Martha Jo Cook

Services for Martha Jo Cook, 60, of Piedmont were Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11 am at Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory with Bro. Eddie Lindsey officiating. Burial followed at Goshen Cemetery.

Mrs. Cook died Tuesday at Jacksonville Medical Center. Survivors include her husband , Michael Cook of Piedmont; 3 sisters, Virginia Roberts of Leesburg, Linda Butterworth of Centre, and Wynette Agan (Terry) of Centre and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were family and friends.

Mrs. Cook was a native of Cherokee County and a resident of Piedmont most of her life. She was a former employee of S.C.T. Yarn and was preceded in death by her parents John Evans "Taylor" Kelley and Frances Kelley.

Steve Ray "ToJo" Morrison

Steve Ray "ToJo" Morrison, age 36, of Piedmont, died Thursday, December 31, 2009. Mr. Morrison was born on September 7, 1973, the son of Yourall Ray Morrison and the late Glinda Gail Dingler Morrison. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Diane Newell in 2007.

Survivors include a niece, Brittany Newell, a nephew, Steven Keith Newell, step-dad, Lance Wood; brother-in-law, Bryan Keith Newell.

Funeral services for Mr. Morrison were held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Folsom's Memory Chapel with Rev. Jerry Stewart officiating. Internment followed in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Poore, Joe Wofford, Glenn Lee, Joseph Kee, Dakota McGatha and Steven Newell. Online condolences may be made to the family at folsomfhandcemetery.com.

Infant Robert Norman Pieper Jr. Infant Robert Norman Pieper, Jr., of Piedmont, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Jacksonville Medical Center. Robert was born on January 5, 2010, the son of Robert Norman Sr., and Odessa Hutchinson Pieper.

Survivors include a brother, Blake Hutchison; aunts Angela Pieper of Texas and Melissa Willis of Alaska; uncles Michael Pieper, Tony Hutchison Jr., Troy Hutchison III and Elijah Hutchison, all of Texas; grandparents Elsie Pieper of Texas, Tony Hutchison Sr. of Texas, Wales and Debra Carter of Piedmont and a special dedicated nurse, Andrea Record.

Funeral services for Robert were held Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 4 p.m. at the Folsom Memory Chapel with Bishop Kooyman officiating. Internment followed in Piedmont Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be made to the family at folsomfhandcemetery.com.

Robert Lewis Pollard

Services for Robert Lewis Pollard, 61, of Borden Springs were Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Borden Springs Church of Christ with Mr. Kenneth Jones officiating and Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Pollard died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at his home.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Pollard, of Borden Springs; two children, Candy Pollard Bryan (James), of Nances Creek and Robert Jason Pollard, of Borden Springs; three grandchildren, James Patrick Bryan, Nathan Lewis Bryan and Janea Shaelyn Bryan; mother, Willie B. Gilley of Esom Hill, GA; one brother, David Pollard of Esom Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Pallbearers were David Lynn Pollard, Dalton Pollard, Paul Williams, Robbie Williams, Ron Schofield and Wayne Shelley.

Mr. Pollard was a native and lifelong resident of Borden Springs and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a lifelong mechanic and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Felton Pollard; one sister, Debbie Hampton; one brother, Jerry Pollard; and step-mother, Mamie Pollard.

G W Purdy

Funeral services for G W Purdy, 83, of Piedmont were Wednesday, January 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory. Mr. Purdy's nephew, Grant Purdy officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memory Gardens. Mr. Purdy died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Jacksonville Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sarah M. Purdy; three children, Rick Purdy (Terry) of Hayden, Jeff Purdy (Eden) of Alpharetta, Georgia and Kathy Kidd (Wayne) of Titusville, Florida; seven grandchildren, Ryan Purdy, Chris Rogers, Lee White, Brett Purdy, Jenna Purdy, Nikki Jacobs and Alec Jacobs; three great grandchildren, Charlotte Rogers, Kristen Rogers and Spencer Purdy; one brother, Bill R. Purdy (Helen) of Pell City; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Lee White, Brett Purdy, Aaron Studdard, Chris Rogers, Jack Spears and Ronald Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers wereTracy Bishop, Bret Butler and employee's of Dean's Pharmacy.

Mr. Purdy was a Pell City native. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran with service in the Phillipines. He received his degree in pharmacy from Auburn University. He and his wife owned and operated Purdy Pharmacy in Piedmont from 1961 — 1991. He worked at Dean's Pharmacy in Centre for 15 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Piedmont, was a member of the Piedmont Lions Club for 50 years, was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Kathleen Purdy; and an infant brother, Homer Purdy, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piedmont Rescue Squad, P.O.Box 333, Piedmont, AL 36272 or to the MYASTHENIA GRADVIS Society.

Sarah "Louise" Garner Woodward

Funeral services for Sarah "Louise" Garner Woodward, 95, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010 at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Dr. Derek Staples officiating. Burial was in the Jacksonville City Cemetery. Mrs. Woodward died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Piedmont Healthcare Center.

She is survived by her son, David Lee Woodward and his wife, Sandra; three grandchildren, Natalie Huffaker (Rob), Kimberly Martin (Bryan), Michelle McBrayer (Michael); eight great grandchildren, Mary Katherine "Kakhi" Wakefield (Michael), Tyler and Bobby Huffaker, David and Bryan Martin, and Mary Madison, Kingsley and Everett McBrayer; one niece, Jan Garner O'Kelley and one nephew, James Garner. Pallbearers will be James Garner, James L. O'Kelley, Jr., Robert F. Huffaker, Jr., James Bryan Martin, Jr., Michael Shawn McBrayer, Robert F. Huffaker III, James Bryan Martin III and David Woodward Martin.

Mrs. Woodward was a native of Cleburne County and former resident of Jacksonville. She retired from teaching at 70 years of age. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Jacksonville. Mrs. Woodward taught Sunday school, she was an avid Auburn fan, and a member of the Garden Club and the League of Women Voters. She was an artist and loved china paintings. Mrs. Woodward painted everything from barrel staves and barn siding to china. Her favorite was painting in oils. She was a humorous lady with many yarns to tell; she never met a stranger and was interested in everyone. Mrs. Woodward was a very generous person who loved to share and if you admired something of hers she would give it to you. She provided a home for an orphan, Manford Eugene (Mink) Wilson, after he was too old to stay in an orphanage, she sent a studious boy to college. Where she saw a need she provided the means. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother, sister-in-law, and cousin. Mrs. Woodward loved antiques and "the hunt" of them. She saw beauty in the unexpected things. Where most people would see a beautiful flowering tree, she loved the bark on trees in winter. She was a fabulous cook who fed everyone and left behind numerous wonderful memories.

Mrs. Woodward was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson (Sam) Woodward after 61 years of marriage. They were married on April 29, 1939. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Elma Garner; a son, Joe Thomas Woodward; and a brother, Hoyt Garner. The family would like to thank the loving and caring staff at Piedmont Healthcare Center where she spent the last 3 ½ years of her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, AL 36265 or to a favorite charity. Online condolences to the family at: www.klbrownfuneralhome.com