All Obituaries

Lorinda Jean Sears, 65, of Tallassee, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home. A memorial service will be held on April 13, 2024, at 11:00 am at East Tallassee Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Mrs. Sears is survived by her husband of 30 years Kenny Ray Sears; her children David Warren, Tammy Price, Michael (Meagan) Price, and Jason (Erica) Sears; her mother Joan Herren; her sister Londa Atkins; her brother Bryan (LeAnne) Holland; six...

Sandra Jeanette Pattillo, 72, of Opelika, AL, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at East Alabama Center. Jeanette was born on November 14, 1951.  She is survived by her daughter Juanita Pattillo, stepdaughter Rena Brook, stepson Joseph Pattillo (Mary), brother Dean Berry (Connie); and numerous grand and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents Hershel Dean and Florence Hood Berry, husband Rex Pattillo and stepson John Pattillo.  Until her retirement in...

Mark Scott Seals passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama, at the age of 62.  Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Cathy, son Chase (Hilary) Seals, grandson Aimen Seals, and godfather Rear Admiral Harold “Rick” Grant. He was also adored by his fur babies Callie, Lulu, and Jacks. Mark was a member of the Notasulga Masonic Lodge #119.  Forever passionate about motorcycles, vintage racing...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jewel Diana Griggs, who left this world on March 24, 2024. She peacefully went to be with her Savior as she was surrounded with love from her family. Diana, better known as Diane, was a loving spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, daughter and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. Diana’s speech exhibited grace, encouragement and...

Richard Thomas “Ricky” Spratlin, Jr., 76, of Tuskegee, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at The Little Texas Tabernacle at 11:00 am with Rev. Steve MacInnis officiating. Burial will follow in Little Texas Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Tabernacle beginning at 10:00 am.    Ricky is survived by his wife of 57 years Elaine Spratlin; his sons Richard Thomas Spratlin, III (Allison), and Kenneth Eldred...

Judy Ann Bush Bishop, 81, of Reeltown, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Baptist South in Montgomery. She was born on February 14, 1943, in Tallassee. She is survived by her son Jerry (Tina) Bishop, daughter Jan (Mike) Pearson, granddaughter Erin Williams, great grandson Heath Craft, great granddaughter Mackenzie Craft, several cousins, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Gladys Inez Reeves, her grandmother Henrietta Woodall, her grandfather Eugene...

Troy Smith Akin, 88, of Reeltown, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at EAMC. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 11:00 am with Rev. Tim Smith and Rev. Nic Stockdale officiating. Burial will follow in Reeltown Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church prior to the funeral beginning at 10:00 am. Mr. Akin is survived by his wife of 66 years Jeanette Casaday Akin; his daughter Donna Rivers of Reeltown; his son Chris Akin of Reeltown; his sister Joann Jarrett of Talladega; his...

Walter “Butch” Hogue, 80, of Tallassee, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Bradford’s Chapel Methodist Church with Jed Carter officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M.  He was preceded in death by his parents James and Juanita Hogue of Lewisville, Ohio, and his sister Mary Alice Arnold of Marietta, Ohio.  Mr. Hogue is survived by his wife of 58 years...

Michael William Gates, 79, of Notasulga, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center East. Funeral services will be Monday, March 4, 2024, at Woodland Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. with Col. John Eidsmoe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Gates is survived by his wife of 49 years Susan Gates; his daughter Kristi Gates; his brothers-in-law Wayne (Jerry) Casaday and Sanford Adams; his...

Johnny Frank Turner went to be with Jesus Feb. 26, 2024, to get “his new body” after a long, courageous struggle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Grady Frank Turner and Louise Ponder Turner, and his brother Steven Wade Turner (Sharon) all of Dadeville, AL.  He leaves his wife of 63 years Muriel Jean(ie) Earnest; three children and their families: Johnny Troy Turner (Richelle Webster), Jeanie Kaye Turner Huddleston (Todd), Earnest Kip Turner (Lisa...