Obituaries

Helen Louise Bates

Helen Louise Bates

Feb 13, 2010

Helen Louise BATES, 80, of Clanton died Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Wednesday, June 26, 1929 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Tommy Mims and the late Lena Ellis Billingsley Mims. She was a Store Owner. Surviving are her 2 Daughters, Mrs. Shirley (Randall) Gilliland of Clanton, AL, Mrs....

Ret. Ralph Allen Cmsgt. Varden

Ret. Ralph Allen Cmsgt. Varden

Feb 10, 2010

Ret. CMSgt. Ralph Allen Varden, 69, of Thorsby died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, December 4, 1940 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Robert Bernie Varden and the late Louise Ellison Varden. He was a Chief Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force. Surviving are his...

Patsy Marie Headley

Patsy Marie Headley

Feb 8, 2010

Patsy Marie HEADLEY, 71, of Verbena died Monday, February 8, 2010 at UAB, Birmingham. She was born on Wednesday, April 20, 1938 in Wise Co., VA, Daughter of the late Clarence Hall and the late Edna Grier Hall. She was the owner of Patsy's Kitchen in Marbury, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & a friend to...

Bobbie Easterling Davenport

Bobbie Easterling Davenport

Feb 7, 2010

Bobbie Easterling DAVENPORT, 62, of Rockford died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City. She was born on Thursday, July 24, 1947 in Alabama, Daughter of the late James Elijah Easterling and the late Alphire Berta Foster. She was a Nurse. Surviving are her Husband, Jimmy Davenport of Rockford, AL; Son, Eugene Davenport of Andalusia, AL;...

Salena Michelle Minor

Salena Michelle Minor

Feb 7, 2010

Salena Michelle MINOR, 34, of Clanton died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. She was born on Sunday, February 9, 1975 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of John A. Minor and Judy A. Lathan . She worked in the Circuit Clerks Office. Surviving are her Mother, Judy A. Minor of Clanton, AL; Father, John M. Minor...

Emmett George Blankenship., Jr.

Emmett George Blankenship., Jr.

Feb 5, 2010

Emmett George BLANKENSHIP, JR., 85, of Clanton died Friday, February 5, 2010 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Wednesday, April 23, 1924 in Chilton County, Alabama, Son of the late Emmett George Blankenship, Sr. and the late Mary Willie Wesson. He was a retired automobile salesman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy M. Blankenship of...

Carrie Lee Boockholdt Jones

Carrie Lee Boockholdt Jones

Feb 4, 2010

Carrie Lee Boockholdt Jones Carrie Lee Boockholdt Jones of Clanton died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born February 10, 1920 to the late Lee Elbert and Carrie (Neeley) Boockholdt in the Enterprise community in south Chilton County. She was a teacher and guidance counselor, primarily at Verbena High School, retiring in 1981. In...

Wilma Jane Bates

Wilma Jane Bates

Feb 4, 2010

Wilma Jane BATES, 76, of Thorsby died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1933 in Birmingham, AL, Daughter of the late Hansel H. Powell and the late Hattie Martin Powell. She was a Sitter with Home Health. Friends will be received from 1-2, Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ Martin...

Phyllis Jean Easterling

Phyllis Jean Easterling

Feb 3, 2010

Phyllis Jean Collins EASTERLING, 63, of Thorsby died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Wednesday, May 22, 1946 in Mississippi, Daughter of Morgan Carroway Collins and the late Hazel Young Collins. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Connie Mack Easterling of Thorsby, AL; 2 Daughters, Stephanie Moats of Thorsby, AL,...

Jack Valentine Mccain

Jack Valentine Mccain

Feb 2, 2010

McCain, Jack Valentine, 74 passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at his home in Laguna Beach Florida. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at 2:00 PM from Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama, with Rev. Jeremy Pridgen officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service at 12:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home in...

William Harry Lecroy

William Harry Lecroy

Feb 2, 2010

William Harry "Dick" LECROY, 78, of Randolph died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at his residence. He was born on Monday, November 9, 1931 in South Carolina, Son of the late George LeCroy and the late Jessie Deal LeCroy. He was a Salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Tommie LeCroy of Randolph, AL; 2 Sons, Steve (Vickie) LeCroy of Randolph, AL,...

Joann Minor Horton

Joann Minor Horton

Feb 1, 2010

JoAnn Minor HORTON, 57, of Clanton died Monday, February 1, 2010 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. She was born on Friday, November 14, 1952 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Dewey Minor and the late Birdie Easterling Minor. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Ronnie Horton of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Amy Baker of Clanton, AL;...

Charles Edward Gore

Charles Edward Gore

Jan 30, 2010

Charles Edward GORE, 86, of Clanton died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. He was born on Wednesday, August 15, 1923 in Chilton Co. AL, Son of the late Billy Green Gore and the late Mammie Ella Marcus Gore. He was a Painting Contractor. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Willodean Gore of Clanton, AL; Son, Harry...

Dewey Wilson Curry

Dewey Wilson Curry

Jan 30, 2010

Dewey Wilson "Buster" CURRY, 91, of Crestwood died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Baptist East Hospital, Louisville, KY. He was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1919 in Dadeville, AL, Son of the late Albert Curry and the late Donie Farrow Curry. He was Retired from USAF as a Tech Sergeant; Taught flight by radio & instruments. Intelligence, photo reconnaissance,...

Freddie C Brown

Freddie C Brown

Jan 29, 2010

Freddie C. BROWN, 88, of Clanton died Friday, January 29, 2010 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Wednesday, March 16, 1921 in Alabama, Daughter of the late William J. Cox and the late Birdie May Chapman Cox. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are her Son, Aubrey (Jane) Brown of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Barbara (C.M.)...

Linda Jean Gillespie

Linda Jean Gillespie

Jan 29, 2010

Linda Jean GILLESPIE, 67, of Millbrook died Friday, January 29, 2010 at Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville. She was born on Tuesday, November 10, 1942 in Montgomery, AL, Daughter of the late E.W. Pratt and the late Trula Virginia Deas Pratt. Surviving are her Husband, James "Jim" Kelly Gillespie, Sr. of Millbrook, AL; 3 Sons, Richard Gillespie of Biloxi, MS,...

Sheilah Jones Robinson

Sheilah Jones Robinson

Jan 29, 2010

Sheilah Jones ROBINSON, 50, of Jemison died Friday, January 29, 2010. She was born on Wednesday, August 5, 1959 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Robert F. Jones and the late Nancy Chapple Jones. She was a Office Manager with LaFarge. Surviving are her 2 Daughters, Stacy R. (John) Caudle of Maplesville, AL, Tracie L. Patterson of...

Barbara Loric

Barbara Loric

Jan 25, 2010

Barbara L. LORICK, 75, of Alabaster died Monday, January 25, 2010. She was born on Sunday, July 22, 1934 in Georgia, Daughter of the late Ralph Hammontree and the late Eunice Parks. She was a Superintendent of Transportation with the railroad. Surviving are her 4 Daughters, Donna Greco of Middleburg, FL, Merry Christmas of Alabaster, AL, Teresa Speights of...

Tiny Mozell Pledger

Tiny Mozell Pledger

Jan 24, 2010

Tiny Mozell PLEDGER, 91, of Birmingham died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. She was born on Thursday, January 23, 1919 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Sam Hollins Driver and the late Florence Blow. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Mrs. Elaine Pledger (Jerry) Wheat of Birmingham, AL; Granddaughter, Madeleine Mozell...

Shannon Elizabeth Funderburk

Shannon Elizabeth Funderburk

Jan 24, 2010

Shannon Elizabeth Funderburk, 26, of Clanton passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010 She was born on Saturday, July 16, 1983 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, Daughter of Charles Keith Funderburk and the late Shelia Annette Vines. She was a Boutique Owner/Operator. Surviving are her Father, Dr. Keith Funderburk of Clanton, AL; Step-mother, Mrs. Regeana Funderburk of Clanton, AL; Sister, Mrs....