Obituaries Articles

MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

Matthew Spencer Awbrey was born in Opelika, on Feb. 9, 2005, to Thomas “Tommy” R. Awbrey Jr. and Cari Spencer Awbrey. He passed away at his home on Dec. 14, 2023. He was 18 years old.Matthew is survived by his parents, Tommy and Cari and his brothers, Brett (Jamie)...

Geraldine “Gerry” Lanier

Mrs. Geraldine (Gerry) McQueen Lanier, 93, of Opelika, went to be home with her Savior and Lord at Arbor Springs on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Memorial services are planned for 10:30 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Trinity Methodist Church in Opelika. The family will...

Ira Jay Ruff II

Ira Jay Ruff II, 61, died on Dec.13 2023, at his family home. Mr. Ruff was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Jay Ruff and Alice Lumpkin Ruff as well as his brother Gene Ruff. Ira Ruff is survived by his daughter, Katie Ruff; son in law, Brandon McMillan; and two...

Betty Jean Walton

1928 – 2023 Betty Jean was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Opelika, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2023. She loved life, her family, her Lord and Savior and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

JAMES M. HOOKER

Jim Hooker passed away on April 6, 2023, in his home in Opelika. He was born on Dec. 27, 1936 in Tallassee, Alabama. He served in the United States...

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BENNIE GOOCH

Mr. Bennie Gooch passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on April 7, 2023. He was born in Selmer, Tennessee, on Nov. 28, 1937, and graduated with...

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EARLENE HUNTER DENT

Earlene Hunter Dent, 97, passed away quietly on Friday, April 7, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents...

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MADDLINE WHITE FOSHEE

Maddline White Foshee, 89, of Opelika, passed away on March 31, 2023, at her home. Maddline was born Aug. 25, 1933, to William Cary and Freddie...

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ROGER DALE MCCRELESS

Roger Dale McCreless, 72, passed away from aplastic anemia on March 25, 2023, at Bethany House in Auburn. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Haleyville,...

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MILDRED B. DAVIS

Mildred B. Davis passed away peacefully on March 27. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sally Bellflower, and brothers Elbert,...

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