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Deanne Elaine Kurth Phillips, age 79, peacefully passed away October 12, 2020 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Otto Kurth, Agnes Woods Trent, and sister, Jerri Kurth. She is survived by her children, David Phillips (Debbie), Melinda White (William), and Chris Phillips (Jan); brother, John French (Carole); cousin, Larry French (Mary Kay); grandchildren, Victoria Tillery, David Tillery, Austin Phillips, Sean Tillery, Taylor Phillips, and Emily Phillips, and several great-grandchildren. A visitation will…

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Thomas M Feltman Jr. was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born 12/16/32 and died 10/10/20 at 87 years old. He is survived by his wife Annette Bell Feltman of 66 years and siblings Raymond (Mattie) Feltman, Stella Hendricks, Nancy Irwin, and James (Mary) Feltman. Children: Patricia (Leonard) Ross, Thomas (Debbie) Feltman, Mark Feltman Grandchildren: Joshua, Rachel, Kurtis, Krystal, Jeremy, Heather and Blake Great grandchildren: Lucy, Cole, Wally, Lily and Juniper Preceded in death by parents Thomas and…

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DUKE, RUTHIE ELAINE, age 71, of Bessemer, passed away October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Dennis James Duke; parents, Charlie and Alpha Holifield; son, Scott Duke; and brothers, Brooks Holifield, Charles “Sam” Holifield, and Samuel Carlton Holifield. Ruthie is survived by her daughter, Kelli Smith (Barry) of Eclectic, AL; son, Greg Duke; sisters Helen Dollins of Chelsea, AL, and Doris Creel of Heiberger, AL; three grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Funeral…

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Heather Lynn Deskins, age 43, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.  Tonight Saturday, October 10, 2020 her family and friends at Rio’s will be remembering her. This is what her friend wrote on their Facebook page “Crystal and the Rio’s family lost a great friend this week. Let’s show up and show some love this Saturday night. You know Heather would have done it for you! Music starts at 8:30.”  Heather’s full obit will be posted soon.

Edna “Sue” Lucas DeBoer was born in Jemison, Alabama on May 25th, 1936, and died on October 6th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde William Lucas; mother, Lesta Cobb Lucas; sister, Ann Lucas Walker; nephew, Charles Phillip Walker, Jr.; and, her beloved special daughter, Sue Ann DeBoer. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Larry Peter DeBoer, Sr.; daughter, Tammy DeBoer Rowe; son, Larry Peter DeBoer, Jr. (Carol); son, James Joppe DeBoer, Sr….

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  Chad Gulledge, age 52, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 surrounded by His family. His services will be held at the Charter Funeral Home Chapel Monday, October 12, 2020. Visitation will be held at 2 pm followed by a service at 3 pm. Chad will be interned in Harpersville Cemetery.  He is preceded in death by his loving parents Jeanette and Loyd Gulledge, Jr.; sister, Rita Gulledge Cole. He is survived by his…

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Larry Funchess Wright of Birmingham, passed away on October 5, 2020 at the age of 76. Larry was born November 14, 1943 to father, Preston Lawrence Wright and mother Winifred Catherine Funchess Wright, who both preceded him. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved bird watching and forestry. He especially loved looking for the rare endangered Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Growing up, he was awarded the prestigious Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts. Larry graduated from Auburn University and received his Bachelor…

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David John Gibbs of Pelham, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020 at the age of 75. David was born January 6, 1945 in Rockford, England to father, James Gibbs and mother Margaret Champion Gibbs, both who preceded him in death. David is also preceded in death by his brother, Lindsey Gibbs. Growing up, David was able to travel a lot due to his father’s military experience. He was born in England during WWII, came to the United States, and then…

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Ginny, age 77 passed away September 30, 2020. Ginny was employed at Shelby Medical Center until her retirement after 25 years as an Office Manager. In her free time, Ginny enjoyed reading, word find puzzles, wood working and crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time talking with her friends and her pets. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents Ezell and Elizabeth Hamm, her sister Lena Hicks and husband Willie Beasley. She is survived by her Son David (Kim) Beasley,…

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Debbie Nadine Laws Mosley was granted her eternal reward on October 1, 2020, at her home in Helena, Alabama, at 63. She was born on May 26, 1957, to the late Laura Nadine and Robert Lavoyde Laws of Forrest City, Arkansas. She graduated from Forrest City High School in 1975. She married her late husband, John Mosley, on July 6, 1974, who preceded her in death in 2018. They were married for 44 years. She was a bookkeeper for most…

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