Obituaries Articles

JAMES (JIM) FRANKLIN CARPENTER

James (Jim) Franklin Carpenter, age 89, of Auburn, passed away on June 20, 2023.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Leila Carpenter. He is survived by his wife Ovilla M. Carpenter; his son, Bruce Carpenter, granddaughter Alana; daughter Amy...

MARIA FERNANDA COSTEIRA

Marie Fernanda Costeira, of Auburn, passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, just three days before her 88th birthday, after battling pancreatic cancer. Marie was born on June 23, 1935, in Ílhavo, Portugal. She immigrated to the United States at the age of two,...

TERRANCE T. JACKSON

Terrance T. Jackson passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on June 20, 2023. He was 43 years old. He was preceded in death by his sister, Francesca Jackson and step-father, Walter Lee Allen Sr. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Angela...

FRANKIE DARLENE VERNON

Frankie Darlene Vernon was born Nov. 12, 1951, in Saginaw, Alabama. Ms. Vernon loved her family and being a member of Society Hill Baptist Church. She loved the beach and loved growing beautiful roses. Ms. Vernon is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Lorese...

W. SAM PRIDGEN

A memorial service for W. Sam Pridgen was held Sept. 10, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Opelika, 301 S. 8th St. Dr. Jeff Meyers presided. W. Sam...

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BRIAN MATTHEW ROBERSON

BRIAN MATTHEW ROBERSON

Brian Matthew Roberson, 48, of Smiths Station, Alabama, entered the gates of Heaven where he joined his son Matthew on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. A...

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JENNIFER MISSROON MILLER

On Aug. 25, 2022, my Jen went to be with her sister, mother and father. Here is where I am supposed to tell you why she died, but I would rather...

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CYNTHIA JANE WINSLETT PAGE

Cynthia Jane Winslett Page, 60, of Salem, Alabama, passed away while at her home on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Funeral services were held Sept. 4,...

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CAROLEE SOMMERS

Carolee Sommers, of Opelika, was born in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County on July 13, 1954, and passed away peacefully at East Alabama Medical...

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KAY PHURROUGH ATCHINSON

Kay was born to James Monroe and Alice Johnson Phurrough on Feb. 22, 1942, and passed away on Aug. 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her...

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COURTNEY MCCALL DANIEL

Memorial services for Courtney McCall Daniel, of Opelika, were held Sept. 3, 2022. The service was held at Church of the Highlands - East Campus,...

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RENICK LEON ABBOTT

Mr. Renick Leon Abbott, 77, of Beauregard, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at St. Vincent’s hospital in Birmingham. A graveside service was held...

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DR. BRYAN LEE DUNCAN

Funeral services for Dr. Bryan Lee Duncan, 80, of Opelika, were held Sept. 3, 2022, at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Opelika. Burial was in Garden...

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