Obituaries Articles

Obituary – Russell Stuart Walker

Russell Stuart Walker, age 59, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at his home in Opelika, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Although Russell has gone on for his Heavenly reward having lived his life as a faithful Christian, he will be missed by the...

Obituaries from Sept. 7, 2023

GEORGE KENNETH PARKMAN George Kenneth Parkman George Kenneth Parkman was born in Russell County, Alabama, on June 9, 1935, to Hilda Maggie Bryant and Leslie Huell Parkman. In 1946, the family moved to Salem, Alabama, where they ran a general merchandise grocery store...

THOMAS VICTOR O’CONNOR

Thomas Victor O'Connor Jr., age 92, of Opelika, died peacefully on Aug. 26, 2023, in Dadeville, Alabama. He is survived by Joan I O'Connor, his devoted wife of 71 years, daughters Susan O'Connor of Auburn and Jane Ann (Ben) Arcario of Slidell, Louisiana, sons Tom...

KEITH WILLIAM PHILLIPS

Keith William Phillips, 63, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving wife Donna of 41 years, his children, and family members. He was born on March 4, 1960, to Lawrence Phillips Sr. and Helen Poole...

JAMES TIMOTHY (TIM) MCCLAIN

James Timothy McClain (Tim), age 76, passed peacefully on Friday, Oct 21, 2022, at his daughters’ home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born Aug. 15,...

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DONALD PARKER

Donald Parker, a follower of Jesus Christ and catalyst of three generations of graduates from the University of Alabama, passed away on Oct. 22. A...

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WILLIAM WILEY (BILL) MAULDIN

William Wiley (Bill) Mauldin, 79, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Auburn. Born on Oct. 11, 1943, in...

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MICHALA NICHOLE OWEN

Michala Nichole Owen was born on June 14, 1994, and passed away on Oct. 27, 2022. She was 28 years old. Michala is survived by her parents Alicia...

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PAMELA SAVARESE DAVIS

Pamela Savarese Davis, a longtime resident of Opelika, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Oct. 30, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born in...

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DOUGLAS H. EDMONDSON

Mr. Douglas H. Edmondson passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1936, to Burty and Homer Edmondson in Randolph County,...

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CAROLYN (CAROL) JOHNSON GRIFFIN

Carolyn (Carol) Johnson Griffin age 80 passed away at home Oct. 18, 2022. Carol was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Newell, Alabama, to James Monroe Johnson...

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O. T. HANNA JR.

O. T. Hanna Jr. of Opelika, Alabama, was born on Dec. 11, 1942, and passed away on Oct. 18, 2022. He was 79 years old. He was preceded in death by...

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KYLE STANLEY DRAKE JR.

Kyle Stanley Drake Jr., long time resident of Opelika, died peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama. He was...

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