Obituaries Articles

SARAH KATHRYN TAYLOR THARPE

Sarah Kathryn Taylor Tharpe of Opelika, known as Kathie, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of June 15, 2023, at the age of 69. Born in Albemarle, North Carolina, she is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Arnold Craig Tharpe; her daughter Virginia...

PATRICIA WILSON

Patricia Wilson, 72, of Opelika, passed away June 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Clyde Long and Mavis Lucille Long. She is survived by her brother, William Clyde Long, Jr., her husband of 34 years, Jeff Wilson, her children Jeffrey Pitts...

LILY ALYSCIA LEDBETTER

With our deepest sorrow, the family of Lily Alyscia Ledbetter, born May 18, 2001, announces her sudden death in St. John, USVI, on June 6, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Thrash; brother, Jarrett Clark; father, Patrick Ledbetter, stepmother Sarah; brother,...

JOSEPH “JOBIE” DAVIDSON

My husband, Joseph (Jobie) Davidson died on June 5, 2023. He’d just had his 80th birthday. We’d been married for 36 years and he was the love of my life. He fought Parkinson’s Disease for 23 years and was the bravest man I know. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s...

GRACE BRANHAM MCLEOUD

Grace Branham McLeoud, 73 of Auburn, passed away July 29, 2022, at her residence. Ms. McLeoud is survived by her partner Bama Watson; children:...

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PATSY FAULK VINCENT

Patsy Faulk Vincent of Opelika, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Aug. 1, 2022. She was born in Birmingham,  on...

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KATHLEEN ANNE MCCLELLAND

Kathleen Anne McClelland, 70, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022, at Bethany House Hospice in Auburn. Kathy was born on March 29,...

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Betty Coxwell Hodge

Betty Coxwell Hodge was born April 8, 1931, in Oneonta (Blount County), Alabama, to Eulys Langster Coxwell and Gussie Bradberry Coxwell. Betty...

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Rodney Dale Staton

Rodney Dale Staton 78 of Opelika, passed away on Feb. 11, 2021 at Bethany House. He was born April 21, 1942 to the late Otis and Fannie Staton from...

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JAMES HAROLD SELLERS

James Harold Sellers died July 26, 2022, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Tallapoosa County on Oct....

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BESSIE MAE RUDD

Bessie Mae Rudd of Opelika was born to the late John and Ora Keith in LaSalle, Colorado, on Sept. 15, 1934 and passed away at East Alabama Medical...

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JACKIE EARL HOWARD

Mr. Jackie Earl Howard, 83, of Opelika, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at The Bethany House. Visitation was held from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, Aug....

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ROGER LEE GLADIN

Roger Lee Gladin, born Dec. 13, 1955, in Beauregard, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He is preceded by his father, Herbert Lee Gladin...

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