Obituaries Articles

Obituaries | May 2, 2024

RUTH LADAYNE PRIESTER SPENCERRuth LaDayne Priester Spencer was born in the Stonewall Community of Lee County, to C. Bruce Priester and Elizabeth Reeder Priester Oct. 23, 1930, and died April 29, 2024, in Auburn. Born during the start of the Great Depression, her...

Obituaries | April 25, 2024

MARTHA R. (MARTY) SKELTONMartha R. (Marty) Skelton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away on April 18, 2024.Born on Nov. 16, 1933, to Aaron B. and Ulna Mae Rogers, Marty embraced life to the maximum with her adventurous...

OBITUARIES | APRIL 18, 2024

Upcoming Services BARBARA ADKINS SMITHGraveside service, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18Center Baptist Church CECILE WHITE LOVVORNMemorial service 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18Curtis & Sons North Chapel, Sylacauga JOHN DAVID KENNEDYMemorial service 3 p.m. Thursday, April...

Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley

Gregory Michael Markley, a beloved husband, son and brother, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 67. A funeral service was held in the Chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home on April 6 and he was laid to rest April 10 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.Markley,...
Diane Sims

Diane Sims

Mrs. Diane Sims, 80, of LaFayette, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 03, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on Oct. 1,...

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Erlene Lingle

Erlene Lingle

Erlene Moore Lingle passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2024 at the age of 96 at Bethany House in Auburn. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

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Diane Sims

Jeanette Riley Obituary

A funeral service will be held for Ms. Riley on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church. A visitation will be held...

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Erlene Lingle

J.T. Allen

Dec. 25, 1937 ~ Dec. 30, 2023 (age 86) No services will be held at this time.

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Judy Ann Stewart

Judy Ann Stewart

1970- 2023 Mrs. Judy Ann Stewart, 53, of Dadeville, Alabama, was born on May 5, 1970, and passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. Mrs. Judy enjoyed...

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Marshall Earl Blount

Marshall Earl Blount

1951-2023 Marshall Earl Blount passed away on Dec. 26, 2023. He was 72 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife Deborah Blount; parents, Bill...

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Dennis Lollar Obituary

Dennis Lollar Obituary

Memorial Service for Mr. Dennis Wayne Lollar 65, of Opelika Alabama, will be: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. at Restoration Church, 950 Shelton Mill...

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Laura Ann Hawkins Obituary

Laura Ann Hawkins Obituary

Laura Ann Hawkins (Willadene Thomas), 80 years old, passed away in Selma, Alabama on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 after a brief illness.  Laura Ann...

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Marshall Earl Blount

Jeanette Riley Obituary

A funeral service will be held for Ms. Riley on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church. A visitation will be held...

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