Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

05/27/2026

Arrangements for Guy Leslie Reed entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Guy Leslie Reed, age 67, of Shelby, AL, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Kansas on November 28, 1958 to his parents, Clayton and Ruth Reed, the have preceded him in death. Guy is also preceded by his loving wife, Cathy Sue Reed, and his siblings

05/20/2026

Funeral arrangements for Albert "Sam' Daniel Hester entrusted to Charter Funeral home & Crematory

Albert “Sam” Daniel Hester, age 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, on his birthday. Sam lived a life filled with love for his family, the outdoors, and the simple joys that brought people together. He is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife for many years Alice Hes...

05/20/2026

Arrangements for James "Jim" O. Phillips entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

James O. Phillips (Jim), age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on March 20, 1939. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Peggy Phillips; his mother, Audrey Hughes Miles; his brother, Tommy Moon; and his sister-in-law, Pat Phillips. He is survived by his partner, Shirle...

05/17/2026

Arrangements for Danny Lee Franklin entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Danny Lee Franklin of Centreville, AL, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on August 2, 1950 to his parents, Jack and Kathleen Franklin, both have preceded him in death. Danny is also preceded by his parents-in-law, Willie Claude Baker

05/17/2026

Arrangements for Elizabeth Suzanne Turner entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.

Elizabeth Suzanne Turner, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was a loving mom, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed helping others and was a dedicated caregiver; nursing for hospice groups for many years. Elizabeth enjoyed being outdoors and planting flowers, and she was a...

05/16/2026

Funeral arrangements for Basil Smith, Sr. entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Basil Smith, Sr., age 83, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday , May 14, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 19, 1942, to his parents, Jewell and Ruth Bearden Smith. Basil was a Jack of all trades . He worked for ST. Regis Paper Company for over 40 years

05/16/2026

Services for William "Buddy" Lacy King entrusted to Charter Funeral & Cremetory.

William “Buddy” Lacy King, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Lacy Julian King and Helen Mae King, and brothers-in-law Tommy Culp, Col Charles W Simpson Jr., and Gordon Painter. Buddy is survived by his belo...

05/15/2026

Funeral arrangements for Eleita Joan Dunlap Kinard entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.

Eleita Joan Dunlap Kinard, age 80, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, May 14, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Mobile, AL on October 30, 1945, to her parents, C.W. Dunlap and Margaret King Dunlap, both have preceded her in death. Eleita is also preceded by

05/13/2026

Funeral arrangements for Gary "Danny" Daniel Church entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

05/11/2026

Arrangements for Donald Ray Douglas entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Donald Ray Douglas, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1955 to his parents Frank and Barbara Douglas both have preceded him in death. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Pennie E. Douglas; sons, Donnie Douglas (Kelly), Derrick Douglas; daughter, Dana Reeves (J...

05/11/2026

Funeral arrangements for John David Kitts entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.

John David Kitts, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1949, in Salina, Kansas. John was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Louis Kitts, and his two sons, John Stennis Kitts and David Triplett Kitts. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Nancy Kitts; hi...