All Obituaries

Obituary LaWanda Gayle Rutledge Crews was was born to the late, Chemiche Rutledge, Curlee Rutledge, & Eunice Rutledge on June 11, 1975. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended church at Present Truth Tabernacle in Centreville & Montevallo, AL. Lawanda was united in Holy Matrimony to the late, Jamarcus Dionne Crews on June 16, 2007. Lawanda was a housewife, who enjoyed singing in her past time. She loved her family dearly & she loved people. She always had a beautiful...

Eddie Newton Lumpkin (73), born December 5th, 1949, met His Savior, Jesus, face to face on January 7th, 2023. He is whole and healed, reflecting the image of Jesus.  Eddie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sarah (Carroll) Lumpkin. He is also survived by his son Jamie (Catie), his daughter Julie Sasse (Nathan), and his mother, Jettie Ruth Lumpkin. He additionally leaves a legacy of eight grandchildren: Caleb (19), Benjamin (17), Daniel (15), Bentley Hope (11), Ayla Joy (9), Joshua...

Michael Dewayne Peoples   The Dash Between The Numbers June 4, 1980 – December 27, 2022   Michael Dewayne Peoples was born June 4, 1980, to the late Michael W. Peoples and Betty Gentry in Montevallo, AL. ‘Mikey’ as he was affectionately called, passed away from this life at home with his loving, devoted and praying mother by his side. Mikey was baptized at Faith Temple Deliverance Center in Montevallo, AL, under the leadership of Bishop J. Harris. He...

Herschel Devinner age 74, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022 Viewing will be held Friday January 6, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at The Good Shepherd. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at The Good Shepherd with interment at Montevallo Cemetery.  

Magdaleine Gaynell Tyes Durham was born March 28, 1977, to the late, Ronald and Deloies Tyes in Alabaster, AL. She was educated in the Shelby County School System and graduated from Calera High School with the class of 1997. Magdaleine accepted Christ at an early age. She was united in holy Matrimony to Timmy Durham on June 3, 1997. Magdaleine was preceded in death by her mother, Deloies Tyes; father, Ronald Tyes; a nephew, Aaron Tyes; and a brother-in-law, Matthew Durham. Magdaleine...

Mrs. Fannie Bell Bryant Lilly, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend was born on August 27, 1936, to the late Warnell and Mamie Lee Bryant in Shelby, Alabama.  Mrs. Fannie was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Lenn Lilly on August 18, 1956, and their union was blessed with the birth of three sons and two daughters. She loved her children dearly.  Mrs. Fannie graduated from Shelby County Training School.  She worked many years for Valley Mills, National Standard...

The Obituary~ Bessie Lee Ward Farrington was born on June 30, 1933, in Lawley (Bibb County) Alabama to the late Burnice Ward Sr. And Mazie L. Ward. Bessie was the fourth child of thirteen children, Willie James, Horace, Burnice Jr, Addie, and Rosie Harville, Preceded her in death. She confessed Christ at an Early age. She attended Unionship Baptist church under the leadership of the Reverend William Craig. She sang in the choir as a child. In her adult years she was a active member of...

Bobby Gene Lacey, Sr. was born to the parentage of the late George Lacey, Jr. and the late Mary Bell Lacey on August 23, 1950, in Shelby County, Alabama. Bobby accepted Christ at an early age, and later in life accepted his call to the Ministry of Jesus Christ. He graduated from Shelby County Training School in 1968. In 1968 he enlisted in The United States Army and served our country for Nine years, serving as a paratrooper. He also served in the National Guard. Bobby received an Honorable...

The Obituary Mamie Lee Mann also known as “MaMamie” was born January 28, 1944, to the late Isiah Horn and Martha Lean Peoples in Aldrich, AL. She was educated in the Shelby County school system. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Triumph Holiness Church. She became a Pastor at Jesus Temple Church of Deliverance and later join Present Truth Church. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Charles Mann in 1963. She was peacefully called home to be with...

Nadine Hudson was born on July 26, 1949, to the late Annie Laura Hudson and Mose Lamar. She confessed Christ at an early age and gave her life to The Lord.   She attended Prentice High School. She was employed by the University of Montevallo for a long period of time. Nadine is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marva Lee Smith, two brothers Rosco and Paul Hudson and one nephew Denzell Rhine. She departed this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She leaves to cherish...