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Caron “Amanda” Collins Kato, age 30, of Talladega, AL, formerly of Alabaster, AL passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Her survivors include her precious daughters, Makenna, Jillian, Tatum and Saylor; parents, Judy K. McDonald and John Perry Collins (Patricia); brothers, Eric Collins (Allison) and John Mark Collins (Meggie), the Eric Trammell family of Talladega and a host of other family members and friends. The family will receive friends, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 1, 2016 with a Memorial Service to…

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Darrell Willard Marcum, 78, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2016. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, husband, and friend to many people. Known as “Papa” and “Papaw” to his grandchildren and adopted grandchildren, he was born in McVeigh, KY and raised in Logan, WV– the son of an Appalachian coal miner.  Darrell served in the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa, Japan from 1958-60, and used his VA benefits to become the first college graduate in his family…

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Bobby Ralph Gipson,  age 80 , of Helena, AL, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016.   Bobby graduated from Jones Valley High School and then proudly served in the U. S. Navy and then transferred to the Reserves.  He then went on to Birmingham Southern College graduating in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, University of Alabama with a Master of Science in Hospital Administration Degree graduating in 1967,  University of South Alabama with a degree in Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree graduating…

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 Louis “Jack” Jackson Keel, Jr., age 62, of Maylene, AL, died Saturday, May 14, 2016.  Jack was predeceased by his parents Louis and Mary Elizabeth Keel.  His survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kaye Keel; son, Sean Keel; sister, Resa Erwin; grandchildren, Chase Keel and Ashley Keel; aunt, Lois Wallace and uncle,  Elmer Pruitt.  The family will receive friends 10: a.m. – 12: noon, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at  Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Hoover, AL.

Paul Louis Eschmann, Sr., age 67, of Montevallo, AL, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016.  Paul proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corp serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He was a jokester by nature and loved crawfish, but most of all was a loving husband, father and grandfather.    His survivors include his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Eschmann; daughters, Tanya Eschmann and Natasha Johnson (Matt); son, Paul Louis Eschmann, Jr.; sister, Sherry Eschmann; brother, Billy Eschmann and grandchildren, John…

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Roy Earl Peck, age 90, of Shelby, AL, his spirit went free and went to be with God Tuesday, May 3, 2016.  Roy was  predeceased by his wife, Irene Peck;  parents James R. (Jr.) and Marie Peck; grandparents that raised him, James William and Mary Elizabeth Peck; brothers, James Peck, Sr. and Daris Peck; sister, Margaret Peck and step-brother, James Peck.  His survivors include his daughter,  June Morris (John C.); grandchildren, Tabitha Ricks, Kelsey Revis (Chris), Penny Kemp, Kevin Morris (Karen), Phillip Morris…

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 Judy Northington Mizzell, age 73, of Alabaster, AL, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. She  retired from the health insurance industry and then became a volunteer for  Shelby Baptist Hospital.    Her greatest love was for her family and grandchildren, she was a good Christian woman.  Judy was predeceased by her grandson, Grayson Scott Clark.  Her survivors include her husband of 51 years, Steve Mizzell; son, Scott Mizzell (Kristi); daughter, Kelley Clark (Clayton); brother, Jerome Northington (Pat); grandchildren,  Storey Mizzell, Charlie Mizzell, Emily Clark, Virginia…

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Laura Ann Wright, age 61 of Alabaster, passed away on April 29, 2016. Her survivors  include her husband, James Allen Wright; mother,  Annie Irene Gothard;  son, Matthew Wright (Terri); sisters, Wanda Higgins (Pete), Charlotte Ray (Wendell) Sandy Gothard; grandchildren, Luke and Jackson. Visitation will be Sunday, May 1st from 6-8 PM. Another Visitation will be Mon May 2nd12:30 with Services: following at 1:30 PM all at Alabaster Church of God.