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Area Obituaries Robert Woodrow Davidson Robert Woodrow Davidson, a native of Tibbie, died Sept. 8, 2007 at the age of 92, at his residence in Fruitdale. He was a selfemployed farmer and held the Senior Leader Award for the Alabama Farmers Federation, as well as being an officer of the Washington County Cattlemen's Association. In addition, Davidson was a beat committeeman for the Democratic Executive Committee and a member of the Four Points Baptist Church in Four Points. He is survived by his wife, Inez Platt Davidson of Four Points; a son, Jerry Davidson of Four Points; two daughters, Faye Mills of Birmingham and Peggy Tillman of Four Points; two brothers, George Davidson Sr. of Four Points and J.T. Davidson of Vinegar Bend; two sisters, Victoria Williams and Edith Betancourt, both of Mobile; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sept. 10 at Four Points Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Price officiating and directed by Lathan Funeral Home of Chatom. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Four Points Baptist Church or a charity of one's choice. Lorena Ethleen Harrison Lorena Ethleen Etheredge Harrison, age 98, a native of Nicholsville and resident of Grove Hill, died at her residence Sept. 9, 2007. She was a member of the Grove Hill Baptist Church and a retired schoolteacher after 41 years with the Clarke County Board of Education. A graduate of the Livingston University (UWA), she was the widow of the late Vernon Harrison. Mrs. Harrison enjoyed making ceramics and reading as long as she was able. She was the last surviving child of Lee and Minnie Lee Nichols Etheredge. Survivors include son, Ronald V. (Charlotte) Harrison of Grove Hill; two grandsons, Douglas (Dianna) Harrison and Michael (Dorene) Harrison; three great-grandsons, Jacob Harrison, Caleb Harrison and Mike Harrison; and great-granddaughter, Kalee Harrison. Funeral services were Sept. 11 at Lathan Funeral Home in Grove Hill with interment in the Magnolia Lawn Cemetery in Grove Hill. Pallbearers were Douglas Harrison, Michael Harrison, Caleb Harrison, Harry Harrell, Russell Huggins and Larry Bumpers. Honorary pallbearers were the friends of the family. Marvin Dean Williams Marvin Dean Williams, 77, died Sept. 5, 2007 at a health care facility in Jackson. He was a native of Sims Chapel and a resident of Deerhead. Williams was self-employed in the construction industry and a member of the Jackson Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Williams of Deerhead; two sons, Tim Williams and Marty Williams, both of Deerhead; daughter, Dianne Pugh of St. Stephens; two sisters, Louise Patrick of Deerhead and Wanda Patrick of Calvert; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Masonic graveside service was Sept. 7 in the Harris Cemetery in Deerhead with Lathan Funeral Home of Jackson directing. Active pallbearers were Joel Williams, Jeremy Williams, Lee Pugh, Brad Pugh, Dewayne Looper and Jonathon Maygher. Erline L. Carter Erline L. Carter, a retired administrative officer with First United Security Bank, died at the age of 74 on Sept. 3, 2007 at Mobile Infirmary. A native and resident of Campbell, she was a member of the Witch Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at Witch Creek Baptist Church Sept. 5 with the Revs. Curtis Thomas, John Merek and Mike Maloy officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery and services directed by O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home of Thomasville. Surviving are her husband, William Gaines Carter of Campbell; mother, Myrtie Toland Loper of Campbell; sister, Mae Parden of Grove Hill; brother, H.J. Loper of Thomasville; nieces, Kim McLendon and Karen Fleming; and nephews, Larry Parden, Gary Parden, Mark Mercy, Jonathan Loper and Anthony Loper. Active pallbearers were John Loper, Anthony Loper, Mark Mercy, Stewart Hoven, Harold Hoven, Danny Hoven, John T. Carter and Will Betancourt. Honorary pallbearers were Ken McLendon, Frank Daniels, Sam Shields, S.P. Carter, Larry Parden, Gary Parden, Sidney Hoven, the employees of First United Security Bank and the members of the Witch Creek Hunting Club. Edith Orso Coker Edith Orso Coker, 79, died Sept. 6, 2007 at the Jackson Medical Center. She was a native of St. Stephens. A member of the Calvert Baptist Church, Coker had retired as a cafeteria worker in the Washington County Public Schools. She was survived by her husband, William Earl Coker of St. Stephens; son, Henry Hovell of Citronelle; four daughters, Marie Gunter of Davidson, N.C., Betty Perry of Chunchula, Jo Ann Hovell and Nancy Fuller, both of Calvert; three brothers, Eddie Leo Perkins of Axis, Leroy Perkins of St. Stephens and Donald Lee Perkins of Lucedale, Miss.; five sisters, Elsie Hovell of Satsuma, Dorothy Willingham of Saraland, Marie Hovell and Daisy Sticher, both of Calvert and Eleanor Williamson of Loxley; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. The Revs. Clay Lewis and Earl Watson officiated the funeral service Sept. 8 at the Calvert Baptist Church with Freeman Funeral Service, Inc. directing. Arthur Earl Hayes Sr. Arthur Earl Hayes Sr., 69, a native of Centreville and a longtime resident of Douglasville, Ga., died Sept. 5, 2007 at a Douglasville hospital. He was a retired electrician, having worked at Blue Circle Cement (now LaFarge Co.) for 41 years. His church membership was at Central Baptist Church in Douglasville. He was a Shriner and a Mason. Survivors include his wife, LaJuana Hayes of Douglasville; daughter, Phyllis H. Timms of Austell, Ga.; son, Arthur Earl Hayes Jr. of Canton, Ga.; three sisters, Linda H. Breedlove of Jackson, Jean H. Leach of Jemison and Cheryl H. Tatum of Powder Springs, Ga.; two brothers, Leslie Hayes of Buchannan, Ga. and William Thomas Hayes of Tuscaloosa; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Baethke of Trussville and Mary Shoemaker of Douglasville; one stepson, James E. Williams of Columbus, Ga.; two grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Sept. 8 at Central Baptist Church with the Revs. Garry Eudy and Charles Gibbs officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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