Obituaries

Billy Gene Shields

Mar 18, 2025

Billy Gene Shields, 70, of Jemison, Alabama passed away on March 18, 2025, in Jemison, AL.

He was born on December 17, 1954, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the son of the late Lamar and Leone Shields.

Billy passed from this worldly life peacefully at his home in Jemison...

Kathryn Elizabeth Stanfield

Mar 18, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Stanfield, 73, of Prattville, Alabama passed away on March 18, 2025, in Prattville, Alabama.

She was born on March 7, 1952, in Prattville, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late L.C and Jean Stanfield.

She was special in every way.

Surviving are...

Melissa Ruth Saunders

Mar 17, 2025

Melissa Ruth Saunders, 58, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away March 17, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born May 24, 1966, in Alabama, daughter of Nolin Maudlin and the late Mary Ruth Maudlin.

She was a Humane Society Supervisor.

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Rita Sue Jones

Mar 15, 2025

Rita Sue Jones, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 15, 2025, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born July 12, 1960, in Alabama, daughter of the late Bobby Cameron and the late Mary Cameron.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are...

Timothy Earl Cox

Mar 13, 2025

Timothy Earl Cox, 66, of Wilsonville, Alabama went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.

He was born January 9, 1959, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late Earl Cox and the late Irene Cox.

He worked as an operations team leader for Alabama...

Charles Allen Smith

Mar 12, 2025

Charles Allen Smith, 61, of Lawley, Alabama passed away March 12, 2025, in Lawley, AL.

He was born July 26, 1963, in Perry County, Alabama, son of the late Paul Crowe and the late Barbara Crowe.

He was a Farmer. He loved to fish and hunt.

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Jerri Ann Dutton

Mar 11, 2025

Jerri Ann Dutton, 53, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away March 11, 2025, at her residence.

She was born May 30, 1971, in Alabama, daughter of Jerry Daw and Sue Daw.

She was a receptionist for most of her life until she took time to spend at home...

James Edgar Waldrop

Mar 11, 2025

James Edgar Waldrop 01/09/1935-03/11/2025 On January 9, 1935 James Edgar Waldrop was born to George D. Waldrop and Hazel B Waldrop in Birmingham Alabama. He was a man of many names; James, Jimmy, Jim, Dad, Pawpaw, Great Pawpaw, Great Great Pawpaw, Mr. Magoo, and Friend were just a few. His early life was in the Pinson Alabama...

Larry "Ditt" Wayne Littlejohn, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Wayne ‘Ditt’ Littlejohn, Jr.   Ditt passed away unexpectedly at the home of his parents, Larry and Reta Littlejohn on March 10, 2025 in Clanton, Alabama.

Ditt was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His unwavering devotion to...

Jeffrey Lynn Nix

Mar 10, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Nix, 47, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 10, 2025, at  UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born May 29, 1977, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Nix and Helen Howell.

He was a Mechanic.

Surviving are his Mother, Helen...

Ruben Ray Smitherman

Mar 2, 2025

Ruben Ray Smitherman, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 2, 2025, at Baptist South in Montgomery, AL.

He was born November 19, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Ruben Smitherman and the late Willie Smitherman Wright.

He was a Construction Worker, Baptist Minister, and Commercial Fisherman.

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Harold Jessie Sanders

Mar 2, 2025

Harold Jessie Sanders, 42, of Verbena, Alabama passed away on March 2, 2025, in Verbena, Alabama.

He was born on February 22, 1983, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the son of Linda Sanders and the late Harold Jimmy Sanders, Sr.

He was an Operations Manager for USES. He was...

Carolyn Giles Bonds

Mar 1, 2025

Carolyn Giles Bonds, 78, of Hoover, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 21, 1946, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Luther Giles, Sr. and the late Ophelia Giles.

While on a date at the Clanton drive-in, Carolyn...

Kelly Dwayne Burnett

Mar 1, 2025

Kelly Dwayne Burnett, 66, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born April 26, 1958, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Luther Burnett and the late Ethel Burnett.

He was a woodworker and made many wonderful pieces of furniture....

Russell "Bubba" Wayne Clements

Mar 1, 2025

Russell "Bubba" Wayne Clements, 55, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, at his residence in Jemison, AL.

He was born March 12, 1969, in Alabama, son of  the late Wayne Clements and Jane Clements.

He was a Welder, a devoted father, son, and brother. He never met...

Ronald Edwin Connell

Feb 28, 2025

Ronald Edwin Connell, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 28, 2025, at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home.

He was born March 31, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late J.E. Connell and the late Frances Bates Connell.

Surviving are his Daughter, Jordan (Albert) Connell Tyus; Son, Jake Connell; Granddaughters,...

Janette Marcus

Feb 28, 2025

Janette Marcus, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 28, 2025, at her residence.

She was born January 3, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, daughter of the late Dawson Simpson and the late Eva Simpson.

She was a Homemaker. She loved her Western shows and sitting on the front porch...

Tonya Shae Carter

Feb 23, 2025

Tonya Shae Carter, 57, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away February 23, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 10, 1967, in San Mateo Co., California, daughter of the late Walter Haigler and Joe Ann Haigler.

She was a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service,...

Martha Lucille Gothard

Feb 23, 2025

Lucille Gothard, 86, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 23, 2025, at  Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born May 3, 1938, in Alabama, daughter of the late Sam Smith and the late Verta Smith.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter,...

Talon Drake "Boo Bah" Hunter

Feb 20, 2025

Talon "Boo Bah" Drake Hunter, 18, of Meridianville, Alabama entered into his Heavenly home on February 20, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.

He was born on August 12, 2006, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Wayne Hunter and Julie Hunter.

Talon was a beloved son, brother, and friend who brought...