Obituaries Articles

Obituaries | Week of June 1, 2026

REBECCA WATKINSRebecca “Becky” Lorene Watkins age 74, of Opelika, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on the morning of May 28, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.Born on June 3, 1951, in Notasulga, Alabama, Becky lived a...

Obituaries | Week of May 25, 2026

BARBARA WARDBarbara Gayle Ward, a resident of Opelika, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew her. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.Barbara had a servant’s heart and never met a stranger. She loved her fur babies and...

Obituaries | Week of May 18, 2026

MARY LOUISEWEATHERLEYMary Louise Weatherley, 82, from Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 8. Mrs. Mary was loved by many, especially her family and the many families she touched during her childcare career.A celebration of life was...

Obituaries | Week of May 4, 2026

ANITA MILLS “NITA” GUTHRIEAnita Mills Guthrie “Nita,” was born on April 22, 1935, in Mobile, Alabama. Nita was the daughter of Harry Toulmin Mills and Martha Rebecca Collins Mills. She spent her early years in Mobile before moving to Birmingham during high school,...
Obituaries | Week of April 27, 2026

Obituaries | April 14, 2026

JUDITH “JUDY” DUDLEY ABRAMSJudy Dudley Abrams, beloved child of God, was received into the presence of heaven on Friday, Dec. 13, 2025.Her earthly...

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Obituaries | Week of April 27, 2026

Obituaries | April 7, 2026

WALTER S. “CORKY” CARTER IIIWalter S. “Corky” Carter III, born on May 4, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Dadeville,...

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Obituaries | Week of April 27, 2026

Obituaries | March 30, 2026

CONNIE M. PRESTONConnie Ann May Preston, 74, of Opelika, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Connie was born in Opelika, the...

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Obituaries | March 25, 2026

Obituaries | March 25, 2026

CONNIE M. PRESTONConnie Ann May Preston, 74, of Opelika, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Connie was born in Opelika, the...

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Obituaries | Week of April 27, 2026

Obituaries | March 24

Betty PattersonBetty A. Patterson, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Opelika, at the age of 80. Born on...

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Obituaries | March 25, 2026

Obituaries March 17, 2026

Doris DavisIt is with deep sorrow the passing of Doris Grimes Davis, 89, of Opelika is announced. Doris went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,...

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