Obituaries

Mildred Mcgee Corey

Mildred Mcgee Corey

Oct 7, 2020

"I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord!" Psalm 121:1-2 She died at home and was surrounded by her family after battling this past year with cancer at the age of 89. She was born in Maplesville, but resided in Ramer, Alabama. She graduated from Maplesville High...

Beatrice Cagle

Beatrice Cagle

Oct 5, 2020

Beatrice Cagle, 96, of Verbena, Alabama passed away October 5, 2020 at St. Vincent's Chilton Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1924 in Coosa County, daughter of Charles Emory Thornton and Mary Agnes Thornton. She was a Lunchroom Worker at Verbena High School. Surviving are her Daughter, Carolyn Teel, Daughter, Karen (Bobby) Cagle, Daughter, Shelia (Larry) Jones, Son,...

Mary Ann Mcdaniel Absher

Mary Ann Mcdaniel Absher

Oct 5, 2020

Mary Ann McDaniel Absher, 82, of Jemison, Alabama passed away October 5, 2020 at her residence in Jemison, Alabama. She was born July 24, 1938 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Charlie Smith and Nettie Smith. She was a Housewife. Surviving are her Daughter, Judy (Kenneth) Elkins; Daughter, Faye (Dirk) Lowery; Son, John Steven Absher; Brother, Marvin McDaniel; Seven Grandchildren,...

Laura Faye Watts

Laura Faye Watts

Oct 2, 2020

Laura Faye Watts was born September 15, 1941 to Dolphus and Allie Jones. She was one of seven children. They were a farming family, raising cotton, corn, and peaches in the Liberty Hill community. Faye graduated from Chilton County High School in 1959. She was a telephone operator before being married and starting a family. She and husband, Charles...

James M. Gachet

James M. Gachet

Oct 1, 2020

James M. Gachet passed away on October 1, 2020 of COVID. Yes, there were serious underlying wicked diseases but it was COVID that ended the life of this farmer and family man. They say “God looked down from heaven on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker,” SO GOD MADE A FARMER. James took on the role...

"Jabo" Staggs

"Jabo" Staggs

Sep 29, 2020

"Jabo" Staggs, 59, of Foley, Alabama passed away September 29, 2020 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, Alabama. He was born January 3, 1961, and is the son of the late James Staggs and the late Merlene Staggs. He was a Facility Tech. Surviving are his Wife, Patty Staggs, Son, Adam Connell, Grandson, Tanner Connell, Mother, Juanita...

Geraldine Johnson Nelson

Geraldine Johnson Nelson

Sep 29, 2020

Geraldine Johnson Nelson, 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 29, 2020 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. She was born December 5, 1935 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Ewell Johnson and Estelle Johnson. She was a banker with Peoples Southern Bank. Surviving are her Son, David Nelson, Son, Greg (Tina) Nelson, 8 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great...

Roland "Rolly" Jay Collier

Roland "Rolly" Jay Collier

Sep 28, 2020

Roland "Rolly" Jay Collier, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 28, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham, AL. He was born March 19, 1952, son of Melvin Collier and Barbara Kollar Collier. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. Roland was a bricklayer, bar/restaurant owner and laborer at Russell Do-It Center in Clanton. Surviving are...

Danita Jane Glass Woods

Danita Jane Glass Woods

Sep 26, 2020

Danita Jane Glass Woods, 59, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 9, 1960 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Douglas Glass and Joyce Glass Williams. She was a caregiver. Surviving are her Daughter, Carmen (Kent) Michael; Son, Joshua (Tabitha) Dobbs; Mother, Joyce Glass Williams; Sister, Donna (Quinton) Traywick; Grandsons, Walt Michael,...

Rose Mary Caudle

Rose Mary Caudle

Sep 24, 2020

Rose Mary Caudle, 53, of Verbena, Alabama passed away September 24, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born October 6, 1966 in Streator, Illinois, daughter of Frank Persong and Beatrice Persong. She was a Waitress. Surviving are her, Daughter, Molly Brand; Husband, Bobby Morris Brand; Brothers, Edward & Frank Persong; Sister, Kim Christensen; Aunt, Edna Gochanour; And a host...

Roland Don Smitherman

Roland Don Smitherman

Sep 24, 2020

Roland Don Smitherman, 70, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away September 24, 2020 at his residence in Maplesville, Alabama. He was born July 11, 1950 in Clanton, Alabama. He was the son of the late Doil Smitherman and Inez Payne Smitherman. He was a boilermaker and owned Southern Tank and Repair in Grand Bay, Alabama. Surviving are his Wife, Debra...

Robert Levelle Morris

Robert Levelle Morris

Sep 22, 2020

Robert Levelle Morris, 74, of Jemison, Alabama passed away September 22, 2020 in Birmingham. He was born September 1, 1946 in Chilton County, son of Tommy Morris and Willie Mae Morris. He was a shipping clerk and served on the Jemison City Council over 25 years. Surviving are his Wife of 57 years, Annette Lodge Morris; Sons, Roy Morris,...

Robert E. Lee "Bob" Scott

Robert E. Lee "Bob" Scott

Sep 19, 2020

Robert E. Lee "Bob" Scott, Jr., 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 19, 2020 at Grandview Medial Center, Birmingham, AL. He was born March 6, 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, son of Robert E. Lee Scott,Sr. and Marylou Mable Markovitz Scott. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are his Mother, Mary Lou Mable Scott, Daughter, Andrea Burks, Daughter, April...

Robert Edward Pickle

Robert Edward Pickle

Sep 19, 2020

Robert Edward Pickle, 68, of Maplesville, Alabama passed away September 19, 2020 at his residence in Maplesville, AL. He was born April 21, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Arnold Pickle and Edith Sewell. He was a General Contractor and served in the United States Air Force. Surviving are his Wife, Debra Pickle, Son, James I. Pickle, Son,...

Allen Reese Coggins

Allen Reese Coggins

Sep 19, 2020

Allen Reese Coggins, 60, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 19, 2020 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton, AL. He was born March 24, 1960 in Clanton, Alabama, son of Leroy Jack Coggins and Ellen Willodean Coggins. He was a Truck Driver with CMX, LLC. Surviving are his Wife, Pam Coggins, Son, Heath (Regina) Coggins, Son, Andy (Haley) Coggins, Son,...

Billy Nicky Easterling

Billy Nicky Easterling

Sep 18, 2020

Billy Nicky Easterling, 66, of Clanton, Alabama passed away September 18, 2020 at Residence , Clanton, AL. He was born June 15, 1954 in , son of BillyEasterling and MaryEasterling. He was a Salesperson. Surviving are his Father, Billy Easterling, Sister, Sherry Moss, Brother, Gary Easterling, A host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by His...

Patsy Gail Baker Cleckler

Patsy Gail Baker Cleckler

Sep 16, 2020

Patsy Gail Baker Cleckler, 75, of Fultondale, Alabama passed away September 16, 2020 at her residence in Fultondale, Alabama. She was born July 27, 1945 in Clanton, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Bill Baker and the late Pearl Baker. She was a Homemaker/Seamstress. Surviving are her Husband, Dillard Lee Cleckler, Son, Phillip Lee (Debra) Cleckler, Daughter,...

Donald W. Edwards

Donald W. Edwards

Sep 16, 2020

Donald Wayne Edwards, 67, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away September 16, 2020 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama. He grew up in Coopers and spent alot of time at Smith's Grocery & Service Station. He loved raising his chickens, listening to his music and enjoyed riding his bicycle. He was born March 7, 1953 born in Clanton, AL,...

Charles Arnold Hester

Charles Arnold Hester

Sep 16, 2020

Charles Arnold Hester, 82, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away September 16, 2020 at Residence , Billingsley, AL. He was born September 9, 1938 in White City, Alabama, son of Edward Hester and Mamie DovieHester. He was a Security Officer. Surviving are his Wife, Nelda Marie Watts Hester, Daughter, Magon (Billy) Whitley, Daughter, Paula (Johnny) Perrucci, Son, Ronald Hester, Son,...

Samuel Silas Shepard

Samuel Silas Shepard

Sep 15, 2020

Samuel Silas Shepard, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away September 15, 2020 at his residence in Verbena, Alabama. He was born on Saturday, April 20, 1946 in Alabama, the son of the late Barney Shepard and Emma "Betty" Shepard. He was a horse trainer and trained cutting horses. He had a love for his horses and cows. He was...