Obituaries Articles

DOROTHY “DOT” ANN RICE

She is the love of my life but passed from this life early Saturday morning, June 24, 2023. She is comfortable and at peace, she is healthy and whole in the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Dot was a selfless and kind person who put others needs above her...

MARY  “MAY MAY” CATHERINE BADSKEY

Mary “May May” Catherine Vallely Badskey, 68, of Montgomery, was surrounded by the love of her family as she peacefully passed into our Savior’s loving arms on Thursday, June 22, 2023.   Mary is survived by her husband The Rev. Steve Badskey and by her...

WILLIAM F. HERBERTH III

Mr. William F. Herberth III, 76, of Opelika, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Mr. Herberth was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents William F. Jr. and Loretta Herberth. He was a top salesman for Ellenbee Leggett Performance Foodservice. He married...

JOYCE WILLIAMSON SPEAR

Joyce Williamson Spear, age 86, of Auburn, passed away in her home on June 16, 2023, surrounded by the family she loved. A lifelong member of St. James Methodist Church in Montgomery, Joyce was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend to many....

TAMMY DARLENE BISHOP-CLARK

Tammy Darlene Bishop-Clark of Centre, Alabama, passed away at her home on Aug. 18, 2022. Tammy is survived by her parents Ronald and Marlene Bishop...

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JOHN HENRY ASKEW JR.

John Henry Askew Jr. died at his home at the age of 92 surrounded by loving family and friends. Mr. Askew was born in LaGrange, Georgia, and moved...

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CAROL BISHOP LISENBY

Carol Bishop Lisenby, 69, of Auburn, passed away Aug. 12, 2022, at Bethany House after a brief illness. Mrs. Lisenby was born Dec. 27, 1952, to...

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MARY ELIZABETH BENES

Mary E. Benes was born in Missouri on Dec. 6, 1924, and passed away at Bethany House on Aug. 10, 2022, at the age of 97. Mary graduated Ironton High...

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F. Dean Gauntt

F. Dean Gauntt was born on June 12, 1929, to the late John and Lillian Munroe. She had a lifetime in sales and the last was real estate sales. She...

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BRUCE MATHENY

Bruce Matheny, age 73, of Opelika passed away on Aug. 5, 2022, at EAMC. He retired from Michelin in 2010 after 40 years of service. Bruce is...

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ARCHIE NEWALL

Archie Newall was born Aug. 22, 1953, and passed away Aug. 1, 2022, at home. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer of Colorado; sisters: Shirley...

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LILA JO KENT EDWARDS

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lila Jo Kent Edwards. While we mourn her death, we take comfort in her reunion...

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