Obituaries

Lester "Polly" Watley

Lester "Polly" Watley

May 23, 2021

Lester "Polly" Watley, 99, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away May 23, 2021 at daughter's residence in Jemison, Alabama. She was born June 24, 1921 in Alabama, daughter of the late Jim Robinson and the late Rodann Hubbard Robinson. She was a Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. Surviving are her Daughters, Carol (Wayne) Thompson and Patricia "Tish"...

Betty Josephine Stephens

Betty Josephine Stephens

May 20, 2021

Betty Josephine Stephens, 73, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1947 in Middlesex Lowell, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Floyce Wheeler and the late Rita McGatha. She was a cashier. Surviving are her Daughter, Kimberly Michele (Phil) Perdue; Son, Steven Matthew (Melissa) Jones; Daughter, Lisa McGatha; 5 Grandchildren; 4...

Myrna Crew Scott

Myrna Crew Scott

May 19, 2021

Myrna Crew Scott, 83, of Columbiana, Alabama passed away May 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1938, daughter of the late Herman Crew and the late Alma Bryan. She was a Secretary. Surviving are her Daughter, Katrina Boggan Easterling; Granddaughters, Kelley (Bill) Atkinson, Samantha Eversole; Great Grandsons, Will Atkinson, Austin Atkinson; Great Granddaughters, Brantley Baker,...

Cathy Joiner Thomas

Cathy Joiner Thomas

May 15, 2021

Cathy Joiner Thomas, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 15, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama. She was born September 30, 1957 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Leroy Curly Joiner and Phyllis Wyatt Barnett. She was a lunchroom worker. Surviving are her Son, Steven (Christy) Thomas; Sisters, Carol Joiner (Retired Chief Master Sgt. Al Russell) Russell,...

Myrtle Rollan Watts

Myrtle Rollan Watts

May 13, 2021

Myrtle Rollan Watts,77, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 13, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. She was born June 13, 1943 in Alabama, daughter of Esther Wyatt. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are her Daughter, Crystal (David) Yaras, Daughter, Shelia Watts, Sister, Brenda Roberts, Sister, Vera Mae Johnson, Grandson, Matthew Yaras, Granddaughter, Kathy Yaras, Grandson, Christian...

John Alan Scott

John Alan Scott

May 13, 2021

John Alan Scott, 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 13, 2021 in Clanton, Alabama. He was born July 23, 1955 in Jefferson County, Alabama son of the late Herdman Scott, Sr. and the late Mildred Scott. He was a Store Stocker at Walmart. Surviving are his Wife, Ola Lee Scott; Daughter, Amber Zell Scott; Brother, Robert Scott; Nephew,...

Vernon Delhart Cranmore

Vernon Delhart Cranmore

May 10, 2021

Vernon Delhart Cranmore, 92, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away May 10, 2021 at his Residence surrounded by family in Valley Grande, Alabama. He was born February 12, 1929 in Bibb County Centerville, Alabama, son of William Cranmore and Ida Mae Fletcher Cranmore. He was a Supervisor at Pilliod Furniture until Retirement. Surviving are his Wife, Florence Cranmore, Daughter,...

Joyce B. Adams

Joyce B. Adams

May 10, 2021

Joyce B. Adams, 67, of Verbena, Alabama passed away May 10, 2021 in Verbena, Alabama. She was born December 10, 1953 in Texas. She was a Coordinator. Surviving are her Son, Jerry Hood; Granddaughter, Haley (Kendall) Bice; Grandsons, Hunter Hood, Brantley Hood; Brother, Dudley Hartsfield; Sister, Shelley Gilmore; Great-Granddaughter, Adleigh Bice; Great-Grandson, Elijah Bice; Four Nieces and Nephews. She...

Mary Ann Mcgee

Mary Ann Mcgee

May 7, 2021

Mary Ann McGee, 78, of Billingsley , Alabama passed away May 7, 2021 at Shelby Ridge, Alabaster, AL. She was born November 30, 1942 in Alabama, daughter of Sam J. Hayes and Flora Elizabeth Hayes. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Grandson, Derick Ryan McGee, Granddaughter, Cyndal Marie McGee, Nephew, Joey Hayes, Nephew, Kevin Hayes. She was preceded...

Dorothy Lucille Jones

Dorothy Lucille Jones

May 5, 2021

Dorothy Lucille Jones, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 5, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born December 1, 1929 in Alabama, daughter of the late Robert Edwards and the late Liza Edwards. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Sons, Earl Jones and Charles Wiley Jones; Daughters, Betty Lou (Jimmy) Real, Patsy Jones and...

Christy Gail Johnson

Christy Gail Johnson

May 4, 2021

Christy Gail Johnson, 45, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 4, 2021 at her residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born June 6, 1975 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Jimmy Cleckler and Linda Cleckler. She was a Pharmacy Technician at St. Vincent's Chilton. Surviving are her Husband, Jimmy Paul Johnson; Daughter, Chelsea Gail (Tyler Campbell) Johnson; Mother,...

Vesta M. Mims

Vesta M. Mims

May 2, 2021

Vesta M. Mims, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 10, 1930 in Florida, daughter of the late Charlie Shaw and the late Lucille Shaw. She was in sales at a dress shop. Surviving are her Husband, Charles C. Mims; Brother, Phillip Wayne Shaw; Goddaughter, Dean (Dale) Lett; Granddaughters, Jennifer...

Sherry   Stroud Cooper

Sherry Stroud Cooper

May 2, 2021

Sherry Stroud Cooper, 70, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 2, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. She was born December 19, 1950 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Barney Stroud and Dean Stroud. She was a Registered Nurse . Surviving are her Daughter, Sheri Lynn (Nick) Turner, Daughter, Jennifer (Hadden IV) Smith, Grandson, Hadden Smith V, Granddaughter,...

Ruby Irene Mccoy

Ruby Irene Mccoy

May 1, 2021

Ruby Irene McCoy, 91, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away May 1, 2021. She was born January 17, 1930 in Chilton County, Alabama daughter of the late William Marvin Smitherman and the late Minnie Smitherman. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Son, David McCoy; Brother, James Virgil (Betty Ann) Smitherman. She was preceded in death by her Husband,...

Mary Evelyn Green

Mary Evelyn Green

May 1, 2021

Mary Evelyn Green, 88, of Clanton, Alabama passed away May 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 9, 1932 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of Floyd Giles and Destie Littleton Giles. She was an accountant. Surviving are her Daughters, Debra Jones and Sharon (Mike) Williams; Son, Greg (Laura) Green; Grandchildren, Lynn (Elizabeth) Jones, Hayley (Brandon) Wright, Brandon (Kristin)...

Lee Arthur Murr

Lee Arthur Murr

Apr 29, 2021

Lee Arthur Murr, 81, of Prattville, Alabama passed away April 29, 2021 at Residence , Clanton, AL. He was born April 22, 1940 in , son of LeeMurr and LelaMurr. He was a Woodworker. Surviving are his Wife, Melda Geraldine Murr, Son, Michael (Lora) Murr, Son, Philip Murr, Son, Rex (Emily) Murr, Step-Daughter, Dean (Sam) Pike, Sister, Louise Murr,...

Wendell Lee Kelley

Wendell Lee Kelley

Apr 28, 2021

Wendell Lee Kelley, 70, of Verbena, Alabama passed away April 28, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. He was born February 15, 1951 in Chilton Clanton, Alabama, son of JamesKelley and LouiseKelley. He was a Minister/Farmer. Surviving are his Wife, Janice Kelley, Daughter, Jennifer (Tim) Gilliland; Son, Jason (Shannon) Kelley; Mother, Louise Kelley; Grandsons, Tolliver (Emily) Gilliland and...

Barry Noril Easterling

Barry Noril Easterling

Apr 28, 2021

Barry Noril Easterling, 64, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 28, 2021 at Residence , Clanton, AL. He was born September 8, 1956 in Chilton Clanton, Alabama, son of CliffordEasterling and EssieEasterling. He was a Contractor. Surviving are his Son, Nathan Easterling, Daughter, Kelley Powell, Daughter, Patty Cox, Daughter, Angel Easterling, Daughter, Madison Minor, Son, Tyler Minor, Sister, Debra...

Elmer Glenn Mathews, Sr.

Elmer Glenn Mathews, Sr.

Apr 20, 2021

Elmer Glenn Mathews, Sr., 91, of Verbena, Alabama passed away April 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1930 in Montgomery, Alabama, son of Curtis Mathews and Elizabeth Bell Mathews. He was a Welding Inspector for Hayes Aircraft and Rust Engineering. Mr. Mathews served in World War II and received an Honorable discharge from the U.S....

Larry Kevin Smith

Larry Kevin Smith

Apr 18, 2021

Larry Kevin Smith, 48, of Clanton, Alabama passed away April 18, 2021 in Birmingham, AL. He was born April 18, 1973 in Montgomery, Alabama, son of the late William Larry Smith and Gail Stephens Smith. He was a loving Husband, Son & Brother. Surviving are his Wife, Shayla Smith; Mother, Gail (Paul) Stephens; Brother, Scott Smith. He was preceded...