Obituaries

Obituaries for the Tallapoosa County, AL and surrounding area.

Wyllowdean DeVore Hendrix

Wyllowdean DeVore Hendrix

Jan 30, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wyllowdean DeVore Hendrix on January 30, 2026. Wyllowdean touched the lives of everyone she met, especially in her nursing career. She was loved by all that knew her and she will be deeply missed. We appreciate your love and support during this difficult time. Services will be announced at...

Dottie Omega Richburg

Dottie Omega Richburg

2026

Dottie Omega Richburg, known to everyone simply as Dottie, passed away on January 26, 2026. She will forever be 29.

Dottie grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and lived a life that rarely stayed still. As a traveling nurse, she worked in many places and made herself at home wherever she landed. Mobile and Dadeville, Alabama, were always her anchors, and even...

Arthur Sheldon Kosmin

Arthur Sheldon Kosmin

Jan 20, 2026

Arthur Sheldon Kosmin 76, of Dadeville, Alabama, (formerly from Skippack Pa.) passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was the son of Sara Kosmin (nee Margolis) and Gerald Kosmin of Chester Pa. Prior to living in Alabama for the last several years, Arthur resided in Skippack Pa and the Philadelphia area.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Kosmin (Adam),...

Elizabeth Ann Langlois Martin

Elizabeth Ann Langlois Martin

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Langlois Martin passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 66 at her home on Lake Martin in Dadeville, Alabama, after a long battle with a progressive illness (PSP). Born in Atmore, she moved to Monroeville at age eight and later attended the University of Alabama.

 She married James Martin in 1980, and the couple made...

Kathleen Ann Kosmin

Kathleen Ann Kosmin

Jan 14, 2026

Kathleen Ann Kosmin (maiden name Thomer) , 76, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was the daughter of Frank and Alice Thomer of Glenside Pa. and the sister of Patricia Slutzky (Steven) living in Ocean Pines, Md . She has a brother Frank Thomer living in Glenside Pa. Prior to living in Alabama for the...

Marjorie Lane “Margie” Walker

Marjorie Lane “Margie” Walker

Dec 31, 2025

Marjorie Lane Walker “Margie”, 80, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was born on July 18, 1945, in LaFayette, Alabama, the daughter of Preston Lane and Lucille Stewart Lane.

Visitation and graveside services will be Sunday January 4, 2026. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 pm in the Chapel at Lake Martin Funeral Home, 16797 Hwy 280, Dadeville,...

Nikki Sims Turner

Nikki Sims Turner

Dec 21, 2025

Nikki Sims Turner, age 58 of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away at home on December 21, 2025. Nikki had all her family and friends by her side in the days prior.

Nikki was born on December 1, 1967, to Larry James Sims and Judith Earl Spraggins.

Nikki graduated from Dadeville High School in 1987, then later went on to college at Troy University,...

Robert J. Buice

Robert J. Buice

2025

Robert J. Buice of Dadeville, AL passed away on 12/17/25, after a long and full life.

Bob was born in 1934 in Buford, GA. He was the cherished son of Len and Mary Buice. Bob and his beloved sister Barbara grew up with a large extended family.

He graduated from Buford High School and then attended North Georgia College before attending and...

Harold Lee Ransom

Harold Lee Ransom

Nov 16, 2025

Mr. Harold Lee Ransom, 86, of Tallassee passed away on November 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Harold was born October 7, 1939, in Tallassee, Alabama to the late Leon and Sarah Roper Ransom.

On December 15th, 1959, Harold married Opal Dean Kent. They were married 62 years until her death on March 18, 2022.

Harold had...

Martin Luther Pierce III

Martin Luther Pierce III

Nov 11, 2025

Martin Luther Pierce, III, age 76, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 11, after a brief illness.

Martin, known to some as “Butch” and to some as “Rabbit,” was born in Lafayette, Alabama, to the late Martin Luther Pierce, Jr, and Stella Jane Abernathy.

Butch graduated from Lafayette High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in...

Megan Elisabeth Giles

Megan Elisabeth Giles

Nov 8, 2025

Megan Elisabeth Giles, age 19, of Jackson's Gap, Alabama, entered her Heavenly home on November 8, 2025. Born on October 24, 2006, Megan was a 2025 honor graduate of Reeltown High School, where she served as Band Captain of the Marching Rebel Pride Band. Her caring heart, kind soul, and radiant smile made her a light to all who knew...

Albert Lee Pasley

Albert Lee Pasley

Nov 3, 2025

Mr. Albert Lee Pasley (Bubba) of Jacksons’ Gap, Alabama, passed away on November 3rd, 2025.

Funeral services for Mr. Albert Lee Pasley (Bubba) of Jacksons’ Gap, Alabama will be held Sunday November 9, 2025, at Lake Martin Funeral Home & Cremation, 16797 Hwy 280, Dadeville, Alabama 36853. Visitation will be from 1 pm until 2 pm. The funeral service will begin...

Ernest Lee Hart Sr.

Ernest Lee Hart Sr.

Oct 24, 2025

Ernest Lee Hart Sr., 65, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 24,2025

Born on March 10, 1960, in Dadeville, Al. Ernest lived a full and meaningful life defined by service, family, and quiet strength.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Ernest dedicated part of his life to serving his country with honor and commitment. His time in the...

Thurston M. Mann

Thurston M. Mann

Oct 24, 2025

Thurston M Mann, 76, of Camp Hill, Alabama was born in Elmore County, Alabama on February 22, 1949, to the Late Clara and Mitchell Mann. He passed away on October 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He is survived by his three children; Colvard M. Mann (Brigitta), Billy J. Mann (Heather), Tawanna M. Mann; sisters, Claire...

Sandra Ann Potts

Sandra Ann Potts

Oct 17, 2025

Sandra Ann Potts, 73, of Pelham, Alabama passed away on October 17, 2025, at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in McCalla, Alabama.

Sandra was born on October 13, 1952, to Fred Potts and Joyce Brown Potts.

Sandra grew up in Camp Hill, Alabama. She later lived in Phenix City and Lanett, Alabama but always considered Camp Hill her home.

Sandra loved watching hummingbirds. She...

Mary Jo Moncus

Mary Jo Moncus

Sep 22, 2025

Mary Jo Moncus, 79, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on September 22, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Mary Jo was born on December 4, 1945, the daughter of Henry Frances “Pete” Monroe and Nellie Lee Welcher Monroe.

Mary Jo loved sitting and watching her hummingbirds. She liked watching Jimmy Swaggart and Gunsmoke. She spent a lot...

Betty Sims Harper

Betty Sims Harper

Sep 14, 2025

Betty Sue Sims Harper, 80, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on September 14, 2025, at Dadeville Healthcare in Dadeville, Alabama.

Betty was born on September 23, 1944, in Dadeville, Alabama to William Riley Sims and Emma Louise Ford.

Betty was married to Lamar Harper until his death in April 2011. She worked many years as a weaver at Hartwell Mills in Dadeville....

Susan Elaine Bibb Sanders

Susan Elaine Bibb Sanders

Aug 10, 2025

Susan Elaine Bibb Sanders, 61 of Camp Hill, Alabama, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, Alabama.

Susan was born on May 6, 1964, in Fair Play, South Carolina, the daughter of Gerald Edwin Bibb and Peggy Jean Patterson.

Susan graduated from Oakway High School and continued to earn an associates in science degree from Tri-County...

Jeffery Thomas “Jeff” Johnson

Jeffery Thomas “Jeff” Johnson

Aug 5, 2025

Jeffery Thomas “Jeff” Johnson of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on August 5, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. He was 59 years old.

Jeff was born January 5, 1966, in Alexander City, Alabama, the son of Jerry Bowen and Martha Peoples.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 8, 2025, in the Chapel at Lake Martin Funeral Home. The...

Carolyn Fielder Evans

Carolyn Fielder Evans

Aug 4, 2025

Carolyn Fielder Evans, 87 of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on August 4, 2025, at Chapman Healthcare Facility in Alexander City, Alabama.

Carolyn was born June 17, 1938, in St. Charles, Missouri, the daughter of Newton Goodrich and Mary Alice Fielder.

After graduating from St. Charles High School, Carolyn married her high school sweetheart, Rex Evans. Rex had enlisted in the Air Force,...