Debra Jean McLain
Feb 19, 2025
Debra Jean McLain (Mawmaw) was born in Tallassee, AL on February 15, 1954. She went to be with our Lord on February 19, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ray Bridgman and Eula Jean (Champion) and brother, Brewer Melton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Sanford McLain, whom she met...
Nita Hall
Feb 18, 2025
After a life filled with love, faith, and devotion, Mamie Garnita Flurry Hall, known as "Nita" entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ on February 18, 2025. She firmly believes she is not truly gone but waiting for the day when her loved ones will join her in eternity. Nita was a devoted teacher, missionary and faithful wife.
Her...
Patricia (Pat) Nolet Lyle
Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Patricia (Pat) Nolet Lyle, 65, passed away on 17 February 2025, after a long and courageous struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Raised in Tampa, Florida, she retired from the Veterans Administration a month before her ALS diagnosis (October 2023), and in the same month moved to her retirement home in Wetumpka, Alabama.
Dr. Lyle first honorably served the country...
Leon Alton Estes
Feb 10, 2025
Leon Alton Estes, 93, of Eclectic, passed away February 10, 2025. He was born October 27, 1931.
He is survived by his daughters, Donna Parker and Bonnie Scroggins; sister, Wanda Fisher; grandchildren, Kimberly Scroggins, Justin Bush, Ashley Forrest (Matthew) and Gwendolynn Coker (Will); great-grandsons, Luke and Gray Coker; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in...
James Howard Teel
Feb 2, 2025
Dr. James "Howard" Teel, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Louisville, KY. Howard was born on December 1, 1930 to the late Thomas Green and Vivian James Teel.
He was raised in Elmore County, AL, where he graduated from Tallassee High School and was a member of the 4-H Club. He attended Auburn University and earned a bachelor's...
Susan Glass
Feb 2, 2025
After a life filled with love, faith, and devotion, Susan Glass entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ on February 2, 2025. She firmly believes she is not truly gone but waiting for the day when her loved ones will join her in eternity.
Susan's faith is the foundation of her life, and she lived as a true servant...
Allison "Hugh" Holley
Feb 2, 2025
Allison "Hugh" Holley, 77, of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Born on August 25, 1947, in Montgomery, Hugh lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and service.
Hugh proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His dedication to duty and courage exemplified his steadfast character. After...
Cynthia Willoughby-Webster
Jan 31, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia Willoughby-Webster of Tallassee, Alabama passed away January 31, 2025 at the age of 64. She also was known as Cindy and her grandchildren called her Mimi. Cindy was born June 19, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia to Bill Willoughby and Sandra Welborn.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Willoughby; mother, Sandra Welborn; sisters, Angela West McCall and...
Dwayne Edwin Benson
Jan 19, 2025
Dwayne Edwin Benson, age 68, passed away January 19, 2025 at his home in Winder, Georgia. He was born May 20, 1956.
Dwayne is preceded in death by his parents, Waymon Edwin Benson and Dorothy Hogan Benson.
He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Ann Benson; grandson, Skye Jacob Hakimian; brother, Kerry W. Benson (Janie Cowan); sister, Linda D. Benson; and his...
Mary Ann Orr
Jan 18, 2025
Mary Ann Orr, 74, of Eclectic, passed away January 18, 2025. She was born August 16, 1950.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Frances Blankenship and her husband, Will Orr, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Travis (Sonja) Hough and Wade Hough and grandchildren, Sydney Hough and Paige Hough.
No services have been scheduled.
Online condolences may be...
Nita Osborne
Jan 17, 2025
Mrs. Nita Osborne was 87 years young when the Lord called her to her Heavenly Home on January 17, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1937 in Tallassee, Alabama.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 24, 2025 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Rev. Rick Dorley will be officiating. Burial will...
Hubert Franklin Powell
Jan 16, 2025
Hubert Powell, 92, of Tallassee, passed away January 16, 2025. He was born January 8, 1933.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service and burial will follow at 12:00 pm in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Stanley Taylor officiating.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Bryn Heath Williamson
Jan 15, 2025
Bryn Heath Williamson, of Eclectic and Montgomery, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the age of 53. He was born on February 15, 1971.
He is preceded in death by his father, Donnie Williamson; and his stepfather, Larry Jones.
Mr. Williamson is survived by his loving mother, Faye Jones; his two children who were his pride and joy, Grant...
Mary Juanita Roye
Jan 10, 2025
Mrs. Mary Juanita Roye, age 80, of Tallassee, passed away January 10, 2025. She was born October 9, 1944.
A graveside service will held on Wednesday, January 15, at 10:00 AM at Carrville Cemetery with Pastor Danny Rodgers officiating. A visitation will be held at Linville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 14, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
She is survived...
Randy Pitchford
Jan 7, 2025
Randy R. Pitchford, a longtime resident of the Red Hill community in Tallassee, Alabama passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on November 21, 1951, he was the son of the late James O. Pitchford and Betty Jean Hudson Pitchford of Tallassee, Alabama.
Randy was dedicated and spent most of his career working at...
Shirley Susan Davidson
Jan 7, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Susan Jackson Davidson of Tallassee, Alabama passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at the age of 75.
Mrs. Davidson (as she was known by all of her former students) or better known as MiMi (the name given by her beloved grandkids) was born on December 13, 1949 to Mr. Harry Jackson (living) and Mrs. Shirley Jackson (deceased). She...
Michael J. Berger
Jan 4, 2025
Michael J. Berger, a cherished father, devoted friend, and respected community leader, departed this life peacefully on January 4, 2025, at his residence in Tallassee, Alabama.
Born on April 14, 1966, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Leo Berger and Ann Ferranti, Michael spent his formative years in Buffalo, where he developed a strong sense of dedication and resilience that...
Peggy Jones
Jan 3, 2025
Peggy Jones, 78, of Eclectic, passed away January 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1946.
Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Jones; her parents, Alton and Veni Estes; her brother, Andrew Estes; her sister, Joann Estes; and her sister, Martha Smith.
She is survived by her son, Mike (Beth) Jones; her...
Vincent Donde
Jan 1, 2025
Vincent Donde, 62, of Eclectic, passed away January 1, 2025. He was born November 19, 1962.
Vincent is preceded in death by his parents, Lothar Donde and Janeen Donde; grandmother, Marie Owens; aunt, Nikki Owens and uncle, Murry Owens.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Suzette J Donde; son, Cory Donde and his wife, Jessica Donde; sisters, Sherri Jung...
Charles Harlan Owenby
Dec 21, 2024
Charles Harlan Owenby, age 75, of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2024. He was born on April 21, 1949 in McCreery, West Virginia to the late Avery Herbert Owenby and Marguerite Wood Owenby. Charles was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather and leaves a legacy of service to his country and to God.
He...
