Obituaries Articles

Virginia Hendon

The community of Opelika, sadly lost a pillar on Jan. 30, 2024, when Miss Virginia Hendon, 95, passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on Aug. 26, 1928 to Mr. and Mrs. I.G. Hendon in Wedowee, Alabama. Virginia received her undergraduate and graduate degrees...

Milton Stokey, Jr. Obituary

Milton F. Stokey, Jr., a resident of Auburn, passed away peacefully  at home on Jan. 28, 2024, at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving spouse of 52 years, Patricia (Patty) Stokey. In addition, he leaves behind two children, Heather (Bob) Moffett and Travis...

Gary Perkins

Gary Joe Perkins passed away on Jan. 26, 2024. He was a loving and faithful husband, a dedicated father and a wonderful G to his grandkids. He enjoyed running marathons, managing his business and attending sporting events of all kinds including many games involving...

Douglas Mitchell Obituary

Douglas Theodore Mitchell,Sr., 82 years old, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Doug was born on June 15, 1941, in Opelika, to Ralph and Dot Mitchell. After Doug graduated from Opelika High School, he went on to further his education at Auburn...
GRETA RUTH TAYLOR RAINES

GRETA RUTH TAYLOR RAINES

Greta Ruth Taylor Raines, 82, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 10, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. She was preceded in death...

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GRETA RUTH TAYLOR RAINES

SANDRA ELIZABETH HUBER

Sandra Elizabeth Huber, 62, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Sandi was born on June 25, 1961, to parents Carolyn and Richard...

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CHARLES FINNEY BURTON

CHARLES FINNEY BURTON

Charles "Buddy" Finney Burton, 90, known to most as Buddy, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 4, 2023. Funeral...

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WILLIAM BRUCE BLYTHE

WILLIAM BRUCE BLYTHE

William Bruce Blythe, known to his friends and family as Billy, lifetime resident of Opelika, passed at home on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, after a...

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WILLIAM BRUCE BLYTHE

JENNIFER HETHCOX HUDMON

Jennifer Hethcox Hudmon, 72, of Auburn, Alabama, went to be with her heavenly father on July 31, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born...

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JUDITH JOANN THORNTON SMITH

JUDITH JOANN THORNTON SMITH

Judith JoAnn Thornton Smith, 79, of Opelika, Alabama, went to be with her heavenly father on Aug. 3, 2023, at Arbor Springs Health and Rehab in...

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NORMA HOWARD BROWN

Norma Howard Brown was born April 28, 1933, in Faceville, Georgia and passed away July 31, 2023, at her home in Opelika, Alabama. She was 90 years...

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MARY LOUISE WALTON DAVIS

MARY LOUISE WALTON DAVIS

Bebe was born on Jan. 22, 1924, and passed away on, July 30, 2023. Bebe was a resident of Opelika, at the time of her passing. She was proud to have...

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WILLIAM BRUCE BLYTHE

SAMUEL HERREN OLIVER JR.

Samuel Herren Oliver Jr. passed from this life in Opelika, after an extended illness. Sam was born in LaFayette and was the son of Samuel...

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