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Robert Ray Rice

Robert Ray Rice

Jul 22, 2017

Robert Ray "Bobby" Rice, 69, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2107 at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Cullis and Eunice Wildes Rice and brother of the late David Cullis "D.C." Rice. Bobby worked for APAC for many years and retired in 2010. He is survived by his daughter; Angie Jenkins...

Gilbert James

Gilbert James

Jul 20, 2017

Gilbert W. "Gil" James, 68, passed unexpectedly into eternal peace on July 19, 2017. Gil was born Oct 13, 1948 to the late Paul and Janice James in Latham, NY Gil was a graduate of Delgado Technical Institute and resided for over 40 yrs in River Ridge, LA where he worked for Avondale shipyards and with his father at Paul's...

Eloise Ramsey

Eloise Ramsey

Jul 12, 2017

Eloise Ramsey, 88, passed away at her home Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lenora Wilson Ramsey. She is preceded in death by her sister, Iris Radford, and brothers, Billy, Fred, and James Ramsey. She is survived by a nieces, Donna Ramsey and Doris Rice, and nephews, Eddie Ramsey and Roy Radford. A...

Robel Marion West

Robel Marion West

Jun 24, 2017

Robel Marion West, departed this earthly life at the blessed age of 102, Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was a lifelong native of Madison County and son of the late Robert Garfield and Belle Wilson West. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Katherine Ester Stines West; sisters, Louise Houston and Blanche Smith; brothers,...

Mary Elizabeth Ross

Mary Elizabeth Ross

Jun 19, 2017

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Briggs Ross, 73, of Mars Hill passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She was a native of Madison County and daughter of the late Thurman and Ayeris Willis Briggs. Beth is a graduate from University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with a master's degree in Physical Education. She taught...

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