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Month: February 2022

Betty Jo Ray

Betty Jo Ray

December 29, 1934 – February 25, 2022 Betty Jo age 87, passed away Friday February 25, 2022 after complications from a fall. She is preceded in death by her sons, Jerry W. Ray & Joel T. Ray; parents, Graham Blankenship & Emma Black; sister, Jean Martin. She is survived by Tracy R. Pickett (daughter), Johnathon Pickett, Brody Pickett, Dylan Pickett (grands & great-grand), Michael E. Ray (Son), Andy Ray (Jaymie), Jessica & Hailey (grands & great-grands), Jordan Ray (grand), Becky…

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John Daniel Bice “Danny”

John Daniel Bice “Danny”

John Daniel Bice “Danny”, age 65, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, February 23, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 9, 1956 to his parents Johnny and Doris Bice, both have preceded him. Danny is also preceded by his older sister Jo Ann Bice. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Bice; daughters, Kim Oliver (Bubba) and Amber Mims; son, Justin Bice; granddaughters, Lacey Oliver, Lexi Mims, and Chelsea Oliver; brother Rickey Bice (Helen);…

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Charles Sanford Colley

Charles Sanford Colley

April 8, 1939 – February 19, 2022 Charles Sanford Colley of Alpine, AL was born on April 8, 1939 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Studdard (Barry) of Pelham, AL and son Kevin Colley (Danica) of Boise, ID; sister Emily Ritchey (Royal) of Huntsville, AL; and beloved grandchildren, Emma, Miles, Royal, and Davin. Surviving members of his extended family include Karl Strain (Jennifer) and Allison Fuller (Tommy). He was preceded…

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Anita Berta Markle

Anita Berta Markle

Anita Berta Markle, age 93, passed peacefully in her home Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 4, 1928 to Ludwig and Berta Constantin. She was preceded in death by Francis, her loving husband of 59 years. Anita is survived by her daughters Gail Smith (Noel Howard, deceased) of Cleveland, OH and Karen Crim (Wes) of Columbiana, AL; grandchildren Daniel Smith (Monica) of Alexandria, VA; Michael Germana (Cristyl) of Oneonta, AL; Marisa Dickinson (Dana) of…

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Randal “Randy” Keith Smith

Randal “Randy” Keith Smith

Randal “Randy” Keith Smith, age 57, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He is survived by his spouse, Beck Smith; sister, Peggy Payne (Troy); Wayne Smith; stepchildren Robin Smith (Chris) and Brandon Morgan; 10 grandchildren: Braylee Morgan, Autumn Burch, Dallas Smith, Graci Smith;  4 great grandchildren:  Memphis Palsaico; nephew Scottie Hamrick (Kim); nieces, Lisa Payne and Monica Payne (Jesus); and a host of great nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 in the Charter Funeral…

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Clyde Lloyd Hutcheson Jr.

Clyde Lloyd Hutcheson Jr.

Clyde Lloyd Hutcheson Jr. of Alabaster Al. entered into God’s presence on February 19, 2022 with his family at his side. He left behind his wife of 59 years Mary Jane, two sons, Scott and Randy, one daughter Shannon, and two grandchildren, Emily and Kyle Hutcheson. Lloyd was born March 31,1941 to Clyde and Mary Hutcheson who preceded him in death. He is survived by his younger brother Dennis. He graduated from Bessemer High School in 1960 and immediately went…

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Robert William Aycock

Robert William Aycock

Robert William Aycock, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1944 to his parents Elbert and Ruth Aycock, both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his brother, Johnny Aycock and his sister, Linda Samples. He served his country in the US Army, and was a faithful member of the Methodist congregation. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Aycock; Lynne Fayet, who was like a…

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Luke Roland Akins

Luke Roland Akins

Luke Roland Akins, was born on October 24, 2019 and gained his wings Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He is being watched over by his grandfather, Roland Horton who has preceded him. Luke is survived by his loving parents, Christian and Ashley Akins; brother, Noah Kantor; grandparents, Kay Pearson (Mark), Teresa Sanders (Gary), Bobby Akins (Monica); honorary grandfather, Jerry Carter (Kathy); great grandmother, Virginia Willett; aunts, Shirley Brasher (James), Candace Horton; uncles, Terry Shiflett, Joshua Akins (Marlena), Gabriel Akins; and numerous…

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Clarence Monroe Martin, Jr.

Clarence Monroe Martin, Jr.

  Clarence Monroe Martin, Jr. of Maylene passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was 83 years old. Mr. Martin was born March 6, 1938. Mr. Martin was a veteran having served in the army for 26 years. He retired with honors as a master sergeant and truly loved the military. His hobbies included working on cars and restoring mustangs. He loved to play golf with Steve and Tricia and watching Alabama football but most of all loved his…

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Samuel Grady Horton

Samuel Grady Horton

 age 72 was called home on February 14, 2022.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 22nd from 10:00-11:00 am at Charter Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 12:30 pm, Alabama National Cemetery. He is survived by his children, Angela Armstrong (Keith), Tracy Billingsley (Tim) and Johnny Garrett (April). He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grands that adored their “Pops” as well as sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews who loved him. Sam proudly served with the United States…

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