Obituaries

Jul 18, 2024

Dorothy Chapman “Dot” McGee, 81, of Lawley, Alabama passed away July 18, 2024 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She was born on January 25, 1943 in Chilton County, Alabama, the only daughter and youngest of four children born to the late J.C. Chapman and Buna Ratliff Chapman. She was a 1961 graduate of Maplesville High School, where she excelled...

Jul 15, 2024

James Delous "JD" Short, 81, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 15, 2024, at Cedar Ridge in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born February 20, 1943, in Alabama, son of the late Elbert Short and the late Willie Margaret Roper Short.

He was a school bus driver who...

Jul 11, 2024

Phyllis Adeline Kasper, 93, of Scottsville, Kentucky passed away July 11, 2024, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born February 27, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Edmond Edgar "Dutch" Pickens and the late Hazel Green Pickens.

She was a Hospital Ward Clerk....

Jul 9, 2024

Baron Terrell Holley, 65, passed away on July 9, 2024.

Terry was a retired employee of the State of Alabama, where he worked for 29 years.

He was born in Malaysia on April 2, 1959, to the late Herbert Holley and the late Frances Sayers, where his father was doing missionary...

Jul 9, 2024

Hazel Dean (Blankenship) Knee 88, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on July 9, 2024, at her home in Wetumpka, Alabama.

Hazel was born November 22, 1935, in Wetumpka, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Archie and the late Mattie (White) Blankenship....

Jul 8, 2024

Scott Van Stokes, 44, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 8, 2024.  He was the son of Kirk Stokes and the late Vicki Thigpen Stokes.

Surviving are his Father, Kirk (Paula) Stokes; Grandmother, Ruby Thigpen; Brother, Stephen Stokes; Sisters, April (Brandon) McKnight and Mary Beth (Matt) Edwards; Nephews, Preston Edwards, Reed Stokes and Asa McKnight;...

Jul 8, 2024

Glenda Joyce Argo, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 8, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 27, 1942, in Georgia, daughter of the late Reedie Smith and the late Charlie Smith.

She was a Teacher.

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Jul 8, 2024

Kevin Charles Wyatt, age 50, was born March 10, 1974, in Chilton County, Alabama.

Kevin passed away at his home in Lincoln, Alabama, on July 8, 2024.  He was employed by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Lincoln, Alabama.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Donna Jones Wyatt; his...

Jul 5, 2024

Joseph "Joey" Andrew Nelson, 66, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 5, 2024.

He was born December 19, 1957, in Alabama, son of Andrew Nelson and Rosie Bell Nelson.

He was a Fire Captain.

Surviving are his Daughter, Denae Roberson; Son, Jared (Emily)...

Jul 5, 2024

Nina Sue Caton, 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away July 5, 2024. She was born December 1, 1949, in Chickasaw, AL, daughter of the late Jadie Emmail Ferguson and the late Lelia Earlene Middlebrooks Ferguson. She was a loving homemaker, seamstress and retail worker throughout her life. Surviving are her Son, Bobby W. Edmond and his...

Jul 2, 2024

JoAnne Myrick Griffin, 63, of Fountain, Alabama passed away July 2, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 13, 1961, in Tacoma, Washington, daughter of the late James Presley "Jim" Myrick and the late Bessie Montez Myrick.

She was formally employed with Alabama...

Jul 2, 2024

Lisa Marie Riley, 48, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 2, 2024, at her residence.

She was born December 15, 1975, in Alabama, daughter of Albert May and Virginia Tackett Brawdy.

She was a construction worker.

Surviving are her Husband, Roger Lee Blankenship,...

Jun 30, 2024

Marche Gayla Cotney, 75, of Lawley, Alabama passed away June 30, 2024, at Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born October 25, 1948, in Alabama, daughter of  the late Jody "JW" Smith and the late Sadie Smith.

She was a waitress.

Surviving are...

Jun 28, 2024

Ricky Wayne "Rick" Vines, 69, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away June 28, 2024, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 6, 1955, in Alabama, son of the late Velmus and Lillie Mae Wood Vines.

He was a Construction Worker.

Surviving are his Wife,...

Jun 26, 2024

Jewell Nelia Headley, 99, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 26, 2024, at her residence in Clanton, AL.

She was born April 17, 1925, in Alabama, daughter of the late Cornelius Caton and the late Carrie Caton.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are...

Jun 24, 2024

Jordan Ryan Glenn, 30, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 24, 2024.

He was born March 8, 1994, in Alabama, son of Bryan Glenn and Wendy Wright.

He was an Autobody mechanic and served as a Birmingham firefighter for five years.

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Jun 23, 2024

Michael Steven “Steve” Crew, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Steve was born on August 11, 1949, in Clanton, Alabama, to the late Raybon and Ruth Crew. He is survived by his wife, Mary Exa Walker Crew; his children, Amy Michelle Crew and Scott Christopher Crew (Chrissy); his...

Jun 20, 2024

Marty O'Neal Liveoak, 61, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 20, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born April 25, 1963, in Alabama, son of  Winston Liveoak and the late Barbara Smitherman Liveoak.

He was a Brick Mason.

Surviving...

Jun 19, 2024

Celebration of Life

Ida B. Stewart, 87, a beacon of love and wisdom, transitioned from this life into Eternal Life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully at home on June 19, 2024, in Clanton, Alabama surrounded by family and loved ones.

Ida was born in Comer, Alabama to Eula Davis Ingram and Allen...

Jun 19, 2024

Jerry Paul Groom, 73, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away June 19, 2024, at his Residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 15, 1951, in Alabama, son of the late Ralph Livsey and the late Flora Livsey.

He retired from the State of Alabama Department...