Obituaries

James Douglas Dorough

May 10, 2024

James Douglas  Dorough, 53, of Marbury, Alabama passed away May 10, 2024, at his residence in Marbury, AL.

He was born November 16, 1970, in Alabama, son of the late James Dorough and Johnnie Dorough.

He was a Construction Worker.

Surviving are his...

Herbert Franklin "Did" Scott

May 8, 2024

Herbert Franklin "Did" Scott, 85, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 8, 2024.

He was born April 3, 1939, in Alabama, son of the late Pinkie Scott and the late Ila Scott.

He was a Construction Superintendent.

Surviving are his Son, Jason (Gina)...

Jessie Cleveland Collins

May 3, 2024

Jessie Cleveland Collins, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 3, 2024, at his residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born January 4, 1951, in Alabama, son of the late Grover Collins and the late Mildred Collins.

He was a Truck Driver.

Surviving are his Sister, Alice...

Lois Plier Gilmore

May 2, 2024

Lois Alene Plier Gilmore (93) of Maplesville, AL passed away on May 2, 2024, at home in Maplesville, Alabama.

She was born at home in Jemison on Friday, September 26, 1930, to George A and Callie Williams Plier.  She graduated from Jemison High School in 1948 and attended Montevallo College on a scholarship...

Billie J. Kyker

May 1, 2024

Billie J. Kyker, 80, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 1, 2024, at her residence in Jemison, AL.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Martin Funeral Home directing.

You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

Terry Clay Sims

Apr 28, 2024

Terry Clay Sims, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 28, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born January 13, 1955, in Clanton, Alabama, son of Clyde Sims and the late Jettielene Sims.

He was a retired accountant for the State of Alabama...

Myrtle Louise Green

Apr 28, 2024

Myrtle Louise Green, 84, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away April 28, 2024, at  her residence in Maplesville, AL.

She was born September 4, 1939, in Alabama, daughter of the late Dewey Anderson and the late Maggie Anderson.

She was a homemaker, loving wife of 65 years, mother,...

Ruben Alvin Hayes

Apr 26, 2024

Ruben Alvin Hayes, 86, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away April 26, 2024, in Thorsby, AL.

He was born August 10, 1937, in Chilton Co., Alabama, son of the late Vastine Hayes and the late Ada Hayes.

He was a retired Trinity Iron Worker after 32 years of service.

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Chester Ray Connell

Apr 26, 2024

Chester Ray Connell, 70, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away April 26, 2024, at his residence in Thorsby, Alabama.

He was born November 4, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late Roland Connell and the late Eunice Cleckler Connell.

He was retired as a Foreman with Alabama Power.

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Donna Lee Wich Taylor

Apr 24, 2024

Donna Lee Wich Taylor, 79, of Simpsonville, South Carolina passed away April 24, 2024, at The Oaks at Chanticleer in Greenville, SC.

She was born April 9, 1945, in Houston, Texas, daughter of the late Christopher Wich and the late Gloria Williams.

She was a Real Estate Agent, and received and...

Marilyn Bean Jones

Apr 23, 2024

Jones, Marilyn Bean (Retired Psychometrist and Social Worker)

Graveside funeral services for Marilyn Bean Jones, age 94 of Decatur will be on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Mulberry Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Bishop officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, April 26, 2024 from...

Candace Michelle Ousley

Apr 22, 2024

Candace Michelle Ousley, 43, of Verbena, Alabama passed away April 22, 2024, at her residence.

She was born November 24, 1980, in Oklahoma, daughter of Michael and Karen Anderson.

Candace was the heart and soul of her home. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend....

Donny Wade Bean

Apr 21, 2024

Donny Wade Bean, 88, was born on September 6, 1935 to Hazel (Littleton) and Perry Bean.  He grew up in the Collins Chapel community in Chilton County.  He was a long time resident of Thorsby, Alabama and a resident of Gardendale, Alabama.  Donny passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 in Gardendale, Alabama.

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Agnes L. Harris

Apr 21, 2024

Agnes L. Harris, 96, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 21, 2024, at Columbiana Health & Rehab in Columbiana, AL.

She was born October 24, 1927, in Alabama, daughter of the late Robert "Bob" Lacey and Kate Lacey.

She was a retired Social Worker for the State...

Remington "Gage" Roper

Apr 20, 2024

Remington "Gage"  Roper, 8, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 20, 2024, at  his residence in Jemison, AL.

He was born October 20, 2015, in Alabama, son of Johnny Roper and Rhonda Roper.

Surviving are his Mother, Rhonda Roper; Father, Johnny Roper; Brothers, Luke (Katelyn)...

Johnny Manuel Franklin, Jr.

Apr 20, 2024

Johnny Manuel Franklin, 61, of Selma, Alabama passed away April 20, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 23, 1962, in Alabama, son of the late Johnny Franklin and the late Margaret Franklin.

He was a Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator.

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George Amos Roberts

Apr 20, 2024

George Amos Roberts, 85, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 20, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

He was born February 22, 1939, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late James Roberts and the late Annie Roberts.

He was a Sergeant for the City of Clanton Police Department and a...

Elsie Louise & Elizabeth Joy Gilley

Apr 16, 2024

Elsie Louise & Elizabeth Joy Gilley of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 16, 2024, at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

They were born April 16, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter's of Dustin Gilley and Kellye Gilley.

Elsie & Elizabeth were born and loved so very much....

Bertha Joan Barber

Apr 13, 2024

Bertha "Joan" Barber, 81, of Maplesville, Alabama went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2024.

She was born April 15, 1942, in Alabama, daughter of the late Andrew Joshua Banks Jr. and the late Bertha Frances Banks.

Joan was a wonderful Christian that loved...

Clara Janice Smith

Apr 9, 2024

Clara Janice Smith, 89, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 9, 2024, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born December 5, 1934, in Alabama, daughter of the late Rufus Howard Wyatt and the late Clara Mae Mims Wyatt.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving...