Timothy Patrick Dollard, passed away July 23, 2016 at the age of 57. He was a loving husband, grandfather and son who enjoyed making people laugh. Timothy was a native of Buffalo New York. He joined the U. S. Army in 1977 and served 4 years. He was stationed at Fort McClellan and upon his release attended JSU and received both his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees. Tim was Director of Children’s Services for JBS Mental Health Authority. He along with a partner started…
Barbara Jean Phillips, 89, of Birmingham, left us to be with her Lord on July 6, 2016. Barbara was born February 6, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother died when she was six. She was raised by her grandmother in Des Moines, Iowa. When she was thirteen, she moved to Chicago to live with her father. At fourteen, she met her future husband and married in 1943 at the age of sixteen. She was a longtime resident of McHenry, Illinois, Jacksonville,…
Franklin D. Reece, age 76, of Harpersville, AL, crossed over Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was predeceased by his son, Richard Dean Reece; mother, Rebecca Reece and mother-in-law, Ruth Hopwood. His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Wanda H. Reece; daughters, Margaret Brockman and Regina Anderton (David Muncher); sons, James V. Brockman, Jr. (Denise), Robert DeLane Reece and Ronald D. Reece (Darlene); a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members. A Graveside Service with Honors will be 10 a.m., Monday,…
Larry Lee Jobman, Photograph includes his wife, Eleanor Jobman Mr. Jobman of Maylene, Alabama, passed away on Thursday July 7, 2016. He was born in Nebraska on July 25, 1942, the son to Edwin and Edna Eleanor (Partier) Jobman. Larry served his country in the United States Navy and was a Quality and Safety Plant Manager. Larry’s survivors include hiswife, Eleanor Jobman; daughter, Lara Watts (Greg), step-daughter, Tonya Renee’ Hamm (Dillion); Grandchildren, Lauren Watts, Austin Watts, Dylan Watts, Colton Watts; and a Host…
Ocye M. Harden, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2016, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 12, 1932. She was a longtime resident of Montevallo and a member of Kingwood church in Alabaster. Her love for God was celebrated by all who knew her and her great love for her family and people will be her legacy. She is survived by her husband, Eric A. Harden; daughter Beverly (Buddy) Barrett; sons, Derek (Pam) Harden and Mike (Anita)…
Sandra Dee Lacey, age 52, was born on March 1, 1964 to Josephine and Frankie D. Lacey. Sandra was a life long resident of Calera, AL where she graduated from Calera High School in 1982 and went on to Tuskegee University. She passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was predeceased by her father, Frankie D. Lacy and brother, Phillip Lacey. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Jazzlyn Elaine Preston; mother, Josephine Lacey; sisters, Mary Lacey Slaughter (Charles), Belinda Gail Stoudemire (Michael), and…
Michelle Lee Smith, 40, of Columbiana, died Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was the beloved fiancé of Kevin Bradley Gray of Alabaster. Michelle was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 25, 1975, and was the daughter of Claudia Marie Cook and James Bradley Smith. She spent her formative years in Rochester Hills, Michigan. After attending Rochester Hills High School she began living a life showing her loving, caring spirit to everyone she met. Her positive attitude and infectious laugh…
Aaron Bryson Morris, age 77, of Calera, AL, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Aaron was a Navy Veteran in the Submarine Services on the U. S. S. Redfin. His survivors include his wife of 53 years, Rita Morris; daughter, Terri Morris Gray and Traci Morris; son, Lynn Morris (Colby); 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12 noon, A Committal Service with Honors…
Juliet M. Clennon, age 95, of Alabaster, AL, born in Bradford, MA to Leo F. Trottier and Alma (Gaudette) Trottier. Juliet was educated at Havenhill High School and N.E. School of Art, Boston, MA. Juliet Majored in fashion design, was employed by Priscilla’s of Boston and designed her wedding dress, attendant’s dresses and her trousseau. She was a very talented fashion designer who designed most of hers and her daughter’s clothes until she was unable to see due to macular degeneration. Julie…
Anthony Samuel “Sammy” Plaia, , age 49, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with Jesus Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was employed by the Social Security Administration for 26 years. His survivors include his wife of 14 years, Dr. Sharon Gray; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Plaia; mother, Denise Plaia; sisters, Krista Linholm (James) and Lisa Myrick (Kevin); mother-in-law, Martha Gray; father-in-law, Jack Gray (Stephanie); brother-in-law, Paul Gray (Cheri); sisters- in-law, Melanie Goodwin (Josh) and Gwen Gray (Kat); niece, Samantha Linholm and nephews, Jacob Linholm and…