Obituaries Articles

JUDITH JOANN THORNTON SMITH

Judith JoAnn Thornton Smith, 79, of Opelika, Alabama, went to be with her heavenly father on Aug. 3, 2023, at Arbor Springs Health and Rehab in Opelika. JoAnn, as she was known by her family and friends, was born May 8, 1944, in Wetumpka, Alabama, to Connie Thornton...

NORMA HOWARD BROWN

Norma Howard Brown was born April 28, 1933, in Faceville, Georgia and passed away July 31, 2023, at her home in Opelika, Alabama. She was 90 years old. Norma was a business owner for many years and served in the Navy WAVES program. She is preceded in death by her...

MARY LOUISE WALTON DAVIS

Bebe was born on Jan. 22, 1924, and passed away on, July 30, 2023. Bebe was a resident of Opelika, at the time of her passing. She was proud to have been born and raised in Atlanta. She graduated from Commercial High School and was employed by the Georgia Department...

SAMUEL HERREN OLIVER JR.

Samuel Herren Oliver Jr. passed from this life in Opelika, after an extended illness. Sam was born in LaFayette and was the son of Samuel H. Oliver Sr., and Abbie Lou Williams Oliver. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Billie and his sons, John (Tricia)...

ELIZABETH GULLAGE MEADOWS

Visitation for Elizabeth Gullage Meadows, 94, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. A...

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DENNIS LEE JOHNSON

DENNIS LEE JOHNSON

Dennis Lee Johnson, age 76, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at The Harbors Senior Living of Fridley. Dennis was born on Jan. 21, 1946, in...

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VERA W. STORY

Ms. Vera W. Story, 89, of Opelika, passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Born Aug. 25, 1932 in Sparta (White Co.) Tennessee to parents James Rufus and...

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JULIE TOMLINSON

Julie Tomlinson of Opelika/Beauregard was born on Dec. 18, 1956, in Opelika and passed away on Jan. 31, 2022, at Columbus Hospice. She was 65 years...

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ERMA YOUNG DAVIS

Erma Young Davis (April 11, 1929  to Jan. 27, 2022) was born in Valley, Alabama in Chambers County as the 7th child of William Watt Young and Lula...

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CLINTON F. LEATHERMAN, JR

Clinton F. Leatherman, Jr., 64, of Opelika, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Mr. Leatherman was born May 23, 1957, in Lincolnton, North...

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ONIE DORA BARBREY

Onie Dora Barbrey went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Onie was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on Feb. 12, 1951, to...

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PAULA FRIZZELL

Born in Greece on Aug. 5, 1926, Paula passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2022, at EAMC in Opelika, Alabama. Paula was preceded in death by her husband,...

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JAMES ROBERT RIDDLE

James Robert Riddle, 74, passed away the morning of Jan. 24, 2022. Jim was born on Nov. 13, 1947, in Opelika, to Marvin Jasper Riddle and Bessie Mae...

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