Obituaries

Benton Ray Matthews

Benton Ray Matthews

Oct 16, 2014

Benton Ray Matthews, 77, of Clanton died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Sunday, November 12, 1939 in Limestone Co., AL, Son of the late Theo Matthews and the late Delia Rogers Matthews. He was in Maintenance at Gulf States Paper. Surviving are his Wife, Willie Matthews of Clanton, AL; Daughter,...

Leola Holland Payne

Leola Holland Payne

Oct 16, 2014

Leola Holland Payne went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2014 at the age of 88 years old. She was born in Dutton, Alabama on November 30, 1925, the daughter of Jeff and Della Holland. She graduated from Jackson County High School in Scottsboro, Alabama and began her career with South Central Bell/...

Lois Baker Hay

Lois Baker Hay

Oct 14, 2014

Lois Baker Hay, 89, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was born on Wednesday, October 22, 1924 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Marshal M. Baker and the late Birdie Wyatt Baker. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Mr. Johnny Mack (Wanda) Hay of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, Mr. Davy Mack (Amy) Hay of Montgomery, AL,...

Ronnie Jackie Gardner

Ronnie Jackie Gardner

Oct 14, 2014

Ronnie Jackie Gardner, 54, of Marbury died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at his residence in Marbury. He was born on Friday, January 22, 1960 in Georgia, Son of the late Melvin Clenton Gardner and Geraldine Cleckley Gardner. He was a Glass Installer. Surviving are his Daughter, Janna Lyn Gardner of Verbena, AL; Mother, Geraldine C. Gardner of Verbena, AL;...

Peggy M. Cleckler

Peggy M. Cleckler

Oct 13, 2014

Peggy M. Cleckler, 82, of Clanton died Monday, October 13, 2014. She was born on Saturday, January 23, 1932 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Tommy Lee Maddox and the late Rosa Lee Wyatt Maddox. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 3 Sisters-in-Law, Doris Maddox, Elaine Maddox, Sadie Maddox; Special Niece, Kim Baker; Special Nephew, Dwayne...

Joshua Brook Martin

Joshua Brook Martin

Oct 12, 2014

Joshua Brook Martin, 23, of Clanton died Sunday, October 12, 2014. He was born on Saturday, July 20, 1991 in Birmingham, AL, Son of Keith Lee Lockhart and Kimberly Renee Martin Edwards. He was a server in the restaurant industry. Surviving are his Daughters, Faith Loraine Blackburn of Shelby Co., AL, Kenley Duren of Clanton, AL; Son, Joshua Brock...

Sharon Yvonne Sherri Hager

Sharon Yvonne Sherri Hager

Oct 12, 2014

Sharon Yvonne Hager, 43, entered into Heaven embraced by her Lord and Savior Jesus, Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was born on Monday, June 7, 1971 in Birmingham, Alabama, Daughter of the late Edgar Lee Day and Yvonne Louise Beasley Day. She was an office administrator. Surviving are her Husband, Frank J. Hager; Daughter, Amy Cook; Granddaughter, Madison Cook;...

Benita Marie Veazey

Benita Marie Veazey

Oct 8, 2014

Benita Marie Veazey, 94, of Maplesville died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Tuesday, July 13, 1920 in Texas, daughter of the late Ira Lester Craig and the late Virginia Victoria Littlejohn Craig. She was a Hairdresser. Surviving are her Son, Larry (Betty) Veazey of Isabella, AL; Granddaughters, Amanda (John) Brascome of...

James Milton Carden

James Milton Carden

Oct 7, 2014

James Milton Carden, 94, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born on Friday, February 6, 1920 in Shelby Co., AL, Son of the late Jim Carden and the late Ida Lee Atchison Carden. He was in Maintenance for Sears. Surviving are his Sister, Betty Weldon of Birmingham, AL; Many Cousins, Nieces, & Nephews. Friends will be...

Allie Benson Barnette

Allie Benson Barnette

Oct 6, 2014

Allie Benson Barnette, 82, of Tallassee died Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born on Monday, November 16, 1931 in Chilton Co., AL , Son of the late Allie Benson Barnette and the late Essie Ewell Miller. He was a Sprinkler Fitter. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 10, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist...

Larry Wayne Wilson

Larry Wayne Wilson

Oct 3, 2014

Larry Wayne Wilson, 74, of Deatsville died Friday, October 3, 2014. He was born on Sunday, March 17, 1940 in California, Son of the late Barney Wilson and the late Mary Redlinger Wilson. He was a Phone Tech. Surviving are his Son, Mr. John (Tammy) Wilson of Deatsville, AL; Daughter, Ms. Pam Wilson of Atlanta, GA; Grandson, Mr. Hunter...

Gene Presley Burnette

Gene Presley Burnette

Oct 2, 2014

Gene Presley Burnette, 66, of Verbena died Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was born on Monday, November 3, 1947 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Byrd Lee Burnette and the late Margie Day Burnette. He was a Lance Corporal with the U.S. Marine Corp. Surviving are his Wife, Deborah S. Burnette of Verbena, AL; Daughters, Regina Burnette...

Gladys Robinson Hardiman

Gladys Robinson Hardiman

Oct 1, 2014

Gladys Robinson Hardiman, 95, of Clanton died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Hatley Health Care. She was born on Thursday, August 21, 1919 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Benny Monroe & Ella Elizabeth Scott Robinson. She was a Text Tile Worker in the Cotton Mill, Clanton, AL. Surviving are her Sister, Catherine Gillespie and a host...

Etta H. Porter

Etta H. Porter

Oct 1, 2014

Etta H. Porter, 86, of Jemison died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Thursday, April 12, 1928 in Chilton County, Daughter of the late R. C. Hayes and the late Freddie Patterson Hayes. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are 4 Daughters, Mrs. Helen (James) Howell, Mrs. Tommie Faye (Johnny) Jones, Mrs....

George William Carr, Jr.

George William Carr, Jr.

Sep 30, 2014

George William Carr, Jr., 77, of Clanton died Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born on Sunday, February 14, 1937 in Jefferson Co., AL, Son of the late George Carr, Sr. and the late Lucy Wooley Carr. He was a retired Marine First Sergeant. Surviving are his Sons, George William "Bill" Carr III of Clanton, AL, Chris Carr of...

Mary Helen Mims

Mary Helen Mims

Sep 27, 2014

Mary Helen Mims, 91, of Clanton died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Friday, July 27, 1923 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Glaucus Durbin and the late Iris Harris. She was a Lunch Room Worker for the Chilton County Board of Education. Surviving are Sons, Billy Charles (Faye) Atkinson...

Tommie Patterson

Tommie Patterson

Sep 25, 2014

Tommie Patterson, 86, of Clanton died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Friday, January 13, 1928 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Henry Patterson and the late Mamie Rhodes Patterson. He was a Equipment Operator. Surviving are Daughters, Sue (Joe) Dobbs of Clanton, AL, Diane Bice of Thorsby, AL,...

Carolyn Dykes Muncher

Carolyn Dykes Muncher

Sep 23, 2014

Carolyn Dykes Muncher, 69, of Tallassee died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery. She was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1945 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Curtis Dykes and the late Jessie Mae McDowell Dykes. She was a Seamstress/Homemaker. Surviving are Daughters, Dana Jones (Mike) White of Soddy Daisy, TN, Donna Jones...

Robert Lynwood Helms

Robert Lynwood Helms

Sep 23, 2014

Robert Lynwood Helms, 73, of Prattville died Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was born on Wednesday, October 30, 1940 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, Son of the late Charles Robert Helms and the late Pauline Lamberth Helms. He was a Crew Leader at the Paper Mill. Surviving are his Wife, Bonnie S. Helms of Prattville, AL; Sons, Tracy S. Helms...

Robert C. Rev. Edge, Jr.

Robert C. Rev. Edge, Jr.

Sep 21, 2014

Rev. Robert Chester Edge, Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Trinity Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Sunday, May 26, 1935 in Montgomery, Alabama, Son of the late Robert C. Edge, Sr. and the late Lucille Hasty Edge. He graduated from Howard College, Birmingham, in 1957 and went on to receive his divinity degree from...