Obituaries

Donald Ruel Josephs

Donald Ruel Josephs

Aug 19, 2018

Donald Ruel Josephs, 84, of Clanton died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, October 13, 1933 in San Francisco, CA. He was a California highway patrolman. Surviving are his Wife, Paula Josephs; Sister, Patricia McCormick; Nephews, Tim McCormick, Dennis McCormick; Sister-in-Law, Mary J Shaver; A Host of Nieces & Nephews....

Jackie Tipton Sanders

Jackie Tipton Sanders

Aug 17, 2018

Jackie Tipton Sanders, 67, of Verbena died Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born on Thursday, August 9, 1951 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Billy Jack Tipton and Bobbie Pope Tipton. She was a Dental Receptionist. Surviving are Husband, Ralph Sanders; Son, Eugene (Christy) Stange; Daughter, Jenny Summerlin; Stepson, Brian (Amy) Sanders; Stepdaughter, Tiffany Sanders; Brothers, Hubert (Yoko)...

Bobbie Jean Gothard

Bobbie Jean Gothard

Aug 16, 2018

Bobbie Jean Gothard, 75, of Jemison died Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born on Friday, April 30, 1943 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late Cecil Cleckler and the late Mary Faye Robinson Cleckler. She was a Assembly Line Worker. Surviving are Daughters, Penny Jones of Jemison, AL, Juanita (Billy) Wyatt of Clanton, AL; Son, Benjamin Gothard of...

Jeanna Ray Headley

Jeanna Ray Headley

Aug 16, 2018

Jeanna Ray Headley, 48, of Jemison died Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born on Sunday, February 8, 1970 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Billy Ray and the late Athlone Ray. She was a Cosmetologist. Surviving are Daughter, Caitlyn Headley; Son, Terry Headley; Grandchildren, Brooklyn Headley, Aubree Headley; Sisters, Joy Dunn, Judy Davenport; Brother, Joe Davenport....

Leila Mae Burnett

Leila Mae Burnett

Aug 15, 2018

Leila Mae Burnett, 72, of Birmingham died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Aspire Health & Rehab. She was born on Tuesday, September 11, 1945 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Howard D. Burnett and the late Fay C. Cowart Burnett. She was a clerical supervisor. Surviving are her Sister, Linda Fay Burnett of Birmingham, AL. She was...

James Wesley Tanton

James Wesley Tanton

Aug 11, 2018

James Wesley Tanton, 62, of Verbena died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, July 29, 1956 in Alabama, Son of the late LaDrue Tanton and the late Elizabeth Pattillo. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

Jean Wilson Pierce

Jean Wilson Pierce

Aug 10, 2018

Jean Wilson Pierce, 77, of Prattville died Friday, August 10, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1940 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Gene Wilson and the late Grace Gray Wilson. She was a Cashier. Surviving are Son, Rickey Pierce of Billingsley, AL; Sister, Glenda (Eddie) Driver of Marbury, AL; 4 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded...

Hollie Irene Guertin

Hollie Irene Guertin

Aug 9, 2018

Hollie Irene Guertin, 71, of Verbena died Thursday, August 9, 2018. She was born on Thursday, September 26, 1946 in Hillsborough, FL, Daughter of the late Bill Bodden and the late Herstine Stone Boden. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Gary Guertin; Daughters, Tammy (Fred) Gentry, Kelly (James) Sims; Grandchildren, David & Thomas Gentry, Ethan & Delaney Sims....

Nellie Jane Hudman Newman

Nellie Jane Hudman Newman

Aug 7, 2018

Nellie Jane Hudman Newman entered her Eternal Home on August 7, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husbands Eugene Windsor, Charles Preston Newman, her parents John and Clara Hudman, four dear brothers, two precious sisters, and numerous beloved in-laws. She is survived by her daughters Diana Windsor,Marlene (Ned) James, Joyce (Mark E. Smith) Guthrie, and Gaynell Dee...

Wilhimena Wyatt

Wilhimena Wyatt

Aug 5, 2018

Wilhimena Wyatt, 82, of Clanton died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Friday, July 10, 1936 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Woodrow Finklea and the late Mary Jane Bradwell Finklea. She was a waitress. Surviving are Husband, Grady Wyatt of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Mary Ann (Michael) Santos of Jacksonville, AL; Grandchildren, Angela (Ronnie)...

Bonnie M. Creekmore

Bonnie M. Creekmore

Aug 5, 2018

Bonnie M. Creekmore, 97, of Clanton died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 3645 Co. Rd. 32, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, October 30, 1920 in Arkansas, Daughter of the late Philip W. Kiser and the late Elsie Walker. She was a homemaker. Surviving are Son, Rex Lee (Nancy) Creekmore; Daughter, Kaye C. (John F.) Parker; 4 Grandchildren, Kevin...

Datha Cleckler Littlefield

Datha Cleckler Littlefield

Aug 5, 2018

Datha Cleckler Littlefield, 96, of Jemison died Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, August 1, 1922 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Posey Cleckler and the late Susie Sammons Cleckler. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughters, JoAnn (Bobby) Lewis of Jemison, AL, Cindy (Howard) Porter of Clanton, AL; 8 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren, 4...

Mary Elizabeth Ransom Martin

Mary Elizabeth Ransom Martin

Aug 5, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Ransom Martin, 83, of Clanton died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Friday, August 31, 1934 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Lonnie Austin Cleckley and the late Emma Jane Smith Cleckley. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Ricky (Casey) Martin; Daughter, Linda (Tim) Hollinger; Sister, Shirley...

Tonya Anderson Todd

Tonya Anderson Todd

Aug 4, 2018

Tonya Anderson Todd, 35, of Maplesville died Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born on Saturday, July 23, 1983 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of Robert Earl Anderson and Angela Leigh Earl Anderson. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Jason Todd of Maplesville, AL; Sons, Bradlee Padgett of Maplesville, AL, Brantlee Padgett of Maplesville, AL, Anderson Todd of...

Bruce Eugene Sims

Bruce Eugene Sims

Aug 3, 2018

Bruce Eugene Sims, 63, of Clanton died Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. He was born on Thursday, March 3, 1955 in Alabama, Son of the late John Sims and the late Ellen Barnett Sims. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Wife, Charlene Sims; Sons, Stacy Eugene Sims, Tyler (Sara) Kunz; Daughter, Tina D. (Jose)...

Edward Pete Mckee

Edward Pete Mckee

Jul 31, 2018

Edward "Pete" Jarman McKee, 81, of Wetumpka passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, September 17, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Vaughn C. McKee and the late Sallie Culp McKee. He was U.S. Army Retired. Surviving are Son, Shae (Valerie) Gentry; Daughter, Tara Chavers; 7 Grandchildren, Savannah Gentry,...

Gayla Frances Jones

Gayla Frances Jones

Jul 31, 2018

Gayla Frances Wyatt Jones, 71 ,of Shelby passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, November 9,1946 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Curtis D. Wyatt and the late Jewell Cost Wyatt. She was a retired clerk for the Columbiana Water Board. Surviving are Husband, Billy C. Jones; 3 Sons, Jeffery A.(Melinda) Jones,...

Walter Cecil Taylor

Walter Cecil Taylor

Jul 26, 2018

Walter Cecil Taylor, 71, of Marbury died Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born on Friday, November 8, 1946 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Cecil Edward Taylor and the late Callie Elizabeth Smith Taylor. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and most of all a true friend. He will be greatly missed, and forever loved....

Jimmie Julius Ellison

Jimmie Julius Ellison

Jul 25, 2018

Jimmie Julius Ellison, 77, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Friday, September 20, 1940 in Alabama, Son of the late Marion Ellison and the late Ila Mae Dozier Ellison. Surviving are Sister, Helen Dawson of Clanton, AL; 2 Brothers, Lonnie (Jene) Ellison, Ohio, Marion Ellison, Jr., Texas; A...

Matthew Christopher Pyron

Matthew Christopher Pyron

Jul 24, 2018

Matthew Christopher Pyron, 40, of Hoover died Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, March 14, 1978 in Jefferson Co., AL, Son of Ted Judson Pyron and Gail Weathers Pyron. He was a Mortgage Lender. Surviving are Parents, Ted and Gail Pyron of Hoover, AL; Brother, Scott (Katrina) Pyron of Hoover, AL; Sister, Katie (Nathan) Kelly of...