Obituaries

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)...

James Elzie Sanders

James Elzie Sanders

Dec 5, 2015

James Elzie Sanders, 67, of Verbena died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL . He was born on Wednesday, November 17, 1948 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late John David Sanders, Jr. and the late Mable Durbin Sanders. He was a Welder. Surviving are Wife, Gertie Sanders; Sons, Jamie (Amy) Sanders, Donnie...

Sarah Elizabeth Jackson

Sarah Elizabeth Jackson

Dec 4, 2015

Sarah Elizabeth Jackson, 86, of Center Point died Friday, December 4, 2015 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham. She was born on Tuesday, March 26, 1929 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late Glenn W. Sessions and the late Mollie Murry Sessions. She was a Homemaker. She was also a member of Collins Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving are Son, David...

Fred William Cooper

Fred William Cooper

Nov 30, 2015

Fred William Cooper, 81, of Clanton died Monday, November 30, 2015 at Hatley Health Care. He was born on Sunday, October 7, 1934 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Welby Cooper and the late Annie Chambers Cooper. He was a Farmer. Surviving are his Sisters, Ms. Linda Blankenship of Clanton, AL, Mrs. Carolyn (Wilbur) Glenn of Clanton,...

Dearl Lett

Dearl Lett

Nov 29, 2015

Rev. Henry Dearl Lett, 80, of Clanton died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. He was born on Friday, October 25, 1935 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Henry Lett and the late Katie Cleckler Lett. He was a Minister. Surviving are Daughter, Tricia (Rick) White of Tuscaloosa, AL; Son, Paul (Paula) Lett of...

Chester Warren Rosco Lenoir

Chester Warren Rosco Lenoir

Nov 28, 2015

Chester "Rosco" Warren Lenoir, 63, of Plantersville died Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was born on Saturday, November 1, 1952 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Chester Paul Lenoir and Anna Rosa Cooper Lenoir. He was a Farm Laborer. Surviving are Mother, Annie Cooper Lenoir of Hayden, AL; Brother, Ernest Edward Cooper of Selma, AL; Sisters, Mary...