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…
Regina Rena Spain Edwards, age 56 of Alabaster passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Regina is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Robert “Bo” G. Edwards; father, J.C. Spain; mother, Martha Ann Spain; and brother, Phillip Spain. Regina is survived by her son, Robert G. Edwards III; daughters, Janna R. Edwards and Ginger M. Edwards; grandson, Cody Edwards; brothers, Jeff Spain (Susie) & Bruce Spain (Kristin) and many other family members and friends. Services for Regina…
CHARLES WAYNE ESTELL April 27, 1932 – July 4, 2022 Charles Wayne Estell, 90, of Pelham passed away on July 4, 2022 after a long illness. He was born and raised in Carbon Hill, son of the late Wallace Joshua Estill and Nellie Mae Sparks Estell. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Doris Martin Headley Estell; children Karen Estell Gambrell (Mike) of Athens, and Gary Estell (David Jones) of Atlanta, GA; stepdaughters Pamela Headley Dumas (David) of…
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…
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….
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,…
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…