Obituaries in Opelika, AL

Charlotte Rankin Harris08/06/1939 - 01/08/2026Charlotte Rankin Harris, 86, of Auburn, AL passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026. She was born in Durham, North Carolina, on August 6, 1939, to Reverend Hamilton Paul Rankin and Elaine Clay Hall Rankin. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband, Don...

Elizabeth Ann Simms FreemanFebruary 13, 1943 – January 4, 2026Elizabeth Ann Simms Freeman, lovingly known as Ann, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 82. A native of Washington County, Alabama, Ann lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.Ann graduated from Leroy High Sc...

Billie Eugene Head08/21/1943 - 01/04/2026Billie Eugene Head, passed away on 01/04/2026 at the age of 82. A native of Opelika, AL.Billie was preceded in death by is beloved wife, Cheryl Matheny, and his parents Bradley and Dollie Head. Preceded in death by is brothers, Darryl Head, George Head. ...

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...

Kevin Clifford Hagberg03/07/1970 - 01/08/2026It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of retired Sergeant First Class Kevin C. Hagberg, age 55, of Salem Alabama. A dedicated public servant and devoted family man, he died on January 08, 2026, following a critical health incide...

Darrell Louis Schlotterback07/13/1929 - 01/08/226Darrell Louis Schlotterback, Lt Colonel (Ret) a proud veteran of US Air Force, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026 at the age of 96 years old in Auburn Alabama at the Bethany House Hospice. Born in July 1929, he was also known for being a cari...

Paul Emeron Carpenter 72 of Jacksons Gap AL passed away suddenly on December 31 2025. Paul was born on December 18 1953 in Dothan Alabama. He grew up in Ashford Alabama as the youngest of three boys and older brother to their little sister. In his early years Paul worked in his fathers clothing stor...

Robert Joseph Williams05/21/1947- 12/16/2025On Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2025, Robert Joseph Williams was freed from the dungeon of dementia and welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Marvin Williams, Sr. and Lucy Pink...

June Storey Hardy 81 of Auburn Alabama was born October 27 1944 to Frank and Frances Storey in Columbus Georgia and went to be with the Lord on January 1 2026. June obtained her associate degree from Columbus State Community College and worked as a secretary in radio before later serving as the firs...

Donna Clark Moore03/24/1950 - 12/19/2025Donna Clark Moore, 75, of Salem, Alabama was born on March 24,1950 in Montgomery, Alabama as an only child to the late Bess and Donald D Clark. She passed away at her home in Salem, Alabama on December 19, 2025.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rober...

Brandon Alexander Alex Riegel 38 of Opelika AL passed away on January 2 2026 after a brief illness. Alex was born on November 25 1987 in Mobile AL. He was the youngest of three boys and lived in Atmore AL and Poinciana Florida until moving to Opelika AL at age 12. He proudly graduated from Opelika H...

Bill was born May 24 1954 in Tuskegee Alabama to parents Walter Brinkley Johnson and Mary Jo Renn Johnson. He cherished his memories of growing up in Tuskegee. After going to Macon Academy he spent his career in the grocery business and retired from Winn Dixie after 35 years. He held hard work and h...