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Month: July 2017

Jean Jennings

Jean Jennings

 Jean Jennings, age 63, of Brierfield, AL, went to be with Jesus Friday, July 28, 2017.  She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Wayne Jennings; children, Trisha Adaway (Buddy), Chris Jennings (Cori), Stephen Wallace (Elizabeth), Cassie Smith (Billy), Kevin Wallace and Kristy  Davis (Stephen); sister, Angie Amos (Jimmy); 5 brothers and 21 grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her parents and one sister.

Garnell  Jones

Garnell  Jones

Garnell  Jones, age 88, of Chelsea, AL, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, George Pelham Jones; son, Thomas Granville Jones and  parents, Archie and Lou Emma Pickle. Her survivors include her children, Barbara Wood, Paul Jones (Marty), William David Jones (Rachel), Jerome Jones (Wynette); Sandra Millar (Danny) and Shelly Wilbanks; sister, Ruth Butler; daughter-in-law, Susan Jones  and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Her children describe her as a loving…

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Lelia Catherine  “Kathy” Vick

Lelia Catherine  “Kathy” Vick

Lelia Catherine  “Kathy” Vick, age 66, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Kathy proudly served her Country in the U. S. A. F. and the Army National Guard.  She was the first female to enlist in the National Guard in Lamar County. She was predeceased by her husband, John Kicker.  Her survivors include her daughter, Katrinia LaRue-Asis (Jason); son, Peter Vick; brother, Gerald Wyatt (Cindy); sister-in-law, Ann Wyatt;  grandchildren, Madison LaRue and Noah  Asis and a host of…

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Larry Wayne Bates

Larry Wayne Bates

Larry Wayne Bates, age 63 of Irondale, AL  passed away Monday, July 17, 2017.  Wayne  proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a Military Photographer in Vietnam and received many badges for his service including the Vietnam Service Medal and Marksman Qualification Badge and others.  He was predeceased by parents, Norman H. Bates and Opal A. Bates; brother, Jimmy Michael Bates.  His survivors include his sister, Kathy Kilpatrick; daughter, Opal Danyale Bates…

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Jaime Muñoz

Jaime Muñoz

Jaime Muñoz, age 44, of Calera, AL, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was born in  Aguascalientes and was raised in Los Conos. He was a commercial electrician by trade and  the owner/operator of M and A Services.  Jaime was predeceased by his father Pedro Muñoz.  His survivors include his wife, Ashley Muñoz; son, Jonathan Muñoz;  mother, Estolia Rodriguez; siblings, Marta, Hlida, Manrrubio, Hliliana, Leticia, Gustavo, Jorge, Hector and Jony Muñoz Rodriguez; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Debbie…

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William E. “Bill” Derryberry

William E. “Bill” Derryberry

After a courageous and exhausting battle with multiple myeloma, William E. “Bill” Derryberry died at home July 17, 2017. Bill was born the only child of Ed and Mildred Derryberry, November 14, 1939. The couple separated when Bill was very young, and his mother remarried Tommie Jennings who became “Daddy” to Bill. Bill’s childhood was not only enriched by the love of his parents, but by his mother’s sister and her husband, Auberrie and Penny Penrod, and their children. Shortly…

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Dr. James D. Reed

Dr. James D. Reed

Dr. James D. Reed, 75 passed away on July 9 2017.  He succumbed to complications from leukemia.    He was the son of Delos Dexter Reed and Evelyn Hester Reed.  He was born on February 10, 1942 and grew up in Waco, AL.  While attending Russellville High School he played football and baseball.  Upon graduating high school in 1960, he entered Florence State University (UNA).  Before completing his undergraduate studies, he enlisted in the Alabama National Guard.  At the completion of his military service, He worked as a…

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Betty Joyce Kite

Betty Joyce Kite

Betty Joyce Kite, age 80, of Alabaster, AL, passed away,  “went to the happy hunting grounds”,  Friday, July 7, 2017.  She was in food service/catering business in California for over 25 years.  When she moved to Alabama she worked at many different Senior Citizen Organizations.  She was predeceased by her husband, William V. Kite,  sister, Edna Brock; brother, Charles “Sonny” Owens, Jr. ; granddaughter, Carrie Renae Johnson  and grandson, Johnny Ray Johnson, Jr.   Her survivors include her children, Johnny Ray Johnson, Robin…

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