Denise Lynn Ware, age 51, of Montevallo, AL, formally of Orlando, Florida, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. Her survivors include her life partner of 28 years, Rob Chatham; daughter, Amber; son, Trevor; granddaughter, Taylynn; mother, Dee Sumrall; step-father, Keith S. Sumrall; sister, Deann; brother, Darren and a host of other family members and friends. The family will have a private service at a later date.
Hollis Eugene Hyde, 84, of Vestavia, AL, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, surrounded by family and friends and comforted by his wife, Jo Ann. Hollis was born on September 3, 1931, in Rome, GA, son of the late Alvin Vann Hyde and Mary Estella “Stella” Smith Hyde. He graduated from Armuchee High School in 1948, attended Berry College, graduated from Georgia State College in 1959, and received his master’s in Education Leadership from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1973….
Gloria Janette Horne, A resident of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Services will be at Charter Funeral Home on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. A committal will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Alabama National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to UAB Callahan Eye Foundation.
Wesley “Big Wesley” Herbert Tennyson, Jr., age 47, of Calera, AL, took his journey Home, Sunday, October 18, 2015. Big Wesley was a cherished husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Everyone who met him was touched by his big heart, he will be truly missed but never forgotten. He was predeceased by his children, Bridget Marie and Wesley Ira Tennyson; brother, Kevin Jones and grandfather, Ira Herbert Tennyson. His survivors include his wife, Tammy Tennyson; children, Wesley Tennyson III, Destiny…
Jimmie Lynne Churchill, formerly from Talladega, went to be the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Her family is having a Celebration of Life Service on Sat. Oct. 24, at the Eastaboga Baptist Church at 2:00pm. Jimmie is survived by Becky (Roger) Sheriff, Robert Churchill, Janet (Tom) McCool, George (Nancy) Murphree and Lyndon (Lisa) Churchill. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Terry Alvin Smith, age 69, of Calera, AL, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Edna Smith and brother, Mark Smith. His survivors include of 27 years, Estelle Smith; children, Robert Smith, Esa Smith, Ricky Hurtt, Terri Hurtt and Joey Hurtt (Rachel); sister, Betty Rich (Bobby); sister, Kay Torres (Ben); ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There will be a private family service in Marianna, Florida at a future date.
Steven Michael Linski, age 23, of Pelham, AL, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. Steven was a loving son, brother, grandson and friend above all; had a huge heart, and was kind to everyone he came in contact with, as well as all animals, He was a 2010 graduate of Oak Mountain High School and was employed by CarMax the past four years. He loved cars and computers. Steven has gone home to be with Jesus and will be dearly…
Barbara Elisabeth Cunningham, age 75, of Clanton, AL passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Barbara was a business woman, who worked at Wadsworth Oil company for 20 plus years, an artist and mother of three. Her survivors include her sons, Jeffrey B. Cunningham (Margaret Boyett), John Wesley Cunningham and James Cunningham (Regina Faye); grandchildren, Ashley McCartney (Corry) and Jessica Johnson (Dustin); great grandchildren, Corry Cole and James Mason McCartney and Emrie Kalin Johnson and long time companion and close friend,…
Tommy C. Thompson, age of 74, passed away peacefully at home October 3. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Morris Thompson (his “ET”), a sister, brothers, sons, daughters, grandchildren, and two dogs, all whom loved him dearly. Before Tommy retired he was the Director of Operations for Stone Electric Company. Tommy was passionate about his family and friends. When he was not spending time with his family, he was on the golf course with his cherished “golf buddies”. One…
Todd Aaron Stephens, age 37, of Thorsby, AL, went to be with Jesus Monday, October 5, 2015. His survivors include his wife, Christa Stephens; sons, Chandler and Chanan Stephens; parents, Don and Elaine Stephens; sister, Tammy Butler (Steve); grandmother, McIva Stephens; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Rexaleen Jones and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. A visitation will be 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:30 p.m….