Obituaries
Bruce Kent Cofer
Sep 14, 2026
Bruce Kent Cofer, 86, of Maylene, Alabama passed away September 14, 2026, at his residence in Maylene, AL.
He was born November 18, 1939, in Alabama, son of Jessie Cofer and Emmie Cofer.
Early in his career Bruce was an automobile mechanic. Later on he worked for ACIPCO in Birmingham as a Security Guard where he later retired.
Surviving are his Wife, Annie...
Janice E Chandler
Sep 14, 2026
Janice Ellison Chandler, age 74, of Jemison, Alabama passed on in the home she had made for 52
years on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Born in Jemison, to Eldridge “Bud” and Lorene Porter Ellison on February 4, 1952, her early life
was shaped by her close-knit family. She often told heartwarming and funny stories of her humble
background that included her sister, Jeanette, and...
Patricia Watley Porter
Sep 12, 2026
Patricia Watley Porter, 80, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 12, 2026, at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1946, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Bernie Watley and the late Polly Watley.
She was the famous bisquet maker at the Dairy Queen in those days. But she was known as the most caring person, a lot of people called...
Annie Lois Easterling
Sep 12, 2026
Annie Lois Easterling, 98, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 12, 2026, at Hatley Healthcare.
She was born July 7, 1928, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Johnnie Minor and the late Sarepta Minor.
She was a Homemaker. She loved her family, West End Baptist Church, and flowers. She lived a life of serving others.
Surviving are her Son, Tim C. (Mona...
Mary Ellyn Thomas
Sep 11, 2026
Mary Ellyn Thomas, 79, of Saraland, Alabama passed away September 11, 2026, in Mobile, AL.
She was born December 8, 1946, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lawrence Edwards and the late Olene Edwards.
She lived as a homemaker and especially enjoyed decorating and creating beautiful floral arrangements.
Surviving are her Son, Derek (Kristen) Thomas, Son, Blain Thomas, Granddaughter, Parker Thomas.
She was preceded...
Dewey Ralph Deavers
Sep 11, 2026
Dewey Ralph Deavers, 86, of Verbena, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2026, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
Dewey, affectionately known as “Gramps” to his family, was born April 5, 1940, in the Shiloh Community of Chilton County to Oscar Lee and Verlon Mullins Deavers. Gramps was born to a father who was a farmer, pastor, and carpenter, and learned...
Joyce Ann Whitman
Sep 10, 2026
Joyce Ann Whitman, 60, of Verbena, Alabama passed away September 10, 2026, at Merrywood Lodge in Elmore, Alabama.
She was born November 21, 1965, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Joe Jones and the late Patricia Jones.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Surviving are her Husband of 38 years, James (Roho) Whitman, Son, James Lawson Whitman, Jr., Son,...
Vang Ngoc Ha
Sep 9, 2026
Vang Ngoc Ha, 68, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away September 9, 2026, at his residence.
He was born October 14, 1957, in Vietnam, son of Lang Ha and Thien Nguyen.
He was a Nail Technician.
Surviving are his Wife, Hong Thi Nguyen, Daughter, Kim Chau (James) Hathcock, Son, Tung (Xuan Nguyen) Nguyen, Son, Tuan Minh (Dao Huynh) Ha, Grandson, Anthony Hathcock, Grandson, Phuc...
Becky Ann Barnett
Sep 8, 2026
Becky Ann Barnett, 72, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 8, 2026 at Grandview Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
She was born August 26, 1954 in Ariton, Alabama, daughter of the late Mary Strickland.
She worked in the medical field for 31 years.
Surviving are her Husband of 30 years, Howard Barnett; Son, Ronnie "P-Nutt" (Sarah Carter) Spear; Grandson, Dakota Spear; Granddaughters, Jessica Dennis,...
Ricky Lane Rhodes
Sep 5, 2026
Ricky Lane Rhodes, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 5, 2026, at UAB in Birmingham, AL.
He was born July 12, 1955, in Alabama, son of the late Herman Rhodes and the late Annie Rhodes.
He was a Brick Mason.
Surviving are his Son, Ricky Dewayne Rhodes; Sisters, Charlotte Davis, Brenda Barber, Linda (Terry) Rhodes; A host of other family.
He was preceded...
Michael Anthony Cleckler
Sep 5, 2026
Michael Anthony Cleckler, 64, of Verbena, Alabama passed away September 5, 2026, in Birmingham, AL.
He was born January 11, 1962, in Montgomery Alabama, to Jim Cleckler and Robbie Hagin Leverett. Mike was raised in a house of love and laughter with his sister, Marcia Cleckler Ortega, by his mom Eunice “Honey” Hagin. There began Mike's walk of faith and fearless love.
Michael...
Linda Merlene Hallman
Sep 4, 2026
Merlene C. Hallman, age 90, of Marbury, Alabama peacefully passed from this life on Friday, September 4, 2026.
She was born in Wadsworth, Alabama on February 23rd, 1936 to W. H. & Minnie Alice Clakeley. She loved God, Family, and Alabama Football. She was a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Church in Clanton for many years and Wadsworth Baptist Church before...
Danny Lee Loomis
Sep 3, 2026
Danny Lee Loomis, 72, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away September 3, 2026, in Clanton, AL.
He was born December 20, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late George Loomis and the late Ara Loomis.
Surviving are his Wife, Bonnie Sue Loomis; Son, Daniel Lee Loomis; Step-Daughter , Carrie Alveringa; Step-Son, Jesse Giles; Sister, Carolyn Barnette; Sister in Law, Brenda Loomis.
He was preceded...
James E Gray
Sep 3, 2026
James E Gray, 81, of Prattville, Alabama passed away September 3, 2026, at his residence in Prattville, AL.
He was born April 4, 1945, in Alabama, son of the late Sidney Gray and the late Arlie Gray.
He graduated from Verbena High School before continuing his education at John Patterson Technical College. He worked in industrial motor repair for more than forty...
Theresa Ann Taylor
Sep 2, 2026
Theresa Ann Taylor, 83, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 25, 1942, in Chilton Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Cecil Ellison and the late Sophia Ellison.
Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a fighter and courageously fought the fight. She was a...
Lisa Gale Oden
Sep 2, 2026
Lisa Gale Oden, 62, of Lawley, Alabama passed away September 2, 2026, at Brookwood Medical Center on Birmingham, AL.
She was born October 8, 1963, in Alabama, daughter of the late Earl Oden and the late Sara Oden.
She was a Nurse.
Surviving are her Sister, Sheila (Tony) Burnett; Nephew, Kendall (Chelsea) Burnett; Great-Nephew, Earl Burnett; Great Niece, Sophia Burnett; Very Special Friend,...
Dorothy Ann (Porter) Plier
Sep 2, 2026
Dorothy Ann (Porter) Plier Dorothy Ann Plier, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Jemison, Alabama, on September 2, 2026. She was born in Chilton County on July 4, 1944, the youngest daughter of William Edgar and Lillie Mae Porter. She was lovingly known as “Mawmaw” to all her family. She made sure everyone was always taken care...
Sheila Ann Knight Cooedy
Aug 29, 2026
Sheila Ann Knight Cooedy, 58, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 29, 2026, at her residence.
She was born December 31, 1967, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Herman Dasil Knight and the late Annette "Noodie" Knight.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her Brothers, Jerry (Diane) Wayne Knight, Gery Lynn (Cynthia) Knight, Brent (Debra) Knight; Nephews, Christopher Knight, Austin (Beth) Knight;...
Barbara Ann Littlejohn
Aug 29, 2026
Barbara Littlejohn peacefully stepped into eternity on Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Clanton, Alabama. As Barbara’s health began to decline, she maintained the same persistent yet gentle presence we’ve always known and loved. We take comfort in knowing that she is now fully healed, fully whole, and more alive than ever in the presence of our Lord. Barbara was a...
Lona Pearl Porter
Aug 26, 2026
Lona Pearl Porter, 100, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 26, 2026, at a local nursing home. She was born December 13, 1925, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thomas Williamson and the late Lizzie Williamson.
She retired from the Chilton County Tag Department after many years of service. After retirement, she was employed with Walmart for 15 years and retired...
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