Obituaries Articles

JAY MERRILL HUMBURG

Jay Merrill Humburg passed away on Feb. 3, 2023, and is now enjoying the presence of his Savior. He was born on March 10, 1933, in La Crosse, Kansas. He was predeceased by his parents Merrill M. and Dorothy V. (Meyer) Humburg. Dr. Humburg has one sister, Carolyn...

BOBBIE PARHAM

Mrs. Bobbie Parham passed away at the age of 95 on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Bobbie, a longtime resident of Lake Harding, was born on Jan. 22, 1928, in Louisiana. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika on Thursday, Feb. 9,...

CYNTHIA “CINDY” GENE SHARP

Cynthia (Cindy) Gene Sharp was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on Feb. 1, 2023. She was born to Wilma and Gene Snodgrass on June 30, 1949. For over 50 years, she shared a life with her husband John Sharp. Together they had...

GERALD SWECKER

Gerald "Gerry" Brown Swecker, age 81, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. A recent resident of Opelika, Alabama, he was born on June 3, 1941, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and spent the majority of his adult years in the Hampton Roads and Williamsburg,...

Lillie B. Reese Cooper

A graveside service for Mrs. Lillie B. Reese Cooper, of the Beauregard Community was held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2021 at Creekstand ND Church...

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Benjamin Ashmore

A graveside service for Mr. Benjamin Ashmore, 58, of Opelika was held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2021 at Fitten Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery. Rev. Mary...

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Faye Carolyn Corr Starr Beal

Faye Carolyn Corr Starr Beal passed away Jan. 27 at her home at Covenant Woods in Columbus, GA. Mrs. Beal was born in Opelika on Oct. 8, 1928 to Mr....

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Osie “Polly” Long

Osie “Polly” Long, 79, of Opelika passed away Jan. 26, at EAMC Lanier. Mrs. Long was born Sept. 12, 1941 to Hermie and Willie Cannon in Tallassee,...

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James Houston Spain Jr.

James Houston Spain Jr, a machinist and lifelong resident of Opelika, passed away Jan. 26, 2021 at his home. James was preceded in death by his...

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Kathryn Weeks McCrory

Kathryn Weeks McCrory, 96, passed away at Oak Park Rehabilitation Center in Auburn, Alabama on Jan. 27, 2021.  She was born on Feb. 13, 1924, grew...

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Andrew C. Story, Jr.

Andrew C. Story, Jr. died peacefully at his home on Jan. 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Andy was born Oct. 11, 1946 in Opelika to the late...

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