Obituaries

Larry Wayne Busby

Larry Wayne Busby

Oct 13, 2018

Mr. Larry Wayne Busby, age 63, a resident of East Brewton, AL died on Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1955 to the late Dorsey Dephenport Busby and the late Jane Hereford Gowey Busby. Larry was an avid hunter and a lifelong Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He loved his family and will be missed. He...

Janice Faye Isley

Janice Faye Isley

Oct 13, 2018

Janice Faye Isley, 68, of Clanton died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, January 22, 1950 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Henry Ford Hardy and the late Audrey Gothard Hardy Cox. She worked for the State of Alabama at the Department of Human Resources. Surviving are Son, Craig Isley of Montevallo, AL;...

Kerri Nicole Pate Blow

Kerri Nicole Pate Blow

Oct 12, 2018

Kerri Nicole Pate Blow, 40, of Jemison died Friday, October 12, 2018. She was born on Friday, August 4, 1978 in Clanton, AL, Daughter of Glenda Faye Robinson Mims. She was a secretary at Omega Steel. Surviving are her Husband, Brandon Blow of Jemison, AL; Daughters, Kaitlyn (Clayton) Pitts, Kathryn Blow; Mother, Glenda Faye Mims; Special Nephew, Dillon Robinson;...

Joseph Calvin Parrish

Joseph Calvin Parrish

Oct 7, 2018

Joseph Calvin "J.C." Parrish, 82, of Clanton died Sunday, October 7, 2018. He was born on Thursday, September 10, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Curtis Parrish and the late Nora Minor Parrish. He was a Warehouse worker. Surviving are Wife, Margo Parrish; Daughters, Jeannine (Gerald) Wyatt, Tammy (Wayne) Blankenship; 9 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Great Grandchildren; Brother,...

Sharon Ann Hudson Williams

Sharon Ann Hudson Williams

Oct 6, 2018

Sharon Ann Hudson Williams, 64, of Clanton died Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, May 11, 1954 in California, Daughter of the late John Lloyd Hudson and the late Juanita Faye Hamett Hudson. She worked in Customer Service. Surviving are Husband, Michael Williams of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Shelia (Jason) Davidson of Clanton, AL, Kari (J.D.) Sweeney...

James Kenneth Kenny Gilmore

James Kenneth Kenny Gilmore

Oct 4, 2018

James Kenneth "Kenny" Gilmore, 62, of Jemison died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at BMC Princeton, Birmingham. He was born on Saturday, February 18, 1956 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Jimmy Gilmore and Jean Barnett Gilmore. He was a Funeral Director. Surviving are Sons, Jamie Gilmore of Jemison, AL, Jason Gilmore of Jemison, AL; Granddaughter, Brooklyn Gilmore...

Barbara A. Bice

Barbara A. Bice

Oct 3, 2018

Barbara A. Bice, 80, of Jemison died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Shelby Ridge Nursing, Alabaster. She was born on Monday, December 20, 1937 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Robert Earl Avery and the late Helen Onzell Avery. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Sheri (Donny) Moates of Clanton, AL; Son, Tracy (Barbara) Bice of...

Levester Tinsley

Levester Tinsley

Sep 29, 2018

Mr. Levester "Rabbit" Tinsley, 59, of Clanton died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, June 14, 1959 in Alabama, Son of the late John Thomas Tinsley, Sr. and the late Willie Lee Williams Tinsley. He was a machine operator. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com....

Bobbie Ruth Tipton

Bobbie Ruth Tipton

Sep 25, 2018

Bobbie Ruth Tipton, 86, of Deatsville died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, November 25, 1931 in Talladega, AL, Daughter of the late Charles Pope and the late Minnie Lee Johnson Pope. She married Billy J. Tipton on June 26, 1950 and served as a lunchroom worker at the school. Surviving are Sons,...

Jack Douglas Crowson, Sr

Jack Douglas Crowson, Sr

Sep 23, 2018

Jack Douglas Crowson, Sr., 78, of Graysville died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1940 in Alabama, Son of the late Willie Jackson Crowson and the late Margie Estelle Reach Crowson. He was a MSGT with the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his Wife, Sheila Crowson of Graysville, AL; Daughter, Sherry...

Charles Edward Charlie Walker

Charles Edward Charlie Walker

Sep 23, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Edward Walker, 60, of Thorsby died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at St. Vincent's Chilton, Clanton. He was born on Friday, January 17, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana, Son of Walter Travis Walker and the late Barbara Jean Edmonds Walker. He was a Contractor. A member of Crossroad Baptist Church in Carrollton, AL., but recently attended Mt. Carmel #1...

William Andrew Bill Davis

William Andrew Bill Davis

Sep 18, 2018

William (Bill) Andrew Davis, 74, of Maplesville died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at St. Vincent's, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, December 24, 1943 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Harvey Lee Davis and the late Lola Smith Davis. He was a Prattville police sergeant for 8 years and retired with Norfolk Southern Railway after serving as...

Willie Margaret Short

Willie Margaret Short

Sep 13, 2018

Willie Margaret Short, 96, of Maplesville died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Tuesday, April 25, 1922 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Thomas Delous Roper and the late Glennie O. Williams Roper. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughters, Willie Grace Burton, Debbie (Keith) Sikes, Janet (Tommy) Seales; Sons, James...

Dixie L. Abrams Chambers

Dixie L. Abrams Chambers

Sep 13, 2018

Dixie L. Abrams Chambers, 102, of Maplesville died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Oaks on Parkwood, Bessemer. She was born on Thursday, January 13, 1916 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Guy Walton Abrams and the late Effie V. Lenoir Abrams. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Daughter, Myra (Crawford) Dees; Grandchildren, Mike (Debbie) Chambers, Todd Chambers,...

Joanna Cave

Joanna Cave

Sep 11, 2018

Joanne Cave, 89, of Maplesville died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. She was born on Tuesday, July 30, 1929 in Tennessee, Daughter of the late Henry Duffer and the late Cecil Miles Duffer. She was a Secretary. Surviving are Daughters, Linda (Johnny) Smitherman, Jackie (Richard) Hanfman; Son, David W. Cave; Granddaughter, Jennifer R. Wood; Grandson,...

Kenneth C. Short

Kenneth C. Short

Sep 11, 2018

Kenneth C. Short, 84, of Clanton died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Monday, October 30, 1933 in Chilton Co., AL , Son of the late Charles R. Short and the late Ruby Bryant Short. He was a horticulturist. Surviving are his Son, Allen (Lisa) Short; Grandsons, Derek (Taylor) Short, Corey Short, all of...

Thomas James Hurley

Thomas James Hurley

Sep 8, 2018

Thomas J. Hurley, 77, of Clanton died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Thursday, October 3, 1940 in IL, Son of the late Robert M. Hurley and the late Margaret Rafferty Hurley. He was a Truck Driver. There are no services scheduled at this time. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com

Barbara Ann Oliver Dunn Green

Barbara Ann Oliver Dunn Green

Sep 8, 2018

Barbara Ann Oliver Dunn Green, 75, of Plantersville died Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born on Monday, October 19, 1942 in Thomaston, AL, Daughter of the late Lawrence Ellis Oliver and the late Vella McGee Oliver. She was a Security Guard. Surviving are Husband, Millard Green, Sr.; Daughters, Charlene (Dennis) Moore, Michele (Kevin) Hayes; Sons, Darrell (Tina) Dunn,...

Thomas Joseph Joe Headley

Thomas Joseph Joe Headley

Sep 6, 2018

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Headley, 79, of Verbena died Thursday, September 6, 2018. He was born on Friday, January 6, 1939 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Rev. Horace C. Headley and the late Nora Bell McGalliard Headley. He was a Electrician. Surviving are Daughters, Leslie (Juan) Sosa, Theresa McCafferty, Myra (Jim) Tillery; Sons, Lee (Sheila) James, Michael...

Bernice Martin Scott

Bernice Martin Scott

Sep 5, 2018

Bernice Martin Scott, 90, of Jemison died Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on Sunday, December 4, 1927 in Alabama, Daughter of the late Johnny Martin and the late Lizzy Cost Martin. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are Son, Dennis V. (LaWanda) Scott of Jemison, AL; Granddaughter, Amanda Scott of Jemison, AL; Great-Granddaughter, Alivia Martin of Thorsby, AL;...