Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tallassee, AL

Randall Keith  "Randy" Jackson

Randall Keith "Randy" Jackson

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Randall Keith “Randy” Jackson, a resident of Deatsville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born In Montgomery, Alabama, November 10, 1956, to Wallace and Janice Mathis Jackson.

Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Kathy Thornton Jackson; daughter, Somer J. Beatty (Geoff); sons, Shay Spivey (Eleanor) and Joshua Jackson...

Wayne Eugene Crutchfield

Wayne Eugene Crutchfield

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Wayne Eugene Crutchfield, a resident of Tuskegee, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 51. He was born December 4, 1973, in Opp, Alabama, to Brooks Raymond, Jr. and Ruth Castillow Crutchfield.

Mr. Crutchfield is survived by his mother, Ruth Castillow Pettis; sons, Dillian Crutchfield (Courtney), Waylon Crutchfield (JoAnna) and Tyler Crutchfield; brothers, Johnny Crutchfield, Sammy...

Earnest Leroy "Roy" Fincher

Earnest Leroy "Roy" Fincher

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Earnest Leroy “Roy” Fincher, Jr. a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born October 30, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Earnest L. Sr. and Shellie Becknerd Fincher.

Mr. Fincher is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Patricia “Patti” Fincher; children, Jaime Huddleston (Tony), Jessica Kagansky (Dmitry), Janelle Cardenas...

Craig Stephen Webster

Craig Stephen Webster

Mar 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Craig Stephen Webster, 65, of Tallassee, Alabama. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Craig passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born March 22, 1960, in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Craig is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Mechelle Webster; his mother, Phyllis Smith; sons, Stephen...

Mrs.  Margaret Cowham Erb

Mrs. Margaret Cowham Erb

Mar 21, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Cowham Erb, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born December 23, 1945 in Montgomery, Alabama, to Glenn Willard, Jr. and Mildred Johnson Cowham.

Mrs. Erb is survived by her children, Brent C. Slay (Shae), Douglas A. Slay (Emily), Rebecca S. Edmondson (Thomas), Staci E. Oliver and Scott...

Nancy Lillian  "Lil" Orozco

Nancy Lillian "Lil" Orozco

Mar 10, 2025

Ms. Nancy Lillian “Lil” Orozco, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born September 7, 1965, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Stanley Glenn and Mary Frances Anthony Ingram.

Ms. Orozco is survived by her sons, Charles Bradley Peeples (Juanita), Justin Orozco (Brittany) and Eric Gamble (Ashley); daughters, Annabelle Grace Orozco, Norma...

Floyd E. Lamberth

Floyd E. Lamberth

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Floyd E. Lamberth, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born April 15, 1955, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Edgar Earl and Carleene Moore Lamberth.

Mr. Lamberth is survived by his brother, John Edgar Lamberth; nephew, John Earnest Lamberth (Carla); niece, Jana Higgs (Andy); great nephews, Robert Segrest (Samantha), John...

James H Copeland

James H Copeland

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. James H. Copeland, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born July 9, 1939, in Warrior, Alabama, to William C. and Ruth Hoagland Copeland.

Mr. Copeland is survived by his wife, Nell Copeland; sons, James H. Copeland, Jr. and Danny Devine; daughters, Suzanne Stewart (William) and Beverly Douthit (Charlie);...

Frederick F.   "Freddie" Jones

Frederick F. "Freddie" Jones

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Frederick Jones, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born February 19, 1936, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Charlie and Louise Melton Jones.

Mr. Jones is survived by his sons, Jason Jones (Deidre) and Jared Jones; sisters, Bucka Golden and Jerrie Christian; grandchildren, Collin Jones, Evelyn Grace Jones, Jace Jones...

Nancy Stovall Wilbanks

Nancy Stovall Wilbanks

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Stovall Wilbanks, born May 16, 1940, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, GA, after an extended illness on February 13, 2025. Born in Atlanta, GA, Nancy was the cherished only child of Thelma Leone Coursey and Clarence Madison Stovall.

Nancy was a graduate of Northside High School, class of 1958, where she actively participated in...

Deborah Annette Anderson

Deborah Annette Anderson

Jan 29, 2025

Mrs. Deborah J. Anderson, a resident of Notasulga, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 61. She was born December 4, 1963, in Dothan, Alabama, to Elmo and Jenette Peterson Hultquist.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her daughters, Tosha Renee Anderson and D.J. Anderson; sister, Julie Sewell and grandson, Kenny Baker....

Steve Butler

Steve Butler

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Steve Butler, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on July 12, 1951, in Centreville, Mississippi, to Ned Nile, Sr. and Elizabeth Slaughter Butler.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ned, Sr. and Elizabeth Butler and brother, Ned Nile...

David Morrell Sherrer

David Morrell Sherrer

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. David Morrell Sherrer, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born July 26, 1932, in Alabama, to David J. and Eunice M. Fannin Sherrer.

Mr. Sherrer is survived by his daughter, Gennie Boles and grandson, John Paul Boles.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Sherrer and parents,...

John Bretson Mann

John Bretson Mann

Jan 11, 2025

John Bretson Mann of Athens, Georgia, died Jan. 11, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 84.

John was born on Oct. 5, 1940, at the family farm in Neman, Alabama. Many of John’s friends and even his family knew him as “Jon,” a self-styled spelling that he never legally changed. He was...

Mollie B Hyland

Mollie B Hyland

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Mollie B. Hyland, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born December 30, 1951, in Tallassee, Alabama, to M.B. and Zelma Nelson Bailey.

Mrs. Hyland is survived by her husband, David D. Hyland; daughter, Kristy Mann (Keith); son, Daniel Hyland (Amy); grandchildren, Bailey Atkins (Brady), Alyson Casaday (Jarrett),...

Betty Jane Park Watkins

Betty Jane Park Watkins

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane Park Watkins, 95, of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Born in Ralph, Alabama, on January 18, 1929, Betty was the cherished daughter of a large, close-knit family of seven brothers and sisters who adored her.

Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, embracing each of these roles with boundless love and grace....

Cheryl Diane Norrell Nabors

Cheryl Diane Norrell Nabors

Jan 9, 2025

The family of Cheryl Diane Norrell Nabors of Tallassee, Alabama, is saddened to announce her unexpected passing from cancer on January 9, 2025, at 6:00AM at Baptist South at the age of 75. Diane was born in Tallassee, Alabama, on November 15, 1949.

She is survived by her son, Lee Nabors; brother, Robert Merrill Norrell (Roberta Lynn); nephew and great niece,...

Bobby Dean Harper

Bobby Dean Harper

Jan 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby Dean Harper, a resident of Decatur, Alabama, and beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, on January 9, 2025, after an extended illness.

Bob was born on November 19, 1937, to parents Clifton and Eva (Hornsby) Harper in Tallassee, Alabama. After graduating from Tallassee High School in 1956, Bob...

Betty Jo Allen

Betty Jo Allen

Jan 4, 2025

Ms. Betty Jo Allen, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born December 28, 1942, in Goodwater, Alabama, to Warner and Flora Allen.

Ms. Allen is survived by her niece, Delinda Cooper; great niece, Stephanie Mitchell (John); great-great niece, Lillian Mitchell and great nephew, Charles Holman.

She is preceded in death by...

Donna Christine  "Christy" Perkins

Donna Christine "Christy" Perkins

Dec 29, 2024

Mrs. Donna Christine “Christy” Perkins, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born October 11, 1948, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Jesse Mack and Betty Jean Dennis Nasworthy.

Mrs. Perkins is survived by her son, Larry Perkins (Cindy); sister, Debby Haggard (Frank); brother, Butch Nasworthy; grandchildren, Hunter Perkins (Samantha), Danielle Perkins,...