Obituaries

Ethelyn Joy Burnette

Ethelyn Joy Burnette

Jul 1, 2016

Ethelyn Joy Burnette, 87, of Vestavia died Friday, July 1, 2016 at Golden Assistant Living, Hoover. She was born on Monday, November 19, 1928 in Birmingham, AL, Daughter of the late George Washington Barnette and the late Saphronia Smith Barnette. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughters, Vivian (Dan) Hearn of Birmingham, AL, Sherrie Nickell (T.L.) Johnson of Lakeland,...

Charles Everett Barnes

Charles Everett Barnes

Jun 29, 2016

Rev. Charles Everett Barnes October 30, 1932 June 29, 2016 Rev. Charles Everett Barnes was born in Matthews Community of Southern Montgomery County, Alabama on October 30, 1932 to James Benjamin and Sarah Elizabeth Dickey Barnes. He passed peacefully into his Heavenly Fathers arms on June 29, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. He was a resident...

Gerald Thomas Chapman

Gerald Thomas Chapman

Jun 26, 2016

Gerald Thomas Chapman, 87, of Randolph died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Joe Chapman and the late Ethel Crumpton Chapman. He was an Auto Body Mechanic. Surviving are his Wife, Jeanette L. Chapman of Randolph, AL, Sons, Kenneth (Marcia) Chapman of...

Elizabeth Davis Libby Hudson

Elizabeth Davis Libby Hudson

Jun 25, 2016

Elizabeth "Libby" Davis Hudson, 80, of Clanton died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born on Monday, February 17, 1936 in Alabama, Daughter of the late James Howard Davis and the late Ina O'Mera Vail Davis. She was a Medical Secretary. Surviving are her Son, Garry (Kathy) Hudson of Chesterfield, MI; Daughters, Vanessa (JV) Rush of...

Terry Lane Mims

Terry Lane Mims

Jun 24, 2016

Terry Lane Mims, 57, of Maplesville died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1958 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Gover C. Mims and Willodean Popwell Sanders. Surviving are Mother, Willodean Sanders of Maplesville, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the...

Carol Jean Overby

Carol Jean Overby

Jun 23, 2016

Carol Jean Overby, 78, of Verbena died Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born on Wednesday, August 11, 1937 in MA, Daughter of the late Gill Dupuis and the late Evelyn Marie Plouffe Dupuis. She was a Real Estate Agent. Surviving are Husband, Clarence Overby of Verbena, AL; Children, Kathy (William) Mitchell of Jasper, FL, Ricky (Patty) Johnson of...

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,...