Lowndes County Obituary Records

Lowndes County obituary records can be found through local newspapers, funeral homes, and the probate court in Hayneville. The Lowndes Signal newspaper publishes death notices for the area. The probate court has some of the oldest records in Alabama, with marriage records from 1830 and birth and death records from 1879. NewspaperObituaries.net has over 30 obituary indexes for the county. Genealogy Trails also has transcribed death notices from historical newspapers. For recent obituaries, check funeral homes and Legacy.com. The county shares the 2nd Judicial Circuit with Butler and Crenshaw counties.

Lowndes County Probate Court

The Lowndes County Probate Court handles estate matters, wills, and marriage records. When you cannot find an obituary, probate records often list family members and heirs. The court has some of the oldest records in the state.

Available records include marriage records from 1830, land records from 1830, birth records from 1879, death records from 1879, probate records from 1870, and military discharge records from 1919.

Records from February 28, 2002 to present are available online at ingprobate.com/Lowndes_Probate.

Lowndes County Newspapers

The Lowndes Signal is the local newspaper serving Lowndes County. It publishes obituaries for residents throughout the county.

Historical records include the Lowndes County Chronicle, which published in the 1800s. The Family History Library has excerpts from December 1843.

For current obituaries, check Legacy.com for Lowndes County listings. The Montgomery Advertiser from neighboring Montgomery County may also have obituaries for Lowndes County residents.

Online Obituary Resources

Several online databases have Lowndes County obituary records:

• NewspaperObituaries.net - over 30 obituary indexes at newspaperobituaries.net/alabama/lowndes-county-obituaries.htm
• Genealogy Trails - transcribed death notices at genealogytrails.com/ala/lowndes
• Newspapers.com Obituary Index (1800s-current) on Ancestry

These free and subscription resources can help you find death notices from different time periods.

Historical Probate Records

FamilySearch has several collections that can help with obituary research when you cannot find a newspaper notice:

• Will Records 1861-1899
• Minutes and Record of Final Settlement 1870-1906
• Administrator's Record 1870-1944
• Executors Records 1870-1945
• Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985

These probate records list family members and provide dates that can help narrow your newspaper search. They often name spouses, children, and other heirs. Even if you cannot find an obituary, probate records can give you information about the family.

Lowndes County has some of the oldest records in Alabama. Marriage records go back to 1830 and birth and death records to 1879. These older records can help with family research when newspapers from that era are hard to find.

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. The certificate shows the date and cause of death along with burial information.

Lowndes County Funeral Homes

Contact funeral homes in Hayneville and surrounding areas for obituary archives. Many funeral homes keep records going back decades and can help you find death notices even if they are not posted online.

Funeral homes in neighboring Montgomery County may also have handled services for Lowndes County residents, especially those from the northern part of the county.

Lowndes County Public Library

The Lowndes County Public Library has genealogy resources that can assist with your research. Contact the library for information about local history collections and obituary access. The staff can help you get started with your research.

The library may have access to subscription databases like Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com that you can use for free with a library card. These databases contain historical newspapers and obituary indexes.

Cities in Lowndes County

Lowndes County includes Hayneville, Fort Deposit, Letohatchee, Mosses, and several smaller communities. All residents use Lowndes County resources for obituary research.

The county is rural with a small population. Funeral homes in Hayneville often serve the entire county. If you cannot find a funeral home in Lowndes County, check funeral homes in Montgomery which is nearby.

Hayneville is the county seat and has the courthouse and probate records. The town is small but has played an important role in Alabama history.

Nearby Counties

Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties, especially the Montgomery Advertiser. These counties border Lowndes County.

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