Obituaries Articles

RICK CLAY

Ricky D. Clay of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest family and friends on Jan. 10, 2023. He was 62 years old. Ricky was born on March 10, 1960, in Opelika, Alabama. He attended Auburn University and served as a land surveyor for Goodwyn,...

REBECCA WRIGHT

Rebecca “Becky” Wright, 1940-2023, passed away at home early Wednesday morning with her husband by her side. Becky was born in Tallassee, Alabama; she lived in Opelika, Alabama. She was the daughter of Reba Virginia Lumpkin and Daniel J. Lumpkin, deceased, and sister...

JAMES DAWSON

Our beloved James, better known to his family as “Poppy,” was made whole and graciously welcomed into his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Mr. Dawson was born and raised in Opelika and holds a special place in the heart of our community. He will be...

CLAIRE ADAMS

Claire Cofield Adams, age 98, of Opelika, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2023. She was born in Troup County, Georgia, to the late Claude B. Cofield and Ruth Whatley Cofield on Jan. 12, 1925. Early years of her married life were spent in various...

PALMER OWEN, JR

Palmer Owen, Jr., 50 of Opelika passed away Aug. 23, 2021 at EAMC.  Owen is survived by his mother, Margaret Owen of Destin, Florida; children:...

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JEROLD M. MCELVAINE

Jerold M. McElvaine of Salem, was born in Miami, Florida on Aug. 9, 1963 and passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on Aug. 24, 2021. He was 58...

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FRANKIE “DURELL” LINDSEY

Frankie "Durell" Lindsey of Opelika, was born in Tallapoosa County on Nov. 16, 1950 and passed away at his home surrounded by family on Aug. 24,...

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RANDY D. PARRY

Randy D Parry passed away on Tuesday Aug. 24, 2021 in Opelika, Alabama. He was born in Anchorage,  Alaska,  on Jan. 6, 1963 to the late Carma...

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REGINA RUTH CHRISTIAN

Regina Ruth Christian, 62, of Salem, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 27 after a brief illness. Regina was born on May 6, 1959 to Carlton and Ruth...

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RYLEIGH MARIE HOLLAND

Ryleigh Marie Holland was born an angel on Aug. 26, 2021 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 8:03 a.m. Ryleigh is the daughter of Bo and...

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EVELYN MCCLENDON LAWLER

It is with sincere regret that we announce the passing of our loving Mother and Mimi, Evelyn McClendon Lawler 93 of Opelika on Aug. 21, 2021. She...

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HARRY ALLEN HORN

Harry Allen Horn passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Opelika, Alabama. He was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on Dec. 23, 1938, to the late...

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KIMBERLY REYNOLDS EPPERSON

Kimberly Reynolds Epperson, 47,  of Opelika, passed away Aug. 17, 2021 at EAMC. Mrs. Epperson was born February 19, 1974 in Mobile, Alabama, to Ed...

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