Access Covington County Obituary Records
Covington County obituary records are available through the Andalusia Star-News newspaper, local funeral homes, and the Covington Historical Society. The probate office maintains marriage, probate, and land records. The office offers online services through their website and portal. GenealogyBuffs.com has a Covington County Obituary and Death Notices Collection. FamilySearch has Alabama Probate Records from 1809 to 1985, Estate Files from 1830 to 1976, and Probate Records specifically from 1882 to 1990 covering Covington County.
Covington County Quick Facts
Covington County Probate Court
The Covington County Probate Court handles estate matters including wills and probate files. The office maintains marriage, probate, and land records. They offer online services through their website and a separate portal for record searches.
| Address | 1K N Court Square, Andalusia, AL 36420 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 428-2512 |
| Fax | (334) 428-2531 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | covingtonprobateoffice.com |
| Online Services | ingprobate.com/Covington_Probate |
| Circuit Court | covington.alacourt.gov |
Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, probate records are public records. Anyone can request copies of wills and estate files.
Covington County Newspapers
The Andalusia Star-News is the main newspaper serving Covington County. It publishes obituaries for Andalusia, Opp, Florala, and the surrounding area.
GenealogyBuffs.com has a Covington County Obituary and Death Notices Collection that includes historical records from the area.
USGenWeb Archives also has transcribed obituaries from historical Covington County newspapers. This free volunteer-run site has records that genealogists have contributed.
Legacy.com collects obituaries from newspapers and funeral homes across Alabama. Search their site for current Covington County death notices.
Covington County Obituary Resources
The Covington Historical Society can help researchers find local obituary records. They are located at Historical Central St, PO Box 1582, Andalusia, AL 36420. Phone: 334-222-3145.
The historical society maintains local files that may include obituary clippings and death notices not available online. They can assist with in-person research and have materials dating back many years.
Covington County Funeral Homes
Various funeral homes serve Covington County including those in Andalusia, Opp, and Florala. They 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.
Legacy.com is another good resource for finding funeral home obituaries. They aggregate death notices from multiple sources.
Dignity Memorial operates locations across the region. Their searchable archive at dignitymemorial.com covers all their funeral homes.
Some Covington County residents may have used funeral homes in Dothan or other nearby cities depending on family preferences.
Covington County Historical Records
FamilySearch has free digitized records for Covington County including:
- Alabama Probate Records from 1809 to 1985
- Alabama Estate Files from 1830 to 1976
- Probate Records specifically from 1882 to 1990
GenealogyBuffs.com has a Covington County Obituary and Death Notices Collection that includes historical records.
USGenWeb Archives maintains transcribed records for Covington County. This free site has obituaries and death notices that genealogists have contributed over the years.
Ancestry.com includes Alabama probate records covering Covington County. Many libraries offer free access to Ancestry Library Edition.
How to Search Covington County Obituaries
For recent obituaries in Covington County, start with the Andalusia Star-News and Legacy.com. Most obituaries from the past few years will be found through these sources.
For older obituaries, check GenealogyBuffs.com and FamilySearch first since they are free. The probate office online portal can help you search for estate files that might include death information.
Find a Grave has burial records for Covington 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 Covington Historical Society at 334-222-3145 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 Covington County
Covington County includes Andalusia (the county seat), Opp, Florala, Red Level, and other communities. Andalusia is the largest city and location of the courthouse.
None of the cities in Covington County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page. For obituary searches in any Covington County city, use the county-level resources on this page.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. Covington County borders Florida, so some residents may have obituaries in Florida newspapers as well.
Covington County is part of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Some court records might overlap with other areas depending on where cases were filed. The county also borders Okaloosa County and Walton County in Florida.
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