Sylvia Cushing Bua, age 77, of Clayton, GA, went on to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was a 20+ year resident of Clayton, GA after residing in Brandon, FL since 1972. She was a member of Clayton Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was active in the community and loved being a part of Rabun County. Sylvia was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Don….
William Edwin Borgstrom, 76 of Clanton area passed away on Sept.18, 2015 at Shelby Medical Hospital in Alabaster, AL. due to surgery complications. He was born Feb.16, 1939 in Pillager Minnesota to Pete & Lucille Borgstrom. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Worked as a printer all his life and retired from Ashland Oil Co. in 1994. He loved to travel and settled in AL. 6 years ago. He was a hunter, fisherman & woodsman. Most of all…
Buddy Edward Gilreath, age 77, of Calera, AL, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his son, Eddie Gilreath and parents, L. E. and Ruth Gilreath. He retired after 37 years of service from Kimberly Clark in Childersburg, AL. Buddy was a Member of Amazing Grace Worship Center, Saginaw, AL. His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Peggy Gilreath; sons, David Gilreath (Joanie) and Tim Gilreath; brother, Leslie Gilreath (Alma); grandchildren, Brooke…
Jennifer King Hillman, age 64, of Mc Calla, AL, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. Jennifer retired as a Supervising Social Worker with the State of Alabama after 25 years. She made kindred, lifelong friends with everyone she met. Her optimism and joy for life will be missed by all. Her survivors include her daughter, Sarah Whitman (Shawn); grandson, Hunter Whitman and brothers, Don King (Jan), Al King (Ann) and Gerald King (Marynet). A visitation will be 10 – 11…
John Joseph Russo, Jr passed away Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 and is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen, daughter, Pam and son-in-law, Jack and son, John. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Megan and grandson Danny as well as 11 nieces, 7 nephews and 21 grand nieces and nephews. John was proceded in death by his parents, John and Winifred Russo and his brother, Phillip Russo. The family will be honoring his memory with a private service….
Walter E. “Gene” Glass, age 75, of Opelika, went to be with Jesus Thursday Sept. 17, 2015. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Ruth Snipes Glass and daughter, April Louise Hodges. His survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Diana Sherwood (Kenny) and Amanda Lynn Gibson (Cliff); sons, Tommy Eugene Glass and Troy Steven Glass (Cindy); 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A visitation will be 11-12: noon, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 with a Funeral Service to follow at 12: noon….
Elisabeth “Lisa” Godwin, passed away Sept. 14, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, AL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations’ in Lisa’s name to Central Church of Christ Building Fund.
Sarah Delilah King Slaughter, age 89, of Calera, AL, formally of Columbiana, AL in Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Sarah Dee was known for her lovely handwriting, outgoing personality, intelligence, and musical talent. Endearingly called “Spark” or “Dee” by her closest relations, and “Dee King” or “Dee Dee” by her friends, Sarah’s quick wit demonstrated her uninhibited humor and passion for life. Sarah is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Thomas Samuel Slaughter, II, and her daughter Karen…
Gary Lynn Davidson, March 14, 1952-September 3, 2015 born in McKinney, Texas. Gary was born to Pauline (French) and Roger Davidson, both whom preceded him in death. He was the third of their four children. We thank God mightily for giving him life and for our time with him. He is preceded in passing by his brothers, Roger Don Davidson and Timothy Wayne Davidson. After serving as a Lt. Corporal in the US Marine Corps, Gary found his great love…
Robert Charles Henderson, Sr, 75, of Jemison, AL, went to be with his Savior on Sept 3, 2015. He was predeceased by his sons Tony & Jeff, grandson KJ, his parents & 3 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Eva; his siblings Jerrial (Roberta), & Ann Wilson; his children Chuck (Karen), Mark (Debbie), Daryl (Tiffany), Jason (William), Jubal, & Rebecca (Carol); 9 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren & friends Helen & Paul Hornyak. Robert loved family, the US Navy,…