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John David Kennedy, 85, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2024. Born on June 2, 1938, in Chisolm, Alabama, he was the son of John Carter Kennedy and Lucille Blackstone Kennedy. John served in the Air Force for 2 years. He was a devoted member of Southside Baptist Church, Heritage Baptist Church, and most recently Lakeview Baptist Church. John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nelda Hayles Kennedy; children, Brenda Kennedy, David (Erica) Kennedy,...

John David Kennedy, 85, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2024. Born on June 2, 1938, in Chisolm, Alabama, he was the son of John Carter Kennedy and Lucille...

Rodney Edmondson

Rodney Patrick Edmondson born February 22, 1957 in Wedowee, AL. He died on April 15, 2024 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. A celebration of life will be held Friday April 19, 2024 at Midway Community Church, Wedowee, AL at 4:00 PM CST. He is survived by his sisters Betty Hornsby, Ledale Allen and Linda Arnold and brother in law Walter Arnold. Children Lauren Terrell and Keith Holloway and granddaughter Layla Atkins and many nieces and nephews. He...

Rodney Patrick Edmondson born February 22, 1957 in Wedowee, AL. He died on April 15, 2024 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. A celebration of life will be held Friday April...

Judieth "Becky" Mitchell Opelika

Judieth Rebecca (Becky) Cooper Mitchell, 74, passed to heaven and found eternal peace on the evening of April 14, 2024. Born on July 24, 1949, Becky was a lifelong resident of Lee County, Alabama and graduated from Opelika High School. Becky is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Bartow Cooper, Jr. and Laverne Clegg Miller. She is survived by a brother, Harold Cooper, Opelika; her daughters, Mandy Mitchell, Birmingham, and Luanne Helms (Jason), Opelika; two grandchildren, Katy...

Judieth Rebecca (Becky) Cooper Mitchell, 74, passed to heaven and found eternal peace on the evening of April 14, 2024. Born on July 24, 1949, Becky was a lifelong resident of Lee County, Alabama...

Barbara Smith LaFayette

Barbara Adkins Smith, 87 years old, of Ridge Grove, Alabama, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, peacefully at her residence. Barbara was born in LaFayette on March 31, 1937, to the late Edwin and Ersa Adkins. She was a member of Center Baptist Church and retired from Vermont American. Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Center Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Howard officiating. She is survived by 2 daughters, Rebecca Posey (Jim) of Austin, Texas, and Brenda...

Barbara Adkins Smith, 87 years old, of Ridge Grove, Alabama, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, peacefully at her residence. Barbara was born in LaFayette on March 31, 1937, to the late Edwin and Ersa...

Cecile Lovvorn Opelika

Cecile White Lovvorn was born on April 19, 1943, in Sylacauga. She died at home in Opelika on April 13, 2024, after a short battle with colon cancer. Cecile married Nance Lovvorn on August 30, 1964. Nance often introduced her as Miss Sylacauga 1961. Cecile read avidly, loved music, and doted on her grandchildren. Cooking was her love language! She was an Auburn grad, a diehard fan, and a career educator. Cecile was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed...

Cecile White Lovvorn was born on April 19, 1943, in Sylacauga. She died at home in Opelika on April 13, 2024, after a short battle with colon cancer. Cecile married Nance Lovvorn on August 30,...

Johnny Wyche Opelika

Johnny Wyche, age 62, a resident of Opelika, AL passed away at EAMC surrounded by family on Wednesday April 10, 2024. Johnny’s Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 15, 2024 at Central Baptist Church, 1611 2nd Ave., Opelika AL. Visitation will be 12-2 pm at Central Baptist Church following visitation at 2pm Johnny’s Celebration Service. Burial will be at Garden Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wyche was born on September 22, 1961 to the late Johnny L. Wyche, Sr. and Margaret...

Johnny Wyche, age 62, a resident of Opelika, AL passed away at EAMC surrounded by family on Wednesday April 10, 2024. Johnny’s Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 15, 2024...

Alicia Hanks Auburn

Alicia Hanks, age 71, a resident of Auburn, AL, passed away, at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. Ms. Hanks was born on December 22, 1952, to the late George W. Hanks and Virginia “Juanita” Greenwood Hanks in Greenville, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings George “Richard” Hanks, Susan Hanks Curry, and Virginia “Beth” Hanks Houston York, nieces,...

Alicia Hanks, age 71, a resident of Auburn, AL, passed away, at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. Ms. Hanks was born on...

John Batchelor, Jr. Auburn

John Aaron Batchelor Jr. was born in the summer of 1937 in upstate New York. The Great Depression was underway in his town of Oswego on the shores of Lake Ontario. John Sr. was working as an engraver at the paper mill and Ida Sofia Scharf Batchelor held her first born like a treasure while their photo was snapped in the backyard of their Ellen Street house. Sisters Nancy and Ruth came along soon and Grandma Margaret and Grandpa Harry Batchelor and Grandma Scharf Keene lived...

John Aaron Batchelor Jr. was born in the summer of 1937 in upstate New York. The Great Depression was underway in his town of Oswego on the shores of Lake Ontario. John Sr. was working...

Anoshiravan "Anoosh" Baghernejad

The family of Anoosh Baghernejad sadly announces his passing on April 5th, 2024. On April 5th, 2024, Anoosh passed away at the age of 61 doing what he loved—playing soccer at the Auburn Soccer Complex (Auburn, AL). He was born on February 1st, 1963, in Tehran, Iran to his loving parents Buick and Aghdas Baghernejad. He was an esteemed entrepreneur, Real Estate Broker, and owner of Premier Realty. Though, he was much more than that. His faith in Jesus was a beacon, ever-present and...

The family of Anoosh Baghernejad sadly announces his passing on April 5th, 2024. On April 5th, 2024, Anoosh passed away at the age of 61 doing what he loved—playing soccer at the Auburn...

Dr. Stewart Schneller Auburn

Stewart W. Schneller, Dean Emeritus of the College of Science and Mathematics, and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University, passed away on the April 5, 2024, after a brief hospital stay, surrounded by his family. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 27, 1942. He was the only child of Doris Wright and Henry Schneller and spent his formative years in the glow of a loving family. Upon graduation from the University of Louisville with...

Stewart W. Schneller, Dean Emeritus of the College of Science and Mathematics, and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University, passed away on the April...