Obituaries
Grady Shelton Maudling
Jul 18, 2026
Grady "Shelton" Maudling, 83, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born March 29, 1943, in Alabama, son of the late Grady Edgar Maudling and the late Louise Maudling.
Shelton was a hard working, loving man who never met a stranger. He had a kind heart and always chose to...
Jimmie Barnes Plyler
Jul 17, 2026
Jimmie Barnes Plyler, 78, of Verbena, Alabama passed away July 17, 2026, at Baptist South.
He was born November 14, 1947, in Alabama, son of the late Barnes Plyler and the late Myrtle Cooper Plyler.
He was a Teacher and Coach at Verbena High School and served in the United States Army from 1970-1973.
Surviving are his Brother, Danny Joel (Theone Echols) Plyler;...
Charles Wade Compton
Jul 17, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Wade Compton, 70, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 17, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL
He was born March 24, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Charles Compton and the late Doris Compton. He attended Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois before moving to Alabama where he graduated from Jemison High School in...
Patricia Jean Chavers
Jul 13, 2026
Patricia Jean Chavers, 79, of Prattville, Alabama passed away July 13, 2026, at her residence in Prattville, AL.
She was born November 12, 1946, in Michigan, daughter of the late James Parker and the late Evelyn Parker.
Pat was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.She was a retired Elementary School Teacher with the former New Life Christian Academy. She was...
Lillie Faye Traywick
Jul 12, 2026
Lillie Faye Traywick, 80, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away July 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 26, 1945, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late William Bernice Wilkins and the late Lala "Lady" Mae Wilkins.
She was the heart of her family and a truly devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest purpose in life was loving...
William "Bill" Reid
Jul 11, 2026
William "Bill" Earl Reid, 90, of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away July 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 30, 1935, in Alabama, son of the late Emmett Reid and the late Laverta Reid.
He devoted twenty distinguished years to the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of major. As a medical supply officer, he played...
Jose Demetrio Garavito Zambrano
Jul 11, 2026
Jose Demetrio Garavito Zambrano 60, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 11, 2026, in Birmingham, AL.
He was born December 22, 1965, in Mexico, son of the late Estanislao Zambrano Mendoza and the late Enedina Garavito.
He was a devoted family man who loved and cherished his family above all else. He took great pride in providing for those he loved and...
Djuana Lynn Burns
Jul 10, 2026
Djuana Lynn Burns, 61, of Verbena, Alabama passed away July 10, 2026, at her residence in Verbena, AL.
She was born December 15, 1964, in Alabama, daughter of Curtis Sims and Sharon Beutler.
She was a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Professor of Troy University School of Nursing .
Surviving are her Husband, Donnie Burns; Daughters, Brittney (Jon) Mount, Brianna Burns; Mother, Sharon...
Elaine Gray Staton
Jul 6, 2026
Elaine G. Staton passed away on July 3, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1941, in Chilton County, Alabama, to Sidney Paul Gray and Arlie Mae (Hull) Gray as the third of six children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Arlie Mae Gray; her stepmother, Elsie Gray; her brothers, Ferrel Gray and Carl Gray; her sisters-in-law,...
Mickey Warren Atkins
Jul 4, 2026
Mickey Warren Atkins, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 4, 2026, at his home in Clanton, Alabama. He was born October 4, 1957, in Decatur, Alabama and was preceded in death by his Father, Odie Atkins; his Mother, Imogene Atkins; and his Sister, Joan DiGiulian.
He served as the manager of Russell Do-It Center in Clanton from its opening in...
Terry "Dude" Glenn Smith
Jul 3, 2026
Rev. Terry Glenn "Dude" Smith, 75, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 6, 1951, in Alabama, son of the late Wilford J. Smith and Virginia Ruth Smith McAfee.
Throughout his 75 years, Terry embraced life with a spirit uniquely his own. Affectionately known by many as "Dude," he touched countless lives with...
Ethel Culp Ousley
Jun 30, 2026
Ethel Culp Ousley, 103, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 30, 2026, in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born March 6, 1923, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Thomas Grady Culp and the late Mary Lucy Andersen Culp.Ethel was an avid farmer, following in the footsteps of her parents. She worked tirelessly on her farm, maintaining the land her father...
Brittney Dawn Grier
Jun 30, 2026
Brittney Dawn Grier, 37, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 30, 2026.
She was born February 14, 1989, in Alabama.
Surviving are her Mother, Cindy E. (Chris Roper) Jones. Father, Marty L. Grier, Step-Brothers, Step-Sisters, Step Nieces and Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
She was preceded in death by her Brother, Jamie Lee Easterling, Step-Dad, William "Roman" Jones, Grandparents, Darvin and Myrtice Edwards,...
Jack Lynn Tillery
Jun 29, 2026
Jack Tillery, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2026. Born on November 2, 1949, in Jemison, Alabama, Jack was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. Through hard work, determination, and integrity, he became a successful business owner and earned the respect of many throughout his life. Jack was an avid fisherman who found...
Burneal Williamson Sandlin
Jun 28, 2026
Burneal Williamson Sandlin, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 28, 2026, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.
She was born October 10, 1944, in Alabama, daughter of the late Oscar Williamson and the late Estelle Giles Williamson.
She was beloved by many, and her absence will be deeply felt by her wide circle of family and friends.
Surviving are her Husband,...
Donald Raybon Giles
Jun 28, 2026
Donald Raybon Giles, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 28, 2026, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.
He was born January 31, 1945, in Alabama, son of the late Walter Giles and the late Annie Littleton Giles.
He was a Crew Leader for Alabama Power.
Surviving are his Wife, Norma Jean Giles; Sons, Brian Giles, Brandon (Christy) Giles; Grandsons, Brady...
Harry Eugene Gore
Jun 28, 2026
Harry Eugene Gore, 79, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away June 28, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 23, 1946, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Gore and the late Wilodean Gore.
He was a Lead Warehouse Buyer with Alabama Power Company.
Surviving are his Daughter, Sherry Gore; Son, Tony Gore; Grandsons, Drew (Ashlee) Edwards, Hazlee Robinson; Great-Grandsons, Hunter Edwards, Fischer...
Rev. Wayne Cleckler
Jun 27, 2026
Wayne Cleckler, born March 25, 1948, passed away on June 26, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith, service and love for his family and community.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Lucille Cleckler, his son Daniel Cleckler and his siblings Alice Mae and Ricky.
He is survived by his children Jennifer, Dylan and his wife Heather and...
Mary Marjorie Smith
Jun 25, 2026
Mary Marjorie (McAfee) Smith was born in Lawley, Alabama. She was the daughter of Robert and Rena McAfee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Curtis V. Smith, her sisters, Juanita and Joyce, her brother, John and her first grandchild Taylor. She was a graduate of Maplesville High School (1954) and the University of Montevallo (1971)....
Eddie E. Helms
Jun 25, 2026
Eddie Helms, 91, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Eddie was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known for his kindness, integrity, intelligence, and unwavering love for his family. Those who knew Eddie will always remember his gentle whistle and his familiar greeting, “Greetings and...
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