All Obituaries 

     William Samuel "Sam" Walls, Jr., a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama. Born on June 26, 1973, in Chambers County, Alabama, Sam's life was marked by his friendly demeanor, interesting conversations, and intelligent insights, which endeared him to all who knew him.      Throughout his life, Sam was known for his love of the...

     Linda Hammock passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, in Auburn, Alabama. Born on January 5, 1940, in Gabbettsville, Georgia, Linda's life was a testament to the power of kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.      Linda's journey began as the daughter of Crawford A. and Beatrice Pugh, growing up...

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life and legacy of Troy Denson Templeton.  Born on April 28, 1939, in the heart of Chambers County, Alabama, he was a source of light and strength to his family and community until his peaceful passing on April 9, 2024, in Valley, Alabama. His life was a testament to the values of faith, family, and hard work. He was a loving father to his son, Troy Scott Templeton and his wife Linda, a caring brother to Jerry Templeton, and a doting...

Eugene Murphy, affectionately known as Sonny, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Lanier Nursing Home at the age of 78. Sonny was born on October 11, 1945 in Langdale Alabama. Sonny was educated at Fairfax school and graduated from Valley High School in 1964. The Marines was Sonny's next destination. He served in the military for two years and completed war time services in the Vietnam. In 2007, he retired from the Knauf Fiberglass with twenty years of dedicated...

Ethel Mae Smith, a resident of Lanett, Alabama passed away peacefully at her residence on April 8, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on June 23, 1931, in Lanett, Alabama, Ethel lived a life characterized by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community. Ethel, as she was affectionately known by her friends and family, was a woman whose life was a testament to the power of love and belief. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on September 22, 1954, and her faith remained a...

     Phyllis Ann Shurden, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6th, 2024. Phyllis was born on June 4th, 1943, in West Point, Georgia to Sidney and Mary Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard; her parents; and brothers, Wallace and Norman Smith. She is survived by her sisters Mary Ellen Langley and Sharon Lacombe (James Vondal); and her son, Tyrone Shurden, and she also raised her brother’s children, T.J. Smith (Michelle) and Angel Smith....

     We come together today to celebrate the life of Laura Osborne, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully at her residence in Lanett, Alabama, on April 6, 2024. Born on December 8, 1938, in Beulah, Alabama, Laura's journey through life was marked by her loving nature, her unwavering faith, and her kind spirit.      Laura's life was a testament to the power of love and dedication. She...

     Patricia R. Fulghum, affectionately known as Patricia to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama. Born on September 21, 1939, in Chambers County, Alabama, Patricia's life was a story of love, creativity, and kindness that touched everyone she knew.      Patricia's journey began as the cherished daughter of her parents in Chambers County, where she grew up to embrace the joys of life with...

     Terri Christian, age 66, of Valley, Alabama passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, in Opelika, Alabama. Born on December 12, 1957, in Long Island, New York, Terri's life was a testament to the power of warmth and friendliness that she extended to everyone she met.      Terri's journey began as the cherished daughter of Ralph and Jean Culver. Although she was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Butch Culver, her sister Michelle...

     Our son, brother, father, Paul Bernard Hayes left us Wednesday, April 3rd, to go into life’s next stage. He leaves behind his mother, Virginia Hayes; his two brothers, John and Matt Hayes; and a sister, Jennifer Irvin. He had three children, Jacob (Rebecca) Crawley and Justin Crawley and a daughter, Amber Hayes; and two grandchildren, Laile and Neveah. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Hayes and the mother of his children, Kim Crawley.    ...