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Martha Earline” Martine” Seales, age 90 passed away peacefully Friday, July 29, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Calera, AL on November 10, 1931 to her parents Arthur and Bertie Knowles, both have preceded her. Martha is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Charles Seales; sisters, Margaret Stacy and Elizabeth Ann Knight; and brothers, Lonnie and Eugene Knowles. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Eugene Seales Sr. and Phillip Dale…

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James Earl Smith Sr., age 79, passed away in the comfort of his home Wednesday, July 27, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Maplesville, Al on May 3, 1943 to his parents William and Mattie Smith, both have preceded him.  James is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carolyn Douglas Smith; daughters, Dawn Alexander (John) and Jennifer Woodson; sons, Eddie Smith, Allen Smith (Jo Ann), Darryl Smith (Beth), James Smith Jr. (Teresa); 19 Grandchildren;…

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Donna Kay Brown, age 69, of Calera, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was a member of Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Benny Brown; children, Tessa Bowles (Larry) and Gina Brown; grandchildren, Peyton and Lila Bowles; brother, Rex Pittman; sister, Kim Cole (Brett); nieces, Madison Cole and Katie Clark; nephew, Brody Clark. Donna’s services will…

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Evelyn (Lyn) Paris Moseley Hubbard died peacefully on July 26, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with bladder cancer. Lyn was born Oct 1, 1948 in New Orleans, LA. and raised in Selma, AL. She was preceded in death by her first mother, Christine Paris Moseley and her parents Dr and Mrs. Sam Moseley, Jr., a daughter Blair Hubbard of Jonesboro, her sister Janet L Moseley and grandparents Dr and Mrs. Sam Moseley, Sr all of Selma and Mr. and Mrs….

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Herchel Wayne Sanders, age 84, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Decatur, AL on August 19, 1937 to his loving parents T.J. and Bernice Sanders, both have preceded him. Herchel worked in Sales Uniform and Chemical Treatment for many years. He served in the Unites States Air Force from 1954-1958. Herchel is survived by his daughter, Tracy Sanders; son, David Sanders; granddaughter, Courtney Burns; great grandson, Aiden Burns. Services…

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Eddie “Boss Man” Carver, age 65, of Calera, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022. Eddie was a loving and devoted family man with a stronger than life work ethic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sterling and Louise Goude Carver; sisters, Jerry Knox, Linda Green, Christine Barnes, and Rae Carden. His surviving relatives includes a loving wife of 15 years, Regina Carver; daughters, Kim Carver, Kitty Shirley (Allen), and Rachel Gilbert…

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Steven Hull Raley of Hollywood, FL passed away on July 12th at age 52. Steve was loved by everyone that knew him, and even those who only knew him briefly. He was a loving, supportive father and family man, a dedicated patriot, proud to be an American, a hard working over-the-road trucker that any employer would be proud and fortunate to have, and an incredible husband in every way. He honestly wore many hats throughout his lifetime and he took pride…

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Sylvia Lopez Melendez, age 84 of Calera, Alabama, originally from Bakersfield, California, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Sylvia and her family moved to Homewood, in 1972, when her husband’s last military assignment brought them to Alabama. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur V. Lopez Sr., Cruz Martinez Lopez and her brother, Arthur V. Lopez Jr. all from Bakersfield, California. Sylvia is survived by her sisters, Mercedes Lopez and Dolores Lopez, both from Bakersfield, her children,…

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James Kevin Howell, of Alabaster, AL went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on November 27, 1970 to James and Claudia Howell. Kevin will be remembered by family as a loving father, son, friend, and avid Braves fan. He was predeceased by his father, James Edward Howell. Survivors include his mother, Claudia (Steve) Tate; son, James Blake (Madison) Howell, and many aunts and cousins. The family will receive friends on…

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On St. Patrick’s Day, 2009, our little lucky charm, a tiny 5Ib 9 oz baby girl came into the world. Brailyn was a ray of sunshine. She would light up the room with her smile. She loved her family and friends. Being the only girl with 5 brothers, Brailyn loved animals, hunting, camping, taking walks, and the great outdoors, especially the sky. She was very artistic and crafty. Brailyn loved baking cakes and cookies or anything she could find a…

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