Obituaries | Week of Jan. 19, 2026
MELBERLENE BURDETTE WEBB
Funeral services for Melberlene Burdette Webb, age 86, of Montgomery was held on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. at Dalraida Methodist Church at 3817 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109, with Pastor Alicia Cargill-Chalker, Pastor Matt McCord, Pastor Dave Bearden officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Roanoke with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The family received friends at the church from on Sunday before services began.
Mrs. Webb passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at her residence.
Survivors include: three daughters, Terri Lynn Webb and Pamela Dean Webb, both of Montgomery, and Michelle Lee Walworth (John) of Fairhope; three grandchildren, Danny Walworth (Maddie), Michael Walworth,and Amaris Walworth; three sisters, Evelyn Harmon (Harold) of Lafayette, Joan Henderson and Jane Harris (Ed), both of Roanoke; one brother, Oscar Burdette of Roanoke and several loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Randall Harmon, Jeremy Harmon, Randall Burdette, Kevin Burdette, John Capps, III, Logan Ward and Gabe Harmon.
A Roanoke native, Mrs. Webb was born on Nov. 8, 1939, the daughter of William Manning and Verna Lee Hill Burdette. She was a member of Dalraida Methodist Church, where she served in many areas. She assisted with the Altar’s Guild, Emmaus walk, prayer breakfast, established the pie ministry, was a member of the United Methodist Church Women’s Ministry, served in the Children’s Ministry, VBS and as historian. Mrs. Webb served as a volunteer at Montgomery Cancer Center for many years. She loved going to estate sales, antiquing, farmer’s markets and she loved tennis. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed being outdoors and walking in her neighborhood. Mrs. Webb’s family was everything to her and she especially enjoyed doting on her grandchildren. She enjoyed making her children’s clothes, making her daughter’s bridesmaid dresses and loved quilting with her mother. She enjoyed traveling and never met a stranger. Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Danny Webb; sister, Martha Burdette; brother-in-law, Winston Henderson; and sister-in-law, Joan Burdette.
Memorials may be floral or donations may be made to Dalraida Methodist Church at 3817 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.quattlebaumfuneralhome.com.
KATHLEEN COTNEY
Kathleen A. Cotney, affectionately known as “Kaky” to family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home in Wadley, Alabama, at the age of 94 on Jan. 18, 2026.
Ms Cotney was born in 1931 in Bessemer, Alabama, to Joe H. and Katie Allen Sims. She moved with her family to Chambers County in 1944, where she spent the remainder of her life and became a familiar and trusted presence in the community.
Kathleen was a devoted housewife and mother, placing her family at the center of her life. She worked for two years at the sewing plant in Daviston before beginning a long and dedicated career at the Bank of Wadley, where she retired from after 37 years. Her commitment, reliability and friendly demeanor left a lasting impression on coworkers and customers alike.
She was a faithful member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church, where her faith guided her life and relationships.
Kathleen is survived by her four children, James Ray Cotney Jr. (Sherry) of Wadley, Janice McGill (Phillip) of Wadley, Mark Cotney of Wadley and Lou Ann Tapley of Panama City, Florida; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters - Mary Jim Allen, Joe Ann Allen, and Carolyn Pearce, and son, Arnold Allen Cotney.
Kathleen will be remembered with love for her dedication to her family, her steady work ethic and her quiet faith. Her legacy lives on through the many generations who were blessed to call her mother, grandmother, and friend.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday Jan. 21, at the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery in Daviston, Alabama, at 11 a.m. CST with Brother Jimmy Sprayberry officiating.
Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette is assisting with the arrangements.
