Obituaries Articles

MARTHA “JO” SMITH DUDLEY

Martha Jo Smith Dudley went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2023, at the age of 90. Throughout her life, her focus was on her family and the well-being of others. Jo had a true servant’s heart. Her most cherished title was that of “Grandmama.” Jo was born in the...

KENNETH WAYNE “KW” SHERWOOD

Kenneth Wayne “KW” Sherwood went to be with his Lord March 11, 2023, at age 93. He died peacefully at his home in Opelika, surrounded by his family. KW was born on May 7, 1929, in Allen County, Kansas, to Fred and Gladys Sherwood. He was the eldest of eight children....

JACQUELYN (JACKIE) MOSELEY BROWNING

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Moseley Browning passed away Tuesday, March 7, surrounded by loving family.  Jackie was the eldest of seven children born to Ralph and Doris Moseley of Live Oak, Florida, on Feb. 27, 1937.  Her hobbies included her three dogs, Coco, her...

SHIRLEY DIANNE KELLEY

Shirley Dianne Kelley was the oldest of three children born to Jack and Alice Thompson on Aug. 17, 1951, in Opelika, Alabama. Shirley passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by loving family at East Alabama Medical Center at the young age of 71. Shirley enjoyed...

ANNA BELLE MERRITT

Anna Belle Merritt passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Bethany House from a glioblastoma- brain tumor at the age of seventy-one. Born June 16,...

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TIFFANY ROBINSON

Mrs. Tiffany Robinson, 40, of Opelika passed away Oct. 4, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Robinson was born Aug. 28, 1981 in Opelika, Alabama to parents...

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KAY WALKER

Mrs. Kay Walker, 66, of Opelika passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Opelika. Mrs. Walker was born Dec. 7, 1954 to parents...

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MARY SUE MCDOUGALD WATSON

Mary Sue McDougald Watson of Opelika was born to the late E.C. and Lillian Holmes McDougald on Jan. 26, 1948 and passed away on Oct. 10, 2021. She...

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Tina Louise

Tina Louise was laid to rest on Oct. 8, 2021, she passed away on Oct. 5, 2021 at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with cancer. Before her...

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PASTINE RUSHING

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Pastine Rushing, on Sunday, Oct. 10. Pastine lost the battle to Covid, but is now dancing...

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FRED P. JONES

Memorial service for Mr. Fred P. Jones, 82 of Opelika was on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Pastors Chris Duncan and...

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ROBERT A.COBURN

Robert A. Coburn of Opelika was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Jan.15, 1943 and passed away at East Alabama Medical Center of Lanier on Sept....

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