Obituaries

Ronnie "Gene" Self

Ronnie "Gene" Self

Jun 3, 2025

Ronnie "Gene" Self, 68, of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away on June 3, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1956.

Visitation will begin at 12 pm on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home in Eclectic, Alabama. The funeral service will follow at 2 pm officiated by Stan Coleman. Cremation will follow with burial in Friendship Cemetery at a...

Murlon "Wayne" Burkhalter

Murlon "Wayne" Burkhalter

Jun 1, 2025

Murlon "Wayne" Burkhalter, 70 passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was born on August 10, 1954.

Wayne was a man known for his tough exterior and his fiercely loving heart. He was quiet by nature and often a man of few words, but when he spoke, people listened. His words carried weight,...

Joel Long

Joel Long

May 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel Long, loving husband, wonderful brother, uncle to many, and cherished son, who left us too soon at the age of 46 on May 18, 2025. He was born November 1, 1978.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at Jeanette Barrett Civic Room in Wetumpka, Alabama, on Monday...

Jinnene Griffith

Jinnene Griffith

May 16, 2025

Jinnene Griffith, age 92, passed away May 16, 2025. She was born March 13, 1933.

Visitation will begin at 2 pm, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Refuge Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 3 pm. Rev. Steve Scarborough will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Austin Mullins and Margaret...

Drew Gantt

Drew Gantt

May 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drew Gantt, a devoted father, loving partner, and cherished son, who left us too soon at the age of 21 on May 14, 2025. He was born October 10, 2003.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at First Assembly of God Tallassee, followed by a Celebration...

Judy Langley

Judy Langley

May 11, 2025

Judy Langley, age 89, a resident of Tallassee, passed away May 11, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on December 11, 1935.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 am at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Velma Pittman; husband, Dewey Langley; sons, Johnny Langley, Earl Langley...

Karen Marie Abel

Karen Marie Abel

Apr 29, 2025

Karen Marie Abel was born on June 21, 1955 in Summit, New Jersey and was a resident of Eclectic, Alabama since 2002. She died at the age of 69 on April 29, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Abel; Gary's daughters, Davina Kraeger and Sharon Campo; Gary's grandchildren, Madeline Kraeger, Anna Belle Kraeger, Salvatore Campo, Penelope Campo, Michael Campo;...

Jerry Roy Stroud

Jerry Roy Stroud

Apr 28, 2025

Jerry Stroud, 66, a resident of Tallassee, passed away April 28, 2025. He was born May 1, 1958.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 12 pm. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Stroud. He is survived by...

Lucille Fannin

Lucille Fannin

Apr 24, 2025

Lucille Fannin, age 94, a resident of Tallassee, passed away April 24, 2025. She was born September 4, 1930.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Westside Independent Baptist Church, followed by funeral service at 12 pm. Rev. Rick Dorley will officiate. Burial will follow in Carrville Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George Zola...

Daniel Richard Palmer

Daniel Richard Palmer

Apr 23, 2025

Daniel Richard Palmer was born July 30, 1988, in Palm Springs, California. At the age of 36, he left us far too soon on April 23, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, Daniel's spirit and laughter filled every room he entered, leaving a warm imprint on all who knew him.

Known for his infectious happiness, Daniel had an incredible...

Ellen Ballentine Flowers

Ellen Ballentine Flowers

Apr 19, 2025

Ellen Ballentine Flowers, 83, a resident of Tallassee, passed away April 19, 2025. She was born February 10, 1942.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Odell and Cora Ballentine; brothers, Tunny and Bubba and sisters, Jean and Jane.

She is survived by her husband, Alvin Flowers; children, Chris Garnett, Stacey Gowan (David), Tony Garnett (Candace) and Kelly Lyons (Chris);...

Stephen Robert "Steve" Dunn

Stephen Robert "Steve" Dunn

Apr 17, 2025

Stephen Robert "Steve" Dunn, age 66, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by love. Born November 24, 1958, Steve lived a rich life and touched countless hearts with his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering faith.

A graduate of Stone Mountain High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Steve earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia...

Fermon Ray Dorminey

Fermon Ray Dorminey

Apr 15, 2025

Fermon Ray Dorminey of Eclectic passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born September 17, 1939.

Fermon is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Dorminey; father and mother, Grady M. and Lois F. Dorminey; and a sister, Lorene Gaughf.

Fermon is survived by daughter, Vicki Peek; son, Mike Dorminey (Amy); grandchildren, Kelly Parra (Kevin), Brandon...

Nicholas Turner

Nicholas Turner

Apr 14, 2025

Nicholas Andrew Turner, 35, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away April 14, 2025. He was born August 23, 1989 in Montgomery, Alabama, to Charles Turner and Cindy Reyes.

Nick grew up in Elmore County and graduated from Prattville High School in 2007. He entered the United States Marine Corps right after high school and served with 1st Battalion 6th Marines (1/6) in...

Gerald William (Gerry) Kracke

Gerald William (Gerry) Kracke

Apr 8, 2025

Gerald William Kracke (Gerry) of Tallassee, passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born April 26, 1956.

No services have been scheduled.

Gerry is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer William Kracke and Wanda Lou Stewart and his father-in-law, Earl Sayers.

Gerry is survived by his wife of 25 years, Rhonda Sayers Kracke; sons Eric Robertson...

Norma Jean Reed Rossi

Norma Jean Reed Rossi

Apr 7, 2025

Norma Jean Reed Rossi, 78, of Millbrook, passed away April 7, 2025. She was born July 6, 1946.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William "Herbert" Reed and Lois "Adelle" Norrell Reed; husband, Bruce "Bud" Riggs; brother, William "Billy" Thomas Reed; and daughter, Dawn M. Rossi.

She is survived by her son, Chris Rossi (Carol Turner); granddaughters, Victoria Waldrop (Josh)...

Morgan Sanders

Morgan Sanders

Mar 31, 2025

Morgan Sanders, age 67, a resident of Loganville, Georgia, passed away March 31, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1957.

He is preceded in death by his father, William B. Sanders; mother, Etta Sanders; and brothers, James Taylor and Roy Sanders.

He is survived by his significant other, Tammy Jones; sisters, Patricia S. Sides and Mary Luster (James); brother, John B....

Robert Merrill Norrell

Robert Merrill Norrell

Mar 26, 2025

Robert Merrill Norrell, 73, of Tallassee, passed away March 26, 2025. He was born December 21, 1951.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl Norrell and Harriette Norrell and a sister, Cheryl Diane Nabors.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Roberta Lynn Norrell; son, Robert Scott Norrell; granddaughter, Aliyah Rose Norrell; sister, Mona Norrell and a...

Jennifer S. Holton

Jennifer S. Holton

Mar 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer S. Holton, a beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, and friend. Born on February 19, 1979, to NanNette Gaither Todd and Lynn Sterling, Jennifer spent her early years in Montgomery before moving to Tallassee at the age of 12. At 16, she relocated to Wetumpka, where she graduated from Wetumpka High School...

Shirley Lett

Shirley Lett

Mar 22, 2025

Shirley Lett, 88, of Montgomery, passed away March 22, 2025. She was born April 25, 1936.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Refuge Baptist Church, followed by a graveside service at 12 pm with Rev. Steve Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in Refuge Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J. T. Hudson and Hattie...

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