John Warren Glover (Warren), 85, passed away at 7:10am on November 29, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. Warren was born on June 3, 1935, the only child of a carpenter and a long-time registrar of West End High School. He spent his childhood honing the gifts of service and precision received from his parents, while also developing an appreciation for adventure and laughter. He graduated from West End High School in 1953, where he met his future bride, Mary Ann Lilly. At West End, he developed innumerable life-long friendships through his participation in clubs, civic organizations and sports, receiving numerous awards, including Best Dancer. Warren and Mary Ann were wed in 1956 and began a union which created and nurtured three children and 5 grandchildren.

Warren graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1957 and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the US Army, serving in the Signal Corps stationed in Fort Monmouth, NJ and Fort Gordon, GA. Following discharge, Warren began a 35-year career designing and building power plants for the Southern Company, where he was known not only for his engineering and leadership skills but also for his gregarious and caring nature. Continue reading →

James “Jim” Allen Shepard, 74, of Bessemer, passed away October 14, 2020. Jim was retired from Southern Company Services. He was a lay pastor of prayer at the Church at Brookhills. He was an avid sailor, and captain of his sailboat “Gypsy”.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Margie Shepard. He is survived by his wife Linda H. Shepard; daughter Kellie Shepard Rambin (Steven); grandson Jonathan Brown; and granddaughter Taylor Brown.

There will be a visitation from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2020, at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick Ousley officiating.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Danny Herrin this past Friday, July 17th, 2020 at the age of 69. Danny is survived by his wife Shirley Herrin, his son Gregory Herrin, and his sister Susan Langley.

Danny was a loving family man, a hard worker professionally, and an active member in his community. An avid fisherman, he loved to fish any chance he got, but loved the Gulf Coast especially. He enjoyed helping his wife in the garden and with their various other landscaping projects. And despite their frequent mischief, he also loved to spoil his two dogs rotten.

From a testimony from his son: He was the best father I could have ever asked for, and he’ll be deeply missed always. To all those who see this, I thank you for your friendship to my dad.

Memorial services will be held at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home, address 2414 Hartford Highway, Dothan, AL 36305, this Thursday, July 23rd, 2020. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., with graveside service being held at 11 a.m. If you’d like any additional information, you can email [email protected], and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.

Donald East passed away March 1, 2020 after 15 years battling Parkinson’s disease.

Mr. Lester E. Daw entered into heaven on June 20, 2020.  Mr. Daw is survived by his loving wife,  Paula of Birmingham, AL, her daughter Stephanie Robinson (Robert), and granddaughter Cary Marie Robinson of Calera, AL; sister Barbara Kirsch (Henry) of Gulf Breeze, FL; brothers Johnny Daw (Myong), and Jerry Daw (Tina) of Evergreen, AL; and two nieces Kelly Daw Mooney (James) and children Grace and Dawson of Eclectic, AL; and Kayla Daw Givan (Will) and their daughter, Pharibah of Auburn, AL.

Mr. Daw’s love of God and family was evident to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in engineering and had recently retired.  He was an avid fisherman, craftsman, and he enjoyed woodturning and blacksmithing, as well.

A graveside service was held Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Evergreen, AL with Pastor Roger Hendon officiating.  Family and friends were welcomed at the Funeral Home at 12:30 and there was a procession to the cemetery.