Obituaries

Frances Mckinnon

Frances Mckinnon

May 24, 2017

Frances H. McKinnon, 86, of Clanton died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. She was born on Wednesday, November 5, 1930 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Thomas Gerald Hubbard and the late Lummie Lee Murrah Hubbard. She was a Secretary for the Auburn Extension Service. Surviving are Sons, Mike (Lisa) McKinnon, Greg (Tammy)...

Floyd Edgar Moates

Floyd Edgar Moates

May 19, 2017

Floyd Edgar Moates, 82, of Clanton died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Thursday, November 15, 1934 in Clanton, AL, Son of the late Lee Moates and the late Ester Grant Moates. He was a Farmer. Surviving are Son, Jerry Moates of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Debra Castleberry of Clanton, AL; Grandson, David...

Christine Mims Ballard

Christine Mims Ballard

May 19, 2017

Christine Mims Ballard, 82, of Clanton died Friday, May 19, 2017. She was born on Tuesday, November 20, 1934 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Lloyd Mims and the late Flora Adams Mims. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Jackie Mims; Sons, Kent (Elaine) Ballard, Marlon Robinson; Granddaughter, Heather (Michael) Caudle; Grandsons, Scottie (Rebecca) Mims, Justin...

Walter Franklin Haigler

Walter Franklin Haigler

May 18, 2017

Walter Franklin Haigler, 74, of Maplesville died Thursday, May 18, 2017. He was born on Sunday, November 29, 1942 in Bibb Co., AL, Son of the late W. L. Haigler and Willodean Frith Haigler. He was a Chipper Operator with International Paper. Surviving are Mother, Willodean F. Haigler of Maplesville, AL; Wife, Joe Ann F. Haigler of Maplesville, AL;...

Alma Lee Caudle

Alma Lee Caudle

May 18, 2017

Alma Lee Caudle, 81, of Clanton died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, September 9, 1935 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Windford Shores Hicks and the late Decie Latham Hicks. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Carol (Joe) Jones; Granddaughters, Wendi (Vicki) Jones, Brandi (Shea) Turner;...

Lawton Carl Wilson

Lawton Carl Wilson

May 17, 2017

Lawton Carl Wilson, 56, of Clanton died Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born on Sunday, October 16, 1960 in Montgomery AL, Son of the late Harold Bloomer Wilson and the late Betty Joyce Jones. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Daughters, Shannon Lynn Wilson of Prattville, Brittany (Scott) McKee of Clanton, Kimberly Mae Wilson of Clanton; Son,...

Johnnie Martin Lane

Johnnie Martin Lane

May 16, 2017

Johnnie Martin Lane, 89, of Clanton died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1927 in Hale Co., AL, Daughter of the late John R. Martin and the late Naomi Pilkerton Martin. She was an Extension Home Economist. Surviving are Husband, Robert D. "Bobby" Lane; A Host of Nieces & Nephews. Friends will be received...

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,...