Obituaries

Lougene Simmons Driver

Jul 8, 2023

Lougene Simmons Driver, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 8, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born October 29, 1932, in Clanton, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late James Simmons and the late Rinnie Simmons.

She was a plant worker at Keystone and worked on...

Betty Jo Barrett Johnson

Jul 7, 2023

Betty Jo Barrett Johnson, 76, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 7, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born August 17, 1946, in Alabama, daughter of the late Elvin Barrett and the late Willie Barrett.

She was a Homemaker who loved her family dearly.

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Julius Willie Hughes

Jul 6, 2023

Julius W. (Bud) Hughes, 82, of Gallion, Alabama passed away July 6, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born February 13, 1941, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Julius Harmon Hughes and the late Annie Floyd Head.

Bud was a United States...

Misti Michelle Watley

Jul 6, 2023

Misti Michelle Mullins Watley, 50, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 6, 2023, at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

She was born April 1, 1973, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Raymond Mullins and Grace Mullins.

Misti was a loving wife of 30 years. She...

Audrey Marie Keener

Jul 4, 2023

Audrey Marie Keener, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 4, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born March 31, 1964, in Alabama, daughter of the late O'neil Gentry and the late Varah Gentry.

She was a Waitress.

Surviving are her Husband, Jack Cox;...

Donald Lee Popwell

Jul 4, 2023

Donald L. Popwell, age 76, passed away peacefully July 4, 2023, at home with his family by his side. He was born September 29, 1946, in Clanton, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Erskin and Geneva Popwell.

Don is survived by his wife, Wanda, his three daughters, Tracie Hill, Tammy...

James Barry Chapman

Jul 3, 2023

James Barry Chapman, 57, of Clanton, Alabama passed peacefully on July 3, 2023 in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born October 1, 1965, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late James Ronald Chapman and Betty Ann & James Smitherman.

Surviving are his Parents, Betty Ann and James Smitherman; Son, Joshua (Chantelle)...

Anita Ann Turner

Jul 1, 2023

Anita B. Turner, 69, of Bessemer, Alabama passed away July 1, 2023, in Alabaster, AL.

She was born October 9,1953, in Jefferson County, Alabama, daughter of the late George Burnett and the late Ethel Burnett.

She was a Retired Respiratory Therapist.

Surviving are her Daughter, Sabrina (Jessi)...

Michael Craig Crocker

Jun 29, 2023

Michael "Mike" Craig Crocker, 59, of Centerville, Alabama passed away June 29, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born August 17, 1963, in Alabama, son of Allen Crocker and the late Peggy Taylor.

He was a Welder.

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Andy Lowell Pierce

Jun 27, 2023

Andy Lowell Pierce, 72, of Wetumpka, Alabama, formally of Clanton, Alabama, passed away June 27, 2023, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama.

He was born July 30, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Wade O. Pierce and the late Geneva Wesson.

Andy was a sweet...

Kelly Linn Ray

Jun 26, 2023

Kelly Linn Ray, 54, of Pensacola, Florida passed away June 26, 2023.

She was born July 21, 1968, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Kenneth Ray and Cathy Blackwell.

She graduated from Chilton County High School in 1986 and worked in Quality Control.

Surviving...

Patricia Ann Trice

Jun 25, 2023

Patricia Ann Trice, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 24, 2023, at her Residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born December 25, 1941, in Minnesota, daughter of the late Ray Ervin Novak and the late Martha Emily Novak.

She was a Book keeper.

Surviving are her...

Richard Christopher Minor

Jun 24, 2023

Chris Minor, 49, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 23, 2023 in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born May 30, 1974, in Alabama, son of the late Richard Minor and the late Debra Minor.

He was an Electrician with Alabama Power Construction. Chris was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and family man.

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Mollie Faye Thomas

Jun 22, 2023

Mollie Faye Thomas, 82, of Verbena, Alabama passed away June 22, 2023, at Merry Wood Lodge in Elmore, Alabama.

She was born July 20, 1940, in Alabama, daughter of the late Claude M. Thomas and the late Mary Glenn Thomas.

She was employed with Gulf States Paper during her working years....

Sharon Leigh Hand

Jun 19, 2023

Sharon Leigh Hand, 52, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 19, 2023.

She was born January 5, 1971, in Alabama, daughter of  Donald "Don" Hand and Linda Hand.

She was a Special Education Bus Assistant.

Surviving are her Father, Donald "Don"...

James C. Dawson

Jun 18, 2023

James  C. Dawson, 54, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 18, 2023, at St. Vincent's in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 29, 1968, in Alabama, son of the late L.C. Dawson and the late Barbara Dawson.

He was a carpenter.

Surviving are...

Lillian Ann Belcher

Jun 18, 2023

Lillian Ann Belcher, 82, of Maylene, Alabama passed away June 18, 2023, at Buck Creek in Alabaster, AL.

She was born January 10, 1941, in Alabama, daughter of the late Charles DeVore and the late Margaret Ann DeVore.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter, Bridget...

Jerry M. Hawthorne, Sr.

Jun 15, 2023

Jerry Michael Hawthorne Sr., age 80, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Albert Lyles officiating with burial to follow in Martin Memorial Gardens with Martin Funeral Home directing. A...

Kimberly Lynn Burnett

Jun 13, 2023

Kimberly Lynn Burnett, 50, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 13, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 29, 1972, in Alabama, daughter of the late Clarence Burnett and the late Emogene Burnett.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her...

Ricky Grant Headley

Jun 11, 2023

Ricky Grant Headley, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 11, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born February 23, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late Odis Headley and the late Louene Headley.

He was a barber.

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