Obituaries

William Larry Ward

William Larry Ward

Jul 20, 2018

William Larry Ward, 72, of Rockford died Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born on Saturday, April 27, 1946 in Coosa Co., AL, Son of the late Boyce Ward and the late Mary E. Guy Ward. He was a Owner of a Commercial Refrigeration Co. Surviving are Wife, Darleene Burnett Ward; Son, Christopher Michael (Heather) Ward; Daughter, Tracy Diane...

Mary Sue Foshee

Mary Sue Foshee

Jul 19, 2018

Mary Sue Foshee, 85, of Jemison died Thursday, July 19, 2018. She was born on Sunday, June 18, 1933 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Russell Littleton and the late Annice Bice Littleton. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Sarah (Artis) Connell; Grandson, Scott (Tiffani) Connell; Great-Granddaughter, Paisley Connell; Brothers, Billy (Pat) Littleton, Royce (Ann) Littleton,...

Rodney Lynn Martin

Rodney Lynn Martin

Jul 18, 2018

Rodney Lynn Martin, 64, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 301 Victory St, Clanton. He was born on Thursday, January 21, 1954 in Clanton, AL, Son of the late Charles L. Martin and the late Jean Willis Martin. He worked in construction with CSX Railroad. Surviving are Wife, Felicia Martin of Clanton, AL; Sons, Philip (Halie) Martin...

Eloise Griffin Glazner

Eloise Griffin Glazner

Jul 17, 2018

Eloise Griffin Glazner, 73, of Jemison died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Monday, January 29, 1945 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Woodrow Griffin and the late Hester Gore Griffin. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Jimmy Wayne Glazner of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Gina Glazner Smith of Jemison, AL; Grandchildren, Jeffrey...

Carl Franklin Miller

Carl Franklin Miller

Jul 15, 2018

Carl Franklin Miller, 82, of Jemison died Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was born on Wednesday, April 1, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late William F. Miller and the late Sudie F. Crowson Miller. He was a Brick mason. Surviving are Wife, Carole W. Miller of Jemison, AL; Son, David (Stacy) Miller of Jemison, AL; Daughters,...

Lonza Cleckler

Lonza Cleckler

Jul 14, 2018

Lonza Cleckler, 85, of Jemison died Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born on Saturday, June 24, 1933 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Theodore Cleckler and the late Lillie Dennis Cleckler. Lonza was a special person with special needs who touched our lives in a very special way. Surviving are Nephews, Jackie (Wanda) Day, Alan Day,...

Belinda Diane Bittinger

Belinda Diane Bittinger

Jul 11, 2018

Belinda Diane Bittinger, 68, of Jemison died Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1950 in Indiana, Daughter of the late Robert Wagner and the late Norma Jean Nine O'Haver. She worked as a Dispatcher for several years. A loving, wife, mother & grandmother. Surviving are Husband, Roger Bittinger of Jemison, AL; Son, Roger Alan...

Carla Regina Nelson Griffin

Carla Regina Nelson Griffin

Jul 7, 2018

Carla Regina Nelson Griffin, 62, of Clanton died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. She was born on Thursday, April 19, 1956 in Montgomery, AL, Daughter of the late David Carl Nelson and Geraldine Johnson Nelson. She was a Bank Clerk. Surviving are Husband, Rev. Robert Griffin of Clanton, AL; Son, Matt (Shona) Griffin of Clanton,...

James Lloyd Buddy Collins

James Lloyd Buddy Collins

Jul 6, 2018

James Lloyd "Buddy" Collins, 82, of Clanton died Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Vincent's Birmingham, Birmingham. He was born on Saturday, June 6, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Lloyd Collins and the late Willie Louise Martin Collins. He was a Driver for Public Transportation. Surviving are Wife, Ann Collins of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Lori...

Amelia Diane Bolton Havens

Amelia Diane Bolton Havens

Jul 1, 2018

Amelia Diane Bolton Havens, 66, of Clanton died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Tuesday, July 3, 1951 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Horace Milton Bolton and the late Carolyn Klinner Parker. She was a Educator for Georgia Schools. Surviving are Daughter, Lauren Havens (Steve) Combs; Son, Andrew Havens; Grandchildren, Dorian...

Bonnie S. Helms

Bonnie S. Helms

Jun 30, 2018

Bonnie S. Helms, 78, of Prattville died Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born on Friday, December 22, 1939 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Marvin Johnson and the late Carolyn Weaver Johnson. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Sons, L. Todd (Connie) Helms of Marbury, AL, Toby K. (Sherry) Helms of Montgomery, AL, Tracy S. Helms of Prattville,...

Carol Y. Williams

Carol Y. Williams

Jun 30, 2018

Carol Y. Williams, 65, of Midland, GA, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Kindred Hospice in Columbus, Georgia. She was born September 28, 1952 in Clanton, AL, daughter of the late Bruce W. Thomas and Jettielene Minor Thomas. She was a member at Cascade Hills Church, founder and former president of the Columbus Civitan Club, former president of the...

Luman Clyde Pete Ellison

Luman Clyde Pete Ellison

Jun 26, 2018

Luman "Pete" Clyde Ellison, 72, of Elberta died Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was born on Friday, February 22, 1946 in Alabama, Son of the late Cecil Clyde Ellison and the late Sophia Peters Ellison. He was a Wing Specialist with PEM Co. Aeroplex. Served in US Army as a Sargent. Surviving are Sons, Anthony Ellison of Clanton, AL,...

Shirlene Smith

Shirlene Smith

Jun 21, 2018

Shirlene Smith, 69, of Jemison died Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born on Monday, September 27, 1948 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Tommie F. Morris and the late Willie Mae Cofer Morris. She was a Owner of Smith Sanitation. Surviving are Daughter, Cheryle (David) Greene; Son, Michael (Lynn) Payton; Grandsons, Cory Green, Calab Greene, Zach...

Bobbie Jean Mcgough King

Bobbie Jean Mcgough King

Jun 20, 2018

Bobbie Jean McGough King, 47, of Montgomery died Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born on Friday, December 11, 1970 in Montgomery, AL, Daughter of the late Thomas Harvey McGough and Cathy Beringer Pugh. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Bryan King; Mother, Cathy Pugh; Brother, Tommy McGough; Stepdad, Gary Pugh; Grandmother, Helen Carnes; Niece, Alexa McGough; Nephew,...

Richard Griffin

Richard Griffin

Jun 18, 2018

Charles Richard Griffin, 71, of Jemison died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, November 22, 1946 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Charles Lee Griffin and the late Esenith Langston Griffin. He was a Machinist. Surviving are Wife, Margot Griffin; Daughters, Nicki Dawson, Michelle Brock; Grandchildren, Brittany Minor, Heather...

Larry D. Owens

Larry D. Owens

Jun 18, 2018

Larry D. Owens, 65, of Clanton died Monday, June 18, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, June 2, 1953 in Alabama, Son of the late James Matthew Owens and the late Elizabeth Deramus Owens. He was in construction. Surviving are his Daughter, Christy Owens; Son, Larry Wayne (Vanessa) Owens; Sisters, Ann (James) Burnette, Sharon Willis; Granddaughters, Britney (Stephen) Shaw,...

Ollie Mae Taylor

Ollie Mae Taylor

Jun 16, 2018

Ollie Mae Taylor, 86, of Clanton died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Compassus Hospice, Birmingham. She was born on Sunday, August 23, 1931 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Henry Murr and the late Leila Wilson Murr. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are 2 Sons, Billy Ray (Janice) Popwell, Jackie Miles (Ramona) Popwell; 7 Grandchildren, 16 Great...

Ralph Randall Melton

Ralph Randall Melton

Jun 14, 2018

Ralph Randall Melton, 64, of Jemison died Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was born on Thursday, February 25, 1954 in Alabama, Son of the late Cecil Redell Melton and the late Lucille Avery Melton. He was a Owner/Operator. Served in the US Army during the Korean War. Also a Baptist Minister since 1989. Surviving are Wife, Gail Mims Melton...

James Charles Owens

James Charles Owens

Jun 13, 2018

James Charles Owens, 61, of Jemison died Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born on Thursday, January 17, 1957 in Alabama, Son of the late William Hester Owens and the late Dorothy Weeks Owens. He was employed with Doster Construction Co., Inc. for 22 years. Surviving are Wife, Anita Owens of Jemison, AL; Son, Dustin (Nicole) Owens of Jemison,...