Obituaries

Janie Wade Bates

Janie Wade Bates

Nov 18, 2018

Janie Wade Bates, 85, of Clanton died Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born on Monday, June 5, 1933 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Charles Wade, Jr. and the late Minnie Fiquette Wade. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Hugh M. Lally Bates; Sons, Mickey (Barbara) Bates, Richard Bates; Daughter, Vickey Bates (Jerry) Grooms; Grandchildren,...

Julius Earl Deloach

Julius Earl Deloach

Nov 17, 2018

MSGT Julius Earl Deloach, 99, of Clanton died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1919 in Rockford, Alabama, Son of the late Millard Deloach and the late Susie Elizabeth Wright Deloach. He served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, was a WWII veteran, and a cattle farmer. Surviving are his...

Sallie Gowan Speaks

Sallie Gowan Speaks

Nov 17, 2018

Sallie Gowan Speaks, 88, of Clanton died Saturday, November 17, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, September 23, 1930 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Dr. Jesse Earl Gowan and the late Ruth Johnson Gowan. She was a Legal Secretary. Surviving are Daughters, Susan (Steve) Johnson, Ellen (Spencer) Traywick; Sons, Bill (Valerie) Speaks, Chris (Janine) Speaks; Grandchildren,...

Jerry Wendell Collins

Jerry Wendell Collins

Nov 15, 2018

Jerry Wendell Collins, 76, of Thorsby died Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was born on Friday, August 14, 1942 in Michigan, Son of the late Marcell Collins and the late Birtie Edwards Collins. He was a Superintendent with Brice Building. Surviving are Wife, Sandy Collins of Thorsby, AL; Daughter, Jennifer Henry of Thorsby, AL; Granddaughters, Haylee Henry of Thorsby,...

Dorothy Jacobs Dot Pearce

Dorothy Jacobs Dot Pearce

Nov 9, 2018

Dorothy "Dot" Jacobs Pearce, 94, of Maplesville died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Bibb County Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, January 31, 1924 in Greene County, AL, Daughter of the late Walter E. Jacobs and the late Lillie Carden Jacobs. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Ann Pearce (Wayne) Arnold; Son, Bill (Sandy) Pearce; Grandchildren, Chrissy...

Charles E. Druckemiller

Charles E. Druckemiller

Nov 8, 2018

Charles E. Druckemiller, 79, of Clanton died Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born on Friday, April 21, 1939 in Pennsylvania, Son of the late John Druckemiller and the late Priscilla Brought Druckemiller. He was a Assembly Line Worker. Surviving are Sons, Robert "Bobby" (Gerri) Druckemiller of Marbury, AL, Steve (Debbie) Druckemiller of Florence, AL, Justin (Brittany) Druckemiller of...

Stephen Allen Steve Jones

Stephen Allen Steve Jones

Nov 8, 2018

Stephen "Steve" Allen Jones, 69, of Clanton died Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, June 21, 1949 in Alabama, Son of the late Clarence Jones and the late Bessie Porter Jones. A very loving husband, dad, bonus dad, pop pop, brother, uncle & friend. He serviced his country from Vietnam til 1989. He was a recruiter...

Frank Donald Webber, Sr.

Frank Donald Webber, Sr.

Nov 7, 2018

Frank Donald Webber, Sr., 82, of Jemison died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Compassus Hospice, Birmingham. He was born on Sunday, January 5, 1936 in Alabama, Son of the late Odell Webber and the late Dollie Hudgins Webber. He was a Milkman for Barber's Milk. Surviving are Son, Frank Donald Webber, Jr. of Decatur, AL; Grandchildren, Miranda Schoonover, Shawna...

Willie Mae Hancock Lenoir

Willie Mae Hancock Lenoir

Nov 7, 2018

Willie Mae Hancock Lenoir, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 7, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. Willie was born November 30, 1936 in Macon County, AL, to William Rufus Hancock and Jessie Mae Choran Hancock. She was a 1955 graduate of Macon County High School. After high school, she was a beautician with her sister at...

Helen Avoline Metcalf

Helen Avoline Metcalf

Nov 3, 2018

Helen Avoline Metcalf, 61, of Clanton died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, September 1, 1957 in Alabama, Daughter of the late James Cottrell and the late Catherine Jones Cottrell. She was a homemaker. Surviving are Husband, William Metcalf of Clanton, AL; Sons, James Loper of Tooele, UT, Jason Loper of Ozark, AL,...

Jerrye Ann Burnett

Jerrye Ann Burnett

Nov 1, 2018

Jerrye Ann Burnett, 70, of Clanton died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville. She was born on Thursday, November 6, 1947 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late George H. Hamm and the late Maggie M. Friday Hamm. She was a Cashier. Surviving are Husband, Eason D. Burnett of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Amanda (Paul) McAnally...

Thomas Virdie Glenn

Thomas Virdie Glenn

Oct 30, 2018

Thomas "Virdie" Glenn, 91, of Jemison died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, September 3, 1927 in Coosa Co., AL. He was a Owner Music Store. Surviving are Wife, Doris T. Glenn of Jemison, AL; Sister-in-Law, Dorothy T. Plier of Jemison, AL; Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Friends will be received...

Connie Renea Campbell

Connie Renea Campbell

Oct 29, 2018

Connie Renea Campbell, 57, of Clanton died Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born on Friday, March 24, 1961 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Jessie Leon Farris and the late Estelle Littleton Farris. She was a Packer. Surviving are Husband, Tony Campbell; Daughters, Amy (Danny) Guy, Heather DeLoach, Christy (Jay) Pruitt; Grandchildren, Jacklynn DeLoach, CJ DeLoach,...

Phil Foster

Phil Foster

Oct 29, 2018

James Philip Foster (Phil), 64, of Verbena, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Monday, October 29, 2018 while doing what he loved, walking his sweet dog Ali. Phil leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Gail Philpot Foster; son, Brian Patrick Foster; sister, Judith Foster Reese (David); niece, Jillian Smith (Richard); three...

Marlena Nicole Hayes

Marlena Nicole Hayes

Oct 28, 2018

Marlena Nicole Hayes, was given as a blessing to Laura Hayes Liveoak as a beautiful daughter on July 8, 1989 at Baptist Hospital in Montgomery. She left this earth to go to her permanent home with her Lord and Savior. In the short 29 years she was here on this earth she loved with all her heart. She worked...

David W. Dave Norman, Sr.

David W. Dave Norman, Sr.

Oct 28, 2018

David "Dave" W. Norman, Sr., 82, of Clanton died Sunday, October 28, 2018. He was born on Thursday, February 6, 1936 in Montgomery, AL, Son of the late Ralph R. Norman, Sr. and the late Esther Dunn Norman. He was a Dept. of Human Resources. Surviving are Wife, Shirley H. Norman of Clanton, AL; Sons, David Norman of Clanton,...

Thomas Wayne Minor

Thomas Wayne Minor

Oct 26, 2018

Thomas Wayne Minor, 55, of Clanton died Friday, October 26, 2018 at Princeton BMC, Birmingham. He was born on Wednesday, December 5, 1962 in Alabama, Son of the late Little Tom Minor and Dollie Smitherman Hesler. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are Son, Jerome (Raven) Minor; Mother, Dollie Hesler; Brother, Jeff (Wanda) Minor; Half Sister, Lisa Baker. He was...

Gary Lynn Cofer

Gary Lynn Cofer

Oct 25, 2018

Gary Lynn Cofer, 54, of Clanton died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, October 23, 1964 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Ralph Winston Cofer and Louise Rollan Cofer. He was a Superintendent. Surviving are Wife, Crystal Carter Cofer of Clanton, AL; Son, Jarrod (Sam) Cofer; Daughters, Hailey (Johnny) Mims, Hannah...

Ray Connell

Ray Connell

Oct 24, 2018

Ray Connell, 46, of Thorsby died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, April 8, 1972 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of Chester Ray Connell, Sr. and Martha Ann Wyatt Connell. He was a retail salesperson. Surviving are his Father, Chester Ray Connell, Sr.; Mother, Martha Ann Connell; Sister, Angie (Doran)...

Carroll Lanier C.L. Johnson

Carroll Lanier C.L. Johnson

Oct 24, 2018

Carroll "C.L." Lanier Johnson, 84, of Clanton died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. He was born on Sunday, January 14, 1934 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Julius Raymond Johnson and the late Lottie Scarborough Johnson. He was a Pipefitter with Alabama Power. Surviving are Wife, Dorothy Jean Johnson; Daughter, Janice (Jerome) Howell;...