Obituaries

James "Buddy" Thomas Riffe

James "Buddy" Thomas Riffe

Jul 6, 2021

James "Buddy" Thomas Riffe, 85, of Randolph, Alabama passed away July 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1936 in Shelby County son of the late T. H. Riffe and the late Catherine Frith Riffe. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are his Wife of 63 years, Joann Riffe; Sons, Matt Riffe and Mark (Lisa) Riffe; Daughter,...

Elsie "Darlene" Cole Cunningham

Elsie "Darlene" Cole Cunningham

Jul 3, 2021

Elsie "Darlene" Cole Cunningham, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 3, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born December 28, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Al and Billie Cole and the late Eva Slaughter. She was a Retired Truck Driver with her husband. Surviving are her Daughters, Tina (Phillip) Deason and Trisha...

Kathryn Mcgee Cates

Kathryn Mcgee Cates

Jul 3, 2021

Kathryn McGee Cates, 94, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 17, 1927 in Bibb County, Alabama, daughter of P. J. Waldrop and Jessie Gibson Waldrop. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Jimmy (Janice) McGee, Daughter, Ann (David) Hayes, Son, Horace (Betty) McGee, Daughter, Carol (Bud) Mott, Daughter, Betty...

Joyce Reagin Eiland

Joyce Reagin Eiland

Jul 1, 2021

Joyce Reagin Eiland, 89, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 1, 2021 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama. She was born January 7, 1932 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, daughter of the late Elmer Reagin and the late Margaret Reagin. She was Retired from the State of Alabama Health Department. Surviving are her Son, Leslie (Denise) Eiland, Granddaughter, Ashley...

Johnnie Mae Mathis

Johnnie Mae Mathis

Jul 1, 2021

Johnnie Mae Mathis, 93, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 1, 2021 at her Home in Thorsby, Alabama. She was born October 7, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late John Williams and the late Ida Catherine Williams. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Sons, Western Milton (Rebecca) Smithwick, Gerald Lester Smithwick and Johnny Leon (Karen) Smithwick;...

Hilda B. Nelson

Hilda B. Nelson

Jun 30, 2021

Hilda Brown Nelson, passed away on June 30,2021 at the age of 90. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Eldredge A. Nelson; son, Ronald Nelson; daughter, Donna (Ronnie) Pickett; sisters, Lois Smitherman and Geraldine (Jimmy) Thrasher; grandchildren, Veronica (Anthony) Jackson, Heather Nelson, and Kevin (Cherie) Pickett; great-grandchildren, Rebecca (Jesse) Hunt and Abbie Cornelius. She is preceded...

Stella Virginia Green

Stella Virginia Green

Jun 30, 2021

Stella Virginia Green, 88, of Plantersville, Alabama passed away June 30, 2021 at her Residence in Plantersville, Alabama. She was born November 6, 1932 in Plantersville, Alabama, daughter of the late Guy Patterson and the late Ennice Patterson. She was a Housewife. Surviving are her Son, Millard (Dot) Green; Daughter, Virginia Faye (John) Taylor; Grandson, Millard (Karen) Green, Jr.;...

Vernon Virgil Jones

Vernon Virgil Jones

Jun 29, 2021

Vernon Virgil Jones, 71, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away June 29, 2021 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton, AL. He was born March 27, 1950 in Albany, Georgia, son of Vernon Jones, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Jones. He graduated from Lee High School in 1969, he attended Alabama Christian and Troy University. From 1970-1978 he was the manager and district...

Johnny Gage Mcdaniel

Johnny Gage Mcdaniel

Jun 27, 2021

Johnny Gage "Bubba" McDaniel, 14, of Jemison, Alabama passed away June 27, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born October 1, 2006 in Shelby County, Alabama, son of Daryl McDaniel and Ann Day. Surviving are his Mother, Ann (Brandon) Day; Father, Daryl (Rena) McDaniel; Sisters, Brittany (Jordan) McDaniel, Amber (Pee Wee) Martin, Robin (Brandon) McDaniel, Ashley McDaniel; Brother, Griffin...

Wanda Parrish Wyatt-Knowles

Wanda Parrish Wyatt-Knowles

Jun 27, 2021

Wanda Parrish Wyatt-Knowles,74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 27, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, AL. She was born June 4, 1947 in Chilton Co., Alabama, daughter of the late Billy Parrish and the late Lavolia "Bo" Parrish. She was a Clerk for the State of Alabama. Surviving are her Daughter, Rita (Adam) Plier; Granddaughters, Addyson Plier, Haley...

Herbert Cecil Green

Herbert Cecil Green

Jun 24, 2021

Herbert Cecil Green, 85, diesel mechanic and lifelong resident of Maplesville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 peacefully and surrounded by family. Surviving are his Loving Wife of 65 years, Myrtle Louise Green, Daughter, Diane (Eddie) Sanderson, Daughter, Debbie Avary, Daughter, Denise Gore, Daughter, Darlene (Lee) Bastien, Son, Buddy (Brenda) Green, Son, Joey (Angie) Green, 19 Grandchildren,...

Judy Ann Galassi Wyatt

Judy Ann Galassi Wyatt

Jun 23, 2021

Judy Ann Galassi Wyatt, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 23, 2021 at her Residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born February 6, 1952 in Cook Evergreen Park, Illinois, daughter of the late Troy Wisner and the late Anne Wisner. She was a Secretary. Surviving are her Husband, William S Wyatt; Son, Dave Galassi; Son, Tom Galassi; Son,...

Mildred  Fuqua Gachet

Mildred Fuqua Gachet

Jun 23, 2021

Mildred Fuqua Gachet, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 23, 2021 at Nursing Home Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. She was born October 22, 1930 in Barbour Louisville, Alabama, daughter of and . She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Gail Gachet. She was preceded in death by Her Husband, James Gachet. Friends will be received Saturday,...

Mary Lena Mitchell Adams

Mary Lena Mitchell Adams

Jun 21, 2021

Mary Lena Mitchell Adams, 101, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 21, 2021 at The Gardens, Clanton, AL. She was born December 22, 1919 in Chattahoochee, Florida, daughter of the late Olif Mitchell and the late Ada Buchanan Mitchell. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Phylis A. (Randy) Otwell,; Step-Son, Philip F. Adams Jr.; Grandchildren, Katie O....

Lisa Marie Nelson

Lisa Marie Nelson

Jun 19, 2021

Lisa Marie Nelson, 61, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 19, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL She was born September 6, 1959 in Montgomery, Alabama, daughter of the late Ethel Vines. She worked in the textile industry most of her life, however most will know her from Fred's. Surviving are her husband of 44 years,...

Aubrey Hayes

Aubrey Hayes

Jun 17, 2021

Aubrey Hayes, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 17, 2021 at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama. He was born April 28, 1934 in Alabama, son of the late Vastine Hayes and the late Pauline Williams Hayes. Aubrey "Mr. REA" began his career with Central Alabama Electric in 1964, retired as Clanton District Manager in...

Michael Don Clark

Michael Don Clark

Jun 16, 2021

Michael Don Clark, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 16, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born August 2, 1956 in Jefferson Birmingham, Alabama, son of Jack Clark and the late Nettie Jane Clark. He was a Press Operator. Surviving are his Wife, Evie Sue Clark; Daughters, Shelia (Donny Oliphant) Scarbrough, Cathy (Terry) Brasher; Father, Jack Clark; Brother,...

Tonya Lynn Connell Scarbrough

Tonya Lynn Connell Scarbrough

Jun 14, 2021

Tonya Lynn Connell, 45, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 14, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born September 30, 1975 in Alabama, daughter of the late Robert Connell and the late Marie McCord Connell. She was a Meter Reader for Alabama Power. She loved being a Mama and a MawMaw to Kacy and...

Billy  Frank Patterson

Billy Frank Patterson

Jun 13, 2021

Billy Frank Patterson, 90, passed away at his residence in Clanton surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 13, 1931 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late A.C. Patterson and the late Fannie Vance Patterson. He was a well-known influential peach farmer in Chilton County and the Southeast. "Grown with Pride-Sold with Honor" was his...

Shirley Marie Mccartney

Shirley Marie Mccartney

Jun 13, 2021

Shirley Marie McCartney, 83, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 13, 2021 in Clanton, Alabama. She was born June 15, 1937 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Clarance Staggs and the late Victoria Staggs. She was a cashier for Walmart. Surviving are her Children, Pete (Debbie) Davenport, Janice (James) Cleckler, Joyce Hilyer, John Davenport, Jeff (Mandy) Davenport;...