Obituaries Articles

Joseph Carl Denison Sr.

Joseph Carl Denison Sr. was born in Batesville, Arkansas on March 13, 1944, and went home to his Savior on Christmas day 2023. A memorial service will be held at Lakeview Baptist Church on Saturday Dec. 30 at noon, with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Joseph...

Thomas “Tom” Jones Bryan

December 7, 1944 ~ December 20, 2023 (age 79) Thomas “Tom” Jones Bryan, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend passed away at his home on Dec. 20, 2023, following a series of health complications. Tom leaves a legacy on all he...

Jane S. Owsley

Jane S. Owsley, 79, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 18, 2023. She had a heart of gold and was deeply loved by her family, neighbors, and community. Jane never met a stranger and was always known for her generosity, often taking food to others. Jane is...

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 Dec. 14, 2023. He was 18 years old.Matthew is survived by his parents, Tommy and Cari and his brothers, Brett (Jamie)...

FRANCES JOHNNETTE TYSON GRIGGS

Frances Johnnette Tyson Griggs passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on Jan. 29, 2023. She was 82 years old. She was born June 6, 1940, in...

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LINDA WHITE LEE

Linda was born on Feb. 8, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, and died peacefully at her home on Jan. 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda is a...

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REBECCA ELLA YARBROUGH

Rebecca Ella Yarbrough, 69, of Five Points, Alabama, ended her shift on Jan. 17, 2023. A longtime resident of Opelika, she was a well-known waitress...

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WILLIAM EDWARD CLARK

William Edward Clark was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Talladega, Alabama, and later moved to Opelika. Ed passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, at East Alabama...

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HELENA ROBERTA BROTHERS

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, Helen Roberta Brothers, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at age 86. She was born to James and Helen...

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JUDITH “JUDY” ANN PERKINS

Judith “Judy” Ann Perkins was born on Aug. 17, 1940, in Opelika, and passed peacefully into her heavenly home at the age of 82 on Jan. 18, 2023. She...

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JOSEPH STANLEY JACKSON

Joseph Stanley Jackson, a resident of Opelika since 1972, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Joe, the...

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RICHARD L. SHACKELFORD

Richard L. Shackelford was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Feb. 4, 1947, the oldest of three sons of Richard James and Gladys Marie Shackelford....

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