Obituaries

David William Chief Jones

David William Chief Jones

Jul 8, 2015

David "Chief" William Jones, 46, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, June 4, 1969 in Alabama, Son of John William Jones and Connie Sue Baker Jones. He was a Farmer. Surviving are Son, David Riley Jones of Clanton, AL; Father, John Will (Nancy) Jones of Clanton, AL;...

Thomas Franklin Dalrymple

Thomas Franklin Dalrymple

Jul 8, 2015

Thomas Franklin Dalrymple, 74, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was born on Saturday, October 12, 1940 in Marshall Co., AL, Son of the late Benjamin Fred Dalrymple and the late Hazel Marie Duckett Schofill. He was a Field Representative in Agriculture Research & Development. Surviving are Son, Thomas Jeffery Dalrymple of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Melanie D....

Jimmy Burey Bice

Jimmy Burey Bice

Jul 7, 2015

Jimmy Burey Bice, 77, of Jemison died Tuesday, July 7, 2015. He was born on Sunday, May 29, 1938 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late John Henry Bice and the late Annie Blanche Ellison Bice. He was a Brick Mason. Surviving are Wife, Billie Joyce Bice of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Connie Bice (Pat) Haggard of Jemison, AL;...

Carl Edwin Ed Wilson

Carl Edwin Ed Wilson

Jul 7, 2015

Carl Edwin Wilson, 67, of Clanton died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, January 15, 1948 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late John Ottis Wilson and the late Willie Louise Martin Wilson. He was a service tech for BellSouth Corporation. Surviving are his Wife, Bonita C. Wilson; Daughters, Amy (Marty) Deavers,...

Lloyd Eugene Willis

Lloyd Eugene Willis

Jul 7, 2015

Lloyd Eugene Willis, 69, of Clanton died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Monday, October 15, 1945 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late William Willis and the late Florene Johnson Willis. He was a Woodworker. Surviving are Daughter, Lisa (John) Shearon of Clanton, AL; Sons, Michael (Selena) Willis of...

Jewell Lenoir Smith

Jewell Lenoir Smith

Jul 3, 2015

Jewell Lenoir Smith, 95, of Tallassee died Friday, July 3, 2015 at Tallassee Health & Rehab, Tallassee. She was born on Sunday, November 30, 1919 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Crayton Benjamin Lenoir and the late Hattie Littlejohn Lenoir. She was a Spool Attendant. Surviving are Son, Billy R. Smith of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Betty Littlejohn...

James Warnis Jim Langston

James Warnis Jim Langston

Jul 2, 2015

James "Jim" Warnis Langston, 84, of Jemison died Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was born on Sunday, October 19, 1930 in Alabama, Son of the late Lillie Mae Langston. He was a Construction Superintendent. Surviving are Wife, Peggy S. Langston of Jemison, AL; Sons, Wayne (Vicki) Langston of Jemison, AL, Greg (Karla) Langston of Auburn, AL; Granddaughters, Angela (Britt)...

Carolyn Hayes Simmons

Carolyn Hayes Simmons

Jul 1, 2015

Carolyn Hayes Simmons, 66, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, October 4, 1948 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late William Lee Hayes and the late Lula Mae Bryant Hayes. She was a Factory Worker. Surviving are Husband, Dean Lane, NC; 2 Sons, Samy Lee (Angie)...

Doris P. Rachels

Doris P. Rachels

Jun 30, 2015

Doris C. Rachels, 88, of Calera died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1926 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Lonnie Rhodes and the late Alberta Hicks Rhodes. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband of 23 years, Donald Rachels of Calera, AL; Sons, Larry (Mary...

Judy Nell Calfee

Judy Nell Calfee

Jun 30, 2015

Judy Nell Calfee, 66, of Maplesville died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at her residence. She was born on Monday, July 5, 1948 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late John Virgil Glenn and the late Sara Nell Mahan Glenn. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are 2 Sons, Rickie Wade (Hope) Calfee of Clanton, AL, Joseph Shannon (Dana) Calfee...

Curtis Curt Daniel

Curtis Curt Daniel

Jun 29, 2015

William Curtis (Curt) Daniel, 93, of Clanton died Monday, June 29, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Tuesday, February 7, 1922 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late James Calvin Daniel and the late Ester Estelle Melton Daniel. He was a Salesman. Surviving are Daughters, Glenda (Paul Benjamin, Jr.) Anderson of New Orleans,...

James Larry Watts

James Larry Watts

Jun 28, 2015

James Larry Watts, 66, of Deatsville died Sunday, June 28, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1948 in Alabama, Son of the late Will Watts and the late Delene Gray Watts. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Surviving are his Sons, Aubrey (Jennifer) Watts of Deatsville, AL, Bradley (Pattie) Watts of Marbury, AL; Grandchildren, Dustyn Watts, Randall...

Lexie Olean Foster

Lexie Olean Foster

Jun 28, 2015

Lexie Olean Foster, 84, of Maplesville died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, October 1, 1930 in Bibb Co., AL, Daughter of the late Decatur Wallace and the late Junie Hicks Wallace. She was a Garment Factory Worker. Surviving are her Son, Mr. Carvel (Sally) Foster, Jr. of Brent, AL; Daughter, Mrs. Janet...

John J. Gilmore

John J. Gilmore

Jun 27, 2015

John J. Gilmore, 85, of Maplesville died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, November 7, 1929 in Covington Co., AL, Son of the late Beatt Gilmore and the late Mattie Lou Neice Gilmore. Surviving are his Wife, Lois Gilmore of Maplesville, AL; Daughters, Cynthia (Kenneth) Fuller of Maplesville, AL, Patricia (Steve) Patterson of...

Millicent Deramus Heflin

Millicent Deramus Heflin

Jun 27, 2015

Millicent Deramus Heflin, 86, of Clanton died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, April 21, 1929 in Alabama, Daughter of the late David Irby Deramus and the late Mamie Northcutt Deramus. She was a Teacher. Surviving are her Sons, James Duke (Emily) Heflin of Tuscaloosa, AL, Irby Deramus (Sandra) Heflin of Clanton, AL;...

Gavan Edward Paulin

Gavan Edward Paulin

Jun 27, 2015

Gavan Edward Paulin, 57, of Clanton died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Thursday, October 3, 1957 in Jefferson Co., AL, Son of the late Herbert Dean Paulin and the late Virginia Ann Paulin. He was a medical supplies sales representative. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Lynn Wilson Paulin of Clanton,...

Marshall Edgar Greene

Marshall Edgar Greene

Jun 26, 2015

Marshall Edgar Greene, 85, of Clanton died Friday, June 26, 2015 at Gardens of Pelham, Pelham, AL. He was born on Monday, November 18, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Len Green and the late Eunice Vinson Green. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Chilton County Road Department. Surviving are Sister, Lemerle Hamm of...

Kathy Marie Farris

Kathy Marie Farris

Jun 25, 2015

Kathy Marie Farris, 56, of Clanton died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, August 18, 1958 in Montgomery, AL, Daughter of the late Carlton Baker and the late Effie Lee Thomas Baker. She was a Payroll Clerk for Chilton-Shelby Mental Health. Surviving are Husband, Mr. Jimmy Farris of Clanton, AL;...

Howard Wayne Penton, Sr.

Howard Wayne Penton, Sr.

Jun 24, 2015

Howard "Wayne" Penton, Sr., 72, of Clanton died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Thursday, May 20, 1943 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Julius Alfred Penton and the late Ruby Mae Higgins Penton. He retired from L&N / CSX Railroad. Surviving are his Wife of 52 years, Elaine...

Benny Harris

Benny Harris

Jun 22, 2015

Riley Bernard "Benny" Harris was born April 28, 1955. He departed this life early Monday morning, June 22, 2015 at the age of 60. Benny is survived by his devoted wife, Glenda Dorriety Harris and loving daughter, Andrea Nicole Harris to cherish his memory. Benny also leaves behind his beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lowell Harris, younger sister,...