Obituaries Articles

JOYCE WILLIAMSON SPEAR

Joyce Williamson Spear, age 86, of Auburn, passed away in her home on June 16, 2023, surrounded by the family she loved. A lifelong member of St. James Methodist Church in Montgomery, Joyce was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend to many....

SARAH KATHRYN TAYLOR THARPE

Sarah Kathryn Taylor Tharpe of Opelika, known as Kathie, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of June 15, 2023, at the age of 69. Born in Albemarle, North Carolina, she is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Arnold Craig Tharpe; her daughter Virginia...

PATRICIA WILSON

Patricia Wilson, 72, of Opelika, passed away June 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Clyde Long and Mavis Lucille Long. She is survived by her brother, William Clyde Long, Jr., her husband of 34 years, Jeff Wilson, her children Jeffrey Pitts...

LILY ALYSCIA LEDBETTER

With our deepest sorrow, the family of Lily Alyscia Ledbetter, born May 18, 2001, announces her sudden death in St. John, USVI, on June 6, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Thrash; brother, Jarrett Clark; father, Patrick Ledbetter, stepmother Sarah; brother,...

KAY WALKER

Mrs. Kay Walker, 66, of Opelika passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Opelika. Mrs. Walker was born Dec. 7, 1954 to parents...

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MARY SUE MCDOUGALD WATSON

Mary Sue McDougald Watson of Opelika was born to the late E.C. and Lillian Holmes McDougald on Jan. 26, 1948 and passed away on Oct. 10, 2021. She...

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Tina Louise

Tina Louise was laid to rest on Oct. 8, 2021, she passed away on Oct. 5, 2021 at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with cancer. Before her...

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PASTINE RUSHING

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Pastine Rushing, on Sunday, Oct. 10. Pastine lost the battle to Covid, but is now dancing...

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FRED P. JONES

Memorial service for Mr. Fred P. Jones, 82 of Opelika was on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Pastors Chris Duncan and...

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ROBERT A.COBURN

Robert A. Coburn of Opelika was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Jan.15, 1943 and passed away at East Alabama Medical Center of Lanier on Sept....

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MARIE P. GALLIHER

Marie P. Galliher of Opelika, Alabama, was born to the late Thurman and Wilma Durden Pemberton in Tallassee, Alabama, on Feb. 16, 1941, and passed...

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LUCY ROBINSON SPEIR

Lucy Speir (nee Robinson), or “Miss Lucy” as she was lovingly known by so many, passed away at her home in Opelika on Saturday, Sept. 25, surrounded...

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