Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy "Anne" Wood, age 78, of Milton, Florida died on November 14, 2025. Anne was born March 10, 1947 in LaFayette, Alabama.

She was a very sweet woman who loved to garden, create music with her husband, and spend time with her family and friends.

Anne is survived by her daughter, Susie Allanson; two...

Oct 30, 2025

Larry Winston White passed away October 30, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama, after an extended stay due to complications from surgery.

Larry was born on October 4, 1948, to Bertha and Fannie Mae Lumpkin White. He spent his childhood in Lafayette, Alabama, and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1967. He attended Southern Union...

Oct 25, 2025

Annette Coggins Barfield, age 93, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Bethany House in Auburn. Annette was born September 14, 1932 in Lincoln Alabama.

Annette lived a life defined by patience, kindness, and quiet strength. She had a gentle spirit and a selfless heart, always content with the simple joys of life...

Sep 25, 2025

Linda Dianne Myers, 80, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on September 25, 2025 at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama. She was born in Langdale, Alabama, on November 6, 1944, to the late Stanley and Mabel Gaches Yarbrough. Dianne was retired from Myers 1 Stop and worked as a poll worker for many years. She was a member of Providence...

Sep 25, 2025

Jerry Dale Abernathy, 87, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on September 25, 2025 at Canterbury Health and Rehab in Phenix City, Alabama.

He was born in Chambers County Alabama, on September 9, 1938, to the late Hassell and Minnie Kate Ford Abernathy.

Jerry was retired from TREC after 30 years of service. He was a...

Sep 14, 2025

Larry F. Reeves, 69, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2025. Born on August 22, 1956, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Larry lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family and faith, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Larry grew up in Alabama, went to Valley High School in...

Sep 12, 2025

Jennie Rea Davis Warner, 96, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2025. She was born in Lanett, Alabama, on January 12, 1929, to the late Sadye Norman Davis and Ernest Eugene Davis. She was the second of four children.

Jennie attended Georgia State College for Women and LaGrange College. On October 29, 1949, she married...

Aug 27, 2025

Charles McCann of Opelika, Alabama passed at East Alabama Medical Center on August 27, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born February 23, 1951 in Sylvester, Georgia to Venton and Mary Jim Abney McCann.

Mr. McCann was a member of East Side Emmanuel Holiness Church in Opelika, and was retired from Uniroyal after 20 years...

Jul 27, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Brown, 54, of Lanett, Alabama, passed away at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga on Sunday July 27, 2025.

Patricia was born February 24, 1971 in Valley, Al to the late Steve and Judy Gasaway.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Jamie Gasaway, her grandparents, Jaruth and Shirley Johnson....

Jun 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the Welch Family announce the death of retired Lieutenant Colonel Britt Wayne Welch age 58, of Camp Hill Alabama. After a courage's battle with cancer Britt was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early in the morning of June 29, 2025.

Britt is survived by his loving wife...

Jun 13, 2025

Sarah Virginia (Jenny) Syler Clark, of West Point, GA, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her father, Phineas Howard Syler; her mother, Miriam Ann Kirkwood Syler; and her brother, Richard Kirkwood Syler. She is survived by her loving husband, William (Billy) Clark, and daughters, Virginia Clark and Mary Kathryn Clark....

Jun 11, 2025

Mr. Mark Gregory, 52, of Lanett, Alabama, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Mark was born August 4, 1972 in Troup County, Georgia to the late Morris and Brenda Longshore Gregory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Kayla Gregory

He is survived by his...

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Jerry Crowder, 70, of Lanett, Alabama died Wednesday June 4, 2025 at his residence in Lanett, AL.

He was born July 7, 1954 in Langdale, Alabama to the late Clyde and Barbara Crowder.

Jerry was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Lanett, AL.

Jerry was a graduate of Valley High School...

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Mavis Bell, 88, of LaFayette, Alabama died Wednesday May 21, 2025 at her residence.

She was born May 8, 1937 in Meriwether County Georgia to the late Thomas Morgan and the late Della Ross Morgan.

Mrs. Bell was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Bell retired from Russell Corp. after 20 years of...

May 16, 2025

Danny Edmondson, age 64, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lafayette, Alabama, on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Danny was a devoted outdoorsman, a true cowboy at heart, and a proud lineman for Alabama Power for 40 years. His love for the land and the simple life defined who he was. More than anything, he was the...

May 14, 2025

Mr. Steve Smith, 63, of LaFayette, Alabama died Wednesday May 14, 2025 at Bethany House in Auburn, Al.

He was born August 25, 1961 in Chambers County Alabama to the late Hugh Smith and the late Jo Ann Oliver Smith.

Mr. Smith was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Mr. Smith was a...

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Blanton 80 of LaFayette, Alabama died Monday May 5, 2025 at her residence.

She was born October 24, 1944 in LaFayette, Al to the late Homer Hurst and Annie Lauderdale Hurst.

Mrs. Blanton was a member of LaFayette Heights Baptist Church and worked at Roger's Restaurant and the Dairy-Dee for many years.

Apr 29, 2025

Lillie Brazell Welch, 78, of Shiloh, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at East Alabama Medical Center Opelika, Al. She was born May 21, 1946.

Mrs. Welch was a member of Pleasant Grove Church and was retired from Russell Mills Corporation.

Mrs. Welch is survived by her children,...

Apr 25, 2025

Leah Mangule McCain of Valley, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2025 at the age of 31. She was born June 16, 1993 in Limbazi, Latvia. She is the daughter of Timothy and Cherie McCain. She was a graduate of Valley High School.

Leah loved the beach, swimming pools, balloons, riding horses, attending church...

Apr 24, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Jean Stokes Sizemore, 79, of Auburn, Alabama went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 24th 2025.

Born in Tallassee, Alabama on October 15, 1945, to Catherine and Henry Stokes. Sylvia was married to the love of her life, Bobby, and shared 62 beautiful years together.

Her greatest joys in this life...