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William Clark Truett, Sr., age 73, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away January 6, 2017. He was born April, 30, 1943.  He is survived by his wife, Alice; son, Clark, Jr. (Tracey); two grandchildren, Taylor and Ty Truett; Clark Jr.’s mother, Lillian Truett; two step children, Diane Motes (Chris) and Tony Scarbrough (Cassidy);  two step-grandchildren, Brady and Aadon Motes; Sister-in-law, Margie Truett and  nephews, G.T. Truett (Mona),  Courtney and Scottie, Terry Truett (Kim),  and Rachel, Jessica, Amy, Darryl Truett (Stephanie),  Darryl Scott and…

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Seaye, Billy E., 81,  died January 4, 2017 in Hospice care after a lengthy illness. He was born August 31, 1935 in Batesville, MS to James Elbridge and Estelle Seale Seay. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Peggy Seay Brent of Jackson, MS.  Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lora Q. Seaye, one daughter, Deborah Loveless (Ben) of Springville, AL, one son, Clifton Henderson (Sissy) of Trussville, AL, 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a niece,…

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Jeraldean Godsey Jackson, age 78, a long-time resident of the Birmingham area, died Wednesday, the 4th of January 2017 at home following a battle with heart disease. Jerri was born on August 5, 1938 in Brilliant, Alabama to the late Eulene Godsey Roper and late Dock Godsey.  She attended Birmingham Southern College on full scholarship prior to her 58-year marriage.  On July 5, 1958, Jerri married the love of her life, John L. Jackson, at Pratt City Methodist Church.  She went…

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Mildred C.”Millie” Lindsay, age 71, of Chelsea, AL, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016.  Her survivors include her husband of 48 years, Dan Lindsay; daughters, Dell Ann Holly (Jimmy) and Leslie Traffica (James) and grandchildren, Brianna Traffica, Sawyer Holly, Cooper Holly and Nick Traffica. A private Memorial Service will be at a later date.  Charter Funeral Home.

Betty Jean Barringer, age 86 of Vestavia, AL passed away December 29, 2016.  She was predeceased by her husband, James Fritz Barringer and her parents, Fred Simmons and Cassie Mae Champion.  Her survivors include her daughters, Sharon Rivette (Paul) and Km Sanderson (Robert); grandchildren, Maria and James Rivette and Lauren and John David Sanderson and many other family members.  A visitation will be 1-2 pm, Monday, January 02, 2017 with a funeral service following at 2 pm both at Charter…

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 David  Earl Short, age 69, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  Dave proudly served in active duty in the US Army and then in the Army Reserve from February 1966 till January 1994  retiring with the rank of Sergeant Major.  He retired in 2007 from Federal Civil Service with the Department of Defense at grade G512. He was a Member of  Community Baptist Church and served as a custodian there until his death. Most of all…

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Freeland  Holsomback, age 86, of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Preceded by twin children, Connie and Donnie Holsomback. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Patty” Holsomback; son, Joey Holsomback, daughters Debbie Torres (Pete), Patti Ann Holsomback, Lisa Lawley (Tracey); sister, Doris Compton, brother, Bobby Holsomback, Sisters, Billie Joan  Watters and Pat Gollihur; five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held at Christian Mission in Pea Ridge at a later date.

Thomas Edgar “Tommy”  Dew, age 70, of Pelham, AL, went to be with Jesus Sunday, December 25, 2016. Tommy loved his family, he and his wife Kay moved from Tennessee to be closer to his family. While living in Gatlinburg,TN  he became a member of Glades Lebanon Church and became a wood turner.  He loved wood working, NASCAR and sports. He retired from BellSouth after 30 years of service. His survivors include his wife of 48 years, Kay Dew; daughter, Melissa Dunaway (Shane);…

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George Glenford “Glen” Allen, age 81, of Alabaster, AL, died Thursday, December 22, 2016.  Glen received a Degree in Biology from Birmingham Southern College and then obtained his Master’s of Cytology at the University of Miami.  He also proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent  in the US Army Medical Corp and went on to becoming  a Captain in the National Guard.  He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Linda Borders Allen and  daughter, Lisa Carol Allen.  His survivors include…

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 Sherry Hagler Banks, age 67, of Alabaster, AL, originally from Brundidge, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She was an avid Auburn Football Fan and loved dogs.  Sherry was predeceased by her father, Gerald Hagler. Her survivors include her daughters, Lisa Banks Bonamy (Michael) and Lindsay Banks Miller (Ryan); Zama Hardy Adams (Melvin); brothers, Jerry Hagler (Sophia) and Don Hagler (Pam); grandchildren, Caroline Bonamy, Colin Bonamy, Ansley Miller and Harrison Miller; nieces, Christy Creel (Todd) and Donna Hagler and nephews, Lance Hagler (Stephanie)…

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