Candace Laine Heard, 78, of Jefferson County, Alabama, passed away in her home on June 21, 2026.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles (“C.B.”) Heard, III, son, Barry C. Heard of Nashville, TN, son, Charles E. Heard (Katherine) of Charlotte, NC, and one granddaughter, Lillian Cherry Heard of Charlotte, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Jewel Flatt.

Candace was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and Christian. She was a graduate of Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama, Florida College, and the University of Alabama Birmingham. After being a homemaker until her boys were older, Mrs. Heard taught for 18 years at Minor High School, where she instructed several Advanced Placement courses including English Literature and Composition, History, and Government. She coached the Scholars Bowl and “We, the People” Constitution teams, and she attained National Board Teacher Certification in 2002.

She was a talented scholar, musician, and artist, providing great support to her sons in those areas as well. She loved traveling, decorating her homes, playing and listening to music, fashion, and shopping for her granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Red Cross or Blood Cancer United. In memory of Candace Heard, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities:

American Red Cross
Blood Cancer United, Inc.

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Just posted the Mar. – Apr. 2026 newsletter Volume 38 Issue 3.

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Bill Thurman, long time member of Fuel Department at SCS has passed away.

Bill’s wife Mary Alice Thurman let us know that Bill passed away this week. There will be a visitation at Vestavia Methodist Chapel at 10:00, followed by a service at 11:00 on April 30.

Don Smaha passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Sondra after 61 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son John and his wife Robyn, his grandson Wes and his wife Ashley, his brother Joe and his wife Shirley, his sister Carol Smaha Cheshire and her husband Monty, and several nieces and nephews.

Don obtained his Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University and his Masters degree from UAB. He served in the US Navy Seabees and 2 tours in South Vietnam. He worked at SCS for 30 years in the System Planning Department and in the Technical Service Department.

Don was a devoted husband and father and will be missed. He was buried Tuesday, April 13, 2026 at Elmwood Cemetery.

Robyn Smaha

SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES AND
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR RETIREES
SPRING LUNCHEON
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

TO BE HELD AT THE CLUB
1 Robert Smith Drive in Homewood

10:30 a.m. – Check-in of Retirees, Spouse and/or Guest and Social Time

11:30 a.m. – Luncheon: Garden Salad served with Ranch or Balsamic Dressing; Herb-Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce; Basil Infused Roasted Red Potatoes; Broccolini; Apple Pie with Caramel and Whipped Cream and Berries, or Strawberry Cake, layered with a Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing, served with Strawberry Sauce, White Chocolate and Fresh Strawberries; Orange Rolls, Yeast Rolls and
Butter

12:15 p.m. – Guest Speaker: Lou Long – SNC Retiree, Speaking on His Early Experience at Southern Company, including the Barton Nuclear Plant and the Founding of Southern Nuclear

1:45 p.m. – Door Prizes and Adjournment

A RESERVATION MUST BE MADE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
PLEASE PAY A $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON

You may pay by CHECK made out to “SCS/SNC Retirees” or you may PAY ON-LINE by credit card by Clicking Here or scanning the OCR code shown.

If paying by check, please print the following form and mail with your check to:

Dave Lisenby
1213 Boundary Street
Birmingham, AL 35242

Reservations are accepted no later than Friday, April 24

Cancellations accepted up to Noon, Monday, April 27
by calling Rick Graham at 205-807-1890.

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