He is survived by daughters, Janice Sutton and Lisa Williams (Franklin), grandchildren, Lerrin Thompson (Brad) and Mattison Haraway (Dustin), great-grandchildren, Jimma Huston Thompson and James Nash Thompson, brothers, Larry Bumpus and Milton Bumpus, Sister, Millisa McGraw, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bumpus was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Faye Bumpus, daughter, Pamela Jean Bumpus, and son-in-law, James Anthony Sutton.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1st from 12:00 noon until service time at Spry Funeral Home. Services start at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Spry Chapel with Randy Johnson officiating. Interment to follow at Limestone Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Franklin Williams, Dustin Haraway, Brad Thompson, Ricky Grubbs, John Allen, and Benny Cottles. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Bumpus and Milton Bumpus.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Limestone County.

Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by two sons, Tony Kelley and Eddie Martin Kelley and one grandson. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will take place Saturday, April 4th at Spry Funeral Home from 9:30 to service time. Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 4th at Spry Funeral Home in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Miller Cemetery in Rogersville.

She was born May 15, 1934, in Limestone County to Donley and Ruthie McMahan. Mrs. Tribble was a homemaker and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Chuck) Hund, sons, Daniel (Jeana) Tribble and Donald Tribble, twenty-five grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Tribble was preceded in death by her husband, Rubin Tribble and her son, David Tribble.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 4th from 12:30 until service time at Spry Funeral Home of Athens. Services will begin at 2pm Saturday the 4th in the Spry Chapel officiated by Wayne Hurt. Interment to follow at Elk River Mills Memorial Gardens in Athens, Alabama.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Dement Cemetery in Athens.

Justin Wade McMunn of Athens, age 38, died March 31, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born January 27, 1988, in Athens. He was a member of the church of Christ. He is survived by his parents, Virgil and Kathy McMunn of Athens, brother Jeremy McMunn of Athens, niece, Khloe McMunn of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

No public visitation planned. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 6th at Sylone Cemetery in Elkmont, Alabama officiated by Joshua King. Pallbearers will be J.V. McMunn, Jason McMunn, Brian Barnes, Brian Arabinko, and Wesley Harrison. Honorary pallbearers are T.J. Hannah and Stanley McMunn.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Tennison. Daughter, Stepanie (Tony) Clemons. Son, Derek Tennison. Grandchildren, Autumn (Allen) Miller. Haley Clemons. Alana (Cam) Williams. Hannah Clemons. Garrett (Trinity) Tennison. Hope Clemons and Noah Tennison. Great Grandchildren, Harper White and Brentlee Rouse. Sisters, Mary McLemore and Shirley Blankenship. Brother, Joe Tennison. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, Parents, Archie Gordon Tennison Sr. and Elfreda Boyd Tennison. Daughter, Brandi Tennison Oneill and brother, Kenneth Tennison. Services will be 3 pm Tuesday in the chapel of Spry Funeral Home, visitation Tuesday from 1 pm until service. Burial to follow at Lentzville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Smith, Stanley Hill, Brad Dean, Kerry Warren, Jerry King and Ronnie Sims. 

Patricia Ann, or “Pat,” was born to Scottie Wallace and Walter Gilbreath on January 8, 1944, in Limestone County, Alabama. In the early years of her life, while her mother Scottie worked, Pat was raised on the family farm of her grandparents, Floyd and Margaret Wallace, with her great-grandfather, Thomas Wallace, her maternal aunt, Martha.

Pat is survived by her two sons (Mike Rayburn and Steve Rayburn) and daughters-in-law (Melissa and Stephanie); eight grandchildren (Miles, Coleman, Clay, Marybeth, Kenneth, Miranda, and Makenzie); nine great-grandchildren (Jair, Elijah, Adelyn, Isaiah, Asher, Noah, Hannah, Sage, and Bennett); her brother (Ralph Meyer) and sister-in-law (Pamela Meyer); her niece (Leslie) and nephew (Jon); as well as many friends and relatives.

Pat was preceded in death by her great-grandfather (Thomas Wallace), grandmother (Margaret Wallace), grandfather (Floyd Wallace), mother (Scottie Wallace Meyer), father (Ralph John Meyer), natural father (Walter Gilbreath) and aunts (Ella Meyer Ruegg, Martha Wallace, Esther Meyer Suess, Vilma Lee Meyer) and uncles (T.C. Wallace, Oscar Suess, Woodrow Meyer).

As per her wishes, Patricia will be buried near the final resting place of her maternal grandparents, Margaret and Floyd Wallace. Internment services will be held on Wednesday April the 8th at 10am at the Valley View Church of Christ Cemetery located in Athens, Alabama.

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Mr. Stanford is survived by his three sons, Steve (Sally) Stanford of Athens, Joey (Ashley) Russell of Lester, and Andrew MacKenzie of Athens, his daughter, Mary Ward of Lester, three brothers, Dennis Stanford of Minor Hill, Alvin Stanford of Lester, and Davey Stanford of Athens, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Stanford, and brother, Danny Stanford.

There will be a visitation Thursday, April 9th from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Hester's Chapel church of Christ in Lester, Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. at the church officiated by Chuck Hood with interment following at Hester's Cemetery.

Thomas Alvin Williamson of Athens, age 82, died April 7, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 30, 1943, to George Thomas Williamson and Earline Hamilton Williamson in Limestone County. Mr. Williamson was a member of Friendship at Riddles Methodist Church and a member of the Tractor Pullers Association.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Williamson of Athens, sons, Chris Williamson and Brian (Emily) Williamson, both of Athens, grandchildren, Jade Williamson, Jolie Williamson, and Dalton Williamson, brother, Pat Williamson of Athens as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11th at Ripley Cemetery officiated by Brandon Rodgers.

Memorial donations may be made to Friendship at Riddles Methodist Church.

Ruby Burchell Carter Phillips, age 80, of Athens died April 1, 2026, in Hixon, Tennessee. She was born November 14, 1945, to James and Mary Burchell in Limestone County, Alabama. She was a member of the Tanner church of Christ and retired from Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA. She was a faithful servant of God, a loving mother and grandmother and friend. The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers, Debbie Petty and Brenda Zeanah.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Phillips, daughters, Christi (Tim) Golden, and Angie (Ken) Chambers, son, Chad (Amy) Carter, stepdaughters, Kim (Kelly) Howard and Kristy Crowe, grandchildren, Brittany Howard, Brad Chambers, Jack Chambers, Sean Carter, Ryan Carter, Thomas Carter, and Mary Gregory, sisters, Wanda Carter, Barbara Hysaw, Kay Harbin, brothers, Larry Burchell, Bill Burchell, Royce Burchell, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Carter Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Don Carter, granddaughters, Jaime Carter and Samantha Carter, and sister, Brenda Clinard.

The family will hold a visitation Saturday, April 11th at Spry Funeral Home of Athens from 12:00 noon until service time.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11th in the Spry Chapel officiated by Dan Chambers and Steve Carter with interment following at Limestone Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jackson McKee, Brad Chambers, Jack Chambers, Sean Carter, Ryan Carter, and Thomas Carter.

Memorial donations may be made to the Tanner church of Christ.

Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Carter and daughter, Rita D. Davis.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12th with Doug Coldwell officiating and interment following at Copeland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Harris, Steven Harris, Dakota Kellum, MeDeric Jefferson, Jackson Kellum, and Jermey Byrd. No visitation planned.

Mrs. Bates is survived by her sons, Lucas Bates and Daniel (Amy) Bates, grandchildren, Curt (Reagan) Bates, Bryleigh Bates, and soon to be great-granddaughter, brother, Trevor (Wendy) Owens, nephew, Trey (Serena) Owens, niece, Scarlett (Kristopher) Kotrous, and great niece, Wesley Anne Owens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Brenda Owens and an infant sister.

There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Monday, April 13th at Spry Funeral Home. Services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 13th in the Spry Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Mike Blakely and Mark Little. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Jamie Bates, Hershal Swanner, Charlie Brown, Andrew Herron, Perry Baker and Jay Honea.

Memorial donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Association or the Alzheimer's Association.

Mr. Bates is survived by his sons, Daniel (Amy) Bates and Lucas Bates, grandchildren, Curt (Reagan) Bates, Bryleigh Bates, and soon to be great-granddaughter, brothers, Randy (Charlotte) Bates, Joseph Bates, and Anthony (Sharon) Bates.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Martha Bates.

There will be a visitation 10:00 a.m. to service time on Monday, April 13th at Spry Funeral Home. Services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 13th in the Spry Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Mike Blakely and Mark Little. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Jamie Bates, Hershal Swanner, Charlie Brown, Andrew Herron, Perry Baker and Jay Honea.

Memorial donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Association or the Alzheimer's Association.

Daniel 'Corky' McGill of Lester AL, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2026 at Aspire Physical Recovery in Hoover, AL.  He was born in Minor Hill, Tennessee On December 9, 1932 and was 93 years old.

Corky was a loving husband , father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved to fish and spent most days of his retirement fishing on the Elk River. He also loved baseball and spent many years coaching baseball.He was a member of Craig Chapel Church of Christ where he lead singing until age 92. Corky proudly served in the U.S. AirForce during the Korean conflict.

In the private sector he was in management at National Can and Ball Metals Where he retired at age 62.

Corky was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Joyce Dean Gray McGill, his parents David Homer and Flora Lee Thorne McGill, brothers Maurice , Charles David,Waddell,Milford and Billy Ray McGill. Sisters Lois McGill and Myra Siniard and a great granddaughter Rorie Jo McGill.

He is survived by a son Phil McGill (Donna), daughter Sue McGill Ray,  6 grandchildren: Melanie Keefer, Kris Shelton, Kerry McGill, Amy Shoebridge, J.D.Roberts, Phillip McGill. Sister, Sandra Summey, Brothers, Don McGill and Terry McGill and 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great-great grandchild. 

A visitation will be Tuesday April 14, 2026 from 10:00- 12:00 with services following at 12:00 at Craig Chapel Church of Christ in Lester, AL

Survivors include his wife, Linda South Holden. Son, David W. Holden III and his wife Jenni. Grandchildren, Nicholas Milton Holden and Breanna Lynn Holden. Several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Son, Jason N. Holden. Parents, Worley and Clara Holden. Brother, Dwight Holden. Sister, Jannett Pemberton. Memorial graveside service will be 2 pm Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery with full military honors, with Dr. Robert A. White Jr. officiating. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.

There will be a visitation Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spry Funeral Home of Athens. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18th at Roselawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Lewter is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Brad) Phillips, son, Kent (Shea) Lewter, grandchildren, Cole Lewter and Brett (Kenzie) Lewter as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Lewter, parents, Loyd and Odessa Smith, and her sister, Nadine Canaday.

Visitation will be Monday, April 20th from 12:30 to service time at Spry Funeral Home of Athens. Services will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, April 20th in the Spry Chapel officiated by Joel Carwile. Pallbearers will be Kent Lewter, Brett Lewter, Brad Phillips, John South, Deon Hargrove, and Tim McNeill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cole Lewter and Bob Floyd. Interment to follow services at Roselawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Alabama.

No services planned at this time.

Verna Irene Ingram of Harvest, age 98, died April 19, 2026, at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born July 10, 1927, in Tennessee to Otho Sidney Beecham and Bertha Ann Skinner Beecham. Mrs. Ingram was preceded in death by her husband, Sion 'Pete' Ingram and son, Kenny Ingram. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Jennings of Harvest, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.

There will be a visitation Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Spry Funeral Home of Athens from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Graveside services will be at Huntsville Memory Gardens, Wednesday, April 22nd at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Chad Moore.

Kenneth 'Chip' Wayne Howard of Fruitland Park, Florida, age 80, died April 10, 2026 at The Villages Hospice House in Florida. He was born June 23, 1945, in Lester, Alabama. Mr. Howard was a retired teacher of mathematics and author of the math curriculum of Lake County Board of Education. He was proud of his former student, Tammy Jerkin, who became Florida's teacher of the year. He loved Alabama Athletics and the Atlanta Braves.

Mr. Howard is survived by his daughter, Leigh Ann Howard, former wife, Deborah Kay Tucker Howard, sister-in-law, Snow Howard as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Howard, brothers, John R. Howard, Hershel A. Howard, and James N. Howard.

There will be a visitation Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. at Cedar Grove church of Christ followed by services at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Paul Sain. Pallbearers will be Mr. Howard's great-nephews, Paul Taylor, John Howard, Jr., Lee Isom, Zane Griffin, Heath Rose, and Dennis McMillian. Interment will be at Romine Cemetery in Rogersville, Alabama.

Memorials may be made to the hospice organization of your choice.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 29th from 12 noon to service time at Spry Funeral Home of Athens with services starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Spry Chapel officiated by Greg Patrick. Interment to follow at Dement Cemetery.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Spry Funeral Home of Athens.