Area Obituaries

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,…

Marlyn Mavie Adair   Graveside service for Mrs. Marlyn Mavie Adair, 87, of Equality, was Sunday 17, 2023, at the Equality Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Marlyn M. Adair, a vibrant and generous woman, who touched many lives with her spirited nature and courageous heart, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of…

Frances Gail Bohannon   Funeral service for Mrs. Frances Gail Bohannon, 84, of Goodwater, will be Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Joe Fain will officiate. Burial will follow in the Greenview Cemetery in Goodwater. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from…

Charles Richard “Ricky” Taylor Memorial service for Mr. Charles Richard “Ricky” Taylor, 44, of Goodwater, was Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ricky was born on November 7, 1978, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on August 2, 2023, in Goodwater. Ricky was an intelligent, passionate and…

Frankie Evon Armstrong   A Celebration of the Life of Frankie Evon Watson Armstrong, 59, of Titus, will be Saturday August 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the residence of her daughter, Tiffany, at 17748 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus, 36080. A potluck lunch will follow the gathering. Mrs. Armstrong, affectionately known as Frankie, was born…

Steven Travis “Stevo” Blake   Funeral service for Mr. Steven Travis “Stevo” Blake, 33, of Alexander City, was Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Adam Turner officiated. Burial followed in the Kendrick Baptist Church Cemetery in Nixburg. Mr. Blake passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Russell Medical.…

Grady D. Hill A home-going celebration for Mr. Grady D. Hill was held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Rockford with Rev. Stanford Benson officiating. Interment followed in the Rockford Cemetery. Mr. Grady Hill’s earthly journey began on November 6, 1964, in Alexander City to the parents of Billy Frank Hill and…