Walker County Obituary Records
Walker County obituary records are available through the Daily Mountain Eagle newspaper and local funeral homes in the Jasper area. The Probate Court at the Courthouse Annex II maintains birth, death, and marriage records. Genealogy Trails has an online collection of death notices and obituaries from Walker County. FamilySearch has digitized Alabama estate files from 1830-1976 that include Walker County materials. The Walker County Genealogical Society can assist with local research. Legacy.com aggregates current obituaries from area newspapers.
Walker County Quick Facts
Walker County Probate Court
The Walker County Probate Court handles wills, estate administration, and vital records. The court has separate sections for the license office and probate court matters. When obituaries cannot be found, probate records may provide names of heirs and family members.
| Address | Walker County Courthouse Annex II, 1900 Third Ave South, Jasper, AL 35501 |
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| Mailing Address | PO Box 502, Jasper, AL 35502-0502 |
| License Office | (205) 384-7291 |
| Probate Court | (205) 384-7281 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | walkercountyprobate.com |
The Probate Judge maintains birth, death, and marriage records. Contact the probate office for specific date ranges of available records. Under Alabama Code Title 12, Chapter 13, probate courts have jurisdiction over estate matters statewide.
Walker County Newspapers
The Daily Mountain Eagle is the main newspaper serving Walker County. Located in Jasper, it publishes obituaries for residents throughout the county.
The paper has been publishing for many years and is the primary source for Walker County obituaries. Check their website for current obituaries and contact them about accessing archives.
For historical obituary research, Genealogy Trails has a collection of death notices and obituaries from Walker County at: genealogytrails.com/ala/walker
Walker County Records Research
Walker County has good resources for obituary research. The combination of the Daily Mountain Eagle archives, Genealogy Trails, and FamilySearch records covers a wide time span.
The Walker County Public Library can assist with local research. Libraries often have newspaper microfilm and other materials not available online.
Walker County Genealogical Society
The Walker County Genealogical Society helps preserve local history and assists with family research.
| Address | PO Box 3408, Jasper, AL 35502-3408 |
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Genealogical society members have researched local families for years. They may have obituary collections or know where to find specific records. Consider contacting them for difficult-to-find obituaries.
Walker County Funeral Homes
Funeral homes in the Jasper area serve Walker County families. Contact them directly for obituary information. Many maintain records going back years.
If you know which funeral home handled services, check their website first. Funeral homes often have archives even if they do not post everything online. A phone call can get information faster than internet searches.
Some Walker County families may have used funeral homes in Birmingham for services. If local searches are unsuccessful, consider checking Jefferson County funeral homes.
How to Search Walker County Obituaries
Start with Legacy.com for recent obituaries. Search by name and filter by Walker County or Jasper to find local death notices.
Genealogy Trails has a free collection of Walker County death notices and obituaries. This volunteer-contributed resource covers historical records.
FamilySearch has free digitized records:
- Alabama Probate Records (1809-1985)
- Alabama Estate Files (1830-1976)
The USGenWeb Archives Project has Walker County materials contributed by volunteers. These free resources supplement other sources.
Find a Grave lists burial records for Walker County cemeteries. Use burial dates and locations to narrow newspaper searches.
The Walker County Genealogical Society may have additional resources. Contact them for help with difficult research questions.
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
Walker County borders several other Alabama counties. Obituaries may have appeared in newspapers from neighboring areas.
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