Obituaries

Judy Childress Thornton

Judy Childress Thornton

Sep 11, 2019

Judy Childress Thornton, 76, of Clanton died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham. She was born on Sunday, August 29, 1943 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late John Thomas Childress and the late Pauline Henley Childress. She was an accountant. Surviving are her Son, Mark (Tammy) Thornton; Daughters, Paula Thornton, Jill (Heath) Chambers; Sister, Jan...

Megan Nicole Elizabeth Arthur

Megan Nicole Elizabeth Arthur

Sep 7, 2019

Megan Nicole Elizabeth Arthur, 19, of Jacksonville died Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was born on Monday, January 17, 2000 in Birmingham, AL, Daughter of Dennis Moore and Charlene Dunn Moore. She was a homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Jesse Arthur of Jacksonville, NC; Children, Kayleigh Grace Moore of Jacksonville, NC, Joselyn Jade Arthur of Jacksonville, NC; Parents, Dennis &...

Myra G. Tillery

Myra G. Tillery

Sep 5, 2019

Myra G. Tillery, 62, of Deatsville died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham. She was born on Sunday, February 24, 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama, Daughter of the late James "Buddy" Hall and the late Patsy Headley. Surviving are Husband, James "Jim" Tillery; 3 Daughters, Shannon (Franky) Nelson, Amanda (David) Edwards, Jennifer Tillery; Son, Britt Meeks;...

Margo Headley Collins

Margo Headley Collins

Sep 4, 2019

Margo Headley Collins, 65, of Thorsby died Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was born on Tuesday, March 23, 1954 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Author Headley and the late Margie Esco Headley. She was a homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Randall Collins of Thorsby, AL; Son, Nathan (Meredith) Collins of Columbiana, AL; Granddaughter, Clea Collins of Columbiana, AL; Sister,...

Charlene Patricia Cummings

Charlene Patricia Cummings

Sep 4, 2019

Charlene Patricia Cummings, 76, of Athens died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Hospice Family Care, Huntsville. She was born on Tuesday, September 22, 1942 in Alabama, Daughter of the late John Casey Cummings and the late Margaret Bernice Jones Cummings. Surviving are her Brother, David Cummings of Athens, AL; Sister-in-Law, Gayla Cummings of Athens, AL; Niece, Andrea (Philip) Sparks...

Doris Sims Ellison

Doris Sims Ellison

Sep 1, 2019

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Doris Vivian Sims Ellison, loving wife and mother of five children, passed away at age 95. Doris was born on November 24, 1923 in Jemison, Alabama to Walter and Haddie Mae (Nix) Sims. She was married to Marvin Morrell Ellison of Clanton. They raised three sons, Walter Andrew (Andy), John and Frederick (Freddy), two...

Dorothy June Griffin

Dorothy June Griffin

Aug 29, 2019

Family graveside services for Dorothy June Mims Griffin will be held Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama. Mrs. Griffin, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29th, 2019 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Greenwood, Mississippi. She was born on June 25, 1938 in Clanton,...

Patricia Jean Sammons

Patricia Jean Sammons

Aug 28, 2019

Patricia Jean Sammons, 69, of Columbiana died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1950 in Pelham, AL, Daughter of the late Hollis Beane and the late Naomi Nell Payne Beane. She was a Wal-Mart Associate. Surviving are her Daughters, Cindie (Tim) Martin, Barbie DeMotte; Grandchildren, Brittani Morris, Lexi Martin, Nicole (Nick)...

James Edgar Bo Dennis

James Edgar Bo Dennis

Aug 27, 2019

James Edgar "Bo" Dennis, 69, of Clanton died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Vincent's , Birmingham. He was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1950 in Elmore Co., AL, Son of the late James E. Dennis and the late Juanita Hulsey Dennis. He was a Salesman. Surviving are Wife, Geri Dennis; Sons, Tim Dennis, Jamie (Christy) Dennis, Chris (Sara)...

Mary Francis Smith

Mary Francis Smith

Aug 26, 2019

Mary Francis Smith, 85, of Clanton died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Thursday, December 14, 1933 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Auburn Jones and the late Gertrude Robinson Jones. She was a teacher. Surviving are her Sons, Donald R. (Karla) Askins of Gainesville, GA, Hugh P. Askins of Clanton, AL;...

Charles Christopher Smith

Charles Christopher Smith

Aug 24, 2019

Charles Christopher Smith, 40, of Pell City died Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born on Wednesday, August 15, 1979 in Clanton, AL, Son of Charles Clifton Smith and Sandra Brown. He was a Truck Driver. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Clara Nell Carmichael

Clara Nell Carmichael

Aug 22, 2019

Clara Nell Blow Carmichael, 92, of Clanton passed away on August 22, 2019, at Hatleys. She was the widow of Roy Carmichael. They shared 60 wonderful years together. She was born in Chilton County in January 1927 and was a homemaker. She attended West End Baptist Church. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Roy Carmichael, and her...

Nellie Jean Nelson

Nellie Jean Nelson

Aug 22, 2019

Nellie Jean Nelson, 89, of Alabaster died Thursday, August 22, 2019. Mrs. Nellie Jean Nelson was born on Saturday, June 14, 1930 in Birmingham, AL. She was the daughter of the late Bertha Cassels Laposka. She was a X-Ray Technician in the medical field. Surviving are Daughter, Terri (Greg) Nobles of Clanton, AL; 2 Grandchildren, Kathryn Nobles of Huntsville,...

Johnny Wayne Bowman

Johnny Wayne Bowman

Aug 21, 2019

Johnny Wayne Bowman, 73, of Clanton died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. He was born on Thursday, September 20, 1945 in Alabama, Son of the late Rufus E. Bowman and the late Louise Barber Bowman. He was a Preacher/Paramedic. Surviving are Wife, Janice Bowman; Son, Matt (Brigette) Bowman; Daughters, Kelly (Erick) Smitherman, Stephanie (Chris)...

Otha B Moore

Otha B Moore

Aug 21, 2019

Otha B. Moore, 90, of Prattville died Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born on Monday, June 17, 1929 in Alabama, Son of the late Walton Sphinx Moore and the late Drudie Evelyn Lawrence Moore. He was a Machinist. Surviving are Wife, Helen R. Moore; Daughter, Susan Moore; Sister-in-Laws, Anne Rance, Bernice Moore; Many Nieces & Nephews. Friends will...

Ruby Jewel Neeley

Ruby Jewel Neeley

Aug 19, 2019

Ruby Jewel Neeley, 80, of Jemison died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Sunday, January 29, 1939 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late James C. Smith and the late Tiny Lee Varden Smith. She was a Store Owner and a member of the board of the Central Alabama Electric Co-op....

Ruth Cleckler

Ruth Cleckler

Aug 19, 2019

Annie Ruth Cleckler, 91, of Clanton died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Sunday, January 15, 1928 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of the late William Wyatt and the late Hallie Taylor Wyatt. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Daughters, Brenda Logan of Clanton, AL, Sandra (Irby) Heflin of Clanton, AL;...

Ivan Bradford

Ivan Bradford

Aug 16, 2019

Ivan Bradford, 67, of Clanton died Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2014 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, May 4, 1952 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Talmadge Bradford and the late Helen Plott Bradford. He was a Painter. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Carl Mcdowell, Jr.

Carl Mcdowell, Jr.

Aug 15, 2019

Houston Carl McDowell, Jr., 67, of Clanton died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, April 30, 1952 in Jefferson Co., AL, Son of the late Houston Carl McDowell, Sr. and Mary Virginia Bice McDowell. He was a retired real estate appraiser who ran the family business McDowell Appraiser with his late father Carl...

Michael Glenn Brooks

Michael Glenn Brooks

Aug 15, 2019

Michael Glenn Brooks, 69, of Thorsby died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 1235 Co. Rd. 216, Thorsby. He was born on Friday, September 2, 1949 in Virginia, Son of and the late Lucille Brooks Marshall. He was a Plant Manager. Surviving are Daughters, Angie (Carl) Caudle, Crystal (Jeff) Smith; Grandsons, Ryan (Janet) Jones, Tyler Rutherford, Alex Rutherford, Jacob (Kristin)...