Obituaries

Delene Short Carroll

Dec 31, 2023

Delene Short Carroll, 93, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 31, 2023.

She was born March 11, 1930, in Alabama, daughter of the late Johnny Short and the late Leila Short Nelson.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting and keeping her grandkids. She had a profound love for her...

Jack Clark

Dec 28, 2023

Jack Clark, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 15, 1933, in Shelby County, Alabama, son of the late Herman and the late RosaLee Clark.

Jack was a Lineman for the Alabama Power...

Randall Lee Higgins

Dec 27, 2023

Randall Lee Higgins, 53, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 27, 2023, at his residence.

He was born October 28, 1970, in Jacksonville, FL, son of Walter Higgins and Julie Higgins.

He was owner of Alabama Air Power and Air-1 Airlube in Georgia. He was a G-daddy...

Donald Ray Burdette

Dec 27, 2023

Ray Burdette passed away at his home in Verbena, Alabama on December 27, 2023.  Don was born in Montgomery, Alabama on August 1, 1957.  He was the first born child of Richmond Cleveland Burdette and Myra Jeanette Burdette (Gray).  Donald

Because his father was in the Air Force, Don and his siblings enjoyed living in many different...

Willis Alvin Teel

Dec 26, 2023

Willis Alvin Teel, 84, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 26, 2023, in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born July 2, 1939, in Alabama, son of the late Durwood Teel and the late Gladys Teel.

He was a Electrician and retired as a Hydro Journeyman with Alabama Power,...

Brent Eric Hilyer

Dec 25, 2023

In Loving memory,

Brent Eric Hilyer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, known for his humbleness and gentle nature, passed away peacefully on December 25th at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jada Hilyer, sons Perry (Katie) and Russell (Bethany) Hilyer, daughter Erica Hilyer, Granddaughters...

Peggy Sue Reynolds

Dec 25, 2023

Peggy Sue Reynolds, 79, of Jemison, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2023.

She was born December 6, 1944, to the late Raymond Reynolds and the late Annie Pearl Reynolds.

Peggy was a retired beautician. She found her joy in laughter, love, and telling everyone...

Sandra Riggins Minor

Dec 22, 2023

Sandra Riggins Minor, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 22, 2023, in Birmingham, AL.

She was born December 20, 1952, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lewin Riggins and Frances Riggins.

She was an Auditor at Peoples Southern Bank for over 25 years.

Surviving are her...

Joel Lester Price

Dec 22, 2023

Joel Lester Price, 84, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 22, 2023, at his residence in Thorsby, AL

He was born September 17, 1939, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late J. D. Price and the late Martha Price.

He was retired with ABC Rail.

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Jimmy Wayne Cleckler

Dec 18, 2023

Jimmy Wayne Cleckler, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 18, 2023, at St.Vincents Chilton.

He was born August 20, 1960, in Alabama, son of the late Clifton Cleckler and the late Elizabeth Cleckler.

He was a foreman with Asplundh for 35 years.

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Hazel Faye Rasberry

Dec 17, 2023

Hazel Faye Rasberry, 84, of Calera, Alabama passed away December 17, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born March 14, 1939, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lewis Arnold Chandler and the late Hattie Traywick Chandler.

She was a secretary and homemaker.

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Peggy J Letson

Dec 15, 2023

Peggy Jean Letson, September 5, 1934 -December 15, 2023

Age 89

Born in Birmingham, AL and was a lifelong resident of Alabama.  Peggy was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where she excelled in typing.  Peggy married Robert E Letson, Jr., in 1954.  Robert passed away April...

Teresa Diane Selman

Dec 15, 2023

Teresa Diane Selman, 67, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023 in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born August 26, 1956, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thurman Selman and late Myra Gardiner.

Teresa is survived by her beloved daughters Wendy (Chad) Belcher and Coty (Derek) Quinn; 6 beautiful...

David Hyman Nelson

Dec 14, 2023

David Hyman Nelson, 69, of Verbena, Alabama passed away December 14, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1954, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late David Nelson and the late Geraldine Nelson.

He was a retired MSGT with the United States Air Force.

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Daniel Patrick Holden, Sr.

Dec 14, 2023

Daniel Patrick Holden, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 14, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born June 13, 1933, in Alabama, son of the late Daniel Holden and the late Annie Holden.

He was a Assistant Police Chief.

Surviving are...

Durward Riley Adams

Dec 12, 2023

Durward Riley Adams, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was born March 17, 1945, in Alabama, son of the late Riley Adams and the late Victoria Adams.

He was a Supervisor at the Cotton Mill.

Surviving...

Jerry David Popwell

Dec 12, 2023

Jerry David  Popwell, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 12, 2023, at Cedar Ridge in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 19, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Ed Popwell and the late Dollie Smitherman Popwell.

He was an Electrician.

Surviving...

Esther Jo Aultman

Dec 11, 2023

Esther Jo Aultman, 70, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 11, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

She was born October 8, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late Billie Evans and the late Naomie Evans.

She was a LPN.

Surviving are her...

Rebecca Ann Roberts

Dec 11, 2023

Rebecca  Ann Roberts, 65, of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away December 11, 2023, at  Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation in Tallassee, Alabama.

She was born November 22, 1958, in Alabama, daughter of the late Donald Roberts and Betty Reynolds.

Surviving are her Mother, Betty Reynolds; Sister, Janice Roberts (Gene)...

John Henry Burnett

Dec 8, 2023

John Henry Burnett, 79, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 8, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

He was born March 5, 1944, in Alabama, son of Luther Burnett and Ethel Burnett.

He was retired from the Alabama National Guard.

Surviving are his Wife, Jackie Burnett; Sisters,...