Obituaries
Merilyn Jean Scarbrough
Jun 24, 2026
Merilyn Jean Scarbrough, 92, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 24, 2026, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, AL.
She was born December 24, 1933, in Alabama, daughter of the late Leonard Wyatt and the late Annie Wyatt.
She was a Assistant VP in Cash Management.
Surviving are her Sons, Brian Keith Scarbrough, Bruce David Scarbrough; Grandsons, Blake (Liz) Edwards, Jered (Lizzy) Scarbrough,...
Syble Holley Baldwin
Jun 23, 2026
Syble Holley Baldwin, 78, of Thorsby passed away Saturday, June 23rd, 2026, peacefully at her home. She was born in Wetumpka on October 16, 1947, daughter of the late Leon and Elaine Holley. She attended Wetumpka High School from August 1963 until graduation May 1966. She attended John M. Patterson State Vocational/Technical School from June 1966 until graduation June 1967....
Ronald Lee Mims
Jun 23, 2026
Ronald Lee Mims, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away peacefully June 23, 2026, at his residence in Clanton, AL, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 7, 1948, in Alabama, son of the late Tommie Mims and the late Hazel Mims.
He was a Meter reader for Alabama Power.
Surviving are his Brothers, Tommie "Jackie" (Gwyn) Mims, Jimmie W. (Joyce) Mims; Nieces,...
Sandra Lockhart Patterson
Jun 23, 2026
Sandra Lockhart Patterson, age 76, of Billingsley, Alabama, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2026, at her residence. Born on February 1, 1950, in Alabama, Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late William Sterling Lockhart and the late Marie Parker Lockhart.
Sandra spent her life in service to her community, embracing the simple joys and responsibilities that came with her...
Drucilla Jane Todd
Jun 21, 2026
Drucilla Jane Todd, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 21, 2026, at her residence in Clanton, AL.
She was born November 14, 1939, in Alabama, daughter of the late Andrew Fortner and the late Mary Fortner.
She was a Homemaker.
Surviving are her Son, Trabert (Daphne) Todd, Husband, Ruby Dave Todd, Grandson, Nevin Todd, Brother, Doug Fortner, Brother, Sam (Virginia) Fortner.
She was...
Charles Edward Thomas
Jun 19, 2026
Charles Edward Thomas, age 93, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away on June 19, 2026, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton. Born January 10, 1933, in Alabama, Charles was the beloved son of the late John R. Thomas and Ressie N. Thomas.
Throughout his long and meaningful life, Charles embodied dedication and integrity. He found great purpose in working the land as...
Maegan Glenn Ray
Jun 19, 2026
Maegan Glenn Ray, 47, of Hueytown, Alabama passed away June 19, 2026, at UAB West.
She was born February 11, 1979, in Alabama, daughter of the late Kenneth Glenn and Gwendolyn Southard.
She was a nursing home caregiver.
Surviving are her Husband, Jonathan Ray; Mother, Gwendolyn Lee (Patrick) Southard; Son, Tristan Ragan, John David Ray, Zachary Ray; Daughter, Ava Rose Ray, Emily Elizabeth...
Robert Donald "Bobby" Lane
Jun 19, 2026
Robert Donald "Bobby" Lane, 98, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama. Born on January 24, 1928, in Alabama, he was the beloved son of the late Milford Lane and Annie Lane.
Bobby was known for his remarkable craftsmanship as a woodworker, a vocation that not only defined...
Marshall Wade Cleckler
Jun 19, 2026
Marshall Wade Cleckler, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 19, 2026, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.
He was born December 5, 1955, in Alabama, son of the late Eddie Will Cleckler and the late Louise Mims Cleckler.
He was a Carpenter.
Surviving are his Wife, Frankie Vanessa Cleckler; Son, Josh (Brittany) Cleckler; Grandchildren, Zachary Cleckler, and Sadie Cleckler; Step-Grandchildren,...
Nora Annette Till Carter
Jun 18, 2026
Nora Annette Till Carter, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 18, 2026, at her residence in Clanton, AL.
She was born November 8, 1962, in Alabama, daughter of the late Joseph Till and Nora Till McCarty.
She was a Medical Claims Examiner.
Surviving are her Mother, Nora Annie Mae Till McCarty; Sons, Randall Shane Sammons, Christian Lynn Sammoms; Grandson, Joseph Paul Sammons;...
Mitchell Scott Gams
Jun 17, 2026
Mitchell Scott Gams, 32, of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Mitch grew up in Mountain Brook, Alabama where he graduated from Mountain Brook High School in 2016. Mitch was a man of tremendous heart and gentle spirit who dedicated much of his life to serving others. As an active and committed member...
Joseph Jerome Pearce
Jun 17, 2026
Joseph Jerome Pearce, 77, of Prattville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 17, 2026. Born on September 5, 1948, in Colorado, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Nicholas Jasper and Vivian Pearce.
Joseph was a proud Staff Sergeant, whose service and commitments defined much of his life’s purpose. Throughout his years, he exemplified honor, dedication, and...
Sabrina Lynn Cooper
Jun 15, 2026
Sabrina Lynn Cooper, age 63, of Maplesville, Alabama, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2026, at her residence in Maplesville. Born on July 18, 1962, in Alabama, Sabrina was the cherished daughter of the late Neal Lynwood Barber and the late Bertha Joan Barber.
Throughout her life, Sabrina dedicated herself to her work as a secretary, a role in which she...
Alton Lockhart
Jun 12, 2026
Alton Lamar Lockhart, 73, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away June 12, 2026, at his residence in Thorsby, AL.
He was born June 25, 1952, in Alabama, son of Fate Lockhart and Minnie Lockhart.
He was a Construction Worker.
Surviving are his Son, Chad Lockhart, Daughter, Melissa (O'Neal) Caton, Daughter, Christy (Chris) Hayes, Daughter, Julie (Josh) Adams, Daughter, Stacy Davenport, Granddaughter, Taylor (Grant) Deavers,...
Paula Denise Mitchell
Jun 10, 2026
Paula Denise Mitchell, age 71, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on April 24, 1955, in Bessemer, Alabama, Denise moved to California at a young age, where she attended Venice High School, participated in the Job Corps program, and met her first husband, Reginald Campa. Together they welcomed two daughters, Paula and Kimberly. Denise built...
Moses "Junior" Carl Baker, Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Moses "Junior" Carl Baker, Jr., 85, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born January 13, 1941, in Billingsley, Alabama, son of the late Moses Carl Baker, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Baker.
He was a Furniture Store Owner at Clanton Furniture.
Surviving are his Wife, Ann Padgett Baker, Daughter, Adriane Lynn (Joe) Baker Dennis, Son, Philip Barry...
Mable "Doris" Maddox
Jun 8, 2026
Doris Maddox, age 86, of Clanton, AL went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord & Savior on June 8, 2026, one day after her birthday.
Doris left a legacy of love, faith, and a heart of gold with a smile that was so warming to everyone she came in contact with and she never met a stranger. Everyone...
Doris Elizabeth Schroeter
Jun 8, 2026
Doris “Dada” Smith Schroeter, 83, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Doris was born on March 30, 1943, in Thorsby, Alabama, to Henry Herschel Smith and Hilma “Polly” Smith.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Fredrick Schroeter III; her parents; and her grandson, Matthew Taylor Schroeter.
She is survived by her son, Kurt Fredrick Schroeter (Audra); daughter, Julia Schroeter...
Stephen Michael Alexander
Jun 7, 2026
Stephen Michael Alexander, 74, of Harpersville, Alabama passed away June 7, 2026, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.
He was born February 15, 1952, in Alabama, son of the late Tullia Alexander and the late Ruby Alexander.
He was a Cabinet Maker. Hobbies included being a mechanic on just about everything and loved hunting, fishing and of course boat racing.
Surviving...
Nelle Ellen Hale
Jun 6, 2026
Nelle Ellen Hale, 71, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away June 6, 2026.
She was born April 6, 1955, in Oklahoma, daughter of the late Max Neaves and the late Pat Neaves.
She was a paramedic in the area for 30 years working with RPS, Chilton and Shelby County 911 and Maplesville rescue.
She is survived by her Daughter, Jane Elizabeth (Jeff) Burnette of...
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