Obituaries
Marshall Wayne Hatchett
Funeral service for Marshall Wayne Hatchett, 76, of Sylacauga, will be Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Weogufka Family Worship Center with Pastor Tommy Thornton and Associate Pastor Phillip Alverson officiating. Burial will be in Weogufka Family Worship Center Cemetery in Weogufka.
Mr. Hatchett died Monday, November 21, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Britt Hatchett; parents, Marshall and Annie Hatchett; and brother, Earl Hatchett. Wayne Hatchett had a big shop with an open door policy and a big smile that said come on in and sit a while.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Hatchett; son, Trentt (Rachel) Hatchett; two brothers, Bobby Hatchett, Ken (Anita) Hatchett; granddaughter, Jordyn Sims; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 26, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Weogufka Family Worship Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Weogufka Family Worship Center; 20771 Coosa Co. Rd. 29; Weogufka, AL 35183.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com.
Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga will direct the services.
Sarah Elizabeth Childers Hendrix
Funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Childers Hendrix, 92, of Alexander City, was Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Rick Marshall and Rev. Morris Driggers officiated. A special prayer was provided by Bro. Andy Kinman during the visitation. Burial followed in the Hillview Mausoleum.
Mrs. Hendrix passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 31, 1930, in Coosa County to George Childers and Jewel O. Tate Childers. She was an active member of Auburn First Baptist Church, a long-time member of Comer Memorial Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church in Alexander City. Through the years she had worked for many of the iconic businesses in Alexander City, including Sokol’s Furniture, Halamar Garment Company, Cohen’s Fair Store, Frohsin’s Department Store, Avondale Mills, and the Russell Do It Center, where she retired from the position of office manager. She also served as church secretary for nearly 30 years for Comer Memorial Baptist Church. When she was younger, she had the honor of modeling the clothing lines produced by Halamar Garment Company.
She was a life-long Auburn fan and was in regular attendance at the home games for many years. Sarah was an animal lover and really enjoyed her many cats, especially her grand-cat Tigger, as well as feeding the ducks at the community college.
She is survived by her son, David E. Hendrix (Angela); grandson, Brian D. Hendrix; sister, Mable C. Jarvis; brother, Jimmy Childers (Eleanor); sister-in-law, Evelyn Hendrix; brother-in-law, Raymond Hendrix (Laurel); nieces and nephews, Kathy James (Bill), Edward Childers (Lona), Tommy Childers, Vicki Wilcox (John Paul), Beth Johns, Scotty Jones (Tammie), Rodney Jones (Laura), Ken Jones (Marilyn), Kesi Walker, Mark Hendrix (Rebecca), Robin Hendrix (Jean), Gary Hendrix (Linda), Glenn Hendrix, Gaylon Buivids (Jason), Ronald Brown (Charlene), Thedraiel Hughes, and Pam Childers; caretakers, Cynthia Weaver, Teresa Hollenquest, Shelia Hutchins, and Sadie Sandlin; and a host of special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Derrell Gene Hendrix; parents; sister, Betty Jane Childers; brothers, George L. Childers and Charley F. Childers; brothers-in-law, Curt Baker, Dwight D. Jarvis and W. Rudolph Hendrix; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Childers, Willie Mae Childers, Jane C. Childers, and Mildred Stephens; niece, Glenda O’Daniel; and nephew, Frankie Childers.
The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Dr. Tate Hinkle, Ivy Creek Home Health and Enhabit Hospice for the excellent care provided to their loved one.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Organ Fund at Auburn First Baptist Church; 128 East Glenn Avenue; Auburn, AL, 36830.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Radney Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ruby Lee Ogles
A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Ruby Lee Ogles, 85, of Goodwater, will be Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Oak Chapel Baptist Church. Her son, Rev. Benny Ogles, will officiate.
Mrs. Ogles passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Goodwater Healthcare Center. She was born on January 25, 1937, in Clay County to R. W. Brooks and Adelle Williams Brooks. She was a member of Oak Chapel Baptist Church. She had an amazing green thumb and loved her flowers greatly. She had a beautiful rose garden that started with one rose for $1.00 from the Bill’s Dollar Store. She loved cooking for her family and was known for her vegetable soup and dressing. For many years she worked at the Goodwater Nursing Home and enjoyed spending time with the residents. She loved cats and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and squirrels. Easter and Thanksgiving were her favorite holidays and she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, Benny Ogles (Sandie) of Wadley and Danny Ogles (Jane) of Talladega; daughter, Lisa Tate (Randy) of Jacksons Gap; grandchildren, Chris Ogles, Becky Huff (Andrew), Sam Ogles (Brittney), Daniel Ogles, Julie Weithoner, and Kristi Dark (Miller); great-grandchildren, Bethany Brown, Brylee Huff, Weston Huff, Judson Ogles, Brody Ogles, Grayson Weithoner, Leanna Tate, Tate Dark, Gracie Dark, and Emily Ogles; and brother, Jimmy Brooks of Covington, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernie L. Ogles; brothers, Billy Brooks and Donald Brooks; and sister, Norma Baird.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the amazing staff at Goodwater Healthcare for the wonderful care and love that was extended to Mrs. Ogles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center to help those in need.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dianne Sallas
Mrs. Dianne Sallas, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at her residence. She was born on October 24, 1949, in Jefferson County to Rainey Warren and Edna Coleman Warren. She enjoyed singing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved visiting her best friend, Elvis, in Foley. She loved traveling with her husband to the beach, to the Colorado mountains, and anywhere else they could find.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Sallas of Rockford; daughter, Carolyn Sallas (Mike Proctor) of Deatsville; sons, Micheal Sallas (Missy) of Deatsville and Stephen Sallas II of Greensboro; grandchildren, Dylan Sallas (Jordan), Cecelia Garrity (Derek) and Cara Bryant; great-grandchildren, Joshua Brown, McKinley Garrity, Raelyn Mitchell, Hasten Sallas, Malakai Mitchell, Journey Mitchell, and Dawson Sallas; brothers, Richard Warren (Sharon) of Arlington, Texas, and Robert Warren (Ruth Mary) of Pelham.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memories and condolences may be made at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Satterfield Tidwell
Graveside service for Mrs. Jean Satterfield Tidwell, 80, of Jacksons Gap, was Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Hillview Memorial Park. Dr. Josh Sammons officiated.
Mrs. Tidwell passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1942, in Daviston to Gene L. Satterfield and Marilyn Pruett Satterfield. During her life she lived in many places, but always called Alabama home. It was her lifelong dream to live on Lake Martin. After retiring she and her husband, Billy, returned to Alabama to live on Lake Martin. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her two grandsons. She and Billy were avid antique motorcycle enthusiasts and traveled the country with their antique motorcycle friends.
She is survived by her son, Brad Tidwell (Adelia) of Jacksons Gap; grandchildren, Harris Tidwell of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, and Garrett Tidwell of Atlanta, Georgia; and nephew, John Coker of Goodwater.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Billy J. Tidwell; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Tidwell Rhodes.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Radney Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.