Obituaries

Timothy Eason, Sr.

Timothy Eason, Sr.

Dec 10, 2024

Timothy Eason, Sr, 68, of Tallassee, passed away December 10, 2024. He was born March 4, 1956.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm – 7 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 10 am, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church Eclectic with Rev. Wren Aaron officiating. Burial will follow in...

Tina J. Grant

Tina J. Grant

Dec 3, 2024

Mrs. Tina J. Grant, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at the age of 55. She was born July 22, 1969, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Curtis Barry Hyde and Jane B. Ballentine. 

Mrs. Grant is survived by her husband, Brian (Bubba) Grant; son, Brian Allen Grant; brother, David (Dooby) Hyde (Jennifer); nieces, Deidra and Allie...

Mary Evelyn Hopper

Mary Evelyn Hopper

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Evelyn Goodman Hopper, age 78, of Eclectic, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home December 1, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born July 1, 1946.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 12 pm at Claud Cemetery with Bro. John Garrett officiating.

She is...

James Samuel White

James Samuel White

Nov 28, 2024

James Samuel White, 78, of Wetumpka, passed away November 28, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1946.

 Visitation will begin at 11 am, Friday, December 6, 2024 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, followed by funeral service at 12 pm with Rev. Ruben Prater officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Rockford, AL.

 He is survived by his sister, Connie...

Bobbie Jean Graham

Bobbie Jean Graham

Nov 24, 2024

Bobbie Jean Graham, age 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2024. She was born at Harpersville, AL on January 20, 1945. She later married her beloved husband, Daniel Earl Graham, and they spent almost 45 years raising a family and serving the Lord together.

Bobbie was known for her warm and kind nature, always with...

James Edward Bearden

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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