Charter Funeral Home

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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William Clayton Evan, APRIL 17, 1933- JULY 14, 2015.Beloved father, devoted husband & grandfather, better known as “Papa” went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As a true Southern Gentleman, his kindness and generosity to others will always be remembered by those whose life he touched. Bill Evans was a native of Birmingham, Alabama and the son of Fred and Margie Evans and the beloved brother to eight siblings. He grew up on Stacy Hill and…

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Benny Blake Hicks, May 14, 1940-July 9, 2015 Loving husband, father, grandfather “Pop”, and great-grandfather. He served three and one half years in the US Marine Corps, and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Daniel Alan Hicks; his parents, Lester and Juliette Blake Hicks and brother, Roland Hicks, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda England Hicks; one son, Russell Blake Hicks (Cheryl); two daughters,…

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Carole Mary Dalton, age 70, of Calera, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Carole was born in New York, NY on July 1, 1945. She was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Gilliland. Her survivors include her daughters, Mary Branch (Billie) , June Johnson and Dawn Blair (Norman); son, Richard Dalton (Deb); brother, Robert King; sister, Beth Gilliams (Frank); 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. There will be a private Celebration of Carole’s Life at a future date. In Lieu…

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Charlie Burton passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 98. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church of Alabaster, Alabama. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1936 to his retirement on December 31, 1955. Following his retirement, he worked for the Florida Department of Corrections. Proceeded in death by his wife, Ruth Burton, son, Charles (Eddie). He is survived by his son Bobby (Scottie), his daughter-in-law, Molly, his grandchildren, Ched, Chris and Brian…

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Martin John Sims, age 73, of Calera, AL, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather began his next journey of life at 5:49 pm, Thursday, July 2, 2015, after multiple complications from open heart surgery dating back to May 4, 2015. Martin was born August 24, 1941 to the late Carl W. and Evelyn Rose Nowak Sims. He was predeceased by his siblings; sister, Cynthia Sims Goffinet, of Brook, IN, brothers, Carl W. Sims, Jr. and Phillip Sims both…

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John Henry Hutchison, age 69, of Wilsonville, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. His survivors include his daughter, Barbie Hatcher; son, Kody Hutchison; granddaughter, Cortney Scott (Chase); great granddaughter, Haven Scott; sisters, Bessie Mae Stagner; brothers, Wayne Hutchison (Monika) and Frankie Hutchison (June) and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Wilsonville First Baptist Church.