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Zoe Nikkole Dukes was born on August 11, 1999 in Birmingham, AL to Phillip Dukes and Detra Stallworth. She was the first born of three siblings in which she carried the role of the oldest well. Zoe was a wonderful daughter, dedicated sister, and an amazing friend. Zoe departed this life on November 21, 2021 at Grand View Hospital from difficulties of Covid-19. Zoe grew up in the small town of Wilton, AL. Zoe’s grandmother, Betty, named her and her name meant life, life more...

Amari Deontae King was born on November 5, 2002 to the parentage of Paul King III and Demisha D. Williams King.  Amari developed a love for God at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Montevallo, Alabama. He was a 2021 high school graduate of Montevallo High School and he was a freshman at the University of Montevallo until the time of his death. He departed this life on November 20, 2021.  Those left to cherish his memories are:  his loving father, Paul...

Mathew Durham May 31, 1983 – Nov. 18, 2021 Viewing will be held on Friday November 26, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at The Good Shepherd. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday November 27 at 12:00 P.M. at The Good Shepherd Chapel with burial at Montevallo Cemetery.   Please check back for an updated Obituary

 Tilisia Lashon Coleman was born June 14, 1976 to Carolyn Coleman Kelley of Gadsden, Alabama.  She confessed Christ at an early age at Faith Baptist Church, Montevallo, Alabama under the leadership of Rev. W.T. Evans.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Warrine and Andrew Edwards; her aunt, Miss Phyllis Jean Edwards; great grandparents, Virgil And Charity Smitherman. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Mrs. Carolyn (Kelvin) Kelley; one brother, Onnie...

Dennis James Williams, Sr. was born on July 31, 1955, to Odessa Virginia Nell Cohill Williams and Troy Williams in Alabaster, Alabama at his Grandparents’ home.  Dennis confessed Christ at an early age and attended Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Alabaster, AL. Dennis was later baptized at Faith Temple Deliverance Center in Montevallo, AL.  Some years later he attended Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church in Alabaster and New Vision Christian Church in...

Natalie Ann Johnson was born March 27, 1969 to the parentage of Olean Johnson Coleman in Alabaster, Alabama.  She received Christ at an early age.  Natalie had a special love for her children, Donta Demetrius Johnson and Delissia Illean Johnson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Prince Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory, two children, Donta Demetrius Johnson and Delissia Illean Johnson, Calera, AL; mother, Olean Johnson Coleman, Calera, AL; siblings,...

Jessie James Cowan was born on March 16, 1953 in Selma, AL, the third son of Ernest and Mary Nelene Cowan. After a productive life, he passed away on November 6, 2021. Jessie accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church. He continued his strong relationship with the Lord throughout his life. Jessie graduated from Tipton High School in 1970. He continued his education at William Rufus King Technical College (now Wallace Community...

Otis Bernard Johnson was born July 11, 1957 in Chattanooga, TN.  He later moved to Anchorage, AK where he graduated from high school and attended college.  He worked in real estate, insurance, and automotive sales.  He moved to Alabama in 2006 where he worked for Regions Bank, a local Ford dealership, and C&I Enclosures where he remained until death. Otis married Cynthia Y. Hall,  on December 31, 2005 in Anchorage, AK.  He was preceded in death by his...

Jeremiah England Jr a handsome young baby boy was born October 9, 1969 to Jeremiah and Velma England Sr. of Sprott  AL. Jeremiah was a quiet, shy little boy but soon changed to become an energetic, daredevil of a young man while growing up playing with his cousins and friends. He was raised in a community where everyone raised your children. This is where he developed the love of eating black eyed peas with mayonnaise from one of the mothers in the community helping to rear him. He...

David Tarver, Jr. was born to the late David Tarver Sr. and Willie Mae Stacy Tarver on September 15, 1948, in Centreville, Alabama. David went to School at H.D. Davidson School in Centreville, Alabama.  Later in life David joined the Armed Forces of the United States of America and was rewarded with an Honorable Discharge in January, 1977.  After the Army, he was a lifeguard at the YMCA.  He also worked as a Maintenance man at Chapel Oak.  David worked at Linden Wood...