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 Don Louis Ladnier, age 74, of Helena, AL, formerly of  Lillian, AL,  passed away Friday, April 29, 2016.  His survivors include his wife of 53 years, Dee Ladnier; daughters, Leigh Foster (Byron) and Donna Cope (David); sons, Curt Ladnier (Angelia Pitman) and Chris Ladnier (Shannon); sister, Myrna Dennis (Dobbs); grandchildren, Andy Ladnier, Nicholas Foster, Kristian Foster, Matthew Ladnier, Erin Cope, Lydia Cope and  David Cope III and great grand daughter, Krimsyn Ladnier.  The Visitation will be 12 noon – 1 p.m., Sunday, May 1,…

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James O. “J.O.” Littleton, age 88, of Calera, AL, went to be with Jesus Thursday, April 28, 2016.  He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Littleton and  siblings, Onzelle Avery (Robert), Owen Littleton (MaryAnn), Ocie Littleton (Odis), Orell Hilyer, Obie Littleton and Oneil Littleton (Jane).  J.O.’s survivors include his daughter, Tina Snipes; son, Jerry H. Littleton (Debbie); siblings, Olean Bratton (Richard), Olysneil Horton, Orville Littleton (Leah) and Ormajean Mims;  daughter-in-law, Joy Littleton and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members. …

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Jackie Lloyd Smitherman, age 65, of Randolph, AL, was called Home by Jesus,  Wednesday, April 27, 2016,   Jackie retired from BellSouth after over 33 years of employment. Most of all he was a loving husband, father and grandfather.   He was predeceased by his parents, Jadie and Josephine Smitherman; sister, Jadean McCormick and her husband, Charles McCormick and brother-in-law, J. B. Langston.   His survivors include his wife of 43 years,  Rebecca Smitherman; daughter, Samantha Megan Smitherman; son,Christopher Brandon Smitherman, Sr. (Francesca…

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 Nellie M. Love, age 88, of Pelham, AL, formerly of Atlanta, GA,  went to Heaven Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She was a long time member of Crusselle-Freeman Church of the Deaf in Atlanta, GA.  She was a recent member of North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL.    She was predeceased by her husband, Olin Love and granddaughter, Joy Love Murphy and parents, Ernest Willie and Elsie Janie Moore.  Her survivors include her daughter, Mary Love Murphy (Allan); sons, Henry Love (Suzanne) and…

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 April Marie Deason, age 44, of Montevallo, AL, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016.  April was good hearted and kind, loved by everyone that knew her,  especially the children that were in her life.   She was predeceased by her brother, Greg Douglas, Jr.; grandmother, Theo Lowery and niece, Tylyn Phillips.  Her survivors include her husband, Donny Deason; son, Chase Deason; parents, Sherry and Johnny Leslie; brother, Kevin Leslie; nephews, Jaxon, Ryan, Dalton and Dylan; nieces, Taylor,  Emily and Clara; sister-in-law, Johna Phillips and…

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William Edward “Ed” Jones, 70, aka The Peanut Man and The Mattress Man of Alabaster passed away surrounded by his loving family April 19, 2016.  Ed’s first career was in the grocery business, working primarily with Liberty and Bruno’s, as well as several small local businesses in Shelby County. During this time he became an ordained minister and performed outreach to the community through tent meetings and a local radio broadcast. He maintained his ministerial license throughout his entire life, performing…

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Ronny Eairl Glass, age 68 of Calera, AL passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016.  Ronny was born February 16, 1948 to Levis John and Evie Glass.  He was employed at Mitchell Concrete.  His survivors include his sons, Kevin and Jeffery Glass; wife, Darlene Wilson Glass; brothers, Johnny Earl Glass (Linda), Ronald Rich, Morgan Glass and Doyle Glass; sisters, Virginia M. Rich, Brenda Donahue, Margie Sanderson (Ralph), Patricia Ann Rich (Jim), and Eleanor Glass; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  A visitation will be 12-2…

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 Lisa Michelle Willis, age 49, of Thorsby, AL, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, April 5, 2016.  She was predeceased by her father, Clyde Williams.  Her survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, Brian Willis; mother, Lotis Wright (Neal);  sons, Daniel Willis (Mariah) and Christopher Willis; sister, Debra Mosley; granddaughters, Juliette and Charlotte Willis; father-in-law, Billy J. Willis (Betty Howell)  and sister-in-law, Olene Bryant (Ora).   A Celebration of Lisa’s life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Victory Baptist Church…

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Edna  Earl “Dinky” Bean, age 91, of Shelby, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and dedicated care giver to friends and family.  Edna  was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, William “Bill” “Butterbean” Frank Bean. Her survivors include her son, William Earl Bean (Rhonda); daughters, Vonda Bean Schrader (Bobby) and Patricia Boykin Cox; grandchildren, William Eric Bean (Shelina); Jason Earl Bean (Dana), Paige Schrader Seale (Michael) and Bo Boykin (Rachel); great grandchildren, William Colt Bean,…

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Herbert Lawrence Goodland, “Herb” maintained good health into his last year, passing away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85. From his teenage years, Herb loved adventure and learned to fly in high school. He joined the Navy and served 4 years, then went on to join the US Coast Guard to make his career in aviation. Herb earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer, working as a metal smith and rescue hoist operator in helicopters, he was…

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