Jerry Wayne Graves, Sr., age 81, of Alabaster, AL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL. Jerry proudly served in the U. S, Marine Corp as a Corporal. He was a Master Plumber and owned his own Plumbing Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alabaster where he served as a Deacon. He was predeceased by his first wife and children’s mother, Barbara Rhodes Graves and his second wife of 30 years,…
Kimberly “Kim” Shawn Marchant, age 44, of Maylene, AL, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was predeceased by her father, Gerald R. Marchant. Her survivors include her parents, Doug and Lynn Little; boyfriend, Joe Boykin; brother, Eli Little (Cat); sister, Heather Little; niece, Elise Little and nephews, Austin and Jackson Little. The family will receive friends, 6-7 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 with a Memorial Service to follow at 7 p.m.
Bobby Lewis Littleton, age 74, of Pelham, AL, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, March 12, 2016 with his family by his side. Bobby was born February 28, 1942 and attended Lakeview Grammar School thru the 7th grade on Southside of Birmingham. He moved to Pelham/Helena , area and then to the Powderly area over a 2 year span and then back to the Pelham/Helena area in 1954 with the only exception the time he spent in the U. S. Navy. Bobby was…
James Edward Walker, July 7, 1943 ~ March 12, 2016. Coffee drinking, workaholic, meticulous, Bama Fan; James “Sonny, Peanut” Edward Walker, age 72, died with the coming of daylight saving time. Sonny was born at home in Joppa, AL to the late George Edward and Lois Harrison Walker squeezed between two lovely sisters, Judy and the late, Mary Nell. An excellent student while playing basketball and baseball. He graduated in 1961 from Arab High School, moving to Birmingham shortly thereafter to work briefly…
Bobby Jo Smith, age 78 of Montevallo has gone to be with Jesus, Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Bobby Jo was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Marion “Buck” Smith; son, John Dunlap; daughter, Chantay Cain and parents, Otis and Catherine Dunaway. Her survivors include daughters, Melody Sparks and Dora Conner (Ronald); son, James Dunlap (Vanessa); brother, Phillip Wayne Dunaway; sister, Sara Lou Dunaway and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The…
Brenda Lynn Milam, age 66, left to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, MAR. 7, 2016. Residing in Alabaster, AL for the last 22 years. Brenda retired from BellSouth with over 30 years service. Before coming to Alabama, Brenda lived and worked in Orlando, FL for a number of years. Proud to be a Disney employee, Brenda worked in merchandise in the tunnels under Disney World. Brenda was the first in her family to earn a 4 year college degree…
Marie Burdett, age 79 of Demopolis passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2016 in the presence of her family. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00PM. The family will receive visitors at the home of Diane and Brian Brooker (310 S. Main Ave.-Demopolis) on Monday March 7, 2016, 5:30-7:00PM. Marie was a loving mother and grandmother and served as an active member of the Demopolis First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her three daughters, Monica Wilson…
Venitta Smith Woodall, age 46, of Montevallo, AL went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 4, 2016. Venitta was raised in Clanton, AL where she graduated from Chilton County High School. She went on to U.A.B. and became a Dental Hygenist for over 25 years. She was a dedicated wife and mother, who lived for her family. She also had a strong love for the Auburn Tigers. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard E. “Bill” and Hazel Delene…
Lawrence “Larry” Lombard, age 76, of Alabaster, AL, reached his life long desire to go home with the Lord, Wednesday, March 2, 2016. We are reminded of his absolute love for our Lord and Savior, he always put God first and now he is seeing Him face to face. We have spent our lives listening to what Papa called “Spiritual Nuggets”. We are the people we are today due to the influence and prayers he and Nana prayed and left us a rich…
Kenneth O’Neal Farris, age 77, native and resident of Calera, Alabama, passed away on March 1st at VITAS Healthcare in Shelby Baptist Hospital, surrounded by family. Ken graduated from Calera High School. After graduating high school he attended Auburn University. He also served as a member of the Alabama National Guard. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved life and relished time spent with family and friends. He was an…