Obituaries

Joseph  Earl Knotts

Joseph Earl Knotts

Feb 2, 2021

Joseph Earl Knotts, 79, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 2, 2021 at his residence in Clanton, AL. He was born September 10, 1941 in Chilton County, son of Rufus Knotts and Jessie Simmons Knotts. He was a Retired Civil Engineer. Surviving are his Daughters, Jennifer (Chad) Maddox, Jessica (Andrew) Fayette; Son, Jody (Carol) Martin; 9 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren;...

Thomas E Crawford

Thomas E Crawford

Jan 29, 2021

Thomas Crawford, 94, went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29th, 2021. He attended Chestnut Creek Baptist Church. Thomas worked and retired from U.S. Steel as a Millwright. Thomas is preceded in death by his son, Alan. He is survived by the Love of His Life, Wife of 74 years, Gloria Ann. He...

Sammy Don Wilson

Sammy Don Wilson

Jan 28, 2021

Sammy Don Wilson, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 28, 2021 in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born August 13, 1942. He was the son of Willie Louise & John Wilson. He was a self-employed plumber & electrician and a member of the Clanton City Council. Surviving are his sons, John David Wilson, Don Carrol Wilson, Hank Glenn; Daughter,...

Mary Joan Chaffin

Mary Joan Chaffin

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Joan Chaffin born on June 13, 1935, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at age 85 at her residence in Jemison, Alabama. She passed peacefully dreaming about her loved ones that went before her husband, John Chaffin, son, Wesley Chaffin, daughter, Patricia Gwin, parents, Banks Hyde and Floralea Rector, sisters, Flora Banks Johnson, Doris Rector and Nellie...

Ella Nette Guy

Ella Nette Guy

Jan 22, 2021

Ella Nette Guy, 88, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 22, 2021 at Hospital Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. She was born November 15, 1932 in Chilton , daughter of LubyGore and LoysGore. She was a Teacher. Surviving are her Son, Steve N. (Tina) Guy, Daughter, Gina (Tommy) Brackin, Grandson, Nelson (Kristen) Guy, Granddaughter, Ginger Soloman, Great-Granddaughter, Ella...

Dr. Annella Trobaugh Smith

Dr. Annella Trobaugh Smith

Jan 22, 2021

Dr. Annella Rowell Trobaugh Smith, age 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 4:50 PM after a sudden illness. Annella was born on July 27, 1933 in Wetumpka, Alabama to Grady and Adrin Morris Rowell. She was married to Reverend Johnnie Doyle Trobaugh for 53 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Huntingdon College...

Shirley Jean Jones

Shirley Jean Jones

Jan 22, 2021

Shirley Amason Jones, 71, of Verbena, Alabama passed away January 22, 2021 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton, AL. She was born April 3, 1949 in West Palm Beach, Florida, daughter of Marion Amason and Betty Amason. She was a Cosmetologist for most of her life, and in her later years she worked for Southernfield as a confined space attendant...

Helen Green Carter

Helen Green Carter

Jan 20, 2021

Helen Green Carter, 70, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away January 20, 2021 in Maplesville, AL. She was born August 14, 1950 in Chilton , daughter of Grady Green and Lillian Green. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Hayward Carter, Son, James (Brandy) Carter, Son, Tim (Raeanne) Carter, Grandson, Kyle (Breighanna) Carter, Granddaughter, Halie Carter, Grandson, Hunter Carter,...

Willie Charles Turner

Willie Charles Turner

Jan 20, 2021

Willie Charles Turner, 79, of Autaugaville, Alabama passed away January 20, 2021 at Jackson Hospital, Montgomery, Alabama. He was born July 30, 1941 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Elijah Turner and the late Myrtice Turner. He was a Maintenance Supervisor with International Paper Company. Surviving are his Wife, Linda M. Turner; Daughter, Kim (Rusty) Willmore; Son, Chris...

Hansel Rasberry

Hansel Rasberry

Jan 18, 2021

Hansel Rasberry, 89, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away January 18, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL. He was born August 14, 1931, son of Erman Rasberry and Era Rasberry. He was a Retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and an electrician. Surviving are his Daughter, Sharon (Hamp) Russell; Son, Robbie (Tabatha) Rasberry; Granddaughters, Lauren...

Lessie B Smitherman

Lessie B Smitherman

Jan 17, 2021

Lessie B. Smitherman, 87, of Lawley, Alabama passed away January 17, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. He was born September 18, 1933 in Bibb County, son of Garry Smitherman and Gracie Henderson Smitherman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a man...

Denita Lee Blankenship

Denita Lee Blankenship

Jan 16, 2021

Denita Lee Blankenship On January 16, 2021 our Beloved Denita went home to be with the Lord. She was born November 23, 1960 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was Loved by Everyone. She graduated from Locust Fork High School in 1979. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Daughter and Sister. Denita Loved to get together with family and friends for...

Jimmie Lee Jones

Jimmie Lee Jones

Jan 16, 2021

Jimmie Lee Jones, 75, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away January 16, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born June 22, 1945 in Alabama, son of the late Julius Jones and Iella Vance. He was a Painter. Surviving are his Sons, Robbie (Jodi) Jones and Russell (Magan) Jones; Mother, Iella Hughes Vance; Sisters, Joyce Moore,...

Welby Colyn Cooper

Welby Colyn Cooper

Jan 14, 2021

Welby Colyn Cooper, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1949 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Welby Cooper and the late Annie Cooper. He was a Automotive Instructor with LeCroy Technical School and Mechanic with Stokes Automotive. Surviving are his Wife, Sherry Stroud Cooper; Daughter, Jennifer (Hadden,...

Gary A. (Kilroy) Roy

Gary A. (Kilroy) Roy

Jan 13, 2021

Gary A. (Kilroy) Roy, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 13, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born July 20, 1950 in Fairfield, Alabama, son of the late William Roy and the late Wilma Roy. He was a Electrician. Surviving are his Daughter, Krystal (Chuck) Calfee; Son, Donald (Helen) Roy; Sisters, Peggy Weeks...

Jeffery Joe "Bodine" Mims

Jeffery Joe "Bodine" Mims

Jan 13, 2021

Jeffery Joe "Bodine" Mims, 59, of Verbena, Alabama passed away January 13, 2021 at his residence in Verbena, Alabama. He was born May 6, 1961 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Bobby Mims and the late Sarah Mims. He was a Machine Operator. Surviving are his Sister, Barbara Neeley; Sister, Kathy (Ricky) Headley; Brother, Frankie (Reta) Mims; Brother,...

Minnie Pearl Silas

Minnie Pearl Silas

Jan 12, 2021

Minnie Pearl Silas, 100, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 12, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born October 13, 1920 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Robert Mims and the late Dora Garner Mims. She was a Clerk at Clanton Laundry. Surviving are her Daughter, Barbara (Neal) Montgomery; Son, Gaines (Linda) Silas; Grandsons, Russell...

James Thomas"Jimmy" Stewart

James Thomas"Jimmy" Stewart

Jan 11, 2021

James Thomas"Jimmy" Stewart, 80, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away January 11, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held, Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Maplesville. Charles Vaughn officiating and Martin Funeral Home directing. Jimmy worked for many years for the Alabama Department of transportation. He retired to a life on...

Carol Ann Cleckler

Carol Ann Cleckler

Jan 9, 2021

Carol Ann Cleckler, 75, of Verbena, Alabama passed away January 9, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL. She was born October 17, 1945 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Claude Thomas and Mary Glenn Thomas. She was a Machine Operator with Gulf States. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Lightwood Road, Deatsville, AL. Surviving are...

Douglas Allen Smith

Douglas Allen Smith

Jan 9, 2021

Douglas Allen Smith, 87, of Channelview, Texas passed away January 9, 2021 at his residence in Channelview, Texas. He was born July 19, 1933 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Howard Smith and the late Gertrude Smith. He was a Pipe Line Technician. Surviving are his Daughter, Dawn (Bryan) Brown; Son, Daniel Smith; Granddaughters, Sarah Smith, Rachel (Caleb)...