Obituaries

Paula Joan Emmerich

Nov 27, 2023

Joan Mims Emmerich, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 27, 2023, at  St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born April 14, 1952, in Alabama, daughter of the late Paul Mims and the late Betty Mims.

She was a clerk.

Surviving...

Stephen Gregory Cates

Nov 23, 2023

Stephen "Steve" Gregory Cates of Jemison passed away November 23, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born in Chilton County on February 9, 1953, the son of the late Jack Cates and the late Dorsey Payne Cates.

Steve worked many years at E.C....

Milton Charles Lovelady

Nov 21, 2023

Milton Charles Lovelady 1/15/1950- 11/21/2023 Milton Charles Lovelady passed away in his sleep at his Lake Martin home on November 21, 2023, at the age of 73. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for loving well, working hard, and sharing generously. Milton was born on...

Delene Porter Littleton

Nov 21, 2023

Delene Porter Littleton, 86, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 2, 1937, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Scott Porter and the late Gracie Porter.

She was a homemaker and a faithful companion to her husband...

Joe "Joey" Alan Giles

Nov 21, 2023

Joey Giles, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 21, 2023, at residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born February 18, 1959, in Alabama, son of the late Robert C. Giles and Norma Jean Giles.

He was a Butcher at Food Center in Clanton and Delchamps Grocery....

Linda Susan Holcombe

Nov 19, 2023

Susan Holcombe, 70, of Jemison, Alabama, passed away November 19, 2023. Known as a dedicated, hard worker, Susan was also active in the Pleasant Grove Methodist-Protestant Church and in local Scout groups. She worked in Chilton County schools for 24 years, managing the Clanton Intermediate School lunchroom until she retired.

Susan also enjoyed life beyond the world...

Loretta Greene Price

Nov 18, 2023

Loretta Greene Price, 93, of Clanton, Alabama passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek in Alabaster, AL.

She was born September 12, 1930, in Alabama, daughter of the late Curtis and the late Josie Greene.

She is preceded in death by...

Dorothy Mullins Carter

Nov 18, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Mullins Carter, age 90, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL. Dot was born October 12, 1933 in Clanton, AL to the late Cary and Gatie Mullins of Clanton, AL.

A graduate of Verbena High School, Dot attended business school in Birmingham, Alabama...

Connie Sue Jones

Nov 14, 2023

Connie Sue Jones, 72, of Verbena, Alabama passed away November 14, 2023, at Hatley Healtcare in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born July 3, 1951, in Alabama, daughter of the late Steve William Baker and the late Ruby Knight Baker.

She was a Lunchroom Worker at Chilton County...

Luvene Boothe

Nov 14, 2023

Luvene Boothe, 98, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 14, 2023, at Bibb County Medical Center.

She was born March 2, 1925, in Alabama, daughter of the late Cleveland Langston and the late Alice Langston.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughters,...

Jack Thomas Hoffman

Nov 13, 2023

Jack T. Hoffman passed away on November 13, 2023, surrounded by the family he loved.

Jack was born in Chicago, IL, in 1940 to Frank Hoffman, a lifelong member of the International Fraternity of Teamsters, and Irene Hoffman (née Hanson), who worked for Oak Manufacturing in Chicago and later at Echo Products in Wheeling, IL. Jack’s first...

Eleanor Mims Robinson

Nov 12, 2023

Eleanor Mims Robinson, 92, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 12, 2023, in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born June 18, 1931, in Alabama, daughter of the late Forrest Mims and the late Irene Mims.

She was a Bank Teller.

Surviving are her Sons,...

Freddy Headley

Nov 12, 2023

Frederick "Freddy" O'Dell Headley, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born May 8, 1946, in Alabama, son of the late O'Dell and U.L. Headley.

He was the proud owner of Fred Headley's Chevron...

Cathy Joyce Causey

Nov 10, 2023

Cathy J. Causey, 56, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 10, 2023, in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born July 30, 1967, in Warren County, MS, daughter of the late Eugene Meadows and the late Brenda Meadows.

Surviving are her Daughters, Jennifer Bell, Crystal Bell, Stephanie Brewer, Sarah Brewer, Kayla Shiers, Amy...

Virginia N. Smitherman

Nov 10, 2023

Virginia N. Smitherman, 95, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 10, 2023, in Alabaster, AL.

She was born May 30, 1928, in Alabama, daughter of the late Arnold Scott and the lateNell Scott.

She was a Payroll Clerk.

Surviving are her Brother, William H. Scott, Friend, David...

James Douglas Gore

Nov 8, 2023

James Douglas  Gore, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 8, 2023, at his residence.

He was born September 16, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Raymond Gore and the late Flora "Johnnie" Gore.

He was the owner of Gore & Easterling Chair Company. After retirement...

Ricky Wayne Easterling

Nov 7, 2023

Ricky Wayne Easterling, 66, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 7, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born April 30, 1957, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Billy Wayne Easterling and Barbara Jones Easterling.

He was a mechanic for UPS.

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Howard Elmer Smith

Nov 6, 2023

Howard  Elmer Smith, 88, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 6, 2023, at Russell Medical in Alexander City, AL.

He was born April 29, 1935, in Alabama, son of the late Raymond Smith and the late Madgeline Smith.

He was a Meter Reader for Alabama Gas.

Surviving...

Gerald Justine Hayes

Nov 5, 2023

Gerald Justine Hayes, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 5, 2023, at his residence

He was born March 3, 1946, in Alabama, son of late Julian Justin Hayes and the late Mildred Smith Hayes.

He was a Meat Cutter with Winn Dixie in Montgomery, AL.

Surviving...

James Allen Shaw

Nov 5, 2023

James Allen Shaw age, 84, of Clanton, Alabama was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born May 26, 1939, in South Carolina, son of the late Harold Shaw and Martha Shaw.

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