Area Obituaries

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…

Teddy Brodka   Funeral service for Mr. Teddy Brodka, 74, of Kellyton, was Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick officiated. Teddy Brodka; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother; passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A longtime resident of Kellyton, Teddy’s gentle spirit and…

Adolphus “Doc” Leonard   A home-going celebration for Mr. Adolphus “Doc” Leonard was held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel in Alexander City with Rev. Tony Leonard serving as eulogist. Interment followed at New Life Memorial Gardens in Alexander City. On December 14, 1942, Adolphus Leonard was born to Mattie Hill Leonard…

Joseph Buchanan Funeral service for Mr. Joseph Scott Buchanan, 44, of Equality, will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lindsey Family Cemetery in Equality. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 20, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.…

Sarah Ann McDaniel   Sarah Ann McDaniel, age 70, of Goodwater, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Ann loved her church, spending time with her mom, being a servant for God, going to movies, Braves baseball, Alabama football, shopping at thrift stores and yard sales, and spending time with friends. Ann is survived by…

“Toodlum” Edward Brown   Funeral service for Mr. “Toodlum” Edward Brown, 85, of Equality, was Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Bay Pine Baptist Church. Rev. Andrew Collum and Doug Moody officiated. Burial followed in the Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery. Toodlum Edward Brown; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many; passed…

Goff “Buck” Miller   Goff “Buck” Miller, age 76, of Rockford, passed away at home with his caregivers; his wife, Heather; and special friend, April Hyde; on Monday, August 26, 2024. Buck is survived by his wife of 10 years, Heather Shelton Miller; her children, Katylyn Kirk and C. J. Kirk; he was known as…