All Obituaries

Harriet Cyd Kitchens, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 67. She was a lifelong resident of Tuskegee.  She leaves behind a brother Billy Kitchens, Jr. (Lisa), a nephew Shaun Kitchens, a great niece, and a great nephew. She is preceded in death by her parents Billy Kitchens, Sr. and Jane Morgan Kitchens. Cyd graduated from Macon Academy in 1976. Her passion was working with animals and riding in the Bama Quail Classic. Her family will have a private service. 

Shirley Kirby Hayes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left her earthly home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 93. Born and raised in Notasulga, Alabama, Shirley graduated from Macon County High School in 1950. She went on to attend Auburn University and it was during her time at Auburn that she married her hometown sweetheart, Armstead Hayes. Shirley and Armstead subsequently moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee due ...

John Hathaway Woodham, 81, a resident of Auburn, Alabama, and former resident of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on July 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Auburn United Methodist Church Chapel with burial to follow at Tuskegee Cemetery. A native of Hartford, Alabama, John graduated from Geneva County High School and attended Auburn University graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He also earned a Masters in Business ...

Jody Dean Harper, 64, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at Baptist East in Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Genevia Askins Harper of Shelby County, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Amanda; and his sons Brandon (Hannah) McGinty of Tallassee and their son Kyle, and Travis Harper of Birmingham and his son and daughter. Jody worked as a plant supervisor at various locations before moving to Notasulga in 2008 and accepting the plant manager position at ...

Susan Wynell Yarbrough, 89, of Little Texas, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Edd Jr. “Red” Yarbrough, her grandson Ian, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Talley. Mrs. Yarbrough is survived by her children Debra A. Spratlin, Steven Kenneth (Becky) Yarbrough, Daryl Alan Yarbrough, Tony “Randy” Yarbrough and Robert Earl Yarbrough; her grandchildren Kristopher (Michelle) Yarbrough, Courtney (Silverio) ...

Janice Dawson Tyson, born on August 15, 1958, went to her eternal home on July 12, 2025, at 11:55 pm surrounded and comforted by family and friends.  The family finds peace in knowing that she has been reunited with her soulmate of almost 50 years. She will be remembered as a feisty, strong woman who was a devoted mother, wife, and friend to many.   She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Carroll Tyson, her father Bobby Dawson, her mother Ruby Dawson, ...

William Douglas Ledbetter, 70, of Shorter died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. A memorial service will be held July 19, 2025, at 10:00 am at Bradford’s Chapel. Mr. Ledbetter was preceded in death by his partner Bob Wilson, his mother Joyce Oyler, and his father Clifford Ledbetter. He is survived by his siblings Roy Ledbetter, Lynn (BJ) Ledbetter, Pam Smith, Mike Ledbetter, and Samantha (Kenny) Scruggs; and numerous nieces and ...

Mary Carolyn Norman, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family, who affectionately called her “Aunt Care.” Born on December 23, 1940, in Ramer, Alabama, Carolyn was known for her generous spirit. With a heart for giving, she supported many charitable causes and quietly blessed others in meaningful ways throughout her life. With strength and perseverance, Carolyn triumphed over breast cancer twice and ...

Patsy Ann Ledbetter Griffith, 86, of Guntersville, died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Lake Martin Community Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 5:00 pm at Salem Macon Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at 4:00 pm prior to the service in the church. Mrs. Griffith is survived by her children Anna (Jerry) Lee, Teresa (Randy) Martin, and Mark (Kim) Griffith; her grandchildren Laura Norrell, ...

Harmon Lamar Adkison, known to folks as Lamar or Unca Mar or just Mar, left this earth on Monday, June 9, 2025, to be with the Lord.  He leaves behind a nephew Russell (Addie) Adkison and grandniece Cassie, along with relatives in south Alabama, Mississippi and Texas.  He was a loving son to his mother Thelma and father Harmon and cared selflessly for both in sickness and in health.  He gave that same love to his brother Gordon and Gordon’s family until his last day on ...