Limestone Chapel http://www.limestonechapel.com en Gloria Kay Hadder [07/19/1950 - 02/21/2012] Gloria Kay Hadder, 61 of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Hadder was born July 19, 1950 in Mobridge, South Dakota to Otto Hoff and Tillie Libis Hoff. Services for Mrs. Hadder are Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Elkview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hadder was retired from Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company. She is survived by her husband, Tim Hadder of Athens; daughters, Tammy Sledge and husband Jason of Madison and Olivia Pennington of Athens; grandchildren, Clint Potts, Drew Sledge, Whitney Sledge, Haley Donahey, Autumn Donahey and Chris Donahey; sister, Valerie Bowman and husband Cliff of Rapid City, SD. Memorials may be made to Russell Hill Cancer Foundation, 3601 CCI Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805.

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]]> Annie Ruth Laxson Yarbrough [06/28/1930 - 02/20/2012] Annie Ruth Laxson Yarbrough age 81 of Athens, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Yarbrough was born June 28, 1930 in Limestone County, to Robert Guinn Laxson and Annie Vazelle Grooms Laxson. Services will be Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:00 p.m. at Isom’s Chapel Methodist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Isom’s Chapel Church Cemetery with Eddie Gooch officiating. Mrs. Yarbrough was a member of Isom’s Chapel Methodist Church. She was involved in the UMW, instrumental in starting Upward Basketball Ministry. She loved to sing and praise the Lord, and was Choir Director for many years. She sang in a group that worshipped at the Nursing Homes. Compiled and wrote history of East Limestone High School. She was an active member of the Woodman of the World and a renowned birthday and wedding cake baker. Mrs. Yarbrough was married to her childhood sweetheart for 60+ years Clayton Edward Yarbrough. Preceded in death by a sister, Mary Joyce Laxson Smith of Chicago. Survived by her husband, Clayton Edward Yarbrough of Athens; two daughters, Yvonne Chadick (Bill) of Athens and Ann Smith (Richard) of Huntsville; one son, Don Yarbrough (Trudi) of Cumberland Furnace, TN; grandchildren, Charles Smith, Carolyn Ponce, Keisha Chadick, Josh Chadick and Laura Yarbrough; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glynn Laxson (Ermogene) and Wallace Laxson (Ginger) both of Athens; sister, Joan Laxson of Athens.

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]]> Patsy Jane Chapman [04/16/1947 - 02/17/2012] Patsy Jane Chapman age 64 of Anderson, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Chapman was born April 16, 1947 in Limestone County to Reuben Meadows and Annie Burns Meadows. Graveside services will be Sunday, February 19, 2012 3:00 p.m., At Oak Grove Cemetery with Bro. Terry Lamar officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs. Chapman was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a member of The Eastern Star. Patsy and Earl dedicated a significant portion of their lives to the foster children of Limestone County. Patsy opened her home and he heart to over 200 foster children over a period of approximately 20 years from 1970 to 1990. Preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Chapman; parents, Reuben and Annie Meadows; sister, Nancy Meadows Owen ;brother, Edward Allen Meadows. Survived by five sons, Jimmy Chapman of Auburn, Donnie Chapman (Alice) their children, Jordan, Nick, and Marie, Kenneth Wilburn (Tonia)and children, Kent and Hannah, Roger Dupree (Debra) and children, April, Beatrice, Abigail and Robert great-grandchild, Railey , Barry Moss (Jenny) and child, Skye all of Athens; two daughters, Amy Anderson (Mac) of Athens and children, Gaven, Kiarra, Carla, Mesha, Tameia and Alantra, and great- grandchildren, Kayla and Niya, and Joy Moss Watkins (Jeff) and children, Hannah and Bethany of Priceville; brother, Ronald Meadows (Billie). Pallbearers will be Stevie Romero, Kenneth Bassham, Darrin Russell, Junior Fierro, Larry Chapman and John Allen Owen.

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]]> Grady Atkinson [09/23/1916 - 02/16/2012] Grady Atkinson age 95 of Elkmont, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Atkinson was born September 23, 1916 in Limestone County to Henry Thomas Atkinson and Octavia Hall Atkinson. Services will be Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in New Garden Cemetery with Steve Ferguson officiating. Mr. Atkinson was a member of Elkmont Church of Christ. Preceded in death by six sisters, Gladys Bland, Mattie Hogan, Mamie Vaughn, Juanita Hargrove, Ruby Pressnell and Earline Bartoo; two brothers, Alvin “Tot” Atkinson and Tillman Atkinson. Survived by his wife, Lucille Atkinson of Elkmont; two sons, Ray Atkinson and Stanley Atkinson both of Elkmont; two grandchildren, Stacey Atkinson and Chris Atkinson both of Elkmont. Pallbearers will be John Witt, Leonard Watson, Joel Hogan, Harold Atkinson, Ronnie Sandlin and Gary Sandlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Sandlin, Neil Sandlin, Jerry Wales, Mike Brock, Marty Thornton, Johnny Robinson, Chris Atkinson and Steve Bates.

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]]> Douglas Glenn Waddell [12/26/1966 - 02/15/2012] Douglas Glenn Waddell age 45 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Waddell was born December 26, 1966 in Limestone County to Houston Franklin Waddell and Alice Tribble Waddell. Graveside services will be Friday, February 17, 2012 2:00 p.m. at Higgins Cemetery with Donald Terry and Marshall Norman officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 11:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Waddell was a member of the Baptist Church. Survived by his parents, Houston and Alice Waddell of Athens; two brothers, Frankie Waddell (Sheree) and Johnny Waddell both of Athens; sister, Tammy Waddell of Athens; son, Dustin Berzett of Athens. Pallbearers will be Randy Moss, Danny Gatlin, Ronnie Swindall, Michael Pullum, Jerry Bolin and Michael Moss.

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]]> Jackie Lynn Nixon [10/24/1961 - 02/11/2012] Jackie Lynn Nixon age 50 of Athens, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. Mr. Nixon was born October 24, 1961 in Limestone County to J.D. Nixon and Odell Willett Nixon. Graveside services will be Monday, February 13, 2012 3:00 p.m., at Sunnyhill Cemetery with Alton Downs and Donald Nixon officiating. Preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Nixon and Odell Nixon Gardner; sister, Joyce Shelton. Survived by a daughter, Jessica Crabb of Minor Hill, TN., two granddaughters, Kayleigh Crabb and Destiny Davis both of Minor Hill, TN., grandson, Hunter Davis of Minor Hill, TN., adopted daughter, Amanda Rodriques of Athens; two brothers, Donald Nixon (Kathy) of Chattanooga, TN and David Nixon (Christy) of Athens; sister, Vickie Tucker (Jerry) of Athens; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brant Chapman, Gary Lovell, Greg Nixon, James Adams, Gary Hodges and Bill Ellison.

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]]> Christine E. Thomas [12/13/1924 - 02/08/2012] Christine E. Thomas age 87 of Elkmont, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Limestone Health Facility. Mrs. Thomas was born December 13, 1924 in Limestone County to James F. Elliott and Nellie Irene Wright Elliott. Services will be Friday, February 10, 2012 3:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery with Matthew Ferguson, Marty Sengstacke and Bill Irby officiating. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Hobbs Street Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband, James M. Thomas and a son, Joseph Michael Thomas. Survived by two daughters, Karen Thomas Ferguson (Phillip) of Elkmont and Donna Thomas Haley (David) of Cumming, GA; two sons James David Thomas (Diane) of Panama City, FL. and Robert L. Thomas (Janet) of Dallas, TX; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Thomas, Marty Sengstacke, Phillip Ferguson, Jeremy Braman, David Haley and Matthew Ferguson.

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]]> Annie Merle Adams [08/09/1939 - 02/07/2012] Annie Merle Adams age 72 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her residence. Ms. Adams was born August 9, 1939 in Limestone County to William Alton Coggin and Eleanor Rachel Johnson Coggin. Graveside Services will be Thursday, February 9, 2012 1:00 p.m., at Roselawn Cemetery with Dr. Edwin Jenkins officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Survived by a daughter, Jackie Adams of Athens; one grandchild; two brothers, William Wayne Coggin of Hillsboro, AL and Gary Joe Coggin of Huntsville; two sisters, Brenda Kay Stout of Athens and Carolyn Celeste White of Tanner.

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]]> Thomas Clem [03/23/1926 - 02/06/2012] Thomas J. Clem age 85 of Athens, passed away on February 5, 2012 at Athens Rehabilitation and Senior Center. Mr. Clem was born March 23, 1926 in Limestone County to Robert L. Clem and Mattie Frances Magnusson. Services for Mr. Clem are Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens with Tony Wales and Pat Lawrence officiating. Mr. Clem was a member of Elkton Road Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII and retired from NASA after 40 years of service. He is survived by is son, Thomas Dean Clem and wife Terresa; daughter, Judy Darnell Goode and husband Tommy; step-daughter, Linda Haney; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; special friend Lois Bates. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Mattie Frances Clem, his wife Lois Wright Clem, his step-son Alvin Highsmith, step-grandson Bart Highsmith, brother Leon Clem and sisters, India Furline, Robbie Furline and Linda Faye Ursery. Pallbearers are Steve Clem, Robbie Christian, Wayne Simpkins, Tommy Hunter, Eric Johnson and Lamar Lloyd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Elkton Road Baptist Church.

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]]> Henry Jackson "Jack" Green [11/28/1932 - 02/06/2012] Henry Jackson Green age 79 of Athens, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at Athens Rehab and Senior Care Center. Mr. Green was born November 28, 1932 in Franklin, TN. to Archie Ervin Green and Frances Polk Green. Graveside services were held Monday, February 6, 2012 4:00 p.m., at Pettusville Cemetery. Survived by a brother, Tom Green and wife, Josephine of Athens; sister, Nancy Starn of Anchorage, AK.; several nieces and nephews; many friends; two special friends, Barbara Delaney and Peggy Austin both of Athens; caregivers, Lisa Beddingfield, Christy and Courtney.

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