Obituaries

Jeffery Wayne Townsend, age 52, of Chelsea, AL passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at home due to natural causes. Jeffery was born in Birmingham, AL on November 27, 1972 and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1992. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. He is preceded in death by…

Robert “Bob” Alfred Scott, age 78, was called home by his Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Bob was born on January 9, 1947, in Bridgeport, AL, and grew up in Jasper, TN.  He graduated from Marion County High School before joining the Air Force. Bob was a Communications Specialist in the US Air Force…

Dr. Phillip Stancil Handley, age 76, passed away November 19, 2025, at Compassus Hospice Care in Birmingham, AL.  He was born May 19, 1949, to Loyd and Elda Miller Handley.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Loyd Mitchell Handley.  He’s a graduate of Thompson High School Class of 1967.   In 1969,…

Joshua “Mclovin” McGlothlin, age 18, of Centreville, Alabama tragically passed away November 8, 2025. He was born to Candace McGlothlin on February 21, 2007, in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend. Josh’s unexpected passing will forever leave a void in the lives of those who loved him.…

John Stanley Atwell, Jr, of Calera, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 9th in Birmingham. He was 79 years old.  John was born in Pasadena, California on March 12, 1946 to Elizabeth and John S Atwell, Sr. He graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California, and served as a weapons mechanic in the Air…

Mildred Ann Knowles, age 82, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Alabaster, AL on December 9, 1942, to her parents William C. Hoggle Sr. and Rosa E. Hoggle, both have preceded her in death. Mildred is also preceded…

Clarence Martin Caudill, Jr passed away on the 6th of November 2025 at his home in Birmingham, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born to Hazel and Clarence on March 15, 1946, in Mississippi.  He lived between Mississippi and Texas during his childhood then moved to Alabama. One of his proudest accomplishments was his time…

Jimmy Lee Emfinger, age 74, of Centreville, Alabama, passed from this walk of life on Friday, November 7, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jimmy is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janie C. Emfinger; parents, Milton and Tomlyn Emfinger; brothers, Milton and Lyn Emfinger. His surviving relatives are…

Olene Johnson, age 87, of Centreville, Alabama went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025. A faithful member of Haysop Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewie Johnson; parents, James and Lula Brewer Wyers; daughter, Gail Bailey; son, Michael Johnson; grandsons, Anthony Tucker and Shane Thomas.…

Chelce Alton White Sr., age 79, passed away Wednesday November 5,2025. He was born on February 14, 1946, to his parents Henry T. White and Bessie Lee Miller White both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by siblings, James E. White, Jackson L. White, Jessie L. White, J.B. White, Annie…