Obituaries – April 30 Edition
Katie Ravenell Adair
Katie Ravenell “Mama Nell” Adair of Goodwater passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Chapman Nursing Home in Alexander City.
She was born on July 8, 1922, in Tallapoosa County to Ernest Allen and Jimmie Bronell Abbett Waters. Nell married James Louis Adair on June 25, 1943. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She served her community and church in Mount Olive for over 60 years baking, gardening and always welcoming anyone into her home. The children in the community loved going to her home, and Mama Nell treated all of them as her own. She was an avid reader and loved to play dominoes and cards.
She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis A. Petty of Alexander City, and one son, James Stanley Adair (Debbie) of Goshen, Ala., as well as nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Louis Adair; a son, Ernest “Ernie” Thomas Adair; a sister, Myrtis “Monk” Burnette; and her parents, Ernest and Jimmie Waters.
Services will be private. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Please do not send flowers, but donations are welcome to Mount Olive First Baptist Church Cemetery Trust Fund; 7236 Coosa County Road 49; Goodwater, AL 35072.
Robert James Moon
Home-going celebration for Mr. Robert James Moon was held February 8 at Wright’s Funeral Home in Alexander City with Pastor Christopher Todd serving as eulogist.
Mr. Moon was born on April 7, 1945, to the late Mr. G.W. and Bessie M. Moon in Kellyton. He was raised by Lucille Judkins from the time he was six weeks old. Each preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John A.M.E. of Socopatoy.
Mr. Moon attended and was a proud 1965 graduate of J.D. Thompson High School in the Cottage Grove Community. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served for four years. Those four years included service on the Berlin Wall. After his Army enlistment he became a National Guardsman and served with the 1208 Water Purification/123 S&S Unit in Goodwater. His National Guard career included deployments in various countries, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired after 33 honorable years of service. It was during Robert’s military tenure that he earned his beloved nickname “Papa Rock.”
Mr. Moon married the love of his life, Mazelle Moon, on October 30, 1976. During their 44-year union, Robert joined the New Home Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. His love for the Savior was shown in his faithful service as an usher, male chorus member and Sunday school and Men’s Discipleship group attendant. Brother Moon was a Prince Hall Mason and longtime member of Blue Mountain Lodge 786 in Goodwater.
Our cherished husband, father and “Paw Paw” transitioned from this world to God’s Presence on February 3, 2021, at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery.
He leaves to remember, treasure and share his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Mazelle Moon; five children, Ulanda (Richard) Burton, Janet Sweet, Ray Leonard, Romy (Rev. Terance) Stamps, and Bradgel Moon; eleven siblings, Ben (Gwen) Thomas, Jerry (Annie Lee) Moon, Jeredine Marbury, Carolyn Marbury, Evelyn Norris, Wanda McElrath, Sherry Billingsley, Gail Thomas, Edward (Valerie) Thomas, Linda (Stanford) Wilson, and Sandra McKinney; fifteen grandchildren, Vydreon (Brittany) Moon, Joshua Stamps, Donavan Sweet, Raemoni Leonard, Caleb Stamps, Ray Leonard, Jr., Montia Moon, Naomi Stamps, Xavier Moon, DeMarcus Sweet, Micah Stamps, Lydia Stamps, Devin Sweet, Isaiah Stamps, and Kaziyah Moon; four great-grandchildren, Sanaia Moon, Dallas Moon, Vincent Moon, and Violet Moon; bonus grands, Braylen and Brooklynne Jones; bonus great-grands Jayden Gamble and Ayanna Henderson; three brother-in-law, Sim (Mary) Shaw, Robert (Valencia) Shaw, and Julius Shaw; five sisters-inlaw, Annie Sanders, Betty Leonard, Frances (Rev. Timothy) Patterson, Eddie Mae Lauderdale, and Linda Wyckoff; and an entourage of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
