Obituaries

Willie Morris Thomas

Willie Morris Thomas

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...

Christine Simms Easterling

Christine Simms Easterling

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...

Sheila Emfinger Gothard

Sheila Emfinger Gothard

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...

Terri Lynn Smitherman

Terri Lynn Smitherman

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)...

Terry J. Wyatt

Terry J. Wyatt

May 25, 2021

Terry J. Wyatt, 69, of Jemison, Alabama passed away May 25, 2021 at his Residence in Jemison, Alabama. He was born December 7, 1951 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Jackson Wyatt and the late Emily Wyatt. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Surviving are his Wife, Jo Ann Wyatt; Daughter, Andrea Wyatt; Son, Michael Headley; Daughter-in-law, Sabrina...

Jimmy Ray Davidson

Jimmy Ray Davidson

May 24, 2021

Jimmy Ray Davidson, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 24, 2021 at St. Vincent's Birmingham, AL He was born January 31, 1947, son of Marion Davidson and Sophia Davidson. Surviving are his Son, Jimmy Dewayne (Misty) Davidson; Grandsons, Camden Davidson, Logen Davidson, Matthew Mims, James Mims; Granddaughter, Lacey Fulgham; 9 Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Linda (Wayne) Puckett, Mary Anderson,...

James Lowell Harris

James Lowell Harris

May 23, 2021

James Lowell Harris, 86, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 23, 2021 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton, AL. He was born July 25, 1934 in Sylacauga, Alabama, son of Lowell Clarence Harris and Sally Marie Neeley Harris. He retired from Interstate Brands Corporation as a Merita Bread salesman and was known affectionately by everyone as “The Bread Man”. He...

Frances Juanita (Tatum) Inman Newberg

Frances Juanita (Tatum) Inman Newberg

May 23, 2021

Frances Juanita Newberg, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 23, 2021 at Baptist Health in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born November 2, 1933 in Chilton County, daughter of the late Marion Tatum and the late Lottie Edwards Tatum. She had a career in Sales. Nita loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was an avid animal lover and...

Gloria Wilson Bradberry

Gloria Wilson Bradberry

May 23, 2021

Gloria Wilson Bradberry, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 22, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born August 18, 1946 in Chilton Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Latham "Pete" Wilson and the late Letha Patterson Wilson. She was a Dental Hygientist. Surviving are her Husband, Eugene "Gene" Bradberry; Daughters, Aleta (Allen) Wyatt and Amber...

Lester "Polly" Watley

Lester "Polly" Watley

May 23, 2021

Lester "Polly" Watley, 99, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away May 23, 2021 at daughter's residence in Jemison, Alabama. She was born June 24, 1921 in Alabama, daughter of the late Jim Robinson and the late Rodann Hubbard Robinson. She was a Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. Surviving are her Daughters, Carol (Wayne) Thompson and Patricia "Tish"...

Betty Josephine Stephens

Betty Josephine Stephens

May 20, 2021

Betty Josephine Stephens, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1947 in Middlesex Lowell, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Floyce Wheeler and the late Rita McGatha. She was a cashier. Surviving are her Daughter, Kimberly Michele (Phil) Perdue; Son, Steven Matthew (Melissa) Jones; Daughter, Lisa McGatha; 5 Grandchildren; 4...

Myrna Crew Scott

Myrna Crew Scott

May 19, 2021

Myrna Crew Scott, 83, of Columbiana, Alabama passed away May 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1938, daughter of the late Herman Crew and the late Alma Bryan. She was a Secretary. Surviving are her Daughter, Katrina Boggan Easterling; Granddaughters, Kelley (Bill) Atkinson, Samantha Eversole; Great Grandsons, Will Atkinson, Austin Atkinson; Great Granddaughters, Brantley Baker,...

Cathy Joiner Thomas

Cathy Joiner Thomas

May 15, 2021

Cathy Joiner Thomas, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 15, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama. She was born September 30, 1957 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Leroy Curly Joiner and Phyllis Wyatt Barnett. She was a lunchroom worker. Surviving are her Son, Steven (Christy) Thomas; Sisters, Carol Joiner (Retired Chief Master Sgt. Al Russell) Russell,...

Myrtle Rollan Watts

Myrtle Rollan Watts

May 13, 2021

Myrtle Rollan Watts,77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 13, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. She was born June 13, 1943 in Alabama, daughter of Esther Wyatt. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are her Daughter, Crystal (David) Yaras, Daughter, Shelia Watts, Sister, Brenda Roberts, Sister, Vera Mae Johnson, Grandson, Matthew Yaras, Granddaughter, Kathy Yaras, Grandson, Christian...

John Alan Scott

John Alan Scott

May 13, 2021

John Alan Scott, 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 13, 2021 in Clanton, Alabama. He was born July 23, 1955 in Jefferson County, Alabama son of the late Herdman Scott, Sr. and the late Mildred Scott. He was a Store Stocker at Walmart. Surviving are his Wife, Ola Lee Scott; Daughter, Amber Zell Scott; Brother, Robert Scott; Nephew,...

Vernon Delhart Cranmore

Vernon Delhart Cranmore

May 10, 2021

Vernon Delhart Cranmore, 92, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away May 10, 2021 at his Residence surrounded by family in Valley Grande, Alabama. He was born February 12, 1929 in Bibb County Centerville, Alabama, son of William Cranmore and Ida Mae Fletcher Cranmore. He was a Supervisor at Pilliod Furniture until Retirement. Surviving are his Wife, Florence Cranmore, Daughter,...

Joyce B. Adams

Joyce B. Adams

May 10, 2021

Joyce B. Adams, 67, of Verbena, Alabama passed away May 10, 2021 in Verbena, Alabama. She was born December 10, 1953 in Texas. She was a Coordinator. Surviving are her Son, Jerry Hood; Granddaughter, Haley (Kendall) Bice; Grandsons, Hunter Hood, Brantley Hood; Brother, Dudley Hartsfield; Sister, Shelley Gilmore; Great-Granddaughter, Adleigh Bice; Great-Grandson, Elijah Bice; Four Nieces and Nephews. She...

Mary Ann Mcgee

Mary Ann Mcgee

May 7, 2021

Mary Ann McGee, 78, of Billingsley , Alabama passed away May 7, 2021 at Shelby Ridge, Alabaster, AL. She was born November 30, 1942 in Alabama, daughter of Sam J. Hayes and Flora Elizabeth Hayes. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Grandson, Derick Ryan McGee, Granddaughter, Cyndal Marie McGee, Nephew, Joey Hayes, Nephew, Kevin Hayes. She was preceded...

Dorothy Lucille Jones

Dorothy Lucille Jones

May 5, 2021

Dorothy Lucille Jones, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 5, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born December 1, 1929 in Alabama, daughter of the late Robert Edwards and the late Liza Edwards. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Sons, Earl Jones and Charles Wiley Jones; Daughters, Betty Lou (Jimmy) Real, Patsy Jones and...

Christy Gail Johnson

Christy Gail Johnson

May 4, 2021

Christy Gail Johnson, 45, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 4, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born June 6, 1975 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Jimmy Cleckler and Linda Cleckler. She was a Pharmacy Technician at St. Vincent's Chilton. Surviving are her Husband, Jimmy Paul Johnson; Daughter, Chelsea Gail (Tyler Campbell) Johnson; Mother,...