Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Willie Lee Smith, 82, of Jemison, Alabama passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 29, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

He was born February 10, 1941, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Lloyd Smith and the late Clara Smith.

He was a Steel Worker...

Sep 28, 2023

Leighton Monroe Nelson of Clanton, Alabama, passed away September 28, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents Donnie Nelson and Ann Carden.

Leighton is survived by his wife Ginna Glaser Nelson and Delta; his uncle Barry Nelson (Tracey); “inherited dad” Sibley Reynolds (Rhonda), “inherited siblings” Mary Beth...

Sep 25, 2023

Henry Hershel Easterling, 88, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born June 8, 1935, in Alabama, the son of Leonard Easterling and Essie Cleckler Easterling.

He was retired from Alabama Power.

Surviving are his loving, caring...

Sep 25, 2023

Margaret Sue Belcher, 84, of Prattville, Alabama passed away September 25, 2023, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born June 30, 1939, daughter of the late James Parsons and the late Maude Farmer.

Margaret was a loving mother and grandmother. She was...

Sep 22, 2023

Vickie Lynn Fields, 52, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 22, 2023.

She was born October 27, 1970, in Georgia, daughter of the late Freddie Morris and Dimple Dorrill.

She was a Cashier.

Surviving are her Loving Husband, Billy Fields; Daughters, Brooke (John) Bellizio, Ariel (Michael Headley)...

Sep 21, 2023

Ernest Austin, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 21, 2023, at Home with his wife by his side.

He was born August 10, 1936, in Alabama, son of Millard F. and Emma Lessie Wilkerson Austin.

Ernest was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was truly...

Sep 20, 2023

Betty Carol Mims, age 76, of Montgomery passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on Friday, March 21, 1947 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Harvie Lee Mims and the late Edith Culp Mims.

She was a retired State of Alabama employee with the Retirement Systems of...

Sep 18, 2023

Charles Michael Emfinger, 58, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was born October 17, 1964, in Alabama, son of the late Charles Emfinger and the late Evelyn Murphy Emfinger.

He served for 9 years with the Chilton...

Sep 18, 2023

Bonnie Virginia Glass, 77, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away September 18, 2023, at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma.

She was born January 3, 1946, in Alabama, daughter of the late Dothan Traywick and the late Pearl Traywick.

She was a loving wife, mother and...

Sep 17, 2023

James E. Lett, 92, of Clanton, AL  passed away September 17, 2023, at  Hatley Health Care in Clanton, AL.

He was born January 6, 1931, in Clanton, Alabama, son of William Lett and Kattie Lett.

He was a Carpenter.

Surviving are his Daughter,...

Sep 14, 2023

James Oscar Porter, 88, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 14, 2023, at his residence

He was born December 8, 1934, in Alabama, son of the late Scott Porter and the late Gracie Porter.

He was a Business Owner/ Mechanic at Porter Tire and Parts. He was...

Sep 11, 2023

Vickie Diane Connell-Payton, 62, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 11, 2023, at her residence.

She was born February 3, 1961, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Eddie Cleckler and the late Louise Cleckler.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and she loved her animals....

Sep 11, 2023

Alma Sue Williams, 69, of Prattville, Alabama passed away September 11, 2023, in Prattville, AL.

She was born January 14, 1954, in Alabama, daughter of the late James Williams and the late Eula Williams.

Surviving are her Brothers, Joe Douglas (Linda) Williams, James Earl (Rita) Williams, Charles...

Sep 8, 2023

Betty Headley Latta was a compassionate and devoted mother, wife, sister, grandmother and child of God who peacefully departed this world at the age of 88, while living in Memphis, TN, on Friday, September 8, 2023, and arrived at her long-awaited, eternal destination to rejoice in paradise. Her battle with the progressive illness of Alzheimer’s over recent years provided...

Sep 6, 2023

Leo  Kelley, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 6, 2023, at his residence

He was born June 11, 1941, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late John Kelley and the late Eveline Kelley.

He was a loving husband and father.

Surviving...

Sep 4, 2023

Randy Dale Trammel, 64, of Jemison, Alabama passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 4, 2023, at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born March 6, 1959, in Alabama, son of George W. Trammel and the late Dorothy Littleton Trammel.

He was a Superintendent...

Sep 4, 2023

Marilyn G. Popwell, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 4, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

She was born May 22, 1936, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of Stell Gilliland and Arah Maddox Gilliland.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Sep 1, 2023

Miles Aldridge, 96, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 1, 2023, at Residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born December 30, 1926, in Alabama, son of Floyd C. Aldridge and Leila E. Aldridge.

Miles served 10 years during World War II and the Korean War; 1950-1953. He served as Engineering Officer...

Aug 31, 2023

On Thursday, August 31st, 2023 Faye Ginn Bishop passed away peacefully at her home, at the age of 81 with family by her side.

Faye was born in Long Island, Alabama on October 23rd, 1941. She grew up in Anniston Alabama.

Graduated from Anniston High School Class of 1960. She attended Baptist Bible...

Aug 30, 2023

James "Jim" Edmund Wheeler, 89, of Plain City, OH, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Birmingham, AL. He was born on May 1, 1934, in Plain City, OH to the late Joseph Wheeler and Virginia Sharp.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Joanna Wheeler, his sister,...