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Gary Perkins

Gary Joe Perkins passed away on Jan. 26, 2024. He was a loving and faithful husband, a dedicated father and a wonderful G to his grandkids. He enjoyed running marathons, managing his business and attending sporting events of all kinds including many games involving...
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Douglas Mitchell Obituary

Douglas Theodore Mitchell,Sr., 82 years old, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Doug was born on June 15, 1941, in Opelika, to Ralph and Dot Mitchell. After Doug graduated from Opelika High School, he went on to further his education at Auburn...
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Earl Buxton, III Obituary

Earl Van “Buck” Buxton passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, with his wife and family present. Buck was born in Opelika on July 26, 1957, to Elizabeth and Earl Van Buxton Jr.  He graduated from Opelika High School in 1975. He worked over 20 years at Diversified Products, an...
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Linda Frances Schrenkel Obituary

Linda Frances McEwen Schrenkel passed away on Jan. 24, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born to Robert C. and Beatrice Scott McEwen in Akron, Ohio, where she was raised. After moving to Alabama, Linda became a long-time resident of Auburn, where she delighted in...
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JAMES EDWARD WALKER SR.

Jan 18, 2023

The family of James Edward Walker Sr. of Lee County, Alabama, are saddened to announce his passing on Jan. 6, 2023, at the age of 78 after losing...

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RICK CLAY

Jan 18, 2023

Ricky D. Clay of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest family and friends on Jan. 10, 2023. He was 62 years old. Ricky...

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REBECCA WRIGHT

Jan 18, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Wright, 1940-2023, passed away at home early Wednesday morning with her husband by her side. Becky was born in Tallassee, Alabama;...

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JAMES DAWSON

Jan 18, 2023

Our beloved James, better known to his family as “Poppy,” was made whole and graciously welcomed into his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023....

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CLAIRE ADAMS

Jan 18, 2023

Claire Cofield Adams, age 98, of Opelika, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2023. She was born in Troup County, Georgia, to the late...

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AUGUST “GUS” FRANCIS DENNING

Jan 12, 2023

August "Gus" Francis Denning, 81, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away Jan. 2, 2023. "Gus" had two children. He was an industrial engineer most of his...

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GAINES T. BLACKWELL

Jan 12, 2023

Gaines was one of the most beloved professors of architecture, interior design and interior architecture at Auburn University for nearly 30 years....

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MYRTIS A. ROUGHTON

Jan 12, 2023

Myrtis Ann Bankston Roughton entered into her eternal life at 8:09 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2022. Myrtis was born Myrtis Ann Bankston, the third of five...

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CORA SIMS

Jan 12, 2023

Cora Sims of Auburn, Alabama, born April 10, 1957, passed away Jan. 1, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She attended Opelika First...

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