Obituaries
Norman R. Thomas
Jul 8, 2025
Private First Class Norman R. Thomas
WWII Prisoner of War, Returns Home After 83 Years
Private First Class Norman R. Thomas, age 20, of Verbena, Alabama, who was missing in action during World War II, has finally returned home. His remains were identified through DNA analysis and forensic review conducted over an eight-year...
Nira Crawford
Jul 6, 2025
Nira Sue Crawford , 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 6, 2025, at her Residence, Clanton, Al.
She was born November 20, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late Bobby Cherry and the late Virginia Cherry.
She was a Label Worker at South Eastern Food in Pelham, before she was...
Barbara Ann Smitherman
Jun 29, 2025
Barbara Ann Smitherman, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 29, 2025, at her residence in Clanton, AL.
She was born November 19, 1949, in Alabama, daughter of the late Johnnie Cleckler and the late Luverne Easterling Cleckler.
She was a house wife.
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Herman Eugene "Gene" Easterling
Jun 29, 2025
Herman Eugene "Gene" Easterling, 82, of Pelham, Alabama passed away June 29, 2025, at Hatley Health Carei n Clanton, AL.
He was born April 22, 1943, in Alabama, son of the late Willie Easterling and the late Jessie Easterling.
He was a Insurance Salesman.
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Brenda Lee Gore
Jun 27, 2025
Brenda Lee Gore, 82, of Jemison, Alabama passed away June 27, 2025, at her residence in Jemison, AL.
She was born June 4, 1943, in Alabama, daughter of the late Leroy Joiner and the late Lorene Joiner.
She was a Seamstress.
Surviving are her Daughter, Leah Payton;...
Floyd Porter
Jun 23, 2025
Floyd Porter, 93, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 23, 2025, at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, AL.
He was born November 23, 1931, in Alabama, son of the late William Porter and the late Lillie Porter.
He was a Mechanic for McKinnon Motors.
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Mary Jo Griffin
Jun 23, 2025
Mary Jo Griffin, 95, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 23, 2025, at The Gardens of Clanton in Clanton, AL.
She was born December 20, 1929, in Dale Co., Alabama, daughter of the late George Trotter and the late Elberta Trotter.
She was the owner and operator of Griffin...
Leland Glenn Childress
Jun 23, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of L. Glenn Childress, 84, of Jemison, Alabama who passed away peacefully June 23, 2025.
He was born January 25, 1941, in Jemison, Alabama, son of the late Rufus Childress and the late Lorace Childress.
Glenn was drafted into the U.S. Army, were he...
Willie Joel Howard
Jun 22, 2025
W. Joel Howard, 87, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away June 22, 2025, at his residence.
He was born June 12, 1938, in Shelby County, Alabama, son of Rev. Willie Howard and Frances Vanderslice Howard.
He was a Sales Representative for American Lumber in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Linda Elizabeth Foshee Robinson
Jun 20, 2025
Linda Elizabeth Foshee Robinson, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 20, 2025, at her residence.
She was born October 5, 1960, in Alabama, daughter of the late Barney Foshee and the late Dora Foshee.
She enjoyed being a Math Teacher at Henry M. Adair Junior High School (Clanton...
Peggy Jean Knight
Jun 20, 2025
Peggy Jean Knight, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 20, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
She was born January 18, 1947, in Alabama, daughter of the late Otis Hammock and the late Annie Culp.
She was a Homemaker. She loved to bake cakes for the community. She loved her...
Charles Nelson Martin
Jun 19, 2025
Charles (PawPaw) Nelson Martin, 68, of Jones, Alabama passed away June 19, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
He was born December 1, 1956, in Brooksville, Florida, son of the late Charles Martin and the late Vivian Chandler.
He was a Retired Master Sergeant with the United...
Larry George Driskell
Jun 19, 2025
Larry George Driskell, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 19, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Veteran Home.
He was born November 14, 1942, in Alabama, son of the late Homer Driskell and the late Leo Driskell.
Larry truly adored his family and was a proud dad, paw...
Scot David Graves
Jun 18, 2025
Scot David Graves, 54, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 18, 2025, at his residence in Clanton, AL.
He was born April 7, 1971, in Alabama, son of David Graves and the late Shirley Graves.
He was an Electrical Worker.
Surviving are his...
Lisa Allison Wallace
Jun 18, 2025
Lisa Allison Wallace, 60, of Marbury, Alabama passed away on June 18, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.
She was born on February 15, 1965, in Poughkeepsie, New York, and was the daughter of the late George and the late Dorothy Odel.
She was a loving wife, mother,...
Annie Loraine Rasberry
Jun 18, 2025
Ann Rasberry, 76, of Jemison, Alabama passed away June 18, 2025, at her residence.
She was born July 17, 1948, in Alabama, daughter of the late Glockus Durbin and the late Alice Durbin.
She was a Registered Nurse.
Surviving are her Husband, Larry Rasberry; Son,...
Curtis Mccary
Jun 17, 2025
Curtis Wayne McCary, age 82, of Verbena, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 17, 2025.
Born on October 2, 1942, in Alabama, Curtis was the son of the late Robert and Margie McCary. A dedicated and hardworking man, he spent his career as a logger, a profession he...
James Arvin Glass
Jun 16, 2025
James (Jimmy) Arvin Glass, 83, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away June 16, 2025, at his residence.
He was born July 22, 1941, in Linden, Alabama, son of the late Frank Glass and the late Vera Glass.
Jimmy was a retired Police Officer with 59 years of active...
Douglas Ray Giles
Jun 16, 2025
Douglas Ray Giles, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 16, 2025, at his residence.
He was born August 29, 1946, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Hershell Giles and the late Polly Giles.
He retired with Chilton Waterworks Authority as a line locator in...
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