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Vivian Theresa (Terry) Mattson Terry Mattson, 81, died November 12, 2020 at her home in Calera, Al. Terry was a clinical therapist who specialized in child and family counseling.   She was the co-founder of the first Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama (which has now been established nationwide).  After retirement, she loved traveling worldwide and working as a cast member at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom for four years. Terry was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She was an…

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Virginia R. Roberts, age 83, of Columbiana, Al, passed away peacefully at her home November 10, 2020. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her loving husband, James M. Roberts; son, Cary Douglas Williams; sister, Carol Leigh Roberts (Paul); and other extended family members. She was born September 17, 1937 to Hubert and Lillian Sanford. She was a bond technician supervisor in the insurance industry for many years.  She was an avid outdoorswoman. Her favorite hobbies included fishing, camping, water skiing at…

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Michael Raymond Cowie Age 79 of Pelham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, November 10, 2020. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 19, 1941. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Lea Cowie, and his children Chad Cowie (Leah), Christopher Cowie, and Scott Cowie; Grandchildren, Jordan Cowie Milazzo (Alex), Connor Cowie, Katelyn Cowie, Saban Murray, Emsley Murray. A celebration of his life will be held by his immediate family members.

Troy Craig Epperson, age 41, of Brierfield, AL, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Sandra M. Epperson; fiancé, Jennifer Jarrett; sister, Angie Anderson; niece, Whitney Smith; nephews, Justin Smith and Ryan Fray; great-nieces, Bailee Riley and Harper Fray; great-nephew, Bryson Smith; specially loved one, Maddie; and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Troy is preceded in death by his father, Roy Epperson. His services will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Randolph, AL….

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Earl Vernon Foster, age 71, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Columbiana, AL. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Earl Foster (Tina) and Micheal Shane Foster (Holli); sister, Sonya Cox (Steve); brother, Tony Graham Foster (Sandra); and host of grandchildren. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Foster; brother, Olen Foster; and two infant sisters. Services will be at a later date.

James “Carey/Caro” Martin, age 68, of Calera, AL passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Alabaster, AL. He is survived by his loving wife, Sally Martin; sons, Eric Martin (Kayla) and Christopher Martin (April); step-sons, Scott Cleveland (Bethany) and Derek Cleveland (Courtney); grandchildren, Abbie Martin, Chandler Martin, Tyler Martin, Marissa Martin, Noah Martin, Bella Cleveland, Finn Cleveland, Amelia Cleveland, and Maeve Cleveland; sister, Carol Culberson (Ron); and brother, Bob Tyson (Kathy). Carey is preceded in death by his parents James…

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Robert (Bob) Hester passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 at home with his family. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama.  He grew up in Crestline and Vestavia. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Oscar Hester, Sr and Magdelena Hester and brother, Charles Oscar Hester, Jr. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marian Hester and his daughters, Kelly Hester, and Shannon Goodrick, son in law, Scott Goodrick and granddaughter, Emma Goodrick. Also his two faithful…

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Earnest R. Massey of Hoover, Alabama passed away October 29, 2020. He was 80. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Claude and Bertha Massey; sister, Dorothy Horton, and his wife, Dorothy Massey. He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Massey Jones; brothers, Clyde Massey (Linda), and Joe Lee Massey; grandchildren, Tristan Klepin and Justin Klepin (Jordan); two great-grandkids, Preston Silcock and Scarlett Aiman. He also had many nieces and nephews. There will be no service at…

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