Archive for December 2024

On December 16, 2024 the world lost a little bit of its shine when the coolest man in the room finally exited the building. It’s hard to summarize a life like Paul Crim’s because there just simply wasn’t anyone like him. Born March 31, 1957 Paul was Alabaster born and bred. Although the only child…

Larry Herbert Heller, 79, of Calera, Alabama, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born on June 6, 1946 in New Ulm, Minnesota, he graduated in 1968 from Northern State College and soon after began his career as an insurance underwriter, a role he held with dedication until his retirement.…

Robert Henry Dunn, age 86, of Alabaster, went home to Jesus on Thursday, December 12, 2024. His church home was First Baptist Church of Alabaster. He was a veteran who served in the Coast Guard Reserves for 8 years, then went on to serve in the Alabama National Guard for 20 years. He was deployed…

Billie Ruth Burnette, age 91 went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born to Louise Franklin on May 17, 1933 and raised in Crossett, AR by her loving parents, Edward and Beatrice Locke. Billie attended Henderson State Teachers College in Arkansas.  She later went on to advertise for News…

Brandy Renee Walls Wooten, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1979, to her loving parents Gary Keith Walls and Teresa Ann Gossett Walls. Brandy is survived by her parents and only daughter, Savannah Lynn Wooten. There will not be any services at  this time.

Robert Owen Barnes, Jr. “Bo”, age 76, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 24,1948 to his parents, Robert Owen Barnes, Sr. and Margie Alidene Barnes, both have preceded him in passing.  Bo graduated Peru Central High School…

Alphus “AL” Porter Morrison age 72, of Grand Bay passed away on December 1, 2024. Al was preceded by his wife, Sherry Morrison. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Chris); sons, Michael and Thomas (Chere); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. –…

Allen “Drew” Hunter passed peacefully on December 3rd, 2024. Drew was a wonderful, fun, and kind man who never met a stranger and was able to entertain anyone through his storytelling and flair for the dramatic. He opened his home and life to anyone who needed help, especially children who needed someone to care, listen,…

Daryl Thomas, age 61, was called Home on December 2, 2024. He was born in Oneonta, Alabama, the baby of four siblings of Oswald “Ozz” Thomas and Evelyn Thomas. Everyone enjoyed being around Daryl. He was genuinely a generous human being and always had a smile on his face. He literally had a laugh you…

On Nov 13th, 2024, Deri Denise Herring went home to the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Betty Burkett, and her step-father, Jerry Gentry. She is survived by her loving Husband Leslie, and her children: Aaron, Leana, Matthew, Carissa, Ariel, Cody, and Chris, as well as her siblings Barbara Patterson,…