Obituaries in Opelika, AL

Linda Kay Bearden Day passed away on January 27 2026 at the age of 78. Born in Ash Flat Arkansas to Bill and Estie Bearden she moved to Hutchinson Kansas as a child where she graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. In Hutchinson she met and married her husband of 52 years Benjamin Herschel Da...

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...

Philip James Messing born on Dec. 14 1957 passed away peacefully on Jan. 25 2026 under the loving and gentle care of his family and hospice. Phil is preceded in death by his father Edward Messing. He is survived by his Mother Marjorie Messing of Minden City Michifan his wife Renee Messing nee Boivin...

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...

Waymon Earl Hale age 79 of Opelika was called home to be with the Lord on January 23 2026. Waymon was born on June 25 1946 in Opelika Alabama. He lived his life as a reflection of his Christian beliefsmarked by humility integrity and a quiet trust in Gods plan. He was a devoted husband father and gr...

Maria Luisa Handzus born November 25 1964 passed away on January 27 2026. She was a resident of Montgomery Alabama and formerly of Opelika Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Nellie Henderson and her brothers James and Johnny Dawson. A graveside service will be 1100 a.m. Fr...