Obituaries

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...

Dale Allen Cumbie

Dale Allen Cumbie

Sep 28, 2008

Dale "Winky" Allen CUMBIE, 57, of Marbury died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Baptist South, Montgomery. He was born on Thursday, February 15, 1951 in Montgomery, Alabama, Son of the late Jessie Allen Cumbie and the late Emma George Binson. He was a Body Technician. Surviving are Wife, Patricia Cumbie of Marbury, AL; Son, Edward (Jessica) Cumbie of Marbury,...

Merle Rush

Merle Rush

Sep 26, 2008

Merle RUSH, 69, of Clanton died Friday, September 26, 2008 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Friday, August 4, 1939 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Sid Willis and the late Arleatha Bolton. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Buddy Rush of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Kim (Greg) Lolley of Prattville, AL,...

Sara Elizabeth Jones Mcdonald

Sara Elizabeth Jones Mcdonald

Sep 26, 2008

Sara Elizabeth Jones MCDONALD, 90, of Thorsby died Friday, September 26, 2008 at Homeland Assisted Living, Jemison. She was born on Tuesday, January 29, 1918 in Marengo Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late R. Jones and the late Mamie Kimbrell. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Byron (Linda) McDonald of Thorsby, AL; 2 Grandsons, Keith McDonald, Kevin...

Janice Thornton Wilson

Janice Thornton Wilson

Sep 24, 2008

Janice Merle Thornton WILSON, 63, of Deatsville died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1944 in Alabama, Daughter of the late James Smolon Thornton and the late Velma Thornton. Surviving are her Husband, Larry Wilson of Deatsville, AL; Daughter, Pam Wilson of Orlando, FL; Son, John (Tammy) Wilson of Deatsville, AL;...

Jim Cleckley

Jim Cleckley

Sep 22, 2008

Jim CLECKLEY, 86, of Clanton died Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born on Sunday, April 2, 1922 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Pate Cleckley and the late Nancy Cleckler. He was a Welder. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Bessie Mae Cleckley of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Mrs. Gail (Lloyd) Turner of Anniston, AL, Mrs. Brenda...

Judy Earlene Mims

Judy Earlene Mims

Sep 21, 2008

Judy Earlene Melton MIMS, 59, of Clanton died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, December 9, 1948 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of Earl W. Melton and the late Lorene Price Melton. She was a Elementary Teacher. Surviving are her Husband, Troy Oneal Mims of Clanton, AL; 2 Sons, Leslie Oneal (Jennifer) Mims...

Peggy Bean Nelson

Peggy Bean Nelson

Sep 21, 2008

Peggy Bean NELSON, 71, of Thorsby died Sunday, September 21, 2008. She was born on Monday, December 21, 1936 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Walter Bean and the late Alma Hilyer. She was a Trimer. Surviving are her Son, D. Mitch Nelson of Homewood, AL; Daughter-In-Law, Donna Nelson of Homewood, AL; Grandson, Hunter Nelson of Homewood,...

Charles Franklin Gilliland, Sr.

Charles Franklin Gilliland, Sr.

Sep 21, 2008

Charles Franklin GILLILAND, Sr., 75, of Clanton died Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was born on Wednesday, October 12, 1932 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, Son of the late William McKirley Gilliland and the late Lucile Eaves. He was a Engineer Teacher. Surviving are his Wife, Clara Gilliland of Clanton, AL; Son, Charles Franklin Gilliland, Jr. of Dothan, AL; Daughter,...

Retta Marie Hawes

Retta Marie Hawes

Sep 20, 2008

Retta Marie HAWES, 92, of Verbena died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, October 10, 1915 in Autauga Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Edward Goggins and the late Mary Fammie Clark Goggins. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 9 grandchildren; A number of great-grandchildren; 2 Daughter-in-Laws, Carolyn Hawes, Ellie McGalliard. She...

Jean R. Hicks

Jean R. Hicks

Sep 20, 2008

Jean R. HICKS, 85, of Maplesville died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Bibb County Nursing Home, Centerville, AL. She was born on Wednesday, May 30, 1923 in Hull, England, Daughter of the late James Roberts and the late Hilda Hanzel Reay Roberts. She served in WWII in the British Royal Airforce, where she met her husband, who was serving...

Louise A. Jones

Louise A. Jones

Sep 19, 2008

Louise A. JONES, 83, of Electic died Friday, September 19, 2008 at Tallassee Community Hospital, Tallassee. She was born on Sunday, April 19, 1925 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late S.J. Anderson and the late Janie Baker Anderson. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her 3 Sons, Mr. James Woodrow Jones of Tuscaloosa, AL, Mr. Charles Lee...

Roger Dale Connell

Roger Dale Connell

Sep 19, 2008

Roger Dale CONNELL, 30, of Clanton died Friday, September 19, 2008 at in Verbena. He was born on Friday, January 20, 1978 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of Linda Kaye Smith. He was a Framer. Surviving are his Mother, Linda Smith of Clanton, AL; 3 Daughters, Kelsey Connell of Clanton, AL, Haley Connell of Clanton, AL, Alexis Connell of...

Lena Marie Parker

Lena Marie Parker

Sep 19, 2008

Lena Marie PARKER, 86, of Thorsby died Friday, September 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, March 15, 1922 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Daughter of the late Marvin C. Jackson and the late Ruth Kate Littleton. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Aaron Parker of Clanton, AL; 2 Daughters, Mary Kate (Harold) Garrison of...

William Robert Mims

William Robert Mims

Sep 15, 2008

William Robert "Bill" MIMS, 77, of Jemison died Monday, September 15, 2008 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, January 11, 1931 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Andrew Mims and the late Nora Connell Mims. He was a Linotype Operator. Surviving are his 4 Daughters, Mrs. Linda Dennis of Jemison, AL, Mrs. Gail (Randall) Melton...

Floyd C. Bussey

Floyd C. Bussey

Sep 15, 2008

Floyd C. BUSSEY, 84, of Clanton died Monday, September 15, 2008 in Montgomery. He was born on Tuesday, April 15, 1924 in Chilton Co., Alabama, Son of the late Alvin C. Bussey and the late Neomie Jones Bussey. He was a Superintendent. Surviving are his Son, Travis (Tracia) Bussey of Thorsby, AL; 2 Daughters, Judy (Joe) Rigsby of Montgomery,...

Nolan Chester Callaway

Nolan Chester Callaway

Sep 14, 2008

Nolan Callaway was born on February 2, 1929, to Elma and Herman Callaway. He was a native of Orange Beach, Alabama where he enjoyed his childhood along with his siblings, Hazel, Clifford, Marion, Arvin and Lloyd. Nolan remained in the area until he was graduated from Foley High School in 1948. After completing high school, Nolan joined the Air...