Obituaries Articles

NORMA HOWARD BROWN

Norma Howard Brown was born April 28, 1933, in Faceville, Georgia and passed away July 31, 2023, at her home in Opelika, Alabama. She was 90 years old. Norma was a business owner for many years and served in the Navy WAVES program. She is preceded in death by her...

MARY LOUISE WALTON DAVIS

Bebe was born on Jan. 22, 1924, and passed away on, July 30, 2023. Bebe was a resident of Opelika, at the time of her passing. She was proud to have been born and raised in Atlanta. She graduated from Commercial High School and was employed by the Georgia Department...

SAMUEL HERREN OLIVER JR.

Samuel Herren Oliver Jr. passed from this life in Opelika, after an extended illness. Sam was born in LaFayette and was the son of Samuel H. Oliver Sr., and Abbie Lou Williams Oliver. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Billie and his sons, John (Tricia)...

GERALD WAYNE MCDANIEL

Gerald Wayne McDaniel, of Auburn, was born on Aug. 6, 1950, in Clay County, Alabama, to Lawtice and Lavert McDaniel and passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2023. Gerald was a gracious, caring and loving...

JOHN HENRY ASKEW JR.

John Henry Askew Jr. died at his home at the age of 92 surrounded by loving family and friends. Mr. Askew was born in LaGrange, Georgia, and moved...

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CAROL BISHOP LISENBY

Carol Bishop Lisenby, 69, of Auburn, passed away Aug. 12, 2022, at Bethany House after a brief illness. Mrs. Lisenby was born Dec. 27, 1952, to...

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MARY ELIZABETH BENES

Mary E. Benes was born in Missouri on Dec. 6, 1924, and passed away at Bethany House on Aug. 10, 2022, at the age of 97. Mary graduated Ironton High...

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F. Dean Gauntt

F. Dean Gauntt was born on June 12, 1929, to the late John and Lillian Munroe. She had a lifetime in sales and the last was real estate sales. She...

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BRUCE MATHENY

Bruce Matheny, age 73, of Opelika passed away on Aug. 5, 2022, at EAMC. He retired from Michelin in 2010 after 40 years of service. Bruce is...

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ARCHIE NEWALL

Archie Newall was born Aug. 22, 1953, and passed away Aug. 1, 2022, at home. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer of Colorado; sisters: Shirley...

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LILA JO KENT EDWARDS

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lila Jo Kent Edwards. While we mourn her death, we take comfort in her reunion...

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GRACE BRANHAM MCLEOUD

Grace Branham McLeoud, 73 of Auburn, passed away July 29, 2022, at her residence. Ms. McLeoud is survived by her partner Bama Watson; children:...

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PATSY FAULK VINCENT

Patsy Faulk Vincent of Opelika, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Aug. 1, 2022. She was born in Birmingham,  on...

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