Obituaries

James "Jim" Payton

May 5, 2025

James “Jim” Payton of Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama died May 5, 2025. Jim grew up in Clanton, Alabama and graduated from high school in Chilton County.

After completing training in the Air Force, he was stationed in Japan for three years supporting the war efforts in Vietnam and Korea. After military...

Donald Luther Williams

May 1, 2025

Donald Luther Williams, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born December 20, 1951, in Alabama, son of James Luther Williams and Dolores B. Williams.

He was a Material Coordinator with Alabama Power Company. He loved to play golf and Alabama Crimson Tide Football....

Franklin Lamar Shaneyfelt

Apr 30, 2025

Franklin Lamar Shaneyfelt, 79, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 30, 2025, at his residence.

He was born January 31, 1946, in Alabama, son of the late Frank Shaneyfelt and the late Lera Bell Shaneyfelt.

He was a repairmen for the telephone company for over 32 years. He was...

Julia Catherine Condra

Apr 30, 2025

Julia "Kate" Catherine Houston Condra, 91, of Autaugaville, Alabama passed away peacefully April 30, 2025.

She was born November 16, 1933, in Alabama, daughter of the late Marcus Houston and the late Beatrice White Houston.

Together with her husband, they owned and operated Condra Farms and Mulberry...

James L Mims

Apr 29, 2025

James L. Mims, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 29, 2025, at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

He was born March 26, 1955, in Alabama, son of the late Easson Mims and the late Myrtice Mims.

He exemplified dedication as a family man, committed colleague, and cherished friend. He...

Brian "Spot" O'Neal Vinzant

Apr 29, 2025

Brian "Spot" O'Neal Vinzant, 57, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 29, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born April 14, 1968, in North Carolina, son of the late  Roger Vinzant and the late Ann Vinzant.

He graduated from CCHS in 1986...

John Carl Adams

Apr 28, 2025

John Carl Adams, 70, of Marbury, Alabama passed away April 28, 2025, at his residence

He was born July 14, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late Esby Adams and the late Nora Elizabeth Adams.

He was a truck driver most of his career before he...

Dylan And Kelsie Davis

Apr 26, 2025

Dylan Davis, 31 and Kelsie Davis, 32, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2025, in Sparta, Tennessee.

Dylan was born on December 14, 1993, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Anthony and Michelle Davis.

Kelsie was born on December 12, 1992, in Birmingham, Alabama,...

James Larry Bean

Apr 23, 2025

James (Larry) Bean, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 23, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center.

He was born April 4, 1948, in Alabama, son of the late James Vernon Bean and the late Lois Lorene Bean.

He was a Foreman with Alabama Power Company for 45 years.

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Donna Marie Smith

Apr 23, 2025

Donna Marie Smith, 68, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away April 23, 2025, in Thorsby, AL.

She was born February 4, 1957, in Chilton Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Floyd Porter and the late Bernice Porter Burnette.

She dedicated 35 years to working at Vestevia Hills Elementary School. Donna...

Donna Mcneill Ellison

Apr 22, 2025

Donna McNeill Ellison, 73, of Jemison, Alabama passed away April 22, 2025, at UAB Medical Center.

She was born June 24, 1951, in Alabama, daughter of the late I. H. McNeill, Jr. and the late Dot McNeill.

She was a teacher for 39 years with the majority been with...

Thedore Eugene Meherd

Apr 21, 2025

Thedore Eugene Meherd, 74, born on August 25th of 1950. He was 74 years old when he died peacefully on April 21st, 2025. Thedore was known for being a wonderful dog dad, with a fun loving personality. Thedore is survived by his 3 children, Ben Meherd, Angel Meherd, and T.J. Meherd; Sister, Tammy Messer; Half Sister, Michelle, Melinda, and...

James Arthur Payne

Apr 18, 2025

James Arthur “Shorty” Payne, 62, of Maplesville, passed away on April 18, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on February 11, 1963, the youngest child of Lavett and Blossom Payne. He grew up in the small town of Maplesville, and spent his childhood riding his bike to town and playing in the...

Jerry Lee Martin

Apr 18, 2025

Jerry Lee Martin, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 18, 2025, at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1946, in Alabama, son of the late Joy Lee Martin and the late Hazel Martin.

He was a Surveyor for Alabama Power.

Surviving...

Dorothy Dell Ray

Apr 17, 2025

Dorothy  Ray, 92, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on April 17, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born on November 8, 1932, in Chilton County, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Alonza and Clettie Chandler.

She loved to tend to her flower garden...

Walter Seth Hackett

Apr 16, 2025

Walter Seth Hackett, 76, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 16, 2025, at his residence.

He was born March 7, 1949, in Alabama, son of the late Clyde Hackett and the late Merle Hackett.

He was retired from Alabama Power Company.

Surviving are his Son,...

Benjaman Attaway Smith

Apr 16, 2025

Benjaman Attaway Smith, 74, of Jemison, Alabama passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife of 53 years, while surrounded by the family on April 16, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born on July 23, 1950, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the son...

Kenneth Larry Reynolds

Apr 16, 2025

Kenneth  Larry Reynolds, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 16, 2025, at his residence in Clanton, AL, surrounded by family.

He was born September 21, 1947, in Alabama, son of the late Lowell Reynolds and the late Erom Nelson Reynolds.

He was retired from Alabama Power Company.

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David Eugene Little, Sr.

Apr 14, 2025

David Eugene Little, 82, of Verbena, Alabama passed away April 14, 2025, at Baptist South in Montgomery, AL.

He was born October 12, 1942, in Alabama, son of the late Grady Little.

He was a Sheet Metal Worker.

Surviving are his Son, David (Brandy) Little,...

Buddy Bussie

Apr 12, 2025

Buddy Bussie, 62, of Verbena, Alabama passed away April 12, 2025, in Verbena, AL.

He was born November 3, 1962, in Alabama, son of the late Juadon Bussie and the late Delores Mims .

He was a Construction Worker.

Surviving are his Daughters, Kristy Rohrbough, Robin Mims,...