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Mr. Eugene Stewart Ellison, Jr. passed away December 21, 2025. The funeral service for Mr. Ellison, 75, of Oxford, Alabama, was held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Golden Springs Baptist Church. Dr. Roland P. Brown officiating. Interment follwed at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Talladega.

Mr. Ellison was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School where he played on the basketball team and was a member of the band. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in March 1972, and served at duty stations around the world, including Thailand. He was honorably discharged in January 1978. Mr. Ellison went on to graduate in 1979 from Auburn University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

He retired in February 2013 after a 34-year career with Alabama Power, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company. Mr. Ellison was a member of Golden Springs Baptist Church and taught the Sonshine Sunday School Class for many years. Mr. Ellison will be remembered for how he shared his words of wisdom and showed his love to his family and friends by cooking and providing to others. He served on the Boards of the Calhoun County Quarterback Club as well as the HOA of Meadow Lakes.

Mr. Ellison is preceded in death by his parents, Stewart and Ruth Brownlow Ellison, and his brother-in-law, Don Cason.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Ellison; sons, Jaylon Ellison and his wife, Lauren, and Jonathan Ellison, and his wife, Amanda; stepchildren, Amanda Douglas and Jim Douglas; grandchildren, Bryson Ellison, Grace Ellison, Stewart Ellison, Chloe Douglas, and Cason Douglas; a sister, Julia Bline and her husband, Michael; brothers, Ray Creel, Fred Ellison and his wife, Jenny, and Jeff Ellison and his wife, Tammy.

Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Ellison to the new Children’s Building at Golden Springs Baptist Church, 3 Robertson Road, Anniston, AL 36207. Contributions may be made online at www.goldensprings.org/give.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.klbrownmemorychapel.com.

K.L. Brown Memory Chapel
620 Golden Springs Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-2334

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James “Bert” Hamrick, 96, of Fultondale, Alabama, and formerly of Hanceville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2025.

A dedicated man of deep faith and loving family, James lived a life defined by service and devotion. He was a lifelong, steadfast member and deacon of Fultondale First Baptist Church, where his greatest joy was doing God’s work and guiding his church family.

James proudly served his community and his profession, retiring after a distinguished career with Alabama Power/Southern Company Services. Outside of his professional life, his passions were simple and true: he loved his family with everything in his heart, and he was a loyal and fervent supporter of anything related to Auburn Athletics—War Eagle!

James was preceded in death by his parents, Clate and Lily Hamrick; his beloved son, James Anthony “Tony” Hamrick; and his siblings, Ray Hamrick, Gladys Waldrep, and Carol Holmes.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Dean Rooks Hamrick; his daughter, Dari Walker (Kirk); his grandchildren, Natalie Bowen (John-Eric), Tony King, Lauren Barnes (Chris), DK Walker (Amanda), and Clayton Hamrick; and his great-grandchildren, Brooks Bowen, Holland Walker, Lane Bowen, and Porter Walker.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Russell Medical and Southern Care New Beacon for their compassionate care and support.

He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and unwavering faith that will continue to inspire all who knew him.

A Graveside Service for James was held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, located at 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, Alabama 35071.

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David “Neil” Evans passed away the afternoon of November 4, 2025. Born on October 6, 1946 in Birmingham, AL to David Edward Evans and Helen Looney, Neil attended Woodlawn High School, served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, and worked for Southern Company for more than 30 years.

Neil was a dedicated family man. Most weekends he could be found supporting his children in their passions or working on innumerable projects around the house.

Beyond his family and friendships, Neil’s greatest love was music; particularly collecting records. He had a song for every moment. Neil poured that passion into his involvement with the Alabama Record Collector’s Association (ARCA). More often than not, he was on the board of ARCA, planning meetings, picnics, and of course, the annual record show. It was here that Neil was truly in his element.

Neil is survived by his children, Brandon (Anne) Costerison and Ashley (Brittany) Evans; and his granddaughter, Addison. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Neil’s life was celebrated at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel (1500 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235) from 6 – 8, November 13, 2025.

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We are very sad to report that Grady Luster’s son, Paul passed away Friday night. He was an active employee of SO and worked in the electrical design department.

Visitation will be Friday, 11/21, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL at 10 AM with funeral at 11 AM.