Obituaries

Apr 8, 2018

Ms. Jeanette Barth, 79, of Eclectic, passed away April 8, 2018. She was born June 1, 1938.She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Barth; daughter, Kathy Adams (Mitchell); granddaughter, Debra Davis (John); grandsons, Greg Jernigan (Carrie Emfinger), Craig Jernigan and Brad and JT Ash; great grandchildren, Kody Davis, Gabriel Jernigan, Tristan Jernigan, Cade Jernigan and Kolby Jernigan.Jeanette played in...

Mar 30, 2018

Ms. Martha Rowe, 69, of Robertsdale, formerly of Tallassee, passed away March 30, 2018. She was born January 31, 1949.Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 3, at 1 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Dorley officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will start at 12 noon at the funeral...

Mar 29, 2018

Mrs. Frances Gauntt, 87, of Tallassee, passed away March 29, 2018. She was born December 15, 1930.She is survived by sons, Timothy Gauntt (Sandra) of Eclectic, AL and William “Mike” Gauntt of Surprise, AZ; and daughter, Drucilla Patnode of Flowery Branch, AZ.Services will be scheduled in Ohio at a later date.Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.Linville Memorial Funeral HomeEclectic, AlabamaThe information contained...

Mar 28, 2018

Mr. Talmadge William Graham, 87, of Tallassee, passed away March 28, 2018. He was born February 10, 1931.Graveside service will be Monday, April 2, at 2 pm, at Carrville Cemetery with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. Burial will follow at Carrville Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Friends and family will meet at the cemetery.He is survived by sons, Phillip Graham...

Mar 23, 2018

Mr. Jess Holt, 62, of Montgomery, passed away March 23, 2018. He was born June 22, 1955.He is survived by his wife, Susan Holt; children, Mary Holt and Misty Price; brothers, Carl Holt, Gary Holt and Roy Holt; and grandchildren, Christopher Price, Cailyn Price and Aaliyah Holt.A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31 at 6 pm at Pentecostal...

Mar 17, 2018

Ora Nell Martin, 89, of Tallassee, died March 17, 2018 in an Elmore County nursing home. She was a resident of Tallassee, with a brief time in Bagdad, FL in the 1950s and recently in Montgomery and Prattville. She was married for 38 years to the late John Durell Martin of Bagdad. Mrs. Martin frequently said she was not blessed...

Mar 1, 2018

Mrs. Lou Austin, 69, of Tallassee, passed away March 1, 2018. She was born May 19, 1948.Funeral service will be Monday, March 5, at 2:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Wood officiating. Pall bearers will be Bill Wilson, Kyle Wall, Chris Kearley, Eric Bruner, Arnold Oliver and Donnie Rewis. Burial will follow at Faith Baptist Cemetery,...

Feb 19, 2018

Mrs. Margie Redden, 81, of Tallassee, passed away February 19, 2018. She was born November 26, 1936.Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 21, at 11:00 am at Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Dorley and Rev. Brandon Redden officiating. Burial will follow at Carrville Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the church one hour...

Feb 17, 2018

Stephen Ray Hall, 56, of Red Hill, died in his home Saturday morning, sometime around 1 am on February 17, 2018, as a result of a fire which consumed his home. He was born February 19, 1961, at Mease Hospital in Dunedin, Florida.He moved to Red Hill with his parents from Florida in 1971. He graduated from Elmore County High...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Roye Jr., 53, of Eclectic, passed away February 16, 2018. He was born November 14, 1964.Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 20, at 2:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home before...

Feb 15, 2018

Mrs. Hattie Tidwell, 88, of White Oak, TX (formerly of Tallassee, AL), passed away February 15, 2018. She was born September 30, 1929.Funeral service will be Monday, February 19, at 12 noon at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Harrell officiating. Pall bearers will be Chase Reeves, Seth Reeves, Sammy Howard, Rodney Howard, Leland Park and Tom Smith. Burial...

Feb 10, 2018

Mrs. Ginger Wilson, 72, of Eclectic, passed away February 10, 2018. She was born June 19, 1945.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 14, at 11 am, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Faron Golden officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 10 am.She is survived by her husband, Brian Wilson; son,...

Feb 9, 2018

Mr. Oscar Lewis Moss Jr., 69, of Notasulga, passed away February 9, 2018. He was born December 16, 1948.A memorial service will be held Friday, February 16, at 11 am, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. MacArthur Moss officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 10 am.He is survived by his children, Kalana...

Jan 30, 2018

Mr. Howard “Mack” Williams, 91, of Tallassee, passed away January 30, 2018. He was born May 1, 1926. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 1, at 3:00 pm, at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, from 5:00 to 8:00...

Jan 29, 2018

Melba June Brodzinski, 89, of Tallassee, passed away January 29, 2018. She was born November 5, 1928.Funeral service will be Thursday, February 1, at 11 am, at Tallaweka Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Smith and Rev. Isaac Kervin officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the church prior to the...

Jan 27, 2018

In the tender first hour of January 27, 2018, Harry Samuel Sanders took his last earthly breath and peacefully ascended into the Kingdom of God. Harry was born April 26, 1935 and at the age of 82 looked and acted like a man 20 years younger. He enjoyed years of actively participating in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s lives....

Jan 25, 2018

Obituary for Bryan Lee Melton

Mr. Bryan Melton, 53, of Tallassee, passed away January 25, 2018. He was born January 9, 1965. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 27, at 1 pm, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin McCarty officiating. He is survived by son, Michael Melton (Jordin); brother, Donny Melton (Jan); sisters, Susan White...

Jan 24, 2018

Ms. Cynthia Russell, 68, of Eclectic, passed away January 24, 2018. She was born October 5, 1949.Funeral service will be Friday, January 26, at 2 pm, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Derek Gentle officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service, beginning at 12...

Jan 22, 2018

Mrs. Rebecca J. McGehee, 70, of Wetumpka, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2018. She was born July 12, 1947. She is survived by daughter, Stephanie Granger; sisters, Susan Jenan, Linda Gilmore and Jacqueline Maas; granddaughter, Rheanna Davis; step grandchildren, Morgan and John Granger; great grandchildren, Ally and Chloe Davis; and several nieces and nephews. The family will hold a...

Jan 12, 2018

Mrs. Lillie Thornton, 87, of Tallassee, passed away January 12, 2018. She was born March 4, 1930.NOTE: Funeral service has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 20, at 11 am, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Valley Station United Methodist Church Cemetery.Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 17, at 2 pm, at Oak Valley Station United Methodist...