Obituaries

Allison Robinson Norman

Allison Robinson Norman

Apr 23, 2017

Allison Robinson Norman, 52, of Clanton died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. She was born on Friday, April 9, 1965 in Chilton Co.,AL, Daughter of the late Arthur Robinson and the late Mary Cleckley Robinson. She was a scheduler for Suncrest Home Health. Surviving are Husband, Dara Norman; Sons, Patrick Norman, Blake (Hollie) Norman; Companion,...

Edna E. Hayes

Edna E. Hayes

Apr 23, 2017

Edna E. Hayes, 70, of Billingsley died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, May 6, 1946 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late Albert Smith and the late Lottie Bell Minor Smith. She was a Dietician. Surviving are Sons, Joey (Judy) Hayes of Cumming, GA, Kevin (Joy) Hayes of Billingsley,...

James Marion Traywick

James Marion Traywick

Apr 21, 2017

James Marion Traywick, 76, of Billingsley died Friday, April 21, 2017. He was born on Thursday, November 21, 1940 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Dothan Traywick and the late Pearl Gray Traywick. He was a Truck Driver. Worked with Teamsters Local 612. Surviving are Wife of 55 years, Lillie Faye Wilkins Traywick of Billingsley, AL; Daughters,...

Jessica Lee Finlayson

Jessica Lee Finlayson

Apr 21, 2017

Jessica Lee Finlayson, 29, of Katy died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Houston Methodist Hospital. She was born on Saturday, August 15, 1987 in Mobile Co., AL, Daughter of Ray Wilson Finlayson and Tammy Lee Carbonie Finlayson. Surviving are her Mother, Tammy Woodham of Helena, AL; Father, Ray Finlayson of Katy, TX; Step-Mother, Cheryl Finlayson of Katy, TX; Step-Father,...

Lowell W. Poole

Lowell W. Poole

Apr 20, 2017

Lowell W. Poole, 72, of Clanton died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Thursday, March 22, 1945 in Tuscaloosa, AL, Son of the late Lowell Poole and the late Reba Wainwright Poole. He was a Maintenance Supervisor. Surviving are Wife, Donna Hay Poole of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Karen (Chuck) Stewart of Montgomery, AL; Sons,...

J.C. Smith

J.C. Smith

Apr 19, 2017

J. C. Smith, 78, of Jemison died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born on Wednesday, April 27, 1938 in Bibb Co., AL, Son of the late Morgan Smith and the late Nettie Jones Smith. He was a Shipping Supervisor. Surviving are Wife, Katherine C. Smith; Sons, Steve Smith, Lynn (Tracy) Smith, Brian (Kim) Smith; Daughter, Brenda Smith all...

Gene Coach Cost

Gene Coach Cost

Apr 18, 2017

Gene Cost, 85, of Jemison died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, March 19, 1932 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Otis Vernon Cost and the late Carrie Mae Rutherford. He was a Teacher. Surviving are his Wife, Myrtle H. Cost of Jemison, AL; Daughters, Teresa Davis (Mickey)...

Danny Mcgee

Danny Mcgee

Apr 15, 2017

Danny McGee, 51, of Billingsley died Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born on Saturday, July 3, 1965 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of Frank McGee and Mary Ann McGee. He was a Logistics Manager at Adient. Surviving are Wife, Connie McGee; Son, Derick McGee (Kaci); Daughter, Cyndal Birrel (Chris); Grandson, Kade McGee; Stepson, Chris Koepke, Greg Czajkowski; Father,...

Annie Ruth Rhodes

Annie Ruth Rhodes

Apr 14, 2017

Annie Ruth Rhodes, 86, of Clanton died Friday, April 14, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Friday, January 9, 1931 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Charles Easterling and the late Amy Payton Easterling. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Sons, Ed ( Bonnie) Rhodes, Ricky Rhodes; Daughters, Charlotte Davis, Brenda Barber,...

Betty B. Harrell

Betty B. Harrell

Apr 11, 2017

Betty B. Harrell, 86, of Jemison, AL died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was a seamstress and dress designer for more than 60 years as well as working in the Men's Department at Bennett's in Clanton. She was a member of South Columbiana Church of Christ. She was devoted to her husband, George H. Harrell, who preceded her in...

Robert Eugene Letson, Jr.

Robert Eugene Letson, Jr.

Apr 10, 2017

Robert Eugene Letson, Jr., 85, of Calera died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Divericare of Riverchase, Birmingham. He was born on Tuesday, July 14, 1931 in Gulfport, MS, Son of the late Robert Eugene Letson, Sr. and the late Daisy Letson. He was a Sheriff Officer. Surviving are Wife, Peggy Letson of Calera, AL; Sons, Robert (Joy) Letson of...

Jerome Pearl Barnes Price

Jerome Pearl Barnes Price

Apr 8, 2017

Jerome Pearl Barnes Price, 80, of Clanton died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Tuesday, September 1, 1936 in Woodstock, GA, Daughter of the late John D. Barnes and the late Willie Pearl Smith Barnes. She was a Clerk. Surviving are Husband, Morris N. Price; Son, Michael E. Price (Barbara); Daughters,...

Emma Frank Mcrae Frankie Bowers

Emma Frank Mcrae Frankie Bowers

Apr 5, 2017

Emma Frank "Frankie" McRae Bowers died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at home after a brief illness. She was born February 7, 1929 in Verbena, Alabama, to Alpha and Doyle McRae and graduated from Chilton County High School. She earned her A.B. in sociology and psychology from the University of Alabama in 1950, where she was a member of Delta...

Bettie Jean Melgosa

Bettie Jean Melgosa

Apr 2, 2017

Mrs. Bettie Willis Melgosa, daughter of the late LeRoy and Bonnie Cofer Willis was born on September 7, 1935 in Chilton County. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young teenager. She was a founding member of Victory Baptist Church, that was established in 1971. Through her church, she was an avid supporter of missions....

Robert Joseph Putman

Robert Joseph Putman

Apr 2, 2017

Robert Joseph Putman, 60, of Verbena died Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born on Tuesday, March 12, 1957 in Kentucky, Son of the late Roger Putman and the late Marilyn Stieglitz Putman. He was a Woodworker. Surviving are Wife, Susan Putman of Verbena, AL; Sons, Chris (Konae) Putman of Chugiak, AK, Greg Putman of Anchorage, AK; Grandson, Ryker...

Diane Burks Owen

Diane Burks Owen

Apr 1, 2017

Diane Burks Owen, 67, of Jemison died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at St. Vincent's Hospital Chilton. She was born on Thursday, November 3, 1949 in Alabama, Daughter of the late George Harold Burks and Mary Ida Jones Burks. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, James L. Owen of Jemison, AL; Mother, Mary I. Jones of Prattville, AL; Son,...

Annie G. Kline

Annie G. Kline

Mar 29, 2017

Annie G. Kline, 67, of Clanton died Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born on Monday, September 26, 1949 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Lewis Gulledge and the late Dorothy Frances Wolley Gulledge. She was a Salesperson. Surviving are Daughter, Rita (Pete) Farmer; Grandson, Eric (Summer) Patterson; Grandchildren, Eli Patterson & Allison Bazell; 4 Sisters &...

Jackie H. Rice

Jackie H. Rice

Mar 28, 2017

Jackie H. Rice, 61, of Clanton died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, August 20, 1955 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of Howard Rice and the late Edna Dubin Rice. He was a Painter. Surviving are Son, Brandon (Amber) Rice of Prattville, AL; Daughters, Heather (Tim) Bryant of Clanton, AL,...

Willadean F. Lawrence

Willadean F. Lawrence

Mar 27, 2017

Willadean F. Lawrence, 84, of Clanton died Monday, March 27, 2017. She was born on Sunday, February 5, 1933 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Artis Glover Friday and the late Nora Cleckler Friday. She was a Radio Host of Gospel music on WKLF Radio, Clanton, AL. Surviving are Sons, Ronnie Lawrence, David "Cotton" Lawrence (Allison); Daughter, Gail Easterling...

Jessie Mae Ray

Jessie Mae Ray

Mar 25, 2017

Jessie Mae Ray, 88, of Jemison died Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born on Sunday, March 17, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Onnie Porter and the late Pearlie Ellison Porter. She was a Cafeteria Worker. Surviving are Daughter, Gina Ray (Brandi Renfroe) of Jemison, AL; Daughter-in-Law, Linda Ray of Jemison, AL; Grandsons, Dale Ray...