Area Obituaries

Donna Goswick Acklin   Donna Goswick Acklin, age 63, of Weogufka, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Donna was born in Sylacauga to Esther Goswick and Paul Goswick. Donna is survived by her husband, Curtis Acklin; her son, Matt Cook; her daughter, Jacklynn Lackey (Shannon); her daughter, Courtney Owens (Chris); and her daughter, Meagan…

Carrie Tuck   A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Carrie Tuck was helf Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel in Alexander City with Pastor Kenny Jackson serving as eulogist. Interment followed at Elam #2 Baptist Church Cemetery in Kellyton. Mrs. Carrie (Brown) Tuck, better known to family and friends as “Carrie B,”…

Doris Jean Farris   Doris Jean Farris, age 85, of Sylacauga, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Doris is survived by her husband of 33 years, Horace Farris; her step-sons, David Walley, John Walley (Cynthia); her sister, Carolyn Messer; her 10 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death…

Dottie Marie Grimes   Dottie Marie Grimes, age 94, of Weogufka, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Dottie is survived by her son, Tim Grimes (Amy); her grandchildren, Travis Grimes (Stacey), Wendy Nordquist (Pete), Jeremy Grimes (Christy), and Chad Grimes (Katie); 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and her siblings, Mary Patterson, Erbie Bryant, Roscoe Collins,…

Bobby Gene Mann Sr.     Bobby Gene Mann Sr., born February 29, 1948, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Bobby lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and service, leaving a legacy of love and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew him. Bobby was preceded…

Joseph “Joe” Allison Collins On November 6, 2024, Joseph Allison Collins, 104, from the Welona community of Rockford, passed away at his home. He was born January 11, 1920, to Milton and Jessie Collins. Graveside services were held Monday, November 11, 2024, at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Andy Dickson officiating. Mr. Collins was…

Billy Ross Belyeu Funeral service for Mr. Billy Ross Belyeu was held September 30, 2024, at Tillman Mortuary in Riverside, Calif. Interment followed at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn in Riverside, Calif. Billy Ross Belyeu was born on November 21, 1940, in Coosa County to beloved Lawrence and Bessie (Hill) Belyeu. He was the seventh sibling out…

Melinda Jo Langford Luker   On October 20, 2024, Melinda Jo Langford Luker won her fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. She shed her earth-torn body and is now present with her Creator, Lord and Savior. Born to Murray and Manell Langford on January 10, 1954, Melinda has always been a very talented and loving woman. A…

Peggy Ann Johnson Crayton Peggy Ann Johnson Crayton was born on June 6, 1933, to Willie Earl Johnson and Beatrice Glass Johnson in Rockford. She gained her Heavenly wings on October 1, 2024, at her residence in Sylacauga, surrounded by her family and hospice care. Throughout her life, she attended church in Rockford at First…

Emogene Austin   Funeral service for Ms. Emogene Austin, 98, of Rockford, was Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Rockford Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller officiated. Burial followed in the Rockford City Cemetery. Emogene Austin, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the age of 98 in Goodwater. Born…