Obituaries

James Calvin Williamson, Jr.

James Calvin Williamson, Jr.

Jan 5, 2016

James Calvin Williamson, Jr., 75, of Mulga died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Monday, April 15, 1940 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late James Calvin Williamson, Sr. and the late Gladys Wyatt Williamson. He was a Driver for the City of Birmingham. Surviving are his Daughters, Mary Carroll, Kimberly Williamson; Son,...

James H. Jack Dennis

James H. Jack Dennis

Jan 4, 2016

James Harold "Jack" Dennis, 79, of Clanton died Monday, January 4, 2016 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Monday, October 12, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Horace Greely Dennis and the late Gertie Patterson Dennis. He was a Radio Station Owner. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Peggy O'Neal Dennis of Clanton, AL; Son, Mr....

Don Gordon Plyer

Don Gordon Plyer

Jan 3, 2016

Don Gordan Plyler, 79, of Clanton died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Monday, April 20, 1936 in Alabama, Son of the late Barnes R. Plyler and the late Ada Gordan Plyler. He was a Millwright Supervisor. Surviving are his Wife, Jean S. Plyler of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Sherri (Bob) Woods of Clanton, AL,...

Joseph Byron Adams

Joseph Byron Adams

Jan 1, 2016

Adams, Mr. Joseph Byron, age 51, a resident of Clanton, AL died on Friday, January 1, 2016. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm from Refuge Baptist Church with Rev. Barney Mims and Rev. David Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Adams is survived by his daughters, Leanna Adams, Gracie...

Lillie Fay Kizziah

Lillie Fay Kizziah

Dec 31, 2015

Kizziah, Mrs. Lillie Fay Blake, age 73, a resident of Jemison, AL died on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Mrs. Kizziah is survived by her son, Eddie (Jerrie) Kizziah of Berry, AL; son, Robbie (Debbie) Kizziah of Bessemer, AL; daughter, Reba (Ray) Nichols of Jemison, AL; son, James Kizziah of Jemison, AL; and daughter, Tammie (Derrell) Jones of Jemison, AL....

Betty Jean Robinson

Betty Jean Robinson

Dec 31, 2015

Betty Jean Robinson, 74, of Clanton died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Friday, March 7, 1941 in Alabama. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are Son, Roger Perry of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Tina Thomas of Clanton, AL; Son-in-Law, Chris Thomas of Clanton, AL; Stepson, Marlon Robinson of Clanton, AL; Granddaughters, Haley...

John Andrew Cannon

John Andrew Cannon

Dec 28, 2015

John Andrew Cannon, 63, of Clanton died Monday, December 28, 2015 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Thursday, February 7, 1952 in Dale Co., AL, Son of the late Ralph Cannon, Sr. and the late Grace Spurlock Cannon. He worked in the Finance Department for the State of Alabama for 25 years and AT & T Montgomery office....

Donald Ray Verner

Donald Ray Verner

Dec 27, 2015

Donald Ray Verner, 74, of Thorsby died Sunday, December 27, 2015. He was born on Saturday, August 23, 1941 in North Carolina, Son of the late Cecil W. Verner and the late Ona Bea Satterfield Verner. He was a Construction Worker. Surviving are Wife, Nell Verner of Thorsby, AL; Son, Jeff Verner of Montgomery, AL; Daughter, Kristel Payton of...

John W. Barefield

John W. Barefield

Dec 26, 2015

John W. Barefield, 83, of Verbena died Saturday, December 26, 2015. He was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1932 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Leamon O. Barefield and the late Ola Turner Barefield. He was a Foreman for U.S. Pipe & Foundry. Surviving are Wife, Pat Barefield; Sons, Don (Angie) Mims, Jon (Lori) Barefield; Daughters, Felicia...

Emiliano Yahel Julian Hernandez

Emiliano Yahel Julian Hernandez

Dec 25, 2015

Emiliano Yahel Julian Hernandez, 5, of Clanton died Friday, December 25, 2015 at Co. Rd. 107 @ Johnson Creek Bridge, Enterprise, Alabama. He was born on Friday, October 15, 2010 in Mexico, Son of Artoro Julian Diaz and Guadalupe Hernandez Escobar. Surviving are Parents, Artoro Julian Diaz and Guadalupe Hernandez Escobar. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Floyd Lester Ellison

Floyd Lester Ellison

Dec 25, 2015

Floyd Lester Ellison, 85, of Jemison died Friday, December 25, 2015. He was born on Friday, June 20, 1930 in Alabama, Son of the late Charles Lester Ellison and the late Mamie Glasscock Ellison. He was a Sheet Metal Fabricator and a Farmer. Surviving are Son, Ronald Eugene (Cindy) Ellison of Calera, AL; Daughters, Donna Sue (Ronnie) Tilley of...

Dorothy J. Fox

Dorothy J. Fox

Dec 23, 2015

Dorothy J. Fox, 78, of Shelby died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Monday, August 16, 1937 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Foster Eugene Bean and the late Ruby Ester Gardner Bean. She was a Mail Carrier. Surviving are Daughter, Sherry Veazey (Reid) Buckner of Maplesville, AL; Son, Ronald...

Tommy Douglas Dooley

Tommy Douglas Dooley

Dec 18, 2015

Tommy Douglas Dooley, 51, of Jemison died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Baptist South Medical Center, Montgomery. He was born on Friday, September 25, 1964 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Douglas M. Dooley and the late Gearldine Thomas Dooley. He was a Logger. Surviving are Grandson, Brenton Dooley; Granddaughter, Jacie Dooley; Brother, Curtis Dooley; A Number...

Janice Mims Robinson

Janice Mims Robinson

Dec 17, 2015

Janice Mims Robinson, 72, of Clanton died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. Martin Hospice, Irondale, AL. She was born on Thursday, January 14, 1943 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Hubert Mims and the late Cledie Adams Mims. She was a Office Manager. Surviving are Son, Greg (Sheila) Robinson; Grandsons, Bryant Robinson, Austin Robinson; Brothers, Hubert...

Jesse Lee Jet Edwards

Jesse Lee Jet Edwards

Dec 15, 2015

Jesse "Jet" Lee Edwards, 74, of Gulf Shores died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Saturday, November 15, 1941 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Isaac Edwards and the late Myrtle Steapp Edwards. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are his Wife, Norma Edwards of Gulf Shores, AL; Sons, Denny Lee (Cherie) Edwards,...

Shirley Jean Gilliland Kelsey

Shirley Jean Gilliland Kelsey

Dec 11, 2015

Shirley Jean Gilliland Kelsey, 76, of Griffin died Monday, December 14, 2015 at Spalding Regional Medical Center, Griffin. She was born on Friday, November 24, 1939 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late Horace Eugene Gilliland and the late Meldy Mae Hayes Gilliland. She was a Assembly Line Worker. Surviving are Daughters, Gail (Don) Veum of Locust Grove, GA,...

Troy Elliott Tuell

Troy Elliott Tuell

Dec 9, 2015

Troy Elliott Tuell, 78, of Clanton died Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was born on Thursday, September 16, 1937 in West Virginia, Son of the late William Jackson Tuell and the late AnnaBelle Jackson Tuell. He was Owner/Operator of Troy's Locksmith Shop in Clanton, AL. Surviving are Wife, Mrs. Dorothy Tuell; Sons, Mr. Tim (Glenda) Tuell, Rev. Scott (Dawn)...

J. Hugh Nichols

J. Hugh Nichols

Dec 8, 2015

J. Hugh Nichols, age 85, of Maplesville, AL, passed away on December 8, 2015. Mr. Nichols was born in Sprott, AL. He served in the U.S. Army and completed a BS in Political Science at University of Alabama before moving to Maryland. Mr. Nichols had an avid interest in serving the public and in 1968 was elected to the...

Arthur Samuel Taylor, Jr.

Arthur Samuel Taylor, Jr.

Dec 8, 2015

Arthur Samuel Taylor, Jr., 79, of Pell City died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at St. Vincent's East, Trussville, AL. He was born on Saturday, June 27, 1936 in Fitchburg, MA, Son of the late Arthur S. Taylor, Sr. and the late Alice Brazell Taylor. Art dedicated over 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a Korean War...

Connie Sue Collins

Connie Sue Collins

Dec 6, 2015

Connie Sue Collins, 63, of Verbena died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She was born on Tuesday, November 4, 1952 in Ohio, Daughter of James W. Collins, Sr. and Lois Ann Wolfe Collins. Surviving are her Father, James W. Collins, Sr. of Verbena, AL; Mother, Lois Ann Collins of Verbena, AL; Brothers, James W. (Susie)...