Obituaries in Opelika, AL

Kathryn Jordan Eastridge was a devoted wife mother grandmother and friend who was deeply loved by all who knew her. She passed away peacefully on January 14 2026 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert Eastridge her former husband Charles Lewis High her parents Pear...

Janeth Elaine Parker Stearns peacefully entered into the loving presence of her Heavenly Father on Sunday January 18 2026 at the age of 91. A woman of deep and unwavering faith Janeth lived a life defined by love. Love for God love for her family and friends and love for all those she was blessed to...

William Bill Wayne Fuller age 84 of Huntsville Alabama passed away on January 9 2025 after a multiyear battle with pulmonary fibrosis caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. A service will be held at Auburn United Methodist Churchs chapel in Auburn AL on January 23 2026 at ...

Cynthia Crim Cannon lovingly known as Cindy passed away on January 20 2026 at the age of 72. Born on July 24 1953 and raised in Opelika Alabama Cindy lived a life marked by compassion resilience and a deep love for family. Cindy was a graduate of Judson College and later earned her Masters degree in...

Robin Elise Mayfield Reynolds 67 of Auburn Alabama passed away peacefully on January 9 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Robin was a devoted wife mother grandmother and educator whose life overflowed with love laughter and adventure. For more than 30 years she dedicated herself to the field of ...

Gladys has been a resident of Auburn since 1965 working and retiring from Auburn University as a Data Entry Operator. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mottice Knight and her husband Walter L. Barden Sr. She is survived by her two sons Walter Lee Barden Jr. and Jay S. Barden grands...

Dale Wesley Payne 85 formally of Oklahoma City Oklahoma passed away peacefully on January 18 2026 in Opelika Alabama at the East Alabama Medical Center surrounded by his family. Dale was born May 12 1940 in Haskell Oklahoma to Wesley and Ada Payne. He was the oldest of three children and is survived...

Dwayne Beckett was born on February 11 1932 to Vallie and Thomas Beckett on a farm near Bruce Mississippi. He was the fourth of six children. He attended school in Bruce Mississippi graduating as valedictorian in 1949. He enrolled at Mississippi State University where he earned a degree in Agricultu...

Charles Chuck Helton 75 of Opelika Alabama passed away on Tuesday January 13 2026. Chuck was born February 27 1950 to Genevieve and Leon Helton on Chicago Illinois. He is also survived by stepson Michael Golden Pam and hi granddaughter Marley Mouse Golden that he was so proud of adored her and loved...

Frederick William Freddy Hester 74 of Opelika Alabama passed away on Wednesday January 21 2026. Freddy was born on December 2 1951 to Gerald and Ilse Hester in Martinsville VA. His childhood carried him to several different places including Germany before ultimately settling down in Guin AL in 1955 ...

Barbara D Hadaway12/15/1946 - 01/09/2026Barbara D Hadaway, 79, of Opelika, Alabama passed away at her home Friday, January 9, 2026.She was preceded in death by her parents; John Grant & Pauline Grant Ingram; son, Robert Elton Orrick, Jr. ; grandson, Brian Lee; brother, John Grant; and sister Kat...

Bryant Lee Batts II12/03/1980 - 01/12/2026Bryant Lee Batts II, 45, also known to family and friends as Bucky, was born to Maire Sharpe and Charles "Eddie" Batts Jr. on December 3, 1980 and passed away on January 12, 2026.He was a life-long wild child who had a passion for dirt bikes, motorcycles and...