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Some Obituaries of Central Alabama
Name Birth date Death date
Death source info.
A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T V W
Abbott, Benjamin Gradey January 04, 1937 June 21, 1997
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, June 25, 1997, Funeral services for Benjamin Gradey "Buddy" Abbott, 60, of Maplesville, were held on Monday, June 23, 1997, at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Plantersville at 2 p.m. with the Reverends Ralph Smith and Gary Jones officiating. Burial was at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Cemetery with the Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Abbott was born in Chilton County on January 4, 1937 to the late Felton Abbott and Rosie Mae Haigler Abbott. He died at his residence in Maplesville on June 21, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Fisher Abbott, Maplesville; a son, daughter-in-law and daughter, Benjie and Charlene Abbott, Maplesville; Carla Abbott, Maplesville; a granddaughter, Chay Longcrier, Maplesville; two sisters and six brothers, Willie Cahalane, Maplesville; Dot Stough, Birmingham; Earl Abbott, Raymond Abbott, Will Abbott, Billy Abbott, Cecil Abbott and Dough Abbott, all of Maplesville.
Abbott, Dorothy Jo May 09, 1945 July 01, 1998
"The Clanton Advertiser," July 5, 1998, page 2, Funeral services for Dorothy Jo Abbott, 53, of Maplesville were July 3, 1998 at Maplesville Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Gatlin and Rev. Art Hartley officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Maplesville with Martin Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Abbott was born May 9, 1945 in Bibb County to Louise Ferguson and the late Rufus C. Ferguson. She was an assistant lunchroom worker. She died July 1 , 1998 at Four Rivers Medical Center in Selma. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Howard Earl Abbott of Maplesville; a daughter, ReDonna (Jim) Fredricks of Maplesville; two sons: Joe (Rhonda) and Don (Andrea) Abbott, both of Maplesville; two sisters: Sara Neell Oden of Lawley and Gwen Thompson of Randolph; three brothers: Leon Ferguson of Maplesville, Bobby Gene Ferguson of Lawley and Danny Ray Ferguson of Maplesville, and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Stewart, Willis Britt, Jerry Averette, Tony Burnett, Mike Blair and Mark Harrison. Honorary pallbearers were Justin Abbott, Kendall Burnett and Mark Stewart.
Abbott, John Thomas, Jr. December 23, 1925 January 29, 2006
"Selma Times-Journal," Internet, January 31, 2006, Mr. John Thomas Abbott, Jr, 80, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006 in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness.. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Pletcher, AL with Rev. Sandy Simmons officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. He is survived by a son, Billy Roger Abbott (Jean) of Prattville, AL; daughter, Shirley Ann (Abbott) Worrell (Charlie) of Selma, AL, daughter, Donna Gail (Abbott) Goray (David) of Jacksonville, AL; former wife, Vera (Popwell) Abbott of Selma, AL and a sister-in-law, Peggy Abbot of Brent, AL; grandchildren, Lance Abbott (Jenny) of Charlotte, MI, Kevin Worrell and fiance Margaret Groves of Tuscaloosa, AL, Lauren (Worrell) Goodwin (Heath) of Prattville, AL, Dustin Walker (Shannon) and Matthew Walker (Kendale) of Jemison, AL, Suzanne (Walker) Popwell of Clanton, AL, Shaina Edwards and Amber Goray of Jacksonville, AL, Tracy (Abbott) Putteet (Ryan) and Stephanie (Abbott) Turner (Jon) of Prattville, AL; greatgrandchildren, Caleb, Corey, Ashton, Abigail, Cheyanne, Mattison, and Katelyn and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Earl Abbott and wife Rosa Lee (Barrett) Abbott, and his sisters, Alma Carter and Ruth Apperson, brothers, Aubrey Abbott and Kent Abbott and of course, his father, John Thomas Abbott, Sr. and mother, Ulnah Dell (Judy) Abbott. He was born in Pletcher, AL on December 23, 1925 and lived there while raising a family for several years and later moved to Selma where he held various positions. His last place of employment before retiring was with Pilliod Cabinet Company in Selma. Mr. Abbott was a veteran of World War II with the 101st Airborne Squadron and received an Honorable Discharge. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kevin Worrell, Lance Abbott, Dustin Walker, Matthew Walker, Ryan Putteet and Jon Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his friends that he enjoyed playing music with over the years.
Adams, Mrs. Ida DeVaughn, age 63, of 7600 2nd Ave. North, Birmingham, passed away Sunday at a Birmingham Hospital.
Survivors:
Mr. J. T. Adams--husband
Mrs Bradley White--daughter--Birmingham
Mrs John E. Craig--daughter--Birmingham
Mrs. Mary William--mother--Clanton
John W. DeVaughn--brother--White City
4 half sisters and 1 half brother
7 grandchildren
Buried at Elmwood, Birmingham, AL
Union Banner dated 2-18-1954 Clanton, AL, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Adams, Anna Byrne 1874 April 17, 1940
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 5-09-1940, Miss Anna Byrne Adams born Clanton in 1874, died in Tuscaloosa April 17. She was the first woman to be a Graduate of the University of Alabama in the Class of 1895. She was daughter of Late Judge and Mrs. Samuel Adams. Mrs. Adams before her marriage was Miss Ann Mitchell. Miss Anna taught school many years. She is survived by 2 Brothers, Samuel of Atlanta, and David Bell Adams of Clanton Route 2, a number of Nieces including Mrs. N. S. Johnson of Clanton. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.
Adams, Edgar J. May 02, 1930 January 21, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, January 25, 2000, Funeral services for Edgar J. Adams, 69, Clanton, were held on Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at Oak Grove Church of God, with Rev. Lonnie Plunkett and Rev. Donnie Messer officiating. Burial followed at Oak grove Church of God Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Adams was born on May 2, 1930 in Chilton County, the son of the late Riley and Victoria Adams. He was a textile worker. He died on Jan. 21, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. Survivors include his wife, Gloyce Adams, Clanton; two daughters, Carolyn Northcutt, Jemison, and Debra Lewis, Clanton; two sons, Eugene Adams, Clanton, and Darrell Adams, Jemison; two step-daughters, Kerecia Durham and Kay Connell, both of Clanton; one sister, Lorene Kelly, Clanton; one brother, Duvard Adams, Clanton; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Adams, Johnny S. August 18, 1946 February 08, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2A, February 11, 2003, Funeral services for Johnny S. Adams, 56 of Wetumpka, were held Monday, Feb. 10, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Nick Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Chestnut Creek Baptist Cemetery in Verbena. Born on August 18, 1946 to Jessie Adams and Katie Bell Adams, he died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. Survivors include his wife, Nell Adams of Wetumpka; sons Tommy Adams and Michael Adams of Wetumpka; grandsons Justin Adams of Maplesville, Derrek Adams of Maplesville and James Adams of Wetumpka; brother James Adams of Verbena; sister Edna Graves of Verbena; a host of nieces and nephews.
Adams, Samuel Memory, Judge December 10, 1853 March 30, 1932 Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 5-05-1932, Judge S. M. . Adams died at the Masonic Home in Montgomery. Burial was in the Clanton City Cemetery.
Adkins, Woodrow July 14, 1914 January 20, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, January 23, 2000, Private funeral services for Woodrow Adkins, 85, Clanton, were held on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tony Smitherman officiating. Burial followed at Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Adkins was born on July 14, 1914 in Coffee County, the son of the late Levy and Julie Adkins. He was a mechanic. He died on Jan. 20, 2000, at Chilton Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Adkins, Clanton; two sons, Harry Adkins, Clanton, and James Woodrow Adkins, Thorsby; two daughters, Annette Moore, Prattville, Martha Nan Ryan, Daphne, and Verbie Nicholson and Gertha Hall, both of Ariton; 11 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.(2) Internet, http://www.bruceglenn.com/chestnut.htm.
Aldridge, Laura Armstrong September 20, 1855 May 04, 1926
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 5-06-1926, Mrs. Laura Aldridge, Wife of G.P. Aldridge, died at her home in Clanton, May 4. Burial Clanton Cemetery, only Brother J. J. Armstrong, one Sister Mrs. Elizabeth Henley, 3 Sons, Will, Walter, and Newton Aldridge, five Daughters, Ida, Lula, Ada, and Essie all married and Miss Kate who lived with her Mother. She had 2 children who had died earlier.
Allen, Hubbard Lorain, age 74, of Coopers, died at local hospital Saturday, November 14. Services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 at Chestnut Creek, with interment in church cemetery. Rev. L. E. Hand officiating. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Lillian L. Allen of Coopers, step-mother, Mrs. Norma Allen of Coopers; three daughters, Mrs. Laura E. Musser of Lawton, Okla., Mrs. Henrietta Weber of Arcadia, Calif., Mrs. Inez Goodgame of Riverside, Calif; son, Hubbard L. Allen, Jr. of Ornville, Calif.: sister, Miss Janey Allen of Cooper; our brothers, Arden R. Allen of Tuscaloosa, John H. Allen of Mobile, Walker W. Allen of Montgomery, Lane C. Allen of Birmingham: 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Native of Chilton, he was a son of J. T. Allen and Laura McSwain Allen.
Union Banner dated 11-9-1970 transcribed by Otis Murphy
Alston/Aulston, Howard Y. May 11, 1917 May 23, 1938
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 5-26-1938, Howard Y. Aulston, age 19, Senior at Chilton County High School died at the home of his Sister, Mrs. Grover Harris of Clanton Monday. Burial was at Chestnut Creek. Survived by his Parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Aulston of Mt. Creek, 2 Brothers, Russell and Eugene, 2 Sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Milstead and Mrs. Estelle Harris. (Please Note: his Mother was Lula Hazel Wright Aulston, daughter. of Mrs. Lucinda Ray Wright and John Wright.)
Apperson, Louise Foshee January 25, 1914 March 13, 1999
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, March 16, 1999, Funeral services for Louise Foshee Apperson, 85, Maplesville, were held on Monday, March 15, 1999, Martin Funeral Home Chapel with pastors Jim Shannon and Ed Vickrey conducting the service. Burial was held in the Old Maplesville Cemetery. Mrs. Apperson passed away on Saturday, March 13, 1999, at her home in Maplesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calhoun M. Foshee and Sue Snow Foshee, and her husband, Charles L. Apperson. Mrs. Apperson was a retired educator. She received her bachelor's degree from Huntingdon College and her graduate degree from Auburn University. Her teaching career began at Parrish High School in Walker County. She also taught at Maplesville High School before becoming lunchroom and attendance supervisor in the Chilton County School System. During this time she also worked for the State Department of Education as a supervisor and teacher in lunchroom Workshops throughout the state. Mrs. Apperson was an active member of many professional organizations, including the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Apperson is survived by one brother Calhoun M. Foshee; one stepson, Gordon Apperson; and a number of cousins and a host of very close friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to hour favorite charity.
Arant, Lorene February 16, 1920 March 12, 1935
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 3-14-1935, Miss Lorene Arant, 15 year old Daughter of Jake Arant, died at Prattville Hospital Tuesday. She died of Pneumonia and her Father is very ill at his home in Wadsworth with Pneumonia. The Deceased is a Sister of Mrs. Walter Culp of Clanton.
Arant, Shirley Faye Booth 1940 October 17, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, October 19, 2004, Shirley Faye Booth Arant Services for Shirley Faye Booth Arant, 64, of Marbury, will be held October 20 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joe Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Flat Cemetery, Deatsville. Arant died Sunday, October 17.Surviving are her sons, Burl Arant of Prattville, Ray Arant of Spanish Fort, Ala., David Arant of Prattville and Mark Arant of Verbena; daughter, Pam Brown of Marbury; two brothers, A.J. Booth of Prattville and Macon Booth of Deatsville; 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, seven step-sons and a host of step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray H. Arant.
Armstrong, John Douglas April 1888 August 1939
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 8-24-1939, John Douglas Armstrong, age 52, Mail Carrier on Clanton Route 2, died of a Stroke Wed. He is survived by his Wife, Mrs. Dovie Roper Armstrong, 4 Brothers, Cleveland, Jim, Cecil, and Mallie Armstrong.
Armstrong, Marvreen C. January 20, 1913 November 28, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," November 28, 2001, Funeral services for Marvreen C. Armstrong, 88, Union Springs, will be held at Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at 11 a.m., with Dr. Larry Michael and Rev. Jay Hurd officiating. Burial will follow at Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, from 6-8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Armstrong was born on Jan. 20, 1913, in Chilton County, the daughter of the late John M. Cox and the late Nezzie Cox. She was an inspector. She died on Nov. 28, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include one son, James (Pat) Armstrong, Clanton; two sisters, Delene Smith, Sarasota, Fla., and Ruth Williams, Clanton; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. The family requests no flowers. One may send donations to the First Baptist Church of Clanton Building Fund.
Armstrong, W. J., Rev. Unknown May 1928
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 5-31-1928, Rev. W. J. Armstrong who took his own life was buried at Concord. He is survived by his Wife, Mrs. Annie Armstrong, a daughter of Rev. M.J. Parrish, 3 Sons, Stewart age 20, Jackson age 16, and Bill age 11.(2) Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 5-24-1928, Clanton: Rev. W.J. Armstrong, rural Mail Carrier on the Rural Route 4 for the past 20 years took his life about 2 P.M. Wednesday. He shot himself with a pistol. Just before he shot himself he gave Mrs. L.E. Parrish a letter to his Wife.
Armstrong, Willie Marie January 29, 1920 April 22, 2005
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, April 22, 2005, Willie Marie Armstrong, formerly of Clanton, passed away at Bethany House in Auburn on April 22. She was born in Chilton County on January 29, 1920, the youngest child of Rena Crew Thornton and Theodore Jackson Thornton. Mrs. Armstrong was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Smolon Thornton and Adelle Thornton and her son, Willard D. Armstrong, Jr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Marc Armstrong- Wright and their children, Kevyn and Ellie Armstrong-Wright of Auburn, her daughter-in-law, Ann Gordon Armstrong of Chicago; a grandson, Willard D. Armstrong III, of Auburn, a granddaughter, Robyn Armstrong and husband Jack Watkins of Dallas, Texas; and her devoted sister and best friend, Clarice Thornton of Clanton. A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn at 4 p.m. Monday, April 25. A graveside service will be held at Chestnut Creek Cemetery in Cooper at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26. Visitation will be at Martin Funeral Home in Clanton from 9- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday before the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bethany House Hospice of EAMC, 1171 Gatewood Drive, Bldg. 100, Auburn , AL 36830 or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 Church Drive, Auburn, AL 36830.
Atcheson, David Hyman, Rev. November 25, 1911 January 19, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, January 21, 2001, Funeral services for Rev. David Hymon Atcheson will be held at the First Baptist Church in Clanton on Monday, Jan. 22, 2001 at 2 p.m. with Mr. Wayne Atcheson and Dr. Larry Michael officiating. The family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001 from 3-6 p.m. Born on Nov. 25, 1911 in the Macedonia community in the northern section of Chilton County, he was the son of the late Frank and Bevie Atcheson. A Southern Baptist Minister for 64 years-serving in a wide variety of roles throughout the county during that time-he died on Jan. 19, 2001 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lora Deen Atcheson; three sons, Gerald Atcheson and wife, Francine of Birmingham, Wayne Atcheson and wife, Barbara, of Tuscaloosa and Randy Atcheson and wife, Elizabeth, of Birmingham; a sister, Mattie Argo of Maplesville; two granddaughters; two grandsons and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his son, David Hymon Atcheson, Jr., his parents and two brothers, A.G. Atcheson and B.F. Atcheson.
Atcheson, Lora Dean March 14, 1917 January 28, 2005
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, January 30, 2005, Mrs. Lora Deen Atcheson, 87 of Clanton, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2005 at the Fair Haven Retirement Center in Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Hymon Atcheson and son, David Hymon Atcheson, Jr. Mrs. Atcheson was born to James and Martha Chambers in the Adams community of Chilton County on March 14, 1917. She was the tenth of 13 children. Her brothers were Union, Moody, Plato, Basco, Malcolm, Robert, Angles, and Calvin Chambers. Her sisters were Mattie Lenoir, Buelah Lenoir, Willie T. Lenoir, and Louise Wilkins. Mrs. Atcheson was the last surviving member of the family. Mrs. Atcheson is survived by sons Gerald Atcheson of Birmingham; Wayne Atcheson of Colorado Springs, CO; and Randy Atcheson of Greenwich, CN. Her devoted daughters in law were Francine (Gerald), Barbara (Wayne) and Laurie (Randy). She had four grandchildren; David Atcheson (Sherry) of Trussville, Mike Atcheson (Kellie) of Forestdale, Elizabeth Atcheson Poplin (Jared) of Charlotte, NC and Amy Atcheson of Tuscaloosa. She had two great grandchildren; Eric and Brett Atcheson of Trussville. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the chapel of Martin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Clanton First Baptist Church on Monday at 11:00 a.m. and burial will follow at Martin Memorial Cemetery.
Atcheson, Robert E. October 04, 1923 September 03, 1997
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, September 7, 1997, Funeral services for Robert E. Atcheson, 73, of Lawley, were held Friday, Sept 5, 1997, at Maplesville Community Holiness Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. William D. Fulgham and Rev. Paul Correll officiating. Burial was held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Maplesville with Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Atcheson was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Chilton County to the late Renee Atcheson. He died at his residence on Sept 3, and is survived by his wife Minnie P. Moates Atcheson of Lawley; three sons, Robert E. Atcheson, Jr., and Thomas E. Atcheson of Stanton and Jerry Atcheson of Lawley; four daughters, Shirley Louise Green and Bonnie Sue Smitherman of Maplesville, and Carolyn Ann Gipson and Linda Dian Harrison of Lawley, 19 grandchildren and 15, great-grandchildren.
Atchinson, Alice April 26, 1904 January 29, 2002
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, January 31, 2002, Graveside services for Alice A. Atchinson, 97, Birmingham, will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at 2 p.m. with Martin Funeral Home directing. Atchinson was born on April 26, 1904, in Alabama. She was a homemaker. She died on Jan. 29, 2002, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton. Survivors include one son, Sy Atchinson, Birmingham, and one daughter-in-law, Wynelle T. Atchinson, Birmingham.
Atchison, Harvey L. January 25, 1912 November 12, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, November 14, 2000, Funeral services for Harvey L. Atchison, 88, Plantersville, will be held at Maplesville Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Dewel Fulgham and Rev. Paul Cottrell officiating. Burial will follow at Maplesville Cemetery, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Atchison was born on Jan. 25, 1912, in Chilton County, the son of the late Robert Y. and Beulah S. Atchison. He was a carpenter. He died on Nov. 12, 2000, in Selma. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Atchison and Henry Atchison, both of Plantersville; three daughters, Helen Love, Winnabow, N.C., Elizabeth Lawley, Lawley, and Mary Gray, Plantersville; two brothers, Leroy Atchison and Wheeler Atchison, both of Maplesville; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Atchison, Johnie L. September 05, 1906 May 30, 1909
Chilton County Alabama Deaths July 1, 1908-Dec 31, 1919, compiled by Cecil Little, Clanton, AL, Nov 1988, ATCHINSON, John, died 5-20-1909, 5 p.m., born in Ala, white male, age 3, parents, Robert Y. and Beulah Atchinson, both born in Ala, Beat 3, Mulberry Cemetery.
Atchison, Joseph 'Joe' September 18, 1907 July 27, 1998
"The Clanton Advertiser," July 29, 1998, page 2, Graveside services for Joseph Atchison, 90, of Clanton are today, July 29, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Jones Cemetery in Jemison with Rev. Evie Megginson officiating and Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Atchison was born Sept. 18, 1998[sp], in Alabama to the late James and Mollie Atchison. He worked as a farmer. He died July 27, 1998 at Hatley Health Care in Clanton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynona Atchison.
Atchison, Leroy Eason December 08, 1914 December 12, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, December 14, 2004, Services for Leroy E. Atchison, 90, of Maplesville, are today at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, December 14 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ron Gatlin and Rev. Art Hartley officiating. Burial will follow in the Maplesville City Cemetery. Atchison died Sunday, December 12 in Southland Nursing Home, Marion. Survivors include three daughters, Jo Ann Haigler of Maplesville, Rita Gail Atchison of Mobile, and Joyce Hensley of Rancho Murieta, CA; son, Roy H. Atchison of Carrollton, Georgia; 11 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie V. Atchison.
Atchison, Wheeler Eugene March 19, 1917 March 26, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, March 28, 2003, Funeral services for Wheeler Eugene Atchison, 86 of Randolph, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home with Rev. John Ingram and Danny Rasberry officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery in Stanton. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 28, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home. Born on March 19, 1917 to Robert Y. Atchison and Beulah Atchison, he died March 26, 2003 at Briarcliff Nursing Home in Alabaster. Survivors include his sons Eugene Atchison of Maplesville, Morris J. Atchison of Randolph, Willard James Atchison of Stanton, Tommy Atchison of Maplesville and Vance Atchison of Lawley; daughters Beulah Mae Davis of Marion, Goldie Mae Riffe of Maplesville, Jessie Mae Smith of Maplesville, Molly Mae Cox of Randolph; step-sons Carl Haigler of Istachatta, Fla. and Jerry Haigler of Selma; 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Earnestine Atchison; son Paul J. Atchison; daughter Ann Donahoo, grandchildren Donna Rena Riffe and Goldie Rena Riffe.
Averett, Nathan Winford 'Biggon', Jr. September 1928 July 06, 2003
Shelby County Reporter.com, Internet July 16, 2003, Nathan "Biggon" W. Averett Jr., 74, of Athens, Ga., died in an automobile accident July 6, 2003, in Anniston. He was born in September 1928 in Brent, Ala., the son of the late Nathan Winford Averett Sr. and Iona Mitchell Averett. He was of the Baptist faith, a graduate of Shelby County High School, an all-around athlete at the school, served in the United States Army as a sergeant during the Korean War and retired from Rhodes Furniture Company as a supervisor. He was also a dedicated Alabama football fan. He was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Sue Jones of Clanton and a grandson, Officer John T. Burnette III of Charlotte, N.C. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Miriam Jane Morgan Averett; three daughters, Patricia (John) Mayberry and Donna (Tommy) Burnette, all of Indian Trail, N.C., and Lisa Averett of Athens, Ga.; a brother, John D. Averett of Columbiana; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Service was July 12 at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel, the Revs. Ralph Jones and David Jones presiding. Burial followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, McEwen Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers were Jeremy Burnette, Blake Starnes, Kyle Burnette, Josh Miller, Jeff Mayberry and Larry Lamb.
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Baird, Dewey J., Jr. May 21, 1928 January 15, 2002
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, January 17, 2002, Funeral services for Dewey J. Baird, Jr., 73, Maplesville will be held at Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at 1 p.m., with Rev. James "Bo" Deloach officiating. Visitation was held at Martin Funeral Home on Jan. 16, 2002, from 6-8 p.m. Baird, was born May 21, 1928, in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was a mechanic. He died on Jan. 15, 2002 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Survivors include four step-daughters, Carolyn P. Spradlin, Maplesville, Shirley Ann McCormick, Clanton; Judy Lane Long, Clanton; Anita Kay Sullivan, Clanton; one Step-son, Jimmy Smith, Clanton; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Baird and daughter, Jeanie Baird.
Baker, Alfred, Jr., age 86, died at the home of his son, Glaucus M. Baker of Maple Springs community last Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Walnut Creek, conducted by Revs. T. B. Greenwood and N. K. Cook; Martin was directing. Grandsons served as pallbearers and grand daughters served as flower girls. Surviving are two sons, Glaucus M. Baker of Clanton, Route 2, and James Baker of Clanton Route 5. There is one daughter, Mrs. Susie Thompson of Clanton, Route 5. There are 21 grandchildren, 11 great grand children and 2 great great grand children. Alfred Baker was a member of a pioneer family of Chilton County. His father was Alfred Baker, Sr. who came here in 1825, was later representative in the Legislature from Autauga county which then comprised most of what is now Chilton county. He founded Clanton in 1870, donating most of the land. When this new county was formed in 1868 it was named Baker County in honor of Alfred Baker, which name it retained until 1875, when it became Chilton County. The mother of the deceased was Rebecca Mims Baker, member of another pioneer family. Union Banner dated October 31, 1946, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Baker, Alfred, Sr. March 16, 1828 February 09, 1896
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 1-15-1942, Picture of Alfred Baker, Sr. He and a surveyor, George W. Floyd laid off Streets of Clanton in 1870. He was born 3-16-1828 in Darlington District, South Carolina, and moved at age 6 weeks from Darlington to this area. His Full Brother, John Baker died in 1915 at age 92, he had two younger full Brothers, Stephen and Anderson Baker, and 3 full Sisters, Sarah ''Salley" Baker who first married a Mims, who was killed in the Civil War, then Sarah married Powell Headley, Emily Baker who first married a Headley and following his death Emily married Mr. Henry Mims and following the death of Mr. Mims she married Mr. V. J. Gragg, Sr., and Ellender or Ellen Baker who married Reuben Aldridge who died in the Civil War. Alfred Baker's Mother had been married to a Mr. Reuben Popwell first and she had two Popwell Sons, Reuben born 1811 and James born 1821, and these Popwell daughters, Mahalia who married Elijah Mims, Susan who married George Mims, Charlotte "Lotty" who married Joshua McHenry Hicks, and Mary Ann who married David Rogers.
Baker, Anderson, Sr. June 1845 March 23, 1916
Chilton County Alabama Deaths July 1, 1908-Dec 31, 1919, compiled by Cecil Little, Clanton, AL, Nov 1988, BAKER, Anderson, died 3-23-1916, 4:30 a.m., born in Ala., white male, farmer, age 70 yr, 7 mo, 8 days, married, parents John Baker, born in SC and Martha Baker, born in Ala., Beat 10, sudden death, Macedonia Cemetery, found dead in bed, Dr. R. J. Eiland.
Baker, Clarence Wylie October 19, 1911 April 28, 2002
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 5 A, April 30, 2002, Funeral services for Clarence Wylie Baker, 90, Clanton, were held at Concord Baptist Church on Monday, April 29, 2002, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Jones, Rev. Jeff Hughes and Rev. Ralph Brannon officiating. Burial followed at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Baker was born on Oct. 19, 1911, in Chilton County, the son of the late Stephen L. Baker and the late Ella Baker. He was a restaurant owner. He died on April 28, 2002, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Everee Baker, Clanton; one son, Curtis Baker, Clanton; two grandchildren, Christopher Baker and Bethany Lynn, both of Clanton; one brother, Howard E. Baker, Greenville, S.C.; four great grandchildren, Chase Baker, Ryan Baker, Nicholas Lynn, and Julianne Lynn, all of Clanton.
Baker, Darrell August 19, 1937 May 07, 1998
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, May 10, 1998, Funeral services for Darrell Baker, 60, of Clanton were May 9, 1998, at Glad Tidings Church of God with Rev. Harlen Harris officiating. Burial was in Glad Tidings Cemetery in Clanton with Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Baker was born Aug. 19, 1937 in Chilton County to the late Pete and Zena Mims Baker. He served in the U. S. Army and worked as a carpenter. He died May 7, 1998, at Veterans Hospital in Montgomery. He is survived by three sons: Ray, Billy B. and Kenneth D. Baker, all of Clanton; two daughters: Linda D. Sanders of Verbena and Brenda K. Headley of Clanton; three brothers: Chester Baker of Flint, Mich., Hilton Easterling of Texas and Harold Baker of Mobile; four sisters: Ruth Todd of Montgomery, Annie Pearl Baker of Clanton, and Violet Forrester and Shirley Baker, both of Mobile; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Faye Baker.
Baker, Ghurvis January 13, 1913 June 21, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, June 26, 2001, Funeral services fro Ghurvis Baker Easterling, 88, Clanton, were held on Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Concord Baptist Church, with Rev. Jeff Hughes and Rev. Scott Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Easterling was born on Jan. 13, 1913, in Chilton County, the daughter of the late Steven L. Baker and the late Sara Ella Baker. She was a lunchroom manager. She died on June 21, 2001, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Survivors include two sons, Fred A. Easterling, Clanton, and Frank Easterling, Hueytown; one daughter, Joyce Bates, Clanton; two brothers, Clarence W. Baker, Clanton, and Howard E. Baker, Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Baker, Glennie Irene October 06, 1903 September 03, 1904 Internet, http://www.bruceglenn.com/clanton.htm.
Baker, Glennie Foshee December 10, 1902 September 21, 1999
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, September 23, 1999, Funeral services for Glennie Foshee Baker, 96, Clanton, will be held at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held at Liberty Hill Baptist Church one hour prior to the service only. Baker was born on Dec. 10, 1902, the daughter of the late William Lee Foshee and Susie Ida Crowe. She was a homemaker. She died on Sept. 21, 1999, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton. Survivors include two sons, Horace L. Baker and Thomas J. Baker, both of Pittsburg, Calif.; two daughters, Mabel B. "Pat" Tucker, Montgomery, and Doris B. Knight, Birmingham; one brother, Loyd Foshee; one sister, U. L. Headley; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dolphus G. Baker.
Baker, Kenneth Darrell June 19, 1972 January 10, 2005
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, January 12, 2005, Kenneth Darrell Baker, 32, of Clanton died Monday, January 10 at UAB. Services are today at Glad Tidings Church of God at 2 p.m. with Rev. Larry Craig officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Ara Mae Baker of Clanton; three brothers, Ray Baker, Billy Baker and David Wayne Cleckler, all of Clanton; two sisters, Linda Baker and Brenda Headley, both of Clanton; six nephews, Taylor Baker, Daniel Baker, Logan Baker, Zachary Headley, Buddy Sanders, and Jody Cleckler, all of Clanton; four nieces, Holly Sanders, Sharlene Owens, Katuna Headley and Crystal Baker, all of Clanton; and a host of family and friends.
Baker, Mary Delene March 23, 1926 May 23, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, May 27, 2003, Funeral services for Mary Delene Baker, 77 of Clanton, were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wendell Kelley officiating. Burial followed at Antioch Methodist Cemetery in Maplesville. Born on March 23, 1926 to Harvey Baker and Beatrice Kelly, she died May 23, 2003 at Chilton Medical Center in Clanton. Survivors include her daughter Mary Agnes Bavar of Clanton; granddaughters Regina Harrison of Maplesville and Rebecca Horton of Columbiana; great-grandsons Dustin Gore of Columbiana and Nathan Prince of Maplesville; great-granddaughter Layne Prince of Maplesville.
Baker, Mary Varden March 07, 1916 July 07, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," July 9, 2003, Graveside services for Mary Varden Baker, 87 of Clanton, will be held at 1 p.m. today at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Clanton with Rev. Tom Jackson officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Born on March 7, 1916 to Rufus Gandy and Docie Gandy, she died July 7, 2003 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Survivors include his sons Clyde Varden of Clanton and Herman Varden of Lineville; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great child.
Baker, Ruth Ann Catherine Thacker July 10, 1861 June 25, 1928
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 6-28-1928, Mrs. Ruth Baker, Wife of A. T. Baker, died in a Birmingham Hospital. She was 67 years of age. She died Monday. Burial was in the Clanton City Cemetery. Funeral was conducted by Rev. G. G. Williams. She was daughter of James Thacker. She is survived by her Husband 6 Sons and 3 Daughters.(2) Cemeteries of Chilton by Benjamin D. Roberts, page 182, Baker, Ruth Ann C. 1861-7-10 1928-6-25.
Baker, Steve William Jan 2, 1924 November 07, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," November 9, 2004, page 3A, Steve William Baker Services for Steve William Baker, 80, of Clanton, are tomorrow at Martin Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Martin Memorial Cemetery. Friends will be received today at Martin Funeral Home Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Baker died Sunday, November 7. Surviving are his son, Ralph Price of Clanton; five daughters, Barbara Turnham of Prattville, Connie Jones of Clanton, Joan Oaks of Clanton, June Piedra of Prattville and Debbie Bass of Clanton; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Ruth Foshee of Clanton, Virginia Emfinger of Wetumpka and Lettie Walker, also of Clanton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Dean Knight and his parents, Irvin and Mae Lockhart Baker.
Ballard, Pauline Headley November 12, 1929 September 24, 1999
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, September 28, 1999, Funeral services for Pauline Headley Ballard, 69, Clanton, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Walnut Creek United Methodist in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Ballard was born on Nov. 12, 1929, in Chilton County, the daughter of the late Bud A. and Sallie Dutton. She was a home health care attendant. She died at her residence on Sept. 24, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Headley Benson, Flagler Beach, Fla.; two sons, Arthur T. Headley, Panama City, Fla., and Thad Headley, Selma; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Wallace Headley.
Barrett, Mrs. Cora Lee, age 69, died at the home in Prattville Monday
morning. Services were held at Providence Church in Coosa County Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock--Spigener directing.
Survivors:
George E. Barrett--son--Rockford
Milton A. Barrett--son--Eaton Park, FL
Webster E. Barrett--son--Verbena
Quenton R. Barrett--son--Prattville
Henry E. Barrett--son--Lakeland, FL
William A. Barrett--son--Verbena
Mrs. Ola E. Baxley--daughter--Lakeland, FL
Mrs Annie M. Johnson--daughter--Jemison
28 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
(Note--this is Cora Lee Murphy Barrett--daughter of Milton Murphy and Joannah Allen Murphy)
Union Banner dated 7-8-1954 Clanton, AL, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Barrett, Judson C. (Judge), age 72, of 5305 Court P. Central Park,
Birmingham, died at Fairfield Hospital Monday Jan. 11th. Services were held
at Spigener Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. J. W.
Jones. Burial was at Samaria, Spigener directing. Nephews served as
pallbearers. Surviving is the wife, Mrs Laura Gulledge Barrett of Birmingham; one daughter, Mrs Cooper H. Horton also of Birmingham; one brother Charlie Barrett; one sister, Mrs Ella Glenn; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Union Banner dated 1-14-1954 Clanton, Al, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Barrett, Mrs. Martha Cordelia Fulmer, age 72, died at the home near Clanton last Sunday at 11:35 p. m. following a illness of several weeks. Services were at New Salem Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Revs. J. W. Jones, Fred Lowerey, and Homer Carroll. Martin directing. Pallbearers were Milton, Lamar, John Douglas and Hoyt Barrett, Tonie Connell Jr. and Julius Barrett. Flower girls were granddaughter and friends of the family.
Survivors:
Edgar Barrett--son--NY
Fred, Ernest and Harvey Barrett--sons--Clanton
Earl Barrett--son--Selma
Mrs. Ella Foshee--daughter--Thorsby
Mrs. Pearlie Connell--daughter--Clanton
Mrs. Ethel Headley--daughter--Clanton
Mrs. Bell Dobbs--sister--Fayette, AL
She was a native of Coosa County and daughter of Isaiah Fulmer and Jane
Ingram Fulmer. Her husband was the late J. Milton Barrett. The family has
been living in Chilton County for some forty years
Union Banner dated 6-10-1954 Clanton, AL, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Barrett, Robert C., age 80, of Clanton, Ala. died at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 28. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday from Providence church in Coosa County, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Jones and Rev. L. D. Hughes. Interment was in church cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters--Miss Elsie Barrett of Clanton, Mrs J.
Luther Glenn, Titus, Ala., Rte. 2; 2 brothers--J. C. Barrett of Olando,
Fla., C. L. Barrett of Dothan, Ala.; 1 sister, Mrs J. C. Glenn of Elmore,
Ala. Pallbearers were grand sons and grand sons-in-law. Spigener Funeral
Home in charge.
Union Banner dated January 2, 1952, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Bates, Oscar F., age 83, died at the home at Thorsby Friday morning at 3:30 o'clock. Services were at Collins Chapel Saturday afternoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. R. B. Burks and Rev. L. E. Daniels; Spigener directing. Pallbearers were: Chit Ray, V. E. Wyatt, S. M. Pate, H. W. Reinhardt, M. Manning and W. H. Rayford. The wife, Mrs Dora Thacker Bates, survives, as well as two sons--Wheeler Bates of Alden, Ala. and Henry Bates of Adamsville; one daughter, Mrs Howard Mims of Route 2,; five brothers--F. A. Bates of Tuscaloosa, Helyard of Selma, Tommie and Hobson, both of Birmingham, Gelvie of Columbia, SC; two sisters--Mrs Dora Barrett of Maplesville, Mrs Mollie Easterling of Dolomite, Ala. There are thirteen grand children and one great grand child. Native of Chilton County, Oscar F. was son of John Bates Diles? Bates. He married Dora Thacker 48 years ago.
Union-Banner dated Sept. 10, 1953, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Bean, Andrew J./Zachariah May 28, 1869 January 14, 1942
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 1-22-1942, Andrew J. Bean, 73, died Jan. 14. Burial was at Collins Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his Wife, Mrs. Susan Bean, 1 Son, W. T. Bean of Clanton, 1 Daughter, 3 Brothers, John, Will, And Wiley, 4 Sisters, Mrs. T. J. Martin, Mrs. Jim Pate, Mrs. Joe Bratton, and Mrs. J.A. Mahan.
Bean, Curtys March 26, 1906 October 20, 1996
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 5, October 26, 1996, Services for Curtys B. Martin, 90, of Jemison were Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Minister Greg Anderson officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery in Jemison with Martin Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Martin was born March 26, 1906, in Alabama to the late John Pinkney and Nattie Vinzant Bean. She worked as a school teacher. She died Sunday, October 20, 1996, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton. She is survived by three sons: Zane Martin of Thorsby, Wayne Martin of Mt. Olive and Kendall Martin of Jemison; her daughter, Glenda LeBerte of Tampa, Fla.; her sister Loys Gore of Clanton; three brothers: L. M. "Sonny" Bean of Jemison, Billy Ray Bean and Harold Dean Bean, both of Anniston; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Bean, Jadie Herman September 14, 1917 January 04, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, January 7, 2001, Funeral services for Jadie Herman Bean, 83, Clanton, were held at Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, with the Rev. Olen P. Hutchins officiating. Burial followed at New Salem Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Bean was born on Sept 14, 1917, in Chilton County, the son of the late Jadie D. and Florance Bean. He was a farmer. He died at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster on Jan. 4, 2001. Survivors include one brother, H. O. Bean, Clanton; one special friend, Lula Mae Smitherman, Clanton; and several nieces and nephews.
Bean, James Vernon September 25, 1918 April 06, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, April 9, 2000, Funeral Services for James Vernon Bean, 81, Clanton, will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2000, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m., with Rev. Fred Donovan officiating. Burial will follow in New Salem Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Bean was born on Sept 25, 1918, in Chilton County, the son of the late Wilbur J. and Ida Gentry Bean. He was a carpenter. He died on April 6, 2000, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Parr, Clanton; one son Larry Bean, Clanton; one nephew; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Bean, Johnny Lowell August 10, 1941 July 25, 1998
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, July 29, 1998, Graveside services for Johnny Lowell Bean, 56, of Clanton were July 26, 1998, at Mineral Springs Baptist Cemetery with Rev. David Jones and Rev. Derrell Jones officiating and Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Bean was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Alabama to Irene and the late Lowell M. Bean. He worked as a carpenter. He died July 25, 1998, at his residence in Clanton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Lowell Vance Bean of Jemison; a daughter, Tina Tanesa Boyd of Verbena; and two grandchildren.
Bean, Lois Lorene Davenport January 05, 1921 November 26, 1997
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, November 30, 1997, Services for Mrs. Lois Lorene Davenport Bean, 76 of Clanton were Saturday, November 29, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Donovan officiating. Burial was in new Salem Baptist Cemetery with martin Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Bean died November 26 at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include her husband, James V. Bean of Clanton; a son, Larry Bean of Clatnon; a daughter-in-law, Jan Bean of Clanton; a daughter, mrs. Lisa Pharr of Clanton; s son-in-law, Keith parr of Claton; three granddaughters, Patricia Ann Meherg of Chelsea, Brandy Lynn Bookholdt and Hailey Lorisa Parr, both of Clanton; a grandson, Tyson Melester of Petaluma, CA; three great-grandchildren, Whitney Nicole MeHerg of Chelsea, Keela Amber Lucas and Brandon Bean, both of Clanton.
Bearden, Anthony Redge 'Tony' November 29, 1953 July 02, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, July 5, 2000, Funeral services for Anthony Redge Bearden, 46, a resident of Bessemer and former resident of Clanton, will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at City of Hope Chapel in Bessemer. Interment will follow at 2: 30 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with a short service. Bearden was born on Nov. 29, 1953 at Craig Air Force Base in Selma, the son of Redge Berton and Betty Crowley Bearden. A butcher by trade, he lived in and around Clanton and Maplesville most of his life, moving to Bessemer in 1995. He died on July 2, 2000 at Cooper Green Hospital in Birmingham. He is survived by a daughter, Lori James Bearden Shutes; a son Reginald 'Reggie' James Bearden; a son-in-law, MIchael Shutes; one grandson, Michel Garrett Shutes; two sisters, Debbie Bearden Fassett and Diane Bearden Champion; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Red Berton and Betty Crowley Bearden; and his grandparents, William Redge and Sally Jo Bearden and Thomas and Louise Horton Crowley.
Bearden, Joseph Reuben, Jr., Col. December 06, 1922 March 07, 1999
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, March 14, 1999, COLUMBIA-Services with military rites for Col. Joseph R. Bearden, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret), 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Boyce Chapel, with burial in Elmwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home, Lutheran Hospice or First Baptist Church. Col. Bearden died Sunday, March 7, 1999. Born in Straven, Ala., he was a son of the late Joseph Reuben and Mae Hambrick Bearden. He received a BS degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama and master's degree in human resources management from Pepperdine University. He was also a graduate of Command and General Staff College and Army War College. Retired from the Army Reserve, he served with the 3rd Army during World War II receiving two meritorious services awards. He also served with the Reserve 360 COSCOM. AS an electrical engineer, Col. Bearden spent 15 years with Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, Tenn., 26 years with Allied Signal and two years with Union Camp Corporation in Columbia. Col. Bearden was past commander of Lake Murray Power Squadron, member of Fort Jackson Officers' Club and deacon and usher at First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Jean Donovan Bearden of Columbia; daughters, Sharon Bearden Tomlin and Dr. Lisa J. Bearden, both of Columbia; brother, Gary Bearden of Maplesville, Ala.; sisters, Dr. Marilyn Giles and Elizabeth Johnson, both of Montgomery, Ala.; grandson Joseph Pearson Tomlin; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Bearden, Raymond Mar 24, 1930 December 05, 2004
"Selma Times-Journal," Internet, December 7, 2004, Raymond Bearden, 74, died Sunday, December 5, 2004 in a Birmingham, AL hospital. Graveside services are 10:00 am Thursday, December 9, 2004 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Stanton, AL, with Elder Robert Baker and Elder Virgil Barnard officiating and Lawrence Funeral Home directing. Survivors include one son, Steve Bearden; one daughter, Lisa Dempsey; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers, Richard Bearden, Norman Bearden, and James Bearden; sisters, Frances Coon and Barbara Jean Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home. Mr. Bearden was born in Clanton and raised in Selma, He was an Eagle Scout, was retired from the U. S. Air Force Reserve with 33 years service. He was also retired from the US Postal Service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.
Bentley, Samuel Thomas, Sr. December 20, 1919 January 28, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, February 1, 2000, Funeral services for Samuel Thomas 'Sam' Bentley, Sr., 80, Thorsby, were held on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Harry Gulledge and Rev. Alvin Porter officiating. Burial followed at Thorsby Memorial Cemetery in Thorsby, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Bentley was born on Dec. 20, 1919, in Alabama, the son of the late Eli N. and Maude Bentley. He was a farmer and served in the Navy. He died on Jan. 28, 2000, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, Bess N. Bentley, Thorsby; one daughter, Rebecca B. Gallups, Gulf Shores; one son, S.T. 'Tom' Bentley, Jr., Thorsby; one sister Margorie Bentley Vardaman, Birmingham; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Bentley.
Bice, Bobby Frank August 30, 1939 April 13, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," April 15, 2003, Funeral services for Bobby Frank Bice, 63 of Clanton, will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Payton officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Clanton. Born on Aug. 30, 1939 to A. V. Bice and Studie Bice, he died Sunday, April 13, 2003 at his home. Survivors include his brother, Lamar Bice of Powder Springs, Ga.
Bice, H. D. 'Buck' August 02, 1909 September 13, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, Sept 15, 2000, Funeral services for H. D. 'Buck' Bice, 91, Clanton will be held at Concord Baptist Church in Clanton on Friday, Sept 15, 2000, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ralph Jones and Rev. Jeff Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Bice was born on Aug. 2, 1909, in Chilton County, the son of the late Wiley and Zora Bice. He was the owner and operator of Chilton County Feed and Seed in Clanton. He died on Sept 13, 2000, at Chilton Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Edna Wyatt Bice, Clanton; one son, Neal Bice, Clanton; and three grandsons.
Bice, Noah Jackson 'Bud' 1852 1925
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, 3-19-1925, Mr. Noah J. Bice died of stroke South of Clanton. He left Widow, 6 Sons, and 4 daughter burial at Walnut Creek.
Bice, Oliver Cleveland August 12, 1934 February 02, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, February 4, 2003, Funeral services for Oliver C. Bice, 68 of Jemison, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Memorial Gardens in Jemison. Visitation services will be held at Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 from 5-8 p.m. Born on Aug. 12, 1934 to John Henry Bice Sr. and Annie Blanch Rice, he died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Survivors include his son Randall (Kelly) Bice of Jemison; daughters Kathy Bice (Randall) Headley of Clanton and Lisa Bice of Jemison; grandsons Joe Bice, David Bice and Chris Loyd; granddaughter Stephanie Hughes; great-grandchildren Dusty Hughes, Bryan Hughes and Brittney Hughes; brothers J.D. Bice, G. W. Bice, Buery Bice, O'Neal Bice, Wayne Bice and Benny Bice; sisters Lorene Ellison, Aileen Collum, Rubena Cofer, Lillie Mae Porter and Leaona Wells; mother-in-law Clara Mae Lewis and a host of nieces and nephews.
Bice, Walter Lee December 28, 1921 October 08, 1998
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, October 14, 1998, Funeral services for Walter Lee Bice, 76, of Maplesville were Oct. 10, 1998, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Littleton officiating. Burial was in Midway Memorial Cemetery in Jemison with Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Bice was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Alabama to the late John C. and Bell B. Bice. He worked as a superintendent. He died Oct. 8, 1998, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alex City. He is survived by his wife, Aubry Ann Bice of Maplesville; a daughter, Jo Ann Varden of Jemison; two sons: Peter L. Bice of Howell, Mich., and Terry L. Bice of Maplesville; a sister, Kathleen Martin of Lipscomb; and four grandchildren.
Billingsley, Frances Carolyn Tindol September 22, 1908 July 03, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, July 4, 2001, Funeral services for Fannie Carolyn Billingsley, 92, Wetumpka, will be held at Indian Grave Baptist Church on Thursday, July 5, 2001, at 11 am., with Rev. David Awtrey and Rev. Mike McLemore officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Grave Cemetery in Billingsley, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, July 4, 2001, from 5-8 p.m. Billingsley was born on Sept 22, 1908, in Autauga County, the daughter of the late Dave Tindol and the late Sally V. Tindol. She was a homemaker. She died on July 3, 2001, at Wetumpka Nursing facility.
Blackmon, Cecil Palmer February 08, 1943 September 28, 2002
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2A, October 1, 2002, Funeral services for Cecil Palmer Blackmon, 59, Jemison, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Buford officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pea Ridge, with Rockco Funeral Home officiating. Blackmon died in Alabaster on Sept. 28, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Gaylo Blackmon, Jemison; three daughters, Jackie Armstrong and Becky Blackmon, both of Birmingham, Candy Blackmon, Jemison; one son-in-law, Danny Blackmon, Birmingham; two brothers, Robert Blackmon, Jemison, Sim Blackmon, Montevallo, four grandchildren, Kimberly Armstrong, Danny Ray Armstrong, Lee Nix, Ashley Scott.
Blalock, Mrs. Elsie Ree, age 74, of Clanton died on April 9 in the Chilton County hospital. A native of Chilton County, she was born on March 10, 1901. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Inez Wilson, Sylacauga, Mrs. Delene Headley, Clanton; three brothers, Bonnie
Miller, Verbena, Jim Miller, Clanton, Gerald Miller, Clanton; three sisters, Mrs. Decie Wells, Clanton, Mrs. Lera Traywick, Clanton, Mrs. Loraine Downs, Birmingham; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 on April 11 at Martin Chapel with interment held in Chestnut Creek Cemetery. The Rev. J. W. Shaw was the officiating minister. Active pallbearers were: Mr. Donnie Headley, Mr. Roger Wilson, Mr. Billy Austin, Mr. Lyndol Williamson, Mr. Barry Jones and Mr. Paul Miller. Martin Funeral Home
directing.
Chilton News dated April 17, 1975, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Blalock, Frances Pearl Duke March 02, 1919 April 04, 1999
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, April 6, 1999, Funeral services for Frances Duke Blalock, 80, of Clanton, will be held on Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gary Voyles officiating. Burial will follow at New Salem Baptist Cemetery, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 6, from 5-8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Blalock was born in Chilton County on March 2, 1919, the daughter of the late Benjamine Harrison and Sarah Vickers Duke. She was a dietician and a member of the Eastern Star. She died on April 4, 1999, at Shelby Medical Center in Alabaster. Among the survivors are one daughter, Patricia Smith, Clanton; one son, Bennie Marler, Warrior River; one brother, John Melvin Duke, Brookside; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Blalock, William Asberry 'Berry' September 17, 1876 July 08, 1945
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 7-12-1945, Mr. W. A. "Berry" Blalock, age 68, died July 8. Burial Chestnut Creek. Survived by his Wife, 1 Son, W. M. Blalock, 1 daughter Mrs. Houston Nivens, 2 Sisters, Mrs. Alice Smith, and Mrs. Mollie Barrett, 9 Brothers, Hawkins of Columbiana, Ben, Steve, Jim, I. O., Ollie, Charlie, and Lorenza of Clanton and Dewey of Birmingham, Also his Mother, Mrs. Curtis Blalock.
Blalock, William Curtis November 07, 1857 December 07, 1936
Genealogical Abstracts from Chilton County Newspapers 1898 through 1945, compiled by Cecil Little, 12-10-1936, William Curtis Blalock, age 79, died at his home in the Maple Springs community Dec. 7. He died of Heart dropsy. Burial was at Chestnut Creek Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.D. Hughes and Rev. G. G. Williams. He was born in Coosa County in 1857 and married Miss Blocker in 1873, 6 Children were born to them, his first Wife died and about 50 years ago he married Miss Mary Bishop also of Coosa County and to this union was born 7 Children. The Family moved to Chilton County 37 years ago. His Children by his first marriage are W. A. Blalock of near Clanton, J. Hawkins Blalock of near Columbiana, Benjamine G. Blalock of Bethel Community, Mrs. Sam Smith and Mrs. Loney Barrett both of Concord Community. His Children by his last Wife also surviving are: Jim C. Blalock, Stephen L. Blalock, Ivy O. Blalock, Charlie E. Blalock, Dewey Blalock, Lorenza Blalock, and Ollie E. Blalock all of Clanton Area. His Last Wife, Mrs. Mary Bishop Blalock also survives him.
Bone, Clyde N. July 05, 1936 February 09, 2002
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 3A, February 22, 2002, Funeral services for Clyde Bone (SSgt USAF, Retired), 65, Warner Robbins, Ga., were held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Christopher-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bert Tippett officiating. Burial followed at Partway Memorial Gardens with full military honors, with Christopher-Smith Funeral Home of Warner Robbins directing. Bone was born in Prattville, the son of Elbert and Effie Bone, and was raised in Clanton. He retired from the U. S. Air Force after 20 years of service. During his service career he served during the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. He resided in Warner Robbins since his retirement from the Air Force in 1972. After his retirement he worked for 20 years with the Houston County (Ga.) Sheriff's Department. He had worked for the past seven years as a security officer and was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Roseberry Bone, Warner Robbins, Ga.; two sons, Art Bone, Fayetteville, N. C., and Chris Bone, Warner Robbins, Ga.; tow sisters, Doris Tippett, Clanton, and Dorothy Benton, Columbia, S. C.; and five grandsons.
Bonnett, Earnest E., age 59, a resident of Montgomery for two years, died at a Montgomery hospital at 4 p.m. Friday, following an extended illness. Funeral services were held at the Marbury Baptist church at 3:30 Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Lamar Davis and the Rev. J. G. Colley. Burial was in the family cemetery at Mt. Creek, with White chapel directing. Pallbearers were barbers of Montgomery. Surviving are two daughters, Misses Ruth Virginia and Nora Lee Bonnett, both of Montgomery; one son Leon J. Bonnett, Montgomery; four brothers--G. H. Bonnett of Marbury, Phillip, Erskin and Emmett Bonnett; all of Tirus. Widely known in the southern part of Chilton county and Autauga county, E. E. Bonnett came to this area from Coosa county some twenty-two years ago. He lived in Mt. Creek most of this time, practicing his trade as a barber there and at Marbury. The family was known for their daily singings which occurred usually late in the afternoon or early evenings. The funeral was unique in that it was worked out, step by step, to the last detail by Mr. Bonnett before his death. As was so appropriately stated by Rev. Davis ""Mr. Bonnett lived an orderly live; he died an orderly death; he planned his funeral services in an orderly fashion."" The services were carried out exactly as the program was written by him. Union Banner dated August 15, 1946, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Bonnett, Rev. George Henry, 72, died in a Montgomery hospital on Sept 9, 1955.
Survivors:
Mrs Maude B. Bonnett--wife--Deatsville
Curtriss Bonnett--son--Chattanooga, TN
Mrs. J. E. Varner--dau--Deatsville
Mrs. Frank Calloway--dau--Mt. Creek
Mrs. B. D. Guy--dau--Montgomery
Mrs. D. T. Middleton--dau--Montgomery
He was buried at New Hope (did not say what county)
Transcribed by Otis Murphy
Bonnett, Phillip Peterson, age 57, died at Prattville Hospital September 6th at 2 p.m. Services were held at Proctor Creek in Coosa County at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Elders G. A. Dixon, J. A. Raines, Sidney Gray, and Sidney Deloach. Pallbearers at the home were: Ed Wilkins, D. L. Buckhalter, Alvin Campbell, Leo Litaker and Ulysis Courtney. Serving at the grave were nephews of the deceased. Martin was directing. Besides the wife, Mrs. Hattie Glenn Bonnett, surviving are three sons--Clarence, Chester and David, of Birmingham and Bessemer; two daughters--Mrs. Berta Fant of Bessemer and Mrs. Joyce Cardin of Birmingham. There are three brothers--Emmett of Verbena, Erskin of Titus, and George of Deatsville. Elder Bonnett was a native of Coosa County, where he lived up until a few years ago when he removed to Enterprise community in this county.
Union Banner dated September 11, 1947, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Brasher, Edna H. October 05, 1922 September 26, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, September 27, 2001, Funeral services for Edna H. Brasher, 78 and a resident of Maplesville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept 28, 2001 at Sardis Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery in Maplesville. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001 from 5-8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Born on Oct 6, 1922 in Morgan County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Major Hunt and the late Maggie Sheffield Hunt. A seamstress she died on Sept 26, 2001 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse James Brasher. She is survived by her sister, Hazel Haley of Greensboro, Ga.; four sisters-in-law, Ruby Pierson, Lossie Thornton and Evelyn Brasher, all of Maplesville, and Rosie Lee Brasher of Baytown, Texas; a brother-in-law, Charles Haley of Greensboro, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Bray, Minnie Hazel June 13, 1913 May 17, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, May 18, 2004, Minnie Hazel Bray Services for Minnie Bray, 90, of Maplesville, will be held May 19 at Sardis Baptist Church, at 11 a.m. Reverends David Bishop and C. W. Turner Jr. will officiate. Visitation will be held today, May 18, at Martin Funeral Home from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Bray, a homemaker, died May 17. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Thompson of Huntsville; son, Joseph Bray of Clanton; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Bridges, John M., age 57, died of a heart attack at a Birmingham hospital Saturday, December 19th. Services were held Sunday from the First Methodist Church of Bessemer; burial in Elmwood cemetery. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Winnie Reynolds Bridges and five children--Jack Bridges of Gadsden, Mrs. Gillis Cammack of Selma, Mrs. Ennis Washburn of Autaugaville, Dr. James Bridges of New Oleons, and Terrell Bridges of Lake Charles, La. Mr. Bridges spent his boyhood days at Marvel, Ala. but had lived at Bessemer for a number of years. The family lived in Clanton for a brief while some twenty-five years ago. He was married to Winnie Reynolds, of
Clanton, daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. L. H. Reynolds some thirty-five years ago.
Union-Banner dated December 24, 1953, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Brigance, Herbert L. 'Hub' 1934 March 05, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, March 7, 2004, Herbert L. "Hub" Brigance Services for Hub Brigance, 70, of Clanton, will be held today, March 7, at Martin Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Martin Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Jay Hurd officiating. Mr. Brigance, a veteran's service officer, died at Chilton Medical Center March 5. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Moore Brigance of Clanton; son, Stephen Brigance of Woodbridge, Va.; daughter, Freida Fore of Clanton; brothers, Elmer Brigance of Marietta, Ga., and J. Wendel Brigance of Lilburn, Ga.; sisters, Audrey Howard of Selma, Virginia Gillespie of Montgomery, Marjorie Deason of Billingsley; grandsons, James White of Lawrenceville Ga. and Ryan Brigance of Woodbridge; granddaughters, Kayla and Amelia Fore of Clanton and Dana Brigance of Woodbridge. He was the son of Samuel and Alma Brigance.
Broadhead, Shirley Ann July 18, 1935 December 04, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, December 6, 2001, Funeral services for Shirley Ann Broadhead, 67, Montgomery, will be held at Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Billy Boatwright officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Baptist Cemetery at Maplesville, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Broadhead was born in Chilton County, the daughter of the late Crit Atchison and the late Velma Spivey Atchison. She was a homemaker. She died on Dec. 4, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Ann Burt and Linda Faye Brasher, both of Maplesville, and Donna Renna Wright, Plantersville; one sister, Floretta Harrison, Maplesville; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Brown, Audie Lloyd February 08, 1906 February 25, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, February 27, 2001, Funeral services for Audie Lloyd Brown, 95, Verbena, will be held at Chestnut Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Joe Perkins, Rev. Keith Edwards, and Rev. Derek Deavers officiating. Burial will follow at Chestnut Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Verbena, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Brown was born on Feb. 8, 1906, in Chilton County, the son of the late Whit and Martha Brown. He was a correctional officer and served in the Army from Jan. 8, 1943, until Aug. 5, 1943. He died at his residence on Feb. 25, 2001. Survivors include his wife, Sattie R. Brown, Verbena; three daughters, Hazel Hann, Janice M. Adams, and Malinda A. Brown, all of Verbena; three sons, Thomas Lloyd Brown, Donnie E. Brown, and Winston Brown, all of Verbena; two sisters, Daisy Brown and Mattie B. Hay, both of Sylacauga; two brothers, Edker Brown, Mobile, and Grady Brown, Sylacauga; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Brown, Claudia S. July 07, 1908 November 14, 1908
Chilton County Alabama Deaths July 1, 1908-Dec 31, 1919, compiled by Cecil Little, Clanton, AL, Nov 1988, page 2, BROWN, Claudia, died 11-8-1908, born Ala., White Female, age 4 mo., Father Elzie Brown, born Ala., Mother Martha Brown, born Ala., beat 10, Cooper, Pneumonia, Chestnut Creek Cemetery, Dr. R.J. Eiland.
Brown, Frank Britton January 20, 1918 February 28, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, March 4, 2003, Funeral services for Frank Britton Brown, 85 of Maplesville, were held Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Tucker officiating. Burial followed at Abney Cemetery. Born on Jan. 20, 1918 to Francis H. Brown and Mary Brown (Abney) he died Friday, Feb. 28 at Shelby Medical Center in Alabaster. Survivors include his brothers Thomas Abney Brown of Maplesville and George Knight Brown of Mountain Brook; nieces Charlotte B. Crow of Birmingham, Pat Taylor of Birmingham and Susan Brown of Atlanta; nephews Thomas A. Brown Jr. of Montgomery, Frank B. Brown II of Maplesville, F. H. Brown of New Orleans and John K. Brown of Prattville.
Brown, Leo Edward January 20, 1936 June 03, 2002
"Selma Times-Journal," page 2A, June 5, 2002, Leo E. Brown, Sr., of Maplesville, died Monday, June 3, 2002. Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Alpine Baptist Church with William Earl Short officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Martin Funeral Home directing. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Brown of Maplesville; his mother, Bertha Brown of Centreville; daughters, Donna (Tim) Perry of Centreville and Michelle (Greg) Ellison of Rogersville, Mo.; stepdaughters, Glenda (Tommy) Clemmons and Connie (James ) Hopkins of Selma; stepsons, Michael (Sheila) Crocker and Russell Crocker of Maplesville, Tom (Collette) DeMent of Atlanta, Ga., and Lee (Wanda) DeMent of Opelika; grandchildren, Lee and Brandilyn Perry of Centreville, Laura Kyle and Skylar Ellison of Rogersville, Mo, Kyle and Lee Clemmons of Maplesville, Cyndy and Lisa Hopkins of Selma, Dale and Kristen Maddox, and Scott Crocker all of Maplesville and Adam Skelton of Selma; sister, Faye (E. C.) Downs of Centreville; a brother, Brady (Judy) Brown of Winfield; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, A. J. Brown of Centreville and a son, Leo E. Brown, Jr. "Junior" of Opelika. Family visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Martin Funeral Home in Clanton. The body will lie in state at the church on Thursday, prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Active pallbearers are John Downs, Tim Fondren, Tim Perry, Tommy Clemons, Micheal Crocker, Russell Crocker, Phillip Chandler and J. W. Bone. Honorary pallbearers are Phillip Desmond, E. C. Downs, Brady Brown, Bill Moore, Lawrence Chandler and Roscoe Godwin.
Bryant, Clarice Irene Driver November 15, 1918 January 31, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, February 2, 2001, Graveside services will be held for Clarice Irene Driver Bryant, 82, Clanton, at Chestnut Creek Baptist Cemetery on Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Harlen Harris officiating and Martin Funeral Home directing. Bryant was born on Nov. 15, 1918, in Chilton County, the daughter of the late Lewis Henry and Elizabeth Virginia Driver. She was a homemaker. She died at Shelby Baptist Medical Center on Jan. 31, 2001. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Harold Bryant, Clanton, and one sister, Lena Mae Dennis, Clanton.
Bryant, Dock R. October 22, 1878 December 28, 1969
"The Chilton County News," page 8, January 1, 1970, Bryant, Dock R. , age 90, of Cooper, died December 28th at Chilton County Hospital. He was a native of Coosa County, born October 22, 1879. Funeral services were held at Chestnut Creek on December 30th at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. L. E. Hand officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include: three daughters: Roxie Thornton, Birmingham; Zadie Todd, Clanton; and Ludella Franks, Americus, Ga. Two sons survive: Grady Bryant and John Bryant of Cooper, 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren also survive.
Buckless, Ruby Bean August 07, 1922 December 01, 2001
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, December 4, 2001, Graveside services for Ruby Bean Buckless, 79, Locust Grove, Ga., will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Thorsby, with Rev. Roland Davis officiating and Martin Funeral Home directing. Buckless was born on Aug. 7, 1922, in Alabama, the daughter of the late Leonard Bean and the late Velvie Bean. She was a homemaker. She died on Dec. 1, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include two sons, Fred Buckless and Fredrick Buckless, both of Locust Grove, Ga.; one brother, Earl Bean, Huntsville; 10 grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.
Burkhalter, Ethel Deloach February 27, 1908 August 22, 2002 "The Clanton Advertiser," page 2A, August 23, 2002, Funeral services for Ethel Deloach Burkhalter, 94, Clanton, will be held at Bethany Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Paul Armstrong and Rev. Jason Clouse officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in Verbena, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, from 5-8 p.m. Burkhalter was born on Feb. 27, 1908 in Coosa County, the daughter of the late J. J. DeLoach and the late Cora Lee Terrell DeLoach. She was a homemaker. She died on Aug 22, 2002, in Decatur. Survivors include on daughter, Betty Burkhalter, Decatur; one son-in-law, Arthur Taylor, Decatur; one son, Wayne Burkhalter, Leeds; one daughter-in-law, Anne Burkhalter, Leeds; two sisters, Lil Mae Courtney, Clanton, Ophelia Griffin, Verbena; one brother, James Jackson DeLoach, Jr., Clanton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Burkhalter, Ernest September 07, 1910 September 07, 1997
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, September 10, 1997, Funeral services for Ernest Burkhalter, 87, of Verbena are today, Sept. 10, 1997, at 2 p.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Smitherman and the Rev. Jack Drinkwater officiating. Burial will be in Floyd Baptist Cemetery in Verbena with Martin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Burkhalter was born Sept 7, 1997, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. He is survived by his wife, Audrey J. Burkhalter of Verbena; a son, Gordon Burkhalter of Clanton; two daughters: Beverly Wingard of Verbena and Joy Richardson of Prattville; three granddaughters: Alyce Smith of Rapid City, S.D., Cindy Donahoo of Auburn and Jenni Mims of Opelika; a grandson, Kevin Richardson of Prattville; and seven great-grandchildren: Luke Burkhalter, Lee Burkhalter, Brent Smith, Bobby Donahoo, Brandon Mims, Nicki Donahoo and Bailee Mims.
Burks, Albert B., age 76, died at the home, Clanton, route 3 Monday morning at 8:10 o'clock. Services were at Bethel.
Survivors:
Mrs Amey Burks--wife
Mrs. Luther Little--daughter--Clanton
Alvin Burks--son--Birmingham
Vernon T. Burks--son--Birmingham
3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild
He was born in Coosa County on 9-23-1877 and was son of Jerry Burks and Luaretta Lee Burks--He was married to Amey Kelley some 55 years.
Union Banner dated 5-18-1954 Clanton, AL, transcribed by Otis Murphy
Burks, Robert Eugene, Jr. July 16, 1930 August 05, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, August 8, 2004, Robert Eugene Burks, Jr. Services for Robert Eugene Burks, Jr., 74, of Verbena, will be Saturday, August 7 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. with Rev. Charles Brooks, Rev. Derek Deavers and Rev. Joe Perkins officiating. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. Mr. Burks died August 5. Survivors include his wife, Mary Helen Burks of Verbena; three daughters, Linda Wells of Clanton, Wanda Lowery of Clanton and Valerie Arant of Verbena; his brother, Gerald Burks of Verbena; his sisters, Betty Sue Guard of Pensacola, Fla., and Lois Bodey of Manchester, TN; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Burnett, Dennis Oliver 'Bud', Jr. December 08, 1931 April 06, 2004
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, April 7, 2004, Dennis Oliver "Bud" Burnett Jr. Services for Bud Burnett Jr., 72, of Maplesville, will be held April 8 at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Rasberry officiating, Visitation will be held today, April 7, at Ebenezer Baptist Church from 6-8 p.m. Burnett, a car salesman, died April 6 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Survivors include his sons, Dennis O Burnett, III of Maplesville and Mike Burnett of Plantersville; his daughter, Becky Burnett of Maplesville; granddaughters Christy Knowles of Montevallo and Kailee Burnett of Maplesville; grandsons Trey Burnett and Beau Burnett, both of Maplesville; great grandson James William Knowles of Montevallo and his sister, Agnes Friday of Stanton.
Burnett, Dolly Jean October 31, 1931 May 31, 1999
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, June 2, 1999, Funeral services for Dolly Jean Burnett, 67, Maplesville, will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, with Rev. Aubry Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Burnett was born in Alabama on Oct. 31, 1931, the daughter of the late Issac A. and Carrie Dennis. She was a secretary. She died on May 31, 1999, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. Survivors include her husband, D. O. "Bud" Burnett, Jr. Maplesville; one daughter, Becky Burnett, Maplesville; two sons, Dennis Burnett, Maplesville, Mike Burnett, Plantersville; five sisters, Laura Ann Murphree, Hoover, Mattie Green, Selma, Elizabeth McCurdy, Montgomery, Dorothy Hubbard, Talladega, and Jeanette Giles, Cropwell; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, Montevallo.
Burnett, Eva Marie July 01, 1922 February 12, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2A, February 14, 2003, Funeral services for Eva M. Burnett, 80 of Selma, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 with Rev. William Earl Short and Paul Atchison officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Cemetery in Maplesville. Born on July 1, 1922 to Marion Chandler and Mamie Chandler, she died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at Vaughn Region Medical Center/ Parkway in Selma. Survivors include her sons Larry Joe (Faye) Anderson of Plantersville, and Billy (Cindy) Burnett of Selma, Brothers Burt Chandler of Maplesville and Barney Chandler of Maplesville; sisters Nettie B. Broadhead of Clanton and Eula Hayes of Clanton; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Her husband Bill Burnett, sons William Earl Anderson and Douglas McArthur Anderson, daughter Virginia Payne, and sisters Lucille Weathers and Maggie Anderson preceded her in death.
Burnette, Susie Annice November 13, 1910 September 11, 2000
"The Clanton Advertiser," page 2, September 12, 2000, Funeral services for Susie Anniece Burnette, 89, Opelika, will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Rick Glenn and Rev. Richard Harrison officiating. Burial followed at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery in Stanton, with Martin Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church at Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Burnette was born on Nov. 13, 1910, in Alabama, the daughter of the late Emmett and Velma Huff. She was a homemaker. She died on Sept. 11, 2000, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Frances Shirley, Opelika; one son, Kenneth Burnette, Ozard; three brothers, Ira Huff, Montgomery, Obrie Huff, Stanton, Willard Huff, Selma; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Burnette, Malcolm 'Pete' March 1, 1925 July 2, 2003
"The Clanton Advertiser," July 6, 2003, Services for Malcolm "Pete" Burnette, 78 of Chattanooga, Tenn., were held Saturday, July 5, at 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Chattanooga. The Rev. Billy Dean officiated the service. Burial took place at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Burnette, the son the late Sam Dudley and Mettie Octavia Burnette, retired from Roadway Express and was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his brothers Wordner, Allie and Dudley Burnette, Jr., as well as his wife, Nola Burnette. He is survived by his sister, Farris Lee Blackmon of Jemison and his daughter, Phyllis (Bob) Lackey of Harrison, Tenn. He is also survived by his sons Kenneth (Vicki) Burnette of Panama City Beach, Fla., Richard (Leslie) Burnette of Royal Oak, Mich., and Debbie Burnette Weaver of Chattanooga, Tenn. He is also survived by five grandchildren - Shane, Justin and Ashley Burnette, Robert Lackey, Jr., and Wendi Williams. He has one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Bush, Pamela Diane March 07, 1956 January 31, 2005
"The Clanton Advertiser," Internet, February 2, 2005, Pamela Diane Bush, 48, of Clanton, died Monday, January 31 at her residence. Survivors include her daughter, Brandy Trammell of Eufaula; son, Jeff Bush of Jemison; two granddaughters, Emily Trammell of Eufaula, and Lauren Bush of Jemison; grandson, Gavin Bush of Jemison; four sisters, Marilyn Popwell of Clanton, Carolyn Popwell, Virginia Littlefield of Clanton and Ann Sharpless of Montgomery; three brothers, Barney Gilliland of Prattville, Don Gilliland of Clanton and Jerry Gilliland. Services will be held today at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tony Hughes officiating. Burial will follow