Obituaries
Obituaries for the Tallapoosa County, AL and surrounding area.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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