Charter Funeral Home

 Donna M. Norris, age 65, of Birmingham, AL,  Wednesday, went to be with Jesus February 8, 2017 after an extended illness. Her survivors include her husband of 38 years,  Maurice M. Norris; children, Christy Ashley (Jim) and Michael Trueblood; step-children, Alyson Norris and James Michael Norris;  siblings, Diane Stallings (Jere), Joanne Anthony (Robert), Brenda Calhoun, Charlotte Rictor (Mack) and Sonny Maxwell;  grandchild,  Chelsea Trueblood; step-grandchild, Bruce and Bailey Kurjanowicz  and brother-in-law, Harold R. Norris (Amelia).  A visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, February 13, 2017. …

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Holland Ray “Paw Paw” Thompson, age 65, of Cordova, AL, passed away at his Warrior River Home, Tuesday, February 7, 2017.  Ray grew up in Homewood, AL where he graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1969. He proudly  served his country  in the U. S. Marine Corps. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Neil and Elaine Thompson. His survivors include his wife of 32 years Gayle Thompson; children, Traci Thompson (Tony Jenkins) and Tina Tucker; grandchildren, Kyle and Kasey  Demeritt, and  Ty, Simon…

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Rev. John Carroll Spain, age 89, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 3, 2017. Carroll proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. After he came home, he continued his employment with VJ Elmore Store as a Shipping Clerk until he retired. He was the founder of the Calera Full Gospel Church of God, where he built it from the ground up, selling donuts or whatever he could to build it. He…

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Loretta Munsell Harper, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 28, 2017.  Mom is in heaven now. No pain, just love and happiness. She is at peace with her daughter Gretchen and son Bill. Born in Rhode Island just prior to the Great Depression, Mom was raised in the Methodist Home for Girls. Her early life experiences were the foundation for her lifelong determination to provide a loving, caring home for her family. Mom leaves behind her dear…

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Nellie Faye McNeal was surrounded by her family and friends when she went home to the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon McNeal and two sons, Alfred Graham and Dale Graham.   She is survived by her children, Kathleen Williamson  (John), James Graham, Terry  Graham, Stacey Perryman and Leon McNeal; grandchildren, Kim Anderson, Jason Howell, Michael Howell, Kaitlan Johnstone, Tabatha Franklin, Tonya Howell, Neree Fischer and Brittany Henley;  great  grandchildren, Lemario, Kardy,…

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Shirley Diane Weston, age 59, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Her survivors include her husband of 30 years, Miles Roy Weston; her mother, Nancy Whitfield; her daughters, Shelley Franklin and Delana Franklin; her grandchildren, Braxton Brown, Hannah Hemphill, Hudson Noe, and Hunter Franklin; Host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. To all who knew her would say she was a sweet person with a kind heart. An angel who will truly be missed….

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Reginald “Reggie” Calvin Woodall, age 57, of Montevallo, AL, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2017. Reggie was a  Police Officer with the Alabaster Police Department for 25 plus years and retired as  a Sergeant.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.  He was a dedicated father, husband, G-paw,  friend and Police Officer.  He was predeceased by his wife, Venitta Smith Woodall;  parents, William and Dora Woodall and grandson, Briar Woodall.    His survivors include children, Michael Woodall…

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James William Newsom, Jr. age 80 of Calera, AL passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017.  Bill proudly served in the U. S Army, 317th CMLCO, Fort McClellan, AL.   He was predeceased by his parents, James and Louise Newsom and brother, Richard Newsom.  His survivors include his wife of 26 years, Lola M. Newsom; daughters, Lynn Williams (Terry) and Laura Dunlap; siblings, Kenneth Newsom (Elizabeth), Ronald Newsom  (Rose), Theodore Newsom (Bobbie), Gary Newsom (Faye), Mary Ann Miller, Robert Newsom (Trisha) and…

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Mary  Isabelle Miller, age 81, of Alabaster, AL, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017.   Her survivors include her sons, Randy C. Miller (Akemi) and Carl M. Miller (Victoria); sister, Kay Welch; brother, George Welch and grandchildren, Jessica D. Miller and Dana M. Miller.

Robert  Miller “Bob” Stowe, age 69, of Alabaster, AL, passed away  Monday, January 23, 2017.  He was predeceased by his son, Brandon Miller Stowe and parents, M. D.  and Lib Stowe.   His survivors include his son, Jason Stowe (Becky); sister, Brenda Argo and grandchildren, Hunter Stowe, Mia Stowe and Isabella Stowe.  The family will announce services at a later date.