James “Jimmy” H. Walters, age 71 passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in Foley, AL. He was born on November 21, 1949 to James Howell Walters and Emma Evelyn Walters, both have preceded him. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Valetta Faye Givens. Jimmy was a native of Panama City Florida. He relocated to Shelby County and retired from the Shelby County Sheriff’s office. He worked for several years in Afghanistan as a private contractor. Jimmy and…
In Loving Memory of Charles “Chuck” Maurice Link III, 8/3/1956 – 5/23/2021 Preceded in death by his father, Charles Maurice Link Jr., of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Survived by his mother Rhonda Helen Link, wife of 28 years, Christine Link, daughters Jennifer Larsen, and Jessica Seale, sisters Mary Joseph and Dr. Denise Clark, and brother Gary Michael Link. He is also survived by two aunts, four nephews, 2 nieces. From the time Chuck was a teenager he was fascinated by computers…
Gelene O. Redmon, age 81 passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded by her parents, R.J. and Gladys Owens; brothers, David Owens (Eunice) and Kenneth Owens (Kayren). Gelene is survived by her sons, Barry Redmon and Bryan Redmon (Starla); daughter, Lane Cooner (Jeremy); grandsons, Justin Redmon and Jathan Redmon (Nicole); granddaughters, Julia Redmon, Megan Adams (Dustin), and Lesley Irvin (Jason); 6 great grandchildren; brother Jerry Owens; Nieces Jena Evanko (Chris) and Jamie Owens;…
James Richard Schmidt of Alabaster passed away April 26th, 2021 at Shelby County Medical. Richard was born to Joseph and Florence in Talladega, AL on October 6th, 1951. He would later relocate to Midfield, AL at a young age. Richard graduated from Jones Valley High School, served in the US Army, and later graduated from UAB. In his younger years, Richard was viewed by many as the life of the party with his antics, jokes, and overall humor. His personality…
Sarah Laverne Jackson passed away on February 5, 2021, at her home. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, 1 of 12 children born to James Henry and Geneva Rodda. She is preceded in death by son, Dennis D. Jackson. She owned and operated a Barber Shop for 60 years. She was very outspoken, with a great sense of humor, and always had a funny story to tell. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Jackson, her son, Steven Jackson, her…
Corinne Lois Davis ( Reakoff ) went to be with our Lord on December 31, 2020, after a lengthy struggle with dementia and added effects of Covid-19. She was 83. A native of Detroit, MI, she moved to Birmingham, AL for the second half of her life to lend a hand to family. Her first job was at Sanders Confectioner’s flagship store in Detroit, where folks would stand three-deep to get a seat at the counter. Corinne was heralded as…
Robert A. Bradley, 81, of Prattville, Ala., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, after a relatively short battle with cancer. Known by many as “Brother Bob,” he was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Bradley Sr. and Gladys Norred Bradley, as well as his brother Bill Bradley (who died as a child) and his son-in-law Jimmy Bryan Jr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Reeser Bradley; their three children, Robert A. “Brad” Bradley III,…
Edward Hilton Gardner was born Oct 5th 1934 in Siluria Alabama to Willie and Mary Grace (Hodge) Gardner. He attended Thompson High School until April 1953. He joined the Army where he spent 22 years serving his country. He had formal training as a Combat Engineer. But his love was being a Combat Infantryman (Airborne). Ed served in 82nd, Airborne Division, 11th Airborne, 101st, 173rd and 20th special forces. He had many adventures to include several Combat jumps, he was…
Jerry Lane Hamilton, age 74, of Dry Valley, near Montevallo, Alabama, passed away at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Al. On Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Jerry graduated from the Alabama School of the Deaf in Talladega, Al. In 1965. After graduating he worked at Shelby County Reporter in Columbiana, Al. As chief photographer and as a lithographer. He also worked as a lithographer with EBSCO Media, UAB print shop, and the AD shop. Photography was one of his passions…
Randy Wade Bice, age 64, of Brierfield Al., passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Aldrich Al., with family and friends by his side. He is survived by his sons, Patrick Bice (Amanda) and Craig (Christie); daughters, Kristal Lowery (Chase) and Andrea Ford (Donald); grandchildren, Hannah, Laura, Sarah Beth, Hudson, Amber, Bodhi, Payton, Alexandria, Liam, and Preston; brothers, Donald Bice (Janice), Larry Bice (Mary) Terry Bice (Tammy) and Mark Bice (Shirley); special friend, Gail Woodruff; and a host of many…