Obituaries for Tues., April 28, 2015

Published 7:13 pm Monday, April 27, 2015

BYRDIE T. BEATY

On April 25, 2015, at Twin Cities Pavilion in Niceville, Fla., Byrdie T. Beaty, 95, the daughter of Oscar Hunter and Alma Vaughn Thompson, born Jan. 12, 1920 in Covington County, passed.

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Byrdie was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Zada Solano and Blonie Niolon; her brother-in-law, Hill Mock; and her former husband, William Beaty.

She is survived by her son, Donald Beaty (Cathy) of Shalimar, Fla.; her granddaughter, Megan Beaty (Josh Francisco); great-grandson, Phoenix of Gettysburg, Pa.; her sisters, Shirley Mock of Foley and Bernice (George) Waddell of Biloxi, Miss; along with loving nephews, nieces and extended family members.

Byrdie lived a long life, with loving compassion to family, friends and all things green. She was an avid gardener and she cherished family gatherings, always contributing to the warmth.

Services are entrusted to Keahey Funeral Home of Lockhart. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Wed., April 29, 2015, with graveside services at North Creek Cemetery in Florala. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, in the Keahey Funeral Home of Lockhart chapel.

LOVECE MIZELL

Ms. Lovece Mizell, 86, of Andalusia, passed away on Sun., April 26, 2015, at Andalusia Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Wed., April 29, 2015, in the Keahey Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. John Hunt will be officiating. Interment will follow in Stone Lake Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., today, Tues., April 28, 2015, in the Keahey Funeral Home chapel.

Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Sheila Lovece and Robert E. Boyd of Andalusia; daughters, Margie Lee Scroggins of Sanford and Eunice Sherlene Acreman of Lucedale, Miss.; son and daughter-in-law, William Penn and Carolyn Mizell of Babbie; half-sisters, Shirley Faye Johnson of Enterprise, Florence Weaver of Andalusia and Josephine Thomas of Enterprise; half-brother, George Ainsworth of Andalusia; grandchildren, Sherry Lynn (Mike) King, Kathy Watson, William L. (Chelsea) Hester, William D. Douglas, Jeanie Odom, Stacey, Charlie Ray, Joseph Goodman, Amanda Charlton and Shane and T.J. (Heather) Scroggins; 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and three expecting.

Ms. Mizell was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Rachel Ainsworth; a son, Laurence Mizell; husband, Melvin Mizell; sisters, Katherine Henagan and Mettiree Ainsworth; brothers, Clayton, Lane, Gilbert, Alton, Wilson, Frank and Uriah Ainsworth; half-brothers, Eddie, Robert and J.C. Ainsworth; son-in-law, Tommy Scroggins; granddaughter, Jessica Scroggins; and great-grandsons, Eric and Justin Mims.

Pallbearers will be William L. Hester (Buddy), Charlie R. Goodman, T.J. Scroggins, Shane Scroggins, Stacey Goodman and Ron Scroggins.

Honorary pallbearers are Doug Scroggins and Dalton Charlton.

CECIL LARRY DAY

Mr. Cecil Larry Day, 63, of Andalusia, passed away on Sun., April 26, 2015, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Tues., April 28, at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery with Brother Michael McVay officiating. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today at Foreman Funeral Home. In the event of stormy weather, the service will be held at Foreman Funeral Home Chapel.

He is survived by his father, Cecil Day of Andalusia; two sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara Laine Henderson of Montgomery, and Tammi and Royce Bass of Andalusia; a brother and sister-in-law, George A. and Joyce Day of Andalusia; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Sibyl Bass Day.

Pallbearers will be Tim Day, Chris Day, Larry Vann, Bryan Bass, Royce Bass and Tyler Wingard.

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

JERRY HAROLD REEVES

Mr. Jerry Harold Reeves, 70, of Andalusia, passed away on Fri., April 24, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral services were held on Sun., April 26, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers John Eiland and Billy Boles, who served as officiants.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Amy Reeves of Andalusia, and Shane and Connie Reeves of Pace, Fla.; his grandchildren, Dalton, Nathan and Brock Reeves; two sisters, Elaine Lucas and Joann Northcutt; two brothers and sisters-in-law, J.R. and Yvonne Reeves, and Roger and Elaine Reeves; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tawanna Lou Reeves; his parents, Harold and Olene Reeves; two brothers, T. L. Reeves and Lister Reeves; and brother-in-law, Dwight Lucas.

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

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

FAYE MITCHELL BASS

Mrs. Faye Mitchell Bass, 68, of Andalusia, passed away on Fri., April 24, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in Opp.

Funeral services were held on Mon., April 27, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Matthews officiating. Interment followed in Carolina Cemetery.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Tammy Butts of Andalusia, and Frank and Debbie Butts of Red Level; her daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Derek Prescott of Opp, and Tonya and Scott Williams of Demopolis; a step son, Waymon Bass of Augusta, Ga.; two brothers and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Barbara Mitchell and Dean Mitchell of Red Level; her sisters and brother-in-law, Lee Johnson of Red Level, Jean and Robert Smithart of Andalusia, June and Ricky Harper of Evergreen, and Jane and Floyd Cartwright of Mobile; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius Bass; her parents, Willie and Mamie Mitchell; a grandson, Mack Byrd, Jr.; a son-in-law, Randall Keith Walden; and beloved aunt, Evon Palmer.

Pallbearers were Zack Butts, Adam Butts, Austin Butts, Jason Walden, Curtis Butts and Stuart Williams. Those unable to attend the services may sign the guest registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.