Obituaries

Larry "Ditt" Wayne Littlejohn, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Wayne ‘Ditt’ Littlejohn, Jr.   Ditt passed away unexpectedly at the home of his parents, Larry and Reta Littlejohn on March 10, 2025 in Clanton, Alabama.

Ditt was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His unwavering devotion to...

Jeffrey Lynn Nix

Mar 10, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Nix, 47, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 10, 2025, at  UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born May 29, 1977, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Nix and Helen Howell.

He was a Mechanic.

Surviving are his Mother, Helen...

Ruben Ray Smitherman

Mar 2, 2025

Ruben Ray Smitherman, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 2, 2025, at Baptist South in Montgomery, AL.

He was born November 19, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Ruben Smitherman and the late Willie Smitherman Wright.

He was a Construction Worker, Baptist Minister, and Commercial Fisherman.

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Harold Jessie Sanders

Mar 2, 2025

Harold Jessie Sanders, 42, of Verbena, Alabama passed away on March 2, 2025, in Verbena, Alabama.

He was born on February 22, 1983, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the son of Linda Sanders and the late Harold Jimmy Sanders, Sr.

He was an Operations Manager for USES. He was...

Carolyn Giles Bonds

Mar 1, 2025

Carolyn Giles Bonds, 78, of Hoover, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 21, 1946, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Luther Giles, Sr. and the late Ophelia Giles.

While on a date at the Clanton drive-in, Carolyn...

Kelly Dwayne Burnett

Mar 1, 2025

Kelly Dwayne Burnett, 66, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born April 26, 1958, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Luther Burnett and the late Ethel Burnett.

He was a woodworker and made many wonderful pieces of furniture....

Russell "Bubba" Wayne Clements

Mar 1, 2025

Russell "Bubba" Wayne Clements, 55, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 1, 2025, at his residence in Jemison, AL.

He was born March 12, 1969, in Alabama, son of  the late Wayne Clements and Jane Clements.

He was a Welder, a devoted father, son, and brother. He never met...

Ronald Edwin Connell

Feb 28, 2025

Ronald Edwin Connell, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 28, 2025, at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home.

He was born March 31, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late J.E. Connell and the late Frances Bates Connell.

Surviving are his Daughter, Jordan (Albert) Connell Tyus; Son, Jake Connell; Granddaughters,...

Janette Marcus

Feb 28, 2025

Janette Marcus, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 28, 2025, at her residence.

She was born January 3, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, daughter of the late Dawson Simpson and the late Eva Simpson.

She was a Homemaker. She loved her Western shows and sitting on the front porch...

Tonya Shae Carter

Feb 23, 2025

Tonya Shae Carter, 57, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away February 23, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 10, 1967, in San Mateo Co., California, daughter of the late Walter Haigler and Joe Ann Haigler.

She was a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service,...

Martha Lucille Gothard

Feb 23, 2025

Lucille Gothard, 86, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 23, 2025, at  Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born May 3, 1938, in Alabama, daughter of the late Sam Smith and the late Verta Smith.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter,...

Talon Drake "Boo Bah" Hunter

Feb 20, 2025

Talon "Boo Bah" Drake Hunter, 18, of Meridianville, Alabama entered into his Heavenly home on February 20, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.

He was born on August 12, 2006, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Wayne Hunter and Julie Hunter.

Talon was a beloved son, brother, and friend who brought...

Shannon Lea Nelson

Feb 19, 2025

Shannon Lea Nelson, 48, of Verbena, Alabama passed away February 19, 2025, in Montgomery, AL.

She was born June 15, 1976, in  Montgomery, Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Ronnie Meeks and the late Myra Tillery.

She was the owner of Shan's Kitchen in Prattville, AL. She loved time with her...

Joann Adams

Feb 19, 2025

JoAnn Adams, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on February 19, 2025, at UAB St Vincents Chilton.

She was born on August 2, 1949, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Curtis Adams and the late Lora Mae Adams.

She was a Homemaker. She was a...

Florence Lula Cranmore

Feb 17, 2025

Florence Lula Harrison Cranmore, 98, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on February 17, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on July 7, 1926, in Chilton County, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Tyler Harrison and the late Lela Harrison.

She retired from Assurance Glass Company....

Charles Eugene Stone

Feb 15, 2025

Charles Eugene Stone, 63, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away February 15, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born June 7, 1961, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Stallings and the late Brenda Stone.

He was a Truck Driver and also did tree work.

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Floree "Shan" H. Williams

Feb 14, 2025

Floree "Shan" H. Williams, 103, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 14, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren in Clanton, AL.

She was born May 2, 1921, in Chilton Co., Alabama, daughter of the late John Hudman and the late Clara Hudman.

She...

Vivian Ann Porter

Feb 14, 2025

Vivian "Ann" Martin Porter, 88, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 14, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 28, 1936, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Orvil Burnette and the late Era Lee Burnette.

She was a former secretary for the Jemison school...

Christopher Lynn Ellison

Feb 13, 2025

Christopher Lynn Ellison, 65, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 13, 2025, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born August 16, 1959, in Alabama, son of the late Billy Ellison and the late Betty Moates.

He was a Tatoo Artist.

Surviving are his Sons, Brandon...

Alice Faye Smitherman

Feb 13, 2025

Alice Faye Smitherman, 67, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away on February 13, 2025, at her residence in Thorsby, Alabama .

She was born on June 9, 1957, in Alabama, was the daughter of the late Clifton Cleckler and the late Elizabeth Cleckler.

She was a Homemaker. She was a...