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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;…

Claudine (Judy) Morris Barclay was born April 3, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida and passed peacefully from this world on July 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. By the age of seven her family had settled in Birmingham in the Glen Iris neighborhood where, as Claudine, she made many lifelong friendships. She graduated from Ramsay High…

Michael David Kelley, age 76, of Maylene, AL passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023. He was born Dec. 7, 1947 in Bessemer, AL to Florence Thelma Butler Kelley and Carl Raymond Kelley. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his late wife Robin Hartsfield. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and avid…

Chester Duane Gravelle July 23, 1957 – February 28, 2023 Father, Husband, Brother, Son, and Friend Chet had many titles and wore many different hats. The two he wore the most were worker and friend. While he worked the most in lime and knew it very well, he also tried his hand at most anything…

On Thursday, December 1st, 2022, Dr. Bryan McClelland passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Dr. McClelland was born on July 30th, 1953 in Toronto, Canada. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto. He practiced medicine in both Canada and the United States for nearly 50 years. Dr. McClelland enjoyed sailing, hang…

Willun “Buck” Thomas (88) of Clanton, AL passed away on November 2, 2022.  Buck was a US Army veteran and an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Thomas worked at SEPCO as a manager for 59 years prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Clara Jo Thomas; son, Craig Thomas…