Obituaries

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...

Travis Adams

Travis Adams

Jul 23, 2018

James Travis Adams, 70, of Clanton died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Jackson Hospital , Montgomery. He was born on Sunday, November 16, 1947 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Luther E. Adams and the late Lela M. Mims Adams. He was a Telephone Repairman. Surviving are Sisters, Mary Ann Brasher, Wanda Martin; A Number of Nieces...

James Alfred Pete Huett

James Alfred Pete Huett

Jul 23, 2018

James "Pete" Alfred Huett, 89, of Prattville died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Prattville Nursing Home, Prattville. He was born on Friday, August 17, 1928 in Billingsley, AL, Son of the late Ira G. Huett and the late Zadie Weldon Huett. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are Wife, Dora Huett of Prattville, AL; Son, John William "JW" (Cindy) Huett...

Judy Lane Moates Popwell

Judy Lane Moates Popwell

Jul 22, 2018

Judy Lane Moates Popwell, 68, of Clanton died Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, July 19, 1950 in Alabama, Daughter of the late George W. Moates and the late Christine E. Wright Moates. She was a VP of Operations with McClean Power Systems. Surviving are Husband, Jerry D. Popwell of Clanton, AL; Sons, Anthony D. (Brianna)...

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...