Obituaries Articles

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...

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...

RICHARD BARRY MANNING

Richard Barry Manning, 55, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on Dec. 26, 2021. Barry was born in Atlanta, Georgia on...

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WAYNE SELLERS

In loving memory of Wayne Sellers of Chelsea, Alabama. Wayne passed peacefully at home Dec. 31, 2021, at the age 76. He was a 1963 graduate of...

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EVELYN RISEN EDGE

Evelyn Risen Edge was born March 1, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, and passed away on Dec. 22, 2021, at her home in Opelika. The family moved to...

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RUBY K. WOOTEN

A graveside service for Ruby K. Wooten of Opelika was held on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Garden Hill Cemetery. Rev. Billy H. Clark...

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PEGGY LEWIS CLARK

Peggy Lewis Clark, 72, of Opelika, passed away Dec. 15, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Clark was born Aug. 23, 1949, to James and Peggy Lewis. A...

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LILLIAN CHADWICK HARRELSON

Lillian Chadwick Harrelson of Opelika was born to the late Lonnie and Florence Chadwick on Dec. 1, 1944, and passed away at her home on Dec. 15,...

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Roger Dale Bell

Roger slipped peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Dec. 15, 2021, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Opelika on...

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AMANDA (MANDY) AARON CORDI

Amanda (Mandy) Aaron Cordi, was set free from the confines of her earthly body and passed peacefully at home, held close by her son and husband, to...

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ROBERT HUGHDON BUTLER

Visitation for Robert Hughdon Butler, of Salem, Alabama, was Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at 10 a.m., followed by a chapel service at noon. Visitation...

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