Archive for April 2025

Caroline Jeanean Keller Cupp, age 88, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 25, 1936, to her parents A.G. and Sara Keller, both have preceded her in passing. Caroline is also preceded by her loving husband, Guy N. Cupp and her daughter, Stacey E. Cupp.…

Steven “Steve” Charles Ingram of Alabaster, AL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025. Steve was born November 5, 1975, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Steve had a strong love for God, family, friends, and a special place in his heart for his dog, Sadie. He enjoyed hunting and had a passion for Alabama football. Despite…

Daniel Stephen Minshew, age 74 of Montevallo, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2025.  Danny was born on September 6, 1950, in Greenville, South Carolina to the Reverend Pat Minshew and Joyce Minshew. Danny loved Alabama football, fishing, hunting, gardening, and playing the piano and keyboard. Although he did begin piano lessons…

Mark Chadwick Watts, born on May 17th, 1968, passed away peacefully from this earth to his heavenly home on April 17th, 2025. He attended EPIC and Ramsey schools in Birmingham, Alabama; he played baseball throughout school with the Birmingham Police Athletic team (PAT); during his junior year of high school he was honored to be…

Shelly Darlene Thomas went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2025. She was born in California to her parents, William Edward and Doris is Doris Imogene Pierce Baumer, both have preceded her in death. Shelly is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Thomas Jr. and children, Amber Thomas, Corey Hutchinson (Samuel), Bailey Thomas…

Jimmy Lee Gothard Jr., born July 3, 1962, passed away at the age of 62, peacefully in the comfort of his own home, Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Lee Gothard and Jean Delores Gothard; brothers, Michael Parsons, Jerry Parsons, and Paul Parsons; sisters,…

Elsie Lee Vernon, born on July 31, 1935, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by family.  Elsie is proceeded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 65 years, Thomas Vernon, two sons, and 10 siblings.  Elsie is survived by her two daughters, Mary Johnson (David), Karen Alley (Roland),…

Cherry Cash Pickett passed away peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her home in Pea Ridge, Alabama, Saturday, April 12, 2025. Cherry had a huge heart for children. She taught at Shelby Academy and in Sunday School. She also led at Cub and Boys Scouts.  She leaves behind a strong legacy of kindness…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Rodger Odell Moore, age 80, of Brierfield, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2025. Born on February 19, 1945, he attended Montevallo High School and graduated from Bibb County High School in 1963. After graduation Rodger joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country…

Dolores “Dodie” J. Ledbetter, age 77 passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 5 ,1947 to her parents Ernest and Earlene Bailey, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded by her loving husband, Kenneth Ledbetter, and her loyal dog Spot who was…