Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

James Donald Sellers, 75, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 11, 2021 at his Residence, Jemison, AL. He was born January 17, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama, son of Willie Sellers and Lona Kelly Sellers. He was a Landscape Supervisor for the City of Birmingham. Surviving are his Wife, Mary Sellers, Daughter, Ann (Paul) Butler, Daughter, Trisha (Steve) Karn, Daughter,...

Aug 11, 2021

Joseph Raymond Cox February 5, 1927 - August 11, 2021 Joseph Raymond Cox, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on August 11, 2021 at his home in Clanton. He was born February 5, 1927 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Arthur Lee Cox and the late Velma Watson Cox. He was bookkeeper and office manager with Transcontinental...

Aug 10, 2021

Sandra Faye Hilyer, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 10, 2021 at Columbiana Health & Rehab in Columbiana, Alabama. She was born March 23, 1940 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Russell Peterson and the late Jewell Peterson. She was a Retired Teacher. Surviving are her Daughter, Robin C. (William Price) Hilyer, Son, Brent (Jada) Hilyer,...

Aug 10, 2021

Margaret C. Rhodes, 89, of Plantersville, Alabama passed away August 10, 2021 in Selma, Alabama. She was born May 18, 1932 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late William Carter and the late Lessie K. Carter. She was a factory worker. Surviving are her Son, Billy G. (Kim) Rhodes; Daughter, Diane Rhodes Ray; Grandchildren, Steven (Rachel) Walker, Matthew...

Aug 9, 2021

Aug 8, 2021

Jimmy Charles Liveoak, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 8, 2021 at his residence in Jemison, Alabama. He was born June 12, 1940 in Alabama, son of the late Clyde Liveoak and the late Myrtice Melton Liveoak. He was an Industrial Salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Janet Martin Liveoak; Sons, Joey (Jenifer) Liveoak, Jon (Sandy) Liveoak and Matthew...

Aug 6, 2021

Jerry "Donny" Avery, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 6, 2021 in West Blocton, AL. He was born July 16, 1951 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Jack Avery and the late Marie Avery. He worked for the State of Alabama. Surviving are his Sons, Jerry Avery, Jr., Jonathan Avery; Brothers, Milie (Donna) Avery, Danny Avery;...

Aug 5, 2021

Jack R. Wilson, 77, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 5, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. He was born August 18, 1943. He was a Plumbing Sales. Surviving are his Daughter, Leigh Ann Sellers, Granddaughter, Chelsea Victoria Sellers, Daughter, Sonya Dale Wilson Roach and Family. He was preceded in death by His Wife, Brenda Faye (Childress)...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...