James Edward Bearden
Nov 15, 2024
James Edward Bearden, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Eclectic on November 15, 2024. He was born July 3, 1953.
He was a father and a husband and was loved by everybody that ever met him. He retired from the State of Alabama after 37 years of commitment.
He leaves behind his wife, Kathy Thomas; sons, James "Jake "...
Rosaria Matney
Nov 9, 2024
Rosaria DePetro Matney, age 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2024. She was born in Catania, Sicily on February 25, 1949. Rose immigrated to the United States with her parents and two younger sisters at the age of sixteen. She later married her beloved husband, James "Jim" Matney, and they spent almost 50 years...
Joanne Ingram Johnston
Nov 1, 2024
Joanne Ingram Johnston, 88, of Eclectic, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2024. She was born November 25, 1935.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Laymon and Lizzie Belle Ingram; brother, Buck Ingram and son, Timothy "Brother" Johnston.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her son, Kim (Rebecca) Johnston; daughters, Cindy (Wayne) Lyle and...
Gladys Myrle Lynam
Oct 27, 2024
Gladys Myrle Lynam, age 87, of Prattville, passed away October 27, 2024. She was born June 10, 1937.
No services have been scheduled.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Louis Lynam, who passed away September 21, 2024. She leaves behind her son, William J. Lynam and his wife Erin Lynam; and grandchildren, Jeff Lynam, Mike Lynam (fiancee Elise Dixon)...
Judith Strickland Gilbert
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Judith Strickland Gilbert, age 75, of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home in Wetumpka, Alabama. She was born July 14, 1949.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service and burial will be on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 12:30 PM at the Alabama...
Will Gordon Orr, Sr.
Oct 24, 2024
Will Gordon Orr, Sr., age 85, passed away October 24, 2024. He was born December 7, 1938.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rastus and Mary Orr and son, Will Gordon Orr, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Orr; children, Belinda Grace, Joey (Samantha) Curvin, Travis (Sonja) Hough, Wade Hough, Beth Wilson and Melissa Trussell and eleven...
William Virgil Dollar, Jr.
Oct 20, 2024
William Virgil Dollar, Jr, 76, of Eclectic, passed away October 20, 2024. He was born December 27, 1947.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Dollar Sr and Marjorie Hurston Dollar; brothers, Alan Dollar and Michael Dollar.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Anzaldua Dollar; sons, Ryan (Cynthia) Dollar and Tim (Pam) Dollar; daughter, Kim Baughman and grandchildren, Lewis,...
Karen Cunningham
Oct 17, 2024
Karen Cunningham, 70, of Tallassee, passed away October 17, 2024. She was born December 16, 1953.
Visitation with the family will be Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10 am at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Neva Jo Timmerman. She is survived by her siblings, Nan (Tom) Nabors, Timm (Tammy) Timmerman and Jay (Jan)...
Joseph G. Joubert
Sep 26, 2024
Major Joseph G. Joubert, USAF (Ret.), age 78, went peacefully to his heavenly home after an extended illness on September 26, 2024. He was born in San Fransico, CA on October 18, 1945.
Graveside service and burial will be Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2 pm at Bullard Cemetery with military honors. Father Mat Rudzik and Rev. Chris Whittington will be...
Clarence Harold "Hap" Akins
Sep 23, 2024
Clarence Harold "Hap" Akins, age 94, of Deatsville, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, and was reunited with his late wife, Joy Fay Akins. He is preceded in death by his sisters Sybil Horn, Virginia Jinx, Eloise Caraccioli, Geraldine Maddeloni, and three of his beloved children, Mike Akins, Lindsay Akins, and Sharon Eiseman.
He is survived by his siblings Sarah...
Tammy Ann Marlowe
Sep 22, 2024
Tammy Ann Marlowe, age 61, of Eclectic, passed away at her home Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born April 6, 1963 in Michigan.
She is survived by her parents, Donald and Eunice Holman; her daughters, Mary (Calvin) Brown and Tabitha Marlowe and her grandchildren, Gunner Brown, Gracelyn Brown, Blakely Rogers and Allison Rogers.
Tammy was a daughter, mother, "Momma T" and...
Paula Johnson
Sep 22, 2024
Paula Gail Crew Johnson departed this life for her heavenly home on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery with her loved ones at her side.
Paula was born to James and Mildred Crew on October 17, 1954 in Valdosta, Georgia. She was truly one of a kind. She loved her family, was free-spirited, tender hearted and had a...
Christopher Lloyd Rule Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
The Rule family lost their hero, Christopher Lloyd Rule Sr. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He lost his life fighting many medical issues which took a toll on his body.
Chris was born December 23, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky. Chris was always the light in every room. He kept smiles on the faces of every one.
He is survived by his spouse,...
Robert Lee (Bob) Shippey
Sep 16, 2024
Mr. Robert Lee Shippey (Bob), age 77, a resident of Eclectic, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born June 29, 1947.
He is survived by his children, Paula and Robert (Crystal); fiancée, Terry; brother, Jack; sisters, Sue, Debbie, Jody; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several special friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Dee Shippey and mother,...
Melissa Estes Ledbetter
Sep 12, 2024
Melissa Estes Ledbetter went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2024. She was surrounded by her family as she left this earth. Lissa was born on October 1, 1960 in Wetumpka, AL.
Lissa is preceded in death by her son, Joshua Paul Ledbetter; father, Charles Estes; mother-in-law, Clara Ledbetter; father-in-law, James Ledbetter, and brother-in-law, Arthur Ledbetter.
She is...
Charles (Chuck) Wayne Hicks
Sep 12, 2024
Charles (Chuck) Wayne Hicks, a resident of Lake Martin, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 87.
Born in Headland, Alabama, Chuck graduated from Auburn University in 1959 with a degree in Building Construction. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Manheim, Germany....
Betty Sue Mason
Sep 11, 2024
Betty Sue Mason, 88, of Tallassee, passed away September 11, 2024. She was born June 18, 1936.
Visitation will begin at 11 AM, Monday, September 16, 2024 at Tallassee Church of Christ. Funeral service will follow at 12 PM with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Mattie Blakely and husband, Richard A. Mason.
She...
Arthur Ray Lamberth
Sep 5, 2024
Arthur Ray Lamberth, affectionately known as Art, passed away September 5, 2024. He was 77. Born on March 21, 1947, in Tallassee, Alabama, Art dedicated his life to serving his community and cherishing his loved ones.
A proud veteran, Art served in the U.S. Army before embarking on a distinguished career in law enforcement as an Opelika police officer and a...
Jerry Carmen Golden
Sep 5, 2024
Jerry Carmen Golden, 86, of Tallassee, passed away on September 5, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1937, and lived in Tallassee throughout his lifetime. He attended Tallassee High School, attended Clemson University on a football scholarship, and later graduated from Troy State University.
He worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, serving as a mail carrier,...
Virginia Louise Dantro
Sep 1, 2024
Ms. Virginia Louise Griggs Dantro, age 74, of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born January 18, 1950.
Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2024 beginning at 1:00 PM at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.
She is...
