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Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world surrounded by her family for God’s Kingdom on May 23, 2022 at the age of 81.
She was a Christmas Eve baby, born to L.J. and Gertrude Nichols DeFee in 1940. She grew up on cattle ranches around the rural areas outside of Montgomery. She had a humble but proud childhood that taught her lessons she carried forward throughout life.
She attended Sidney Lanier High school and Southern Union. She worked...
Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world surrounded by her family for God’s Kingdom on May 23, 2022 at the age of 81.
She was a Christmas Eve...
Elizabeth “Bette” Malcolm (Hagberg) Vile, affectionately known as Gram by all those who knew and loved her, was born April 18, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Svea Charlotta Wetterstrand and Gustaf Albin Andersson Hagberg, both born in Sweden. She was the youngest of seven children, Lillian (1917-1919), Hilda Jeannette (1918-2001), Charlotte Frances (1920-2008), Elaine Dawn (1921-2004), Gussie Mary Bell (1923-2016), and Ray Jan Albin (1924-2011). The children were born in either Ohio...
Elizabeth “Bette” Malcolm (Hagberg) Vile, affectionately known as Gram by all those who knew and loved her, was born April 18, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Svea Charlotta Wetterstrand...
Mrs. Violet Joyce Metz Garrett passed away early Saturday morning on May 7, 2022. Violet was born to Mr. Earl and Georgia Metz in Arkansas on December 12, 1936. She was a nurse who loved caring for her patients.
Mrs. Violet Garrett will be laid to rest in the Garden Hills Cemetery in a private graveside service due to the unfortunate events of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, to please donate to your favorite charity in remembrance of Mrs. Violet...
Mrs. Violet Joyce Metz Garrett passed away early Saturday morning on May 7, 2022. Violet was born to Mr. Earl and Georgia Metz in Arkansas on December 12, 1936. She was a nurse who loved caring...
Memorial service for William Frank Cox, Jr., known as "Frank," of Auburn, Alabama is Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home, with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Mr. Cox, who died Thursday, May 5, 2022 was born March 10, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee. Frank was the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award for his tireless efforts as the Equipment Manager at Auburn University from 1977-2004. He was an avid deer and turkey hunter and enjoyed spending...
Memorial service for William Frank Cox, Jr., known as "Frank," of Auburn, Alabama is Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home, with visitation from...
LTC (Ret.) Luther Bridgers, III
Born November 25, 1944 in Richmond, VA, LTC Bridgers grew up in Atlanta, GA where he graduated from Grady High School in 1963 and then his beloved alma mater, The University of Georgia, in 1968. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army as a Lieutenant stationed at Ft. Rucker, AL where he met his wife of 51 years, Linda Tate Bridgers. He later served in the United States Air Force Reserves and National Guard in Dothan, AL after the Vietnam War, retiring from...
Born November 25, 1944 in Richmond, VA, LTC Bridgers grew up in Atlanta, GA where he graduated from Grady High School in 1963 and then his beloved alma mater, The University of Georgia, in...
Abbie Jo Stone Hawkins of Auburn, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Arbor Springs in Opelika. Mrs. Hawkins was born December 17, 1926, in Black Flat, Texas.
She was employee of the year during her many years at Auburn University as secretary in the physics department and retired as assistant to the dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. She was a caring and loving mother and a faithful friend to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Abbie Jo Stone Hawkins of Auburn, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Arbor Springs in Opelika. Mrs. Hawkins was born December 17, 1926, in Black Flat, Texas.
She was employee of the year...
Gary Michael “Mike” Griggs of Opelika, passed away May 1, 2022 in an ATV accident. Mr. Griggs was born October 12, 1956 to Betty Herring and Harland Griggs in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Friday, May 6, 2022 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating, visitation will begin at 12:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Garden Hills Cemetery.
Mr. Griggs is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters:...
Gary Michael “Mike” Griggs of Opelika, passed away May 1, 2022 in an ATV accident. Mr. Griggs was born October 12, 1956 to Betty Herring and Harland Griggs in Columbus, Georgia....
Johnny Waldrop Opelika
Johnny Waldrop, 93, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away at home on Sunday, May 01, 2022. She made her heavenly journey peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.
Johnny was born June 22, 1928, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to Addis and Agnes Knight. She was raised in Dadeville, along with her 4 sisters and 4 brothers. After high school graduation, she moved to Opelika, where she met the love of her life, Charlie Frank Waldrop. They were married for 62 years.
Johnny was, for many years, the...
Johnny Waldrop, 93, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away at home on Sunday, May 01, 2022. She made her heavenly journey peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.
Johnny was born June 22, 1928, in...
James Leon Streetman, 94 of Hurtsboro, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. CST at Hatchechubbe Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church at 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. The Rev. James Gilboy will officiate and a private interment will follow at the Hurstboro Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be his great nephews: Clint Streetman, Cam Streetman, Chris Warr, John Watson, David McCaghren, A.J....
James Leon Streetman, 94 of Hurtsboro, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. CST at Hatchechubbe Baptist Church. The...
Florence Rocella Frobish made her journey to heaven on April 29, 2022 at home with her family at her side.
She was born January 31, 1941, in Flanagan, IL to Fritz and Martha Hemken. She married Lowell Frobish on July 31, 1960. In her early years she worked to help her husband obtain his Ph.D. in 1967. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years and two daughters, Suanne (Chuck) Gilbert and Melissa Frobish.
Florence was a former employee of Auburn...
Florence Rocella Frobish made her journey to heaven on April 29, 2022 at home with her family at her side.
She was born January 31, 1941, in Flanagan, IL to Fritz and Martha Hemken. She...
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