Obituaries

Joseph Francis Green

Joseph Francis Green

Jun 5, 2018

Joseph Francis Green, Born in Alabama on June 22, 1949, The first born son of James Levi and Lottie Frances Hale Green. After 26 years, Joe retired as an engineer from the Alabama Department of Transportation. He was an avid farmer and gardener all his life and greatly enjoyed the blessings of Gods creation. As a master craftsman, Joe...

James T. Blankenship

James T. Blankenship

Jun 4, 2018

James T. Blankenship, 88, of Clanton died Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born on Monday, April 28, 1930 in West Virginia, Son of the late Preston Blankenship and the late Matilda Estep Blankenship. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Daughters, Genola (Darrell) Terry, Sylvia (Jimmy) Cleckler, Robin Goodman; Sons, Jeff (Frances) Blankenship, Sammy (Billy Jo) Blankenship; Grandson,...

John Albert Pitts

John Albert Pitts

Jun 4, 2018

John Pitts, 33, of Thorsby passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Vincent's East, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, January 4, 1985 in Birmingham, AL John is survived by his parents, Jim and Deb Pitts of Thorsby, AL; his sister, Anna Pitts Wright (Drew) of Collinsville, AL; nieces, Shelby and Abigail Wright of Collinsville, AL. Friends will...

Frances Bennett Haddock

Frances Bennett Haddock

Jun 3, 2018

Frances Barnett Haddock, 74, of Denham Springs died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at St. Vincent's , Birmingham. She was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1943 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Benjamin F. Bennett and the late Lois Irene Moses Bennett. She was a Sales Associate at Wal-Mart. Surviving are Son, Ronnie Judy of Buras, LA; Daughter,...

Jeanette Mims Teel

Jeanette Mims Teel

Jun 3, 2018

Jeanette Mims Teel, 81, of Clanton died Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was born on Monday, June 8, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late James Lloyd Mims and the late Neacie Smith Mims. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, John D. Teel of Clanton, AL; Sons, Ricki & Caroline Teel of Faunsdale, AL, Rennie &...

Martha Sue Dillard

Martha Sue Dillard

May 31, 2018

Martha Sue Dillard, 87, of Logan died Thursday, May 31, 2018. She was born on Sunday, June 29, 1930 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Robert David Wright and the late Mary Ethel Elrod Wright. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Sons, Robert Dillard, Donald Dillard; Sister, Jo Crane; 7 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband,...

Patsy H. Dolby

Patsy H. Dolby

May 31, 2018

Patsy H. Dolby, 69, of Verbena died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, January 29, 1949 in Texas. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Surviving are her Husband, Mr. Willie M. Thomas of Verbena, AL; Son, Mr. Matt Dolby of Clanton, AL; 10 Step-Children. Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m.,...

Charles Harris Hudson

Charles Harris Hudson

May 30, 2018

Charles Harris Hudson, 77, of Clanton died Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was born on Monday, September 16, 1940 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Thomas Harris Hudson and the late Alice Connell Hudson. He was an investor. Surviving are his Wife, Carolyn W. Hudson of Clanton, AL; Son, Scott (Paige) Hudson of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Mickey...

Hoover K. Armstrong

Hoover K. Armstrong

May 30, 2018

Hoover (Red) K. Armstrong, 89, Of Clanton, Alabama formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away from complications from Congested Heart Failure and COPD at 8:45am, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Chilton St. Vincent Hospital in Clanton, Alabama. Hoover was born August 7, 1928, in Jefferson County, AL., to the late Lee Roy Armstrong and Cora Bell Haynes Armstrong. He married...

Randy Blake Pledger

Randy Blake Pledger

May 29, 2018

Randy Blake Pledger, 64, of Thorsby died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Friday, April 9, 1954 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Morris Austin Pledger and Betty Ruth Oaks Pledger. He was an automotive mechanic. Surviving are Mother, Betty Pledger; Brothers, Phillip (Benita) Pledger of Thorsby, AL, Jerry (Sharon) Pledger of...

Jimmy Ray Shorty Mims

Jimmy Ray Shorty Mims

May 29, 2018

Jimmy Ray "Shorty" Mims, 77, of Verbena died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Friday, May 23, 1941 in Alabama, Son of the late George P. Mims and the late Fannie Bea Moates Mims. He was a car salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Emily Mims of Verbena, AL; Daughter, Cindy (Jerry) Blackmon of Clanton,...

Judy Ann Minor

Judy Ann Minor

May 23, 2018

Judy Ann Minor, 68, of Clanton died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Wednesday, November 16, 1949 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Shorty Latham and the late Eunice Driver. She was a Material Handler. Surviving are Sons, Allen (Amanda) Ray, Jonathan (Ashley) Latham; Daughter, LaDonna G. Minor; Grandson,...

Jerry Dwayne Dennis

Jerry Dwayne Dennis

May 23, 2018

Jerry Dwayne Dennis, 53, of Clanton died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at St. Vincent's, Birmingham,. He was born on Sunday, May 31, 1964 in Montgomery, AL, Son of the late Charles Wayne Dennis and Floree Hudman. He was a Regional Manager for Industrial Cleaning. Surviving are Daughter, Meghan (Evan) Schrock of Bellevue, WA; Mother, Floree (Sidney) Hudman of Clanton,...

Avie Whaley

Avie Whaley

May 21, 2018

Avie Mae (Yates) Whaley, 88, of Clanton passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. She was born on Sunday, March 2, 1930 in Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late L.B. Yates and the late Nannie Moody Yates. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Jack Whaley of Clanton, AL; Son, Tony (Misti) Whaley of Gulf Shores, AL; Grandson, Brian...

Grace T. Meank

Grace T. Meank

May 16, 2018

Grace T. Meank, 89, of Verbena died Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born on Sunday, January 6, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late John Thomas and the late Era Marcus Thomas. She was a Sewing Plant Presser. Surviving are Son, Carey (Nancy) Meank of Verbena, AL; Daughter, Janice Meank of Clanton, AL; Grandson, Casey (Beth)...

Ora Faye Mayfield

Ora Faye Mayfield

May 16, 2018

Ora Faye Mayfield, 83, of Maplesville died Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, December 18, 1934 in Walker, AL, Daughter of the late Morgan Ratliff and the late Annie Laura Livingston Ratliff. She was a School Teacher. Surviving are Sons, Garry Mayfield of Maplesville, AL, Jerome (Mesha) Mayfield of Maplesville, AL; Granddaughters, Janice Maddox of Maplesville,...

Faye Smith

Faye Smith

May 15, 2018

Faye Smith, 89, of Clanton died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Thursday, July 5, 1928 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Houston M. Lowery and the late Naomi Pate Lowery. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Sons, Jimmy (Sherry) Smith; Daughter, Charlotte Smith; Keith (Lisa) Smith; 5 Grandchildren, 11...

John Andrew Southard

John Andrew Southard

May 15, 2018

John Andrew Southard, 49, of Clanton died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Vincent's , Birmingham. He was born on Sunday, February 23, 1969 in Georgia, Son of the late James Southard and the late Peggy Norris Southard. He was a Restaurant Worker. Surviving are Sons, John Marcus Southard, Jason Southard; Brother, Anthony Southard; Father, James Southard. He was...

Martha J. Hilyer

Martha J. Hilyer

May 14, 2018

Martha J. Hilyer, 94, of Verbena passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. She was born on Monday, May 28, 1923 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Enoch Easterling and the late Sadie Mims Easterling. She was a Homemaker, excellent cook, seamstress. Surviving are Daughter, Ann H. (Kirk) Wilson of Round Oak, GA;...

Dorothy Garner Bannister

Dorothy Garner Bannister

May 11, 2018

Dorothy Garner Bannister, 84, of Clanton died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Thursday, February 8, 1934 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Onzle Dellis Garner and the late Mattie Mae Seal Garner. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Garry (Mark) Bannister. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Onzie...