The Rev. Edward Lee Chandler, 86, of Clanton died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.
He was born Thursday, Feb. 28, 1924, in Autauga County, son of the late Alonza Lee Chandler and the late Cleedie Ethel McGee Chandler.
He was a minister.
Surviving are his daughter, Vera (Ray) Driver of Clanton; two sons, Julius Chandler of Thorsby and E.J. (Linda) Chandler of Brierfield; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; sister, Dorothy (Curtis) Ray of Clanton; and brother, James Allen (Jerrie) Chandler of Evergreen.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dot Chandler; daughter, Rose Chandler; granddaughter, Renee Driver; father, Alonza Lee Chandler; and mother, Clettie Ethel Chandler.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. at Cane Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Cleckler and the Rev. Don Vanderslice officiating. Interment followed in Cane Creek Baptist Cemetery in Clanton.
Martin Funeral Home directing.

Cecil T. “Paps” Killingsworth, 81, of Calera went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.
He retired from Blue Circle Cement after 34 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Alexander Killingsworth; two sons, Steven T. Killingsworth (Joan) and Greg D. Killingsworth (Judy); three granddaughters, Joy and Ashley Killingsworth, all of Calera, and Tricia Littleton (Steven) of Jemison. Cecil is also survived by two brothers and five sisters, and numerous other family members.
Visitation was held Monday night at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Calera from 6-8 p.m. for friends.
The Funeral service was held at the church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. He lay in-state one hour prior to service. Burial followed in Shelby Memory Gardens in Calera. Officiating the services were Bro. Nick Wells, Bro. Bill Alexander and Bro. Jack Spinks. Please sign condolences at www.rockcofuneralhomes.com, Rockco Funeral Home Montevallo directing.

Oleta Frances Eiland, of Clanton died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster.
She was born in Thorsby, daughter of the late Luther Pink Watley and the late Rita Foshee Watley.
She was a millworker.
Surviving are her daughter, Ms. Avoline Eiland of Marietta, Ga.; granddaughter, Mrs. Christina Gramatas (Michael) Martin of Acworth, Ga.; two great-granddaughters, Ms. Alana Gramatas Martin of Acworth, Ga. and Ms. Alexandra Marie Martin of Acworth, Ga.; sister, Mrs. Helen Coggins of Prattville; several nephews and one niece; and special nephews, Mr. Randall Erskin Coggins of Thorsby.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Turner Watley; brother, Ira Watley; brother, Raymond Watley; brother, Billy Watley; and brother, Carl Watley.
Services were held Sunday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Hilyer officiating.
Interment followed in Mt. Carmel No. 1 Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home directed. Online condolences can be given at martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

Tullas Tyrone Ray Sr., 68, of Thorsby passed away on Aug. 21, 2010.
He was born on May 3, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Marshall Ray and the late Mary Edith Lowery Ray.
He is survived by his wife, Louise S. Ray; three daughters, Janice Dennis of Thorsby, Mary Ray Logan of Thorsby and Monica Massey of Alabaster; two sons, Tullas Tyrone Ray Jr. of Shelby County and Corey Brandon Ray of Thorsby; three sisters, Shirley Miller, Nancy Ray and Diane Tasorbus; and three brothers, Chris Tasorbus, Dennis Tasorbus and Grey Rish.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diania Ray; grandson, Shannon Ray; brother, Ronnie Ray; and parents, Marshall and Mary Edith Ray.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Clanton Church of God of Prophecy in Clanton with the Rev. Steve Chance and the Rev. Jeff Logan officiating. Interment followed in Pates Chapel Baptist Cemetery in Jemison.
Martin Funeral Home directed. Online condolences can be given at martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

Steve Kendrick, 52, of Alabaster passed away on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010.
He was serving his country in the United Air Force.
Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie J. Kendrick; and father, Herbert Kendrick.
Survivors include his mother, Leacel Faye Kendrick; sons, Steven Bert Kendrick and Alex Steven Kendrick; brother, Randall Kendrick (Debbie); sisters, Kay Cessna (Tim) and Treva Patterson (Mark); the surviving family members of his deceased wife, the Adamses; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held at Charter Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Bro. Dennis Arnold will be officiating services. Burial with full military honors will be held in Union Grove Cemetery in Jemison.
Charter Funeral Home is directing.

Boyd Wayne Littleton of Jemison passed away Friday, Aug. 20.
His loving wife is Tammy Littleton, and daughters are Andrea Littleton Cain and Haley Littleton.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at Martin Funeral Home.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 at Robinson Springs Baptist Church.

Marie Scott Roop, 74, of Randolph, passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Roop was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Hazel Scott; brothers, Floyd Lee and Buddy Scott; son, John Sherman “Buddy” Roop Jr.; and grandson, Heath Fulgham.  She is survived by daughters, Wanda Karen Morrow (Wayne) of Walters, Okla.; Pamela D. Fulgham (Bart) and Candace Elaine Lazar (Steve) all of Randolph;  sons, Scotty D. Roop (Kandie) of Jemison and Donald Ray Roop (April) of Pell City; sisters, Barbara Carlee (Alton) of Lawley; Kathy Yeager (Arthur) and Sherry Hamrick (Steve), all of Centreville; brothers, James Edward Scott (Ellen) and Jerry Scott (Patricia) of Jemison and Joe Ernest Scott (Teresa) of San Antonio, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation was at Randolph Baptist Church, Randolph, from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19. Funeral services were held at Randolph Baptist Church, Friday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Morrow and the Rev. William Kee officiating.
Mrs. Roop lay in state at the church one hour prior to the service.  She was buried in the church cemetery next to her parents.  Pallbearers included Chris Scott, Chris Melton, Michael Henderson, Nicky Fulgham, Rusty Fulgham, Devon Roop and Brandon Fulgham.
Rockco Funeral Home, Montevallo directed. www.rockcofuneralhomes.com.

Douglas Wayne Staggs, 64, of Jemison went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 13, at home surrounded by his family after a three-year battle of cancer.
He was the son of the late William (JW) and Elsie (Nichols) Staggs. He was married in Greenville, Miss. on Feb 24, 1969, to Patricia Bennett. A graduate of Jemison High School 1965, he lived his life in Jemison. He had a great love and passion for his horses and was a wonderful teacher of horse etiquette. He was a man of few words. He worked as a commercial carpenter for many years.
Douglas was a loving and devoted husband and father. He leaves behind his loving wife, Pat, of 41 years; son, Eric Staggs of Clanton; daughter, Karen (Staggs) Dickerson and her husband John of Thorsby; grandchildren, Rheaven, Rhobyn, Jay Dickerson and Madeline Staggs; four brothers, William and Janet Staggs of Montville, Conn., Richard and Debbie Staggs, Lewis Staggs of Norwich, Conn. and Larry Staggs of Birmingham; sister-in-law, Virginia Staggs of Milan, Tenn.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by a brother, John Staggs.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Avery and the Rev. Wayne Hughes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UAB Cancer Center. Martin Funeral Home directed.

Lora Mae Adams, 77,  of Clanton died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton.
She was born on  Sunday, Nov. 20, 1932, in Chilton County, daughter of the late John Johnson and the late Gracie Johnson.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her daughter, JoAnn Adams of Clanton; brother, Clay Johnson of Clanton; sister, Diane Moates of Thorsby; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gracie Johnson; husband, William Curtis Adams; brother, Buster Johnson; brother, Willie B. Johnson; brother, Hubert Johnson; sister, Marie Jacks; twin sister, Zora Faye Jacks; and sister, Evie Lee Payton.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of God with the Rev. Greg Jones officiating.
Interment followed in Oak Grove Church of God Cemetery in Clanton.
Martin Funeral Home directed. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

James “Russell” Killingsworth, 85, of Montevallo passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Killingsworth was preceded in death by a son, Randall Killingsworth.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Killingsworth, Montevallo;  daughters, Susie Knowles (Paul), Montevallo and Kim Adamson (Randall), Homewood; sons, Roy Lee “Moochie” Killingsworth (Julie), Jemison and Jimmy Killingsworth (Pam), Montevallo; sister, Louise Livingston (Robert), Tennessee; brothers, Billy Killingsworth (Betty), Montevallo; Frank Killingsworth (Lela) Buster Killingsworth, both of Calera; and Jerry Wayne Killingsworth (Linda) of Jemison; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from Rockco Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steve Chance and the Rev. Haskel Adamson officiating.
Burial followed at Dry Valley Cemetery in Montevallo.
Rockco Funeral Home of Montevallo directed.
www.rockcofuneralhomes.com.