Marshall County Obituary Records
Marshall County obituary records are available through local newspapers, funeral homes, and the probate court in Guntersville. The Guntersville Advertiser-Gleam and Sand Mountain Reporter publish death notices for the area. The probate court has marriage, probate, and land records from 1836, with birth and death records from 1920. FamilySearch has miscellaneous circuit and probate files from 1836-1950 and an estate index from about 1836-1959. Legacy.com has a searchable Marshall County obituary section. The county is located on Lake Guntersville in northern Alabama.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Probate Court
The Marshall County Probate Court handles estate matters, wills, and marriage records. When you cannot find an obituary, probate records often list family members and heirs.
Available records include marriage, probate, and land records from 1836, and birth and death records from 1920.
| Address | 425 Gunter Ave, Suite 110, Guntersville, AL 35976 |
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| Phone | (256) 571-7764 |
| Probate Judge | Honorable Andrea Lecroy |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | marshallal.gov/departments/probate |
| Circuit Court | marshall.alacourt.gov |
Marshall County Newspapers
Two newspapers serve Marshall County and publish obituaries for local residents:
- The Guntersville Advertiser-Gleam - covers Guntersville and surrounding areas
- Sand Mountain Reporter - covers Albertville and the Sand Mountain area
For current obituaries, search Legacy.com at legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/marshall-county.
Marshall County Funeral Homes
Contact funeral homes in the Guntersville area 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.
Major cities with funeral homes include Guntersville, Albertville, Boaz, and Arab.
Historical Probate Records
FamilySearch has several collections for Marshall County that can help with obituary research:
- Miscellaneous Circuit and Probate Files 1836-1950
- Estate Index ca. 1836-1959
- Alabama Estate Files 1830-1976
- Marshall County Estate Records 1836-1900
- Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
The USGenWeb Archives Project also has transcribed Marshall County records.
Marshall County Health Department
The Marshall County Health Department can provide vital records information.
| Address | 150 Judy Smith Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976 |
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Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, death certificates are restricted for 25 years. After 25 years, death records may be accessible to the public per state law. Request copies from the Alabama Department of Public Health for $15.
How to Search Marshall County Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com and search for Marshall County or Guntersville, Alabama. Most obituaries from the past few years will appear in the results. You can also check funeral home websites directly for current death notices.
For older obituaries, try these resources:
- FamilySearch - Miscellaneous Circuit and Probate Files 1836-1950
- FamilySearch - Estate Index ca. 1836-1959
- USGenWeb Archives Project - Marshall County
- Find a Grave - burial records for county cemeteries
- Newspapers.com - historical newspaper archives (subscription)
- GenealogyBank - historical newspapers (subscription)
- Ancestry.com - obituary collections and newspaper indexes
Marshall County has records going back to 1836. The probate court has marriage, probate, and land records from the county's earliest days. Birth and death records start from 1920. FamilySearch has digitized many of these older records for free searching.
The Guntersville Advertiser-Gleam and Sand Mountain Reporter are good sources for current obituaries. Your local library may have access to historical issues on microfilm or through subscription databases.
Cities in Marshall County
Marshall County includes Guntersville, Albertville, Boaz, Arab, Grant, Union Grove, and several smaller communities. All residents use Marshall County resources for obituary research.
Guntersville is the county seat and is located on Lake Guntersville. Albertville is the largest city in the county and serves as a commercial hub for the Sand Mountain area. The Sand Mountain Reporter newspaper covers Albertville and the Sand Mountain area while the Guntersville Advertiser-Gleam serves Guntersville and the lake area.
Marshall County is popular for outdoor recreation because of Lake Guntersville. Many new residents have moved here in recent years. Funeral homes in both Guntersville and Albertville serve the county. Boaz and Arab also have funeral homes that may have records for residents of those areas.
The county has a mix of long-time residents and newcomers. For older obituaries, the two main newspapers and the probate court are your best sources. For newer deaths, check funeral home websites first since most now post obituaries online within a day or two of services.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. These counties border Marshall County.
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