Obituaries

John William Zirkelbach, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 in Birmingham, Al. He was born on September 21, 1942 to his parents John Carl and Eda Walldorf Zirkelbach, both have preceded him in death. John is also preceded by his brother, Frederick Walldorf Zirkelbach. Johnny graduated from Shades Valley High School, received…

Audrie Jewel Edwards Rodrigue, age 81, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bobby Lee Rodrigue and granddaughter, Lily Humber.  Audrie is survived by her daughters, Tonya Rodrigue, Kim Mannon; sons, Durant Rodrigue, Eric Rodrigue; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A final interment will be…

November 14, 1969 – June 26, 2025 Kevin Jeffrey Hall, 55, of Maylene, Alabama, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his wife and son.  Born on November 14, 1969, in Newport News, Virginia, Kevin was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was known for his steady kindness, quiet strength,…

Marisa Alvillar Roan, 63, of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away on June 30, 2025. Marisa was born on April 2, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, the fourth of seven children of Ramon and Aurora Alvillar. Marisa grew up in Fabens, Texas, and graduated from Fabens High School. After meeting her first husband, she moved to Alabama,…

Judy LaNell Littleton Killingsworth, age 63, of Calera passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the comfort of her own home. She is survived by her husband, Greg Killingsworth; daughter, Ashley Killingsworth (Jason Johnson); grandson, Travis Johnson; granddaughter, Kylie Johnson, sisters, Joan Collins (Joe), Beverly Thacker (Jim), Renee Hall (Larry); niece, Tricia Littleton (Steven);…

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.…