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Obituaries Articles

Geraldine “Gerry” Lanier

Mrs. Geraldine (Gerry) McQueen Lanier, 93, of Opelika, went to be home with her Savior and Lord at Arbor Springs on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Memorial services are planned for 10:30 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Trinity Methodist Church in Opelika. The family will...
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Ira Jay Ruff II

Ira Jay Ruff II, 61, died on Dec.13 2023, at his family home. Mr. Ruff was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Jay Ruff and Alice Lumpkin Ruff as well as his brother Gene Ruff. Ira Ruff is survived by his daughter, Katie Ruff; son in law, Brandon McMillan; and two...
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Betty Jean Walton

1928 – 2023 Betty Jean was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Opelika, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2023. She loved life, her family, her Lord and Savior and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of...
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Kathryn Young

Mrs. Kathryn “Avis” Young passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held at Parkway Baptist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m., with a visitation beginning two hours prior to the service at noon. The interment service will...
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RONNIE JOE NEWELL

Jul 20, 2022

Ronnie Joe Newell, 73 of Opelika, passed away July 13, 2022, at EAMC. Mr. Newell was born July 13, 1949 to Arche and Janice Williams Newell. He...

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JAMES EDWARD GORHAM

Jul 20, 2022

James Edward Gorham of Opelika, was born to the late Ernest and Ferol Brodnax Gorham on Oct. 28, 1947, and passed away on July 17, 2022. He was 74...

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BOBBY JOE GRIGGS

Jul 20, 2022

Bobby Joe Griggs of Opelika was born Jan. 10, 1964, and passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on July 12, 2022. He was 58 years old. He was...

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CARA MARIE COLEMAN

CARA MARIE COLEMAN

Jul 20, 2022

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Cara Marie Coleman, age 14, of Phenix City, Alabama, was called home to be with the Lord. The family will receive friends...

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CARRIE LOU CLINE GOSDIN

Jul 13, 2022

Carrie Lou Cline Gosdin, known by so many as Gigi, passed away on July 7, 2022. She was born on 26 July 1926 in Greasy Cove, Alabama to George Cline...

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PERRY WAYNE MEZICK

Jul 13, 2022

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.

Jul 13, 2022

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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