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Michelle Lee Smith, 40, of Columbiana, died Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was the beloved fiancé of Kevin Bradley Gray of Alabaster. Michelle was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 25, 1975, and was the daughter of Claudia Marie Cook and James Bradley Smith. She spent her formative years in Rochester Hills, Michigan. After attending Rochester Hills High School she began living a life showing her loving, caring spirit to everyone she met. Her positive attitude and infectious laugh…

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Aaron Bryson Morris, age 77, of Calera, AL, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016.  Aaron was a Navy Veteran in the  Submarine Services on the U. S. S. Redfin.  His survivors include his wife of 53 years, Rita Morris; daughter,  Terri Morris Gray and Traci Morris; son, Lynn Morris (Colby); 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12 noon,  A Committal Service with Honors…

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 Juliet M. Clennon, age 95, of Alabaster, AL, born in Bradford, MA to Leo F. Trottier and Alma (Gaudette) Trottier.  Juliet was educated at Havenhill High School and N.E. School of Art, Boston, MA.  Juliet Majored in fashion design, was employed by Priscilla’s of Boston and designed her wedding dress, attendant’s dresses and her trousseau.  She was a very talented  fashion designer who designed most of hers and her daughter’s clothes until she was unable to see due to macular degeneration.  Julie…

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Anthony Samuel “Sammy” Plaia, , age 49, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with Jesus Saturday, July 2, 2016.  He was employed by the Social Security Administration for 26 years. His survivors include his wife of 14 years, Dr. Sharon Gray; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Plaia; mother, Denise Plaia; sisters, Krista Linholm (James) and Lisa Myrick (Kevin); mother-in-law, Martha Gray; father-in-law, Jack Gray (Stephanie); brother-in-law, Paul Gray (Cheri); sisters- in-law, Melanie Goodwin (Josh) and Gwen Gray (Kat); niece, Samantha Linholm and nephews, Jacob Linholm and…

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 William “Bill”  L. Peters, age 57, of Calera, AL, went to be with his Lord and Savior,  Friday, July 1, 2016. Bill loved sports and  every thing  Auburn, especially Football, the Atlanta Braves and Miami Dolphins.  He loved kids and animals. His survivors include his sister, Wanda Faye Peters; brother, Jimmy Peters (Becky);  brother-in-law, David Downs (Bonnie); nephews, Dusty Downs (Georgia), Dallas Downs, Chris Peters and Kevin Peters; great nephews, Dakota Parker Downs; Peyton Christopher Downs; special friends, Tommy and Sue Duncan; his dog…

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 William  Francis Higginbotham, III,  Bill passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center after a long illness.  He was 81.  He was born in Elmore county, AL and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Mr. Transmission after many years in the transmission business. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William and Sara Higginbotham. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kay, after 48 years of marriage.  She was truly his…

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Deborah Flanders, , age 66, of  Foley, AL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at University of Alabama Palliative Care Unit, Birmingham, AL. Deborah Jean Miller was born May 10, 1950 in Breckenridge, MN to Milton and Mabel (Tischer) Miller.  She grew up and attended schools in Wahpeton and Hankinson, graduating from Hankinson in 1968.  After graduation Debbie married John Wipperman.  she then attended Normandale Community Adult Education.  Debbie was employed as an educational assistant in Bloomingdale, MN and was also employed as a…

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Douglas Wayne Clayton, age 70, of Calera, AL, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was predeceased by his son, Barry Wayne Clayton.  His survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Hamner Clayton; daughter, Christy Collins (Steve); son, Todd Clayton (Vicki), Dugan Lane Clayton and Clark Douglas Clayton; sisters, Louise Giovinco and  Betty Hamm (Norman); Brother,  Roger Dale Clayton (Brenda) and  grandchildren, Cole,  Drake, Madison, Jakob and Ben Clayton. A Memorial Service will be 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Calera…

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J. P. “Bo” Cleckler, age 71, of Calera, AL, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Tina Cleckler; parents, Perry and Lela Cleckler; sisters, Maxine Barkley, Wilma Jean Barkley and Dean Thorton and brothers, Robert and Frank Cleckler.  His survivors include his daughters, Michelle Palmer (Jeff) and Alisha Ledford (Buddy) and grandchildren, Amanda Glass (Justin), Ashlee Wilson (Murphy), Rebekah Ledford, Allie Palmer, Jeffrey Palmer, Jered Palmer and Jamie Palmer.  A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 2…

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James Michael Fondren, age 50, of Maylene, AL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Mike proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. He loved to joke and Alabama Foot ball but mostly he was a loving husband, father and grandfather, described as a good ‘ol country boy with a heart of gold.   His survivors include his wife of 25 years,  Carolyn L. Rubino;  daughters, Ryan Rubino (Scott Thomasino, Jr.),Miranda Fondren  and Bailey Long; sister, Toney Fondren; brothers, Monty Fondren…

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