Linda Gail Elrod, age 70, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Lola Mae Elrod; and brothers, Verbon O’Neal Elrod and Harold Dean “Mickey” Elrod. Gail is survived by her son, Ronald Keith Ellison of Pelham, AL; daughter, LeeAnn E. Moore (Chris) of Alabaster, AL; grandsons, Jordan Moore of Atlanta, GA, Kendall Moore of Birmingham, AL, and Griffin Moore of Alabaster, AL; and her beloved pet, Elvis. Gail was well…
Mrs. Warren Nadine Auter Fravert passed away on April 3, 2020 at the age of 93 in her home. Mrs. Fravert was born in Louisville, KY and graduated from Shawnee High School. She attended and graduated from the University of Louisville where she met her husband of 67 years, William B. Fravert. Following their marriage in Louisville, KY in 1950, they lived in Louisville until 1962 when they moved to Columbus, OH. Mrs. Fravert was a stay at home mother…
Another Korean War Soldier has gone to meet his Heavenly reward. NORRIS, Malcom, 90 years old- Passed away suddenly Monday afternoon- April 6, 2020- Born on March 27, 1930- in Parrish, Alabama. Norris served in the Korean War as a frontline combat soldier from Dec 15, 1948- Dec 18, 1951. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, Korean Service Medal, and the Presidential Korean Citation Medal. He was a very committed, dedicated hard worker most all of his life. Norris was…
Peggy Marie Scott passed away April 3, 2020. She was born November 17, 1936 in Montevallo, Alabama. She married her first blind date, James David Scott and they remained happily married for over 60 years. Peggy loved life. She cooked regular Sunday dinners and elaborate holiday meals for her very LARGE family. Everyone enjoyed gathering around for those special times and traditions. She relished in family trips to the beach and to the mountains. She loved to garden, cook, can…
Sarah Gann passed away peacefully on April 1, at age 91 with her family at her side. Predeceased by her loving husband Lewis C. Gann Jr. in 2000; son, Clarence Neal Gann in 1974; son, Lewis Gann III in 2000; daughter, Phyllis Jean Gann in 2018. Survived by her daughter, Brenda Castleberry of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Tina Hicks (Glenn) of Warrior, Alabama; son, Joe Gann (Ann) of Calera, Alabama; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Sarah…
Barbara Joyce Maso Shinpaugh, age 78, humanitarian, caregiver, and educator, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was surrounded by her devoted husband of 59 years, Robert Shinpaugh, and her loving daughters, Letitia Bonthron, Michelle Denney, and Heather Shinpaugh. Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 10, 1941. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale and considered herself a lifelong learner. She met her husband at SIU when they performed in…
Ann Fowler Ricks, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband of 43 years, William Robert Ricks and parents, William Luther and Cleo Stewart Fowler. Ann is survived by her daughter, Heather Ricks of New York; son Stephen Ricks of Birmingham; brothers, Robert Fowler (Brenda), William Fowler (Pat), both of Sumiton, and Gary Fowler of Anniston; sister, Linda Wooten of Birmingham and many nieces and nephews. There will be no services at this…
Amos Lewin Myles, age 96, of Montevallo passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2020. Amos served his country with valor in WWll on the frontlines in the 34th Infantry Division (The Red Bull) in Italy as a heavy machine gunner. He received the American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service medal with 3 Bronze Stars. The last entry in the diary that he kept while in the service was “Home at last”. He…
Hazel Arledge Davis O’Neal, age 93 went to meet our Lord on March 24, 2020. She passed peacefully, at home with Kenneth, Christopher and Holley by her side. Hazel is survived by her sons Richard T Davis and Kenneth D O’Neal. Three grandsons, one granddaughter, and several Great grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Ricky Dale Tidmore, age 67, of Alabaster, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 23, 2020. Mr. Tidmore is preceded in death by his parents, Braxton and Eunice Tidmore and sister, Sandra Scoggins Sullivan. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy Baker Tidmore; daughters Tracy Tidmore Thomas (Barry), Robin Tidmore Ellis (Jake); son, Jeff Tidmore (Jill); 5 granddaughters; 1 grandson; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Joe Tidmore, Sr. (Brenda), Charles Tidmore (Joyce); and many…