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MATTHEW SPENCER AWBREY

Matthew Spencer Awbrey was born in Opelika, on Feb. 9, 2005, to Thomas “Tommy” R. Awbrey Jr. and Cari Spencer Awbrey. He passed away at his home on Dec. 14, 2023. He was 18 years old.Matthew is survived by his parents, Tommy and Cari and his brothers, Brett (Jamie)...
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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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KATHERINE (DUCHESNE) DECESARE

Jul 13, 2022

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.

Jul 13, 2022

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

Jul 6, 2022

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

Jul 6, 2022

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.

Jul 6, 2022

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

Jul 6, 2022

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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WALTER LAMAR PIERCE

Jul 6, 2022

Walter Lamar Pierce of Opelika, was born to Willard Walter Pierce and Ersil Othell Stough Pierce on Aug. 13, 1951 in Tallassee, Alabama. He passed...

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JEANETTE VORDENBAUM

Jun 29, 2022

Jeanette Vordenbaum, 82 of Opelika, passed away June 21, 2022, at Bethany House. She was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Lee County to Alvis and Faye Taylor....

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