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Obituaries Articles

DR. ROBERT (BOB) HARVEY WALKUP JR.

Dr. Robert (Bob) Harvey Walkup Jr. passed away on Sept. 4, 2022, after an unexpected battle with illness. He was being cared for in Atlanta, Georgia, and was surrounded by his loving family at the end of his life.  Bob was born in Montgomery, Alabama, to Alice...
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ARDELL (DELL) ADAMS BURTON LITTLE

Ardell (Dell) Adams Burton Little was born Nov. 25, 1923, to Willie and Essie Mae Adams in Sylvania, Alabama. The third of 11 children, she became the first of her family to graduate from high school (Geraldine H.S. Class of 1945). She left Sand Mountain and worked in...
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JOANNE WHITLOW CORK

Joanne Whitlow Cork, 77, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at her home. A graveside service was held Dec. 7, 2022, at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika, with the Rev. Mike Newman officiating. There was no formal visitation. Cork was born Sept....
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FRANKLIN F. BLACKMON

Franklin F. Blackmon departed from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Baptist South Hospital, Montgomery, Alabama, at the age of 85. Franklin was the youngest of nine children. Born March 31, 1937, to James Farley Blackmon and Sarah...
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Archie Reach

Aug 19, 2020

Mr. Archie Reach, 79, of Opelika passed away Aug. 11 at EAMC. A graveside service was held 2 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Garden Hills Cemetery, with...

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Charles E. Futral, Sr.

Aug 19, 2020

Charles E. Futral, Sr., Age 80, a life-long resident of Opelika, went to Heaven Tuesday afternoon while resting in his home that he loved.  He was...

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Emma Jean Burdette

Aug 19, 2020

Emma Jean Burdette of Opelika, Alabama was born in Fairfax, Alabama on January 3, 1935 and passed away in Clay County Nursing Home on Aug. 11, 2020....

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Mr. John Alexander

Aug 19, 2020

Mr. John Alexander “Alex” Balint, a resident of Opelika, passed away on Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 35. Mr. Balint was born in Alexander City,...

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Gayle Rice Baker

Aug 12, 2020

Gayle Rice Baker went to be with the Lord the morning of Aug. 1, 2020. Gayle, age 56, was a long-time resident of Opelika. She enjoyed spending time...

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Benny Luther Gullatt

Aug 12, 2020

Benny Luther Gullatt of Salem, Alabama was born on Feb. 27, 1931 and passed away on Aug. 3, 2020. He was 89 years old. A graveside service was held...

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James “Ricky” Stringfellow

Aug 12, 2020

James "Ricky" Stringfellow of Opelika was born to the late James Forrest and Faye Belcher Stringfellow on May 8, 1953 and passed away at Bethany...

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Joyce Marie Smith Treadwell

Aug 12, 2020

Joyce Marie Smith Treadwell departed this life to her Heavenly award on Aug. 3, 2020. Born on the Fourth of July to Lewis Edgar Smith and Esther...

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