Obituaries Articles

Jimmy Thomaston

Jimmy Charles Thomaston, 80, of Opelika, Alabama, was called peacefully from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 14, 2024. Born in Opelika on Feb. 4, 1944, to Jim and Gladys Thomaston, he had many cherished memories growing up in Pepperell and...

Louise Morris Obituary

Louise C. Morris, 97 of Auburn, passed away Feb. 16, 2024, at Arbor Springs. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Lakeview Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Auburn Memorial Park...

Richard “Dick” Phelan

Richard “Dick” Harris Phelan of Auburn, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Feb. 14, 2024, at the age of 81. Born Sept. 20, 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Martin and MaryKay Phelan, Dick graduated from Davenport High School in 1960.  Awarded an...

Obituaries | Feb. 15, 2024

DENNIS FUSSELLDennis DeHaven Fussell Jr., 46, passed away on Feb. 10, 2024, at Grandview Hospital in Birmingham.He was born Feb. 28, 1977, to Dennis Fussell Sr. and Gwendolyn (Gwen) Garrison. He was a proud resident of Auburn, where he was in the home building and...

JAMES EDWARD WALKER SR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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