Obituaries

Elizabeth Virginia Littleton

Jan 8, 2025

Elizabeth Virginia Littleton, 68, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on January 8, 2025, at her home in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born on June 21, 1956, in Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Moses Mims and the late Geraldine Mims.

She was a Store Manager at Chevron.

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Juanita Carris Wyatt-Staggs

Jan 8, 2025

Juanita Varner Wyatt-Staggs, 92, of Clanton, Alabama went to be with the Lord early in the morning on January 8, 2025, in Clanton, AL.

Juanita was born October 30, 1932, in Clanton, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Alfred Varner and the late Sadie Varner.

Juanita was the mother...

Kathryn Mcclain Collins

Jan 7, 2025

Kathryn McClain Collins, 99, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away January 7, 2025, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, AL.

She was born October 12, 1925, in Alabama, daughter of the late Chester McClain and the late Kathryn Buckner McClain..

She was a graduate of Thorsby Institute and began her career as...

Jerry Louis "Louie" Gray

Jan 7, 2025

Jerry L Gray, 66, of Marbury, Alabama passed away on January 7, 2025, at Brookwood Baptist Health.

He was born on January 12, 1958, and was the son of the late Paul Gray and the late Janette Gray.

He was a Truck Driver.

Surviving are his Son,...

Shawn Douglas Cleckley

Jan 6, 2025

Shawn Douglas Cleckley, 29, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 6, 2025, at his residence in Clanton, Alabama.

He was born March 6, 1995, in Alabama, son of the late Douglas Cleckley and Kimberly Headley.

He was a Equipment Operator. His family was the most important thing...

Rayburn "Ray" Cruse Mann

Jan 5, 2025

Rayburn "Ray" Cruse Mann, 87, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 5, 2025, in Birmingham.

He was born March 20, 1937, in Jefferson County, Alabama, son of the late Ottis Mann and the late Luna Mann.

He was an E-7 Master Sergeant in the United States Air...

Barbara Martin Knight

Jan 4, 2025

Barbara Jeanette Martin Knight

September 21, 1938 - January 4, 2025

Barbara Jeanette Martin Knight, 86, of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2025. Born on September 21, 1938, in Wetumpka, she was the eldest of six children born to Jeanette Pickard and Neil Robbins...

Charles "Pete" Edward Miller

Jan 4, 2025

Charles "Pete" Edward Miller passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 94.

He was born January 7, 1930, in Alabama, son of the late Hogan Miller and the late Jessie Miller.

He loved life and laughter. He was a Steel Pourer. He was...

Aileen Quini Williams

Jan 1, 2025

Our beloved Mother and Mema, Aileen Q. Williams, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025, at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Marshall Williams; Son, Michael R. Williams; Daughter-In-Law, Sharon A. Williams; Father, Manuel Mendonsa; Mother, Amelia Mendonsa.

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Laura Tubbs Johnson

Jan 1, 2025

Laura Tubbs Johnson, 94, of Clanton, Alabama passed away January 1, 2025.

She was born September 20, 1930, in Alabama, daughter of the late Eugene Marsh and Maude Clements Marsh.

She was a Homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Clanton and Senior Connection.

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Beulah Kelley Owen

Dec 31, 2024

Beulah Kelley Owen, 90, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 31, 2024, at Hatley Healthcare of Clanton, AL.

She was born December 21, 1934, in Chilton County, Alabama, daughter of the late Ira Kelley and the late Essie Oden.

Surviving are her Niece, Jane Leach; Nephew, James Kelley; Niece, Linda Kelley...

Jessica Renay Driggers

Dec 30, 2024

Jessica Renay Driggers, 40, of Thorsby, Alabama passed away December 30, 2024, at her residence in Thorsby, AL.

She was born April 4, 1984, in Alabama, daughter of the late Lonnie Gothard and Nancy Gothard.

She was a Cook Manager.

Surviving are her Mother, Nancy Gothard; Husband,...

Margaret Ann Williams Weldon

Dec 30, 2024

Margaret Ann Williams Weldon, 96, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 30, 2024, at The Gardens in Clanton.

She was born August 19, 1928, in Alabama, daughter of the late Morris Leland Williams and the late Ruby Nell Chandler Williams.

Margaret and her husband Charlie were long...

John Thomas Chastain

Dec 29, 2024

John Thomas Chastain, 95, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away on December 29, 2024, at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born on April 21, 1929, in Billingsley, Alabama, and was the son of the late Hugh Chastain and the late Dorothy Chastain.

He retired as a Shift Engineer at...

David Glennis Askins, Sr.

Dec 28, 2024

David Glennis Askins, Sr

February 22, 1935 - February 28, 2024

Reverend David Glennis Askins, a devoted servant of God, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on February 28, 2024, at the age of 89.

Born on February 22, 1935,...

Jerry Lee Farmer

Dec 28, 2024

Jerry Lee Farmer, 76, of Billingsley, Alabama passed away December 28, 2024, in Clanton, AL.

He was born October 21, 1948, in Pensacola, Florida, son of the late William Farmer and the late Joyce Farmer.

Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio. Later he joined the...

Gernie Ellis Cleckler

Dec 27, 2024

Gernie Ellis Cleckler, 71, of Selma, Alabama passed away December 27, 2024, at his Residence in Selma, Alabama.

He was born November 26, 1953, in Alabama, son of  the late Arthur Clecker and the late Lera Cleckler.

He was a Finishing Carpenter.

Surviving are his Wife, Patricia...

Angela Lynn Littleton

Dec 27, 2024

Angela Lynn Littleton, 63, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 27, 2024, at St Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was born August 20, 1961, in Alabama, daughter of the late Howard Littleton and the late Gladys Littleton.

She was a Cosmetologist and Home Health Aid.

Surviving are...

Charles Lytle Russell

Dec 26, 2024

Charles Lytle Russell, 82, of Verbena, Alabama passed away on December 26, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born on November 13, 1942, in Florida, and was the son of the late Claude Russell and the late Fay Russell.

He served his country faithfully for 21 years...

Emma Delores Smith Darabaris

Dec 22, 2024

Emma Delores Smith Darabaris, 74, of Verbena, Alabama passed away December 22, 2024, at St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama.

She was born August 27, 1950, in Alabama, the daughter of the late Harvard Smith and the late Beulah Smith.

She was a Homemaker/State Worker.

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