Obituaries

Denver Toke Dale

Denver Toke Dale

Jun 23, 2017

Dale, Mr. Denver Toke, age 85, a resident of Trussville, AL died on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Hatley's Healthcare in Clanton. He was born on April 27, 1932 to the late Samuel and Royal Mae Dale. Mr. Dale is survived by his children, Debra (Michael) Jones of Clanton, AL, Sharlyne (Ricky) Strong of Trussville, AL, Terresa (Randy) Strong...

Bernice Witt

Bernice Witt

Jun 22, 2017

Bernice Annette Witt, 71, of Jemison died Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born on Saturday, June 30, 1945 in Blount Co., AL, Daughter of the late James Witt and the late Della Hazel Rig Witt. She was a Administrative Assistant. Surviving are Daughter, Lori (Tim) Culver; 4 Grandchildren, Amber (Nathan) Carlee, Shannon (James) Henry, Austin (Jordan) Culver, Emilee...

Robert Jack Mizzell, Sr.

Robert Jack Mizzell, Sr.

Jun 20, 2017

Robert Jack Mizzell, Sr., 91, of Jemison died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7495 Co. Rd. 43, Jemison. He was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1925 in Perry Co., AL, Son of the late Chester A. Mizzell and the late Annie Lee Swindle Mizzell. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Sons, Chester E. Mizzell, Robert Jack Mizzell, Jr....

James Douglas Lollar

James Douglas Lollar

Jun 19, 2017

James Douglas Lollar, 70, of Billingsley died Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on Friday, February 21, 1947 in Alabama, Son of the late Lecil Lollar and the late Gertie Stripling. Surviving are his Wife, Brenda Lollar of Billingsley, AL; Daughters, Selena (Carey) Phillips of Equality, AL, Becky (James) Lewis of Jasper, AL; Sons, Paul...

Howard Q. Smith

Howard Q. Smith

Jun 19, 2017

Howard Q. Smith, Jr, 61, of Jemison died Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. He was born on Monday, July 18, 1955 in Montgomery, AL, Son of the late Howard Q. Smith, Sr. and the late Joann Grider Smith. He was a commercial drywall installer. Surviving are his Wife, Lanell Smith of Jemison, AL; Sister, Mardi...

Edward Joseph Ed Zekl, Jr.

Edward Joseph Ed Zekl, Jr.

Jun 17, 2017

Edward Joseph "Ed" Zekl, Jr., 71, of Clanton died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Saturday, February 9, 1946 in Oak Park, IL, Son of the late Edward J. Zekl, Sr. and the late Virginia Ann Healy Zekl. He was a steel salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Susan Cox Zekl of Clanton, AL;...

Shirley Ann Smitherman

Shirley Ann Smitherman

Jun 15, 2017

Shirley Ann Smitherman, 72, of Thorsby died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa. She was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1944 in Shelby, AL, Daughter of the late R.E. Garrett and the late Alice Smitherman Garrett. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Eric (Angie Ray) Smitherman; Grandchildren, Amanda (Jeremy) Dygert, Brandon (Courtney) Adams, Brad...

Franky Derell Dawson

Franky Derell Dawson

Jun 13, 2017

Franky Derell Dawson, 66, of Jemison died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Sunday, January 14, 1951 in Alabama, Son of the late Arline Dawson and the late Catherine Maddox Dawson. He was a Equipment Operator. Surviving are Wife, Tammy Lynn Dawson of Jemison, AL; Sons, Kenneth Derell (Teresa) Dawson of...

Joe Michael Robinson

Joe Michael Robinson

Jun 12, 2017

Joe Robinson, 71, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 in Pelham, Alabama. He had been battling Parkinson's disease for several years. A native of Thorsby, Alabama, Joe was born August 18, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and was raised by his parents Wilma (Goodgame) and Herman Robinson with his older brother Phillip (Jerry Ann) Robinson. Joe and his...

Faye Maddox Wilson Honeycutt

Faye Maddox Wilson Honeycutt

Jun 12, 2017

Faye Maddox Wilson Honeycutt, 88, of Clanton died Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born on Wednesday, August 22, 1928 in Alabama, Daughter of the late C. M. Maddox, Sr. and the late Jane Rainey Maddox. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Dwan (L.C.) Bowman of Clanton, AL; Son, Steve (Jane) Wilson of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, Jay...

Michael Keith Clenner

Michael Keith Clenner

Jun 11, 2017

Michael Keith Clenner, 71, of Maplesville died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Tuesday, April 2, 1946 in Maplesville, AL, Son of the late Earl W. Clenner and the late Betty Tucker Clenner. He was a Power Technician with AT&T. Surviving are Wife, Mary S. Clenner of Maplesville, AL; Sisters, Karyn (Marshall)...

Larry Irvin Lovett

Larry Irvin Lovett

Jun 11, 2017

Larry Lovett, 69, of Jemison died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, April 3, 1948 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Dolphus Lovett and the late Leora Roper Lovett. He was an automotive mechanic tech. Surviving are his Brothers, Joey (Cecilia) Lovett of Jemison, AL, Leon Lovett of...

Peggie Sue Watson

Peggie Sue Watson

Jun 8, 2017

Peggie Sue Watson, 71, of Clanton died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, February 11, 1946 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late George Hayes, Jr. and the late Louise Higgins Hayes. She was an assembly line worker. Surviving are Husband, Junior Watson of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Pam Coggins...

Lucille Mcfarland

Lucille Mcfarland

Jun 3, 2017

Lucile McCain McFarland, 95, passed away after a short illness June, 3, 2017 in Knoxville, Tn. with her family present. There will be a full obituary forthcoming when arrangements are made for her Memorial Service. We hope all who knew and loved her will attend.

Betty Faye Wilson Littleton

Betty Faye Wilson Littleton

Jun 3, 2017

Betty Faye Wilson Littleton, 80, of Clanton died Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born on Sunday, September 27, 1936 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Williams Wilson and the late Edna Driver Wilson. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are Daughters, Brenda (Bob) Epperson of Foley, AL, Sharon (Reggie) Mardis of Gardendale, AL; Brothers, JB "Butch" (Sandra) Wilson of...

Billy Ralph Herron

Billy Ralph Herron

Jun 3, 2017

Billy Ralph Herron, 78, of Jemison died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, January 25, 1939 in Jefferson Co., AL, Son of the late Clyde Herron and the late Abby Segal Herron. He was a Mechanic Supervisor. Surviving are his Son, John (Pam) Herron of Jemison, AL; Grandchildren, Megan Elease Herron, Brittney Herron...

Hudson A Smith

Hudson A Smith

Jun 2, 2017

Hudson A. Smith, 95, of Lawley died Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born on Wednesday, September 21, 1921 in Alabama, Son of the late Messer Smith and the late Zula Wright Smith. He was a fabricator with U.S. Steel. He was an Army Veteran in World War II and the Korean War. He also served as a deacon...

James Karl Burnett

James Karl Burnett

Jun 1, 2017

James Karl Burnett, 53, of Clanton died Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was born on Friday, December 13, 1963 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Jim P. Burnett and the late Myra M. Burnett. He was a Truck Driver. He also worked with the Chilton County Sheriffs Department as a jailer. Surviving are Sons, Brannon (Misty) Burnett,...

Dot Lawrence

Dot Lawrence

May 30, 2017

Dorothy T. (Dot) Lawrence, 85, of Clanton died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, May 14, 1932 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Charles E. Tucker and the late Mary Taylor Tucker. She was the Central Alabama Electric Corporation Office Manager. Surviving are Son, Rick Lawrence (Christy Cobb) of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Kim...

Mary Orell Baker

Mary Orell Baker

May 28, 2017

Graveside funeral services for Mary Orell Baker, 80, of Clanton, were held at Temple Assembly of God Cemetery on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dale Collins officiating. Mrs. Baker was born in Chilton County on Monday, July 20, 1936, the daughter of Richard Almon and the late Rhoda Bolton Brewer. She died Sunday, May 28,...