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Donna Lee Bartz Zabransky October 25, 1934-December 21, 2020 Donna Lee Bartz Zabransky, age 86, of Wilsonville, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born in Illinois to Herbert William Bartz, Sr. and Dorothy Maizie Miller Bartz. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond G. Zabransky. She is survived by her sons, Raymond G. Zabransky, Jr. (Dawn) of Clanton, Alabama and Bret A. Zabransky (Paula) of Wilsonville, Alabama, and brother, Herbert W. Bart, Jr. (Barbara)…

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John passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on December 14, 2020. He was 86 years old. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and a friend to many. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruby Evelyn Kitchen, his father Oliver Frank Kitchen, Sr., his brother Robert Delano Kitchen and his daughter Deborah Kitchen Early. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Josephine (Jo Anna) Kitchen, his son Ricky Kitchen (Judy), his daughter Barbara…

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Helen Glasgow Childers, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on December 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Frederick K. Childers and parents, Ralph and Elsie Glasgow. She was survived by her sons, Allen Sanders (Leah) and Steven Sanders (Bonnie); grandson, David H. Sanders (Melissa); granddaughter, Sabrina Sanders (Scarlett); granddaughter, Katelyn Sanders (David A.); granddaughter, Melinda Atchison (Nickalas); great-grandson, Walter; great-granddaughters, Julianne and Francis; and her sister, Sharen Glasgow. Mrs. Childers was a…

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Luther Harrison “Harry” Higdon, CPA age 80, of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on December 12, 2020. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Margaret Higdon. Harry was a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served as a Hospital Corpsman and a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration. Harry retired from the Leeds City School System as…

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Mildred “Nean” Middlebrooks Green age 83, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at home. Some of Mildred’s favorite pastimes were her family above all, working in her yard, and a great loving for her Hummingbirds. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jewell Evelyn and Willie Grady Middlebrooks; sisters, Doris Middlebrooks and Margaret Mitchell; brother, Bud Middlebrooks. Mildred is survived by her loving husband of 24 years Johnny Green; children,…

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Franklin LeRoy Taylor age 75, of Maylene, Alabama passed away on December 10, 2020 in Alabaster, Alabama. Franklin proudly served in the US Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellord and Marie McCoy. Franklin is survived by his loving wife Brenda Taylor; children, Corey Hallman, Kevin Hallman, and Frankie Leigh Taylor; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Terry McCoy, Pete McCoy (Debbie), Mickey McCoy (Sue), and Steve McCoy (Sandy); sister, Diane Brown (John). His services will be…

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Raleigh L. West Sr., age 81, of Pelham, Alabama passed away on December 8, 2020. Mr. West was born on December 18, 1938 in Madison County, Alabama to the late Elmer and Katie West. Raleigh L. West Sr. was preceded in death by his son Raleigh L. West Jr. Raleigh was a selfless men to those in Need. An honorable man who loved God and a loving man to his wife, children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Margie West,…

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Family and friends: Greg was born on August 3, 1968 in Wheeler, Texas. He is the middle child of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Clayton of Hamilton, Alabama. He is a 1986 graduate of Georgia Christian High School. He is survived by his parents, mentioned above, his wife, Cynthia, three children: Sammy, Grant and Madelyn and a grandson Silas; and two brothers: Myself (Jeff) and Kyle. He was a devout father, husband, son, brother and friend. By trade Greg fabricated…

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William Burton Caldwell, 87, of Columbiana, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Columbiana Health & Rehab skilled nursing facility, where he had lived since 2019.  Prior to that, he resided in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for 30 years. Bill was born November 20, 1933 in Venango County, Pennsylvania, the only child of the late Claire Dale Caldwell and Ruth Fleming Caldwell. He grew up in the countryside near Pleasantville, PA. After graduating from Pleasantville High School in 1951,…

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James Clark Jr., 64, passed away at home on November 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Bowen Clark and wife Elizabeth Alden “Betsy” Clark. He is Survived by his father J.D. “Dale” Clark, brother Greg (Wendy) Clark, daughter Audry Elizabeth Clark, girlfriend Bonnie Scaro, as well as many old friends and extended family. Memorial arrangements will be made at a later time. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.