Obituaries

Willis Alvin Teel

Dec 26, 2023

Willis Alvin Teel, 84, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 26, 2023, in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born July 2, 1939, in Alabama, son of the late Durwood Teel and the late Gladys Teel.

He was a Electrician and retired as a Hydro Journeyman with Alabama Power,...

Brent Eric Hilyer

Dec 25, 2023

In Loving memory,

Brent Eric Hilyer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, known for his humbleness and gentle nature, passed away peacefully on December 25th at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jada Hilyer, sons Perry (Katie) and Russell (Bethany) Hilyer, daughter Erica Hilyer, Granddaughters...

Peggy Sue Reynolds

Dec 25, 2023

Peggy Sue Reynolds, 79, of Jemison, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2023.

She was born December 6, 1944, to the late Raymond Reynolds and the late Annie Pearl Reynolds.

Peggy was a retired beautician. She found her joy in laughter, love, and telling everyone...

Sandra Riggins Minor

Dec 22, 2023

Sandra Riggins Minor, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 22, 2023, in Birmingham, AL.

She was born December 20, 1952, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lewin Riggins and Frances Riggins.

She was an Auditor at Peoples Southern Bank for over 25 years.

Surviving are her...

Joel Lester Price

Dec 22, 2023

Joel Lester Price, 84, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 22, 2023, at his residence in Thorsby, AL

He was born September 17, 1939, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late J. D. Price and the late Martha Price.

He was retired with ABC Rail.

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Jimmy Wayne Cleckler

Dec 18, 2023

Jimmy Wayne Cleckler, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 18, 2023, at St.Vincents Chilton.

He was born August 20, 1960, in Alabama, son of the late Clifton Cleckler and the late Elizabeth Cleckler.

He was a foreman with Asplundh for 35 years.

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Hazel Faye Rasberry

Dec 17, 2023

Hazel Faye Rasberry, 84, of Calera, Alabama passed away December 17, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born March 14, 1939, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lewis Arnold Chandler and the late Hattie Traywick Chandler.

She was a secretary and homemaker.

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Peggy J Letson

Dec 15, 2023

Peggy Jean Letson, September 5, 1934 -December 15, 2023

Age 89

Born in Birmingham, AL and was a lifelong resident of Alabama.  Peggy was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where she excelled in typing.  Peggy married Robert E Letson, Jr., in 1954.  Robert passed away April...

Teresa Diane Selman

Dec 15, 2023

Teresa Diane Selman, 67, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023 in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born August 26, 1956, in Alabama, daughter of the late Thurman Selman and late Myra Gardiner.

Teresa is survived by her beloved daughters Wendy (Chad) Belcher and Coty (Derek) Quinn; 6 beautiful...

David Hyman Nelson

Dec 14, 2023

David Hyman Nelson, 69, of Verbena, Alabama passed away December 14, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1954, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late David Nelson and the late Geraldine Nelson.

He was a retired MSGT with the United States Air Force.

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Daniel Patrick Holden, Sr.

Dec 14, 2023

Daniel Patrick Holden, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 14, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born June 13, 1933, in Alabama, son of the late Daniel Holden and the late Annie Holden.

He was a Assistant Police Chief.

Surviving are...

Durward Riley Adams

Dec 12, 2023

Durward Riley Adams, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was born March 17, 1945, in Alabama, son of the late Riley Adams and the late Victoria Adams.

He was a Supervisor at the Cotton Mill.

Surviving...

Jerry David Popwell

Dec 12, 2023

Jerry David  Popwell, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 12, 2023, at Cedar Ridge in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 19, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Ed Popwell and the late Dollie Smitherman Popwell.

He was an Electrician.

Surviving...

Esther Jo Aultman

Dec 11, 2023

Esther Jo Aultman, 70, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 11, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

She was born October 8, 1953, in Alabama, daughter of the late Billie Evans and the late Naomie Evans.

She was a LPN.

Surviving are her...

Rebecca Ann Roberts

Dec 11, 2023

Rebecca  Ann Roberts, 65, of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away December 11, 2023, at  Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation in Tallassee, Alabama.

She was born November 22, 1958, in Alabama, daughter of the late Donald Roberts and Betty Reynolds.

Surviving are her Mother, Betty Reynolds; Sister, Janice Roberts (Gene)...

John Henry Burnett

Dec 8, 2023

John Henry Burnett, 79, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 8, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

He was born March 5, 1944, in Alabama, son of Luther Burnett and Ethel Burnett.

He was retired from the Alabama National Guard.

Surviving are his Wife, Jackie Burnett; Sisters,...

Gladys Ann Margaret Mims

Dec 6, 2023

Gladys Ann Margaret Widell Mims of Clanton, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 6 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on October 14, 1932 to the late Edwin John Widell and Saima Sophie Meyer Widell in Wadena, Minnesota. Also preceding her death is her husband, Billy Gene Mims; daughters Linda Sue McDaniel...

Laverna Abston

Dec 4, 2023

LaVerna (LA) Abston, 76, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away December 4, 2023, at White Oaks Manor in Newberry, South Carolina.

She was born January 17, 1947 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herbert R. Benton and the Late LaVerna R. Benton.

She was a men’s hair-stylist in Birmingham’s...

Robert Lee Jennings

Dec 3, 2023

Robert Lee Jennings, Sr. (“Bob”), 83 passed away surrounded by family at his Lake Mitchell home in Clanton, AL, December 3, 2023.  He was born March 6, 1940, in Clinton, Oklahoma.  He moved to Tuscaloosa, AL, at an early age, where he was raised by his endearing aunt and uncle, Corinne and Emmett Fulmer.  Bob...

Voncile B Wyatt

Dec 3, 2023

Voncile Baker Wyatt, 76, of Clanton passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 11, 1947 in Chilton County, AL daughter of the late Carlton Baker and the late Effie Lee Thomas Baker.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years Jack Wyatt;...