Obituaries

Barbara Sue Smith, affectionately known as “Aunt Sue” to many, including those not related by blood, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79, at Florence Hand in LaGrange, Georgia. Sue was born in…

Vivian Harper Harrell was born on March 11, 1934, in Siluria Alabama and passed from this earth into Christ’s loving arms on January 20, 2026. "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live,…

Joseph Perry Simms (Jody), age 66, of Lanett, Alabama, passed away January 6, 2026 in Lagrange, Georgia. Born April 30, 1959 in Langdale, Alabama. Jody was a well known and loved, lifelong resident of the Valley. He…

Nancy Williams Hornsby, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Bethany House, in Auburn, AL. Nancy was born September 12,1945 in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Nancy was a woman of many talents, but she was…

Mr. William Ashley Lott, 54, of West Point, Georgia, gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in LaGrange Georgia. Mr. Lott was born on August 14, 1971 in Valley, Alabama to the late Walter and Lynda…

Mary Jane Phelps, 79, of Valley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1946, in Dadeville, Alabama, and spent her life caring deeply…

Ms. Sharon Rypkema, 84 of West Point, passed away Thursday, December 11th at her residence. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday January the 10th, at 1:30 PM EST at Valley-Point Funeral Home. The…

Rhonda Jeanne Jordan (Perry) age 69, of Phenix City, Alabama, born December 26, 1955 born in Anaheim, California to Aubrey Johnny Perry and Blanche Strain Perry entered into The Lord’s Kingdom December 8th, 2025 at…

William “Bill” Eaves Rowden, age 81, passed away on December 5, 2025. Born on March 27, 1944, in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. Bill was the son of Joseph G. Rowden, Sr. , and Margaret Eaves Rowden. Bill graduated…

George Ronald Smith, known lovingly as Uncle Bubba, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a resident of LaGrange, Georgia, and was born in Valley, Alabama, to Ronald G. Smith and Sue H. Smith.…

Mr. Steven Earl Hill, 62, formerly of Valley, passed away on Tuesday, December 2nd at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Mr. Hill was born on February 21, 1963 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After high…