All Obituaries

Roberta Yvonne Ford Adams began building her legacy of love and fortitude at birth. She was born on January 5, 1945, to Johnny Lee Ford and Ruby Mae Hicks Ford in Maplesville, AL, as their only daughter. Roberta would grow up in Chilton County along with her brothers. She was a hard worker from a young age, and her abilities were quickly noticed by her employer.She was given administrative tasks such as bookkeeping in addition to her housekeeping chores.Roberta would graduate from Chilton...

Arthur Simon, Jr., was born on February 14, 1964, to the late McArthur and Nell Simon in Clanton, Alabama. He confessed to Christ at an early age. He transitioned from this world on March 11, 2024, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, McArthur and Nell Simon, one brother, Carl Ellis Simon, and one granddaughter, Kandice Alice Walker. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Sonya Simon; five sons, Eric Simon, Tevin (Kayla) Simon,...

Linda Faye (Barbour) Davis was born November 18, 1950, to the late William and Ruth Barbour in Clanton, Alabama. She passed away on March 5, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by family. She confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Clanton, Alabama, until her death. After moving from Clanton to Gary, Indiana, then on to Chicago, Illinois, with her parents, she received her education from South Chicago. After...

Reginald Thomas Morris, “Tommy” to some, “Reggie” to others, was born December 24, 1980, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He had two loving parents, Caressa R. Arrington (deceased) and Christ Morris, Sr. He also had a loving stepmother, Iris Morris (deceased). Tommy spent most of his childhood in Maplesville, Alabama. He graduated from Maplesville High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy, were he would serve for three years. After leaving the Navy, he decided to...

Earthly Entrance Carcheidi was born and welcomed into the world at Chilton County Hospital, Clanton, Alabama on Thursday, June 28, 1979 to his parents, Larry and Ola Blackmon. Earthly Living Carcheidi was physically and spiritually nurtured as a child; he confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was baptized by pastor, Bobby McGowan, at Happy Church in Maplesville, Alabama, and later became a faithful member under the leadership of his mother, Pastor Ola Blackmon...

George (Buster) Washington Varner, Jr., was born December 22, 1956, to the late Princess Mae Deramus and the late George Washington Varner, Sr. George was a member of the Church of Christ in Clanton, Alabama. George was born, raised, and lived his adult life in Clanton, Alabama. George worked for the City of Clanton for 25 years as a sanitation truck driver and retired in 2004. George was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Webster Varner; son, Shanard Varner in 2022; brother,...

Jamail loved his job, it was his passion. In his spare time he loved playing his games: Fornite, GTA, State of Decay, and Call of Duty. Jamail had several jobs. His first job was with Warner. Jamail first started driving for Warner Enterprises for a few years before he started with FTI Logistics. He also did some hauling for Dollar General and Target. He currently drove for Green Logistics. He started the process of owning his own truck in August of 2023. He graduated from CCHS in...

Bobbie (Barbara) Ann Robinson, heard God call her name on February 12, 2024. She answered His call surrounded by her family who loved and cared for her during her time of transition. She was born November 21, 1946, to the late Ulysses and Dollzell (Gill) Cooper and Moses Pasley. She spent most of her life in Alabama while also living in Cleveland, Ohio. Bobbie/Barbara retired from Bellsouth/AT&T. She enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, dining out, shopping, jigsaw puzzles, and...

Essitt Lee Ratcliffe was born August 29, 1939, to the late Will and Lonia (Jackson) Ratcliffe in Arlington, Alabama. He passed away on February 10, 2024 at Cavalier Healthcare in Trussville, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized and united with St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Wilcox County, Alabama. He married Rachel McIntosh and upon moving to Birmingham united with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, presently Unity Lutheran Church. Essitt received his education...