Obituaries

Dec 6, 2023

Gladys Ann Margaret Widell Mims of Clanton, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 6 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on October 14, 1932 to the late Edwin John Widell and Saima Sophie Meyer Widell in Wadena, Minnesota. Also preceding her death is her husband, Billy Gene Mims; daughters Linda Sue McDaniel...

Dec 4, 2023

LaVerna (LA) Abston, 76, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away December 4, 2023, at White Oaks Manor in Newberry, South Carolina.

She was born January 17, 1947 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herbert R. Benton and the Late LaVerna R. Benton.

She was a men’s hair-stylist in Birmingham’s...

Dec 3, 2023

Robert Lee Jennings, Sr. (“Bob”), 83 passed away surrounded by family at his Lake Mitchell home in Clanton, AL, December 3, 2023.  He was born March 6, 1940, in Clinton, Oklahoma.  He moved to Tuscaloosa, AL, at an early age, where he was raised by his endearing aunt and uncle, Corinne and Emmett Fulmer.  Bob...

Dec 3, 2023

Voncile Baker Wyatt, 76, of Clanton passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 11, 1947 in Chilton County, AL daughter of the late Carlton Baker and the late Effie Lee Thomas Baker.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years Jack Wyatt;...

Dec 1, 2023

Deborah Lee Jackson, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 1, 2023, at home with her family.

She was born December 30, 1945, in California, daughter of the late Emmett Carl (Jack) Thompson and the late Olita Ramona Goodnow Thompson.

Deborah struggled with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis of...

Nov 29, 2023

Jeanette Hinkle, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 29, 2023, at her Residence.

She was born November 5, 1929, in Alabama, daughter of the late John and Agnes Dempsey.

Jeanette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed front porch sittin' and playing with her great-great-grandchildren. Jeanette was so...

Nov 28, 2023

Charles Nicholas Turner, 44, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 28, 2023, at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born December 15, 1978, in Alabama, son of Bobby Turner and Sandra Turner.

He was a Laborer.

Surviving are his Sons, Nick (Abby) Turner,...

Nov 28, 2023

Robert Drew Threlkeld, 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 28, 2023, at UAB Hospital, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born May 28,1958, in Oahu, Hawaii, son of the late Donald Howell Threlkeld and the late Helen Carmichael Threlkeld. Surviving are his Wife, Rebecca Alred Threlkeld; Daughter, Leslie (Cortney Bryant) Threlkeld; Son, Drew Threlkeld; Daughter, Emmajean Threlkeld;  ...

Nov 28, 2023

Gilbert Walter Sampson, 67, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 28, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born November 6, 1956, in Alabama, son of the late Nina Ruth Sampson.

Surviving are his Adoptive Family, Julia S.Wood, Doris Schroder.

He was preceded...

Nov 27, 2023

Joan Mims Emmerich, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 27, 2023, at  St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born April 14, 1952, in Alabama, daughter of the late Paul Mims and the late Betty Mims.

She was a clerk.

Surviving...

Nov 23, 2023

Stephen "Steve" Gregory Cates of Jemison passed away November 23, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born in Chilton County on February 9, 1953, the son of the late Jack Cates and the late Dorsey Payne Cates.

Steve worked many years at E.C....

Nov 21, 2023

Milton Charles Lovelady 1/15/1950- 11/21/2023 Milton Charles Lovelady passed away in his sleep at his Lake Martin home on November 21, 2023, at the age of 73. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for loving well, working hard, and sharing generously. Milton was born on...

Nov 21, 2023

Delene Porter Littleton, 86, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 2, 1937, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Scott Porter and the late Gracie Porter.

She was a homemaker and a faithful companion to her husband...

Nov 21, 2023

Joey Giles, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 21, 2023, at residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born February 18, 1959, in Alabama, son of the late Robert C. Giles and Norma Jean Giles.

He was a Butcher at Food Center in Clanton and Delchamps Grocery....

Nov 19, 2023

Susan Holcombe, 70, of Jemison, Alabama, passed away November 19, 2023. Known as a dedicated, hard worker, Susan was also active in the Pleasant Grove Methodist-Protestant Church and in local Scout groups. She worked in Chilton County schools for 24 years, managing the Clanton Intermediate School lunchroom until she retired.

Susan also enjoyed life beyond the world...

Nov 18, 2023

Loretta Greene Price, 93, of Clanton, Alabama passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek in Alabaster, AL.

She was born September 12, 1930, in Alabama, daughter of the late Curtis and the late Josie Greene.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 18, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Mullins Carter, age 90, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL. Dot was born October 12, 1933 in Clanton, AL to the late Cary and Gatie Mullins of Clanton, AL.

A graduate of Verbena High School, Dot attended business school in Birmingham, Alabama...

Nov 14, 2023

Connie Sue Jones, 72, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 14, 2023, at Hatley Healtcare in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born July 3, 1951, in Alabama, daughter of the late Steve William Baker and the late Ruby Knight Baker.

She was a Lunchroom Worker at Chilton County...

Nov 14, 2023

Luvene Boothe, 98, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 14, 2023, at Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born March 2, 1925, in Alabama, daughter of the late Cleveland Langston and the late Alice Langston.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughters,...

Nov 13, 2023

Jack T. Hoffman passed away on November 13, 2023, surrounded by the family he loved.

Jack was born in Chicago, IL, in 1940 to Frank Hoffman, a lifelong member of the International Fraternity of Teamsters, and Irene Hoffman (née Hanson), who worked for Oak Manufacturing in Chicago and later at Echo Products in Wheeling, IL. Jack’s first...