Jessie “Tick” Dotson, Jr.

Jessie “Tick” Dotson, Jr.

Jessie “Tick” Dotson, Jr., age 59, of Clanton, Alabama, went to Heaven, Thursday, February 25, 2016. Tick was an underground Coal Miner for 36 years; he loved to garden and fish.  He was predeceased by son, Rocky Davis, Sr. and grandparents, Sassie and Donald Dotson and George and Madgline Duty. His survivors include his wife of 7 years, Maggi Carter Dotson; daughter, April Dawn Dotson; sons, Gary Pope, Jr. (Brittany) and Jessie Dotson III; step-daughter, Brittany Davis (Tramayne); step-son, Sean Moffett; mother, Betty Dotson; father,…

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Coy Junior Pate

Coy Junior Pate

Coy Junior Pate, age 59, of Randolph, AL, went to be with Jesus Sunday, February 21, 2016.  He was predeceased by his parents, Coy Nicholas and Fannie R. Pate.  His survivors include his daughter, Connie Lynn Pate; son, Steven Pate;  grandchildren, Tony and Tyler Rojas; sisters, Sue Thornhill (James) and  Nancy Gothard; brothers, Bobby Pate (Sue), Carey Pate (Angie), Ted Pate (Tracey) and David Pate (Melinda); aunts, Elder Mae Foshee and Frances Middleton; uncle, Curtis Smith and a host of other family members. The…

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Sandra R. Cox

Sandra R. Cox

Sandra R. Cox, age 68, of Montevallo, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Her survivors include her husband of 48 years, Paul Cox; daughter, Tania Harris; sons, Dwayne and Aaron Cox; sister, Donia Dismukes; grandchildren, Christy Latham (Eric McMillen), Shannon Latham, Zach Cox (Karli), Blake Cox and John Angelillo (Kaylin) and great grandchildren, Ryleigh Cox, Aiden Cox and Xander Angelillo. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, with a funeral service to follow at 2…

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Bertha B. Gant

Bertha B. Gant

 Bertha B. Gant, age 95, of Alabaster, Alabama, formerly of Walker County, Alabama, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Bertha was a life time member of the Church of Christ.  She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Gant and granddaughter, Kimberly Colvin. Her survivors include her daughters, Linda A. Downing (Charles) and Sharon G. Colvin (Bruce); sisters, Lera Douglas (Norman) and Peggy Corry (Roger); grandchildren, Allen Davis (Kenda) and Brian Colvin (Natalie); great grandchildren, Brittany, Tyler and Braxton; and great great Grandchildren, Will,…

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Hugh “Don” Youngblood

Hugh “Don” Youngblood

Hugh “Don” Youngblood, age 63, of Columbiana, AL, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016.  He was predeceased by his parents, Hugh  and Margaret Youngblood.  His survivors include his wife of 21 years, Lynda Youngblood; step-sons, Chris Watts (Gina) and Joe Watts (Summer); sisters, JoAnne Morris (Larry), Linda Vann (Alfred) and Sue Ivey; 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his best friend Bo. A Memorial Service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

Lisa Ann Wallace

Lisa Ann Wallace

Lisa Ann Wallace, age 47, of Columbiana, AL, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, February 10, 2016.   Lisa attended UAB and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Radiology.  She was employed at  UAB Hospital and Bibb County Hospital.   Her survivors include her son, Jesse Daniel Wallace (Kandice); father, Glenn Whitfield; mother, Betty Wilson; sister, Doris Jones (Bryan); brother, Jeff Whitfield (Allison) and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.  A Celebration of Lisa’s Life will be 2 p.m., Sunday,…

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Bonnie Simmons

Bonnie Simmons

Bonnie Simmons, age 72, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away on, February 8, 2016 In Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Bonnie was predeceased in death by her husband, Bill Simmons and her daughter, Leigh Ann Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Jody Smith and Terri Murray; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Wanda Irwin Visitation will be on held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Salem City Cemetery…

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Phyllis Ann Gester

Phyllis Ann Gester

Phyllis Ann Gester, 83, went to be with our Lord on February 5, 2016. At the time of her death she was loved and surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Emporia, Kansas and attended Emporia State Teachers College where she received a B.S. in Education.  She later received a Master’s Degree in Education from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.  Phyllis taught kindergarten through 5th grade and continued to teach when she moved to Birmingham in 1969. Upon retirement,…

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William Larry Hallman

William Larry Hallman

William Larry Hallman, age 68, of Montevallo, AL, went to be with Jesus Friday, February 5, 2016. His survivors include his wife, Beverly Floyd Hallman; sons, Larry Bradley Hallman, William Floyd, Jr., Roger Floyd (Brigette) and Anthony Floyd; sisters, Dot Champion (JD),  Helen Caffee (Arlas), Mildred Nicholas (Dennis), Sandra Richie (Lynn): Linda Guy (Lonnie), Debbie Galloway (David), Shelia House (Earnest) and Sherry Lemley (Greg); grandchildren,  Austin Floyd, Ashley Hallman, Brennen Hallman, Gavin Floyd, Taylor Mahan and Bella Burkes and a host…

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Naomi C. Reynolds

Naomi C. Reynolds

Naomi C. Reynolds, age 74, of Verbena, AL, went to be with Jesus,  Thurs., Feb. 4, 2016. Naomi was predeceased by husband, William L. Reynolds and son Skipper Reynolds.  Her survivors include her daughter,  Billie Scurlock (Phillip); son,  Allen Reynolds (Brandy); brother, Paul Cox (Sandra); grandchildren, Jamie King (Kyle), Dusty Reynolds, Denise Smith (James) and Autumn Reynolds; great grandchildren, Brianna and Bailee Smith and a host of other family members. A visitation will be 1-2 p.m.,  Mon., Feb. 8, 2016 with a Funeral Service to…

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