Sylacauga, AL Obituaries

Lonnie Dale Ellison passed on August 25, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on December 28, 1962, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Lonnie lived in Childersburg, Alabama. Lonnie is survived by sons D.J. Ellison, Ri...

David Lewis Powell passed on August 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Born August 25, 1960, in Union Springs, Alabama, David lived in Rockford, Alabama. David is survived by his daughters, Breanna Powell a...

Margaret Virginia Blackmon, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, ran into the arms of her Savior on Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by her daughters. Born November 21, ...

James "Pete" Edward Sumners passed on August 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born March 2, 1937, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Pete resided in Sylacauga, Alabama. Pete is survived by Ethelda Sumners, wife; Davi...

Wanda Rogers Saffold, 65, passed away on August 24, 2026. She was born April 1, 1961, in Orlando, Florida, and was a resident of Goodwater, Alabama. Wanda is survived by her husband, James M. Saffo...

Marjorie Ingram, 94, passed away on August 21, 2026. Born October 8, 1931, Marjorie’s life was marked by steady devotion to her family, faithful service to her church, and a sincere, enduring love for...

Linda Marie Hatchett, 79, passed on August 20, 2026. Born January 29, 1947, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Linda lived in Sylacauga, Alabama. Linda is survived by her son, Trentt Hatchett (Rachel); her grand...

Mary Elizabeth Bailey Henry, 91, passed on August 20, 2026; she was born December 25, 1934, in Harpersville, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Mary is survived by her children, Joh...

In Loving Memory of Duane Newsome Duane Newsome, 65, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. Born on December 13, 1960, in Pensaco...

Betty Louise Reeves, 85, passed on August 15, 2026; she was born November 22, 1940, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her children, William Lee Ree...

Ronald Alan Tison, Sr., passed on August 15, 2026, at the age of 79; he was born August 8, 1947, in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a resident of Rockford, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 59 ye...

Ronald "Ronnie" Whitfield Martin, 80, passed on August 14, 2026. Born December 9, 1945, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Ronnie was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Peggy Marti...

Jane Hammonds Davis, 85 of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away on August 13, 2026 at Coosa Valley Healthcare with her loving family by her side. She was born in Talladega County on November 16, 1940. Jane ...

Danny Brent Clark, 70, passed away on August 10, 2026. Born July 14, 1956, Danny lived in Equality, Alabama. Danny’s early years were marked by steady determination and a quiet strength of characte...

Amanda Hope Ward, age 36, passed on August 10, 2026, having been born on June 6, 1990, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and residing in Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her husband, Michael T. Ward...

Joshua Brewer passed on August 6, 2026, at the age of 45. He was born on July 4, 1981, and was a resident of Fairhope, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Brewer; children, Swayde Brewer, ...

Sandra P. Cleveland, 84, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on August 8, 2026. Born December 7, 1941, in Sylacauga, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Cleveland Jr.; her fathe...

Donald Charles Hill was born August 19, 1940, in Childersburg, AL, and passed away August 4, 2026. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose steady d...

Robert Butler passed on August 2, 2026, at the age of 74; he was born July 10, 1952, in Fayetteville, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Barne...

Graveside service for Suzanne Snider will be Monday, August 3, 2026 at 1PM at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Westover with the Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 5-7...

David Harold Blanchard, 77, of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away on July 30, 2026. Born on August 29, 1948 in Sylacauga. Dave was celebrated for his immense kindness and generosity. With a heart as big a...

Harry “Butch” R. Heigl, 85, was born December 29, 1940, in Niagara Falls, New York, and died July 27, 2026. A resident of Sylacauga, Alabama, Butch lived with steady purpose and quiet devotion—grounde...

In Loving Memory of Jean Williamson Rayfield February 23, 1937 – July 28, 2026 With profound love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Jean Williamson Rayfield, a devoted mother, cherish...

Hubert Wayne Garner, 83, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born July 16, 1943, in Sylacauga, Alabama. He had a lifelong love of classic cars, never turned down a good poker game, a...

Pansy Floyce Yates Sumners, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Born on April 15, 1930, in Albertville, Alabama, Floyce was the daughter of Clarence Ezra Yates and Era Capehart Yates. Sh...

With hearts full of Love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Belendia Edmonson, age 73, of Sylacauga, AL. She was born on November 10, 1952 to her late mother Nellie Wa...

Noah Foster Jr., age 83, passed on July 20, 2026. Born on August 23, 1942, in Childersburg, Alabama, he resided in Bon Air, Alabama. A Celebration of Life will be held at Curtis and Son Childersburg ...

Funeral service Larry Alan "Shorty" Williams will be Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2PM at the Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenhill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1...

Sandra Elizabeth Buchanan passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on January 14, 1940, Sandra was a resident of Weogufka, Alabama.

Kenny “KK” D’Wayne Kite, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on July 16, 2026. Kenny lived with a gift for laughter that could lighten a room in an instant and could make you laugh even on your worst d...

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...