Obituaries

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,...

Brandy Lee Burt

Brandy Lee Burt

Jun 12, 2018

Brandy Lee Burt, 39, of Clanton died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, March 8, 1979 in Georgia, Daughter of John Berry Robertson and Bonnie Gail Curtis. She was a waitress. Surviving are her Mother, Bonnie Gail Curtis; Father, John Robertson; Son, Robert Walker; Daughter, Bonnie Walker; Grandmother, Bonnie B. Schoener; Half Brother,...

Emma Ann Hope

Emma Ann Hope

Jun 12, 2018

Emma Ann Hope, 74, of Jemison died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She was born on Tuesday, February 22, 1944 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Laverne Burnette and the late Icye Blow Burnette. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Sons, Randy (Misty) Payton of Clanton, AL, Kendall L. Payton of Clanton,...

Andrew Ryan Andy Scott

Andrew Ryan Andy Scott

Jun 11, 2018

Andrew "Andy" Ryan Scott, 38, of Clanton died Monday, June 11, 2018. He was born on Monday, April 21, 1980 in Alabama, Son of Wilton Douglas Scott and Opal Keener Scott. He was a Programmer. Surviving are Wife, Tonya Scott of Clanton, AL; Sons, Andrew Ryan Scott II of Clanton, AL, Tyler Joseph Scott of Clanton, AL; Niece &...

Lacie Annette Fridy

Lacie Annette Fridy

Jun 11, 2018

Lacie Annette Fridy, 38, of Montevallo died Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born on Thursday, December 27, 1979 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Unknown and the late Unknown. She was a Bookkeeper. Surviving are Husband, James Thomas Fridy. Arrangements to be announced later. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Daniel Roscoe Smitherman

Daniel Roscoe Smitherman

Jun 10, 2018

Mr. Daniel R. Smitherman, 73, of Maplesville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Friday, September 8, 1944 in Maplesville, Alabama, Son of the late Doil Smitherman and the late Inez Payne. He was a Welder. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patty...

Olen Erskin Bice

Olen Erskin Bice

Jun 6, 2018

Olen Erskin Bice, 78, of Verbena died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Tuesday, January 16, 1940 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Ottis Bice and the late Flossie Minor Bice. He was a Owner. Surviving are Wife, Evelyn Bice; Daughters, Kaye Simmons, Audrey Simmons, Carmen Cochrane; Son, Carl...

Corma Jane Osmon

Corma Jane Osmon

Jun 6, 2018

Corma Jane Osmon, 79, of Vestavia died Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was born on Saturday, May 20, 1939 in Birmingham, AL, Daughter of the late Philip W. Osmon and the late Ludell Spaulding Osmon. She was a RN. Surviving are Daughters, Valerie (Christopher) Hatch of Birmingham, AL, Christie (Jerry) Myers, Ohio; Granddaughter, Natalie Myers; Step- Granddaughter, Christina Hatch....