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Larry Cochran Larry Ray Cochran, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He drew his last breath on August 30, 2025, with his beloved family by his side. Larry, the youngest of seven children, was born on August 12, 1948, in…
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Shirley Gray Shirley Gray, age 74, of Sylacauga, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Shirley is survived by her husband, Johnny Taylor; sons, James Gray (Ashley), Gerald Gray (Tammy); daughter, Charlotte Gray Carroll; grandchildren, Tabitha Gray, Alyssa Hamilton, Kelsey Stutler, Torrie Gray, Thomas Carroll, Tiphini Mehlstaub, Zack Carroll, Nikkolas Carroll, Destini Bayer; 19…
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Donald M. Bice Sr. Mr. Donald M. Bice Sr., 85 of Phenix City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m. CST) Friday, August 22, 2025, at Summerville United Methodist Church in Phenix City with Pastor Karen Seifert officiating. The…
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Chris O’Barr Chris O’Barr, age 43, of Sylacauga, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Chris was born in Valley to Helen O’Barr and Ricky O’Barr. Chris is survived by his wife, Tori O’Barr; children, Jarred O’Barr, Jevin O’Barr, Lucy O’Barr, Levi Curtis, Nataleigh Price, Annika Price; father, Ricky O’Barr; brother, Richard O’Barr (Brooke); sister,…
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Edward L. Gilbert A Celebration of Life for Edward Leon Gilbert was held Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Equality. Rev. Jesse H. Scott Jr. conducted the eulogy. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Edward Leon Gilbert was born on January 22, 1963, to the late Mr. Lewis Ervin Gilbert…
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J. Larry Lang J. Larry Lang, age 77, of Weogufka, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Christine Lang; daughter, Stacey Ezekiel (Kevin); grandchildren, Bella Ezekiel, Emma Steverson, Erika Millwood (James), Reed Ezekiel (Morgan); great-grandchildren, Avery Millwood, Oaklynn Ezekiel, Chasidy Ezekiel; and nephew, Dwight Lang.…
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Willie Jo Palmer Blankenship Willie Jo Palmer Blankenship, age 90, of Sylacauga, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Willie was born in Weogufka. Willie Jo is survived by her sons, Terry Palmer (Tonya), Mike Palmer (Angie), Bill Pahler; sister, Linda Palmer (Melvin); and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willie Jo was…
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Raymond Glenn Hendrix Funeral service for Mr. Raymond Glenn Hendrix, 66, of Goodwater, was Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Brandon Keel and Bro. Sam Kaufman officiated. Mr. Raymond Glenn “Bean” Hendrix, known affectionately as Glenn, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 66. Born…
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David Joiner Jones Funeral service for Mr. David Joiner Jones, 80, of Hackneyville, was Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clinton Branch and Rev. Kevin Holman officiated. Burial followed at Old Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Jones passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born…
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Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Abrams Funeral service for Mr. Ronald Eugene Abrams, 75, of Alexander City, was Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Clark officiated. Ronald Eugene Abrams; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend; passed away surrounded by his loving family. Born with a spirit of…
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