Obituaries

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)...

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...