Archive for September 2021

Ada Mae Motes, age 91 of Montevallo, Alabama passed from this life on September 28, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wesley Motes; parents, Edgar and Ozie Thomas; sisters, Joyce Phillips and Hazel Prater; brothers, Earl Thomas and Arnold Thomas. Ada’s surviving relatives include daughters, Brenda Stamps and…

Mr. Daniel Fletcher Ward, 59, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.  He was born on January 16, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Ward graduated from Thompson High School and Jefferson State University.  He was the owner of Minuteman Press of Central Alabama.  Dan was also a bus driver for Helena Schools…

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Faye Horton, age 76, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Buddy and Elma Payne; sons, Eddie and Gene Dawson; and daughter Angela Lesley. Gwen is survived by her loving husband, Samuel Horton; sons Charles Atchison, Jr. (Jeannette) and Kent Atchison…

David Neal Goggins, age 67, passed away early Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. David was a Master Electrician and owned Triple G Electrical Services until his retirement.  He was a member of the Buck Creek No. 410 Masonic Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Eleanor…

Claude “Ray” Lutz age 70, passed away Friday September 17, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Dogwood, AL on July 4, 1951 to John and Gracie (Lawley) Lutz, both preceded him in death. He is also preceded by Joe-Ann Woods (Larry). Ray is survived by his loving wife of 47 years,…

Hiram Randall “Randy” Hooten Randy was born on November 10, 1959 and passed from this walk of life on September 18, 2021. Born and raised in Alabaster, Alabama, and was the oldest of seven children his parents were Hiram “Buddy” Hooten and Linda Hooten. Randy worked as an Iron worker for many years, then went…

January 9th, 1979 – September 11th, 2021 Dr. David Gbodi Odaibo died peacefully in his sleep on Sept 11th 2021. David was kind, gentle, brilliant, and humble. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, brother, and son. David was born in Ilorin Nigeria, where he spent his childhood. His family hails from Ogori Magongo…

September 24, 1937 – September 12, 2021 Sigrid passed away at home with family on September 12, 2021. Sig was raised in Tiltonsville, OH, the youngest of six children born to parents John and Edna Mullenix. Her father was School Superintendent, and all six children trained as teachers. She graduated from Warren Consolidated High School…

Brenda Kay Taylor, age 69, of Maylene passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Ilean Shirley; husband, Franklin Taylor. Brenda is survived by her sons, James Corey Hallman (Joy) and Kevin Hallman (Cheryl); 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Brenda…

  Joy, as she loved to be called, “Mama” by her children and “Nana” by her grandchildren, departed this world on September 12, 2021.   Joy was born in Lawrenceburg, TN to Jasper Almon Lewis and Eva Lena Newton of Lexington, AL. After having five children, she graduated nursing school in 1972 and worked as…