Auriol Mann, of Kentallen Farm, Calera, passed away on October 6th after a short illness. A scholarship is being established in her name by the Birmingham Dressage and Combined Training Association and donations may be made to BDCTA, c/o Debbie Gray, 1417 Secretariat Drive, Helena, AL 35080, for the Auriol Mann Scholarship and Perpetual Trophy Award.
Thomas T. Buffkin, Jr., age 71, of Alabaster, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He wore many coats, that of a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, provider and friend. Tom was a wise man, with many stories to tell. He knew the Lord and entered into the Kingdom of Heaven. He was employed as the Service Manager at Bart Starr Automotive and Royal Oldsmobile. He was predeceased by his sons, Jerry Buffkin and Terry Buffkin and father, Thomas T. Buffkin, Sr. He leaves…
Debbie Little Roan, age 63, of Montevallo, AL, after nearly four years with cancer went peacefully at home, Sunday, October 1, 2017. She managed numerous barns, the last being C & D Farms in Montevallo. Debbie loved horses and dogs, her favorite breed was rescue. Her fighting spirit was an inspiration to her husband, she never quit. She was predeceased by her parents at a young age, Dwight and Elizabeth Little; brother, Danny Little; she and her 3 brothers were raised by , Granddad Little; …
James Vernon Bennett III was born on October 4, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, and died on September 26, 2017 in Sylacauga, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Velma and James Vernon Bennett, Jr., and by his stepson, Roy Arnold Peeler. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia Roy Bennett, and children, James Bennett IV and wife Layne; David Bennett and wife Melissa; Tom Peeler and wife Rene; Mark Peeler; Tim…
James Carter Denton, MD, of Birmingham died on September 21, 2017. Dr Denton was born in Oneonta, Alabama on June 30, 1924 to Marvin and Charlsie Howard Denton. He attended Auburn University (Alabama Polytechnic Institute), was a member and President of Theta Chi Fraternity, and graduated in 1945. He attended Tulane Medical School, was a member and President of Theta Kappa Psi fraternity and graduated in 1948. He completed an internship at Medical College of Virginia in Richmond Virginia. Orthopedic…