Obituaries Articles

Thomas “Tom” Jones Bryan

December 7, 1944 ~ December 20, 2023 (age 79) Thomas “Tom” Jones Bryan, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend passed away at his home on Dec. 20, 2023, following a series of health complications. Tom leaves a legacy on all he...

Jane S. Owsley

Jane S. Owsley, 79, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 18, 2023. She had a heart of gold and was deeply loved by her family, neighbors, and community. Jane never met a stranger and was always known for her generosity, often taking food to others. Jane is...

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)...

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...

JESSIE NOBLE SMITH

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.

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

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

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

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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FAYE LAWLER AMOROSO

A funeral service for Faye Lawler Amoroso, of Opelika was held on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Pepperell Baptist Church. A visitation was...

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WILLIE “EVELYN” KELLEY

Willie “Evelyn” Kelley passed away on June 19, 2022. She was 89 years old.She was born in Beulah, Alabama, on March 5, 1933, to the late, Omer Ralph...

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GORDON M. ANDERSON

Gordon M. Anderson was born in Alabama on July 2, 1945, and passed away on June 14, 2022. He was 76 years old.Gordon was a loving husband, father...

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