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EDITH WATSON IRWIN

Edith Watson Irwin, of Auburn, passed away on Dec. 7, 2022. Edie was born on March 6, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama. After graduating from Sidney Lanier High School, Edie went on to graduate from Auburn University. In 1961, Edie married Dave Irwin. Edie and Dave went...
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CALVIN J. TURNER JR.

Calvin J. Turner Jr., was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Dale County, Alabama, and passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Thompson Turner, parents — Calvin and Dortris Turner and son in law Todd Fulghum. Calvin graduated from...
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SARA NAN LEVINS

Sara Nan Levins of Opelika, Alabama, died on Dec. 5, 2022. She was born March 28, 1937, in Lafayette, Alabama, to Olivia and Elmer Yates. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Robert Holley. Sara Nan attended Lafayette High School where she...
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DR. ROBERT (BOB) HARVEY WALKUP JR.

Dr. Robert (Bob) Harvey Walkup Jr. passed away on Sept. 4, 2022, after an unexpected battle with illness. He was being cared for in Atlanta, Georgia, and was surrounded by his loving family at the end of his life.  Bob was born in Montgomery, Alabama, to Alice...
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Ruth Solvang Henk

Jun 2, 2021

Ruth Solvang Henk, wife of the late Rev. Wallace Henk, passed into the presence of her Lord on May 25th.  Ruth was born to Norwegian immigrant...

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John Dennis Beauchene

Jun 2, 2021

John Dennis Beauchene, 76, of Opelika, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021, at his home in Opelika.  He was born April 15, 1945, in...

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William G “Billy ’Holden,

Jun 2, 2021

William G “Billy ’Holden, affectionately known as “Red “of Opelika, died May 22, 2021 at Bethany House after a long battle with ALS. Born on July...

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John W. Thomas Jr.

Jun 2, 2021

John W. Thomas, Jr. was born on Dec. 2, 1945 in Opelika and went home to be with his Lord on May 28, 2021. He was 75 years old.Mr. Thomas was a...

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John A. Little

May 26, 2021

John A. Little of Auburn, was born in Tennessee on March 3, 1970 and passed away at his home on May 21, 2021. He was 51 years old. John was preceded...

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Helen Gullatt

May 26, 2021

Helen Gullatt of Salem was born to the late Ruth and Stewart Hillyer in Opelika, Alabama on January 9, 1937 and passed away at Bethany House on May...

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Carielena Sides Sims

May 26, 2021

Carielena Sides Sims was born to loving parents, James Grady and Lena Breedlove Sides, on May 15, 1932 in Langdale, Alabama. “Carrie” was a quite...

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Mary Augusta Powell Bankston

May 26, 2021

Mary Augusta Powell Bankston was born in Ashland, Alabama on June 1, 1931. After a long and vibrant life, she passed away on May 16 at EAMC. She...

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Helen Gullatt

May 20, 2021

Helen Gullatt of Salem was born to the late Ruth and Stewart Hillyer in Opelika, Alabama on Jan. 9, 1937 and passed away at Bethany House on May 16,...

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