Archive for July 2015

James “Nickie” Nichols Ingram, age 82, of Columbiana, Alabama, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 24, 2015. Nickie was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved the Lord and enjoyed hunting and fishing. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Myra Ingram; daughters, Donna Shanks (Jimmie) and Myra Ballard (Kenny); sister,…

Karen Karmel “Kay Kay” Slaughter, age 53, of Ashville, AL, formally of Columbiana, AL in Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Most everyone knew Karen by her love of people and by her gracious and generous nature. She was an avid gift-giver, a thoughtful sister, and a mother at heart–whether her mothering was…

Kristina “Tina” Andrews Godbold, age 37, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, died, after a long illness at her home in Calera, Alabama. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Charter Funeral Home in Calera, AL. We don’t know why God chose this moment in your young life to take…

William Clayton Evan, APRIL 17, 1933- JULY 14, 2015.Beloved father, devoted husband & grandfather, better known as “Papa” went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As a true Southern Gentleman, his kindness and generosity to others will always be remembered by those whose life he touched. Bill Evans was a native…

Benny Blake Hicks, May 14, 1940-July 9, 2015 Loving husband, father, grandfather “Pop”, and great-grandfather. He served three and one half years in the US Marine Corps, and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Daniel Alan Hicks; his parents, Lester and Juliette Blake Hicks…

Carole Mary Dalton, age 70, of Calera, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Carole was born in New York, NY on July 1, 1945. She was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Gilliland. Her survivors include her daughters, Mary Branch (Billie) , June Johnson and Dawn Blair (Norman); son, Richard Dalton (Deb); brother, Robert King;…

Charlie Burton passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 98. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church of Alabaster, Alabama. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1936 to his retirement on December 31, 1955. Following his retirement, he worked for the Florida Department of Corrections. Proceeded in death…

Martin John Sims, age 73, of Calera, AL, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather began his next journey of life at 5:49 pm, Thursday, July 2, 2015, after multiple complications from open heart surgery dating back to May 4, 2015. Martin was born August 24, 1941 to the late Carl W. and Evelyn…

John Henry Hutchison, age 69, of Wilsonville, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. His survivors include his daughter, Barbie Hatcher; son, Kody Hutchison; granddaughter, Cortney Scott (Chase); great granddaughter, Haven Scott; sisters, Bessie Mae Stagner; brothers, Wayne Hutchison (Monika) and Frankie Hutchison (June) and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is…