Obituaries

Linda Carol Hall Burdette

Linda Carol Hall Burdette

Jan 7, 2026

Linda Carol Hall Burdette, 67, passed away January 7, 2026 following an extended illness at Jackson Hospital surrounded by her loved ones and under the compassionate care of CCU service.Linda was born November 9, 1958 in Montgomery, AL, growing up in Titus, AL and graduating from Wetumpka High School. She was a longtime resident of Tallassee, AL, living in the...

Kimberly Baughman

Kimberly Baughman

Jan 4, 2026

Kimberly Baughman, 58, of Wetumpka, passed away January 4, 2026. She was born February 26, 1967.She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Baughman; mother, Bonna Swicord; stepfather, Robert Swicord; daughter, Bonna Jean Baughman; son, Lewis Ballentine; brothers, Ryan Dollar and Tim Dollar; and sister-in-law, Cynthia Dollar. She is preceded in death by her father, William Virgil Dollar Jr.No services have...

James Harold Patillo

James Harold Patillo

Jan 3, 2026

James Harold Patillo, 84, of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 in his home in Tallassee, AL. He was born November 20, 1941 in Notasulga, Alabama to Clester Jack Patillo and Rena Curry.He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1992 with a degree in finance and worked 42 years in banking before retiring as Vice President for...

Stephen Wesley Meadows

Stephen Wesley Meadows

Jan 2, 2026

Stephen Wesley Meadows, age 49, of Eclectic, AL passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at his residence after a five-year battle with colon cancer. He was raised in Seneca, SC and later moved to Alabama.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Meadows; grandparents and numerous uncles and an aunt.

He leaves behind a...

Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles

Dec 31, 2025

Michael Knowles, 69, of Tallassee, passed away December 31, 2025. He was born September 27, 1956.

Graveside service will be at 12 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.He is survived by his wife, Marie Knowles; son, Derrick Knowles (Haley); and grandchildren, Clayton, Daxton, Lawton and Miley Grace "Sweet Pea."Michael enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, watching western movies...

Ronald E. "Ronnie" Woodfin

Ronald E. "Ronnie" Woodfin

Dec 28, 2025

Ronald E. Woodfin (Ronnie), age 58, of Tallassee, AL, passed away December 28, 2025. He was born May 1, 1967.Visitation will begin at 11 am with memorial service to follow at 12 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Rev. Shawn Couch to officiate the service.He is preceded in death by his mother, Becky Stewart; father,...

Mary "Paula" Dryden McVay

Mary "Paula" Dryden McVay

Dec 28, 2025

Mary "Paula" Dryden McVay, 56, of Wetumpka, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was born June 23, 1969.She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She is survived by her husband, Michael McVay; children, Krystyna George, Jordan Storms (Rosa McCall); grandchildren, Henry George, Rosie George, and Weston Robinson; mother, Mary Dryden and siblings, Debbie Walls (Randy), Daniel...

Duane Phillips Clayton

Duane Phillips Clayton

Dec 27, 2025

Duane Phillips Clayton, 86, of Tallassee, passed away December 27, 2025. She was born April 7, 1939.She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Jesse Clayton; sons, Sst David L. Clayton and Glen M. Clayton; parents, Henry Lee and Christine Phillips; and sisters, Shirley Vice and Gloria Cantrell.She is survived by her daughter, Gail Melton; granddaughters, Jessica...

Lee Ann Boulware

Lee Ann Boulware

Dec 24, 2025

Lee Ann Boulware, age 84, of Tallassee, passed away December 24, 2025. She was born February 14, 1941.Visitation will begin at 11 am with funeral service to follow at 12 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Rev. Wayne Smith will officiate and burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.She is preceded in death by her...

Belinda King Reeves

Belinda King Reeves

Dec 4, 2025

Belinda King Reeves, age 63, of Tallassee Al. passed away December 4, 2025. She was born March 12, 1962.

She is preceded in death by her father Larry King, her mother Shirley Dean King and her husband Johnny Reeves. She leaves behind many loved ones including her brother Randy (Melisa) King of Pensacola Fl, her sisters Carla (Steve) Brooks of Dickinson...

Kenneth Reed

Kenneth Reed

Dec 4, 2025

Kenneth Reed, 74, of Wetumpka, passed away December 4, 2025. He was born October 14, 1951.He is survived by his wife, Susan Reed.No services have been scheduled.Online condolences may be posted at www.linvillememorial.com.Linville Memorial Funeral Home and CrematoryEclectic, Alabama

Rebecca Rose Formby Hooker

Rebecca Rose Formby Hooker

Dec 3, 2025

Rebecca Rose (Formby) Hooker, age 76 of Pike Road, AL passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025 in her home. Becky was born December 26, 1948 in Tallassee AL. She is preceded in death by her father, Milton Lamar Formby; mother, Octavia Porter Formby; and sister Mona Mills.

She leaves behind one son, James David Hooker of Tallassee, AL; granddaughter, Kelsey...

Rex Allen Denham

Rex Allen Denham

Dec 1, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Rex Allen Denham of Wetumpka, Alabama, left this world for his heavenly home. Rex was a man marked by joy-always happy, positive, and full of life. He loved his Jesus, his family, and his friends with a deep and unwavering devotion.Rex was born on March 19, 1945, in Pine Apple, Alabama. He was preceded in death...

Bobby Segrest

Bobby Segrest

Nov 27, 2025

Bobby Segrest, a lifelong resident of Macon County, Alabama, passed away peacefully November 27, 2025 at East Alabama Medical Center after a long illness.Bobby was born on December 27, 1940 to George Thaddius (GT) and Lottie Lee Evans Segrest, the baby of six children. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, George Edwin Segrest, Charles Thaddius Segrest,...

Alberta Troupe

Alberta Troupe

Nov 20, 2025

Alberta Troupe, age 95, of Tallassee, passed away November 20, 2025. She was born August 30, 1930.Visitation will begin at 10 am, Monday, November 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church, followed by funeral service at 12 pm with Rev. Trey Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Erik Creswell, Troupe Creswell, Whit Creswell, Brock...

Harold "Wayne" Walls

Harold "Wayne" Walls

Nov 14, 2025

Harold "Wayne" Walls, age 80, of Eclectic, entered his Heavenly home on November 14, 2025. He was born January 26, 1945.

A graveside service will be held Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, DeAnne, who stood lovingly by his side through every season of life. He leaves behind...

William  Henry Jones, Jr.

William Henry Jones, Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

William Henry Jones Jr, 57, of Eclectic, passed away November 8, 2025. He was born February 16, 1968.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with funeral service to follow at 2 :00 pm at East Tallassee Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 with Rev. Brandon Fomby will be officiating. Burial will follow in Carrville Cemetery.

He is survived by his father,...

Gena Lynn Myers Sears

Gena Lynn Myers Sears

Nov 5, 2025

Gena Lynn Myers Sears was a bright soul who loved her family fiercely. She was born on July 19, 1971, and died on November 5, 2025, at just 54 years old, leaving behind a family and community who felt the warmth of her presence every day. Gena shone in the way she offered love freely, shared kindness without hesitation, and...

Thomas "Tommy" Smith

Thomas "Tommy" Smith

Nov 5, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Smith, age 42, of Tallassee, passed away November 5, 2025. He was born October 4, 1983.

Visitation will begin at 10 am, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12 pm with Rev. Josh Dixon officiating.

He is survived by his mother and father, Ronnie and Tammy Smith; wife, Paris Smith; daughters, Morgan...

Betty June Griffith

Betty June Griffith

Oct 31, 2025

It is with deep love and remembrance that we celebrate the life of Betty June Griffith of Eclectic, Alabama. June passed away at the age of 89 on October 31, 2025. June was born on March 23, 1936 in Troy, Alabama. October 31 (1908) also marked the birth of June's beloved mother, Myrtle Smyth. June devoted many years to providing...

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