Obituaries

James Carl Jones, Sr.

James Carl Jones, Sr.

Oct 23, 2008

James "J.C." Carl Jones, Sr., 73, of Verbena died Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was born on July 26, 1935 in Alabama, Son of the late Rainie Jones and Lina Rollan Jones. He was a Retired Lt. with the Department of Corrections. Surviving are his 2 Daughters, Teressa Darlene (Jerry) Poole of Holtville, AL, Margaret (John) Franks of Verbena,...

Gerald L Lee

Gerald L Lee

Oct 22, 2008

Gerald L. LEE, 78, of Clanton died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Prattville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC, Prattville. He was born on Wednesday, March 5, 1930 in Virginia, Son of the late Leslie Lee and the late Dellie Taylor Lee. He was a Gas Station Owner. Surviving are his 2 Sons, Michael Lee of Clanton, AL, Daniel Lee of...

John Barlow Rudd

John Barlow Rudd

Oct 19, 2008

John Barlow RUDD, 39, of Sylacauga died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Coosa Valley Medical Center, Sylacauga. He was born on Wednesday, September 17, 1969 in Alabama, Son of James D. Rudd, Sr and Mary Traylor Rudd. He was a Car Wash Technician. Surviving are his Mother, Mrs. Mary Rudd of Sylacauga, AL; Father, Mr. James B Rudd, Sr...

Joseph Delores Joe Melgosa

Joseph Delores Joe Melgosa

Oct 17, 2008

Joseph "Joe" Delores MELGOSA, 72, of Jemison died Friday, October 17, 2008 at UAB Pallitive Care, Birmingham. He was born on Monday, July 6, 1936 in Illinois, Son of the late Valeriana Melgosa and the late Alvina Salceda Melgosa. He was an Electrician. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Bettie W. Melgosa of Jemison, AL; 3 Daughters, Sally Jo Ferguson...

Bessie Lee Langston

Bessie Lee Langston

Oct 17, 2008

Bessie Lee Langston, 79, of Jemison died Friday, October 17, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, October 27, 1928 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Joseph E. Jones and the late Ethel Riley. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 6 Daughters, Joyce Price of Jemison, AL, Janice (John) Lucas of Jemison, AL, Joan...

Howard Curtis Chism

Howard Curtis Chism

Oct 16, 2008

Howard Curtis CHISM, 96, of Stanton died Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born on Thursday, October 3, 1912 in Bibb Co., AL, Son of the late Benjamin Taylor Chism and the late Annie O. Hicks Chism. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are his 2 Daughters, Ruby Seales of Stanton, AL, Geraldine Champion of Plantersville, AL; Brother, Leland Curtis...

Eunice Marie Moore

Eunice Marie Moore

Oct 14, 2008

Eunice Marie MOORE, 92, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Wednesday, May 24, 1916 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Luke Garner and the late Elmer Hicks. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 3 Daughters, Jean Murphy of Hoover, AL, Barbara Ray of Jemison, AL, Pat...

Lula Bell Shaud

Lula Bell Shaud

Oct 13, 2008

Lula Bell SHAUD, 83, of Clanton died Monday, October 13, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, November 20, 1924 in Jackson Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Virgil Garner and the late Susie Sharp Garner. She was a Beading Operator. Surviving are her Husband, Mr. Michael Shaud of Clanton, AL; 4 Daughters, Mrs. Peggy (Ski) Olschewske...

Lawrence Eugene Gene Jones, Sr.

Lawrence Eugene Gene Jones, Sr.

Oct 12, 2008

Lawrence Eugene (Gene) Jones, Sr., 86, of Verbena died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, September 27, 1922 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late James Arthur Jones and the late Mamie Robinson Jones. He was an electrician with L & N Railroad, a WWII Veteran and a Deacon of Corinth Baptist...

Jean T. Miller

Jean T. Miller

Oct 7, 2008

Jean T. MILLER, 71, of Clanton died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, March 6, 1937 in Jefferson Co., AL, Daughter of the late Henry Gordon Thompson and the late Edna Lowe. She was a School Teacher. Surviving are her Daughter, Elizabeth (Charles) Snodgrass, FL; 3 Sons, Steven (Jill) Miller of Tokyo, Japan,...

Rodney G. Mcguire

Rodney G. Mcguire

Oct 6, 2008

Rodney G. McGuire, 60 of Clanton, AL passed away at home on Monday, October 6, 2008. He is preceded in death by his Father, Larry McGuire & Grandparents, Cuba and Delbert Brand. He is survived by his wife, Regina McGuire, 2 daughters, Tabitha (Billy) Burkett, Terri (Eric) St. John, 7 grandchildren, Ariel, Devin & Carlie Hicks, Dakota, Peyton, Tanner...

Charlie Frank Smith

Charlie Frank Smith

Oct 5, 2008

Charlie Frank SMITH, 86, of Verbena died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Monday, June 26, 1922 in Chambers Co., Alabama, Son of the late James William Smith and the late Lura Maybelle Brown. He was a Farmer. Surviving are his Wife, Katie H. Smith of Verbena, AL; 2 Sons, Michael...

Mary Bratton Durbin

Mary Bratton Durbin

Oct 5, 2008

Mary Bratton DURBIN, 94, of Clanton died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, December 17, 1913 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Joseph McPherson Bratton and the late Pauline Ellen Bean. She was a Teacher. Surviving are A host of nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her Husband,...

Mable Jewel Henderson

Mable Jewel Henderson

Oct 5, 2008

Mable Jewel HENDERSON, 65, of Jemison died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham. She was born on Wednesday, April 7, 1943 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Alvin Moates and the late Jewel Bryant. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Jimmy Henderson of Jemison, AL; 3 Daughters, Marie (Jeff) Dalrymple of Clanton,...

Gurtys G. Robinson

Gurtys G. Robinson

Oct 4, 2008

Gurtys G. ROBINSON, 98, of Clanton died Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Clanton, AL. She was born on Saturday, January 1, 1910 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Martin Gore and the late Alice Martin Gore. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 3 Daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cole of Clanton, AL, Mrs. Grace Billingsley of Clanton, AL,...

Irene Ray Lowery

Irene Ray Lowery

Oct 4, 2008

Irene Ray LOWERY, 90, of Jemison died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Chilton Medical Center. She was born on Tuesday, April 2, 1918 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late S. Loyed Ray and the late Mary Eliza Bice Ray. She was a Cosmotologist. Surviving are her Son, William Edward (Cecilia) Lowery of Jemison, AL; Granddaughter, Celestie Lowery...

Ruby Doris Weldon

Ruby Doris Weldon

Oct 4, 2008

Ruby Doris WELDON, 93, of LaFayette died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Ressurection Life Center. She was born on Tuesday, March 9, 1915 in Coosa Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late John Fred Waites and the late Eula Penton Waites. She was a Clerk. Surviving are her Son, James Oneal Weldon of LaFayette, AL; 3 Daughters, Nadine Powell of...

Columbus Nelson Nichols

Columbus Nelson Nichols

Sep 30, 2008

Columbus Nelson NICHOLS, 63, of Maplesville died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 in Shelby County, Alabama. He was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1945 in Clanton, Alabama, Son of the late Coye Nichols and the late Thelma Martin Nichols. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are his Son, Billy Nichols of Maplesville, AL; Daughter, Joanne Mims of Shelby, AL and...

Judy Cates Taylor

Judy Cates Taylor

Sep 30, 2008

Judy Cates TAYLOR, 72, of Maplesville died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Chilton Medical Center, Clanton. She was born on Friday, November 15, 1935 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Joel J. Cates and the late Carolyn Thrash Cates. She was a Teacher. Surviving are her 3 Daughters, Julia Elizabeth Taylor of Maplesville, AL, Anita Taylor (Robert...

Elizabeth Lovelady Nichols

Elizabeth Lovelady Nichols

Sep 30, 2008

Elizabeth Lovelady NICHOLS, 56, of Maplesville died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 in Shelby County, Alabama. She was born on Friday, February 29, 1952 in Clanton, Alabama, Daughter of James Lovelady and Janie Colier Lovelady. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Billy Nichols of Maplesville, AL; Daughter, Joanne Mims of Shelby, AL; 6 Grandchildren; Parents, James & Janie...