Obituaries

Royce Melvin Ellison

Dec 1, 2024

Royce Ellison, a beloved minister, devoted husband, and loving father passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 69. With a heart full of love for others and a deep, abiding faith in God, Royce spent over 50 years of his life serving in ministry, guiding countless people with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication.

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Mildred Louise Kelley

Nov 29, 2024

Mildred Louise Kelley, 90, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 29, 2024, at her residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born August 10, 1934, in Opelika. Alabama, daughter of the late Frank Arthur and the late Annie Arthur.

She was a farmer and housewife.

Surviving...

Earnestine Adams Hilyer

Nov 29, 2024

Earnestine Adams Hilyer, 95, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 29, 2024, at her residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born on May 11, 1929, in Verbena, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Earnest Adams and Leona Cleckler Adams.

She retired from...

Janet Beth Chastain

Nov 29, 2024

Janet Beth Chastain, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on November 29, 2024 after a courageous fight, at St.Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born September 9, 1956, in Alabama, daughter of the late Ruben Horace Burnett and the late Alma Grace Burnett.

She was a homemaker. She was...

Michael Lewis Cleckler

Nov 28, 2024

Michael Lewis Cleckler, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 28, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 17, 1951, in Alabama, son of the late Lewis Cleckler and the late Annie Pearl Cleckler Driver.

He was a Contractor. He is better known as "The Mike". He...

Talmage Wade Dale

Nov 27, 2024

Talmage Wade Dale, 61, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on November 27, 2024, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born September 19, 1963, in Alabama, son of the late Doyle Dale and Elder May Foshee.

He was a truck driver.  His hobbies included watching Alabama...

Shirley Ann Wilson

Nov 27, 2024

Our devoted Mother, Shirley Ann Wilson, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1945, to Dolphus and Leora Lovett of Thorsby Alabama. She was a wonderful, devoted wife and mother who leaves behind a legacy of strength and love.

She was proceeded in death by her...

Katheryn "Faye" Thompson Mcafee

Nov 23, 2024

Katheryn Faye Thompson McAfee, 82, of Centreville, Alabama passed away November 23, 2024, at Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born October 1, 1942, in Bibb County, Alabama, daughter of the late Barney Carter Thompson and the late Ella Eatmon Thompson.

She was retired from...

Dixie Skidmore Jones

Nov 22, 2024

Dixie Skidmore Jones, 67, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 22, 2024, at her residence.

She was born March 16, 1957, in Eutaw, Alabama, daughter of the late Joe Lee Skidmore and the late Mary Lee Skidmore.

She was a Seamstress by trade and a...

Loretta Cooedy

Nov 21, 2024

Loretta Lockhart Cooedy, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 21, 2024.

She was born March 9, 1937, daughter of the late Fate Lockhart and the late Minnie Rhodes Lockhart Haddox.

She was a life long resident of Chilton County, Alabama, along with her husband of 67 years, the late Willie L. "Buddy" Cooedy. They...

Matthew Randall Riffe

Nov 21, 2024

Matthew Randall Riffe, 63, of Randolph, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2024, in Randolph, Alabama.

He was born on February 19, 1961, in Alabama, to the late James Riffe and late Joann Riffe.

He spent many years as a Laborer at Gulf State Paper in Maplesville,...

James Ricky Cleckler

Nov 19, 2024

James Ricky Cleckler, 72, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away November 19, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL.

He was born November 9, 1952, in Alabama, son of the late James Reuben Cleckler and the late Odean Murr Cleckler.

He graduated at Chilton County High School and was a graduated...

Rev. Harlen Ray Harris

Nov 18, 2024

Rev. Harlen Ray Harris, 80, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away on November 18, 2024, at UAB Hospital, following a tragic accident on I-65 in Birmingham. Harlen was born on August 25, 1944, in Jasper, Alabama, to Herman and Stella Harris. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and craftsman who touched countless lives with his faith and love...

Grady Braxton Gibson

Nov 14, 2024

Grady Braxton Gibson, 77, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 14, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 2, 1947, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Briggs Gibson and the late Dorothy Gibson.

He was a rancher and farmer. He retired from Mercedes Automotive...

Sheila Ann Traywick Abernathy

Nov 13, 2024

Sheila Ann Traywick Abernathy, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 13, 2024, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born August 1, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late Otis Traywick and the late Velma Traywick.

She was a Bank Teller.

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Randall Lee Crawford

Nov 13, 2024

Randall Lee Crawford, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 13, 2024, in Verbena, AL.

He was born August 26, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Thomas Crawford and Gloria Crawford.

He was an avid fisherman, exceptionally great at crappie fishing, due to his talent of creating and making his...

Greer Anna Albritton

Nov 9, 2024

Greer B. Albritton, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 9, 2024, in Clanton, AL.

She was born August 28, 1947, in Opelika, Alabama, daughter of the late Emmett Blankenship and the late Dorothy Blankenship.

She was a lifelong resident of Clanton, Alabama, and a...

Gregory Randal Smith

Nov 5, 2024

Gregory Randal Smith, 54, of Lawley, Alabama passed away November 5, 2024, at UAB Hosptial in Birmingham, AL

He was born December 9, 1969, in Alabama, son of the late Bobby Smith and Edith Jane Smith.

He was a Shipping Manager for South Coastal Paper in Maplesville,...

Henry M. Underwood

Oct 28, 2024

Mr. Henry  M. Underwood was born October 14, 1949, in Billingsley, Alabama to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Elouise Mims Underwood.  He was the fifth child of ten siblings.  He was educated in Chilton County Training School, Chilton County High School and Graduated from Phillips High School in 1969.

His education was special during...

Mary Ellen Gray

Oct 27, 2024

Mary Ellen Gray, 79, of Verbena, Alabama passed away October 27, 2024, at her residence.

She was born June 29, 1945, in Alabama, daughter of the late James Bowles and the late Eunice Boyd Bowles.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter,...