Obituaries

Grady Braxton Gibson

Nov 14, 2024

Grady Braxton Gibson, 77, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 14, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 2, 1947, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Briggs Gibson and the late Dorothy Gibson.

He was a rancher and farmer. He retired from Mercedes Automotive...

Sheila Ann Traywick Abernathy

Nov 13, 2024

Sheila Ann Traywick Abernathy, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 13, 2024, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born August 1, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late Otis Traywick and the late Velma Traywick.

She was a Bank Teller.

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Randall Lee Crawford

Nov 13, 2024

Randall Lee Crawford, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 13, 2024, in Verbena, AL.

He was born August 26, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Thomas Crawford and Gloria Crawford.

He was an avid fisherman, exceptionally great at crappie fishing, due to his talent of creating and making his...

Greer Anna Albritton

Nov 9, 2024

Greer B. Albritton, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 9, 2024, in Clanton, AL.

She was born August 28, 1947, in Opelika, Alabama, daughter of the late Emmett Blankenship and the late Dorothy Blankenship.

She was a lifelong resident of Clanton, Alabama, and a...

Gregory Randal Smith

Nov 5, 2024

Gregory Randal Smith, 54, of Lawley, Alabama passed away November 5, 2024, at UAB Hosptial in Birmingham, AL

He was born December 9, 1969, in Alabama, son of the late Bobby Smith and Edith Jane Smith.

He was a Shipping Manager for South Coastal Paper in Maplesville,...

Henry M. Underwood

Oct 28, 2024

Mr. Henry  M. Underwood was born October 14, 1949, in Billingsley, Alabama to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Elouise Mims Underwood.  He was the fifth child of ten siblings.  He was educated in Chilton County Training School, Chilton County High School and Graduated from Phillips High School in 1969.

His education was special during...

Mary Ellen Gray

Oct 27, 2024

Mary Ellen Gray, 79, of Verbena, Alabama passed away October 27, 2024, at her residence.

She was born June 29, 1945, in Alabama, daughter of the late James Bowles and the late Eunice Boyd Bowles.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter,...

Timothy Charles Watley

Oct 23, 2024

Timothy  Charles Watley, 71, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away October 23, 2024, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born July 3, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late Raymond Watley and the late Peggy Watley .

He was the Owner and President of...

Tracey Dannette Drinkard

Oct 21, 2024

Tracey Dannette Drinkard, 58, of Jemison, Alabama passed away October 21, 2024, at St. Vincent's Chilton.

She was born April 8, 1966, in Fairfield, Alabama, daughter of the late Daniel Wayne Drinkard, Sr. and the late Janice Whitley Drinkard.

Tracey was a host at Windcreek Casino in...

Curtis Leslie Brown Wilds

Oct 19, 2024

Curtis Leslie Brown Wilds, 33, of Millport, Alabama passed away October 19, 2024, at Kennedy Church of God in Kennedy, AL.

He was born March 3, 1991, in Alabama, son of Randall Wilds and the late Jimmie Wilds.

He was a Loader Operator.

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Mary Kate Weir

Oct 19, 2024

Mary Kate Weir, 81, of Verbena, Alabama passed away October 19, 2024, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, AL.

She was born December 19, 1942, in Alabama, daughter of the late George Tucker and the late Mary Elizabeth Tucker.

She was the 1961 Chilton County Peach Queen, a proud graduate of...

Vikii Denise Mims

Oct 18, 2024

Vikii Denise Mims, 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 18, 2024, at her residence in Clanton, AL.

She was born November 3, 1958, in Florida, daughter of the late Douglas Mims and Helen Mims.

She was a Teacher.

Surviving are her Mother, Helen Mims.

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Judy Lane Smith Long

Oct 18, 2024

Judy Lane Smith Long, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 18, 2024, at her residence.

She was born August 31, 1949, in Alabama, daughter of the late James Smith and the late Ruby Baird Smith.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her...

Charles Darwin Long

Oct 18, 2024

Charles Darwin Long, 57, of Calera, Alabama passed away October 18, 2024.

He was born December 7, 1966, in Alabama, son of the late Robert Long and the late Judy Long.

He was a Graphic Designer.

Surviving are his Aunts, Shirley Dean, Anita...

Virgie Nell Tatum

Oct 16, 2024

Virgie Nell Tatum, 88, of Deatsville, Alabama passed away October 16, 2024, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, AL.

She was born November 9, 1935, in Alabama, daughter of the late Corbutt Mims and  the lateVirgie Mims.

She was a Homemaker, a life long devoted member at...

James Edward Shirley

Oct 13, 2024

James Edward Shirley, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 13, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 13, 1937, in Alabama, son of the late Ellie Shirley and the late Etta Shirley.

He was a Truck Driver and Peach Farmer....

Cecil Lynn Mims

Oct 13, 2024

Cecil Lynn Mims, 67, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 13, 2024, at  Arabella Health & Wellness in Selma, AL.

He was born January 30, 1957, in Alabama, son of  the late Eason Mims and the late Myrtice Lockhart.

Surviving are his Brothers, James L Mims, Larry Mims, Richard Joe Mims;...

Lois Cleveland "L.C." Bowman, Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

L.C. Bowman, Jr., 86, of Jemison, Alabama passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 11, 1938, in Chilton County, Alabama.  L.C. was a member of the famous Verbena High School football team that won 50 straight games under Coach J.R. Porch.  He joined the...

Paul Edward Connell

Oct 11, 2024

Paul Edward Connell, 86, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away October 11, 2024, at St. Vincent's Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born December 18, 1937, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Mack Connell and the late Annie Connell.

He had owned a printing shop from which he retried.

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Dylan Cole Lockhart

Oct 10, 2024

Dylan Cole Lockhart, 19, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away October 10, 2024, at Children's Hospital Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born January 31, 2005, in Alabama, son of Justin Lockhart and Melissa Lockhart.

He was loved by so many.

Surviving...