Obituaries

Margaret Nancy Poarch

Margaret Nancy Poarch

Jan 18, 2022

Margaret Nancy Poarch, 87, of Verbena, Alabama passed away January 18, 2022 at a local hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born February 11, 1934, daughter of the late William F. Goode and the late Frances Lavinia Thompson Goode. She was the owner of Poarch Tax Service and a member of Verbena Baptist Church. She was a lover of...

Dorothy "Dot" Carter

Dorothy "Dot" Carter

Jan 18, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Carter, 92, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 18, 2022 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born July 29, 1929, daughter of  the late Mason Snider and the late Lela Snider (DeLoach).

Ms. Dot was a Registered Nurse at the old Clanton...

Doris Kapp Knueppel

Doris Kapp Knueppel

Jan 16, 2022

Doris Kapp Knueppel, 85, of Jemison, Alabama peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord at home surrounded by family on January 16, 2022.

She was born February 1, 1936 in Nigeria to Missionary parents. She lived a full life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends; sharing stories of her...

Clarence Oneil Smith

Clarence Oneil Smith

Jan 13, 2022

Clarence Oneil Smith, 75, of Randolph, Alabama passed away January 13, 2022 at Baptist South Medical Center in  Montgomery, Alabama.

He was born July 22, 1946 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Calvin Smith and the late Lillie Smith.

He was a Molder.

Surviving are his...

Janie M. Wade

Janie M. Wade

Jan 13, 2022

Janie Dukes Wade born July 1,1943 in Statesboro, Georgia went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022 in Clanton, Alabama where she and her husband have lived for 15+ years. Janie is a member of Chestnut Creek Baptist Church in Verbena.  She was preceded in death by parents; Denver Arnold Dukes and Ruth Lanigan Dukes as...

Jane Elizabeth Patterson

Jane Elizabeth Patterson

Jan 11, 2022

Jane Falkner Patterson “Jane,” 82, of Hoover, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022 at her home.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Jane’s proudest accomplishments and greatest joys were her four children, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren, who all lovingly called her “Granny.” She was a fierce leader,...

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Vines

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Vines

Jan 10, 2022

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Vines, 77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 10, 2022 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born April 4, 1944 in Montgomery, Alabama, daughter of the late Preston Garrett and the late Clara Mills Garrett.

She was a Piano Teacher and...

Mary H. Christmas

Mary H. Christmas

Jan 10, 2022

Mary H. Christmas, 83, of Deatsville, Alabama passed away January 10, 2022 at Baptist South, Montgomery, AL.

She was born June 3, 1938 in Marshall County, Alabama, daughter of the late Wiley Haden Chandler and the late Virginia Lee Saint Chandler.

She was a nurse.

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Larry Eugene Shannon

Larry Eugene Shannon

Jan 8, 2022

Larry Eugene Shannon, 65, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away January 8, 2022 at Baptist South Montgomery.

He was born January 30, 1956 in Bronx, New York City, New York, son of the late William Shannon and the late Ola Shannon.

He was a Welder.

Charles Edward Williams

Charles Edward Williams

Jan 8, 2022

Charles Edward Williams, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 8, 2022 at his residence.

He was born November 15, 1927 in Alabama, son of the late Asa Williams and the late Kate Williams.

He was a U.S. Merchant Marine Engineer. He was a world traveler...

Cathy Sue Easterling Knight Driver

Cathy Sue Easterling Knight Driver

Jan 6, 2022

Cathy Sue Easterling Knight Driver, 55, of Verbena, Alabama passed away January 6, 2022 at her Residence in Verbena, Alabama.

She was born June 22, 1966 in Clanton, Alabama.

She was a Assembly Line Worker.

Surviving are her Husband, Robert...

James William Spratlin

James William Spratlin

Jan 5, 2022

James William Spratlin, 74, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away January 5, 2022 at his residence in Maplesville, Alabama.

He was born July 6, 1947 in Arizona, son of the late James Spratlin and the late Florance Spratlin.

He was a Technician with Heating and Cooling.

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William Roger Hayes

William Roger Hayes

Jan 4, 2022

William Roger Hayes, 55, of Marbury, Alabama passed away January 4, 2022 at his residence Marbury, AL.

He was born January 23, 1966 in Alabama, son of William Hayes and the late Christine Gibson Hayes.

He was a laborer.

Surviving...

Jesse Wayne Mcelroy

Jesse Wayne Mcelroy

Jan 2, 2022

Jesse Wayne McElroy, 52, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 2, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born July 17, 1969 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Robert McElroy and Jeanette Roberts.

He was a Roofer.

Surviving are his...

Raymond Earl Harrison

Raymond Earl Harrison

Jan 1, 2022

Raymond Earl Harrison, 80, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away January 1, 2022 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born March 30, 1941 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Clarence Harrison and the late Eva Harrison.

He...

Lona Marie Mitchell

Lona Marie Mitchell

Dec 30, 2021

Lona Marie Mitchell, 57, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away December 30, 2021 in Alabaster, Alabama.

She was born April 3, 1964 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late James Pierson and the late Ruby Pierson.

She was a Homemaker.

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Janet Susan Liveoak

Janet Susan Liveoak

Dec 28, 2021

Janet Susan Liveoak, 67, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 28, 2021 at St. Vincent's East, Birmingham, AL.

She was born February 16, 1954 in Etowah County, Alabama, daughter of the late James Martin and the late Maxine Cash Martin.

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Douglas  Duren

Douglas Duren

Dec 26, 2021

Douglas Duren, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 26, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama.

He was born September 7, 1941 in Alabama, son of Fulton Duren and Velma Edwards Duren.

He was a construction worker.

Surviving...

James Alton Wright

James Alton Wright

Dec 24, 2021

James Alton Wright, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 24, 2021 at his residence in Clanton.

He was born July 12, 1934, son of the late Martin Wright and the late Clarice Wright.

He was a paint contractor and home builder.

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Linda Karen Champion

Linda Karen Champion

Dec 23, 2021

Linda K. Champion, 74, of Randolph, Alabama passed away December 23, 2021 at Hatley Healthcare, Clanton, Alabama.

She was born June 12, 1947, daughter of the late William T. Lawley and the late Betty Lawley.

She was a Bookkeeper and avid scrapbooker.

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