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Michael Ray Whaley

Michael Ray Whaley

Aug 10, 2024

Michael Ray Whaley, 60, of Notasulga, passed away August 10, 2024. He was born January 14, 1964. He was raised alongside his brother, Cecil Whaley, in Montgomery, Alabama.

He grew to find his life's calling as a husband, father, grandfather and independent business owner to two successful companies, Michael's Transport Refrigeration and All About Towing.

He met his wife, Tina Whaley, as...

Belinda Wilson Mulder

Belinda Wilson Mulder

Aug 6, 2024

Belinda Wilson Mulder, age 64, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was born September 5, 1959, in Chattahoochee, FL, to Marion and Joyce Wilson.

Graveside service will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10 am at Rose Hill Cemetery. Bro. Jay Woodall will be officiating.

She is preceded in death by her father Marion Wilson; mother Joyce Wilson; and brother...

Charlton "Chuck" Meadows

Charlton "Chuck" Meadows

Aug 5, 2024

Charlton "Chuck" Meadows, age 70, of Tallassee, passed away August 5, 2024. He was born April 1, 1954.

A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Bro. Danny Rodgers will be officiating.

Chuck is survived by his son, Bradley Meadows (Ashli Grant); sister, Sherry Atkins (Ricky); close family friends, Lindsey Bruner (Justin),...

Mary Kathryn Dennis

Mary Kathryn Dennis

Aug 2, 2024

Mary Kathryn Dennis, 95, of Tallassee, passed away August 2, 2024. She was born March 23, 1929.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Friendship Baptist Church where she was a member. Funeral service will follow at 12 pm with Rev. Trey Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery.

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

Rickie Dawson Strength

Rickie Dawson Strength

Jul 27, 2024

Rickie Dawson Strength, 77, of Tallassee, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born December 26, 1946 to the late Odis D. Strength and Mary Lou Peters Strength.

Visitation will begin at 1 pm on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service following at 2 pm with Elder Joey Miller officiating. Burial will follow in...

Opal Daniel Aldridge

Opal Daniel Aldridge

Jul 26, 2024

Opal Daniel Aldridge, 83, of Eclectic, passed away July 26, 2024. She was born November 7, 1940.

She is preceded in death by her husband Wayne Aldridge; daughters Pam Gates, Nadia Hughes and Samantha Evans; mother Laylor Daniel; father David Daniel; sister Jerry Thornton and brother Shelby Daniel.

She is survived by her children Shelia Daniel, Starla Watkins (Jeff), Wanda Cosby (LaDon),...

Patty Albright

Patty Albright

Jul 21, 2024

Patty Albright, 85, of Tallassee, passed away July 21, 2024. She was born March 25, 1939.

She is survived by her husband, Dawson Albright and son, Scotty.

Patty enjoyed fishing, camping and sewing.

No services have been scheduled.

The family extends special thanks to the staff and nurses of Southern Care New Beacon Hospice and a special thanks to Pastor Matt.

Online condolences may be...

Jane Elizabeth (Taylor) Pilgrim

Jane Elizabeth (Taylor) Pilgrim

Jun 30, 2024

Jane Elizabeth (Taylor) Pilgrim, 80, died peacefully on June 30, 2024, surrounded by her family in Tallassee, AL.

Mrs. Pilgrim was born on February 8, 1944, in Tallassee, AL, and is preceded in death by her parents, Lemma Lee Taylor and Daniel Benjamin Taylor, both of Friendship, AL; her husband of 39 years, Bobby Ray Pilgrim; and grandson, Clay Martin.

Mrs. Pilgrim...

Michael "Mikey" Joe Barber

Michael "Mikey" Joe Barber

Jun 28, 2024

Michael (Mikey) Joe Barber, 44, passed away to be with our Lord on June 28, 2024 at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, AL. He felt the love poured from his loved ones and looked forward to coming home.

Mikey was born on October 18, 1979 in Tallassee, AL. He is survived by his father, Joe Calbert Barber Jr., and his mother...

Kennith "Ken" Marlin Bradley

Kennith "Ken" Marlin Bradley

Jun 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, the Bradley family shares the passing of their beloved son, brother, and father, Kennith Marlin Bradley. Known to most as Ken, he was a staple of community involvement for Wetumpka, Alabama, was born March 14, 1972, in Columbus, Georgia, and passed at age 52 years on June 27, 2024.

Ken is survived by his cherished children, Trystan (Jordan)...

Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson

Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson

Jun 27, 2024

Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson, 68, was born on September 23, 1955 and passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in her home in Tallassee, Alabama.

In October of 1981, Betsey and her husband, John, moved from Charleston, West Virginia to Tallassee, where they made their home and raised their family. To know Betsey was to love her. Her smile and laughter could...

Martha Quintella Smith

Martha Quintella Smith

Jun 26, 2024

Martha Quintella Smith, 82, of Eclectic, passed away June 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 3, 1941.

Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Smith; her parents, Alton and Veni Estes; her brother, Andrew Estes; and her sister, Joann Estes.

She is survived by her daughters, Lee Ann (Ed) Razick and Holley (Trey)...

Joyce Wilson

Joyce Wilson

Jun 23, 2024

Joyce Wilson, 86, of Tallassee, passed away June 23, 2024. She was born November 16, 1937.

No services are scheduled at this time.

A full obituary will be posted later.

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

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and CrematoryEclectic, Alabama

Robert Dale Hill

Robert Dale Hill

Jun 14, 2024

Robert Dale Hill, 85, born in Ohio on October 2, 1938 passed away peacefully in his home on June 14, 2024.

Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley Ann Hill. He is survived by two sons, Edward Fillmore Hill (Tamra) and Phillip Hoyt Hill; one daughter, Shauna Lee Carlone (Rusty); one sister, Linda Abernathy; grandchildren,...

Dennis E. "Denny" Shafley

Dennis E. "Denny" Shafley

Jun 8, 2024

Dennis E. "Denny" Shafley, 77, of Saginaw, Michigan went to be with his Lord on June 8, 2024, in Tallassee, Alabama. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed away peacefully in his home. 

Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing 2 tours of duty in Vietnam and Thailand as a motor transportation operator. He was...

Winnie Jean McCarty

Winnie Jean McCarty

Jun 4, 2024

Winnie McCarty, 88, of Notasulga, passed away June 4, 2024. She was born March 24, 1936.

She is survived by her children, Myra Pierce, Jerome McCarty (Charlie), Marshia May (Robert)  and Phillip McCarty; son-in-law, Tim Benson; grandchildren, Tammy Henderson (Russell), Nanette Pierce, Jason McCarty (Laurie), Kimmie Barnes, Johnathon Webster (Samantha), Kade Studdard and Adadra Neville; great-grandchildren, Justin Roberson, Josh Roberson, Kyle...

Tina Marie McDonald

Tina Marie McDonald

Jun 3, 2024

Tina Marie McDonald, 54, of Eclectic, passed away June 3, 2024. She was born January 17, 1970.

Visitation will begin at 1 pm, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Refuge Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Bro. Steve Scarborough will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Tina is home with our Lord smiling down and helping...

Raymond Ami LaPointe III

Raymond Ami LaPointe III

May 25, 2024

Raymond Ami LaPointe III, age 68, of Tallassee, passed away May 25, 2024. He was born October 25, 1955.

He is survived by his wife, Jackye LaPointe; children, Rob (Tina) Clements, Mandy (Michael) Newcombe, Shana (Jason) Rickles and Raymond (Dana) LaPointe IV; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Richard LaPointe and sisters, Linda Collins and Bonnie Tallman.

No services have been scheduled at...

Margaret Ericksen Barker

Margaret Ericksen Barker

May 24, 2024

Margaret Ericksen Barker was born March 18, 1932 and went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Carl Ray Barker and her son-in-law, Tommy Colley.

She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Beth Roberts (Bob), Cindy Bridgman (Eddie) and Lisa Colley; grandchildren, Erick Bridgman, Alexa Bridgman, Ethan Colley and...

James Edward "Jimmy" Garrett

James Edward "Jimmy" Garrett

May 22, 2024

James Edward "Jimmy" Garrett, Sr., age 78, of Tallassee, passed away May 22, 2024. He was born November 25, 1945.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Irene Garrett; brother, Tommy Garrett and sister, Cathy Ward.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie Lee Garrett; son, James Garrett (Dale); grandson, Dalton Garrett (Izzy); granddaughter, Courtney Garrett...

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