Archive for June 2025

Myriam Davis Cox, age 79, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, June 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Paris, France on August 26, 1945, to her parents, Clifton R. and Micheline C. Davis, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded by…

Nancy Faye McCraney Blankenship, age 68 of Columbiana, Al. passed away on Wednesday, June 25th in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born on December 31, 1956, to her parents, Willie Mack McCraney and Artist Faye Benefield McCraney, both have preceded her in passing. She is also preceded…

Sandra Kay Dupree, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 13,1943 to her parents Paul and Opal Dupree, both have preceded her in passing. Sandra graduated from Banks High School in Woodlawn, Al. She worked as a legal secretary at a engineering firm…

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Guadalupe Perez, a beloved son, brother, and friend. Jose passed away unexpectedly, leaving a void that can never be filled, but also a memory that will forever be cherished.Jose was a senior at Calera High School, full of dreams and…

Don Hugo Minshew, 74, husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, June 13, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Charter Funeral Home in Calera, AL. Service will begin at 12:00 with graveside immediately following at Old Shelby Cemetery.…

Larry Franklin Price, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was a long-time employee of ABC Rail. He was born unto his parents Mary Kennedy and William Chester Price; both have preceded him in death. Larry is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura Ann Price.…

Paulette Dimaggio Seales, age 74, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Joyce Dimaggio and her loving husband of 47 years, Thomas Garrett Seales. Paulette is survived by her son, Thomas Michael Seales (Mary Ann); daughter, Judith Kathleen Sanders (Justin); grandson, Garrett Seales Sanders; granddaughters,…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Tracy Bibb Boothe at the age of 48. Tracy passed away on June 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Colon Cancer. Tracy was surrounded by everyone that he loved and cared for deeply as he went to Heaven to be with…

Judy S. Carr, age 72, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1953, to her parents Dorothy Lawley Smith and Clifton Smith, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Clifton “Junior” Smith and David Smith. Judy…

Mary Ellen Walters Walker, 97, Alabaster (formerly Louisville KY), passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.  She was born in Whitley County Kentucky on August 18, 1927, to the late Luke Walters and Otie Bays Walters.  She is predeceased by sisters Opal Walters, Marie Sharp (Ellis) and Fannie Mae Kelly (Leon), brothers Roy Walters (Vivian) , Charles…