Obituaries

Kathleen Lenoir Wright

Dec 20, 2022

Kathleen Lenoir Wright, 101, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 20, 2022, at her home.

She was born November 2, 1921 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the lateThomas Leonard Lenoir and the late Electa Lenoir.

She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove #1...

James Warren Dunlap

Dec 19, 2022

James Warren Dunlap, 97, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 19, 2022, at  Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama.

He was born July 29, 1925 in Alabama, son of the late James Monroe Dunlap and the late Gertrude Maddox Dunlap.

He served in the...

James Clint Connell

Dec 17, 2022

James “Clint” Connell, born March 15, 1957, passed away on December 17, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Gemosie Connell, mother, Audie Mayleece Thrash Connell, and infant son, James Matthew Connell.

He is survived by his son, Nathan Clint (Connie) Connell,...

Carolyn "Maxine" Wilkins Miller

Dec 17, 2022

Carolyn "Maxine" Wilkins Miller, 75, of Warrior, Alabama passed away December 17, 2022, at her residence in Warrior, Alabama.

She was born May 12, 1947 in Alabama, daughter of the late Wilton Eugene Wilkins and the late Jettie Pierce Wilkins.

She was a faithful servant of God...

Kenneth Raybon Caton

Dec 15, 2022

Kenneth Raybon Caton, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 15, 2022, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL.

He was born February 28, 1941 in Alabama, son of the late Lee Roy Caton and the late Mary Nell Ellison.

He was a Press Operator.

Surviving...

Betty Smith Mahan

Dec 12, 2022

Betty Smith Mahan, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 12, 2022, at Hatley Health Care.

She was born March 11, 1940 in Alabama, daughter of the late Joseph Smith and the late Susie Smith.

She was a sales clerk.

Surviving are her Son, Randall Mahan; Grandson,...

James Stephen Gentry

Dec 11, 2022

James "Jim" Stephen Gentry, 79, loving Husband, beloved Father, loving Grandfather, and dedicated Military Veteran, of Verbena, Alabama passed away December 11, 2022, at Robert L. Howard Veterans Home in Pell City, Alabama.

He was born August 20, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama, was the son of the late Kermit Gentry and the late Doris Gentry.

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Ada Martin Robinson

Dec 11, 2022

Ada Martin Robinson, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 11, 2022 at her home.

She was born December 22, 1927 in West Blocton, Alabama, daughter of Marvin Martin and Millie R. Martin.

After graduating Auburn University with a degree in Science, she chose to be a...

Brenda W. Hand

Dec 9, 2022

Brenda Wheeles Hand, B.A., M.S.E., Ed.S., 71 years of age, passed away on the evening of December 9th, 2022, surrounded by family and close friends.

Born in Alexander City, Alabama on April 4th, 1951; the only child of the late Luther Wheeles and the late Loree Wheeles of Ashland, AL. She grew up in Ashland,...

Catherine Abigail Smith

Dec 8, 2022

Catherine Abigail Smith, 51, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 8, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born May 25, 1971 in Alabama, daughter of the late Ralph Melton and Gail Melton.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are her Sons, Jordan Higginbotham and Leslie Smith; Mother, Gail...

Ray Mell Easterling

Dec 7, 2022

Ray Mell Easterling, 75, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away December 7, 2022, at his residence.

He was born July 20, 1947 in Alabama, son of the late Marion W. Easterling and the late Agnes Easterling.

He was an Equipment Salesman for Alabama Machinery, Cowin Equipment and Warrior Tractor.

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Brenda Sue Price

Dec 7, 2022

Brenda Sue Price, 72, of Thorsby, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Brenda was born on June 15, 1950 to Imogene and Edgar House in Whidbey Island, Washington. In 9th grade, Brenda met the love of her life, Gary Price at Thorsby High School starting a...

Charles David Popwell

Dec 6, 2022

Charles David Popwell, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 6, 2022, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born August 10, 1951, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late James Popwell and the late Virginia Popwell.

He was retired from Alabama Power Company.

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Cynthia Lyn Jones

Dec 6, 2022

Cynthia (Cindy) Lyn Jones , 47, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 6, 2022, at her residence.

She was born April 11, 1975 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Ollie Clyde Jones and the late Mavis Marie Jones.

She was the owner of City Barbershop.

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Roger Dale Vines

Dec 5, 2022

Roger Dale Vines, 76, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 5, 2022, at his Residence in Clanton, AL.

He was born April 15, 1946 in Alabama, son of the late Louie Vines and the late Willodean Vines.

He was a Carpenter.

Surviving are his Daughter, Cheryl Lynn...

Vielvon Delaine Smith Waters

Dec 4, 2022

Vielvon Delaine Smith Waters, 77, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 4, 2022, at her residence in Maplesville, Alabama.

She was born July 28, 1945 in Alabama, daughter of the late James Smith and the late Ruby Smith.

She was a Seamstress/Caregiver.

Surviving are her Daughters, Angela...

Carolyn Ann Owens

Nov 29, 2022

Carolyn Clements Owens, 73, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 29, 2022, at Princeton Baptist Hospital.

She was born February 7, 1949, in Jemison, Alabama, daughter of the late Woodrow Clements and the late Alma Clements.

She retired from the University of Montevallo after 35 years.

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Bobbie J. Payne

Nov 28, 2022

Bobbie J. Payne, 84, of Montevallo, passed away Monday morning, November 28, 2022 at home.

Bobbie was always a kind and compassionate woman. That is until you got her really mad, then you’d better run. A graduate from Bessemer State Tech. School before attending First Real Estate, Birmingham, Alabama where she received her Real Estate...

Carol Martin Atchison

Nov 28, 2022

Carol Martin Atchison, 86, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away November 28, 2022 at her residence.

She was born August 18, 1936 in Alabama, daughter of the late Carl Love Martin and the late Edna Henderson Martin.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her...

France Pauline Blackmon

Nov 26, 2022

France Pauline Blackmon, 85, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away November 26, 2022 in Thorsby, AL.

She was born October 10, 1937 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Sie Watley and Delene Blackmon.

She was a Homemaker. She was a dedicated member of 63 years and Sunday School teacher at Thorsby First Baptist...