Obituaries Articles

Obituaries | Week of Sept. 15, 2025

RICHARD ALAN SCHWECKRichard Alan Schweck, age 79, of Opelika, died Sept. 10, 2025, after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1946 to Robert Edward and Elizabeth Harrod Schweck.Richard enjoyed playing all sports, as well as life on...

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 | Aug. 15, 2024

Obituaries | Aug. 15, 2024

RALPH O’NEAL COTTON Ralph O’Neal Cotton passed away peacefully into his heavenly home on Aug. 8, 2024, at Bethany House after battling pancreatic...

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

JOHN DARRELL RADAVSKYMr. John Darrell Radavsky, 67, of Opelika was called home on Aug. 1, 2024. He was born Aug. 8, 1956, to Carol and John J....

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | Aug. 1, 2024

JASON DAVID MAYBERRYJason David Mayberry of Beauregard, Alabama, was born Sept. 10, 1971, in Selma, Alabama, to Ben and Leila Mayberry. He passed...

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | July 18, 2024

MALCOLM FREDERICK MCGINNESSMalcolm Frederick McGinness was born on April 7, 1942, in Skidmore, Missouri, to Lane and Wilma McGinness. He passed away...

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

BARBARA LEE KRIEL

Barbara was born Oct. 12, 1944, in Joliet, Illinois, and raised in Wilmington. She was a well-loved and adventurous young woman, being voted high...

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | July 11, 2024

NANCY LOUISE OWENSNancy Louise Owens, 85, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, surrounded by her family....

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | July 4, 2024

Upcoming services CHARLES BENSON RIVESSaturday, July 6: Visitation 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m.Pleasant Hill Baptist Church CHARLES BENSON RIVESCharles...

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | June 27, 2024

Publisher's Note: I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for the kind words, thoughts, prayers and support show to me and my family...

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Obituaries | Aug. 8, 2024

Obituaries | June 20, 2024

CAROLYN ADAMS WILSONCarolyn Adams Wilson passed away peacefully at Bethany House in Auburn, on June 15, 2024. Her infectious smile and wonderful...

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