Obituaries

Cheryl Smith Farrow

Cheryl Smith Farrow

Jan 7, 2023

Cheryl Smith Farrow, 76, of Montgomery, passed away January 7, 2023. She was born February 12, 1946.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Avon “Sissy” Smith and grandmother, Evie Thrash.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles Farrow; fur child, Abbie; sisters-in-law, Kay (Charles) Wallace and Nancy Williams; nieces and nephews, Farrow (Bo) Burks, Rod...

Billie Doris Carden

Billie Doris Carden

Jan 3, 2023

Billie Doris Carden, 95, of Mayfield, KY, formerly of Eclectic, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Baptist Health Center in Paducah, KY.

She is survived by three sons, Wayne Carden, John (Cathy) Carden and Donnie Carden; one daughter, Anita (Gary) Blasingim; twenty grandchildren, Winston Carden, Delisa (John) Hutto, Melissa Pettus, Tammy Winslett, Sandra Daniel, Hope Precise, Billie...

Sandra  Rebecca Taylor

Sandra Rebecca Taylor

Dec 31, 2022

Mrs. Sandra Taylor, 81, of Tallassee, went to be with her Savior on December 31, 2022 surrounded by her husband and family. She was born December 27, 1941 and raised in Bremerton, Washington.

A memorial service will be held from East Tallassee Church of Christ, where she was a member for many years. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, followed...

Gladys Jean Broadway Jerrell

Gladys Jean Broadway Jerrell

Dec 19, 2022

Gladys Jean Broadway Jerrell, 76, of Tallassee, Alabama passed away December 19, 2022 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born June 14, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, H.M. and Nell Broadway of Montgomery, AL; her husband of 27 years Raymond Jerrell, of Tallassee, AL and most recently her sister, Janice Hartley...

Ruth Robertson

Ruth Robertson

Dec 17, 2022

Carrie Ruth 'Ms. Ruth' Robertson, 90, of Eclectic entered into the arms of her beloved Jesus on December 17, 2022 after a short illness. She was born March 26, 1932, in Bullock County Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Howell Robertson, son George Thomas Robertson and brothers John Daniel Brooks and John Thomas Brooks. She is...

Carolyn Christine Hunt

Carolyn Christine Hunt

Dec 16, 2022

Carolyn Christine Hunt, 83, of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away December 16, 2022. She was born October 27, 1939, in Fulton County, Georgia.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Margaret C. Coulon and husband, Billy E. Hunt.

She is survived by her two sons, James Marty Hunt (wife Annette) and William “Bill” Boyd Hunt (wife...

Shirley Anne Hill

Shirley Anne Hill

Dec 8, 2022

Shirley Hill, 84, of Tallassee, passed away December 8, 2022. She was born January 16, 1938.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 2 to 3 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.

Committal service will be Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 11 am at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama with Dennis Fonville officiating.

She is survived by her husband,...

Linda Ivy

Linda Ivy

Dec 2, 2022

Linda Ivy, 70, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away December 2, 2022. She was born October 24, 1952.

Visitation will begin at 11 am with her celebration of life service to follow at 12 noon at Linville Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur S. and Sarah B. Hewitt and sister,...

Timothy Hoyt Melton

Timothy Hoyt Melton

Nov 30, 2022

Timothy Hoyt Melton, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 30, 2022. He was born March 16, 1948.

Born and raised in Tallassee, Alabama, Timothy graduated from Tallassee High School and completed his bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his master's degree from Troy University. Tim taught mathematics at Tallassee High School and Wetumpka High School and...

James "Buster" Baggett

James "Buster" Baggett

Nov 30, 2022

Mr. James "Buster" Baggett, 78, went to be with his Savior on November 30, 2022 surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born December 4, 1943 to Carl and Edith Baggett in Selma, Alabama and grew up in Orville, Alabama.

A memorial service will be held from Mulder Church, where he was a member for many years. Visitation will...

Robert David "Dave" Niesen

Robert David "Dave" Niesen

Nov 27, 2022

Robert David "Dave" Niesen, 80, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2022. He was born September 21, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Dean and Sarah Kathryn Niesen; his wife, Beverly Ward Niesen and brother, Dean Niesen.

He is survived by his children, Christy Leigh...

James Strickland

James Strickland

Nov 27, 2022

James Ronald Strickland, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2022. He was born September 8, 1946.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Sue Strickland; three children, Renee Sanders (Marshall), Denise Strickland (Greg Lurwig), and David Strickland; four grandchildren, Tyler Sanders (Cassie), Catie Sanders, Elizabeth Sanders, and Logan Strickland; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald...

Lois Jean Lamberth

Lois Jean Lamberth

Nov 25, 2022

Lois Jean Lamberth, 92, of Eclectic, passed away November 25, 2022. She was born February 3, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Lamberth, grandson, John David Lamberth and brother, W. M. Overman. She is survived by her son, Charles F. Lamberth.

No services have been scheduled.

She will be missed by her...

Phillip Townsend Hudson

Phillip Townsend Hudson

Nov 21, 2022

 

Phillip Townsend Hudson (Hud), 73, died peacefully on November 21, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Phil was born on April 27, 1949, in Tallassee, AL, and preceded in death by his brother, John Randall (Randy) Hudson and parents, John L. Hudson and Annie Ross Hudson of Tallassee.

Phil grew up in Carrville, AL and attended Tallassee High School where...

Larry Clarence Taylor

Larry Clarence Taylor

Nov 20, 2022

Larry Clarence Taylor, 75, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away November 20, 2022 after a short illness. He was born in Tallassee, Alabama on October 8, 1947.

Larry attended Tallassee High School. After high school he joined the United States Army. He was combat wounded and discharged with purple heart.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur...

Judith Eller

Judith Eller

Nov 19, 2022

Judith McKinley Eller, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born August 25, 1947. Judith is survived by her loving husband, William Eller; three children, Lisa (John) Chartier, John (Karen) Raines, Jennifer Raines; three stepchildren, Ronnie (Sheila) Eller, Darrell (Michele) Eller and Eugene (Kim) Eller; thirteen grandchildren Joseph Womble, Stephanie...

Arthur Donald Ballard

Arthur Donald Ballard

Nov 12, 2022

 

On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Arthur Donald Ballard passed away. He had just celebrated his 90th birthday in September. Born to Leora Ethleen Jarman Ballard and Arthur Alexander Ballard on September 11, 1932, in Tallassee, Alabama, he was known as "Don" to family and early friends and, later, as "Art."

Art was raised in Tallassee, graduated from Tallassee...

Emma Pearl Stewart

Emma Pearl Stewart

Nov 7, 2022

Emma Pearl Neighbors Lazenby Stewart, 96, of Tallassee, passed away November 7, 2022. She was born April 6, 1926.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Neighbors and Rosetta Coker Neighbors. She was married to Lavone Lazenby for 53 years. After he passed, she married Jessie Stewart and they were married for 12 years when he preceded...

Emma Frances Smyly Sutton

Emma Frances Smyly Sutton

Nov 3, 2022

Emma Frances Smyly Sutton was born October 22, 1922 in Eclectic, AL and died November 3, 2022.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with funeral service to follow at 10:00 am at Eclectic United Methodist Church on Monday, November 7, 2022. Rev. Rob Gulledge will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

 

She was a faithful servant...

Sherrie Gene Ledbetter

Sherrie Gene Ledbetter

Nov 1, 2022

Sherrie Gene (Causey) Ledbetter, 70, of Tallassee, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday morning, November 1, 2022. She was born November 14, 1951.

 

Her Celebration of Life is Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm Linville Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 1:00 pm.

 

She is survived by her children, Michael “Scooter” (Teresa) Ledbetter, Aaron Ledbetter,...

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