Obituaries

Renee Yvonne Sperry

Renee Yvonne Sperry

Mar 17, 2021

Renee Yvonne Sperry, 84, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away March 17, 2021 at her Residence Thorsby, Alabama. She was born June 2, 1936, daughter of the late Earl Studer and the late Agnes Garner. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Husband, Jeff Sperry; Daughter, Vanessa Mayfield. She was preceded in death by Her Father, Earl Studer; Mother, Agnes...

James "Pop" D. Rudd, Sr.

James "Pop" D. Rudd, Sr.

Mar 17, 2021

James "Pop" D. Rudd, Sr., 87, of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was born June 20, 1933 in Alabama, son of the late John C. Rudd, Sr. and the late Rosa Ophelia Jones Rudd. He was the Owner of Rudd's Carwash in Sylacauga. Surviving are his Son, Jamie (Janet)...

Rev. Terry Harris

Rev. Terry Harris

Mar 11, 2021

Rev. Terry Harris passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. He was born September 27, 1946. Friends will be received Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Maplesville Baptist Church. Services will be held Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Maplesville Baptist Church. Interment will follow...

Rev. Terry  Lee Harris

Rev. Terry Lee Harris

Mar 11, 2021

Terry Lee Harris, 74, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 11, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. He was born September 27, 1946 in Talladega County, AL. The son of CT Harris and Velma Limbaugh. He was a Minister at Maplesville Baptist Church. Surviving are his Wife, Nancy Cheryl Harris, Daughter, Tina (Kenny) Trammell, Daughter, Kristi (Travis)...

Bruce "Chopper" Patterson

Bruce "Chopper" Patterson

Mar 5, 2021

Bruce "Chopper" Lynn Patterson, 65, of Verbena, Alabama passed away March 5, 2021 at his residence He was born March 31, 1955 in Clanton, Alabama, son of Jimmie Patterson and Mary Patterson. He was a Conductor with the Railroad. Surviving are his Father, Jimmie Patterson, Mother, Mary Patterson, Sister, Cindy (Edward J. Kennedy,III) Patterson, and Nephew, Matthew Kennedy. Friends...

Alvin Reed Mims

Alvin Reed Mims

Mar 4, 2021

Alvin Reed Mims, 92, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 4, 2021 at his residence in Clanton, Alabama. He was born September 26, 1928 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late William Mims and the late Roberta Mims. He was an Owner of Jack Mims Grocery. Surviving are his Sons, Jack Mims and Greg Mims; Grandson, Anthony Mims; Granddaughter,...

 Carol Elaine  Knight Johnson

Carol Elaine Knight Johnson

Mar 3, 2021

Elaine Knight Johnson, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 3, 2021 in Tallassee, AL. She was born August 14, 1947 in Chilton, daughter of the late W. E. Knight and Hattie Knight. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Tonya Scott; Son, Kevin Johnson; Sisters, Gail Ray, Joyce Durham; Brother, Doc Knight; Grandchildren, Dustin Johnson, Blake Johnson,...

George A. Plier

George A. Plier

Mar 3, 2021

George A. Plier, 78, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 3, 2021. He was born May 15, 1942 in Bibb County, Alabama, son of the late George Plier and the late Callie Williams Plier. He was a Superintendent at Superior Products. Surviving are his Wife, Lois LaFaye Plier; Daughters, Vanessa (Wade) Langston and Sonya (Jeff) Robinson; Son, Adam (Rita)...

Bonnie M. Langston

Bonnie M. Langston

Mar 1, 2021

Bonnie M. Langston, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away March 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 8, 1961 in Shelby County, daughter of Gorden Langston and Rosie W. Dotson Langston. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Daughters, Melissa Gore, Pam Herron, Tasha Langston; Sisters, Kathy R. Mann, Betty R. Sims; Grandsons, Ronald W. Mims, III,...

Betty Jean Easterling

Betty Jean Easterling

Feb 25, 2021

Betty Jean Easterling, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 25, 2021. She was born February 8, 1934 in Alabama, daughter of the late Cecil Blackmon and the late Margie Brown. Surviving are her Sister, Lorene Clowdus, Caregiver, Jeanne Willis. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Erskin Easterling, Father, Cecil Blackmon, Mother, Margie Brown. Memorial Graveside will...

Melba Calloway

Melba Calloway

Feb 25, 2021

Melba Calloway, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 25, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born July 28, 1929, daughter of the late Marion Mims and the late Irene Robinson Mims. She was a School Teacher. Surviving are her Son, Charles "Chuck" Arthur (Diane) Calloway Jr.; Daughter, Robin C. (Kenneth) Ray; Granddaughter, April (Brandon) McKnight;...

Willie Nell  Cooedy

Willie Nell Cooedy

Feb 22, 2021

Willie Nell Cooedy, 88, of Clanton, left this world on February 22, 2021. Born on May 4, 1932 to Arthur Perry Williams and Betty Beatrice Jacks Williams. She was married to Chester Lee Cooedy "Mutt" on January 27, 1951. She was a farmer's wife and hard working woman who loved the farm life of growing and canning food, working...

William "Bill" Raymond Hurst

William "Bill" Raymond Hurst

Feb 19, 2021

William "Bill" Raymond Hurst, 81, of Jemison, Alabama passed away February 19, 2021 at Grandview Medial Center, Birmingham, AL. He was born February 12, 1940 in Clay County, Alabama. The son of John Henry Hurst and Minnie Lee McCain. He was a self-employed Master Mechanic. Surviving are his Wife, Ann Thackerson Hurst, Son, James Hurst, Daughter, Raynette (Mike) Ellison,...

Ladonna Lynn Childress

Ladonna Lynn Childress

Feb 16, 2021

LaDonna Lynn Childress, 64, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away February 16, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. She was born June 10, 1956 in Chilton County, AL, daughter of Bo Littleton and Nell Littleton. She was a clerk at Chilton Water Authority. Surviving are her Husband, William C. Childress; Granddaughters, Cheyenne (Elias) Escareno, Chaley Cleckley, Channah Cleckley;...

Thomas Alan Blalock

Thomas Alan Blalock

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas Alan Blalock, 61, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 16, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born April 23, 1959 in Alabama, son of the late Thomas Blalock and Birdie Logan Blalock. He was an Electrical Engineer with the U.S. Army of Defense. Surviving are his Mother, Birdie Blalock and Cousin, Janie Taylor. He...

James Donald Tippett

James Donald Tippett

Feb 15, 2021

James Donald Tippett, 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 15, 2021 at Hospice Grandview Medial Center, Birmingham, AL. He was born August 31, 1936 in Chilton , son of "Bill" C.Tippett and AlmaTippett. He was a Coast Guard. Surviving are his Wife, Faye Tippett, Son, Elbert "Bert" Tippett, Daughter-in-law, Kay Tippett, Daughter, Donna Tippett Squires, Grandson, Johnny Tippett,...

Leon Mack Downing

Leon Mack Downing

Feb 12, 2021

Leon "Mack" Downing, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 12, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born April 12, 1942 in Jemison, son of Thomas Wilton Downing and Essie M. "Polly" Scott Downing. Mack worked for many years as a house painter, then later worked as a delivery driver for a drug company. He...

Martha Leona Mcgriff

Martha Leona Mcgriff

Feb 12, 2021

Martha Leona McGriff, 99, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 12, 2021 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama. She was born November 2, 1921 in Alabama, daughter of the late John Holley and the late Anna Mulkey Holley. She was a Homemaker and truly loved her family. Surviving are her Daughter, Holly Green, Son, Jimmy (Emily) McGriff, Son,...

Rex Edmond Edwards

Rex Edmond Edwards

Feb 9, 2021

Rex Edmond Edwards, 72, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1948 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Eddie Edwards and Sarah Daniel Edwards. He was an owner and salesman at Edwards Jewelers. Surviving are his Wife, Martha "DeeDee" Edwards; Son, Andy (Shelly) Edwards; Daughters, Heather (Phil) Smith,...

Larry Wayne Thornton

Larry Wayne Thornton

Feb 8, 2021

Larry Wayne Thornton, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away February 8, 2021 at Bibb County Medical Center, Centreville, AL. He was born January 12, 1939 in Clanton, Alabama, son of Leslie V. Thornton and Leila Bell Thornton. He was a Machine Operator. Surviving are his Wife, Sudie Thornton, Son, Jeff W. (Cathy) Thornton, Son, Bryon A. Thornton, Grandson, Nathan...