Obituaries Articles

ALLEN THAW HUNTER

Allen Thaw Hunter, age 83, of Destin, Florida, formerly of the Brooklyn Community. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Brooklyn Baptist Church. The family received friends at the church one hour prior to the services. The Rev. Jack...

JEFF BROWN

Jeff Brown of Opelika/Beauregard passed away on Saturday, July, 15 2023. He was born in Athens, Alabama, on Aug. 16, 1960. He grew up on Brown’s corner and later moved to Opelika where he worked for Cannon Carpet for the last 35 years. He is preceded in death by his...

GARY NOAL MILLER

Gary Noal Miller passed away unexpectedly and was welcomed into Heaven by our Lord and Savior on July 15, 2023. Gary was born in Columbus, Georgia, on Nov. 7, 1955, to Mr. Jack Noal Miller and Jane Sands Miller. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and love of...

GRACE RUTH THOMPSON DUNAWAY STONE

Grace Ruth Stone, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 22, 1933, in Woodland, Alabama, to the late Verna and Shellie Thompson. Grace was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She helped with...

PERRY WAYNE MEZICK

Perry Wayne Mezick, 59 of Opelika, passed away July 7, 2022 at EAMC. He was born December 23, 1962. Visitation was held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm,...

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DAVID W. KNUTSON, SR.

David W. Knutson, Sr., of Opelika, was born on Nov. 18, 1957 and passed away on July 7, 2022. He was 64 years old.Siblings for David Knutson: Bob...

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KATHERINE (DUCHESNE) DECESARE

Katherine DeCesare was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world after a courageous battle with cancer on July 2,...

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JOHN “JOHNNY” F. DAVIS, JR.

John "Johnny" F. Davis, Jr., of Opelika was born in the Lee County Hospital on July 5, 1943, and passed away at his home on July 10, 2022. He was 79...

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BILL HARRIS

Lee County Coroner Bill Harris passed away Wednesday June 29, 2022 surrounded by family, while at his favorite vacation spot, the beach. He was born...

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JESSIE NOBLE SMITH

Jessie Noble Smith, 80, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 at Garden Hills Cemetery....

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JOHN F. BROWN, SR.

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, John F. Brown, Sr., better known as “Mike Brown”, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.Mike was born on Sept....

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NANCY MCGAVIN PALMER

Nancy was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennslyvania. the oldest of four girls, of Thomas and Catherine McGavin, who have predeceased her.She is survived by...

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