Obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

In loving memory of Judy P. Benson. Born June 10, 1953, called home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving, husband, best-friend and soul mate, Carl Benson. She was a loving and caring woman of faith, a daughter, a loving wife, sister, mother, gramma, MeeMaw, Tia and friend. We...

Aug 21, 2021

Charles Edward Cummings, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 21, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born March 25, 1940 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Johnny Cummings and the late Johnnie Jacks Cummings. He was a Brick Mason. He was a man who loved his family. Surviving are his Wife, JoAnne...

Aug 21, 2021

Janie Elizabeth Taylor, 62, of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away August 21, 2021 at Wetumpka Health and Rehab. She was born September 4, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late William Taylor and the late Dorothy Blalock Taylor. She loved Alabama Football. Surviving are her Aunt, Birdie Blalock; Patrice (Quenton) Bowman Brown, was like a second mother for over...

Aug 20, 2021

Dorothy Joan Benz, 84, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 20, 2021 at Nursing Home Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster, . She was born September 13, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of JohnWood and BeatriceWood. She was a Salesperson. Surviving are her Son, Roland Benz, Son, James (Catherine) Benz, Daughter, Melody Veazey, Granddaughter, Kayla Veazey, Granddaughter, Kassie (Jackie) Wilhite, Grandson,...

Aug 18, 2021

Earl Jones, 62, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 18, 2021 at St. Vincent's in Clanton, Alabama. He was born September 16, 1958 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Charles Jones and the late Dorothy Jones. He was a Farmer. Surviving are his Brother, Charles Wiley Jones; Sister, Betty Lou (Jimmy) Real; Sister, Patsy Jones; Sister, Mary Ann...

Aug 16, 2021

Lois Ann Miller, 73, of Deatsville, Alabama passed away August 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 12, 1948 in Alabaster, Alabama, daughter of the late Joe V. Scoggins and the late Lois B. Hester Scoggins. She was an office manager for Brookwood Hospital. Surviving are her Sister, Rachel Faye (Sammy Ellison) Baker; Niece, Jessica Ashley (Billy)...

Aug 16, 2021

Martha Bell Jones was born on October 22, 1937 in Clanton, Alabama. A former Chilton County Peach Queen, Martha attended Auburn University, where she was a cheerleader. She married Dr. James E. Jones, and they have three children; Angie Garner (Pat), Darlene Head, and Byron Jones. They have five grandchildren; Trey Garner (Sarah), Kristen Dabbs (Nick), David Garner (Annie),...

Aug 15, 2021

Nelta B. Poe, 96, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 15, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born February 15, 1925 in Corinth, Mississippi, daughter of the late Harry Johnsey and the late Annie Lee Kingom Davis. She was a Manicurist. Surviving are her Daughter, Charlotte E. Gaines, Grandchildren, Craig (Joyce) Gaines, Brian Gaines, Tammy Gaines,...

Aug 14, 2021

Brian Keith Cleckler, 55, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 14, 2021 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton, AL. He was born June 27, 1966 in Clanton, Alabama, son of Donald and Ruth Cleckler. He was the Dairy Manager at Winn Dixie in Clanton, Alabama. Surviving are his Daughter, Shelby Brianna (Joshua) Garrett, Mother, Ruth Cleckler, Father, Donald Cleckler, Sister,...

Aug 14, 2021

Beverly Ann Wingard, 85, of Verbena, Alabama passed away August 14, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. She was born February 14, 1936 in Verbena, Alabama, daughter of the late Ernest Burkhalter and the late Ruby Jim Burkhalter. She was a Retired School Teacher. Surviving are her Daughter, Cynthia Rowland, Daughter, Jennifer (Greg) Mims, Grandson, Bobby Ray (Christin) Donahoo, Granddaughter, Beverly...

Aug 13, 2021

Dorothy Marie Smith, 81, of Verbena, Alabama passed away August 13, 2021 at her Residence in Verbena, Alabama. She was born December 10, 1939 in Chilton County daughter of the late William Smith and the late Gertrude Smith. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Ralph Smith; Son, Russell (Lisa G.) Smith; Son, Keith (Lisa T.) Smith; Son,...

Aug 12, 2021

Lamerle Smitherman Heflin, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 12, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born July 4, 1938 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Milton Smitherman and the late Odie Bell Cleckler Smitherman. She was in her happy place when she was catfishing. Surviving are her Sons, Bobby "Cooter" (Lisa)...

Aug 11, 2021

James Donald Sellers, 75, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 11, 2021 at his Residence, Jemison, AL. He was born January 17, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama, son of Willie Sellers and Lona Kelly Sellers. He was a Landscape Supervisor for the City of Birmingham. Surviving are his Wife, Mary Sellers, Daughter, Ann (Paul) Butler, Daughter, Trisha (Steve) Karn, Daughter,...

Aug 11, 2021

Joseph Raymond Cox February 5, 1927 - August 11, 2021 Joseph Raymond Cox, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on August 11, 2021 at his home in Clanton. He was born February 5, 1927 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Arthur Lee Cox and the late Velma Watson Cox. He was bookkeeper and office manager with Transcontinental...

Aug 10, 2021

Sandra Faye Hilyer, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 10, 2021 at Columbiana Health & Rehab in Columbiana, Alabama. She was born March 23, 1940 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Russell Peterson and the late Jewell Peterson. She was a Retired Teacher. Surviving are her Daughter, Robin C. (William Price) Hilyer, Son, Brent (Jada) Hilyer,...

Aug 10, 2021

Margaret C. Rhodes, 89, of Plantersville, Alabama passed away August 10, 2021 in Selma, Alabama. She was born May 18, 1932 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late William Carter and the late Lessie K. Carter. She was a factory worker. Surviving are her Son, Billy G. (Kim) Rhodes; Daughter, Diane Rhodes Ray; Grandchildren, Steven (Rachel) Walker, Matthew...

Aug 9, 2021

Aug 8, 2021

Jimmy Charles Liveoak, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 8, 2021 at his residence in Jemison, Alabama. He was born June 12, 1940 in Alabama, son of the late Clyde Liveoak and the late Myrtice Melton Liveoak. He was an Industrial Salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Janet Martin Liveoak; Sons, Joey (Jenifer) Liveoak, Jon (Sandy) Liveoak and Matthew...

Aug 6, 2021

Jerry "Donny" Avery, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 6, 2021 in West Blocton, AL. He was born July 16, 1951 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Jack Avery and the late Marie Avery. He worked for the State of Alabama. Surviving are his Sons, Jerry Avery, Jr., Jonathan Avery; Brothers, Milie (Donna) Avery, Danny Avery;...

Aug 5, 2021

Jack R. Wilson, 77, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 5, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. He was born August 18, 1943. He was a Plumbing Sales. Surviving are his Daughter, Leigh Ann Sellers, Granddaughter, Chelsea Victoria Sellers, Daughter, Sonya Dale Wilson Roach and Family. He was preceded in death by His Wife, Brenda Faye (Childress)...