Obituaries

Joe T. Howell, Jr.

Apr 4, 2025

Joe Thomas (Joe Tom) Howell, age 86, of Lester, AL, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care facility while surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1939, in Prattville, Alabama to parents Clara Mae Calfee Howell and Joseph Thompson Howell.

Mr. Howell grew up in surrounding...

James Brian Hightower

Apr 2, 2025

James Brian Hightower, 46, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 2, 2025.

He was born February 5, 1979, in Alabama, son of the late Kenneth Hightower and the late Faye Hightower.

He was a IT Specialist Alabama DOT.

Surviving are his Wife, Amanda Hightower; Son, Mathis Hightower;...

Gary Wayne Payne

Apr 1, 2025

Gary Wayne Payne, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 1, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

He was born April 24, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Fred Payne and the late Lettie Walker.

Surviving are his Sister, Diane (Mike) Maddox, A host nieces and nephews.

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Elmer Robert Brant

Apr 1, 2025

Elmer Robert Brant, 88, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on April 1, 2025, in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born on May 8, 1936, in Swanson, Maryland, and was the son of the late Charles and Mamie Loretta Brant.

He was a Steelworker. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa.

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Joseph Dexter Cooedy

Mar 31, 2025

Joseph Dexter Cooedy, 27, of Verbena, Alabama passed away March 31, 2025, at St. Vincent's UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born February 26, 1998, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of Jason and Bridgette Cooedy.

He was loved by many. Anything you needed to know about Nascar or Alabama Crimson...

Robin C. Ray

Mar 30, 2025

Robin  C. Ray, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 30, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.

She was born November 8, 1954, in Dallas Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Charles "Bill" Calloway and the late Melba Calloway.

She was a retired Office Manager for the Alabama Power Clanton Extension...

Dianna "Deedee" Dae Gregg

Mar 24, 2025

Dianna "DeeDee" Dae Gregg, 80, of Stanton, Alabama passed away March 24, 2025, at Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born June 7, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Clarence Jenkins and the late Fern Jenkins.At a very young age her father decided to move them west. Over a period of...

Billy Clyde Gregg

Mar 22, 2025

Billy Clyde Gregg died peacefully at his home on Saturday March 22nd 2025.  Billy was born on December 10th 1933 to the late Wesley Clyde and Frances Gregg.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Earline Gay Gregg , Son, Gary Gregg, and Brother, Tommy Gregg.

He is survived...

Billy Gene Shields

Mar 18, 2025

Billy Gene Shields, 70, of Jemison, Alabama passed away on March 18, 2025, in Jemison, AL.

He was born on December 17, 1954, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the son of the late Lamar and Leone Shields.

Billy passed from this worldly life peacefully at his home in Jemison...

Kathryn Elizabeth Stanfield

Mar 18, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Stanfield, 73, of Prattville, Alabama passed away on March 18, 2025, in Prattville, Alabama.

She was born on March 7, 1952, in Prattville, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late L.C and Jean Stanfield.

She was special in every way.

Surviving are...

Melissa Ruth Saunders

Mar 17, 2025

Melissa Ruth Saunders, 58, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away March 17, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born May 24, 1966, in Alabama, daughter of Nolin Maudlin and the late Mary Ruth Maudlin.

She was a Humane Society Supervisor.

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Rita Sue Jones

Mar 15, 2025

Rita Sue Jones, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 15, 2025, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born July 12, 1960, in Alabama, daughter of the late Bobby Cameron and the late Mary Cameron.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are...

Timothy Earl Cox

Mar 13, 2025

Timothy Earl Cox, 66, of Wilsonville, Alabama went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.

He was born January 9, 1959, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late Earl Cox and the late Irene Cox.

He worked as an operations team leader for Alabama...

Charles Allen Smith

Mar 12, 2025

Charles Allen Smith, 61, of Lawley, Alabama passed away March 12, 2025, in Lawley, AL.

He was born July 26, 1963, in Perry County, Alabama, son of the late Paul Crowe and the late Barbara Crowe.

He was a Farmer. He loved to fish and hunt.

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Jerri Ann Dutton

Mar 11, 2025

Jerri Ann Dutton, 53, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away March 11, 2025, at her residence.

She was born May 30, 1971, in Alabama, daughter of Jerry Daw and Sue Daw.

She was a receptionist for most of her life until she took time to spend at home...

James Edgar Waldrop

Mar 11, 2025

James Edgar Waldrop 01/09/1935-03/11/2025 On January 9, 1935 James Edgar Waldrop was born to George D. Waldrop and Hazel B Waldrop in Birmingham Alabama. He was a man of many names; James, Jimmy, Jim, Dad, Pawpaw, Great Pawpaw, Great Great Pawpaw, Mr. Magoo, and Friend were just a few. His early life was in the Pinson Alabama...

Larry "Ditt" Wayne Littlejohn, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Wayne ‘Ditt’ Littlejohn, Jr.   Ditt passed away unexpectedly at the home of his parents, Larry and Reta Littlejohn on March 10, 2025 in Clanton, Alabama.

Ditt was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His unwavering devotion to...

Jeffrey Lynn Nix

Mar 10, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Nix, 47, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 10, 2025, at  UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born May 29, 1977, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Nix and Helen Howell.

He was a Mechanic.

Surviving are his Mother, Helen...

Ruben Ray Smitherman

Mar 2, 2025

Ruben Ray Smitherman, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 2, 2025, at Baptist South in Montgomery, AL.

He was born November 19, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Ruben Smitherman and the late Willie Smitherman Wright.

He was a Construction Worker, Baptist Minister, and Commercial Fisherman.

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Harold Jessie Sanders

Mar 2, 2025

Harold Jessie Sanders, 42, of Verbena, Alabama passed away on March 2, 2025, in Verbena, Alabama.

He was born on February 22, 1983, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the son of Linda Sanders and the late Harold Jimmy Sanders, Sr.

He was an Operations Manager for USES. He was...