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Jimmie Dale Lunsford “Jim,” aged 87, passed away at Shelby Baptist Hospital on Thursday, November 18th, 2021. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 67 years, Charleen, who passed away on September 16th, 2020. Jim was also preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Nicole Warner, his mother and stepfather, Theo and Clarence McDonald of Marshalltown, IA and father, Parker Jeffers of Atlanta, GA. as well as his sister, Delilah Bice of Grants Pass, OR. Jim…

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Stephen Massey, age 69, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Birmingham, AL. He was born on April 25, 2021 to his parents Clifford and Ruth Massey both have preceded him. Steven is a graduate from McAdory High School and retired as Superintendent at Oak Mountain Construction. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go fishing and camping. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Susan Massey; daughters, Christie Steely (Mike) and Lindsey Bagley (Matt); son, Colby…

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Phoebe Ann Thompson, age 83, of Talladega, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1938 to her parents Edgar and Mildred Fuller. Phoebe graduated from Childersburg High School in 1955. She worked for Kimberly Clark, the Federal Housing Administration and later went to City of Dunsmuir in California and became the City Financial Manager. Phoebe was also a volunteer for the Pink Lady Citizens Baptist Hospital. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother….

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Arnold Mark Dobbs, age 74, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Alabaster, AL. he was born on August 20, 1947 to his parents Joseph Jr. and Dorothy Dobbs. Arnold was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved to help as many people as possible and never knew a stranger. Arnold will be greatly missed.  Arnold was in the United States Air force and retired from the Air Guard, he served in Desert Shield in 1990. He…

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Anneliese Marie Franks, age 37, of Calera, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Anneliese is preceded in death by her father, George Russell; grandparents, Vernon & Mary Evans. She is survived by her husband, Timothy M. Franks Jr.; son, William D. Franks; daughter, Sophie Marie Franks; mother, Beth Ousley; father-in-law, Timothy M. Franks Sr.; mother-in-law, Barbara R. Franks; sisters, Brandy Rutland, Bridgette R. Henson (Josh) and Evelyn B. Russell; brother, Harvey Russell (Rena); sister-in-laws, Stacy C. Abdein (Fahmi) and…

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Kenneth Randall Oswalt “Ken”, age 81 of Alabaster, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eckford & Hilda Oswalt; wife of 58 years, Josephine Oswalt; brother, Tyrone Oswalt and sister, Pamela Nance. Ken is survived by his daughter, Beverly Savage (Steve); son, Randy Oswalt; grandson, Jimmy Savage; brothers, Terry Oswalt (Glenda) and Larry Oswalt (Debbie); and many nieces, nephews, and friends He owned Ken’s Auto Parts…

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  Robert Bernis Jones, 91, passed away November 23, 2021. Robert, better known as Bob to his friends and loved ones, was born on April 25, 1930, to Annie Lee and Fred Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lois Jones, 91, who passed away on May 30, 2021. Mary Lois was born on March 28, 1930 to Agnes Viola and Claude Harbison. She is survived by her brother, Douglas (Shari) Harbison. Both Robert and Mary Lois…

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Kimberly Darlene Payne, age 42, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 22, 1979 to her parents, Ronald Payne and Tammy Scurlock. Kimberly is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Timothy “Tim” Payne and her grandfather, Billy McCormick; grandparents, Roscoe Payne (Leadie). She is survived by her mother, Tammy Seals Scurlock (David Jr.); brother, Austin Scurlock; grandmother, Patricia McCormick; grandparents, Felston “Sonny” Seals Sr. (Carmen); and numerous aunts, uncles and…

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Jimmy “Jim” Lynn Whitworth, age 65, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1955 to his parents Calvin and Earlie Whitworth, both have preceded him. He is also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Whitworth. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Kitty Whitworth of Calera, AL; sons Christopher Whitworth (Stephanie) Of Cleveland, AL and Kevin Whitworth (Jennifer) of Calera, AL; daughter, Tory Creamer of Riverchase, AL; grandchildren, Berkeley Creamer, Cadance Whitworth, Madelyn…

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Helen Louise Scott, age 80, of Alabaster passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 with her family by her side. Helen is preceded by her parents, Herman Wilson and Thelma Bramblett Wilson; sisters, Margie Smith, Roberta Johnson, Rebecca Gothard and Bonnie Wilson; brother, Earl Wilson.  Helen is survived by her husband, William Joseph Scott; daughter, Sonya Hendon (Chuck); son, Patrick Gallavan. Services for Helen will be Tuesday, November 23, 2021 with a visitation at 11:00 a.m. service to follow at 12:00…

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