Obituaries

Louie Frank Rev. Robinette

Louie Frank Rev. Robinette

Nov 27, 2014

Rev. Louie Frank Robinette, 89, of Clanton died Friday, November 27, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. He was born on Monday, May 18, 1925 in Alabama, Son of the late John Basil Robinette and the late Hattie Bea Paramore Robinette. He was a retired Assembly of God Minister. Surviving are his Wife of 62 years, Mrs. Bobbie...

Esther Lee Blackwell

Esther Lee Blackwell

Nov 24, 2014

Esther Lee Blackwell, 85, of Montgomery died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, March 30, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL , Daughter of the late Wiley Cooper and the late Mattie Hawkins Cooper. She was a Cashier. Surviving are her Sons, Mr. Tim (Angie) Blackwell of Pike Road, AL, Mr. Pete...

Linda M. L'Ecuyer

Linda M. L'Ecuyer

Nov 24, 2014

Linda M. L'Ecuyer, 61, of Maplesville died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, September 28, 1953 in Michigan, Daughter of the late Roger Paul Hebner and Alice Pederson Hebner. She was a Teacher. Surviving are Husband, Gerald L. L'Ecuyer of Maplesville, AL; Daughters, Julia (Jimmy) Chastain of Maplesville, AL, Jennifer...

Annie Lois Martin Gore Headley

Annie Lois Martin Gore Headley

Nov 24, 2014

Annie Lois Martin Gore Headley, 85, of Thorsby died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Sunday, March 17, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late John T. Ellis "Dick" Martin and the late Annis Katharine Killingsworth. She was a Book Keeper. Surviving are her Husband, Hoyt Headley of Thorsby,...

Ann G. Williams

Ann G. Williams

Nov 23, 2014

Ann G. Williams, 81, of Randolph died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Monday, May 15, 1933 in Bibb Co., AL, Daughter of the late Ovid Merchant, Sr. and the late Vera Simmons Merchant. She was a Homemaker, Queen Mother of the Red Hat Flashers, Bibb Medical Auxilary, Randolph Baptist Church Senior Adult Lady...

Joseph Thomas Smith

Joseph Thomas Smith

Nov 23, 2014

Joseph Thomas Smith, 45, of Clanton died Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was born on Monday, January 27, 1969 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Clarence Smith and Janie Wilkins Smith. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are his Mother, Janie Smith of Clanton, AL; Sisters, Wanda Ruff of Maplesville, AL, Rachel Rider of Bay Minette, AL;...

Alton O'Neal Blackmon

Alton O'Neal Blackmon

Nov 22, 2014

Alton O'neal Blackmon, 65, of Clanton died Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1949 in Alabama, Son of the late O'neal Blackmon and Mary Magdaline Blackmon. He was a Mechanic. Surviving are Wife, Mrs. Dianne G. Blackmon of Clanton, AL; Son, Mr. Greg (Leslie) Blackmon of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Ms. Tonya Blackmon of Clanton,...

Billly Joseph Carter

Billly Joseph Carter

Nov 20, 2014

William "Billy" Joseph Carter, 93, of Clanton died Thursday, November 20, 2014. He was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1921 in Autauga, AL, Son of the late William Thomas Carter and the late Earthie Billingsley Carter. He worked at the Continental Gin Shop. Surviving are his Daughter, Helen Lynette (Joe W. Sr.) Cole of Clanton, AL; Grandchildren, Debbie (Chris)...

Kathleen P. Cleckler

Kathleen P. Cleckler

Nov 18, 2014

Kathleen P. Cleckler, 89, of Thorsby died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Monday, January 19, 1925 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Hansel H. Powell and the late Hattie Irene Martin. She was an Office Manager. Surviving are her Grandsons, Jon Cleckler of Colorado Springs, CO, Jay Cleckler of...

Tommie G. Bigbie

Tommie G. Bigbie

Nov 17, 2014

Tommie Caton Bigbie, 72, of Millbrook died Monday, November 17, 2014. She was born on Friday, January 16, 1942 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Sim T. Caton and the late Etta Knight Caton. She was a Pet Care Specialist. Surviving are her Husband, Johnny Mack Bigbie of Millbrook, AL; Sons, Danny Ray (Pamela) Short of Marbury,...

Thomas Larry Gwathney

Thomas Larry Gwathney

Nov 15, 2014

Thomas "Larry" Gwathney, 70, of Prattville died Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born on Wednesday, January 5, 1944 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of and the late Pauline Gwathney. He was a Retired Boiler Technician Chief Petty Officer. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Gaye Gwathney of Prattville, AL; Son, Mr. Daryl Chapman of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Ms. Teri...

Sandra Gail Williams

Sandra Gail Williams

Nov 13, 2014

Sandra Gail Williams, 68, of Clanton died Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late H.O. Headley and the late Edwina Culp Headley. She was a Child Nutritionist. Surviving are her Daughters, Brenda (Bobby) Lindsay of Montevallo, AL, Karen Popwell of Clanton, AL, Donna (Jeff) Maddox of...

Floyd R.C. Lovett

Floyd R.C. Lovett

Nov 10, 2014

Floyd R.C. Lovett, 82, of Jemison died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Thursday, July 21, 1932 in Alabama, Son of the late Henry Lovett and the late Georgia Hicks Lovett. He was a Logger. Surviving are his Brother, Jack Lovett of Jemison, AL; Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Friends will be...

German Jay Velez, Jr.

German Jay Velez, Jr.

Nov 4, 2014

German "Jay" Velez, Jr., 50, of Clanton died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his residence in Clanton. He was born on Tuesday, September 22, 1964 in New York, Son of German Velez, Sr. and Maria Millagros Fernandez. He was a Welding Tech at Johnson Controls. Surviving are Wife, Dianna Dawn Wise Velez of Clanton, AL; Father, German Velez, Sr....

Teddy Jay Walters

Teddy Jay Walters

Oct 28, 2014

Teddy Jay Walters, 76 of Chiefland, passed away October 28, 2014 at home with his family at his side. Mr. Walters was born in Sullivan, Indiana. He served during the Vietnam War Era in the US Navy. He was a member of the VFW. He moved to Chiefland from Jacksonville in 1997. He was a member of Long Pond...

Mary N. Popwell

Mary N. Popwell

Oct 28, 2014

Mary N. Popwell, 94, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Merry Wood Lodge, Elmore. She was born on Friday, November 28, 1919 in Birmingham, AL, Daughter of the late John Otis Henry Newell and the late Willie Reynolds Newell. Surviving are her Daughters, Chris Popwell (David) Dodd of Millbrook, AL, Carole Popwell Adams of Carrabelle, FL; Granddaughter,...

Myra N. Cleckler

Myra N. Cleckler

Oct 25, 2014

Myra N. Cleckler, 60, of Clanton died Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1954 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Jadie Minor and the late Jettie Maddox Minor. She was a Cashier. Surviving are her Husband, Rev. Jerry W. Cleckler of Clanton, AL; Numerous Nieces & Nephews. She was preceded in death...

John W. Chaffin

John W. Chaffin

Oct 25, 2014

John W. Chaffin, 82, of Jemison died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his residence in Jemison. He was born on Wednesday, January 20, 1932 in Lamar Co., Alabama, Son of the late Burl Chaffin and the late Tezzie Finch Chaffin. He was a retired Truck Driver. Surviving are Wife, Joan R. Chaffin of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Deanna Speakman of...

Martha Rogers Langland

Martha Rogers Langland

Oct 23, 2014

Martha Rogers Langland, 85, of Clanton died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Sunday, September 1, 1929 in Marion, AL, Daughter of the late Samuel Preston Rogers and the late Dorothy Fitzgerald Rogers. She was a Data Processing Clerk. Surviving are her Husband, Karl A. Langland of Clanton, AL; Sons, Ken Welch...

Ara Lea Bowden

Ara Lea Bowden

Oct 21, 2014

Ara Lea Bowden, 90, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Sunday, November 4, 1923 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Jack Oscar Mims and the late Flocie Boswell Mims. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son-in-Law, Mr. John D. Manning of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, Mr....