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George “Big George” Richard Long   Funeral service for Mr. George Richard Long, 79, of Kellyton, will be Friday, October 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. James Long will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 10, from…

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Leon “Lee” Albert Armbrester   Leon began his trip to Glory Sept. 18, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Armbrester; son, Leon A. Armbrester Jr. (Dawn and daughter Jenna); daughter, Victoria Armbrester Parks (Ken Parks, daughter Sophia and son Paxton); stepsons, Richard Varner (Tammy, sons…

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Hugh S. Scroggins   Hugh S. Scroggins, age 82, of Goodwater, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Hugh is survived by his wife, Elaine Scroggins; daughters, April Porch (Brad), Christi Jones (William); grandchildren, Cole Patterson (Cierra), Charleigh Grice, Cole Porch, Emily Porch, Mason Porch; and siblings, Charles Moody Scroggins and Evie Davis (Dale). Hugh…

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Sarah Danette “Denny” Cina   Sarah Danette “Denny” Cina, age 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Sarah is survived by her husband, Louis John Cina; children, Jodi, Dan (Ramona), Theresa, Brian; grandchildren, Sierra, Karry Dail, Tiffany, Alyssa, Kaleb, Nicole, Loren, Lindsey, Madison, Ty; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jaye Rozmierik. Sarah was…

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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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Obituaries: August 15, 2025

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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