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Douglas Lamarr Wright, of Calera, AL, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was a member of Good Hope Methodist Church and worked at Lucent Technologies for 35 years, Doug was an avid softball player, hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Clara Wright. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Wright; daughters, Kimberley Smith (John), Tiffeney Carbonneau, Marisa Monahan, Vinessa Bozard (Michael), and Heather Wright; son, Michael Wright; granddaughters, Courtney…

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Reflections of the life of our beloved Victoria Lewis Tanniehill “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 Victoria Lewis Tanniehill was a woman of strong faith and great love. Her faithfulness to spreading the gospel and being a light in her community was contagious. She gave her life to Jesus Christ at the age of 13 and since that time, remained committed to being a living sacrifice to God and a servant to all people….

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Susan Kick Hall, age 62 passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2021 in Daphne Alabama.  Susan was predeceased by parents, Donald J. Kick and Mary Lou Kick.  She was born in Waycross, Georgia and raised in metro Atlanta. Susan graduated magna cum laude from Oglethorpe University and earned her MBA from Mercer University.  She had a forty year career at Norfolk Southern Railway. She loved the railway! Susan and her husband Alton had recently retired to the Alabama gulf coast…

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Betty Peoples, age 76, of Montevallo, AL passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was the mother of four loving children, all who survive her: Marlayna Dean of Tomball, TX, Michelle Underwood, John Mayhall, and Joseph Mayhall all of Alabaster, AL. Betty is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers during this time of grief. There will be no services at this time.

Dell Elizabeth Griggs, age 86, of Alabaster went to be with her Heavenly father on January 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Roy Carlton Griggs and parents, Virgil & Lois Casaday. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Griggs Peters (M. Wayne); son, Ronald Carlton Griggs (Cathy); granddaughters, Vanessa Peters Cain (Chris), Catherine E. Griggs; grandsons, Jonathan Peters, Benjamin Peters (Hannah Lawson), Christopher R. Griggs (Wendi), Chadwick M. Griggs (Sarah); 9 great-grandchildren and…

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Ann Earlene Wiseman McNew of Helena, AL died on January 13, 2021 at the age of 75.  Originally from Kingsport, TN – Ann was known for her hard work through her retirement as a legal secretary from Baker Donelson at the age of 71.  She loved children and animals and was a lifelong tennis fan. Ann was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church in Vestavia Hills. She is survived by her daughters, Meredith McNew and Erin Morgan (Ben Morgan), and…

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Margie Herron, age 95, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on January 8, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1925, in Bessemer, Alabama, the third child of Nimrod Denson Bentley and Marguerite Hazel Phillips Bentley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles E. Herron, her loving parents and  her brothers Nimrod Denson Bentley, Jr. and Jack Phillips Bentley. She is survived by three sons, Michael B. Herron (Lisa), Kenneth S. Herron (Lee Ann) and Patrick C. Herron…

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Stephen Thomas Pettigrew, “RED”, age 23, of Maylene, Alabama, passed from this life to spend eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in a work related accident. He was born March 31, 1997, to the proud parents of Calvin and Angie Pettigrew. Stephen made a profession of faith and was baptized at the age of 7. He was an active member of Dogwood Grove Baptist Church, where he participated in Children’s…

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Donald “Don” Wilson Threadgill, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, January 3, 2021 with Donna, his loving wife of 68 years and high school sweetheart, by his side. He is survived by his wife Donna Threadgill; daughter, Dawn Threadgill Joseph; sons, David Threadgill and Darryl Threadgill; Brother, Dr. E. Dale Threadgill; 5 grandchildren: Nick, Chris, Darah and Patrick Threadgill, and Stephan Vance; 6 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Wilson Threadgill and…

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Corinne Lois Davis ( Reakoff ) went to be with our Lord on  December 31, 2020, after a lengthy struggle with dementia and  added effects of Covid-19. She was 83. A native of Detroit, MI, she  moved to Birmingham, AL for the second half of her life to lend a  hand to family. Her first job was at Sanders Confectioner’s flagship  store in Detroit, where folks would stand three-deep to get a seat  at the counter. Corinne was heralded as…

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