Archive for January 2025

  On January 24, 2025, our beloved Spiderman, Christopher Michael Oden, was unexpectedly taken into the multiverse.  Chris was a loving husband, an adored father, and special friend to many. He graduated from E.B. Erwin High School and had a passion for caring for animals. He was a Vet Tech for many years and once…

    05.06.1934 – 01.16.2025 The vibrant life of Martha Cornelia Baggett began on May 6, 1934, born the youngest of seven children to Gurley and Cornelia Baggett (who became Mama and Daddy Baggett to us all), in Douglasville, Georgia.  Her father was a railroad engineer and farmer.  Mother was a homemaker.  When Martha was seven…

Regina Rich Vance of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 67. She was born on April 18, 1957 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Rich, Jr. and Bernelle Jarrell Rich on October 8, 2014 and January 21, 2024 respectively, as well as several…

Sandra Joyce Conner, 78, of Maplesville, Alabama, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1946, in Blakely, Georgia, to Luther and Hattie McKinnon as the youngest of their 14 children. Sandra was married to the love of her life, Larry Conner, for 43 wonderful years until his…

Herman J. Smith, known as Junior, aged 89 of Shelby passed away at Grandview Medical Center on January 16, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born to parents, Willie Smith and Louvenia Gothard on January 11,1936. He is preceded in death by both parents. Junior graduated from Calera High School and spent most of…

Teddy “Ted” Epperson, age 75, went to be the Lord on January 16, 2025. Ted was the co-owner of Epperson Timber Company for almost thirty years and was an Air Force Veteran. His love for family was immeasurable and he was known by all for his kindness and generosity. He was a friend to many…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rickey Dean Douglas, who passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 70. Rickey was born on December 24, 1954, to Frank and Barbara Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Frankie Douglas.…

Michael Jackson McKay was received into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2025. He died peacefully at home with his family holding him. Mike was born December 29, 1955, to James (Jim) and Elizabeth (Bette) McKay in Sylacauga, Alabama. He grew up in Childersburg, the youngest of three boys. He graduated from Childersburg High…

“Paw Paw” 9/17/1943 – 1/11/2025 Jim was born September 17, 1943, in Montgomery, Alabama to James (Sr) and Gladys Golden.  He grew up in Selma, Alabama with his two sisters Linda and Janice. He enlisted in the Air Force directly from high school.  He served for 7 years and then transitioned to a Civil Service…

Jerald Phillip Pettit of Calera, Al passed away at the age of 84, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on December 18, 1940, to his parents, Henry and Lillian Pettit, both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his loving wife, Betty Pettit.…