Obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

Barbara Brown Hyte, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 23, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 27, 1954, in Alabama, daughter of the late Roy Brown and the late Patricia Florence Bodey Brown.

She was a Residential Design Drafter.

Surviving...

Jul 20, 2023

Hershell "Bobo" Franklin Little, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 10, 1942, in Autaugaville, Alabama, son of the late Otis Franklin Little and the late Gertrude Bell Little.

Bobo was the former owner of Gray &...

Jul 20, 2023

Charles Douglas Smitherman, Sr., 66, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away on July 20, 2023.

He is the son of the late Milton and Odie Bell Smitherman.

He was a Foreman/Truck Driver.  He was a loving husband, father and Pappaw.

He is survived by...

Jul 20, 2023

Myrlene Clackler Howard, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 20, 2023, at her residence.

She was born January 31, 1940, in Alabama, daughter of the late Carlton Clackler and the late Myrtle Clackler.

She was a Seamstress and Mary Kay consultant. She was a member and played the organ at...

Jul 19, 2023

Eloyce (Robinson) Marcus lived a life defined by love.

That love led her in everything that she did. It all began when she was born on June 15, 1925, in Jemison. From an early age, she was devoted to her parents and siblings, and it culminated in the love she had...

Jul 18, 2023

James Edward Minor, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 20, 1937, in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Johnnie Minor and the late Ceptra Minor.

He was a Truck Driver.

Surviving are...

Jul 17, 2023

Janie Ruth Smith, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 17, 2023.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at New Harmony Holiness Church with Rev. Teddy Chadwick officiating.

Interment will follow in New Harmony Holiness Church Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama.

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Jul 17, 2023

Mary Joyce Gilliland, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 17, 2023, at her residence.

She was born June 5, 1943, in Alabama.

She was retired from M4A as a Senior RX Coordinator, a job she dearly loved working with Seniors. She was a member...

Jul 14, 2023

Carolyn Ann Dalrymple, 73, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 14, 2023 at her residence in Thorsby, Alabama.

She was born January 3, 1950, in Alabama, daughter of the late Ross Davis and the late Mable Davis.

She was a Homemaker, and loved Alabama Football....

Jul 13, 2023

Jennifer Suzanne Rasberry, 46, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 13, 2023, at her residence in Jemison, Alabama.

She was born August 28, 1976, in Selma, Alabama, daughter of Billy Rasberry and Martha Rasberry.

She was employed with Alabama Power Company. She loved her hound dogs, her cows, fishing and gardening....

Jul 13, 2023

Peggy L. Tillery, 78, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 13, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born December 31, 1944, in Alabama, daughter of the late Leon Tillery and the late Flossie P. Tillery.

She retired from Shelby Baptist Medical Center....

Jul 12, 2023

William Lance Lenoir, 54, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 12, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

He was born October 18, 1968, in Clanton, Alabama, son of Dale Lenoir and the lateWillie Hancock Lenoir.

He was a IT Specialist with In-Line. He was a 3 time...

Jul 11, 2023

Sherry Faye Wyatt Willums was born and raised among six siblings in Clanton, Alabama.

She was taught the bible and raised in a loving Christian home, which went on to shape her life and the way she loved others. She graduated with honors from Chilton County High School where she received...

Jul 10, 2023

Dori Alise Lawrence, 14, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away July 10, 2023, at her residence in Birmingham, AL.

She was born August 6, 2008, in Alabama, daughter of Tony Lawrence and Brandi Lawrence.

She was a Student at Chelsea High School.

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Jul 9, 2023

Barbara Hazel Brewer, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away July 9, 2023, at her Residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born October 31, 1948, in Alabama, daughter of  the late William Wallace and the late Ophelia Wallace.

She was a Homemaker.

Surviving are...

Jul 8, 2023

Lougene Simmons Driver, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 8, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born October 29, 1932, in Clanton, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late James Simmons and the late Rinnie Simmons.

She was a plant worker at Keystone and worked on...

Jul 7, 2023

Betty Jo Barrett Johnson, 76, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 7, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born August 17, 1946, in Alabama, daughter of the late Elvin Barrett and the late Willie Barrett.

She was a Homemaker who loved her family dearly.

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Jul 6, 2023

Julius W. (Bud) Hughes, 82, of Gallion, Alabama passed away July 6, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born February 13, 1941, in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Julius Harmon Hughes and the late Annie Floyd Head.

Bud was a United States...

Jul 6, 2023

Misti Michelle Mullins Watley, 50, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 6, 2023, at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

She was born April 1, 1973, in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Raymond Mullins and Grace Mullins.

Misti was a loving wife of 30 years. She...

Jul 4, 2023

Audrey Marie Keener, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 4, 2023, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born March 31, 1964, in Alabama, daughter of the late O'neil Gentry and the late Varah Gentry.

She was a Waitress.

Surviving are her Husband, Jack Cox;...