Archive for August 2023

Mr. Edward Frederick Macaya, resident of Helena, AL, died on August 28, 2023 at the age of 79. Ed was born in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 24, 1944 to Hernando and Marietta Macaya. He attended Riverside Military Academy and played for their football team. He was raised in Miami, FL where he met…

Howard Neal Jaudon, age 83, went to be with the love of his life, Faye Jaudon, Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Flat Creek, AL on July 27, 1940, to his parents, William Frank Jaudon and Anniebelle Sexton Jackson, both have preceded him in passing. Howard is also preceded by the loving wife,…

Clara Bernice Fortenberry, age 82, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1940 to her parents Carlton and Naomi McEntire, both have preceded her in passing. Clara is survived by her sons, Bruce Fortenberry (Cynthia Elledge) and Larry Fortenberry; grandsons, Wesley Fortenberry, Eric Fortenberry and…

Wanda Faye Peters, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Calera, AL on December 20, 1948 to her loving parents, John Harlin Peters Jr. and Dollie Bell Cost, both have preceded her in passing. She is also preceded by her siblings, John “Butch” Walter Peters,…

Shirley Jean Drage Hamilton, 89 years old, passed away on August 17, 2023. Shirley was born to William and Clara Drage, in Orrville, Ohio, on November 9, 1933. She graduated from Orrville High School in 1951. She was a proud Alumni of Orrville High and she cherished memories of the school, her classmates, and friends.…

Rita “Lyn” Evelyn Swift Richards passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Lyn was born on Monday, May 22, 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama to her parents, Marilyn DeRussy Swift and James Swift. She was preceded in death by her father, James Swift. Lyn is survived by her husband, Michael Richards;…

Lorne Ernest Nunnally, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at home after a short illness.  He graduated from Jones Valley High School in 1949, then joined the U.S. Navy where he served from 1950 to 1954.  He was employed by the U.S. Post Office for 32 years.  In retirement he raised cattle…

Rex Ray Frost, age 70, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October, 17, 1952, to his parents, Billy R. Frost and Mary E. Frost, both have preceded him in passing. Rex is also preceded by his sister, Rena Frost (James). He is survived by his loving…

Chris Stalls, age 61, left this world on Saturday, August 19th, happily in his domain and in the company of his son. He is now reunited with his loving wife, Sonya, of 32 beautiful years. Chris enjoyed living life spontaneously, ready to take on adventures, and always scheming to surprise the one’s he loved most.…

On August 21, 2023, our Mother left this world to be with her Lord, after a long battle with dementia.  She was born in Winfield, Alabama on August 2, 1927.  She has lived over 80 years in Bibb County.  She is survived by sons, Rand Ragland (Cindy) and Regan Ragland (Janet), and daughter Rhonda Ragland. …