Obituaries Articles

Obituary – Russell Stuart Walker

Russell Stuart Walker, age 59, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at his home in Opelika, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Although Russell has gone on for his Heavenly reward having lived his life as a faithful Christian, he will be missed by the...

Obituaries from Sept. 7, 2023

GEORGE KENNETH PARKMAN George Kenneth Parkman George Kenneth Parkman was born in Russell County, Alabama, on June 9, 1935, to Hilda Maggie Bryant and Leslie Huell Parkman. In 1946, the family moved to Salem, Alabama, where they ran a general merchandise grocery store...

THOMAS VICTOR O’CONNOR

Thomas Victor O'Connor Jr., age 92, of Opelika, died peacefully on Aug. 26, 2023, in Dadeville, Alabama. He is survived by Joan I O'Connor, his devoted wife of 71 years, daughters Susan O'Connor of Auburn and Jane Ann (Ben) Arcario of Slidell, Louisiana, sons Tom...

KEITH WILLIAM PHILLIPS

Keith William Phillips, 63, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving wife Donna of 41 years, his children, and family members. He was born on March 4, 1960, to Lawrence Phillips Sr. and Helen Poole...

SARA ELMIRA CHAPPELL

Sara Elmira Chappell of Opelika was born in Cottonwood, Alabama, on Jan. 25, 1929, and passed away at her home on March 27, 2022. She was 93 years...

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DARA H. HOLLEMAN

Dara H. Holleman of Auburn, Alabama passed away on March 27, 2022, at the age of 88. Dara was preceded in death by her father, Roy Hancock (Sara);...

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HUEL “WAYNE” RODGERS

Huel “Wayne” Rodgers 62 of Opelika, passed away on April 1, 2022, from natural causes. He is survived by his wife Bj Rodgers, children: David...

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ALMA SANDERS YOUNG

Alma Sanders Young of Opelika was born in Opelika on Sept. 29, 1926, and passed away at Bethany House on March 23, 2022, at the age of 95. She was...

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AVIS KNOX DAVIS

Avis Knox Davis of Opelika was born in Tallapoosa County on Dec. 2, 1930, and passed away at Arbor Springs on March 21, 2022. She was 91 years...

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WARREN L. MCCARD

Warren L. McCard of Beauregard, Alabama was born in West Point, Georgia on March 2, 1961, and passed away at his home on March 20, 2022. He was 61...

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MARIE BUTLER JASPER

Marie Butler Jasper of Hamilton, Georgia, passed away on March 18, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was 75 years old Marie was born in Moultrie,...

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SARA “JUNE” SISTRUNK

Born Nov. 10, 1930, Sara “June” Sistrunk passed March 28, 2022, surrounded by her family at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband...

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RALPH “MANION” KELLEY

The family of Ralph “Manion” Kelley of Opelika, Alabama is saddened to announce his passing on Monday, March 14, , at the age of 63. Manion was born...

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