Knox and a son Keith Knox. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Gabby Knox, Ethan Knox and Dylan Knox who gave her the strength to battle the hateful disease, cancer. She was blessed with five sisters and five brothers who live throughout North Alabama. Mrs. Virginia and Bill Woodall of Decatur, Mrs. Tillie and Jerry Daniel of Athens, Mr. Julian and Linda Owens of Athens, Mrs. Hope Williams of Huntsville, Mrs. Carol and Larry Clem of Athens, Mr. Michael and Shea Owens of Athens, Mr. Don and Darla Owens of Chelsea and Mrs. Sue and Randy Smith of Elkmont. She is also blessed with loving and kind in-laws: Mrs. Peggy and Mike Coward, Mr. Rick and Sherryn Davis, Mr. Mike and Denise Davis, and Mr. Tommy and Pat Davis. She leaves behind many precious nieces, nephews and dear friends. Pallbearers will be Mike Coward, Tommy Davis, Ricky Davis, Randy Smith, Jerry Daniel, Larry Clem, Bill Woodall, and Lenzy Bates. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Holland, Lance Davis, Chad Davis, Heath Davis, Brian Coward, Keith Coward, Will Davis, Brian Davis, Mark Owens, Eddie Owens, Steven Williams, Troy Clem, Tony Woodall, Lynn Woodall, Lance Owens, Hunter Owens and John Michael Owens. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Limestone County. Remember what the Lord has said, "And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you" (Bible John 16:22). |
Saturday, March 24, 2012
ELKMONT BASEBALL THIS SATURDAY
MARCH 24 East Lawrence @ Elkmont JV double header 9:00 am
East Lawrence @ Elkmont Middle double header 1:00 pm
SPEND THE EVENING AT THE RED CABOOOSE
The Red Caboose
This Saturday night March 24th.
Great Lineup: Mat Dame and Mat Cline.
A combination of
Singing,Songwriting, and Comedy.
Doors open 6:00/Showtime 7:00
Tickets $20.00 at the door.
Snacks and drink included.
No reservations necessary.
25483 Railroad St.
Downtown Elkmont.
Go to www.theredcaboose.net
Thanks, Gary Compton
DOWNTOWN HAIR DESIGNS OPEN HOUSE
Bethany and Amanda would like to invite you to the Downtown Hair Designs Open House and Scentsy introduction by Bethany. We have done a lot of work to our new home and would love for you to visit us.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Come and Go from 12 to 3 pm
18996 Upper Fort Hampton Road
Downtown Elkmont
256-732-4740
Scentsy Products will be on display and orders are welcomed. If you can't make it to the open house, please shop at my website, www.bethanyjackson.scentsy.us where you can place an online order. Scentsy is a safe wickless alternative to scented candles. A decorative warmer released the wonderful smells of scented wax with the heat of light bulb instead of a traditional wick and flame. A great way to fill your home with fragrance without the safety risk of a burning candle.
Friday, March 23, 2012
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARCH 19 - 23
FRIDAY:
THURSDAY:
TUESDAY:
MONDAY:
- Varsity/JV baseball travels to Tanner. Chance of rain
THURSDAY:
- Varsity baseball hosts Lauderdale County double header @ 4:30. Will probably be rained out. Check the Elkmont Baseball Blog for game status throughout the day.
- Sr. Beta, bring your $30 trip balance and three pictures of yourself for our scrapbook. Take this to Mrs. Schmidt.
- Congratulations to the softball teams. They beat Clements in Varsity and Middle School yesterday. They play again tomorrow vs. Danville.
- Sr. and Jr. Scholars' Bowl practice after school today until 4:00 in Mrs. Swinea's room.
TUESDAY:
- Herff Jones representative will be here Wednesday for seniors to order caps and gowns.
- Any 6th or 7th grade boy wanting to try out for Middle School Boys basktball must have updated physical and insurance form on file with Coach Sutton. You can get both forms from Coach Sutton. You cannot try out until these forms are turnd in. The date for tryouts will be announced later.
- Congratulations to both Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys golf teams for their wins against both Clements and Tanner. Both teams are 2-0, and Quin Martin and Klsey Martin were the low scores for both matches.
- Varsity girls' golf members should be excused at 2:30 time so that they can depart for their match at Anderson.
- Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team with their first area win over Clements yesterday, 11 - 6.
- Varsity Baseball travels to Clements today, game starts at 4:30 pm - Area game
MONDAY:
- Herff Jones representative will be here Wednesday for Seniors to order caps and gowns.
- Middle School Softball plays today at Ardmore. Players see Ms. Hobbs about transportation.
- Varsity Softball plays area tomorrow vs. Clements and Thursday vs. Danville. Both games are at Elkmont.
- Golfers should be excused at 2:45 time so that they can depart for their match against Tanner.
- Varsity/JV Baseball hosts Clements in Area Games; varsity game starts at 4:30 pm
JAMES DARREN HARRISON - OBITUARY
James Darren Harrison of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 , in Nashville. He was born on March 15, 1970 in Athens, Al and was 42 years old.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 Friday, March 23, 2012, at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 11 o'clock Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Hester Chapel Cemetery, Lester, Alabama with Bro. Ronald Harrison officiating.
He was preceded in death by:
His parents J.B. Harrison and Bertha Harrison McCafferty.
His parents J.B. Harrison and Bertha Harrison McCafferty.
He is survived by his:
Wife - Misty Harrison of Pulaski
Daughter - Kayla Harrison of Anderson, Al.
Son - Andrew Harrison of Pulaski.
Grandson A. J. Harrison.
Brother Ronald Harrison of Marshall County.
Sisters. Ronda Russell of Elkmont, Al.
Deborah Beckman and husband Mike of Athens, Al.
Shannon Reed and husband Tim of Pulaski.
Wife - Misty Harrison of Pulaski
Daughter - Kayla Harrison of Anderson, Al.
Son - Andrew Harrison of Pulaski.
Grandson A. J. Harrison.
Brother Ronald Harrison of Marshall County.
Sisters. Ronda Russell of Elkmont, Al.
Deborah Beckman and husband Mike of Athens, Al.
Shannon Reed and husband Tim of Pulaski.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for James Darren Harrison.
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