Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Alice Glasgow Ray was born in Alabaster, Alabama on June 30, 1937 to Fletcher and Edna Glasgow. She was one of 10 Children and was very much loved. Mary was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mary is survived by her sisters Betty Carroll and Sheral Pierce, daughters Cyndi Glass and Patty...

Dec 10, 2024

James Lewis Hampton, Sr "Jack", 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 while a resident at Bibb County Nursing Home.

He was born November 25, 1924, in Alabama, son of William Hampton and Delene Hampton.

Jack grew up in Maplesville, Alabama and was a resident of his hometown for...

Dec 9, 2024

Fred Eugene King, 85, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 9, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born September 4, 1939, in Alabama, son of the late Herbert King and the late Emma King.

He was a Repairmen.

Surviving are his Wife,...

Dec 7, 2024

James Donald Fraser, 95, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 7, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born August 8, 1929, in Alabama, son of the late Alex Grant Fraser and the late Arrie Bell Fraser.

He was an Equipment Operator with CSX Railroad.

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Dec 6, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Pickle, 69, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 6, 2024.

He was born May 5, 1955, in Alabama, son of the late George Sewell and the late Edith Sewell.

He was a retired Log Truck Driver. He spent his days getting his granddaughter, Jacey, to...

Dec 3, 2024

Mark Wade Mckinnon, 55, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on December 3, 2024, at St.Vincents in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born on September 9, 1969, in Alabama, and was the son of the late Wayne Mckinnon and Lynn Mckinnon.

He was a missionary, automobile dealer, and a friend to...

Dec 3, 2024

Vickie Lynn Cleckley, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 3, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, AL.

She was born May 20, 1953, in Selma, Alabama, daughter of the late Jessie Chandler and the late Margaret Chandler.

She retired from Walmart as a Department Manager after...

Dec 2, 2024

James Richard Moody, Jr., age 76, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 2, 2024, at his residence.

He was born August 14, 1948, in Alabama, son of the late James Moody and the late Sarah Moody.

He was employed at the Thrift Store in Calera.

Surviving are...

Dec 1, 2024

Royce Ellison, a beloved minister, devoted husband, and loving father passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 69. With a heart full of love for others and a deep, abiding faith in God, Royce spent over 50 years of his life serving in ministry, guiding countless people with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication.

Nov 29, 2024

Mildred Louise Kelley, 90, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 29, 2024, at her residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born August 10, 1934, in Opelika. Alabama, daughter of the late Frank Arthur and the late Annie Arthur.

She was a farmer and housewife.

Surviving...

Nov 29, 2024

Earnestine Adams Hilyer, 95, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 29, 2024, at her residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born on May 11, 1929, in Verbena, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Earnest Adams and Leona Cleckler Adams.

She retired from...

Nov 29, 2024

Janet Beth Chastain, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on November 29, 2024 after a courageous fight, at St.Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born September 9, 1956, in Alabama, daughter of the late Ruben Horace Burnett and the late Alma Grace Burnett.

She was a homemaker. She was...

Nov 28, 2024

Michael Lewis Cleckler, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 28, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 17, 1951, in Alabama, son of the late Lewis Cleckler and the late Annie Pearl Cleckler Driver.

He was a Contractor. He is better known as "The Mike". He...

Nov 27, 2024

Talmage Wade Dale, 61, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on November 27, 2024, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born September 19, 1963, in Alabama, son of the late Doyle Dale and Elder May Foshee.

He was a truck driver.  His hobbies included watching Alabama...

Nov 27, 2024

Our devoted Mother, Shirley Ann Wilson, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1945, to Dolphus and Leora Lovett of Thorsby Alabama. She was a wonderful, devoted wife and mother who leaves behind a legacy of strength and love.

She was proceeded in death by her...

Nov 23, 2024

Katheryn Faye Thompson McAfee, 82, of Centreville, Alabama passed away November 23, 2024, at Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born October 1, 1942, in Bibb County, Alabama, daughter of the late Barney Carter Thompson and the late Ella Eatmon Thompson.

She was retired from...

Nov 22, 2024

Dixie Skidmore Jones, 67, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 22, 2024, at her residence.

She was born March 16, 1957, in Eutaw, Alabama, daughter of the late Joe Lee Skidmore and the late Mary Lee Skidmore.

She was a Seamstress by trade and a...

Nov 21, 2024

Loretta Lockhart Cooedy, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 21, 2024.

She was born March 9, 1937, daughter of the late Fate Lockhart and the late Minnie Rhodes Lockhart Haddox.

She was a life long resident of Chilton County, Alabama, along with her husband of 67 years, the late Willie L. "Buddy" Cooedy. They...

Nov 21, 2024

Matthew Randall Riffe, 63, of Randolph, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2024, in Randolph, Alabama.

He was born on February 19, 1961, in Alabama, to the late James Riffe and late Joann Riffe.

He spent many years as a Laborer at Gulf State Paper in Maplesville,...

Nov 19, 2024

James Ricky Cleckler, 72, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away November 19, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL.

He was born November 9, 1952, in Alabama, son of the late James Reuben Cleckler and the late Odean Murr Cleckler.

He graduated at Chilton County High School and was a graduated...