Obituaries

Ronnie Joe Smith

May 19, 2023

Ronnie Joe Smith, 73, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 11, 1949, in Jemison, Alabama, son of the late Orville Smith and the late Kate Rasberry Smith.

He retired from Bellsouth, where he worked as a Cable...

Mae Ellison

May 16, 2023

Mae Ellison, 91, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 16, 2023, in Boaz, Alabama.

She was born February 26, 1932, in Alabama, daughter of  the late John Bearden and the late Ida Dempsey Bearden.

She was a Florist.

Surviving are her Son, Michael...

James Hoyt Chastain, Sr.

May 16, 2023

James Hoyt Chastain, Sr. age 86 of Montgomery, AL passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Jackson Hospital after an extended illness.   He was born September 7, 1936 in Little Rock, AR.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Emma Lea , his parents:  William Hoyt & Ruby May  Chastain; his sister Joyce , brother...

Charles Daniel Mcdaniel

May 14, 2023

Charles Daniel McDaniel, 75, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 14, 2023, at Cedar Ridge in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 25, 1948, in Alabama, son of the late Luther McDaniel and the late Lona Headley McDaniel.

He was a retired Sawfiler and served in the...

Jean Ellison Almaroad

May 14, 2023

Jean Ellison Almaroad, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 14, 2023, at Buck Creek Nursing Home in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born June 20, 1931, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thomas Ellison and the late Lurla Ellison.

She was a Homemaker.

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Ralph Andrew Melton

May 13, 2023

Ralph Andrew Melton, 50, of Anamoose, North Dakota passed away May 13, 2023.

He was born August 17, 1972, formally of Jemsion, Alabama, son of the late Randall Melton and Gail Melton.

Surviving are Wife, Beth Melton, Daughter, Savana (Bryan) Rasberry, Son, Scott Melton, Grandson, Chandler Rasberry, Mother, Gail Melton, Brother,...

Carl David Gray

May 12, 2023

Carl David Gray, 79, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born November 25, 1943, in Chilton County. He was the son of the late Sidney P. Gray and Arlie Hull Gray.

Surviving are his Wife of 56 years,...

Phillip Roger Cobb

May 12, 2023

Roger "Phillip" Cobb, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 12, 2023, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born May 25, 1959, in Alabama, son of the lateWillie Cobb and the late C. Delle Cobb.

Surviving are his Brother, Mike (Barbara) Cobb, Brother, David...

Kimberly Miller Melton

May 6, 2023

Kim Miller, 53, of Clanton passed away May 6, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Clanton, Alabama on September 26, 1969 to Jimmy Miller and the late Betty Miller of Clanton. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a graduate of Chilton County High School and enjoyed many years...

Euna Adams Farris

May 5, 2023

Euna Adams Farris, age 83, of the Collins Chapel Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5th, at her residence. She was born in Chilton County on February 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Lummie Adams and the late Gertie Mae Headley Adams.

She was a homemaker, a loving wife to her late husband...

Wilma Higgins Pate

May 4, 2023

Wilma Higgins Pate, 91, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away May 4, 2023, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born August 2, 1931, in Alabama, daughter of the late William Higgins and the late Virginia Higgins.

She was a Teachers Aid.

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Edward Lewis Bishop, Ii

Apr 30, 2023

Edward Lewis Bishop II, age 37, of Clanton Alabama passed away Sunday April 30, 2023. Born To Edward “Eddie” Lewis Bishop and Wanda Sue Perry on March 23rd, 1986, in Dallas, Tx.

Edward was preceded in death by his Mother Wanda Sue Perry, Step-mother Dana Bone, Brother Gary Perry, Grandmother Shirley...

Marylou Diane Hackett Morris

Apr 28, 2023

Marylou Diane Hackett Morris, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 28, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

She was born May 14, 1959, in Alabama, daughter of the late Robert E. Lee Scott, Sr. and Marylou Markovitz Scott.

Surviving are her Mother, Marylou Mable Markovitz Scott, Daughter,...

Timothy Claude Harper

Apr 24, 2023

Timothy Claude Harper, 52, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 24, 2023, in Alabaster, AL.

He was born May 2, 1970, in Alabama, son of  the late Claude Harper and Gloria Jean Edwards.

He was a Welder.

Surviving are his Mother, Jean "Fuzzy" Edwards, Daughter, Lacey Harper,...

Archie Clifford (Alec) Jones

Apr 23, 2023

Archie Clifford (Alec) Jones Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama pass away April 23, 2023 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born November 4, 1943 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Archie Clifford Jones Sr. and the late Lila Kent Jones.

After graduating from the...

Sandra Nell Pate

Apr 23, 2023

Sandra Nell Pate, 72, of Calera, Alabama passed away April 23, 2023, at Columbiana Health & Rehab in Columbiana, Alabama.

She was born November 7, 1950, in Alabama, daughter of the late Glen Wallace and the late Margaret Wallace.

She was a claims specialist with Blue Cross...

Misty Lynn Nelson Ellison

Apr 22, 2023

Misty Lynn Nelson Ellison, 59, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 22, 2023, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born February 3, 1964, in Alabama, daughter of the late Kenneth Nelson and Linda Haney.

She was a Registered Nurse.

Surviving...

Randal Keith Ray

Apr 20, 2023

Reverend Randal Keith Ray was born in Chilton County on December 16, 1953. He went to his eternal home on April 20, 2023, at the age of 69.

Rev. Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years. Barbara Caver Ray; daughter, Lauren Ray; and sister Becky Ray (Al McCloskey) of Clanton.

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Sonya Michelle Avary

Apr 19, 2023

Sonya Michelle Avary

8/15/1980-4/18/2023

Sonya Michelle Avary, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, born August 15th, 1980, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on April 18th, 2023. She leaves behind her mother, Deborah Wanda Avary, and her three siblings, Stacy Avary, James Avary Jr., and Amanda and Phillip Delatorre. She also leaves behind...

Christopher Lee Blalock

Apr 18, 2023

Christopher Lee Blalock, 34, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 18, 2023 at his residence.

He was born March 14, 1989, in Alabama, son of Steven Blalock and Robbie Rainey.

He was a Forklift Technician/Mechanic with Lily Toyota. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He coached youth...