Obituaries for Tues., May 23, 2017

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Ronnie D. Driver

Ronnie D. Driver, 76, of Rose Hill, passed away Fri., May 19, 2017, at the Andalusia Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Mon., May 22, at Good News Baptist Chapel in Rose Hill with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Good News Baptist Chapel. His son, Jay Driver, and Bob Kendrick officiated the service.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Webb Driver of Rose Hill; his sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon and Sharon Driver, Jay and Robyn Driver, Joshua and Kelly Driver, all of Rose Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jill and Gary Maddox of Rose Hill and Traci and John Bell of Andalusia; 31 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two sisters, Rhonda Driver and Pamela Miller both of Rose Hill.

He is preceded in death by his father, J. D. Driver and mother, Minnie Lee Worley Driver; two grandchildren, Jacob Webb Driver and Hannah Noel Driver; and a sister, Melba Gail Brown.

Pallbearers were Avery Driver, J. D. Maddox, Aaron Maddox, Brennan Maddox, Colin Maddox, Andrew Driver, Jonathan Driver, Caleb Bell and honorary pallbearers will be his other grandsons and nephews.

Family and friends who are unable to attend may sign the online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

Marilyn Henderson O’Neal

Mrs. Marilyn Henderson O’Neal, 78 of Andalusia, passed away Sat., May 20, 2017.

Funeral services were Mon., May 22, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jason Thrower and Dr. Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was at the church on Monday.

She is survived by her children, Anne and Tommy Wright, Lynne and Mark Dayton, and Bob and Katie O’Neal, all of Andalusia; nine grandchildren, Neal and Anna Patterson, New Orleans, La.; Charlotte Patterson of Houston, Texas; Tom Wright, Todd Wright, Bond O’Neal, Robert O’Neal, Kathleen O’Neal, Connor Dayton, and Rachel Dayton, all of Andalusia; one great-granddaughter, Francie Patterson; one brother, Ed (Janet) Henderson of Birmingham, Ala; two brothers-in-law, Tommy (Lucy) O’Neal, of Selmer, Tenn., and Lester (Beverly) O’Neal of Andalusia; and one sister-in-law, Patricia (Elliott) Lewenstein of Miami, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bond O’Neal; parents, Abbie and Charles Henderson; and a brother, Charles Henderson.

Pallbearers were Neal Patterson, Tom Wright, Todd Wright, Connor Dayton, Charles Henderson, and Mike O’Neal. Honorary pallbearers will be Bond O’Neal and Robert O’Neal.

She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home Therapeutic Foster Care Program, P O Box 656, Andalusia, AL 36420, or Camp Autism Smiles, c/o Kaleidescope Center, 219 Steel Horse Drive, Madison, AL 35757.

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

Michael Steve

Parrish

Mr. Michael Steve Parrish, 63, of Red Level, passed away Sat., May 20, 2017, at his mother’s residence in Andalusia.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tues., May 23, 2017, at Adellum Baptist Church with Brother Billy Boles officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Adellum Baptist Church.

He is survived by his mother, Marzell Rabren Parrish of Andalusia; his brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Glenda Parrish of Mobile; one sister, Deborah Parrish of Montgomery; and a nephew, Bryant Parrish.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Cecil Parrish, who passed away March 15, 2017.

Pallbearers will be Bryant Parrish, Bill Rabren, Ronnie Parrish, Ronnie Capps, Steve Rabren and Phillip Rabren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Andalusia Animal Shelter or Adellum Baptist Church, P.O. Box 386, Andalusia, AL 36420.

Family and friends who are unable to attend may sign the online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

William F. “Bill” Rawls

Mr. William F. “Bill” Rawls, 79, of Gantt, passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 in Dothan.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wed., May 24, 2017, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Doyle Prescott and Brother Randy Breedlove officiating. Interment will follow in Rawls Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at Foreman Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Maynard Rawls of Gantt; two daughters and son-in-law, Connie Kelley of Opp and Lisa and Clyde Walker of Brantley; seven grandchildren, Freeman Walker, Dawn (Jason) Mack, Carrie (Keith) Odom, Dustin (Melanie) Creel, Robin (Chris) Pierce, Scott Kelley, Steven (Karen) Kelley; 9 great grandchildren; two nieces, Rene` Rawls Brawner, Tori Rawls; and a nephew, Jeff Rawls.

He is preceded in death by his father, Trammel “Trix” Rawls; his mother, Elizabeth McBryde Schofield; a brother, Robert J. “Bob” Rawls; sister-in-law, Linda Hatcher Ralws; and son-in-law, Quinon Kelley

Pallbearers will be Freeman Walker, Dustin Creel, Jason Mack, Keith Odom, Scott Kelley, Steven Kelley, Chris Pierce

Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Duncan, Tommy Culpepper, Charles Young, Randall Brand, Woody Clark, Larry Smith, Don Aplin, Jeff Rawls, and Byrd Holloway.

The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Rawls Baptist Church of the charity of your choice.

Family and friends who are unable to attend may sign the online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

Betty Reeves

Sheffield

Mrs. Betty Reeves Sheffield, 84, of Andalusia, passed away Sun., May 21, 2017 ,in the Opp Nursing facility.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wed., May 24, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foreman Funeral Home. Brother Gary Miller will officiate the service.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Kim and Josh Mullen and Jamey and Shonna Reeves of Andalusia; three great-grandchildren, Caroline Reeves, Madyson Mullen and Meredith Mullen.

She is preceded in death by her son, Myron Reeves; and husbands, James Reeves and Robert Sheffield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Comfort Care Hospice.

Family and friends who are unable to attend may sign the online registry at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.