Harold Ray Norris, 85, also known as HR, Harold Ray (when he was in trouble) and most affectionately known as Gramps, which was his favorite title, was born in Walker County AL on October 10, 1936 to Alfred and Vetra Norris. He came to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was a young teenager. He went to be with his Savior on May 27, 2022 while he was in Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham AL, after his…
Arthur Earl Lee, age 82, passed away on May 26th at his home in Calera, Alabama. He was born August 30, 1939 to James and Pauline Lee. He was a resident of Calera, Alabama since 1939. He married the love of his life Shirley Faye Lee on June 4, 1960. They were married for 60 years. The couple lived and raised their 5 children in Calera. As a very young man he learned to work hard and took on many…
Martha Jane Reid, age 85, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away on May 25, 2022 after almost a year-long battle with cancer. Martha was born on April 7, 1937 to Charles and Leslie Mahaffey in Hayneville, Alabama. She grew up in Montevallo and graduated from Montevallo High School. In Martha’s early years she was the Post Master in Aldrich, Alabama. Then, she worked for Chemical Lime (now Lhoist) for 38 years in accounting before retiring. Martha was an accomplished oil painter…
Maxey Baird of Birmingham, AL passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born July 29, 1935 in South Hill, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife Linda who cared for him faithfully until the end; daughter Christy Miller and son-in-law Dan; and grandchildren Taylor, Baird, and Jack Miller. Maxey served in the U.S. Army, fought in the Korean War and was later stationed in Panama. He worked for 43 years in telecommunications…
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, Louise (Lou) Lucas Lawley, loving mother and grandmother, entered the Kingdom of Heaven surrounded by love, at the age of 64. Lou was born at home in Shelby County on October 13, 1957 to James and Sarah Lucas. She worked at the Shelby County Courthouse, retiring as Chief Magistrate after serving in the Circuit Clerk’s office for 35 years. Lou enjoyed spending retirement showering her grandchildren with love, weekends with her sisters, and trips to…
December 29, 1961 – May 15, 2022 We lost Susan unexpectedly after a fight with ARDS but she will forever be remembered by those who knew her. Susan was born and raised in Carthage, MS. Among other things, she was known for her classic brown Camaro and as well as being the Drum Major for the Carthage Tiger Marching Band. After graduation from CHS, she attended Holmes Junior College where she was also Drum Major. After her time at Holmes,…
Nedra Dickson Collett of Montevallo, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Collett; parents, Hibberd and Nina Dickson; brother, David Dickson; and daughter and son in law Cathy and Paul Test. Surviving her is her sister, Diann Dickson; her son, Roger Craig; her son, Jamie Collett, his wife Celena and sons Beau and Tyler Collett; her son, Douglas Collett, his wife Hang and sons Quang “Tom”…
Karen Snelling born March 13, 1950 in Ludlow, Massachusetts moved often as the daughter of an Air Force pilot, even spending some time in England. Her last move was to Birmingham, Alabama where she met and married Michael Snelling in 1967. As a young mother she was devoted to her children, volunteering at school, church, and as a Girl Scout leader. Karen served at Our Lady of Sorrows as a Eucharistic Minister, member if the Folk Group, and a volunteer…
October 2, 1956- May 8, 2022 Frank Shannon Catron Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Alabaster, Alabama on May 8, 2022. He was born October 2, 1956 to parents, Frank Catron Sr. and Pauline Catron in Bluefield, West Virginia. He graduated from Tazewell High School in 1974, he went on to study mine engineering at Southwest Virginia Community College. After receiving his associates degree he went to work for U.S. Steel Mining and retired after 30 years. He…
Derek Matthew Morris April 18, 1981 – May 4, 2022 Derek Morris, 41, of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on May 4th. Derek is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Blanch Hood and grandparents, William and Willie Morris. Derek is survived by his wife, Allison and two daughters, Jenna and Lydia. He also leaves behind his parents, Johnny and Linda Morris; sister, Michelle Morris Roberts (Brian), nephews and niece, Mason, Brandon, and Cameron Roberts; and brother, David Morris. Derek…