Obituaries

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 McKinley Eller

Judith McKinley 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 High School, and...

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.

Visitation will begin at 9 am, Friday, November 11, 2022 at Westside Independent Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 10 am, burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Neighbors and Rosetta Coker...

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 to God, homemaker,...

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,...

Wylie Mae Faughender

Wylie Mae Faughender

Oct 24, 2022

Wylie Mae Faughender, 101, of Birmingham, passed away October 24, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1920.

 

There will be a private family service.

 

Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

 

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Eclectic, Alabama

Judith Golden Coan

Judith Golden Coan

Oct 23, 2022

Judy Golden Coan “Nana”, 79, of Tallassee, AL passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Judy was born on January 11, 1943.

 

Judy was a faithful member of East Tallassee United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church. Judy was a practicing nurse for 56 years. In those 56 years, she served the community of Tallassee selflessly. She worked at Community...

Frances Hammonds

Frances Hammonds

Oct 19, 2022

Frances Hammonds, 89, of Notasulga, passed away October 19, 2022. She was born April 19, 1933.

Graveside service and burial will be Friday, October 21, 2022 at 12 noon at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with Lee Rigsby officiating.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Junior Clarence Hammonds. She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Hammonds and Sandy Phillips (Tab); son-in-law,...

Kenneth "Kenny" R. Morgan

Kenneth "Kenny" R. Morgan

Oct 15, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” R. Morgan, 71, of Kent, passed from this life on October 15, 2022 from a short battle with cancer.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Billie Jean Morgan. 

Kenny is survived by his sister Barbara and brother-in-law James Barnett, the best union brother ever, Lawrence “Reddawg” Medley, sister DeeDee Morgan, nieces Stephanie McQueen and Ashley...

Corinne Elizabeth Adams

Corinne Elizabeth Adams

Oct 12, 2022



Corinne Elizabeth Shuttleworth Adams born August 25, 1931 to Albert Edward Shuttleworth and Anna Lundgren Shuttleworth passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

 

Mom led an adventurous life. Raising five children on her own as she was a woman ahead of her time. She had no fear taking on new challenges and learning how to build or make anything unless it...

Shelby J. Smith

Shelby J. Smith

Oct 12, 2022

Ms. Shelby J. Smith, 77 of Tallassee passed away on October 12, 2022. She was born November 10, 1944.Visitation will be Monday, October 17, 2022 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2 pm at Macedonia Christian Church in Tallassee with Rev. David Hooks officiating. There...

James Morris Real, Jr.

James Morris Real, Jr.

Oct 11, 2022

James Morris Real, Jr., age 70, of Tallassee, passed away October 11, 2022. He was born February 6, 1952.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Real.

Online condolences may be posted at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Eclectic, Alabama

Emma  Kay Jones

Emma Kay Jones

Oct 8, 2022

Emma Kay Jones, infant daughter of Brett Jones and Riana Cartee, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was born August 26, 2022.

A graveside service and burial will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12 noon at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Eclectic, Alabama

Lavern Nelson

Lavern Nelson

Oct 6, 2022

Mrs. Lavern Nelson, 82, of Dadeville, passed away October 6, 2022. She was born October 19, 1939.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Union Methodist Church, Dadeville with Rev. Ross Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph...

Donald Charlie Pate

Donald Charlie Pate

Oct 4, 2022

Donald Charlie Pate (Papaw), age 89, went to his eternal home with the Lord and his "beautiful bride" on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Mr. Pate passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Donald was the first and only son born to Charlie and Nellie Pate on August 11, 1933 in Tallassee, Alabama. Donald graduated from Tallassee High School and married Margaret...

Ray Sides

Ray Sides

Oct 2, 2022

Ray Sides, 88, of Equality, October 2, 2022. He was born January 26, 1934.

No services have been scheduled.

Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Eclectic, Alabama

William Elbert Goss

William Elbert Goss

Oct 2, 2022

William Elbert "Bill" Goss died on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at age 92. He was a Tallassee, AL native, educator, historian, genealogist, author, preservationist and museum curator. He was born on Thursday, February 13, 1930 in East Tallassee, Tallapoosa County, AL, son of Lemuel Clinton Goss (1906 - 1973) and Erscle Melton (1908-1969).

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded...

Debra June Barton

Debra June Barton

Sep 27, 2022

Debra June Barton, 63, of Tallassee, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was born October 16, 1958.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 3, 2022 at 2 pm at Linville Memorial Chapel.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Ella Mae Lively; father, Vernon Carnation Howard; brother, Jerry Wayne Howard and sister, Mary Jane Jones (Howard).

She is survived...

Margaret Dianne Benton

Margaret Dianne Benton

Sep 25, 2022

Margaret Dianne Benton, 73, of Tallassee, passed away September 25, 2022. She was born March 11, 1949.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Linville Memorial Chapel with graveside service to follow at Bethlehem East Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike McGrady officiating.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Wayne Benton; her parents, Odell...

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