Thomas Glen Gough “Tom” May 11, 1951 – November, 15 2021 Thomas (Tom) Glen Gough, 70, of Alabaster, AL passed away November 15, 2021 to be with Jesus. He loved the Lord, believed and followed the teaching of the Bible and prayed daily. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Gough and Erva Mae Gilbert Gough of Quinton, AL. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kay Boatright Gough; his children, Brandi Shalaghn Smith (Kevin)…
Howard LeRoy Schwass, 61, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away at his home on November 7th, 2021, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. Howard was born on May 4th, 1960, to Richard “Dick” Schwass and Carolyn Larsen in Ludington, MI. He grew up in Ludington, Michigan and Baltimore, Maryland before moving to Alabama. Howard graduated from the University of Montevallo with an accounting degree in 1985. He worked as an estimator in building and restoration for over twenty years. Howard…
Robert Charles Stone, age 86, of Birmingham passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth C. Stone; daughters, Jill Hill (John) and Kari Gibson (Kevin); grandchildren, Kris Pittard (Daniel) and Carly Davidson (Mike); and great-granddaughter, Lyla Pittard along with a host of many other family and friends. Due to covid family request a private family service. In lieu of flowers family ask to make donations in Robert’s name to:…
Derek Michael Candler, 43, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 8, 2021. Derek was born in Louisiana and raised in Hoover, Alabama where he graduated from Hoover High School. After high school, he enlisted in the Army where he was stationed in Bosnia. After getting out of the Army, Derek fulfilled his dream of going to Auburn University and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, he went to work full time at…
Harold Hunter Hartwell, age 80, of Helena AL went to be with the Lord Saturday evening on November 11, 2021. Harold was from Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife Lyn and his parents, Ray and Edith Hartwell. He is survived by his son Daren (Andrea), grandchildren Haley and Hunter, son Kent, and his brother Ray. He graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile and graduated in Business from Auburn University where he was a member of…
Patricia Yvonne Nobles Smith “Pat”, age 65, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 20, 1956 to her parents, James Sr. and Dollie Nobles both have preceded her. Pat is also preceded in death by her loving husband, David Allen Smith; sons, Travis Allen Smith and James Adam Smith; brothers, Danny Nobles, and James Manual Nobles. She is survived by her daughter, Angelia Smith McNeel (Alan) of Columbiana, AL; grandchildren,…
Byron Holloway, age 63 of Vincent, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021. Byron was in the banking industry for many years. He was always a down to earth person who had a passion for golf, and being surrounding by friends. Byron survivors are his loving parents, Paul and Donna Holloway; fiancé, Cindy Brown; sons, Alex Holloway (Jennifer), and Curtis Whitney (Nikki); brothers, Paul “Bud” Holloway (Cindi), and Marty Holloway (Sandy); grandchildren, Kash Holloway, Ashton, Izzy, Christian, and Tylar;…
King Drennen Thatenhurst Jr. Age 78, of Alabaster, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 peacefully at home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patsy Schmidt; his twin sister, Cabel “Cay” Campbell DeMatto; and his parents Mary Cabel Saunders & King Thatenhurst Sr. Survived by his daughter Cyndi (Keith) Roddam; grandchildren James & Lula Roddam; Brother Bill Thatenhurst; 14 nieces & nephews; 14 great-nieces & nephews; and many more family and friends. The family will receive…
Dorothy Louise Downs Schroeder “Deegee”, 77 of Calera, Alabama, died November 5, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Calera, having moved there as a child when her father assumed his role at Central State Bank. She was born November 2, 1944, in Birmingham to Elizabeth Parker Downs and Roy R. Downs, both of whom predeceased her. Her brother, David Parker Downs and his wife Kay also preceded her. Deegee, as she was affectionately known, graduated from Calera High School in…
George “Kevin” Emfinger, age 56, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Cynthia Emfinger; parents, George Emfinger and Betty Harrell; and brother, Keith Emfinger. Kevin is survived by his sons, Kaleb Emfinger and Riley Emfinger; sisters, Stephanie Sparks (Donald) and Kiesha McNeal (Leon); sister in law, Gina Jones (David); and a host of nieces and nephews. There will be service in the Charter Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday,…