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 SIDNEY LANIER Class of 1957 - Latest News 02-16-2026 - LAUDEN PITTS HAS PASSED We regret to inform you that another classmate has passed. The memory I have of Lauden is that of a very positive man with a constant smile on his face. He will be missed. Ronnie H. Lauden Pitts, 86, passed peacefully on the morning of December 13, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1938, in Alexander City, Alabama, to Marie and C.E. Pitts. Lauden was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life's work helped shape the community he called home. A land developer by trade, he is best known for developing the Sorrento communities throughout Sarasota County - projects that reflected his vision, determination, and long-term commitment to the area. He is survived by his three children: Ansley Kramer (Michael) of Tallahassee; Hansel L. Pitts Jr. of Venice; and Greg Pitts (Edie Hanson) of Los Angeles, California. He was a proud grandfather to Clara, Max and Macy Kramer, and Brandon Pitts, each of whom brought him great joy. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Meeker (Morris) and Tina McCollum. Lauden was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Koonts Pitts, the loving mother of his children. From the moment he first saw her, she held his heart until her passing in 2013. He was also preceded in death by his brother, C.E. Pitts Jr., and his sister, Angelia Brady. A visitation will be held at Farley Funeral Home on January 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00pm, followed by a graveside service at Venice Memorial Gardens at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Venice Theatre, an institution he was devoted to as a board member, a patron and a performer. 09-04-2025 - Are you too old to get the chairs recovered? Subject: Lanier 57 group HelloBilly, A good friend of mine just published this book which will be of interest to our group. Judith Viorst wrote 'Making the Best of What's left'. 'When we're too old to get the chairs reupholstered'  Also you might be interested in knowing that another company in which I was an early substantial investor just received a contract to develop the Golden Dome for our country much like the Iron Dome in Israel which will stop most missiles coming in our space. And we will be working on developing rockets to hit the moon and to actually dig up the rock formation looking for critical minerals. We will be working with some of the folks at Huntsville, Alabama, so I thought this might be of interest to some. We do have four companies that already have robots so we will be using robots to collect the rocks and to load up the space craft for the trip home.  Meanwhile I still play golf but my game has deteriorated with age but then the game was never very good in the first place.  Jack Kushne 09-06-2024 - WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER CLASSMATE We regret to inform you that we have lost another classmate. Madolyn Anderson Radney has passed. As you will see in her Obit, Madolyn has been extremely active in many areas for all of her life. For the last several years, Madolyn was with us on the Reunion Committee, and we enjoyed very much having her with us. She had many friends and will be missed by all. Ronnie Madolyn Anderson Radney Obituary for Madolyn Anderson Radney Madolyn Anderson Radney died peacefully surrounded by family on September 4, 2024. She was born Madolyn Boyd Anderson in Birmingham, Alabama on October 5, 1939. As a child, her family moved to Montgomery, and she graduated from Sidney Lainer High School in 1957. Madolyn attended Auburn University where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and was selected as an Auburn Glomerata Beauty. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Auburn in 1962. She met Tom Radney and they wed on September 8, 1962. As Tom found success in his legal and political careers, Madolyn was his constant and loyal advocate. She kept family and their children as her primary focus and was the steady force behind his accomplishments. Madolyn immersed herself in the Alexander City community and served it in many ways. She was an avid reader and a champion of literacy and the joy of reading books. She was a member of the Adelia M. Russell Library board of directors for almost 40 years and a Laubach Literacy tutor to many local students. She was a member of the board of directors for the Red Cross, The First United Methodist Church Administrative Board as well as the Board of Trustees, The Alexander City Garden Club, and the Study Club. Madolyn was selected as The Outstanding Woman of Alabama for 1968. She was also a talented bridge player where she enjoyed the fellowship of her friends. Madolyn is survived by her four children, Margaret Ellen Radney, Fran Radney Harvey, Hollis Radney Lovett (Michael,) and Thomas Anderson Radney (Catie); Eleven grandchildren, Madolyn Kirby (Cason,) Anna Lee Melnick (PJ), Elizabeth Caroline Harvey, Thomas Noah Lovett, Neil Anderson Radney, Margaret Hollis Harvey, Luke Radney Harvey, Catherine Finlay Radney, William Barrett Lovett, John Radney Lovett, and Cecilia Frances Radney; two great- grandchildren, William Monroe Kirby and Margaret Lyles Kirby; her sister, Margaret Barr Anderson Armor; a very special cousin, Mary Lee Radney; and a loving extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Tom Radney, and her parents, Madolyn Barr Daniel Anderson and James Neil Anderson. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm at The Adelia M. Russell Library, 318 Church Street, Alexander City. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Monday, September 9, 2024 at First United Methodist Church of Alexander City, 3266 US Highway 280, Alexander City. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, gifts be made in Madolyn’s memory to the Adelia M. Russell Library, 318 Church Street or Mamie’s Place Children’s Library, 284 Church Street, Alexander City, Alabama 35010. Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Madolyn Anderson Radney. www,radneyfuneralhome.com Old News |
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