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Obituaries Articles

GREGORY EUGENE BETHUNE

Gregory Eugene Bethune, 59, of Opelika, died peacefully in his sleep and entered his eternal home on April 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lori Bentley Bethune; parents, Milton and Ann Bethune; a beloved mother-in-law, Barabara Ehl; sons Aaron...
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MARGARET LOWTHER BRIDGES THOMPSON

Margaret Lowther Bridges Thompson passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, shortly after happily celebrating her 90th birthday. She was preceded in death by Edwin Little Bridges, husband of 36 years, and Bernie Thompson, husband of 20 years. Margie was born in...
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TALMADGE DAVID BUTLER

Talmadge David Butler, retired music minister and professor, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023, at the Bethany House in Opelika, Alabama, at the age of 88. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Talmadge was born on May 1, 1934, in...
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HERBERT MARSHALL “HUB” WALDROP

Herbert Marshall "Hub" Waldrop, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Bethany House on Sunday April 9, 2023. Hub was born on February 10, 1938, to Sarah Gamble and Thomas Harley Waldrop in Fairfield, Alabama, and grew up in Hueytown, Alabama. After Hub...
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ONIE DORA BARBREY

Jan 26, 2022

Onie Dora Barbrey went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Onie was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on Feb. 12, 1951, to...

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PAULA FRIZZELL

Jan 26, 2022

Born in Greece on Aug. 5, 1926, Paula passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2022, at EAMC in Opelika, Alabama. Paula was preceded in death by her husband,...

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JAMES ROBERT RIDDLE

Jan 26, 2022

James Robert Riddle, 74, passed away the morning of Jan. 24, 2022. Jim was born on Nov. 13, 1947, in Opelika, to Marvin Jasper Riddle and Bessie Mae...

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FRED LAMAR BIRCHFIELD

Jan 19, 2022

Birchfield, Fred Lamar  of Tullahoma, Tennessee, formerly of Opelika, Alabama, passed this life on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at his home at the age...

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NORWOOD JERRY VAN DYKE

Jan 19, 2022

Norwood Jerry Van Dyke passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11.  Jerry was born in Dillon, South Carolina, to Dorothy Kearson VanDyke and Norwood Graham...

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KELLY FREEMAN

Jan 19, 2022

Kelly Freeman, 90, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, Jan 9, 2022. He was born July 19, 1931, to Lonnie Freeman and Bernice Vinson Freeman....

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MICHAEL F. MEZICK

Jan 19, 2022

Michael F. Mezick, 53 of Opelika, passed away Jan. 16, 2022 at his residence. Mike was born Jan. 26, 1968 to Franklin and Doris Mezick. Graveside...

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RANDELL “BRETT” SMITH

Jan 12, 2022

Randell “Brett” Smith passed away Jan. 3, 2022 in Cusseta, He was born July 29, 1988 in Talladega, Alabama, to David and Annette Smith. Mr. Smith...

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Dr. Robert Lofton

Jan 5, 2022

Dr. Robert Lofton passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 after a yearlong battle with ALS. He died at home surrounded by family and friends....

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