Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tallassee, AL
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Melvin Edward Jones
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Melvin Edward “Mel” Jones, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born March 18, 1944, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to Odie Lee and Gladys Palmer Jones.
Mr. Jones is survived by his son, Brian Jones (Dana); granddaughters, Taylor Jones and Avery Jones.
He is preceded in death by his wife of...
Dr. Melvin Douglas Russell, Sr
Dec 19, 2024
Dr. Melvin Douglas Russell Sr., a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born May 6, 1940, in London, Kentucky, to Joe Arnold and Mabel Caudill Russell.
Dr. Russell is survived by his wife, Dee C. Russell; son, Doug Russell (Kristi); daughter, Deana Russell; son, Chris Dukes (Michelle); brother, Joe Russell...
Allison Weldon
Dec 14, 2024
Allison Weldon, a resident of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 62. She was born on April 8, 1962, in New York City, New York, to Charles and Bettye Weldon.
Allison is survived by her mother, Bettye Weldon of Auburn, Alabama; daughter, Jessica Knox Pugh (Brandon) of Huntsville, Alabama; son, Charles Jason Knox (Mandy)...
Sally Nelson Mask
Dec 11, 2024
Our dear mother, Sally Nelson Mask, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Tallassee, Alabama.
Graveside services will be on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11:00AM at Union Cemetery in Dadeville, Alabama, with Reverend Richard Dorley officiating.
Pallbearers will be Clark Burton, Kevin Keyes, Brent Langley, Hadden Langley, Steven Smith and Nic Stockdale.
Ms. Sally...
Mildred Geddie Patterson
Dec 10, 2024
Mrs. Mildred Geddie Patterson, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born May 19, 1931, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Joseph Mervin and Fannie Elizabeth Newman Geddie.
Mrs. Patterson is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Harold Lee Patterson; son, Randy James (Julia); two daughters, Wanda Gardner and Tammy Ledbetter...
Rita Mcmurphy Gray
Dec 3, 2024
Mrs. Rita McMurphy Gray, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born February 10, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida, to Clifford Vaston and Genevieve Thomas McMurphy.
She is survived by her children, Thomas Shanks, Jr., Fort Mill, South Carolina, Teresa Shanks Segrest, Tallassee, Alabama, James Ray Talley, Jr. (Laura), Shorter, Alabama;...
James Riley Boddie
Dec 2, 2024
Mr. James Riley Boddie, a resident of Canton, Georgia, passed away on December 2nd, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born February 26, 1950, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Herbert and Jane Boddie.
Mr. Boddie is survived by his wife, Deborah Whiting; son, Tyler (Catherine); grandchildren, Nathan and Isabelle; and sister, Jean Morris.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Eric Ray Roberts
Dec 1, 2024
Mr. Eric Roberts, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 58. He was born March 8, 1966, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Dr. Gerald and Judith S. Roberts.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his daughter, Kaylie Fannin (Josh); sons, Joshua Wilson (Jess) and Brandon Wilson (Wenda); brothers, Mark Roberts (Nita), Steve Orr, Bruce Roberts...
Ersil Stough Pierce
Nov 29, 2024
Mrs. Ersil Stough Pierce, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 100. She was born February 29, 1924, in Chambers County, Alabama, to Percy Flournoy and Lillie Ruth Gunn Stough.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Tammy Henderson (Russell), Nannette Pierce, Adam Pierce (Kathi) and Jessica P. Ward (Jason); daughter-in-law, Myra Pierce; great...
Carla Daine Faulk
Nov 26, 2024
Mrs. Carla Daine Faulk, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born February 11, 1957, to Melvin and Mary E. Jones Jacobs.
Mrs. Faulk is survived by her son, Toby J. Faulk (Wendy); daughter, Ivy E. Smitherman (Jeff); brother, Victor Jacobs (Terri); four grandchildren, Kolten Faulk, Carleigh Smitherman, Madilynn Smitherman...
Andy Anderson
Nov 19, 2024
Mr. William Truman "Andy" Anderson, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Mr. Anderson was born August 31, 1940, in Eclectic, Alabama, to Velma Rebecca Anderson.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of 24 years, Linda W. Anderson; daughters, Amy Anderson Fasbinder and Elisha D. McCartha; sons, Timothy McCartha, Brian McCartha...
Diane Hamby Weldon
Nov 19, 2024
Mrs. Diane Hamby Weldon, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born August 20, 1946, in Tallassee, Alabama to William Fred and Arrie Lee Downs Hamby.
Mrs. Weldon is survived by her children, Cliff Paschal (Alice), Michael Weldon (Heather) and Layne Weldon (Tracy); sister, Joyce Johnson (Tom); brother, Jerry Hamby...
Rubin Jackson
Nov 17, 2024
Mr. Rubin Jackson passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the age of 60. Mr. Jackson was born September 12, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Cecil Jackson and Flora Rhoden.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sabrina R. Jackson; son, Devin Williams; daughter, Brittney Williams; sisters, Sylvia Jackson and Lisa Jackson; brothers, Reginald Swain (Janet), Michael Swain...
Geneva C Sherrer
Nov 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Geneva Sherrer announce her passing. Geneva will be sadly missed by her husband of 68 years, Morrell Sherrer, her daughter, Genie Boles and grandson, John Paul Anton Boles.
Geneva was a wonderful loving and devoted wife and mother, a faithful member of East Tallassee Baptist Church for the last 68 years and...


