Obituaries Articles

BETTY LEONARD SCROGGINS

Betty went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2023, at the age of 88. Betty’s entire life was devoted to her family. Her greatest joy in life was traveling the world with them during her husband John’s military years. Betty was born in Opelika and graduated from Clift...

MARTHA ELLIS STEPHENS

Martha Ellis Stephens, 78, of Auburn, passed away on March 19, 2023. Born and raised in Auburn, Martha graduated from Auburn High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Troy University. While at Troy, Martha met the love of her life,...

TIM JENNINGS

Tim Jennings was born on Nov. 16, 1966, in Opelika and died on March 19, 2023. Tim graduated from Opelika High School and then entered the fire and EMS service in 1986 and retired from Lanett Fire Department in 2009. He was dedicated to helping others learn how to be...

CINDY ROBINSON WARE

Cindy Robinson Ware, 63, of Opelika, passed away peacefully with her family around her March 17, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Ware is survived by her husband Mickey Ware; children: Shaun Maples (Maribel) and Chris Ware (Karyn); grandchildren: Alana Maples, Charlie...

Michael Don Shonesy

Michael Don Shonesy passed away on May 10, 2021 in Opelika. Mike was born on Feb. 5, 1943 to Don and Martha Shonesy (Ward) in Anniston, Alabama. He...

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Madelyn Ann McClendon

Madelyn Ann McClendon

A Celebration of Life service for Miss Madelyn Ann McClendon, 18, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the First...

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Charles “Butch” Somers Dean

On Monday, April 26,  Butch, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior. Butch was born Jan. 5, 1941 in San...

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Eula Will Mayberry

Eula Will Mayberry, born Eula Will Huff on Oct. 20, 1927 in Opelika, passed away on April 28, 2021, surrounded by her devoted daughters.She was...

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Jane Lanier Blanton

Jane Lanier Blanton

Gavin, 78, of Hickory, North Carolina, died April 27, 2021, at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. A native of Opelika, she...

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Nancy Watson Adams

Nancy Watson Adams was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior who she loved above all else, on Friday morning, April 30, 2021. Nancy was...

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Carol Sheppard Hannaford

Carol Sheppard Hannaford of Griffin, Georgia was born to the late Hiram Sheppard and Evelyn Rosa Stillwell Sheppard on Dec. 25, 1944 and passed away...

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Bette Ann (Moore) Vaughan

Bette Ann (Moore) Vaughan

Bette Ann (Moore) Vaughan was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama and passed away after a short illness at the age of 91. Bette Ann was...

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Judy Long Whitaker

Judy Long Whitaker, 74 of Opelika, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home. Visitation was held on April 27, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m....

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