Sylacauga, AL Obituaries

​Christina Louise White, age 43, of Childersburg, Alabama, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born on August 10, 1982, she was a woman of intelligence, hilariously sarcastic wit, and fierce protectiveness....

Frances Butler Kelley, 88, passed on April 5, 2026, having been born July 18, 1937, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and residing in Childersburg, Alabama. She is survived by her children, John Butler (Debbi...

Brenda Goggins Johns, age 73, passed on April 3, 2026, born November 14, 1952. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Johns, Sr., and her parents, Floyd and Doris Goggins. She is survived ...

Donald Ray Byrd passed away on April 3, 2026 at his residence. A Visitation will be at Curtis and Son North Chapel on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 5-8 pm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bil...

Thelbert Champion passed away on April 1, 2026. He was Preceded in death by parents, C.C and Pearl Champion and grandchildren, Tabitha Brook Moore and Brittany Paige Moore. Survivors are his wife, N...

Julia “Julie” Darlene O’Neal Owens January 21, 1956 – April 2, 2026 Julia “Julie” Darlene O’Neal Owens, age 70, passed away peacefully at 5:20 a...

Jay Dee Yoder (Gramps), 73 of Sylacauga passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1952, in LaGrange, Indiana, to William and Edna Yoder. Jay worked for 50 years as a tr...

Celebration of Life service for Stephen Grant Taylor will be Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2PM at the Sylacauga First United Methodist Church with Earl Freeman and Chuck Terrell officiating. Visitation...

Memorial service for Rodney Alvin Blankenship will be Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11AM at the Broadway Church of Christ with Brother Mike Kiser officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the church....

Betty Grimes Gallops, age 95, passed on March 31, 2026; she was born on March 10, 1931, in Coosa County, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Curtis and Son...

Joseph "Joey" Lee Plexico III, born on November 14, 1960, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2026, at the age of 65. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved hus...

Diana Dew, born May 19, 1954, passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 71, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her children, Johnny Knox, David Dew (Kelsey), Martin Dew (Sony...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Braswell, age 66, passed on March 29, 2026; he was born March 25, 1960, in Alabama and was a resident of Cropwell, Alabama. Mike is survived by his wife, Judi Braswell; his childr...

Linda Jones Burens, 71, passed on March 28, 2026. Born February 6, 1955, in Talladega, Alabama, Linda lived in Sylacauga, Alabama. Linda was a loving wife, mother, memaw, sister, aunt, and friend. ...

Vera Jean Sylestine Vera Jean Sylestine, age 55, passed away on March 27, 2026. Born on October 27, 1970, Jean lived a life defined by love, faith, and self...

Kenneth Dale Abbott, 74, passed on March 27, 2026. Born June 19, 1951, in Harpersville, Alabama, he was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Abbott; his son, Keith ...

Patti Melissa Crow, 71, passed on March 24, 2026. Born October 27, 1954, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Patti lived in Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd "Jerry" Crow Jr.; her daught...

Funeral Service for Gerald Thomas "Jerry" Henderson, 75, will be Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel with the Rev. Earl Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen M...

There will never be another Mac Motes. In fact, it has been noted that A.I. could not recreate him. Mac never met a stranger. He greeted life and everyone he met with a warm smile, a big laugh, and...

Sarah E. Turney, 86, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born on July 22, 1939, in Notasulga, Alabama, Sarah was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Sarah was born in Tallapoosa County but she spent the m...

Adam Aaron Olesen, 51, of Childersburg, Alabama, was born May 5, 1974, in Portsmouth, Virginia, and passed away March 23, 2026. Adam will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by all w...

Virginia Bryant, 70, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born February 19, 1956, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Virginia is survived by her children, Chris Bryant (Lynn)...

Dr. Gene Nolan Gordon was born October 21, 1952 to Colonel Aubrey Gene and Dora Catherine Gordon. He graduated from Berry High School and went on to attend Auburn University. While at Auburn he rece...

Ronald Bruce Nelson, 64, of Fayetteville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March 17th. Ronald will be remembered as an easygoing, kind, and deeply caring man who never met a stranger. He had a gift f...

Rachael Mae Porter passed on March 16, 2026, at the age of 57. Born November 15, 1968, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Rachael was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama. Rachael is survived by her daughter...

John Leslie "Les" Nickolson was born on January 5, 1950, in Bessemer, AL, the youngest son of William A. Nickolson and Eleanor K. Nickolson. Les passed on March 15, 2026, in Sylacauga, AL. Les is pre...

Sherry A. McCarty, 75, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on March 12, 2026. Born on August 29, 1950, Sherry will be remembered as a faithful woman whose life reflected steady devotion to those she lo...

Nellie Dean Mulkey, 82, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida. Dean was born on September 18, 1943. Dean’s parents are Luther and Myrle Mulkey of Weogufka, Alabama. Dean grew up...

Donnie Gooden, age 63, passed on March 10, 2026. Born May 23, 1962, in Sylacauga, Alabama, he was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Janet Gooden; his children, Anna M...

Lynn West, 61, passed on March 9, 2026. He was born March 7, 1965, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. He is survived by his son, Justin West (Danielle); his granddaughters, Pearl West and Emma ...

Mrs. Brenda Sue Franklin Fuller, age 85, of Childersburg, Alabama passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2026. Born October 9th, 1940, she was raised in Walker County, Alabama, and graduated from T.W. M...

Ethylene V. Phillips passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on February 22, 1934, in Weogufka, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her children...

Raymond Silvestri, 91, of Talladega, Alabama, was born May 31, 1934, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and passed away on March 6, 2026, at 5:45 a.m. Raymond will be remembered as a formal and respectful pres...

Lena Eva Lee Sumners passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 102. She was born on August 21, 1923, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her daughter...

Ramona Hickman Davis passed away on March 2, 2026, at 86. She was born on March 16, 1939, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and was a resident of Talladega, Alabama. She is survived by her children, Darryl Da...

William Steve Butler, 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on January 4, 1946, in Sylacauga, Alabama, William was a resident of Goodwater, Alabama. William is survived by his daughters, Lisa Joy ...

Sandra G. White, 76, passed away on February 27, 2026. Born April 3, 1949, Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by kindness and unconditional love. She dedicated ...

William Harrison Rayfield, age 77, passed away on February 27, 2026, at 5:36 pm. Born on April 4, 1948, William was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. A Committal Service will be held at Evergreen M...

Marie Katherine Butler passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on August 9, 1939, in Coosa County, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Visitation will be hel...

Bessie Burell, 95, of Childersburg, Alabama, passed away on February 26, 2026, at 7:16 pm. Born April 30, 1930, Bessie was generous and kind-hearted, and her life reflected a steady devotion to faith,...

Sandra Myra-Kay Dees (Timmons), age 80, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Born in Durham, North Carolina, Sandra Myra-Kay was the beloved daughter of Mack Lloyd Tim...

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Sellers passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on September 3, 1949, in Bessemer, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. He is survived by his w...

Billy Wayne Osbourn, 83, was born September 1, 1942, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and passed away on February 24, 2026. After this introduction, Billy Wayne will be remembered with deep respect and gratitud...

Acie “Jerry” Jennings, beloved and hard-working, was born February 11, 1941, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and passed away February 24, 2026, at the age of 85. After this introduction, Jerry will be remember...

Margaret "Peggy" T. Bentley, born on July 10, 1947, in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Peggy was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She is survived by her hu...

Mrs. Mary Faye Allen, born on March 20, 1935, in Weogufka, Alabama, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husb...

Gordon Nix passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 16, 1938, Gordon was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

Mr. Jerry N. Rayfield, born on September 25, 1935 in Coosa County, ALabama, passed away February 19, 2026 in his sleep at him home in Sylacauga, Alabama at the age of 90 years old. Jerry is survived ...

Mildred Byrd, born on July 6, 1939, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Mildred was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama.

Alvin "Pete" Henry Hay, aged 84, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born on September 11, 1941, Pete was a resident of Weogufka, Alabama. He is survived by his children, Danny Charles Hay (Tammy) and ...