Reata Houlditch Busby, age 78, passed away on November 17, 2021, in Sterrett, AL. Reata was born on November 6, 1943, to Bro. Glen and Delta Ree Kirkley Houlditch in Kansas, AL. Upon graduating Carbon Hill High School, she moved to Homewood, AL to attend Howard University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science with a minor in English and moved to Florence, AL to start a teaching career. After being a homemaker for a decade, she…
Howard LeRoy Schwass, 61, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away at his home on November 7th, 2021, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. Howard was born on May 4th, 1960, to Richard “Dick” Schwass and Carolyn Larsen in Ludington, MI. He grew up in Ludington, Michigan and Baltimore, Maryland before moving to Alabama. Howard graduated from the University of Montevallo with an accounting degree in 1985. He worked as an estimator in building and restoration for over twenty years. Howard…
Robert Charles Stone, age 86, of Birmingham passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth C. Stone; daughters, Jill Hill (John) and Kari Gibson (Kevin); grandchildren, Kris Pittard (Daniel) and Carly Davidson (Mike); and great-granddaughter, Lyla Pittard along with a host of many other family and friends. Due to covid family request a private family service. In lieu of flowers family ask to make donations in Robert’s name to:…
Harold Hunter Hartwell, age 80, of Helena AL went to be with the Lord Saturday evening on November 11, 2021. Harold was from Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife Lyn and his parents, Ray and Edith Hartwell. He is survived by his son Daren (Andrea), grandchildren Haley and Hunter, son Kent, and his brother Ray. He graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile and graduated in Business from Auburn University where he was a member of…
Patricia Yvonne Nobles Smith “Pat”, age 65, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 20, 1956 to her parents, James Sr. and Dollie Nobles both have preceded her. Pat is also preceded in death by her loving husband, David Allen Smith; sons, Travis Allen Smith and James Adam Smith; brothers, Danny Nobles, and James Manual Nobles. She is survived by her daughter, Angelia Smith McNeel (Alan) of Columbiana, AL; grandchildren,…
Byron Holloway, age 63 of Vincent, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021. Byron was in the banking industry for many years. He was always a down to earth person who had a passion for golf, and being surrounding by friends. Byron survivors are his loving parents, Paul and Donna Holloway; fiancé, Cindy Brown; sons, Alex Holloway (Jennifer), and Curtis Whitney (Nikki); brothers, Paul “Bud” Holloway (Cindi), and Marty Holloway (Sandy); grandchildren, Kash Holloway, Ashton, Izzy, Christian, and Tylar;…
King Drennen Thatenhurst Jr. Age 78, of Alabaster, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 peacefully at home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patsy Schmidt; his twin sister, Cabel “Cay” Campbell DeMatto; and his parents Mary Cabel Saunders & King Thatenhurst Sr. Survived by his daughter Cyndi (Keith) Roddam; grandchildren James & Lula Roddam; Brother Bill Thatenhurst; 14 nieces & nephews; 14 great-nieces & nephews; and many more family and friends. The family will receive…
George “Kevin” Emfinger, age 56, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Cynthia Emfinger; parents, George Emfinger and Betty Harrell; and brother, Keith Emfinger. Kevin is survived by his sons, Kaleb Emfinger and Riley Emfinger; sisters, Stephanie Sparks (Donald) and Kiesha McNeal (Leon); sister in law, Gina Jones (David); and a host of nieces and nephews. There will be service in the Charter Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday,…
Wanda Jean Simmons, age 66, passed away on November 4, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Fultondale Campus-Church of the Highlands. The Family will receive friends at 2:00 pm. She was a loving and devoted Mother, Mimi & Sister. Wanda was born in Bessemer, AL where she attended McNeil Elementary School and later moved to Margaret, AL where she attended St. Clair County High School. She earned her degree in Interior…
Lawrence “Larry” Beall Brassell, age 75 of Wilsonville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at home with his loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved God and his country. Larry was born and raised in Pensacola, FL where he developed a passion for the outdoors. He served in the United States Army for 23 years as a helicopter pilot, including three tours in Vietnam. He retired honorably from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. Upon retirement,…