Obituaries Articles

Emma Lean Robinson dies at age 111

As of Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 111, Emma Lena Robinson was one of the oldest Americans alive. She was born to Rufus and Pearlie Tucker in LaFayette, on Feb. 9, 1914.She grew up and received elementary and high school education in the schools of Chambers County,...

Observer Obituaries | Week of March 31, 2025

CAMILLA ANN HIRSCHEL Camilla Ann Hirschel was born Dec. 6, 1931, and passed away Nov. 9, 2024.  There will be a public memorial service for Camilla’s family and friends on Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (AUUF) on Thach...

LaFayette Sun Obituaries | Week of March 24

JUANITA OLIVER DUNSON Juanita Oliver Dunson, 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence.A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 22, at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke at 1 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Calvin Trammell and the Rev. Sanford...

Observer Obituaries | Week of March 24

AARON E. GREENEA memorial service for Aaron E. Greene, age 96, will be held at First Baptist of Auburn, 128 E. Glenn Ave., on Friday, March 28, at 11 a.m. A visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall. JAMES THOMAS MADDEN JR.James Thomas Madden Jr. was born...
Winston C. Powell

Winston C. Powell

1941-2024 Former Staff Sergeant Winston C. Powell, United States Army, was born in Opelika, Alabama, on June 3, 1941, and passed away at his...

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Samuel Kilpatrick Jr.

Samuel Harold Kilpatrick,Jr. (67) died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Jan. 13 at the First...

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Tom Sims Obituary

Tom Sims Obituary

Mr. Tom Sims, 81, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, January 05, 2024 at his home. Tom was born on April 11, 1942, to Robert and Mary Sims in...

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Peter Reese Doyle

Peter Reese Doyle

1930-2024 Peter Reese Doyle went to be in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 2, 2024. Peter was born in Pensacola, Florid,a on...

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David Parker Obituary

Col. David C. Parker, Sr., Retired, 89, of Auburn, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Col. Parker,  will have a service on...

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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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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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