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Ema E. McCall was born on June 2, 1950, to the late Elise and Mae Elisala, Sr., in Pago Pago, American Samora.Ema later moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. She worked as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for thirty-four years at Tripter Army Medical Center, where she met Walter McCall, Jr. They united in holy matrimony on June 18, 1977. Later in life, she returned to Clanton, Alabama, with her husband, where she joined Fountain Chapel African Methodist Episcopal.She ascended to her final resting place...

Mr. Tommie Lee Hatcher was born to the late Catherine and Tommie Lee Hatcher on March 13, 1956. He gave his life to the Lord under the ministry of Pastor Bobby McGowin at the Maplesville Happy Church, and later, he became a member at Warrior for Christ Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Ola.Blackmon. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and so much more to others.He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Cathy Morrow Hatcher; sons, Michael Jackson...

William Hayes, a.k.a. “Bo,” was preceded in death by his father, Monroe Hayes, as well as Arlee Simon, Arthur Hubbard, Alice Hayes, James Hayes, and Cedric Hayes, Jr.He is survived by his mother, Laura Hayes; children, Ericka, Jamarias, Olivia, and Gloria; brothers and sisters, Robert Hayes (Tracy), David Hayes (Diane), Cedric Hayes (Darlene), Cozzette Mays (Carl), Sharon Hayes (Reginald), and Nadine Jackson (Jessica); uncle, Clarence Hubbard; and a host of other family and friends....

Mrs. Eula Thornton Franklin “Madear” entered peacefully into her eternal rest on Monday, September 12, 2022, in Clanton, Alabama. She was born in Toxey Alabama, on February 16, 1926, to the late Charlie and Alabama Powe Thornton. She moved to Prichard, Alabama, where she met and married her late husband of 67 years, Charles Franklin, Sr.In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by children, Charletta Franklin Dailey and Charles Franklin Jr.; and thirteen...

Mr. Willie James Kine, Jr., was born February 12, 1958, in Chilton County, Alabama, to the late Willie James, Sr., and Labell Kine. He went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2022, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.He was preceded in death by his wife, son, father, mother, and brother.He leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Gary Christian of Talledega, Alabama; brother, Bobby (Juan Jetta) Kine, of Clanton, Alabama; nine sisters, Essie (Herbert) Martin, and Alice...

Jim M. Bishop, Jr., was born November 27, 1951, to the late Jim M. Bishop, Sr., and the late Bertha Law.He departed this life August 26, 2022, at VA Medical Center Birmingham, Alabama.