Obituaries

Robert E. Ret. Lt. Col. Carden

Robert E. Ret. Lt. Col. Carden

Jul 6, 2013

Lt. Col. (ret.) Robert E. Carden passed away peacefully at his home in Jemison, Alabama, Saturday, July 6, 2013 with his wife Levada by his side. Mr. Carden was born Jan. 19, 1931. He joined the United States Army and served his country with courage, honor and valor in Korea and Viet Nam, receiving many distinguished awards. He retired...

Bobby Earl Headley

Bobby Earl Headley

Jul 5, 2013

Bobby Earl "Pop" Headley, 74, of Maplesville died Friday, July 5, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Saturday, September 24, 1938 in Chilton County, Alabama, Son of the late Paul David Headley and the late Verlie Mae Rhodes Headley. He worked in the Construction Dept. for the State of Alabama. Surviving are his Wife,...

Robert William O'Daniel, Jr.

Robert William O'Daniel, Jr.

Jul 5, 2013

Robert William "R.W." O'Daniel, Jr., 29, of Maplesville died Friday, July 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, July 9, 1983 in Homewood, AL, Son of Bill O'Daniel and Cindy Williams O'Daniel . He was a Carpenter. Surviving are Son, Keelyn Page O'Daniel of Maplesville, AL; Son, Connor Gage O'Daniel of Maplesville, AL; Father, Bill O'Daniel...

Hampton Lester Owens

Hampton Lester Owens

Jul 4, 2013

Hampton Lester Owens, 83, of Verbena died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, May 29, 1930 in Elmore Co., Alabama, Son of the late Otis O. Owens and the late Leila Howell Owens. He was a Meter Reader for the Montgomery Water Authority. Surviving are Wife, Inez Owens of Clanton, AL; 2 Sons,...

Enza Bishop

Enza Bishop

Jul 4, 2013

Enza Lou Bishop, 84, of Clanton died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at her residence in Clanton. She was born on Sunday, December 30, 1928 in Marion Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Joseph W. Addison and the late Enza Gilbert Addison. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are 2 Daughters, Paula B. Woodall of Maylene, AL & Carol B. (Mike)...

Curtis Edger Meank

Curtis Edger Meank

Jul 4, 2013

Curtis Edgar Meank, 88, of Clanton died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Friday, September 26, 1924 in Chilton County, Alabama, Son of the late Edgar Oliver Meank and the late Evie Ellison Meank. He was a retired Propane Gas Truck Driver. Surviving are his Wife, Grace T. Meank of Clanton,...

Joan N. Robinson

Joan N. Robinson

Jul 3, 2013

Joan N. Robinson, 69, of Jemison, Alabama died July 3, 2013 at her residence in Jemison. She was born on April 23, 1944 in Chilton County, Alabama, Daughter of the late Paul Northcutt and Leatha Wilson Northcutt. She was a retired business manager with Chilton-Shelby Mental Health Services. Surviving are her daughter, Paige (Brent) Scruggs, Clanton, AL; daughter, Leighsa...

Wilbur Gene Gore

Wilbur Gene Gore

Jul 2, 2013

Wilbur Gene Gore, 54, of Verbena died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born on Friday, February 20, 1959 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Austin Gore and the late Bertie Cleckley Gore. He was a Ripe Saw Operator for Georgia Pacific. Surviving are Wife, Donna Gore of Verbena, AL; 2 Sons, Bo Gore...

David Aaron Culp

David Aaron Culp

Jun 29, 2013

David Aaron Culp, 71, of Selma died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Vaughn Regional Bapt. Medical Center, Selma, AL. He was born on Monday, April 20, 1942 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late James H. Culp and the late Hurtilean Williams Culp. He was an Automobile Repairman. Surviving are Wife, Anita Greene Culp of Selma, AL; 3...

Cissy L. Wyatt

Cissy L. Wyatt

Jun 28, 2013

Cissy L. Wyatt, 56, of Thorsby died Friday, June 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, February 28, 1957 in Missouri, Daughter of the late Arthur Aird and the late Marianna Wilson Aird. She was a Nurse. Surviving are her 2 Sons, Jean-Claude (Sharon M.) Lechantre, Jr. of Clanton, AL, Joseph Francois Lechantre of Verbena, AL;...

Carol Jean Foshee

Carol Jean Foshee

Jun 28, 2013

Carol Jean Foshee, 71, of Jemison died Friday, June 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, April 4, 1942 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Evan Moore Varden and the late Mary Helen McFall Varden. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Michael Lloyd Foshee of Jemison, AL; 2 Sisters, Ann O' Conner of...

Leamon Jefferson Satterwhite

Leamon Jefferson Satterwhite

Jun 27, 2013

Leamon Jefferson Satterwhite, 83, of Clanton died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his residence in Clanton. He was born on Sunday, June 1, 1930 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late William J. Satterwhite and the late Vera Sammons Satterwhite. He was retired from U.S. Steel. Surviving are Wife, Dorothy N. Satterwhite; Son, Michael (Vivian) L. Satterwhite both...

Jack Duncan Marcus

Jack Duncan Marcus

Jun 24, 2013

Jack Duncan Marcus, 86, of Clanton died Monday, June 24, 2013 in Clanton. He was born on Wednesday, April 20, 1927 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late William Alexander Marcus and the late Myra Duncan Marcus. He was a retired electrician. Surviving are his Wife, Rena Duren Marcus of Clanton, AL; 2 Sons, Rex (Teresa) Marcus of...

Hazel R. Glenn

Hazel R. Glenn

Jun 24, 2013

Hazel R. Glenn, 87, of Clanton died Monday, June 24, 2013 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, December 26, 1925 in Walker Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late William Henry Riley and the late Dora Cornegay Riley. She was a Grocery Clerk. Surviving are Son, Randy (Becky) Glenn of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Mrs. Renee (Barry) Williams of...

Essie Evelyn Land

Essie Evelyn Land

Jun 23, 2013

Essie Evelyn Land, 93, of Panama City Beach died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Panama City Beach. She was born on Tuesday, June 15, 1920 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Oscar Allen Posey and the late Ollie Celina Warren Posey. She was a retired cashier in retail sales. Surviving are 2 Sons, Larry (Pat) Land of...

Loretta Faye Walker

Loretta Faye Walker

Jun 23, 2013

Loretta Faye Walker, 55, of Plantersville died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, February 5, 1958 in Dallas Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Huey Clay Nichols and Mickie Nichols. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Phil Walker of Plantersville, AL; 2 Daughters, Crystal (Gary) Hutchinson of Lawley, AL, Heather Walker of...

Stanley Arant

Stanley Arant

Jun 20, 2013

James Stanley Arant, 60, of Jemison died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Tuesday, January 13, 1953 in Alabama, Son of the late James Clarence Arant and the late Myrtle Hand Arant. He was a Restaurant Owner. Surviving are Wife, Sandra Arant; 2 Step-Sons, Josh Smith and Daniel Williamson; Step-Daughter, Sara...

James Alton Smitherman

James Alton Smitherman

Jun 19, 2013

James Alton Smitherman, 70, of Clanton died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, February 2, 1943, in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Charlie Smitherman and the late Mavis Baker Smitherman. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Surviving are Wife, Jeanette Smitherman; Son, Eric Smitherman; Daughter, Teresa (George) Horton all of Clanton,...

Betty Jean Mims

Betty Jean Mims

Jun 16, 2013

Betty Jean DuBose Mims, 71, of Clanton passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her residence in Clanton, AL. She was born on Tuesday, January 20, 1942, in Orlando, Florida in Orange County, Daughter of the late John Watson DuBose and the late Lillian Lucille Hunt Dubose. Betty was a faithful and loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Surviving...

Leigh Anne Orth

Leigh Anne Orth

Jun 15, 2013

Leigh Anne Orth, 54, of Thorsby died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Thursday, March 12, 1959 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Ronald Scarborough and Sandra Acree Scarborough. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, John Orth of Thorsby, AL; 4 Daughters, Jessica Blevins of Thorsby, AL, Stephanie Doyle of...