Obituaries for Sat., April 4, 2015

Published 6:30 pm Friday, April 3, 2015

GENE PARKER EVANS

Mr. Gene Parker Evans, age 84, of 118 Maple St., Andalusia, passed away on Thurs., April 2, 2015. He was a native of Andalusia, a 1949 graduate of Andalusia High School, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a retired civil service employee with the U.S. Dept. of Defense.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tues., April 7, 2015, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Douglass officiating. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery.

He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Charles E. “Chuck” Evans of Decatur, Ga. and Carl D. and Patricia Evans of Collierville, Tenn.; and granddaughter, Monica Evans of Collierville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Jones Evans; and his parents, Ernest W. Evans and Grace Taylor Evans.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Mon., April 6, 2015, from Foreman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakey Ridge Baptist Church.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

JOE LAGRANGE RAWLS

Mr. Joe LaGrange Rawls, age 84, of Andalusia, passed away on Thurs., April 2, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Mon., April 6, 2015, from Rawls Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Sharpe officiating. Interment will follow in Rawls Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Mr. Rawls was born in Rawl’s Community, Covington County, on Oct. 20, 1930 to the late, Rawden and Lillie Mae Jordan Rawls. Joe graduated from Auburn University in 1955 in agricultural science and worked in agriculture his entire career. After marrying Mary and the birth of their sons, Joe was a resident of Dothan. He was a long time member of, and deacon of, First Baptist Church in Dothan. After retiring, he spent the last 15 years in Andalusia and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

He was raised on a farm and had a love for his farm, family history and timberland. He had one of the first certified treasure forests in the county. Joe was devoted to his family. He was a generous and kind person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Shari Rawls of Davidson, N.C., and Joseph and Deepa Rawls of Thomasville; grandsons, Gavin and Mark Rawls; granddaughter, Raegan Rawls; brother and sister-in-law, David J. and Sondra Rawls; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marjoryn and Langley Creighton of Birmingham, Rebecca and Clyde Moody of Irma, S.C., and Charlotte and Sam Latham of Tyler, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Henson Rawls; brothers, Mark and Sidney Rawls; and sister, Fann Rawls Bozeman.

Pallbearers include: Scott Rogers, Alex Johnston, Gavin Rawls, Mark Rawls, Richard Penn and Jordan McGrew. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Creighton and Andy Rawls.

Memorials may be made to Rawls Baptist Church.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

ANN PARKER LANCASTER

Ann Parker Lancaster, age 83, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tues., April 1, 2015. She passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side and her beloved dog, “Owen” (Baby O) in her arms. Funeral services will be held on Tues., April 7, 2015, at noon from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Rector Cindy Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church library.

Lancaster

Ann was born on Jan. 14, 1932, to the late Peter Byron and Kathleen (Moran) Parker in St. Augustine, Fla.

Ann is preceded in death by her infant son, David Byron; brothers, Edward and Pete; and sister, Mary Frances Broome.

Ann is survived by her husband of 63 years, David Caldwell Lancaster; daughters, Kaye Merritt and Debbie Redden (Ray); granddaughter, Fran Redden Morris (John); grandson, Ray Redden, Jr. (Meredith); great-grandson, Burns Morris; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Redden; daughter/niece, Suzy Karr (Steve) and their sons, Taylor and Christopher; her brother, William (Charlotte); and sister, Kathleen Altman; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Ann attended Lanier High School in Montgomery, where she was a majorette. She then attended the University of Alabama, where she was named a “Corella” beauty. It was there she met the love of her life, Dave Lancaster.

Ann worked at Andalusia High School as the audio visual director and then at Church Street Elementary School as the assistant physical education teacher. She was a long time member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Upon moving to Marietta, Ga., she enjoyed her grandchildren, playing ALTA tennis and being a boutique lady at Stein Mart. She attended St. Peter and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

For the past 2-and-a-half years, Ann has resided in Birmingham. She attended St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Pallbearers will be Ray Redden, Sr., Ray Redden, Jr., John Morris, Steve Karr, Taylor Karr and Christopher Karr.

All who knew her loved her and she loved them. Ann was an inspiration to us and influenced so many. Ann will be greatly missed.

The family would like to express their appreciation to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Brookwood Women’s Medical Center and AlaCare Hospice, all of Birmingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Andalusia.

Family and Friends unable to attend may sign an online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

MARY E. DAY

Mrs. Mary E. Day, of Florala, passed away Wed., April 1, 2015, at Sacred Heart.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, Sat., April 4, 2015, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Barry Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow in River Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

She is survived by her husband, Royce Day of Florala; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Farrell Tatum of Andalusia, and Janice and Randy Hughey of Andalusia; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Mary Lucas of Andalusia; stepson, Billy Wayne Day of Samson; grandchildren, Christy Harris, Jennifer Curry, Jason Tatum, Jeb Tatum, Jill Fowler, Lori Ann Poore, Amanda Bryant and Megan Lucas; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Katie McIntyre of McKenzie; and brother, Eddie Kirby of Andalusia.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

KEVIN P. WALKER

Mr. Kevin P. Walker, age 36, of Andalusia, passed away Tues., March 31, 2015.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Mon., April 6, 2015, from Walker Cemetery with Brother Robert Canant officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Theresa Walker of Andalusia; brother, Scott Walker of Andalusia; his grandmothers; several aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.

Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.