Access Macon County Obituaries
Macon County obituary records are available through The Tuskegee News, local funeral homes, and the probate court. Tuskegee serves as the county seat and is home to Tuskegee University. Several funeral homes in Tuskegee maintain online obituary archives including McKenzie's, Corbitt's, and Burton's. The probate court has marriage, probate, and land records from 1835. FamilySearch has probate records from 1834-1930 on microfilm. The county is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. Legacy.com has a searchable Tuskegee obituary section for recent death notices.
Macon County Quick Facts
Macon County Probate Court
The Macon 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 Probate Judge has marriage, probate, and land records from 1835. Online land records date back to June 3, 1997.
| Address | 101 E Rosa Parks Ave, #101, Tuskegee, AL 36083-1731 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 724-2611 |
| Hours | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST, Monday - Friday |
| Website | maconalabama.com/services/probate_court |
| Online Records | Access Probate and Land Records |
| Circuit Court | macon.alacourt.gov |
The Tuskegee News
The Tuskegee News is the local newspaper serving Macon County. Published by Tuskegee Media, it covers local events and publishes obituaries for area residents.
For current obituaries, search Legacy.com at legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/tuskegee.
The USGenWeb Archives Project has transcribed Macon County records that may include historical obituaries.
Macon County Funeral Homes
Funeral homes in Macon County post obituaries on their websites. If you know which funeral home handled services, check their site first. Many keep archives going back several years.
Major funeral homes serving Macon County include:
- McKenzie's Funeral Home, Inc. - 1509 Notasulga Rd, PO Box 830088, Tuskegee, AL 36083 - Phone: (334) 727-1750 - mckenziesfh.com
- Corbitt's Funeral Home - PO Box 830036, Tuskegee, AL 36083 - Phone: (334) 727-1810 - corbittsfuneralhome.com
- Burton's Funeral Home - 607 E Martin Luther King Hwy, Tuskegee, AL 36083 - Phone: (334) 727-2120 - burtonsfuneralhome.com
- Peoples Funeral Home of Tuskegee - peoplesfuneralhometuskegeeal.com
Historical Probate Records
FamilySearch has probate records from 1834-1930 on microfilm that can help when you cannot find an obituary. These records list family members and provide dates that can help narrow your newspaper search. The probate court has original records going back to 1835.
The Macon County Public Library has local history resources. Vital records are available at the Macon County Health Department. The library may also have access to genealogy databases like Ancestry.com that you can use for free.
Macon County has a rich history connected to Tuskegee University (formerly Tuskegee Institute). Records related to the university and its community may be available through the university library and archives.
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.
How to Search Macon County Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com and search for Tuskegee or Macon County, Alabama. Most obituaries from the past few years will appear in the results. You can also check funeral home websites directly for recent death notices.
For older obituaries, try these resources:
- FamilySearch - Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
- FamilySearch - Macon County probate records 1834-1930
- USGenWeb Archives Project - Macon County
- Find a Grave - burial records for county cemeteries
- Funeral home websites - many have online archives
- The Tuskegee News archives
- Newspapers.com - historical newspaper archives (subscription)
The county government website at maconalabama.com has information about county services and records access. Online land records date back to June 3, 1997, and probate records are available through their website.
If you know where someone is buried in Macon County, use Find a Grave to get the death date. Then you can search The Tuskegee News archives for that time period to find the obituary.
Cities in Macon County
Macon County includes Tuskegee, Notasulga, Shorter, Franklin, and several smaller communities. All residents use Macon County resources for obituary research.
Tuskegee is the county seat and home to Tuskegee University. Most obituary resources are located in Tuskegee. The town has several funeral homes that serve the entire county.
Because Macon County borders Montgomery County, some residents may have used funeral homes in Montgomery. If you cannot find an obituary in Macon County resources, check Montgomery area funeral homes and the Montgomery Advertiser.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. These counties border Macon County.
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