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Margaret Mildred Grizzard

Margaret Mildred Grizzard

Jul 28, 2023

Margaret Mildred Grizzard, a resident of Reeltown, AL passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born February 24, 1934, in Hightower, AL.

The family will receive friends Monday, July 31, 2023, beginning at 9 am, followed by a funeral service at 10 am at First Baptist Church of Reeltown with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in First...

Barbara L. Black

Barbara L. Black

Jul 21, 2023

Barbara L. Black, 66, of Tallassee, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born January 5, 1957. Barbara dedicated 35 years to Auburn University where she worked in Communication and Marketing.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at 12 pm at Carrville Cemetery...

Jessie Bryant Wyatt

Jessie Bryant Wyatt

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Jessie Bryant Wyatt, 78, of Tallassee, passed away July 20, 2023. He was born May 4, 1945.

Visitation will begin at 9 am with funeral service to follow at 10 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Heritage Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL. with Dr. Bobby Dubois officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Prattville, AL.

He...

Amanda Lynn Williams

Amanda Lynn Williams

Jul 10, 2023

Amanda Lynn Williams, 32, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born November 18, 1990.

Amanda was a resident of Eclectic, Alabama and a graduate of Wetumpka High School. After high school, Amanda pursued a career in the medical field.

Amanda is preceded in death by her father, grandfather and a grandmother.

She is...

Fred Pearson Stoddard

Fred Pearson Stoddard

Jul 10, 2023

Fred Pearson Stoddard, 77, of Wetumpka, AL, was called home July 10, 2023. Fred was born in Wetumpka on November 5, 1945. He went to school at Wetumpka HIgh School and then went on to be a carpenter with his dad, Rhunnie LaVaughn "RL" Stoddard for 30 years. After that, he started his own landscaping company, Fred Stoddard and Sons.

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James Kevin Eason

James Kevin Eason

Jul 8, 2023

James Kevin "Kevin" Eason, of West Palm Beach, Florida went to his heavenly home on July 8, 2023 at the age of 63. He was born October 27, 1959 to James Dare Eason and Dallas "Joy" Eason.

 

A lifelong resident of Florida, he graduated from John I. Leonard High School and studied building construction at the University of...

Elmer Dale Smith

Elmer Dale Smith

Jul 7, 2023

Elmer Dale Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 7, 2023, at his home in Beulah, Alabama. He was born on June 15, 1941, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Elmer D. Smith and Olive "Ollie" Whitaker Smith.

He graduated from Eclectic High School in 1959. On December 22, 1962, he married Ann Taylor, the love of his life....

John Terry Wadsworth

John Terry Wadsworth

Jul 3, 2023

John Terry Wadsworth, 77, of Millbrook, was called home away July 3, 2023. He was born March 16, 1946.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Wadsworth; his wife of 38 years, Betty Wadsworth; sister, Shirley Baker and brother, Donald Wadsworth.

He is survived by his siblings, Kathy Strength (Don) and Judy Winslett and several nieces...

Tammy Lynn Bruner

Tammy Lynn Bruner

Jul 2, 2023

Tammy Lynn Bruner, 54, of Tallassee, passed away July 2, 2023. She was born May 8, 1969.

Visitation will be Friday, July 7, 2023 beginning at 2 pm with memorial service to follow at 3 pm at Lighthouse Ministries of Central Alabama, 691 Mt Hebron Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024.

Tammy is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth E. Czerpak,...

Virginia Ann Wallace

Virginia Ann Wallace

Jun 19, 2023

Virginia Ann Wallace, a lifelong resident of Tallassee, AL passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born August 6, 1948 in Tallassee, AL.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 23, 2023 beginning at 11 am, followed by the funeral service at 12 noon at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Cullars and Pastor Donnie Burns officiating. Burial...

Raymond Greene

Raymond Greene

Jun 18, 2023

Mr. Raymond Bryant Greene, 79, of Eclectic passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was born September 11, 1943 in Eclectic, AL, son of the late Ida Faye Griffith and Willie Montgomery Greene.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brother John Alvin Greene, son Jason Scott Greene and stepfather George L. Griffith.

He is...

Stacy Phillip Goss

Stacy Phillip Goss

Jun 15, 2023

Stacy Phillip Goss, 76, of Opelika, Alabama died on Thursday, June 15, 2023, following a brief illness. Stacy was born on February 7, 1947, in Tallassee, AL to Frank and Hazel Goss.

His early years and teen years were spent in Tallassee, AL, where he excelled in music. He became a member of the Tallassee High School Band where he...

Robert Jackson "Buddy" Gross

Robert Jackson "Buddy" Gross

Jun 13, 2023

Robert Jackson "Buddy" Gross, Jr., 86, of Wetumpka, Alabama went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 13, 2023. He was born June 20, 1936.

A celebration of life service will be held at Linville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with the service to begin at 11:00 am with...

James B. Totty, Sr.

James B. Totty, Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

James B. Totty, Sr., 80, of Opelika, passed away June 10, 2023. He was born November 13, 1942.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James William and Olvie Henderson Totty and sisters, Jo McCroskey and Ann Danford.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Glenda Totty; children, James B. Totty, Jr. (Angela) and Kenneth W. Totty...

Mary Frances Hornsby

Mary Frances Hornsby

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Frances Hornsby, 87, of Tallassee, passed away June 1, 2023. She was born September 22, 1935.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Monday, June 5, 2023 with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Esko...

Peggy Britt Cochran

Peggy Britt Cochran

May 30, 2023

Peggy Britt Cochran, 86, of Eclectic, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born December 13, 1936.

 

Ms. Cochran was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Lula Mae Britt and son, Todd Cochran.

 

Leaving to cherish her memories are sons, Mike (Pat) Lyle and...

Sherry Jane Ruff

Sherry Jane Ruff

May 28, 2023

Sherry Jane Ruff, 75, of Tallassee, passed away May 28, 2023. She was born September 12, 1947.

A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Friday, June 9, 2023 at Elam Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kathy Fisher officiating.

She is preceded in death by her parents, L. A. and Marie Ruff.

She is survived by her brother, Lane...

Lula Pauline Simpson

Lula Pauline Simpson

May 27, 2023

Lula Simpson, 86, of Wetumpka, passed away May 27, 2023. She was born June 27, 1936.

Visitation will begin at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 3 pm.

Burial arrangements to be announced by Robinson Funeral Home, Easley, SC.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and...

Tommy Lanier Burton, Sr.

Tommy Lanier Burton, Sr.

May 27, 2023

Tommy Lanier Burton, Sr. of Tallassee, AL went to be with The Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born March 18, 1956 and was raised in Tallassee, AL where he spent his entire life.

During his 67 years, Tommy worked mostly in Construction-Excavation, where he was an excellent operator and very loyal employee....

Ben Jim Nichols

Ben Jim Nichols

May 27, 2023

Ben Jim Nichols, 74, of Tallassee, passed away May 27, 2023. He was born February 2, 1949.

Visitation will begin at 11 am with graveside service to follow at 12 noon at Rose Hill Cemetery on Thursday, June 1, 2023 with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Annie Nichols; sons, James Pak...

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