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Terri Clark, age 51, of Calera, Alabama passed away from this life on Sunday, June 19, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She loved life and her family very much. Terri was a Store Manager at Publix’s for many years. She is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Eugene Toole. Her surviving relatives include daughters, Caitlen Clark Ford (Austin), and Breanna Clark; grandson, Bentley Clark; parents, Sam Toole and Sandra Sternberger Toole; nephew, Zachary Toole (Ashley); great nieces, Jalee…

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Anida Harriet Schencker peacefully passed away on June 15th, 2022 at 85 years of age. A woman of grace and elegance, Anida had a wonderful way of capturing the hearts of everyone she met. She lit up the room with her presence, her unforgettable smile and personality. From her years as Vice President and part owner of Educational Reviews, a medical publishing company, to designing jewelry, Anida led a very active life and wore many different hats during her working years….

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Earl Jackson McCartney, age 70, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Siluria, AL on April 15, 1952 to his parents William and Cordiala McCartney, both have preceded him. Earl is also preceded by his loving wife of 29 years, Patsy McCartney. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer McCartney (Stephen); grandchildren Stephen Register Jr. and Lisa Juliet Register; sister, Sandra Brewer (Robert); brothers Henry McCartney, Johnny McCartney, and Oline McCartney; sister-in-laws,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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”…

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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…

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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…

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