Obituaries

Blaine McElfresh

Blaine McElfresh

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Blaine Lee McElfresh 66, of Auburn, Alabama died August 3, 2018 at Bethany House Hospice Hospital from complications with Dementia. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.

Blaine was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1952 to the late Blaine Curtis McElfresh and the late Mary Jane McElfresh. He was a graduate of Yough High School in Herminie, Pennsylvania....

Mitchell Brewer

Mitchell Brewer

Aug 2, 2018

Mr. Mitchell Brewer, 54, of Wetumpka, passed away August 2, 2018. He was born March 5, 1964.He is survived by his wife, Helene Brewer; daughters, Samantha Robinson (Brittney), Ashley Robinson (James) and Izabella Brewer Robinson; sons, David Brewer and Daniel Brewer; brothers, William Brewer, Michael Brewer, Matthew Brewer and Shane Tyrone; and one grandchild, Natalie Brudi. He is preceded in...

Traci Stephens

Traci Stephens

Aug 1, 2018

Traci W. Stephens, 46, of Tallassee, passed away August 1, 2018. She was born January 20, 1972.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 3 pm, at East Tallassee United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating.

She is survived by her husband, Ricky Stephens; son, Chase Fulford; parents, Billy and Beverly Weldon; daughter-in-law, Samantha Gresham; stepson,...

Bruce Lee Smith

Bruce Lee Smith

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Bruce Lee Smith, 80, of Eclectic, passed away July 27, 2018. He was born September 16, 1937.

Funeral service will be Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 2 pm, at Rushenville Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Estes and Rev. Adrian Cahill officiating. Burial will follow at Bullard Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the church prior to...

Rachel Roberson Haynes

Rachel Roberson Haynes

Jul 15, 2018

Rachel Roberson Haynes, 44, of Tallassee, passed away July 15, 2018. She was born July 7, 1974.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 2 pm, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Turner officiating.

She is survived by her daughter, Savannah Haynes; son, Madison Jarvis; fiancé, Casey Davidson and stepson, Dylan Davidson.

Rachel was employed with...

James Matney

James Matney

Jul 8, 2018

Mr. James E. Matney, 69, of Wetumpka, passed away July 8, 2018. He was born September 2, 1948.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Matney; sons, Marc Ferrara (TJ) and Matt Matney (Kaila) and grandchildren, Haley and Ransom Matney.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11 am, at Bethel Worship Center, 11117 US Hwy 231,...

Terry Shelby

Terry Shelby

Jul 3, 2018

Mr. Terry Shelby, 68, of Tallassee, passed away July 3, 2018. He was born September 24, 1949.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, at 11 am at First Baptist Church of Eclectic with Dr. Britt Green officiating. Casual attire is requested (no ties).

Graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, July 13, at 9:30 am...

Pamela Stevenson

Pamela Stevenson

Jul 1, 2018

Ms. Pamela Thornell Stevenson, 51, of Tallassee, passed away July 1, 2018. She was born January 4, 1967.

Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 11 am at Carrville Cemetery with Bobby Hornsby officiating, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Friends and family will assemble at the cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Eric Pugh Jr. and Kathleen Shaw (Doug);...

James Smith

James Smith

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. James “Jimmy” Smith, 66, of Tallassee, passed away June 30, 2018. He was born January 2, 1952.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 10, at 2 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time at the funeral home.

He is survived by wife of 48...

Charles Reed

Charles Reed

Jun 27, 2018

Mr. Charles Reed, 83, of Tallassee, passed away June 27, 2018. He was born February 14, 1935.

Funeral service will be Monday, July 2, 2018 at 11 am at First United Methodist Church, where he was a faithful member, with Rev. Dric Williford officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard...

Frank J. May, Jr.

Frank J. May, Jr.

Jun 24, 2018

Deacon Frank J. May Jr., 83, of Titus, AL, a Catholic deacon and retired Air Force Medical Service Corps officer, died on June 24, 2018. He was born July 2, 1934.

Deacon May had served at churches in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Millbrook and Tallassee. After retiring from the Air Force in 1981, he was ordained deacon in 1984, served as an Associate...

Linda Golden Mitchell

Linda Golden Mitchell

Jun 22, 2018

Ms. Linda Golden Mitchell, 74, of Tallassee, passed away on June 22, 2018. She was born April 28, 1944.

Visitation will be Monday, June 25, 2018 from 10 am to 12 noon at First Baptist Church, followed by funeral service at 12 noon, with Rev. Derek Gentle officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing.

She is...

Vera Burdeaux

Vera Burdeaux

Jun 20, 2018

Vera “Meme” Burdeaux, 76, of Tallassee, passed away on June 20, 2018. She was born April 19, 1942.

Funeral service will be Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, June 22, from 11 am until service time at the funeral...

Phillip Burke

Phillip Burke

Jun 3, 2018

Phillip Burke, 47, of Wetumpka, passed away on June 3, 2018. He was born October 31, 1970.

No funeral services are scheduled. The family will have a private burial at a later date.

He is survived by his father, Larry Burke; and brother, Steven Burke. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke.

Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic,...

David L. "D.L." Turner

David L. "D.L." Turner

Jun 2, 2018

David L. (D.L.) Turner passed away on June 2, 2018 at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. He was born April 28, 1931.Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10 am, at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Turner and Rev. Faron Golden officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem East Baptist Church, Linville Memorial Funeral...

Hazel Cannon Burnside

Hazel Cannon Burnside

May 26, 2018

Mrs. Hazel Cannon Burnside, 96, of Tallassee, passed away May 26, 2018. She was born April 17, 1922.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2 pm at East Tallassee Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Knowles officiating. Burial will follow at Carrville Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm at the church prior...

Linda Donath

Linda Donath

May 22, 2018

Mrs. Linda Donath, 64, of Eclectic, passed away May 22, 2018. She was born July 7, 1953.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel R. Donath; daughter, Melanie Myers (Greg); son, Daniel J. Donath; sister, Fay Cleveland (Sam); grandchildren, Heather Haynie, Brandon Haynie, Alexandra...

Leigh Anna Patillo

Leigh Anna Patillo

May 22, 2018

Mrs. Leigh Anna Patillo, 38, of Eclectic, passed away May 22, 2018. She was born February 18, 1980.She is survived by her husband, 1SG Karl W. Patillo; daughter, Elizabeth Patillo; son, Jaidyn Patillo; brother, Zachary Johnson; sister, Abby Freeman; father, Landell Johnson and mother, Donna Carden.Visitation will be Friday, May 25, 2018 from 3 to 5 pm at Linville Memorial...

Frances Hoyle

Frances Hoyle

May 19, 2018

Mrs. Frances Hoyle, 75, of Tallassee, passed away May 19, 2018. She was born August 22, 1942.She is survived by her husband, Malone Phillip Hoyle; son, Howard Earl Hoyle (Kaye), five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by son, Malone Phillip Hoyle Jr.No funeral services are scheduled. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia,...

Sallie Hudson

Sallie Hudson

May 18, 2018

Mrs. Sallie P. Hudson, 80, of Tallassee, passed away May 18, 2018. She was born October 19, 1937.Funeral service will be Monday, May 21, 2018 at 2 pm at Refuge Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Scarborough and Rev. Clyde Coker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the funeral beginning at 12 noon at...

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