Obituaries

Billy Von Short

Billy Von Short

May 14, 2017

Billy Von Short, age 79, of Clanton passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence with family and friends present. He was born in Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama, on May 23, 1937, the Son of the late Bertie Lee Short and the late Nevada Pauline Salter. He was a retired firefighter for the City of Montgomery and the...

Lindy C. Lynn Gothard

Lindy C. Lynn Gothard

May 10, 2017

Lindy "Lynn" C. Gothard, 80, of Jemison died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born on Saturday, March 20, 1937 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Reuben Chasteen and the late Ruby Lee Wyatt Chasteen. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Benita (Eddie) Chapman of Jemison, AL; Sons, David (Jody) Gothard of Montevallo, AL, Michael (Martha)...

Gatie Ray Mullins

Gatie Ray Mullins

May 3, 2017

Gatie Ray Mullins, 102, of Clanton died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1915 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Lonnie Oliver Ray and the late Beadie Powell Ray Wyatt. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughters, Dot M. Carter of Pelham, AL, Barbara M. Bice of...

Eugene Junior Atchison

Eugene Junior Atchison

Apr 30, 2017

Eugene Junior Atchison, 69, of Selma died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Selma. He was born on Saturday, August 30, 1947 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Wheeler Eugene Atchison and the late Goldie Earnestine Mull Atchison. He worked for the State of Alabama Road Department. Surviving are Brothers, Willard James (Myra) Atchison...

Dorothy Mae Morrison

Dorothy Mae Morrison

Apr 29, 2017

Dorothy Mae Morrison, 65, of Clanton died Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born on Friday, August 3, 1951 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Claude Wilbur Clackler and the late Allie Bell Culberson Clackler. She was a Payroll/ Administrative Assistant. Surviving are Husband, Frazier Morrison of Clanton, AL; Sons, Gregg (Tammy) Smith of Clanton, AL, David...

Louise Culberson Forrester

Louise Culberson Forrester

Apr 29, 2017

Louise C. Forrester, 84, of Montgomey died Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born on Saturday, December 24, 1932 in Sylacauga, AL, Daughter of the late Grady Culberson and the late Cathleen Snyder Culberson. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Tana Andrews; Son, Van (Diane) Forrester; Grandchildren, Jake (Chris) Andrews, Josh (Elizabeth) Andrews, Jeremy (Melissa) Andrews, Tara (Justin)...

Fred D. Glassock

Fred D. Glassock

Apr 27, 2017

Fred Dora Glasscock, 86, of Jemison died Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born on Friday, January 9, 1931 in Alabama, Son of the late Wade Hampton Glasscock and the late George Ann Bice Glasscock. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Surviving are Loving Wife of 65 years, Louise Glasscock; Children, Joe Glasscock, Randy (Linda) Glasscock, Dean (Roger) Porter,...

Roy Earl Messer

Roy Earl Messer

Apr 26, 2017

Roy Earl Messer, 76, of Clanton died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Sunday, June 23, 1940 in Alabama, Son of the late Hubert Oliver Messer and the late Margie Grant Messer Moore. He was a Electronic Tech. Surviving are Wife, Dorothy Messer of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Monica (Todd) Cooper of...

Willie O. Hurley

Willie O. Hurley

Apr 26, 2017

Willie O. Hurley, 82, of Clanton died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Sunday, January 13, 1935 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Arguness Robinson and the late Clydie Riggins Robinson. She was a Waitress. Surviving are Husband, Thomas J. Hurley. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

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...