Morris Eldred Horton, Jr. “Butch” With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Morris “Butch” Eldred Horton, Jr. of Alabaster, Alabama, who passed away on October 14, 2020, at the age of 65. We will celebrate his life on Saturday, October 17th at 11am at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Jemison, AL. Butch is preceded in death by his father and mother Morris and Betty Horton of Jemison, AL. Butch is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Janice Horton,…
John Andrew Simonetti Sr., 88, Died October 13th 2020. He is preceded in death by his son, Andrew Vincent Simonetti . He is survived by his loving wife, Margie C. Simonetti and his children, John A. Simonetti, Jr. And Marianna S. Cooper (Gregg), as well as his many grandchildren and great-grand children. He was the owner of Johnny Ray’s barbeque for more than 20 years. John enjoyed his work, a huge Roll-Tide follower and loved a good game of…
Thomas M Feltman Jr. was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born 12/16/32 and died 10/10/20 at 87 years old. He is survived by his wife Annette Bell Feltman of 66 years and siblings Raymond (Mattie) Feltman, Stella Hendricks, Nancy Irwin, and James (Mary) Feltman. Children: Patricia (Leonard) Ross, Thomas (Debbie) Feltman, Mark Feltman Grandchildren: Joshua, Rachel, Kurtis, Krystal, Jeremy, Heather and Blake Great grandchildren: Lucy, Cole, Wally, Lily and Juniper Preceded in death by parents Thomas and…
Heather Lynn Deskins, age 43, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. Tonight Saturday, October 10, 2020 her family and friends at Rio’s will be remembering her. This is what her friend wrote on their Facebook page “Crystal and the Rio’s family lost a great friend this week. Let’s show up and show some love this Saturday night. You know Heather would have done it for you! Music starts at 8:30.” Heather’s full obit will be posted soon.
Larry Funchess Wright of Birmingham, passed away on October 5, 2020 at the age of 76. Larry was born November 14, 1943 to father, Preston Lawrence Wright and mother Winifred Catherine Funchess Wright, who both preceded him. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved bird watching and forestry. He especially loved looking for the rare endangered Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Growing up, he was awarded the prestigious Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts. Larry graduated from Auburn University and received his Bachelor…
Barbara Ritch Todd of Alabaster passed peacefully, Thursday, September 24, 2020. She is survived by her two brothers Jerry Ritch (Joan) of Jacksonville Fl, and Kenneth Ritch (Margie) of Warrington Virginia, four children, Sheila Shunnarah (Joseph) of Alabaster, Reba McLain of Alabaster, Theresa Bradshaw (Roger) of Double Springs and Ronny Todd (Kristi) of Alabaster, adopted daughter Kimily Payne of Alabaster. Her 5 Grand Children, Elizabeth Graf (Chris) of Birmingham, Ami Steed (Mark) of Calera, Rebecca Ankesheiln of Pelham, Kelsey Todd…
Mary Charleen Lunsford, aged 84, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Originally from Marshalltown, Iowa, ‘Charleen’ as she was known to all her friends, moved to Alabama with her husband ‘Jim’ and their 4 young children in 1968. Formerly from Alabaster, she lived in Calera for the past 25 years. Charleen was a devoted wife and mother who appreciated being able to stay at home to raise her family. Despite caring for her husband and own children,…
Sammy Ray Burnett, a life-long resident of Calera went to be with his Lord on September 20th, 2020 at the age of 65 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Debra Susan Burnett. Lovingly remembered by Brandon Scott Burnett (son), Michelle Burnett (daughter-in law) Samuel Keith Burnett (son), and Julie Burnett (daughter-in law). Grandchildren Dylan Burnett, Brianna Burnett, Chloe Burnett, Hannah Burnett, Chase Burnett, Addisyn Burnett. Great grandchild Delilah Burnett. Brother Lynn Burnett and Lacey…
Helen (Jackie) Jones Ingram was born in Shelby, AL to Wilmont and Nora Coker Jones. The family moved to the Hueytown, AL area where she graduated from Hueytown High School in 1951. After graduation she worked at the Federal Reserve (for 14 yrs) and married Houston Ingram of Montevallo, AL on July 9, 1960. Jackie and Houston later moved to the Montevallo area and started a family. She was active in her local church, Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian, where she was involved with…
Billy Franklin White, from Montevallo, Al. passed over into Eternity Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 5:30pm. He was 86 years old. He passed at his son’s residence at Cobblestone Creek Apartments. He was survived by his son, Barry F. White; grandson, Joshua H. White and great-grandson, Charles Anson J. White. He also had one niece, Lanice Faye and two nephews, Anthony E. White from Alabaster and Jamie E. White from Calera. He was well known as a Christian man, great…