About Us

Brad Linville is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cremationist in the state of Alabama with over 25 years of experience in the funeral service industry. Brad was reared in Opelika and Auburn and graduated from Opelika High School in 1987. He has been in Elmore County since 1998. He is the son of Ron "RC" and Madonna Linville and is married to Sherry Griffith Linville. Brad is the proud father of Stuart Linville and Hannah Linville and stepson, Trent Griffith. Brad earned a degree from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in 1992. Formerly served as President of Tallassee Rotary Club and various positions for Rotary International District 6880. Also past President of Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce. Brad holds an insurance license with a line of authority in life and final expense insurance. 

Leo Gross is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cremationist in the state of Alabama with over 20 years of experience in the funeral service industry. Leo was raised in Kentucky and moved to Alabama in 2006. He has been with Linville Memorial since January 2019. Leo is a US Army Veteran. He is married to Pamela Kitchens Gross. Leo earned a degree from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta where he graduated with honors. 

Sherry Griffith Linville is a licensed Cremationist. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and reared in Tallassee and Eclectic. She is a graduate of Elmore County High School. She is the daughter of Leona Wood Osborne, a Tallassee resident, and the late Edward Eugene Wood. She is married to Brad Linville. Sherry has a son, Trent Griffith; stepchildren, Stuart Linville and Hannah Linville; and four sisters, Pam Gray, Debra Wood Harris, Linda Caudle, and Patty Morse. Sherry was a substitute teacher with the Tallassee School System for many years. She loves to spend time with her husband, her dog (Shadow), and her family. She enjoys meeting and helping each family. 

Madonna Dismore Linville is a licensed Funeral Director in the state of Alabama.  She was born and reared in West Lafayette, Indiana, and earned a degree from Purdue University (B.S.) in 1977. She was married to Ron "RC" Linville. After working in several positions at Quantegy/Ampex Recording Media in Opelika, she retired as Manager of Marketing and Sales Services after 22 years of employment. Besides her love for genealogy, she is dedicated to helping others. Madonna holds an insurance license with a line of authority in life and final expense insurance. 

Charles Turner is a licensed Cremationist. He is a native of Tallassee and graduated from Tallassee High School in 1983. He is the son of D. L. and the late Josie Turner and is married to Kay Curry Turner. They have two sons, Nicholas Turner and Charlie Turner. He graduated from the Alabama Correctional Academy in 1986 and was employed with the Department of Corrections for over 25 years before he retired. He enjoys spending time with his family and doing church activities.

David Headley is a Funeral Home Assistant.  David was born and reared in Troy, Alabama.  He graduated from Charles Henderson High School and earned a B. S. Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Troy State University. David retired as District Manager with Lowe’s companies after 24 years of service where he achieved Distinguished Graduate from Lowe’s Advanced Power Management School.  He spent 32 years in the Air Force Reserve, where he achieved the rank of Command Chief Master Sergeant. David is an accomplished musician and a retired corporate pilot with almost 5,000 flight hours.