James L. Creel

James L. Creel

James L. Creel, age 78, of Brierfield, Alabama passed away on May 14, 2020. James is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patsy Creel, daughters; Larissa Benton, Michelle Kyzer (Steve), Pamela Collum and Patti Loyd (JT), sister; Stella Tryon (Raymond).  9 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. James is preceded in death by his parents, Frances Creel & Rowe Creel; brothers, Jack Creel & John Creel. Services for James will be Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Ashby Baptist Church. Visitation…

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Edward James Bokenkamp

Edward James Bokenkamp

Edward Bokenkamp, age, 67, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2020. The cause of his death was Scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Amy; his son, Brad; daughter-in-law, Brooke; grandson, Micah; sister, Sharon; brother, David; uncle and aunt, Mark and Verena; cousins, several nieces, nephew, great-niece and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruthanne, and father, Guilford. Ed was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated for…

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Barbara Ann Hartley

Barbara Ann Hartley

Barbara Ann Hartley, 87 years young, passed peacefully on May 2nd surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, Emilia (Wayne). Barbara was also survived by son Grant Kimball (Andrea); three grandchildren; Justin (Eric), Jeremy (Tamber), and Montana; and two great-granchildren Rowen and Avery. She was a resident of Pelham, Alabama for 36 years where she shared her love and life with Fred Hartley. Barbara graduated from Washington State University in 1955 with her Bachelor’s in Special Education. She completed her Master’s…

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Ora “Oscar” M. Brasher

Ora “Oscar” M. Brasher

Ora “Oscar” M. Brasher, age 81, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on May 12, 2020. Ora is survived by her daughter; Susan Spain Booth (John “JB”); sisters, Mattie Dickens and Jimmi R. Kizzah; granddaughter, Audrey Kemp; great-granddaughter, Lillian Kemp, her best friend of 35 years, Linda P. Trotter. Ora is preceded in death by her siblings, Jimmy D. Spain (Billie Ruth), Thelma Brasher, J.C. “Buddy” Spain (Martha), Louise Bailey (Robert), Mayo Smith (Jimmy); brother-in-laws, Donald Dickens & Jack Kizzah; and…

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Hembaibahen N. Patel

Hembaibahen N. Patel

Hembaibahen N. Patel, age 98, passed away on Sunday morning, May, 10, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ambavidas and Amthi Patel; and her loving husband, Narandas M. Patel.  She is survived by her children, Shantaben Patel (Mulchanddas) of Montgomery, AL, Mafatbhai N. Patel (Laxmiben) of Selma, AL, Babubhai N. Patel (Kantaben) of Chelsea, AL, Mahendra N. Patel (Sushila) of Monroeville, AL, Madhuben Patel (Gordhandas) of Auburn, AL, Arunaben Patel (Khodidas) of Selma, AL; 14 grandchildren; and…

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Arthur Douglas “Doug” Wilson, Jr.

Arthur Douglas “Doug” Wilson, Jr.

Our beloved Doug went to be home with his heavenly Father while surrounded by family on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Over the last year, he has fought his battle with cancer with strength, hope and a smile on his face accompanied by his usual humor no matter how he felt or the circumstance. Doug attended Church of the Highlands at the Fultondale Campus alongside his wife, Bobbye Wilson.  Among being a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, a 38 year…

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Johnny Ray Melton

Johnny Ray Melton

Johnny Ray Melton, age 68, passed away May 9, 2020. He was discharged honorably from the U.S. Army as a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lois Melton; and his beloved wife of 40 years, Pamela Melton.  He is survived by his daughters, Angelia Smith Brown (Thomas S. Brown) and Amanda Rene Nichols; grandchildren, McKenzie Melton, Lillian Melton, Jayden Nichols, and Baily Smith; great granddaughter, Armani Rue Braxton; sisters, Sabrina Duncan, Sarah Pace and…

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Margaret Roy Lovelady DiMaggio

Margaret Roy Lovelady DiMaggio

Margaret Roy Lovelady DiMaggio, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.  She was predeceased by her parents, Floyd R. Roy and Ophelia Kirkpatrick Roy; husbands, Lester “Lefty” Emory Lovelady of Helena, AL and Paul DiMaggio of Alabaster, AL; and granddaughter, Brooke Owens.  Margaret is survived by her daughters, Kayren L. Owens of Montevallo, AL, JoEllen Ramsey (Chris) of Helena, AL; sons, James K. “Kim” Lovelady (Debra) of Montevallo, AL and John T. “Tim” Lovelady (Donna) of Columbiana, AL;…

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Christopher Alex Lawley

Christopher Alex Lawley

Christopher Alex Lawley, age 41, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He is survived by his parents, Alex Lawley (Stephanie) and Lou Lucas Lawley; his 2 loving sons, Christopher Guy Lawley, Gavin Curtis Lawley; brother, Eric Lawley(Allison); and nephews, Hayden Crocker, Tripp Lawley and Whitton Lawley.  There will be a graveside service on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Reynolds / Randall Cemetery located at 463 Reynolds Cemetery Road, Montevallo, AL 35115. Family and friends are invited to attend, abiding by current guidelines in place regarding Covid-19. In lieu of flowers, please…

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