Charter Funeral Home

 William  Francis Higginbotham, III,  Bill passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center after a long illness.  He was 81.  He was born in Elmore county, AL and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Mr. Transmission after many years in the transmission business. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William and Sara Higginbotham. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kay, after 48 years of marriage.  She was truly his…

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Deborah Flanders, , age 66, of  Foley, AL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at University of Alabama Palliative Care Unit, Birmingham, AL. Deborah Jean Miller was born May 10, 1950 in Breckenridge, MN to Milton and Mabel (Tischer) Miller.  She grew up and attended schools in Wahpeton and Hankinson, graduating from Hankinson in 1968.  After graduation Debbie married John Wipperman.  she then attended Normandale Community Adult Education.  Debbie was employed as an educational assistant in Bloomingdale, MN and was also employed as a…

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Douglas Wayne Clayton, age 70, of Calera, AL, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was predeceased by his son, Barry Wayne Clayton.  His survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Hamner Clayton; daughter, Christy Collins (Steve); son, Todd Clayton (Vicki), Dugan Lane Clayton and Clark Douglas Clayton; sisters, Louise Giovinco and  Betty Hamm (Norman); Brother,  Roger Dale Clayton (Brenda) and  grandchildren, Cole,  Drake, Madison, Jakob and Ben Clayton. A Memorial Service will be 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Calera…

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J. P. “Bo” Cleckler, age 71, of Calera, AL, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Tina Cleckler; parents, Perry and Lela Cleckler; sisters, Maxine Barkley, Wilma Jean Barkley and Dean Thorton and brothers, Robert and Frank Cleckler.  His survivors include his daughters, Michelle Palmer (Jeff) and Alisha Ledford (Buddy) and grandchildren, Amanda Glass (Justin), Ashlee Wilson (Murphy), Rebekah Ledford, Allie Palmer, Jeffrey Palmer, Jered Palmer and Jamie Palmer.  A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 2…

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James Michael Fondren, age 50, of Maylene, AL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Mike proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. He loved to joke and Alabama Foot ball but mostly he was a loving husband, father and grandfather, described as a good ‘ol country boy with a heart of gold.   His survivors include his wife of 25 years,  Carolyn L. Rubino;  daughters, Ryan Rubino (Scott Thomasino, Jr.),Miranda Fondren  and Bailey Long; sister, Toney Fondren; brothers, Monty Fondren…

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Larry James Walton, age 83, of Pelham, AL, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016. He proudly served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Larry’s professional career touched every aspect of real estate.   He, partnered with his son for 25 years,  was a land developer, home builder, general contractor and mortgage banking.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Irma M. Walton; son, James G. Walton (Stacy) and  grandsons, Joshua and Matthew Walton.   The family will receive…

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Bruce  Alan Hale, age 53, of Alabaster, AL,  passed away Friday, June 17, 2016.  Alan proudly served his Country in the U. S. Air Force.  He was employed by Robert Orr-Sysco for 18 years and went on to work with Hardy Construction.  He was predeceased by his brother, Barry Anthony Hale; step-brother, Richard Allen Cundiff and brother-in-laws, Joseph Curtis and Russell Curtis.  His survivors include his wife of 35 years, Annette Curtis Hale; sons, Alan Ray Hale and Steven Christopher Hale; father, Bruce Hale…

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Beverly Elaine Bain Carter, age 79, of Pelham passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016.  Beverly was employed by the Federal Government for 18 years and then became co-owner of Auto Disposal Company for 24 years with her husband.  Her survivors include her husband of 59 years, George Lawton Carter III; sons, George Lawton Carter, Jr. (Anne Gentry) and Dale Carter; sisters, Brenda Jenkins and Beth Torbert (Dave); grandchildren, Drew (Ashley), Maggie (Will) and Mitch and great granddaughter, Ada.  The family…

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Chadwick Lee Leatherwood, Calera, Alabama was born August 12, 1975, and passed away to be with God and his deceased family on June 18, 2016 at the age of 40.  His baptism as a Christian was three years ago.  Services will be held at Charter Funeral Home, 2521 US Highway 31, Calera, Alabama 35040, with Scott Cobb, Prattville officiating.  Burial will be immediately following at Southern Heritage, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL  35124.  Viewing will be at 10:00 AM and…

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Betty Jean Kizziah Pettit, age 75, of Calera, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior  Wednesday, June 15, 2016.  Betty graduated from West Jefferson County High School.  She was predeceased by her brother, Jack Kizziah.   She was a loving wife of 53 years to Jerry Pettit; mother to her daughter, Cindy Stone (Terry) and son, Jody Pettit and grandmother to Chelsea and Parker Stone;.  She is also survived by her brother, Bill Kizziah (Wynnette); sister-in-law, Jimmie Kizziah and special…

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