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Tag: OBITUARY

Christina Chambers Alabama News
‘Christina was always running — figuratively and literally’: Celebration of life, funeral service for Birmingham sportscaster announced

The funeral arrangements for esteemed sportscaster Christina Chambers have been finalized.

Ella cook Alabama News
‘She really meant it’: Ella Cook’s faith in the death, resurrection of Christ inspires masses

The family of Ella Cobbs Cook published a powerful and heartbreaking tribute to the young woman who inspired the masses.

Douglas Van Hale Alabama News
'Alabama Republican pioneer': Former legislator Douglas Van Hale passes at 83

Huntsville resident and former State Rep. Douglas Van Hale passed away recently at the age of 83.

Julie Schnuelle Alabama News
Julie Gard Schnuelle Annual Scholarship Fund established in memory of slain retired Auburn University professor

The Julie Gard Schnuelle Annual Scholarship Fund has been established at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to honor the slain retired professor.

James Gregory Alabama News
'The Funniest Man in America,' James Gregory, dies one day before scheduled Hoover performance

Comedian legend James Gregory, also known as "The Funniest Man in America," died Thursday of cardiac complications. He had just turned 78 on Monday.

Jackie Mc Leod Alabama News
Legendary restaurateur and cookbook author Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod, of Bon Secour, passes away

McLeod was well-known in the Foley area as the owner of The Gift Horse Restaurant and Antique Mall, which occupies half a city block on Laurel Avenue in downtown Foley. The business has been in operation since 1982.

Jack Campbell Alabama News
Joey Clark: In memory of my friend, Jack Campbell

Rest in peace, Jack. I will never forget you. Years from now, when I’m that older man sitting alone at the local watering hole, perhaps someone will say hello and stop to listen to some of those same lines we once shared.

BOB PENNY Alabama News
'Forrest Gump' and 'Sweet Home Alabama' actor dies on Christmas Day

An Alabama man that appeared in more than 30 movies and TV series and worked as a professor at UAB died on Christmas day at the age of 87.

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Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies

Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Reid, age 82, passed away after a battle...

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Huntsville educator and city council member dead at 76

Dr. Richard Showers Sr., a longtime member of the Huntsville city council, has passed away. Showers was the first black man to be elected...

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Community outpour of support following death of beloved Alabama pediatrician

By Craig Monger The city of Montgomery said farewell to a beloved physician and friend. Dr. Jeffrey Simon was a pediatrician in Montgomery...