Obituaries

Bonnie Sue Pickett, age 77, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Marvel, AL on June 13, 1946 to her parents, Rafe Burke Goggins and Jewel Emma Goggins, both have preceded her in passing. She is also preceded by her brother, Larry Wayne Goggins. Bonnie is survived…

Cathy Sue Reed, age 60, of Shelby, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born in California August, 27, 1963 to her parents Hebert and Nancy Hammer. Cathy is preceded by her father, Herbert Hammer and brother, Anthony Hammer (Christian). She is survived by her loving husband, Guy Reed; son, Kyle Reed (Amanda);…

Betty Moore Arledge passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.  She was born on November 28, 1932 to Clyde and Irene Moore.  She met and married Joe Arledge at a young age and moved to the Montevallo area to raise two boys.  She attended the University of Montevallo and achieved her teaching degree in Mathematics…

Charles Jerome Welborn, “Jerry,” 85, of McCalla, Al, never missed going to church on Sunday. September 3, 2023, was the same. Surrounded by loved ones, he entered God’s presence instead of a building, welcomed by saints, angels, and loved ones. He finally saw God face to face at 12:35 a.m. He was born on June…

“Fly Beautiful Angel” Carla Lesley Manning, born February 1, 1980 in Clanton, AL to the late Rachel Holcomb and Carl Manning, passed away on August 28, 2023 at her residence in Calera, AL. She is preceded by her mother, Rachel Holcomb; father, Carl Holcomb; and daughter, Jaylyn Manning. Carla is survived by her daughter, Ajalyn…

Donna Lynn Lacey, of Thorsby, AL went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in her home. She was born May 12, 1959 in Gadsden, AL. A graduate of Shades Valley High School. Donna’s favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing, going to the lake or beach, and…

Mr. Edward Frederick Macaya, resident of Helena, AL, died on August 28, 2023 at the age of 79. Ed was born in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 24, 1944 to Hernando and Marietta Macaya. He attended Riverside Military Academy and played for their football team. He was raised in Miami, FL where he met…

Howard Neal Jaudon, age 83, went to be with the love of his life, Faye Jaudon, Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Flat Creek, AL on July 27, 1940, to his parents, William Frank Jaudon and Anniebelle Sexton Jackson, both have preceded him in passing. Howard is also preceded by the loving wife,…

Clara Bernice Fortenberry, age 82, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1940 to her parents Carlton and Naomi McEntire, both have preceded her in passing. Clara is survived by her sons, Bruce Fortenberry (Cynthia Elledge) and Larry Fortenberry; grandsons, Wesley Fortenberry, Eric Fortenberry and…

Wanda Faye Peters, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Calera, AL on December 20, 1948 to her loving parents, John Harlin Peters Jr. and Dollie Bell Cost, both have preceded her in passing. She is also preceded by her siblings, John “Butch” Walter Peters,…