Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

Holden Messer 17, of LaFayette, Alabama died Sunday July 18, 2021.

Holden was born in Alexander City, Alabama April 23, 2004 to Kenneth and Christie Ison Messer, he was a junior at Chambers Academy where he played football.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 2 PM at the Wadley High School...

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. Jerry Riley 76 of LaFayette, Alabama died Sunday July 11, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center

Jerry was born in Pike County, Alabama November 23, 1944 to the late Cleveland Theodore Riley and the late Leona Faircloth Riley. He was a member of the Solomon Lodge #74 F & AM in LaFayette, a member of...

Jul 9, 2021

Ms. Linda Welch 82, of LaFayette, Alabama died Friday July 9, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center.

Linda was born in Chambers County December 7, 1938 to the late Otis Lee Welch and the late Gladys Davis Welch, she was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in LaFayette, she graduated from Southern Union in nursing...

Jun 30, 2021

Beatrice Haas Walton passed away on June 30, 2021 in Spanish Fort, AL.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10AM at the LaFayette City Cemetery and add Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, Al.

Bea was born March 21, 1930. A graduate of Murphy High School (Mobile), she attended Sophie Newcomb College,...

Jun 24, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Wylodine (Dena) Johnson 86, of Ridge Grove, Alabama passed away Thursday June 24, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center.

Dena was born in Chambers County, Alabama August 14, 1934 to the late henry Leroy (Shank) Clanton and the late Arrie Scroggins Clanton.

Dena attended Ridge Grove School and graduated from LaFayette High...

Jun 10, 2021

Mrs. Zelma Welch Dodgen 99, of LaFayette, Alabama died Thursday June 10, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Dodgen was born in Chambers County, Alabama February 26, 1922 to the late Obe Welch and the late Lora Vickers Welch, she was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Camp Hill, Alabama, and retired from the Playtex...

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Ronald Nathan Stephens 83 of Abanda, Alabama passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Stephens was born on July 29, 1938 in Wadley, Alabama. He attended Chambers County High School, followed by Southern Union Junior College and Auburn University. After living in Detroit, Michigan, Birmingham, Alabama and Montgomery,...

Jun 1, 2021

Mrs. Kathryn Slay Barber 93, of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday June 1, 2021 at East Alabama Medical Center after a short illness.

She was born in Chambers County October 15, 1927 to the late Guy Slay and the late Lennie Slay. She worked many jobs throughout her life, including the Lanett Cotton Mill, TREC, in LaFayette and...

May 17, 2021

Mr. Ray Heath of LaFayette, Alabama passed away at the Bethany House Hospice on May 17, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be hosted by the family on June 5, 2021 at the family home from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.

Ray, the son of Luther Zachry Heath and Lillian Irene Cox Heath was born...

May 3, 2021

Mrs. Josephine Looser Benefield passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born May 3, 1938 to the late Cooper & Rosalee Looser.

Services will be held Sunday May 9, 2021 at 2PM (CST) at the Pleasant Grove Congregational Church in Union Hill.

She is survived...

May 1, 2021

Mr. Neal Roxford Brooks, Jr. 76 of Milltown, Alabama died Saturday May 1, 2021 at the LaFayette Extended Care.

Mr. Brooks was born in Chambers County, Alabama August 19, 1944 to the late Neal Roxford Brooks, Sr. and the late Mae Willingham Brooks. He also served in the US Air Force, and retired from Norbord.

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Apr 29, 2021

Mr. Talmadge Sanders 85 of LaFayette, Alabama died Thursday April 29, 2021 at his residence.

Talmadge was born in LaFayette May 8, 1935 to the late Andrew Sanders and the late Ethel Sanders, he was a member of the Community Baptist Church in LaFayette, and retired from West Point Pepperell after 50 years of service. He enjoyed...

Apr 28, 2021

Mrs. Janice George 60 of Marcoot, Alabama died Wednesday April 28, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center.

Janice was born in New York, and retired from IBM in computer assembly.

Graveside services will be held Saturday May 8, 2021 at 2PM at the LaFayette City Cemetery with the Rev. James Caulfield officiating.

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Apr 21, 2021

Mr. William "Bubba" Landrum 82 of LaFayette, Alabama died Wednesday April 21, 2021 at his residence.

Bubba was born in Camp Hill, Alabama April 7, 1939 to the late Alvie Landrum and the late Adell Smith Landrum, he was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in LaFayette, and retired from the Scott Langley Pulpwood Company after...

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. Richard Lashley 77, of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday April 20, 2021 at his residence.

Richard was born in LaFayette January 5, 1944 to the late Lubie Lee Lashley, Sr. and the late Hazel Irene Ozley Lashley, he was a member of the Sandy Ridge Methodist Church in LaFayette, served in the US Army, and retired from...

Apr 16, 2021

Mr. William H. (Bill) Landrum, Jr., 63, of LaFayette, Alabama died Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence.

Bill was born in LaFayette June 17, 1957 to the late William Herman Landrum, Sr. and the late Ethel "Jackie" Lindsey Landrum. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in LaFayette, and retired as a Major from...

Apr 10, 2021

Mrs. Serena Lynn White Thompson 50, of Roanoke, Alabama died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center.

Serena was born in Lee County, Alabama March 26, 1971 to Larry White and Marion Faye Hood Head. She was a member of the Church Of Christ in Rockford, Alabama, she helped to raise money to start...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Louise Williams 78, of LaFayette, Alabama died Friday April 9, 2021 at the Bethany House Hospice.

Mrs. Williams was born in LaFayette March 9, 1943 to the late Ray Lamb and the late Doris Mann Huff, she was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church in LaFayette, and retired from Russell Corp in LaFayette after...

Apr 6, 2021

Mr. Tim Sanders 63, of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the East Alabama Medical Center.

Tim was born in Port Arthur, Texas September 28, 1957 to the late Marlin Sanders and the late Doris Barber Sanders. He had worked with the LaFayette Police Department, and late retired as a Sergeant with the Chambers County...

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Gene A. (Moose) McDonald 82 of LaFayette, Alabama passed away peacefully with his family Monday March 29, 2021 at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.

Graveside services will be held Thursday April 1, 2021 at 3PM at the LaFayette City Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Howard officiating.

The family will greet family and friends...