Charter Funeral Home

Franklin Delano Young was born in Mobile County, Alabama, on August 12, 1941, to Jennings Bryan Young, Sr., and Elizabeth Mills Young. He passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He retired from International Paper Company in Prattville, Alabama. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Martha DeMouy (Junior); his brothers Jennings Bryan (J.B.) Young, Jr. (Jenny); and Douglas Alvin Young (Doug). Frank is survived by his sisters, Margie Howell (Bill), Sharon (Juanita) Miller, his brother, Thomas…

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On Monday the 27th of June, Buddy ended his earthly journey and entered his heavenly home. Retired from Metrock Steel and Wire after a long and fulfilling career as a plant manager, in retirement he spent his time doing what he loved which was hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years and the love of his life, Gracie Hamrick or “Ma” as he called her; his daughters and sons- in-law, Sherry…

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January 11, 1944 – June 24, 2022 Age 78 Sue lived a life most of us could only dream of. She lived and adventurous life, full of all thing possible. Sue served her community as a Dispatcher and then a Juvenile Detention officer for years before retiring. She loved her Alabama Football. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 1st 2022 at 5 pm, with a gathering an hour before services in the Charter Funeral Home Chapel.

John “Paul” Jones, age 42, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born on March 3rd, 1980 to his loving parents William and Deborah Jones. Paul is survived by his sons, Myles Peters and John Paul Bishop; parents, Bill “B.J.” Jones and Deborah McAteer Jones; brothers, William Jones and Michael Jones; sister, Mary Busby (Barry); grandmothers, Mary Grace Jones and Dorothy McAteer; and nephews Jacob, Tristan and Ethan Busby. Service will be held Monday, June 20, 2022 in…

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Bill passed away June 11, 2022 of natural causes. He was born and raised in Bessemer, AL. But spent the last 30 years at home around Lay Lake. Bill will be dearly missed and always remembered for his love of music, politics, Alabama football, and NASCAR racing. Bill is survived by his fiancée and longtime companion, Rose Perillo; brother, Rick Hutto; sisters, Barbara Hutto Wilson and Pat Hutto Callendar; sons, Matthew Hutto and Gabriel Hutto; grand-daughter: Trinity Hutto; and Numerous…

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Sarah Ann Pepper, age 87, of Maylene, AL was born in Demopolis, AL, January 12, 1935 to Raymond and Estelle Yarbrough. She was proud to have been a Marine. Sarah was strong, determined, and fiercely independent. She leaves behind three children: Daphne Wohn, Doug Anderson, and Dawn Karr (Barry), grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends. Sarah will be laid to rest at the Alabama National Cemetery Monday June 13, 2022 at 1:15 pm.

Carl Eugene Sexton, age 85, of Calera, Al, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born on July 21, 1936 to his parents John and Verla Sexton, both have preceded him in death. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Jean F. Sexton; sons, Craig Sexton (Lisa) and Patrick Sexton; grandchildren, David Drummond (Lindsey), Christi Koons, and Mason Sexton; great grandchildren, Kaylee Koons, Kyle Koons, Kathryn Drummond, and  Parker Drummond; and sister Pauline Bass. Service will be held Friday,…

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“On Saturday May 28, 2022, Christopher Michael Whitfield passed away in his home. Born in Alabaster, Alabama, on March 13, 1973, Chris spent the majority of his 49 years of life in Shelby County. As a young man, Christopher served as a military policeman for 4 years. After retiring from service, Chris moved himself and his family back to the area, where he worked as a carpenter up until his death. Christopher was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,…

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Robin M. Bailey, age 48, of Alabaster, Alabama went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Robin enjoyed her job as a Pharmacy Technician. She is preceded in death by her father, William Preston; brother, Johnny Preston. Robin was born into the Preston family on December 21, 1973, to her loving parents, William and Sabra Lee Preston. Her surviving relatives includes a loving husband, Dale Bailey; daughters, Ashlyn Davis (RJ), Kenzie…

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Susan Cunningham, (70) of Pelham passed away, May 31, 2022. Susan was born to George and Margaret Whitfield on March 11, 1952 in Birmingham, AL. Susan graduated from Calera High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from Birmingham Southern and a Master’s Degree from UAB. Susan is survived by her Husband of 47 years, Brian, her son, Alan (Kelli) of Maylene, her daughter, Katie of Pelham. She is also survived by 4 grandsons, Sam Cunningham, Parker Yates, Jake Cunningham, and…

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