Obituaries

Laura Ann Brooks

Laura Ann Brooks

Jan 6, 2011

Laura Ann "Annie" Brooks, 73, of Clanton died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Sunday, February 21, 1937 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Dewey Cleckler and the late Ruby Lou Simmons Cleckler. She was a Production Worker. Surviving are her Husband, Kenneth Brooks of Clanton, AL; 3 Sons, Randy...

Doris Reed Byrd

Doris Reed Byrd

Jan 5, 2011

Doris Reed Byrd, 92, of Clanton died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Mount Royal Towers, Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She was born on July 13, 1918 in Surginer, Marengo County, Alabama to the late Thomas Bennie "Ben" Reed and the late Lillian Strickland Reed. She was a teacher and homemaker. Surviving are her two sons, James C. (Anne) Byrd of...

William Hershel Hamilton

William Hershel Hamilton

Jan 4, 2011

William Hershel Hamilton, 91, of Clanton died Tuesday, January 4, 2011. He was born on Thursday, July 17, 1919 in Chilton Co., Al, Son of the late J.W. (Willie) Hamilton and the late Ida Dobbs Hamilton. He was a Farmer. Surviving are his Wife, Lois Hamilton of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Sandra (Allen) Cooedy of Clanton, AL; 3 Grandchildren, Keith...

John Christopher Gaines

John Christopher Gaines

Jan 3, 2011

John Christopher "Chris" Gaines, 36, of Jemison died Monday, January 3, 2011 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, December 11, 1974 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of John R. Gaines, Jr. and Becky Lucas. Surviving are his Mother, Becky Lucas of Jemison, AL; Brother, Jonathan Lucas of Jemison, AL; Father, John R. (Betty) Gaines...

Wilma Latrelle Robinson

Wilma Latrelle Robinson

Jan 3, 2011

Wilma Latrelle Robinson, 95, of Thorsby died Monday, January 3, 2011 at Chandler Health & Rehab, Alabaster. She was born on Thursday, February 11, 1915 in Mississippi, Daughter of the late Robert Henry Goodgame and the late Avie Carnes Goodgame. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 2 Sons, Phillip Robinson of Round Rock, TX, Joe M. (Jane) Robinson...

Rip Steven Childress

Rip Steven Childress

Jan 3, 2011

Rip Steven Childress, 44, of Randolph died Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born on Sunday, September 4, 1966 in Alabaster, AL, Son of the late Norris C. Childress and Jerrie Riggins Compton. He was a Journeyman with Alabama Power. Surviving are his Wife, Stacie Childress of Randolph, AL; Daughter, Whitney Childress of Randolph, AL; Son, Brent Childress of...

Charles Jefferson Higgins

Charles Jefferson Higgins

Jan 3, 2011

Charles Jefferson Higgins, 73, of Palm Bay, Florida died Monday, January 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1937 in Shelby, Alabama, Son of the late Arter Higgins and the late Edna Connell Higgins. He was a Bridge Builder for the Shelby County Highway Dept. Surviving are his Wife, Edna W. Higgins; 2 Sons,...

Hollis N. Foshee

Hollis N. Foshee

Jan 2, 2011

Hollis N. Foshee, 79, of Jemison died Sunday, January 2, 2011. He was born on Friday, October 9, 1931 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Newt Foshee and the late Dovie Dawson Foshee. He was a Core Maker. Surviving are his Wife, Mary Sue Foshee of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Sarah Foshee Connell of Jemison, AL; Son-in-Law, Artis...

Eli Norris

Eli Norris

Dec 31, 2010

Eli Norris, 75, of Clanton died Friday, December 31, 2010. He was born on Thursday, May 13, 1935 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Claude F. Norris and the late Elizabeth Baxley Norris. He served his country for 22 years in the US Navy. Member of Trinity Bible Church, Clanton, AL Surviving are his Daughter, Barbara Whatley...

Eleanor Teresa Gore

Eleanor Teresa Gore

Dec 31, 2010

Eleanor Teresa Gore, 87, of Jemison died Friday, December 31, 2010 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Wednesday, August 29, 1923 in Pennsylvania, Daughter of the late Frank Tarantino and the late Anna Tarantino. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Preston L. Gore of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Jerri Green (Curtis Lucas) of Jemison,...

Elsie Ruth Hill

Elsie Ruth Hill

Dec 30, 2010

Elsie Ruth Hill, 75, of Clanton died Thursday, December 30, 2010. She was born on Thursday, April 4, 1935 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Oscar Deavers and the late Verlon Mullins Deavers. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are her Husband, John Hill of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Vonceil (C.D.) Carl of Knoxville, TN, Shari (Michael) Nelson...

Emily B. Peek

Emily B. Peek

Dec 30, 2010

Peek, Emily B., 64, a resident of Montgomery, AL, died on Thursday December 30, 2010. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. from the chapel of Martin Funeral Home in Clanton, AL. with Dr. Winston Brooks and Dr. Michael Cassity officiating. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the services. Burial...

Bobbie J. Price

Bobbie J. Price

Dec 30, 2010

Bobbie J. Price, 74, of Clanton died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Sunday, February 2, 1936 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late Gene Smitherman and the late Gervis Stevens Smitherman. Surviving are her Daughter, Vickie (Randy) Gilley of Verbena, AL; Daughter-in-Law, Dianne Varden of Clanton, AL; 5 Grandchildren, Demecia Maddox...

Dorothy Reynolds Daniel

Dorothy Reynolds Daniel

Dec 30, 2010

Dorothy Reynolds Daniel, 101, of Maplesville died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton. She was born on Feb. 3, 1909 in Chilton County, the daughter of the late William Frank Reynolds and the late Alabama Martin Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Elly Daniel, sisters Nola Dee Lane of Auburn, Ethelyn...

Annie Mae Jones

Annie Mae Jones

Dec 29, 2010

Annie Mae Jones, 72, of Jemison died Tuesday, December 29, 2010 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Tuesday, April 19, 1938 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Tommy Fredrick Morris and the late Willie Mae Cofer Morris. Surviving are her 3 Sons, Randy (Judith) Jones of Midothian, TX, Tommy (JoAnn) Jones of Prattville, AL,...

Curtis Briggs Franklin

Curtis Briggs Franklin

Dec 28, 2010

Curtis Briggs Franklin, 73, of Jemison died Tuesday, December 28, 2010. He was born on Monday, September 6, 1937 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late James Briggs Franklin and the late Lillie A. Waldrop Franklin. He was a Radioligist Specialist. Surviving are his Wife, J. Faye Franklin of Jemison, AL; Daughter, Terri Franklin (Steve) Howard of Jemison,...

Arthur William Walker

Arthur William Walker

Dec 28, 2010

Arthur William Walker, 65, of Clanton died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. He was born on Saturday, September 29, 1945 in Blount Co., AL, Son of the late James Edward Walker and the late Mary Ella Lee Walker. He was a Painter. Surviving are his Wife, Myrtice S. Walker; 3 Daughters, June (Dennis) Samples, Charlotte...

Jeanette Graham Hand

Jeanette Graham Hand

Dec 28, 2010

Jeanette Graham Hand, 88, of Jemison died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Thursday, May 25, 1922 in Blount Co., AL, Daughter of the late Russell Graham and the late Ida Murphree Graham. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are 4 Sons, Willard W. "Billy" Hand of Middleton, TX, Ben Hand of...

Mark Douglas Edwards

Mark Douglas Edwards

Dec 27, 2010

Mark Douglas Edwards, 43, of Clanton died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. He was born on Saturday, December 2, 1967 in Salem, MA, Son of the late Ollie Clyde Edwards and Shelbia Burnette Edwards. Surviving are his Son, Cody Edwards of Clanton, AL; Mother, Shelbia Edwards of Clanton, AL; Sister, Teresa Edwards (Kurt) Martin of...

Charles Virgil Wilhite, Sr.

Charles Virgil Wilhite, Sr.

Dec 27, 2010

Charles Virgil Wilhite, Sr., 78, of Verbena died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville. He was born on Saturday, June 18, 1932 in Walker Co., AL, Son of the late Olen Wilhite and the late Swansie Pate Wilhite. He was a Mechanic. Surviving are his 2 Sons, Charles V. (Kathy) Wilhite, Jr. of Verbena, AL, Richard...