Crenshaw County Obituary Search
Crenshaw County obituary records are available through The Luverne Journal newspaper, local funeral homes, the Luverne Public Library, and the Crenshaw County Historical Society. Marriage, probate, and land records date back to 1866. Genealogy Trails has historical death notices from Crenshaw County newspapers. FamilySearch has Alabama Probate Records from 1809 to 1985, Estate Files from 1830 to 1976, and a specific Probate Estate Records Index covering estate files from 1866 to 1915.
Crenshaw County Quick Facts
Crenshaw County Probate Court
The Crenshaw County Probate Court handles estate matters including wills and probate files. Marriage, probate, and land records date back to 1866 when the county was formed.
| Address | 29 S Glenwood Ave, Luverne, AL 36049 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 335-6568 |
| Fax | (334) 335-4749 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, probate records are public records. Anyone can request copies of wills and estate files.
Crenshaw County Newspapers
The Luverne Journal is the main newspaper serving Crenshaw County. It publishes obituaries for Luverne and the surrounding area.
Genealogy Trails has historical death notices at genealogytrails.com/ala/crenshaw. 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 Crenshaw County obituaries.
Legacy.com collects obituaries from newspapers and funeral homes across Alabama. Search their site for current Crenshaw County death notices.
Crenshaw County Obituary Resources
The Luverne Public Library can help researchers find local obituary records. They are located at 148 E 3rd St, Luverne, AL 36049. Phone: 334-335-5326.
The Crenshaw County Historical Society also helps with genealogy research. Email: crenshawcoalhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. They maintain local files that may include obituary clippings not available online.
Crenshaw County Funeral Homes
Local funeral homes in the Luverne 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.
Crenshaw County is rural and some residents may have used funeral homes in Montgomery or other larger nearby cities 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.
Crenshaw County Historical Records
FamilySearch has free digitized records for Crenshaw County including:
- Alabama Probate Records from 1809 to 1985
- Alabama Estate Files from 1830 to 1976
- Probate Estate Records Index to Estate Files from 1866 to 1915
Genealogy Trails has transcribed death notices from Crenshaw County newspapers. This free resource includes historical obituaries.
USGenWeb Archives maintains additional transcribed records for Crenshaw County. This free volunteer-run site has records that genealogists have contributed over the years.
Ancestry.com includes Alabama probate records covering Crenshaw County. Many libraries offer free access to Ancestry Library Edition.
How to Search Crenshaw County Obituaries
For recent obituaries in Crenshaw County, start with The Luverne Journal 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 Estate Records Index from 1866 to 1915 can help you locate early estate files.
Find a Grave has burial records for Crenshaw 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 Luverne Public Library at 334-335-5326 and the Crenshaw County Historical Society can help with records 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 Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County includes Luverne (the county seat), Brantley, Glenwood, Rutledge, and other communities. Luverne is the largest town and location of the courthouse.
None of the cities in Crenshaw County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page. For obituary searches in any Crenshaw County city, use the county-level resources on this page.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. Montgomery newspapers sometimes carry Crenshaw County obituaries since Montgomery is the nearest large city.
Crenshaw County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit along with Coffee County. Some court records might overlap between these counties depending on where cases were filed.
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