August 6, 1930 – April 1, 2022 Raymond Stevens Grant, Jr. (Ray) was born on August 6, 1930, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Dorothy Elise (Gray) Grant and Raymond Stevens Grant. He was the oldest of three children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Joan Elise Closs (1940-2005) and his brother Robert Ernest Grant (Bob) (1933-2017). Ray went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 1, 2022, at his home in Helena, Alabama. Family were blessed…
Martha Grace Allen, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1949 to her parents, Preston Sr. and Pauline James, who both have preceded her. She is also preceded by her sister, Ruth Cottingham (Ken). Martha Grace loved traveling with her husband, Rick, and she enjoyed her luncheons with her friends. Above all Martha Grace loved being a grandmother, she loved to visit her grandsons and spend time with them. Not only…
“God made a Farmer” Charles “Bo” Smith, age 87, passed away at his home in Montevallo on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by loving family and friends. He was a hardworking man that loved and took care of his family with a passion. Bo worked at Siluria Cotton Mill from a very young age till they closed and shoed horses all his life. He loved riding horses, coon hunting, dancing, and baling hay. Bo had a farm where he cared…
October 17, 1969 – March 30, 2022 Jason Lovelady, 52, of Helena, Alabama, passed away on March 30. Jason is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lauren Lovelady. He leaves behind his mother, Debbie Lovelady; sister, Lindy Tubbs (Joshua); four nieces; an aunt, Karen Johnson; and several cousins whom he was also very close to. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Lovelady; grandparents, Joe and Nell Johnson; and Grandmother, Martha Lovelady. Jason was an avid hunter and outdoorsman…
John “Jack” Anthony Pierce, age 76, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Johnstown, PA on July 28, 1945, to his parents, John and Catherine Pierce, both have preceded him. His sister has also preceded him, Bernadette Brinzo (Peter). Jack is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Kate Pierce; daughters, Bridget Jagacki (Robert) and Amy Simmons; son, Jeff Pierce (Courtney); grandchildren, John…
Gloria Ann Trawick, age 79, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bobby Dean Trawick and parents, Huey and Edna Green. Gloria is survived by her daughters, Carol Shiver (Bobby), Vicki Trawick & Becky Presley (Bill); grandchildren, Matthew Shiver (Tiffany), Andrew Shiver (Leah) & Benjamin Shiver (Katie); great-grandchildren, Emma, Gabe, Elizabeth, Hannah, Adah, Elijah, and Analyn Shiver. Services will be Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Southside Baptist Church in Alabaster,…
Aaron Josiah Brewer, often called “A. J.” or “Aaron Jo” by his parents, age 16, went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, March 25, 2022, near the end of the school day in track class. Aaron was born on December 28, 2005, in Murfreesboro, TN, to Matthew Ryan Brewer and Kristi Patricia Brewer. Prior to beginning classes at Pelham High School in August 2021, he had been homeschooled and had met weekly with Classical Conversations,…
Sean Patrick Sullivan (32) quietly passed away in his Birmingham, Alabama home on March 21, 2022. Sean was born in La Mesa, California. He graduated Woodland (California) High School in 2008. Sean was a member of the FFA, raising goats for sale, and learned to weld. Sean had a spark for international adventure, selecting his family’s travel destinations and initiating their participation in the foreign exchange program. Julian Goldhahn, a foreign exchange student from Germany, became Sean’s “bruder” for life. …
Judy Ann Elrod Thomaston, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents Homer Arant and Byron and Maxon “Nana” Elrod, and brother in law, Kenneth Helms. Judy is Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Samuel “Sam” Thomaston; daughters Patti Ryan (James) and Pamela Alston; son, Steve Thomaston (Lisa); 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and sisters, Sandra Pappas (Byron) and Carol Helms. Services will be held…
Bobby Gene Shaner, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his children, Ricky Shaner (Vicky), Bobby D. Shaner, Denise Deshazo (Danny), Shelia Ammons (Louis), James Shaner (Pellie), Jimmy Shaner (Laci), Stacey Shaner (Nicki), Mike Shaner, and Mitch Wyatt (Naomi); 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; brother Billy Shaner (Carla); and sister, Carole Capps (Richard). Services will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 at Underwood Baptist Church, with a visitation held at…