Obituaries

Ethel I. Cowart

Ethel I. Cowart

Aug 1, 2021

Ethel Cowart, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2021. “Nanny” will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 11am at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Clanton, AL, officiated by Pastor Kent Dodson. Visitation will be held at Liberty Hill Baptist church...

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Dutton

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Dutton

Jul 30, 2021

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Dutton, 74, of Randolph, Alabama passed away July 30, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born November 21, 1946 in Dallas County, Alabama , son of the late Calvin Dutton and the late Nola Dutton. He was a cable repair technician for BellSouth Telephone Company until he retired with 34 years...

Nicole Leigh Cleckler

Nicole Leigh Cleckler

Jul 30, 2021

Nicole (Nikki) Leigh Cleckler, born on December 13, 1977, left this earth July 30th 2021 to be with our Heavenly Father. She was a passionate and loving daughter, mother and sister. She loved animals and her family. She is survived by her Mother, Kathy Boissel Parks; Father, Rick Cleckler; Sister, Tracie Damsgard; Sister, Dena Cleckler; Aunt, Julie Boissel; Uncle,...

Paul Thomas Franklin

Paul Thomas Franklin

Jul 30, 2021

Paul Thomas Franklin, 52, of Selma, Alabama passed away July 30, 2021 at his Residence in Selma, Alabama. He was born August 10, 1968 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Johnny Franklin and the late Ann Franklin. He was a Logger. Surviving are his Wife, Anna Marie Franklin; Son, Timothy Shawn (Yvonne) Franklin; Daughter, Brittani (David) Lenoir;...

William Robert  Burt

William Robert Burt

Jul 30, 2021

William Robert Burt, 67, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 30, 2021 at his Residence in Maplesville, Alabama. He was born August 13, 1953, son of the late Haywood Burt and the late Mary Burt. He was a Quality Inspector. Surviving are his Brother, Wade Burt; Sister, Mary Ann (Benjamin) Burt Smith; Sister, Nile (Glenn Pugh) Burt; Sister, Theresa...

Raymond Hudman

Raymond Hudman

Jul 30, 2021

Raymond Hudman, 93, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 30, 2021 at his Residence in Clanton, Alabama. He was born March 7, 1928 in Verbena, Alabama, son of the late John Hudman and the late Clara Hudman. He was a Fireman/Farmer. Surviving are his Wife, Ethel Ruth Hudman; Son, Michael Earl (Sandy) Hudman; Son, Anthony Ray (Cindy) Hudman; Son,...

Kenneth Dale Hightower

Kenneth Dale Hightower

Jul 28, 2021

Kenneth Dale Hightower, 72, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 28, 2021 at his residence in Maplesville, Alabama. He was born September 18, 1948 in Haywood County, North Carolina, son of the late James Hightower and the late Mae Hightower. He was a Knife and Die Maker for International Paper. Surviving are his Wife, Faye Hightower; Daughter, Leigh Ann...

Jerry Kendell Pate

Jerry Kendell Pate

Jul 25, 2021

Jerry Kendell Pate, 79, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1942 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late John Pate and the late Evie Lou Ray Pate. He was a plumber. Surviving are his Wife, Kay W. Pate; Daughters, Becky Pate, Donna Pate (Jeff Curl) Davis; Sons, David...

Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson

Jul 24, 2021

Jack Wilson, 101, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 24, 2021 at his Residence, Clanton, Alabama. He was born November 28, 1919 in Dallas County, Alabama, son of William Wilson and Beaulah Pebley. He was a Business Owner of Jack's Cleaners. Surviving are his Grandson, Greg Veazey; Granddaughter, Susan (Jeremy) Alexander; Great-Grandchildren, Justin (Morgan) Veazey, Kayla Veazey, Noah Godwin,...

Norma Jean Mcminn Dennis

Norma Jean Mcminn Dennis

Jul 24, 2021

Norma Jean McMinn Dennis, 78, of Verbena, Alabama passed away July 24, 2021 at her residence in Verbena, Alabama. She was born February 20, 1943 in Alabama, daughter of the late Hollis McMinn and the late Gladys Davenport McMinn. She was a Retired Paper Mill Worker at International Paper. Norma Jean loved her kids and grandkids. When she was...

Jeanette Pauline "Tootsie" Scott

Jeanette Pauline "Tootsie" Scott

Jul 24, 2021

Jeanette Pauline “Tootsie” Duren Scott, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 24, 2021. Born on April 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Pauline Grubbs Duren. She was a lifelong member of and pianist for Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. She was involved in all of the...

Emma Louise Price

Emma Louise Price

Jul 23, 2021

Louise Price, 90, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1930 in Etowah County, Alabama, daughter of the late Thurmon Davis and Emma Cruise. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Sandra Hayes, Son, Roy (Belinda) Price, Daughter, Joyce (Bob) Brasher, Daughter, Sheila (Bill) Purnell, 10 Grandchildren , 14...

Charles Donald Turner

Charles Donald Turner

Jul 21, 2021

Charles Donald Turner, 58, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away July 21, 2021 at his residence in Billingsley, Alabama. He was born November 1, 1962 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, son of the late Charlie Turner and the late Pearl Margaret Ray. He was a Construction Worker. Surviving are his Daughters, Tasha Turner, Tiffany Turner, Tori Turner; Spouse; Grandchildren, Zachary Carlee,...

Barbara Ann Giles

Barbara Ann Giles

Jul 21, 2021

Barbara Alsup Giles, 91, of Thorsby, passed away at Shelby Baptist Medical Center on July 21, 2021, in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born January 9, 1930, in Delmar, Alabama. She was the youngest of four children of the late Roy Alsup and the late Cleo Alsup. Barbara had a long career as a secretary/bookkeeper. Following retirement, she enjoyed cooking...

Patricia Lou Thomas

Patricia Lou Thomas

Jul 21, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Lou Barnett Marcus Thomas, 82, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1939 in Chilton Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Jadie Barnett and Vera Johnson Barnett. She was co-owner of Fourway Grocery Market. Surviving are her Husband, Dwight Thomas, Son, Pat (Tammy) Marcus, Son, Eric Marcus, Son, Alan (Cathy)...

Marcia Anne Easterling

Marcia Anne Easterling

Jul 20, 2021

Marcia Ann Easterling, 89, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1931. She was a Well Press Operator with Atlanta Printing. Surviving are her Husband, Richard D. Easterling; Daughters, Marcia Lucas and Gwen Jeffcoat; Son, Tee Lucas; Step Daughters, Sandra Sanders, Marcella Easterling; Step Son, James R. Easterling; Numerous Grandchildren...

Lawrence Olden Freeman

Lawrence Olden Freeman

Jul 18, 2021

Lawrence Freeman, 83, went to God peacefully on Sunday, July 18th. Larry, as everyone called him, was born in Virginia to Laurence and Alice Freeman. He spent 26 years in the US Air Force and served as a courier in the communications squadron during the Vietnam war. He also served with the federal government for 20 years with the...

Marion Leo  Daniels

Marion Leo Daniels

Jul 12, 2021

Marion Leo Daniels, 79, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 12, 2021 at his Residence, Clanton, AL. He was born September 21, 1941 in Oklahoma son of Eugean Daniels and Audrey Taylor. He was a Gas Pipeline Analyst. Surviving are his Daughter, Traci (Allen) Scarbrough, Son, Todd (Juliana) Daniels, Grandson, Nicolas Allen Scarbrough, Granddaughter, Emily Daniels, Sister, Lavelle (Clovis)...

Jeremy Heath Hudgins

Jeremy Heath Hudgins

Jul 11, 2021

Jeremy Heath Hudgins, 45, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 11, 2021 at his Residence in Clanton, Alabama. He was born April 30, 1976 in Chilton County son of Walter Hudgins and Brenda Hudgins. He was a Diesal Mechanic. Surviving are his Father, Walter C. (Drusilla) Hudgins; Mother, Brenda Davis Hudgins; Daughters, Rabeka (Jordan Marsh) Hudgins, Samm (Christa) Frasier;...

Jimmy Wayne Mckinnon

Jimmy Wayne Mckinnon

Jul 6, 2021

Jimmy Wayne McKinnon, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1940 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Jesse McKinnon and the late Nora Lee Gore McKinnon. He was owner of the McKinnon Automotive Dealerships. Surviving are his Wife, Myra Lynn McKinnon; Sons, Bobby (Dedra) McKinnon, Mark (Brandi)...