Funeral Homes in Verbena, AL

Facts about the city

Verbena, also known as Summerfield, is an unincorporated community in southeastern Chilton County, Alabama, United States. Named for the indigenous flower, Verbena developed into a popular resort location for the more affluent citizenry of Montgomery, the state's capital, during the yellow fever outbreaks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many stately homes, some of which have undergone recent renovation and restoration, line the streets of the town as a reminder of this historic past.The town was built beside the railroad currently owned by CSX Transportation. In its heyday, Verbena had two hotels, a bank, a post office, and a general store. Many of those buildings are gone or boarded up today, but the Verbena United Methodist Church still stands on County Road 59 near the town's center.According to the U.S. Census in 1890, Verbena showed a population of 756, making it the largest community in Chilton County.

Verbena Obituaries

It was disclosed by Flint Journal on July 4th, 2015 that Mary Magdalene "Tu Tu" Peoples (Price) died in Flint, Michigan.  Ms. Peoples was 79 years old and was born in Verbena, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Magdalene "Tu Tu"'s life.

It was noted by The Sun Herald on February 14th, 2013 that Curtis Hubert Spear perished in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Spear was 91 years old and was born in Verbena, AL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Curtis Hubert's life.

It was written on October 28th, 2012 that Tammy Cuthbert (Dixon) passed away in Verbena, Alabama.  Ms. Cuthbert was 50 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Tammy's life.

It was revealed on October 28th, 2012 that Tammy Cuthbert (Dixon) passed away in Verbena, Alabama.  Ms. Cuthbert was 50 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tammy's life.

It was revealed by The Chronicle on March 25th, 2012 that Susan Irene Oliver (Davis) passed away in Chehalis, Washington.  Ms. Oliver was 80 years old and was born in Verbena, AL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Susan Irene's life.

It was disclosed by Ventura County Star on March 30th, 2011 that Carrie Mae Turner (Cook) passed away in Oxnard, California.  Ms. Turner was 78 years old and was born in Verbena, AL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carrie Mae's life.

History

Named for the indigenous verbena, Verbena developed into a popular resort location for the more affluent citizenry of Montgomery, Alabama the state's capital, during the yellow fever outbreaks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many stately homes, some of which have undergone recent renovation and restoration, line the streets of the town as a reminder of this historic past. Verbena is an unincorporated area community in southeastern Chilton County, Alabama County, Alabama, United States. . .