Search Conecuh County Obituary Records
Conecuh County obituary records are available through The Evergreen Courant newspaper, local funeral homes, and the Evergreen-Conecuh Public Library. Judge Stephen Flemming oversees the probate court, with Chief Clerk Cathy Garner managing day-to-day operations. The county maintains marriage, probate, and land records. The probate office offers online services through their portal. Note that due to privacy laws, Conecuh County does not provide an online court record database. Genealogy Trails has historical death notices, and FamilySearch has probate order books from 1866 to 1931.
Conecuh County Quick Facts
Conecuh County Probate Court
The Conecuh County Probate Court handles estate matters including wills and probate files. Judge Stephen Flemming oversees the court, with Chief Clerk Cathy Garner managing operations. The county maintains marriage, probate, and land records.
Note that due to privacy laws, Conecuh County does not provide an online court record database. However, the probate office does offer online services for certain records through their portal.
| Address | 111 Court Street, Room 104, Evergreen, AL 36401 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 149, Evergreen, AL 36401 |
| Phone | (251) 578-1221 |
| Website | conecuhcounty.us/probate-office |
| Online Services | ingprobate.com/Conecuh_Probate |
| Circuit Court | conecuh.alacourt.gov |
Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, probate records are public records. Anyone can request copies of wills and estate files.
Conecuh County Newspapers
The Evergreen Courant is the main newspaper serving Conecuh County. It publishes obituaries for Evergreen and the surrounding area.
Genealogy Trails has historical death notices at genealogytrails.com/ala/conecuh. USGenWeb Archives also has transcribed obituaries from historical newspapers.
The Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery has microfilm copies of many old Alabama newspapers that can be searched for Conecuh County obituaries.
Legacy.com collects obituaries from newspapers and funeral homes across Alabama. Search their site for current Conecuh County death notices.
Conecuh County Obituary Resources
The Evergreen-Conecuh Public Library can help researchers find local obituary records. They are located at 201 Park Street, Evergreen, AL 36401. Phone: 251-578-2670.
The library may have obituary clipping files and other resources not available online. They can also help you access genealogy databases.
Conecuh County Funeral Homes
Local funeral homes in the Evergreen 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.
Conecuh County is rural and some residents may have used funeral homes in larger nearby cities like Montgomery depending on family preferences.
Legacy.com is another good resource for finding funeral home obituaries. They aggregate death notices from multiple sources.
Dignity Memorial operates locations across Alabama. Their searchable archive at dignitymemorial.com covers all their funeral homes.
Conecuh County Historical Records
FamilySearch has free digitized records for Conecuh County including:
- Alabama Probate Records from 1809 to 1985
- Alabama Estate Files from 1830 to 1976
- Probate Order Books from 1866 to 1931
Genealogy Trails has transcribed death notices from Conecuh County newspapers. This free resource includes historical obituaries.
USGenWeb Archives maintains additional transcribed records for Conecuh County. This free volunteer-run site has records that genealogists have contributed over the years.
Ancestry.com includes Alabama probate records covering Conecuh County. Many libraries offer free access to Ancestry Library Edition.
How to Search Conecuh County Obituaries
For recent obituaries in Conecuh County, start with The Evergreen Courant and Legacy.com. Most obituaries from the past few years will be found through these sources.
For older obituaries, check Genealogy Trails and FamilySearch first since they are free. The probate office online portal can help you search for certain records.
Find a Grave has burial records for Conecuh County cemeteries. This free site can help you find the date of death and burial location, then you can search newspaper archives more effectively.
Note that due to privacy laws, Conecuh County does not have an online court record database. For court records, you may need to contact the office directly or visit in person.
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 Conecuh County
Conecuh County includes Evergreen (the county seat), Castleberry, Repton, and other communities. Evergreen is the largest town and location of the courthouse.
None of the cities in Conecuh County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page. For obituary searches in any Conecuh County city, use the county-level resources on this page.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. Monroe County and Escambia County newspapers sometimes carry Conecuh County obituaries.
Conecuh County is part of the 35th Judicial Circuit. Some court records might overlap with other areas depending on where cases were filed.
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