Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Johnny James Mims, 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 29, 2023.

He was born July 19, 1939, in Alabama, son of William Mims and Rosa Mims.

Johnny was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

He was a life-long member of Temple Assembly...

Jul 29, 2023

Joseph Keith Baker, 30, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 29, 2023, in Verbena, Alabama.

He was born September 6, 1992, in Alabama, son of Keith Baker and Jennifer Hines.

He was a Loader Operator/Welder.

Surviving are his Wife, Taylor Mims Baker, Sons,...

Jul 29, 2023

Gordon Dallas Smelley, 85, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 29, 2023, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born June 30, 1938, in Moundville, Alabama, son of the late Robert Smelley and the late Ollie Smelley.

Gordon was honorably discharged from the United States Navy...

Jul 28, 2023

James  Donald  Jones, 83, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 28, 2023, at Residence in Jemison, Alabama.

He was born December 29, 1939, in Alabama, son of the late Earmon Jones and  the late Delene Jones.

He was a Carpenter.

Surviving...

Jul 26, 2023

Walker Wayne Burnett of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 26, 2023, at  Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born July 22, 2023, in Alabama, son of Zac Burnett and Holly Burnett.

Surviving are his Father, Zac Burnett; Mother, Holly Burnett; Sister, Madi Burnett; Brother, Owen Burnett; Grandparents, Brian and...

Jul 23, 2023

Barbara Brown Hyte, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 23, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 27, 1954, in Alabama, daughter of the late Roy Brown and the late Patricia Florence Bodey Brown.

She was a Residential Design Drafter.

Surviving...

Jul 20, 2023

Hershell "Bobo" Franklin Little, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 10, 1942, in Autaugaville, Alabama, son of the late Otis Franklin Little and the late Gertrude Bell Little.

Bobo was the former owner of Gray &...

Jul 20, 2023

Charles Douglas Smitherman, Sr., 66, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away on July 20, 2023.

He is the son of the late Milton and Odie Bell Smitherman.

He was a Foreman/Truck Driver.  He was a loving husband, father and Pappaw.

He is survived by...

Jul 20, 2023

Myrlene Clackler Howard, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 20, 2023, at her residence.

She was born January 31, 1940, in Alabama, daughter of the late Carlton Clackler and the late Myrtle Clackler.

She was a Seamstress and Mary Kay consultant. She was a member and played the organ at...

Jul 19, 2023

Eloyce (Robinson) Marcus lived a life defined by love.

That love led her in everything that she did. It all began when she was born on June 15, 1925, in Jemison. From an early age, she was devoted to her parents and siblings, and it culminated in the love she had...

Jul 18, 2023

James Edward Minor, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 20, 1937, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Johnnie Minor and the late Ceptra Minor.

He was a Truck Driver.

Surviving are...

Jul 17, 2023

Janie Ruth Smith, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 17, 2023.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at New Harmony Holiness Church with Rev. Teddy Chadwick officiating.

Interment will follow in New Harmony Holiness Church Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama.

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Jul 17, 2023

Mary Joyce Gilliland, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 17, 2023, at her residence.

She was born June 5, 1943, in Alabama.

She was retired from M4A as a Senior RX Coordinator, a job she dearly loved working with Seniors. She was a member...

Jul 14, 2023

Carolyn Ann Dalrymple, 73, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 14, 2023 at her residence in Thorsby, Alabama.

She was born January 3, 1950, in Alabama, daughter of the late Ross Davis and the late Mable Davis.

She was a Homemaker, and loved Alabama Football....

Jul 13, 2023

Jennifer Suzanne Rasberry, 46, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 13, 2023, at her residence in Jemison, Alabama.

She was born August 28, 1976, in Selma, Alabama, daughter of Billy Rasberry and Martha Rasberry.

She was employed with Alabama Power Company. She loved her hound dogs, her cows, fishing and gardening....

Jul 13, 2023

Peggy L. Tillery, 78, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 13, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born December 31, 1944, in Alabama, daughter of the late Leon Tillery and the late Flossie P. Tillery.

She retired from Shelby Baptist Medical Center....

Jul 12, 2023

William Lance Lenoir, 54, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 12, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

He was born October 18, 1968, in Clanton, Alabama, son of Dale Lenoir and the lateWillie Hancock Lenoir.

He was a IT Specialist with In-Line. He was a 3 time...

Jul 11, 2023

Sherry Faye Wyatt Willums was born and raised among six siblings in Clanton, Alabama.

She was taught the bible and raised in a loving Christian home, which went on to shape her life and the way she loved others. She graduated with honors from Chilton County High School where she received...

Jul 10, 2023

Dori Alise Lawrence, 14, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away July 10, 2023, at her residence in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 6, 2008, in Alabama, daughter of Tony Lawrence and Brandi Lawrence.

She was a Student at Chelsea High School.

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Jul 9, 2023

Barbara Hazel Brewer, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away July 9, 2023, at her Residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born October 31, 1948, in Alabama, daughter of  the late William Wallace and the late Ophelia Wallace.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are...