All Obituaries

     Mrs. Sharon Louise Blackman, age 60, of Valley, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the the West Georgia Hospice in Lagrange, Georgia.        A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:00P.M. EST at Happy Valley Baptist Church. The Reverend John Samanie, Jr. officiating. Her family will be visiting with family members and friends at the church beginning at 12:00 noon EST.     ...

Doris Cook Garnett, age 95, of Valley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Mrs. Garnett was born in Fairfax, Alabama to the late William and Linnie Mangus Cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard  C. “Boochie” Garnett, Jr.   Mrs. Garnett worked and retired from the West Point Stevens Fairfax Mill. Mrs. Garnett joined the Fairfax First Baptist Church at a very young age.  Over the...

     Mrs. Tommie H. Brown, age 89, of Valley, Alabama passed away on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at her residence.      Mrs. Brown was born on February 23rd, 1933 in Langdale, Alabama to the late Rush and Thelma Hall. She was the first drum major at Valley High School in 1951. She loved the Lord and was a charter member of Fairview Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 60years, sang in the choir, and worked with the children’s church. She...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Moore, age 76, of Cusseta, Alabama went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 20th, 2023.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and James Monroe and sister Shirlene Waldrop.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lanell Moore; son, Jefferey Moore (Tonya); Grandchildren, Kadie Bailey (Will), Kyle Moore(Laurel),Ashlyn Looser (Cj), Dylan Williams(Pamala), Kensley and Chance Taylor; Great Grand children, Makenna Moore, Oaklyn...

     Mrs. Letha Ann Wesson, age 75, of Huguley, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.      Mrs. Wesson was born on April 7th, 1947. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed going to several area churches and reading her Bible. She was a dog lover and enjoyed watching Alabama football and NASCAR with her family.      Mrs. Wesson is survived by her husband, Donald...

     Mr. James Anthony Meadows, age 56, of Lanett, Alabama passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 15, 2023      Mr. Meadows was born in Langdale, Alabama on July 3, 1966 to James Calvin Meadows ad Pam Brown Meadows.      After graduation, he attended Southern Union Community College where he earned his associates degree in Electronic Engineering and Technology. In 1990, he began working in the maintenance department for Mobil and Exxon...

     Mrs. Terry Atkins Edmondson, age 71, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.      Terry was born on June 6th, 1951 in Langdale, Alabama. She was an avid Atlanta Braves and university of Alabama fan. She enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises.      Terry is survived by her sons, Jody Edmondson (Tammy) and Cody Edmondson (Crystal); grandson, Brady...

     Mr. Johnny “JL” Strickland, age 82, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on December 25th, 2023 at EAMC Lanier Hospital in Valley, Alabama.      Mr. Strickland was born on January 7th, 1940 in Roanoke, Alabama. He was an avid writer, writing articles for the Valley Times News, Southern Living magazine, Readers Digest, and multiple other newspapers. He wrote monologue jokes for Jay Leno for The Tonight Show and wrote books that are sold on Amazon. He...

     Ms. Robin Engelman Helton, age 54, of Valley, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.      Robin is survived by her former spouse, Kevin Helton; brother, Scott Engelman (Michelle); brothers-in-law, Don Helton and Brian Helton; nieces and nephews, Blake Engelman, Samantha Engelman, Christin Dunn (Steven), Skylar Carswell (Joseph), Taylor Smith, Jordan Helton, Jacob Helton, Avin Helton, and Lara...

     Mr. Dennis Byron “Paw Paw” Turner, age 67 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at his residence.      Dennis was born on November 19th, 1955 in Langdale, Alabama to the late June and Jeanette Turner. He was a member of Pine Grove Church in Opelika, Alabama. He was an avid University of Alabama fan who was hardworking, loving, and caring. He was a mechanic and jack of all trades who could handle any problem brought...