Charter Funeral Home

 Lisa Michelle Willis, age 49, of Thorsby, AL, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, April 5, 2016.  She was predeceased by her father, Clyde Williams.  Her survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, Brian Willis; mother, Lotis Wright (Neal);  sons, Daniel Willis (Mariah) and Christopher Willis; sister, Debra Mosley; granddaughters, Juliette and Charlotte Willis; father-in-law, Billy J. Willis (Betty Howell)  and sister-in-law, Olene Bryant (Ora).   A Celebration of Lisa’s life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Victory Baptist Church…

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Edna  Earl “Dinky” Bean, age 91, of Shelby, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and dedicated care giver to friends and family.  Edna  was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, William “Bill” “Butterbean” Frank Bean. Her survivors include her son, William Earl Bean (Rhonda); daughters, Vonda Bean Schrader (Bobby) and Patricia Boykin Cox; grandchildren, William Eric Bean (Shelina); Jason Earl Bean (Dana), Paige Schrader Seale (Michael) and Bo Boykin (Rachel); great grandchildren, William Colt Bean,…

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Herbert Lawrence Goodland, “Herb” maintained good health into his last year, passing away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85. From his teenage years, Herb loved adventure and learned to fly in high school. He joined the Navy and served 4 years, then went on to join the US Coast Guard to make his career in aviation. Herb earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer, working as a metal smith and rescue hoist operator in helicopters, he was…

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James Henry Krueger, age 77, of Pell City, AL   passed  away Saturday, April, 2, 2016.  His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Heidi Krueger; daughter, Michaelle Pea (Harold Banks); sons, Mike Krueger (Dinah) and Matt Krueger (Kathleen) and grandchildren, Tyler and Katherine Pea, Andrew, Alana and Brayden Krueger and Mandy Burns.  A Celebration of Jame’s Life will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Deerfoot Memorial in Trussville, AL.

Bobby Allen Copeland, Sr., age 74, of Shelby, AL, went to be with Jesus Thursday, March 31, 2016. Bobby retired from Buffalo Rock and for years volunteered for  Manna Ministries in Alabaster, AL.   He was also a Master Mason 3rd Degree.  He was predeceased by his parents, Idus Copeland, Sr. and Emma Todd Copeland.  His survivors include his son,  Bobby A. Copeland, Jr. (Melissa); former wife, Linda Copeland;  brothers, Idus Copeland, Jr. (Martha J.) and James E. Copeland (Joyce Jean); grandchildren, Bobby “Trey”…

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Robert E. “Bob” Green, Sr., age 65 of Alabaster, Alabama was surrounded by his family as he went to his eternal home on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Bob was 17 years old when he went into the optical business.  He later owned and operated Alabaster Optical and Hearing Aid Services for 40 years. Bob will be remembered as a man of integrity and quiet strength; a kind, compassionate, generous and humble man with a wonderful sense of humor, who loved the Lord,…

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Jerry Wayne Graves, Sr., age 81, of Alabaster, AL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.   Jerry proudly served in the U. S, Marine Corp as a Corporal. He  was a Master Plumber and owned his own Plumbing Company.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alabaster where he served as a  Deacon.  He was predeceased by his first wife and children’s mother, Barbara Rhodes Graves and his second wife of 30 years,…

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Kimberly “Kim” Shawn Marchant, age 44, of Maylene, AL, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016.  She was predeceased by her father, Gerald R. Marchant. Her survivors include her parents, Doug and  Lynn Little; boyfriend, Joe Boykin; brother, Eli Little (Cat); sister, Heather Little; niece, Elise Little and nephews, Austin and Jackson Little.  The family will receive friends, 6-7 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 with a Memorial Service to follow at 7 p.m.

Bobby Lewis Littleton, age 74, of Pelham, AL, went to be with Jesus,  Saturday, March 12, 2016 with his family by his side.  Bobby was born February 28, 1942 and attended Lakeview Grammar School thru the 7th grade on Southside of Birmingham.  He moved to Pelham/Helena , area and then to the Powderly area over a 2 year span and then back to the Pelham/Helena area in 1954 with the only exception the time he spent in the U. S. Navy.   Bobby was…

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James Edward Walker, July 7, 1943 ~ March 12, 2016. Coffee drinking, workaholic, meticulous, Bama Fan; James “Sonny, Peanut” Edward Walker, age 72, died with the coming of daylight saving time. Sonny was born at home in Joppa, AL to the late George Edward and Lois Harrison Walker squeezed between two lovely sisters, Judy and the late, Mary Nell. An excellent student while playing basketball and baseball. He graduated in 1961 from Arab High School, moving to Birmingham shortly thereafter to work briefly…

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