Obituaries Articles

Obituaries | Week of March 17, 2025

CHARLES E. “CHUCK” WILSONCharles E. “Chuck” Wilson passed away in Auburn on March 13, 2025. Chuck was born in Springfield, Illinois, on Jan. 1, 1936. He grew up in several small towns but primarily lived in Momence, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and...

Obituaries | Week of March 10, 2025

JAMES THOMAS TYSON James Thomas Tyson was born May 13, 1943, and died March 8, 2025, at the age of 81. A graveside service for Mr. Tyson was held on March 10 at the Little Texas Cemetery. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home of Opelika assisted with arrangements. KATHERINE...

Obituaries | Week of March 2, 2025

EVANGELINE “EVIE” SPRAGUE POUNCEYEvangeline “Evie” Sprague Pouncey died at East Alabama Medical Center on Feb. 17, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Nov. 20, 1925, and as a naval officer’s daughter lived all over the country.Evie...

Obituaries | Week of Feb. 24, 2025

PRISCILLA BRANCH MCCLENDONOn Jan. 28, Priscilla Branch McClendon (affectionately known as Boo), 79, peacefully passed away in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. She was born on Jan. 4, 1946, in Montgomery, where she grew up. Priscilla attended Auburn University and enjoyed...
MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

Matthew Spencer Awbrey was born in Opelika, on Feb. 9, 2005, to Thomas “Tommy” R. Awbrey Jr. and Cari Spencer Awbrey. He passed away at his home on...

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Geraldine “Gerry” Lanier

Geraldine “Gerry” Lanier

Mrs. Geraldine (Gerry) McQueen Lanier, 93, of Opelika, went to be home with her Savior and Lord at Arbor Springs on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Memorial...

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MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

Ira Jay Ruff II

Ira Jay Ruff II, 61, died on Dec.13 2023, at his family home. Mr. Ruff was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Jay Ruff and Alice Lumpkin Ruff as...

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Betty Jean Walton

Betty Jean Walton

1928 – 2023 Betty Jean was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Opelika, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2023. She...

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Betty Jean Walton

Kathryn Young

Mrs. Kathryn “Avis” Young passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held at Parkway Baptist Church on...

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Betty Jean Walton

Obituaries, Dec. 13

Carolyn Diane Wheatley July 30, 1955 ~ December 12, 2023 (age 68) Diane Wheatley Obituary Our dear, sweet Diane went to be with her...

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Obituaries, Dec. 12, 2023

Obituaries, Dec. 12, 2023

Mary Holder Obituary JoAnn Holder passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 203, at the age of 86. JoAnn was born to William D. Jones and Mary Lou Jones in...

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Betty Jean Walton

Obituaries, Dec. 9, 2023

YONG SO Yong So, 65, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1958, in South Korea. A visitation was held in the...

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Betty Jean Walton

Obituaries,Dec.6, 2023

Rebecca Denton Black Richardson 1951-2023 Rebecca (Becki) Denton Black Richardson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Dec. 3,...

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