Tallapoosa County Obituaries
Tallapoosa County obituary records are available through the Alexander City Outlook, Dadeville Record, and local funeral homes. The Probate Court has offices in Dadeville, Alexander City, and Tallassee. Records at the courthouse include marriage and probate files from 1835 and limited birth and death records from 1881-1991. FamilySearch has digitized general indexes to records from 1835-1949. Legacy.com aggregates current obituaries for both Tallapoosa County and the city of Dadeville specifically.
Tallapoosa County Quick Facts
Tallapoosa County Probate Court
The Tallapoosa County Probate Court has three office locations to serve the county. The main office is in Dadeville, with satellite offices in Alexander City and Tallassee. This makes the court accessible to residents across the county.
Dadeville Office (Main)
| Address | 125 North Broadnax Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 |
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| Phone | (256) 825-4266 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Alexander City Office
| Address | 395 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL 35010 |
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| Phone | (256) 234-3264 |
| Hours | Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Tallassee Office
| Address | 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078 |
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| Phone | (334) 252-1804 |
| Hours | Monday Only, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Website | tallaco.com |
The Probate Judge maintains several types of historical records:
- Birth and death records (1881-1991, limited)
- Marriage records from 1835
- Probate records from 1835
The Clerk Circuit Court has divorce and court records if needed for research.
Tallapoosa County Newspapers
Two newspapers serve different parts of Tallapoosa County:
- Alexander City Outlook - serves Alexander City and eastern county
- Dadeville Record - serves Dadeville and the county seat area
Both papers publish obituaries for local residents. Check the paper serving the area where the deceased lived for best results.
Legacy.com has separate sections for Tallapoosa County and Dadeville obituaries:
Tallapoosa County Records Research
Researching Tallapoosa County obituaries is easier thanks to the multiple probate office locations. You can visit the office closest to where the deceased lived.
The Tallapoosa County Public Library can assist with local research. Libraries often have newspaper collections and other materials not available online.
Tallapoosa County Funeral Homes
Funeral homes in Dadeville and Alexander City serve Tallapoosa County families. Contact them directly for obituary information. Many keep records going back years.
Alexander City is the largest city in the county and has more funeral home options. If you cannot find records from Dadeville funeral homes, check those in Alexander City.
Funeral homes often maintain detailed records even if they do not post everything online. A phone call can frequently get you information faster than internet searches.
How to Search Tallapoosa County Obituaries
Start with Legacy.com for recent obituaries. The site has separate sections for Tallapoosa County and Dadeville. Search both to find local death notices.
FamilySearch has free digitized records for Tallapoosa County:
- General Indexes to Records (1835-1949)
- Alabama Probate Records collection (1809-1985)
The USGenWeb Archives Project has contributed materials for Tallapoosa County. These free resources include transcribed obituaries and other vital records.
Find a Grave lists burial records for Tallapoosa County cemeteries. Use this to find burial dates and locations, then search newspapers from that time period.
The county's three probate office locations make in-person research more convenient. Call ahead to confirm hours, especially for the Tallassee office which is only open on Mondays.
Death certificates from Alabama are restricted for 25 years under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21. The Alabama Department of Public Health charges $15 for the first copy.
Nearby Counties
Tallapoosa County borders several other Alabama counties. Obituaries may have appeared in newspapers from neighboring areas.
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