Obituaries

Wayne Howard Cummings

Wayne Howard Cummings

Oct 3, 2021

Wayne Howard Cummings, 70, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away October 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1951 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Judson Howard Cummings and of the late Mabel Smith Cummings. He loved the Lord and loved his family. He was a Foundry Worker and loved to farm. Surviving are his...

William O'Neal Billingsley

William O'Neal Billingsley

Oct 1, 2021

Rev. William O'Neal Billingsley, 84, of Verbena, Alabama passed away October 1, 2021 in Millry, AL. He was born May 28, 1937 in Thorsby, Alabama, son of the late W. Grady Billingsley and the late Evelyn Billingsley. He loved the military and was a true patriot with the Alabama Army National Guard retiring as a LT. Colonel after 44...

Betty  Louise Adams

Betty Louise Adams

Sep 26, 2021

Betty Bolton Adams, 84, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 26, 2021 in Jemison. She was born October 19, 1936, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Alex Bolton and the late Lois Bolton. She was the owner of Adams & Bolton Furniture Store, which in later years turned into present day Barry's Furniture Store, where she worked...

Harvey Lee Cox, Sr.

Harvey Lee Cox, Sr.

Sep 23, 2021

Harvey Lee Cox, 78, of Verbena, Alabama passed away September 23, 2021 at his Residence in Verbena, Alabama. He was born August 22, 1943, son of the late Moody Cox and the late Mary Cox. He was a Construction Worker. Surviving are his Daughter, Connie (Todd) Helms; Daughter, Bonnie (Jeff) Hay; Stepson, Buddy Welch; Stepson, Jimmy Welch; Stepdaughter, Debra...

Charles William Pate

Charles William Pate

Sep 23, 2021

Charles William Pate, 71, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away September 23, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born February 2, 1950 in Alabama, son of the late Charles Pate and the late Sylvia Pate. He was a Production Specialist for International Paper. Surviving are his Wife, Gale Pate, Son, Wesly Pate, Daughter, Tasha Billings, Daughter, Crystal Metcalf, Grandson, Andrew...

Kenny Lane Baker

Kenny Lane Baker

Sep 22, 2021

Rev. Kenny Lane Baker, 58, of Verbena, Alabama passed away September 22, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born March 26, 1963 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Willie Auston Baker and the late Judy Baker. He was a Fleet Manager. Surviving are his Wife, Lisa Rose Baker; Daughter, Jennifer D. (Jeffrey) Ray; Granddaughter,...

Joseph Benton "Ben" Atkinson

Joseph Benton "Ben" Atkinson

Sep 21, 2021

Joseph Benton “Ben” Atkinson, Jr., 1944 to 2021 Ben Atkinson, a businessman, farmer and friend to all, died peacefully September 21, 2021 at his home in Tallassee, Alabama at the age of 77. Born April 12, 1944 in Montgomery, Alabama, to JB and Helen Atkinson, Ben was a cowboy from beginning to end. Ben loved cattle and his farm...

Michael Lynn Agee

Michael Lynn Agee

Sep 19, 2021

Michael Lynn Agee went to be with Savior & Lord on September 19, 2021 at age 68 at his residence in Clanton, Alabama. He was born March 27, 1953 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late William Agee and the late Dorothy Nell Watkins. He worked with Vanderbilt Mortgage until he retired, but most know him well as the...

Michael Joe Hardiman

Michael Joe Hardiman

Sep 19, 2021

Michael Joe Hardiman, born March 23, 1973 passed away at the age of 48, Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Pensacola, FL, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Julia Mooney Hardiman, and they shared 4 wonderful years of marriage together. Born in Belleville, Illinois, he was the son of Billy Wayne and Lucinda (Cindy) Hardiman Sr. He...

Margaret Ellen Johnson

Margaret Ellen Johnson

Sep 19, 2021

Margaret Ellen Johnson, 54, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 19, 2021 at Residence. She was born April 13, 1967 in St. Clair County, Alabama daughter of the late Billy Wilkins and the late Donna Love Wilkins. She was an antique dealer and founder of Rustique Relics. Surviving are her Husband, Mark Johnson; Sons, Bruce Wayne Brewer, Jr., Justin...

Wendy Wendell Higby

Wendy Wendell Higby

Sep 18, 2021

Wendy Sue Wendell Higby 65, of Maplesville, formerly of Cary, IL, was born February 15, 1956 in Joliet, Illinois. Raised in Channahon, IL, she attended Minooka Community High School and graduated in 1974. Upon graduation, Wendy wed and dedicated herself to motherhood, raising her two sons Brett & Marc, and completing classes at Joliet Junior College. Wendy later became...

William Grady Wyatt

William Grady Wyatt

Sep 16, 2021

William Grady Wyatt, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 16, 2021 at UAB Hosptial in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born August 15, 1938 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Elder Wyatt and the late Audell Wyatt. He was a Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer and Power Plant Supervisor. Surviving are his Daughter, Mary Ann (Michael) Santos;...

Randall Keith Melton, Sr.

Randall Keith Melton, Sr.

Sep 15, 2021

Randall Keith Melton, 69, of Pansey, Alabama passed away September 15, 2021 at his Residence. He was born March 5, 1952, son of the late D.T. Melton and the late Norma Melton. He was a Truck Driver and an Air Force Veteran. Surviving are his Son, Randy Melton, Jr.; Son, Daniel (Marie) Melton; Son, Kevin (Ashley) Melton; Granddaughter, Ashtynn...

Sylvia Marie Easterling

Sylvia Marie Easterling

Sep 15, 2021

Sylvia Marie Easterling, 56, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 15, 2021 at St. Vincent's Birmingham, Alabama. She was born October 9, 1964 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late A.J. Rollan and the late Faye Rollan. She was a Senior Claims Analyst. Surviving are her Husband, Nolan Easterling; Son, Brandon Easterling; Daughter, Brittany Easterling; Son, Bryan Easterling; Sister,...

Rosie Lee Flemings

Rosie Lee Flemings

Sep 15, 2021

Rosie Lee Flemings "Mawmaw" 84, of Thorsby, Alabama was called home to be with our Lord on September 15, 2021 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. She was born November 3, 1936 in Chilton Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Earl H. Minor and Everee Mitchell Minor. She devoted her time and energy as a caregiver to her family and friends....

Gregory Paul Burks

Gregory Paul Burks

Sep 15, 2021

Gregory Paul Burks, 57, of Tucson, Arizona passed away September 15, 2021 at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born January 30, 1964 in Alabama, son of the late Paul Burks and Cathrin Milbrodt. He was Self-Employed in Construction. Surviving are his Son, Samuel Wooten; Daughters, Nicale Burks, Summer Burks; Mother, Cathrin (Charles) Milbrodt; Sisters, Sonya...

Roy C. Warren

Roy C. Warren

Sep 11, 2021

Roy C. Warren, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 11, 2021 at Lake Martin Community Hospital, Dadeville, AL. He was born October 1, 1942 in Texas, son of the late Walker Warren and the late Eva Warren. He was a retired Army Veteran. Surviving is his Wife, Mary Lou Warren. He was preceded in death by his Father,...

Gearldean Mims Harris

Gearldean Mims Harris

Sep 11, 2021

Gearldean Mims Harris, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 11, 2021 at St. Martin's in the Pines, Birmingham, AL. She was born April 24, 1941 in Alabama, daughter of the late Rollis Mims and the late Pearlie Mims. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Kerry (Tom) Harris-Nolan; Step-Son, Mike (Pam) Harris; Step-Daughter, Deborah (Odell) Caputo; Grandchildren,...

Christopher Jack "Chris" Atchison

Christopher Jack "Chris" Atchison

Sep 10, 2021

Christopher Jack "Chris" Atchison, 48, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away September 10, 2021 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. He was born August 14, 1973 in Selma, Alabama, son of the late Jackie Atchison and Cheryl Earl. He was a Construction Supervisor. Surviving are his Daughter, Amberly Atchison; Daughter, Alexis Atchison; Daughter, Adelynne Atchison; Mother, Cheryl (Gerald) Earl; Sister,...

Ressie H. Jones

Ressie H. Jones

Sep 9, 2021

Ressie H. Jones, 95, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 9, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born August 8, 1926 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late U.G. Headley and the late Edaline Baker. She was a Homemaker. Survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Her Husband,...