Obituaries

Dorita Gay Kelley

Dorita Gay Kelley

Aug 8, 2013

Dorita Gay Kelley, 68, of Clanton died Thursday, August 8, 2013 in Birmingham, AL. She was born on Monday, December 11, 1944 in Jacksonville, AL, Daughter of the late Marvin Knight and the late Catherine Homsley Knight. She was a Supervisor at Wal-Mart. Surviving are Husband, Roy Kelley of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Dorita (Bobby) Kelley of Anniston, AL,...

Kathryn P. Wilson

Kathryn P. Wilson

Aug 2, 2013

Kathryn P. Wilson, 69, of Birmingham passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at her residence in Birmingham. She was born on Thursday, March 16, 1944 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Richard Prestwood and the late Sara Thompson Prestwood. She was a Homemaker. Surviving is her Husband, Larry C. Wilson of Birmingham, AL; Son, Randy C. (Angie) Wilson of...

Wilbur Glenn Ellison

Wilbur Glenn Ellison

Aug 2, 2013

Wilbur Glenn Ellison, 71, of Clanton passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1942 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Thomas Jefferson Ellison and the late Lurla Mae Sammons Ellison. He was a retired foreman in building construction. Surviving is his wife, Myra Robinson Ellison;...

Pauline Jones Kelley

Pauline Jones Kelley

Aug 1, 2013

Pauline Jones Kelley, 88, of Clanton, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 at her home. She was born on Thursday, September 4, 1924 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Rainie Jones and the late Lina Rollan Jones. She was a retired Registered Nurse who worked at Chilton County Medical Center in the operating room and Emergency Department...

Infant Boyd James Sanderson

Infant Boyd James Sanderson

Jul 28, 2013

Inf. Boyd James Sanderson of Thorsby died Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Birmingham. He was born on Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Birmingham, Alabama, Son of Joshua C. Sanderson and Angela Maddox Sanderson. Surviving are Parents, Joshua & Angela M. Sanderson of Thorsby, Alabama; Maternal Grandparents, Jimmy & Julia Maddox; Paternal Grandmother, Annie Sanderson; Aunts & Uncles, Ashlee &...

Janie Joy Smitherman

Janie Joy Smitherman

Jul 28, 2013

Janie Joy Smitherman, 79, of Clanton died Monday, July 28, 2013 in Birmingham. She was born on Wednesday, October 4, 1933 in Oklahoma, Daughter of the late William Sells and the late Leo Maness Sells. She was a Receptionist. Surviving are Daughter, Kathy S. York of Hoover, AL & Granddaughter, Kaylyn York of Hoover, AL. She was preceded in...

Alicia Kaye Mims

Alicia Kaye Mims

Jul 26, 2013

Alicia Kaye Mims, 57, of Clanton died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, May 7, 1956 in Columbia, S.C., Daughter of the late Thomas Judson Bray and the late Frankie McCary Bray. She was a Nurse. Surviving are Husband, Steve Mims of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Rebecca (Chad) Cullison of Collierville,...

James Nelson Dennis

James Nelson Dennis

Jul 22, 2013

James Nelson "Jim" Dennis, age 71, passed away peacefully, at his home in Fernandina Beach, FL on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was a graduate of Auburn University where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from Auburn University, Mr. Dennis spent 30 years working in the pulp and paper industry. He was an avid Auburn...

Jewel L. Avery

Jewel L. Avery

Jul 20, 2013

Jewel Lovette Avery, a life-long resident of Chilton County, Alabama, died on July 20, 2013, in Alabaster, Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Avery; her father and mother, Jim and Sara Lovette; and her six siblings. She is survived by her four children, Richard (Paula) Avery, Gwen (Wayne) Price, Kathy (Danny) Watkins, and Joy Rollins; her four...

Jack D. Caudill

Jack D. Caudill

Jul 14, 2013

Jack D. Caudill, 66, of Clanton died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born on Monday, February 3, 1947 in Kentucky, Son of the late Woodrow Caudill and Bonnie Ruth Meeler Caudill. He was a Painter. Surviving are his Wife, Marlene Pridemore Caudill of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Carrie Caudill, OH; Mother, Bonnie Ruth Caudill of Clanton,...

James Edward Silas

James Edward Silas

Jul 14, 2013

James Edward Silas, loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, age 71, of Deatsville, Alabama died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his residence in Deatsville. He was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1942 in Jefferson Co., AL, Son of the late Charlie Hubert Silas and the late Grace Hogan Silas. He was a retired Auto Body Technician. Surviving are his Wife,...

Jimmie Ruth Dobbs

Jimmie Ruth Dobbs

Jul 10, 2013

Jimmie Ruth Dobbs, 88, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, May 9, 1925 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Acie Lawrence Smith and the late Viola Jones Smith. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Joseph R. Dobbs, III; Daughter-in-Law, Sue P. Dobbs both of Clanton, AL; Granddaughter,...

Randal Jackson Davis

Randal Jackson Davis

Jul 9, 2013

Randal Jackson "Randy" Davis, 55, of Jemison died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Sunday, September 1, 1957 in Shelby, Alabama, Son of the late Coy Jackson Davis and Minnie Earline Jones Davis. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are his Mother, Minnie Earline Davis; 2 Sisters, Lanice Gail Davis, Janet Elaine...

Edward Wayne Miley

Edward Wayne Miley

Jul 9, 2013

Edward Wayne "Smiley" Miley, 58, of Clanton died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born on Thursday, March 17, 1955 in Florida, Son of the late Ralph Miley, Sr. and the late Annie Lee Newman Miley. He was a Laborer. Surviving are Sister, Suelene Goddin; Brother-in-Law, Marvin Wyatt both of Clanton, AL; 4 Daughters, Misty M. Beane of Clanton,...

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,...