Obituaries

Hazel A Smitherman

Oct 21, 2023

Hazel A Smitherman, 94, of Randolph, Alabama passed away October 21, 2023,at Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home in Centreville, AL.

She was born June 5, 1929, in Rome, Georgia.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter, Peggy Smitherman Langford, Son, Rickey Smitherman, Granddaughter, Amy Tyus, Grandson,...

Betty Lenoir Franklin

Oct 19, 2023

Betty Lenoir Franklin of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

She was born October 7, 1927, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thomas Lenoir and the late Electa Lenoir.

She was an Operations Analyst.

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Betty Jones Mercer

Oct 18, 2023

Betty Jones Mercer, 93, of Verbena, Alabama went to her heavenly home Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

She was born July 15, 1930, in Chilton county, Alabama, the daughter of the late Calvin E. and Martha Ellen Jones.

Betty worked until her retirement as a Program Loan Administrator for the US Department of Agriculture for over...

Mary Ann Hearn Carden

Oct 17, 2023

Mary Ann Hearn Carden, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 17, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born September 22, 1937, in Alabama, daughter of the late John Birmingham and the late Willie Birmingham.

She was a Homemaker.

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Donnie Ray Davis

Oct 16, 2023

Donnie Ray Davis, 67 years old, from Verbena, AL passed away in his home on Monday, October 16th.

He will be remembered as a loving father, a devoted church member and a generous giver. His love for the Lord was his greatest passion and the driving force in his...

Douglas Eugene Smitherman

Oct 15, 2023

Douglas Eugene Smitherman, 52, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 15, 2023, at  his residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born February 15, 1971, in Alabama, son of the late Larry Smitherman and Brenda Balwin.

He was a General Contractor.

Surviving are his Son, Jason Corey (Allison)...

Raymond Earl "Spence" Ray

Oct 13, 2023

Raymond "Spence" Earl Ray was born on March 28, 1931 in Chilton County, Alabama, the sixth

of seven children born to Napoleon and Ivy Lowery Ray. He went to be with his Lord & Savior

Jesus Christ on October 13, 2023.

As a young teen he began...

Patricia Ann Clements

Oct 13, 2023

Patricia Ann Clements, 75, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away October 13, 2023, in Thorsby, Alabama.

She was born October 27, 1947, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thomas O'Neal Robinson and the late Minnie Ruth Robinson.

She was an Educator.

Surviving are her Daughter, Nikki (Brison) Mote;...

Jimmy Wade Mims

Oct 12, 2023

Jimmy Wade Mims, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 12, 2023 in Sylacauga, AL.

He was born December 12, 1947, in Alabama, son of the late Arthur Mims and the late Leila Mims.

Surviving are his Cousin, Randy (Misty) Payton, Cousin, Kendall Payton.

He was preceded...

Tina Marie Guin

Oct 11, 2023

Tina Marie Guin, 52, of Jemison, Alabama passed away October 11, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born January 21, 1971, in California, daughter of Bobby Lawrence and the late Elnor Lawrence.

She was the Plant Office Administrator at Vulcan Materials in...

Steve Allen Bell

Oct 11, 2023

Steve "Stevie" Allen Bell, 48, of Verbena, Alabama passed away October 11, 2023, at Home with his family by his side in Verbena, AL.

He was born February 18, 1975, in Georgia, son of Teresia Bell.

Stevie liked to fish and go to the dirt track. He loved his dogs, movies,...

Martha Frances Foshee

Oct 10, 2023

Martha Frances Foshee, 100, of Jemison, Alabama passed away October 10, 2023, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born January 25, 1923, in Alabama, daughter of the late George Fox and the late Ella Fox.

She was a business owner for Foshee Grocery and...

Jose Roman Muñoz

Oct 10, 2023

Jose Roman Muñoz, 45, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 10, 2023, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born December 2, 1977, in Mexico, son of Jose Gilberto Blanco and the late Alberta Burgos.

Surviving are his Father, Jose Gilberto Munoz Blanco; Wife, Cenorina Acosta...

Carol Annette Smith

Oct 9, 2023

Carol Annette Smith, 75, of Randolph, Alabama passed away October 9, 2023, at her residence in Randolph, Alabama.

She was born November 6, 1947, in Alabama, daughter of the late Russell Scott and the late Eloise Scott.

She was a Teacher at a...

Elvie Jean Patterson

Oct 9, 2023

Elvie Jean Patterson, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 9, 2023, at The Gardens of Clanton surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 14, 1940, in Alabama, daughter of the late James McGee and the late Celestia McGee.

She was the Housekeeping Supervisor at Hatley Healthcare for 21 years, and Activities Director...

Matthew Owen Cook

Oct 9, 2023

Matthew (Rockstar) Owen Cook, 3, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away October 9, 2023, at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born October 27, 2019, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of Scott Cook and Juwana Cook.

Surviving are his Father, Raymond Scott Cook, Mother,...

Ioin Grafton Lewis

Oct 8, 2023

Ioin Grafton Lewis, 95, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 8, 2023, at Home in Clanton, AL.

He was born December 27, 1927, in Alabama, son of the late William Lewis and the late Susie Oden Lewis.

He was a Controller for American Bakeries and International Brand Bakeries.

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Ethan Patrick Gentry

Oct 3, 2023

Ethan Patrick Gentry, 24, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away October 3, 2023.

He was born February 2, 1999, in North Carolina, son of Dr. Jason Gentry and the late Melanie Gentry.

Martin Funeral Home directing.

You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry...

Evan Terrell Hollon

Oct 1, 2023

Evan Terrell Hollon, 48, of Plantersville, Alabama went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 1, 2023, at home with his family in Plantersville, AL.

He was born December 29, 1974, in Alabama, son of Terrell Hollon and Cynthia Hollon.

He was an engineer with CSX Transportation for...

Raybon Irin Ellison

Sep 29, 2023

Raybon Irin Ellison, 80, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 29, 2023, at his residence.

He was born November 27, 1942, in Jemison, Alabama, son of the late Hollis Ellison and the late Wilma Ellison.

He was a member Asbestos Worker's Local 78 for 31 years and a part-time barber for...