Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Charter Funeral Home & Crematory Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Family owned and operated Charter Cremation Society was started in 1994 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Charter Funeral Home & Crematory located just south of Birmingham in Calera, Alabama opened in May 1997. We offer both cremation and burial services to the public. In 2005 we started Veterans Funeral & Cremation Society due to our close proximity to the new Alabama National Cemetery. We are Family owned and operated with the only onsite crematory in Shelby County, Alabama.

Funeral arrangements for Dr. Stancil Handley entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.
11/21/2025

Funeral arrangements for Dr. Stancil Handley entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dr. Phillip Stancil Handley, age 76, passed away November 19, 2025, at Compassus Hospice Care in Birmingham, AL. He was born May 19, 1949, to Loyd and Elda Miller Handley. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Loyd Mitchell Handley. He’s a graduate of Thompson High School Class of 1...

Funeral arrangements for Joshua "Josh" McGlothin entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.
11/15/2025

Funeral arrangements for Joshua "Josh" McGlothin entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.

Joshua “Mclovin” McGlothlin, age 18, of Centreville, Alabama tragically passed away November 8, 2025. He was born to Candace McGlothlin on February 21, 2007, in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend. Josh’s unexpected passing will forever leave...

Funeral arrangements for John Stanley Atwell, Jr. entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/13/2025

Funeral arrangements for John Stanley Atwell, Jr. entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

John Stanley Atwell, Jr, of Calera, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 9th in Birmingham. He was 79 years old. John was born in Pasadena, California on March 12, 1946 to Elizabeth and John S Atwell, Sr. He graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California, and served as a weapons me...

Funeral arrangements for Mildred Ann Knowles entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/12/2025

Funeral arrangements for Mildred Ann Knowles entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Mildred Ann Knowles, age 82, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Alabaster, AL on December 9, 1942, to her parents William C. Hoggle Sr. and Rosa E. Hoggle, both have preceded her in death. Mildred is also preceded

Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Lee Emfinger entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/10/2025

Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Lee Emfinger entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Jimmy Lee Emfinger, age 74, of Centreville, Alabama, passed from this walk of life on Friday, November 7, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jimmy is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janie C. Emfinger; parents, Milton and Tomlyn Emfinger; brothers, Milton and Lyn Emfinger. His...

Funeral arrangements for Clarence Martin Caudill, Jr. entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.
11/10/2025

Funeral arrangements for Clarence Martin Caudill, Jr. entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory.

Clarence Martin Caudill, Jr passed away on the 6th of November 2025 at his home in Birmingham, surrounded by loved ones. He was born to Hazel and Clarence on March 15, 1946, in Mississippi. He lived between Mississippi and Texas during his childhood then moved to Alabama. One of his proudest accompl...

Arrangements for Chelce Alton White entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/07/2025

Arrangements for Chelce Alton White entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Chelce Alton White Sr., age 79, passed away Wednesday November 5,2025. He was born on February 14, 1946, to his parents Henry T. White and Bessie Lee Miller White both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by siblings, James E. White, Jackson L. White, Jessie L. White, J.B. White,...

Funeral arrangements for Angela "Angie" Kaye (Fulgham) Abercrombie entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/03/2025

Funeral arrangements for Angela "Angie" Kaye (Fulgham) Abercrombie entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Angela “Angie” Kaye (Fulgham) Abercrombie, age 55, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Friday, October 31,2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her father, O’Neal Fulgham; brother, Steven Fulgham; sister, Rita Lucas and ex-husband, John William Abercrombie. ...

Arrangements for Betty Elaine Thibault entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/03/2025

Arrangements for Betty Elaine Thibault entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty Elaine Thibault, affectionately known as “Elaine,” 71, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. Born on September 18, 1954, in Clanton, Alabama, Elaine lived a life grounded in love, perseverance, and a generous spirit that deeply touched all who knew her. Elain...

Funeral arrangements for Doris M. Acker entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
11/03/2025

Funeral arrangements for Doris M. Acker entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful friend, Doris M. Acker, 92, of McCalla, Al entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born December 20, 1932, Montevallo AL, to Zeke Lemley and Tora Lemley. She lived a life dedicat...

Funeral arrangements for Evelyn Gail Cummings entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
10/31/2025

Funeral arrangements for Evelyn Gail Cummings entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

Evelyn Gail Cummings, age 81, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 25, 1944, to her parents, Mervin “Judge” and Margaret Verla Mae Harrell, both have preceded her in death. Evelyn is also preceded by her lovin...

Arrangements for David Robinson Kimbrough entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory
10/31/2025

Arrangements for David Robinson Kimbrough entrusted to Charter Funeral Home & Crematory

David Robinson Kimbrough, born May 18, 1951, died at home October 28, 2025 after a 5-year courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. David was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Ann Kimbrough, and brother, Steven F. Kimbrough. Surviving him are his wife of 26 years, Sheila Hartley Kimbrough; fathe...

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