Obituaries

Kenneth Therl Lockhart

Kenneth Therl Lockhart

Jan 13, 2016

Kenneth Therl Lockhart, 66, of Clanton died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Monday, November 28, 1949 in Alabama, Son of the late Leon Lockhart and the late Bertha Gore Lockhart. He was a Machine Operator. Surviving are Daughter, Angela Lockhart of Clanton, AL; Son, Jeff Lockhart of Thorsby, AL; 5...

Patricia Ann Bates Smitherman

Patricia Ann Bates Smitherman

Jan 12, 2016

Patricia Ann Bates Smitherman, 66, of Clanton died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1949 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Leonard H. Bates, Sr. and the late Lois Rhodes Bates. She was a Bookkeeper at Peoples Southern Bank. Surviving are his Son, Kevin "Red Dog" Smitherman of...

Jewel Mae Moatts

Jewel Mae Moatts

Jan 12, 2016

Jewel Mae Miller Moatts, 85, of Clanton died Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born on Sunday, December 7, 1930 in Red Bay, AL, Daughter of the late Henry Hubert Miller and the late Lula Mae Williams Miller. She was a Librarian. Surviving are Daughter, Sherry M. (Benny J.) Griffin of Thorsby, AL; Son, Garry Randall (Sheila Ann Martin)...

Audrey Deline Johnson

Audrey Deline Johnson

Jan 12, 2016

Audrey Deline Johnson, 74, of Elmore died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville. She was born on Saturday, January 25, 1941 in Michigan, Daughter of the late Lois Parker. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughters, Elizabeth Johnson of Elmore, AL, Brenda Ledbetter of Tallassee, AL; Sons, Ricky Johnson of Elmore, AL, Ronnie Johnson of Clanton,...

Alton Earl Headley

Alton Earl Headley

Jan 12, 2016

Alton Earl Headley, 73, of Verbena died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery. He was born on Sunday, August 30, 1942 in Alabama, Son of the late Claude Cleveland Headley and the late Fannie Bell Baker Headley. He was a Brick Mason. Surviving are Sons, Buddy Gray of Verbena, AL, Shawn Alton Headley of Montgomery,...

William Turpin Bill Hann

William Turpin Bill Hann

Jan 10, 2016

William Turpin "Bill" Hann, 72, of Verbena died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, April 3, 1943 in Alabama, Son of the late Grover Hann and the late Mary Elizabeth Calloway Hann. He was a Plumber. Surviving are Wife, Hazel Hann of Verbena, AL; Son, Jeff (Melissa) Hann of Verbena, AL; Daughter, Nancy...

Archie David Causey, Jr.

Archie David Causey, Jr.

Jan 10, 2016

Archie David Causey, Jr., 82, of Alexander City died Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born on Saturday, December 9, 1933 in Alabama, Son of the late Archie D. Causey, Sr. and the late Augusta Misseldine Causey. He was a Lab Tech. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. at Curry-Jefferson Cemetery, Hoover, AL...

Allen Ray Smitherman

Allen Ray Smitherman

Jan 9, 2016

Allen Ray Smitherman, 71, of Clanton died Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born on Thursday, December 14, 1944 in Dallas Co., AL, Son of the late Clifton Thomas Smitherman and the late Minnie Lee Johnson Smitherman. He was a Maintenance Specialist with Transco Gas. Surviving are Wife of 49 Years, Barbara Cleckler Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Sons, Christopher...

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...