Albert Lee Gardner was born August 18, 1933 to Lester and Eleanor (Lewis) Gardner in England, AR. He attended high school in Lake Village, AR. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and is a proud Korean War Veteran. He married Barbara Jean White in 1955 and was blessed with two children, Deirdre (Frank) D’Antonio and Barry (Debbie) Gardner. He furthered his education with a teaching degree from Henderson State Teachers College and eventually a…
Catherine Lee Shurtleff, age 61, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Alabaster, Al. She is preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Althea Shurtleff. Catherine is survived by her son, Joel Shurtleff (Carrie) of Chandler, AZ; grandsons, Parker and Hudson Shurtleff; sisters, Pamela Bridges (Douglas) of Belleville, IL and Kelli Shurtleff of Belleville, IL; and brothers, Larry Shurtleff (Cathie) of Belleville, IL and Bruce Shurtleff. Catherine was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. There will be no…
Heaven welcomed Virginia Martin Smith, February 26, 2021. Mrs. Smith was born in Chilton County, November 30, 1932, to now deceased parents Jennie and Bernie Martin, and she leaves behind two loving daughters Patricia Smith Kovalchick and spouse Edward Kovalchick, and Margaret Smith Lovelady. After her marriage March 8, 1949, to Milton Smith, she spent her early years as a homemaker, and then worked for the State of Alabama, where she retired and resided in Maylene in later years. Besides…
Richard “Opie” Overton, age 65, of Vandiver, AL passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. He is preceded by his parents, Denver and Pearl Overton; brothers, Wayne Overton and Denver C. Overton. Opie is survived by his brother, Mike A. Overton of Vandiver, AL; sisters, Elaine Bulger of Florala, AL and Marie Crim of West Blocton, AL; and a host of nieces and nephews. There will be a private service for the family at a later date. In Lieu of Flowers…
Jeffrey Alan Cummings, age 56, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Birmingham, Al. He is preceded in death by his father, James Bruce Cummings; sister, Kathy Lynn Cummings; and grandparents, Frank and Hazel Cummings and Marvin and Verla Mae Harrell. Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Evelyn Gail Cummings; sister, Jana Leigh Cummings; brother, James Brandon Cummings; niece, Morganne Bailey Jones; and nephews, Seth Parker, James Blake Cummings and Jaydon Broc Cummings. There will be a Celebration of life…
Gary Edward Elliott, 86, of Alabaster, Al. passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the son of William (Bill) and Treasure Elliott. Gary attended both Auburn University and Western Kentucky University. At 19, he began his career with Moore – Handley Hardware Co., and retired after 50+ years with the company. He was an Army Veteran, who served his country in Korea. He was proud to become an American Citizen in 1981. Gary served…
Laurie Lynn White “Lolli,” 59, of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 11, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021. There will be a visitation from 4pm-5pm and a brief memorial service to follow from 5 pm -6 pm in the sanctuary at Bluff Park United Methodist in Hoover, AL. The church has graciously agreed to live stream the service for those who can not attend in person. Laurie was born…
Charlotte Maxwell Richter, age 76, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in Alabaster, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Sr. and Mildred Maxwell; son, William Conway; brothers, John Maxwell and Clyde Maxwell Jr; and sister, Donna Norris (Maurice). Charlotte is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence “Mac” Richter; daughter Wanda Jaskowiak (Mike); son, David Conway (Connie); sisters, Diane Stallings (Jere), Joanne Anthony, and Brenda Calhoun. Services will be held at a later date.
Ernestine Lodge, 87 of Calera Alabama, passed away February 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1933 in Ragland Alabama, to the late Otis and Lela Lawley. She was a beloved homemaker, preceded in death by husband J.W. Lodge, three sons James Wally, Avery Calvin, Rodney Dale and three daughters Annette Morris (Robert), Rita Cannon, Debra Lynn, and survived by one daughter Amanda Bolton. Ernestine Lodge had 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren….
Dorothy Phillips Lefkovits Bearden, age 97, of Columbiana passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. She had been a resident of Columbiana since 1946. Dorothy worked in the family owned business “The Columbiana Leader” for 20 years. She was born in Ohio and attended school there. Dorothy was employed by Ohio Central Bell Telephone Co. for four years in Lebanon, Ohio. She trained at Hunter College in New York and served two years in the W.A.V.E.S at the shipyard in PA….