Archive for November 2021

  Robert Bernis Jones, 91, passed away November 23, 2021. Robert, better known as Bob to his friends and loved ones, was born on April 25, 1930, to Annie Lee and Fred Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lois Jones, 91, who passed away on May 30, 2021. Mary Lois was…

Kimberly Darlene Payne, age 42, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 22, 1979 to her parents, Ronald Payne and Tammy Scurlock. Kimberly is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Timothy “Tim” Payne and her grandfather, Billy McCormick; grandparents, Roscoe Payne (Leadie). She is survived…

Linda Sue Rich, age 75 of Calera passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, J.U. Sellers and Anita Buster Sellers; husband, Shermon Thomas Rich and brother-in-law, Bill Jolley. Linda is survived by her son, Shermon Jay Rich (Malissa); daughters, Anita Rich Jackson (Jimmy), Darla Rich Schumann (Layne)…

Jimmy “Jim” Lynn Whitworth, age 65, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1955 to his parents Calvin and Earlie Whitworth, both have preceded him. He is also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Whitworth. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Kitty Whitworth of Calera, AL; sons…

Helen Louise Scott, age 80, of Alabaster passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 with her family by her side. Helen is preceded by her parents, Herman Wilson and Thelma Bramblett Wilson; sisters, Margie Smith, Roberta Johnson, Rebecca Gothard and Bonnie Wilson; brother, Earl Wilson.  Helen is survived by her husband, William Joseph Scott; daughter, Sonya…

Reata Houlditch Busby, age 78, passed away on November 17, 2021, in Sterrett, AL.  Reata was born on November 6, 1943, to Bro. Glen and Delta Ree Kirkley Houlditch in Kansas, AL. Upon graduating Carbon Hill High School, she moved to Homewood, AL to attend Howard University.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in…

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…

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…

  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…

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…