Calhoun County Obituary Records

Calhoun County obituary records can be found through The Anniston Star newspaper, local funeral homes, and the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. Judge Alice K. Martin oversees the probate court which has marriage records dating back to 1834. The library maintains the Bessie Coleman Robinson Calhoun County Collection that includes deeds and estates. Syscon provides an online search portal for county records. FamilySearch has probate records from 1828 to 1947 available for free. The circuit clerk office also has a public access terminal for record searches.

Calhoun County Probate Court

The Calhoun County Probate Court handles estate matters including wills and probate files. Judge Alice K. Martin oversees the court. Marriage records date back to 1834 and cover through 1979 in their holdings.

The court offers online search capabilities and you can also visit the circuit clerk office where a public access computer terminal is available for record searches.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, probate records are public records. Anyone can request copies of wills and estate files.

Calhoun County Newspapers

The Anniston Star is the main newspaper serving Calhoun County. It publishes obituaries for Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, and the surrounding area.

For older obituaries, USGenWeb Archives has transcribed death notices from historical Calhoun County newspapers. The Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery has microfilm copies of many old newspapers that can be searched.

GenealogyBank and Newspapers.com may have digitized copies of older Calhoun County papers. These require subscriptions but many libraries offer free access to one or both services.

Legacy.com collects obituaries from The Anniston Star and funeral homes in the area. Search their site for current and recent Calhoun County death notices.

Calhoun County Obituary Resources

The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County has valuable genealogy resources including the Bessie Coleman Robinson Calhoun County Collection. This collection includes deeds and estates that can help with death research.

The library can help you access genealogy databases and may have obituary clipping files not available online.

Calhoun County Funeral Homes

Local funeral homes in the Anniston area post obituaries on their websites. If you know which funeral home handled services, check their site first as many keep archives going back several years.

Calhoun County has multiple funeral homes serving Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and other communities. Each maintains their own obituary records.

Dignity Memorial operates locations in the region. Their searchable archive at dignitymemorial.com covers all their Alabama funeral homes.

Legacy.com is another good resource for finding funeral home obituaries across Calhoun County. They aggregate death notices from multiple sources.

Calhoun County Circuit Court

The Calhoun County Circuit Court maintains court records that might be relevant to genealogy research. The circuit clerk office has a public access computer terminal available for searching records.

Court records can sometimes help when trying to establish family connections or verify death dates. The circuit court website is at calhoun.alacourt.gov.

Calhoun County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit along with Cleburne County. Some records might overlap between these counties.

Calhoun County Historical Records

FamilySearch has free digitized records for Calhoun County including probate records from 1828 to 1947. These records can help you find death dates and family connections.

USGenWeb Archives maintains transcribed obituaries for Calhoun County. This is a free volunteer-run site with records that genealogists have contributed over the years.

The Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery has additional resources for Calhoun County research. They can help with records not available online.

Ancestry.com includes Alabama probate records covering Calhoun County. Check if your local library offers free access to Ancestry Library Edition.

How to Search Calhoun County Obituaries

For recent obituaries in Calhoun County, start with The Anniston Star and Legacy.com. Most obituaries from the past few years will be found through these sources.

For older obituaries, check FamilySearch and USGenWeb Archives first since they are free. The Syscon online search portal can help you find probate records.

Find a Grave has burial records for Calhoun County cemeteries. This free site can help you find the date of death and burial location, then you can search newspaper archives more effectively.

The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is an excellent resource for local research. Visit in person to access their genealogy collection and get help from staff.

Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, death certificates are restricted for 25 years. After that period, anyone can request a copy from the Alabama Department of Public Health for $15.

Cities in Calhoun County

Calhoun County includes Anniston (the county seat), Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Hobson City, Weaver, and other communities. Anniston is the largest city and location of the courthouse.

None of the cities in Calhoun County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page. For obituary searches in any Calhoun County city, use the county-level resources on this page.

Nearby Counties

Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. These counties border Calhoun County.

Calhoun County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit along with Cleburne County. Some court records might overlap between these counties depending on where cases were filed.

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