John Gillespie BROWN d 1874 husband of Sarah Ann Gordon, Ash Creek Cemetery, Lowndes, Alabama
John Roy COMPTON Sept 1, 1909 – March 21, 1996 Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama. Married Myrtle Gillespie
Nancy Gillespie CULPEPPER died 1848. Liberty West Baptist Church Cemetery, Randolph Co, Alabama
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Adele Gillespie Jan 1, 1851 – July 22, 1852 Old Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Sumpter Co, Alabama
Annie Gillispie, wife of J H Gillispie June 15, 1983 – Feb 27, 1920 Alexander-Welborn Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
Arrie Gillespie death Dec 20, 1897 d/o J W & P M Gillespie, Alexander-Welborn Cemetery, Lawrence, Alabama
Arthur H Gillespie May 17, 1888 – Feb 16, 1965 Alice S Gillespie June 18, 1890 – Sept 7,1966 White Pond Baptist Church Cemetery, Autauga, Alabama
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Betty Jean Gillespie, of Trinity, Alabama passed away Nov 7, 2022. She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy O’Neal Hatton and Yetta Hatilean Butler Hatton of Hatton, Alabama.. She is survived by: her daughter Doreatha D. Gillespie of Trinity, Alabama; her grandson Christopher Terry (Mia); and her great grandchildren, Alexah Terry of Charleston and Hayden Kelley of Eva, Alabama.
Betty Minor Gillespie (80) of Birmingham, AL left this earth peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father, July 12, 2019 surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Charley P. (Chuck) Gillespie for 26 years. Betty was the youngest of 8 children and preceded in death by her parents, Edward Fenton and Minnie Elizabeth Minor and 5 siblings.
She was a mother, grandmother and loved by many. She is survived by Fonda Johnson (sister), Bill Minor (brother), sons Charles A. Tarter, Jr. (Michelle), Roderick C. Tarter, Edward W. Tarter (Sarah Kathryn) and grandchildren Ava, Giselle, Charlie, Will, Ella, and Pippen who fondly called her “Honey”; and an extended family Brenda (Lou), Mark (Cheryl), Sara (Ron), and Julie (Lance); 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Betty loved music, dancing, and people. Love of family was her heart and soul. Betty graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School, Morris, AL and retired from Alabama Power after 23 years. She was a member of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. Visitation was held at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church,2600 Vestavia Drive on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 1pm followed by a memorial service at 2pm. FAG notes: Daughter of Edward Fenton Minor Sr (1886-1964) & Minnie Mulvehill Gillespie (1896-1978) Her siblings: Edward Minor, Jr; Norman Minor; Fonda Minor Johnson; Charles Minor, Sr; Billy Minor.
Billy O’Neal Gillespie was born to Percy and Mae (Rutherford) Gillespie in Hillsboro, Alabama on Nov. 19, 1938. The house was without power or indoor plumbing until 1950, but it was home to 10 children who were raised plowing fields, milking cows, and picking cotton and fruit to help the family survive. This gave Billy a strong work ethic. Billy served in the Alabama National Guard combat engineers. In 1957 he moved to Michigan for work, where he became a truck driver. He soon bought a 1957 chevy and spent many years drag racing as a hobby.
Billy married Reta Penning in 1959, and they had two sons, Don and Doug. They divorced in 1963. In 1966 Billy married Alice Goodacre. They raised 2 sons and one daughter, Robert, Daniel, and Susan.
In 1981 Billy opened Billy’s Bike Shop which has been part of the SW Michigan bicycling scene ever since. By the 90’s, Team Billy was one of the largest bike racing teams in Michigan. Billy never turned a child away. Many local youths learned how to repair and maintain their bikes from Billy. If they couldn’t afford to buy the parts they needed, he had them do some chores in the shop to pay for the parts and service. Billy’s love for kids and sports led to several years of coaching youth football, baseball, softball, and basketball. Over the years, many of the kids that he coached visited Billy to reminisce about lessons learned and good times. Billy loved all of you and cherished these moments. Billy was also an avid hunter. He made many trips to South Alabama, Wyoming, and Colorado to enjoy the great outdoors with his friends and family. He was also a proud supporter of the Barn theatre and became friends with Tom Wopat who is an avid cyclist.
Billy’s large heart gave out on August 13, 2023. He is survived by his children Don (Wendy), Doug (Jeanette), Sue (Bobby) Hale, Daniel (Erin), and his “adopted” son Bobby (Shanna) Keller; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Robert, his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Billy said that he had a great life, and we agree. Roll tide!
Arrangements entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services 411 East Centre Ave. Portage, MI 49002.
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Charles Clifford Gillespie, 1936 – Feb 8 2022 of Chunchula, Alabama. Obituary website no longer available for details.
Charles Edward Gillespie, passed away peacefully at his family home on Monday, April 27, 2026, in the care of his loving wife of 60 years, Linda Gillespie. Charles was a devoted husband, father, outdoorsman, and above all – a true man of faith. He never met a stranger and treated everyone like a friend he had known for years. Countless stories reflect his kindness and quick humor, two things that we will all dearly miss. Charles proudly served in the U. S. Army as a Military Policeman stationed in Germany.
Sharing 60 years of marriage with his wife, Linda, he was a proud father to his two sons, Rocky and Bo. His fondest memories are in the woods with his youngest son and best friend, Bo. Hunting and fishing were more than just hobbies – they were a part of Charles, and he rarely came home empty handed. Above all he was a man of faith. When asked what led him to dress as Moses and walk to Decatur carrying the 10 Commandments, Linda simply answered, “Faith.” He lived his life guided by that belief, holding close to the promise of Jeremiah 29:11. He was also a dedicated philanthropist. Charles raised thousands of dollars for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of his first-born son, Rocky.
Charles was preceded in death by his two sons, Rocky and Bo; father, Samuel; mother, Esther; sister, McKinney; and brother, George Thomas. Charles is survived by his wife, Linda; sister, Pam; brothers, Marvin and Nick; and his grandson, Blaine; along with several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation was at Parkway Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with service to follow. Family met at 9:30 a.m. Morris Chapel Cemetery, 4826 County Road 217, Trinity, AL 35673
Charles Eugene Gillespie, Sr, age 70, died Tuesday in a local hospital Oct 1956. Survivors include the widow Mrs Inez Gillespie, a son C E Gillespie Jr, both of Prattville, three daughters, Mrs L H French, Graceville, Fla, Mrs Sam DeRamus, Mrs Whit Moncrief, both of Prattville, two brothers, G R Gillespie, L N Gillespie, both of Prattville, seven grandchildren. Funeral from the Presbyterian Church. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama
Charles L Gillespie Nov 1899 – Sept 1900 son of Mr & Mrs W A Gillespie Morris Cemetery, Jefferson Co, Alabama
Colonel Charley “Chuck” Pat Gillespie (USAF-Ret.), 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Birmingham, surrounded by his family. Chuck was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, on January 30, 1933, to Fred and Doris Gillespie and was raised in Peoria, Illinois. He graduated from Bradley University in 1954. Upon graduation, he received a commission into the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant. Chuck served his country for 28 years on active duty with the Air Force from 1954 to 1983, rising to the rank of Colonel. Except for three years (1967-1970) as a professor of Aerospace Studies at Ohio State University teaching Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) cadets, and one year earning his MBA at Michigan State University, Chuck spent his career as a computer systems staff officer. Early in his career, he distinguished himself as a key architect in the design and implementation of automated data processing (ADP) and information management systems within the Air Force and Department of Defense. Chuck’s military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), and Joint Service Commendation Medal. Chuck was also a graduate of the Air War College in 1973.
Following his retirement from the Air Force in 1983, Chuck was hired as an executive vice president for Computer Data Systems Inc. (CDSI) of Rockville, Maryland, one of the Washington area’s oldest information technology companies. CDSI was acquired in 1997 by Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., of Dallas, where Chuck continued as executive vice president until his retirement from ACS in 2002.
Charley was a longtime member of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church where he was actively involved in serving meals, greeting members and Sunday school. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Sue Bates and MaryAnn West; wife Betty Gillespie, who he was married to for 26 years; and grandson, Luke Gillespie. He is survived by his wife LaRue Speights-Gillespie; and by the mother of his children, Geraldine Glass, to whom he was married for 37 years. He is also survived by children Brenda Voulgarides (Louis), Mark Gillespie (Cheryl), Sara Henderson (Ronnie), and Julie Prince (Lance). Other survivors include stepchildren Chuck Tarter (Michelle), Roddie Tarter, Eddie Tarter, Stephen Speights (Gary), Stephanie Hollinger (Doug), and Jennifer Binet (John); grandchildren Anthony and Jake Voulgarides, Zac Henderson, Jack, Beau and Lily Prince, Kelsey Gillespie, Heidi Gillespie Welfl, Lindsay Stotts and Kaylea Dubelbeis; 15 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and LuLu, his faithful Shih Tzu companion.
A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, 35216. Visitation began at 3PM followed by the Celebration of Life service at 4PM. Chuck’s ashes will be interred with military honors at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama.
Charlotte Ann (Kline) Mann Gillespie, 66, of Gordon, Alabama, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at home.
Charlotte was born May 24, 1952 in Elkton, MD, and lived in North East until 2014. Charlotte was a nurse at Veterans Affairs Administration, retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting, bird watching, fishing, and playing the slots. She was a life member of the VFW, joining August 10, 1999.
Survivors include her husband: Ronald Gillespie, of Gordon, AL; brothers: Frank “Doodle” Kline (Betty), Charles Kline (Devon), Henry Kline; uncle, Jack Falkenstein (Sue); stepdaughter, Jennifer Easterwood; three grandchildren; several cousins; nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents: Henry F. Kline and Sara I.(Creswell) Kline; and brother, George P. Kline. Published Cecil Whig, Jan 2, 2019.
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D A Gillespie, b July 22, 1845. d May 17, 1894. Burial Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama – 59th Ala Inf, Co B – Confederate Soldier
Dan C Gillespie b Jan 24, 1917 – d Feb 21, 1969 Shady Grove Cemetery, Lee, Alabama
Daniel Gillespie died Jan 27, 1848 at the residence of his daughter in Chambers Co, Alabama, a soldier of the Revolution in his 85th year. Born Ireland, he came to this country sometime before the beginning of the hostilities. He took up arms at age 15. After peace, he settled on Calhoun Creek, South Carolina where he resided until 1831. He moved to Troup Co, Georgia and then in 42 or 43 he came to Alabama, leaving 9 children, 36 Grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
David Gillespie & wife, 1791 – 1870 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Coosa, Alabama
David Michael Gillespie, Sr, Age 60 of Birmingham, AL, passed away of liver cancer on November 27, 2009. He was a loving, beautiful and caring man who wrapped his whole world around his family and friends. He will be missed but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Faye Self Gillespie. He is survived by his sons, Mark, David and Joseph; six grandchildren whom he adored, John Nagy and Justin, Austin, Cleveland, Kathrine, and Candice Gillespie; brother, Tommy; sisters, Vicky Beasley, Kathy Cook and Beth Mitchell. Memorial services were held at 11:00 on December 7th, 2009 at Cross Point Church in Argo.
David Z Gillespie Dec 27, 1897 – Aug 18, 1899 son of W J & W B Gillespie, Holly Branch (Olive Branch) Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
Davis Gillespie died age 13. No dates. Alexander-Welborn Cemetery, Lawrence, Alabama
Debra Erlene Gillespie (Bailey), September 6, 1956 ~ June 1, 2023, 66 Years Old. Debra (Debbie) Bailey Gillespie, 66, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep while recovering from a medical procedure on June 1, 2023, at Crestwood Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her father, Everett Bailey, and her stepfather, Dean Helser. She is survived by her mother Helen Helser, her loving husband Carroll Gillespie, their two sons Matthew (Jennifer) of Orlando, Florida, and Andy (Lydia) of Spring Hill, Tennessee, as well as four grandchildren: Haley, Aiden, Collin, and Hudson. She is also survived by her two brothers, Randy (Sharon), and Brian Bailey.
Debra was born on September 6, 1956, in Huntsville, Alabama to Helen and Everett Bailey. Debra attended Plevna Elementary School and Buckhorn High School in New Market where she graduated in 1974. Debra and her husband Carroll were married in 1974 and remained so for the rest of her life. Debra (Debbie) lived in the Huntsville area all her life. She worked most of her career at the SCI (Sanmina Corporation) for 27 consecutive years starting in 1986.
Debra had a green thumb. When the weather was nice and she wasn’t at work, you could always find her in the yard, garden, garden section of a store, or at a greenhouse looking for new plants to add to her collection. When it was time to unwind, she enjoyed watching home renovation and cooking shows. Debra loved to travel with Carroll on their annual anniversary Vegas trips, where she enjoyed listening to the winning sounds of the slot machines.
A visitation was held at Hazel Green Funeral Home located at 13921 US-231-431 N, Hazel Green, Alabama on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and Chapel service followed at 2 PM with Jason Reid officiating and burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, New Market, Alabama.
Diane (Keenum) Gillespie, Trinity, Alabama, March 22, 1946 – Dec 21, 2022 , 76, went Home to be with her Savior while surrounded by family who returned the love she had so generously given. She was born to Charlie “Bud” and Mildred (Standridge) Keenum. She attended Speake School and married Marvin Gillespie on May 30,1964. While caring for their four children, Dianne faithfully served as a pastor’s wife for over 24 years. Her servant heart loved people wherever she went. She drove a school bus for East Lawrence for 25 years, during which time she and Marvin became foster parents. They opened their home to several children including a bonus daughter, Michelle. Dianne was very proud of her children and their families; she set an example of service that was passed to her from her own parents. Her commitment to Christ was fostered at Enon Baptist Church as a child. She has been an active member of Family Baptist Church for over 10 years. Dianne is survived by her husband and children: Dana Davis (Reeder), Joel Gillespie (Tiffany), Ginger McComb (Matt), and Wendy Worlund (Doug); grandchildren: Meg Catherine McComb, Hannah Davis, Levi Gillespie, Cade McComb, Tristan Worlund, and Evie Worlund.
She is also survived by Carolyn Elaine Balch, Rita (Johnny) Wilson, Martha Keenum, Ed Skelton, Charis Gillespie, Charles (Linda) Gillespie, Pam (Johnny) Moses, and Nick Gillespie. She leaves behind cherished nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Roger Keenum and Edd Balch, McKinney Skelton, George Thomas Gillespie, Gerald Graham and Carla Crosslin. Visitation was Monday, December 26th, from 6:00-8:00pm and service at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27th, both at Family Baptist Church with Parkway Funeral directing.
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Ellen Gillispie Dec 14, 1904 – July 2, 1938 Alexander-Wellborn Cemetery, Lawrence, Alabama
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F C Gillispie Feb 11, 1844 – June 26, 1917 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Coosa, Alabama
Flint C. Gillespie Sr., 93, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Funeral was October 30, 2018, at Parkway Funeral Home with Brother Daniel Gray and Brother Brent Gillespie officiating. Burial was in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gladys Gillespie.
Photo: Flint with siblings made at a family reunion in about 1990; bottom row: James, Billy, and Wimpy. Top: Peggy, Mary Ann, Christine, Hambone, Myrtle and Flint. Not pictured is another sister, Opal. Published in The Moulton Advertiser,
Floyd A Gillespie Nov 15, 1908 – July 22, 1961 Vongile Gillespie July 13, 1921 – Nov 27, 2010 Enterprise City Cemetery, Coffee Co, Alabama
Francis C Gillespie Sept 13, 1862 – Oct 16, 1881, wife of J P Gillespie, Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshall Co, Alabama
Fred Gillespie 1947 – Oct 12, 2020 from Decatur, AL. Obituary no longer available on funeral home website.
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Mrs Gail Skaggs Gillespie age 76 of Rainsville, AL passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at her residence. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 12:00PM at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens. Survivors: Son: Steven & Pam Skaggs, Daughter: Tina & Labron Whiteside, Sisters: Joyce Ramos, Beverly Williams, Regina Henderson. 4 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her Husband: Joe Gillespie, and her
Parents: Ray & Girt Williams. Visitation was on Monday, August 14th from 5:00 pmuntil 7:00 pm & Tuesday, August 15th from 10:00 am until 12:00 p, Burial Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
George A Gillespie, b Dec 2, 1846. d Jan 27, 1924. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga Co, Alabama. 1st Ala Inf, Co H – Confederate Soldier
George D Gillespie June 21, 1898 – Nov 1, 1964 vet stone. Alabama PVC artillery corps, WW II. Jessie B Gillespie March 12, 1896 – April 25, 1967. Maplesville Cemetery, Chilton, Alabama
Gillespie baby born and died Dec 6, 1923, daughter of Grover Cleveland & Mary Sallie Shelton Gillespie. Note with record: Sallie was a daughter of Absalom Jeremiah (Bud) Shelton & Elizabeth Rebecca Willingham Shelton and the granddaughter of Martin van Buren Shelton. Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
Grover Cleveland Gillespie Oct 20, 1893 – Aug 20,1974 (son of Henry Warren Alexander & Roxanne Laura Gillespie. He married Mary Sallie Shelton. Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
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Hannibal A Gillespie b 1839. d 1878 Blount Co, AB. Member of 4th Alabama Calvary.
Helen Gillespie, of Midfield, Alabama died April 19, 2021. Obituary no longer available.
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Infant son of J P & Cora D Gillespie Sept 11, 1896 – Sept 11, 1896 Mt Vernon Missionary Church Cemetery, Marshall Co, Alabama
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J H Gillespie Nov 20, 1889 – Nov 10, 1957 Alexander-Welborn Cemetery, Lawrence, Alabama
James Kelley Gillespie Sr, 82, of Millbrook, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Prattsville Baptist Hospit, al. He was born on Friday, Aug 14, 1936 in Clilton Co, AL, so of the late Walter Kelly Gillespie and the late Mary Ethel Corley Gillespie. Surviving are his wife, Sue Gillespie of Millbrook; sons Richard Lee Gillespie; David Earl (Jennifer) Gillespie; grandchildren: Daniel Gilmore, Chris Gillespie, Stephen Gillespie, Jayden Gillespie, Brittany Flores, Sean Gillespie, Heather Gillespie, Summer Gillespie; sister Betty Ellison.
He was predeceased by his son, James Kelly Gillespie, Jr and grandson, Richard Gillespie.
Service May 24th at River of Life Church, Deatsville, Alabama at 11 am with Rev Nick Edwards officiating.
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James Arthur Gillespie Dec 11, 1921 – Dec 29, 2001 Sardis Cemetery, Henry Co, Alabama
James Joseph Gillespie, Jr., 84, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed peacefully from this life and went to God in the early morning on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born to James Joseph, Sr., and Mary Kane Gillespie on November 22, 1937, the oldest of seven children, in Poughkeepsie, New York; moved to Centralia, Pennsylvania; and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended St. Callistus Catholic School, St. Thomas More High School, and graduated from Villanova University in 1965, a devoted follower of their basketball program. In addition, he served in the U.S. Navy on active duty and the reserves in the 1960s.
His professional career began in the late 1950s, where he worked with the first computers produced, continuing in that field as the industry grew, first at Univac Corporation in Pennsylvania, then Pentastar Corporation, CSC and SAIC in Alabama. The other, right-brain side of Joe was demonstrated by his love of art, music, and theatre. He was an irrepressible baritone, known by many for his rendition of “Danny Boy,” and he participated in his church choir for many a year, adding much volume to the men’s section. In his middle years, he could be found in community theatre productions in Pennsylvania and Alabama, both onstage and in a directorial capacity.
Most of all, though, he loved nothing more than a spirited debate with anyone and most everyone on his favorite subjects—politics and religion. Those debates satisfied his innate desire to teach wherever and whenever possible. While perhaps an occasional listener escaped without being completely persuaded to his position (!), Joe always hoped that he had planted a seed. Joe is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ingrid; his daughter, Carolyn Kottmeyer, and her husband, Mark, along with his granddaughters, Alexa and Jessie, and his great-granddaughter, Alanna; his daughter, Elizabeth Lilley, and her husband, Bryan and his grandson, James; and his son, Edward (“Ted”) Gillespie. Joe was predeceased by his son, James Joseph (“Jay”) Gillespie, III. He is also survived by his sisters, Sarah Ferraro, Mary Theresa Bergan, and Catherine Whelan; and by his brothers, Michael Gillespie, Patrick Gillespie, and Bernard Gillespie.
Visitation began at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1055 Hughes Road, Madison. The Funeral Mass was at noon with Fr. Antony Vadakara presiding.
James L Gillespie b Feb 4, 1841. d Aug 18, 1898. Burial First Baptist Church Cemetery, Boaz, Marshall Co, Alabama. 56th Georgia Inf, Co C – Confederate Soldier
James M Gillespie birth June 6, 1845 death Nov 8, 1914 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama PVT Co D 59th Reg AL Inf CSA
James Mathews Gillespie b Oct 11, 1838. d July 10, 1920 Friendship U Methodist Church Cemetery, Gardendale, Jefferson Co, Alabama. 58th Ala Inf, Co C – Confederate Soldier
James Palmer Gillespie, passed away on January 19, 2024 at the age of 88. He was predeceased by: his wife Janice Putman Gillespie; his parents, Clifford Gillespie and Ewell Palmer Gillespie; and his brother Robert. He is survived by: his daughters, Julie Saint, Jodi Tetzlaff of Milwaukee,Wisconsin, Jeanie Green (Russell, Sr.) of Oneonta and Joy Gillespie (Jonathan Frechette) of Winston, Georgia.; his grandsons, Russell Green, Jr. (Jessica), Christopher Green and Michael Green (Christina); his great grandchildren, Piper Ann, Avery Grace and Owen Grady; and his sister-in-law Marilyn Gillespie.
James Walter Gillespie, We are sad to announce that, on March 19, 2022, at the age of 82, James Walter Gillespie of Huntsville, Alabama, born in Paris, Tennessee passed away. He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Gillespie and Viola Gillespie; his daughter-in-law Jayna May Gillespie; and his siblings, Carleene Patterson, Jack Gillespie, Mary Jo Gillespie and David Gillespie. He is survived by: his wife Judy Woody Gillespie; his sons, Woody Gillespie (Jill) and Brad Gillespie (Ellen); and his grandchildren, May Merrill Gillespie, Davis Gillespie and Grant Gillespie. Funeral March 24th at Latham United Methodist Church, 109 Weatherly Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Jeff Gillespie. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jeff Gillespie (Leeds, Alabama), born in Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away on August 6, 2023 at the age of 72. Funeral service Monday, Aug 14th at Kilgroe Funeral Home – Leeds 1750 Ashville Rd, Leeds, AL 35094 followed by burial at Alabama National Cemetery
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Jessie M Gillespie April 27, 1916 – no date. Nelson R Gillespie, Sr Jan 1, 1916 – Jan 16, 2000 White Pond Baptist Church Cemetery, Autauga, Alabama
John Gillespie June 8, 1879 – Aug 28, 1942 Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
John D Gillespie July 22 – July 27, 1912 Alexander-Welborn Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
John D Gillespie Sept 29, 1955 – Jan 10, 2006 PVC US ARMY. Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Russell Co, Alabama
John gave many years of professional service through his employment with the VA Hospital, Birmingham, Ala. and the City of Birmingham, Ala. John was preceded in death by his mother, Annette. John’s life on earth is over, but his memories and life will be cherished by his son, father, a loving brother, two uncles, seven aunts, and many loving relatives and friends. Kirksey’s Mortuary of Birmingham, Ala. is directing. PFC US Army Vietnam
John Newton Gillespie, Jr.,79, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 1, 1942. He was married to Linda Robin (Lowery) Gillespie on March 27, 1965.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who was truly loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in various callings. John was very kind and always happy to lend a helping hand. He will be missed by many friends and family members.
John had a 26-year career in the United States Air Force, which included working on Air Force One under several U.S. Presidents. He received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Troy University. He went on to have a career as a computer programmer working for the U.S. Federal Government.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nell Gillespie. Survivors include his wife, Linda Gillespie; his two daughters, Kelly Vaziri (Saeid) and Kristine Sparrowhawk (Kele); grandchildren, Jonathan Vaziri (Hiba), Kayhan Vaziri (Rae), Stefan Vaziri (Chie), and Zoe Sommer (Jeff); and great-granddaughters, Norah and Luna Vaziri. John is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Green and Genell Bloyd (Sam); along with a nephew and several nieces.
The family greeted friends on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ridout’s Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Also on Monday, October 31, 2022, the gravesite committal service was at 12:30 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115.
John P Gillespie Sept 21, 1855 – March 11, 1887 s/o J L Gillespie & M L Gillespie, Wood Family Cemetery, Jefferson Co, Alabama
John R Gillespie, age 43, of Fultondale, AL, passed away on March 13, 2003, in a local hospital. He was an avid NASCAR and Dale Ernhardt racing fan. He loved old comedy and old western TV shows and was a daily patron of Max’s Cafeteria in Gardendale. He was a loving father, son and brother who will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Visitation was held on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at Walker Chapel Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Walker Chapel Memorial Gardens. Father Liam Sullivan officiating. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie D. Higginbotham (Ben), Remlap; mother, Carolyn L. Jarboe (Marcus), Vestavia; brother, Michael Gillespie, Birmingham; aunt, Geraldine Brown, Fultondale; great aunt, Thelma Brown, Robinwood; and special friend, Ralph Horsley. Walker Chapel Funeral Home is directing.
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While in Charlottesville, VA, he joined the United States Marine Corp Reserve. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1951 with a BA in History. He served in the United States Air Force in Alaska during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954 and retired as a Captain. He returned to study law at the University of Alabama Law School in 1954 and received his LL.B. from the Birmingham School of Law in 1957. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity at Alabama. He was employed by Mass Mutual Financial Group in 1956 where he completed his Chartered Life Underwriter Degree from the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA in 1967. He was President of the Shar-Lou Investment Company and President of Sharp & Sierra Investments, Inc.
He had a distinguished career in the life insurance business for over 55 years. He was a Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, Member of the Chartered Life Underwriter Society, Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham, Past President of the Birmingham Life Underwriters and Financial Planners Association. He was honored by the Birmingham Association of Life Underwriters as Life Underwriter of the Year in 1971 and was a 14-year recipient of the Life Underwriter of the Year award for the Birmingham Agency of Mass Mutual Financial Group.
He was a Past President of the Exchange Club of Birmingham, a member of the Country Club of Birmingham for 68 years. He was the Past President, Life Member and Heritage Award recipient of the Saint Andrews Society of the Middle South. He was a member of The Beaux Arts Krewe. He was a Past President and former member of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Alabama and a former member of the Newcomen Society. He previously belonged to the Birmingham Jefferson Historical Society and the Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of the Birmingham Botanical Society, Birmingham Zoo, Emmet O’Neal Library, McWane Center, and the Empty Nesters of Liberty Park and the Duffers Golf Group of the Country Club of Birmingham.Sharp helped start and presided over the Alpha Sigma Delta Alumni Group for 15 years.
He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International and a member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church of Mountain Brook and Saint Luke’s Senior’s Ministries. He was a founding member of The Birmingham Ski Club in 1956 and helped organize the first Birmingham Polo Club with Minion Comer Smith in 1956. He foxhunted with the Branchwater Hunt Club in Birmingham. He was a former member of the Birmingham Sky Diver’s Club and was still skydiving at age 93.
He was a Black Belt in Karate, a member of Nine at the Clock, and Dixie Classic Motorcycle Clubs, the Early Birds Tennis Group and he played in the Forever Fifty-Nine Tennis Tournaments for many years. One of Sharp’s hobbies was creating and welding large metal sculptures, which were exhibited in art shows and charity events. Sharp’s extensive knowledge of history and his phenomenal ability to recount details of his and his wife’s many adventures enriched conversations with family and friends. He was the epitome of a true Southern gentleman.
A Memorial service was held at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3736 Montrose Road in Mountain Brook on Tuesday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. The family received friends for a visitation at 10:00 a.m. before the service.
John W Gillespie Nov 24, 1857 – July 24, 1948 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
Joshua Bo Gillespie, of Trinity, Alabama, who passed away on August 4, 2025 at the age of 44. He was predeceased by: his wife Karen Gillespie; his brother Rocky Gillespie; and his grandparents, Sam, Esther Gillespie, Billy Ray, Estell Naylor and Forney Naylor. He is survived by: his parents, Charles Gillespie and Linda Naylor Gillespie; and his close friend Nichole Waldrep. Funeral August 4th at Parkway Funeral Home, 23599 AL-24, Trinity, AL 35673
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Laura Hatchett Gillespie Feb 2, 1888 – June 19, 1964 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
Lela Gillespie death Oct 18, 1940 age 74 yrs. Tall County, AB. Burial Langley Funeral Home Record, Tallapposa Co, Alabama
Louis & Louise Gillespie born and died Aug 15, 1947. Twins of Ralph & Barbara Gillespie. Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
Lucy Johnson Gillespie 1796 – Aug 31, 1886 Chalybeate Methodist Cemetery, Lawrence, Alabama
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Marian Gillespie Oct 29, 1846 – June 13, 1847 Old Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Sumter, Alabama
Martha Gillespie Dec 10, 1884 – Nov 5, 1890 Alexander-Welborn Cemetery, Lawrence, Alabama
Martha Gills Gillespie May 10, 1849 – Dec 5, 1944 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
Mary McRee Gillespie death Feb 19, 1859 age 74. Old Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Sumpter, Alabama
Mary Nell Gillespie, Funeral service for Mary Nell Gillespie, age 60, of Trinity was at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Reese officiating. The family received friends for one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Midway Memorial Gardens. Ms. Gillespie, who died December 3, 2023, was born May 6, 1963, in Alabama to Alvis Cochran and Johnie Mae Cole Cochran. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Gillespie dearly loved her family and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Gillespie Powers and Maggie Gillespie Hanna; and seven grandchildren, Summer Shupe, Jackson Shupe, Calvin Powers, Adie Hanna, Ella Hanna, John Luke Gillespie, and Mattie Hanna. Pallbearers were Calvin Powers, Jackson Shupe, Craig Shupe, Caleb Shupe and James Powers.
Matteline Gillespie March 19, 1910 – May 15, 2001 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
Mattie E Gillespie May 10, 1849 – Dec 5, 1944 Pleasant Cemetery, Coosa, Alabama
Mildred Rudd Gillespie b Feb 4, 1913 – d Feb 24, 1996 Shady Grove Cemetery, Lee, Alabama
Minnie E Gillespie Jan 18, 1910 – July 25, 1994 (wife of Paul J Gillespie. Married Sept 28, 1928). Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
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Narcissa J Gillespie death October 25, 1861. Spouse A M Gillespie, parents Joseph & Temperance Gillespie. Union Springs, Alabama
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Paul Allen Gillespie, died August 11, 1970. Anniston, Alabama. He became a Major League Baseball Catcher.
Paul J Gillespie Aug 18,1908 – Oct 3, 1993 Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
Paul Towbridge Gillespie, Jr., died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home of 48 years, surrounded by his family and caregivers. Trow made you feel like you were the only person in the room. His joy of life was contagious, and nothing mattered more to him than being surrounded by his family and friends. Weekly family cookouts with the Gillespie, Henderson and Morrow clans were legendary. And always, the more, the merrier! He would pour you a glass of wine twice the size you needed and start the conversation with “Let me tell you something.” If you asked him how he was doing, he would reliably respond “Never Better!” And he meant it. His boys’ friends could never forget what would happen if they said “Hey, Mr. Gillespie.” The response was always, “You better save that hay-you might have to marry a mule!”
He was born in Morristown, New Jersey on June 6, 1947 and moved to Memphis shortly thereafter. It was the beginning of a lifelong love with the city he would call home for the next 77 years. He was the son of Paul Trowbridge Gillespie and Dorothy Anderson Gillespie, who predeceased him. Trow attended Presbyterian Day School and then Memphis University School where he excelled as an athlete on both the football field and the basketball court. He played for legendary MUS coaches Jake Rudolph and Jerry Peters and was part of Coach Peters’ first MUS basketball team in the 1964-1965 season.
Trow earned a football scholarship to Vanderbilt where he played on the 1965 freshman team and later started three years as a defensive back. His first game as a starter was against Alabama at Legion Field. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Trow moved back to Memphis to start his career at First Tennessee Investment Management while simultaneously serving in the National Guard. He was proud of his National Guard service but freely admitted if his unit had been sent to active duty, the casualty rate no doubt would have been 100 percent! It was also during this period when Trow met the love of his life, Elizabeth, or “Drum”, as they affectionally called each other, and they were married for 47 years. In 1975, Trow and others left the bank and co-founded Southeastern Asset Management. In 1985, he left Southeastern to co-found NewSouth Capital Management.
Outside of his family and friends, Trow dedicated himself to a life of service. He truly believed in making the city of Memphis a better place for all of us. While Trow was proud of his business accomplishments, what mattered most was giving back to his community. Luke 12:48 states “To whom much is given, much is required,” and he exemplified this passage throughout his life.
A lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, he served as Senior Warden on the Vestry, helped lead the campaign to build the Parish Life Center, and contributed to numerous stewardship efforts. He served as Chairman of the Board of MUS and was a board member for over thirty years. He led the campaign to build the campus center and new upper school in the early 2000s. He served two terms as Chairman of the Board for ArtsMemphis and was on the board for over 45 years. He was also a Chairman of the Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation Community Advisory Board and a Chairman of the Trezevant Manor Foundation. He was President of the Liberty Bowl in 1986 and served on its selection committee for many years.
Surviving family are his wife, Elizabeth Johnston Gillespie; three sons Paul Trowbridge Gillespie III and wife Paige, Stuart Johnston Gillespie and wife Alexis, and John Marston Gillespie and fiancé Mackenzie; three grandchildren, Bailey Elizabeth Gillespie, Paul Trowbridge Gillespie IV, and Grace Hastings Gillespie; his sister Grace (Gaye) Gillespie Henderson and husband Haywood; and nine nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle T.” His family would like to thank his caregivers during the last years of his life: Tasha and Jamecka Donley and Bettie Love.
The family received friends from 5-7 o’clock in the sanctuary of St. John’s Episcopal Church Tuesday evening, September 9th. Services were held at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, September 10th at 1PM.
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Robert David Gillespie, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC on Friday, June 19, 2026 after a brief illness.
David was born September 9, 1952 in Bluefield, WV and raised in Bluefield, VA to the late Douglas B. Gillespie and the late Joann M. Gillespie. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn B. Gillespie; son, Jason R. Gillespie (Lindsay); daughter, Meredith I. G. Lavasque (William); grandchildren; Keegan Gillespie, Ian Gillespie, and Lillian Lavasque all of Greensboro, NC; brother Dr. Douglas B. Gillespie, Jr. (Margot) of Terre Haute, IN. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and many cousins. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his sister, Angela J. Gillespie.
David was passionate about golf and was a very good player. He met his wife on the golf course, trying to teach her how to play. His home course in Bluefield, VA was Richwood Golf Club, where he competed in many tournaments and won the Club Championship in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1982, 1987 and 1991.
Funeral arrangements: Visitation began at Forbis & Dick on North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC on Wednesday, June 24th will begin at 10:00am and the service began at 11:00am, with graveside services at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Robert Emory Gillespie, Jr. age 56, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. Robert was born May 13, 1968 in Birmingham, AL and grew up in Montgomery, AL. He attended Jefferson Davis High School, class of 1986, and Huntingdon College on an academic and baseball scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Robert started his career in chemical sales with Buckman Laboratories in St. Mary’s, GA. He later returned to Birmingham working in medical sales with numerous companies through the years. Some of his most enjoyable positions were National Director of Business Development at Atherotec, Inc; Director of Sales at Esoterix, Inc and Regional Transplant Manager at Europhins, Transplant Genomics, Inc.
Robert had a personality that filled the room. His booming voice and contagious demeanor let you know he was ready to lift-up a kid with two strikes on his back in a tie ball game. He was an excellent athlete playing high school football, basketball, and baseball, continuing his baseball career into college, but most of all he enjoyed coaching his son’s little league and travel baseball teams. His ability to disarm with humor, matched by his unyielding protection of the dignity of his players, WAS the magic of Robert Gillespie. He could not have been prouder of Rob’s many accomplishments on and off the field and loved watching him excel in baseball and football for Mountain Brook High School. Robert was given “A Promise to Help Servants Award” for his charitable contributions through the years with the Spirit of Luke Charitable Foundation – a worthy organization founded by Dr. Sandra and Henry Ford which provides free healthcare and social services to underserved communities in Alabama’s Black Belt. Robert had a genuine love of music, with an extensive playlist from the ’70s and ’80s. He knew every artist and every lyric and shared that enthusiasm for music with his friends and family, who he loved very much.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Emory Gillespie, Sr. He is survived by Natalie Tortorici Gillespie and son Robert “Rob” Emory Gillespie III; mother Marilyn Motlow Gillespie; sister Evelyn Gillespie Smith (Ted), many nephews, cousins, relatives, and supportive friends. A Memorial service was held Tuesday, May 13th on his birthday at Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35213. Visitation 1:30 p.m., with service at 2:30 p.m.
Roosevelt Gillispie, age 89, of Dolomite, Alabama, a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Because no birth information was available, Roosevelt was born in or about 1934.
Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1432 Mills Street, Dolomite, Alabama 35061. Interment followed on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:15 AM at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama. Arrington Funeral Home of Birmingham, Alabama directed. Roosevelt served in Korean War.
Roy J Gillespie Nov 22, 1904 – March 1, 1977 (James/Gillespie lot) Nora C Gillespie June 16, 1881 – April 19, 1973 Morris Cemetery, Jefferson Co.
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Sadie Irene Gillespie April 17, 1908 – Nov 11, 1908 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
Sallie F Gillespie, wife of P M Gillespie and daughter of J W & F A Farley Dec 18, 1862 – Aug 10, 1887 Farley Cemetery, Madison, Alabama
Sallie S Gillespie March 21, 1891 – Dec 28, 1974 (wife of Grover Cleveland Gillespie. Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
Sarah Pride Gillespie, wife of William Gillespie, daughter of Colonel Isaac & Polly Lane, born in Wake Co, NC Nov 13, 1812. Died in Morgan Co, Alabama March 27,1835 Lane Cemetery, Colbert Co, Alabama
Sharon Ann Gillespie, Sharon Gillespie’s passing has been publicly announced by Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke, AL. Jan 11, 2022.
Sherril Barnett Gillespie March 13, 1915 – July 21, 1947 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Coosa, Alabama
Stephen Gillespie b Nov 15, 1837 d April 29, 1900. Gillespie Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama. 35th Ala Inf Co C – Confederate Soldier
Stephen O’Neil Gillespie, “Santa” age 57, of Hueytown, passed away April 10, 2009. Steve served in the USMC during the Vietnam Era. He served as a state officer and was a State Charter Member of the Vietnam Veterans/Legacy Motorcycle Club in Alabama. He attended Christian Life Fellowship in Calera. Steve had a strong love and calling to teach God’s word. He is survived by his wife “the love of his life”, Leslie Gillespie “Mrs. Claus”; brothers, Mike Gillespie (Diane) and Richard Gillespie (Carrol); one niece and three nephews; all his brothers in the Vietnam Veterans/Legacy Motorcycle Club – LRB; and many other friends. Visitation was held from 5:30 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with burial at a later date at the new Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL. Mark Davis officiating.
Steven Nakomis Gillespie. Funeral for Steven Nakomis Gillespie, 56, of Moulton wasThursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Evers and Steve Spry officiating.
Burial will be in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gillespie, who died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at his residence, was born July 31, 1951, in Huntsville to Nokomis “Nick” Gillespie and Jean Yeager Gillespie. Hewas preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by a special friend, Sherry Adcock; his mother and stepfather, Jean Thomas Kreps and Ralph Kreps of Hartselle; two brothers, Danny Gillespie of Moulton and Todd Gillespie of Auburn; and one sister, Diane Ward of Bremen. Pallbearers were William “Butch” Byers, John Keith Roberts, David Gillespie Jr., Ronald Thrasher, Wayne Nix and Buddy Cook.
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Thomas Gillespie Aug 24, 1818 – Jan 17, 1885 Pleasant Cemetery, Coosa, Alabama. PVT Co B, 59 AL Reg, CSA – Confederate Soldier
Thomas Andrew Gillespie, born Oct 10, 1954, died, age 68, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A private family memorial was held at a later date.
Thomas William Gillespie “Toonie” March 2, 1884 – Feb 10, 1964 Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Coosa Co, Alabama
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W I Gillespie May 15, 1876 – Nov 2, 1944 (buried next to Nelson & Jessie) White Pond Baptist Church Cemetery, Autauga, Alabama
Willard Gillespie Feb 21, 1917 – Oct 21, 1920 Sivley Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Alabama
William James Gillespie was born on February 27, 1928 and passed away on August 22, 2018. Johns-Ridout’s Funeral Parlors.
Gordon Gillespie KERR, Sr b Sept 10, 1922 – d Oct 1, 1977 Springhill Graveyard, Mobile, Alabama
Diane Patricia Gillespie WARD, age 79, of Moulton died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Parkway Funeral Home is assisting her family with arrangements. She was born March 5, 1946, in Alabama to Nokomis Gillespie and Jean Alain Yeager Gillespie. She is survived by her children, Curtis Michael Wright and Angela M. Kisner; her brother, Danny Gene Gillespie; and extended family.
Vera Gillespie WILLIAMSON 1901 – 1993 Calvin Weaver Williamson 1888 – 1968 Elizabeth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Butler, Alabama
Record Count: 95
Source: AlabamaGenWeb; Dignity Memorials; Sandoz Teszler College Library. Trinity Archive, Legacy, Find A Grave, Echovita.
