Obituaries Articles

Obituaries| Feb. 22, 2024

LILA RICHIE HOLSENBACKAfter a brief illness, Lila Richie Holsenback passed away on Feb. 19, 2024.She was born on Jan. 26, 1962, in Jackson, Alabama, and grew up in Demopolis, where she made lifelong friends and memories.Lila graduated from Auburn University, where she...

Aaron Lucas Obituary

Aaron Dewayne Lucas was born in Saraland, Alabama, on Aug. 6, 1940, and passed away peacefully at Bethany House in Auburn on Feb. 18, 2024.   He “famously” had to paint the classroom to pass his last class in order to earn his high school diploma. He went on to earn...

Larry J Conway

1965 - 2024 Larry J Conway of Opelika, Alabama was born in Columbus, Georgia on Nov. 30, 1965, to the late Adolph and Clara Conway, and passed away at the Bethany House on Feb. 14, 2024. He was 58 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John...

Jimmy Thomaston

Jimmy Charles Thomaston, 80, of Opelika, Alabama, was called peacefully from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 14, 2024. Born in Opelika on Feb. 4, 1944, to Jim and Gladys Thomaston, he had many cherished memories growing up in Pepperell and...
Jane S. Owsley

Jane S. Owsley

Jane S. Owsley, 79, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 18, 2023. She had a heart of gold and was deeply loved by her family, neighbors,...

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MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

Matthew Spencer Awbrey was born in Opelika, on Feb. 9, 2005, to Thomas “Tommy” R. Awbrey Jr. and Cari Spencer Awbrey. He passed away at his home on...

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Geraldine “Gerry” Lanier

Geraldine “Gerry” Lanier

Mrs. Geraldine (Gerry) McQueen Lanier, 93, of Opelika, went to be home with her Savior and Lord at Arbor Springs on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Memorial...

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MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

Ira Jay Ruff II

Ira Jay Ruff II, 61, died on Dec.13 2023, at his family home. Mr. Ruff was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Jay Ruff and Alice Lumpkin Ruff as...

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Jane S. Owsley

Betty Jean Walton

1928 – 2023 Betty Jean was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Opelika, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2023. She...

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Jane S. Owsley

Kathryn Young

Mrs. Kathryn “Avis” Young passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held at Parkway Baptist Church on...

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Jane S. Owsley

Obituaries, Dec. 13

Carolyn Diane Wheatley July 30, 1955 ~ December 12, 2023 (age 68) Diane Wheatley Obituary Our dear, sweet Diane went to be with her...

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Obituaries, Dec. 12, 2023

Obituaries, Dec. 12, 2023

Mary Holder Obituary JoAnn Holder passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 203, at the age of 86. JoAnn was born to William D. Jones and Mary Lou Jones in...

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Jane S. Owsley

Obituaries, Dec. 9, 2023

YONG SO Yong So, 65, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1958, in South Korea. A visitation was held in the...

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