lma June “Sis” Martin Alma June “Sis” Martin went to join her husband Herb in their heavenly home early in the morning of April 23, 2018. She was born June 3, 1923 in Tremont, PA., to Clarence and Alma Kehler. Raised in Tremont and Pottsville, PA, Sis attended Penn State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Shortly after graduation, she married her lifelong partner Herbert H. “Herb” Martin. Beginning with their wedding on April 13, they started a partnership…
Carole Joan Edwards February 13, 1944 – April 27, 2018 Carole Joan Edwards, age 74 of Montevallo passed away in her home on Thursday, April 27, 2018. She is survived by two sons, Mark Edwards (Tammy), Gary Edwards (Joanne); daughter Audra Edwards; 7 grandchildren, Brittany Burnette (Trey), Tyler Edwards (Kayla Ann), Randy Edwards, Chris Edwards (Erika) & Cassie Mims (JJ), Tiffany Patterson (Kevin) and Alec Haynes; 9 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Arnold. Carole was preceded in death by Sanford Edwards. …
Maxwell Wyatt Williams, age 3, passed away peacefully in the arms of his mother and father at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Max was born on January 29, 2015, and lived in Hoover with his family. He was diagnosed with rare brain cancer at the age of 14 months, and spend the next two years refusing to let the disease keep him from growing into a vivacious, playful and funny toddler. After treatment in Birmingham did not work, he and his…
Billy Joe Johnson Jan. 17, 1944 – April 16, 2018 Billy was born in Alabama, the son to the late, Frank and Geneva Denton Johnson. He is predeceased by his parents and sister, Sue Lawley. Survivors of Billy include his loving wife, Debra; daughter Candi Essman (Ladd); granddaughters, Kayla Osborne ( Zach), Chelsey Young (Seth); great granddaughter, Brayleigh Jo Osborne; brothers, Butch Johnson (Annett), Charles Johnson (Janice), Frank Johnson, Jr.; sister, Ann Blankenship; sister-in-law, Brenda Clay (Dennis); brother-in-law, David Cash (Jennifer); Host…
Johnny Ray Stamps October 17, 1950 – April 11, 2018 Johnny Ray Stamps, age 67 of Calera, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Alma (Garrett) Stamps and his loving wife, Carol Yvonne (Lee) Stamps. He is survived by his daughters, Rachel Seagle (Harold), Randi Smitherman (Jason), Reagan Porter (Chris), Elaine Carroll (Breck), Jamie Gaines (Adam); his twin sister, Alma Faye Stamps; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Johnny was a…
Michael Owen Bradley March 13, 1953 – April 3, 2018 Michael Owen Bradley, age 65 of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Adamsville, Alabama. Inurnment will follow in The Alabama National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Father Vernon Huguley officiating. Charter Funeral Home entrusted.
George Washington Riehle, III George Riehle (PopPop) age 81 of Maylene, Alabama, passed away at home on Thursday, April 5, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Riehle; sons, John Stockman (Cheryl), James Stockman (Christine); daughters, Kathy Greenplate, V.J. Cook; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Frances Riehle, II. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Episcopal Church of Holy Apostles on Saturday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu…
Charles Pinkney Jones, Jr. August 27, 1923 – April 7, 2018 Charles P. Jones passed away April 7, 2018. Mr. Jones was born August 27, 1923 in Alexander City, Alabama, the son of Charles P. Jones, Sr. and Bessie L. Carter Jones. Mr. Jones was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater with the 961st Engineer Maintenance Company. Following the war, he went to work for the Liberty National Life Insurance Company where he retired after…
Fannie Mae Cox May 29, 1924 – April 6, 2018 Fannie Mae Cox, age 93 of Columbiana, Alabama, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Albert Lloyd Cox, Jr. and her parents, Terrance and Betty Eiland. She is survived by her sons, Billy R. Cox (Joyce) of Columbiana, AL. and Lamar Cox (Lucy) of Fayette, AL.; daughters, Carolyn S. Smitherman of Alabaster, AL., Violet M. Beasley of Alabaster, AL., Sharon L. Cox of…
Charles Arnold Woods, age 82 of Calera, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. He is survived by his son, Gregory Woods (Laura); daughters, Lorrie Lewis (Richard) and Gena Bolton (Ronnie); grandsons, Stephen Moody (Erin), Daniel Moody (Kelly), David Bolton (Hannah), Jonathan Woods (Jeanie); granddaughters, Bethany Moody, Madelynn Woods; and great grandchildren, Emma Moody, Logan Moody and Ava Jean Woods. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Peggy Woods and his parents, Murray and Georgia Woods. There will be…