Area Obituaries
Obituaries: Nov. 21, 2025
Martha Janice Dark Funeral service for Mrs. Martha Janice Dark, 83, of Kellyton, was Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Kellyton First Global Methodist. Rev. Mike Jackson officiated. Burial followed in the Kellyton Memory Garden. Martha Janice Dark, a beacon of love and faith, passed away surrounded by her adoring family. Born into the loving…
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Melinda Sue Smith Melinda Sue Smith, of Goodwater, died at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga on November 7, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1966 to Moody Colquitt and Nellodean Cranford. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellodean Cranford; father, Moody Colquitt; brothers, James Terry Colquitt and Ricky Colquitt; and…
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Patti Davis Graveside service for Mrs. Patti Davis, 69, of Alexander City, was Monday, October 27, 2025, at Hillview Memorial Park. Bro. Michael Booker officiated. Patti Davis, a beacon of love and faith, passed away surrounded by the warmth of her family. A graduate of Goodwater High School, Patti’s life was a testament to her…
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James Darrell Danford With profound respect and heartfelt memories, we honor the life of Mr. James Darrell Danford, 67, of Goodwater, a cherished individual whose life journey came to a peaceful close on October 13, 2025. James was born on August 3, 1958, in Alexander City to James Marion Danford and Marie Taylor Danford.…
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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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