Charter Funeral Home

 Rita Yvonne Morris, age 74, of Calera, AL, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016.  Rita was employed by UAB for 20 years,  but her primary focus was raising her children.  She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Aaron Bryson Morris. Her survivors include her daughters, Terri Morris Gray and Traci Morris; son Lynn Morris (Colby); sister, Deborah Carlton (Mike); brothers, Glenn Beasley and Randy Beasley; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 11 a.m.,…

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Shirley Annette Northcutt, age 79, of Alabaster, AL,  joined her husband to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 2, 2016.  Shirley was a beautiful, vibrant, artistic woman who was and always be loved. She was predeceased by her husband J. P. “Pete” Northcutt.  Her survivors include daughter, Cindy Northcutt Seagle (Keith); son, Mark Northcutt; grandchildren, Erin Surrock (Thomas), Justin Seagle (Lucy), Ryan Northcutt, Alex Northcutt and  Dylan Northcutt; great grandchildren, Koltin Northcutt, Ivy Surrock and another great granddaughter arriving in January 2017.  The family will…

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 Joan Davis Liveoak, age 66, of Jemison, AL, went to be with Jesus Sunday, July 31, 2016.  She was predeceased by her parents, Abe and Polly Davis and sister, Barbara Ann Davis.  Jo Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  Her survivors include her husband of 46 years,  Lee Liveoak; sons, Craig Liveoak (Jennifer) and Kevin Liveoak and grandchildren, Joanna and Christian Liveoak. The family will receive friends,  2-3 p.m.,Sunday, August 7, 2016 at The Church at Clanton with a Memorial Service…

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 Dale Winfrey, age 48, of Pelham, AL, had his Home Coming Celebration,  Sunday, July 31, 2016.  He was predeceased by his father, George Winfrey. Dale was a Licensed Minister who loved his girls and loved to sing.  His survivors include his daughters, Kendra Winfrey and Katie Winfrey; mother, Velma Winfrey Puckett (Chester); sister, Teresa Lynne Taylor (Chris); brother, Danny Winfrey (Joyce) and Davey Winfrey (Lucretta);  his puppy dog, Dot Winfrey and a host of nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends 12…

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Timothy Patrick Dollard, passed away  July 23, 2016 at the age of 57.  He was a loving husband, grandfather and son who enjoyed making people laugh. Timothy was a native of Buffalo New York.  He joined the U. S. Army in 1977 and served 4 years.  He was stationed at Fort McClellan and upon his release attended JSU and received both his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees.  Tim was Director of Children’s Services for JBS Mental Health Authority.  He along with a partner started…

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Barbara Jean Phillips, 89, of Birmingham, left us to be with her Lord on July 6, 2016.  Barbara was born February 6, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois.  Her mother died when she was six.  She was raised by her grandmother in Des Moines, Iowa.  When she was thirteen, she moved to Chicago to live with her father.  At fourteen, she met her future husband and married in 1943 at the age of sixteen. She was a longtime resident of McHenry, Illinois, Jacksonville,…

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Franklin D. Reece, age 76, of Harpersville, AL, crossed over Thursday, July 21, 2016.  He was predeceased by his son, Richard Dean Reece; mother, Rebecca Reece and mother-in-law, Ruth Hopwood.  His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Wanda H. Reece; daughters, Margaret Brockman and  Regina Anderton (David Muncher); sons, James V. Brockman, Jr. (Denise), Robert DeLane Reece and Ronald D. Reece (Darlene); a host of grandchildren,  great grandchildren and other family members.  A Graveside Service with Honors will be 10 a.m., Monday,…

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Larry Lee Jobman, Photograph includes his wife, Eleanor Jobman  Mr. Jobman of Maylene, Alabama, passed away on Thursday July 7, 2016. He was born in Nebraska on    July 25, 1942, the son to Edwin and Edna Eleanor (Partier) Jobman.  Larry served his country in the United States Navy and was a Quality and Safety Plant Manager. Larry’s survivors include hiswife, Eleanor Jobman; daughter, Lara Watts (Greg), step-daughter, Tonya Renee’ Hamm (Dillion); Grandchildren, Lauren Watts, Austin Watts, Dylan Watts, Colton Watts; and a Host…

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Ocye M. Harden, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2016, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 12, 1932.  She was a longtime resident of Montevallo and a member of Kingwood church in Alabaster.  Her love for God was celebrated by all who knew her and her great love for her family and people will be her legacy. She is survived by her husband, Eric A. Harden; daughter Beverly (Buddy) Barrett; sons, Derek (Pam) Harden and Mike (Anita)…

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Sandra Dee Lacey, age 52, was born on March 1, 1964  to Josephine and Frankie D. Lacey. Sandra was a life long resident of Calera, AL where she graduated from Calera High School in 1982 and went on to Tuskegee University.  She passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016.  She was predeceased by her father, Frankie D. Lacy and brother, Phillip Lacey. She leaves to mourn her daughter,  Jazzlyn Elaine Preston; mother, Josephine Lacey; sisters,  Mary Lacey Slaughter (Charles), Belinda Gail Stoudemire (Michael), and…

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