Gloria Jean Aman, age 71, of Jemison, AL, went to Heaven Friday, February 10, 2017. She was a nice person who would give you the shirt off her back. Gloria was predeceased Samuel and Margaret Aman; siblings, Samuel Hopkins Aman (Pat), Norman Howard Aman (Linda), Margaret Annette Aman and James Henry Aman (Sheryl); best friends, Cathy Reed (Guy) and Nancy Hammer and numerous nieces and nephews. The burial will be 10 am, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Dargin Cemetery, Calera, AL.
Jack Edward Kelley, “Kelly” “JE”, age 89, of Pelham, AL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was one of the last World War II Veterans in Shelby County, proudly serving his country in the U. S. Navy. He was predeceased by his son, George Kelley; daughter, Bonnie Reynolds; parents, George and Hallie Kelley and sister, Joann Gast. His survivors include his wife of 44 years, Linda Kelley; daughters, Gerald Lynn Jared (Michael), Gayle Lovejoy, Kris Recalde (Jose), Patty Briscoe and B. J. Patterson;…
Brother David Eugene Isbell, age 55, of Helena, AL, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 10, 2017. He was 17 years old when he began Preaching The Message of the Lord in various churches. Brother David went on to becoming the Pastor of Shepherd’s Harvest for 25 years and was the administrator of the Shepherd’s Harvest Christian Academy as well. He was serving as Associate Pastor of Oak Mountain Independent Church for the past 2 years. He loved the Lord, his…
Betty Jean Boothe Odom, age 72, of Montevallo, AL, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Betty was a beloved wife and mother. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jim Odom; daughter, Lisa Sides; parents, Robert Roland and Doris Maydell Lawley Booth; brother, Roland F. Boothe and sister, Margaret E. Cummings. Her survivors include her husband, John Ernest Wilson; son, Jeffery G. Whitfield (Allison); daughter, Doris Jones (Brian); brother, Fred Boothe (Elaine); sisters, Brenda Sales (Charles), Janice Sandlin (Rick) and Debra Densmore; grandchildren, Jessie Wallace…
Anna Lee Childers, age 66, of Jemison, AL, went to be with her husband and daughter in Heaven Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Anna was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Dale Childers and daughter, Tracy Lynn Childers Snyder. Her survivors include her son, David Childers (Candy); grandchildren, Jamie and Cheyanna Snyder and Hunter, Heather and Bella Childers and sister, Nancy Sizemore (Jim). The family will receive friends, 1-2 pm, Friday, February 10, 2017 with a Funeral Service…
Donna M. Norris, age 65, of Birmingham, AL, Wednesday, went to be with Jesus February 8, 2017 after an extended illness. Her survivors include her husband of 38 years, Maurice M. Norris; children, Christy Ashley (Jim) and Michael Trueblood; step-children, Alyson Norris and James Michael Norris; siblings, Diane Stallings (Jere), Joanne Anthony (Robert), Brenda Calhoun, Charlotte Rictor (Mack) and Sonny Maxwell; grandchild, Chelsea Trueblood; step-grandchild, Bruce and Bailey Kurjanowicz and brother-in-law, Harold R. Norris (Amelia). A visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, February 13, 2017. …
Holland Ray “Paw Paw” Thompson, age 65, of Cordova, AL, passed away at his Warrior River Home, Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Ray grew up in Homewood, AL where he graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1969. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Neil and Elaine Thompson. His survivors include his wife of 32 years Gayle Thompson; children, Traci Thompson (Tony Jenkins) and Tina Tucker; grandchildren, Kyle and Kasey Demeritt, and Ty, Simon…
Rev. John Carroll Spain, age 89, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 3, 2017. Carroll proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. After he came home, he continued his employment with VJ Elmore Store as a Shipping Clerk until he retired. He was the founder of the Calera Full Gospel Church of God, where he built it from the ground up, selling donuts or whatever he could to build it. He…
Loretta Munsell Harper, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 28, 2017. Mom is in heaven now. No pain, just love and happiness. She is at peace with her daughter Gretchen and son Bill. Born in Rhode Island just prior to the Great Depression, Mom was raised in the Methodist Home for Girls. Her early life experiences were the foundation for her lifelong determination to provide a loving, caring home for her family. Mom leaves behind her dear…