Obituaries

Marilyn Sue Scoggins

Aug 13, 2024

Marilyn Sue Scoggins, 70, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 13, 2024, at  Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born October 22, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late George Cleckley and the late Katherine Dickson.

She was a Secretary at Jemison Elementary.

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Joseph Wiley Hopper

Aug 13, 2024

Joseph Wiley Hopper (Joe or Mr. Hopper to most), 79, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at home with his family.

A retired teacher and administrator, education was a cornerstone of Joe’s life. He excelled in academia earning a Bachelor of Arts from Samford University with a major...

Aleiah Elizabeth Edwards

Aug 11, 2024

Aleiah Elizabeth Edwards, of Jemison, Alabama,  passed away August 11, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born July 30, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Andrew Edwards and Alana Owen.

Surviving are her Parents, Alana Owen & Andrew Edwards; Brother, Asher Edwards; Grandparents, Cedena & Luke Owen,...

Christopher "Chris" Knight

Aug 11, 2024

Christopher "Chris"  Knight, 62, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 25, 1962, in Alabama, son of the late Herman Knight and the late Annette Knight.

He was a Construction Worker.

Surviving are his Son, Christopher Knight; Brother, Jerry...

Gary Wayne Hall

Aug 8, 2024

Gary Wayne “GW” Hall was born October 13, 1955 in Pulaski, Virginia. He passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering.

Gary was clever and filled to the brim with...

Bobby Mcarthur Lawrence

Aug 8, 2024

Bobby McArthur Lawrence, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 8, 2024, at  Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born October 21, 1942, in Alabama, son of late Byron Lawrence and the late Alice Marie Lawrence.

He was a Truck Driver.  He was a loving,...

Larry Colyn Little

Aug 8, 2024

Larry Colyn Little, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 8, 2024, at  Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama.

He was born March 6, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Melvin Little and the late Dorothy Kirkland.

He was a Electrician.

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Sarah Walton Hickman Mcdowell

Aug 7, 2024

Sarah Walton Hickman was born to Loy Anderson Hickman and Daisy Ruth Coker Hickman on May 11, 1930 in Ashland, Clay County, Alabama.  After the early death of her mother, she and her brother Glenn were raised by their grandmother Mrs. Ollie B. Lynch Coker.  She was Salutatorian of her Clay County High School graduating...

Ronnie Clifton Baker

Aug 6, 2024

Ronnie Clifton Baker, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 6, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 12, 1943, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Bill J. Baker and the late Pearl L. Baker.

He was a Builder and truly loved on Lake Mitchell. He...

Danny Ray Bice

Aug 5, 2024

Danny Ray "Buck" Bice, 69, of Lowndesboro, Alabama passed away August 5, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, AL.

He was born September 30, 1954, in Alabama, son of the late Elbert Bice and the late Ruby Easterling.

He was a Carpenter.

Surviving...

Miriam Golden Craig

Aug 5, 2024

Miriam Ruth Golden Craig, 81, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away August 5, 2024, at her home in Birmingham, AL.

She was born February 2, 1943, in Clanton Alabama, daughter of the late Dr. William Colyn Golden and the late Grace Rhodes Golden.

She was a loving wife, tireless mother, proud great...

Andrew William Brady

Aug 3, 2024

Andrew William Brady, 53, of Verbena, Alabama passed away August 3, 2024, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born December 28, 1970, in Alabama, son of Gary (Patty) Brady and the late Jill Dunn.

He was a contractor.

Surviving are his Son, Rowlan Brady;...

Frances V. Knowles

Jul 29, 2024

Frances V. Knowles, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 29, 2024, at her residence.

She was born November 23, 1949, in Alabama, daughter of the late Alfred Knowles and the late Lillian Knowles.

She was a Salesperson.

Surviving are her Nephews, Glen Roger Daniel, Clay Joseph...

Shirley Reese Crawford

Jul 29, 2024

Shirley Reese Crawford, 71, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home in Suwanee, Georgia.

Born December 13, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama, Shirley attended Banks High School, serving as a member of Banks marching band. She then graduated from Auburn University where she was a member of their famous marching band and a sorority sister...

Millard Eugene Green

Jul 28, 2024

Millard Eugene Green, Sr., 77, of Plantersville, Alabama passed away July 28, 2024, at his Residence in Plantersville, AL.

He was born July 1, 1947, in Alabama, son of the late Thomas Green and the late Stella Green.

He was a Maintenance Mechanic.

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Tamala Lynn Martin

Jul 28, 2024

Tamala Lynn Martin, 59, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 28, 2024, at her residence in Jemison, Alabama.

She was born August 31, 1964, in Michigan, daughter of the late Talmadge Allen and Janette Booth.

She was a Caterer.

Surviving are her Husband, James Marshall Martin; Daughter,...

Laura Anne Morris

Jul 28, 2024

Laura Anne Morris, 88, of Farmville, North Carolina passed away July 28, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Mt. Nebo Methodist Church.

Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:15 until 1:45 p.m. at Mt....

Johnnie Faye Dorough

Jul 27, 2024

Johnnie Faye Dorough, 80, of Marbury, Alabama passed away July 27, 2024, at her Residence in Marbury, AL.

She was born January 16, 1944, in Alabama, daughter of  the late John Fike and the late Bonnell Douglas Fike.

She was a Homemaker; a loving wife,...

Donald Ray Cleckler

Jul 26, 2024

Donald  Ray Cleckler, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away peacefully from this life into his eternal home in heaven on July 26, 2024, at his residence in  Clanton, Alabama, after an extended illness.

He was born on July 30, 1943, in Chilton County, Alabama, to the late Rufus and Ollie Mae...

Betty Lou Hall Bice

Jul 25, 2024

Ms. Betty Lou Bice

Born September 3, 1927 to the late H. Hall and Birtie Holsomback

Ms. Betty (AKA) Grandmama to everyone who knew her passed away at her home July 25, 2024. She was a homemaker and devoted wife to her husband of 49 years before becoming a widow. Grandmama spent many years volunteering...