Obituary

Barbara Giles

june 13, 1939 ~ may 26, 2022 (age 82)

Barbara Ann Giles, age 82 of Center Point passed away on May 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Mae Cothran and S.T. Cothran and brothers, Thurston Cothran, Bud Cothran and Dennis Cothran and a sister, Shelby Thrasher. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lucky Giles, Sr.; son, Lucky Giles, II; daughters, Cathy Stobert (Mark), Kelly Giles and Kristi Jones; grandchildren, Daniel (Wendy), Cherie (CJ), Connie, Lucky, III, Whitney (Josh), Karleigh, MaKenlee, Brandon (Kayla), Joshua (Shelby) and Austin (Lauren); great grandchildren, Madison, Jenna, Dylan, Lucky, IV, Zyah, Jaxon, Krislee, Karmella, MaKenzi, Josiah, Kelsi, Piper, Eli, Easton, Everett, Elsie, Leah and Luke to be arriving in July; brother, Talmadge and Ray Cothran; sisters, Marie Browne, Gail Gowan and Susie Giles.

Thomas Austin

july 7, 1955 ~ may 27, 2022 (age 66)

Thomas “Tommy” Austin, age 66, of Pinson, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27th, 2022. Affectionately known to some as “Ole Dad,” he was everything you could wish for in a father - kind, generous, and supportive. A hard worker, he spent many years as a service technician specializing in compressed air systems all across the state and southeastern US. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Regina Austin; his sons Adam Austin, David Austin (Laila), Mark Austin (Meredith); his daughter Deborah Austin; the mother of his children Ninfa Austin; his stepdaughter Cheri Deason; his stepsons Korey Burns and Jarrett Higginbotham; his grandchildren Kai and Eva Austin; and his siblings Bobby Austin (Vickie), Cathy Miller (Roger), and Randy Austin (Bobbie). The family would like to thank the staff at St Vincent’s East for their care

Donna Johnson

may 16, 1938 ~ may 27, 2022 (age 84)

Edwina “Donna” Johnson, age 84 of Argo, AL passed away on May 27, 2022. She was born in Alabama on May 16, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents Anita Colley and Edward Dawson, her sister Bette Hallmark, her grandson Blake Johnson and her son-in-law Mitchell Guy. She is survived by her children Barbara Guy, Finlay Johnson (Ruth), and Erik Johnson (Xiomara); grandchildren Mark Giangrosso (Coleen), Tracy Townley (Tim), Austin Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Delsin Johnson-Ortiz and Samantha Johnson-Ortiz; great grandchildren Zachary, Nick, Ryan, Matthew, Luke, Lily and Genevieve. Visitation will be held on June 3 at 11am while graveside service will be at 1pm. Both will be held at Jefferson Memorial Home and Gardens.

Mary Ann McDonald

february 12, 1939 ~ may 28, 2022 (age 83)

Mary Ann (Allen) McDonald, 83, of Leeds Alabama went home to be the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Mary Ann was born on February 12th,1939 in Avondale Alabama to the late William Cameron Allen and Willie Mae (Caddell) Allen. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High school (1957). Mary Ann dedicated herself to a career in the electrical industry working for D&G Electric (8 yrs.) and Ray Engineering (25 yrs.) in accounts receivables. She was a member of National Association of Women in Construction. Mary Ann loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Alabama football, the beach, and her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, and faithful friend. She never judged a soul, accepted everyone, and always gave others the benefit of the doubt. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her son, David McDonald, granddaughter Lindsey Riemel, and her parents. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Raymond A. McDonald of Leeds Alabama; son Richard McDonald (Suzi) of Trussville, Alabama; daughter Barbara Harden (Eddie) also of Trussville Alabama, grandchildren Lauren Mcdonald, Joey and Mathew Reimel, Bailee and Brooke McDonald, Anna and Michael Harden, Bradley Harden and Chrystal Harden Kelly and greatgrandchildren Isabelle and Silas Kelly. Visitation for Mary Ann will be held Saturday, June 4th from 11:00-12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Trussville Alabama followed by a funeral service at 12:00 Pastor Ray McKenzie officiating. Flowers are welcome or the family asks for donations to either Children’s Harbor of Alexander City, Alabama or WGIB Radio in Birmingham, Alabama. Jefferson Memorial officiating.

Carol Ann (Dorn) Haun

june 12, 1948 ~ may 30, 2022 (age 73)

Haun, Carol D, age 73, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2022 after a long illness. She grew up in Eastlake, Al and attended Banks High School where she graduated c/0 1966. Carol worked for the Social Security Administration for 3 years before transferring to the US Postal Service where she loved her job as a Human Resource Specialist and eventually retiring after 37 years in 2009 . After retirement she often helped postal employees wanting to retire with paperwork, and explaining benefits to them. Carol was a active member of First Baptist Church in Trussville and loved gathering with her Sunday school class. She loved helping others. During her free time she loved to do DIY projects, plant flowers and spend time with her only grandchild Aiden whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her only daughter Amanda Haun, her two brothers Johnny (Teresa),and Vann Dorn, and one grandchild Aiden Clark, 2 nieces Ashley & Marie Dorn as well as one nephew David Dorn all of Birmingham, AL along with a host of cousins, friends and family. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Clarence R Haun, Jr (Skip), and her parents Reginald and Christine Dorn.

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What are the payment options for burial or cremation spaces?

While many people do not want to think about the costs of planning a funeral, it is a necessary thing. It can be difficult financially for family members left behind, particularly if the passing was unexpected and a family is not prepared for the costs. While some people may simply want to set aside some funds to cover the cost of a funeral, it is possible this will be difficult as the funds may not be immediately accessible to family members at the time of a passing.

Most burial and cremation spaces will require that the space is purchased in full before the actual burial can take place. If this is the case, the family will need to come up with these funds right away. Here are some options to pay for a burial or cremation space:

Insurance. Life insurance can be used to cover the cost of the burial or cremation space. It is usually available quickly to family members in a lump sum. It is also possible to get burial insurance that can cover the cost of a burial. However, be cautious with any type of insurance you buy and make sure you are not likely to end up paying more in premiums than you will get in benefits. Credit Cards or Loans. If you need funds immediately you can take out a loan or put the costs on a credit card. This could be helpful if you are waiting for life insurance or other money to come through. However, the interest rates can be high, so make careful decisions about how these are used. Veterans Benefits. If you were in the military, you can possibly be buried in the national cemetery for free. And if you aren’t buried in the national cemetery the VA will pay a portion of the costs to be buried elsewhere. Savings Account. You can set up a savings account for these specific costs. Be cautious, however, as it can take a while for your family to be able to access these funds. One way to get around this is to set up a joint account with another trusted family member so they can access the funds when needed. Pre-payment. Another option is to prepay for the burial or cremation space. This can be helpful because the cost of funeral burial spaces increases over time. If you know exactly where you want to be buried, then it is possible to go ahead and purchase a space while you are alive. This can save your family some money and hassle when the time comes.

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