Sylacauga, AL Obituaries

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 ...

Gertrude “Trudy” Catherine Perry, 80, of Sylacauga, AL passed away on May 9, 2026, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Born on October 22, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Trudy was the daughter of Joseph Franc...

Ms. Lexie Holman, 25, was born on November 13, 2000, and passed away on May 9, 2026. Lexus will be remembered with deep respect for a life marked by gentle compassion, a kind spirit, and a steady conc...

Anita Fay Lavender passed on May 8, 2026, at the age of 71. Anita lived in Rockford, Alabama.

Dova Lin Hay, 61, passed on May 3, 2026. Born on September 29, 1964, in Boaz, Alabama, Dova lived in Sylacauga, Alabama. Dova is survived by her husband, David Hay; children, Jessica Colley (Randal...

Lucinda "Cindy" Lou Gierstikas, 76, was born May 8, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois, and passed away peacefully at her home in Sylacauga, Alabama, on May 3, 2026. Cindy is survived by her beloved husband...

Arthur Lee Cox Jr., age 71, was born on April 2, 1955, in Sylacauga, Alabama. He passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. He was a resident of Childersburg, Alabama. Lee is survived by his children, Ca...

Funeral service for Margie Lois Wallace will be Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dale Abrams. Burial will follow at Weogufka 2nd Baptist Church Cemetery. Visit...

Funeral service for Shelley Diane White Cook will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel. Burial will follow at Fayetteville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-2 at the funera...

Lily Rose Atkinson of Sylacauga, AL November 8, 2000 - April 26, 2026 Lily Rose was preceded in death by her stepfather, Phillip Jackson and her grandfather, "Papaw Lovey" Steve Atkinson. Lily is su...

Charles "Hoss" Sanford passed on April 25, 2026, at the age of 95; he was born May 9, 1930, in Smyrna, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Alabama. He was preceded in death by his partner in life...

Lisa Dingler, 61, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born February 25, 1965, Lisa will be remembered as a beloved presence whose compassionate spirit touched the lives of those who knew her. She carried h...

Frances Baker passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 91, having been born on January 28, 1935.

Mary “Dolly” Goggins, age 86, born on August 14, 1939, a lifelong resident of Sylacauga, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Goggins was preceded in death by her parents,...

Katherine “Katie” Skelton, 61, of Childersburg, Alabama, was born on December 15, 1964, and passed away on April 20, 2026. Those who knew Katie will remember a life shaped by a gentle steadiness and ...

Gladys McDonald Frost Akers, age 101, passed on April 20, 2026, having been born on April 2, 1925, in Talladega County, Alabama, and residing in Sylacauga, Alabama. Gladys is survived by her children...

Dorothy G. Chappell, 73, passed on April 15, 2026; she was born August 23, 1952, in Talladega, Alabama, and lived in Lincoln, Alabama. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Terry Chappell; her children...

Mr. Harry Eulous Williams, age 77, was born June 7, 1948, in Roanoke, Alabama, and passed away on April 12, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Williams; his p...

Richard Alexander Szczypinski, Jr. was born on November 2, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland to Richard Alexander Szczypinski, Sr. and Aletha “Sue” Strine Szczypinski. Richard passed away on Saturday, Apri...

Matthew Austin Morris, 29, passed away tragically on March 13, 2026. Born on October 22, 1996, Matthew lived a life defined by kindness, humor, and a deep compassion for others. Matthew had a remarka...

Billie Jean Rognelson passed on April 8, 2026, at the age of 93; she was born November 11, 1932, in Childersburg, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama. Billie was preceded in death by her...

Carol F. Baird, 77, passed on April 8, 2026, born July 29, 1948, in Sycamore, Alabama, Carol lived in Sylacauga, Alabama. Carol is survived by husband, Larry Baird; Son, Brandon Baird (Brooke); daugh...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Silar Carlton A graveside funeral service for Joyce Ann Silar Carlton, 92, will be held on Monday at Socopatoy Cemetery at 2:30 pm with Rev. Pete McElrath officiating. A visitation wil...

Charlotte Imogene Harris, 82, passed on April 6, 2026. Born October 6, 1943, in Morganton, Georgia, Charlotte resided in Sylacauga, Alabama. Charlotte Imogene Harris, known as Jean, was a devoted and...

Funeral service for Annie Mae Flournoy will be Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel. Burial will follow at Bluff Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 8, 2026 ...

Donnie Richard Royal, 81, passed on April 3, 2026, having been born on August 6, 1944, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and residing in Sylacauga, Alabama. Donnie started work at Avondale Mills in the 60's a...

​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)...