Marion County Funeral Home

02/07/2026

Lloyd Parker Ponds went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Lloyd was born on February 10, 1936, to the late John Thomas Ponds and Grace Austin Ponds in Saltillo, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Lloyd learned from an early age to work hard and love people. His life lessons taught him great character which he has passed on to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His love for and faith in God carried him through many trials and difficulties and we celebrate that his faith has now become sight in the presence of his Savior.
Lloyd retired from 3M after 25 years and had other successful business endeavors through the years. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Free Will Baptist Church for over 60 years, serving as Deacon and in many other roles.
Remembered for his strong faith, his love for family, and his strong work ethic, he leaves behind a lasting legacy for his family and all who knew him. He loved to help people and served many years as a Mason and with the Shriners.
He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Shirley Faye Pearce Ponds, two daughters, Sheila Ponds Chastain, (Dr. Stephen Chastain) and Sharon Ponds Sanders (Rev. Robert (Bob) Sanders); one honorary daughter, Adrianne Hodges Branson (Rev. Mark Branson); three grandchildren; Rebekah Calli Boswell (John Michael Boswell), Jesse G. Brown, III (Sydney) and Parker Stephen Chastain; two great grandchildren, Cooper Davis Boswell and Cade Hamilton Boswell; and numerous nieces, nephews.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Amedisys Hospice, Michael Pueirtt and Aaron McKnight in taking care of our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5 pm until 7 pm at Marion County Funeral Home, 3325 Bexar Ave E, Hamilton, AL 35570. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11 am at the funeral home with Rev. Robert (Bob) Sanders and Rev. Mark Branson officiating and burial at Hamilton Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jesse G. Brown, III, Parker Stephen Chastain, John Michael Boswell, Joe Bonee, Johnny Bonee, and Tim Pearce.

02/05/2026

Lois Bernice (Vaughan) Cosby, age 74, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Arkansas on May 04, 1951, to her parents, Daniel Vaughan and Ada Smith Vaughan.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Bobby Cosby Sr. sons,
Dustin Cosby, Bobby Cosby Jr.; daughters, Anne Thrasher, Vicki Gambino,
Michelle Cosby, Jennifer Cagle (Jim Brooks), Mary Ham; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her son, Joshua Cosby; grandson, Krystian Cosby; great-grandson, Waylon Dipasquale
A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 05, 2026, at Bear Creek #1 Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

02/03/2026

Betty Ruth Fowler, age 92, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Sunday, February 01, 2026, in Hamilton Alabama. She was born in Hackleburg Alabama on November 15, 1933, to Wallace and Annie Lawrence Whitworth.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 07, 2026, from 11-12 p.m. at The Methodist Church in Hamilton Alabama. The Memorial Service will follow at 12 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Armbrester officiating and burial at Cedar Tree Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ralph Fowler; daughter-in-law, Kathy Fowler; parents, Wallace and Annie Whitworth; three sisters and three brothers.
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Beth Knight (husband, Doug); son, Mike Fowler, grandchildren, Sara Miller (husband, Daniel), Caroline Horton (husband, Steven);
great-grandchildren, Grey Miller, Grace Miller, Owen Miller, Whitt Horton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

01/23/2026

Margie R. Mays, age 86, of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at NMMC- Hamilton. She was born in Alabama on February 21, 1939, to Leornard Nixon and Eva Dell Yeilding Nixon.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. at Marion County Funeral Home. The service will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Bro. Ryan Gallager, officiating and burial at Hamilton Memory Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Mays; parents, Leornard and Eva Dell Nixon; granddaughters, Rayanna and Rainia King; siblings, Hayward (Virginia) Nixon, Joel (Doris) Nixon, Norma Lou (Roy) Brooks, Gennetta Cayson, Jettie Jewel; four infant brothers and sister.
She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Darrell Mays, Rita King (husband, Ricky); grandchildren, Ryan King (wife, Carrie), Garrison Mays, Reegan King; Great-grandchildren, Ruby King, Millie King, Hattie King; sister, Eva Carol Sartain; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

01/17/2026

Alma Gale Sheahan, age 80, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, January14, 2026, at Haleyville Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 20,1945, to Amery and Mary ’Tom” Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter, Leisa (Darren) Loveless; son, Robert Pearl; sister, Linda Green; grandchildren, Dusty (Heather),
Christopher (Britany), Tony (Candace), Becky (Steven), Courtney (Cree)
Josh (Karmen), Ashley (Corey), Justin (Sierra), Aaliyah;
great-grandchildren, Dawson, Tatum, Rorie, Peyton, Paislee, Haven, Dean,
Cameron, Hayden (Mary), Payton, Carson, Leon Carter, Ethan, Tristan, Julien, Javiar, Jonathan, Sophia, Sabrina, Savannah, Jayden, Brody, Jaxson, Maverick, great-great-grandchild, Liana a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Amery and Mary “Tom” Taylor, husband, Thomas Sheahan; son, Bobby Dean Pearl; siblings, Maxiene Geren; Nelda Somers, Orville Taylor, Kenneth Taylor, Charley Taylor and Glenn Taylor.
The visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Marion County Funeral Home. The service will be 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Whitten officiating. The interment at Liberty Grove Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home will assist the family.

01/16/2026

Raymond R. Edwards, age 71, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center. He was born in Alabama on January 17, 1954, to his parents, Raymond Rayford Edwards and Helen Ganelle Vanderford Edwards.
He leaves to cherish his memories his, children, Eric Edwards, Steffany Cochran, Paige Cochran, Kayley (Isaiah) Carruth; siblings, Linda Dempsey, William Edwards (Kimberly Page), Gwendalyn Edwards; grandchildren, Kalen, Kashton, Bryliee, Kiersten, Krymson; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Louise Edward; grandparents; parents; sister, Helen Dean Edwards; brothers, Dennis Clyde Edwards, James Chrisopher Edwards; Nieces, Carla Woods. Tiffany Cochran; aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January16, 2026 at Marion County Funeral Home. The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Marion County Funeral Home and interment at Antioch Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

01/14/2026

Williams Edward Garrett, age 89, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Marion County Nursing Home. He was born in Natural Bridge, Alabama on December 01, 1936, to his parents, Jess Garrett and Racie Farris Garrett.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Love Joy Cemetery with Masonic Rites Ceremony and interment at Love Joy Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

12/31/2025

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12/21/2025

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12/16/2025

Billy Jack Tyra, age 89, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Hamilton, Alabama on Wednesday, January 22, 1936, to his parents, Edward Tyra and Ida Mae Jones Tyra.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his sons, Stan Tyra (wife, Debbie), Jeff Tyra (wife, Denise); grandchildren, Wesley Tyra, Emily Brown, Meagen Carter, Zane Tyra; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brown, Skyler Tyra, Paisley Tyra, Hayden Tyra, Anderson Carter, Grayson Carter, Lawson Carter, Warren Gray Tyra; sister, Shirley Sims; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Tyra; parents, Edward and Ida Tyra; brothers, Howard Tyra, LE Tyra, Jimmy Tyra.
Visitation will be 11-12 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Marion County Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon at Marion County Funeral Home with Bro. Jeromy Sorrells and Bro. Steve Wally officiating and interment at Shiloh Cemetery.

Marion County Funeral Home assisting the family.

12/13/2025

Ava Morgan Estes, age 95, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Fayette Long Term Care. She was born in Alabama on February 26, 1930, to Lester Chambless and Maudie Hollingsworth Chambless.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, June Ramsey, son, Dewayne Morgan; grandchildren, Darrell Ramsey,
Wade (Shannon) Ramsey, Scott Morgan (Jesi), Misty Kimbrell; great-grandchildren, Gracelyn (Price) Gentle, Millie Ramsey, AJ (Maggie) Kimbrell, Jackson Kimbrell,
Ally Scott Morgan, John Asher McMillan, Liam Ramsey; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, N.J. Morgan and James Estes; parents, Lester & Maudie Chambless; siblings, Alexander Chambless, Aubrey Chambless, Audrey Perry and Allison Chambless.
The visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2025, at White’s Chapel Church of Christ, the service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Scott Baggett officiating. The interment at Heritage Memorial Gardens.

Marion County Funeral Home will assist the family.

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