Obituaries Articles

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...

HOUSTON “HOOTIE” MORRIS JACKSON JR.

Houston "Hootie" Morris Jackson Jr., born Jan. 5, 1953, of Opelika, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Aug. 25, 2023. Hootie is preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Houston Morris Jackson and Sara Pauline Meadows Jackson. He is survived by daughters, Ashley...

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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SARA MURRAY MASON

Sara Murray Mason passed away peacefully at home March 16, 2022, in Auburn, AL, at the age of 89. Sara was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother,...

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MR. ARTHUR CHAPMAN WARD JR.

A memorial service for Arthur Ward Chapman Jr. will be  on April 3, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. C.S.T.  at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church located at...

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ROY THOMAS BRITTON, JR.

Ray Thomas Britton Jr. was born Aug. 9, 1940, in Russell County. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Emily Britton, sisters Essie Mae...

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CORENTHA CRAWFORD

Corentha Crawford of Springvilla, Alabama, was born in Tuscaloosa County on Nov. 27, 1950, and passed away at her home on March 6, 2022. She was 71...

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