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Biography of Michael Ikechi Godwin Birth Mr. Michael Ikechi Godwin was born on the 22nd of July 1972, to late Mr. Godwin Wenedah Onuegbu of Okporowo Ogbakiri and Mrs. Victoria Chimela Onuegbu (nee Asuru) of Rumuoro Ogbakiri, all in Emohua local government area of Rivers State, Nigeria. He was the second son and the 4th child of seven children. Education He attended Rebisi Primary State School One Port-Harcourt, from 1978-1984 where he obtained his first school leaving certificate and from…

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Marjorie Lu Whitaker, age 96, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Columbiana AL. She is survived by her daughters, Freddie C. DiPlacido and Susan C Seng (Mike); son, James L. Whitaker; grandchildren, Holly C. Meier (Mike), James Clinton Whitaker (Liz), Paige A. Law (Bobby), Jordan M Seng (Leah), Ashley Williams (Nolan), Bruce M. DiPlacido (Anna), and David DiPlacido; and 18 great grandchildren. Marjorie is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Kenneth Whitaker; and parents George…

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Samuel Hassell Marcus Jr, 81, of Mountain Brook passed away peacefully on Monday July 27, 2020. Hassell was born in Montgomery, AL on February 25, 1939. He grew up in Mountain Brook and attended Shades Valley High School and the University of Alabama. After his college career, Hassell joined the United States Air Force. Hassell was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He loved his family dearly and bragged on them always. He was quick with a smile and…

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It is with sadness we announce the passing of Brandy Guthrie Edmondson. Brandy Guthrie Edmondson,born 12/25/1974 crossed over to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23rd at 4:00 am. Brandy is the daughter of Sandra and Mike Kelley, wife to husband, Joe Edmondson and mother to Jacob. Brandy has dealt with a terminal lung disease most of her life. She loved her family and helping fur babies in need. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be…

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Richard Harvey Johnson, age 67, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 in Birmingham, AL. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Johnson; sons, Ryan Johnson of Montgomery, AL, Darwin Johnson of Peachtree, GA, Ronald Johnson of Surprise, AZ, and Richard Johnson of Montgomery, AL; grandsons, Alec Johnson, Avery Johnson, Oliver Johnson, Noah Johnson and Conner Johnson. Richards’s services will be held at in the chapel of Charter Funeral Home on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Following service…

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Ann Paulette Parmer Crouse, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Birmingham, AL. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Crouse Burnette (James) and Buffie Holt (Steve); grandchildren Aubrey Holt, Olivia Holt, and Gavin Holt, Jerald Burnette (Diane), Melissa Garza (Tim) of Villa Rica, GA; great grandchildren, Katie Garza, Kendra Garza, Luke Garza and Cody Burnette; brother, Wayne Parmer (Lisa); nephew, Paul Parmer; niece, Jaime Parmer; sister-in-law, Sharon Parmer, and a host of family and friends. Ann is…

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James Evant Pritchett, Sr., 96, passed away July 14, 2020 at his home in Thomaston, AL. A native of Thomaston in Marengo County, he was born April 30, 1924 in the house across the street from his final residence. “Jim,” as he was known to family and friends, and “Papa,” to his grandchildren, was the son of the late Clarence Crenshaw Pritchett, Sr. and the late Lora Anna Cannady Pritchett of Thomaston. Educated at Thomaston Elementary School, he was a…

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Patric Moriarty, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his family on July 18, 2020. Pat was born December 22, 1949 in Pontiac Michigan but spent his childhood on the banks of the Cass River in Caro where he did his best to thin the fish population.  He graduated from Caro High School in 1968 where he set state records for pole vaultings and local notoriety for fun and shenanigans.    Pat was drafted into…

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Christopher Jerome Sims, age 34, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Alabaster, AL. He is survived by his parents; Ronald Sims (Nancy) and April Mooney (Richard); children, Tristan Sims, Alexis Sims, Christopher Layne Sims; brother, Tyler Sims (Kristie); nephew, Killiyan Reese Sims; grandmother, Martha Robinson (Russel); uncles, Keith Sims, David Sims (Rhonda), Bobby Simmons (Tami), Anthony Robinson (Dana), Bryan Robinson (Teri), Marvin Stafford (Tracy); aunt Cheryl Pope (Kevin); great aunt and caregiver Kay Atchison; and a host of cousins….

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William “Bill” Joseph Connor (August 1, 1944 – July 8, 2020) died July 8, 2020 in the Alabaster, AL, home he shared for more than 20 years with his wife, Janice Connor, who predeceased him in 2016. He was 75. He is survived by his sons, William Connor (Sina) and Timothy Connor; his siblings, Amsy Connor (Lee), Louanne Connor-Knapp (Sheldon), Richard Connor (Jane), and Patricia Moran (Gary); his stepson, Michael Moore (Emily); his grandchildren, Sydney, Erin, Madison, Hallie, Liam, Tiana,…

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