Area Obituaries

Doris Smith Edrington Andrews     Doris was born in Hanover, Coosa County, to Henry and Catherine Smith. Although she was an only child, she was certainly not a lonely child, growing up with a large extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins. Doris was a devoted member of the Church of God from childhood…

Genevieve Calfee   Genevieve “Jenny” Calfee, age 75, of Sylacauga, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Mrs. Calfee was raised to be God-fearing with high morals. This made her a person of high integrity, honesty and kindness. She was cherished by her husband, brothers, sisters, children, and all who knew her. Friends of her…

Betty Barnett Lashley   Graveside service for Mrs. Betty Barnett Lashley, 87, of Alexander City, will be Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Parkdale Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Dick Stark will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Betty…

Harry Lee Price   Visitation for Mr. Harry Lee Price, 78, of Hackneyville, was Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Radney Funeral Home. Harry Lee Price, known affectionately as Harry Lee, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023, in Montgomery. Born on December 2, 1944, in Tallapoosa County, Harry Lee was a loving, kind, and thoughtful…

Darby Eugene Baird   Graveside service for Mr. Darby Eugene Baird, 82, of Goodwater, will be Friday, October 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Socapatoy Cemetery. Rev. Mike Jackson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Darby Eugene Baird;…

    The Sallas family will be holding a combined memorial service for Steve Sallas and his wife, Diane Warren Sallas. Diane died November 18, 2022, and Steve died on September 28, 2023. The memorial service will be held on October 28, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Union Congregational Christian Church, 8188 Lightwood Road, Marbury,…

Sarah Faye Ware Dunham   Funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Faye Ware Dunham, 86, of Goodwater, was Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Alexander City Church of Christ. Minister Brendan Chance, Wilson Gounce, and Minister Clarence Denney Sr. officiated. Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery. Sarah Faye Ware Dunham, known affectionately to most as Sage,…

Douglas Bivin Jr.   Douglas Bivin Jr., age 67, of Goodwater, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Douglas is survived by his wife, Donna Kay Bivin; daughter, Dena Yearwood (Marc); step-son, Jeff Scott (Monica); step-daughter, Karen Scott Wilson; step-daughter, Angel Scott West (Willie); brother, Andy Bivin (Carolyn); eight grandchildren, Hunter Scott, Andrew Scott, Savannah…

Sherry Lynn Shivers Parrett   Sherry Lynn Shivers Parrett, 75, of Prattville, passed away on September 30, 2023, with family by her side. She was born on September 6, 1948. She was raised in Kellyton and was a graduate of Goodwater High School. Easy going and soft spoken, Sherry had a smile that could light…

Jeanette M. Self Graveside service for  Jeanette M. Self, 83, of Equality, was Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Equality Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jackie Morgan officiated. Jeanette was born on November 30, 1939, in Shelby County to Orean Blake McDaniel and Irene Bryant McDaniel and passed away peacefully in Alexander City on September 23,…