Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tallassee, AL

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,...

Melvin Edward Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...