Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tallassee, AL

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...

Jessica "Paulette" Windle

Jessica "Paulette" Windle

Nov 13, 2024

Mrs. Jessica “Paulette” Windle, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born January 21, 1947, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Jessie Charles and Muriel James Stewart.

Mrs. Windle is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joe “Joie” Windle; son, Christopher Scott Windle; sisters, Jane Taylor and Libby Baker; brother, Chuck...

Mary Ruth Kent

Mary Ruth Kent

Nov 6, 2024

Ms. Mary Ruth Kent, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born December 15, 1945, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to Arnold R. and Gracie Mae Baker Ingram.

Ms. Kent is survived by five grandchildren, Hank Kent (Kayla), Brittany Kent, Gage Kent (Amanda), Stone Kent and Josh Thomas (Jessica); eight great-grandchildren;...

Janet  "Jan" Clair Ballard

Janet "Jan" Clair Ballard

Oct 29, 2024

Ms. Janet “Jan” Clair Ballard, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born July 20, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Alanson David Brown, Jr and Margaret Sinclair Brown.

Ms. Ballard is survived by her husband of twenty-five years, Johnny Clayton; daughters, Shelley Scire (Rob) and Raigan Ballard; stepdaughters, Ashley...

Obed Cornelius Manning  Sr.

Obed Cornelius Manning Sr.

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Obed Cornelius Manning, Sr. a resident of Kent, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, August 31, 1936, to John David and Mary Linnes Nelson Manning.

Mr. Manning is survived by his sons, Neal Manning and Ben Manning (Jennifer); daughter, Maria Oakley; brother, James Manning (Jan); grandchildren, Morgan...

Johnathan Curtis Tollison

Johnathan Curtis Tollison

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Johnathan Curtis Tollison, a resident of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 35. He was born March 27, 1989, to Johnny Tollison and Yvonne Edens.

Mr. Tollison is survived by wife, Alexandra “Andy” Taylor; daughter, Lilyth Taylor; mother, Yvonne Edens; step-parents, Dale and Nell Willcutt; sister, Hope Tollison, brother, Ben Outlaw (Jennifer); two nieces...

William E. "Billy" Ledbetter

William E. "Billy" Ledbetter

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. William E. “Billy” Ledbetter, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away October 15, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born June 23, 1932, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Lewis and Elma Lavera Gooden Ledbetter.

Mr. Ledbetter is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Joann Holmes Ledbetter; daughter Cynthia Leigh Hethcox...

Thomas Aaron Shewmake

Thomas Aaron Shewmake

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Thomas Aaron Shewmake, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 47. He was born November 23, 1976, in Mobile, Alabama, to Thomas R. Shewmake and Jacquelyn A. Hubbard Shewmake.

He is survived by his wife, Shelley R. Shewmake; daughter, Carsyn T. Rowe (Caleb); parents, Thomas R. and Jacquelyn Shewmake; sisters, Candice Montecchie...

Edward Alan Chaffin

Edward Alan Chaffin

Oct 6, 2024

Mr. Edward Alan Chaffin, a resident of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born April 9, 1964, in Ironton, Ohio, to Clyde Edward and Darlene Katherine Clutters Chaffin.

Mr. Chaffin is survived by his son, Michael Chaffin (Sarah); mother, Darlene Chaffin; sister, Dina Clark; nieces, Kelly

Warnick and Christy Goodwin and several great...

Edward Dale Howard

Edward Dale Howard

Oct 3, 2024

Jeffcoat Funeral Home

255 Friendship Road

Tallassee, AL 36078

Tel (334) 283-6801

Mr. Edward Dale Howard, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born November 20, 1935, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Reedie Luther and...

Donna Reed Stewart

Donna Reed Stewart

Sep 25, 2024

Mrs. Donna R. Stewart, a resident of Prattville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born July 19, 1959, in Orlando, Florida, to Charles B. and Elizabeth Brown Reed.

Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, Michael Stewart; sons, Michael Stewart and Christopher Stewart (Victoria); daughter, Brianne Stewart; sisters, Debi Norsworthy, Beverly Cox and...

William M.  "Bill" Harkins

William M. "Bill" Harkins

Sep 19, 2024

Mr. William M. “Bill” Harkins, a resident of Auburn, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born July 8, 1938, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Claude Lee and Ruth Thornhill Harkins.

Mr. Harkins is survived by his son, Lee Harkins (Mary) and their sons, Larson and Smith Harkins; son, Jason Harkins (Nikki) and their daughters,...

Ann Wanda Many

Ann Wanda Many

Sep 12, 2024

Ms. Ann Wanda Many, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 66. She was born September 16, 1957, in Massachusetts, to Francis and Wanda Burrill.

Ms. Many is survived by her daughter, Christine Gregory (Jason); grandson, Johnny Adams; granddaughter, Allison Adams, granddaughter, Celeste Adams; great granddaughters, Kendall, Serenity, Avery, Piper; great grandsons, Owen,...