Funeral Services for Mr. William “Big J” Johnson, age 47, of Anniston, AL were held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland at 5:00 P.M. with Rev. Jason Watkins officiating. His visitation was at 3:00 P.M. until service time. Mr. Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his home in Anniston. Mr. Johnson was […]
Mrs. Joyce Ann Morrow Erhardt
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
Funeral Services for Mrs. Joyce Ann Morrow Erhardt, age 80, of Ashland, were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Ben Rosser officiating. A private committal took place at the Ashland City Cemetery. Mrs. Erhardt passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Clay County Nursing Home. She was […]
Mr. Clinton B. Kingery
By ohtadmin | on June 11, 2024
Mr. Clinton B. Kingery, age 88 of Ashland, AL passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Clay County Hospital. There are no services planned at this time. Mr. Kingery was born and raised in Illinois and grew up helping his dad on the farm, making a living for his family. For work, Mr. Kingery primarily was in transportation, […]
Funeral Services for Mr. Dennis James McArthur were held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:30 A.M. at the Ashland First Methodist Church with Rev. Brad Kimble officiating. His family received friends at the church from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:30 A.M. The family requested that anyone who attended the service to please wear Blue in honor of […]
Mrs. Helen Ann Burroughs Pope
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
Friends are invited to share in a celebration of the life of Helen Ann Burroughs Pope on Sunday, June 2, 2024, with visitation 2:00 p.m. followed by her celebration of life 4:00 p.m., at First Methodist Church, Ashland, Alabama with Reverend Ben Rosser, Pastor Brad Kimble, Judge John E. Rochester, and Guin Robinson officiating. Committal service will follow at Ashland […]
Mr. James Dennis McArthur
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
Funeral Services for Mr. Dennis James McArthur will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:30 A.M. at the Ashland First Methodist Church with Rev. Brad Kimble officiating. His family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:30 A.M. The family requests that anyone who attends the service to please wear Blue in […]
Legals
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
IN THE PROBATECOURT OF CLAY COUNTY,ALABAMAEstate of Belinda KayJudd, DeceasedLetters of Testamentaryof said deceased havingbeen granted to the undersigned, to as PersonalRepresentatives over theestate on the 27th day ofMay, 2024, by the Honorable Tammy Sprayberry, Judge ofthe Probate of Clay County,Alabama, notice is herebygiven that all persons having claims against said estateare hereby required to present the same within timeallowed […]
Mr. Allen Micheal Hester
By ohtadmin | on May 16, 2024
Funeral Services for Mr. Allen Micheal Hester, age 27, of Anniston, AL were held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Ashland at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Roger Griffith officiating. He lay in state one hour prior to the service and burial followed at the Springhill Christian Church Cemetery. Allen was a native and lifelong resident of […]
Mr. Phillip Ray “Phil” Pierce
By ohtadmin | on May 07, 2024
Phillip Ray “Phil” Pierce, age 67, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Pierce was born in Talladega, Alabama, graduated from Clay County High School, and later entered the United States Air Force where he served for six years active and reserve. During that time, he worked in tactical aircraft maintenance. He loved being outdoors, and enjoyed […]
Mr. Charles Graham Summerlin, Jr.
By ohtadmin | on April 30, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Graham Summerlin, Jr., age 78, of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, were held on April 21st at Clay County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Summerlin passed away on March 15, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1945 in Lineville, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University and had a 30 year career in animal health pharmaceutical sales. He was […]
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In most cases, obituaries do not include the names or nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws unless they were close to the deceased. Grandchildren are sometimes listed but often numbered instead (…he leaves behind 5 grandchildren).
[Full name] sadly passed away on [date of death] at their home in [place of passing]. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they went. As per [first name]'s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.
Throughout his career, your father made a positive impact on the lives of many. He mentored countless individuals, helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. His dedication to his work and his commitment to excellence set him apart as a true leader in his field.
Even the most sensational obituaries should include key details about the person's life and death. First, you'll want to include the person's name, birth place, age, date of death, location and cause of death (optional).
[Full Name], aged [age of the deceased], passed away peacefully on [date of death], at [location of death]. He/she was born on [date of birth], in [birthplace], to [names of parents]. He/she was a proud resident of [city of residence] and was a 1975 graduate of Holy Cross High School.
Silent funeral is sometimes used as another name for an unattended funeral. These types of direct cremations and burials are becoming more popular. If you choose this type of funeral, the person who has died will be cremated or buried without a funeral service.
Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.
While there are many benefits to writing an obituary, there are also reasons why a family might not want to. Some may feel that it is too personal or private to share with the public, while others may not have the financial means to pay for its publication.
Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal. Other families select a short prayer, a religious quotation, or a line from a poem to place at the end.
An obituary tends to have three distinct parts: the beginning (name, age, date of death, cause of death [if possible to include], work, education); the middle (anecdotes that celebrate the person's life); and the end (so-and-so is survived by, which Chang calls “a very efficient way of saying who's grieving.”)
Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.
Those rates vary greatly depending on the newspaper you choose to publish it in, how many days you want it to run, the length of the obituary, and whether you're including a photo. An average obituary costs anywhere from under $100 to $800 or more.
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Obituaries should not be written in the first person. This means you should not use "I" language. Remember that an obituary is not a personal tribute, like a sympathy card or condolence letter. You should also exclude personal addresses and phone numbers.
Some may feel that it is too personal or private to share with the public, while others may not have the financial means to pay for its publication. Additionally, some families may prefer to grieve privately and not draw attention to the death.
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