Obituaries

Michael Jackson McKay was received into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2025. He died peacefully at home with his family holding him. Mike was born December 29, 1955, to James (Jim) and Elizabeth (Bette) McKay in Sylacauga, Alabama. He grew up in Childersburg, the youngest of three boys. He graduated from Childersburg High…

“Paw Paw” 9/17/1943 – 1/11/2025 Jim was born September 17, 1943, in Montgomery, Alabama to James (Sr) and Gladys Golden.  He grew up in Selma, Alabama with his two sisters Linda and Janice. He enlisted in the Air Force directly from high school.  He served for 7 years and then transitioned to a Civil Service…

Jerald Phillip Pettit of Calera, Al passed away at the age of 84, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on December 18, 1940, to his parents, Henry and Lillian Pettit, both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his loving wife, Betty Pettit.…

Sherry Lynn Dupree Watts, age 68 of Calera, Alabama passed away on January 10th, 2025. She was an only child, born August 5th, 1956, at St Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She lived most of her life in Calera as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was as sassy and stubborn as they come. She loved music, especially Southern Gospel…

Benny Cleve Casey, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1949 to his parents, J.B. and Ruby Casey, both have preceded him in passing. Benny is survived by his loving wife, Tanya Casey; siblings, Robert Casey and Nancy Ray (Jerry); daughter, Karen Furlow (Vernon); grandchildren, Trenton…

Derrick Alan Hawes age 51, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. His viewing hours will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the chapel of Charter Funeral Home in Calera from 9:30 a.m. until his service of celebration starts at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held on Saturday, January 18,…

Ronnie Howard Boothe, age 66, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1958, to his parents Robert and Mildred Boothe, both have preceded him in death. Ronnie is also preceded by his brothers, Jerry and Terry Boothe. He is survived by his son, Joshua Boothe and sisters, Retta J.…

Lisa Renea Daniel, age 62 of Pelham, Al., passed away on December 29, 2024. She was born on March 7, 1962. Lisa is preceded by her mom, Floyce Boyd; brother, Steven Boyd; father-in-law, Leroy Daniel ; niece, Andrea Jo Durrett. She is survived by her husband, Roy Daniel; father, Charles Boyd (Donna); son, Chad Christian…

Dana Whetstone Walden, age 71, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1953, to her parents Daniel Davis and Ruth Elviree Whetstone, both have preceded her in death. Dana is also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Michael Whitfield; and son-in-law, David Bullock. Dana is survived by her…

Dorothy K. Eldridge passed away on December 31,2024 at the age of 80. She was born on March 2, 1944, to her parents, Columbus Lloyd Johnson and Minnie K Lawley Johnson, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franklin Eldridge; and son, James Michael Eldridge. Dorothy…