Rev. Leon Gene Cook, age 79, of Alabaster Alabama went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2019. Rev. Cook was preceded in death by his parents – Rev. Leon Cook and Marie Olive Cook, and his brother – Dr. Ray Cook. He is survived by his wife Linda Taylor Cook, his son Chris (Gloria), and daughter Kay Barfield, grandsons Eli and Nathan Cook, his sister-in-law, Elaine Cook, nephew Chad (Jill) Cook, his niece Candi (Mark) Brown, great nieces…
Brian Keith “Bruiser” Concord of Calera, AL, age 51, went home to be with his Lord December 7, 2019 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. His family will announce details of a Celebration of Life service at a later date. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Concord; mother, Donna Gray Concord; and sister, Lana German. Survivors include his children, Brendilyn Concord (Vincent King), Nathan Concord (Breanna Hogg), Casey Concord, and Bethany Concord; sister, Lisa Concord; nieces, Christina Painter…
Carolyn Cox Hunter passed away on December 5, 2019. She was 85. She was born on November 19, 1934 to Alberta and R.V. Cox in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson Grammar School, Ensley High School (valedictorian), and Birmingham-Southern College (cum laude). While at Birmingham-Southern, Carolyn was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and was elected to Who’s Who and Mortar Board. Carolyn was a devoted teacher for many years. She taught the eighth grade at Woodrow…
Raymond Alexander Edwards advanced to glory in Alabaster on Dec. 3, 2019. Ray was born in Birmingham on Nov. 26, 1944 to K.C. and Estelle Edwards. He is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy “Dottie” Edwards Thornton and his brother, Kermit Charles “Chuck” Edwards. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 50 years, Mickie McCarn Edwards, and his daughters, Cynthia Fields and Jacquelyn Le. Ray and Mickie have 7 grandchildren. His services will be at 11:00 am…
Donald Joe Moody, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Donny is preceded in death by his father, Leighton Joe Moody. Donny is survived by his mother, Bonnie Marie (Wilson) Moody; brother, Danny Moody; and nephew, Daniel Moody. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., followed immediately by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m., both at Northside Baptist Church, 750 14th Street, Calera, AL 35040. Pastor Nick Seamon officiating.
Dennis Lee McPherson, age 67, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in Clanton, Al. He is preceded in death by his father Jack Leon McPherson and brother Rod McPherson. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Diane McPherson, 8 grandchildren; mother; Sylvia Janet McPherson; sisters, Jan Jennings (late husband Larry), and Pam Wheat (Ricky); brothers Jackie McPherson (Julie) and Larry McPherson (Pam); and his “Guardian Angel”, Sherry Wilson. He will be missed by everyone who knew him….
Frances Diane Gandy Lucas went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2019. Diane was born on May 19, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her father Lenton Lowell Moon; her grandparents, Elisha and Bella Scott, Barney Moon and Hazel Gandy; her brother-in-law, Bobby Lucas (Carol); her mother-in-law, Irene Lucas and her special niece, Lynsey Diane Moon Wheeler (Drew). She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Hank Lucas; her daughter, Molly…
Billy Bruce Dawkins age 86 of Maylene, AL. passed away Monday Nov. 25th at home. He is preceded in death by Wife Jean Dawkins & Son Glenn Dawkins, Father Alvie Dawkins & Mother Wilma Dawkins, Brothers Charles Dawkins & Edwin Dawkins, Sisters Doris Brown, Verla Mae Harrell, Betty Genry & Caroline Jones. Living relatives are daughters Venessa Dawkins Reed & Letitia Dawkins, Grandsons Jason Parker & Duston Parker, Brother Donald Dawkins, Sisters Nell Nelson, Faye Grizzell, & Linda Phillips. Great Grandsons…
Larry Donald McGuffie, age 63, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 in Alabaster, Al. He is survived by his daughter Leighanne McGuffie Carey (James); sons, Tyler Lee McGuffie and Seth Delane McGuffie (Ashton); sisters, Judy Smith, Frances Crumley, Pat Wood (Charles), Mickey Miller (Don), Lynda Page (Frank), Bonnie Roy (Dan), Lisa Damaggio (Galin); brother, Robert McGuffie (Kathy); and 5 Grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Eva McGuffie. His services will be at the Charter Funeral…
Vikki Lee Wolfe, age 69, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, in Alabaster, Al. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Dennis Wolfe, and her brother, Terry Kaiser (Joy). Vikki is preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Trudy Kaiser. Her services will be Monday, November 25 2019, at Kingwood Church. Visitation will be from 10 am to 11am, followed by a service at 11. Burial will be at a later date in South Carolina.