Obituaries

Helen Virginia Armstrong

Helen Virginia Armstrong

Nov 4, 2012

Helen Virginia Armstrong, 82, of Clanton and Birmingham died on Sunday, November 4, 2012, following a stroke in February, 2012. She was the eldest daughter of James Cleo and Ruby Armstrong of Birmingham and Cargile Creek on Lake Mitchell in Chilton County. Virginia earned her private pilot's license at age 22. She attended nursing school and college in Birmingham,...

James C. Smitherman

James C. Smitherman

Nov 3, 2012

James C. Smitherman, 82, of Clanton died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Tuesday, December 10, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Arthur Smitherman and the late Lee Ora Baker Smitherman. He was a Frame Mechanic. Surviving are his Wife, Geraldine Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Nita (David)...

Jeffrey Alan Sims

Jeffrey Alan Sims

Nov 2, 2012

Jeffrey Alan Sims, 56, of Clanton died Friday, November 2, 2012. He was born on Friday, February 24, 1956 in Indiana, Son of the late Jackie L. Sims and Judith Gilliland Sims. He was a Store Owner. Surviving are his Wife, Sandy B. Sims; Daughter, Samantha M. Holt; Mother, Judith Sims; Sister, Jan Sims; Granddaughter, Hannah Holt. Friends will...

Vernon Cooley Evans

Vernon Cooley Evans

Nov 1, 2012

Vernon Cooley Evans, 80, of Verbena died Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was born on Thursday, April 28, 1932 in South Carolina, Son of the late Cullie James Evans and the late Ina Mae McDaniel Evans. He was a Meat Inspector. Surviving are his Son, Keith (Michelle) Evans of Verbena, AL; Daughters, Jeanie (Joel) Stephens of Deatsville, AL, Kathy...

Joe Dillard Wesson

Joe Dillard Wesson

Oct 29, 2012

Joe Dillard Wesson, 83, of Clanton died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, October 23, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Unknown and the late Cora Lee Wesson. He was a Airplane Mechanic. Surviving are his Wife, Geraldine Wesson of Clanton, AL; 2 Sons, Steven Lynn Wesson...

Jerry Frank Hayes

Jerry Frank Hayes

Oct 28, 2012

Jerry Frank Hayes, 77, of Randolph died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, December 19, 1934 in Shelby Co., AL, Son of the late Madison Hayes and the late Flossie Bearden Hayes. He was a Salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Joyce E. Hayes of Randolph, AL; Daughter, Tammy Hayes (Tony)...

Lora Joyce Varden Payton

Lora Joyce Varden Payton

Oct 27, 2012

Lora Joyce "Jo" Varden Payton, 86, of Clanton died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1926 in Birmingham, AL, Daughter of the late Evan Varden and the late Luelza Logan Varden. She was a Secretary. Surviving are her 3 Daughters, Peggy (Melvin) Cox of Clanton, AL, Jo Ann...

Shirley Ann Mull Thames

Shirley Ann Mull Thames

Oct 24, 2012

Shirley Ann Mull Thames, 70, of Thorsby died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, September 12, 1942 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Fuller Mull and the late Laster Glass Mull. She was a Custodian with Chilton Co. Board of Education. Surviving are her Sons, Randy Thames of Thorsby,...

Buella Lyon

Buella Lyon

Oct 23, 2012

Buella Lyon passed away, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Baptist Princeton. Born May 17, 1922 to Luther and Ella Hartline Lyons in Flanders, Alabama, just south of Fort Payne. The family moved to Allen Switch between Valley Head and Fort Payne when Buella as 1. She accepted Christ into her heart when she was 12. Buella graduated from Valley...

Mary Nell Logan

Mary Nell Logan

Oct 19, 2012

Mary Nell Logan, 82, of Prattville died Friday, October 19, 2012. She was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1930 in Autauga Co. AL, Daughter of the late Charles Taylor and the late Lena Cleckler Taylor. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Charlotte Moore of Marbury, AL; Sons, Bill Logan of Clanton, AL, Wayne Logan of Lawrenceville, VA;...

Ricky Coburn

Ricky Coburn

Oct 19, 2012

Rev. Ricky Coburn, 53, of Verbena died Friday, October 19, 2012. He was born on Saturday, February 14, 1959 in Montgomery, AL, Son of the late Judson M. Coburn, Sr. and the late Annie Roberta Howell Coburn. He was a Supervisor at Johnson Controls and a Minister. Surviving are his Wife, Belda T. Coburn of Verbena, AL; 2 Sons,...

Tammy Dixon Cuthbert

Tammy Dixon Cuthbert

Oct 18, 2012

Tammy Dixon Cuthbert, 50, of Verbena died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, December 30, 1961 in Kentucky. She was a Loan Officer. Surviving are Husband, Tom Cuthbert of Verbena, AL; Son, Tom Cuthbert of Clanton, AL; Sister, Sabre Bridges of Savannah, GA. Friends will be received from 4-6 pm, Sunday, October 21,...

Phillis Marie Grant

Phillis Marie Grant

Oct 18, 2012

Phillis Marie Grant, 48, of Marbury died Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born on Wednesday, December 25, 1963 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Sherman W. Shrader and the late Ann Mildred. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Gaylan Grant; 2 Daughters, Brittany Grant, Amanda Ingram. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Joyce Kay Meank Blanton

Joyce Kay Meank Blanton

Oct 17, 2012

Joyce Kay Meank Blanton, 61, of Adamsville died Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born on Saturday, July 28, 1951 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of Curtis Meank and Grace Thomas Meank. She was a Clerk with United Plywood. Surviving are her Husband, Tim Blanton; Daughter & Son-in-Law, Kristi & Monte McAndrew; Father & Mother, Curtis & Grace Meank; Brother...

Bobby Joe Oaks

Bobby Joe Oaks

Oct 17, 2012

Bobby Joe Oaks, 76, of Clanton died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, December 24, 1935 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Lonza Oaks and the late Molly Ruth Riggins Oaks. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are Wife, Joan Oaks; 4 Sons, Steve (Marlo) Oakes, Greg (Angie) Oaks, Curt (Wendy)...

Annie Marzelle Robinson

Annie Marzelle Robinson

Oct 16, 2012

Annie Marzelle Robinson, 90, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, August 12, 1922 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Nathan Payton and the late Annie Hamilton Payton. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Burney (Laurie) Wilson of Lucedale, MS; 3 Daughters, Sandra Minor of...

Dearl Hilyer

Dearl Hilyer

Oct 16, 2012

Richard Dearl Hilyer, 44, of Thorsby died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, July 3, 1968 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of Charles Hilyer and Joyce Dawson Hilyer. He was Mayor of Thorsby, AL. Surviving are his Wife, Nicole Hilyer of Thorsby, AL; 2 Daughters, Ashlin Hilyer of Thorsby, AL,...

Herschel Blalock

Herschel Blalock

Oct 16, 2012

Reverend James Herschel Blalock, 83, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 16th, 2012. Born on April 29th, 1929, in Clanton, Alabama, Herschel was the son of Charlie E. and Pearl Little Blalock. Rev. Blalock was pastor of 13 Baptist Churches in Chilton, Autauga, Etowah and Limestone Counties in Alabama and two Baptist Churches in Florida for a service...

Kathy Ann Waites

Kathy Ann Waites

Oct 14, 2012

Kathy Ann Waites, 63, of Clanton died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Saturday, September 24, 1949 in Georgia, Daughter of the late O.D. Howell and the late Opal Brown Howell. She was a Director of Housing Authority. Surviving are herHusband, Billy "Chopper" Waites of Clanton, AL; Sister, Barbara Miller of Clanton,...

David Wayton

David Wayton

Oct 14, 2012

David Allan "Taz" Wayton died October 14, 2012. Survived by his daughter, Mrs. Jamie (Travis)Cox; Brother, Mr. Jerry Wayton; Brother, Mr. Jake Wayton; Sister, Ms. Pat Simms, Granddaughter, Miss Kelsey Cox; Grandson, Master, Kason Cox and a number of Nieces, Nephews and Friends. Preceded in death by his Parents, Jacob & Edith Wayton, Brother, Eddie Wayton and Son, Scott...