Obituaries

Glenda Gail Jackson

Glenda Gail Jackson

Aug 22, 2014

Glenda Gail Jackson, 69, of Jemison died Friday, August 22, 2014 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Sunday, July 15, 1945 in Gadsden, AL, Daughter of the late Guy Nichols and the late Myrti Ann Waldrop Nichols. She was a Owner/Operator of Southland Escort Service. Surviving are Sons, James (Lisa) Jackson of Jemison, AL, Gary (Donna) Jackson of...

Jean Northcutt Martin

Jean Northcutt Martin

Aug 18, 2014

Willie Jean Northcutt Martin, 91, of Jemison died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Friday, August 17, 1923 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Lester Northcutt and the late Ferrell Eugene Ellison Northcutt. Mrs. Martin was a Seamstress in the textile industry. She was a graduate of Jemison High...

Neil Robbins Martin, Sr.

Neil Robbins Martin, Sr.

Aug 16, 2014

Neil Robbins Martin, Sr., 96, of Wetumpka died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Charlton Place, Deatsville, AL. He was born on Friday, May 24, 1918 in Coosa Co., AL, Son of the late Nolen Robbins Martin and the late Lela Catchings Martin. He was Executive Director of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in Elmore County. Surviving are his 4...

Irene Glasscock Porter

Irene Glasscock Porter

Aug 14, 2014

Irene Glasscock Porter, 78, of Jemison died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Saturday, August 17, 1935 in Shelby Co., AL, Daughter of the late Wade Glasscock and the late Georgia Ann Bice Glasscock. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Sons, Mr. Allen (Janet) Porter, Mr. Kenneth (Terri) Porter; Daughter, Mrs. Anita (James) Owens;...

Dunbar John White

Dunbar John White

Aug 9, 2014

Dunbar John White, 78, of Verbena died Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born on Sunday, January 12, 1936 in California, Son of the late T.J. White and the late Ella Mae Washington White. He was a Small Engine Repairman. Surviving are his Wife, Lorrain Durrah of Clanton, AL; Son, Nathaniel Durrah of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Amaya White of...

Clyde Whalon Ellison, Sr.

Clyde Whalon Ellison, Sr.

Aug 9, 2014

Clyde Whalon Ellison, Sr., 78, of Thorsby died Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born on Sunday, September 1, 1935 in Shelby Co., AL, Son of the late Clyde Ellison and the late Janie Bolton Ellison. He was a Contractor. Surviving are Wife, Jeanette G. Ellison of Thorsby, AL; Daughter, Michelle E. (Joe) Headley of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, John...

Felix Burt

Felix Burt

Aug 7, 2014

Felix Lonzo Burt, 79, of Maplesville died Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born on Monday, October 29, 1934 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late John W. Burt and the late Alison Broadhead Burt. He was an engineer, avid fisherman, gardener & farmer. His family was most important to him, along with wood working and rescuing wild...

John Lawrence Davis, Jr.

John Lawrence Davis, Jr.

Aug 3, 2014

John Lawrence Davis, Jr., 66, of Clanton died Sunday, August 3, 2014. He was born on Thursday, January 15, 1948 in Birmingham, AL, Son of the late John L. Davis, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Varner Davis. He was a Grocery Store Owner. Surviving are his Wife, Joan H. Davis of Clanton, AL; Son, Bill (Ann) Davis of Calera,...

Doris Virginia Ray

Doris Virginia Ray

Aug 1, 2014

Doris Virginia Ray, 87, of Jemison died Friday, August 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born on Monday, June 13, 1927 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late James W. Gay and the late Geneva Smith Gay. She was a retired Machine Operator in the Garment Factory Industry. Surviving are Husband, Charles Ray of Jemison, AL; 2...

Vera Nell Knight

Vera Nell Knight

Jul 31, 2014

Vera Nell Knight, 72, of Billingsley died Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born on Saturday, April 25, 1942 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Carlton Baker and the late Effie Lee Thomas Baker. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Billy Knight of Billingsley, AL; Son, Dewey (Lisa) Knight of Marbury, AL; Daughters, Betty Jean...

Lloyd Dutchie Minor

Lloyd Dutchie Minor

Jul 31, 2014

Lloyd "Dutchie" Minor, 85, of Clanton died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1929 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Matthew Minor and the late Blanchie Mae Easterling Minor. He was an Electrician. Surviving are Wife, Betty L. Minor of Clanton; Daughter, Phyllis "Bill" Tubbs of Clanton, AL; Son,...

Patsy Jane Braden Hamilton

Patsy Jane Braden Hamilton

Jul 30, 2014

Patsy Jane Braden Hamilton, 64, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, August 2, 1949 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Gilbert L. Braden and the late Ollie Mae Brooks Braden. She was a Bookkeeper and business woman. She was also a devoted Christian, Wife, Mother, & Grandmother. Surviving...

James A. Jacks

James A. Jacks

Jul 26, 2014

James Anderson Jacks, 86, of Clanton died Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born on Thursday, December 1, 1927 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late John A. Jacks and the late Letha Sullivan Jacks. He was a Farmer. Surviving are Daughter, Doris (Ronnie) Blankenship of Clanton, AL; Son-in-Law, Cleveland (Barbara) Jones of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, Derrell (Debra)...

Barbara Jean Melton

Barbara Jean Melton

Jul 24, 2014

Barbara Jean Melton, 69, of Montgomery died Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was born on Thursday, June 28, 1945 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Huston Hubert Melton and the late Ruby Mae Jones Melton. She worked in Data Entry for the State of Alabama. Surviving are Sister, Gloria Christine (Henry C., Sr.) Jackson of Montgomery, AL;...

Frankie Wayne Dunnaway

Frankie Wayne Dunnaway

Jul 23, 2014

Frankie Wayne Dunnaway, 59, of Thorsby died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. He was born on Friday, September 17, 1954, Son of the late Floyd Welch Dunnaway and the late Melba Jane Worthy Dunnaway. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Allen Clement Tudor

Allen Clement Tudor

Jul 23, 2014

Allen Clement Tudor, 73, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was born on Saturday, March 8, 1941 in Grant Co., IN, Son of the late Oris Gale Tudor and the late Geraldine Case. He was a Machinist. Surviving are his Sons, Richard Tudor of Prattville, AL, William (Judy) Tudor of Wetumpka, AL, Wesley (Glenda) Tudor, of MO;...

Lawrence R. Larry Land

Lawrence R. Larry Land

Jul 22, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" R. Land, 69, of Jemison died Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born on Friday, January 12, 1945 in Montgomery, AL, Son of the late Sullivan Max Land and the late Essie E. Posey Land. He was a Store Owner. Surviving are Wife, Pat Land of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Kim (Danny) Robinson of Jemison, AL, ; Son,...

Hilda Lee Griffin

Hilda Lee Griffin

Jul 21, 2014

Hilda Lee Griffin, 72, of Clanton died Monday, July 21, 2014 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Tuesday, March 17, 1942 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Virgil Griffin and the late Truitt Mullins Griffin. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Friends will be received from 6-8, Tuesday, July 22, 2014 @ Martin Funeral...

Walter J. Dick Parrish

Walter J. Dick Parrish

Jul 18, 2014

Walter J. "Dick" Parrish, 91, of Clanton died Friday, July 18, 2014 at his residence in Clanton. He was born on Sunday, July 15, 1923 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late James Pate Parrish and the late Para Lee Jones Parrish. He was a retired Truck Driver. Surviving are 2 Daughters, Barbara P. Bryant of Wetumpka, AL,...

Heinz R. Benz

Heinz R. Benz

Jul 16, 2014

Heinz R. Benz, Sr., 76, of Birmingham died Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was born on Friday, December 31, 1937 in Germany, Son of the late Adam Benz . He was a Salesman. Surviving are Wife, Mrs. Joan Benz of Birmingham, AL; Sons, Mr. Roland (Melissa) Benz of Warrior, AL, Mr. James (Leigh) Benz of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Ms....