Lois Goodson Hardy 1926-2011

Lois Goodson Hardy, age 85, of Opelika, was born in Troy, Ala. on Oct. 25, 1926, and died on Nov. 27, 2011, at Bethany House of Auburn. She was retired from JC Penney. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Hardy; daughter, Judith Marie Cofield; two...

James J. Baird, Jr. 1931-2011

Jim Baird, age 80, passed away on Nov. 27, 2011. He was born on Jan. 22, 1931, in Fairfield, Ala., to James J. and Impi Nissi Baird. He grew up in Bessemer, Ala., where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 88. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute...

Jasper Lee DuBose 1925-2011

A funeral service for Jasper Lee DuBose, 86, of Opelika, was held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2011, at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Burial was held in Rosemere Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. DuBose was born Jan. 27, 1925, in Lee...

Cora Goosby Shorter 1944-2011

A funeral service for Cora Shorter, 67, of Opelika, was held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 26, 2011, at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Garden Hills Cemetery Rev. David Stallion officiated. Shorter, who passed away on Nov. 21, 2011, at her home, was born Feb....

Lennie L. Patterson 1941-2011

Lennie L. Patterson of Salem, passed away on Nov. 26, 2011. She was born on Oct. 18, 1941, in Tallapoosa County, preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Althy Clyde Strong. Patterson was a lifelong resident of Lee County. She was retired from Ampex Corp where...