Charter Funeral Home

Arnold Knox Burnett “Dick”, age 80, of Calera, Alabama, was a loving husband; wonderful father; brother; grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family, never met a stranger and was a hard worker that would do anything for anybody that needed him. Dick was the son to the late, Paul and Velma Burnett. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Michael Burnett; sisters, Linda Gail Burnett, Pauline Wingard, Stella Mayhan; brothers, Donald Burnett and Felix O”dell Burnett….

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Kimberly Marie Colvin Carter, age 27, of Alabaster, AL, passed away/went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Her survivors include her husband, Robert Carter; parents, Bruce and Sharon Colvin; brother, Brian Colvin (Natalie); grandmother, Bertha Gant and nephew, Braxton Colvin. The family will receive friends 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2015 with a Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m.

Dennis Eugene Shellenbarger, age 62, of Calera, AL, formally of Wabash, IN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Eugene and Frances Joan Shellenbarger. His survivors include his wife, Daphne Lynn Shellenbarger; daughters, Franki Jo Hall, Tandyn Riley, Cory Johnson, Kelly Ferris, Sean Holt, and Robi Michelle Vick ; brother, John Shellenbarger and a host of grandchildren and other family members. The family will receive friends 5 – 8 p.m., Sunday, August 16,…

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Sue Ann Mindler, age 75, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on August 9, 2015. Sue was a loving wife to the late husband, Oran Lamar Mindler. She is survived by her children, daughters, Michele Akkouch (Rachid), Sonja Nichols (Bruce); grandsons Matthew Gibson and Robert Gibson; granddaughter, Ashley Starling (Michael) and great grandson, Michael D. Starling. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 1:00 AM to 2:00 PM following with a burial in Dargin Cemetery

Lynn Hubbard “Rooster” Cummings , age 96, of Wilsonville, AL, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 9, 2015. Rooster’s biggest love was his Lord, Prospect Baptist Church and Church family. He was well known for cutting the grass in the community of Wilsonville without even being asked or paid. He was predeceased by his wife, Verna and son, Larry. His survivors include his sons, Jerry Cummings (Donna) and Eddie Cummings (Connie); 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and…

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Cecil William Lawley of Pea Ridge, Alabama, affectionately known as “Pop”, passed away on August 8, 2015 at the age of 85. C.W. was a United States Air Force Veteran serving September 1948-August 1970 as a Master Sergeant during his final enlistment. He also served as a member of the Silver Haired legislature for Shelby County, Alabama. He was the founder of the Pea Ridge Volunteer fire department and an active member of the board. C.W. was also a valued…

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Samuel Bittenbender, age 65, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away into heaven Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015. The funeral service was held Thursday, August 6, 2015 with Pastor Steve Wallace officiating. Burial followed at Harless Cemetery. Visitation was from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for family and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Daddy loved the Lord, family and friends. He enjoyed Alabama football, Nascar and has lots of fond memories or bowling, snowmobiling, deep-sea fishing and hunting. Daddy loved serving people and enjoyed working…

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James “Nickie” Nichols Ingram, age 82, of Columbiana, Alabama, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 24, 2015. Nickie was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved the Lord and enjoyed hunting and fishing. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Myra Ingram; daughters, Donna Shanks (Jimmie) and Myra Ballard (Kenny); sister, Elmira Glenn; grandchildren, Clint and Carla Ballard and Tiffany Mauter and his best friend, his dog, JR. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to…

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Karen Karmel “Kay Kay” Slaughter, age 53, of Ashville, AL, formally of Columbiana, AL in Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Most everyone knew Karen by her love of people and by her gracious and generous nature. She was an avid gift-giver, a thoughtful sister, and a mother at heart–whether her mothering was directed toward her nieces and nephews, or toward her beloved collie, Piccadilly. She will be fondly remembered for her graceful countenance, quick-witted humor, and, of…

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Kristina “Tina” Andrews Godbold, age 37, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, died, after a long illness at her home in Calera, Alabama. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Charter Funeral Home in Calera, AL. We don’t know why God chose this moment in your young life to take you, but we do know that we’ve lost a precious part of our family. We can close our eyes and still see your sweet smile,…

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