Obituaries

Lisa Gayle Acker

Lisa Gayle Acker

Jun 23, 2016

Lisa Gayle Acker, 54, of Clanton died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1961 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Allen Whitley and the late Phyllis Grote Whitley. She was a Beautician. Surviving are Sons, Jeremy Waters, Dusty Waters, Christopher Waters, Nathan Acker, David Acker; Several...

Audie G. Warren

Audie G. Warren

Jun 20, 2016

Audie G. Warren, 98, of Okeechobee died Monday, June 20, 2016 at Raulerson Hospital, Okeechobee. He was born on Friday, January 18, 1918 in Jemison, AL, Son of the late David Anderson Warren and the late Nancy Alice Posey Warren. He was a Automobile Service Rep.. Surviving are Son, David F. (Carol) Warren of Venice, FL; Daughters, Mary Jo...

Linda Jean Hall

Linda Jean Hall

Jun 17, 2016

Hall, Mrs. Linda Jean, age 67, a resident of Clanton, Alabama died on Friday, June 17, 2016 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She was born on January 10, 1949 to Benjamen F. Partridge and Evelyn Mims Davis. She is survived by her son, Jamie (Darlene) Hall of Clanton, AL; granddaughters, Jurnee Hall, Adrienne Jenkins, and Mekinzee Hall; brothers,...

Jerry L. Speedy Lucas

Jerry L. Speedy Lucas

Jun 15, 2016

Jerry L. "Speedy" Lucas, 49, of Maplesville died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at DCH Medical Center, Tuscaloosa. He was born on Thursday, March 2, 1967 in Alabama, Son of the late Leslie Lucas and the late Genie Mae Lovelady Lucas. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Daughter, Adrianne Lucas (Jeremy Tyus) of Lawley, AL; Son, Drew Lucas of...

Randall Alton Randy Roper

Randall Alton Randy Roper

Jun 12, 2016

Randall "Randy" Alton Roper, 56, of Maplesville died Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born on Thursday, March 3, 1960 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Douglas Alton Roper and the late Carol Jean Wyatt Luker. He was a Supervisor. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Sharon Taylor Roper of Maplesville, AL; Daughters, Ms. Miranda Roper of Maplesville,...

Dorothy R. Davis

Dorothy R. Davis

Jun 9, 2016

Dorothy Rose Driver Davis, age 89, of Clanton, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am, at West End Baptist Church in Clanton with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow will follow at Chestnut Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her...

Sarah Higgins Cooper

Sarah Higgins Cooper

Jun 8, 2016

Sarah Anne Higgins Cooper passed away peacefully at rest on June 8th, 2016 at the age of 80. She had a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimers Disease. Services will be held at 1:30 (CST) at Chilton Memorial Gardens graveside Sunday, June 12th in her home town of Clanton, AL. Sarah is survived by her son Michael Simms...

Virginia Edwards Twilley

Virginia Edwards Twilley

Jun 6, 2016

Virginia (Ginny) Edwards Twilley was at her assisted living facility, Brookdale Historic Roswell, Georgia when she went to be with The Lord on June 6, 2016 at the age of 92. Virginia was born in Selma, Alabama to Frances Davis Edwards and Henry Calhoun Edwards on January 6, 1924. After graduating from high school and business school, she met...

Johnny Mack John Brown

Johnny Mack John Brown

Jun 5, 2016

Johnny "John" Mack Brown, 69, of Jemison died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, December 7, 1946 in Alabama, Son of the late Taft Brown and the late Mary Jewel Moore Brown. He was a Nightclub Owner. Surviving are his Wife, Debra Caudle Brown; Sons, Johnny M. Brown, Jr., Cory Brown, Brady Brown;...

James Scott Dean

James Scott Dean

Jun 2, 2016

James Scott Dean, 50, of Clanton died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at residence. He was born on Thursday, January 27, 1966 in New Jersey, Son of the late Diane Dean. He was a Cook. No services at this time. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Mary Kate Riggins

Mary Kate Riggins

Jun 2, 2016

Mary Kate Riggins, 88, of Clanton died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Tuesday, September 20, 1927 in Alabama, Daughter of the late George Kirkland and the late Pearlie Baker Kirkland. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Mr. Ty Riggins; Granddaughter, Ms. Haley Riggins. She was preceded in death...

Don Keith Minor

Don Keith Minor

May 26, 2016

Don Keith Minor, 54, of Maplesville died Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born on Thursday, July 13, 1961 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late J.R. Minor and Peggy Reynolds . He was a Construction Worker. Surviving are Wife, Debi Minor of Maplesville, AL; Daughters, Amanda (Danny) Dover, Madison Minor; Sons, Tyler Minor, Caleb Minor; Granddaughters, Layla...

Kenneth Edward Mccann

Kenneth Edward Mccann

May 24, 2016

Kenneth Edward McCann, 72, of Gardendale died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 1488 Co. Rd. 71, Jemison. He was born on Saturday, August 21, 1943 in Louisiana, Son of the late Oral Edward McCann and the late Sarah Marguerite Fagan McCann. He was a Mechanic. Surviving are Fiance, Jackie M. Hicks of Jemison, AL; Daughters, Lisa (Olen) Carney of...

William C. Comer

William C. Comer

May 22, 2016

William Calhoun Comer, 77, of Clanton died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Monday, April 10, 1939 in Georgia, Son of the late Claude Franklin Comer and the late Ruth Burks Comer. He was a Salesman. Surviving are Daughters, Claudia (Mark) Gore of Jemison, AL, Leah Wilkins of Clanton, AL; Grandsons,...

Billy Joe Mims

Billy Joe Mims

May 22, 2016

Billy Joe Mims, 77, of Clanton died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, August 23, 1938 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late George Payton Mims and the late Fannie B. Moates Mims. He was a Welder. Surviving are his Wife, Barbara L. Mims of Clanton, AL; Daughter, LaShonda (Jim) McGregor of...

Fate Hurbert Pete Cleckler

Fate Hurbert Pete Cleckler

May 22, 2016

Fate Hurbert "Pete" Cleckler, 70, of Clanton died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, April 11, 1946 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Fate Cleckler and the late Mildred Cleckley Cleckler. He was a Logger. Surviving are his Daughters, Tammy (Cebo) Craig of Clanton, AL, Connie Marcus of Tallapoosa, GA; Son,...

Zelma Loventrice Wilkins Keen

Zelma Loventrice Wilkins Keen

May 21, 2016

Mrs. Zelma L. (Wilkins) Keen went to her Heavenly reward on May 21, 2016. Mrs. Keen was 93 years old, having been born on April 22, 1923. She was a life-long resident of Billingsley, Alabama. Mrs. Keen was the daughter of the late Robert D. Wilkins and the late Offie S. (Askins) Wilkins. She was a graduate of Billingsley...

Rachel Christine Holcomb

Rachel Christine Holcomb

May 20, 2016

Rachel Christine Holcomb, 56, of Thorsby died Friday, May 20, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Friday, December 25, 1959 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Drennon Bradley and the late Rachel Kathleen Jones Bradley. She was a CNA. Surviving are Daughters, Catherine (April) Colburn of Millbrook, AL, Carla Manning of Thorsby, AL; Son,...

John Melvin Duke

John Melvin Duke

May 19, 2016

John Melvin Duke, 92, of Clanton died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, August 18, 1923 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Benjamin H. Duke and the late Savannah Vickers Duke. He was a commercial tire salesman. Surviving are his Son, John D. (Debra) Duke of Trussville, AL;...

Louise B Mitchell

Louise B Mitchell

May 17, 2016

Louise B. Mitchell, 89, of Clanton died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, July 24, 1926 in Highland Home, AL, Daughter of the late Gillis Bennett and the late Carrie E. Stough Bennett. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Sons, William E. (Judy) Mitchell, Jr. of Spring, TX, Ronnie C. (Paula)...