Obituaries

Norman R. Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...