Shelby County
Alabama

Obituaries 

 


 Sharon Spielman Ashcraft


Funeral service for Sharon Spielman Ashcraft, age 63, of Jemison was Oct. 2, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Rockco Funeral Home Chapel in Montevallo. Eric Whitfield presided as clergy. Visitation was Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Ashcraft, who passed away on Sept. 28, 2008, at her home, is preceded in death by parents, Charles F. and Lavedia L. Spielman, and son, Michael Wineyard.
 
She is survived by her husband, Norman Ashcraft; daughter, Kelly Cunningham; sons, Jerry Wineyard, John Ashcraft, Martin Ashcraft and Tracy Ashcraft; sisters, Susan Stone, Sara Whitfield and Sylvia Spielman; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be sent to the Children's Christmas Fund Enon Baptist Church, 4994 Hwy 18, Montevallo, AL 35115.  Rockco Funeral Home directed.

Shelby County  Reporter, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - Submitted by Dena Whitesell

Genealogy Trails Note: 
Mrs. Ashcraft was a dedicated genealogist and a long-time contributor to the sites of Genealogy Trails.  Her dedication and friendship will be missed.

Reverend James M. Scott

The Reverend James M. Scott, an aged minister of the Baptist Church died at his residence near Harpersville on Wednesday night, last, the 10th instance. He was born in Virginia the 12th of January, 1777, moved to South Carolina in early life, and from that state to this, more than 50 years ago. His mind remained strong and vigorous not withstanding his advanced age until within a few months of his death. He leaves numerous descendants and many friends to mourn his loss.

Source: Alabama State Archives Newspaper Files, The Sentinal, Columbiana, Alabama, Thursday, October 18, 1877, Submitted by Jo Ann Hatch


 


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