Area Obituaries

Anthony Keith Franklin Sr. Anthony Keith Franklin Sr., age 63, of Goodwater, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Keith held many names including: son, daddy, brother, uncle, pops, pappy, and pawpaw. He was adored by his nieces and nephews and was always “the fun uncle.” He had numerous passions including coon hunting, fishing and…

Shirley Blair   Shirley Blair, age 82, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 25. Shirley was born on March 4, 1942, in rural Coosa County. She attended New Site Baptist Church. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Peggy Bailey (Johnny), Janice Holdeman (Ken); stepson, Gary Blair; grandchildren, Terri Sowash, Joe Bailey, Michael Bailey, Kristy…

Cheri Dawn Andrews   Graveside service for Mrs. Cheri Dawn Andrews, 73, of Kellyton, will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Johnny Watkins will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Cheri Dawn Andrews, a…

John Bragg Grice   John Bragg Grice, age 83, of Goodwater, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. John is survived by his son, Terry Grice (Chasity); two daughters, Danette Nelson (Jerry), Tina Alexander (Kenny); two brothers, James Grice (Jeanine), Frank Grice; sister Betty Gallman; six grandchildren, Bailey Grice (Sarah), Brady Grice, Cody Alexander, Adam…

Katherine Brown Funeral service for Mrs. Katherine Ann Brown, 80, of Goodwater, was held Thursday, March 7, at the Hackneyville Baptist Church. Dr. Albert Pike officiated. Burial followed in the Hackneyville Cemetery. It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Katherine Ann Bassett Brown shares the news of her passing. Kathy, as she was…

Benjamin Forrest “Benny” Bailey   Funeral service for Mr. Benjamin Forrest “Benny” Bailey, 77, of Kellyton, was Thursday, February 29, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mr. Bailey, known affectionately as Benny to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 26,…

Mary Elizabeth Dowdell   Mary Elizabeth Dowdell transitioned to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024, and a viewing will be held for the community on Friday, February 23, at Armour Funeral Home in Alexander City from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 24, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer…

William (Billy) Partridge Sr.   William (Billy) Partridge Sr., 78, of Weogufka, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Mr. Partridge was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 6, 1945, the son of Sidney Asberry Partridge and Violet Creamer Partridge. He was Baptist…

Glynn Daniel “Danny” Brown Sr.   A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Glynn Daniel “Danny” Brown Sr., 70, of Alexander City, was Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Church in the Pines. Rev. Mike Densmore officiated. Mr. Glynn Daniel “Danny” Brown Sr.; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend; passed away peacefully on…

George Edward Bagley Funeral service for Mr. George Edward Bagley, 70, of Goodwater, was Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Burial followed in the Brownville Cemetery (Hatchet Creek Presbyterian). Mr. Bagley passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at University of Alabama Hospital  in Birmingham. He…