Obituaries

Raymond Hudman

Raymond Hudman

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,...

Kenneth Dale Hightower

Kenneth Dale Hightower

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...

Jerry Kendell Pate

Jerry Kendell Pate

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...

Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson

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,...

Norma Jean Mcminn Dennis

Norma Jean Mcminn Dennis

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...

Jeanette Pauline "Tootsie" Scott

Jeanette Pauline "Tootsie" Scott

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...

Emma Louise Price

Emma Louise Price

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...

Charles Donald Turner

Charles Donald Turner

Jul 21, 2021

Charles Donald Turner, 58, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away July 21, 2021 at his residence in Billingsley, Alabama. He was born November 1, 1962 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, son of the late Charlie Turner and the late Pearl Margaret Ray. He was a Construction Worker. Surviving are his Daughters, Tasha Turner, Tiffany Turner, Tori Turner; Spouse; Grandchildren, Zachary Carlee,...

Barbara Ann Giles

Barbara Ann Giles

Jul 21, 2021

Barbara Alsup Giles, 91, of Thorsby, passed away at Shelby Baptist Medical Center on July 21, 2021, in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born January 9, 1930, in Delmar, Alabama. She was the youngest of four children of the late Roy Alsup and the late Cleo Alsup. Barbara had a long career as a secretary/bookkeeper. Following retirement, she enjoyed cooking...

Patricia Lou Thomas

Patricia Lou Thomas

Jul 21, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Lou Barnett Marcus Thomas, 82, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1939 in Chilton Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Jadie Barnett and Vera Johnson Barnett. She was co-owner of Fourway Grocery Market. Surviving are her Husband, Dwight Thomas, Son, Pat (Tammy) Marcus, Son, Eric Marcus, Son, Alan (Cathy)...

Marcia Anne Easterling

Marcia Anne Easterling

Jul 20, 2021

Marcia Ann Easterling, 89, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1931. She was a Well Press Operator with Atlanta Printing. Surviving are her Husband, Richard D. Easterling; Daughters, Marcia Lucas and Gwen Jeffcoat; Son, Tee Lucas; Step Daughters, Sandra Sanders, Marcella Easterling; Step Son, James R. Easterling; Numerous Grandchildren...

Lawrence Olden Freeman

Lawrence Olden Freeman

Jul 18, 2021

Lawrence Freeman, 83, went to God peacefully on Sunday, July 18th. Larry, as everyone called him, was born in Virginia to Laurence and Alice Freeman. He spent 26 years in the US Air Force and served as a courier in the communications squadron during the Vietnam war. He also served with the federal government for 20 years with the...

Marion Leo  Daniels

Marion Leo Daniels

Jul 12, 2021

Marion Leo Daniels, 79, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 12, 2021 at his Residence, Clanton, AL. He was born September 21, 1941 in Oklahoma son of Eugean Daniels and Audrey Taylor. He was a Gas Pipeline Analyst. Surviving are his Daughter, Traci (Allen) Scarbrough, Son, Todd (Juliana) Daniels, Grandson, Nicolas Allen Scarbrough, Granddaughter, Emily Daniels, Sister, Lavelle (Clovis)...

Jeremy Heath Hudgins

Jeremy Heath Hudgins

Jul 11, 2021

Jeremy Heath Hudgins, 45, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 11, 2021 at his Residence in Clanton, Alabama. He was born April 30, 1976 in Chilton County son of Walter Hudgins and Brenda Hudgins. He was a Diesal Mechanic. Surviving are his Father, Walter C. (Drusilla) Hudgins; Mother, Brenda Davis Hudgins; Daughters, Rabeka (Jordan Marsh) Hudgins, Samm (Christa) Frasier;...

Jimmy Wayne Mckinnon

Jimmy Wayne Mckinnon

Jul 6, 2021

Jimmy Wayne McKinnon, 80, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1940 in Chilton County, Alabama, son of the late Jesse McKinnon and the late Nora Lee Gore McKinnon. He was owner of the McKinnon Automotive Dealerships. Surviving are his Wife, Myra Lynn McKinnon; Sons, Bobby (Dedra) McKinnon, Mark (Brandi)...

James "Buddy" Thomas Riffe

James "Buddy" Thomas Riffe

Jul 6, 2021

James "Buddy" Thomas Riffe, 85, of Randolph, Alabama passed away July 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1936 in Shelby County son of the late T. H. Riffe and the late Catherine Frith Riffe. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are his Wife of 63 years, Joann Riffe; Sons, Matt Riffe and Mark (Lisa) Riffe; Daughter,...

Elsie "Darlene" Cole Cunningham

Elsie "Darlene" Cole Cunningham

Jul 3, 2021

Elsie "Darlene" Cole Cunningham, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 3, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born December 28, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Al and Billie Cole and the late Eva Slaughter. She was a Retired Truck Driver with her husband. Surviving are her Daughters, Tina (Phillip) Deason and Trisha...

Kathryn Mcgee Cates

Kathryn Mcgee Cates

Jul 3, 2021

Kathryn McGee Cates, 94, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 17, 1927 in Bibb County, Alabama, daughter of P. J. Waldrop and Jessie Gibson Waldrop. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Son, Jimmy (Janice) McGee, Daughter, Ann (David) Hayes, Son, Horace (Betty) McGee, Daughter, Carol (Bud) Mott, Daughter, Betty...

Joyce Reagin Eiland

Joyce Reagin Eiland

Jul 1, 2021

Joyce Reagin Eiland, 89, of Clanton, Alabama passed away July 1, 2021 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama. She was born January 7, 1932 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, daughter of the late Elmer Reagin and the late Margaret Reagin. She was Retired from the State of Alabama Health Department. Surviving are her Son, Leslie (Denise) Eiland, Granddaughter, Ashley...

Johnnie Mae Mathis

Johnnie Mae Mathis

Jul 1, 2021

Johnnie Mae Mathis, 93, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away July 1, 2021 at her Home in Thorsby, Alabama. She was born October 7, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late John Williams and the late Ida Catherine Williams. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Sons, Western Milton (Rebecca) Smithwick, Gerald Lester Smithwick and Johnny Leon (Karen) Smithwick;...