Coosa County Obituary Records
Coosa County obituary records are available through local newspapers, funeral homes, and the Coosa County Historical Society. The county has birth and death records from 1920 to 1945 at the probate office, with marriage, probate, land, and military records dating back to 1834. The probate office staff are prohibited from conducting genealogy research but can direct you to where documents may be located. FamilySearch has Alabama Probate Records and Estate Files covering the county. The Coosa County Historical Society can help with research not available online.
Coosa County Quick Facts
Coosa County Probate Court
The Coosa County Probate Court handles estate matters including wills and probate files. The county has birth and death records from 1920 to 1945 at the probate office. Marriage, probate, land, and military records date back to 1834.
Note that staff are prohibited from conducting genealogy research. They can only direct you to where documents may be located in the office.
| Address | 9709 US Highway 231, Rockford, AL 35136 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 218, Rockford, AL 35136 |
| Phone | (256) 377-4919 Option 4 |
| coosacountyprobate@outlook.com | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | coosacountyalabama.com/probate |
| Circuit Court | coosa.alacourt.gov |
Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, probate records are public records. Anyone can request copies of wills and estate files.
Coosa County Newspapers
Local newspapers serve Coosa County and publish obituaries for the area. For current obituaries, check Legacy.com and local funeral home websites.
FamilySearch has an Alabama Obituaries collection that includes some Coosa County records. 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 Coosa County obituaries.
Due to the small population, some Coosa County obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties like Tallapoosa, Elmore, or Chilton.
Coosa County Obituary Resources
The Coosa County Historical Society can help researchers find local obituary records. They are located at PO Box 388, Rockford, AL 35136. Email: coosacountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
The historical society maintains local files that may include obituary clippings and death notices not available online. They can assist with in-person research.
Coosa County Funeral Homes
Local funeral homes in the Rockford 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.
Coosa County is rural and some residents may have used funeral homes in larger nearby cities like Alexander City or Sylacauga 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.
Coosa County Historical Records
The probate office has unique local records including birth and death records from 1920 to 1945. Marriage, probate, land, and military records date back to 1834.
FamilySearch has free digitized records for Coosa County including Alabama Probate Records and Estate Files. These can help you find death dates and family connections when obituaries are not available.
FamilySearch also has an Alabama Obituaries collection that includes some Coosa County records.
USGenWeb Archives maintains transcribed records for Coosa County. This free volunteer-run site has obituaries and death notices that genealogists have contributed over the years.
How to Search Coosa County Obituaries
For recent obituaries in Coosa County, start with Legacy.com and local funeral home websites. 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 probate office has birth and death records from 1920 to 1945.
Find a Grave has burial records for Coosa 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 Coosa County Historical Society at coosacountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com can help with records that are not available online.
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 Coosa County
Coosa County includes Rockford (the county seat), Goodwater, and other communities. Rockford is where the courthouse is located. The county is one of the least populous in Alabama.
None of the cities in Coosa County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page. For obituary searches in any Coosa County city, use the county-level resources on this page.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. Alexander City (in Tallapoosa County) and Sylacauga (in Talladega County) papers sometimes carry Coosa County obituaries.
Coosa County is part of the 40th Judicial Circuit along with Clay County. Some court records might overlap between these counties depending on where cases were filed.
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