Obituaries

Laura Jo Williams

Nov 13, 2022

Laura Jo Williams, 75, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 13, 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

She was born May 3, 1947 in Detroit Michigan, daughter of  the late Robert Zeiger and the late Ruth Fradle.

She was not only a Homemaker; She was a kind hearted, godly, non-judgmental,...

Jimmie Tyus Harrison, Jr.

Nov 13, 2022

Jimmie Tyus Harrison, Jr., 83, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by his family November 13, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 20, 1939 in Alabama, son of the late Jimmie T. Harrison, Sr. and the late Lorene Walker Harrison.

He was a peach...

Robert W. Driver

Nov 12, 2022

Robert W Driver, 61, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 13, 2022 at Selma Health and Rehab.

He was born March 9, 1961 in Alabama, son of the late Charles Driver and Johnnie Driver.

He was a robotics programmer.

Surviving are his caregiver, Rhonda Fox; Mother, Johnnie...

Linda Kay Childress Blankenship

Nov 10, 2022

Linda Kay Childress Blankenship, 73, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away November 10, 2022, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born December 1, 1948, in Alabama, daughter of the late William Childress and the late Elizabeth Childress.

She was a lunchroom worker at Jemison Elementary School for 21 years....

Willodean "Lucy" Porter

Nov 10, 2022

Willodean "Lucy"  Porter, 66, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 10, 2022 in Jemison, Alabama.

She was born December 15, 1955 in Alabama, daughter of the late Tom Porter and the late Etta Porter.

She was a Secretary.

Surviving are her Sister, Helen P Howell; Sister, Tommie...

Thomas Franklin Forrest, Sr.

Nov 7, 2022

Thomas Forrest, Sr., 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 7, 2022.

Thomas was a retired gospel preacher having preached for over 49 years both

Full-time and part-time in several states for the churches of Christ. He served as an elder

while preaching in Waukegan, Illinois. He...

Mitchell Matthew Lane

Nov 7, 2022

Mitchell Matthew Lane of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 7, 2022 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born October 17, 2022, son of Connor Lane and Hannah Henley Lane.

Surviving are his Father, Connor Lane; Mother, Hannah Kay Lane; Sisters, Emma Lane and Mackenzie Lane....

June Marie Samples

Nov 6, 2022

June Marie Samples, 53, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 6, 2022 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born June 9, 1969 in Alabama, daughter of the late William Walker and the late Myrtice Walker.

She was a loving Mother, Nana, Daughter, Sister,...

Chester R. Dearmon

Nov 5, 2022

Chester Ray "Buddy" Dearmon, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 5, 2022. He was born January 25, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama.

Surviving are his Sister, Darlene (Ricky) Traywick, Brother, David (Kay) Boosa; Multiple Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Teasley; Father, O.C. Dearmon, Finis...

James Jerry Ray

Nov 3, 2022

James Jerry Ray, 75, of Jemison, Alabama passed away November 3, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 7, 1947 in Jefferson County, Alabama, son of the late Silas Ray and the late Dorthy Ray.

He was a Carpenter.

Surviving are his Son, James "Sam" (Angie...

Charles Wallace Brooks

Nov 2, 2022

Charles W Brooks, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 2, 2022, at  Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born October 12, 1940 in Alabama, son of the late J.D. Brooks and the late Evelyn Jones Brooks Patterson.

He was a Minister and...

Harold Arnold Harrison

Nov 1, 2022

Harold Arnold  Harrison, 88, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away November 1, 2022 at  Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born January 18, 1934 in Sweet Water, Alabama, son of the late Arnold Harrison and the late Mittie Harrison.

He was a Machinist with Bush Hog.

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Geraldine Blackmon Hamm

Oct 30, 2022

Geraldine Blackmon Hamm, 82, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away October 30, 2022 at her residence.

She was born April 15, 1940 in Thorsby, Alabama, daughter of the late Fletcher Blackmon and the late Maline Blackmon.

Surviving are her Daughters, Vivian Gay Hamm, Kimberly Hamm (William) Reynolds; Granddaughters,...

Curtis Vincent Smith

Oct 29, 2022

A Celebration of Life service for Curtis V. Smith, 89, resident of Isabella, will be held on November 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Mulberry Baptist Church with Reverend Andy Mims and Reverend David Bishop officiating.   Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Martin Funeral Home directing.  Mr. Smith was born in Stanton, Alabama on December 18, 1932,...

Betty Jean Woods

Oct 28, 2022

Betty Jean Woods, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away October 28, 2022 at her residence.

She was born December 31, 1948 in Elmore County, Alabama, daughter of the late Jack Mims and the late Jewel Gleason.

She was a Factory Worker & Homemaker.

Surviving are her Sons,...

Donald Gene Phillips, Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

Donald Gene Phillips Sr., 72, of Calera, Alabama passed away October 26, 2022 in Calera, Alabama.

He was born September 17, 1950, in Alabama, son of the late Hershel Phillips and the late Clara Phillips.

He was a Home Builder.

Surviving are his Wife, Sue Phillips; Sons,...

Dorothy May Roth

Oct 25, 2022

Dorothy May Roth, 91, of Tallassee, Alabama passed away October 25, 2022 in Tallassee, AL.

She was born June 14, 1931 in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Victor Kresge and the late Reba Kresge.

She was a court house purchaser for Monroe, Co.

Surviving are her Daughters,...

Elbert Lafayette Huey

Oct 23, 2022

Elbert Lafayette Huey, 83, of Trussville, Alabama went to be with our Lord Savior on October 23, 2022, at Trussville Health and Rehab in Trussville, Alabama.

He was born January 22, 1939, in Lawley, Alabama, son of the late Herman Huey and the late Wilda Huey.

He...

Louise Marie Smith

Oct 22, 2022

Louise Marie Smith, 90, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away October 22, 2022 at Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center.

She was born November 12, 1931 in Florida, daughter of the late Claudie Smitherman and the late Myrtle Knight Smitherman.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her Daughters,...

Rachael Marie Plier Mixson

Oct 22, 2022

Rachael Marie Plier Mixson, 41, of Columbus, Georgia passed away October 22, 2022.

She was born April 18, 1981, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Gregory Plier and Deborah Plier.

She was a Waitress.

Surviving are her Father, Gregory (Belinda) Plier, Sr.; Mother, Deborah Plier; Daughter, Kinzlie Carroll;...