Obituaries Articles

Jeffery Blackstone Obituary

Jeffery Keith Blackstone, 64, of Valley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024. Jeff was a loving, caring and thoughtful person, always known for his quick, jovial humor and his willingness to help others in any way that he could. He was a loving husband,...

Frances “Momsie” Stevenson

Frances "Momsie" Stevenson, age 90, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Opelika, Alabama. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Sturkie, Chambers County, Alabama. Frances was the beloved wife of the late James "Bob" Stevenson and the loving mother of Amy Hall (Reg) and Mark...

Obituaries published Jan. 25, 2024

GARY SCOTT TAYLORGary Scott Taylor, 67, of Opelika passed away on Jan. 20, 2024.A ceremony to celebrate Gary's life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 12 noon in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral home.Born on July 13, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Gary loved...

William M. McLeroy Jr.

William “Bill” M. McLeroy Jr., aged 83, of Opelika, was born in Lincoln County, Georgia on Nov. 29, 1940, and passed away at Arbor Lake on Jan. 21, 2024. He was the epitome of what every husband and father should aspire to be. He was a proud member of the First...

MARIA FERNANDA COSTEIRA

Marie Fernanda Costeira, of Auburn, passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, just three days before her 88th birthday, after battling...

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TERRANCE T. JACKSON

Terrance T. Jackson passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on June 20, 2023. He was 43 years old. He was preceded in death...

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FRANKIE DARLENE VERNON

Frankie Darlene Vernon was born Nov. 12, 1951, in Saginaw, Alabama. Ms. Vernon loved her family and being a member of Society Hill Baptist Church....

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DOROTHY “DOT” ANN RICE

She is the love of my life but passed from this life early Saturday morning, June 24, 2023. She is comfortable and at peace, she is healthy and...

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WILLIAM F. HERBERTH III

Mr. William F. Herberth III, 76, of Opelika, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Mr. Herberth was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to...

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JOYCE WILLIAMSON SPEAR

Joyce Williamson Spear, age 86, of Auburn, passed away in her home on June 16, 2023, surrounded by the family she loved. A lifelong member of St....

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SARAH KATHRYN TAYLOR THARPE

Sarah Kathryn Taylor Tharpe of Opelika, known as Kathie, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of June 15, 2023, at the age of 69. Born in...

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PATRICIA WILSON

Patricia Wilson, 72, of Opelika, passed away June 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Clyde Long and Mavis Lucille Long. She...

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