Sylacauga, AL Obituaries

James Leon Williams, 80, passed on July 15, 2026; he was born September 19, 1945, in Hollins, Alabama, and was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama. James is survived by children, Norman Washington ...

Janet King Murphree passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Janet was born on March 6, 1940, to Raymond and Bernice King in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a 1958 graduate of Boone High Scho...

James Houston Littleton passed away July 13, 2026 in Sylacauga. He was born in Clanton, Alabama, to Houston and Alice Littleton, and grew up at Lay Dam in Chilton County. Mr. Littleton is survived by...

Robbie Ogle lived life with a full heart and an open hand. Born in Sylacauga, November 25, 1960, to July 10, 2026, she carried a joyful spirit that made every room brighter. Whether offering a listeni...

Patricia (Patty) Ann Wright was born on March 24, 1957 in Sylacauga, AL where she lived her whole life. She passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 after being diagnosed with ca...

Peggy Annette Fortenberry Wood, age 85, passed away peacefully at home in Oldsmar, Florida, on July 7, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1940, in Haleyville, Alabama, and lived in Childersburg, Alaba...

Carolyn Ann Tyler, 83, passed on July 11, 2026. Born August 20, 1942, in Sylacauga, Alabama, she was a resident of Muscadine, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, North Ch...

Mazie Frankie Prince Adams, affectionately known as Nana to all her babies, was born on June 7, 1945, in Sylacauga, Alabama to Delmas and Hellon Prince. Frankie went to be with the Lord on July 10, 20...

Judy Lynn Williams (Shelton) was born on January 24, 1949, and grew up in Goodwater, Alabama, where she developed the values of kindness, hard work, and a deep love for family that would guide her thr...

Butch Smathers, age 77, of Fayetteville, Alabama, passed away on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was vice-president of Western Supermarke...

Judy Alexander, 70, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 after a cancer diagnosis in 2024. She was born in Talladega, Alabama on August 4, 1955 and was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama ...

Linda Young passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 75; Linda was born on November 6, 1950.

James Thomas "Tommy" Powers passed peacefully on July 6, 2026 at his home at the age of 79. He was born May 14, 1947 in Birmingham, AL. He retired from Kimberly Clark/Bowater. He is a 1965 graduate ...

Mr Charles Rudolph "Buster" Owens of Atlanta, Georgia died Sunday July 5, 2026. Mr Owens was affectionately called Buster by his family and school friends. On the day of his birth, the attending nurse...

Nolen "Porky" Brannon, age 88, passed on July 4, 2026, having been born April 22, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Gladys Brannon; his sister, Joyce Free; and his brother, Pau...

Edward Neil Anderson From his first day to his last, Ed was a survivor. Edward Neil Anderson passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on Feb...

Catherine Louise Cochran, 93, was born on August 23, 1932, and passed away at home on July 1, 2026. Catherine’s life was marked by steady devotion—to her family, to her faith, and to the quiet, meani...

John R. Hilyer, born May 30, 1941, passed away on July 2, 2026, at the age of 85. A resident of Childersburg, Alabama, John will be remembered as a devoted husband and father whose steady love for his...

Shirley Bullard Turney, 81, passed away at her home on June 30, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1945. She spent most of her life as a resident of the community of Unity in Coosa County. She is preced...

Mary Kathryn Luker, 88, passed away on June 26, 2026. Born February 7, 1938, in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mary Kathryn grew up in the Oldfield community and graduated from Sylacauga High School. She was a l...

Funeral service for Sidney Earl Voce will be Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11AM at Curtis and Son North Chapel. Burial will follow at Marble Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the funeral h...

Edna Ruth Varner, 79, was born on September 30, 1946, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and passed on June 25, 2026. She was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wa...

Funeral service for Mary Joyce Spates will be Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2PM at Providence Baptist Church, 37 Meadow Ln, Harpersville, AL 35078 with Rev. Timothy Spates, Rev. Colton Spates, Adam Spate...

John Thomas Turner Sr., age 78, passed on June 22, 2026. Born July 10, 1947, in Sylacauga, Alabama, he was a resident of Alexander City, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Locke ...

Judith A. Galloway, 78, passed on June 21, 2026. Born July 2, 1947, in Lineville, Alabama, she was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Galloway; her son, Chris ...

Willis Ervin passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Born October 24, 1935, Willis lived in Jacksonville, Florida. A Committal Service will be held Friday, June 19, 2026 at Marble City Cemeter...

Debra B. Gandy passed on June 17, 2026 at her residence She was survived by her Daughter, Heather Rae Long (Scott), Son, Christopher Raleigh Rice (Lisa), Brothers, Carl Palmer (Linda), Ricky Palmer, S...

Pearl Marie Henley King Did God bless you with an angel on Earth? Did God know this angel would honor him every minute of the day? Or let be known this angel share His word with all met? Or live the w...

George Lewis (Buddy) Simpkins, Jr. of Sylacauga passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Sylacauga. Services will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Curtis and Son North Chapel at 11AM with Brother Bill ...

Robert E. Harris, 64, was born August 7, 1961, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and passed June 12, 2026; Robert lived in Sylacauga, Alabama. Robert is survived by his wife, Vanessa Harris; son, Jacob Dennis...

Betty Jean Gaither Davis, known to many as “MawMaw Betty” or “Granny,” went to be with her Lord and Savior, June 11, 2026. She was born on December 1st 1934, to William Aaron Gaither and Sudie Arlen...

Meda Vardaman Bennett (Gigi) was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother during her incredible 94 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026. Meda had a ...

Charles Ronald Mitchell Purvis, born November 2, 1970, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away at his Sylacauga, Alabama, residence on June 9, 2026, at the age of 55. Known to many as Chuck, he lived...

Patricia “Susie” Harris, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Born on March 5, 1960, Susie lived a life defined by faith, love, service, and unwavering devotion to her family. Left to cher...

Elizabeth Jean Braden Elizabeth Jean Braden, age 82, of Weogufka, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at Sylacauga Health & Rehab Services surrounded by ...

Teresa Delaine Butler passed on May 31, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on February 5, 1951, in Gadsden, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her daughter, Diann...

Betty Rose Neese, born August 11, 1954, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed peacefully in her home on May 26, 2026, at the age of 71, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by h...

Graveside service for Mary Catherine Craven will be Saturday May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery with Brother Mike Kiser officiating. Catherine was born on August 25, 1927, and was...

Laverle "Debbie" Yvonne Bundy passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 84. Debbie was born on July 21, 1941, in Texas, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Debbie is survived by her brother, Kenn...

Shelva Jean Brown, age 85, passed away May 23, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born August 15, 1940, in Polk County, Georgia, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her b...

James Lewis Morris, 84, passed on May 24, 2026. Born July 2, 1941, in Alabama, he was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama. James Lewis Morris left this world surrounded by the love of family and fr...

Terry Lee “Jack” Whitaker, 59, of Alpine, AL passed away at his home on May 16, 2026 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born January 10, 1967, Terry was deeply loved by his family and friends an...

Patrick Neil Owens, born on March 31st, 1986 in Sylacauga, Alabama has passed away on May 19th, 2026 at the age of 40. Patrick is survived by his wife, Marlena Wood Owens, children Kalee Owens Mann ...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Donald McGrady announce his passing on May 18, 2026. He was 90 years old and spent his life taking care of everyone around him. Don McGrady was a light...

John Lloyd Hutchinson was born July 23, 1951, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and passed away on May 16, 2026, in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was 74 years old and a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Johnny enjoyed l...

Nathaniel “Nathan” Charles Roberts, 30, of Sylacauga, AL passed away May 16, 2026. He was born June 2, 1995 in Tallassee, AL. Nathan had the biggest heart and soul, who loved others far more than hi...

Janis Petty, 69, passed on May 15, 2026, having been born on November 16, 1956, in Opelika, Alabama, and residing in Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her daughter, Monica Hernandez (Mark); he...

Memorial Service for Roger Dale Banks will be Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2PM ate Curtis and Son North Chapel with the Rev., Keith Owensby officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2. Mr. Banks passed on May...

Funeral service for James "Rabbit" Lee Whitman will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-2 at the funer...

William Dale Edwards, age 51, passed on May 11, 2026. Born on April 16, 1975, in Talladega, Alabama, he was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. He is survived by his mother, Shelby Jean Edwards; his ...