Davina Rae Suran, age 64, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. She is survived by her dear friend, Kitty Morgan; brother, Jim Suran; and sister, Deborah Pirtle. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Humane Society, The Audubon Society or The Oak Mountain Wildlife Center in her name.
Louie Raymond Cates, age 73, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. We are all saddened by the loss of Louie Cates, who passed away on Saturday evening. Louie was a much-loved resident of Shelby Shores for many years, and had many friends in our community. He is survived by numerous family members and friends. A memorial service for Louie will be held at the Shelby Shores Community Center on Tuesday, July 30th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., with Pastor…
Ken Nelson 1/10/40 – 7/26/19 Ken passed on Friday, July 26, 2019 after a three year battle with lung cancer. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Cassels LaPoska and Alfred “Happy” Nelson; his sister, Joy Comer, and his son, Chad Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Fay Nelson; his sisters, Nell Nelson, Gloria Acton and Sherrel Poole (David); his daughter, Stacie (Brian) Key; sons, Jason (Jennifer) Nelson and Michael Bengtson; and numerous nieces,…
Joseph Edward Dyess, 85, formerly of Opp, Alabama passed away peacefully in his home in Alabaster, Alabama on July 24th. He was born in Elba, Alabama to James Theodore and Annie Merle Dyess June 18th, 1934. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Sue Nolen Dyess, His children James Arthur Dyess, Rebecca Ann Dyess, and Thomas Edward (Brandy) Dyess, and his grandchildren Zachary Thomas Woodard and Kayley Michele Dyess. Joe graduated from high school in Opp, moving on to Auburn…
January 28, 1955 – July 23, 2019 Deborah Kaye “Chris” Caron, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of twenty years, Walter Thomas Caron, her parents, William and Frances Diuguid and brother, William “Billy” Diuguid. Chris is survived by her loving children, Christina (Willie), Christopher (Samantha), and Adam (Heather); grandson, Ryder ; siblings, Wanda Strong (Jerry), Tony Diuguid (Denise), Sherry Cooper, Mike Diuguid (Chris); and a host of nieces…
Bobby “Bo” Holsomback, age 78, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Maylene, AL. He is preceded in death by his son, William Scott Holsomback; parents, Jess and Maud Holsomback; and several siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Alice Holsomback; daughter, Pam Holsomback; sons, Kerry Holsomback and Jeff Holsomback (Chasity); grandsons, Steve (Barrett), Patrick (Lauren); granddaughter; Ashley (Tyler); grandsons, Austin (Carol), and Micah; and 6…
The late Johnny Bryant was born January 23, 1940 to the late Mr. Warnell Bryant & Mrs. Mamie Sexton Bryant. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sharessa Yvette Bryant; 3 brothers, Earl Bryant, Willie Henry Bryant, and Fred Bryant; sister, Janie Frances Bryant Blanchard; and 2 grandsons, Martel Bryant and Jonel Bryant. He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Gamel Bryant; grandson, Bryan Barksdale; great granddaughter, Shakyra Newson; great grandson, Samuel Barksdale; 4 brothers, Warnell Bryant,…
The Honorable, George William Roy Sr., long time mayor of Calera, Alabama, made his peaceful transition on Saturday, July 13, 2019, surrounded by those he loved. He was born in Helena, AL, on February 10, 1928 and moved to Calera after the death of his father in 1933. He joined the Navy in 1944 at the age of 16 and served his country in the Philippines in the 5th Fleet aboard the YG30 where he eventually became commander of the…
June 17, 1973 – July 10, 2019 Jenifer Shea Sallis, age 46, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Shelby. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., also at the First Baptist Church of Shelby. Burial will follow at Williams Cemetery.
Francis Marion Randall, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents, Raum Shouse and Lula Myrtle (Pope) Randall. Frank is survived by his children, Sheila G. Hodges (Barry), John R. Randall, Bridget A. DeLoach (David); grandsons, Trenton Hodges (Naomi), Trevor “Cole” Hodges (Erica), Michael B. Randall (TerriBeth), Kyle DeLoach, Payne DeLoach; granddaughter, Amelia B. Randall; great grandson, J.B. Hodges; and a host of family and friends. Frank was a graduate of Auburn University…