Obituaries

Lynn Hall Cox

Jul 23, 2022

Lynn Hall Cox (55) went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 23 at her home in Wilsonville, AL surrounded by her loved ones. Lynn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and was in remission until last year. She amazed even her doctors with her strength and endurance as she lived each day with faith...

Donald O'Neal Nelson

Jul 23, 2022

Donald O'neal Nelson, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 23, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born May 13, 1954 in Alabama, son of the late Willie Nelson and the late Lois Nelson.

He was a retired Substation Inspector with Alabama Power.

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Robert Keith Cox

Jul 23, 2022

Robert Keith Cox, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 23, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born November 12, 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late James Robert Cox and the late Betty Cox Taylor. He was raised on a family farm in Billingsley, Alabama and was a life-long member of Bethsalem...

Brandon Keith Roper

Jul 22, 2022

Brandon Keith Roper, 38, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 22, 2022.

He was born September 1, 1983 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Thomas Keith Roper and Connie Bowden.

He was in construction

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Doris A. Nolen

Jul 21, 2022

Doris A. Nolen, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 21, 2022 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born August 29, 1939 in Alabama, daughter of the late Willis Pennington and the late Dorothy Johnson.

She was Retired.

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Janice G. Whitley Drinkard

Jul 21, 2022

Janice Whitley Drinkard, 78, of Jemison, Alabama passed away July 21, 2022 at her residence.

She was born May 10, 1944 in Ensley, Alabama, daughter of the late William Whitley and the late Louise Whitley.

She loved her family and friends more than life itself. She...

Patricia Diane Cumbie

Jul 18, 2022

Patricia Diane Cumbie, 69, of Marbury, Alabama passed away July 18, 2022 at her Residence in Marbury, Alabama.

She was born March 6, 1953 in Alabama, daughter of the late Theodore Meherg and the late Joyce Marie Meherg.

She was a homemaker.

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Peggy Joyce Smith

Jul 16, 2022

Peggy Joyce Smith, 73, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 16, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born April 1, 1949 in Alabama, daughter of  the late William Willis and the late Florene Willis.

She was a seamstress and later in life a homemaker.

Cleo Gladys Smith

Jul 15, 2022

Cleo Gladys Smith, 97, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 15, 2022 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born March 13, 1925 in Alabama, daughter of the late William Secoy and the late Effie Secoy.

She was a Supervisor.

Britta Anne Lashley

Jul 14, 2022

Britta Anne Lashley, 36, of , Prattville, AL passed away July 14, 2022.

She was born May 11, 1986 in Montgomery, AL, daughter of Tammy Marie Colburn.

Surviving are her Mother, Tammy Marie Colburn; Sister, Latisha Lashley; Uncle, Kent  Colburn; Cousins, Hayley Colburn & Jeremy Colburn,...

Tammy Ann Roper

Jul 10, 2022

Tammy Ann Roper, 57, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away July 10, 2022 at St. Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born April 3, 1965 in Seattle, Washington, daughter of the late Milford Stough and the late Helga Kukol Stough.

She was a beautiful lady who loved...

Brandon Lavaughn Smith

Jul 4, 2022

Brandon "Bubba" LaVaughn Smith, 51, of Randolph, Alabama passed away July 4, 2022 at his residence.

He was born February 8, 1971 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Billy Smith and Carol Annette Smith.

He was a Senior Financial...

Daniel Norwood Nelson

Jul 3, 2022

Daniel Norwood Nelson, 39, of Edgefield, South Carolina was born in Anniston, AL on April 1, 1983 and went home to glory on July 3, 2022 He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He had a sense of humor that didn't quit, a smile of sunshine and a heart of gold. He was a surveyor by...

Jason Anthony Kornegay

Jul 2, 2022

Jason Anthony Kornegay, 49, of Marbury, Alabama passed away July 2, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 23, 1973 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Joseph Simmons and the late Betty Josefine Kornegay.

He was a mechanic with the Union Millwright.

William Earl Killingsworth

Jul 2, 2022

William Earl Killingsworth, 67, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away July 2, 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born August 12, 1954, in Alabama, son of Bernie McNeil Killingsworth, Jr. and Joyce Smith Killingsworth.

He was a Distribution Manager at Alabama Power.

Layle Samford, Jr.

Jul 1, 2022

Layle Samford, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 1, 2022 at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 24, 1958 in Alabama, son of the late Layle Samford, Sr. and the late Pernie Samford.

He was a Radio Manager at WKLF.

Dorenda Minor

Jun 29, 2022

Dorenda Minor, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 29, 2022 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born May 27, 1941 in Alabama, daughter of the late Madison Johnson and the late Jeanette Johnson.

She farmed for several years and was also a...

Glyn "Buddy" Ray Hayes

Jun 29, 2022

Glyn "Buddy" Ray Hayes, 79, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away June 29, 2022 at St.Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born September 20, 1942 in Alabama, son of the late Pink Hayes and the late Carrie Bolton Hayes.

He was a Minister with a Doctorate...

William Charles Mastin

Jun 29, 2022

William Charles Mastin of Huntsville passed away at home on June 29, 2022, at the age of 91. Bill was born in Clanton, Alabama in 1931 and graduated from Chilton County High School.Upon graduation he enlisted in the USAF and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict. Bill graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute(Auburn) with a Bachelor’s Degree in...

William Harold Connell

Jun 29, 2022

William Harold Connell, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 29, 2022 at St.Vincents Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born February 5, 1936 in Alabama, son of the late Mack Connell and the late Annie Connell.

He was a Carpenter.