December 27, 1930 – November 29, 2018 Barbara Lee Pyka, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She is predeceased by her parents, Charles Edward and Estelle Marie (Lee) Palmer; husband, Henry Joseph Pyka, Jr.; and sons, James E. Jensen and Daniel J. Jensen. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Susan M. Cain (Edwin) and Laura L. Cain (Richard); son, Thomas M. Jensen; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 3,…
April 11, 1967 – November 22, 2018 Dannise Buchans Ray, age 51, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Dannise met the love of her life 35 years ago, her high school sweetheart, Michael Eugene Ray. She graduated from the University of Montevallo with honors. On December 29, 1990, Dannise was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was resolved in her faith and was eagerly looking forward to paradise on Earth, as our Heavenly Father originally intended. Dannise was…
October 15, 1946 – November 21, 2018 Don Charles Woods, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, as a Machinist’s Mate, Petty Officer 1st Class. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry Milton and Mabel Eunice (Dunn) Woods; sister, Carol Gangewer; and daughter Ginny Brock. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue (McNamee) Woods; daughters, Sarah Scott, Charity Stratton, Amy Robertson, Holly Long, Blaire Watkins, and Meredith Woods;…
Charles Frank Bice of Mtn Brook, Alabama passed away Monday November 19, 2018, at the age of 91. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born in Fairfield, Alabama Dec 3, 1926 Charles graduated Fairfield High School in 1944 at the age of 17 then enlisted in the Army Air Corp as a cadet and eventually became a Crew Chief for the C47. He attended and played football at Ole Miss, Auburn, and Howard College graduating…
November 4, 1920 – November 19, 2018 Lucille Marie D’Aiuto Cashell, age 98 of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Josephine (DeMatteo) D’Aiuto; her loving husband, Robert Shannon Cashell; and her son, Richard Cashell. She is survived by her sons, Donald Dennison (Judy) and Michael Cashell (Lisa); 7 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; and host of friends. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will honor Lucille …
Ferman Jackson Albright, age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, worked at Hayes International which later became Pemco Aeroplex. He retired after a 39 year career as a Vice-President. He is predeceased by his parents, Ferman and Lydia (Ingram) Albright; brother, Douglas Albright; and sister, Elizabeth Albright Pendergast. He is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline Albright Burnett, Karen Albright Wood, and Sherry Gregg Vallides; son, Terry Gregg; step-daughters,…
Patricia Thompson Yancy, age 69 of Alabaster, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She is predeceased by her parents, J.B. and Imogene Thompson; her husband, John Steven Yancy; and her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Scott Yancy (Kimberly). She is survived by her sons, Craig Steven Yancy (Debra) of Alabaster, Alabama and Jonathan Chad Yancy (Kathy) of Montevallo, Alabama; granddaughters, Beth Barashes of Alabaster, Alabama, Lauren Yancy of Montevallo, Alabama, Anna Yancy of Alabaster, Alabama, and Sarah Yancy of Montevallo,…
LUCILLE WASHINGTON KNOX Sunrise: January 19, 1917 Sunset: October 28, 2018 A lifelong educator, Mrs. Lucille W. Knox went home peacefully on the morning of October 28, 2018. Mrs. Knox was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Affectionately known as “Honey”, Mrs. Knox dedicated her life to educating several generations of students. Mrs. Knox received a B.A. degree from Miles College followed by a Master’s degree in Education at Northwestern University in Chicago. Mrs. Knox taught school in…
Maxine Elizabeth Nabers Adams, age 93, a long-time resident of Birmingham, Alabama went home to the Lord surrounded with love on Friday, November 9, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her devoted daughter who was her pride and joy, Brenda Glass (Walter D. – Dave) of Birmingham, Alabama; loving granddaughters, Jennifer Winstead (Chuck) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Heather Greer (Raymond) of Birmingham, Alabama; cherished great grandsons, Austin Greer of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Drake…
Michael Barrett Rood, known as “Bear”, age 52, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Bear is survived by his parents, Charles Rood and Dorothy Hughen; wife, Melessa Snider Rood; sons, Jack Alan Mixon, Jonathan Lee Mixon (Breezie), and Phillip Darryl Mixon (Kelly); brother, Jeffery W. Rood; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Bear was a loving Father, A loving Husband and Mostly a Loving Person. Bear Loved his Family, working on…