Obituaries

April Candace Wells

April Candace Wells

Aug 5, 2019

April Wells, 36, of Tallassee, passed away August 5, 2019. She was born September 27, 1982.Visitation will begin at 11 am on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 12 noon with Rev. Derek Gentle officiating.She is survived by her husband of 7 years, Mark Scott; children, Dakota Wells and Mara Kaye...

Mary Nell Gravelin

Mary Nell Gravelin

Aug 1, 2019

Mary Nell Lazenby Gravelin, 89, of Eclectic, AL passed away peacefully of a terminal illness on August 1, 2019. Mary Nell was born January 13, 1930. She was one of 13 children born to Charles Dawson Lazenby and Zelef Haynie Lazenby of Elmore County, AL. She is survived by her children, Larry J. Nelson (Mie), Eclectic, AL and Calvin D....

Richard Leon Russell

Richard Leon Russell

Aug 1, 2019

Richard Leon Russell, 52, of Eclectic, AL passed away August 1, 2019. He was born August 27, 1966. Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 2 pm at Linville Memorial Chapel with Minister Ed Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Hebron Church of Christ Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory directing. Visitation will be Tuesday, August...

Brenda Mullen Park

Brenda Mullen Park

Jul 25, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Mullen Park, 73, of Wetumpka, passed away July 25, 2019. She was born September 17, 1945. Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 29, at 2 pm at Carrville Cemetery in Tallassee, AL with Rev. Ken Burdett and Rev. Byron Golden officiating. She is survived by her husband, James Harold Park, Jr; children, Yvette Park Burdett (Ken)...

Natividad Monahan

Natividad Monahan

Jul 20, 2019

Natividad Monahan, 60, of Wetumpka, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1959. She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, David Monahan; her children, John Monahan (Wetumpka, AL) and Joann Cruz (Bataan, Philippines); and two grandchildren, Ocho and Natalie (Bataan, Phillipines). She is preceded in...

Charles Wayne "Bootlegger" Connell

Charles Wayne "Bootlegger" Connell

Jul 19, 2019

Mr. Charles Wayne “Bootlegger” Connell, 72, of Tallassee, passed away July 19, 2019. He was born November 6, 1946 to Cary Connell and Susie Geraldine Connell. He enjoyed dirt track, round track and drag racing and CB and ham radios. He loved to play practical jokes and was very stubborn. He was a family man and loved his family and...

Charles Tony Bodenheimer

Charles Tony Bodenheimer

Jul 16, 2019

Charles Tony Bodenheimer went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 16, 2019 after being surrounded by his family in his final days. Tony, as he was always lovingly known, was born in Tallassee, Alabama on August 26, 1948 and lived most of his life in the shadows of the Tallapoosa River. Tony...

Barry Price Gross

Barry Price Gross

Jul 14, 2019

Mr. Barry Gross, 55, of Eclectic, passed away July 14, 2019. He was born March 7, 1964. Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 10 am at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with military honors, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. He is survived by his wife, Tina Gross; children, Dustin Gross and Wayne Moncrief Jr.; grandchildren, Troy Killough, Justin Moncrief...

Spencer Leon Shepard

Spencer Leon Shepard

Jul 13, 2019

Mr. Spencer Leon Shepard, 58, of Tallassee, passed away July 13, 2019. He was born February 28, 1961 in Marion, Alabama, to Lula Mae Billingsley and Richard Moore. He worked for the school system in Perry County (Marion), Alabama and then moved to Tallassee. Spencer dedicated himself to being a good worker in his community on Joy Street in Tallassee....

Roy Emmit Knox

Roy Emmit Knox

Jul 11, 2019

Mr. Roy Knox, 93, of Eclectic, passed away July 11, 2019. He was born October 11, 1925. Visitation will be Friday, July 12, from 6 to 8 pm, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 13, at 9 am at Claud Independent Methodist Church with Rev. Jason Tew officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Jacqueline Harriette Ellen Payne

Jacqueline Harriette Ellen Payne

Jul 7, 2019

Jacqueline Solomon Payne, 58, of Tallassee, passed away July 7, 2019. She was born November 6, 1960. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 11 am, at Linville Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Ken Jackson and Rev. David Butler officiating. Graveside service will follow at Solomon Cemetery with Rev. Wade Hyde officiating. Jackie was brilliant,...

John Ervin Waites

John Ervin Waites

Jul 4, 2019

John Ervin Waites left this world on July 4, 2019. He was born on January 4, 1931, in Elmore County. In 1961, John married Vivian Hall and together they raised a son, Byron and their daughter, Teresa. John entered the Air Force after high school and served his country for four years. Upon his discharge in 1956, he held down...

Mary Frances Carter

Mary Frances Carter

Jul 1, 2019

Mrs. Mary Carter, 69, of Elmore, formerly of Tallassee, passed away July 1, 2019. She was born August 24, 1949. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 6, at 2 pm, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory directing. Visitation will be held on...

Matthew Forehand

Matthew Forehand

Jun 16, 2019

Matthew Forehand, 40, of Opelika, passed away June 16, 2019. He was born August 18, 1978. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Orange Beach, Alabama. He is survived by parents, Bruce and Joyce Forehand; brother, Jobe (Amanda) Forehand; nephew, Ben Forehand; niece, Carly Forehand and many friends. Matt was a graduate of Class of...

James Marvin "Jim" Atkins

James Marvin "Jim" Atkins

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. James “Jim” Atkins, 62, of Tallassee, passed away June 14, 2019. He was born February 22, 1957. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 16, at 2:30 pm, at Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Dorley officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory directing. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service,...

Charles Edison Lanier

Charles Edison Lanier

Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Charles E. Lanier, 79, of Wetumpka, passed away June 13, 2019. He was born November 18, 1939. He is survived by sons, Rod Lanier (Jenny), Mark Lanier and Daniel Lanier; grandchildren, Abby Lanier, Copeland Lanier, Lauren Lanier, Emma Lanier and Satchel Lanier; and brothers, Frank Lanier, John Lanier and Sidney Lanier. A memorial service will be held at a...

Dorothy Hughes

Dorothy Hughes

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Williams Spain Hughes, 93, of Notasulga, passed away June 8, 2019. She was born January 7, 1926. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 12, at 2 pm, at Christ’s Gospel Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dadeville, Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory officiating. Visitation will be...

William Thomas Grizzard

William Thomas Grizzard

Jun 6, 2019

Mr. William T. Grizzard , 88, of Notasulga, passed away June 6, 2019. He was born May 19, 1931. Funeral service will be Monday, June 10, at 1 pm, at First Baptist Church of Reeltown with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Reeltown Cemetery with military honors, Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory officiating. Visitation will be Sunday,...

James Austin "Jimmy" Thornton

James Austin "Jimmy" Thornton

Jun 4, 2019

Mr. James Austin “Jimmy” Thornton, 73, of Tallassee, passed away June 4, 2019. He was born June 28, 1945. Funeral service will be Friday, June 7, at 11:00 am at Bethlehem East Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rick Dorley officiating, Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory directing. Visitation will...

Charles Lewis Keller, Jr.

Charles Lewis Keller, Jr.

May 24, 2019

Mr. Charles Lewis Keller, Jr., 64, of Tallassee, passed away May 24, 2019. He was born January 29, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Keller; son, Charles Lewis Keller III; daughters, Tabitha Hall and Candace Keller; sister, Kimberlee Phillips; and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marjorie Keller. A memorial service will...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.