Obituaries Articles

CHARLES FINNEY BURTON

Charles "Buddy" Finney Burton, 90, known to most as Buddy, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 4, 2023. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, LaFayette, Alabama, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The funeral was at 2 p.m....

WILLIAM BRUCE BLYTHE

William Bruce Blythe, known to his friends and family as Billy, lifetime resident of Opelika, passed at home on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents James Kyle Blythe and Gwendolyn C. Blythe; brother James Kyle Blythe...

JENNIFER HETHCOX HUDMON

Jennifer Hethcox Hudmon, 72, of Auburn, Alabama, went to be with her heavenly father on July 31, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born Jan. 20, 1951, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Morrell and Manelle Hethcox. Growing up in Tallassee was a special time in her...

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...

LARRY C. MOTLEY

Mr. Larry C. Motley, 80, of Opelika went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. He passed away at EAMC surrounded by loved ones. Funeral...

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WILLIAM WAYNE DANIEL

William Wayne Daniel was born on Oct.15, 1933, and went to his heavenly home on Jan. 31, 2022.  The Celebration of Life for William Wayne Daniel...

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ANNIE JO COUCH

Annie Jo Couch, 92 of Opelika, passed away Jan. 29, 2022. Mrs. Couch was born in Fort Payne, Alabama to Lewis and Catharine Blevins Sept. 12, 1929....

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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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