Obituaries

Larry Van Gore

Larry Van Gore

Sep 4, 2021

Larry Van Gore, 76, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 4, 2021 in Clanton, AL. He was born August 22, 1945 in Chilton Co., Alabama, son of the late Clyde Gore and the late Ruby Gore. He was the owner of the Produce Barn. He was for many years Fire Chief of Collins Chapel Fire Department. Surviving are his...

Doris Dean Lett

Doris Dean Lett

Sep 2, 2021

Doris Dean Lett, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 2, 2021 at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, AL. She was born November 21, 1951 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of William Rhodes and Luthie Mae Rhodes. She was a Secretary and House Wife. Surviving are her Husband, Dale Lett, Daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Baker, Daughter, Mandy Lett, Granddaughter, Maeci (Travis) Adams,...

Sandra Ruth Blacketor

Sandra Ruth Blacketor

Sep 1, 2021

Sandra Ruth Blacketor, 69, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 1, 2021. She was born February 11, 1952 in Jasper, Alabama, daughter of the late Janie Plyler and and the late E.Z. Plyler. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Donna (Joe) Minor, Son, James Wilson, Daughter, Stephani Morgan, Sister, Janice Jones, Brother, Jim Plyler, Sister, Kathy Pierce,...

Myrtice Smitherman Walker

Myrtice Smitherman Walker

Sep 1, 2021

Myrtice Smitherman Walker, 71, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 1, 2021 in Clanton, AL. She was born February 16, 1950 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Milton Smitherman and the late Odie Bell Cleckley Smitherman. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughters, Charlotte Owens, June Samples, Linda (Shawn) Curtis; Grandson, Josh (Samantha) Holt; Granddaughter, Tiffany...

Eli Nathaniel Babb

Eli Nathaniel Babb

Aug 31, 2021

Eli Nathaniel Babb, 19, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 31, 2021. He was born September 30, 2001 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, son of James Wood Babb and Sonya Babb. He was a Lineman with Pike Electric Company. Surviving are his Mother, Sonya Babb; Father, James Wood Babb, Jr.; Step Mother, Heather Babb; Brother, Ethan James Babb; Grandmother's, Lora Ray,...

Henry Edward Moore

Henry Edward Moore

Aug 30, 2021

MOORE, SR., Henry Edward A graveside service will be held for Henry Edward Moore, Sr., 91, on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Memorial Cemetery on Yellowleaf Road in Clanton with Rev. Wes Kelley officiating and Kelsey Hubbard singing. The family asks those in attendance please observe Covid protocol. Moore, a long time resident of Clanton...

David Lawrence Minor

David Lawrence Minor

Aug 30, 2021

David Lawrence Minor, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 30, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. He was born April 17, 1962, son of the late Leon Minor and Myrtle Laine Miles. He was an auto mechanic. Surviving are his Mother, Myrtle Laine Miles; Son, David Tyler (Mckinsey) Minor; Sister, Sundie Driver; Brother, Dalmon Leon Minor;...

Bobby Wayne Short

Bobby Wayne Short

Aug 30, 2021

Bobby Wayne Short, of Prattville, Alabama, passed away August 29, 2021 at the age of 76. Bobby is survived by his children, Terry Short, Vickey Maddox, Regina Kay Short, and Bobby Short and his siblings Willie Grace Burton, J. D. Short, William (Cindy) Short, Debbie (Keith) Sikes, and Janet (Tommy) Seales. He is also survived by his long-time spouse,...

Roger  Dale Headley

Roger Dale Headley

Aug 29, 2021

Roger Dale Headley, 57, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 29, 2021 at Baptist South Montgomery. He was born November 9, 1963 in Clanton, Alabama, son of James Edwin Headley and Rosie Delene Headley. He was a contractor. Surviving are his Daughters, Destiney Headley, Leslie (Alan) Cooley; Son, James Dale Headley; Mother, Rosie Delene Headley; Grandsons, Trent Allen Headley,...

Johnell "Booty" Lawrence Sergent

Johnell "Booty" Lawrence Sergent

Aug 28, 2021

Johnell “Booty” Lawrence Sergent, 82, of Huntsville, moved to heaven on August 28, 2021. She was born on April 2, 1939 to John Ponder, Jr. and Nell Lawrence in Clanton, Alabama. Johnell graduated from Alverson Draughon Business College in Birmingham, Alabama. She worked at the Better Business Bureau and Huntsville Diagnostic Lab in Huntsville, while being a devoted single...

Robert Earl Blankenship

Robert Earl Blankenship

Aug 27, 2021

Robert Earl Blankenship, 78, of Kerrville, Texas passed away at his home on August 27, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1943 to Robert Vester and Eula Mae Blankenship in Thorsby, Alabama. After graduating valedictorian from Thorsby School, Robert “Bob” went on to earn his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. He worked as an engineer...

Kate Geraldene Smith

Kate Geraldene Smith

Aug 27, 2021

Kate Rasberry Smith, 91, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 27, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama. She was born January 15, 1930, daughter of the late Erman Rasberry and the late Era Atchison Rasberry. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Janice Smith (W.A.) Johnson; Son, Ronnie (Dianne) Smith; Daughter, Beverly Smith (Mark) Hamm; 9...

Ruby Louise Price

Ruby Louise Price

Aug 26, 2021

Ruby Louise Price, 98, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 26, 2021 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama. She was born November 24, 1922 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Steve Blalock and the late Lula Blalock. She was a House Wife. Surviving are her Daughters, Linda Weathers and Pat Powell; Sons, Ricky Messer, Donnie Messer...

Dena Sue Holley

Dena Sue Holley

Aug 25, 2021

Dena Sue Holley, 85, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 25, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born May 18, 1936 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, daughter of the late Robert Nichols and the late Beulah Mae Nichols. She was a Daycare Owner. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, and an active member...

Marie Faye Porter

Marie Faye Porter

Aug 25, 2021

Faye Davenport Porter, 87, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1934 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Henry Davenport and the late Esther Atkinson Davenport. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Roy (Cathy) Porter, Daughter, Ruby (Troy) Henson, Daughter-in-law, Paula Porter, Brother, Grady Davenport, Brother,...

Judy Paulette Benson

Judy Paulette Benson

Aug 25, 2021

In loving memory of Judy P. Benson. Born June 10, 1953, called home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving, husband, best-friend and soul mate, Carl Benson. She was a loving and caring woman of faith, a daughter, a loving wife, sister, mother, gramma, MeeMaw, Tia and friend. We...

Charles Edward Cummings

Charles Edward Cummings

Aug 21, 2021

Charles Edward Cummings, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 21, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born March 25, 1940 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Johnny Cummings and the late Johnnie Jacks Cummings. He was a Brick Mason. He was a man who loved his family. Surviving are his Wife, JoAnne...

Janie Elizabeth Taylor

Janie Elizabeth Taylor

Aug 21, 2021

Janie Elizabeth Taylor, 62, of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away August 21, 2021 at Wetumpka Health and Rehab. She was born September 4, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late William Taylor and the late Dorothy Blalock Taylor. She loved Alabama Football. Surviving are her Aunt, Birdie Blalock; Patrice (Quenton) Bowman Brown, was like a second mother for over...

Dorothy Joan Benz

Dorothy Joan Benz

Aug 20, 2021

Dorothy Joan Benz, 84, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 20, 2021 at Nursing Home Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster, . She was born September 13, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of JohnWood and BeatriceWood. She was a Salesperson. Surviving are her Son, Roland Benz, Son, James (Catherine) Benz, Daughter, Melody Veazey, Granddaughter, Kayla Veazey, Granddaughter, Kassie (Jackie) Wilhite, Grandson,...

Earl Jones

Earl Jones

Aug 18, 2021

Earl Jones, 62, of Clanton, Alabama passed away August 18, 2021 at St. Vincent's in Clanton, Alabama. He was born September 16, 1958 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Charles Jones and the late Dorothy Jones. He was a Farmer. Surviving are his Brother, Charles Wiley Jones; Sister, Betty Lou (Jimmy) Real; Sister, Patsy Jones; Sister, Mary Ann...