Obituaries

Edward Eddie Mims, Jr.

Edward Eddie Mims, Jr.

Sep 11, 2016

Edward (Eddie) Mims, Jr. passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home in Clanton, AL. He was born on June 1, 1928 in Chilton County, Son of the late Ed Mims and the late Susie Cleckler Mims. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army serving two different terms during World War II and Korean War, receiving a...

Frankie Lane Hilyer

Frankie Lane Hilyer

Sep 10, 2016

Frankie Lane Hilyer, 65, of Jemison died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, March 10, 1951 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Maddison Davis Hilyer and the late Voncile Jackson Hilyer. He was a Supervisor. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Wanda Hilyer of Jemison, AL; Daughters, Mrs. Dawn...

Clyde B. Brasher

Clyde B. Brasher

Sep 10, 2016

Clyde B. Brasher, 70, of Clanton died Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born on Friday, August 30, 1946 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Willie Clyde Brasher and the late Evelyn Madden Brasher. He was a Foreman. Surviving are Soulmate, Annette Mims; Sons, Kenneth Brasher, Marshall (Beverly) Adams, Scotty (Kelly) Brasher, Greg (Renee) Mims; Daughters, Rachael...

Ann Dolores Dee Bankston

Ann Dolores Dee Bankston

Sep 6, 2016

Ann Delores Bankston, 80, of Verbena died Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was born on Saturday, July 4, 1936 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late John F. Alley and the late Edna Reynolds Alley. She was a Federal Employee. Surviving are Daughter, Grace Waddell; Son, John Bankston; Sisters, Johnnie (Jack) Ruddy, Sylvia (Bob) Jones; Grandsons, Brad Edwards,...

Ruthie Martha Hayes

Ruthie Martha Hayes

Sep 6, 2016

Ruthie Martha Hayes, 97, of Clanton died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at St. Vincents, Birmingham. She was born on Friday, May 30, 1919 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late John Littleton and the late Era Jones Littleton. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, John (Elaine) Hayes of Adamsville, AL; Daughter, Linda (Robert) Moore of Clanton, AL;...

Patsy Lathum Dopson

Patsy Lathum Dopson

Sep 3, 2016

Patsy Lathum Dopson, 69, of Clanton died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Friday, November 22, 1946 in Walker Co., AL, Daughter of the late Henry Lathum and the late Nellie Frost Lathum. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Paul Dopson of Verbena, AL; Daughter, Debra Beasley of Wilsonville,...

Clifford Earl Ousley

Clifford Earl Ousley

Sep 3, 2016

Clifford Earl Ousley, 32, passed away on Saturday, September 3 while competiting in a motorcycle event. He was born in Selma, AL on May 18th 1984. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is survived by his Parents, Charles and Pam Ousley; Sister, Julie Ousley and Cody Knight; Future Niece Carter Lynn; Brother, Neal Ousley and Special...

Maxine Smith

Maxine Smith

Sep 2, 2016

Edna Maxine Messer Smith passed away on September 2, 2016 at her home in Clanton, Alabama. She was a Christian and a loving wife and mother. Maxine was the first married student that was admitted to the Birmingham Baptist School of Nursing, and she graduated in 1965. She graduated from Samford University in 1978 with a BSN. She was...

Randy Smith

Randy Smith

Sep 2, 2016

Randy Smith, 53, of Clanton died Friday, September 2, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, July 17, 1963 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Jessie Raymond Smith and the late Margaret Latham Smith. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Wife, Julia H. Smith of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Katherine Smith of...

Mary Elizabeth Vassar

Mary Elizabeth Vassar

Sep 1, 2016

Vassar,Mary Elizabeth Bell age 85 of Asheville, NC went to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Trans America in Los Angeles, CA. Mary was survived by her husband Donald R. Vasser of Asheville NC, her sister Virginia Cornelius of Alabaster, AL, sister in law Neth Bell of...

Mildred West Houlditch

Mildred West Houlditch

Aug 30, 2016

Mildred West Houlditch, 94, of Jemison died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, August 17, 1922 in Bibb Co., AL, Daughter of the late Josh West and the late Culley Mobley West. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Carolyn Popwell of Jemison, AL; Son, Lee (Daris) Houlditch of Trussville, AL; Granddaughters,...

Roy Allen Sweatt

Roy Allen Sweatt

Aug 29, 2016

Roy Allen Sweatt, 72, of Jemison died Monday, August 29, 2016 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Wednesday, August 23, 1944 in Key West, FL, Son of the late Roy Edward Sweatt and the late Thelma Mae Thornton Sweatt. He was in Food Sales. Surviving are Wife, Barbara Sweatt of Jemison, AL; Daughters, Lisa Crocker of...

Phyllis Johnson

Phyllis Johnson

Aug 29, 2016

Phyllis Lanell Crim Johnson, 61, of Pell City died Monday, August 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, May 14, 1955 in Shelby Co., AL, Daughter of the late James Crim and the late Velma Smith Crim. She was a Billing Clerk at Longview Lime. Surviving her are Husband, Jim W. Johnson of Pell City, AL;...

Marzell Martin

Marzell Martin

Aug 26, 2016

Marzelle Martin, 88, of Clanton died Friday, August 26, 2016 at Jackson Hospital , Montgomery. She was born on Sunday, March 18, 1928 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Jewel Strength. She worked in the Commissary for the Civil Service. Surviving are Son, Ernie (Kathy) Martin of Wetumpka, AL; Step-grandchildren, James Pieniaszek, CA, Daniel Pieniaszek, CA; Family...

Damon Mount Young

Damon Mount Young

Aug 24, 2016

Damon Mount Young, 37, of Verbena died Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was born on Monday, September 11, 1978 in Alabama, Son of Larry Mount Young, Sr. and Mary Doyle Young. He was a Geologist for US Army Corps of Engineers for 19 years. He was a US Navy Seal. Surviving are Father, Larry Young of Verbena, AL; Mother,...

Lloyd Span Jones

Lloyd Span Jones

Aug 22, 2016

Lloyd Span Jones, 90, of Decatur passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at River City Center, Decatur. He was born on Sunday, September 13, 1925 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Ezekiel Span Jones and the late Hattie Novice Wooley Jones. Lloyd graduated from Auburn University and spent over thirty-five years in finance and banking. He...

Elaine Hogue Myers

Elaine Hogue Myers

Aug 21, 2016

Elaine Hogue Myers, 76, of Clanton died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery. She was born on Sunday, January 28, 1940 in Chilton Co,. AL, Daughter of the late Rufus Joseph Hogue, Sr. and the late Mamie Altia Cleckler Hogue. She was a Insurance Agent with State Farm Insurance. Surviving are Sons, Craig Meyers (Shawn...

Cecil Williams

Cecil Williams

Aug 20, 2016

Henry Cecil Williams, Sr., 84, of Clanton died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, May 20, 1932 in Alabama, Son of the late James Livingston Williams and the late Ella Ethel Cox Williams. He was a Farmer. Surviving are Wife, Mrs. Joyce Williams; Son, Mr. Henry Cecil Williams, Jr. (Suzanne); Daughters, Mrs. Judy...

Lois U. Lovelady

Lois U. Lovelady

Aug 19, 2016

Lois U. Lovelady, 80, of Montevallo died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Thursday, October 31, 1935 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Arlie Upton and the late Marie Hosmer Upton. She was a Dispatcher. Surviving are Husband, Robert Lovelady; Grandchildren, Erica (Tricia) Estes, Josh (Racheal) Lovelady, Chris (John)...

John Roland Smith

John Roland Smith

Aug 18, 2016

John Roland Smith, 91, of Clanton died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Wetumpka Health & Rehab, Wetumpka. He was born on Tuesday, June 23, 1925 in Maplesville, AL, Son of the late John P. Smith and the late Meadie Sansom Smith. He was a Salesman. Surviving are Wife of 72 years, Loutious Faye Smith of Clanton, AL; Sons, James...