Obituaries Articles

Obituaries | Week of Sept. 8, 2025

MERLE MILNERMerle Ferguson Milner, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at 93 years young. She was born on March 30, 1932, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Gordon and Mattie Ferguson.Merle dedicated her life to her...

Obituaries | Week of Sept. 1, 2025

MARY ELIZABETH NIXMary Elizabeth Nix passed away Sept. 2, 2025, at 98 years young. She was born in Opelika on Jan. 13, 1927, to Carl and Mandy Henderson.Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Benjamin Fred Nix Sr.; son, Benjamin Fred Nix Jr.;...

Obituaries | Aug. 25, 2025

CATHY MARIE RICHARDSCathy Marie Richards, 69, was born Dec. 8, 1955, in Beauregard and passed away Aug. 20, 2025. Cathy lived a full life devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was also a compassionate nurse for over 40 years, dedicated to caring for those in...

Obituaries | Week of Aug. 19, 2025

CYNTHIA “CINDY” YOUNTWith heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Yount, a longtime resident of Auburn, who passed away peacefully with family by her side on Aug. 12, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on April 5, 1960, in Miami, Florida, to Dr. Fred...
Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

REV. CHETTE WILLIAMS SR.Rev. Chette LaRue Williams Sr., affectionately known as Bro. Chette was born in Winston, Georgia, on Sept. 3, 1963, the...

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Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Week of Dec. 16, 2024

SARA “SALLY” BROOKS OZANSara “Sally” Ann Brooks Kitt Watson Ozan passed away Dec. 11, 2024, at her residence in Opelika. She was 85 years old.She...

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Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Dec. 5, 2024

DORIS PALMER SLAUGHTERDoris Palmer Slaughter entered her heavenly home on Oct. 14, 2024. She was born in Stapleton, Georgia, on Dec. 25, 1933, to...

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Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Nov. 27, 2024

JOAN LOUISE O’BRIEN BENNETTJoan Bennett was born in Dadeville to Tom and Louise O’Brien. She graduated from Opelika High School in 1948, attended...

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Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Week of Nov. 18, 2024

CHERRI “RAVEN” SPRATLINCherri “Raven” Spratlin was born at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika on July 15, 1994, and passed away comfortably at...

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Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Nov. 14, 2024

MARTHA JEAN KIRKMartha Jean Kirk of Opelika was born June 9, 1953, and passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 4, 2024. She was 71 years old.She...

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Obituaries | Dec. 23, 2024

Obituaries | Nov. 7, 2024

TIERNEY GABRIELLE GOLDENTierney Gabrielle Golden was born on Oct. 8, 1984, and died on Oct. 25, 2024.She leaves behind her parents, Jerry and...

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