Obituaries

Mary Susan Jones Ellison

Mary Susan Jones Ellison

Jan 30, 2015

Mary Susan Jones Ellison, 61, of Jemison died Friday, January 30, 2015. She was born on Thursday, December 17, 1953 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Carl Jones and Joyce Martin Jones. She was a Teacher. Surviving are Husband, Mr. Chuck Ellison of Jemison, AL; Son, Brad Ellison of Gurley, AL; Daughter, Mrs. Jenny Green of Athens,...

Charles Wayne Sprinkle

Charles Wayne Sprinkle

Jan 29, 2015

Charles W. "Wayne" Sprinkle, 70, of Clanton died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville. He was born on Friday, September 22, 1944 in Georgia, Son of the late Harvey E. Sprinkle and the late Agnes Saul Sprinkle. He was a Supervisor. Surviving are Wife, Mrs. Rebecca "Coot" Anne Sprinkle of Clanton, AL; Step-son, Mr. Kim (Elizabeth)...

Lilia B. Wilson

Lilia B. Wilson

Jan 29, 2015

Lilia B. Wilson, 50, of Clanton died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at her residence. She was born on Monday, April 13, 1964 in Russia, Daughter of the late Alexis Bakaevia and the late Zena Alekseyevna. She was a Homemaker. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Osburn Michael Mike Mims

Osburn Michael Mike Mims

Jan 28, 2015

Osburn Michael "Mike" Mims, 51, of Clanton died Thursday, January 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1963 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of Osbon L. "Oz" Mims and Janice Gore Mims. He was a Welder. Surviving are Daughter, Courtney Nicole Pinkard, SD; Father, Osbon L. "Oz" Mims and Mother, Janice Gore Mims, both...

Rita Sue Porter

Rita Sue Porter

Jan 26, 2015

Rita Sue Porter, 80, of Clanton died Monday, January 26, 2015 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Thursday, March 1, 1934 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Jessie L. McKinnon and the late Nora Lee Gore McKinnon. She was a Secretary. Surviving are Husband, Floyd Porter; Son, Ronnie (Mary) Porter; Grandsons, Jason (Martha) Porter, Justin Porter;...

Johnny Ray Macon

Johnny Ray Macon

Jan 26, 2015

Johnny Ray Macon, Infant, of Jemison died Monday, January 26, 2015 at Children's Hospital, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, December 12, 2014 in Alabama, Son of Ray Macon and Jennifer Jackson Macon. Surviving are his Parents, Ray & Jennifer Macon of Jemison, AL; Grandparents, Chestine Macon of Jemison, AL, Cindy Jackson of Bessemer, AL; Aunts, Rose (Jody) Landrum...

Ila Mae Lucas

Ila Mae Lucas

Jan 25, 2015

Ila Mae Lucas, 69, of Clanton died Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was born on Sunday, July 15, 1945 in Texas, Daughter of the late Homer David Morgan and the late Moultry Vivian Dale Morgan. She was a Day Care Worker. Surviving are her Husband, Mr. D.L. "Bo" Lucas of Clanton, AL; Sons, Mr. Greg (Kerri) Lucas, Mr. Jeff...

Hershel Wayne Edwards

Hershel Wayne Edwards

Jan 24, 2015

Hershel Wayne Edwards, 65, of Clanton died Saturday, January 24, 2015. He was born on Saturday, December 24, 1949 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Ozie Edwards and the late Everee Patterson Edwards. He was a Store Owner for Maplesville Supermarket. Surviving are Wife, Sybil Edwards of Clanton, AL; Sons, Steven (Rachel) Edwards of Calera, AL, Cody...

Devan Jerica Gallet

Devan Jerica Gallet

Jan 24, 2015

Devan Jerica Gallet, 21, of Billingsley died Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Verbena. She was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1993 in Louisiana, Daughter of the late Robert Paul Gallet and Melody Rucker Gallet. She was a Caregiver. Surviving are her Mother, Melody Gallet of Billingsley, AL; Son, Colton B. Edwards. Friends will be received from 2-3 p.m., Friday,...

Robert Paul Gallet

Robert Paul Gallet

Jan 24, 2015

Robert Paul Gallet, 50, of Billingsley died Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Verbena. He was born on Sunday, May 24, 1964 in Louisiana, Son of the late Curly Gallet and Anna Mae Gaspard. Surviving are Wife, Melody Gallet of Billingsley, AL; Grandson, Colton Edwards; Mother, Anna Mae Gaspard; Sisters, Crystal Peltier, Tina Broussard. Friends will be received from 2-3...

Damian Lee Gallet

Damian Lee Gallet

Jan 24, 2015

Damian Lee Gallet, 23, of Billingsley died Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Verbena. He was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1991 in Louisiana, Son of the late Robert Paul Gallet and Melody Rucker Gallet. He was a Cook. Surviving are his Mother, Melody Gallet of Billingsley, AL; Nephew, Colton B. Edwards. Friends will be received from 2-3 p.m., Friday,...

August Brooke Gates

August Brooke Gates

Jan 21, 2015

August Brooke Gates, infant, of Clanton died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. She was born on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of Jeremiah Antjuan Gates and Samantha Knight. Surviving are Mother, Samantha Knight; Father, Jeremiah Antjuan Gates; Grandparents, Mr. Kevin Knight, Ms. Pamela Knight, Mr. Lawrence Gates, Ms. Linda Gates; Great-Grandmother,...

Sara Nell Jones Rasberry

Sara Nell Jones Rasberry

Jan 20, 2015

Sara Nell Jones Rasberry, 85, of Jemison died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She was born on Friday, April 19, 1929 in Isabella, AL, Daughter of the late Ezekiel Spann Jones and the late Novice Wooley Jones. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Coy J. Rasberry of Jemison, AL; Daughters, Nelda (Elvin) Porter of...

Una Faye Smith

Una Faye Smith

Jan 19, 2015

Una Faye Smith, 80, of Prattville died Monday, January 19, 2015. She was born on Thursday, August 23, 1934 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Guy Abrams and the late Effie LeNoir Abrams. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Pete Smith of Prattville, AL; Daughters, Sheila Smith of Temple, TX, Nina Schofield of Deatsville, AL; Son, Larry Smith...

Lula Dee Bearden

Lula Dee Bearden

Jan 18, 2015

Lula Dee Bearden, 88, of Clanton died Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, February 24, 1926 in Perry Co., AL, Daughter of the late Charlton Rush and the late Satchie Dawson Rush. Before retirement, she and her husband were owners/operators of W.O. Bearden Nursery in Plantersville, AL for 40 years. She...

Johnnie Faye Anderson Gandy

Johnnie Faye Anderson Gandy

Jan 16, 2015

Johnnie Faye Anderson Gandy, 72, of Clanton died Friday, January 16, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, March 9, 1942 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Samuel Hayes and the late Mable Marie Carter Hayes. She was a Factory Worker in the Automobile Industry. Surviving are Husband, John Wesley Gandy, Sr....

Grady Oneal Davis

Grady Oneal Davis

Jan 15, 2015

Grady Oneal Davis, 82, of Verbena died Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born on Monday, January 9, 1933 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Jessie A. Davis and the late Gertrude Friday Davis. He was a Prison Guard. Surviving are Wife, Annie Pearl Davis of Verbena, AL; Sons, Donnie Davis of Verbena, AL, Mark (Christine) Davis...

Frances Malynn Cox Mims

Frances Malynn Cox Mims

Jan 13, 2015

Frances Malynn Cox Mims, 76, of Verbena died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Friday, September 23, 1938 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Arnold W. Cox and the late Mollie Malinda Burnett Cox. She was a Beautician. Surviving are her Husband, James O'Neil "J. O." Mims of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Pam...

Samuel Thomas Tom Bentley

Samuel Thomas Tom Bentley

Jan 13, 2015

Samuel Thomas "Tom" Bentley, Jr., 68, of Thorsby died Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, September 24, 1946 in Birmingham, AL, Son of the late Samuel Thomas Bentley, Sr. and Bess Nix Bentley. He was a Farmer. Surviving are his Son, Clay (Julie) Bentley of Thorsby, AL; Grandchildren, Brooks Bentley, Anna Bell Bentley, Abby Ross Bentley;...

Harlis Lee Cleckler

Harlis Lee Cleckler

Jan 10, 2015

Harlis Lee Cleckler, 57, of Clanton died Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Clanton. He was born on Tuesday, February 19, 1957 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Fate Cleckler and the late Mildred Cleckler. He was a Logger. Surviving are his Sisters, Ms. Mary Baines, Ms. Betty Mallory; Brothers, Mr. Alford Cleckler, Mr. Pete Cleckler; Numerous Nieces...