WOOD RIVER, Ill. - Carl M. Alley, 63, died at 1:24 p.m. Dec. 1, 2004, in Franklin County, Mo.
Born Feb. 20, 1941, in Sikeston, Mo., son of Dorothy Hastings Alley of Sikeston and the late John F. Alley, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated the Eagle Transportation Company in Wood River.
Survivors in addition to his mother include: one daughter, April Moy of Bethalto; two grandchildren, Cassie Moy and Anthony Moy; one sister; and a special friend, Craig Farrell of Bethalto.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at 12:30 p.m. at the Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Ron Woods will officiate.
Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.
Dorothy Elsie Hastings Alley
Sikeston - Dorothy E. Alley, 96, died June 1, 2006, at Missouri Delta Medical Center.
Born June 8, 1909, in New Madrid County, daughter of the late William Gardner and Maudie Beck Hastings, she was a member of Little Vine Church of the Big Opening Community.
In April 1939, she married John Franklin Alley who preceded her in death in April 1966.
One son, Carl Melvin Alley; two brothers, William Doyle Hastings and Ralph Franklin Hastings; and three sisters, Opal Pruett, Mary Hopper and Leta Settles, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include: one daughter, Janette Vaden of Truman, AR; one brother, Donald Ray Hastings of Sikeston; four sisters, Lucille Pruett, Lizzie Campbell and Modena Hastings of Sikeston and Ozeal Jones of Anderson, IN; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be until times of services at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston. The Rev. Gaylord Grindstaff, pastor of Illinois Avenue General Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston.
Published 2 June 2006 in the Sikeston (MO) Standard Democrat.
Born June 8, 1909, in New Madrid County, daughter of the late William Gardner and Maudie Beck Hastings, she was a member of Little Vine Church of the Big Opening Community.
In April 1939, she married John Franklin Alley who preceded her in death in April 1966.
One son, Carl Melvin Alley; two brothers, William Doyle Hastings and Ralph Franklin Hastings; and three sisters, Opal Pruett, Mary Hopper and Leta Settles, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include: one daughter, Janette Vaden of Truman, AR; one brother, Donald Ray Hastings of Sikeston; four sisters, Lucille Pruett, Lizzie Campbell and Modena Hastings of Sikeston and Ozeal Jones of Anderson, IN; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be until times of services at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston. The Rev. Gaylord Grindstaff, pastor of Illinois Avenue General Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston.
Published 2 June 2006 in the Sikeston (MO) Standard Democrat.
Juanita Hicks Moore
Juanita Hicks Moore, age 94, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007, at Stella Manor Nursing Center, in Russellville. She was born in Dover, Arkansas, to George and Clarienda Brewer Hicks on April 4, 1913.
Her parents; one brother, Carl Hicks and wife Chloe and one niece, Rita Dunn and husband Bill preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Robert H. Moore (Betty) of Russellville; one grandson, Robert Russell Moore of Chicago, IL; one nephew, L.C. Hicks (Mary Jane) of Russellville; two great nephews, Jim Dunn (Karen) and their daughter Jamie Dunn of Russellville; L.C. Hicks, III (Jody) and their daughter Paige Hicks of Shanghai, China; one great niece, Beverly Behrens (Paul) of Jacksonville, FL.
Juanita was a life-long Methodist. She played the piano in the Dover Methodist Church for 18 years. After moving to Russellville and joining First United Methodist, she became a member of the Deaton-Roush Circle and the P.K. Merrill Sunday School Class. She remained an active member as long as she was able to attend. Juanita held a lifetime membership in Arkansas Valley Chapter 606, Order of the Eastern Star.
Juanita retired as a Timber Sale Clerk with U.S. Forest Service with 32 years of federal service.
Funeral held December 19, 2007, in the First United Methodist Church Chapel. Rev. Matthew Johnson and Rev. Tom Frase officiated. Burial at McFadden Cemetery at Dover under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Active pallbearers were Robert Russell Moore, Sid Brain, Jerry Burns, Olin Cook, Jim Dunn, Harold Humphrey, Doug Lowery and LeMoyne Smith. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Deaton-Roush Circle, P.K. Merrill Sunday School Class and Arkansas Valley Chapter 606, OES.
Her parents; one brother, Carl Hicks and wife Chloe and one niece, Rita Dunn and husband Bill preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Robert H. Moore (Betty) of Russellville; one grandson, Robert Russell Moore of Chicago, IL; one nephew, L.C. Hicks (Mary Jane) of Russellville; two great nephews, Jim Dunn (Karen) and their daughter Jamie Dunn of Russellville; L.C. Hicks, III (Jody) and their daughter Paige Hicks of Shanghai, China; one great niece, Beverly Behrens (Paul) of Jacksonville, FL.
Juanita was a life-long Methodist. She played the piano in the Dover Methodist Church for 18 years. After moving to Russellville and joining First United Methodist, she became a member of the Deaton-Roush Circle and the P.K. Merrill Sunday School Class. She remained an active member as long as she was able to attend. Juanita held a lifetime membership in Arkansas Valley Chapter 606, Order of the Eastern Star.
Juanita retired as a Timber Sale Clerk with U.S. Forest Service with 32 years of federal service.
Funeral held December 19, 2007, in the First United Methodist Church Chapel. Rev. Matthew Johnson and Rev. Tom Frase officiated. Burial at McFadden Cemetery at Dover under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Active pallbearers were Robert Russell Moore, Sid Brain, Jerry Burns, Olin Cook, Jim Dunn, Harold Humphrey, Doug Lowery and LeMoyne Smith. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Deaton-Roush Circle, P.K. Merrill Sunday School Class and Arkansas Valley Chapter 606, OES.
Ralph Hastings
Known for his gentle way and kind words, Fayetteville's Ralph Hastings died Friday afternoon at his home on Molino Road. He was 86.
He was a longtime educator, former superintendent of Lincoln County schools and a civic leader, serving many community organizations here in the 25 years since his retirement.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Higgins Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Black and Ed Templeton officiating.
Born Jan. 22, 1919 in Petersburg, Mr. Hastings was the youngest of five children, now all deceased, born to Carl Albert and Gracie Lucinda Carter Hastings.
He graduated from Morgan School in Petersburg and served in the U.S. Army from February 1942 to March 1946 and returned in February 1948 to escort 53 World War II soldiers to be buried throughout the southeastern states. He was discharged in May of 1949 and began his studies at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
He graduated there in 1952 and began his teaching career at Blanche High School where he taught vocational agriculture. In 1956, he moved to Central High School in Fayetteville where he taught vocational agriculture until moving to the central office of Lincoln County Schools System in 1972. He was elected superintendent of schools in 1976 and retired in September of 1980.
Mr. Hastings supervised the consolidation of the county high schools when Lincoln County High School was established in 1979.
He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and his master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University and Honorary American Farmer Degree from the Future Farmers of America.
Mr. Hastings served as president of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers of Tennessee, director of the Lincoln County Farm Bureau, chairman of the Lincoln County Soil Conservation Service (NRCS), member of the board of directors of Fayetteville/Lincoln County Library, member of the board of directors of Fayetteville/ Lincoln County Museum, advisor for Young Farmers and Ranchers and commander of American Legion Post 42.
Published in the Elk County (TN) Times on 3 May 2005.
He was a longtime educator, former superintendent of Lincoln County schools and a civic leader, serving many community organizations here in the 25 years since his retirement.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Higgins Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Black and Ed Templeton officiating.
Born Jan. 22, 1919 in Petersburg, Mr. Hastings was the youngest of five children, now all deceased, born to Carl Albert and Gracie Lucinda Carter Hastings.
He graduated from Morgan School in Petersburg and served in the U.S. Army from February 1942 to March 1946 and returned in February 1948 to escort 53 World War II soldiers to be buried throughout the southeastern states. He was discharged in May of 1949 and began his studies at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
He graduated there in 1952 and began his teaching career at Blanche High School where he taught vocational agriculture. In 1956, he moved to Central High School in Fayetteville where he taught vocational agriculture until moving to the central office of Lincoln County Schools System in 1972. He was elected superintendent of schools in 1976 and retired in September of 1980.
Mr. Hastings supervised the consolidation of the county high schools when Lincoln County High School was established in 1979.
He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and his master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University and Honorary American Farmer Degree from the Future Farmers of America.
Mr. Hastings served as president of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers of Tennessee, director of the Lincoln County Farm Bureau, chairman of the Lincoln County Soil Conservation Service (NRCS), member of the board of directors of Fayetteville/Lincoln County Library, member of the board of directors of Fayetteville/ Lincoln County Museum, advisor for Young Farmers and Ranchers and commander of American Legion Post 42.
Published in the Elk County (TN) Times on 3 May 2005.
Flora Cassity Reed
Flora Cassity Reed, 88, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006, in Granbury. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006 at Wiley Funeral Home. Burial: Granbury Cemetery. Memorials: First United Methodist Church Playground Fund.
Mrs. Reed was born June 12, 1917, in Foss, Okla., to Charles and Nancy Reeder Cassity. She married Gordon B. Reed, Dec. 4, 1935, in Decatur.
Mrs. Reed worked at the Maybelle Dress factory for 17 years and then was the owner/operator of Reed's Forgetmenot for 17 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Granbury.
Preceding her in death was a brother, Jasper Doyle Cassity in 1917; her twin sister, Lora May Cassity in 1925; husband, Gordon Reed in 1961; father, Charles Alvin Cassity in 1977; and mother, Nancy Ann Cassity in 1982.
Survivors are a sister, Inell Reed of Granbury; children, Martha Ann Osburn and husband, Johnny, of Early; Gordon Ray Reed and wife, Barbara, of Wharton; Sherrie Matlock and husband, Tom, of Granbury; Danny Reed and wife, Kathleen, of Granbury; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Hood County (TX) News on 19 April 2006.
Mrs. Reed was born June 12, 1917, in Foss, Okla., to Charles and Nancy Reeder Cassity. She married Gordon B. Reed, Dec. 4, 1935, in Decatur.
Mrs. Reed worked at the Maybelle Dress factory for 17 years and then was the owner/operator of Reed's Forgetmenot for 17 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Granbury.
Preceding her in death was a brother, Jasper Doyle Cassity in 1917; her twin sister, Lora May Cassity in 1925; husband, Gordon Reed in 1961; father, Charles Alvin Cassity in 1977; and mother, Nancy Ann Cassity in 1982.
Survivors are a sister, Inell Reed of Granbury; children, Martha Ann Osburn and husband, Johnny, of Early; Gordon Ray Reed and wife, Barbara, of Wharton; Sherrie Matlock and husband, Tom, of Granbury; Danny Reed and wife, Kathleen, of Granbury; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Hood County (TX) News on 19 April 2006.
Larry Dean Huse
Larry D Huse died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005 at his home after a battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Lubbock, Larry was born in Corpus Christi on July 10, 1946 and was preceded in death by his parents J.R. and Wanda Huse.
Larry was known for his joy in a good time with friends and shared his bright and direct spirit. He was a loyal and loving friend to those who knew him well, and he had a generous and caring nature recognized by many.
Survivors include his son, Hayden Huse; brother, Michael Huse; two nephews; the Bailey Family; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
The family requests donations to Hospice of Lubbock or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 3 until 4 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12th in Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Cotton officiating.
Published in the Lubbock (TX) Avalanche-Journal on 11 Dec. 2005.
Larry was known for his joy in a good time with friends and shared his bright and direct spirit. He was a loyal and loving friend to those who knew him well, and he had a generous and caring nature recognized by many.
Survivors include his son, Hayden Huse; brother, Michael Huse; two nephews; the Bailey Family; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
The family requests donations to Hospice of Lubbock or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 3 until 4 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12th in Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Cotton officiating.
Published in the Lubbock (TX) Avalanche-Journal on 11 Dec. 2005.
Mary Louise Hubbard Sills
A service to celebrate the life of Mary Louise “Lou” Hubbard Sills, 71, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Gilead Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, NC, with private interment in the church cemetery.
Rev. Richard “Dickie” Knight of Lexington UMC, Lexington, SC, and Rev. Woody Alexander, retired, of Huntersville, will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2006, from 4-6 p.m. at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville. Born December 14, 1935, to James Oscar and Mary Grier Hubbard, Lou lost her long battle with cancer November 23, 2006, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Lou was predeceased by her loving husband, Bill Sills; brothers, Henry and Bob Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Peggy and Violet Hubbard.
Surviving are daughters, Cathey Sills-Lewis of Lexington, SC, and Donna Sills of Denver, NC; son, Michael Sills of Portland, OR; siblings, Ben, Thomas and Joe Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Frankie, Margaret and Faye Hubbard; sons-in-law, Craig Lewis and Terry Shutter; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Sills; grandchildren, Matthew and Jennifer Lewis, Alexa Shutter, Connor and McKenzie Sills.
Lou, a graduate of Erskine College, worked as a secretary for the United Presbyterian Church in Lenoir, and later for the Lenoir Tax office. Lou enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, volunteered her time with Meals-on-Wheels, and lending a hand to neighbors. Lou will be missed by many and was loved by all. Lou lived her life to bring joy to others, always putting others first. She is home with our Heavenly Father.
Memorials may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Palmetto Chapter, 3608 Landmark Drive, Suite #C Columbia, SC 29204 or Susan G. Komen Breast Foundation, 505 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203.
Published in the Charlotte (NC) Observer on 27 Nov. 2006.
Rev. Richard “Dickie” Knight of Lexington UMC, Lexington, SC, and Rev. Woody Alexander, retired, of Huntersville, will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2006, from 4-6 p.m. at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville. Born December 14, 1935, to James Oscar and Mary Grier Hubbard, Lou lost her long battle with cancer November 23, 2006, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Lou was predeceased by her loving husband, Bill Sills; brothers, Henry and Bob Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Peggy and Violet Hubbard.
Surviving are daughters, Cathey Sills-Lewis of Lexington, SC, and Donna Sills of Denver, NC; son, Michael Sills of Portland, OR; siblings, Ben, Thomas and Joe Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Frankie, Margaret and Faye Hubbard; sons-in-law, Craig Lewis and Terry Shutter; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Sills; grandchildren, Matthew and Jennifer Lewis, Alexa Shutter, Connor and McKenzie Sills.
Lou, a graduate of Erskine College, worked as a secretary for the United Presbyterian Church in Lenoir, and later for the Lenoir Tax office. Lou enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, volunteered her time with Meals-on-Wheels, and lending a hand to neighbors. Lou will be missed by many and was loved by all. Lou lived her life to bring joy to others, always putting others first. She is home with our Heavenly Father.
Memorials may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Palmetto Chapter, 3608 Landmark Drive, Suite #C Columbia, SC 29204 or Susan G. Komen Breast Foundation, 505 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203.
Published in the Charlotte (NC) Observer on 27 Nov. 2006.
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