STACY TRAWICK ROBINSON
Stacy Trawick Robinson, 54, was born Aug. 20, 1968, in Mobile, Alabama. She passed away on July 8, 2023, in her home in Auburn, after a four-year-long battle with cancer. She passed away surrounded by her family, to whom she dedicated her life.
Stacy is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Walker Trawick Jr.; brother, Russell Thomas Trawick; and nephew, Russell Walker Trawick.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Eric Paul Robinson M.D., and three daughters, Hayley (Dillon) Williams, Hayden (Thomas) DeGrange and Holly Grace (Davis) Thompson. She has two granddaughters and a grandson on the way. She is also survived by her mother, Ouida (Joe) Brewer; brother, Scott (Kelly) Trawick; and sister Suzanne (Gary) Smith. She is survived by six nieces and three nephews.
Stacy brought abundant joy to everyone who knew her and loved her. She always put the needs of others before her own. Her life reflected the light of Christ as she cared for her family and raised her girls, which she considered to be the calling God placed on her heart. She was a loving, caring wife and received immense joy being “Honey” to her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but we rejoice knowing that she is fully healed.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 11, at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home. Burial followed at Town Creek in Auburn.
K9 GINGER
On July 7, 2023, it is with heavy hearts that the Auburn Police Department announces the passing of K9 Ginger.
For three years, Ginger served as a beloved partner to Officer Jason Bryan at Auburn Police Department (APD). Ginger supported numerous local law enforcement agencies in the state of Alabama during her career in explosive and firearm recovery, as well as Federal operations, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Transport Security Administration. Before joining APD, Ginger mothered several litters for Auburn University’s Canine Performance Sciences (CPS). Ginger retired from CPS and was donated to APD as an explosive detection dog in 2021.
In her off-time, her favorite game was hide and seek with Bryan. Just as she showed her love of working in the community, she always had the same determination to find him. Bryan said she had an endless work drive and received numerous compliments on her detection capabilities from partner agencies. She loved meeting new people and showing off her skills at public demonstrations.
K9 Ginger passed away after a brief illness surrounded by those she loved most, her partner Bryan and their fellow K9 Unit handlers. We will be forever grateful for Ginger as she was devoted to serving the Auburn community and the state of Alabama.
Rest in peace, K9 Ginger.
Auburn Police Department, End of Watch July 01, 2023
MAURICE SELWYN MATTHEWS JR.
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Maurice Selwyn Matthews Jr. passed away in his much-loved Auburn home at the age of 85. Maury was born on Jan. 5, 1938, in Danville, Virginia. He received his Ed. D. in Higher Education from the University of Virginia in 1973 and then moved his family to Auburn in 1977. He enjoyed many years of meaningful work at Auburn University as the dean of Continuing Education, eventually retiring to continue his love of gardening, photography, Auburn baseball and softball, all while proudly supporting his wife, Mary Lou Matthews, in her many community enrichment endeavors.
Maury was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou, and is survived by his three children, Ed, Kathy and Mac; his sister Lois; Mary Lou’s two sisters, Susan and Becky; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on July 15, 2023, at the Auburn Church of Christ, located at 712 S. College Street. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a family-only ceremony at Town Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to
Auburn Diamond Club
300 N. Dean Road
Suite 5171
Auburn, AL 36830) or Auburn Softball (via Auburn University Tigers Unlimited).
JAMES RONALD PHILLIPS
James Ronald Phillips, 75, of Roxanna, Alabama, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother and father, Mildred Geraldine (Crow) Phillips and Wilbur Clifton Phillips; and by his brothers Donald Ray Phillips and Clifton Earl Phillips (Margaret).
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Mayfield Phillips; his other brother, Sidney Wayne Phillips (Lorie Anne); and sisters Bonnie Sue Colley (Angie) and Jerry Ann Davis (Jim).
James was a family man and loved all of his family brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, children and grandchildren, aunts and uncles more than anything else. He is survived by his three children, Adam Wade Phillips, Brian Keith Todd (Linda) and Ann Marie Rowlett (Eric). He had seven grandchildren: Jessica Elaine Hadaway (AJ), Matthew Rowlett (Elaina), Hannah Rowlett Glass (Jackson), Amanda Nicole Todd, Brittany Lynn Todd, Landon Ray and Christopher Dillon Phillips.
After graduating high school, James joined the armed forces as a communications engineer in the Army. He spent his time stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged after three years. After serving his time in the service, he went to work at AMPEX in Opelika, as a coater. He worked there for 31 1/2 years before retiring. After retirement, James went to work for Adam’s Beverages in Opelika as a loader in the warehouse and then as a security guard at MANDO.
In January 1977, James met and married the love of his life, Mary Mayfield Phillips. They remained married until his passing, a total of 46 years. James loved to eat Mary’s cooking and listening to his favorite singer Waylon Jennings. They enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. On Sunday mornings, he sat with Mary drinking coffee and listening to John Hagee preach the gospel on TV.
In addition to spending time with his family, he was a wonderful gardener and enjoyed sharing his bounty with friends and family. He also enjoyed fishing, watching drag racing, NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves and playing cards. He also loved to pass down his knowledge of gardening and all things mechanical to his children and grandchildren.
He was a very special man and will be dearly missed by so many. A Celebration of James’ Life was held at Beulah Baptist Church located at 5500 Lee Road 270 in Valley, Alabama on Tuesday July 11, at 2 p.m. Brian Todd officiated.
Special thanks to all of the nurses and caretakers of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. Your help and caring is appreciated more than you can know.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home directed.
DANIEL KING
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel King, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, who left us on July 2, 2023.
Danny was born on Aug. 9, 1951, in Opelika, Alabama. He attended Auburn High School and graduated from Notasulga High School.
Danny leaves behind his devoted wife of 47 years, Paula King; their loving daughters, Amy Wiley (Phillip) of Auburn, and Lori Kellet (Chris) of England. His memory will be cherished by his four adoring grandchildren, James and Gracie Wiley, Matthew and William Kellet. He is also survived by his friend and sister-in-law, Marilyn Liles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walton King and Estelle Cox; his brother, Wiley King; his sister, Debbie Shaw, and his in-laws, Elmer and Grace Taylor.
The family received friends and loved ones on Sunday, July 9 in the parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home, with a funeral service following in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Auburn United Methodist Church’s Children and Youth Ministries.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home handled all arrangements.
SUE MCGILL BROWN
Sue McGill Brown, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Sue was born to William O. “Willie” McGill and Willie Sue Knight McGill on Feb. 24, 1935, in Chambers County, Alabama. Sue worked for Liberty National Insurance Company for 34 years and retired in the early ’90s. Also, in the early ’90s she moved to Auburn from her home in LaFayette, Alabama.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, William O. “Willie” McGill and Willie Sue Knight McGill and her husband, Tucker Brown, Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Tucker Brantley Brown and Jeff Brown of Auburn, Alabama; grandchildren: Nicole Brown Davidson (Daniel), Eron Brown and Mallory Brown Cruz (Angel); great-granddaughters: Talley Davidson, Jaycee Brown and a great-grandson, Ayden Cruz; and close friends that are like family, Jody Jordan and her son Billy Jordan.
A funeral service was held on Friday, July 7, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Burial followed in LaFayette City Cemetery.