Obituaries

Bobbie Jean Cox

Bobbie Jean Cox

Dec 18, 2020

Bobbie Jean Cox, 79, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away December 18, 2020 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama. She was born May 15, 1941. Daughter of the late Reedie Adams and the late Leona Holcombe. She was a Beautician. Surviving are her Daughter, Karen C (Tony) Payton; Son, Darren (Theresa) Cox; Daughter, Tammy Smith; Grandchildren, Miranda Roper, Melissa...

John A.  Roper, Sr.

John A. Roper, Sr.

Dec 17, 2020

John A. Roper, Sr. passed away on December 17, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born August 27, 1930, son of Walter Roper and Dessie Fox Roper. Surviving are his Sons, Larry W. Roper, John A. Roper, Jr.; Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin...

Larry Lane Cleckler

Larry Lane Cleckler

Dec 17, 2020

Larry Lane Cleckler, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 17, 2020 in Clanton, Alabama. He was born August 9, 1952 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Cecil Cleckler and the late Mary Faye Robinson. He was a retired store room clerk for Continental Eagle. Surviving are his Wife, Diane Cleckler; Daughter, Jessica (Jason) Meeks; Daughter, Kimberly Cleckler;...

Edward "Eddie" Lee Posey

Edward "Eddie" Lee Posey

Dec 16, 2020

Edward "Eddie" Lee Posey, 67, of Randolph, Alabama passed away December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born July 4, 1953 in Alabama, son of the late J.D. Posey and the late Irene Boyd Posey. He was a Furnace Operator with ABC Rail. Surviving are his Wife, Shelia Posey; Son, Shannon (B.J.) Posey; Grandson,...

Andrew Ryan Smith

Andrew Ryan Smith

Dec 15, 2020

Andrew Ryan Smith, 32, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away December 15, 2020. He was born March 23, 1988. Son of Lonnie Smith and Sheila Smith. He was a Carpenter. Surviving are his Daughter, Cadence Smith; Mother, Sheila Smith; Significant Other, Paul Avery Renfrow; Father, Lonnie James Smith; Brother, Lonnie Dean (Carly) Smith; Sister, DeAnna (James) Cline; Sister, Wendelin...

Betty Jean Price

Betty Jean Price

Dec 15, 2020

Betty Jean Price, 76, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1944 in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of Horroll Clinton Price and Hattie Elizabeth Baxley Price . She was a customer service representative. Surviving are her Grandsons, John Marcus Southard, Jason Alexander Southard; Granddaughters-in-law, Ashley Marie Southard, Adeja Seray Stone;...

Elizabeth Nell Powers

Elizabeth Nell Powers

Dec 14, 2020

A graveside service for Elizabeth Nell Rockett Powers, 98, of Clanton, will be Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Clanton City Cemetery with Rev. Matt DeBord officiating. Martin Funeral Home directing. Powers, affectionately known to many as “Mama Nell”, was born in Coopers, Alabama on December 29, 1921, the daughter of the late John Dewey Rockett and...

Sally Ann Kornegay

Sally Ann Kornegay

Dec 14, 2020

Sally Ann Kornegay, 82, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 14, 2020 at Bibb County Nursing Home, Centreville, AL. She was born June 6, 1938 in Shelby County, Alabama, daughter of Johnny Payne and Fannie Smitherman Payne. She was a teacher aide. Surviving are her Son, Barry (Paula) Kornegay; Granddaughter, Elizabeth "Liv" (Brian) Meany; Grandson, Patrick (Erin) Kornegay; Great-Grandchildren,...

Dora Lee Hughes

Dora Lee Hughes

Dec 12, 2020

Dora Lee Hughes, 93, of Verbena, Alabama passed away December 12, 2020 at Charlton Place Rehabilitation & Health Care. She was born March 4, 1927 in Elmore County, Alabama, daughter of P.H. Powell and Lula Willie Powell. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Carolyn H. (Sonny) Hudson, Granddaughter, Tammy (Art) McDow, Granddaughter, Jennifer (Robby) Davis, Granddaughter, Megan...

Dewey Dearld Mims

Dewey Dearld Mims

Dec 11, 2020

Dewey Dearld Mims, 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 11, 2020 in Thorsby, Alabama . He was born September 29, 1936 in Alabama, son of the late Commodore Mims and Nettie Mims. He was a Truck Driver. Surviving are his Daughter, Judy (Doug) Dortch; Sons, Russ Mims and Ronald Mims; 3 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Josephine...

Helen G. Jones

Helen G. Jones

Dec 10, 2020

Helen G. Jones, 97, of Billingsley, passed away December 10, 2020 at her residence in Billingsley, Alabama. She was born November 15, 1923 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Milford Gore and Gertie Mae Gore. She was a Teacher's Aide. Surviving are her Daughter, Mary Lou (Sam) Abney, Son, Jeffery G. (Debbie) Jones, Son, Keith A. (Rita) Jones,...

Myrtis  Thomas Mims

Myrtis Thomas Mims

Dec 9, 2020

Myrtis Inez Thomas Mims, 92, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 9, 2020 in Clanton, Alabama. She was born April 15, 1928 in Chilton Verbena, Alabama, daughter of the late Claude Thomas and Mary Glenn Thomas. She was a assembly line worker for Gulf State. Surviving are her Daughter; Myra Faith (Jimmy) Cleckler, Son; Ronald E. (Ellen) Mims; Sisters,...

Gerald "Jerry" Worpell

Gerald "Jerry" Worpell

Dec 9, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Worpell, age 87 of Jamestown, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home. Graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Clanton City Cemetery in Clanton, AL. Jerry is survived by his: Wife, Barnette "Bee" Gowan Worpell Son, Eric Worpell Brother-in-law, Walter Gowan and wife Carol...

Gerald Worpell

Gerald Worpell

Dec 9, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Worpell, age 87 of Jamestown, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home. Graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Clanton City Cemetery in Clanton, AL. Jerry is survived by his: Wife, Barnette "Bee" Gowan Worpell Son, Eric Worpell Brother-in-law, Walter Gowan and wife Carol...

Wanda H. Gentry

Wanda H. Gentry

Dec 9, 2020

Wanda H. Gentry, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 9, 2020 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born April 16, 1930, daughter of the late Grady Hilyer and Ruby Glazner Hilyer. She was a Seamstress. Surviving are her Sons, Johnny (Rachel Koon) Gentry and Michael (Shirley) Gentry; Grandchildren, Andy (Anna) Gentry, Ashley (Sam) Gentry,...

Larry Ray Nemec

Larry Ray Nemec

Dec 6, 2020

Larry Ray Nemec, 78, of Jemison, Alabama passed away December 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 7, 1942 in Wisconsin, son of Raymond Nemec and Bonnie Bauman Nemec. He was a truck driver. Surviving are his Daughter, Elda (Randall) Dunham; Sons, Melvin (Erin) Nemec;Todd (Kelly) Nemec; Brother, Ernest (Marilyn) Nemec; Grandchildren, Nikki Shaw, Justin, Mandy, &...

Joseph Johnny Kelley

Joseph Johnny Kelley

Dec 6, 2020

Joseph Johnny Kelley, 73, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away December 6, 2020 at his Residence in Billingsley, Alabama. He was born October 14, 1947 in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Dalton Kelley and the late Louise Minor Kelley. He was a Retired Firefighter from Montgomery Fire Department. Surviving are his Wife, Carol Kelley; Sister, Mary K. Carlson; Brother-in-Law,...

George W. Jones

George W. Jones

Dec 6, 2020

George W. Jones, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 6, 2020 at Baptist Health. He was born December 10, 1928 in Chilton County, Alabama son of George Jones and Isbell Cleckley. He was an equipment operator. Surviving are his Daughters, Linda (Joe Earl) Adams, Joyce Johnson; Special Friend, Mary Waite; Daughter-in-law, Peggy Jones; Grandchildren, Joey (Shirley) Adams, Krystal...

Peggy Ann Traywick

Peggy Ann Traywick

Dec 5, 2020

Peggy Ann Traywick, 72, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 5, 2020 at her Residence in Clanton, Alabama. She was born May 10, 1948 in Clanton, Alabama, daughter of the late Jessie Wright and the late Jewel Wright. She was a Bank Teller. Surviving are her Husband, J. Paul Traywick; Son, Jeff (Rhonda) Traywick; Daughter, Lisa (John) Morgan; Granddaughter,...

George Charles "Sonny" Roller

George Charles "Sonny" Roller

Dec 4, 2020

George Charles "Sonny" Roller, 78, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 4, 2020 at Shelby Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1942 in New Jersey, son of the late Clarence Thomas Roller and the late Margaret Vile Roller. He was a project manager. Surviving are his Wife, Delilah Ann Roller; Son, Greg (Kathy) Roller; Daughters, Rochelle (Chris) Baker,...