Obituaries

Jul 7, 2026

Memorial services for Mr. Joe Lee Blanks of LaFayette will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Abanda Methodist Church with Brother Danny McGouirk officiating.

Mr. Blanks passed away on Tuesday, July 7, at his residence.

Survivors include: his wife, Emma Blanks of LaFayette, one daughter Jerri Ison (Jerome) of LaFayette, two Granddaughters, LeAnna Gillenwaters (Joey) of LaFayette,...

Jul 2, 2026

Billy “Dwayne” Aikens, 66, of Fredonia, Alabama, passed away on July 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Chambers County, Alabama, on October 26, 1959, to Alma Lois Aikens and the late Billy Dean Aikens.

He was a member of Fredonia Methodist Church.

Dwayne was retired from the textile industry. He enjoyed playing guitar and pickin’ and grinnin’ with his...

Jun 25, 2026

Mildred Mozelle Dean, 95, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on June 25, 2026, in Opelika, Al at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Schley County, Georgia, on March 31, 1931, to the late William and Eva Robinson.

She was a member of LaFayette Heights Baptist Church.

Mozelle was retired from the Russell Corp. in LaFayette after 16 years of service and...

Jun 17, 2026

Michael Steve Burke, 69, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on June 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on March 12, 1957.

Steve was retired as a welder from Scott Bridge Co.

Steve is survived by his wife, Jane Lamb Burke, children; Steven Burke of Alex City, Al, Melissa Smith of LaFayette, Al and Stephanie Burke of...

Jun 5, 2026

Joyce Hancock Turner, 83, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away on June 5, 2026, at St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, Al. She was born in Calhoun County, Alabama, on December 11, 1942, to the late Joe and Alva Webb.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 pm CST at Community Baptist Church 1105...

Apr 29, 2026

Carey Frank Meadows, 79, of Lanett, Alabama, passed away on April 29, 2026, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Al. He was born in LaFayette, Alabama, on July 12, 1946, to the late William Calvin Meadows and the late Essie Mae Lawhorn Meadows.

Carey was retired as a truck driver from West Point Pepperell after 39...

Apr 26, 2026

Rebecca Ann Kennedy Palmer, 58, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

She was born in LaFayette, Alabama on 10-04-1967, to the late Lewis and Ann Kennedy.

Rebecca was employed at Lowe's in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was an avid Alabama fan.

Rebecca is survived...

Apr 12, 2026

Lena Elizabeth Spence was born July 3, 1931, to Edna McCarley Spence and Morgan Spence of Buffalo, Alabama. She was the third of six children born to this dairy farming family.

Lena received her BS degree in Education from Auburn University and an MS degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Florida. She taught...

Apr 11, 2026

Mrs. Cynthia Louise Teel, 60, of Valley, Alabama, passed away on April 11, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Chambers County, Al, on June 22, 1965, to the late William O'Neil Wood and Margaret White Wood.

She had worked as a secretary at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Lanett, Al.

Cindy is survived...

Apr 4, 2026

Walter "Gary" Blackmon, 68, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on April 4, 2026, at East Alabama Lanier in Valley, Alabama. He was born in LaFayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1957, to the late Walter "Junior" Blackmon and Frances Cadenhead Blackmon.

Gary was a member of Community Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and a die-hard Alabama...

Mar 15, 2026

Wanda Faye Trimble, 76, passed away on March 15, 2026. She was born in LaFayette, AL, on May 21, 1949.

Faye was preceded in death by her father, Robert Eugene Trimble, paternal grandparents; Robert and Omie Trimble, and maternal grandmother, Pearlie Gooden.

She is survived by her loving mother, Gearline Trimble, sister, Bobbie (Perry) Walls,...

Mar 12, 2026

Frances Bonner Brown, 94, of Five Points, Alabama, passed away on March 12, 2026, at EAMC in Opelika, Al. She was born in Carrollton, Ga on April 27, 1931, to the late Chappell Ward Bonner and Jodie DeLoach Bonner..

Frances was then oldest member of Five Points Baptist Church.

She was a Registered Nurse and...

Feb 18, 2026

Peggy Welch Wilson, 74, of LaGrange, Ga, passed away on February 18, 2026 at Poplar Creek Senior Care. She was born in LaFayette, Alabama, on November 22, 1951, to the late Grady and LaVelle Welch.

Peggy was a retired teacher at West Georgia Technical College in LaGrange, Ga after 30 years. She was a member of Trinity...

Feb 12, 2026

James David Huckaby, 73, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Bethany House Hospice in Auburn, Al. He was born in Wilmington, NC, on May 16, 1952, to the late Thomas and Mary Rivenbark Huckaby.

David was a veteran of the United States Army, and he was specialized as an auto mechanic, track vehicle...

Feb 6, 2026

Charles Alton "Al" Myers Jr., 68, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on February 6, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Chambers County, Alabama, on August 19, 1957, to the late Charles and Carolyn Myers.

Al owned and operated Myers 1 Stop and later worked and retired from Chambers County Sheriff's Department. Al was an avid...

Feb 5, 2026

Helen Adams, a devoted mother, grandmother, and the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in her home on February 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Helen lived a life characterized by faith, hard work, and an enduring love for her family, and the beauty of the world around her.

She was the oldest living...

Jan 20, 2026

Danny Shaver, 58, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on January 20, 2026. Born on September 18, 1967, Danny lived a life rooted in family, faith, and the great outdoors.

Danny was a devoted husband to Beth Hill Shaver and a proud father to his four daughters: Samantha Jordan Shaver (Bradley Melton), Danlee Shaver Frailey (Shannon Frailey), Elexis...

Jan 18, 2026

Mrs. Kathleen Cotney

Kathleen A. Cotney, affectionately known as "Kaky" to family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home in Wadley, Alabama, at the age of 94.

Ms Cotney was born in 1931 in Bessemer, Alabama, to Joe H and Katie Sims Allen. She moved with her family to Chambers County in 1944, where...

Jan 18, 2026

Terri Ray Walton, 67, of LaFayette passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026 just in time for church with Jesus, with her loving husband and youngest daughter by her side.

Born November 1, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Ray. On February 28,1981 she married Alexander (Lex) Gunn Walton Jr. They shared...

Dec 24, 2025

Mrs. Donna Lee Woodall Anglin

Mrs. Donna Anglin, of Camp Hill died Wednesday December 24, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Anglin was born in Macon County May 23, 1959 to the late Claude and Thornell Simpson Woodall. Her home church was Pleasant Springs Baptist Church in Tuskegee.

Donna worked for the Langley family...