Obituaries

James Douglas Baker

Sep 6, 2024

James Douglas Baker, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 6, 2024, at his home in Clanton, AL.

He was born February 22, 1943, in Alabama, son of the late Moses Carl Baker, Sr. and the late Pearlie Mae Fox Baker.

He was a Distribution Manager with...

John Bruce Dean, Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

John Bruce Dean, Jr., 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 5, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

He was born March 5, 1949, in  Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late John Bruce Dean, Sr. and the late Irma Loene Dean.

He retired with AT&T...

Birda Smith Lecroy

Sep 5, 2024

Birda Mae LeCroy passed peacefully into her heavenly home on September 5, 2024. She is survived by her son, Jay LeCroy (Nelda) a sister, Mattie Lou Wells, a brother- Rev. Ethridge Smith, three grandsons, Stephen Huddleston (Kate), Adam Huddleston(wife Jordan and a great grandson Bev), C.J.LeCroy, and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces...

William Gerald Mckinnon

Sep 2, 2024

William Gerald McKinnon, 85, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 2, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born September 18, 1938, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Percy McKinnon and the late Meadie McKinnon.

He was retired from many years of dedicated service as the Tax...

Thomas Allen Roper

Aug 29, 2024

Thomas Allen Roper, 79, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 29, 2024, in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 1, 1945, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late R. Q. Roper and the late Dean Roper.

He was in the construction industry for many years primarily installing sheet rock.

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Dolores Agnes Mims

Aug 26, 2024

Dolores (Ben) Mims, 85, of Coopers, Alabama passed away August 26, 2024, at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home.

She was born November 8, 1938, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Authuro and Madolene Henriquez.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughters, Sandi...

Christine Louise Dorminey

Aug 26, 2024

Christine Louise Dorminey, 87, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 26, 2024, at her residence in Jemison, AL.

She was born December 22, 1936, in Alabama, daughter of the late James Raley and the late Ivie Raley.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are...

Myra Mims Cleckler

Aug 25, 2024

Myra Mims Cleckler, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 25, 2024, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

She was born March 13, 1956, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thomas E.J. Mims and the late Myrtis Thomas Mims.

She was a Nurse.

Surviving are...

Delton Dale Lowrey, Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Delton Dale Lowrey, Jr., 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 21, 2024, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born July 30, 1956, in Alabama, son of the late Delton Lowrey and the late Rachel Lowrey.

He was a Crane Operator.

Surviving are his...

Jimmy Davison Hicks

Aug 20, 2024

Jimmy Davison Hicks, 75, of Selma, Alabama passed away August 20, 2024, at Inpatient Capital Hill Rehabilitation in Montgomery, AL.

He was born August 7, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late JC Hicks and of the late Alfreda Hicks.

He was Retired.

Surviving are his Sisters,...

Martha Dallas Easterling

Aug 16, 2024

Martha Dallas Easterling, 83, of Pelham, Alabama passed away August 16, 2024, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster.

She was born May 30, 1941, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Girvis Jones and the late Gladys Jones.

She was a Cosmetologist. She was a loving...

Willie Charles Melton

Aug 15, 2024

Willie Charles Melton, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 15, 2024, in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 17, 1948, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late John Melton and the late Aldale Melton.

He was retired from many years of dedicated service for the Food Land Company.

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Charlotte Hargrove Byler

Aug 15, 2024

Charlotte Lucille Byler, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 15, 2024, at her daughter's residence in Huntsville, Alabama.

She was born February 2, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Charlie Hargrove and the late Lucille Hargrove.

She was a Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt,...

Marilyn Sue Scoggins

Aug 13, 2024

Marilyn Sue Scoggins, 70, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 13, 2024, at  Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born October 22, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late George Cleckley and the late Katherine Dickson.

She was a Secretary at Jemison Elementary.

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Joseph Wiley Hopper

Aug 13, 2024

Joseph Wiley Hopper (Joe or Mr. Hopper to most), 79, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at home with his family.

A retired teacher and administrator, education was a cornerstone of Joe’s life. He excelled in academia earning a Bachelor of Arts from Samford University with a major...

Aleiah Elizabeth Edwards

Aug 11, 2024

Aleiah Elizabeth Edwards, of Jemison, Alabama,  passed away August 11, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born July 30, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Andrew Edwards and Alana Owen.

Surviving are her Parents, Alana Owen & Andrew Edwards; Brother, Asher Edwards; Grandparents, Cedena & Luke Owen,...

Christopher "Chris" Knight

Aug 11, 2024

Christopher "Chris"  Knight, 62, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 25, 1962, in Alabama, son of the late Herman Knight and the late Annette Knight.

He was a Construction Worker.

Surviving are his Son, Christopher Knight; Brother, Jerry...

Gary Wayne Hall

Aug 8, 2024

Gary Wayne “GW” Hall was born October 13, 1955 in Pulaski, Virginia. He passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering.

Gary was clever and filled to the brim with...

Bobby Mcarthur Lawrence

Aug 8, 2024

Bobby McArthur Lawrence, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 8, 2024, at  Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born October 21, 1942, in Alabama, son of late Byron Lawrence and the late Alice Marie Lawrence.

He was a Truck Driver.  He was a loving,...

Larry Colyn Little

Aug 8, 2024

Larry Colyn Little, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 8, 2024, at  Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama.

He was born March 6, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Melvin Little and the late Dorothy Kirkland.

He was a Electrician.

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