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Rebecca “Becky or Aunt Bec Bec” Joyce Lamonica, age 70, of Montevallo passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bessemer, Alabama on July 14, 1951 to Junior Brasher and Edna Smitherman Brasher. Becky worked over the years in Montevallo at University of Montevallo and finally for Montevallo High School where she was known as Ms. Lamonica. She is preceded in death by her parents Junior and Edna Brasher; daughter, Kimberly…

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Debra Ann Ellison, age 67, of Calera, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was known to many family and friends as Ms. Debbie or Aunt Debbie, who was loved by all she met. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Rich; parents, Virgil and Era Dennis Ellison. Debbie is survived by her brothers, Kenneth “Kenny” Ellison (Rhonda) of Calera, Alabama and Clayton Ellison (Annette) of Bessemer, Alabama; like a sister, Aunt Jo; numerous nieces, nephews,…

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  Judith “Judie” S. O’Neal, age 79, passed away Sunday July 25, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 28, 1942, to John Jr. and Nell Stark. Judie graduated East Jefferson High School, in Metairie, LA in 1960. She then went to school for 3 years at Southeastern University to major in Elementary Education. In 1975, Judie received a certification from ASCP for Medical Technologist. She also had a degree in Graphic Design from St Pete,…

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Pamela Diane Richards, age 65, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born in Cairo, IL on December 24, 1955, to Dean and Imie Hazlett, both who preceded her in death. Pamela is survived by her daughter, Jessica McLendon of Louisville, KY; brother, Tony Hazlett (Dinah) of Clarksville, TN; sister, Ruth Ann Guy (Robert) of Knoxville, TN; Ex-husband, Frank McLendon of Calera, AL; step-daughter, Heather Wilson Dennis (Charles) of Clarksville, TN; Toby Green (Lindsey) of Mechanicsville, MD; niece, Elizabeth…

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Charles Allen Sampson, 68, of Calera/Montevallo, AL. Feb. 16, 1953 – July 22, 2021. Born in Glendale, WV formally of Moundsville, WV. In 1971 he moved to Childersburg, AL and married Teresa Grice Sampson. They were married almost 50 years and have 2 daughters. He was a very talented guitarist. Owned Sound Stage Music of Calera with a recording studio. Charlie retired from Shelby County Board of Education as maintenance engineer for Calera High School. Most recently the owner of…

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Ava Childers age 84, of Montevallo passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 with her family by her side. Ava is preceded by her parents, Fayett Woods & Zolla Madison Woods;  daughters, Linda Dawson and Doris Dawson; Sammy L. Dawson. Ava is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Clifford Childers; son, Kameron Dawson; daughter, Peggy Faggard (Eddie); son, Sandy Dawson (Kelly); son, Johnny Dawson (Linda); daughter, Annette Blackwell Lucas (Kenneth), daughter, Rebecca Dawson; son, Lee Childers (Lynn); son,…

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Zachary “Zac” Stevens passed away at 38 on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at home, surrounded by his wife, Tiffany, and his parents, Mike & LuAnn. Zac was born on August 30, 1982 in Mobile, AL. Zac graduated and played baseball for Hoover High School in 2001, followed by Jefferson State Community College. In early 2011, while on a business trip to Memphis, TN, he met his wife of 7 years, Tiffany. Shortly after, Tiffany relocated to the Birmingham, AL area…

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Brother Dwight Joyner, age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Sylacauga, AL on July 14, 1945 to James Joyner and Imogene Collum. Dwight is the founder of Grace Chapel Church in Alabaster, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Imogene Joyner and brother, James A. Joyner. Dwight is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Lee Joyner; daughters, Melani Joyner, Kim Joyner Guest…

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May 8, 1932 – July 18, 2021 Stanley Gordon Davey, Jr, age 89, of Shelby County went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 18, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Floyd Davey; his sons, Stan Davey; Joseph Scott Woodman; his daughters Kimberly Davey Kemp (Bobby); Kelly Davey Lagrone (Barry) and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Stanley served in the Marines during the Korean War.  He was also a long-time member of Lakeside Baptist…

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Lyndal Ruth Martin, age 89, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Buster Martin; daughter, Connie Parrish; parents, Fred and Zora Leach; sister, JoAnn Rice; and brother, Fred J. Leach. Lyndal is survived by her daughters, Barbara Peeno of Jacksonville, FL and Beverly Flores Eugene of Panama City Beach, FL ; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and sisters Mary Payton, Judy Barrow( Donald) and…

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