Obituaries

Vera Nell Cleckley

Jan 18, 2023

Vera Nell Cleckley, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 18, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born March 1, 1932 in Alabama, daughter of the late Albert Thompson and the late Gracie Thompson.

She was a Clerk with City Hall.

Surviving are...

Josephine Bolton

Jan 17, 2023

Josephine Bolton, 86, of Trussville, Alabama passed away January 17, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born April 13, 1936 in Clanton, Alabama.

She worked with International Telecommunications at AT&T for 45 years.

Surviving are her Sister, Jewel (James Maurice) Mahan; Niece, Carol (Rhett) Callis; Nephew, Mack...

Margaret Ann Ward

Jan 14, 2023

Margaret Ann Ward, 90, of Verbena, Alabama passed away January 14, 2023, at  her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born January 29, 1932 in Montgomery, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Porter Ellis Morgan and the late Annie Mae Matthews Morgan.

Margaret was a homemaker who was...

Betty Lou Mitchell

Jan 14, 2023

Betty Lou Mitchell, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 14, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born March 28, 1941, in Alabama, daughter of the late William White and the late Euna White.

She was a Supervisor.

Surviving are her Son, David C....

Billy Wayne Smitherman

Jan 12, 2023

Billy Wayne Smitherman, 72, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 12, 2023, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born July 30, 1950 in Alabama, son of the late Bill Smitherman and the late Clara Johnson Smitherman.

He was a former auto mechanic & avid fisherman. He accepted salvation through...

Charles Edward Lucas

Jan 12, 2023

Charles Edward Lucas, 72, of Jemison, Alabama passed away January 12, 2023, at Prattville Baptist Hospital.

He was born  in Alabama, son of the late Jadie Lucas and the late Effie Lucas.

He was a painter.

Surviving are his Daughter, Candice Lucas; Son, Charles Brad Lucas; Sister,...

Billie Joyce Bice

Jan 11, 2023

Billie Joyce Bice, 80, of Jemison, Alabama passed away January 11, 2023 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born August 3, 1942 in Alabama, daughter of the late Charlie Dunaway and the late Lillie Dunaway.

She was a homemaker and loved to cook/bake. She loved her family, especially...

Hal Sherwin Boyd

Jan 11, 2023

Hal Sherwin Boyd, 72, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 11, 2023, at St. Vincent's Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born June 9, 1950 in Alabama, son of the late Hayes Boyd and Nadine Davis.

He was Retired from Alabama Power and Chilton County Appraisers Office.

Surviving are...

Beverly Burk Hobbs

Jan 11, 2023

Beverly Burk Hobbs, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 11, 2023, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born August 26, 1941 in Alabama, daughter of the late George Burk and the late Ruschia Burk.

She was a Med Tech.

Surviving are her Husband,...

Carol "Bubba" Thomas Barrett, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Carol "Bubba" Thomas Barrett, Jr., 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 9, 2023, at St. Vincent's Chilton.

He was born January 2, 1959 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Carol Thomas Barrett, Sr. and the late Evie Delene Adams.

He retired as a Plumber & Electrician.

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Charles Donald Cagle

Jan 6, 2023

Charles Donald Cagle, 89, of Verbena, Alabama passed away peacefully January 6, 2023, at his residence in Verbena, Alabama.

He was born August 19, 1933, in Alabama, son of the late John Parker Cagle and Martha Jane Headley Cagle.

He was a Superintendent of Security Division at Norment Industries from which...

Jimmy Harold Baker

Jan 4, 2023

Jimmy Harold Baker, 82, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away January 4, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 28, 1940 in Alabama, son of the late Alonza Baker and Mary Agnes Baker.

He was a Salesperson with Associated Groceries of the South. He was the owner of Baker's Grocery in...

Kile Short

Jan 1, 2023

Kile Short, 62, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 1, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born February 20, 1960 in Arkansas, daughter of the late John Huddleston and the late Bonnie Cooper.

She was a Microbiologist.

Surviving are her Daughters, Christina Collins and...

Michael "Mike" Ray Harris

Dec 31, 2022

MICHAEL RAY HARRIS

August 18, 1956 - December 31, 2022

Michael “Mike” Harris was called home by our Lord on December 31, 2022.  He was born to Margaret and Ray Harris in Jasper in 1956.  Three years later, they were joined by his younger brother, Steve, with whom he shared a very close...

James Robert Mcgowin

Dec 28, 2022

James Robert McGowin, 81, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 28, 2022, at St. Martin in the Pines in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born May 8, 1941 in Alabama, son of the late James "Otis" McGowin and the late Kathryn McGowin.

He was Pastor of Christian Life Church in...

Steven Brian Fulaytar

Dec 23, 2022

Steven B. Fulaytar, Colonel,  USAF (Retired) passed away on 23 December 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He has gone on to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Steve is survived by his wife Samantha, his two sons Justin and Mark, his parents Don and Anita Fulaytar, his...

Charles Edward Owens

Dec 23, 2022

Charles Edward Owens, 74, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 23, 2022.

He was born January 3, 1948 in Alabama, son of the late James Owens and the late Persia Owens.

He was a Parts Manager for the Chilton County School Transportation.

Surviving are his Son, Brandon...

Rhonda Sue Broadhead

Dec 22, 2022

Rhonda Sue Broadhead, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 22, 2022, at  Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born February 15, 1953 in Elgin, Illinois.

She was a Bus Driver for nineteen years, and Retired Hairdresser for forty-two years.  She served as an active member of Calera...

Barbara Sue Dawson

Dec 21, 2022

Barbara Sue Dawson, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 21, 2022, at her residence.

She was born April 8, 1948 in Alabama, daughter of the late Fet Woods and the late Zola Madison Woods.

She was a Farmer.

Surviving are her Sons, Travis (Cindy) Dawson, Randy...

Ferrell Anne Bush

Dec 21, 2022

Ferrell Anne Bush, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 21, 2022, at  Columbiana Health & Rehab in Columbiana, Alabama.

She was born September 2, 1935 in Alabama, daughter of the late Paul Black and the late Ola Hill Black.

Surviving are her Daughter, Lynn (202 1st Avenue) Best, Son, Ricky...