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Sarah Grace S. Roberson Mrs. Sarah Grace Stallings Roberson, affectionately known to everyone as "Miss Bay," age 92, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Brother Lomax Owens and Brother Philip Herring officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery with Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Miss Bay was born to Sam and Grace Heaton Stallings on November 24, 1915 in Manningham. On June 16, 1934 she married the love of her life, "Mr. Ed" William Edward Roberson, her husband of 69 years until his death in 2003. Miss Bay was a dedicated servant at First Christian Church working faithfully in every ministry of the church but most importantly in her capacity for decades as director of children's activities, Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School director, and member of Christian Women's Fellowship. She also served as Girl Scout leader. Her greatest legacy is the difference she made in the lives of so many children. Miss Bay was preceded in death by a daughter, Grace Ellen Roberson. She is survived by two daughters, Sue (Kyle) Arnold of Greenville and June (Ben) Pryor, of Birmingham; two sons, Jimmie (Camille) Roberson, of Trussville, and Robert (Joyce) Roberson, of Hoover. She was the proud grandmother of nine grandchildren, Renee' Roberson (Luke) Reid, of Aiken, SC; Ginger Pryor (Brian) Golden, of Homewood; Laurie Pryor (Robert) Brockman, of Birmingham; Keith (Amy) Roberson, of Helena; Kyle (Nicolle) Roberson, of McCalla; Joel Roberson, of Auburn; Jerod Arnold and Leslie Arnold (Frank) Rutland, of Montgomery; and Jennifer Grace Arnold, of Greenville. Great-grandchildren include Ashley Grace Reid of Aiken, SC; Graham and Laura Catherine Carlton, of Homewood; Shane Brockman, of Birmingham; Sterling, Jackson and Frank Rutland, Dustin Bradford and Caleb Arnold, all of Montgomery; Jack Roberson, of Helena; and Cayde Todd, of McCalla. Pallbearers were Keith, Kyle and Joel Roberson, Graham Carlton, David Burt, Chris Hollyhand, Tom Newton, and Bill Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Taylor, Shirley Roberson, Lynn Roberson, Eddie Roberson, Johnny Roberson, Mike Morris, Mickey Brown, Cecil Cross, and Tony Butts. The family received friends on Saturday, February 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home. In honor of Miss Bay's passions in life, which were flowers and books, the family will receive flowers or contributions may be made to the Fort Dale Academy Library Fund, 1100 Gamble Street, Greenville, AL, 36037. Rhonda D. Thomas Rhonda D. Thomas, 34, a resident of Georgiana, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 in a local hospital. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 from the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Charles Box and Phillip Box officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Wilsonville. Survivors include: husband, Jerry Thomas of Georgiana; sons, Scott Thomas, Jason Thomas and Justin Thomas, all of Greenville; parents, Ronald and Gail Cain of Wilsonville; sister, Kim White of Wilsonville; brother, Steve Cain of Snead; niece and nephews, Hillary Cain and Paul Caiin, both of Snead and Jessie White and Wade White, both of Wilsonville. Robert Paul Gallagher Sr. Robert Paul Gallagher Sr., a longtime resident of Montgomery, with business ties to Greenville, died on February 7, 2008. Visitation for family and friends was at Leak Memory Chapel from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. A rosary was said immediately following the visitation. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning, Feb. 12 at Atlantic City Cemetery in Pleasantville, N.J. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent in his name to the St. Bede Family Life Center Building Fund (3870 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109). Mr. Gallagher was born February 16,1931 in Philadelphia, Penn., but spent the majority of his pre-adult years in the Atlantic City, N.J. area. After serving a tour of duty with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he moved to Tuscaloosa to attend the University of Alabama. He received his BS degree from the university and in 1965 moved to Montgomery with his family. Mr. Gallagher's profession steered him into real estate and home building. He was the proprietor of his own business for 20 years, doing business primarily in the great Greenville area. He was preceded in death by his father, John Francis; his mother, Pauline Vernon Jackson; brother, John Russell, and his wife of 50 years, Barbara Grow Gallagher. He is survived by: his five children, Linda (Jay) Peterson of Shawnee, Okla., Kim (Kathy Drew) Gallagher of Alpharetta, Ga., Jamie (Ruth) Gallagher of Prattville, John (Holly) Gallagher of Keller, Texas, Rob (Michele) Gallagher Jr. of Montevallo; grandchildren, Allie Peterson (Linda), Megan and Justin Gallagher (Jamie), Ian Gallagher (John) and Robbie, Emily and Nathan Gallagher (Rob). The family would like to thank the staff of Hatley Health Care in Clanton for their exceptional care and support during his time there. Johnny Lee Lawson Johnny Lee Lawson, 72, died February 9, 2008. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 at St. Francis Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville with the Rev. Robert Lewis, pastor, officiating and James Herbert Funeral Home directing. Interment will follow at the church's cemetery. Mr. Lawson was born on January 2, 1936 to Deacon Johnnie and Sister Leila Shanklin Lawson, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Willie James Lawson and Walter Earl Lawson; a sister, Carrie Mae Lawson and a niece, Jacqueline Howard. He came to know Christ and joined the St. Francis Missionary Baptist Church early in life where he served as a faithful church member. He is survived by: one caring aunt, Rosa S. hardy of Greenville; a loving brother, Robert Matthews of Birmingham; a devoted and loving brothe, Jimmy (Vonnie) Lawson of Greenville; a loving and dedicated sister, Daisy (Allen) Payne of Greenville; sister-in-law, Myra Lawson of Greenville; three nephews, Allen C. (Anita) Payne of Racine, Wis.; Ricky (Martha) Lawson of Greenville; Randy (Hattie) Lawson of Greenville; four nieces, Gloria Moorer of Greenville; Vernita Harris of Atlanta; Yolanda (Virgil) Hunter of Birmingham; Lucindy Lawson of Greenville and a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John Philip Speir Jr. John Philip Speir Jr., 47, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Funeral services were held Friday, February 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home, with Father Fred Lindstrom officiating. Burial followed at Magnolia Cemetery with Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Mr. Speir is preceded in death by father, John Philip Speir, Sr. Mr. Speir is survived by daughter, Justine Speir of Greenville; mother, Martha Fowler Speir of Greenville; brothers, James Van Buren (Barbara) Speir, William (Tanya) Fowler Speir of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made at dunklinanddaniels.com. Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home Directing. Teasley Bodiford Mr. Teasley "T-Boy" Bodiford, age 89, a resident of Highland Home, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Sardis Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Greg Sexton, Bobby Blue and Carson Blue officiating. Burial followed in Sardis Cemetery with Turner Funeral Home of Luverne directing. Mr. Bodiford is preceded in death by his wife, Mirt Beasley Bodiford; two sisters, Era Mae Blue and Sarah Bodiford; and two brothers, Collie Bodiford and Billy Bodiford. Survivors include his sister, Ella Mae Kelley of Montgomery, AL; two brothers, Dewey "Duck" Bodiford of Highland Home, and James "Abe" Bodiford of Luverne; and a host of nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were Danny Kelley, Nicholas Hunter, Bruce Bodiford, Perry Jordan, Bobby Owens, and Randy Beasley. Kathleen G. Rowell Kathleen G. Rowell, 87, a resident of Homewood Assisted Living of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008, Greenville. Chapel services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home. Mrs. Rowell will lie in respose from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to service. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. Dric Williford officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home. Mrs. Rowell was preceded in death her husband, M. C. Rowell. Mrs. Rowell is survived by sons, Douglas and Clio Rowell, Jr., as well as four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at dunklinand daniels.com. Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home Directing.
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