Obituaries

Charles "Pete" Edward Miller

Jan 4, 2025

Charles "Pete" Edward Miller passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 94.

He was born January 7, 1930, in Alabama, son of the late Hogan Miller and the late Jessie Miller.

He loved life and laughter. He was a Steel Pourer. He was...

Aileen Quini Williams

Jan 1, 2025

Our beloved Mother and Mema, Aileen Q. Williams, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025, at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Marshall Williams; Son, Michael R. Williams; Daughter-In-Law, Sharon A. Williams; Father, Manuel Mendonsa; Mother, Amelia Mendonsa.

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Laura Tubbs Johnson

Jan 1, 2025

Laura Tubbs Johnson, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 1, 2025.

She was born September 20, 1930, in Alabama, daughter of the late Eugene Marsh and Maude Clements Marsh.

She was a Homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Clanton and Senior Connection.

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Beulah Kelley Owen

Dec 31, 2024

Beulah Kelley Owen, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 31, 2024, at Hatley Healthcare of Clanton, AL.

She was born December 21, 1934, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Ira Kelley and the late Essie Oden.

Surviving are her Niece, Jane Leach; Nephew, James Kelley; Niece, Linda Kelley...

Jessica Renay Driggers

Dec 30, 2024

Jessica Renay Driggers, 40, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 30, 2024, at her residence in Thorsby, AL.

She was born April 4, 1984, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lonnie Gothard and Nancy Gothard.

She was a Cook Manager.

Surviving are her Mother, Nancy Gothard; Husband,...

Margaret Ann Williams Weldon

Dec 30, 2024

Margaret Ann Williams Weldon, 96, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 30, 2024, at The Gardens in Clanton.

She was born August 19, 1928, in Alabama, daughter of the late Morris Leland Williams and the late Ruby Nell Chandler Williams.

Margaret and her husband Charlie were long...

John Thomas Chastain

Dec 29, 2024

John Thomas Chastain, 95, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away on December 29, 2024, at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born on April 21, 1929, in Billingsley, Alabama, and was the son of the late Hugh Chastain and the late Dorothy Chastain.

He retired as a Shift Engineer at...

David Glennis Askins, Sr.

Dec 28, 2024

David Glennis Askins, Sr

February 22, 1935 - February 28, 2024

Reverend David Glennis Askins, a devoted servant of God, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on February 28, 2024, at the age of 89.

Born on February 22, 1935,...

Jerry Lee Farmer

Dec 28, 2024

Jerry Lee Farmer, 76, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away December 28, 2024, in Clanton, AL.

He was born October 21, 1948, in Pensacola, Florida, son of the late William Farmer and the late Joyce Farmer.

Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio. Later he joined the...

Gernie Ellis Cleckler

Dec 27, 2024

Gernie Ellis Cleckler, 71, of Selma, Alabama passed away December 27, 2024, at his Residence in Selma, Alabama.

He was born November 26, 1953, in Alabama, son of  the late Arthur Clecker and the late Lera Cleckler.

He was a Finishing Carpenter.

Surviving are his Wife, Patricia...

Angela Lynn Littleton

Dec 27, 2024

Angela Lynn Littleton, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 27, 2024, at St Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born August 20, 1961, in Alabama, daughter of the late Howard Littleton and the late Gladys Littleton.

She was a Cosmetologist and Home Health Aid.

Surviving are...

Charles Lytle Russell

Dec 26, 2024

Charles Lytle Russell, 82, of Verbena, Alabama passed away on December 26, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born on November 13, 1942, in Florida, and was the son of the late Claude Russell and the late Fay Russell.

He served his country faithfully for 21 years...

Emma Delores Smith Darabaris

Dec 22, 2024

Emma Delores Smith Darabaris, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away December 22, 2024, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born August 27, 1950, in Alabama, the daughter of the late Harvard Smith and the late Beulah Smith.

She was a Homemaker/State Worker.

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John Millard Parrish

Dec 18, 2024

John Millard Parrish, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 18, 2024, at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1943, in Florida, son of the late Millard Parrish and the late Mina Parrish.

He was a Homebuilder. He loved his family, enjoyed riding on his John...

Geoffrey Shane Almaroad

Dec 18, 2024

Geoffrey Shane Almaroad, 54, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2024, at his residence in Thorsby, Alabama.

He was born on March 1, 1970, in Alabama, and was the son of the late Luther Almaroad and the late Jean Ellison Almaroad.

He was a Mechanic.

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Charles Wayne Wright

Dec 16, 2024

Charles Wayne Wright, 76, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 16, 2024, at his residence

He was born October 15, 1948, in Alabama, son of the late Clyde Wright and the late Lavolia Wright.

He was Chief Deputy with the Chilton County Sheriff's Office.

Surviving...

Robert Ray Gilliland

Dec 15, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Ray Gilliland, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 15, 2024, at his Residence.

He was born February 24, 1944, in Alabama, son of the late Horace Gilliland and the late Melda Gilliland.

He was an Electrician.

Surviving are his Wife, Peggy J...

Earl Wayne Burtram

Dec 14, 2024

Earl  Wayne Burtram, 79, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 14, 2024, at Residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born November 18, 1945, in Alabama, son of the late Ernest Burtram and the late Mary Frances Brown.

He was a Crane Mechanic.

Surviving are his Wife, Martha...

Barbara Allen Giles

Dec 14, 2024

Barbara Foshee Giles

May 14, 1944-December 14, 2024

Mountain Springs Church on Wednesday 18, 2024

Visitation will begin at 11am. The Service will be at 12:00.

The burial will be at Mountain Springs Church

Proverbs 31:  10-31

“A wife of noble character who...

James Douglas Norton , Jr.

Dec 12, 2024

James Douglas Norton, Jr., 56, of Elmore, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on October 11, 1968, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Nancy Norton and the late James Norton.

He was a lover of all things outdoors. He...