Obituaries Articles

SARAH KATHRYN TAYLOR THARPE

Sarah Kathryn Taylor Tharpe of Opelika, known as Kathie, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of June 15, 2023, at the age of 69. Born in Albemarle, North Carolina, she is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Arnold Craig Tharpe; her daughter Virginia...

PATRICIA WILSON

Patricia Wilson, 72, of Opelika, passed away June 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Clyde Long and Mavis Lucille Long. She is survived by her brother, William Clyde Long, Jr., her husband of 34 years, Jeff Wilson, her children Jeffrey Pitts...

LILY ALYSCIA LEDBETTER

With our deepest sorrow, the family of Lily Alyscia Ledbetter, born May 18, 2001, announces her sudden death in St. John, USVI, on June 6, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Thrash; brother, Jarrett Clark; father, Patrick Ledbetter, stepmother Sarah; brother,...

JOSEPH “JOBIE” DAVIDSON

My husband, Joseph (Jobie) Davidson died on June 5, 2023. He’d just had his 80th birthday. We’d been married for 36 years and he was the love of my life. He fought Parkinson’s Disease for 23 years and was the bravest man I know. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s...

FRANCES MARIE FORD

Frances Marie Ford of Opelika was born to the late Elbert and Carrie Richardson Moore on Oct. 17, 1937, and passed away peacefully at her home on...

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JOAN ANDERSON BOOTH

JOAN ANDERSON BOOTH

Joan Anderson Booth passed away suddenly on April 26 at the age of 84. She is survived by her loving husband and life-long companion of 59 years,...

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BARBARA ANN THOMPSON ASKEW

Our mother, Barbara Ann Thompson Askew, 86, passed away peacefully at the Bethany House on April 25, 2022. Barbara was born on Nov. 6, 1935, to...

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JOHNNY MACK PRINCE

Johnny Mack Prince was born in Tallapoosa County. A graduate of Opelika High School in 1966. Also a graduate of Opelika Technical school with a...

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DAISY BELLE WILLIAMS

A funeral service was held for Mrs. Daisy Belle Williams Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. CST at The Tabernacle in front of Williams Chapel in...

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JOHN MERVILLE PATTERSON

John Merville Patterson was born to the late Pauline Weitz Patterson and Charles Patterson in Bedford, Ohio, on June 24, 1936. He passed away...

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ANNIE M. DINSMORE

Annie M. Dinsmore of Opelika was born on August 30, 1979 and passed away at her home on April 21, 2022. She was 42 years old. She is survived by her...

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LONNIE RAY JONES

Lonnie Ray Jones of Salem, Alabama was born in Clay County, Alabama on May 17, 1948, and passed away at his home on April 19, 2022. He was 73 years...

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JERRY “CISCO” KING

Jerry “Cisco” King passed away on April 9, 2022, at the age of 71. Cisco is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debbie Parrish King. He is also...

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