Obituaries

Obituaries for the Tallapoosa County, AL and surrounding area.

Keith Wayne Logan

Keith Wayne Logan

Apr 21, 2026

Keith Wayne Logan, 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on April 21, 2026.

Keith Wayne Logan, known affectionately as “Logan,” lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, strength, and dedication. He grew up in his younger years in the Goodwater, Alabama area, where his roots helped shape the values and character he carried throughout his...

William Oscar Pinkston

William Oscar Pinkston

Apr 14, 2026

William Oscar Pinkston, 80, of Reeltown, Alabama, passed away on April 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 1, 1945, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lebanon Baptist Church with visitation starting at 11:30an, funeral service at 12:30pm and interment following the service at Lebanon Baptist...

Mary Helen Forbus Griffith

Mary Helen Forbus Griffith

Apr 9, 2026

Mary Helen Forbus Griffith, affectionately known as “Helen,” age 69, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on April 9, 2026, at Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Alexander City, Alabama. She was born on December 30, 1956, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Lake Martin Funeral...

Barbara Ann Sessions Ragsdale

Barbara Ann Sessions Ragsdale

Mar 31, 2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Ann Sessions Ragsdale, 92, of Camp Hill, Alabama. Mrs. Barbara passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2026, at Dadeville Health Care surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on August 2, 1933, in Lanett, Alabama, the daughter of William R. and Lorene Styers Sessions.

Barbara graduated from Lanett High School in...

Janell B. Sasser

Janell B. Sasser

Mar 10, 2026

The family of Janell B. Sasser of Dadeville, Alabama, is saddened to announce her passing on the morning of March 10, 2026 at the age of ninety-two years. She passed on peacefully in her sleep at her daughter Darla's home with her two youngest children by her side and was looking forward to being reunited with her loving husband who...

Lynda Maxcine Huddleston

Lynda Maxcine Huddleston

Feb 27, 2026

Lynda Maxcine Huddleston, 82 of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on February 27, 2026, at her home.

Maxcine was born on March 9, 1943, in Chambers County, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Buster Newman and Christine Nichols Newman.

Maxcine spent many years as a bus driver for Tallapoosa County schools. She loved her bus kids. She was a devoted wife...

David Wayne Kenney

David Wayne Kenney

Feb 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Wayne Kenney, 64, of Reeltown, Alabama. David passed away on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his wife, son, daughter in law and a bunch of his beloved grandkids.

David was born on August 12, 1961 in Tallassee, Alabama the son of Ralph F. Kenney and June Davis Kenney.

A celebration...

Thomas Christopher Dendy

Thomas Christopher Dendy

Feb 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Christopher Dendy, 57, on February 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Chris was currently living in Auburn, Alabama but grew up in Jacksons Gap, Alabama.Chris was born on April 28, 1968, in Montgomery, Alabama to John Parker Dendy and Julia Thomas Dendy.

Funeral Service will be Sunday, March...

John Carl Nelson

John Carl Nelson

Feb 16, 2026

John Carl Nelson, 53 of Jacksons Gap, Alabama passed away on February 16, 2026, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.

John was born on August 28, 1972, in Lee County Hospital, the son of William J. Nelson and Frances Ware Nelson.

John loved the Lord and gave his life to Jesus 2 days before his passing.

John really enjoyed fishing and...

Michael Scott McAllister

Michael Scott McAllister

Feb 11, 2026

Michael Scott McAllister, age 54, of Dadeville, AL passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home. Michael was born July 23, 1971 in Buena Vista, Georgia to Paul Amos and Sandra Moore McAllister.

Michael graduated from Reeltown High School in 1990 and went on to pursue a degree in welding in Dothan, AL. He worked in construction and the...

Tracy "Todd" Huddleston

Tracy "Todd" Huddleston

2026

Tracy “Todd” Huddleston, 65, of Union, Ala. met his Savior face-to-face on February 9, 2026. Surrounded by family, he passed away at Bethany House in Auburn, Ala., following an 11-month battle with cancer.

Born in 1961, Todd was raised in Lanett, Ala. and was a 1979 graduate of Lanett High School. He went on to Auburn University, where in 1982, he...

Danny Lewis Sims

Danny Lewis Sims

Feb 5, 2026

Danny Lewis Sims, 59, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away on February 5, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Danny was born on May 9, 1966, in Dadeville, Alabama to Roy and Willene Sims.

He was the proud owner of Danny Sims Painting for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman. He was a devoted member of the Dadeville Church...

Wyllowdean DeVore Hendrix

Wyllowdean DeVore Hendrix

Jan 30, 2026

Wyllowdean DeVore Hendrix died on January 30th, 2026. She was 97 years old. Wyllowdean and her sons, Dudley DeVore and Timothy DeVore, moved to the Dadeville area in 1966. She lived in the area most of her life since that time.

She was a Registered Nurse, and served the community working in various hospitals, as well as the Public Health Nurse...

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...

Cheryl Lynn Broome

Cheryl Lynn Broome

Jan 3, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Cunningham Broome, 65, of Dadeville passed away on January 3, 2026 in Dadeville, Alabama surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Cheryl was born on March 20, 1960, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She later moved with her family to Opelika and was a 1978 graduate of Opelika High School.

She is survived by her sons, James Broome, Troy (Michelle) Broome; sisters,...

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,...