Obituaries

Andy Lowell Pierce

Jun 27, 2023

Andy Lowell Pierce, 72, of Wetumpka, Alabama, formally of Clanton, Alabama, passed away June 27, 2023, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama.

He was born July 30, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Wade O. Pierce and the late Geneva Wesson.

Andy was a sweet...

Kelly Linn Ray

Jun 26, 2023

Kelly Linn Ray, 54, of Pensacola, Florida passed away June 26, 2023.

She was born July 21, 1968, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Kenneth Ray and Cathy Blackwell.

She graduated from Chilton County High School in 1986 and worked in Quality Control.

Surviving...

Patricia Ann Trice

Jun 25, 2023

Patricia Ann Trice, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 24, 2023, at her Residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born December 25, 1941, in Minnesota, daughter of the late Ray Ervin Novak and the late Martha Emily Novak.

She was a Book keeper.

Surviving are her...

Richard Christopher Minor

Jun 24, 2023

Chris Minor, 49, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 23, 2023 in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born May 30, 1974, in Alabama, son of the late Richard Minor and the late Debra Minor.

He was an Electrician with Alabama Power Construction. Chris was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and family man.

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Mollie Faye Thomas

Jun 22, 2023

Mollie Faye Thomas, 82, of Verbena, Alabama passed away June 22, 2023, at Merry Wood Lodge in Elmore, Alabama.

She was born July 20, 1940, in Alabama, daughter of the late Claude M. Thomas and the late Mary Glenn Thomas.

She was employed with Gulf States Paper during her working years....

Sharon Leigh Hand

Jun 19, 2023

Sharon Leigh Hand, 52, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 19, 2023.

She was born January 5, 1971, in Alabama, daughter of  Donald "Don" Hand and Linda Hand.

She was a Special Education Bus Assistant.

Surviving are her Father, Donald "Don"...

James C. Dawson

Jun 18, 2023

James  C. Dawson, 54, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 18, 2023, at St. Vincent's in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 29, 1968, in Alabama, son of the late L.C. Dawson and the late Barbara Dawson.

He was a carpenter.

Surviving are...

Lillian Ann Belcher

Jun 18, 2023

Lillian Ann Belcher, 82, of Maylene, Alabama passed away June 18, 2023, at Buck Creek in Alabaster, AL.

She was born January 10, 1941, in Alabama, daughter of the late Charles DeVore and the late Margaret Ann DeVore.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughter, Bridget...

Jerry M. Hawthorne, Sr.

Jun 15, 2023

Jerry Michael Hawthorne Sr., age 80, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Albert Lyles officiating with burial to follow in Martin Memorial Gardens with Martin Funeral Home directing. A...

Kimberly Lynn Burnett

Jun 13, 2023

Kimberly Lynn Burnett, 50, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 13, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 29, 1972, in Alabama, daughter of the late Clarence Burnett and the late Emogene Burnett.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her...

Ricky Grant Headley

Jun 11, 2023

Ricky Grant Headley, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 11, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born February 23, 1953, in Alabama, son of the late Odis Headley and the late Louene Headley.

He was a barber.

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Paul Bryan Lollar

Jun 11, 2023

Paul Bryan Lollar, 47, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away June 11, 2023, in Centre, Alabama.

He was born November 21, 1975, in Alabama, son of the late James Lollar and Betty Tolbert Lollar.

He was a Truck Driver.

Surviving are his Mother, Betty...

Justin Daniel Bates

Jun 10, 2023

Justin Daniel Bates, 41, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 10, 2023, at his Residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born December 22, 1981, in Alabama, son of Danny Bates and Shirley Bates.

Surviving are his Mother, Shirley Bates; Father, Danny Bates; Daughter, Anika Bates; Son, Jameson Bates; Sister, Amanda Franks;...

Billy Ray Mims

Jun 9, 2023

Billy Ray Mims, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 9, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

He was born May 4, 1954, in Alabama, son of the late Horace Mims and the late Helen Mims.

He was an Industrial Painter and a loving husband,...

Sheila Cole Smith

Jun 8, 2023

Sheila Cole Smith, 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 8, 2023, in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born January 18, 1958, in Alabama, daughter of the late Clem Whittington and the late Bonnie Whittington.

She was an Officer Manager.

Surviving are her Husband,...

Peggy Faye Green

Jun 6, 2023

Peggy Faye Green, 76, of Pelham, Alabama passed away June 6, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born September 11, 1946, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Henry Coy Hicks and the late Minnie Payton Hicks.

She was a School Teacher, Peach Farmer and loved working...

Maggie Pearl Howard

Jun 5, 2023

Maggie Pearl Dennis was born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 17, 1921 to Emmett and Nettie Pearl Dennis and died in Mobile, Alabama on June 5, 2023, at 101 years of age.

She married the love of her life, Excell Howard, in 1943. A lifelong resident of Verbena, Alabama, Pearl spent her final years in...

Phillip Harold Fraser

Jun 2, 2023

Phillip Harold Fraser, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 2, 2023 at his home.  He was surrounded by family and dear friends.

He was born August 17, 1932 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Alexander Grant Fraser and the late Arrie Bell Edwards Fraser.

He honorably served...

Bobby Joe Wyatt

May 31, 2023

Bobby Joe Wyatt, 83, of Prattville, Alabama passed away May 31, 2023, at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery, Alabama.

He was born February 27, 1940, in Alabama, son of the late Elder Wyatt and the late Audell Price Wyatt.

He was a Truck Driver.

Surviving are...

Harry Adkins

May 30, 2023

Harry Adkins, 78, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away May 30, 2023, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born May 10, 1945, in Alabama, son of the late Woodrow Adkins and the late Mildred Adkins.

He was a Business Owner.

Surviving are his Wife, Linda...