Obituaries

Mar 1, 2025

Carolyn Giles Bonds, 78, of Hoover, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 21, 1946, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Luther Giles, Sr. and the late Ophelia Giles.

While on a date at the Clanton drive-in, Carolyn...

Mar 1, 2025

Kelly Dwayne Burnett, 66, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born April 26, 1958, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Luther Burnett and the late Ethel Burnett.

He was a woodworker and made many wonderful pieces of furniture....

Mar 1, 2025

Russell "Bubba" Wayne Clements, 55, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, at his residence in Jemison, AL.

He was born March 12, 1969, in Alabama, son of  the late Wayne Clements and Jane Clements.

He was a Welder, a devoted father, son, and brother. He never met...

Feb 28, 2025

Ronald Edwin Connell, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 28, 2025, at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home.

He was born March 31, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late J.E. Connell and the late Frances Bates Connell.

Surviving are his Daughter, Jordan (Albert) Connell Tyus; Son, Jake Connell; Granddaughters,...

Feb 28, 2025

Janette Marcus, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 28, 2025, at her residence.

She was born January 3, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, daughter of the late Dawson Simpson and the late Eva Simpson.

She was a Homemaker. She loved her Western shows and sitting on the front porch...

Feb 23, 2025

Tonya Shae Carter, 57, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away February 23, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 10, 1967, in San Mateo Co., California, daughter of the late Walter Haigler and Joe Ann Haigler.

She was a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service,...

Feb 23, 2025

Lucille Gothard, 86, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 23, 2025, at  Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born May 3, 1938, in Alabama, daughter of the late Sam Smith and the late Verta Smith.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter,...

Feb 20, 2025

Talon "Boo Bah" Drake Hunter, 18, of Meridianville, Alabama entered into his Heavenly home on February 20, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.

He was born on August 12, 2006, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Wayne Hunter and Julie Hunter.

Talon was a beloved son, brother, and friend who brought...

Feb 19, 2025

Shannon Lea Nelson, 48, of Verbena, Alabama passed away February 19, 2025, in Montgomery, AL.

She was born June 15, 1976, in  Montgomery, Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Ronnie Meeks and the late Myra Tillery.

She was the owner of Shan's Kitchen in Prattville, AL. She loved time with her...

Feb 19, 2025

JoAnn Adams, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on February 19, 2025, at UAB St Vincents Chilton.

She was born on August 2, 1949, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Curtis Adams and the late Lora Mae Adams.

She was a Homemaker. She was a...

Feb 17, 2025

Florence Lula Harrison Cranmore, 98, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on February 17, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on July 7, 1926, in Chilton County, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Tyler Harrison and the late Lela Harrison.

She retired from Assurance Glass Company....

Feb 15, 2025

Charles Eugene Stone, 63, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away February 15, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born June 7, 1961, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Stallings and the late Brenda Stone.

He was a Truck Driver and also did tree work.

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Feb 14, 2025

Floree "Shan" H. Williams, 103, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 14, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren in Clanton, AL.

She was born May 2, 1921, in Chilton Co., Alabama, daughter of the late John Hudman and the late Clara Hudman.

She...

Feb 14, 2025

Vivian "Ann" Martin Porter, 88, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 14, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 28, 1936, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Orvil Burnette and the late Era Lee Burnette.

She was a former secretary for the Jemison school...

Feb 13, 2025

Christopher Lynn Ellison, 65, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 13, 2025, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born August 16, 1959, in Alabama, son of the late Billy Ellison and the late Betty Moates.

He was a Tatoo Artist.

Surviving are his Sons, Brandon...

Feb 13, 2025

Alice Faye Smitherman, 67, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away on February 13, 2025, at her residence in Thorsby, Alabama .

She was born on June 9, 1957, in Alabama, was the daughter of the late Clifton Cleckler and the late Elizabeth Cleckler.

She was a Homemaker. She was a...

Feb 12, 2025

Russell "Russ" Dwaine Bryan, 60, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away February 12, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born June 18, 1964, in Mobile, Alabama, son of the late LaVaun Bryan and the late Peggy Bryan.

Russ was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.    He...

Feb 11, 2025

Ricky Lynn Smitherman, 62, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 11, 2025, at his residence.

He was born May 27, 1962, in Alabama, son of Gerald Smitherman and the late Shirley Varden Smitherman.

He was a Construction Foreman for Doster Construction. He also loved to fish and...

Feb 10, 2025

Debra Ann Jones, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 10, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

She was born October 25, 1955, in Alabama, daughter of the late Denver "Toke" Dale and the late Lois Dale.

She was a Homemaker. She was an amazing cook, always...

Feb 8, 2025

Roy "Ginnie Bo" Glenn Payne, 69, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away February 8, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born January 9, 1956, in Alabama, son of the late Wesley Payne and the late Kathryn Payne.

He was a Boilermaker.

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