Obituaries

Jun 12, 2021

Faye Davis Fulford, 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 12, 2021 in Clanton, Alabama. She was born October 28, 1936 in Ohatchee, Alabama, daughter of the late Ernest Davis and the late Nell Davis. She was a Public School Teacher and Librarian for 38 years. Surviving are her Sons, Keith (Karen) Fulford and Kirk (Renee) Fulford; Daughters, Kristi...

Jun 12, 2021

Daniel Clay Ellison, 37, a resident of Clanton, AL passed away June 12, 2021. He was born May 16, 1984 son of Christopher Ellison and the late Rebecca Waller. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his Father, Christopher (Misty) Ellison; Wife, Gracie Adams; Son, Clayton Keith Ellison; Brothers, Brandon (Lacey) Ellison, Chuck (Alex) Ellison, Ryan (Meagan) Henry; 4 nieces...

Jun 10, 2021

Ret. Police Chief Jeff Townsend, 78, of Jemison, Alabama passed away June 10, 2021 at his residence in Jemison, AL. He was born February 16, 1943 in Clanton, Alabama, son of Mack Townsend and Eloise Maddox. He was Police Chief with the Jemison Police Department for 30 years. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide Football Fan and a...

Jun 8, 2021

Edwin "Eddie" Earl Martin, 67, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 8, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born August 14, 1953 in Alabama, son of the late Edwin Martin and the late Willie Jo Taylor Martin. He was a Construction Superintendent and Owner of Bo Mart Tire & Services. Surviving are his Daughter,...

Jun 8, 2021

Gregory Lewis Nelson, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1958 in Clanton, Alabama, son of David Nelson and Geraldine Nelson. He was a software engineer. Surviving are his Wife, Tina Nelson; Daughter, Hailey (Joseph) Smitherman; Son, Garett (LeAnn) Nelson; Grandsons, Gavin Nelson, Carter Ivey, Warren Nelson, Jace Smitherman,...

Jun 6, 2021

Paul Mark Knight, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 6, 2021 at his residence in Clanton, Alabama. He was born July 15, 1961 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Roy Knight and the late Marie Knight. He was a Peach Farmer. Surviving are his Wife, Melissa Knight; Daughters, Andrea (Slade) Williams and Alissa Knight; Sisters, Norma (Ralph)...

Jun 6, 2021

Nadine Kimbrel Vines, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 6, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born February 18, 1950 in Alabama, daughter of the late E.C. Kimbrel and the late Ruby Heflin Kimbrel. She was a Administrative Assistant for the Health Department in Chilton County. Surviving are her Husband, Roger Dale Vines; Daughter, Lynn...

Jun 6, 2021

Danny Gene Duncan, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1946 in Luverne, Alabama, son of Walter Duncan and Lilly Mae Jordan Duncan. He was a salesperson. Surviving are his Wife, Shirley Duncan; Daughters, Shannon (Wendell) Rotenberry, DaNella (Quintin) Auten; Sisters, Faye Johns, Joan (Melton) Sexton; 9 Grandchildren; 2...

Jun 5, 2021

Sharon Woolley Jones, 77, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away June 5, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born February 26, 1944 in Alabama, daughter of the late Roy Woolley and the late Elinor Peters Woolley. She was a Policy Holder Service Supervisor at Protective Life. Surviving are her Husband, Alec Jones; Brother, Roy Dayle Woolley....

Jun 4, 2021

Deborah Lynne Smith, 57, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away June 4, 2021 at Vaughn Regional Baptist Medical Center in Selma, Alabama. She was born June 8, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of John Capps and the late Vivian Capps. She was in the Navy, a Manager, and a Clerk for most of her life. She was also...

Jun 4, 2021

Jun 3, 2021

Geraldine Argo Wesson, 81, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 3, 2021 at Homeland Assisted Living, Jemison, Alabama. She was born September 10, 1939 in Alabama, daughter of the late Hyman Argo and the late Marie Queen. She was a Homemaker who loved her family. Surviving are her Son, Steven Wesson; Brother, John (Glenda) Argo; and a Host of...

Jun 3, 2021

Von Dale Barr, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 3, 2021 at St. Vincents East, Birmingham, Alabama. He was born October 9, 1957 in Sumpter, South Carolina, son of the late James Barr and the late Helen Barr. Surviving are his Sister, Charlotte Barr; Sister, Sandy Easterling; Brother, Donald Barr; Brother, Gene Barr; and a Host of Nieces...

Jun 2, 2021

Lucy Ann Norton, 89, of Clanton, Alabama passed away June 2, 2021 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. She was born October 20, 1931 in Jefferson County, Alabama, daughter of Frank Nolen and Margaret Nolen. She was a clerk. Surviving are her Daughter, Pam (Keith) Hathcock, Granddaughter, Lee (David) Wright, Grandson, Chuck Schwass, Great-Granddaughter, Lacey Wright. She was preceded...

Jun 1, 2021

Morris William Mims was born in Clanton, Alabama on November 6, 1919 and he passed away at home on June 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by His Father, Willie Mims; Mother, Jewel Mims; Wife, Arlie Mims; Sister, Margie Shaw; Son-In-Law, James “Bud” Alexander. He is survived by His Son and Daughter-In-Law Troy and Nan Mims; Daughter, Bonnie...

Jun 1, 2021

Diana Collins, 82, of Dothan, Alabama passed away June 1, 2021 at Flower Hospital, Dothan, AL. She was born January 30, 1939 in Terrell, Texas, daughter of Charlie Downing and Hazel Downing. She was a sales associate. Surviving are her Daughter, Lynn Ash; Son, Brett Collins; Grandsons, Chase Collins, Alexander Ash, Kyle Ash, Paul Ash; Great-Grandson, James Ash, and...

May 30, 2021

Willie Morris Thomas, 89, of Verbena, Alabama passed away May 30, 2021 at his residence in Verbena, Alabama. He was born April 22, 1932 in Chilton Collins Chapel, Alabama, son of the late Elijah Thomas and the late Lena Mims Thomas. He was a Textile Worker/Farmer. Surviving are his Daughters, Sue Horton, Dianne (Robert) Franklin, Tammy (Michael) Smith, Lisa...

May 29, 2021

Christine Simms Easterling, 88, of Prattville, Alabama passed away May 29, 2021 at Baptist South in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born October 3, 1932 in Alabama, daughter of the late Phillip Benson Simms and the late Nell Sumner Simms. She was the Owner of the Dairy Queen in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a Christian and Loved the Lord. Surviving...

May 28, 2021

Sheila Emfinger Gothard, 73, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 28, 2021 at her Residence, Jemison, AL. She was born January 29, 1948 in Alabama, daughter of the Late Clarence Emfinger and the Late Mary Blakenship. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are her Husband, Glenn Gothard, Daughter, Lawana (Bo) Hall, Daughter, Sonja Lowery, Grandson, Cory (Nikki) Hall, Grandson, Joseph...

May 26, 2021

Terri Lynn Smitherman, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 26, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born October 10, 1957 in Alabama, daughter of the late Billy Gene Mims and Gladys Mims. She was a Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Surviving are her Mother, Gladys Mims, Sons, Robby (Stephanie) Smitherman, Tommy (Bridget)...