Obituaries

Shonda Marie Hudson

May 14, 2025

Shonda Marie Hudson, 39, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 14, 2025, at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

She was born November 7, 1985, in Alabama, daughter of  the late Ruth Hudson.

She was disabled.

Surviving are her Uncle, Samuel Lorenzo Hudson, Aunt, Lisa Hudson, Cousins, Will Hudson,...

Bruce Wayne Driver

May 13, 2025

Bruce Wayne Driver, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on May 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, at UAB St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born on May 27, 1965, in Slapout, Alabama, and was the son of the late James Edward and Myrtis Driver.

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Mary Charles Rush Stewart

May 11, 2025

Mary Charles Rush Stewart, 88, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 11, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

She was born July 17, 1936, in Alabama, daughter of the late Charles Willis Rush and the late Verna Rush.

She was a Food Service Supervisor....

Ruby Hathcock Jones

May 10, 2025

Ruby Nell Hathcock Jones, 89, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025.

She was born January 5, 1936, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of  the late James Moses Hathcock and Nellie Lillian Williams Hathcock.

She was a Christian loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...

William Owen Drinkard

May 9, 2025

William (Coach Bill) Owen Drinkard, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 9, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

He was born April 6, 1942, in Alabama, son of  the late Gwen Owen Drinkard  and Dorothy Nell Lovelady.

He was a graduate of Livingston University with a...

Kay Frances Wilson

May 7, 2025

Kay Frances Wilson, 84, of Pelham, Alabama passed away May 7, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born October 1, 1940, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lewis Ellison and the late Orell Hilyer.

She was an office manager for numerous businesses....

Shea Alan Supri

May 6, 2025

On May 6, 2025, Shea A. Supri (42) of Chelsea, AL closed his eyes on the earth and opened them to his eternal home with his Father in Heaven. A loving husband, a dedicated daddy, and a devoted son; Shea is survived by his wife of twenty years, Jennifer, daughters Caroline and Carsen, mother Carol...

James "Jim" Payton

May 5, 2025

James “Jim” Payton of Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama died May 5, 2025. Jim grew up in Clanton, Alabama and graduated from high school in Chilton County.

After completing training in the Air Force, he was stationed in Japan for three years supporting the war efforts in Vietnam and Korea. After military...

Donald Luther Williams

May 1, 2025

Donald Luther Williams, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born December 20, 1951, in Alabama, son of James Luther Williams and Dolores B. Williams.

He was a Material Coordinator with Alabama Power Company. He loved to play golf and Alabama Crimson Tide Football....

Franklin Lamar Shaneyfelt

Apr 30, 2025

Franklin Lamar Shaneyfelt, 79, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 30, 2025, at his residence.

He was born January 31, 1946, in Alabama, son of the late Frank Shaneyfelt and the late Lera Bell Shaneyfelt.

He was a repairmen for the telephone company for over 32 years. He was...

Julia Catherine Condra

Apr 30, 2025

Julia "Kate" Catherine Houston Condra, 91, of Autaugaville, Alabama passed away peacefully April 30, 2025.

She was born November 16, 1933, in Alabama, daughter of the late Marcus Houston and the late Beatrice White Houston.

Together with her husband, they owned and operated Condra Farms and Mulberry...

James L Mims

Apr 29, 2025

James L. Mims, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 29, 2025, at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born March 26, 1955, in Alabama, son of the late Easson Mims and the late Myrtice Mims.

He exemplified dedication as a family man, committed colleague, and cherished friend. He...

Brian "Spot" O'Neal Vinzant

Apr 29, 2025

Brian "Spot" O'Neal Vinzant, 57, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 29, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born April 14, 1968, in North Carolina, son of the late  Roger Vinzant and the late Ann Vinzant.

He graduated from CCHS in 1986...

John Carl Adams

Apr 28, 2025

John Carl Adams, 70, of Marbury, Alabama passed away April 28, 2025, at his residence

He was born July 14, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late Esby Adams and the late Nora Elizabeth Adams.

He was a truck driver most of his career before he...

Dylan And Kelsie Davis

Apr 26, 2025

Dylan Davis, 31 and Kelsie Davis, 32, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2025, in Sparta, Tennessee.

Dylan was born on December 14, 1993, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Anthony and Michelle Davis.

Kelsie was born on December 12, 1992, in Birmingham, Alabama,...

James Larry Bean

Apr 23, 2025

James (Larry) Bean, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 23, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center.

He was born April 4, 1948, in Alabama, son of the late James Vernon Bean and the late Lois Lorene Bean.

He was a Foreman with Alabama Power Company for 45 years.

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Donna Marie Smith

Apr 23, 2025

Donna Marie Smith, 68, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away April 23, 2025, in Thorsby, AL.

She was born February 4, 1957, in Chilton Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Floyd Porter and the late Bernice Porter Burnette.

She dedicated 35 years to working at Vestevia Hills Elementary School. Donna...

Donna Mcneill Ellison

Apr 22, 2025

Donna McNeill Ellison, 73, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 22, 2025, at UAB Medical Center.

She was born June 24, 1951, in Alabama, daughter of the late I. H. McNeill, Jr. and the late Dot McNeill.

She was a teacher for 39 years with the majority been with...

Thedore Eugene Meherd

Apr 21, 2025

Thedore Eugene Meherd, 74, born on August 25th of 1950. He was 74 years old when he died peacefully on April 21st, 2025. Thedore was known for being a wonderful dog dad, with a fun loving personality. Thedore is survived by his 3 children, Ben Meherd, Angel Meherd, and T.J. Meherd; Sister, Tammy Messer; Half Sister, Michelle, Melinda, and...

James Arthur Payne

Apr 18, 2025

James Arthur “Shorty” Payne, 62, of Maplesville, passed away on April 18, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on February 11, 1963, the youngest child of Lavett and Blossom Payne. He grew up in the small town of Maplesville, and spent his childhood riding his bike to town and playing in the...