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OTHER UNPLACED BASS FAMILIES AND OBITUARIES
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UNPLACED - ALABAMA
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1930 Federal Census of Forkland, Greene County, AL (17 Apr 1930)
Eddire Bass Neg 49 M AL AL AL Head Farmer General Farm
Sarah Neg 41 F AL AL AL Wife
Mary Neg 20 F AL AL AL Daughter
James Neg 18 M AL AL AL Son Farm Laborer Farm
Anerson Neg 16 M AL AL AL Son Farm Laborer Farm
Burema Neg 14 M AL AL AL Son
Emma Neg 12 F AL AL AL Daughter
Calvin Geames Neg 19 M AL AL AL Nephew Farm Laborer Farm
Frank Neg 14 M AL AL AL Nephews Farm Laborer Farm
1940 Federal Census of Forkland, Greene County, AL (27 May 1940)
James Bass Neg 28 M Head AL Same Farmer Farm
Sarah Neg 34 F Wife AL Same
Stanhope Gale Neg 16 M Stepson AL Same
James Bass Jr. Neg 1 3/12 M Son AL
Nancy Harris Neg 64 F MotherL AL Same (Wd)
Racine Journal Times, Wisconsin, May 22, 2006
James Bass Jr.
RACINE - Dr. James Bass Jr., 66, passed away Friday evening, May 19, 2006 at his residence. James was born in Green County, Ala., February 10, 1940, son of the late James and Sarah (nee: Weston) Bass Sr. On December 8, 1973, Jim was united in marriage to Elizabeth Roskos in Ann Arbor, Mich. James proudly served as an Operating Room Specialist in the United States Army while he was stationed in Germany from 1958-1961. This experience prompted his journey into the medical field and surgery. Jim was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. He worked as a Surgeon in various cities including, Ann Arbor, Mich., Madison, Cincinnati, Ohio and Buffalo, N.Y. before he opened his practice as a Sole Practitioner in Milwaukee where he worked from 1984 until his retirement in 2000. A distinguished member of the AMA, Jim achieved many firsts in his field of Endoscopic Thoracotomy. He was published in a number of medical journals. Jim will be remembered as a dedicated and skilled Surgeon and most importantly as a loving husband and father. He will be dearly missed. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty three years, Betty; his two sons, Jeremiah Bass of Minneapolis, Minn. and Barry Bass of Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Julia (John) McAlpine, Nancy Thomas, and Christine Timmons; brothers-in-law, Harold (Barbara) Roskos, Roger (Tammy) Roskos, and Larry (Jane) Roskos; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, from 4 until 7 p.m. followed by a time of remembrance at 7 p.m. Memorials to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158 or to The Wisconsin Parkinson Association, 945 N. 12th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 have been suggested. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888.
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1930 Federal Census of New Brockton, Coffee County, AL (24 Apr 1930)
John Bass Neg 22 M AL AL AL Head Public Work Lumber Mill
Julia Neg 22 F AL AL AL Wife Laundress At home
Wilbur Neg 3 6/12 M AL AL AL Won
(Married at 18 & 18)
1940 Federal Census of New Brockton, Coffee County, AL (9 Apr 1940)
Carl Harper Neg 31 M Head AL Same Laborer WPA Project
Julia Neg 31 F Wife AL Same Laundress Private Home
Wilbur Bass Neg 13 M Son AL Same
The Springfield Republican, Massachusetts, Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Wilbertt Bass
Wilbert L. Bass, of Springfield, departed this life on July 1, 2016. Wilbert was born New Brockton, AL, on July 25, 1927, a son of the late John and Julia (Harper) Bass. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Easco Hand Tools as a foreman and retired after thirty-one years in 1988. Willie leaves his wife of sixty-three years Ora Cobbs (Saunders) Bass of Springfield, two sons Ronald Bass and his wife Joyce of Springfield, Bruce Bass and his wife Alicia of Riverview, FL., and five grandchildren Shawn, Eric, Patrick, and Andrea Bass and Jeffery Richardson. Family and friend will honor and remember Wilbert on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield, MA, 01118, gathering from 11a.m. - 1:00p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 1p.m. Burial will be private. Please visit www.byronkeenan.com.
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1940 Federal Census of Mooresville, Limestone County, AL (2 Apr 1940)
Rudolph Watts Neg 34 M Head AL Lawrence Co. Farmer Rented Farm
Mary Neg 39 F Wife AL Lawrence Co. Housekeeper Home
Margaret Bass Neg 25 F Stepdau AL Limestone Co. Laborer Farm
Mozella Neg 6 F StepGD AL Limestone Co.
Jimmie Jr. Neg 5 M StepGS AL Limestone Co.
David L. Neg 2 M StepGS AL
David Lee Bass of Nashville, Tennessee
September 12, 1937 ? July 01, 2018 (Picture included)
David Lee Bass was born in Athens, Alabama on September 12, 1937 to loving parents, Jimmy and Margaret Bell Bass. He was educated in the public school system of Alabama. David relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 1955 at the age of eighteen.
David came to Nashville with the hope of finding and cultivating a relationship with his father. He found him, and a close bond developed between father and son.
Later in life he professed a hope in Christ and accepted Jesus as his Savior.
He often fondly reminisced working for A.J. Smith Lumber Company, Werthan Bag Industries, Steiner Lift Iron and Metal Company and Metro Board of Education. After twenty years of loyal service, he retired from Metro.
David left his journey on earth July 1, 2018 to start a new journey in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-six years, Jane Brown Bass; parents, Margaret Bell Bass and Jimmy Bass, Sr.; sisters, Mozella Watkins, Katherine Cooper, Lottie Toney, Annie Ruth Malone and Leeberta Bass; brothers, Henry Bledsoe, Jr., Willie Bledsoe and Lucian Hines.
He leaves behind to cherish memories of him: daughters, Valerie Stanton-McCoy, Pythenia Gracia of Stone Mountain, GA; son, Juan Stanton; bonus children that he shared his love and heart with: sons, Earl and Michael (Beverly) Stanton and Douglas L. (daughter, Page) Brown; brother, Jimmy Bass, Jr.; sisters, Lillie Bledsoe and Henrietta Hardison; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and other family and friends.
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1920 Federal Census of Smith?s Station, Lee County, Alabama (19 Jan 1920)
Robert Bass B 53 M AL AL AL Head Farmer General Farming
Sallie B 39 F AL AL AL Wife
Lucile B 16 F AL AL AL Daughter
Clifford B 13 M AL AL AL Son Farm Laborer Home Farm
Charlie B 10 M AL AL AL Son
Elliott B 7 M AL AL AL Son
Tom B 72 M AL AL AL Father
1940 Federal Census of Smith?s Station, Lee County, AL (1 May 1940)
Charlie Bass Neg 32 M Head AL Same Laborer Dairy Farm
Maxine Neg 28 F Wife GA Same
Charlie F. Neg 9 M Son AL Same
Ralph Neg 8 M Son AL Same
Alfonse Neg 7 M Son AL Same
Richard Neg 6 M Son AL Same
Ruthalene Neg 2 F Daughter AL
Ruford Neg 2/12 M Son
Brother Charlie Bass, born 3 Jan 1912, died 10 Nov 1991, buried Garners Chapel Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama.
Maxine born 1 Nov 1911, died 9 Oct 2001, buried Garners Chapel Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama.
Columbis Ledger-Enquirer, Georgia, Saturday, September 15, 2012
Charlie Frank Bass
July 26, 1930- September 8, 2012
Columbus, GA- Mr. Charlie Frank Bass, age 82, of Columbus, Georgia died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at The Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Bass will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 415 South Seale Road Phenix City, Alabama. The interment will follow at Garner Chapel Cemetery. According toSumbry's Memorial Funeral Home Mr. Bass was born July 26, 1930 to the late Charlie and Maxine Bass. Mr. Bass was employed at Max Mobile Homes as Director of Sales in Phenix City, Alabama. He later became the owner of multiple businesses in the Columbus area ,most recently the 8th Street Thrift Store in Columbus, Georgia. He leaves to mourn a loving and devoted wife, Mable Bass; two adoring daughters, Jacqueline Denise Bass and Foncilla "Shug" Walton both of Columbus, Georgia; two sons, Kenneth Benton and Benjamin (Stephanie) Williams of Columbus, Georgia; two brothers, Robert George (Bernice) Bass and James (Delores) Bass, both of Columbus, Georgia; two sisters, Elaine (Robert) White of Los Angeles, California and Diane (Bennie) Washington of Columbus, Georgia; other survivors to include 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Georgia, Thursday, December 24, 2009
Eldon Bass
May 4, 1942 - December 22, 2009
COLUMBUS, GA? Eldon "Elmo" Bass, age 67 of 3653 Stratford Drive, Columbus, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at his residence. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Hill-Watson Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James Gant, officiating. Burial will follow in Garner Chapel C.M.E. Church Cemetery in Phenix City, AL. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 25, 2009 at the funeral home and 7:30 p.m. at 3653 Stratford Dr., according to Hill-Watson Memorial Chapel. Mr. Bass was born May 4, 1942 in Russell County, AL son of the late Maxine and Charlie Bass. He retired from Best Built Fence Company and was a member of Garner Chapel AME Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bass of Columbus, GA; a son, Vincent Wilson of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Meredith Veasley (Curtis), Katina Bass-Jackson, Lynchie Carr, and Diane Hensley, all of Columbus, GA; brothers, Charlie Frank Bass (Mable), Robert Bass (Bernice), James Bass (Lois), all of Columbus, GA, the Rev. R. B. Bass (Antoinette) of Thomaston, GA; sisters, Diane Washington (Bennie) of Phenix City, AL and Elaine White (Robert) of Los Angeles, CA; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
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1910 Federal Census of Peacocks, Coffee County, AL (16 Apr 1910)
James E. Bass 23 M AL AL AL Head Farmer General Farm
Jane 20 F AL AL AL Wife
Roscoe 2 M AL AL AL Son
Jessie Mae 1 F AL AL AL Daughter
(Married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living)
(James Everett Bass, born 26 Nov 1886 in Alabama (WWI))
James Everett Bass, born 26 Nov 1886, died 30 Sep 1962. He married Jane Harrison. She was born 18 Oct 1889. She died 9 Jan 1978. They are both buried in Damascus Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.
They had Myrtle Lois McGilvaary, born 28 Aug 1920 in Coffee County, Alabama. She died 12 Jun 2001 in New Brockton, Coffee County, Alabama. She is buried in Damascus Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.
Dothan Eagle, October 17, 2013
James Bass
James Doyle Bass Mr. James Doyle Bass of Enterprise, AL passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was 74. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, October 18, 2013 at Lee Street Baptist Church in Enterprise with Reverend Larry Doster and Reverend Donald Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will be receiving friends Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Enterprise from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Lee Street Baptist Church Building Fund, 630 East Lee Street, Enterprise, AL 36330. Mr. Bass was born June 26, 1939 in Coffee County to the late James Roscoe and Mae Flowers Bass. He retired from Alabama Power Company and the National Guard and was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Betty Weatherford Bass; 1 daughter Renee Eagerton (Roger), New Hope Community; 1 son: Darren Bass (Anita), Atlanta, GA; 3 brothers: Harold Bass (Jeanette), Enterprise, Donald Bass (Nell), New Brockton, Ronnie Bass (Jan), New Hope Community; 2 sisters: Dorothy Barley, Enterprise, Iris Miles, New Brockton; 3 grandchildren: Brannen, Kaden, Emma Kate Bass, Atlanta, GA. Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements.
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Lester Bass, born 28 Feb 1896 (WWI) in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. He had Lester Bass, born 22/29 Aug 1922 in Graceville, Jackson County, Florida. He died 2 Jan 1998 in Graceville, Jackson County, Florida. He married Margaret Jordan. She was born in 1929. She died in 2012. They are both buried in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery, Graceville, Jackson County, Florida. They had Shirley Diane (Bass) Segers, born 1957, died 2012, Danny Clewis Bass, born 1960, died 2019, James Laster Bass, born 1970, died 1970, and Christopher C. Bass, born 1975, died 1975.
The Dothan Eagle, Alabama, Thursday, January 5, 2012
Margaret Jordan Bass
Margaret Jordan Bass, the daughter of the late Robert and Addie Lee Jordan went to Heaven on January 3, 2012 at the age of 82 after an extended illness. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Lester Clewis Bass, and grandsons Jamey Bass, Christopher Bass, and Randy Nellums, granddaughter Starla Hasty, great-granddaughter Erin Hasty, and great-grandson Bryant Hasty. Margaret is survived by three sisters, Martha Miles, Jean Laseter, and Cathy Jordan of Dothan, AL, and brother Julius (Pete) Jordan of Pensacola, FL. She leaves behind a legacy of seven children, daughters Linda Nellums of Chipley, FL, Donna Waters (Mike) of Dothan, AL, Gloria Skinner (Floyd) of Panama City Beach, FL, Shirley Segers of Graceville, FL, Susan Metcalf (Jody) of Dothan, AL, and sons Lester Bass (Frankie) of Murfeeboro, TN and Danny Bass (Carol) of Wicksburg, AL. Margaret was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Margaret was born in Madrid, AL on January 28, 1929, but lived most of her life in Graceville, FL. She was a friend to many in the community and a dedicated member of Damascus Baptist Church where she was active serving in the nursery and singing in the choir for more than twenty-five years. Her life centered around her family and church. She loved cooking and sewing for her children and grandchildren and traveling America with her beloved sisters. Visitation will be held at James Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville on Thursday January 5th from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral Service will be at Damascus Baptist Church Friday January 6 at 11 am. Burial will follow in church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home directing. James and Lipford Funeral Home, (850) 263-3238, is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
The Dothan Eagle, Alabama, Saturday, June 29, 2019
Danny Clewis Bass
Danny Clewis Bass, 58 of Wicksburg, AL went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 25th. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Margaret Bass of Graceville, FL and sister Shirley Segers. He leaves behind his wife of thirty-seven years Carol, two children Daniel (Jessica), Rena (Paul) and five grandchildren Bryson, Alex, Austin, Alena, and Ruthie "Pebble"; four sisters Linda Nellums of Chipley, FL, Donna Waters (Mike) of Dothan, Gloria Skinner (Floyd) of Panama City Beach, FL, Susan Metcalf (Jody) of Wicksburg and brother Lester Bass (Frankie) of Marianna, FL. Danny grew up in Graceville, FL but moved to Dothan, AL and graduated from Dothan High School class of 1979. He owned Dan's Landscaping and Tristate Hard Scapes. He coached Pee Wee football and was an avid Alabama Football fan. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Damascus Baptist Church in Graceville, FL. Burial will follow in church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.
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1900 Federal Census of Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama (27 Jun 1900)
Menervia Bass B 37 F Feb 1863 AL GA GA Head (Wd) Farm Laborer
Lula M. B 18 F Jan 1882 AL AL AL Daughter Farm Laborer
Leroy B 15 M Mar 1885 AL AL AL Son Farm Laborer
Henry M. B 8 M Nov 1891 AL AL AL Son At school
Horace G. B 7 M May 1893 AL AL AL Son
Dulcie B 5 F Jul 1894 AL AL AL Daughter
Arthur B 3 M Mar 1897 AL AL AL Son
(7 Children, 6 living)
Living next door
1900 Federal Census of Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama (27 Jun 1900)
George C. Bass B 39 M Apr 1861 GA GA GA Head Farmer
Lou B 23 F Dec 1876 AL SC AL Wife
Alva B 5 M Feb 1895 AL GA AL Son
Jesse B 3 M Jul 1896 AL GA AL Son
Bradie B 2 M Feb 1898 AL GA AL Son
Anne B. B 7/12 F Oct 1899 AL GA AL Daughter
(Married 7 years, 4 children 4 living)
1910 Federal Census of Centerville, Coffee County, AL (25 Apr 1910)
Frank Bass B 24 M AL AL AL Head Farmer General Farm
Francis B 21 F AL AL AL Wife
Anne M. B 8 F AL AL AL Daughter
John B 4 M AL AL AL Son
Ralph B 1 10/12 M AL AL AL Son
Dora b 4/12 F AL AL AL Daughter
(Married 7 years 4 children, 4 living)
Willie Cephus Bass, born 1929, died 2006, is a son of W. Frank Bass and wife Francis Gosier.
The Republican, Massachusetts, Janaury 15, 2019
Mary Louise Bass (Picture included)
Mary Louise (Reddick) Bass, 83, of Norfolk St., departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in High Point, NC, she was a daughter of Edward Reddick and Rosa (LeGrande) Reddick. Mary was a 66 year Springfield resident and had been employed as an LPN at Baystate Medical Center for 22 years until her retirement. She was a member of Zion Community Baptist Church and the Silver Saints. Pre-deceased by her parents and her husband, Willie Cephus Bass, she leaves a son, Thomas Bass of Springfield; two daughters Donna Bass Johnson and Cheryl Bass, both of Alexandria, VA; a beloved grandson, Donovan; a step-daughter, Ruby Williams of Baltimore, MD; a brother, A. D. Reddick; and a sister, Sylvia McInnis both of High Point, NC. Some of her greatest joys were spending time with her grandson, reading, gardening, cooking, and visiting the sick and shut-in. Mary was also pre-deceased by her brother, Henry Reddick and five sisters, Lilly Mae Gillard, Evelyn Walls, Maggie Baker, Shirley Reddick, and Kelsie Coombs. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, at Zion Community Baptist Church, 1140 Roosevelt Ave., followed by the funeral at 11 with burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge of arragenments.
The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Willie C. Bass
1929 ? 2006
SPRINGFIELD - Willie Cephus Bass, 77, departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in New Brockton, Alabama, he was a son of the late Frank Bass and the late Frances (Goseal) Bass. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he moved to Springfield in 1947, was employed at UniRoyal Tire Company for 22 years, and retired from the Springfield Water Dept. He had been a partner of Bass Brothers Cleaners and Record Store, and was a former member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was deeply loved and appreciated by his family and will be greatly missed. Pre-deceased by three days by his older brother, Louis F. Bass Sr., he was the youngest and last surviving of 10 children. He leaves his wife, Mary (Reddick) Bass of Springfield; a son, Thomas J. Bass (and his fiancee, Doris Ladas) of Springfield; three daughters, Donna Bass Johnson and Cheryl Bass Briscoe, both of Alexandria, VA, and Ruby Helen Williams of Montgomery, AL; three grandchildren, Donovan Bass Briscoe, Ann Helene Scarlett, and Carolyn Denise Rosser; three great-granddaughters; and two sons-in-law, Michael Donovan Briscoe and Mr. Williams. The calling hour is 11 a.m.-noon Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home, 355 St. James Ave. followed by funeral services at noon a.m., with interment at 11 a.m. Friday at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
The Republican, Springfield, MA, September 17, 2006
Louis Frank Bass Sr.
1920 - 2006
SPRINGFIELD Louis Frank Bass Sr. 85, of 70 Cornell Street, departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in New Brockton, Alabama, he was a son of the late Frank Bass and the late Frances (Goseal) Bass. An Army veteran of World War II, he moved of Springfield in 1947 and was employed at Moore Drop Forge until his retirement. He had been a part owner of Bass Brothers Cleaners and Record Store, Bass Variety Store, and the Ernest and Bass Barber Shop. He was a former member of Faith Baptist Church, and a member Church, King David Lodge of Masons, and the Springfield 500 Club. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Davis) Bass of Springfield; a daughter, Patricia Stewart-Goggins of Dayton, OH; three sons, Louis F. Bass Jr. and Reginald K. Bass, both of Springfield and Anthony "Tony" S. Bass of Cranston, RI; a brother, Willie C. Bass of Springfield; four grandchildren, Kobie D. Stewart, Reginald Bass Thomas, Kimberly D. Streeter, and Devin Bass, all of Springfield; a great-grandson, Timothy Cheeks of Springfield; a son-in-law, Rev. Morris A. Goggins of Dayton; five sisters-in-law, Evergreen Bass, Mary Bass, and Ruby Long, all of Springfield, Connie Pender of Buffalo, NY, and Bobbie Alston of CA. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 368 Bay St., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., with interment at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery at 2 pm. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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James Roscoe Bass, born 18 Oct 1907, died 1 Jun 2000. He married Lola Mae Flowers. She was born 25 Nov 1906. She died 19 Apr 2001. They are both buried in Damascus Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. They had Donald Keith Bass, born 18 Dec 1930, died 24 Feb 2018. He is buried in Damascus Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.
Find-a-Grave Obituary
Donald Keith Bass
Donald Keith Bass, 87, of New Brockton, AL departed this life Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home in New Brockton, Alabama.
Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Elder Mickey Smith and Elder Scott Sexton officiating.
Committal services will follow in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years - Mary Nell Morrow Bass, New Brockton, AL;
Son - Donald Heflin Bass (Felisa Calderwood), Hammond, LA; Son - Richard Keith Bass (Sharon), Haughton, LA; Son - Ted Bass, Geneva, AL;
Daughter - Brenda Nell Howard (Rick), Enterprise, AL; Daughter - Deborah Gayle Freeman, Blakely, GA; Daughter - Sara Mae McMahan (Rick), New Brockton, AL;
Sister - Iris Miles, New Brockton, AL; Brother - Harold Bass, Enterprise, AL;
Brother - Ronnie Bass, New Hope, AL.; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his Father - James Roscoe Bass, Mother - Lola Mae Bass, Brother - Doyle Bass, and Sister - Dot Barley.
Mr. Bass was a faithful husband, a wonderful father, and grandfather who dearly loved his family.
Mr. Bass was also a dedicated member of Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church where he has been a Deacon for 54 years.
Hayes Funeral Home is serving the Bass family. 2/24/2018
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1920 Federal Census of Leesburg, Cherokee County, AL (2 Jan 1920)
John C. Bass 70 M VA TN NC Head Farmer General Farm
May 29 F VA VA TN Niece
Arthur 11 M AL SC VA Nephew
Mae 7 F AL SC VA Niece
Logan 5 M AL SC VA Nephew
Bennie 3 M AL SC VA Nephew
1930 Federal Census of Leesburg, Cherokee County, Alabama (11 Apr 1930)
J.C. Bass 58 M VA VA VA Head
Kate 38 F VA AL AL Wife
Arthur 21 M AL VA VA Son
May 18 F AL VA VA Daughter
John 16 M AL VA VA Son
Ben 12 M AL VA VA Son
Nellie 9 F AL VA VA Daughter
Billie 5 M AL VA VA Son
(Married at 35 & 14)
John Cower Bass was born 26 Jul 1872. He died 1 Jan 1952. He is buried in Trinity Cemetery, Walker County, Georgia. He married Katie Mae. She was born in 1890. She died in 1962. They had Arthur Lee Bass and John L. Bass.
John L. Bass, born 24 Feb 1914. He died 17 May 1984. He is buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Margaret. St. Clair County, Alabama. He married Lora. She was born in 1916. She died in 2001.
Arthur Lee ?Tommie? Bass, born 24 Jan 1908 in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama. He died 28 Aug 1996 in Georgia. He is buried in Cherokee Memory Gardens, Centre, Cherokee County, Alabama.
The Gadsden Times, Thursday, August 29, 1996
Arthur Lee ?Tommy? Bass
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Perry Funeral Home Chapel for Arthur Lee (Tommy) Bass, 88, Leesburg, who died Wednesday, August 28, 1996. The Rev. Herman Edge will officiate. Burial in Cherokee Memory Gardens. Perry Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Bass was a native of Greene County, Tenn., son of the late John Calvin and Kate Mae Bass. He was a veteran of World War II and widely known as an herbalist. He was also of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his sister, Nellie D. Bass, Rome; brother, Ben C. Bass, LaFayette, and nephews, John C. Bass, LaFayette, Tommy Musson, Trion, Ga., and William Bass, Birmingham. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 this evening.
Encyclopedia of Alabama
Tommie Bass (Includes Picture
Allen Tullos, Emory University
Nationally recognized herbalist Tommie Bass (1908-1996) was the subject of scholarly and popular books, television features, a front-page essay in the Wall Street Journal, and numerous articles in Tommie Bassnewspapers and magazines. Bass lived almost his entire life in the Tennessee Valley and Ridge section of Alabama, primarily in Cherokee County. Armed with in-depth knowledge about practical subjects, an endless inventory of jokes and humor, and an encyclopedic knowledge of native plants and their medicinal uses, Bass devoted himself to "trying to give ease" to many people with varying afflictions and complaints who sought his advice and remedies.
The youngest of six children, Arthur Lee "Tommie" Bass was born on January 24, 1908, to Kate and John Bass, near Scottsboro in Jackson County, where his parents had moved from Greene County, Tennessee, around the turn of the century. John Bass was a fur trapper, trader, woodsman, and subsistence farmer. Kate was a resourceful woman known for making an herb salve remedy from a family recipe that, according to oral tradition, had English origins.
During his childhood, Bass's family moved several times to locations along Lookout Mountain before settling in 1917 in Cherokee County. Their new home was a major cotton farming area near the Coosa River, but the Bass family continued its self-sufficient practices, raising some cotton and corn, but engaging primarily in truck farming, berry and herb gathering, fur trading, fishing, and producing railroad crossties. Tommie Bass attended school only one day in his entire life, but he was constantly absorbing the plant and animal lore of the Southern Appalachians, as well as a variety of jokes, tales, and songs. His mother taught him to write, and he learned to read from local newspapers, the Bible, and popular magazines. At age 16, he was baptized in a local creek as a Free Will Baptist. Bass served a six-month tour in the army in 1942, but otherwise he spent his entire adult life near the small town of Leesburg, where he worked at various jobs. Bass gained a widening reputation after a Gadsden newspaper ran several stories on him that highlighted his knowledge of medicinal plants and the salves and tonics he made.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Bass received visitors seeking cures and knowledge from throughout the South, and eventually from across the United States, at the small, wood-frame shack that served as his herb warehouse and consultation office. He conducted countless walking tours through the woods of Shinbone Ridge and Little River Canyon, teaching everyone from school children to medical school students and professors how to identify the plants and good-humouredly passing along his knowledge of botanical remedies. Late in his life, Bass made several out-of-state trips to folk festivals in neighboring states and lectured about Appalachian medicinal plants at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. He has been the subject of a two-volume scholarly study of his herbal knowledge and a documentary film. Tommie Bass died in Rome, Georgia, on August 31, 1996, and is buried in Cherokee Memory Gardens in Centre, Alabama.
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1920 Federal Census of Spring Hill, Pike County, Alabama (5 Jan 1920)
Hardy Bass 32 M AL AL AL Head Farmer Home Farm
Lidia 54 F AL AL AL Mother Laborer Home Farm
Grady 18 M AL AL AL Son Laborer Home Farm
Maggy 6 F AL AL AL Sister
1930 Federal Census of Spring Hill, Pike County, AL (2 Apr 1930)
William D. Floyd 66 M AL SC SC Head Farmer Farm
Lydia A. 62 F AL GA AL Wife
Grady Bass 28 M AL AL AL Stepson Machinist Auto repair shop
Vivian Bass 4 F AL AL AL Granddau
Ray Bass 2 1/12 M AL AL AL Grandson
Jake Floyd (Div) 66 M AL SC SC Brother Laborer Farm
(Married at 23 & 28) (Jake married at 30)
1940 Federal Census of Troy, Pike County, Alabama (22 Apr 1940)
Grady Bass 38 M Head AL R Pike Co. Foreman Construction Co.
Sylvia 25 F Wife AL R Pike Co.
Vivian 14 F Daughter AL R Pike Co.
Rayford 12 M Son AL R Pike Co.
Max 5 M Son AL R Pike Co.
Thomas Finch 52 M FatgherL AL R Pike Co. Day Laborer Farming
Grady Shelvy Bass, born 8 Jun 1901 (SSDI) in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, died 29 Oct 1973 (SSDI) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.
Anniston Star, Alabama, May 8, 1953
Draper Escapee Caught
PRICHARD (AP) ? Rayford Carl Bass, 25, serving a five-year term from Pike County for burglary, was back in Draper Prison today after his escape six days ago from a construction gang.
Mobile Register, Alabama, Monday, June 22, 1981
Bass Troy, ALA.
Mr. Rayford Carl Bass ? Age 53, a resident of 102 Ellinor St., Mobile, Ala, died Saturday in Mobile. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Jewel Bass of Mobile; one daughter, Teresa Diane Bass of Mobile; one son, Lonnie Rayburn Bass of Mobile; his mother, Mrs. Sylvia Bass of Troy; one brother, Max Bass of Auburn; one sister, Mrs. Vivian Thompson of Chester, Calif.; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 22, 1981, at 4 p.m. from McGehee-Dillard Chapel in Troy with Rev. Oris Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Hill Cemetery. MdGehee-Dillard Funeral Home of Troy, directing.
The Messenger, Troy, Alabama, Monday, May 6, 2013
Dr. Max H. Bass
Dr. Bass was born in Pike Co., Alabama, and grew up in Troy. He received his B.S. degree from Troy University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Auburn University. He met Merle Findley, of Andalusia, at TU and they were married in 1956. Bass went on the faculty at Auburn in 1960 and was involved in research and teaching there until 1980. In 1980 he accepted a position with University of Georgia as Professor and Department Head of Entomology at the UGA Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton Georgia.
During his career he published 120 refereed scientific articles, two book chapters and one book. While at A.U. he was major professor for 35 successful graduate students and was the State Coordinator for the IR-4 regional research project. He served on the Auburn City Board for two terms and was President during his second term. At UGA he was National Coordinator for the IR-4 project and served as President of the South Eastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Before his retirement from UGA he was moved up from Department Head to serve as Resident Director of the University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. After retiring from UGA he served on the Tift County Board of Tax Assessors and on the Ethics Board of the Tift County Regional Hospital.
After returning to Auburn, Max was active in the First Baptist Church, where he served on many committees as well as serving as a Deacon and Assistant Treasurer.
Dr. Bass is survived by his wife and partner, Merle Findley Bass; four daughters, Susan Boudman (Jeff), a radiation technologist; Dr. Nancy Lundy (Bo), a physician; Jennifer Lamonte (Kirk), a business woman; and Joan Bass, a high school counselor; eight grandchildren, Marion Boudman, Alex Lamonte, Joe Lundy, Arthur Boudman, Olivia Demarta, Stephen Lundy, Max Boudman, Bailey Lamonte; niece, Teresa Bass; and nephew, Lonnie Bass. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Shelvy Bass and Sylvia Lee Finch Bass of Troy.
Dr. Bass loved his profession, his church, and most of all his family.
Memorial service for Dr. Bass is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Auburn First Baptist Church with reception to follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, or Auburn First Baptist Church.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory is directing. www.jeffcoattrant.com.
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The Tampa Tribune, Florida, Saturday, September 14, 1991
Leola Tesser Bass
LEOLA TESSER BASS, 93, of Winter Haven died Thursday at her home. A native of Coffee County, Ala., she moved to Winter Haven from Alabama 45 years ago. She was a homemaker and Methodist. She is survived by two daughters, Lorene Surrency and Wilma Anderson, and three sons, Roy, James J. and Marshall ""Sam,'' all of Winter Haven; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale.
1940 Federal Census of Walton County, Florida (1940)
Nead Bass 51 M Head AL Covington, AL Farm Laborer Farm
Leola 41 F Wife AL Covington, AL
Foye 17 M Son AL Covington, AL Farm Laborer Farm
COston 14 M Son AL Covington, AL
James 11 M Son AL Covington, AL
Lorene 9 F Daughter AL Covington, AL
Hazel 3 F Daughter AL Covington, AL
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1930 Federal Census of Fox Creek, Clay County, AL (Apr 1930)
Charlie Bass Neg 47 M AL AL AL Head Farmer General Farm
Iona Neg 32 F AL AL AL Wife Laundress Public Family
J.D. Neg 14 M AL AL AL Son Laborer General Farm
Barbara B. Neg 9 F AL AL AL Daughter
Mary L. Neg 6 F AL AL AL Daughter
D.C. Neg 4 10/12 M AL AL AL Son
Iona Johnson Bass was born 26 Apr 1896 (SSDI). She died Feb 1984 (SSDI). She is buried in Behtel Memorial Garden Cemetery, Clay County, Alabama.
James Davis Bass, born 9 Nov 1916 in Chambers County, Alabama. He married Osie Mae McBride on 5 Nov 1938 (FMR) in Santa Rosa County, Florida. He married Ossie McBride. She was born 15 May 1923. She died 20 Nov 1999 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. They are both buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.
Charles Bass married Iona Johnson. They had (all buried in Bethel Memorial Gardens African-American Cemetery).
Dallas Bass, born 1921, died 1984, husband of Era Street, born 1923, 1989.
Mary L. Sims, born 1924, died 1972, married George E. Sims.
Bobbie Lee, born 1920, died 1968, married (1) Lacey Hill (2) Roy Lee.
1999 Escambia County Florida Obituaries
Ossie Mae (McBride) Bass
Ossie Mae (McBride) Bass, 78, of Pensacola, died Saturday, November 20, 1999 in Baptist Hospital following an extended illness.
Survivors include five sons, Charlie A. Bass, Nathan (Barbara) Bass, Frederick (Laura) Bass, all fo Pensacola, FL, Nathaniel (Mildred) Bass of Flomaton, AL, and Stephen (Sheila) Bass of Orlando, FL; nephew, Johnny McBride of Gary, IN; sister-in-law, Eula Mae Bass of Montgomery, AL; cousin, Lillie Ruth Watson of Jacksonville, FL; sixteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. J.S. Young, Pastor of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery.
JOE MORRIS AND SON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
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1940 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK (16 Apr 1940)
Calvin Bass 27 M Head AR Same Laborer Public Works
Georgia 19 F Wife AR Same
Kenneth 2 M Son AR Same
Living next door
1940 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK (16 Apr 1940)
Clarence L. Bass 51 M Head AR Same Laborer Public Works
Lizzie 55 F Wife AR Same
Fredrick Calvin Bass, born 19 Feb 1950 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, died 27 Mar 1994 in Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama.
The Anniston Star, Alabama, Dec. 14, 1961
Workman Is Killed In Mishap
Road Employe Is Victim
By Jerry Hampton
CENTRE ? a 51-year-old State Highway Department workman was killed instantly here Wednesday when caught beneath a falling tree while clearing right-of-way for a new road.
J.D. Hunt, engineer in charge of the Centre office, identified the man as Calvin Wilson Bass of Piedmont, Rt. 3.
The accident occurred in the Jamestown Community as a group of workmen cut a series of trees, Hunt explained. High winds in the area at the time held one of the trees upright after its base had been severed, Huhnt said, and workmen finally moved on to the next tree after fruitless efforts to bring the first to earth.
Bass was picking up some brush in the fall path of the first tree when the wind suddenly stopped, and was crushed as the heavy weight toppled on top of him before he could move.
He was dead when frantic fellow workmen tore away the brush and limbs to reach his body.
Services will ber held from the Goshen Methodist Church with the Rev. M.J. McElhaney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Perry Funeral Home in charge. Time of the funeral will be announced as soon as out-of-state relatives arrive here.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mozelle Bass of Piedmont, Rt. 3; four sons, Kenneth Bass of the Navy, Frederick, Donald and Gary Bass all of Piedmont, Rt. 3; three daughters Miss Nola Gale Bass of Mrs. Dean Morris both of Oklahoma, and Miss Yvonne Bass of Piedmont, Rt. 3; and a brother and three sisters.
Calvin Wilson Bass, born 25 Sep 1910 (FAG). He died 13 Dec 1961. He married Mozelle C. Ray, daughter of Samuel Porter and Delila Elzoora Woods. She was born 6 Jan 1920 in Cherokee County, Alabama. She died 18 Mar 1987 in Calhoun County, Alabama. They are both buried in Goshen Valleu Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama.
The Anniston Star, Alabama, Friday, June 11, 2004
Gary Wayne Bass
PIEDMONT - Memorial services for Gary Wayne Bass, 44, of Piedmont will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen United Methodist Church with Revs. Tommy Ledbetter and Jerry Bass officiating and Perry Funeral Home of Centre in charge. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to services.
Mr. Bass died Sunday at Cherokee Baptist Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy Bennett Bass; a son, Jeremy Wayne Bass of Piedmont; two brothers, Donald Bass of Piedmont and Kenneth Bass of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and two sisters, Yovonne Owens of Lincoln and Nola Gail Groulett of Oklahoma.
Mr. Bass, a Piedmont native, was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Bass; and his parents, Calvin and Mozzel Ray Bass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91310-5104.
Anniston Star, Alabama, January 7, 1973
Miss Blalock is engaged to Donald Samuel Bass
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Spvien of Piedmont announce the engagement of their daughter, Cherry Payne Blalock, to Donald Samuel Bass, son of Mrs. Mozelle Bass and the late Calvin Bass of Piedmont.
Miss Blalock is the daughter of the late Francis Edward Blalock of Birmingham and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Payne of Piedmont and the late Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Blalock if Iverness, Fla.
She is 1972 graduate of Piedmont High School and is presently attending Jacksonville State Unviersity.
Mr. Bass is the grandson of Mrs. Lila Ray and the late Sam Ray of Piedmont and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bass of Oklahoma.
A 1971 graduate of Spring Garden High School, he is presently attending Gadsden Trade School and is employed by Lawtex Corporation in Piedmont.
The wedding is planned for Friday, March 9, at First United Methodist Church in Piedmont.
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William E. Bass was born 28 Oct 1874. He died 21 Oct 1913. He is buried in Oakey Streak Methodist Church Cemetery, Oakey Streak, Butler County, Alabama. He married Mary Russell. She was born in 1878. She died in 1954.
They had:
Roy Smythe Bass ? born 14 Sep 1903 in Pigeon Creek, Butler County, Alabama. He died 3 Aug 1967 in Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama. He married Edna H. Hickman, daughter of James Clyde and Edna Ophelia (Farish) Hickman. She was born 10 Jul 1917 in Mississippi. She died 3 Feb 2001 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Homer Lee Bass ? born 7 Sep 1900, died 4 Nov 1900, buried in Oakey Streak Methodist Church Cemetery, Oak Streak, Butler County, Alabama.
Romer Bass ? born 7 Sep 1900, died 1 Nov 1900, buried in Oakey Streak Methodist Church Cemetery, Oak Streak, Butler County, Alabama.
1910 Federal Census 0of Pigeon Creek, Butler County, Alabama (11 May 1910)
William E. Bass 35 M AL AL AL Head Farmer
Mary 31 F AL AL AL Wife
Maud 12 F AL AL AL Daughter
Lena 11 F AL AL AL Daughter
Lucile 9 F AL AL AL Daughter
Roy S. 6 M AL AL AL Son
Rex B. 1 10/12 M AL AL AL Son
(Married 14 years, 8 children, 5 living)
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The Andalusia Star-News, Alabama, Monday, August 5, 2019
Gary D. Bass
Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret) Gary D. Bass of Lake Delancey, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sat., July 27, 2019. He was born on July 1, 1950, in Norfolk, Va., to Bennett and Mary Bass.
Gary was a graduate of the Andalusia High School Class of 1968, and of New York State University with a degree in statistics. He continued the family military tradition by serving 28 years in the U.S. Army National Guard, many of which were with the Alabama National Guard.
Military services will be held on Thu., Aug. 8, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Fla.
He leaves his wife, Dora Bass of Melbourne, Fla.; son, Shawn Bass of Prattville, Ala.; grandson, Austin (Shelby) Bass and granddaughter, Isabella, of Goose Creek, S.C.; sister, Linda Crews of Melbourne, Fla.; niece Angie (Matt) Barker and their children Dylan, Hanna, and Logan Barker, West Melbourne, Fla.; and many other special family and friends.
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The Andalusia Star-News, Alabama, Sunday, June 7, 2020
Diane T. Bass
Mrs. Diane T. Bass, age 69, of Andalusia, AL passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at her residence.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
She is survived by her daughter, Katie Foley (John) of Red Level, AL; 3 sons, Mike Bass of Andalusia, AL, Bill (Ruby) Bass of Andalusia, AL, Lynn (Amanda) Bass of Columbus, GA; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Nancy Mayo (Frank) of Opp, AL and Judy Smith (Charles) of Andalusia, AL.
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Willie Bass, born Feb 1875 in Alabama, died 21 May 1921 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. He married Mattie Russell. She was born in 1884. They had:
Charles Bass, born about 1909 in Alexander City, Alabama. He died 1 Jan 1987 in Gadsden County, Florida. He married Alice Mcneil. She was born in 1913 in Florida.
1940 Federal Census of Gadsden County, Florida (10 Apr 1940)
Charles Bass Neg 31 M Head AL Same Laborer Farm
Alace Neg 26 F Wife FL Same
Charles Jr. Neg 7 M Son FL Same
Raymond Neg 4 M Son FL
Lucile Neg 2 F Daughter FL
Tallahassee Democrat, June 18, 2020
Raymond Bass (Picture included)
Quincy - Raymond Bass, 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where he served proudly as a Deacon.
His service will be 11 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Bear Creek with interment in the Marlin and Gause Cemetery in the Juniper Community. Viewing will be from 4 PM to 7 PM, Friday, June 19 at the church (3476 Old Federal Road, Quincy). (Please be mindful of the CDC social distancing guidelines and county mandates currently in place concerning gatherings.)
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of almost 58 years, Dorothy Scott Bass; his son, Vincent Moody (Sheila) of Severn, MD; three grandchildren, Vincent Moody II (Hala) of Japan, Johnathan Moody and his daughter Ava of Columbus, GA and Qiana Black and her daughter April of Severn, MD; one aunt, Lexie Jones; sister-in-law, Betty Marlowe; brother-in-law, Odell Walker; caregiver and special niece, Patricia A. Walker-Caldwell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, his Bear Creek Family and other family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Services entrusted to Evans Walker Funeral Home of Perry (850) 584 4685.
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Keahey Funeral Home
Mary Lou (Bush) Bass
November 14, 1946 ? Apr 3, 2020
Mrs. Mary L. Bass of Andalusia passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at the Andalusia Nursing Home. She was 73.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Keahey Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Vanessa (Gerald) Gardner of Andalusia; Vicki Mullen (Russell Knight) of Greenville, AL; brothers, John G.(Glenda) Bush of Greenville, AL; Willie (Wanda) Bush of Tyler, AL; grandchildren, Jana Mullen (Tommie Jones), William R. Odom, Erica Gardner; great grandchildren, Bryson, Brayden, Cataleya, Kyleigh, Alayna, and Greyson; and her childhood friend since the 4th grade, Verla Faulkner.
Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Arthur Bush, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Wise Bush; two brothers, Marion Arthur Bush, Jr. and Marvin Bush; a sister, Katherine Perdue. She was a 1965 graduate of Georgiana High School and was a mother and homemaker most of her life but during her retirement years, she was the dining room hostess for the Andalusia Dairy Queen for Jimmy Faulkner.
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Dayton Daily News, Ohio, May 3, 2020
Lorene Bass (Picture included)
1932 ? 2020
BASS, Lorene Age 88, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born March 22, 1932 in Whatley, AL to the late Lewis and Janie Bass. Lorene was preceded in death by husband, Willie D. Bass; son, Willie C. Bass; daughter, Edith Bass; grandson, Lamarr Bass; (4) sisters and (3) brothers. Survived by: (3) children, Virginia, Doris and Willie Bass; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; (3) sisters; other family and friends. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2020 at THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave., with Rev. Robert Jackson, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. On-line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com.
Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama, Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Lewis Truitt Bass
Lewis Truitt "L.T." Bass - A native of Whatley, Al and a lifelong resident of Mobile, Al departed this life February 13, 2013 at the noon day hour. Lewis was born April 12, 1943 to the late Louis and Janie Lee Bass. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elma Marie Finley Bass; two brothers, John Bass and William Lee Bass; two sisters, Mattie Ree Bass and Christine Bass Kidd-Mosquito. He leaves to cherish precious memories one daughter, Pamela Bass, Birmingham, Al; two sons, Anthony Bass and Samuel Bass both of Mobile, AL.; six sisters, Lillie Kidd, Cleveland, OH., Lorene Bass, Dayton, Oh; Delois (Gerald) Moore, Cincinnati, Oh., Hattie B. Smith and Mary A. Taite both of Mobile, Al., Lelia Thomas, Prichard, AL., six grandchildren; nieces, nephews , cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Reese Funeral Home from 3-6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Canaan Baptist Church, 863 Summerville St, Mobile, AL. Interment will follow in the Whispering Pines Cemetery, Whistler, AL. Arrangements are entrusted to the careful direction of Reese Funeral Home.
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The Greenville Advocate, Alabama, Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Teddy Leona ?Lee? Coggins Bass
Mrs. Teddy Leona "Lee" Coggins Bass, 72, a resident of Highland Home, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 2, 2019.
A memorial service for Mrs. Bass will be held at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, August 8, at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 1184 Airport Road, Luverne, Alabama, with Rev. Steve Defee officiating.
Mrs. Bass was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and there was no one she would rather have spent her time with than her family. In her spare time, she also enjoyed cooking, fishing, sewing, and finding great bargains at yard sales. She will be sorely missed by all those she leaves behind.
Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her grandson, Duane Smart; parents, Willie Leon and Teddie Maxine Coggins; and brother, James Coggins. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Bobby Bass; four children, Scot (Rewa) Thrash, Sonya (Melvin) Riggs, Bobby Nell (Renee) Bass, and Joshua (Loren) Bass; eleven grandchildren, Teddy (Henry) Davis, Robert (Jennifer) Blackwell, Stephanie (Jeremy) Gray, Rose (Justin) Price, Ammie (Dallas) Peters, Suzie Smart, Vicky Bass, Kimberly Bass, Lexy Bass, Carrie Bass, and Lillian Bass; seventeen great-grandchildren, Emily, Katelyn, Catherine, Aliyah, Christian, Jaxon, Avery, Kade, Alex, Braxton, Alaina, Kaytlin, Breanna, Kylie Grace, Ben, Addilyn, and Mary Katherine; two great-great-grandchildren, Jordan and Connor; and three siblings, Malcolm Coggins, Hayward (Janet) Coggins, and LeeAnn Coggins.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 6 ? 7 p.m.
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Mobile Register and Baldwin County, January 11, 2019
Lora Bell Sampson Bass (Picture included)
Lora Bell Sampson Bass departed this life on Saturday, January 5, 2019 with her loving family by her side in Huntsville, AL. She was a graduate of Mobile County Training High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Every and Mary Owens Sampson; her brothers, Mr. Joseph Sampson, Sr. (Mary) and Mr. Isaac Sampson, Sr. (Katherine); two sisters, Mrs. Ara Bell Sampson Brinkley (Augustine) and Flossie Sampson Broughton (Otis). She leaves precious memories to her daughter, Dr. Harriett S. Littlepage, son-in-law, Dea. Willie T. Littlepage; her son, Stanley M. Bass, Cincinnati, OH; three grand-children, Arabella Littlepage, Capitol Heights, MD, Dorothella Littlepage, Framingham, MA and Willie S. Littlepage, Mableton, GA; one sister, Alice Sampson Turnbow, Prichard, AL; a Goddaughter, Carolyn Dixon Wilson, Cincinnati, OH; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation on Friday from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. from Magnolia Baptist Church. Interment at 1:30 p.m. at Lawn Haven Memorial Garden ? 8691 Old Pascagoula Road ? Mobile, AL.
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The Valley Times-News, Lanett, AL, Thursday, February 28, 2019
SFC (Ret.) George Lamar Bass
ATLANTA ? Sergeant First Class (Ret.) George Lamar Bass was born on Oct. 4, 1960 in West Point. He transitioned to his better home on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by his loving family and friends.
George accepted God's gift of salvation at an early age at Emmanuel Chapel CME Methodist Church in West Point. He was educated in the Troup County School System and upon graduation enlisted in the U.S. Army, He served faithfully for 20 years before retiring as a sergeant first class. During George's years in the military, he served stateside as well as on foreign soil. He was awarded numerous military awards, such as: the Meritorious Service medal, Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement medal, Army Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service medal, Non-Commissioned Officer's Professional Development ribbon, Army Service ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Qualification badge with rifle bar, Drill Sergeant and Sergeant Identification badge.
George was employed at Atlanta MARTA system as a maintenance supervisor.
George was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lizzie George Turner amd aunts Martha Bass Jenkins and Mary Bass Boyd.
He leaves to cherish his legacy and memories four children, Jasmine Janee' Bass Hunter of Newnan, Ga., Meghan Bass of Birmingham; Christian Bass of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kiersten Bass of Atlanta; his mother, Thelma Byrd of Chicago; brother, Chester Byrd of Chicago; two grandchildren, Lamar Van Harden Bass and Marcellus Hunter II,; an aunt, Betty Ann Jones; uncle, Gregory ( Tara ) Turner; three nieces, Samaria Smith, Nailah and Nia Byrd and extended family members, including a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial of life celebration with full military honors for Mr. Bass will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the sanctuary of the Emanuel Chapel C.M.E. Church, West Point, with the Rev. C.J. Smith, pastor, presiding, Rev. Ronnie Jones, serving as the eulogist, and Rev. Leon Williams, Rev. William Cousins, and Rev. Jerome Spence, assisting.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Disabled American Veterans (DVA) organization at www.dav.org. The family can be contacted at 90 Hearthstone Drive, North, Newnan, GA 30263.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.mwleemortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary of West Point.
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Turners Funeral Home
Sue West Bass (Picture included)
January 28, 1949 ? September 12, 2020
Mrs. Susan West Bass, 71, a resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
Mrs. Bass spent her life taking care of others. She first went to work at Luverne Health & Rehabilitation, before going to work at the Chicken Shack full-time. Affectionately known by everyone as ?Miss Sue,? she spent over 30 years there at the Shack. She was a mainstay there and always had a smile for everyone. She became famous for warmingly assuring her customers that she?d have their food out to them ?in about 15 minutes.? She was sorely missed by both her co-workers and regular customers after her retirement. Her family and friends will cherish all the wonderful memories they made with her over a lifetime.
Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Melissa Ann Williams; parents, Ralph & Evelyn Sanders West; and niece, Tiffany Moman. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Donald Bass; her son & daughter-in-law, Tony & Sal Lee Williams; four grandchildren, Chase, Blake, MyLee, and MalLee; her sister, Frances (Buddy) Williams; two brothers-in-law, Jerry (Brenda) Bass and Jimmy (Angelyn) Bass; niece, Connie (Ken) Moman; two great-nieces, Kelly (Brett) Augsburger and Candi (Adam) Vann; two great-great-nieces, Lucy Vann & Avery Augsburger; and great-great-nephew, Aidan Augsburger.
A celebration of life for Miss Sue will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, September 20th, at The Hanger on Airport Road.
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Reynolds Funeral Home
Larry Ray Bass (Picture included)
June 22, 1970 ? January 22, 2020
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Larry Ray Bass, 49 of Decatur, Alabama will be noon Monday, January 27, 2020 at Bell P. B. Church with Bishop John Z. Gray officiating and inhumation in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral. Public viewing will be Saturday and Sunday from 2:30-6:00 at Reynolds Funeral Home.
Life began in Decatur, Alabama for Larry Ray Bass on June 22, 1970 as the 6th child of Jimmy Jr. and Betty Jean Sheffield Bass. Larry passed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence in Decatur with his family by his side. He expressed his belief in Christ and connected himself with Springhill Missionary Baptist, now known as El Shaddai, under the leadership of Bishop John Z. Gray.
He graduated from Decatur Developmental High School, in May 1991. He later attended Calhoun Trade School.
He will always fill a place in the hearts and memories of his loved ones who remain; his mother Betty J. Bass; his father Jimmy Bass Jr. both of Decatur, AL; six sisters, Kathy Jones (Larry) of Cincinnati, OH; Teresa Cosby (AL) of Birmingham, AL.; Connie Smith (Ronnie), Stephanie Jones (Fred), Pam Bass all of Decatur, AL and Sierra Campbell (Felix) of Somerville, AL; one brother, Jimmy L. Bass (Helen) of Courtland, AL; seven aunts, Joyce Mayes, Janice Henderson, Beverly Henderson, Sonya Moseley (Charles) all of Decatur, AL. Rachel Allen of Town Creek, AL, Kathy Averette (Fred) of Houston, TX, Lillie Bledsoe of Chattanooga, TN; one uncle, Kenneth Henderson of Decatur, AL; three great aunts, Francis Johnson of Chicago, IL, Molly Thomas of Decatur, AL, Jereldine Henderson of Chattanooga, TN and host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Prattville Memorial Chapel
Timothy Caron Bass
April 10, 1959 ? June 15, 2020
BASS, Timothy Caron, 61, resident of Prattville, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Stanton Bible Methodist Church with Rev. John Ingram officiating with Rev. William Snider assisting. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Saturday at church from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Mr. Bass is survived by his loving wife, Donna Bass; his parents, George and Barbara Bass; two daughters, Amanda Boswell (Morgan) and Ashley Daniels; one son, Andrew Bass; four grandchildren, Austin, Jaidyn, Carter and Avery; step-daughters; step-grandchildren; two sisters, Robin Durr and Laurie DeMint (Phil); nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be Prattville Fire Department Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial on Friday evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
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The Huntsville Times, Alabama, August 15, 2020
Katherine Louise Margaret Proven Bass
1951 ? 2020
Kathie was born on October 3, 1951 in Pontiac Michigan to George and Eleanor (Stecker) Proven. Raised in Union Lake she attended St. Patrick's Elementary School through the 8th grade. She was involved in the girl scouts and took ballet lessons. She attended St. Frederick's High School in Pontiac for her freshman and sophomore years, where she was involved in the Junior Achievement program. She then attended Walled Lake High School for her junior and senior years, graduating in 1969. While attending high school Kathie also took classes at Oakland Community College in the nurse's training program. She also worked diligently for ALSAC and for three years directed the fund-raising program for St. Jude's Hospital for the Union Lake area, gaining the honor of meeting Danny Thomas in person. After graduating she attended the University of Michigan taking business and accounting classes. On July 21, 1973 Kathie married the love of her life CW3 (Ret.) Dwight Langley Bass, Sr. while he was stationed at the Nike Hercules Missile Base in Union Lake. Together they travelled the world. While stationed in Germany Kathie attended business and accounting classes through the Central Texas College Extension program. As a result, she became the supervisor for USAREUR Audio/Photo Agency, overseeing the payroll and attendance for 325 personnel. Once they were stationed in Huntsville, Alabama Kathie attended Calhoun Community College furthering her business accounting skills. Her favorite hobbies included travelling, cross-stitch, reading, sign language, gardening, and fund raising. From 1989-1990 she served as the president of the John Hunt Pilot Club. She also managed the Huntsville Athletic Club and Restaurant. Kathie was selflessly involved in the Alabama Master Gardeners Association. She served as president in 2016 for the North Alabama Master Gardeners, and fund-raising chairperson for both the North and State Alabama Master Gardeners. Kathie received numerous awards for her service with the Master Gardeners Association, including the Mary Lou McNabb award for 2010, the Jean Lee Award for 2010, and the Top Hours award for 2011 for the Alabama Master Gardeners. Kathie received a lifetime member award for her extensive work and devotion to the Master Gardeners of Alabama. Kathie was a loving mother to Dwight "Hank" Bass, Jr. and Zackery (Marsheen) Ryan. She had four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Proven Fekete of Waterford Michigan. Kathie was known by her loving "bother"-in-law Bill Fekete, as his "sinister"-in-law. (LOL) She was a loving, compassionate, selfless woman who was devoted and faithful to those around her. She is sorely missed by her family and friends. No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, Kidney Foundation, or the Cancer Foundation.
(Dwight Langley Bass also took part in Y-DNA testing).
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The Jonesboro Sun, Arkansas, Saturday, May 6, 2000
Mrs. Nancy Louetta Bass
Mrs. Nancy Louetta Bass, 60, of Marmaduke, died Thursday at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
Born in Greene County, she was a homemaker and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, William R. "Sam" Bass Jr., of Marmaduke; two sons, Kenneth Dewayne Bass of Romance and Roland Calvin Keith Bass of Malvern; two daughters, Vickie Dawn Blackwell of Little Rock and Spring Dale Davidson of Hardy; her mother, Dorothy Fahr of Marmaduke; three sisters, Shirley Carter of Florence, S.C., Veneda Jackson of Halliday and Lola Whitaker of Rector; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 at New Liberty Baptist Church near Marmaduke, with Revs. Bob Ivy and Junior Jernigan officiating. Burial will follow in the New Liberty Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ralph Paape, John Paape, Dale Jackson, Jason Farmer, Bryan Garrett and Sam King.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carlos Smith, Bryan Whitaker and Bradley Whitaker.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the New Liberty Cemetery Fund, the New Liberty Baptist Church piano fund or the American Cancer Society.
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1900 Federal Census of Hardin, Faulkner County, AR (20 Jan 1900)
William B. Bass 39 M Jul 1860 SC SC SC Head
Theressa 40 F Oct 1859 TN TN TN Wife
Mack Clifton 20 M Dec 1879 TN TN TN Stepson
Oda 17 F Jul 1882 AR GA GA DauL
Maud Lloyd 13 F Jan 1887 AR Orphan
Theopholis Tucker 38 M Jul 1861 TN TN TN BrotherL
(Married 14 years, 1 child, 1 living) (Married 0 years, no children)
Mack Clifton Bass, born 20 Dec 1879 in Tennessee. He died 18 Aug 1950 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. He married Oda Julian. She was born in 1882. She died in 1850.
1940 Federal Census of Pima County, Arizona (19 Apr 1940)
Frank C. Bass 37 M Head OK Same Station Operator Filling
Kittie M. 33 F Wife TX Same Station
Billy F. 12 M Son OK Same
Charles M. 9 M Son OK Same
James
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