Charter Funeral Home

Betty Jean Kizziah Pettit, age 75, of Calera, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior  Wednesday, June 15, 2016.  Betty graduated from West Jefferson County High School.  She was predeceased by her brother, Jack Kizziah.   She was a loving wife of 53 years to Jerry Pettit; mother to her daughter, Cindy Stone (Terry) and son, Jody Pettit and grandmother to Chelsea and Parker Stone;.  She is also survived by her brother, Bill Kizziah (Wynnette); sister-in-law, Jimmie Kizziah and special…

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Judith “Judy” C. O’Connor, age 66, of Columbiana, AL, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at her home.  Judy was a graduate of A. G. Parrish High School in Selma, AL, she went on to Birmingham Southern College where she Majored in Psychology.  She was a career Law Enforcement Officer, serving 25 years with the Alabama Pardon and Parole Board in such capacity she served 6 years as a member, having been appointed by the Governor and 2 years as Chairman.  She was a…

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Edward “Butch” Gottier, age 78 of Calera, AL, the most generous and tenderhearted man who treasured his family and was loyal to Jehovah God, died Thursday, June 9th. Ed Gottier is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Jackie Gottier; mother-in-law Florine Pearson; daughters Lisa Jeffcoat and Gina Gobel; sons-in-law James “Jay” Jeffocat and Alan Gobel; grandchildren Jason Jeffcoat, Morgan and Justin Pate, and Ethan Gobel; brothers Don and Ralph Gottier; sisters Cookie Weas and Adele Meschwitzer,…

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Cheryl “Nesie” Denise Tucker, age 59, of Jemison, AL, went to be with Jesus Monday, June 6, 2016.  Her passion was spending time with her grandchildren and her family. She loved planting flowers and working in her yard.  Nesie was employed 16 years at Wal-mart in Calera and Alabaster.  She will be remembered by decorating cakes for special occasions.    Most of all Cheryl was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.   Her survivors include her husband of 41 years, Bobby…

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Sylvia L. Baker Rosenburgh, age 81, of Alabaster, AL,  passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Sylvia loved life, her garden, nature and cooking,  but most of all her family. Her survivors include her daughters, Linda Milroy, Catherine Parker, Diana Veitch and Jessica Henderson (James); son, Ken Rosenburgh (Leticia); sister, Anna Johnson; grandchildren,  Douglas Baird (Holly), Christopher Parker (Rachel), Shannon Perkins (Drew), Stephanie Vietch (Brandon), Cody Spencer (Dallas),  Kyle Schindler, Dakota Henderson and Steven, Calvin, Kenzy and Aaron Rosenburgh and 8 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Sylvia’s…

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Caron “Amanda” Collins Kato, age 30, of Talladega, AL, formerly of Alabaster, AL passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Her survivors include her precious daughters, Makenna, Jillian, Tatum and Saylor; parents, Judy K. McDonald and John Perry Collins (Patricia); brothers, Eric Collins (Allison) and John Mark Collins (Meggie), the Eric Trammell family of Talladega and a host of other family members and friends. The family will receive friends, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 1, 2016 with a Memorial Service to…

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Darrell Willard Marcum, 78, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2016. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, husband, and friend to many people. Known as “Papa” and “Papaw” to his grandchildren and adopted grandchildren, he was born in McVeigh, KY and raised in Logan, WV– the son of an Appalachian coal miner.  Darrell served in the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa, Japan from 1958-60, and used his VA benefits to become the first college graduate in his family…

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Bobby Ralph Gipson,  age 80 , of Helena, AL, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016.   Bobby graduated from Jones Valley High School and then proudly served in the U. S. Navy and then transferred to the Reserves.  He then went on to Birmingham Southern College graduating in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, University of Alabama with a Master of Science in Hospital Administration Degree graduating in 1967,  University of South Alabama with a degree in Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree graduating…

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 Louis “Jack” Jackson Keel, Jr., age 62, of Maylene, AL, died Saturday, May 14, 2016.  Jack was predeceased by his parents Louis and Mary Elizabeth Keel.  His survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kaye Keel; son, Sean Keel; sister, Resa Erwin; grandchildren, Chase Keel and Ashley Keel; aunt, Lois Wallace and uncle,  Elmer Pruitt.  The family will receive friends 10: a.m. – 12: noon, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at  Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Hoover, AL.

Paul Louis Eschmann, Sr., age 67, of Montevallo, AL, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016.  Paul proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corp serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He was a jokester by nature and loved crawfish, but most of all was a loving husband, father and grandfather.    His survivors include his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Eschmann; daughters, Tanya Eschmann and Natasha Johnson (Matt); son, Paul Louis Eschmann, Jr.; sister, Sherry Eschmann; brother, Billy Eschmann and grandchildren, John…

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