Calvin Ussery Veal
Funeral services for Calvin Ussery Veal, age 93, of LaFayette, were held on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Rock Springs Baptist Church in LaFayette with the Rev. David Burkett officiating. Entombment followed in the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Veal passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Smith Veal of LaFayette; three daughters, Suzanne Peoples of Anniston, Alabama; Victoria Grupp (Paul) of Dacula, Georgia; and Jessica Hendricks (Justin) of LaFayette; four grandchildren: Tony Sheppard, Bobby Sheppard, Ty Hendricks and McKinley Hendricks; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Martin Spivey, Larry Richardson, Tony Sheppard, Kyle Jackson, Justin Hendricks and Ty Hendricks. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Sheppard, Woody Shaw, Pace Hutchinson and Paul Grupp.
A Roanoke native, Mr. Veal was born on Nov. 13, 1932, the son of John Calvin and Sallie Mae Potts Veal. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in LaFayette, where he served as a deacon and was a devoted family man who always put God first. He was also a member of The Gideons International. Mr. Veal was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict and worked as a monument dealer. He and his wife worked horse shows for 39 years. Mr. Veal was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, LaVeta Veal.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to go to the Rock Springs Cemetery Fund or to The Gideons International at P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
YVONNE WRIGHT
A beloved mother, wife, grandmother and friend, Yvonne Wright, age 82, passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories and a family who will miss her more than words can say. If there was one thing that meant more to her than anything else it was her family. She loved her people fiercely and found her greatest happiness in being surrounded by those she loved.
Throughout her career as a radiologic technologist, she demonstrated an unwavering passion and dedication for caring for others. Her gentle nature, kind heart and commitment to helping others made a lasting impact on her patients, coworkers and everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her. Her love for her profession was more than just a career; it was a calling and the difference she made will never be forgotten. Her legacy of compassion, dedication and service will continue to live on in the many lives she touched.
She had a special love for flowers and found beauty in the simple things God placed around her. Her flowers brought her happiness and reflected the beauty and kindness she carried in her own heart.
She was also a devoted Auburn fan, and her love for Auburn and tailgating was something her family and friends knew well. Saturdays filled with football, cheering on her Tigers and sharing those moments with loved ones were among the little joys that made her life special.
She leaves behind a family who will forever cherish her love, her memories and all the little things that made her so special. Her presence will be missed at family gatherings, her love will be felt in the things she taught us and every beautiful flower will be a reminder of her. She will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Eldred and Elizabeth McDonald; her husband, Anthony Wright; and her daughter, Michelle Lane.
Yvonne leaves behind a beloved son-in-law, Tony Lane; her devoted grandchildren, Jacob and Dani Huerta, Hannah and Bryson Harper, Jonathan Lane and Kaci Lane; and nine great-grandchildren: Evie, Reagan, Danilee, Denver, Emma, Charleigh, Keeghan, Bristol and John Michael; as well as many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
A funeral service was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at Langdale Methodist Church in Valley, with committal following at Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett.
Donations can be made to Chattahoochee Hospice in her memory.
BETTY J. MOTLEY
Mrs. Betty J. Motley, 78, of Camp Hill died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. CT at Ozias Missionary Baptist Church, at 13576 Dudleyville Road in Camp Hill, with the Rev. G.L. Pulliam officiating.The remains will lie in state at the church from noon until the funeral hour. The interment will be in the church cemetery. Public viewing was on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Mrs. Motley is survived by her husband Hubert Motley Sr.; her son, Hubert Motley Jr. of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers, James A. Jennings of Dadeville and Thomas C. Jennings of Ohio; five nephews: Orlando (Angela) Jennings of New Jersey, Demetrius Jennings, Jermaine Jennings, Labrandon O’Neill Jennings and Christopher Carwell all of Alexander City; one niece: Shaquilla Edwards of Dadeville and a host of other relatives and friends..
Vines Funeral Home Inc. in LaFayette is handling the arrangements for the family.
